Early Times Report
Jammu, Aug 30: In a decisive move reflecting solidarity with flood-affected families, the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, under the directions of Chief Justice Arun Palli, has ordered its judges, officers, and staff to mandatorily contribute towards the official relief fund of the Government of J&K. The step comes in the wake of devastating cloudbursts and flash floods that have ravaged several districts across the Union Territory.
The order, issued by Registrar Vigilance Rajeev Gupta on the instructions of the Chief Justice, lays down a structured contribution mechanism, ensuring every segment of the judiciary participates in the relief effort.
The Contribution Slabs Announced High Court Judges (J&K & Ladakh): Rs 20,000 each, District Judges: Rs 10,000 each, Civil Judges (Senior Division): Rs 7,000 each, Civil Judges (Junior Division): Rs 5,000 each, Gazetted Officers (High Court & District Judiciary): Rs 5,000 each and Non-Gazetted Staff: Rs 1,000 each
All contributions are to be deposited within three days into the designated J&K Bank account (High Court Complex, Srinagar). Registrar Judicials of both wings of the High Court, along with Principal District and Sessions Judges, have been tasked to ensure collection, deposit, and submission of contributor details. In addition to the mandatory contributions from the judiciary, the order also urges voluntary donations from members of the High Court Bar Association, Jammu/Srinagar, as well as District Bar Associations across J&K and Ladakh. The Registrar General will prepare a consolidated cheque of the total contribution and hand it over to the Government of J&K to support ongoing relief and rehabilitation efforts.
By mandating contributions, the High Court under Chief Justice Arun Palli has sent a strong message of collective accountability and judicial leadership, demonstrating that the judiciary stands firmly with the people of Jammu and Kashmir in this time of crisis. (JNF) |
