Sambalpur: Government offices in Sambalpur district, which were closed by the members of District Bar Association (DBA), will reopen today (Tuesday), agitating lawyers said.
According to sources, the decision came at a general council meeting of the Bar Association Monday, keeping in view the support extended by the locals towards the agitation.
However, the lawyers’ association has decided to boycott courts and judicial work in the district. “Courts will continue to remain closed,” the lawyers’ association added.
“We were advised to reconsider our decision and therefore, the general council meeting of the lawyers’ association was held today (Monday). As per the decision, only administrative work at government offices will be allowed whereas boycott of judicial work will continue. We will intensify our agitation in the coming days if the demands are not met,” said a lawyer.
Residents of Sambalpur district have been facing difficulties as government offices and courts have remained closed since September 5, 2018 due to the lawyers’ agitation for a permanent High Court bench.
Keeping in view the problems faced by the people and disruption of judicial services, the home department had earlier urged the agitating lawyers and other members to withdraw their protest in larger interests of the people.
PNN
