Service Law.

What this practice covers

Government service matters including disciplinary proceedings, promotion, seniority, pension, and compulsory retirement issues before the Central Administrative Tribunal and the Hon'ble Delhi High Court.

Relevant statutes and provisions

• Administrative Tribunals Act, 1985 — CAT and SAT jurisdiction Statute ↗
• CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964 — Central civil services conduct Statute ↗
• CCS (CCA) Rules, 1965 — Classification, control & appeal Statute ↗

Procedural overview

Matters in this area progress through a typical sequence — filing, scrutiny, admission, notice, counter-affidavit, rejoinder, and final hearing — with interim relief sought, where appropriate, at the admission stage. An honest timeline is provided at the consultation stage.

Landmark precedents

Briefs in this area are anchored, where relevant, in landmark decisions of the Hon'ble Supreme Court. Examples include:

• L. Chandra Kumar v. Union of India, (1997) 3 SCC 261 — Judicial review of tribunal orders

What this practice does not cover

The Chambers do not undertake matters outside their declared areas of practice. For specialised work outside these areas, clients are encouraged to consult counsel with that specific focus.