Cabinet Notifies Continuation Of Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) For Development of Infrastructure Facilities for Judiciary For Another 5 Years

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday approved the continuation of the Centrally The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday approved the continuation of the Centrally The entire cost of the scheme will be Rs 9000 crore out of which the Centre will contribute Rs 5357 crore including Rs 50 crore for the implementation of the Gram Nyayalayas Scheme as a part of the National Mission for Justice Delivery and Legal Reforms. "This proposal will help in construction of 3800 court halls and 4000 residential units for judicial officers of District and Subordinate Courts, 1450 lawyer halls, 1450 toilets complexes and 3800 digital computer rooms. Projects to be undertaken: The following projects will be undertaken under the CSS Scheme for the period between April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2026: 1) Construction of 3800 court halls and 4000 residential units for Judicial Officers in all the District and Subordinate with an expenditure of Rs 4500 crores 2) Construction of 1450 Lawyers' Halls in all the District and Subordinate Courts with an expenditure of Rs 700 crore 3) Construction of 1450 toilet complex in all the District and Subordinate Courts with an expenditure of Rs 47 crore 4) Construction of 3800 Digital Computer Rooms in District and Subordinate Courts with an expenditure of Rs 60 crore 5) Operationalization of Gram Nyayalayas in implementing states with an expenditure of Rs 50 crore Monitoring mechanism: The notification stated that an online monitoring system has been set up by the Department of Justice enabling data collection on the progress of completion of court halls and other measures undertaken. Furthermore, regular State level meetings of the Monitoring Committee shall also be held by various High Courts, States and State Chief Secretaries to facilitate prompt construction.