Question : SETTING UP OF MATRIMONIAL DISPUTES TRIBUNALS



(a) whether the Government proposes to set up a separate Matrimonial Disputes Tribunals; and

(b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF THE LAW AND JUSTICE (SHRI H.R. BHARDWAJ)

(a)and(b) As per the Family Court Act, 1984 the State Government in consultation with High Court may set up Family Courts with a view to promote conciliation and to secure speedy settlement of disputes relating to marriage and family affairs for which Central assistance on 50-50 basis is provided by the Department of Justice. Presently, the Government has no proposal for setting up of separate Matrimonial Disputes Tribunals.