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DEPARTMENT OF LAW & JUSTICE
PARTICULARS OF ORGANIZATION, FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES
I) ORGANIZATION:
The Department of Justice & Law Department deals with the administration of civil & criminal justice. The advent of the British Raj had ushered the introduction of the Rules of Administration of justice and police in Nagaland, 1937 as there was prevalence of a unique judicial system where both civil and criminal justice was delivered through traditional/customary Laws and practices to the people. Under these Rules, the Deputy Commissioners and other executive Magistrates are empowered or invested to exercise judicial powers. The judicial officers also draw their judicial powers as envisaged under the Rules of 1937.
Decision making is an important aspect of governing the entire gamut of administration of government machinery. The working system under Justice & Law Department is somewhat peculiar as in the absence of a Directorate set up, the whole administrative power of the Department rest with the Principal Secretary. Therefore, any decision requiring good governance of the Department percolates down to sub-ordinates level that originates at the level of Principal Secretary.
The separation of Judiciary from the Executive made effective from 17/04/08 had withdrawn the status of Head of Department (Judicial) vested to the Office of the then Deputy Commissioner(Judicial) now, District & Session Judge, Dimapur. The separation however, has its affect only on the Municipal area of Dimapur which is now directly placed under the Administrative control of the Gauhati High Court, Guwahati. Otherwise, the judicial system and its administration in the State still clings to bureaucracy.
The Additional District & Session Judge in their respective district Headquarters act as Head of the Establishment who by virtue of their status and responsibilities draw their respective delegated powers from the Administrative Head of the Department at Kohima.
Chart Showing the Organizational Structure of the Department of Justice & Law
Since there is no Directorate set up in the state, the Justice & Law Department in the Secretariat acts as the administrative head of both.
At the administrative level, the Department is presently headed by Commissioner and Secretary and is assisted by the following officers & staff.
Sl. No
Name
Designation
Cadre
Scale
Basic Pay as on 01/04/10
GPF sub-scription
1
Shri. C.J. Ponraj
Principal Secretary
IAS
Above Super Time Scale
2
Shri. K.N. Chishi
Secretary
Ex-Cadre
16400-500-20900
19750/-
3000
3
Smti. Khanrinla. T Koza
Addl. Secretary
Ex-Cadre
16400-450-20900
18250/-
6000
4
Shri. Nganjok Konyak
Joint Secretary
Ex-Cadre
14300-400-18300
15695/-
2000
5
Smti.Thejangu-u Kire
Deputy Secretary
Ex-Cadre
12000-375-16500
12375/-
1500
6
Smti. Senyangerla
Deputy Secretary
N.S.S.A
12000-375-16500
11400/-
1000
7
Smti. Kevitseinuo
Under Secretary
N.S.S.A
10000-325-15200
10000/-
1000
8
Smti. Moala
Librarian
N.S.S.A
6000-200-9750
11300/-
1500
9
Smti. Alice Zachariah
Steno Sr. Grade
Legal Remembrancer
10000-325-15200
11125/-
3000
10
Shri. W. Tsuhah
Section Officer
N.S.S.A
8500-300-14200
8200/-
600
11
Shri. Shibimo Lotha
Section Officer
N.S.S.A
8500-300-14200
7900/-
2000
12
Shri. Imtitemsu
Section Officer
N.S.S.A
8500-300-14200
7500/-
2000
13
Smti. Chubalemla
Junior Section Officer
N.S.S.A
6500-200-10500
6900/-
1000
14
Shri. Chuba Ozukum
Administrative Officer
Legal Remembrancer
6000-200-9750
7275/-
1000
15
Shri. Kekhriesielie
Junior Section Officer
N.S.S.A
8500-300-14200
6700/-
1000
16
Shri. Zachiprao
Junior Section Officer
N.S.S.A
8500-300-14200
7010/-
600
17
Smti. Vakakole
Sectt. Asst
N.S.S.A
5000-150-8000
5000/-
400
18
Shri. Hojoho Mekhro
Sectt. Asst
N.S.S.A
4125-125-6475
5000/-
1000
19
Smti. Imlichila
LDA
Legal Remembrancer
3200-85-4900
4950/-
500
20
Smti. Noklangkumla
Sectt. Asst
N.S.S.A
4125-125-6475/-
5000/-
1000
21
Shri. Veduta Thirie
Junior Section Officer
N.S.S.A
4125-125-6475
6500/-
600
22
Smti. K.Kasheli
Steno
N.S.S.A
4125-125-6475
4750/-
400
23
Smti. Asangla
Steno
N.S.S.A
4125-125-6475
4750/-
600
24
Shri. Kewekhro
Steno
Casual
4125-125-6475
4625/-
500
25
Shri. Neiwalo
Computer Astt.
Casual
3500(Fixed)
26
Shri. Chubasunep
Computer Astt.
