Question : PERFORMANCE OF FAST TRACK COURTS

(a) whether the Union Government propose to provide incentives to States where the performance of the Fast Track Courts is comparatively better;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the target of the Government to set up Fast Track Courts during the last three years has since been achieved;

(d) if so, the number of Fast Track Courts opened till date, State-wise;

(e) whether there is any proposal to set up more Fast Track Courts during the next three years; and

(f) if so, the details thereof?

MINISTER FOR LAW AND JUSTICE (SHRI K. JANA KRISHNAMURTHI)

(a) Yes, Sir.

(b) A proposal to give incentives to better performing States in setting up of Fast Track Courts, in the form of a grant is under consideration in consultation with related Departments, subject to availability of funds.

(c)to(f) Setting up of Fast Track Courts involves construction of court rooms, residences of Judges, selection and appointment of Judges. As these processes take time, the establishment of Fast Track Courts is a phased process. A Statement showing the number of Fast Track Courts earmarked for each State, the number of courts established by the States & the number made functional is at annexe. All the earmarked Fast Track Courts are to be set up by the States at the earliest as per the direction dated the 6th May, 2002 of the Supreme Court in Brij Mohal Lal Vs. Union of India & Others.