Litigants Must First Approach Administrative Tribunal In Matters Even Regarding Irregularities Concerning Recruitment To Posts Under Union And Not High Court Directly: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court ruled that litigants must approach the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) before seeking relief from the High Court in cases related to recruitment irregularities under the Union Government. The court emphasized that such matters fall under the jurisdiction of CAT as per the Administrative Tribunals Act. The decision stems from a case where petitioners contested the Union Public Service Commission’s recruitment process. The court asserted that the High Court's intervention is not warranted unless the CAT is approached first, highlighting the importance of administrative tribunals in addressing employment-related disputes efficiently. This ruling aims to streamline the legal process and encourage the resolution of such matters at the appropriate administrative level. The court’s decision underscores its commitment to respecting the legal framework established for administrative grievances, thereby preventing any unnecessary backlog in the High Court.