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Politics
Uttar Pradesh Cabinet Approves 900 New Courts and PRD Allowance Increase
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 16 Sep 2026, 02:02 AM
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The Uttar Pradesh cabinet cleared 23 proposals, notably authorising the establishment of 900 new courts and raising the Public Relations Department allowance.
The Uttar Pradesh state cabinet met and gave its nod to a slate of 23 proposals aimed at strengthening the state's administrative and judicial framework. Among the measures approved, the cabinet sanctioned the creation of 900 additional courts across the state, a move intended to address the growing backlog of cases and improve access to justice for citizens.
The decision to expand the judiciary comes as part of a broader effort to modernise the legal system and reduce pendency times. Officials indicated that the new courts will be distributed in districts with the highest case loads, though specific locations were not disclosed.
In a separate but related step, the cabinet approved a hike in the allowance for staff of the Public Relations Department (PRD). The increase is aimed at enhancing employee welfare and retaining skilled personnel within the department.
While the court expansion and PRD allowance were highlighted, the cabinet also cleared several other proposals covering various sectors, reflecting a comprehensive agenda for the state's development.
The decision to expand the judiciary comes as part of a broader effort to modernise the legal system and reduce pendency times. Officials indicated that the new courts will be distributed in districts with the highest case loads, though specific locations were not disclosed.
In a separate but related step, the cabinet approved a hike in the allowance for staff of the Public Relations Department (PRD). The increase is aimed at enhancing employee welfare and retaining skilled personnel within the department.
While the court expansion and PRD allowance were highlighted, the cabinet also cleared several other proposals covering various sectors, reflecting a comprehensive agenda for the state's development.