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Section 26: The experience and qualification of other persons of the Lok Adalats

Legal Services Authorities Rules, 1997Union territory Rules of Chandigarh · 1987

A person shall not be qualified to be included in the bench of a Lok Adalat, unless he is—

(a) an eminent social worker, who is engaged in the upliftment of the weaker sections of the Society, including scheduled castes, women, children, rural and urban labour; or

(b) a layer of at least ten years standing ; or

(c) a person of repute, who is specially integrated in the implementation of the Legal Services Schemes and programmes ;

or

(d) a medical or any other expert as deemed fit by the Authority.

27. Interpretation—If any question arises as to the interpretation of these rules, the decision of the State Government thereon, shall be final.

ANURADHA GUPTA, Home Secretary, Chandigarh Administration.

Where this provision sits

ActLegal Services Authorities Rules, 1997
Section26
Marginal noteThe experience and qualification of other persons of the Lok Adalats
JurisdictionUnion territory of Chandigarh
StatusIn force as published by the source

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