Sukesh Kumar Sabharwal vs M/O Finance, Department of Expenditure on 27 October 2026

CENTRAL ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNAL PRINCIPAL BENCH 61/35, COPERNICUS MARG,NEW DELHI-110001 Order Sheet Item no.: 10 O.A./4244/2026 (DELHI) [ SENIORITY ] With M.A./5448/2026 MA EXEMPTION Court No.: 5 No of Adjournment: Order Dated: 27/10/2026 SUKESH KUMAR SABHARWAL Vs M/O FINANCE, DEPARTMENT OF EXPENDITURE

For Applicant(s) Advocate : Mr. MK Bhardwaj For Respondent(s) Advocate : Mr. Dhananjay Rana, Ms. Suruchi Khandelwal Order of The Tribunal When the matter was taken up for hearing, this Tribunal noted that the issue involved in the present OA pertains to the year 2005–2006. The applicant’s representation has been rejected vide order dated 16.01.2026. Learned counsel for the applicant submits that, reckoned from the said date, the present OA is within the period of limitation. However, the issue of limitation shall be examined in detail on the next date of hearing. Learned counsel for the respondents has also raised the issue of res judicata, with reference to paragraph 6.4 of the OA. The said issue shall also be considered and adjudicated upon on the next date of hearing. In the meantime, both parties are at liberty to file their written submissions, not exceeding four pages, on the issues of limitation and res judicata before the next date of hearing. List on 09.12.2026. Shri Rajveer Singh Verma Member (J) Chhabilendra Roul Member (A) Anjali Negi ( steno 'd' )