With there being no unanimity among states and the high courts of various states over the issue of having an all-India judicial service, the Centre has said that it does not wish to impose its views on states.
Law minister M. Veerappa Moily told reporters here on Sunday that the proposal to set up an all-India judicial service was discussed during the regional meeting of six north Indian states to discuss the recommendations of the 13th Finance Commission which concluded here on Sunday.
Dr Moily said that in the absence of any unanimity of views on the issue, the debate will continue.
He added, “We do not wish to impose ourselves.” He further said that the department of justice in the law ministry will prepare a consultation paper on the issue.
The proposal to establish an all-India judicial service came about following a recommendation made by the parliamentary standing committee on personnel, public grievances, law and justice in its report in May 2006.
Regarding the poor response shown by states to set up gram nyayalayas, Dr Moily said that the states have complained about not having sufficient funds, adding that the Centre is willing to release extra funds.