Context: The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) recently overturned IPS officer Gurjinder Pal Singh's compulsory retirement and directed his reinstatement into service.
Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT)
o The Chairman and Members of CAT enjoy the same conditions of service as a High Court Judge.
o CAT's jurisdiction is confined to service matters under the Administrative Tribunals Act, 1985.
o It operates based on principles of natural justice, independent of the Civil Procedure Code.
o CAT has the authority to establish its procedural rules.
o It can address contempt cases related to its proceedings with the same authority as a High Court.
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