Casual
8000(Fixed)
27
Smti. Limakala
Typist Sr. Grade
N.S.S.A
8500-300-14200
8500/-
700
28
Smti. Setsingla
Typist
N.S.S.A
3200-85-4900
3965/-
500
29
Shri. R.Lotha
Duftry
Legal Remembrancer
2610-65-3540
4090/-
1000
30
Shri. Lal Bahadur
Peon
Legal Remembrancer
2550-60-3200
3850/-
400
31
Shri. Vehoto Sema
Peon
Casual
2000(Fixed)
32
Shri. Kodonyi
Driver
Legal Remembrancer
2750-75-4400
3320/-
500
33
Shri. Imkongwati
Driver
Legal Remembrancer
2750-75-4400
3320/-
300
34
Imkongyanger
Peon
NSSA
2550-60-3200
3790/-
400/-
Address of the Office:
Department of Justice & Law
New Secretariat Complex
Kohima, Nagaland-797001
Tel:- 0370-2271395, Fax:-0370-2270117
Office Timing:
Summer: 10:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.
Winter: 09:30 A.M. – 3:30 P.M.
II) Functions & Duties:
As already mentioned in the preceding paras that the Justice & Law Department deals with both Civil and Criminal Justice in the State, its functions may broadly be categorized into:-
A. Justice:
(a) High Court matters. (b) Subordinate Judiciary. (c) Training.
(d) Fast Track Court.
B. Litigation :
(a) Prosecution in Criminal Cases.
(b) Litigation in Civil matters.
C. Legal Affairs :
(a) Legal Advice.
(b) Legal Services Authority.
(c) Law Library.
D. Legislation:
(a) Legislative Drafting
(b) Vetting of subordinate Legislation.
(c) Law Committee Law Committee.
E. Training:
To develop skills and equip themselves with the knowledge of the fields and to equip them to take up the job more confidently, the Judicial and Prosecution Officers and other Civil Administrative Officers are deputed to undergo training at National Institute of Criminology and Forensic Science, New Delhi-Institute of Legislative, Drafting and Research, and North East Judicial Officers Training Institute (NEJOTI) Guwahati.
F. Law Library.
In addition to the libraries of the Advocate General and Law Department, District Law Libraries are maintained under the administrative supervision of the respective Additional Deputy Commissioner (Judicial) for use and easy reference of the Judicial and Prosecution Officers.
MANUAL – II
POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
A. Justice
(i) Nagaland Judiciary: The Office of the District & Session Judge at Dimapur area under Municipality is assisted in the functioning of the Office by a superintendent and other Ministerial staff.
The District & Session Judge has been empowered and designated as Special Judge for the trial of NDPS/anticorruption/CBI cases I Appeal and other Criminal and Civil cases within the state. He is the Chairman of the Human Rights Committee in addition to his normal duties. He is also a member of Motor Accident Claim Tribunal (MACT) to try MACT cases within the jurisdiction of Dimapur and Peren.
(ii) Subordinate Judiciary: With the exception of Longleng district, Judicial Officers in the rank of Additional District & Session Judge and CJM/Civil Judge (Jr.) are posted in all the districts. Besides the Judicial Magistrates who are the guardian of the judicial powers, the Executive Officers of the district administration are also invested with the magisterial power under the Rules for Administration of Justice and Police, 1937.
The State of Nagaland functions with the following subordinate judicial Magistrate posted in various districts.
(1) Additional District & Session Judge - 9 (nine).
(2) Designated as Presiding Officer of Fast Track
Court in the rank of Additional District & Session Judge - 2 (two)
(3) Chief Judicial Magistrate - 3 (three)
(4) Civil Judge (Jr.) - 10 (ten)
The Additional District & Session Judge in their respective districts are the President of the District Consumer Forum. All Additional District & Session Judge except the districts of Zunheboto and Peren are members of MACT in their respective districts.
(iii) Fast Track Court: Under centrally sponsored scheme fully funded by Govt. of India, 2 (two) Fast Track Courts headed by Additional District & Session Judge with their headquarters at Dimapur, Kohima were established in 2003 for quick disposal of backlog of criminal cases. The terms of the courts have been extended and will be operational till 2010.
(iv) Legal Advice: The Department is consulted for legal advice in all matters related to conditions of service of the various Departments and also for preparation of responses to various Govt. cases in the Supreme/High Courts. The Department is consulted for legislative drafting by various departments in the drafting of Bills, service Rules and other memorandum of their respective departments. The Department is also consulted for vetting of various Legislations and Subordinate Legislations. The Law Committee of Justice and Law Department recommends for adoption of Law enacted by parliament and deletion of old obsolete laws.
