Need new chambers before demolition of unauthorized ones, say Agra lawyers

AGRA : Members of the

Yuva Adhivakta Sangh

, an organization of young lawyers of Agra, met

Manan Kumar Mishra

, chairman,

Bar Council of India

, in Delhi on Thursday, seeking arrangement for alternative chambers before removal of ‘unauthorized’ chambers built by lawyers. A memorandum was submitted to press the demand for enhancing facilities for lawyers and arrangement of chambers in court premises.


Nitin Verma, divisional president, Yuva Adhivakta Sangh, along with other members raised the issue following recent orders of registrar general, Allahabad high court, for removal of advocates’ chambers in the

Civil Court of Agra

, besides other districts in Uttar Pradesh.

“We demanded that proper facilities be provided to lawyers and alternative chambers be given to them before initiating proceedings for removal of chambers. An order for removal of chambers without making alternative arrangements would be against the principles of natural justice,” said Verma.

“The worst affected, if the order for demolition of chambers is complied with, would be the young lawyers. Thus, there is a need to reconsider the orders,” added Verma.

Last week, lawyers at the Civil Court of Agra ceased routine working to protest against the order. They also stated in a meeting on Thursday that no chamber would be allowed to be demolished and a delegation of lawyers would meet the Chief Justice of Allahabad high court.