The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) in Guwahati has finally moved into its own building, nearly 40 years after its establishment. The new Court-cum-Office Complex was inaugurated on Friday by Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh, who described the development as part of the broader transformation of the Northeast over the last decade.
The Guwahati bench, one of the oldest in the country, had been operating from a rented space since its inception in 1985. The new complex, built with modern amenities including earthquake-resistant features and facilities for the differently-abled, was completed in three years on land provided by the Assam government.
Speaking at the event, Dr. Singh highlighted improvements in CAT’s functioning over the years, noting that nearly one-third of the tribunal’s total case disposals since 1985 were achieved in the past decade alone. He also credited digital tools such as e-filing and video conferencing for helping maintain case flow, particularly during the pandemic.
Assam Minister Ranjit Kumar Das, CAT Chairman Justice R.K. Morey, and members of the legal community were present during the inauguration. Dr. Singh urged the legal fraternity to work collectively to uphold the purpose of CAT, which was founded to offer quick and accessible justice to government employees.
