The Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 — India law | Esheria

The Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987

This Act sets up legal services authorities, provides eligible persons with legal aid, and regulates Lok Adalats and Permanent Lok Adalats.

Jurisdiction
India
Instrument
Act or statute
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Language
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This Act sets up legal services authorities, provides eligible persons with legal aid, and regulates Lok Adalats and Permanent Lok Adalats. The Central Government and State Government can make rules/regulations for this Act, but they must be laid before the relevant legislature. The Act also sets income-based and category-based eligibility for legal services, and gives authorities procedures for applications, panels, and recovery of some costs. The provision sets procedures and powers for legal services authorities, Lok Adalats, and related staff, including meeting schedules, authority powers, savings on repeal, and some fees and advances. The provision sets out inquiry, removal, staffing, and victim-compensation procedures, including deadlines, interim payments, and appeal rights. These regulations set how Lok Adalats and legal aid bodies must handle notices, settlements, records, accounts, panel lawyers, and applications for free legal services.

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