B. Litigation
(i) Advocate General Nagaland Guwahati: The Advocate General Nagaland is the Principal Legal Officer entrusted with the conduct of Govt. litigations in the Guwahati High Court and other High Courts. He is assisted by one Additional Senior Govt. Advocate and three Junior Govt. Advocates in the conduct and performance of its duties. A Govt. pleader is appointed on retainer basis to look after cases at subordinate courts where the State Govt. is a party.
(ii) Additional Advocate General, Nagaland, Kohima: For administrative convenience of the state of Nagaland, two Additional Advocate General is posted at Kohima bench of Gauhati High Court. They are assisted by one Additional Senior Advocate and 2 Junior Government Advocate appointed on retainer basis.
(iii) Advocate on Record-cum-Standing Counsel: An Advocate on record and three standing counsel appears/represents on behalf of the state of Nagaland at the Supreme court in all the cases where the state is made a party.
(iv) Prosecution officers: Prosecution officers are posted in all the districts headquarters except Longleng to look after the Government litigations in the subordinate courts. The strength of the prosecution officers in the state are as follows.
(1) Public Prosecutor - 1 (one)
(2) Additional Public Prosecutor - 6 (Six)
(3) Assistant Public Prosecutor: - 7 (seven)
(4) Assistant Public Prosecutor on retainer basis under FTC: - 2 (two)
While dealing with different cases of the state, they co-ordinate with the police, paramilitary, Army, excise and customs Department.
C. Powers and Duties of Judicial Officers in the District
(1). With the Separation of Judiciary from the Executive, the power exercising administrative Head of the Directorate of Judiciary has been withdrawn from the District & Session Judge at Dimapur. Since then, the Office of the District & Session Judge functions as District & Session Court under the High Court. The District & Session Judge also functions as the Special Judge to try cases relating to NDPS, corruption and other related drugs cases. All Motor cases are tried before the District & Session Judge as member of MACT and as Presiding Officer consumer forum. For Criminal cases, District & Session Judge court is designated as Session Court and for civil cases as District Judge. The District & Session Court is empowered to convict a person with death penalty which of course is subject to its confirmation by the High Court.
(2). In every District Head quarter, Additional District & Session Judge is posted as head of the establishment of Judiciary. Under every Additional District & Session Judge one or more Chief Judicial Magistrate or Civil Judge(Junior) are posted according to the requirement to dispose with the number of cases.
The Additional District & Session Judge is empowered with the powers and functions as special Judge to try cases relating to NDPS, corruption and drug cases and as a Member, MACT for motor accident cases. He is also the presiding officer to try cases of the Consumer Forum. The Additional District & Session Judge court also tries both civil and criminal cases. The Additional District & Session Judge court is empowered to convict an accused to award death penalty which is subject to confirmation by the High Court. The D.C Administration and the Additional District & Session Judge courts has concurrent powers & functions except that all matter regarding general Administration, Law & Order problems are looked after by D.C (Admn.) while matters purely of judicial in nature are being dealt with by the Additional District & Session Judge
(3). CJM: In every district there is one or more courts of Chief Judicial Magistrate being establishment through Notification. The court of CJM is to try any particular case or class of cases in the local area of its jurisdiction. The class of cases and those endorsed to its court by the court of Additional District & Session Judge for disposal. The courts of CJM are subordinate to the court of Additional District & Session court in whose court they exercise jurisdiction. The Additional District & Session court may, from time to time, make rules consistent with the CrPC, as to the distribution of business among the CJM/ Civil Judge (Junior) courts.
(4). Civil Judge (Junior) are posted in the district to work under the subordination of the Additional District & Session Judge. Civil Judge (Junior) courts are the original jurisdictional court where cases are tried initially. These courts as such takes up petty cases, summon cases non-cognizable & Boilable cases, police remand prayers, recording of confessional statements of accused, judicial remand, etc. In the present set up, all the Civil Judge (Junior) are empowered to exercise the powers and function of CJM for criminal triable cases, and also designated as Assistant to Deputy Commissioner to try cases of civil nature.
D. Powers & Duties of Public Prosecutor and Additional Public Prosecutor:
(a) The Public Prosecutor/Addl. Public Prosecutor is the head of the Prosecution department in a district. He is responsible for overall administration and matters related to prosecution in criminal cases. In matters maters of civil cases where the Govt./Deptts. of the Govt. are involved, the Public Prosecutor /Addl. Public Prosecutor represent or plead as Govt. pleader to defend the interest of the Govt. In every district the state Govt. appoints a Public Prosecutor and or one or more Addl. Public Prosecutor to assist the Public Prosecutor. The Public Prosecutor is also assisted by appointment of one or more Assistant Public Prosecutor /Addl. Public Prosecutor who are appointed for one district may be appointed also for another district as and when situation demands.
