Govt. law college in Ramanathapuram holds first graduation ceremony

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The Government Law College in Ramanathapuram celebrated its first graduation ceremony on Saturday.

A total of 237 graduates who successfully completed their legal education received their degrees during the ceremony, which was jointly presided over by Madras High Court Judge Justice R. Poornima and Minister for Energy Resources and Law C.T.R. Nirmal Kumar.

Addressing the gathering, Mr. Nirmal Kumar highlighted the State government’s ongoing efforts to enhance basic and hostel facilities across all government law colleges in Tamil Nadu, while ensuring that official graduation ceremonies were systematically conducted for passing-out batches.

Detailing broader judicial reforms, the Minister announced that structural enhancements were under way to strengthen courtroom infrastructure across the State. Key initiatives included specialised courts, administrative appointments, integrated court complex in Chennai and technological modernisation, among others.

This would include setting up motor accident claims tribunals and NDPS (Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances) special courts to expedite pending cases; implementing necessary reforms, including the appointment of government pleaders to streamline judicial workflows; plans for advancing to unify 160 courts under a single roof in Chennai, a move designed to reduce congestion for lawyers and the general public while maximizing administrative efficiency and modernisation of court services such as e-filing and online fee payments with further systemic changes scheduled for coming years.

He emphasised that the government remained fully focused on tailoring court capacities to match caseload volumes, upgrading amenities for legal professionals, and reforming judicial procedures to guarantee swift, accessible justice for all citizens.

The event was attended by college principal James Jayabal, faculty members, dignitaries, and newly graduated students.

Addressing the press, Mr. Nirmal Kumar raised concerns that the majority of the State’s law colleges lacked basic amenities and were situated on the outskirts of the city. Even in places like Chennai, law institutions were located in remote areas stretching near the Andhra Pradesh border. “We are taking measures to ensure the safety of students commuting daily by buses and other vehicle.”

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