The High Court of Sikkim has directed its Registry to process all new files, official communications and approvals exclusively through its designated digital office portal, marking a decisive shift towards paperless administration. The directive, issued through a circular dated October 26, makes the portal the mandatory platform for administrative functioning within the court’s Registry.
Under the new instructions, all official communications, note-sheets, drafting, file movements and approvals within the Registry must now be routed through the digital office portal. The move is aimed at streamlining administrative workflows, improving efficiency and reducing the court’s dependence on conventional paper-based procedures.
According to the circular issued by the Registrar General, a limited exception has been allowed to ensure continuity: physical files already in transit may continue to be processed wherever necessary so that the Registry’s day-to-day functioning remains unaffected. However, any new file must be opened and processed strictly through the digital portal, with no further recourse to paper-based channels.
Underscoring the importance of adherence, the circular stated, “All concerned are accordingly directed to ensure strict compliance with the above instructions to facilitate a smooth and seamless transition towards paperless office.”
The instructions have been circulated among the officers and sections concerned, including joint registrars, the offices of the Registrar General and the Registrar, section in-charges and other personnel involved in the Registry’s operations. In a further step towards wider dissemination, the Computer Cell has also been directed to upload the circular on the High Court’s official website, making the directive accessible to the public.
The latest order marks another milestone in the ongoing digitalisation of the Sikkim High Court Registry. With the portal now serving as the mandatory platform for new files and specified administrative processes, the court has effectively charted the course for a fully paperless office. The transition aligns the institution with broader e-governance efforts to modernise judicial administration, minimise paperwork and enhance transparency and efficiency in the handling of files and official correspondence.
Original Source: https://www.indiatodayne.in/sikkim/story/sikkim-high-court-mandates-digital-processing-of-all-new-files-1468183-2026-10-27?utm_source=rssfeed
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Publish Date: 2026-10-27 18:16:00
