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आषाढ़ 13, शǓनवार, शाके 1948- जलाई ु04, 2026

Asadha 13, Saturday, Saka 1948- July 04, 2026

भाग 4 (ग)

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RAJASTHAN HIGH COURT, JODHPUR

NOTIFICATION

Jaipur, June 06, 2026

S.O.27 .-Whereas a Judge of the High Court is entitled to a free furnished official

residence at the time of entering upon the office;

Whereas the Conference of the Chief Justices held in December, 1989

expressed the view that the retiring Judges shall have the option to purchase the

furniture and accessories supplied to them upon payment of their book value;

And whereas the furnishing articles supplied to the Judge(s) consist of both

articles which are subject to wear and tear and articles which can be used for a

considerable time;

And whereas the Judge of the High Court who demits office on retirement or

transfer returns all articles supplied to him in whatever condition they are, thus

causing inconvenience in storing them and accounting for them;

And whereas the returned articles are consigned to the stores and invariably

deteriorate in value and utility and are ultimately rendered useless;

And whereas the articles so returned are ordinarily not accepted by the newly

appointed Judges or by the Judges joining the office on transfer, owing to their

condition, and whereas such acceptance results in practical difficulties regarding

their custody ;

And whereas in the above circumstances, it is considered necessary to make

rules for the writing off, selling, repair, replacement and utilisation of the said

articles;

Now, therefore, in exercise of the power conferred by Rule 15(b) read with

Rule 20 of the Rules of the High Court of Judicature for Rajasthan, 1952 and all

other enabling provisions in this regard, Hon’ble the Chief Justice is pleased to

make the following Rules:

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1. Short Title and Commencement.- (i) These Rules may be called the Rajasthan

High Court Judges (Acquisition, Writing off, Selling, Repair, Replacement &

Utilisation of Furnishing Articles) Rules, 2026.

(ii) They shall come into force with immediate effect from the date of their

publication in Official Gazette.

2. Definitions.-In these rules, unless the context otherwise requires,-

a. “Acquisition” means acquiring by the Hon’ble Judge any article(s) for his/her

official residence or office at residence either from the Furnishing Fund or from

the office store by such means and modes as may be allowed by the Committee.

b. “Chief Justice” means Chief Justice of High Court of Judicature for Rajasthan.

c. “Committee” means the Committee of Judges nominated by the Chief Justice

to oversee Acquisition, Writing off, Selling, Repair, Replacement and

Utilisation of furnishing Articles.

d. “Controlling Officer” means the Registrar General or any other officer

designated / authorised by the Chief Justice.

e. “Depreciated Value” means the value calculated in accordance with Rule 9.

f. “Disposal” means transferring the rights in the articles provided to the Judges

from their Furnishing Fund or from the Office Store upon their demitting office,

whether by transfer or by retirement or otherwise, or on condemnation of such

articles after the expiry of their life or when no longer serviceable due to

damage or obsolescence, in such manner as may be prescribed by these Rules.

g. “Durable” and “Non-durable” furnishing articles mean those listed in

Schedules A to E.

h. “Furnishing Articles” means furniture, household articles, electrical/electronic

appliances and appliances provided to an official residence within approved

monetary limits or for office at residence.

i. “High Court” means the High Court of Judicature for Rajasthan.

k. “Judge” means a Judge of the High Court of Judicature for Rajasthan and shall

include the Chief Justice.

l. “Schedule” means Schedule appended to these Rules.

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3. Entitlement.- (a) Every Judge shall be entitled to a furnished official residence as

provided for in Rule 2A of the High Court Judges Rules, 1956.

(i) The furnishing articles for official residence shall be supplied or purchased

out of the limit of as prescribed for the time being in force and applicable to the

Chief Justice and other Judges.

(ii) All such articles shall be returned or withdrawn within one month and, in

exceptional cases, under the orders of the Chief Justice, within three months

from the date of superannuation or relinquishment of the office.

(b) Every Judge shall be entitled to furnishing articles for their residence office, as

may be approved by the Hon’ble Chief Justice from time to time.

maintenance, and replacement of furnishing articles supplied or purchased for the

official residence, to the extent of fifteen percent of the free furnishing amount as

prescribed under Rule 2A of the High Court Judges Rules, 1956, or within such

financial limits as may be approved by the High Court from time to time.

(d) Every Judge shall be entitled to the polishing, servicing, repair, and day-to-day

maintenance of the furnishing articles supplied for the office at residence.

4. Categories of articles.- (a) Furnishing articles, supplied to the Judges of this

Court, are classified into following categories:-

(i)

Durable

furniture

included

furnishing

articles

(Schedule-A).

(ii) Non-durable furniture included in furnishing articles (Schedule-B).

