LUCKNOW, Nov. 13 -- To streamline hearings of illegal construction and land-related cases, the Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) is set to construct a new prescribed authority court near Sarojini Naidu Park in Hazratganj area of the state capital. The three-storey building, spread over 11,300 square feet, will be built at a cost of Rs.5.5 crore and is expected to be completed within a year, officials said.

LDA vice-chairman Prathamesh Kumar inspected the proposed site on Wednesday and directed officials to expedite the construction work. He emphasised that the new facility would ensure smoother operations of the prescribed authority and enforcement wings, which currently function from the cramped Lalbagh office.

At present, the prescr...