CAT Case Status - Central Administrative Tribunal Online
Check CAT case status online for all 17 benches. Search Central Administrative Tribunal cases by OA number, party name, or advocate. Track hearing dates, orders & judgments for government service matters.
Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) Case Status
The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) is a specialized quasi-judicial body established under the Administrative Tribunals Act, 1985 to adjudicate disputes related to recruitment and service conditions of Central Government employees and All India Services officers. CAT provides speedy and inexpensive justice to government servants across India.
Use this page to check CAT case status online for any of the 17 benches across India. You can search by OA number, diary number, party name, or advocate name.
What is CAT?
CAT replaced the jurisdiction of High Courts in service matters for Central Government employees. Cases filed before CAT are called Original Applications (OA). Appeals against CAT orders go directly to the Supreme Court under Article 136 of the Constitution. CAT has a Principal Bench at Delhi and 16 other benches across major cities.
All CAT Benches in India
CAT has 17 regular benches and 21 circuit benches across India. Select your bench from the dropdown above to check case status:
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Types of Cases in CAT
CAT handles disputes related to service matters of Central Government employees. Common case types include:
Service Matters
- Promotion - Seniority, DPC, MACP disputes
- Transfer - Posting and transfer orders
- Pay & Allowances - Salary fixation, arrears
- Pension - Retirement benefits, gratuity
- Leave - Leave encashment, LTC claims
Disciplinary & Other
- Disciplinary Action - Suspension, dismissal appeals
- Recruitment - Selection, appointment disputes
- ACR/APAR - Performance appraisal challenges
- Compassionate Appointment
- Medical Reimbursement - CGHS claims
How to Check CAT Case Status Online
- Select CAT Bench - Choose your bench from the dropdown (e.g., CAT Delhi, CAT Mumbai)
- Enter Case Details - Input OA number (e.g., 1234/2024) or search by party/advocate name
- Select Case Type - Choose OA (Original Application), MA (Miscellaneous Application), TA (Transfer Application), or RA (Review Application)
- Enter Year - Filing year of the case
- Click Search - View case status, next hearing date, and orders
Pro Tip: OA Number Format
CAT case numbers follow the format: OA-1234/2024 where OA is the case type, 1234 is the case number, and 2024 is the year. For search, just enter the number (1234) and select year (2024) from the form.
CAT Case Types Explained
| Case Type | Full Form | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| OA | Original Application | Main petition for service disputes |
| MA | Miscellaneous Application | Interim relief, stay, amendment petitions |
| TA | Transfer Application | Request to transfer case to another bench |
| RA | Review Application | Review of CAT's own order |
| CP | Contempt Petition | Non-compliance of CAT orders |
CAT vs High Court - Who to Approach?
Approach CAT for:
- Central Government employee disputes
- All India Services (IAS, IPS, IFS) matters
- Public sector undertaking (PSU) employees (if notified)
- Promotion, transfer, pension disputes
- Disciplinary action appeals
Approach High Court for:
- State Government employee matters
- Fundamental rights violation (Article 226)
- Criminal matters
- Private employment disputes
- Matters not covered by CAT jurisdiction
Search Features
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Frequently Asked Questions
How to check CAT case status online?
Visit cgatnew.gov.in or use Vakeel360 to check CAT case status. Select your bench (Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, etc.), enter the OA number, choose case type (OA/MA/TA), and enter year. You can also search by diary number, party name, or advocate name.
What is the full form of CAT in India?
CAT stands for Central Administrative Tribunal. It was established under the Administrative Tribunals Act, 1985 (Article 323-A of Constitution) to handle service matters of Central Government employees. CAT has 17 benches across India with its Principal Bench in Delhi.
What is OA in CAT case?
OA means Original Application - the main petition filed in CAT for service-related disputes. OA is equivalent to a writ petition in High Court. When you file a new case in CAT challenging any service matter, it is registered as an OA with a unique number like OA-1234/2024.
Which employees can file case in CAT?
Central Government employees, All India Services officers (IAS, IPS, IFS), and employees of specified PSUs/autonomous bodies can file cases in CAT. State government employees should approach the State Administrative Tribunal (SAT) or High Court instead of CAT.
Where to appeal against CAT order?
Appeals against CAT orders can only be filed in the Supreme Court under Article 136 of the Constitution (Special Leave Petition - SLP). There is no appeal to High Court from CAT orders. The SLP must be filed within 90 days of the CAT order. For review of CAT's own order, file a Review Application (RA) in CAT.
How long does a CAT case take?
CAT cases typically take 1-3 years for final disposal, depending on complexity and bench workload. Interim orders (stay) can be obtained in 2-4 weeks. CAT is generally faster than High Courts for service matters. Use Vakeel360 to track hearing dates and case progress.
What is the court fee for CAT case?
CAT court fee is minimal - Rs. 50 for filing an Original Application (OA). This is much lower than High Court fees. Additional fees apply for MA, TA, and other applications. No advocate is mandatory - you can represent yourself in CAT (party-in-person).
How many benches does CAT have?
CAT has 17 regular benches: Principal Bench Delhi, and benches at Ahmedabad, Allahabad, Bangalore, Chandigarh, Chennai, Cuttack, Ernakulam, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Jabalpur, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, and Patna. Additionally, 21 circuit benches operate in other cities periodically.
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