Trials are to be conducted by PP before the Court of Session. The Prosecution is re represented by Public Prosecutor or Addl. Public Prosecutor but not by Asstt Public Prosecutor and below as provided under section: 225 Cr.P.C section : 226 Cr. P.C. provides for the prosecution to open the case records when accused appears or is brought before the court in commitment of the case. And then describing the charges brought against the accused and by what evidences to prove the guilt of the revised. As and when the accused are found guilty and evidences proved beyond reasonable doubt, prosecution makes the prayer to the Hon'ble Court to convict them as per charges framed under various sections of law provided in the Indian penal code (IPC).
(b) The Assistant Public Prosecutor (Asstt. Public Prosecutor) are also designated as head of the prosecution Department in the district where they are being posted presently. The Assistant Public Prosecutor represents the govt. prosecution department before the court of Judicial Magistrate First Class and JM-second class courts only. They take up cases which are less severe like summon cases, petty cases, etc.
Section: 301 Cr.P.C. provides the Public Prosecutor or the Assistant Public Prosecutor in charge of a case to appear and plead without any written authority before any court in which the case is under inquiry, trial or appeal. If in such case, any private person instructed a pleader to prosecute any person in court, the Public Prosecutor/ Assistant Public Prosecutor -in- charge of the case shall conduct the prosecution and the pleader so instructed should act under the direction of Public Prosecutor or Assistant Public Prosecutor and with the permission of the Court, submit written arguments after the evidence is closed in the case. The accused when found guilty and evidence proved beyond all reasonable doubts then the prosecution will pray to the Hon'ble court to pass order of conviction in a criminal case.
(c) In case of civil suits, disputes matrimonial, etc the Public Prosecutor, Additional Public Prosecutor and Assistant Public Prosecutor has also been designated as Government pleaders to take up civil matters when the Government Departments are made party. They plead for and on behalf of the state Government. In fact briefly, the Public Prosecutor /Addl. Public Prosecutor/ Assistant. Public Prosecutor who are also designated as Government pleaders shoulder the responsibility to assist and defend the Govt. departments action/decisions taken by giving proper guidance, directions and advices whenever requires and sought for.
E. DUTIES & FUNCTIONS OF SECRETARIAT ADMINISTRATION
(1) Principal Secretary: The Department of Justice & Law is headed by a Principal Secretary who is assisted by the Officers and Staff of the Department in the governance and dealing with the day to day official business. The Principal Secretary being the Administrative head of the Department generally deals with policy direction, legislation, Assembly Business etc. A Principal Secretary can hold more than one Departments at a time depending upon the size and work load of the Departments. He is the Principal advisor to the Minister or Parliamentary Secretary where placed independent charge of the Department on all matters of policy and administration of the Department.
In normal, Office business of all matters from Minister or Parliamentary Secretary should pass through Principal Secretary in charge of the Department. At times, with the approval of the Minister/Parliamentary Secretary in charge of the Department, the Principal Secretary may authorize Secretary, Additional Secretary, Joint Secretary and Under Secretary to dispose off certain cases without reference to the Principal Secretary. The Principal Secretary may also authorize his immediate sub-ordinate to act on his behalf of all the Official business during his absence on Official duty.
(2). Secretary: On a rare occasion, it may so that a Secretary or an Additional Secretary may head a Department during a transitional period of Settlement of Transfer and posting. During such period, they act as much similar with full fledged responsibilities as that of Principal Secretary.
Additional Secretary, Joint Secretary, Deputy Secretary is generally in charge of one or more branches. Their duties and responsibilities are ordinarily same. They put up files/papers with comments/ suggestions as and when required to the Principal Secretary.
(3). Under Secretary: The Under secretary is the Officer in charge of one or more branches entrusted with the efficient functioning of the branch. He is responsible for timely and prompt disposal of work in the branch. In consultation with the section Officer, he allocates the subjects to the Dealing Assistants.
(4). Section Officer (SO): A Section Officer of a branch plays very important role as far as general administration of the branch is concerned. Good performance and functioning of a Branch/Department depends wholly on the efficiency and capability of Section Officer. He is the backbone upon which prompt and effective functioning of a branch depends because of his long and experienced service career. It is expected of a Section Officer to give proper guidance and timely supervision of the branch Staff so that no lapses of duty in the performance of works by staff. Section Officer is assisted by one or more Assistant Section Officer, Secretariat Assistant, Junior Secretariat Assistant, Typist and Peons in the discharge of duties.
The duties of a Section Officer is very vast and by far the most comprehensive amongst the Officers and Staff of a Department/ Branch. The most important duty of Section Officer is to maintain discipline, punctuality, attendance of the Staff. He distributes the works amongst the Staff and sees that the works are equally and justifiably distributed. He marks the receipt in the names of the Assistants and directs them to put up in order of urgency. He scrutinizes the notes and drafts of Assistants and makes necessary correction before submitting to higher Officers.
