Shugufta Akhter v. State of J&K and Others (Ssrb)
Case brief
What is this about?
The High Court held that it lacked jurisdiction to hear a grievance covered by Section 14 of the CAT Act, 1985, as jurisdiction lies with the Central Administrative Tribunal. The petition was transferred to the CAT Bench at Jammu.
What did the court decide?
Case transferred to CAT, Jammu Bench; parties directed to appear before CAT Registrar on 16.09.2020.
What the court decided
Serial No. 213 After Notice Cause List
HIGH COURT OF JAMMU AND KASHMIR AT SRINAGAR
[Through Virtual Mode]
SWP No. 1404/2017
Shugufta Akhter
…Petitioner(s) Through: None. vs
State of JK & Ors.
…Respondent(s)
Through: None.
CORAM :
Hon’ble Mr Justice Ali Mohammad Magrey, Judge .
ORDER
01.07.2020
Issues for consideration
2 issues framed by the court
Whether the High Court has jurisdiction to hear a grievance concerning Section 14 of the Central Administrative Tribunals Act, 1985 or if jurisdiction lies with the Central Administrative Tribunal.
To whom should the petition record be transferred for further proceedings under Section 29 of the CAT Act.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
Shugufta Akhter
- respondent
State of JK & Ors.
Coram
Ali Mohammad Magrey
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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