Free Legal Aid
Details of Free Legal Aid Scheme
Particulars |
Description |
Name of the Scheme |
Free Legal Aid Scheme |
Sponsored by |
Both: Central & State Government |
Funding Pattern |
National Legal Services Authority, New Delhi as well as State Government finances the scheme. |
Ministry/Department |
Department of Legal and Legislative Affairs |
Description |
Under the scheme, budget is provided to meet the expenses of Counsel fee and to hold Lok Adalat. |
Beneficiaries |
Individual,Family,Community, |
Benefits |
|
Benefit Type |
Others, |
Other Benefits |
Free Legal Aid |
Details of Beneficiaries |
- A member of a Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe |
Eligibility criteria |
-Persons belonging to General category having income below Rs. 100000/- are entitled to get free Legal Aid. - All other beneficiaries are entitled for legal service without income ceiling. |
How to Avail |
Fill in the Legal Aid Form-cum-Affidavit for seeking free Legal Aid. The form is available with the Chairman/Secretary, District Legal Services Authority, Sri Muktsar Sahib as well as in the office of Assistant District Attorney (Legal Services), Sri Muktsar Sahib. |