Supreme Court Justice Dipak Misra launched 2nd Light House of Chennai

Chennai, Sept 17: The Supreme Court Chief Justice Dipak Misra has launched the 2nd Light House of the Chennai Metro City here on Saturday.

This lighthouse was very old and in a ramshackle condition and was taken up for renovation.

This 2nd Light House was originally built in the year 1840 at a cost of Rs.60000 and a height of 161 feet. This old lighthouse functioned from 1st January 1844. After functioning for 50 years, the lighthouse was closed in the year 1894.

Subsequently, this old lighthouse was under the care of the Indian Archaeological Department as one of the old treasure items.

The lighthouse remained as such in the ramshackle condition. However, as a commemoration of the 125th anniversary of the Chennai High Court, this was taken up for a complete renovation.

The Supreme Court Chief Justice Dipak Misra, who participated in the 125th-anniversary celebrations of the Chennai High Court, inaugurated this renovated lighthouse on the special occasion yesterday.

The central minister Ravishankar Prasad, Chennai High Court Chief Justice Indira Bannerji, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister E. Palanisamy, and the Law Minister M C.Sampath participated on the occasion.