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CAT was established under Article 323A of the Constitution (inserted by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment, 1976).
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It is a multi-member body consisting of Chairman and members.
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It was established in 1985 under Section 29 of the Administrative Tribunals Act, 1985.
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It exercises original jurisdiction in relation to recruitment and all services matters of public servants covered by it.
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Its jurisdiction extends to the all-India services, Central civil services, civil posts under the Centre and civilian employee of defence services.