Composition of NLSA
Composition of NLSA
Composition of NLSA
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INTRODUCTION:
It was felt since long to unburden the judiciary and expeditiously dispose off
the cases.
With this as a main background that the Legal Services Authorities Act was
passed in 1987.
The Act is a composite enactment covering Legal Aid and Lok Adalat, and
aims at providing free and competent legal services to weaker sections of
society.
Term : the terms of office and other conditions related to the Members and
Member-Secretary of the Central Authority shall be such as may be prescribed
by the Central Government in consultation with the Chief Justice of India.
- for meeting cost of Legal services provided by the Supreme Court Legal
Services Committee.
- for any other expenses which are required to be met by the Central
Authority.
(b) Frame the most effective and economic scheme for that purpose.
(c) Utilise the funds at its disposal and make appropriate allocation of funds to
State/District Authorities.
(d) Take necessary steps to promote and encourage social justice litigation.
(e) Organise legal aid camps especially in rural area, labour colonies etc.
(j) Develop in consultation with Bar Council of India programmes for Clinical
Legal Education.