(5). Assistant Section Officer/ Secretariat Assistant/Junior Secretariat Assistant: They are generally called Dealing Assistants. Their most important duty is to put up files of the receipts while putting up the files they should make sure that all the important points recorded in the letters should be mentioned in as much precise as possible. Whenever, facts, rules, notifications relating to the subject under consideration are required so, photo copies with tags for ready reference of the higher Officers are placed. At times, even suggestions/comments can be suggested to make the higher Officers to examine further and arrive at better decision.
Though the above mentioned Officer and staff are assigned the same nature of works but at times, the Assistant Section Officer can shoulder all the responsibilities of Section Officer of a branch whenever entrusted to do so.
(6). Stenographer: In normal, they are attached to Officers of the Department. They take notes/dictation of the Officers and type it out in the ready form. They also maintain the record of files movements in and out of the concerned Officers to whom they attached to.
(7). Typist: The number of typist in a Department depends on the size and work loads of the Department. They are attached in the branch and simply type the marked draft in their respective names. They are also supposed to maintain a record of their typing.
(8). Peon: Peons are attached to Officers as well as in the branch. The natures of works performed by both are same. Their duty is to take the files, daks from amongst the Officers, intra-department, inter-departments. Besides, they are also entrusted to perform the duty of dispatch works if the Section Officer of the branch directed so.
(9). Dispatch: The Section Officer of the branch in consultation with the Under Secretary may place any amongst the Staff in the dispatch section. The dispatch section maintains receipt, Register, dispatch register, U.O. Register etc. They distribute the marked daks/ letters in names by the Section Officers to respective dealing Assistants.
The dispatch section also maintains guard files if the letters to be dispatched contains guard files. Above all, on time recording of files, daks; distribution of daks/letters to respective dealing assistants; dispatching of letters to the addressee is of paramount importance as far as the duties and responsibilities of dispatch section is concerned.
PROCEDURE FOLLOWED IN THE DECISION MAKING PROCESS
a). For taking a decision in any matter, the Department of Justice & Law follows the Procedure laid down by the Rules of Executive Business and also the Secretariat Manual for Office Procedure.
b). Decisions are being taken in the level of Chief Minister, Chief Secretary or the Commissioner & Secretary in charge of Justice & Law depending on the nature of the matter.
c). A copy of every such order issued is endorsed to all the HOD for information and record.
d). Depending on the nature of the subject matter, the opinion and clearance of P&AR, Finance and Planning is sought before a decision is taken.
e). Usually routine decisions are taken by the Principal Secretary. However, any decision relating to Public Policy matters and other major or important issues are divided in the level of the Chief Minister, Chief Secretary on the Cabinet as stipulated in the Rules for Executive Business.
The Norms set by it for the discharge of its functions
As the Department functions under the Administrative Head of the Department of Justice & Law, Nagaland Civil Secretariat, the norms set in the discharge and functioning of its Office follows the Judicial Service Rules for the Judicial Officers of the State, Nagaland Government Servants Conduct Rules for the Officers and Staff of Civil Secretariat .For the purpose of recruitment the same is governed by the requisite Service Rules of the Judicial Service, Prosecution and Nagaland Legal Service.
Apart from the above norms for the functionaries of the department no other standard norms are followed to mull as the department is not a developmental agency.
The Rules, Regulations, Instructions, Manuals & Records held by it or under its control or used by its employees for discharging its functions
The Rules, Regulations, Manuals etc. held by the Department in the discharge and functioning of its Office with the Officers and Staff are generally guided and governed by the Judicial Service Rules, Nagaland Civil Service Rules, Rules of Executive Business, Manual of Office Procedure, Nagaland Government Servant Conduct Rules, Nagaland Services Discipline and Appeal Rules etc. Besides the Office may issue Office Memoranda, Instructions and Notifications as and when deem necessary that certain actions are required depending on the nature of disciplines.
Statements of the categories of documents that are held by it or under its control
The Department maintains a Law Library of a variety of Books such as the Acts passed by the Parliament and State Legislatures, Law Books for references like Constitutional Law, Customary Laws-Nagaland Code (Vol. I to VII), Civil and Criminal Laws, Police Manual, Family Laws, Service Matters, Journals, Magazines etc. which are made available and access to all wanting to consult and for references. Besides such as ACRs and Service Books are maintained as confidential records.
The particulars of any arrangement that exist for consultation with, or representation by the member of the public in relation to the formulation of its Policy or implementation thereof:
Following the separation of Judiciary from the Executive in force to implement it in the State of Nagaland, a consultative meeting/discussion comprising of invited representatives from various organizations such as Bar Association, GBs Union, Naga Hohos, Naga Mother Association, Naga Human Rights Commission etc. was held sometime in 2005.