(iii) Durable electrical/electronic appliances included in furnishing articles

(Schedule-C).

(iv) Non-durable electrical/electronic appliances included in Furnishing Articles

(Schedule-D).

(v) Durable /Non-durable furniture/electrical/electronic appliances for office at

residence included in Furnishing Articles (Schedule-E).

Provided that Judges may be supplied with, or permitted to purchase, durable

or non-durable furniture, electrical, or electronic appliances, other than those

prescribed in Schedules A to D, subject to the financial limits laid down in Rule 2A

of the High Court Judges Rules, 1956.

Provided that any other furnishing Article for the office at residence, other

than those listed in Schedule-E, may be supplied only upon the recommendation of

the Committee and with the approval of the Chief Justice.

Provided that any article not classified as perishable may, for recorded

reasons, be recommended as perishable by the Committee, subject to the approval

of the Hon’ble Chief Justice.

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5. Life Span of Articles.- (a) The normal life of durable and non-durable items of

furnishing articles as given in Schedules A, B, C, D and E respectively shall be

calculated from the date of purchase.

(b) If any item is required to be replaced for any reason before the expiry of that

period, it may be so done after recording reasons by the Committee.

the Free Furnishing Fund, the life span of which has not been provided in the

Schedule.

6. Repairs and Maintenance.- (a) Every Judge shall be entitled to the polish,

service, repair, and day-to-day maintenance of the furnishing articles provided in the

official residence and office at residence. The responsibility for carrying out such

polish, service, repair, and maintenance shall vest in the High Court, as follows:

i. Service of Article: Once a year.

ii. Polishing of furniture: Once a year.

iii. Dry cleaning of carpets, etc.: Once a year.

iv. Minor repairs: As and when required.

(b) Repairs such as upholstery of sofa sets/chairs, if required, shall generally be

carried out after the expiry of a period of two years from the date of purchase,

however in the situation of special case, such repairs may be undertaken prior

thereto, if, permitted by the Committee.

(c)

The repair/maintenance of items retained at earmarked house of the Chief

Justice, after relinquishment of office or otherwise, shall also be carried out in

accordance with sub-rule (a) and (b) above.

7. Replacement.-(a) No item, whether durable or non-durable, shall be replaced

unless it has become non-serviceable or has outlived its life stated in the concerned

Schedule or as directed by the Committee.

(b) Perishable or totally unusable items (marked with an asterisk *) in the Schedules

shall be deemed to have been consumed or disposed of, and the Judge shall, in

consequence, be entitled to purchase, in replacement, either a similar article or any

other article.

original procurement cost of the article so replaced, the excess shall be met from the

free furnishing funds available to the Judge, and, where no such funds are available,

the excess shall be borne by the Judge him/ herself.

8. Retention and Rent.- (a) All articles supplied or purchased shall be returned or

withdrawn within one month from the date of superannuation or relinquishment of

the office, However, in exceptional cases, the Chief Justice may, by order, extend

this period up to three months.

(b) Where any item is retained beyond the stipulated period of one month or three

months, as provided in clause (ii) of sub-rule (a) of Rule 3, rent shall be recoverable

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at the rate of 2% per annum and 3% per annum of the procurement price or the

depreciated value, whichever is less, in respect of durable and non-durable articles,

respectively.

(ii) of sub - rule (a) of Rule 3, rent shall be payable in accordance with aforesaid

sub-rule (b).

(d) The repair, polishing, and maintenance of such items shall be carried out in

accordance with Rule 6 (a) and (b).

(e) In cases, where the procurement cost / price of the item is not available or cannot

be traced, rent shall be assessed on 50% of the prevailing market price of similar

articles, after obtaining a report from the concerned branch.

9. Determination of Depreciated Value.- (a) Depreciation value of an article shall

be calculated as follows:

Original procurement cost × Age of Article (in months)

Life span of article (in months)

(b) Depreciated value shall be calculated as:

Original procurement cost – Depreciation value

procurement cost.

(d) The amount to be charged shall be the depreciated value.

10. Option on Retirement or Transfer.- (a) Upon demitting office on account of

superannuation, transfer, elevation, or resignation, a Judge shall be afforded the

option to purchase any article of free furnishing at its depreciated value.

(b) At the time of superannuation or transfer, and upon vacation of the official

residence, a Judge shall be permitted to retain the perishable items (marked with an

asterisk *) without payment .

offered to the other Judges, in order of seniority, on payment of the depreciated

value, subject to the condition that the total cost thereof does not exceed their

respective monetary limits .

11. Inventory and Stock Register.- (a) An inventory of all furnishing articles shall

be duly prepared and verified at the time of their purchase and again at the time of

the incumbent demitting office.

