CJ convenes meeting with Chief Architect regarding construction of new HC complexes at Jammu, Srinagar
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SRINAGAR: Chief Justice, High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, Justice Ali Mohammad Magrey, on Thursday convened a meeting with Goonmeet S. Chauhan, Chief Architect vested with the projects of construction of new High Court complexes at Jammu and Srinagar.
Justice Tashi Rabstan, Justice Sanjay Dhar, Justice Javed Iqbal Wani, Justice Moksha Khajuria Kazmi, Justice Wasim Sadiq Nargal and Justice Rajesh Sikhri were also present in the meeting.
Chief Justice took stock of development of projects of construction for new High Court Complexes at Srinagar and Jammu.
The Chief Architect displayed a presentation before the Chief Justice in presence of High Court Judges regarding the said projects, in the conference hall of High Court of J&K and Ladakh at Srinagar.
Chief Justice emphasized proper and timely completion of these vital projects. He said that conducive infrastructural environ and aesthetic is a must for Advocates and litigants for smooth working of courts.
During the presentation, Register General, Sanjeev Gupta, Principal Secretary to Chief Justice, Rajeev Gupta, Registrar Vigilance, Shahzad Azeem, Registrar (Judicial) Srinagar, Joint Registrar (Judicial) and Joint Registrar (Inspection) were also present.
On the occasion, Chief Justice passed directions to Registrar General High court of J&K and Ladakh and Chief Architect to coordinate with the concerned departments for immediate completion of construction and development works of both the High Court complexes at Srinagar and Jammu.
Chief Justice, High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, Ali Mohammad Magrey, during his maiden visit to Budgam on Thursday inaugurated residential accommodation structure for Judicial Officers at Court Complex Chadoora.
The newly constructed residential accommodation is 2 BHK and has other facilities for comfortable stay of Judicial Officers.
Administrative High court Judge for District Budgam, Justice Vinod Chatterji Koul besides Principal District and Sessions Judge Budgam, Mohammad Ashraf Malik, Deputy Commissioner Budgam, S F Hamid, Registrar General of High Court Sanjeev Gupta, Principal Secretary to Chief Justice Rajeev Gupta, CJM Budgam, Shabir Ahmad Malik, Secretary DLSA Budgam, Fozia Paul, Sub Judge Chadoora, Tabassum Parray, Abdul Bari, Joint Registrar High Court, SSP Tahir Saleem, SDM Chadoora, Munsiff Chadoora, Istiaq Baba and other Judicial and Civil officers were present.
On the occasion, Chief Justice also reviewed progress on ongoing projects including fencing of Court Complex, land acquisition, construction of lawyers chamber, washroom facility and matters related to construction of new Court Complex at Chadoora.
Chief Justice directed the concerned execution agency to expedite work on the new Court Complex and ensure timely completion of all the projects.
He said that all facilities shall be made available at the Court Complex Chadoora including separate washroom facility for female staff and lawyers and works including road development and lawn beautification be taken up on priority. He said that there is major chunk of land available and asserted on its proper use. He said a beautiful Court Complex should come up at the earliest as the need of the hour.
Chief Justice directed the concerned authority to ensure speedy work execution on all projects. He called for prompt Justice delivery and making work culture at courts conducive and efficient for the litigants.
Speaking on the occasion, Justice Vinod Chatterji Koul said that all genuine issues raised by the Bar members shall be looked into on priority for an early redressal.
District and Sessions Judge Budgam, Mohammad Ashraf Malik presented welcome address on the occasion.
