Rajasthan to strengthen arbitration proceedings in State litigation with new policy
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Why in news
Rajasthan's Chief Secretary announced plans to formulate a new policy to strengthen arbitration proceedings in state litigation to improve inter-departmental coordination and promote alternative dispute resolution (ADR).
Background
The Rajasthan government is reviewing the implementation of the State Litigation Policy-2018. The proposed policy aims to ensure stricter compliance with court orders and streamline arbitration for cases involving state departments.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyState Litigation Policy-2018: A policy framework for managing litigation involving state departments in Rajasthan
- FactArbitration: A form of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) being promoted by the Rajasthan government to reduce litigation burden
For Mains
Q. Discuss how the promotion of arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) can reduce the pendency of cases in Indian courts and improve ease of doing business.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Institutional bottleneck: Lack of standardized arbitration protocols across various state departments
- Legal friction: Balancing the finality of arbitration awards with the right to judicial review
- Administrative efficiency: Reducing the fiscal burden of prolonged litigation on state exchequers
Keywords: Alternative Dispute Resolution · Ease of Doing Business · Litigation Management · Inter-departmental Coordination · Arbitration Policy
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