Practice Area 14 · CORE
Service & Administrative Law
Advocacy for government and public sector employees regarding service conditions, promotions, and disciplinary inquiries.
Practice Overview
Representing government and public sector personnel in proceedings before the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT), State Administrative Tribunal (SAT) and High Courts.
Areas of Work
Services and Representation
Original Applications before the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT), Kolkata Bench
Proceedings before the West Bengal State Administrative Tribunal (WBSAT)
Service-related writ petitions under Article 226 before the High Court at Calcutta
Challenging disciplinary proceedings, inquiry officer reports and penalty orders
Disputes relating to seniority, promotion, pay scale fixation, pay commission anomalies and MACP
Pension, gratuity, provident fund, family pension and retiral benefit withholding claims
Challenging arbitrary suspension, transfer orders and premature retirement
Recruitment irregularities, selection list challenges and compassionate appointment claims
Relevant Laws and Regulations
Matters within this practice area are evaluated under primary enactments, rules, and statutory authorities including:
- Administrative Tribunals Act, 1985
- Central Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, 1965
- Constitution of India (Articles 14, 16, 309, 311)
- West Bengal Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, 1971
Connected Practical Deliverables
Related Operational Legal Services
Legal Engagement
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Every legal engagement commences with a structured conflict check and factual evaluation.
H.N. Datta & Co. acts in adherence to Bar Council of India guidelines. Consultations are arranged strictly upon formal request.