Service & Administrative Laws
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Our Team of Lawyers at Chambers of Vivek Kumar Tandon has an in-depth knowledge of the various rules and guidelines laid down by the DoPT to regulate the conditions of service. With the help of research on set precedents and landmark judgments, we try to arrive at a strategic proposition so as to help our clients to get the appropriate remedy to their grievances. Our advocates represent our clients against the Union of India and various of its Ministries/departments, Institutions, or PSUs and with the help of our research-oriented, strong approach give our clients the redressal of their issues.
What is Service Law?
The Administrative Tribunal Act, 1985 defines “Service Matters”, in relation to a person, to mean all matters relating to the conditions of his service in connection with the affairs of the Union or of any State or of any local or other authority within the territory of India or under the control of the Government of India, or, as the case may be, of any corporation [or society] owned or controlled by the Government, as respects-
- Remuneration (including allowances), pension and other retirement benefits;
- Tenure including confirmation, seniority, promotion, reversion, premature retirement and superannuation;
iii. Leave of any kind;
- Disciplinary matters; or
- Any other matter whatsoever;
Who are covered under Service Laws?
To understand on whom the service laws will be applicable, reference may be paid to the aforementioned definition which states and clarifies that the law will be applicable to any person in the ‘service’ of –
- Union of India
- any State within the territory of India
- any local or other authority within the territory of India or under the control of the Government of India
- any corporation (or society) owned or controlled by the Government
What are the Categories of Employees under Government Services?
The Indian central government or the Indian State government segregates the public employees into various group rankings and further, these groups are divided into various levels, based on a hierarchy of ranks and pay levels. These are as follows: –
Group – D and C: 7th CPC Pay Levels 1 – 5
Group – B: 7th CPC Pay Level 6-9 (Non-Gazetted)
Group – A: 7th CPC Pay Level 10 – 12 (Gazetted)
Group – A: 7th CPC Pay Levels 13 -14 (Senior Level)
HAG: 7th CPC Pay Levels 15-18
Are You the Right Law Firm for Me?
Our Team of Lawyers at Chambers of Vivek Kumar Tandon has an in-depth knowledge of the various rules and guidelines laid down by the DoPT to regulate the conditions of service. With the help of research on set precedents and landmark judgments, we try to arrive at a strategic proposition so as to help our clients to get the appropriate remedy to their grievances. Our advocates represent our clients FROM BOTH SIDES OF THE COIN in various ORIGINAL APPLICATIONS and CONTEMPT PETITIONS. We represent individuals that are employed in Government services which include various high-ranking bureaucrats and government officials of one end, and in the past we have also represented the Union of India and various of its Ministries/departments, Institutions, or PSUs.
How Will I Be Kept Informed about My Case?
We follow a client-centered approach in approaching ever matter that comes before us. This means that we keep clients at the centre of our thinking while devising our litigation strategy. We believe that with the collaborative efforts of our clients we can proceed swiftly in all matters. We not only keep our clients informed but also involved through regular updates, client-counselling sessions, and keeping a transparent communication wherein the progress can be tracked efficiently.
How Can I Contact Your Office?
Reaching our office and connecting with any of our Associates is fairly simple and straightforward.
Call Us at: +91 98101 77733, +91 97185 77555 +91 76784 96387, +91 98102 77733
Visit any of out Office Chambers: 31/26, Basement, East Patel Nagar, New Delhi – 110008
404, Lawyers Chambers, Block – 1, Delhi High Court, New Delhi – 110003
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Which body is responsible for recruitment and management of conditions of service of government employees?
The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) established under the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions has the prime responsibility to formulate the rules and norms with respect to recruitment, regulation of service conditions, posting/transfers, deputation of personnel as well as other related issues. Further, it also has the primary role of ensuring that these certain accepted standards and norms are being followed by all Ministries/departments. Towards this end, guidelines are issued by it for the benefit of all Ministries/Departments and it monitors the implementation of these guidelines. It also advises all organizations of the Central Government on issues of personnel Management.
Is there any Grievance Redressal mechanism for government employees?
Governments always have a tendency of falling into a cycle of corruption, bias, and malpractice in order to further their personal interests, which are more often than not, political in nature. In order to secure their vote banks in elections, they often make empty promises and end up making several arbitrary decisions that taint the sanctity of government jobs. The recruitment process has been infected with systematic fraud and irregularities that has hit right at the public confidence. For the ones already in many government posts, the arbitrariness and politically-motivated actions causes insecurity with respect to their job tenure, promotions, allowances, release of pensions, etc.
Despite a strong mechanism set up in the form of DoPT, many employees find themselves to be in conflict with their Employer and thus seeks redressal of their various grievances.
What is the Central Administrative Tribunal; jurisdiction?
Till 1970, adjudicating service matters fell under the jurisdiction of Civil Courts. With the passage of time, this branch of Law grew more complex and complicated, hence need was felt for specialized courts and Advocates to deal with the same. The post 1970 era witnessed the setting up of specialized courts or Public Services Tribunals (hereinafter referred to as the Tribunal) which took up cases concerning only service matters.
In 1985, The Administrative Tribunal Act was passed to provide for the adjudication or trial by Central Administrative Tribunal known as CAT or the Administrative Tribunals to adjudicate disputes and complaints with respect to recruitment and conditions of service of persons appointed to public services and posts in connection with the affairs of the Union or of any State or of any local or other authority within the territory of India or under the control of the Government of India or of any corporation or society owned or controlled by the Government in pursuance of Article 323A of the Constitution and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
What is the scope of Central Administrative Tribunal?
In addition to Central Government employees, the Government of India has notified 45 other organizations to bring them within the jurisdiction of the Central Administrative Tribunal. The provisions of the Administrative Tribunals Act, 1985 do not, however, apply to members of paramilitary forces, armed forces of the Union, officers or employees of the Supreme Court, or to persons appointed to the Secretariat Staff of either House of Parliament or the Secretariat staff of State/Union Territory Legislatures.
Similarly, the Armed Forces Tribunal is the competent Forum to challenge orders/ show cause/ Memo, etc. passed/ issued by Army Chief, etc. Its Order Order is challenged before SC.