The Union cabinet on July 14 approved the continuation of the Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) for the development of infrastructure facilities for the judiciary for a further period of five years from April 1, 2021, to March 31, 2026.
The government’s share of the total cost of Rs 9,000 crore on the scheme will be Rs 5,357 crore, including Rs 50 crore for the implementation through the Gram Nyayalaya scheme and a national mission for justice and legal reform. The scheme 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 toilet complexes and 3,800 digital computer rooms.