The State Government on Saturday decided to set up three Additional District and Sessions Courts in the State. The proposed courts would be established in the backward regions such as Bonai in Sundergarh, Kamakhyanagar in Dhenkanal and Gunupur in Rayagada.
Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, while approving of a proposal of the new courts, made provision for appointment of required staff members and creation of infrastructural facilities for their smooth functioning.The new courts are likely to start their functioning by end of December next, sources said.