Two Seminar-cum-meeting on different occasion were conducted recently inviting representatives from various Church Organizations including ENPO, Naga Hoho, NSF etc. to create awareness and participation on the Themes “Enforcement of the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006” and “Laws of Child Marriage in India – Proposal to resolve certain conflicts” on 12-03-2010.
Another consultative meeting was held on 13-04-10 in the Secretariat Conference Hall to deliberate on the proposed amendments of Child Marriage Laws in India.
Statement of the Boards, Councils, Committees; meetings of such constituted Boards, Committees and other bodies are open to Public and minutes of such meetings are accessible for Public.
No such permanent Boards, Committees, Councils & other bodies are constituted in the Department. However, Committees are constituted temporarily on such matters like grant of Assured Career Progression Scheme drawing representatives from P&AR Department, Finance Department with Justice & Law Department chaired as the Chairman of the Committee and on such other matters that are considered necessary to constitute a Committee.
In such matter as the case of Official Business is not opened to the Public nor minutes of the meeting are made available to the Public.
Directory of Officers and Employees in the Department of Justice & Law
Office:- Fax: 0370-2270117
Tel: 0370-2271395
Sl. No.
Name
Designation
Telephone Number
1
Shri. C.J. Ponraj
Principal Secretary
0370-2225502(R)
2
Shri. K.N. Chishi
Secretary
0370-2270779(O)
3
Smti. Khanrinla. T Koza
Addl. Secretary
0370-2271395(O)
4
Shri. Nganjok Konyak
Joint Secretary
0370-2271431(O)
5
Smti.Thejangu-u Kire
Deputy Secretary
6
Smti. Senyangerla
DeputySecretary
9436446903
7
Smti. Kevitseinuo
Under Secretary
9436009966
8
Smti. Moala
Librarian
9
Smti. Alice Zachariah
Steno Sr. Grade
9436607532
10
Shri. W. Tsuhah
Section Officer
9434364207
11
Shri. Shibimo Lotha
Section Officer
9862120384
12
Shri. Imtitemsu
Section Officer
9856275409
13
Smti. Chubalemla
Junior Section Officer
9862766186
14
Shri. Chuba Ozukum
Administrative Officer
15
Shri. Kekhriesielie
Junior Section Officer
9436208802
16
Shri. Zachiprao
Junior Section Officer
9615933689
17
Smti. Vakakole
Sectt. Asst.
9436017741
18
Shri. Hojoho Mekhro
Sectt. Asst.
9856276508
19
Smti. Imlichila
LDA
9436604800
20
Shri. Veduta Thirie
Junior Section Officer
9402004837
21
Shri. Lambart Ngullie
LDA
9856313632
22
Smti.Noklangkumla
Sectt. Asst
9862078516
23
Smti. K.Kasheli
Steno
9856726655
24
Smti. Asangla
Steno
9436011771
25
Smti. Kewekhro
Steno
9862339590
26
Shri. Neiwalo
Computer Astt.
9436435602
27
Shri. Chubasunep
Computer Astt.
9856802794
28
Smti. Limakala
Typist Sr. Grade
9862666422
29
Smti. Setsingla
Typist
30
Shri. R.Lotha
Duftry
9436653703
31
Shri.Imkongyanger
Peon
32
Shri. Lal Bahadur
Peon
9615934094
33
Smti.Zhovilie
Peon
34
Shri. Vehoto Sema
Peon
35
Shri. Kodonyi
Driver
36
Shri. Imkongwati
Driver
37
Judicial Establishment
Sl. No
Name
Designation
Place of Posting
Telephone Number
1
Tucuno Vamuzo
CJ(Jr)
do
9436818207
2
Shikatoli
Steno
Do
9863507511
3
Ahoto
UDA
do
9436263010
4
Yekhuvi
Peon
do
9436404400
5
AD&SJ Office
Dimapur
03862-227249
6
Veprasa Nyekha
AD&SJ
do
9436002258
7
Neichochiyi Suyie
CJM
do
9436064172
8
Z. Hotovi Sema
Steno
do
9856156567
9
Talizenba Jamir
LDA
do
9436659576
10
Kevichele Khesoh
B/Asstt.
do
9436066541
11
K.Shikatoli Chopi
LDA
do
9856121533
12
Livia Sema
LDA
do
9436427759
13
Megosalhou Savino
LDA
do
9856176317
14
Telisen
Typist
do
9436267625
15
Meyilemla
Typist
do
9436267625
16
Iheshe Achumi
Peon
do
9436267542
17
Poukingchung Rongmei
Peon
do
9774236225
18
Ato
Peon
do
9856346585
19
Hengwalo Kent
Chowkidar
do
9862229390
20
Kikumnokdang
Process Server
do
9436439098
21
AD&SJ Office
Phek
223174/ 223587 (O)
22
Khape Koza
AD&SJ
do
9436608510
23
Z. Venyo
CJ(Jr)
do
223174/ 223683 (O)
9612125956 (M)
24
AD&SJ Office
Wokha
03860-242019 (O)
25
Veprasa
AD&SJ
do
9436640039
26
Victo Sema
CJ(Jr)
do
9402004515
27
Maya Rai
Steno
do
9862958822
28
Benthungo
B/Asstt.
