The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) has directed the Assam Government to promote IFS officer K.S.P.V. Pavan Kumar to the post of Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (PCCF), Wildlife with retrospective effect from January 1, 2024, and has set aside the appointment of another officer to the same position.
The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) is a quasi-judicial body established under the Administrative Tribunals Act, 1985 for the speedy adjudication of service matters relating to Central Government employees. In matters of contempt, the Tribunal exercises powers similar to those of a High Court.
APSC Relevance: Administrative tribunals, service matters and public administration.

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