Nat'l Lok Adalat on July 12 in Pkl, Kalka
Panchkula
: Postponed earlier, the National Lok Adalat will now be held on July 12 at the district courts complex in Sector 1 here and the Kalka subdivisional court.
Aparna Bhardwaj, chief judicial magistrate-cum-secretary, DLSA (Panchkula), said, "To facilitate the smooth conduct of the lok adalat and to guide the public, para legal volunteers will be stationed at help desks set up at the district courts complex here as well as at the mini secretariat (DC office building).
The volunteers will assist litigants and visitors by providing information about the National Lok Adalat and help in identifying eligible cases for settlement."
In the run-up to the lok adalat, the para legal volunteers and panel advocates will carry out awareness drives through legal literacy camps and legal aid clinics. tnn
During these events, they will educate the public about the benefits of the lok adalat system, how it provides quick and cost-free justice, and the types of cases that can be settled through compromise or mutual consent.
Screens will continuously display information about the lok adalat date, venue, and case types being taken up, encouraging public participation and early dispute resolution.
Bhardwaj said all types of cases will be considered during the lok adalat, including pre-litigation and pending matters.
For any queries regarding the National Lok Adalat or legal aid services, members of the public are encouraged to visit the office of DLSA at the district courts complex here, or call the helpline number 0172-2585566. They can also contact the Nalsa helpline 15100 for free assistance.
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