Central Administrative Tribunal Principal Bench New Delhi OA No. 1228/2025 This the 18^th day of April, 2026 Order reserved on: 18.04.2026 Order pronounced on: 07.05.2026 Hon’ble Mrs. Harvinder Kaur Oberoi, Member (J)

Hon’ble Dr. Sumeet Jerath, Member(A)

Inspector (Exc.) Raghuvender Singh Mann No.D-1/487, (PIS No. 16900101)5th Bn. DAP, New Delhi R/o Village & V.P.O Holumbi Khurd, Delhi 110082 ...Applicant(s)

[By Advocate(s) – Ms. Esha Mazumdar with Ms. Muskan Sharma]

Versus

1. Union of India Through Joint Secretary (UT) Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India North Block, New Delhi

2. Under Secretary (UT-II)

Ministry of Home Affairs Government of India, North Block, New Delhi

3. Deputy Secretary (Home-I)

Home Department GNCT, Home-I (Estt Branch) 5th Level, C-Wing, Delhi Secretariat, I.P. Estate, New Delhi

4. Commissioner of Police Ministry of Home Affairs PHQ, Jai Singh Road, New Delhi ..Respondent(s)

[By Advocate(s) – Mr. Gyanendra Singh]

O R D E R

Hon’ble Mrs. Harvinder Kaur Oberoi, Member(J)

This OA has been filed by the applicant, seeking the following relief:-

“(a) direct the respondents to promote the applicant to the entry grade of Delhi Andaman Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Daman &