J&K CM Omar Abdullah Reviews Functioning Of Law, Justice And Parliamentary Affairs Dept

The CM reviewed the progress of key projects and directed the implementation of National e-Vidhan Application ahead of Budget Session.

Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah on Tuesday chaired a comprehensive review meeting of the Department of Law, Justice, and Parliamentary Affairs at the Civil Secretariat here.

The meeting was attended by Advisor to the Chief Minister Nasir Aslam Wani, Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, Additional Chief Secretary to CM Dheeraj Gupta, Secretary Law Achal Sethi, Secretary J&K Legislative Assembly Manoj Kumar Pandita, and other senior officials.

According to an official spokesperson, the Chief Minister assessed the functioning of the High Court, subordinate courts, the Advocate General’s Office, and the Legislative Assembly. Key topics discussed included the judiciary's sanctioned strength, ongoing litigations, and advancements in e-stamping, e-courts, and e-court fee systems.

“The Chief Minister directed the officials to liaise with the Ministry of Law & Parliamentary Affairs, Government of India, to ensure the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) is operationalized before the upcoming budget session of the J&K Legislative Assembly,” said the official spokesperson.

Additionally, CM Abdullah reviewed the Rs 908 crore New High Court Complex project in Srinagar. He inquired about its progress, timelines, and phase-wise completion, emphasizing the importance of meeting deadlines for the timely delivery of this critical infrastructure, he said.

The spokesperson further highlighted that other topics included the classification of laws, appointment of officers in charge of litigations, vetting of government notifications, and a summary of the department’s achievements in 2023-24.

The review meeting underscores the government’s commitment to strengthening the judiciary and modernizing legislative processes in Jammu & Kashmir, added the official spokesperson.