RAJYA SABHA
Carrying out functions,
including ancillary functions, of courts is within the domain
of courts which work under the control and supervision of High
Courts. High Courts may consult the concerned State Government,
if required. Recent amendments to the Code of Civil Procedure,
provide that summons may be delivered to such courier services
as are approved by the court.
The Bombay High
Court, as part of the Pilot Project of Computerisation and networking
of city courts in Mumbai, which is funded by the Department of
Justice, Government of India, is contemplating to enlist the participation
of private vendors in certain ancillary functions connected with
courts. These functions are: providing certified copies, issue
of services and processes, making court related information available
to litigant public and lawyers on video display units and internet/e-kiosks/interactive
voice response system (IVRS) and processing of plaints, petitions
etc. being filed in the court.
The vendors will
install their own hardware, software and other equipment, and
will be paid by the court on the basis of the actual volume of
work done or services performed. Participation of private vendors
is expected to bring about speed and efficiency in the delivery
of services and ensure proper maintenance of equipment.
This information
was given by the Union Minister of Law and Justice, Shri K. Jana
Krishnamurthi in a written reply to a question from Shri Yadalpati
Venkat Rao in the Rajya Sabha today.
