Secretariat of the Chief Justice of CHC as on 21st Jan 2026
The Secretariat of the Hon’ble Chief Justice serves as the key administrative unit supporting the Chief Justice. It includes vital officers such as the Secretary, Additional Secretary, and Officer on Special Duty. The Original Side manages crucial judicial functions including suits and insolvency, with various registrars overseeing specific areas. Meanwhile, the Appellate Side handles appeals and judicial administration, featuring roles dedicated to infrastructure, recruitment, inspections, and technology. Together, these structures ensure the efficient functioning of judicial processes and support systems.
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SECRETARIAT OF THE HON’BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE
Calcutta High Court
Administrative Structure
The Secretariat of the Hon’ble the Chief Justice functions as the central administrative unit, providing direct support and coordination for matters relating to the Hon’ble Chief Justice.
Key Officers
- Secretary to the Hon’ble the Chief Justice
Secretariat of the Hon’ble the Chief Justice - Additional Secretary to the Hon’ble the Chief Justice
Secretariat of the Hon’ble the Chief Justice - Officer on Special Duty (O.S.D.) to the Hon’ble the Chief Justice
Secretariat of the Hon’ble the Chief Justice
ORIGINAL SIDE
Administrative and Judicial Offices
The Original Side oversees core judicial and administrative functions relating to suits, writs, insolvency, and related proceedings.
- Registrar (Original Side)
Registrar’s Office, Registrar’s Reference, A.G. & Taxing Department - Senior Master & Official Referee
Appeal Section - Master & Official Referee
Decree Department, Writ & Execution Department, Suit Registry - Registrar in Insolvency
Testamentary Department, Insolvency Office, Accounts Department - Assistant Master & Official Referee
Order Department, Public Information Office
APPELLATE SIDE
Registrar Offices and Functional Responsibilities
The Appellate Side manages appeals, judicial administration, infrastructure, inspections, recruitment, and technology support.
- Registrar General
General & Establishment Section - Registrar (Judicial Service)
Appointment Section - Registrar (Administration – Lawazima & Office Management)
First Appeal, Second Appeal, Stamp Reporter, Rule Section, Mandamus, NRD, Office Management - Registrar (Administration – General Infrastructure & Estate)
Court Management - Registrar (Vigilance)
Vigilance - Registrar (Protocol)
Protocol - Registrar (Inspection–I)
Inspection, Correspondence & Statement - Registrar (Inspection–II)
Inspection, Correspondence & Statement - Registrar (Information Technology)
Bench Section, Computer Section - Registrar (Recruitment & Management)
Recruitment Cell - Registrar, Commercial Courts Division
Commercial Courts Division