Chandigarh, March 9(ozi news desk): In a significant decision, the Punjab Cabinet led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday gave its consent to convert 3842 temporary posts of judicial wing posted in the Subordinate Courts across the state into Permanent Posts.
A decision to this effect was taken by the Council of Ministers in a meeting held under the chairmanship of the Chief Minister here at his official residence today.
Disclosing this here today a spokesperson of the Chief Minister’s Office said the Cabinet also accorded its approval to convert 3842 temporary posts of judicial wing posted in the Subordinate Courts across the state into Permanent Posts. These posts were designated as temporary posts for more than two decades and approval of the Department of Home Affairs and Justice along with the Finance department was required every year for their continuation. This will help in eliminating unnecessary hassle in obtaining continuation of posts every year.
In order to ensure speedy trials of POSCO and rape cases, the Cabinet has gave its consent to set up two Fast Track Special Courts in two districts of Sangrur and Tarn Taran to dispose off the pendency of cases pertaining to Protection of Children against Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and Rape. The establishment of these two Special and Dedicated Courts under the POCSO Act will eliminate the pendency and expedite trial in such cases. The Cabinet has also accorded approval to create 20 posts including two posts of Additional District and Sessions Judge along with 18 supporting staff for these courts.
