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Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the location of the Academy?

  The West Bengal Judicial Academy is situated on a 5 acre plot in Action Area III of the New Town Rajarhat Township, location near Downtown Mall, it is B-10/AA-III, Rajarhat, New Town, Kolkata – 700160, P.S- Technocity under Bidhannagar Police Commissionrate.

• How can one reach the Academy using public transport?
  • The nearest bus stop is Karigori Bhavan, located approximately 700 meters from the Academy campus.
  • Shapoorji Bus Terminal is around 3.6 kilometers away.
  • New Town Bus Terminal is situated approximately 6.2 kilometers from the Academy.
  • Bus Routes presently serving Karigori Bhawan Bus Stop are - K1/KB22 (Private), AC12/AC47B (Govt.).
  • UBER, OLA & Local Taxi Services connect the Academy to Kolkata City.
• What is the connectivity of the Academy to major railway stations and the airport?
  • Sealdah Railway Station is approximately 16.8 kilometers from the Academy.
  • Howrah Railway Station is about 20.7 kilometers away via Beleghata Main Road.
  • Regular bus services via Karigori Bhavan Bus Stop connect the Academy to these railway stations.
  • Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport is located approximately 13.8 kilometers from the Academy, with an estimated travel time of 29 minutes by car.
• To whom should applications under the Right to Information RTI Act be addressed?

  As an institution under the direct supervision of the Hon’ble High Court at Calcutta, the Academy adheres to all relevant notifications issued by the Court. In accordance with Memo No. 1984-R (V & P), dated 27th April 2018, issued by the Registrar (Vigilance & Protocol), High Court, Appellate Side, Calcutta:

  • The Administrative Officer (A.O.) of the West Bengal Judicial Academy is designated as the Public Information Officer (P.I.O.) under the RTI Act, 2005.
  • The Additional Director of the Academy is designated as the Appellate Authority to hear appeals under Section 19 of the Act against decisions made by the P.I.O.
• How is the Academy located from the prominent landmarks in Kolkata and surrounding areas?
  • Calcutta High Court and Bidhansabha Bhavan: Approximately 20 kilometers via New Town Road
  • Nabanna: Around 25.5 kilometers via MAA Flyover
  • Victoria Memorial: Approximately 20.7 kilometers
  • Sundarban Tiger Reserve: About 75 kilometers via Basanti Highway
  • Santiniketan: Approximately 176.6 kilometers via Durgapur Expressway

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