File Adalat’ Initiative to Be Strengthened

Speedy Summary

• The State Cabinet has decided to accelerate the clearance of pending files across the Secretariat, directorates, and regulatory authorities.
• A weekly review of the progress under the ongoing ‘file adalat,’ which ends on August 31, was conducted during Wednesday’s Cabinet meeting.
• As of July 29:

– 65,611 files (21.62%) have been cleared in the Secretariat.
– 1,68,652 files (19.55%) cleared at directorates.
– 10,728 files (40.74%) handled by regulatory authorities.

• Departments lead in clearing pending files: Planning and Economic Affairs Department tops with a clearance rate of 50%, followed by General Management Department (48.62%), NORKA Department (46.30%), Finance Department (42.72%), and Law Department (42%).
• Among directorates: PWD Design wing has led with a clearance rate of 76.27%.
• Areas with most pending work: General Administration department in Secretariat and LSGD Principal Directorate among directorates have highest backlog to clear.

Indian Opinion Analysis
The State Cabinet’s initiative to expedite file clearances through ‘file adalat’ is indicative of efforts to improve administrative efficiency in government operations before its August deadline expires. Clearing over one-fifth of backlogged files across multiple departments suggests progress but also highlights an enduring need for systemic change or capacity adjustments within high-pendency zones such as the General Administration sector and LSGD Principal Directorate.

Streamlining bureaucratic processes could yield notable benefits for governance outcomes; though,sustained results may depend on institutional reforms beyond temporary initiatives like adalats aimed at crisis management rather than long-term efficiency building.

Read more: Published – July 30,2025