In Brief
Mohammed Ansari, a member of the General Reserve Engineering Force (GREF), was denied non-functional financial up-gradation for not completing two years of command posting. His grievance before the Central Administrative Tribunal was allowed. The High Court quashed this order, holding that GREF members cannot approach the CAT. The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision, affirming that GREF members, though civilians, are integral to the Armed Forces under Article 33. While the Armed Forces Tribunal can hear court martial appeals, it cannot adjudicate service-related grievances. The Court granted liberty to approach the High Court for remedy.
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