The government has announced an increase in the honorarium for judges and officials serving in mobile courts. The decision was communicated through an official notification issued on Friday (November 13). Legal experts believe this move will add new momentum to the operations of mobile courts nationwide.
Decision on Honorarium Increase
According to the notification issued by the concerned ministry, the honorarium for executive magistrates, deputy commissioners, upazila nirbahi officers, and other officials involved in conducting mobile courts has been revised to new rates. The new rates will be effective immediately.The notification further stated that the increase aims to expedite case disposal through mobile courts and ensure swift justice. It is expected that the revised honorarium will boost the morale and interest of officials engaged in conducting these courts.
Experts' Views
Legal analysts say mobile courts remain one of the most effective means of delivering justice to grassroots communities across Bangladesh. They believe the increased honorarium will make mobile court operations more dynamic and help reduce corruption.However, there have been complaints that mobile court activities are still insufficient in certain regions. Officials are hopeful that the implementation of this new decision will help address those gaps.
