Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan held discussions on various administrative issues including judicial reforms in the State at a high-level meeting with the State’s Chief Justice AM Khanvilkar here on Saturday.
It was decided at the meeting that number of courtrooms in the State will be doubled. Chief Secretary Anthony de Sa and senior officers and law, legislative Affairs and Administration departments were present on the occasion. Chief Justice AM Khanvilkar informed that digitalisation is being undertaken in higher courts. Various efforts have been identified for increasing basic facilities and organisational capacity for better administration of justice.
Chief Minister Chouhan said that no hindrance will be allowed in administration of justice. Principle of equal pay for equal work will be applied to judicial employees. Chouhan directed officers to ensure that all basic facilities should be provided and works completed within prescribed time-limit. He directed to ensure action in this regard by chalking out a 5-year action plan.
It was informed at the meeting that Rs 1400 crore proposal has been sent to 14th Finance Commission in connection with judicial administration. A Rs 16 crore 6 lakh scheme has been chalked out for security of High Court. Its detailed project report is being prepared. The cabinet has endorsed government’s decision to set up special courts. The meeting held point-wise discussions on filling of vacancies of judicial officers, housing of judicial offices and employees, administrative and financial requirements of High Court and subordinate courts, buildings, furniture etc.