Mahadeo Mahto vs SOUTH EASTERN RAILWAY on 5 October 2026

CENTRAL ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNAL PATNA Order Sheet Item no.: 14 O.A./67/2026 (RANCHI) [ PENSION SCHEME ] Court No.: 1 No of Adjournment: 3 Order Dated: 05/10/2026 MAHADEO MAHTO Vs SOUTH EASTERN RAILWAY

For Applicant(s) Advocate : Ms. Jyotsna Mahato through VC mode For Respondent(s) Advocate : Mr. Nikhil Ranjan, ASC through VC mode Order of The Tribunal Counsel for the applicant and counsel for the opposite parties are present. Counsel for the applicant has submitted that the written statement has not been filed. Although, according to Rule 12(1) of the Central Administrative Tribunal (Procedure) Rules, 1987, the written statement is required to be filed within 30 days, counsel for the opposite parties has been given opportunity since 10.02.2026; still, the written statement has not been filed. Counsel for the opposite parties has submitted that he may be given a final opportunity to file the written statement. He has not shown any reason as to why the written statement has not been filed within time. However, in the interest of justice and considering the objection of counsel for the applicant, one opportunity is being given to the counsel for the opposite parties, subject to a cost of Rs. 1,000/- (Rs. One Thousand only), to file the written statement. The cost shall be paid to the applicant. Let the written statement be filed within three weeks positively, failing which the concerned official of the opposite parties shall be present before the Tribunal along with the entire record. List the case on 06.11.2026. KUMAR RAJESH CHANDRA Member (A) Justice Narendra Kumar Johari Member (J) Durgesh Uttam ( court master )