Kargil, Oct 09: Advocates of the Bar Association Kargil have appealed to the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) to continue its sittings in the region during the harsh winter months, citing severe climatic challenges and communication difficulties faced by local residents. The request was made during a high-level meeting between Bar Association leaders and CAT members at the Tourist Facilitation Centre in Kargil.
The meeting was attended by Bar Association President Advocate Riyaz Ahmad Khan, General Secretary Advocate Talip Hussain, and Advocate Asgar Yarkeen, along with Judicial Member Latif Ahmad and Administrative Member Prashant Kumar of the CAT. OSD to the Law Secretary Stanzin Chostak was also present.
Advocate Riyaz Ahmad Khan welcomed the CAT members and expressed gratitude for holding CAT sittings in Kargil, emphasizing the relief and convenience it has provided to litigants and advocates in the region. He urged that the bench remain functional through winter to ensure continued access to justice despite challenging weather conditions.
The CAT members appreciated the warm reception and assured that the Bar Association’s concerns regarding winter sittings would be taken into consideration. The meeting concluded with a vote of thanks by Advocate Asgar Yarkeen, acknowledging the CAT members’ efforts and reiterating the Bar Association’s commitment to cooperating with the tribunal in future proceedings.
