C.K. Abdul Rehim Steps Down as KAT Chairperson

Speedy Summary

• Kerala Administrative Tribunal (KAT) chairperson C.K. Abdul Rehim will demit office on September 3, 2025.
• A full court reference was recently held to acknowledge Mr. Rehim’s tenure, attended by prominent figures including Additional Advocate General Asok M. Cherian and senior Judicial Member P.V. Asha, among others.
• Mr.Rehim was appointed as KAT chairperson on August 31,2021 and oversaw the disposal of over 13,000 cases during his term-5700 cases were decided by the Bench he headed.
• Key reforms introduced during his tenure included electronic filing systems and hybrid (virtual + in-person) hearings.

Indian Opinion Analysis

The conclusion of C.K. Abdul Rehim’s tenure as Kerala Administrative Tribunal chairperson marks the end of a productive phase for KAT’s operations under his leadership. His contribution to clearing a substantial backlog of cases-over 13,000 total-demonstrates efficient case management that likely eased administrative pressures for tribunals in Kerala considerably within this period.

The reforms implemented during his term, such as electronic filing and hybrid hearings, underline an effort to modernize judicial processes and make them more accessible for stakeholders amidst technological growth and post-COVID adaptations impacting legal systems globally.

Going forward, KAT’s next leadership will be tasked with not only sustaining these advancements but addressing additional challenges such as maintaining consistency while balancing technological integration with accessibility for all sectors of society-including those less equipped with digital tools or technical literacy.

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