Chhattisgarh CM inaugurates India’s first commercial court in Raipur

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Dr. Raman Singh has inaugurated country’s first commercial dispute resolution centre and commercial court in the state capital. The commercial court is located in Naya Raipur area of the city. The court also consists of arbitration centre and a mediation centre.

Highlights

  • The court also consists of arbitration centre and a mediation centre.
  • Some facilities available for litigants through the new system includes video-conferencing, E-Court, E-Library, E-Filing and E-Summons.
  • These ultra-modern facilities available at the court will facilitate the investors in their commercial dealings.
  • The Court will help in improving the judicial system.

Did You Know?

  • Chhattisgarh has one the richest mineral wealth in India. Around 28 types of minerals are found here, including iron ore, bauxite, limestone, coal, gold and diamond. The state accounts for around 23% of the iron ore deposits of India.
  • With a phenomenal 44% of the total area of the state is covered by forests, the state of Chattisgarh is truly a “green state”.
  • There are three National Parks such as Indravati National Park, Kanger Valley National Park and Guru Ghasidas National Park. There are eleven wild life sanctuaries as well.
  • Hindi and Chattisgarhi language are used by majority of people. Chhattisgarhi language is a dialect of Hindi.