Court Bldgs, Juvenile Homes To Get Funds

Time of India

5 hours ago

New Delhi: Delhi govt has sanctioned money for the upgrading of court infrastructure across the city.
Key projects include an integrated complex for children in conflict with the law at Alipur and hybrid hearing facilities in district courts.
Additional funds have been approved for court buildings in Dwarka and Karkardooma. These initiatives aim to modernise judicial infrastructure, support juvenile justice and improve access to legal services, said a senior official.
Regarding the family court complex at Rohini, a senior official mentioned that the financial bid was opened recently, and the lowest bid is under acceptance by the competent authority.
The new court complex in Rohini will have 100 courtrooms and 270 lawyers' chambers with modern facilities. The complex will have three basements, a ground floor, and two 11-storey blocks. The cost of this project is estimated to be around Rs 714 crore.
For the new building for district courts, adjacent to the Rouse Avenue court complex on DDU Marg, a senior official said a tender was invited last year but was cancelled due to administrative reasons.
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Govt had approved the construction of a new court complex at Rouse Avenue at a cost of Rs 427 crore. The decision was made at a meeting of the expenditure finance committee by the earlier govt. Delhi govt also plans to provide hybrid hearing facilities at the district courts, for which a pre-bid meeting was held recently.
"Pre-bid queries received from the prospective bidders have been evaluated and the same was again submitted to Delhi High Court for a change in minor specifications," a senior official said. The final approval is awaited from Delhi High Court. Further action shall be taken only after approval is granted by the court for minor changes in specifications, he said.
Regarding the construction of an integrated complex for a children's home for boys at Alipur, officials said that a pre-bid meeting has been held.
This complex will have dormitories, a smart library, classrooms, office rooms, dining rooms, a workshop and a guest house. According to the design, the complex is expected to house 200-250 children and will cost around Rs 97.29 crore.
The plan was proposed by the woman and child welfare department in 2022 but faced delays. The proposal has now been passed. A senior official said the need for a state-of-the-art integrated complex arose after the current correctional homes proved inadequate in terms of facilities and space. "Currently, the correctional homes in Delhi are constructed like a jail. The rehabilitation facilities are not in place."