J&K Administration approves increase in cadre strength of judges

Jammu, January 21

Jammu and Kashmir has raised the cadre strength of district judges by approving a proposal that supported the recommendations of Second National Judicial Pay Commission (SNJPC).

The Administrative Council approved enhancement of the cadre strength of District Judges (Selection Grade) to 35 per cent from existing 25 per cent and District Judges (Super Time Scale) to 15 per cent from existing 10 per cent with effect from January 1, 2020, in view of the recommendations of SNJPC.

“This proposal of Law Department was approved by AC to implement the Second National Judicial Pay Commission recommendations, which has been accepted by the Supreme Court in Case WP (Civil) No. 643/2015 titled All India Judges Association Vs Union Of India and Ors” an official informed.

Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India, has also conveyed the approval of the competent authority regarding implementation of the recommendations of SNJPC.