Delhi Government's Empanelled Lawyers Face Payment Delays, High Court Orders System Changes

Lawyers empanelled by the Delhi government have raised concerns over substantial delays in receiving their fees, with some bills remaining unpaid for years. Issues including missing Bill Transaction Forms (BTFs) and repeated administrative queries have compounded the problem.

The situation prompted the Delhi High Court to intervene and order changes to the payment system handling lawyer remunerations. The court's directive aims to streamline the process and prevent further delays in compensating legal professionals working with the government.