In today’s context, just offering a never-before service is only half the objective of any organization. What makes the real difference is the way these services are rendered. We realized this even before we started. The number of cases in the courts pertaining to the employment matters of the Government servants was constantly on the increase. This, besides increasing the work load in the courts, also delayed considerably the disposal of such cases. Such litigation also involved money and time of the Government servants. In these circumstances it was decided to establish Public Service Tribunals to deal with cases pertaining to employment matters of Government servants and also of the employees of the local authorities and Government corporations and companies, so that the employees may get quick and inexpensive justice. It was also decided that after the establishment of the tribunals such suits be barred from being filed in the subordinate courts. Every service that we promise to offer to our litigants comes with strong and clear commitment. To put in simple words, following are some of the ways we serve:

• Fair and speedy judgments of cases,

• Speedy processing and prompt action,

• Efficiency and professionalism,

• Co-operation and transparency,

• Courtesy and understanding.

The Uttar Pradesh Public Services Tribunal was established on 24th November 1975. This institution was organized to decide the disputes in respect of the matters relating to the employment of all public servants of the state. The Uttar Pradesh Public Services (Tribunal ) ordinance 1976 was accordingly promulgated on February 16,1976. The Act of 1976 was amended time to time. There after this Tribunal was reorganized by the U.P. Act No.7 of 1992, which was enforced with effect from 31.03.1993.

As soon as may be after the commencement of the Uttar Pradesh Public Services (Tribunals) (amendment) Act, 1992, the state Government shall by notification establish a Tribunal to be called the State Public Services Tribunal. Thus the services matters against U.P. Government are being looked after by State Public Service Tribunal. The tribunal is situated at Indira Bhawan, Lucknow and headed by the Chairman.

The public servant of State Government can file a petition on service matter against the department or organization of the government or authority, corporation, a body owned or controlled by the U.P. State Government.

1. The Tribunal consists of a Chairman, two Vice Chairmen and such number of other Judicial and Administrative Members not less than five in each category, as may be determined by the State Government.

2. A person shall not be qualified for appointment as Chairman unless he-
(a) has been a Judge of a High Court, or
(b) has for at least two years held the post of Vice Chairman, or
(c) has been a member of the Indian Administrative Services who has held the post of Secretary to the Government of India or any other post under the Central or the State Government equivalent thereto, and has adequate experience in dispensation of justice.

3. A person shall not be qualified for appointment as Vice Chairman unless he-
(a) has held the post of District Judge or any other post equivalent thereto for at least five years; or
(b) has, for at least two years held the post of a Judicial or as Administrative member ;or
(c) has been, a member of the Indian Administrative Service who has held the post of Additional Secretary to Government of India or any other post under the Central or the State Government equivalent thereto and has adequate experience in dispensation of justice.

4. A person shall not be qualified for appointment as a Judicial Member, unless he has held the post of District Judge, or any other post equivalent thereto.

5. A person shall not be qualified for appointment as an Administrative Member, unless he has been an officer of the Indian Administrative Service or an Officer of the Provincial Civil Service (Executive Branch) in the pay scale of Rs. 18400-22400 or above and has adequate experience in dispensation of justice.

6. The Chairman, Vice Chairman and every other member shall be appointed by the state Government:
Provided that no person shall assume the office of Chairman, Vice Chairman or other member, as the case may be, the Judgeship of the High Court, or the Indian Administrative Service or the Uttar Pradesh Higher Judicial Service or any other service in which he was serving except the service as Vice Chairman or member.

7. The Chairman, Vice Chairman or other member shall hold office as such for a term of five years from his office but shall be eligible for re-appointment for another term of five years;
Provided that no Chairman, Vice Chairman or other member shall held office as such after he has attained.
(a) in the case of Chairman, the age of sixty-seven years and
(b) in the case of Vice Chairman or member, the age of sixty-five years.

8. The Chairman, Vice Chairman or any other member may be notice in writing under his hand addressed to the Governor resign his office;
Provided that the Chairman, Vice Chairman or other member shall unless he is permitted by the Governor to relinquish his offices sooner, continue to hold office until the expiration of three months from the date of receipt of notice or until a person duly appointed as his successor enters upon office or until the expiration of his term of office whichever is the earliest.

9. The Chairman, Vice Chairman or any other member shall not be removed from his office except by an order made by the Governor on the ground of proved misbehaviour or incapacity after such inquiry made in the prescribed manner, in which such Chairman, Vice Chairman or other member as the case may be, has been informed of the charges against him and given a reasonable opportunity of being heard in respect of those charges.
*The Uttar Pradesh Public Services (Tribunal) (AMENDMENT) ACT, 2007.

10. On ceasing to hold office, the Chairman, Vice Chairman or other member shall be ineligible for further employment under the State Government, or any local or other authority under the control of the State Government, or any corporation or society owned or controlled by the state Government; Provided that, subject to other provision of this act, a Vice -Chairman and any other member shall be eligible for appointment as Vice Chairman or Chairman.

11. On ceasing to hold office, the Chairman, Vice Chairman or other member shall not appear, act or plead before the Tribunal on behalf of any person.

12. The salaries and allowances payable to the Chairman, Vice-Chairman and other member and other conditions of their service shall be such as may be determined by the State Government from time to time.

13. Where the Chairman is unable to discharge his functions owing to absence, illness or any other cause, or where any vacancy occurs in the office of the Chairman by reason of his death, resignation or otherwise, the Vice Chairman and where the Vice Chairman is likewise unable to discharge his function or the office of the Vice-Chairman also is vacant, such other member as the state Government may by special or general order specify shall discharge the functions of the Chairman until the Chairman resume his duties or as the case may be, a Chairman appointed in accordance with the provisions of this act assume charge of his office.

Registrar:

Registrar will be of Higher Judicial Service (H.J.S.). Registrar is the head of office and D.D.O. of the State Public Services Tribunal. The Registrar shall have the custody of the records of the Tribunal and shall exercise such other functions as are assigned to him under these rules or by the Chairman by separate order. The Registrar may, with the approval of the Chairman delegate to the Joint Registrar (J) or Joint Registrar (E) or any other officer any function or power required by these rules to be performed or exercised by the Registrar. The Official seal shall be kept in the custody of the Registrar. Subject to any general or special direction by the Chairman, the seal of the Tribunal shall not be affixed to any order, summons or other process save under the authority in writing of the Registrar. The seal of the Tribunal shall not be affixed to any certified copy issued by the Tribunal save under the authority in writing of the Registrar.

Joint Registrar (J):

Joint Registrar (J) will be of Provincial Judicial Service in status of Civil Judge Senior division. He shall exercise functions as are assigned by Chairman and the work delegated by the registrar. He will supervise and manage the functions of the following sections.
1. Reporting Section
2. Cause List Section
3. Writ Section
4. Contempt Section