The Court also noted that according to an affidavit filed by the Delhi government, it was clear that the government had sought comments from the Department of Law & Justice in respect of the digitisation of the notary system. However, the Department’s response was still awaited.
“The affidavit filed by govt of NCT makes it clear that the government has sought comments from the Secretary of the Department of Law & Justice in respect of the digitisation of the notarial system. However, the response is still awaited,” the Court noted in its order.
Moreover, it was also brought to notice that the High Court in Union of India vs. SR Gangurde, had already directed the Centre to consider the issue of digitisation and to complete the same by June 30, 2016.
However, since the same had not been done so far, the Court directed the government to take appropriate steps to expedite this process. The petition was disposed of with this direction.
Source: Barandbench
