Executive Summary:
This document presents the Indian government's response to questions regarding the implementation of the eCourts initiative in Andhra Pradesh. It details the progress of the initiative over the last five years, including connectivity, digitization, e-filing, and training. The response also includes financial allocations and the number of courts integrated within each district.
Key Points / Main Content:
eCourts Implementation Status:
* The Government of India, with the eCommittee of the Supreme Court, coordinates with Central Project Coordinators (CPCs) for eCourts implementation, including in Andhra Pradesh.
* 188 court complexes in Andhra Pradesh have WAN connectivity (10-100 Mbps bandwidth).
* Video conferencing has been used in 18.57 lakh cases.
* eFiling system version 3.0 has been rolled out.
* National Service and Tracking of Electronic Processes (NSTEP) has been launched.
* 8.4 crore court records have been digitized.
* Interoperable Criminal Justice System (ICJS) has been implemented.
* Phase I & II covered the High Court and 598 district subordinate courts; Phase III covered 51 courts.
Financial Allocations (in Rupees):
* Phase I: Allocated, Released, and Utilized: 4,94,53,883
* Phase II: Allocated, Released, and Utilized: 13,29,61,466
* Phase III (2023-24): Allocated and Released: 45,27,70,900; Utilized: 25,43,73,492
* Phase III (2024-25): Allocated and Released: 35,10,20,851; Utilized: 31,73,79,599
* Phase III (2025-26): Allocated and Released: 15,81,45,996
Training Details:
* Phase II: 1,320 Judicial Officers trained across 7 training sessions.
* Phase II: 8,268 Court Staff trained across 8 training sessions.
* Phase III: 149 Technical staffs/NIC Coordinators trained across 4 training sessions.
* Phase III: 3,831 Advocates/Advocate Clerks trained across 5 training sessions.
District-wise Court Integration:
* A total of 649 courts across 13 districts in Andhra Pradesh are computerized. Anantapur (41), Chittoor (63), East Godavari (64), Guntur (62), Kadapa (38), Krishna (83), Kurnool (42), Nellore (40), Prakasham (36), Srikakulam (30), Visakhapatnam (77), Vizianagaram (25), West Godavari (48).
Impact Analysis:
High Court of Andhra Pradesh:
* Impact: Oversees and provides information on the implementation and training aspects of the eCourts project within the state.
* Action Required: Continue to provide data and coordinate with the central government and district courts.
District Courts of Andhra Pradesh:
* Impact: Subject to the eCourts initiative, including infrastructure upgrades, digitization, and system integration.
* Action Required: Implement the eCourts project guidelines, participate in training programs, and integrate systems as per the initiative.
Court Staff/Judges/Lawyers in Andhra Pradesh:
* Impact: Required to use the new eCourts systems and processes, and benefit from training programs.
* Action Required: Participate in training programs and adapt to the new technology-enabled processes.
Central Project Coordinators (CPCs):
* Impact: Responsible for implementing the eCourts project across Andhra Pradesh.
* Action Required: Coordinate with the eCommittee, Supreme Court, and High Court of Andhra Pradesh to ensure effective implementation.
Key Entities Referenced
eCourts initiative: A Government of India project to computerize and improve access to the Indian judicial system.
Andhra Pradesh: A state in India where the eCourts initiative is being implemented.
Supreme Court: The highest judicial court and final court of appeal in India.
eCommittee: Committee of the Supreme Court of India, responsible for overseeing the eCourts project.
High Court of Andhra Pradesh: The High Court for the state of Andhra Pradesh, responsible for judicial administration within the state.
Interoperable Criminal Justice System ICJS: A system implemented to integrate various pillars of the criminal justice system.
National Service and Tracking of Electronic Processes NSTEP: A system for technology-enabled process serving and issuance of summons.
