Shine india monthly magazine Published this article page no 23 Reduction of Pendency One of the objectives of the Act was to reduce pendency and burden on lower courts in the district but it is revealed that even this has not been fulfilled. The number of cases disposed by Gram Nyayalayas is negligible and they do not make any substantial difference in the overall pendency in the subordinate courts. Functioning Gram Nyayalayas have been established on parttime basis (weekly once or twice) and are not in addition to the existing courts. o However it has been observed that in most villages courts are held only once or twice a month while in others the frequency is even worse mostly due to the lack of coordination between High Courts and state governments. o They have been grappling with systemic defects lack of practice of recording case data and status lack of political will etc. Lack of awareness Many of the stakeholders including the litigants lawyers police officers and others are not even aware about the existence of Gram Nyayalayas in the district court premises and no conferences or seminars have been organized for creating awareness about this institution. o Further there is ambiguity and confusion regarding the specific jurisdiction of Gram Nyayalayas due to the existence of alternative forums such as labour courts family courts etc. Way Forward Establishment of permanent Gram Nyayalayas They may be established in every Panchayats at intermediate level or group of contiguous Panchayats at intermediate level depending upon the number of disputes which normally arise from that area Shine india monthly magazine buy.
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