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Former Judge Proposes Remote Work to Address Bengal's SIR Appeals Backlog
Owlester AI · from 1 source ·
Retired Justice Indrajit Chatterjee is demanding remote work options to address the backlog of over 6.35 lakh SIR appeals in Murshidabad, West Bengal, threatening to resign if his request is not granted.
Key facts
- Over 37 lakh SIR appeals are pending in West Bengal.
- One Murshidabad tribunal is handling over 6.35 lakh appeals.
- Justice (retd) Indrajit Chatterjee cites logistical challenges and long commutes as reasons for his resignation threat.
- Chatterjee can dispose of about 10 cases a day.
- He has decided 425 appeals, restoring 350 names and upholding 75 deletions.