Question : HIGH COURT BENCH OF THIRUVANANTHAPURAM



(a) whether any fresh proposal has been received from the Government of Kerala for setting up of a High Court Bench at Thiruvananthapuram;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and (

(c) the further action taken by the Union Government in this regard?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF LAW AND JUSTICE (SHRI H.R. BHARDWAJi)

(a), (b). (c) - Proposal for setting up of a Bench of the High Court is considered on receipt of a complete proposal from the State Government in consultation with the Chief Justice of the High Court. Though the Government of Kerala has requested for setting up a Bench of the Kerala High Court at Thiruvananthapuram, it has not sent a complete proposal in consultation with the Chief Justice of the Kerala High Court or given any assurance with regard to providing the necessary infrasturctural facilities.