(b) Returned articles shall be entered in a Stock Register and stored safely.

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period not exceeding three months; and upon expiry of the period, rent shall be

levied in accordance with Rule 8.

12. Disposal of Unserviceable Articles.- Articles that are declared unserviceable

shall be condemned and disposed of, whether by auction or by any other mode as

the Committee may determine; and such disposal shall be undertaken in accordance

with the General Financial and Accounts Rules of the Government of Rajasthan.

13. Removal of Difficulties.- If any difficulty arises in giving effect to these rules,

the matter shall be placed before the Chief Justice, whose decision shall be final.

14. Administrative Safeguards.- (a) The Committee shall oversee Acquisition,

Writing off, Selling, Repair, Replacement & Utilisation of Furnishing Articles.

(b) These Rules shall supersede the Rajasthan High Court Judges (Writing off,

selling and Utilisation of Furnishing Articles) Rules, 2013.

[No.: 05/S.R.O./2026]

BY ORDER OF HON’BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE,

CHANCHAL MISHRA,

REGISTRAR GENERAL.

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Schedule - A

(See Rules 2(g), 4 (a) (i) and 5)

Durable Furniture included in Furnishing Articles (for Official Residence)

The following items shall be treated as durable Furnishing Articles along with

their normal life span:

S. No.

Item Description

Life Span (Years)

Utensils (Stainless Steel)*

4 years

Hanging & Shelf Almirah

4 years

Side Board

4 years

Dining Table & Chairs

4 years

Writing Table / Study Table

4 years

Curtain Rod*

4 years

Cots / Beds*

4 years

Sofa Set*

4 years

Center Table

4 years

Peg Table / Stool

4 years

Bed Side Table

4 years

Dressing Table

4 years

Chairs

4 years

Wall Racks

4 years

Cabinets

4 years

Writing Pad*

4 years

Steel Book Cases / Steel Almirah

4 years

Teapoy

4 years

Wooden Mini Bar / Cart

4 years

Wooden Revolving Rack / Trolley

4 years

Launcher / Console

4 years

TV wenge

4 years

Planters*

4 years

Bunk Bed

4 years

Pot Stands*

5 years

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Table Tennis Table

3 years

Mobidry / Cloth Stand

5 years

Springs / Exercise items

3 years

Ladder*

3 years

Wooden Chimney

4 years

Wooden Screen

4 years

Any Other Article

As fixed by the Committee

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Schedule - B

(See Rules 2(g), 4(a) (ii) and 5)

Non-Durable Furniture included in Furnishing Articles (for Official

Residence)

The following items shall be treated as Non-Durable furnishing articles along

with their normal life span:

S. No.

Item Description

Life Span (Years)

Water Sprinkler*

2 years

Mattresses*

4 years

Carpet* / Durry*

3 years

Garden Furniture / Umbrella

3 years

Wall Mount Shades

3 years

Curtains*

3 years

Bed Sheets*

2 years

Pillows* / Cushions*

2 years

Quilts* / Blankets*

3 years

10.

Cotton Matresses*

4 years

11.

Crockery*

3 years

12.

Utensils (Aluminum)*

3 years

13.

Coir Matting*

2 years

14.

Door Mats*

1 year

15.

Lenolium / Marblex

3 years

16.

Wheel Barrow (Trolley) / Lawn Mower

3 years

17.

Hedge (Scissors)

1 year

18.

Briefcase* / Suitcase* / Strolley*

3 years

19.

Folding Beds / Camp Bed

3 years

20.

Cane Furniture*

3 years

21.

Plastic Furniture*

3 years

22.

Rackets* / Nets* / Football*

1 year

23.

Ironing Stand

2 years

24.

Water Camper*

2 years

25.

Utensils (Plastic)*

3 years

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26.

Utensils (Wooden)*

3 years

27.

Plastic Sheets* / Covers*

3 years

28.

Blinds*

3 years

29.

Towels*

2 years

30.

Pillow Covers / Cushion Covers*

2 years

31.

Bed Cover*

2 years

32.

Tapestry*

3 years

33.

PVC Pipe*

2 years

34.

Wall Clocks

2 years

35.

Apron* / Napkins* / Mats* / Gloves*

1 year

36.

Dustbin*

1 year

37.

Laundry Basket*

2 year

38.

Bean Bag*

2 years

39.

Hangers*

2 years

40.

Showpiece*

3 years

41.

Any Electronic/Electrical Appliances

As fixed by the Committee

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Schedule - C

(See Rules 2(g), 4(a)(iii) and 5)

Durable Electrical/ Electronic Appliances included in Furnishing Articles.

