The Haryana government has approved the Haryana State Litigation Policy?2010 to minimise litigation by putting in place an effective complaints redressal mechanism system in state departments and transform the government into an efficient and responsible litigant which managed litigation in a co-ordinated and time-bound manner.
Having its roots in the national concern over the mounting number of cases in the courts, and drawing largely on the National Litigation Policy, the Haryana policy aims at bringing about a visible, enduring, qualitative and quantitative improvement in the manner in which litigation is perceived, managed and conducted in the state.
Outlining broad contours of the policy here on Sunday, an official spokesman said it revolved around some key strategies to streamline and minimise litigation. These include better decision making, quick response to representations, managing litigation through IT-based decision support system, capacity building, review and dispute settlements and improving infrastructure, quality of manpower, system and procedures.
The need for the policy stems from the national concern that pendency and delays in the courts should be reduced proactively by the government. It draws largely upon the National Litigation Policy published by the Union ministry of law. Such provisions as are applicable to the state, have been incorporated in this policy.