Chief Justice inspects proposed campus for Sikkim National Law University

NAMCHI,  (IPR): The Chief Justice of the High Court of Sikkim, Justice A Muhamed Mustaque, visited the existing campus of the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Sikkim at Ravangla, Namchi District, today to assess its suitability for the establishment of a permanent campus of Sikkim National Law University (SNLU).

The Chief Justice was accompanied by Registrar General, High Court of Sikkim Karma Wangchuk Bhutia, Secretary, Law and Parliamentary Affairs Department Suraj Chettri, Principal Chief Engineer, Buildings and Housing Department Yadunandan Gautam, Vice-Chancellor (In-Charge), Sikkim National Law University Prof Dr Rajendra Dhar Dubey, APS to CM (Namchi) Bishnu Prasad Sharma, OSD, Buildings and Housing Department Yangten Gyatso Bhutia, SDM, Ravangla Saran Kalikotey, SDPO Ravangla Roshan Rai,Dean of Students’ Welfare, NIT Sikkim Ranjan Basak, Assistant Registrar NIT Sikkim Ram Prasad Nepal, RO, LR&DM Rinzing Wangyal Bhutia along with panchayat members of Ravong-Barfung GPU and officials of the Buildings and Housing Department.

At the outset, RO Rinzing Wangyal Bhutia briefed the Chief Justice on the overall layout of the campus, which spans approximately 9.23 acres, and provided an overview of the existing infrastructure. He also highlighted the adjoining and surrounding land parcels that could potentially be considered for the development of additional facilities to meet the academic and administrative requirements of Sikkim National Law University.

During the interaction with NIT Sikkim officials, Dean Ranjan Basak presented an overview of the institute’s functioning and management. He explained the utilisation of the various infrastructure blocks, existing accommodation facilities, water tank management, waste management systems, student enrolment across departments and other campus amenities. He also apprised the visiting delegation of the ongoing construction of NIT Sikkim’s permanent campus at Khamdong, Singtam, and the phased relocation of the institute to its new premises.

During the inspection, Chief Justice A Muhamed Mustaque enquired about the utilisation of existing classrooms, faculty quarters, the conference hall and library. He also sought information on the availability of adjoining land for the future expansion of the proposed Sikkim National Law University campus.

The Chief Justice further outlined the expectations and requirements for the proposed university, emphasising the need for adequate infrastructure and essential facilities to support the academic, administrative and residential needs of students and faculty members.

Thereafter, the Chief Justice toured the existing NIT Sikkim campus and inspected various infrastructure blocks and facilities, including multipurpose halls, water tanks, the playground and accommodation facilities for students and faculty members.

Later, the Chief Justice visited Tathagata Tsal and toured the premises.