Job Related Awareness question from High Court exam, 2026 by JKSSB
Who handles the financial matters under the directions of the Presiding Officer of a Sub-ordinate court?
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
Correct Answer:
Option C —
Nazir
The correct answer is C) Nazir.
Role of the Nazir in Sub-ordinate Courts
The Nazir (or Central Nazir / Naib Nazir) serves as the chief financial officer and administrative accountant of a subordinate court under the control and directions of the Presiding Officer / District Judge.
Key Duties:
Financial Administration: Receiving and disbursing court fees, fines, witness allowances, judicial deposits, and cash paid into court.
Accounting: Maintaining court cash books, ledgers, and financial registers subject to periodic audits.
Process Oversight: Managing the Nazarat branch, which oversees process servers, bailiffs, and the execution of decrees/warrants.
Roles of Other Options:
Process Server (A): Delivers court summons, notices, and warrants to individuals.
Stenographer (B): Takes dictation and transcribes court judgments, orders, and depositions.
Ahlimad (D): Manages, indexes, and maintains judicial case records and trial files.
Answer verified by Quintessence Classes faculty — Karan Nagar, Srinagar.
