POWERS OF THE CHIEF JUDGE TO AMEND RULES AND ISSUE PRACTICE
DIRECTIONS
Powers of Chief Judge over new Rules
1.
Whenever additional provisions are made to these Rules or any part thereof are amended or
modified, the Chief Judge may issue directives for addition, publication or reprint of
supplements to these Rules.
Publication of new Rules
2.
Whenever the Chief Judge ma kes a mendment or modification to these Rules it shall
be sufficient to publish same as supplemental provisions without the necessity of new body of
Rules except when necessary.
Chief Judge's Powers to issue practice directions etc
3.
The Chief Judge shall have the power to issue practice directions, protocols, directives
and guidance towards the realization of speedy, just and effective administration of justice.
Practice directions etc to be published
4.
Such practice directions, protocols, directives and guidance shall be published and be given
effect towards the realization of the fundamental objective of these Rules.
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ESTABLISHMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS AND SERVICE CENTRE FOR E-FILING
Powers of the Chief Judge
1.
The Chief Judge may issue directions to establish a Communications and Service
Centre for the purpose of achieving the fundamental objectives of these Rules, which may include
designated electronic filing sites for On-line filing of processes and documents.
Further Rules thereof
2.
The Chief Judge shall make such further Rules to guide the effective operation of the
Communications and Service Centre for E-filing
Time for establishment
3.
The establishment of the Communications and E-filing Service Centre shall be as soon as
practicable.
APPENDIXES
APPENDIX 1
1.
Fundamental Rights (Enforcement Procedure) Rules 1979