Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the state is set to see a major transformation in its judicial infrastructure. The foundation stone of a modern judicial city at Rangmahal in North Guwahati will be laid by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Sunday.
Speaking to the press during a site visit on Saturday, Sarma said, “This is not merely about constructing a building. It is about creating judicial infrastructure for the next generation of Assam.”
The Chief Minister said the project will be implemented in phases. The first phase will receive an investment of Rs 500 crore, followed by Rs 1,200 crore for the second and third phases.
“The judicial city will house the new Gauhati High Court complex, district courts, an auditorium, and a state-of-the-art judicial library. All of this will form a planned and integrated legal hub,” Sarma said.
Addressing concerns over the relocation of court infrastructure, Sarma said connectivity issues raised by lawyers and residents are being addressed. “Travelling from Bharalumukh to Rangmahal does not cost Rs 400–500. It is similar to what one already spends to reach the High Court today. One simply has to cross the Brahmaputra,” he explained.
Sarma also highlighted alternative transport options, including the ropeway, which has already eased and shortened cross-river travel. “Many critics have not visited the site. They fail to understand the scale of the development or that the North Guwahati bridge is almost complete,” he added.
The Chief Minister said a dedicated approach road from the new Brahmaputra bridge to the judicial city is ready. He noted that several upcoming connectivity projects, including the Narengi–Kuruwa bridge, North Guwahati bridge, and Palasbari–Sualkuchi bridge, will significantly improve travel.
“In the next 10 years, Guwahati will not remain the same. This entire region will see rapid development,” Sarma said.
Highlighting North Guwahati’s institutional growth, Sarma pointed to IIT Guwahati and the upcoming law university. He said these institutions benefit from better mobility and lower congestion than the city core. “Once the North Guwahati bridge becomes fully operational, travel time from the city will actually be shorter than commuting within Guwahati itself,” he said.
The Chief Minister said he consulted Bar Association representatives and High Court officials before finalising the project. “They met me about three years ago. I made it clear we would not proceed unless the North Guwahati bridge was ready. Now, the bridge will open before February 20, so work can begin,” he added.
Looking ahead, Sarma outlined a broader vision for urban mobility. “If I remain Chief Minister for another 10 years, there will be a metro line along these routes and a comprehensive ring road system,” he said. He reiterated that Rangmahal is envisioned as a future administrative and judicial hub for Assam.
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