2.1.1. Structure

The Gram Nyayalaya is court of Judicial Magistrate of the first class and its Presiding Officer (Nyayadhikari) is appointed by the State Government in consultation with the High Court. The

Gram Nyayalayas are established for every Panchayat at intermediate level or a group of contiguous Panchayats at intermediate level in a district or for a group of Panchayats if there is no Panchayat at intermediate level. The Nyayadhikaris who preside over these Gram Nyayalayas are strictly judicial officers and draws the same salary, deriving the same powers as First Class Magistrates working under the High Courts.