193 Gram Nyayalayas to be set up in India

Assam News · November 20, 2009

One hundred and ninety three Gram Nyayalayas across India are likely to be set up in the year 2009-10 in the States to which the Gram Nyayalayas Act, 2008 applies. The Indian Government would bear the non-recurring cost of establishment of Gram Nyayalayas subject to a ceiling of Rs.18.00 lakhs per Gram Nyayalaya. The Central Government would also bear 50% of Rs.6.40 lakhs per annum as recurring cost of one Gram Nyayalaya for the first three years.

This information was given by Dr. M.Veerappa Moily, Minister of Law and Justice, in the Lok Sabha on Thursday in a written reply. The Central Government has carried out detailed consultations with State Governments, High Courts and other stakeholders regarding implementation of the Gram Nyayalayas, Act 2008 and its impact on the administration of justice in the states.

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