Last Updated on March 11, 2026 by Satish Mishra

ACP (Assured Career Progression) grant in Chandigarh, primarily governed by Chandigarh Administration (adopting Punjab/Haryana rules) and UT-specific policies, provides financial upgradation upon completion of 4/9/14 or 10/20/30 years of service. Key issues include the mandatory 4/9/14 option for some, 1st ACP eligibility after service regularization, and the requirement of ICT skills.

Key Aspects of ACP Grant in Chandigarh

- Scheme Types: Chandigarh follows either the 4/9/14 years scheme or the 10/20/30 years (MACP) structure.
- Eligibility: Employees must have completed the specified years of regular satisfactory service.
- Key Issues in Disputes:
  - Delayed Benefit: Cases often involve delays in granting benefits for Junior Engineers and other officials.
  - Option Selection: Disputes arise over the deadline for opting into the 4/9/14 scheme.
  - Work-Charge Service: Whether work-charge service counts as regular service for ACP.
  - Promotion Impact: If a promotion occurs, eligibility for the next ACP depends on the completion of service on the promotional post without financial upgradation.

Recent Developments (2024-2025):

Regularized Employees: Policies for granting 1st ACP to employees regularized under 2014 policies.
Medical Officers: Reinstatement of modified ACP for PCMS doctors.
Police: ICT skill training is now mandatory for ACP up to age 55.

Legal Context

Disputes regarding ACP, such as denial of benefits, are often handled by the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) or the Punjab and Haryana High Court

Post covers grant the benefit of 3rd ACP to the applicant in the grade pay of Rs.3000/- on completion of 14 years of regular service. Grant 3^rd ACP Chandigarh CAT Bench Tribunal Case.

Now let’s have the case.

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FACTS OF THE CASE:

The applicant works as a driver in the executive engineer’s office. He is been working for 14 years in the office. The applicant has filed this application to issue an order against respondent no 2 and 3 to consider and grant the benefit of 3rd ACP to the applicant in the grade pay of Rs.3000/- on completion of 14 years of regular service along with all arrears and consequential benefits.

ARGUMENTS ADVANCED

APPLICANTS CONTENTIONS

Learned counsel for the applicant very fairly submitted that before approaching this Court, the applicant has submitted a representation dated 25.02.2017, followed by a reminder dated 10.09.2018 (Annexure A-8 colly) seeking the relevant benefit, which is pending consideration till date. Therefore, learned counsel made a statement that the applicant would be satisfied if a direction is issued to the respondents to consider and decide his pending representation within some stipulated period.

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FINDINGS OF THE COURT

Upon consideration, if applicant is found entitled, the relevant benefit be granted to him, otherwise a reasoned and speaking order be passed within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a certified copy of this order.

CONCLUSION

Considering the limited prayer of the applicant, the Court deem it appropriate to dispose of the O.A., with a direction to the respondents to consider and decide the indicated representation of the applicant.

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INTRODUCTION

The CAT was created by the Act in 1985 under Article 323A of the Constitution of India. The Tribunal derives its jurisdiction, powers, and authority from this Section. It was established via the 42nd Constitutional Amendment of the Constitution.

- Tribunals under Article 323A can be formed only through the Parliament and not the State Legislatures.
- However, Article 323B, which deals with other tribunals, enables such tribunals to be formed both by the Parliament and the State Legislatures.

Article 323A is only for tribunals for public service matters.

- Only one service at the central level and one for each state or two or more states can be established.
- Here, there is no hierarchy of tribunals.

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Central Administrative Tribunal Mandate

The mandate of the CAT is to adjudicate matters related to the recruitment and conditions of service of personnel engaged in public service in the country.

Central Administrative Tribunal Jurisdiction

The CAT exercises original jurisdiction over all service matters concerned with:

Members of the all-India services.
Persons appointed to any civil service of the Union or civil post under the Union.
Civilians appointed to any defence services or posts related to defence.
Employees of PSUs or public sector organizations were notified by the government.

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For case specific advice, please contact Chandigarh Administrative Tribunal/Service Matter/Labour and Service/CAT/Legal Aid/Administrative/Senior/Service Employment Lawyers Advocates in Chandigarh Panchkula Mohali Kharar Derabassi Zirakpur etc.

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

Disclaimer: This is for informational purposes only. Consult a qualified lawyer for advice specific to your case.