Centre Revises CAT Chairman Justice Ranjit Vasantrao More’s Tenure to Five Years

The Central Government has revised the tenure of Justice Ranjit Vasantrao More, Chairman of the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT), from four years to five years from the date of assumption of charge. The revised decision was issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on September 1, 2026.

Under the earlier order, Justice More’s tenure was scheduled to conclude on September 8, 2026. The latest order extends his tenure by one additional year, subject to the applicable age limit and statutory provisions.

Justice More, a retired Chief Justice of the Meghalaya High Court, currently heads the CAT, a specialised quasi-judicial body responsible for adjudicating disputes concerning the recruitment and service conditions of central government employees and other personnel covered under its jurisdiction.

The revision forms part of a broader administrative decision by the DoPT concerning the tenure of members of the Central Administrative Tribunal. The government has revised the tenure of several Administrative and Judicial Members from four years to five years, subject to the prescribed age limit.

From a governance perspective, the move is aimed at ensuring greater institutional continuity and stability within the tribunal system. A longer tenure can facilitate consistent adjudication, preserve institutional experience and support the timely disposal of service-related disputes.

The decision also reflects the government’s approach towards strengthening specialised administrative adjudication and maintaining continuity in key quasi-judicial institutions. By providing a uniform five-year tenure framework, subject to statutory eligibility, the Centre seeks to promote administrative efficiency and institutional effectiveness in handling service matters.