do
9436209070
29
Orenvungo
LDA
do
9436641029
30
Motsuthung
B/Asstt.
do
9436423451
31
Nchemo
Chowkidar
do
-
32
Shri. Maongkaba Imchen
Addl. D&SJ
Mokokchung
2226286 (O)
9436006203
2226275(R)
33
Shri. Ajongba Imchen
CJ(Jr)
do
2226274 (O)
9436431904
34
AD&SJ Office
Tuensang
038651-220464(O)
35
Shri.Lanu Walling
AD&SJ
do
9436006776
36
Smti. Somet Chumden
CJ(Jr)
do
9436439443
37
Shri. N. Lotha
UDA
do
9862595592
38
Smti.Kikasangla
UDA
do
9856159337
39
Shri.Tongriba
Peshkar
do
9436007041
40
Smti.Ramkiula
Typist
do
9436813686
41
Shri.Chingmak
Peon
do
9436656874
42
Shri. Chinamchiba
CJM (Addl. Charge of AD&SJ)
Mon
03869-221362(R)
43
Shri.Purniken Phom
CJ(Jr)
Do
03869-221337(O)
9862628759 (M)
44
D&SJ Office
Dimapur
03862-226423 (O)
45
Shri.Hukato Swu
D&SJ
do
9436002174 (M)
46
Shri.G.H. Ramlia
AD&SJ, FTC-I
do
9436015002 (M)
47
Shri.N.Suyie
CJM
do
9436064172
48
Shri.K. Koso
CJM
do
9436002631
49
Shri.N.Kano
CJ(Jr)
do
9436060774
50
Shri.Whomongo Lotha
Suptd.
do
03862-225811 (O)
9436602228
Prosecution Establishment
Sl. No
Name
Designation
Place of Posting
Telephone Number
1
Kathu Rengma
Addl.PP
Kohima
22903362 (o)
2
Vikyato Sumi
Asst. PP
Do
9612174123
3
Wekedu
UDA
Do
9856473092
4
Anungla
Stenho
Do
9436401522
5
Heishe
LDA
Do
9436435305
6
Pheneilhai
Steno
do
9436208481
7
Puhozole
Typist
do
9856683378
8
Kihoni
Typist
do
9856258623
9
Chiyale
Typist
Do
9612131018
10
Kethokhwuyi
Peon
do
9856772621
11
Pukhalu
Peon
do
9856300947
12
Rulhoulie
Peon
do
9856308571
13
Zhehovi
Driver
Do
9856304214
14
Vekedu
Driver
Do
9856302901
15
Khuito
Chowkidar
Do
9856230325
16
Asst. PP Office
Zunheboto
03867-200409
17
Bendangienla
Asst. PP
Zunheboto
03867-220408
m-9436605537
18
Vitoli
UDA
do
9856536132
19
Yeptho
Steno
do
9436438563
20
Toshili Sumi
Typist
do
9856682828
21
Atoka
Peon
Do
9863512510
22
Addl. D & SJ Office
do
03867-221073
23
Addl. P.P. Office
Mokokchung
0369-2226396
24
T.Marlemba
Addl. P.P
do
9436070024
25
T.Amenla Lkr
HA
do
9856817355
26
Imlikokla Aier
Steno
do
9436439460
27
A.Watisangba
LDA
do
9436006157
28
Bendangnaro
Typist
do
9856745249
29
Kariemba
Driver
do
30
Mapukokba
Peon
do
31
Imliwapang
Chowkidar
Do
9436205317
32
Akule
APP
Phek
223006 (O)
9436074076 (M)
33
Kenile Kent
Asstt. P.P
Mon
9436263951
34
P. Angmung
UDA
do
9436265615
35
C. Jailong
LDA
do
9862447177
36
Nakao
Peon
do
37
Honglem
Chowkidar
do
38
Shri.E.L. Ezung
Addl.P.P
Wokha
242031 (O)
9436009067
39
Shri.Y.T. Sangtam
PP
Dimapur
03862-230936 (O)
9436002269
40
Shri.Hutoi Yeptho
Addl. PP
do
03862-230935 (O)
9436008993
41
Shri.Ghulakha
Addl. P.P.
do
9436266719
42
Shri.Imtiakum
Addl. P.P
do
03862-283495 (O)
9436006390
The monthly remuneration received by each of its officers and employees, including the system of compensation as provided in its regulations
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The budget allocated to each of its agency, indicating the particulars of all plans, proposed expenditures and reports on disbursements made
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1. DDO-WISE BUDGET ALLOCATION UNDER DEMAND NO.4 FOR THE YEAR 2009 TO ENDING 31ST MARCH 2010 (NON-PLAN)
2. STATEMENT SHOWING FUND PROVISION UNDER DEMAND NO.4 (PLAN)
3. STATEMENT SHOWING THE FINAL EXPENDITURE figure for the year 2009-10
Execution of subsidy Programmes including details of beneficiaries:
No subsidy programmes are implemented in the Department.
