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Section 7: Functions of the State Authority.

The Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987Central Act · Act 39 of 1987

(1) It shall be the duty of the State Authority to give to effect to the policy and directions of the Central Authority.

(2) Without prejudice to the generality of the functions referred to in sub-section (1), the State Authority shall perform all or any of the following functions, namely:—

(a) give legal service to persons who satisfy the criteria laid down under this Act;

(b) conduct [Lok Adalats, including Lok Adalats for High Court cases];

(c) undertake preventive and strategic legal aid programmes; and

(d) perform such other functions as the State Authority may, in consultation with the [Central Authority], fix by regulations.

Where this provision sits

ActThe Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987
Section7
Marginal noteFunctions of the State Authority.
JurisdictionCentral
StatusIn force as published by the source

How this provision has been amended

Taken from the footnotes printed with the provision by the source. Where a footnote names the amending instrument, it is quoted as printed.

  • substituted, Act 59 of 1994. . Subs. by Act 59 of 1994, s. 6, for "Lok Adalats" (w.e.f. 29-10-1994).
  • substituted. . Subs. by s. 6, ibid., for "Central Government" (w.e.f. 29-10-1994).

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