Major reshuffle in Chhattisgarh High Court, Rajneesh Srivastava becomes new Registrar General

CURATED BY – RAJEEV KHARE | CITYCHIEFNEWS

Bilaspur, Major administrative changes were made in the Chhattisgarh High Court on Wednesday. As part of this reshuffle, senior state government official Rajneesh Srivastava has been appointed as the new Registrar General of the High Court. Srivastava previously served as Principal Secretary in the Law and Legislative Affairs Department.
With the new appointment, the current Registrar General, Manish Kumar Thakur, has been transferred to the position of Registrar (Vigilance). Meanwhile, Mansoor Ahmed has been appointed as Registrar (Information and Rights).

Significance of the Change

The position of Registrar General in the High Court is considered extremely important from an administrative perspective. The functioning of the court, the deployment of judicial officers, budget management, human resources, and overall administrative control are governed through this position. Consequently, the appointment of Rajneesh Srivastava is considered a significant step.

Potential Impact

The new Registrar General will face the challenge of expediting the court's pending files, case management, and administrative work in the coming years. These appointments are also being seen as a positive step toward enhancing judicial transparency and ensuring timely justice for ordinary citizens.

Discussion in Judicial Circles

These transfers are being discussed in the High Court complex. Advocates believe that the new administrative structure could speed up work. There is also speculation that Rajneesh Srivastava is likely to be appointed a High Court judge from the bench quota in the future.