Rajesh Soni vs Revenue

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These Original Applications were filed before the Central Administrative Tribunal, Mumbai Bench by Income Tax Officers (Group 'B' posts) working in various offices of the Income Tax Department in Mumbai, seeking redressal of service-related grievances. The applicants, numbering over a dozen, are officers of different age groups and postings spread across multiple offices in Mumbai and Navi Mumbai under the jurisdiction of the Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax.

The matters were heard and orders reserved on 22.07.2026, with the final order pronounced on 23.10.2026 by a Division Bench comprising a Judicial Member and an Administrative Member. The case involved questions touching upon the service conditions, rights, and entitlements of Group 'B' Income Tax Officers under the relevant service rules and administrative instructions.

The Tribunal examined the claims of the petitioner Income Tax Officers and the stand taken by the Revenue/respondents, and proceeded to adjudicate upon the Original Applications in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Administrative Tribunals Act, 1985 and the relevant service regulations governing Income Tax Officers.

Catchwords: Central Administrative Tribunal Income Tax Officers Group B post service matters Revenue Mumbai Bench service conditions Original Application Administrative Tribunals Act