Union Cabinet on Wednesday granted a five-year extension for a centrally sponsored scheme for developing infrastructure for the judiciary during which Rs 9,000 crore will be spent to build new court buildings and residential premises for judicial officers.
The decision will help in the construction of 3,800 court halls and 4,000 residential units (both new and ongoing projects) for judicial officers of district and subordinate courts, 1,450 lawyer halls, 1,450 toilets complexes and 3,800 digital computer rooms, an official statement said.
The Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) for Development of Infrastructure Facilities for Judiciary has been in operation since 1993-94.
In the extended term, the scheme would continue from April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2026 during which Rs 9,000 crore would be spent with the Central share of Rs 5,357 crore, including Rs 50 crore for the Gram Nyayalaya Scheme.
Several courts are still functioning on rented premises with insufficient space and some in a dilapidated condition without basic amenities, the statement pointed out.
The lack of residential accommodation to all the judicial officers also adversely affects their work and performance, it observed.
However, funds will be released to states only after the notified Gram Nyayalayas are operationalised and Nyayadhikaris appointed and reported on the Gram Nyayalaya portal of Department of Justice.
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(Published 14 July 2021, 13:09 IST)
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