Odisha HC bench: Ravi Shankar advises Naveen to consult with Chief Justice

Bhubaneswar: Union Law & Justice Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad has advised Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik to consult with the Chief Justice of the Orissa High Court (HC) regarding the proposed establishment of permanent benches of the HC in western and southern parts of the state.

Replying to a letter of the CM, the Union Minister said, “It is imperative that the Chief Justice of the High Court is consulted and recommendations of Orissa High Court obtained before setting up any Bench(es) of the High Court in the state. The same process is followed in case of all other High Courts.”

“It goes without saying that once the recommendations of the High Court are obtained, the State Government has to provide the requisite infrastructure immediately,” Prasad added.

Once the State Government along with the High Court communicate their views, the Union Government would take further necessary action in this matter, he concluded.

Notably, Patnaik had earlier written to Prasad urging the latter to take early decision over establishment of permanent benches of the High Court in western and southern Odisha.

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