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What are the Functions of the District Legal Service Authority?

By BYJU'S Exam Prep

Updated on: November 9th, 2023

The Function of the District Legal Service Authority (DLSA) is to provide competent and free legal services or legal advice to qualified individuals. It also coordinates the Taluk Legal Services Committee’s activities in the district. In addition, it plays a significant role in emphasizing free legal aid to trial prisoners whose cases are pending in court.

Functions of the District Legal Service Authority (DLSA)

To understand the functions of this legal body, you need to understand this government’s legal body first. The major functions of the District Legal Service Authority are as follows.

  • Give legal advice and legal aid in the form of counseling.
  • It is also in charge of representing individuals before courts and Tribunals.
  • Lok Adalat’s are held to discuss pending cases and special categories of cases.
  • The Lok Adalat ensures that the victim receives justice as soon as possible. It also reduces the cost.
  • It is in charge of organizing Legal Awareness Classes in prisons and colleges.
  • It also runs awareness programs for children and women who need protection and care.
  • It establishes the Permanent Lok Adalat’s for pre-litigation dispute resolution through a conciliation mechanism.
  • It considers issues concerning Public Utility Services.
  • It tries hard to render free legal aid to the trial prisoners whose cases are pending in court.
  • It spreads legal awareness among the masses at the larger level on prevailing issues of legal importance.

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