On April 2, the Chandigarh Bench of the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) dismissed applications from Chandigarh Police constables who challenged the B-1 test requirement for promotions to Head Constable (HC). The tribunal determined that the circulars and notifications regarding the test are in accordance with statutory provisions and fall within the executive's policy domain. The applicants, led by Pardeep Kumar, argued that the imposition of the test was arbitrary and discriminatory, especially after years of promotions based on seniority-cum-merit. However, the tribunal found that the B-1 test is a necessary statutory requirement aimed at ensuring the efficiency and merit of the police force. The tribunal emphasized that no employee has an inherent right to promotion outside the established rules and that temporary relaxations do not negate the statutory framework. The ruling allows the promotion process to proceed, with the tribunal leaving room for the administration to consider requests for any future relaxations as per the law.