Disclosure of Financial Assistance available to the people under Section 4 (xii) given by the Law Department
1. Amicus Curiae U/S 304 of Cr P.C
Legal aid is given to an accused involved in a criminal case, which is given at the expense of the case in cases where the accused does not have sufficient means to engage a pleader/Advocate represent or defend him/her. In such cases the court assigns and Advocate to defend the case of the accused. Such an Advocate is called Amicus Curiae - which means 'friend of the court'. As per the provision of Sec 304 of Cr P.C. the state is to make Rules for this provision. Therefore, the condition given is that any Advocate interested to be appointed as Amicus Curiae has to have his/her name forwarded by the Bar Association to the State Government in the law Department. Thereafter, on approval by government the Law Department empanels such Advocate and maintains a record of names which is duly forwarded to the various courts. The present fees prescribed to be paid to the Amicus Curiae is Rs. 350/- per appearance.
2. Legal aid - Financial Assistance is given for legal literacy awareness performances to Law colleges or Law Students in special cases as one of welfare schemes of the state to bring about more legal awareness.
3. Legal Aid Clinic -Every year Rs.50,000/-(Rupees Fifty Thousand) is given as Legal Aid under legal aid Clinics.
4. Notary permit- The department issues Notary permits to Notary Officers.
Details in respect of the information available to or held by it, reduced in an electronic form
The department is in the initial stage of opening its website begin with Nagaland Code consists of 7 volumes from volume I-VII. We hope to provide more information on the Website including the information manual of disclosure on RTI Act, 2005 for detailed information to Govt. Departments, Agencies and Public.
The Law Department maintains a Library in the Secretariat for reference by all the Departments in the State however, with the passage of time, the volumes of books have increased manifolds to the effect that there is no provision for keeping the books in a proper and orderly manner. Thus, resulting in damaging of the books. Various departments attend the library for consultations, study and collections of relevant statues. However, there is no enough space in the Department to make provision of seating for various visiting departments.
Accordingly, the Department proposes to have a Library building in the Secretariat compound with a multiple purpose of storing books, seating facilities and conference room for various visitors. The proposal for approval of site and construction of the Library building has been under submission to the governing authority of SLAA.
The Names, designation and other particulars of the PIO
Appellate Authority
1. Shri.C.J Ponraj, IAS
Principal Secretary
Tel:- 0370-2270328, 0370-2270117
Public Information Officers (PIO):
2. Mrs. Khanrinla T. Koza - Justice & Law
Additional Secretary. Department, Kohima.
3.
District & Session Judge, Dimapur - Dimapur, Nagaland.
4. i) Shri.L.N. Sema,
Additional District & Session Judge - Wokha
ii) Shri.Lanu Walling
Additional District & Session Judge - Tuensang
iii) Shri.Khape Koza,
Additional District & Session Judge - Phek
iv) Shri.K.Chopi,
Additional District & Session Judge - Zunheboto
v) Shri.Maongkaba,
Additional District & Session Judge - Mokokchung
vi) Shri.Mayang Lima,
Additional District & Session Judge - Kohima
vii) Shri.Vebrasa Nyekha,
Additional District & Session Judge - Dimapur
5. i) Shri.E.L. Ezung,
Addl. Public Prosecutors - Wokha
ii) Shri.K.G. Pukho Swu,
Addl. Public Prosecutors - Dimapur
iii) Shri.Kathu Rengma,
Addl. Public Prosecutors - Kohima
iv) Shri.Hutoi Yepthomi,
Addl. Public Prosecutors - Dimapur
v) Shri.Marlemba,
Addl. Public Prosecutors - Mokokchung
vi) Shri.Imtiakum,
Addl. Public Prosecutors - Dimapur
6. i) Shri.A.Mahabemo,
Asst. Public Prosecutor - Tuensang
ii) Smti.Bendangienla,
Asst. Public Prosecutor - Zunheboto
iii) Smti.Kenile Kent,
Asst. Public Prosecutor - Mon
iv) Smti.Temsunaro,
Asst. Public Prosecutor - Peren
v) Shri.Wekou Mero,
Asst. Public Prosecutor - Phek
vi) Smti.Sentila Aier,
Asst. Public Prosecutor - Kiphire
vii) Shri. Vikyato,
Asst. Public Prosecutor - Kohima