Supreme Court of India Implements Fuel-Saving Initiatives Amid Crisis
Virtual hearings, 2-day WFH, judges to carpool: Supreme Court announces fuel-saving measures
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The Supreme Court of India has introduced fuel-saving measures including carpooling for judges, work-from-home options for Registry staff, and virtual hearings on specific days. These initiatives follow Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call to conserve fuel in light of the ongoing West Asia crisis.
- 01Judges will encourage carpooling to optimize fuel usage.
- 02Virtual hearings will be conducted on Mondays, Fridays, and other designated miscellaneous days.
- 03Up to 50% of Registry staff can work from home for two days a week.
- 04Staff working from home must remain available by phone and be ready to return to the office if needed.
- 05The measures are effective immediately as per the Supreme Court's directive.
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In response to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal for fuel conservation amid the West Asia crisis, the Supreme Court of India has announced several fuel-saving measures. These include encouraging judges to carpool, implementing work-from-home options for up to 50% of Registry staff for two days a week, and conducting virtual hearings on designated days such as Mondays and Fridays. The circular issued by Bharat Parashar, Secretary General, emphasizes the need for optimum fuel utilization and mandates that video conferencing links be sent timely to avoid disruptions. While staff working from home must be accessible via phone and ready to attend the office if necessary, Registrars have the discretion to modify these arrangements based on the essential nature of work in their respective branches. These initiatives are part of a broader strategy to enhance efficiency and reduce fuel consumption, effective immediately as per the directives following the May 12 Office Memorandum from the Department of Personnel and Training.
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These measures aim to reduce fuel consumption within the judicial system, potentially influencing similar policies in other government sectors.
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