Calcutta HC Raps CAT For Delay In Disposal Of Case, Orders Conduct Of Day To Day Hearing To Dispose Matter Within 2 Weeks

The Calcutta High Court on Monday came down heavily on the Central Administrative Tribunal for failing to dispose of a matter within a month despite its earlier order, by labelling it to be a 'sordid state of affairs'. A Bench comprising Justice Shampa Dutt and Justice Harish Tandon underscored, "It is the sordid state of affairs that despite all requests having been made to the. A Bench comprising Justice Shampa Dutt and Justice Harish Tandon underscored, "It is the sordid state of affairs that despite all requests having been made to the officers manning the tribunal to dispose of the matter within a month from the date of the communication of this order, no substantial progress could be seen therefrom." Upon perusal of the order dated March 2, 2022, issued by the Tribunal, the Court noted that a direction has been passed upon the appearing counsel to exchange the written notes of arguments.