Litigation monitoring: Government to implement regular case oversight to curb routine adjournments and secure prompt defence. A system is mandated to regularly monitor litigation involving the Union of India: Commissioners must maintain updated case lists, monitor cases weekly, appoint a senior nodal officer for coordination, and keep counsels promptly informed of hearing outcomes. Adjournments should not be sought routinely; their frequency must be reviewed and corrected. Commissionerates must report poorly handled or lost matters to the Board through the Chief Commissioner for examination and possible referral to the Ministry of Law and Justice, and promptly review whether additional affidavits are required where past positions need modification.
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Litigation monitoring: Government to implement regular case oversight to curb routine adjournments and secure prompt defence.
A system is mandated to regularly monitor litigation involving the Union of India: Commissioners must maintain updated case lists, monitor cases weekly, appoint a senior nodal officer for coordination, and keep counsels promptly informed of hearing outcomes. Adjournments should not be sought routinely; their frequency must be reviewed and corrected. Commissionerates must report poorly handled or lost matters to the Board through the Chief Commissioner for examination and possible referral to the Ministry of Law and Justice, and promptly review whether additional affidavits are required where past positions need modification.
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