Delhi Law Minister Atishi inspected the Saket Court Complex on Tuesday morning and found issues of seepage in newly constructed blocks of the court complex. Upon observing the poor building maintenance, the minister pulled up the Public Works Department officials and instructed them to urgently address all issues promptly. Immediate action has also been ordered to address the recent problems in the newly constructed building blocks, with strict instructions to take stringent action against the responsible engineers and contractors.
During the inspection, she observed issues of seepage in newly constructed blocks of the court complex, leading to dampened walls. Moreover, severe concerns of dampened walls was also raised by the Judges and lawyers present at Court - indicating to basic architectural defects and improper construction.
Expressing dissatisfaction with the state of the court premises, the Law Minister emphasised that “the Saket Court Complex is regularly used by a large number of judges, lawyers, and their staff. It is the government's responsibility to ensure that these individuals face no inconvenience while performing their duties here.”
She asked officials to swiftly resolve these issues and take strict action against responsible engineers and contractors. The Law Minister stressed that the “Court is a prestigious institution where thousands come in pursuit of justice every day, and negligence in the court’s maintenance will simply not be tolerated. Stern action must be taken for inconvenience caused to judges, lawyers and citizens.
She instructed officials to create a comprehensive checklist for necessary maintenance and repairs, addressing all issues promptly. The minister stated that the government is improving the infrastructure of court premises and providing all necessary facilities, and lapses are absolutely unacceptable in pursuit of this cause.
Meanwhile, the PWD has ordered a structural audit of the judicial residential complex of Saket court, besides seeking an FIR against the contractor responsible for its poor condition. According to an internal inspection report, the condition of the building started to deteriorate within six months of its construction. The building’s plaster started wearing out even as bits and pieces of the construction material started falling.
