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## Report on Notification Regarding Name Change of Delhi Higher Judicial Service Officer **1. Executive Summary:** This report analyzes a notification issued by the High Court of Delhi, Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi, published in the Delhi Gazette on April 17, 2025. The notification concerns the permission granted to Ms. Anuradha Bhardwaj, an officer of the Delhi Higher Judicial Service, to change her name to "Anuradha Shukla". This report outlines the key aspects of this notification, including its purpose, background, affected parties, and expected outcomes. Since the document specifies that this is a Notification and details an administrative action (name change permission), this report treats it as a focused administrative notification, not a comprehensive policy. **2. Introduction:** The purpose of this report is to provide an informative analysis of a notification published in the Delhi Gazette, National Capital Territory of Delhi, on April 17, 2025, regarding a name change within the Delhi Higher Judicial Service. This analysis is based solely on the information presented in the provided text. **3. Policy Overview:** * This is *not* an amendment. It is a specific administrative notification. * **Core Objective(s):** The core objective, inferred from the text, is to officially acknowledge and legally validate the change of name of Ms. Anuradha Bhardwaj to Ms. Anuradha Shukla within the records of the Delhi Higher Judicial Service. This ensures accurate record-keeping and legal compliance. **4. Background and Rationale:** This notification likely addresses the administrative need to formally register and recognize the legal name change of a judicial officer. Individuals may change their names for various personal reasons. The notification serves to update official records and ensure consistency in all legal and administrative proceedings involving the officer. This ensures that the official records reflect the officer's current legal name, preventing potential confusion or legal challenges. **5. Key Provisions / Changes:** As this is not a new policy but a specific administrative notification, the key change is the formal recognition of Ms. Anuradha Bhardwaj's name change to Ms. Anuradha Shukla. * **Specific Change:** The notification officially permits and acknowledges that Ms. Anuradha Bhardwaj will henceforth be known as "Anuradha Shukla". * **New Rule/Provision:** The explicit provision is that all official records and future references will reflect the name "Anuradha Shukla" for the identified officer of the Delhi Higher Judicial Service. * **Effect of Change:** The effect of this change is to legally bind the Delhi Higher Judicial Service (and related entities) to use the updated name in all official capacities. This ensures clarity and avoids legal discrepancies when identifying the individual in question. **6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:** The primary target audience and stakeholders are: * **Ms. Anuradha Shukla (formerly Bhardwaj):** The individual whose name is being changed. * **The High Court of Delhi:** The issuing authority and employer. * **Delhi Higher Judicial Service:** The organization where the officer is employed, which must update its records. * **All departments of the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi:** Any departments that may interact with or maintain records related to the officer. * **Legal Professionals and Litigants:** Anyone who may encounter the officer in her official capacity. **7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):** * **Responsible agency/bodies:** The High Court of Delhi (specifically the office of the Registrar Vigilance) is responsible for issuing and implementing the notification. The Directorate of Printing at the Government of India Press is responsible for uploading and publishing the notification. * **Timelines or procedures:** The notification is effective immediately upon publication in the Delhi Gazette. The Registrar Vigilance is responsible for ensuring the name change is properly recorded. There are no further timelines or procedures explicitly stated. **8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:** The intended outcome of this notification is to ensure that all official records and future references accurately reflect Ms. Anuradha Shukla's legal name. This will prevent confusion, maintain legal accuracy, and facilitate efficient administrative processes. The impact of this change is primarily administrative, ensuring the correct identification of the officer in all official capacities. **9. Conclusion:** The notification issued by the High Court of Delhi regarding the name change of Ms. Anuradha Bhardwaj to Ms. Anuradha Shukla is a straightforward administrative action to update official records. This notification ensures legal accuracy and consistency within the Delhi Higher Judicial Service and related governmental bodies. While seemingly minor, such notifications are critical for maintaining the integrity and clarity of official records and processes.

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