Kurnool (Andhra Pradesh), March 14 (IANS) Chief Minister Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy laid the foundation stone for the National Law University in Kurnool on Thursday and reiterated his government’s commitment to make the district the judicial capital of Andhra Pradesh
The Chief Minister highlighted the historical significance of this initiative. He emphasized the fulfilment of long-awaited promises made to the people of Rayalaseema, echoing the principles of fair justice outlined in the Sribagh Agreement of 1937.
Pointing out that it was proposed to set up the High Court here as per the Sribagh Pact at the time of shifting capital to Hyderabad, he said that steps are being taken in accordance with the Pact.
The Chief Minister emphasized the fulfilment of this promise through the establishment of the National Law University, which will not only serve as an academic institution but also lay the groundwork for the development of a robust legal ecosystem in the region.
CM Jagan also unveiled plans for the development of Kurnool as a legal hub, announcing the establishment of various legal departments and commissions in the region, that include the State Consumers Dispute and Redressal Commission, AP Legal Metrology Commission, AP Labor Commission, AP VAT Appellate Tribunal, AP Waqf Board, Andhra Pradesh Lokayukta Offices, and NHRC offices, signifying a holistic approach towards strengthening the legal framework and ensuring justice for all.
The university, coming up at Jagannathagattu in Lakshmipuram of Kallur mandal, is the second National Law University in the state.
The government said that the university, to come up over 150 acres of land, is envisioned to be a beacon of legal education excellence in the region.
The project, estimated to cost Rs 1,011 crore, reaffirms the government’s commitment to nurturing intellectual growth and legal acumen among the state’s youth.
Retired judges of the High Court, judges of other courts, Advocates, and Law Department staff attended the event
Soon after his arrival at Orvakal Airport, Jagan Mohan Reddy performed traditional Bhoomi Puja.
Kurnool was proposed as one of the three state capitals by YSR Congress Party after coming to power in 2019, reversing the plans of the earlier TDP government to develop Amaravati as the only state capital.
The YSR Congress government mooted Visakhapatnam as administrative capital, Amaravati as legislative capital and Kurnool as judicial capital.
However, the three-capital issue is currently pending in the Supreme Court.
–IANS
ms/dpb
Disclaimer
The information contained in this website is for general information purposes only. The information is provided by TodayIndia.news and while we endeavour to keep the information up to date and correct, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the website or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained on the website for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk.
In no event will we be liable for any loss or damage including without limitation, indirect or consequential loss or damage, or any loss or damage whatsoever arising from loss of data or profits arising out of, or in connection with, the use of this website.
Through this website you are able to link to other websites which are not under the control of TodayIndia.news We have no control over the nature, content and availability of those sites. The inclusion of any links does not necessarily imply a recommendation or endorse the views expressed within them.
Every effort is made to keep the website up and running smoothly. However, TodayIndia.news takes no responsibility for, and will not be liable for, the website being temporarily unavailable due to technical issues beyond our control.
For any legal details or query please visit original source link given with news or click on Go to Source.
Our translation service aims to offer the most accurate translation possible and we rarely experience any issues with news post. However, as the translation is carried out by third part tool there is a possibility for error to cause the occasional inaccuracy. We therefore require you to accept this disclaimer before confirming any translation news with us.
If you are not willing to accept this disclaimer then we recommend reading news post in its original language.
