The Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah today emphasized time-bound completion and inter-departmental coordination, directing all concerned departments and executing agencies to fast-track the projects of J&K and Ladakh High Court complex in Jammu and Srinagar.
He also called for early grant of administrative approval for the Jammu wing at Raika, which is envisioned as a modern, integrated judicial complex.
Chief Minister was chairing a high-level review meeting to assess the progress on the construction underscoring the need for expeditious execution of the prestigious judicial infrastructure projects.
The project, being executed by National Buildings Construction Corporation Ltd, (NBCC), involves the relocation of the existing High Court from Janipur to a purpose-built campus at Raika, designed to accommodate the growing requirements of the judiciary. The new complex is planned with state-of-the-art courtrooms, judges’ chambers, administrative blocks, litigant facilities, parking infrastructure, and digital-enabled court systems, aligning with contemporary standards of judicial functioning.
The meeting was attended by Advisor to the Chief Minister, Nasir Aslam Wani, Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, Additional Chief Secretary to the Chief Minister Dheeraj Gupta, Additional Chief Secretary PWD, Divisional Commissioner Jammu Ramesh Kumar, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Anshul Garg, Commissioner Secretary Law Achal Sethi, Director General Codes Mahesh Das, Director General Budget, senior officers, and representatives of NBCC.
NBCC officials informed the meeting that the project is being executed in multiple phases (Phase-I, II and III) to ensure structured development and optimal resource utilization. A detailed presentation highlighted the site layout, area distribution (area matrix), zoning plan, and phased construction strategy, along with timelines and execution challenges.
The Chief Minister also reviewed proposals for the redevelopment of the Lower Court Complex in Srinagar which aims to modernize existing judicial infrastructure in Kashmir. These projects are expected to improve accessibility, case handling efficiency, and overall litigant experience.
Stressing the importance of robust judicial infrastructure, the Chief Minister directed officials to ensure strict adherence to timelines, quality benchmarks, and transparency in execution.
He called for regular monitoring and resolution of bottlenecks, particularly in approvals, fund flow, and on-ground coordination.