HIGH COURT OF JAMMU & KASHMIR AND LADAKH AT JAMMU Case: SWP No.956/2018 Ab. Samad & Ors. …..Petitioner(s) Through: Mr. Anoop Parihar, Advocate Vs State & Ors. .…. Respondent(s) Through: Coram: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJAY DHAR, JUDGE ORDER 28.01.2026 1. The issue involved in the present petition qualifies to be a service matter within the meaning of Section 3(q) of the Administrative Tribunals Act, as such, the same is amenable to the jurisdiction of the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT). 2. Accordingly, the petition is directed to be transferred to the Central Administrative Tribunal, Jammu Bench. 3. Registry is directed to transfer the record to the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT), Jammu Bench forthwith and the parties are directed to appear before the Tribunal on 20.02.2026. (Sanjay Dhar) Judge Jammu 28.01.2026 Sneha Sr. No. 82