Directive for the Efficient and Effective Management of Litigation by Government of India: Department of Legal Affairs O.M. dated 04.04.2025
F.No. J-18/5/2016-Judicial
Government of India
Ministry of Law and Justice
Department of Legal Affairs
Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi
Dated the 4th April, 2025
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: Directive for the Efficient and Effective Management of Litigation by Government of India
In line with the recommendations of the Committee of Secretaries (CoS) led by the Cabinet Secretary, the Department of Legal Affairs, Ministry of Law and Justice, has framed the โDirective for the Efficient and Effective Management of Litigation by Government of Indiaโ, which is an integrated approach in reinforcing the goal of good governance and ensuring public welfare and timely dispensation of justice. The Directive shall apply to all Central Government Ministries/Departments., their attached and subordinate offices, autonomous bodies and for arbitration matters to CPSEs as well. State Governments may also consider adopting the Directive.
2. The Directive seeks to introduce effective measures to simplify legal processes, prevent unnecessary litigation, address inconsistencies in notifications and orders, minimize unwarranted appeals, streamline inter-departmental coordination in litigation, ensure greater public accountability in arbitration matters, and establish a strong Knowledge Management System (KMS) to improve overall efficiency. A copy of the Directive is enclosed herewith for necessary action.
3. A review of the implementation of the recommendations, enshrined in the Directive, will be conducted by the Committee of Secretaries, chaired by the Cabinet Secretary.
3. This issues with approval of the Competent Authority.
Encl: As above.
(Dhruva Kumar Singh)
Chief Controller of Accounts
Phone No. 011-23384446
To:
All Secretaries to the Government of India
Copy to:
(1) The Cabinet Secretary, Cabinet Secretariat
(2) Shri C. Sridhar, Joint Secretary, Prime Ministerโs Office
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