How to Check AFT Chandigarh Case Status by OA Number & Name (2026)
Armed Forces Tribunal · Ex-service Welfare
How to Check AFT Chandigarh Case Status by OA Number & Name (2026)
Check your AFT Chandigarh (Chandimandir) case status online in under a minute using your OA number, Party Name or Diary Number.
Ex-servicemen, serving soldiers, sailors, airmen, and family pensioners from Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, and the Union Territory of Chandigarh file thousands of service and pension cases every year before the Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT), Regional Bench Chandigarh. Although it is officially named the Chandigarh Bench, the tribunal physically operates inside Chandimandir Cantonment (Near Tank TCP, Panchkula, Haryana – 134107). It deals with disputes involving disability pension, rounding off (broad-banding) of disability benefits, One Rank One Pension (OROP), family pension, promotions, and court-martial appeals under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India.
The main problem faced by veterans and their families when checking their AFT Chandigarh case status online is that the bench uses two different official websites: the central Ministry of Defence portal (aft.gov.in) and a separate regional website (aftchd.in). Many petitioners also look on the civil eCourts website or mobile app, where military tribunal records are not listed at all. Furthermore, veterans who open the "Daily Orders" tab on aftchd.in only come across old files up to March 2024, leading them to believe their 2026 court orders have not been uploaded.
You can check your AFT Chandigarh (Chandimandir) case status online in less than a minute by using either your Original Application (OA) number, your Party Name, or your Diary Number. For live 2026 case status, diary number tracking, and recent order PDFs, use the central AFT Case Status portal (aft.gov.in) and choose Chandigarh as your bench. For daily courtroom hearing schedules (Bench 1, Bench 2, and Bench 3 PDFs), use the AFT Chandigarh Daily Cause List portal (aftchd.in).
| Service / Document Needed | Official Portal Link to Use | Best Lookup Method |
|---|---|---|
| Live Case Status & Next Hearing Date | aft.gov.in Case Status (Bench: Chandigarh) | OA / MA / RA / CA Number, Diary Number, or Party Name |
| Regional Case Table Lookup | aftchd.in/Case-status.html | Case Number, Party Name, or Advocate Name |
| Daily Cause List 2026 (PDF) | aftchd.in/Cause-List.html | Hearing Date & Bench Number (Bench 1, Bench 2, CBS, Special Bench) |
| 2026 Daily Orders & Final Judgments | aft.gov.in (Case Status / Orders Tab) | Case Number, Date of Order, or Judge Name |
Background and Jurisdiction of the AFT Chandigarh (Chandimandir) Bench
The Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT) is a specialized military court established by Parliament under the Armed Forces Tribunal Act, 2007 to resolve service matters and court-martial appeals for Indian Army, Indian Navy, and Indian Air Force personnel. While the Principal Bench in New Delhi was inaugurated on August 8, 2009, the AFT Chandigarh Regional Bench was officially inaugurated on November 14, 2009 at Manekshaw Auditorium in Chandimandir Cantonment by Justice Tirath Singh Thakur in the presence of Justice A.K. Mathur, the first Chairperson of the AFT.
- Principal Bench of the AFT inaugurated in New Delhi.
- AFT Chandigarh Regional Bench inaugurated at Manekshaw Auditorium, Chandimandir Cantonment, by Justice Tirath Singh Thakur in the presence of Justice A.K. Mathur, the first Chairperson of the AFT.
- Last update of the standalone Daily Orders page on aftchd.in.
Because North India has one of the largest populations of defence personnel and veterans in the country, the Chandigarh Bench at Chandimandir is one of only three benches in India sanctioned with three courts (Bench 1, Bench 2, and Bench 3) alongside a Registrar Court.
Current Territorial Jurisdiction
The AFT Chandigarh Bench handles cases for petitioners residing in Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, and the UT of Chandigarh.
Historical vs. Current Position on Jammu & Kashmir
When the Chandigarh Bench opened in November 2009, it also covered Jammu & Kashmir. Later, a separate AFT Srinagar Bench (currently functioning at Jammu) was established to handle cases from Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. However, older transferred matters or special bench hearings from that region may occasionally still appear in Chandimandir records.
If your case was filed in another state, you can check our complete All-India AFT Case Status and Cause List guide or visit our dedicated guides for the AFT Delhi Principal Bench case status and AFT Lucknow case status.
