Jurisdiction of armed forces tribunals in service matters
jagadish paranjape
(Querist) 09 July 2021
This query is : Resolved
For speedy disposal of cases related to members of Armed Forces,special Tribunals were created.There are large number of ex.defence personnel, who avail benefits of defence canteens and ECHS service etc.Those services are not even remotely connected with service conditions of defence personnel.If any deficiency or discrimination is found in conduct of those services can concerned aggrieved person approach Consumer courts, Civil courts,High courts or compulsorily Armed Forces Tribunals are to be approached.The employees of defence canteens are civilians.In short scope and ambit of service matters for the purpose of Armed Forces Tribunals.
Warm Regards.
P. Venu
(Expert) 10 July 2021
The posting suggests no query nor any issue.
Dr J C Vashista
(Expert) 11 July 2021
Section 14(2) of the Armed Forces Tribunal Act, 2007 specifies jurisdiction of AFT qua service matters of armed forces personnel (in uniform) , which do not include any facility such as ECHS / CSD and / or civilian employed in defence forces.
