It has also been decided to designate one counsel for each ministry so that the legal cases are defended well.
The move comes after the government noticed in a few cases, the advice of the Department of Legal Affairs is contrary to the advice of the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT)-- government's nodal authority for personnel matters.
In a directive issued to all ministries, the DoPT said in all the cases filed in tribunals or courts, the administrative ministry shall defend the government policy.
The ministry or department concerned must ensure that an officer of the level of Under Secretary or above is present in the court when important issues having policy issues or contempt petitions come up for hearing in the court, the order said.
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"The Ministry of Law and Justice to designate a counsel for each Ministry so that the court cases are defended well," it said.
Various departments make references to the DoPT seeking advice regarding the course of action to be taken on the order of tribunal or courts.
Generally, if the directions of the tribunals or court is not in consonance with the policy of DoPT, the administrative ministry concerned is advised for filing an appeal or review in the High Court in consultation with the Department of Legal Affairs (DoLA).
"In a few of these cases, the advice of the Department of Legal Affairs (DoLA) is contrary to the advice of the DoPT. Under such circumstances, the administrative ministries or departments make a second reference to DoPT and DoLA for resolving the matter," the directive said.
In order to avoid second reference and to effectively deal with court cases, it has been decided to issue the directives, the DOPT said.