WAN connectivity: Wide Area Network connectivity provided to court complexes as part of the eCourts initiative.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF LAW AND JUSTICE
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3386
ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, THE 08th AUGUST, 2025
IMPLEMENTATION OF E-COURTS INITIATIVE IN ANDHRA PRADESH
3386. Shri Putta Mahesh Kumar:
Shri Magunta Sreenivasulu Reddy:
Will the Minister of LAW AND JUSTICE be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government has undertaken any survey/study regarding the implementation
of e-Courts initiative in Andhra Pradesh over the last five years;
(b) if so, details regarding the status of implementation of e-Courts initiative, phase-wise
across all courts of Andhra Pradesh, district-wise;
(c) the total amount of funding allocated, released and utilised regarding the implementation
of e-Courts initiative, phase-wise across all courts of Andhra Pradesh, district-wise;
(d) the details of the total number of court staff/judges/lawyers and administrative authorities
provided training under the e-Courts initiative, phase-wise, across all courts of Andhra
Pradesh, district-wise; and
(e) the details regarding the list of courts in Andhra Pradesh that have completely integrated
their systems as per the e-Courts initiative, district-wise?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF LAW AND
JUSTICE; AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PARLIAMENTARY
AFFAIRS
(SHRI ARJUN RAM MEGHWAL)
(a): Under the eCourts project, the Government of India, in close coordination with the
eCommittee, Supreme Court, holds regular meetings with the Central Project Coordinators
(CPCs), who are the nodal officers stationed in High Courts for implementing eCourts project
across the States/UTs including the State of Andhra Pradesh.
(b) and (c): Various initiatives under the eCourts project have been taken in the State of Andhra
Pradesh during last five years. 188 court complexes have been provided with WAN connectivity
1with 10 to 100 Mbps bandwidth. Video conferencing facility has been used for hearing in 18.57
lakh cases. For easy access and uploading facility 24*7 from anywhere in the State, the e-Filing
system version 3.0 has been rolled out with upgraded features. National Service and Tracking of
Electronic Processes (NSTEP) has been launched to facilitate technology enabled process serving
and issuance of summons. Further, 8.4 crore court records have been digitized in the State.
Interoperable Criminal Justice System (ICJS) has also been implemented. As per the information
provided by the High Court of Andhra Pradesh, the Phase-I and Phase-II of the eCourts project
covered the High Court and 598 district & subordinate courts. Further, 51 courts have been
covered under Phase III of the project. The details of phase-wise allocation, release and utilization
of funds are as under:
(Amount in Rs)
S. Phases Funds allocated Funds released Funds utilized
N.
1. Phase-I 4,94,53,883/- 4,94,53,883/- 4,94,53,883/-
2. Phase-II 13,29,61,466/- 13,29,61,466/- 13,29,61,466/-
Phase-III (2023-24) 45,27,70,900/- 45,27,70,900/- 25,43,73,492/-
3. Phase-III (2024-25) 35,10,20,851/- 35,10,20,851/- 31,73,79,599/-
Phase-III (2025-26) 15,81,45,996/- 15,81,45,996/- ------
(d): As informed by the High Court of Andhra Pradesh, the details of training are given below:
S. Total No. of
Phase Wings
No. trainings participants
1. Phase-I N.A. - -
Phase-
2. Nil - Nil
II
Judicial Officers (including all
7 1,320
categories)
Court Staff (including High Court and
Phase- 8 8,268
3. District Judiciary
III
Technical staffs & NIC Coordinators at
4 149
High Court
Advocates/Advocate Clerks 5 3,831
2(e): District-wise details of the courts fully integrated with eCourts project are as under:
Total Number of Courts
S.No. Name of the District
computerized
1 Anantapur 41
2 Chittoor 63
3 East Godavari 64
4 Guntur 62
5 Kadapa 38
6 Krishna 83
7 Kurnool 42
8 Nellore 40
9 Prakasham 36
10 Srikakulam 30
11 Visakhapatnam 77
12 Vizianagaram 25
13 West Godavari 48
Total 649
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