Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology and Earth Sciences, and Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Dr. Jitendra Singh on Tuesday reviewed the ongoing reforms in the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT), stating that technology-driven governance is making administrative justice faster, more transparent and citizen-centric.
The review took place during a meeting with Central Administrative Tribunal Chairman Justice Ranjit Vasantrao More, who briefed the Minister on the Tribunal’s recent initiatives aimed at strengthening administrative justice through institutional reforms, digital transformation and wider outreach.
Justice More informed the Minister that since its inception, the Tribunal has received more than 10 lakh cases for adjudication and disposed of over 9.32 lakh cases, maintaining an overall disposal rate of more than 93 per cent. He also noted that the Tribunal’s pendency has declined significantly in recent years despite the continuous inflow of fresh cases, with annual case disposal during 2025 exceeding the number of new cases instituted.
Singh said the government under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi has consistently pursued governance reforms that make public institutions more transparent, efficient and citizen-centric. He described administrative justice as an integral part of good governance and said reforms should continuously improve accessibility, efficiency and ease of service delivery for government employees across the country.
The Minister said the transformation taking place across public institutions is being driven by technology, transparency and process simplification. Digital platforms, he said, are enabling institutions to deliver services more quickly, enhance accountability and reduce procedural delays, making governance more responsive to the needs of citizens.
Referring to the progress achieved by the Central Administrative Tribunal, Singh said its expanding digital ecosystem, improved infrastructure and sustained progress in case disposal reflect the broader governance reforms being undertaken by the government. He said these initiatives are contributing to a more efficient and accessible system of administrative justice.
Highlighting the importance of expanding access to justice, the Minister said the establishment of new CAT benches and the commencement of circuit sittings in geographically distant regions have brought administrative justice closer to litigants, reducing travel and improving convenience for government employees serving across the country.
Justice More informed the Minister that the Tribunal has established new benches in Jammu and Srinagar while commencing circuit sittings at Puducherry, Leh, Kargil and Vijayawada, thereby extending administrative justice to remote and underserved regions.
The CAT Chairman also briefed the Minister on the implementation of the Advanced Case Information System (ACIS), which has significantly accelerated the Tribunal’s digital transformation. The platform provides a wide range of online services, including e-filing, virtual hearings, online display boards, SMS and email alerts, online payment of court fees, a mobile application, e-certified copies, digital inspection of judicial records, advanced search facilities, e-mentioning, e-listing and paperless court functioning through a document management system.
Singh said these initiatives are fully aligned with the Government’s Digital India vision, under which technology serves as a key enabler of transparency, efficiency and ease of governance. He noted that digital transformation is helping create institutions that are more accessible, responsive and future-ready.
Justice More further informed the Minister that the Tribunal has implemented e-Office across all its benches, onboarded officers and staff onto the e-HRMS platform, adopted the Public Financial Management System (PFMS), digitised pension processing through the Bhavishya Portal and implemented e-SAM as part of its broader digital governance initiatives.
Emphasising the importance of measurable outcomes, Singh said institutional reforms become meaningful when they lead to tangible improvements in public service delivery. He said the continued improvement in case disposal, coupled with the modernisation of judicial processes, demonstrates the value of sustained reforms backed by technology and better administrative systems.
The Minister reaffirmed the government’s commitment to supporting reforms that strengthen institutional capacity, improve public service delivery and leverage technology to build efficient, accountable and citizen-centric institutions. He said the objective is to ensure that governance reforms continue to translate into tangible benefits for government employees and citizens alike.
