SRINAGAR: Under the directions of Naseer Ahmad Dar, Chairman DLSA (Principal District Sessions Judge), Srinagar and overall supervision of Secretary DLSA, the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Srinagar, organized week long celebration through PLVs at their respective Free Legal Aid Clinics and Legal Literacy Clubs, culminating with the concluding ceremony on the eve of Legal Services Day at the ADR Centre, Srinagar.
The concluding ceremony was attended by Secretary DLSA Srinagar, staff members and Para legal Volunteers (PLVs) of DLSA Srinagar. The concluding ceremony was inaugurated by Naseer Ahmad Dar, Chairman DLSA Srinagar, who delivered the special address, interacted with the PLVs and highlighted their significance in the discharge of legal services duties, with emphasis on the importance of free legal aid and the vital role played by Legal Services Institutions in ensuring access to justice for all. The Chairman also sensitized the participants about various modes of dispute resolution, including pre-litigation services, mediation, conciliation, and arbitration.
The week long celebrations included organization of awareness programmes at Free Legal Aid Clinics and Legal Literacy Clubs, with the aim of sensitizing the general public about the legal aid services available to them through the distribution of pamphlets highlighting Section 12 of the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987. The Para Legal Volunteers along with Panel Lawyers also marked the day by organizing a rally from the ADR Centre to the Main Gate of the District Court Complex and also distributed pamphlets among the general public at the entrance of the court premises to create awareness about eligibility for free legal aid.
Furthermore, on the conclusion of legal services week the Chairman also dedicated water dispensers to the ADR Centre and the Creche at the District Court Complex, Srinagar, as an initiative to strengthen basic facilities and provide essential amenities. The Annual Report Card of the DLSA Srinagar was also released to highlight the work done by the Authority in dispensation of Legal Services during the current year. The celebration highlighted the commitment of DLSA Srinagar towards spreading legal awareness, promoting access to justice and ensuring that free legal services reach the weaker and disadvantaged sections of society.


