Q. Consider the following statements with reference to the Central Administrative Tribunals (CAT):
1. The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) was set up in 1975 with the principal bench at Mumbai.
2. No fees is required to be paid by the applicant in CAT.
3. The applicant may appear either in person or through a lawyer.
How many statements given above are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Exp) Option a is the correct answer.
Statement 1 is incorrect: The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) was set up in 1985 with the principal bench at Delhi and additional benches in different states. At present, it has 17 regular benches, 15 of which operate at the principal seats of high courts and the remaining two at Jaipur and Lucknow. These benches also hold circuit sittings at other seats of high courts.
Statement 2 is incorrect: Only a nominal fee of ₹50 is to be paid by the applicant in CAT.
Statement 3 is correct: The applicant may appear either in person or through a lawyer.
