24-05-2025
Madras High Court judge lauds the services of DLSA, lists its welfare activities in Thoothukudi
Thoothukudi District Legal Service Authority (DLSA) and Thoothukudi District Administration organised a legal awareness campaign at the District Collectorate on Saturday. Madras High Court Judge Justice R. Subramnian, who led the event, addressed the gathering.
Justice R. Subramanian highlighted the history of DLSA saying that it was established in 1987. He said the DLSA's origin traced back to Article 39 A in the Constitution, which was introduced in the 42nd amendment in 1976 and for the first time, the principle of free legal aid was brought into the Constitution. Though the initiative began in 1976, it gradually developed through the years 1984 and 1985, ultimately culminating in the complete establishment, he said.
He said a law was passed in 1987 to regulate them. Based on that various services were being provided and in particular free legal services were being provided. Mr. Subramanian emphasised that the lawyers were arguing the cases free of charge, mentioning that many such cases were being taken up through the DLSA.
At part of the event, various welfare measures were extended to the public, including assistance for persons with disabilities, self-employment loans for women, distribution of vehicles and other benefits.
The DSLA provided medical equipment, including ventilators, electrocardiogram machines and others worth ₹50 lakh to the Thoothukudi Government Medical College and Hospital.
Mr. Subramanian also inaugurated free medical camp at district court complex in Thoothukudi.
Thoothukudi District Collector K. Elambahavath, Administrator General and Official Trustee of Tamil Nadu D. Lingeswaran, Thoothukudi Principal District Judge R. Vasanthi, and District Health Officer M. Yazhini were present.
