The development of infrastructure facilities for the judiciary is the primary responsibility of the State Governments. However, in order to augment the resources of the State Governments, a Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) for development of infrastructure facilities for judiciary has been in operation since 1993-94. The scheme presently covers the construction of court buildings and residential accommodation of judicial officers of district and subordinate courts. The details of funds sanctioned to the State Governments of Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Maharashtra under the above mentioned Scheme are as follows:
(Rs. in crore)
|
Sl. No. |
State |
Total Funds sanctioned as on 08.03.2016. |
|
1 |
Gujarat |
402.64 |
|
2 |
Madhya Pradesh |
301.13 |
|
3 |
Rajasthan |
114.02 |
|
4 |
Maharashtra |
549.41 |
The details of approved and working strength in the High Courts of Gujarat and Rajasthan as on 31.03.2015 are as follows:-
|
Name of the High Court |
Approved Strength |
Working Strength |
|||||
|
Permanent |
Additional |
Total |
Permanent |
Additional |
Total |
||
|
1. |
Gujarat |
39 |
13 |
52 |
27 |
03 |
30 |
|
2. |
Rajasthan |
38 |
12 |
50 |
27 |
03 |
30 |
This information was given by Minister of Law & Justice, Shri D. V. Sadananda Gowda in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
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