Understanding the Two Official Websites: aftchd.in vs aft.gov.in
In simple terms, the main confusion for petitioners is deciding which website to open. Both portals are official government websites verified on the National Portal of India (india.gov.in) AFT service page, but they serve slightly different purposes in 2026:
1. The Regional Website (aftchd.in)
This website is maintained specifically for the Chandimandir Bench. Its Daily Cause List section (aftchd.in/Cause-List.html) is updated every working evening with PDFs for Bench 1, Bench 2, Supplementary lists, and Special Benches. Its Case Status page (aftchd.in/Case-status.html) also lets you filter cases in a single table showing Sr. No, Case No., Party Name, Respondent, Counsel for Application, and Wing. However, its standalone Daily Orders page (aftchd.in/daily_order.html) stopped updating after March 6, 2024.
2. The Central AFT Website (aft.gov.in)
This is the master database run by the Armed Forces Tribunal under the Ministry of Defence. You should use aft.gov.in whenever you need to check a newly filed case by Diary Number, verify your exact 2026 next hearing date, or download 2025 and 2026 Daily Orders and Final Judgments.
How to Check AFT Chandigarh Case Status Online (Step-by-Step)
To check your live case status without errors, follow these five steps on the central portal:
- Open the central AFT Case Status portal (aft.gov.in) on your phone or computer.
- In the Bench dropdown menu, change the option from Principal Bench to Chandigarh.
- Pick your preferred lookup tab: Case Number, Diary Number, Party Name, or Advocate.
- Enter your details, pick the Filing Year (for example,
2024,2025, or2026), and type the CAPTCHA security code shown on the screen. - Click Submit to view your case status (
PendingorDisposed), next listing date, court number, and links to download court orders.
Method 1: Check AFT Chandigarh Case Status by OA Number or Case Number
When a petition is formally registered after scrutiny at the Chandimandir Registry, it is allotted a Case Number. In the Case Type dropdown, you must choose the exact abbreviation that matches your case:
The main case filed by a veteran, serving soldier, or widow regarding pension, disability, promotion, or service matters.
An application filed alongside an OA (such as for condonation of delay) or an Execution Application (MA (E)) filed after winning an OA to make the government release your Pension Payment Order (PPO) and arrears (back-pay).
An application filed when the respondent authorities fail to comply with the tribunal's order within the directed time.
A petition asking the tribunal to review its own order due to an error apparent on the record.
Older writ petitions transferred from the Punjab and Haryana High Court or Himachal Pradesh High Court to the AFT.
Enter only the numeric part of your case number in the box (for example, enter 1880 if your case is OA 1880 of 2025), choose the year 2025, and click the lookup button. If you are new to tribunal filings, you can also read our foundational guide on how the Armed Forces Tribunal works and how to register a case.
Method 2: Check AFT Chandigarh Case Status by Party Name
If you do not have your OA number with you, you can look up your case using the Party Name tab on aft.gov.in or the lookup filter on AFT Chandigarh's regional Case Status page.
- Petitioner (Applicant): The person who filed the case (the veteran, serving member, or family pensioner).
- Respondent: The authority against whom the case is filed—usually the Union of India (through the Secretary, Ministry of Defence), Chief of the Army/Air/Naval Staff, and PCDA (Pensions) Prayagraj.
Important Tip for Name Lookup: Do not type your military rank or prefix (such as Ex Sep, Hav, Nb Sub, Sub Maj, or Col (Retd)) in the Party Name box. Registry clerks sometimes enter ranks differently (Ex-Hav vs Havildar). Type only your first name or surname (for example, Suresh Singh or Gurjant) and pick the filing year to locate your record immediately. Veterans interested in official regulations on rank prefixes can also read our guide on the rules on the use of military ranks after retirement.
Method 3: Check Newly Filed Cases by Diary Number
Under Rules 4 and 6 of the Armed Forces Tribunal (Procedure) Rules, 2008, when your advocate first submits your petition at the Chandimandir filing counter, the Registrar scrutinizes the documents for defects. During this initial stage, your case does not yet have an OA number—it is tracked using a Diary Number printed on your filing receipt. Pick Diary Number on aft.gov.in, choose Chandigarh, enter the number and year, and check whether the file has been registered as an OA or listed before the Registrar Court.
How to Check AFT Chandigarh Daily Cause List 2026 & Daily Orders
A Cause List (also called the List of Business) is the official schedule of cases that will be heard in each courtroom on a given day. It is uploaded by the Chandimandir Registry around 5:00 PM on the previous working evening.
