Old Courts Commercial Complex, Hisar

Old Court Commercial Complex
पुरानी कचहरी
Suburb
Coordinates: 29°08′50″N 75°43′17″E / 29.147092°N 75.721357°ECoordinates: 29°08′50″N 75°43′17″E / 29.147092°N 75.721357°E
Country India
State Haryana
City Hisar
Land acquisition by HUDA 1998
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
PIN 125001
Planning agency Haryana Urban Development Authority

Old Court Commercial Complex is a commercial suburb located in Hisar city of Haryana, India. The planning of this area is administered by Haryana Urban Development Authority (HUDA).[1]

History

The building of the district court of Hisar was established here in 1832.[2] Lala Lajpat Rai practised as a lawyer in here from 1886 to 1892.[2] It served as the district court till 1973 when the court was shifted to the new Judiciary Complex adjoining the District Administrative Complex of Hisar.[2] The area was left abandoned till 1998 when it was transferred to HUDA for redevelopment.[3]

Location

The complex lies at the junction of National Highway 10 and National Highway 65.[2] Adjacent to the complex lies Krantiman Park, the oldest park of Hisar.[2]

Redevelopment

The redevelopment of the area as a commercial complex was started in 1998 by HUDA. A shopping complex was built in the area by HUDA and plots were allotted for commercial activities. The area is now a hub of coaching institutes of the city. The office of the Bhaichara Taxi Union of Hisar is also located here.

References

  1. "Historical background". HUDA. Retrieved 10 July 2012.
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 "Hisar Jano". Jambh Shakti Trust. Retrieved 10 July 2012.
  3. "Information at a glance". HUDA. Retrieved 10 July 2012.