Key Takeaways
- LHC has banned judges from using green registration plates, blue warning lights, or the judiciary’s monogram on their cars.
- The notification applies to 189 additional sessions judges and 400 civil judges in Lahore.
- Judges must pay for vehicle maintenance themselves, with only petrol allowances covered.
The Lahore High Court (LHC) has issued new instructions to judges who recently received official vehicles, prohibiting them from using specific features such as green registration plates, blue warning lights, or the judiciary’s monogram on their cars.
According to a report by 24News, these instructions were issued by Lahore Sessions Judge Tariq Khurshid Khawaja to additional sessions judges and civil judges in Lahore, clarifying that these cars will be treated as private-use vehicles and not official ones.
The notification warns that judges who violate these instructions by using the prohibited features could face action, emphasizing the seriousness of the directive.
Following the notification, additional sessions judges across Punjab were instructed to inform judges in their respective districts about the new rules. This ensures uniformity in the implementation of the directive.
The report states that 189 cars have been provided to additional sessions judges and 400 cars to civil judges in Lahore. These vehicles are intended to support the judges in their official duties but come with specific conditions.
The government will not cover the official maintenance costs of these vehicles. Judges will be responsible for paying for maintenance themselves, with only the petrol allowance included in their salaries being covered.
This move by the LHC aims to ensure transparency and accountability in the use of official vehicles by judges, aligning with the court’s commitment to ethical standards.
The notification reflects a broader effort to maintain the integrity of the judicial system and ensure that judges adhere to the rules and regulations set by the court.
