REASI, JULY 20: An awareness programme on the role of Legal Aid Clinics was organised today at Panchayat Akhli by Para Legal Volunteers (PLVs) of the Tehsil Legal Services Committee (TLSC), Katra.
During the programme, the PLVs sensitised participants about the role of Legal Aid Clinics in ensuring access to justice for all, particularly for weaker and marginalised sections of society. Participants were informed that Legal Aid Clinics provide free legal advice, guidance and assistance in legal matters, and facilitate access to free legal services under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987. The PLVs also noted that Legal Aid Clinics could be approached for dispute resolution and information on welfare schemes and legal rights, and encouraged participants to avail themselves of free legal aid services and spread awareness within their communities.
Another awareness programme was organised at Gram Goswan on the Right to Free Legal Aid and the National Lok Adalat for Revenue Cases and Electricity Bill Matters. Participants were informed that free legal aid is a constitutional right available to eligible persons under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987. Resource persons explained the legal services provided by DLSA, including free legal advice, legal representation, mediation and assistance in accessing justice, and highlighted that Lok Adalat provides a speedy and cost-effective mechanism for resolving revenue cases and electricity bill disputes through mutual settlement, reducing the burden of prolonged litigation.
An awareness-cum-welfare programme was organised at Legal Aid Clinic Channa Neosi and LAC Angralla by PLVs of TLSC Mahore. As part of the programme, free ration for two months was distributed among eligible and needy beneficiaries, aimed at providing immediate relief to economically weaker sections while creating awareness about welfare schemes and free legal services available under the Legal Services Authorities Act.
Awareness programmes on Solid Waste Management were also organised by PLVs of TLSC Mahore at Legal Aid Clinic (LAC) Kunderdhan and LAC Arabia. The programmes sensitised local residents about proper waste management, cleanliness and environmental protection, covering waste segregation, scientific disposal of household waste, reduction in the use of plastics, recycling practices and the collective responsibility of citizens in keeping villages and public places clean. PLVs highlighted that effective solid waste management improves public health, protects natural resources and contributes to environmental conservation and sustainable development, besides underlining the role of Legal Services Institutions in promoting awareness on social and environmental issues and providing free legal aid to eligible persons. Participants were encouraged to adopt responsible waste disposal practices and spread awareness among their families and communities.
