Imphal, Oct 1: Land allotted for construction of Manipur Judicial Academy at Pangei measuring about 19.25 acres has been found not identical with the earlier identified land, a source said. It added that during a meeting of the Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh and the Chief Justice of Manipur High Court on September 28 , the matter has been minutely discussed.
Mention may be made that a sum of rupees 5.16 crore has been deposited to the State PWD for Phase 1 construction of the Manipur Judicial Academy during last Financial Year.
The DC had earlier intimated that an area of 31.42 acres has been identified in the area adjoining the allotted site (19.25 acres) with the view to provide a compact area of approximately 50 acres for construction of the Manipur Judicial Academy.
Out of the total area of 31.42 acres, 28.39 acres is a private pattaland, 3.03 acres is a State land. For the purpose cabinet approved to constitute a Direct Purchase Committee for purchase of Land for the Academy.