Justice Rabstan reviews ongoing projects of Judicial infrastructure
Leh: Justice Tashi Rabstan, on Saturday convened a meeting to take stock of ongoing projects of judicial infrastructure in Ladakh UT.
The meeting had a detailed review of construction of Guest House at Leh, District Court Complex, Melongthang, Munsiff Court, Khaltsi, District Court Complex, Khurbathang, Kargil, Munsiff Court with residential quarters at Sankoo, Padam (Zanskar) and Drass, Kargil.
The chair was informed that the allotted amount of Rs.2.68 crore for construction of Guest House at Leh was utilised in the first phase of the project while administrative approval regarding allotment of funds worth Rs 6.70 crore was awaited.
The chair was assured that the approval for allotment of additional funds will be expedited and within a day or two.
Justice Rabstan highlighted the need for construction of a dispensary at District Court Complex, Leh and allotment of additional land at Sankoo and Zanskar keeping in view the future expansion of Courts at both the said places. Furthermore, construction of the ADR Centre at Kargil was also impressed upon and the Chief Engineer, PWD was directed to prepare the DPR for the same.
He also issued directions to the administrative secretary Food and Civil Supplies, Consumer Affairs Department, for creation of family Courts at Leh and Kargil besides appointment of staff and engagement of Councilors which is the basic requirement under the Act.
The issue regarding construction of a Judicial Academy Complex to up-skill the legal knowledge of judicial as well as revenue officers was also highlighted and discussed in the meeting.
Chief Engineer, PWD informed the chair that the foundation work of the main building of the District Court Complex at Kargil has been completed and as soon as the required funds are allotted, further constructions will start accordingly.
Additional Secretary, Food and Civil Supplies informed Justice Tashi Rabstan that the notification regarding creation of Consumer Forums at District and UT Level has been issued and the selection of Presiding Officers as well as members of the said Forums shall start soon.
The meeting was informed that the funds for purchase of books for all the Courts existing in the UT of Ladakh shall be released immediately and all other issues pertaining to the judicial infrastructure for administration of justice in the UT of Ladakh shall be resolved with utmost dispatch.
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