Date: January 31, 2025

High Court Bench in Kurnool: AP Government’s Major Move

Permanent High Court Bench for AP in Kurnool: Government Takes Action

The Andhra Pradesh government is making significant strides toward establishing a permanent High Court Bench in Kurnool. This move aims to enhance the judicial system in the Rayalaseema region by improving accessibility to justice.

As part of the initiative, the Kurnool District Collector and Magistrate have directed key officials, including the Revenue Divisional Officer (RDO), Commissioner, and R&B Superintendent, to conduct a detailed infrastructure and land assessment for the proposed High Court Bench.

Government’s Directives for Setting Up the High Court Bench

The district administration has been instructed to evaluate the availability of infrastructure required for the new High Court Bench, including:

15 High Court Judges’ chambers
Court Complex & Courtrooms
Staff rooms & Advocate chambers
Residential accommodations for Judges & court staff

Officials have been given a deadline of January 30th to submit a comprehensive report, which will be presented to the Honourable Committee overseeing the establishment of the High Court Bench.

Land & Infrastructure Assessment for the Kurnool High Court Bench

The Revenue Divisional Officer has been tasked with identifying vacant government land suitable for setting up the permanent High Court. In their initial survey, officials have examined locations, including:
📍 AP ERC Premises
📍 AP SP Second Battalion Building

These sites are being assessed for their feasibility in terms of space, accessibility, and infrastructure to accommodate the judicial and administrative requirements of the new High Court.

Why Kurnool for the High Court Bench?

The demand for a High Court in Kurnool has been longstanding, particularly from the Rayalaseema region. Establishing a permanent bench here will:
Provide better access to justice for citizens in the region.
Reduce the burden on the Andhra Pradesh High Court.
Strengthen the legal infrastructure in Rayalaseema.
Facilitate speedier resolution of legal matters.

Next Steps in Setting Up the High Court

Following the submission of reports by January 30th, the Honourable Committee will review the proposals and finalize the location and infrastructure plan for the High Court in Kurnool.

Once approved, the government will proceed with constructing the required facilities and making necessary arrangements for judicial operations.

The establishment of the Kurnool High Court will mark a historic step in Andhra Pradesh’s judicial system, strengthening legal accessibility for the people of Rayalaseema.

Stay tuned for further updates on the High Court in Kurnool and its progress toward implementation! 🚀