- Visit the official AFT Chandigarh Daily Cause List portal.
- Look for your hearing date in the table and click on the relevant PDF link:
- Bench 1 / Bench 2 / Bench 3: Regular daily hearing lists for the three courtrooms.
- Supplementary Bench 1 or 2: Additional urgent or added cases published after the main cause list.
- CBS / Special Bench / Larger Bench: Cases listed before special or multi-member benches constituted for specific legal questions.
- Inside the PDF, check the Serial Number (Item No.), your
OAorMA (E)number, your advocate's name, the respondent counsel (Sr PCfor Senior Panel Counsel orCGCfor Central Government Counsel), and the Wing column (Afor Army,AFfor Air Force,Nfor Navy).
How to Download 2026 Daily Orders and Final Judgments
A short written record passed by the bench after a day's hearing, noting whether notices were issued, time was granted for reply, or a next date was fixed.
The final reasoned decision that allows (grants relief) or dismisses (rejects) the petition and marks the case as Disposed Of (closed after decision).
Because aftchd.in/daily_order.html only displays archived files up to March 2024, always download 2025 and 2026 Daily Orders and Judgments by opening your case record on aft.gov.in (under the Chandigarh Bench) and clicking the order date link at the bottom of your case status page.
Important Points to Remember & Official Contact Details
Why eCourts Does Not Work
AFT Chandigarh is a military tribunal under the Ministry of Defence and is not connected to the civil ecourts.gov.in portal or eCourts mobile app.
Checking Execution After Winning
Even after your main OA shows Disposed Of, your pension implementation may still be active under a separate Execution (MA (E)) or Contempt (CA) number (such as MA (E) 383 of 2024 in OA 636 of 2023). Look up the MA number to view your execution hearing dates.
Physical Address
Armed Forces Tribunal, Regional Bench Chandigarh, At Chandimandir, Near Tank TCP, Panchkula, Haryana – 134107.
Registrar Contact & Email
Registrar Contact Number: 0172-2923652
Official Email IDs: [email protected] and [email protected]
Office & Court Timings
Office hours are 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM (Monday to Friday, excluding tribunal holidays). Courtroom sittings run from 10:30 AM to 01:00 PM and 02:00 PM to 04:30 PM.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Which is the official website to check AFT Chandigarh case status—aftchd.in or aft.gov.in?
Both are official government websites. You should use aft.gov.in (by choosing the Chandigarh bench) to check live case status, Diary Numbers, and 2026 Daily Order PDFs. You should use aftchd.in/Cause-List.html when you want to quickly download the daily PDF Cause List for Bench 1, Bench 2, or Special Benches at Chandimandir.
2. How can I check my AFT Chandimandir case status by name without an OA number?
Go to aft.gov.in (Case Status → Party Name) and pick Chandigarh, or open aftchd.in/Case-status.html. Enter only your first name or surname without typing military ranks such as Ex Hav, Sub, or Lt Col. Removing rank prefixes prevents spelling mismatches in the tribunal database.
3. Why does the Daily Orders tab on aftchd.in only show orders up to March 2024?
The standalone aftchd.in/daily_order.html page is a static regional archive that was last updated on March 6, 2024. All current 2025 and 2026 daily orders and final judgments for the Chandigarh Bench are uploaded to the central database at aft.gov.in under your individual case status profile.
4. Which states fall under the jurisdiction of the AFT Chandigarh Bench?
The AFT Regional Bench at Chandimandir covers Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, and the Union Territory of Chandigarh. While it originally covered Jammu & Kashmir when inaugurated in November 2009, cases from Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh are now handled by the AFT Srinagar (at Jammu) Bench.
5. What is the difference between OA and MA (E) in AFT Chandigarh cause lists?
OA (Original Application) is the main case filed to claim a service or pension right (such as disability pension or OROP). Once the tribunal decides the OA in the petitioner's favor, if the department delays issuing the PPO, the petitioner files an MA (E) (Miscellaneous Application for Execution) to enforce the judgment.
Conclusion
Checking your AFT Chandigarh (Chandimandir) case status online is straightforward once you know how the two official portals work together. Use aft.gov.in (with the Bench filter set to Chandigarh) to track your OA number, Diary Number, Party Name, and 2026 court orders, and check aftchd.in/Cause-List.html the evening before your hearing to confirm your courtroom and item number. You can also explore our regional guides for AFT Mumbai case status and AFT Kolkata case status if your case is listed in another zone.
