Arunachal Pradesh Governor Brig. (Dr.) BD Mishra (Retd.) met the Union Minister for Law and Justice and Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha) from the State, Kiren Rijiju at New Delhi on Saturday and discussed about a separate high court for the State.
At present there is a permanent bench of Gauhati High Court in Itanagar.
The Governor emphasised that for easy access to justice, particularly for the poor and downtrodden, a high court in the State will be highly beneficial for all. He said that it will also facilitate quick redress of cases.
The Governor also took up the issue of the Frontier Highway with Rijiju, which he said will strengthen the security of the nation and provide another option for good road communication in the State.
The duo discussed about the Janjatiya Gaurav Divas celebrated on 15th November, the birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda. The Governor will be holding a function on 15th November at Raj Bhavan, Itanagar.
The Governor, while sharing his concern about the development in the State, urged the Union Minister to expedite the Industrial Corridor road. It will facilitate industrial growth in the State, promote entrepreneurship amongst the youth and bring about socio-economic progress of Arunachal Pradesh, he said.