Sub-divisional court building inaugurated in Amlarem

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaMarch 27, 2021

The Court building of the Sub-Divisional Court Amalrem was inaugurated today by the Chief Justice, High Court of Meghalaya, Biswanath Somadder, in the presence of Minister, Law, James P.K. Sangma and Minister, Home, Lahkmen Rymbui.

Other dignitaries present at the inauguration were Judges of the High Court of Meghalaya, R.V. More, H.S. Thangkhiew and W. Diengdoh, along with senior Court officials and Government officials.

Inaugurating the new building the Chief Justice said that the infrastructure will enable the Judiciary to better serve the people. He also emphasised on the need for active support and role from the Government in providing better infrastructure which will pave the way for people to access a more effective Justice system.

Speaking at length on the Alternative Dispute Redressal (ADR) system the Chief Justice said that Meghalaya State Legal Service Authority provides an effective alternative dispute resolution mechanism.

He said that the Legal Services Authority provides legal aid free to women and all those in need especially to the marginalized sections of the society that are unable to afford legal representation and access to court system.

“Each district has a Legal Service Authority and as days to come as the Chief Justice of Meghalaya High Court, my focus would be to ensure penetration by the Legal Service Authority’s legal aid team into the most marginalized section of the population so that they don’t feel deprived and they are taken care of by the great institution of our country which is known as the Judiciary,” he said.

During his address, Minister, Law, James K. Sangma termed the inauguration of the Building as a ‘red letter’ day for the people of Amlarem and the entire State. “I am so proud and honored to be present here today as part of this function, to be part of this very historic moment”, he said.

He further added that the inauguration of the new building would allow streamlining of Judiciary functions, which will further strengthen the accountability and justice systems in Amlarem Civil Sub-division.

He also said that efficiency of such institutions will allow the government to be even more productive and accountable towards the people and solidify the tenets of good governance in the State.

James also reiterated the Government’s continued support to the Judiciary, in terms of support that is required in furtherance of building up of infrastructure.Minister, Home, Lahkmen Rymbui, hoped that the presence of the new infrastructure in the Sub-Division will help in the delivery of a speedy Justice system to the people of Amlarem.