Case Note & Summary
These writ petitions were filed by postal authorities, including the Director of Postal Services and the Union of India, challenging a common judgment of the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) dated 9 October 2009. The CAT had allowed the Original Applications of several ex-Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) who had been terminated from service. The CAT directed their reinstatement with payment of Time Related Continuity Allowance (TRCA) from the date of termination until reinstatement, along with continuity of service. The petitioners contended that the Gramin Dak Sevak (Conduct and Employment) Rules, 2001 are statutory in nature, and that the CAT erred in treating them as mere departmental instructions. The judgment record provided is incomplete and does not contain the court's analysis or final decision.
Issue of Consideration
Whether the Gramin Dak Sevak (Conduct and Employment) Rules, 2001 are statutory in nature or mere departmental instructions; Whether the Central Administrative Tribunal erred in directing reinstatement and payment of TRCA.
