Andhra Pradesh Judiciary Gets Central Boost Under Centrally Sponsored Scheme

The Central Government has been implementing a Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) for the Development of Infrastructure Facilities for Judiciary in District and Subordinate Courts since 1993-94. The scheme covers various components, including Court Halls and Residential Units for Judicial Officers. For Financial Year 2026-27, Rs 8.79 crore has been sanctioned to Andhra Pradesh under this scheme.

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Prelims-testable facts

01The Centrally Sponsored Scheme for Development of Infrastructure Facilities for Judiciary in the District and Subordinate Courts has been implemented since 1993-94.
02The primary responsibility for development of infrastructure facilities for district courts rests with the State Governments/UTs.
03The scheme covers five components: Court Halls, Residential Units for Judicial Officers, Lawyers' Halls, Toilet Complexes, and Digital Computer Rooms.
04For Financial Year 2026-27, Mother Sanction of Rs 8.79 crore has been issued to the State of Andhra Pradesh under the Centrally Sponsored Scheme.
05The scheme had a sunset date of 31.03.2026 but was temporarily extended up to 30.09.2026.
06The Union Government supplements the resources of the State/UTs Governments through financial assistance under the Centrally Sponsored Scheme.

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Most people think that the primary responsibility for development of infrastructure facilities for district courts rests with the Central Government, but actually it is the State Governments/UTs.
Most people think that the Centrally Sponsored Scheme has been implemented since its inception in 1993-94 without any gaps or extensions, but actually it was temporarily extended up to 30.09.2026.

Prelims Practice MCQs

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What is the total amount sanctioned for Andhra Pradesh under the Centrally Sponsored Scheme for Judicial Infrastructure Development in Financial Year 2026-27?

A.Rs 7.99 crore
B.Rs 8.79 crore
C.Rs 9.99 crore
D.Rs 10.99 crore

The Central Government sanctioned Rs 8.79 crore for Andhra Pradesh under the scheme in Financial Year 2026-27.

Statement I & IIhard

Consider the following two statements: Statement-I: The Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) for Judiciary Development has been implemented since 1990. Statement-II: The CSS had a sunset date of 31.03.2025 and was temporary extended up to 30.09.2026. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

A.Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
B.Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct but Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
C.Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
D.Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct

Statement-1 is incorrect because the Scheme has been implemented since 1993-94 (fact 1). Statement-2 is correct as it explains why the Scheme was still in effect in 2026. The sunset date of 31.03.2025 and temporary extension up to 30.09.2026 are explained by fact 5.

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