Whether CAT is having CAT is having powers akins to powers of High Courts?

Guest
(Querist) 11 July 2011
This query is : Resolved
Sir,
In the matter of general as well as his own interest (Not exclusively his own interest), whether moving to the CAT in regards to service matters (i.e Irregularities in making the appointment) is appropriate ? Whether CAT has powers akin to High Court?
R.Ramachandran
(Expert) 11 July 2011
CAT can be approached only by a party which is personally aggrieved. One cannot file a general petition (akin to PIL) before the CAT. CAT does not have powers to entertain PILs.