Siliguri Ministers Promise Early Construction of New Court

State Law Minister Biraj Biswas and Tourism Minister Shankar Ghosh visited the Siliguri court premises on Friday to inspect the site and discuss the long-standing demand for a new court building with local lawyers. The ministers met with members of the Bar Association and other advocates to address the challenges faced by the legal community and the public due to current infrastructure limitations.

Long Standing Need for New Court Infrastructure

Lawyers in Siliguri have been demanding the construction of a new court building for a significant period. Although the official plan and map for the new structure are already prepared, the actual construction work has not yet commenced. The current court premises suffer from a severe shortage of space, which causes daily difficulties for advocates, law clerks, and common citizens visiting the court for various legal matters.

Government Assurance on Construction Timeline

During the meeting, advocates formally requested that the government expedite the project. In response, Law Minister Biraj Biswas assured the legal fraternity that the administration would prioritize the process to move the construction forward. The minister stated that the government will work to advance this project on a priority basis to resolve the existing infrastructure issues as soon as possible.

Political Context and Site Visit Activities

Minister Biswas addressed the delay by claiming that the project remained pending during the tenure of the previous administration. In addition to the official discussions, the ministers participated in a ceremonial event where they distributed national flags to the advocates present at the court. The visit concluded with positive interaction between the ministers and the legal community, as reported by Hindusthan Samachar.