Last Updated on March 2, 2026 by Satish Mishra

The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) Chandigarh Bench handles service disputes for central government employees in the region, including Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) staff. It operates in physical/hybrid modes, frequently hearing cases related to KVS transfers, pay, and disciplinary actions.

Central Administrative Tribunal Chandigarh Bench KV Case wherein court analyzes how much of an order has been complied with the authorities.

Key Information regarding the Chandigarh Bench:

Purpose: Adjudicates disputes regarding recruitment and service conditions for Central Government employees, including KV teachers and staff.
Recent Cases: Cases often involve KVS employees regarding transfers and service benefits (e.g., Ravinder Kaur Bawa vs. KVS, 2023).
Hearings: Conducted via physical or hybrid modes, with daily causelists available online.
Website: Information on case status, daily lists, and judgments can be accessed via cgat.gov.in.
Location: The bench is located in Chandigarh and serves the surrounding region

Disclaimer: Case information and hearings may change; verify with the official CAT website.

Judgment Name- Fulfillment of Order (Jyoti Maini v. Union of India through the Secretary, Ministry of HRD )

Through this analysis, the author will try to understand the power of the court with respect to implementation of the order passed. This analysis will provide an in-depth assimilation of the extent of the power the courts enjoy in such cases. It will also highlight the importance of the extend of fulfillment of the order issued by the court. Lastly, with the help of the various points in the judgement of this particular case, this analysis will explain the concept of reasonable completion of the court order.

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Facts

The learned counsel for the respondents states that as per order dated 6.7.2020 (Annexure MA-1) appeal dated 2.12.2019 of the applicant against her removal from service has been accepted and vide order dated 8.7.2020 (Annexure MA-2) she has been granted voluntary retirement w.e.f. 12.7.2019, as per her request. He, therefore, stated that this O.A has been rendered infructuous. A perusal of the O.A. shows that applicant had challenged Memo dated 24.9.2018 (Annexure A-7) vide which a notice under Article 81(d)(3) of Education Code for Kendriya Vidyalayas was issued informing that she has voluntarily abandoned her service and thereby provisionally lost lien on her post and order dated 2.9.2019 (Annexure A-11) under Article 81(d)(6) of the Education Code vide which she was removed from service w.e.f. 16.8.2018. The Appellate Authority has accepted her appeal vide order, MA-1, stating that her request for VRS w.e.f. 12.7.2019 can be accepted, if she is otherwise eligible for grant thereof, as per the extant rules and Deputy Commissioner, KVS, RO, Chandigarh (Respondent No.4) was directed to grant her VRS w.e.f. 12.7.2019, as per rules.

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Pursuant thereto, Respondent No. 4 has granted her VRS w.e.f. 12.7.2019 as per her own request. Thus, both the reliefs claimed by the applicant have been granted by the respondents. The learned counsel for the respondents further states that the DCRG and leave encashment of the applicant have also been sanctioned and would be released to her shortly. The amount of GPF has also been processed for payment to the applicant.

Issues Involved

(a) What are the requisites for an order to be considered to be substantially executed?

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Rules and Laws

Article 81(d)(6) of the Education Code- All the employees of Kendriya Vidyalayas as well as at the headquarter’s office of the Sangathan are subject to the disciplinary control of the Sangathan. It has been decided that the Central Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, 1965, as amended from time to time, will apply mutatis mutandis to all members of the staff of the Sangathan and that the appointing, disciplinary and appellate authority for the various posts will be as in the Appendix XXII. (In the above Rules, for the words “Government Servant” wherever they occur, the words “ Member of staff of Kendriya Vidyalaya/Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (Headquarter)”, may be substituted). All employees suspected of corrupt practices or breach of discipline shall normally be proceeded against in accordance with the provisions of the C.C.S. (C.C.A.) Rules, 1965, as it is only fair in accordance with the principles of natural justice that the accused employee is given an opportunity to explain his conduct before he is given any punishment.

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Findings of Court

The Court finds that the relief sought by the applicant has been substantially granted by the respondent KVS vide orders, The O.A. has, therefore, become infructuous and is disposed of accordingly.

Conclusion

In conclusion, we can say that, in such cases where the core of the case focuses on the fact that the court has the power to direct an authority to provide a judgement in case of delay. However when such a case where the substantial part of the order has already been fulfilled, the courts donot further indulge into it. This power is extremely crucial as it provides a system of checks and balances over the authorities.

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Post Written by – Research Team of LegalSeva (LawFirm) of Satish Mishra Advocate. Responses from Google’s AI Overview included in Post.

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