West Bengal Judicial Academy

FAQ

  • 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.

    • 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.
    • 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.
  • 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.
    • 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