Substantive permanent capacity

**Report on Notification Regarding Appointments in the Delhi Judicial Service** **1. Executive Summary:** This report analyzes a notification issued by the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi, published on May 5, 2022. The notification pertains to the appointment of 57 officers of the Delhi Judicial Service to substantive permanent capacity. The core purpose is to formalize these appointments, specifying their effective dates. The key finding is the confirmation of these officers, with a clear record of their names and appointment dates, solidifying their positions within the Delhi Judicial Service. One officer has passed away prior to the notification date, highlighting a complication in the appointments. **2. Introduction:** This report provides an overview of a notification published in the Delhi Gazette on May 5, 2022, regarding appointments within the Delhi Judicial Service. The analysis is based solely on the text provided in the notification. The purpose of this report is to inform stakeholders about the details of these appointments, their effective dates, and the implications arising from this governmental action. **3. Policy Overview:** This notification enacts confirmation of judicial appointments, following the Delhi Judicial Service Rules, 1970, Rule 23. * **Core Objective:** The core objective, as inferred from the text, is to formally appoint 57 individuals to permanent positions within the Delhi Judicial Service. This act ensures stability and continuity within the judicial system of Delhi. **4. Background and Rationale:** * **Rationale:** This notification appears to be a periodic action to formalize the status of judicial officers who have completed a probationary period or met other requirements for permanent appointment. The large number of appointments suggests a regular confirmation cycle within the Delhi Judicial Service, ensuring that positions are filled by qualified individuals in a stable and consistent manner. The consultation with the High Court of Delhi indicates an adherence to established procedures and safeguards for maintaining the quality and integrity of the judicial service. **5. Key Provisions / Changes:** Since this is a specific action implementing existing rules, the key provision is the appointment of the following 57 individuals to substantive permanent capacity within the Delhi Judicial Service, with effect from the dates listed against their names: 1. Abhinav Pandey (16.05.2020) 2. Vivek Beniwal (26.03.2020) 3. Tania Singh (26.03.2020) 4. Akriti Mahendru (26.03.2020) 5. Mayank Goel (26.03.2020) 6. Pranav Joshi (26.03.2020) 7. Jyoti Maheshwari (01.05.2020) 8. Neetu Nagar (11.05.2020) 9. Siddhant Sihag (26.03.2020) 10. Neha Mittal (03.04.2020) 11. Shruti Chaudhary (26.03.2020) 12. Udita Jain Garg (16.05.2020) 13. Vaibhav Chaurasia (26.03.2020) 14. Amardeep Kaur (26.03.2020) 15. Paras Dalal (26.03.2020) 16. Tapasya Agarwal (26.03.2020) 17. Neetu Sharma (01.05.2020) 18. Tushar Gupta (26.03.2020) 19. Tista Shah (20.04.2020) 20. Medha Arya (26.03.2020) 21. Naina Gupta (28.04.2020) 22. Rinku Jain (03.04.2020) 23. Manish Jain (27.03.2020) 24. Deepali Srivastava (31.03.2020) 25. Arjinder Kaur (27.03.2020) 26. Vinod Joshi (06.04.2020) 27. Saema Jamil (26.03.2020) 28. Gopal Krishan (25.05.2020) 29. Manu Shree (26.03.2020) 30. Anuradha Prasad (26.03.2020) 31. Gaurav Sharma (26.03.2020) 32. Kamran Khan (11.05.2020) - expired on 26.04.2021 33. Vivek Kumar Agarwal (11.05.2020) 34. Neha Pandey (25.05.2020) 35. Ashwani Panwar (26.03.2020) 36. Bharat Aggarwal (26.03.2020) 37. Mansi Malik (01.05.2020) 38. Robinjeet Singh (27.03.2020) 39. Renu Chaudhary (26.03.2020) 40. Animesh Bhaskar Mani Tripathi (31.03.2020) 41. Tarunpreet Kaur (26.03.2020) 42. Ajeet Narayan (26.03.2020) 43. Ajay Singh Parihar (27.04.2020) 44. Vinik Jain (02.04.2020) 45. Vipul Sandwar (26.03.2020) 46. Rupinder Singh Dhiman (26.03.2020) 47. Pranat Kumar Joshi (21.04.2020) 48. Shilpi Singh (26.03.2020) 49. Sukhman Sandhu (26.03.2020) 50. Swayam Siddha Tripathi (26.03.2020) 51. Nitish Kumar Sharma (26.03.2020) 52. Charu Asiwal (01.05.2020) 53. Umesh Kumar (26.03.2020) 54. Alka Singh (31.03.2020) 55. Anshul Mehta (26.03.2020) 56. Rahul Verma (02.04.2020) 57. Gita (27.03.2020) The notification also notes the death of Kamran Khan (S.No. 32) on 26.04.2021. **6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:** The primary target audience comprises the 57 individuals listed in the notification, as their employment status is directly affected. Other stakeholders include: * The Delhi High Court, which was consulted in the appointment process. * The Department of Law, Justice, and Legislative Affairs of the Government of NCT of Delhi. * Other members of the Delhi Judicial Service. * Litigants and the public who rely on the functioning of the Delhi judicial system. **7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):** * **Responsible Agency:** The Department of Law, Justice, and Legislative Affairs, under the direction of the Lieutenant Governor of the National Capital Territory of Delhi, is responsible for implementing this notification. * **Timelines and Procedures:** The appointments are effective from the dates mentioned against each officer's name. The procedures for confirmation likely involve a review of performance and conduct, followed by formal approval and notification. The procedures are in accordance with Rule 23 of the Delhi Judicial Service Rules, 1970. * The notification explicitly mentions consultation with the High Court of Delhi. **8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:** The intended outcome of these appointments is to strengthen the judicial system in Delhi by ensuring a stable and permanent workforce. These appointments can lead to: * Increased efficiency in judicial proceedings. * Improved public confidence in the judiciary. * Continuity of knowledge and experience within the court system. * Given the death of Kamran Khan prior to the notification date, there will likely need to be an adjustment to the actual number of active appointments. **9. Conclusion:** The notification confirms the permanent appointment of 57 officers to the Delhi Judicial Service, formalizing their roles and solidifying the structure of the judicial system in Delhi. This action, in accordance with established rules and procedures, contributes to the stability and effectiveness of the judiciary. The passing of one of the officers listed highlights the complexities of bureaucratic processes.

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