Union Cabinet approves to modify criteria to reconstitute E-Committee

New Delhi News.Net Friday 8th August, 2008 (ANI) New Delhi, Aug 8 : The Union Cabinet today gave its approval for modification of the eligibility criterion for appointment of Chairman of E-Committee with effect from February 1, 2008. This decision will give the Chief Justice of India (CJI) a free hand in selection and appointment of Chairman and Members of the E-Committee by including the retired Judges of Supreme Court along with the retired Chief Justices and retired Judges of any High Court. An E-Committee was set up in December 2004 to assist the CJI in formulating a National Policy on computerization of Indian judiciary and advise on technological, communication and management-related changes. The E-Committee prepared a National Policy and Action Plan for Information and Communication Technology Enablement of the Indian... [read full story]