Jharkhand HC forms four-member committee to inspect new HC building

The Jharkhand High Court on Friday constituted a four-member committee of lawyers to visit the new premises of the high court building and submit a report on the facilities available there for lawyers and clients.

A division bench comprising Justices S. Chandrashekhar and R. Mukhopadhyay issued an order asking the committee to visit the site on February 26 and 27 and submit a report. The four committee members include Manoj Tandon, P.A.S Pati, Kaushik Sarkhel and Ankit Sharkhel.

The development came after the court was not satisfied with the state government's affidavit providing details of the facilities provided at the new premises for advocates and their clients. The court found the answer vague and lacking proper information to get a clear picture of the facilities provided.

The court asked Additional Solicitor General Sachin Kumar to get information about the facilities by talking to all the authorities involved in the construction of the building and to inspect the High Court building from time to time. The court ordered that at least two building department officials be present when the lawyers are inspected. The court ordered the police officers to cooperate with the legal committee.

The court directed the committee to submit a detailed report by March 2. The next meeting will be held on March 2 at 4 p.m.