The apex court has directed states and union territories to dispense the funds raised by judicial officers for clearance of arrears and allowances. The bench said top bureaucrats will have to appear in person for the delay and rejected the request of several states that chief secretaries be allowed to appear virtually
The SNJPC recommendations cover pay structure, pension and family pension and allowances, besides dealing with the issue of establishing a permanent mechanism to determine subjects of service conditions of the district judiciary.