Amendments in Haryana Sikh Gurdwaras (Management) Act, 2014
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Amendments in Haryana Sikh Gurdwaras (Management) Act, 2014 |
| Why in News | Haryana Council of Ministers to approve an Ordinance for the amendments. |
| Objective of the 2014 Act | Legal procedure for Sikhs of Haryana to manage gurdwaras for proper use, administration, control, and financial management reforms. |
| Key Features of the 2014 Act | Created a separate juristic entity for managing historical gurdwaras in Haryana, including those with income over and under ₹20 lakh. |
| Proposed Amendments | - Appointment of a High Court judge as chairman of Haryana Sikh Gurdwara Judicial Commission. If not, a District Judge or senior member will be considered. - Revision of pension/family pension for retired judicial officers of the Haryana government as per the Second National Judicial Pay Commission (SNJPC). |
| Second National Judicial Pay Commission (SNJPC) | Constituted in 2017 under Supreme Court order in All India Judges Association case under Article 32. Headed by former Supreme Court Justice P. Venkatrama Reddi. |
| Objectives of SNJPC | - Evolve principles for pay structure and emoluments of Judicial Officers. - Examine present emoluments and service conditions, including post-retirement benefits like pension. - Recommend interim relief for Judicial Officers. - Propose a permanent mechanism for periodic review of pay and service conditions. |
| Supreme Court Observations | Commission may send reports on any matter when recommendations are finalized. Commission can devise its own procedure. |