The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) Guwahati Bench is scheduled to hold a Circuit Court sitting in Kohima, Nagaland, on 8 and 9 October 2026. The proceedings will be conducted in a hybrid mode, combining in‑person attendance with virtual participation to accommodate all parties.
The sitting will be presided over by a Division Bench consisting of Rajinder Singh Dogra, member (Judicial), and Mallika Arya, member (Administrative). Mr. Dogra will attend the hearings physically in Kohima, while Ms. Arya will join the sessions remotely through a virtual link.
Mr. Dogra is expected to arrive in Kohima on 7 October 2026 and will remain in the city until 11 October 2026, ensuring that the judicial member is available for the full duration of the circuit court.
In preparation for the event, the CAT has requested the Government of Nagaland to make the necessary arrangements for a smooth conduct of the Circuit Court. This includes providing a suitable venue equipped with facilities for hybrid hearings, as well as infrastructure such as computers, printers, scanners, and copying facilities at the court premises.
