Archive · 11 Jun 2025
CAT Issues Notice to All India Radio Over RJ's Plea
The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) is looking into a problem about radio announcers.
Casual radio announcers have a group, and they're upset about a recent announcement from All India Radio (AIR) about hiring more announcers.
The announcers' group filed a complaint with the CAT.
The CAT has told AIR to respond.
The court decided the final outcome of the announcer hiring will depend on how the case goes.
Both sides presented arguments, with the announcers' side claiming the announcement was premature.
The hearing is now scheduled for late July.
CAT issued notice to All India Radio (AIR) regarding a plea by the association of casual radio jockeys (RJs).
The plea contests AIR's notification for appointing casual announcers.
The tribunal stated the April 4 notification's outcome would depend on the original application's outcome.
The respondents include All India Radio, the Centre, and Prasar Bharti.
Hearing adjourned to July 29.
- Who
- The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT), All India Radio (AIR), casual radio jockeys (RJs), and their association.
- What
- CAT issued a notice regarding a plea filed by radio jockeys against All India Radio's notification on the appointment of casual announcers.
- When
- The CAT issued the notice on June 10 and the hearing was posted on July 29.
- Where
- New Delhi.
- Why
- The association of RJs filed a plea against AIR's notification regarding the appointment of new casual announcers.
RJ's Perspective
All India Radio's Perspective
Validity of Notification
RJ's Perspective
The RJ's believe the vacancy notification adds more casual announcers, therefore expanding the issue.
All India Radio's Perspective
The counsel argued the plea was premature, and the applicants belong to a distinct class.
- Tribunal
- Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT)
- Respondents
- All India Radio (AIR), Centre, Prasar Bharti Broadcasting Corporation of India
- Applicants
- Association of casual radio jockeys (RJs)
- Date of Order
- June 10
- Next Hearing
- July 29
- Issue
- Notification on the appointment of casual announcers