Prayagraj: Keeping in view the alarming situation of Covid-19 pandemic, the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT), Allahabad bench, including its circuit bench at Nainital, will remain closed and its building here will remain sealed till April 18.
Passing the above directive, head of the department (HoD) of CAT, Allahabad Bench, Justice Vijay Lakshmi said that after this period, the situation would be reviewed and further decisions would be taken accordingly, after consultation with office-bearers of CAT Bar Association.
While taking this unprecedented decision, the HoD further said, “All of us are aware that the cases of Covid-19 are rising day by day and have already reached an alarming situation. Several lawyers have passed away in the last few days only due to Covid. More so, some employees of CAT have also been tested positive recently.”