The present district and sessions court complex will soon get an emergency healthcare centre to attend to health emergencies of advocates, litigants and also court staff.
The new court complex, which was built at a cost of ₹32 crore in a 10-acre area, having eight court halls, including the court halls of the principal district and session judges and the additional judges, the bar association building, vehicle parking, a canteen, and washrooms for men and women, was inaugurated on September 19 by Chief Justice of the Karnataka High Court Vibhu Bakhru.
All courts housed in the complex are functioning. Despite having basic facilities, the premises doesn’t have a health centre to attend to any health issues of the elderly litigants, advocates and others.
“It has been planned to set up a health centre to extend emergency healthcare to the people, including litigants, advocates and court staff,” Principal District and Sessions Judge Marulasiddaradhya told The Hindu recently.
He said discussions would be held with the department concerned on setting up a healthcare centre shortly.
The old district and session court building, which is located in the heart of the city and is under the judiciary department, will be used for the Consumer’s Dispute Redressal Forum and other offices.
“The building is in good condition except for a few minor repairs and painting. There is a proposal to establish a consumer court on the premises. There is also another proposal to establish a Lok Ayukta office in another portion of the building. Therefore, a decision on establishing the required forum and government offices will soon be taken,” Mr. Marulasiddaradhya said.
The Kalyana Karnataka Road Transport Corporation (KKRTC) is operating local buses from the central bus stand to the new district and session court, via Subhash Chandra Circle (near the old bus stand) and the Deputy Commissioner’s Office, to lead to the Yadgir Institute of Medical Sciences (YIMS) for the convenience of the public.
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