Executive Summary:
The Ministry of Law and Justice addressed a question regarding inadequate infrastructure in lower courts of Telangana. The Government supplements state resources through a Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) for infrastructure development since 1993-94. Telangana has received Rs. 60.21 crore since 2018-19, with Rs. 39.82 crore tentatively earmarked for 2025-26. A new court complex was inaugurated in Nalgonda on April 27, 2024, and proposals for new court complexes are under consideration.
Key Points / Main Content:
Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS):
* The Government of India implements a CSS to support states in developing judicial infrastructure since 1993-94.
* The scheme covers court halls, residential units, lawyers' halls, digital computer rooms, and toilet complexes.
* Specifications are based on recommendations from the National Court Management System (NCMS) Committee, state practices, and CPWD norms.
Financial Assistance to Telangana:
* Rs. 60.21 crore has been released to Telangana since its separation from Andhra Pradesh in 2018-19.
* Rs. 39.82 crore is tentatively earmarked for the state in the financial year 2025-26.
* The first installment (25%) for FY 2025-26 has been released, with subsequent installments contingent on expenditure pace.
Infrastructure Proposals and Developments:
* A proposal for eight ongoing projects (Rs. 26.33 Crore) and one new project (Rs. 9.30 Crore) has been received from Telangana for FY 2025-26.
* A new court complex with five courts was inaugurated in Nalgonda on April 27, 2024, including facilities like a Bar Association Hall, washrooms, and parking.
* Due to the bifurcation of judicial districts, some courts operate in rented premises.
* The High Court has approved construction proposals for 12 court complexes in 13 judicial districts.
Impact Analysis:
State Government of Telangana:
* Impact: Receives financial assistance to develop judicial infrastructure and must manage project proposals and expenditures.
* Action Required: Efficiently utilize the released funds, expedite project implementation, and submit timely expenditure reports to secure subsequent installments.
High Court of Telangana:
* Impact: Oversees the development and management of court infrastructure within the state.
* Action Required: Continue to assess infrastructure needs, prioritize construction projects, and ensure proper facilities are available in all court complexes.
Litigants, Lawyers, and Staff of Lower Courts in Telangana:
* Impact: Benefit from improved facilities such as parking areas, waiting areas, washrooms, and adequate courtroom space.
* Action Required: Utilize the new and upgraded facilities as they become available.
Government of India (Ministry of Law and Justice):
* Impact: Accountable for the effective implementation of the Centrally Sponsored Scheme and monitoring the progress of infrastructure development in Telangana.
* Action Required: Continue to provide financial support, review project proposals, and track expenditure to ensure the scheme's objectives are met.
Key Entities Referenced
Telangana: A state in India, focus of the question regarding infrastructure in lower courts.
Shri Kunduru Raghuveer: Member of Parliament who raised the unstarred question in Lok Sabha.
Ministry of Law and Justice: The Indian government ministry responsible for addressing the question about judicial infrastructure.
Arjun Ram Meghwal: Minister of State in the Ministry of Law and Justice, responsible for answering the question.
Centrally Sponsored Scheme: A scheme implemented by the Government of India for the Development of Infrastructure Facilities in District and Subordinate Courts since 1993-94.
Supreme Court of India: The apex court of India, whose National Court Management System (NCMS) Committee provided recommendations for infrastructure specifications.
Nalgonda, Telangana: A district in Telangana where subordinate courts lack facilities and where a new court complex was inaugurated.
High Court of Telangana: The High Court that provided information regarding the court infrastructure and approved proposals for construction of new court complexes.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF LAW AND JUSTICE
DEPARTMEMNT OF JUSTICE
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2095
TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, THE 01st AUGUST, 2025
Inadequate Infrastructure in Lower Courts of Telangana
2095. Shri Kunduru Raghuveer:
Will the Minister of LAW AND JUSTICE be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government has assessed the condition of judicial infrastructure including
basic amenities such as parking, waiting areas, washrooms and courtroom capacity in
lower courts across Telangana, if so, the details thereof;
(b) whether it is a fact that several subordinate courts in Telangana, including in districts like
Nalgonda, lack designated parking areas, proper building space and public convenience
facilities for litigants, lawyers and staff, if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether the Government has received any proposals from the State Government of
Telangana or High Court seeking Central assistance for upgrading infrastructure in such
court complexes; and
(d) if so, the details of projects approved or pending under the Centrally Sponsored Scheme
for Development of Infrastructure Facilities in District and Subordinate Courts and the
timeline for addressing these deficiencies?
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) to (d): The Government of India has been implementing a Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS)
for the Development of Infrastructure Facilities since 1993-94. Through this Scheme, the
Government of India supplements the resources of the State Governments, who have the primary
responsibility for the development of judicial infrastructure. There are five components covered
under the scheme, viz., court halls, residential units, lawyers’ halls, digital computer rooms and
toilet complexes. The specifications of these infrastructure units have been prepared as per
recommendations of the National Court Management System (NCMS) Committee of the Supreme
Court of India, existing norms and practices being followed by different State Governments and
certain norms followed by the Central Public Works Department (CPWD).
A sum of Rs. 60.21 crore has been released to the State of Telangana since 2018-19 (after
separation from Andhra Pradesh). During the financial year 2025-26, an amount of Rs. 39.82 crore
has been tentatively earmarked to the State. A proposal for eight (08) ongoing projects and one
(01) new project costing Rs.26.33 Crore and Rs.9.30 Crore respectively has been received from
the State of Telangana for the F.Y. 2025-26. Accordingly, first instalment of 25% of the earmarked
1amount has been released to the State. Issuance of next instalments will be contingent upon the
pace of expenditure.
As per information provided by the High Court of Telangana, a new court complex
comprising five courts has been inaugurated on 27.04.2024 in the premises of the district court
complex at Nalgonda. The court complex is equipped with facilities like Bar Association Hall,
washroom for litigants, staff and lawyers, and parking space. With the bifurcation of erstwhile 10
judicial districts into 33 judicial districts (co-terminus with revenue districts), certain court
complexes are functioning in rented premises for want of permanent accommodation. In order to
address the shortage, the High Court has approved the proposal for construction of 12 court
complexes (including POSCO Court and Family Court building) in 13 judicial districts of Jangaon,
Jayashankar, Bhupalapally, Jogulamba Gadwal, Karimnagar, Mahabubnagar, Mancherial,
Mulugu, Nirmal, Peddapally, Sircilla, Vikarabad, Wanaparthy and Yadari-Bhuvanagiri.
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