J&K High Court Appeals for Donations to Aid Cloudburst and Flood Victims
Jammu: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has called upon all its staff, including judges, to contribute to relief efforts for victims of the recent cloudburst and flash floods across the region.
An order issued by Rajeev Gupta, Registrar Vigilance (on behalf of the Registrar General), also urged members of the Jammu and Srinagar wings of the High Court Bar Association to make voluntary donations for those affected.
The directive follows an appeal by Chief Justice Arun Palli to support the government of J&K’s relief fund in the wake of the devastation caused by the cloudbursts and subsequent flash floods.
Since August 14, over 130 people—mostly pilgrims—have lost their lives, more than 120 have been injured, and 33 remain missing due to cloudbursts, landslides, and flash floods in Kishtwar, Kathua, Reasi, and Ramban districts. Heavy rainfall on August 26-27 also triggered flash floods in low-lying areas, causing widespread destruction.
According to the order, contributions are to be made as follows: High Court judges – Rs 20,000 each; district judges – Rs 10,000 each; civil judges (senior division) – Rs 7,000 each; civil judges (junior division) – Rs 5,000 each; gazetted officers of the High Court and district judiciary – Rs 5,000 each; non-gazetted officials – Rs 1,000 each; and registrar judicials of both wings of the High Court – Rs 1,000 each.
The Registrar General will compile the list of contributors and issue a consolidated cheque of the total amount to the government of J&K.
