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Government job problem — suspension, departmental inquiry, transfer, promotion, salary or pension
Most government service disputes must first go through internal appeals and then to a tribunal — and the tribunal has a strict one-year limit.
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Central government employees’ disputes go to the Central Administrative Tribunal under the Administrative Tribunals Act, 1985, usually after exhausting departmental remedies, and generally within one year of the final order. Disciplinary action follows the CCS (CCA) Rules, 1965 or your service rules — a charge sheet, a chance to reply, an inquiry and a reasoned order. Suspensions must be reviewed within set periods. Armed forces personnel and veterans go to the Armed Forces Tribunal. State employees go to the State Administrative Tribunal or the High Court. Pension grievances can be raised on CPENGRAMS.
General information, not legal advice.
Papers that usually help
- Appointment letter, service book extract and current pay slip
Basic proof of your post and pay. - The order you are challenging (suspension, transfer, penalty, rejection)
The core document of any case. - Charge sheet, your reply, inquiry report and documents relied on
Procedural defects are common grounds to challenge. - The service rules, policy or circular that applies
Transfers and promotions must follow policy. - Details of juniors or colleagues treated better
Seniority and promotion cases need comparison. - PPO, retirement order and pension papers
Needed for any pension claim. - Your representations / appeals and any replies
Tribunals expect this first. - File a written representation or appeal to the competent authority
Usually needed before a tribunal case. - Register the pension grievance on CPENGRAMS
Departments must respond.
Questions Saboot will ask you
- What is the problem?
- Who is your employer?
- Is there a final order against you?
- Have you filed a departmental appeal or representation?
Sources
- Central Administrative Tribunal
- CPENGRAMS — pensioners grievance portal
- Armed Forces Tribunal
- NALSA — free legal aid
Common situations
- Suspended from a government job
- Transferred as punishment
- Promotion denied to me
- Pension not fixed after retirement
- Dismissed from government service
- Armed forces pension or service matter
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