The Orissa High Court on Wednesday turned down a plea which had sought a stay on the abolition of the State Administrative Tribunal (SAT).
The High Court also directed the Central and State Governments to submit their replies in this connection.
Next hearing on the matter will be held on September 5.
The SAT Bar Association had on Tuesday moved the High Court by filing a writ petition challenging the tribunal’s abolition.
Notably, a Gazette notification was issued by the Department of Personnel and Training under the Union Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions on August 2 regarding the abolition of SAT.