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Fast track courts to continue

Staff Reporter

NEW DELHI: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved the continuation of the existing 1562 Fast Track Courts up to 2010 with a provision of Rs. 509 crores. This step, taken at the initiative of the Department of Justice, Ministry of Law and Justice, is part of an action plan formulated in consultation with the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court for the speedy disposal of cases.

The Fast Track Courts scheme, as envisaged by the 11th Finance Commission, completed its term of five years on March 31, 2005.

The Ministry of Finance released Rs. 426.13 crores to various States under this scheme.

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