Lucknow — Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday underscored that the essence of good governance is rooted in the rule of law. He was addressing an audience at the inauguration ceremony of the new building of the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT), Lucknow bench, located in Gomti Nagar Extension.
Highlighting the importance of accessible and efficient justice delivery, the Chief Minister remarked, “Justice must be timely, straightforward, and within reach of all — not only for the common citizen but equally for government employees.”
The event was also graced by Union Minister Jitendra Singh, who lauded the efforts of the state government in ensuring the smooth execution of the project.
During his address, Yogi Adityanath stressed the need for merit-based and timely disposal of cases, especially on the occasion of Babasaheb Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar’s birth anniversary. He described Ambedkar as a tireless advocate for justice for the Dalits, marginalized, and deprived sections of society.
“The government is committed to reducing the backlog of court cases and ensuring that tribunal-level hearings help accelerate justice without unnecessary delays,” Yogi said. He noted that tribunals are being actively set up across different regions of the country in line with this commitment.
Reaffirming the government’s focus on the smooth and effective functioning of tribunals like CAT, the Chief Minister pointed out that many central government employees often face hurdles in receiving timely justice.
“The Central Administrative Tribunal offers an important platform for redressing such grievances efficiently,” he said. He further highlighted the impressive performance of the Lucknow bench, stating that between 2014 and 2025, over 6,000 out of 6,700 registered cases had already been disposed of — an achievement that he believes can be improved even further.
Yogi Adityanath also emphasized the value of face-to-face hearings in certain cases, suggesting that direct interaction between parties could play a vital role in expediting case resolution.
Reflecting on broader judicial reforms, he recalled that when his government assumed office in 2017, nearly 33 lakh revenue-related cases were pending across the state, most of which were minor.
“The government made a decisive push to resolve these cases on merit within stipulated timeframes. By introducing online monitoring systems and fostering accountability, the process was streamlined,” he said.
As a result, over the past eight years, around 34 lakh cases have been resolved, despite the addition of 10 lakh new cases during the same period. The CM noted that these matters are now being addressed systematically and within set timelines, offering much-needed relief to both the general public and government personnel.
Union Minister Jitendra Singh, speaking at the event, praised CM Yogi Adityanath for his proactive role in facilitating the construction of the CAT building.
“The land transfer process for this project was initiated under your leadership, and the state government ensured the swift allocation of 1,825 square feet of land, making this project possible without any delay,” Singh noted,
