Archive · 20 Jan 2026
13 Special Judicial Magistrates Appointed in Krishna District
The government in Andhra Pradesh has appointed 13 new Special Judicial Magistrates to help with the work in lower courts.
These magistrates will work for one year or until they turn 65 years old.
They will get paid Rs 45,000 every month plus Rs 5,000 for travel.
The magistrates include lawyers who are not practicing, retired judges, and retired government workers.
They have to start their jobs within 15 days, or they will lose their appointments.
If they miss three days of work in a row without permission, they can be fired.
The magistrates will work in different places like Machilipatnam, Gudivada, and Vijayawada.
13 Special Judicial Magistrates of II Class appointed in Krishna district for one year.
Appointments made based on a proposal by the Registrar General of the High Court of Andhra Pradesh.
Magistrates will receive a consolidated honorarium of Rs 45,000 per month plus Rs 5,000 for conveyance.
Appointees include non-practising advocates, retired judicial officers, and retired government employees.
Magistrates must join duty within 15 days or forfeit their appointment; services can be terminated for three consecutive absences without permission.
- Who
- 13 Special Judicial Magistrates of II Class
- What
- Appointment of magistrates to strengthen lower courts
- When
- Appointments made on Monday, tenure starts from assuming charge
- Where
- Erstwhile Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- To ensure speedy disposal of cases and strengthen lower courts
- Number of Appointments
- 13
- Tenure
- 1 year or until age 65
- Honorarium
- Rs 45,000 per month
- Conveyance Expenses
- Rs 5,000 per month
- Joining Deadline
- 15 days from notification
- Termination Condition
- 3 consecutive absences without permission
- Appointee Types
- Non-practising advocates, retired judicial officers, retired government employees