Uttarakhand High Court Shift: Dhami Government Seeks Centre Approval For Forest Land

Uttarakhand Chief Minister <b>Pushkar Singh Dhami</b> has officially requested the Union Government to approve the transfer of <b>forest land</b> to facilitate the relocation of the <b>Uttarakhand High Court</b>. The state government aims to move the court from its current location in Nainital to a more accessible site in Haldwani, citing infrastructure needs and better connectivity for the public. This proposal follows long-standing discussions regarding the logistical challenges faced by litigants and legal professionals in the hilly terrain of Nainital. The state administration is now waiting for environmental clearances and formal approval from the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change to proceed with the construction of the new judicial complex. Citizens are advised to monitor official government notifications for updates on the project timeline and potential impacts on local judicial services. While the move aims to streamline court operations, the final timeline depends entirely on the central government's forest clearance process and subsequent construction phases.