Gujarat High Court Civil Manual (subordinate court practice), 1960
(1) A critical scrutiny of the periodical returns and particularly monthly returns, is therefore essential. The submission of the returns, would serve no useful purpose, unless they are regularly and closely examined by the District Judge himself. The District Judge should see that each Civil Judge working under him gives priority to old matters and puts in his full quota of work. If any Civil Judge is found to be shirking work or not turning out adequate work, the District Judge should draw his attention to it. If after scrutinising the returns, the District Judge feels that any Civil Judge needs guidance, he should issue appropriate instructions to him. He