Section 22B of THE LEGAL SERVICES AUTHORITIES ACT, 1987
- (1)Notwithstanding anything contained in section 19, the Central Authority or, as the case may be, every State Authority shall, by notification,
establish Permanent Lok Adalats at such places and for exercising such jurisdiction in respect of one or
more public utility services and for such areas as may be specified in the notification.
- (2)Every Permanent Lok Adalat established for an area notified under sub-section (1) shall consist of—
- (a)a person who is, or has been, a district judge or additional district judge or has held judicial office higher in rank than that of a district judge, shall be the Chairman of the Permanent Lok Adalat; and
- (b)two other persons having adequate experience in public utility service to be nominated by the Central Government or, as the case may be, the State Government on the recommendation of the Central Authority or, as the case may be, the State Authority, appointed by the Central Authority or, as the case may be, the State Authority, establishing such Permanent Lok Adalat and the other terms and conditions of the appointment of the Chairman and other persons referred to in clause (b) shall be such as may be prescribed by the Central Government.
Summary
- Section 22B of the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987, directs the Central Authority or State Authorities to establish Permanent Lok Adalats.
- These forums are established by notification at specific places to exercise jurisdiction over public utility services for designated areas.
- Every Permanent Lok Adalat must consist of a Chairman who is or has been a district judge, additional district judge, or held a higher judicial office.
- The forum must also include two other members who have adequate experience in public utility services.
- These two members are nominated by the central or state government on the recommendation of the central or state legal services authority.
- The Central Government prescribes the other terms and conditions of appointment for both the Chairman and the members.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Who establishes Permanent Lok Adalats under Section 22B of the 1987 legal services law?
Under Section 22B of the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987, the Central Authority or the State Authority establishes Permanent Lok Adalats by issuing a notification.
2. What qualifications must the Chairman of a Permanent Lok Adalat have under Section 22B of the dispute forum statute?
Under Section 22B of the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987, the Chairman must be a person who is, or has been, a district judge or additional district judge, or has held a judicial office higher in rank than that of a district judge.
3. How many members sit on a Permanent Lok Adalat under Section 22B of the legal aid framework?
Under Section 22B of the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987, a Permanent Lok Adalat consists of three people: a judicial Chairman and two other members who have adequate experience in public utility services.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 22B of THE LEGAL SERVICES AUTHORITIES ACT, 1987, who is responsible for establishing a Permanent Lok Adalat?
Q2.Under Section 22B of THE LEGAL SERVICES AUTHORITIES ACT, 1987, which of the following persons is qualified to be appointed as the Chairman of a Permanent Lok Adalat?
Q3.Under Section 22B of THE LEGAL SERVICES AUTHORITIES ACT, 1987, how are the two non-judicial members of a Permanent Lok Adalat selected?
Q4.By reading Section 22B of THE LEGAL SERVICES AUTHORITIES ACT, 1987, who prescribes the terms and conditions of appointment for the Chairman and other members?