National Lok Adalat (people’s Court) was observed today, across the state in all the district headquarters, under the supervision of the respective District Legal Services Authorities. Cases were dealt on banking matters, u/s 138 NI Act and recovery suits etc & others.
A total of 442 cases were taken up for settlement, among which 94 cases, mostly at pre-litigative stage were disposed off on an immediate basis. The total settlement amount involved in the disposed cases amounts to Rs. 1,31,65,584/- (Rupees one crore thirty one lakhs five hundred eighty four) only.
The lok adalat sittings and proceedings was done to ensure speedy justice which was carried out at the district court buildings and also at suitable places arranged accordingly for convenience. In some cases, the proceedings were conducted in local dialects for the illiterates. The district & sessions judge, chief judicial and civil judges appointed as presiding officers were assisted by the panel lawyers, retainer lawyers, legal aid counsels, social workers, police personnel, bank officials and para legal volunteers serving as conciliators. The next national lok adalat is scheduled to be held on September 10, on criminal compoundable matters.