The Supreme Court of India quashed the rejection of former Army officer Pramod Bajaj’s appointment as ITAT Member, calling it a case of bias and departmental vendetta. The Court imposed a Rs 5 lakh fine on the Centre and ordered a fresh selection process, excluding the officer whose presence raised serious apprehensions of bias.
The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) has announced vacancies for 5 Judicial Members and 4 Administrative Members at the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT). Applications are due by 15 January 2025, with eligibility details available on DoPT and CAT websites. Submissions can be via Speed Post or in person to the CR Section.