The following items shall be treated as Durable Electrical/ Electronic

Appliances along with their normal life span:

S. No.

Item Description

Life Span (Years)

Air Conditioner with Stabilizer

6 years

Refrigerators

6 years

Desert Coolers

3 years

Fan

6 years

Washing Machine*

5 years

Oven (Electric & Microwave) *

5 years

Television* / LCD* / LED*

5 years

Radio*

5 years

VCR*

5 years

10.

Laser Disc Player

5 years

11.

Stereo

5 years

12.

Music System / Home Theatre

5 years

13.

Deep Freezer

6 years

14.

Vacuum Cleaner

5 years

15.

Electric Kettle*

2 years

16.

Coffee Percolator*

2 years

17.

Rat Repeller*

1 year

18.

Geyser

5 years

19.

Cooking Range / Chimney

5 years

20.

Electric Toaster*

2 years

21.

Juicer Mixer Grinder / Food Processor*

3 years

22.

Electric Cooker

3 years

23.

Electric Iron*

3 years

24.

Chandelier / Fancy Lights / Lamps

5 years

25.

Aquaguard Water Purifier*

3 years

26.

Cordless Telephone / Cellular Phone*

3 years

27.

Oil Filled Heater / Halogen heater

5 years

28.

Water Cooler*

3 years

29.

Water Dispenser*

3 years

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30.

Dish Antenna* / DTH* / TV Stick*

5 years

31.

Car Stereo

5 years

32.

Tread Mill (Manual)

3 years

33.

Tread Mill (Elect.)

5 years

34.

EPABX

5 years

35.

Handycam / Camera

5 years

36.

Exercise bike

3 years

37.

Morning walker

3 years

38.

Musical Instruments

5 years

39.

CD* / DVD player*

5 years

40.

Airfryer

5 years

41.

Computer / Laptop

5 years

42.

Barbeque / Tandoor

5 years

43.

Solar Water Heating System

4 years

44.

Cloth Dryer

4 years

45.

Play Station / PSP

5 years

46.

Induction*

3 years

47.

Air Purifier

5 years

48.

Inverter with batteries*

5 years

49.

Dish Washer

5 years

50.

Heat Pillar

5 years

51.

Sewing Machine

5 years

52.

Binocular

5 years

53.

Any Electronic/Electrical Appliances

As fixed by the

Committee

The serviceable life of electric and electronic appliances shall be reckoned on

the basis of their declared life span or warranty period, whichever is shorter.

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Schedule - D

(See Rules 2(h), 4(a)(iv) and 5)

Non-Durable Electrical/Electronic Appliances included in Furnishing

Articles.

The following items shall be treated as Non-Durable Electrical/Electronic

Appliances along with their normal life span:

S. No.

Item Description

Life Span (Years)

Insect Killer*

1 year

Table Lamp*

2 years

Emergency Lamp*

2 years

Vacuumiser

3 years

Heater

1 year

Heat Convector / Blower

2 years

Remote Bell*

6 Months

Bread Maker* / Patty Maker*

2 years

Hair Dryer*

2 years

10.

Weighing Machine*

2 years

11.

Atta Chakki

2 years

12.

Roof Lights / Light Rolls*

5 years

13.

Hand Mixer* / Blender*

2 years

14.

Hair straightener* / Shaver*

2 years

15.

Hot pack* / Steamer*

2 years

16.

Rat repellent*

2 years

17.

Any Electronic/Electrical Appliances

fixed

the

Committee

The serviceable life of electric and electronic appliances shall be reckoned on

the basis of their declared life span or warranty period, whichever is shorter.

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Schedule - E

(See Rule 3(b) and Rule 5)

Furnishing Articles for Residential Office

The following items shall be provided for Residential Office, with their quantity and life

span:

No.

Item Description

Quantity

Life

Span

(Years)

Computer, Printer and UPS

5 years

Computer Table

4 years

Computer Chair

4 years

Office Table

4 years

Executive Revolving Chair

4 years

Visitor Chair

4 years

Almirah

4 years

Racks

4 years

Inverter with 2 Batteries*

3 years

10.

Split Air Conditioner (2Ton)

6 years

11.

Paper Shredder Machine

3 years

12.

Table Lamp*

5 years

13.

Remote Bell*

6 months

14.

Wall Clock*

1 year

15.

Acrylic/Wooden Desk with top

4 years

16.

Desert Cooler

3 years

17.

Chair

4 years

18.

Water Purifier*

3 years

19.

Any Other Article

As fixed by the Committee

General Note for All Schedules

1. Note:(*) Items marked shall be treated as perishable/consumable.

2. The Committee may permit variation, addition, or substitution of items in

appropriate cases with recorded reasons.

3. Life span shall be reckoned from the date of procurement.