DLSA Srinagar Concludes Legal Services Week; Celebrates Legal Services Day at ADR Centre

**Chairman Naseer Ahmad Dar Highlights Importance of Free Legal Aid, Access to Justice; Annual Report Card Released**

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SRINAGAR, NOV, 09:-The District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Srinagar, on Sunday concluded its week-long Legal Services Week celebrations with a special ceremony marking Legal Services Day at the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Centre, Srinagar.

The programme was organised under the able guidance of Mr. Naseer Ahmad Dar, Chairman DLSA (Principal District and Sessions Judge), Srinagar, and under the overall supervision of the Secretary, DLSA Srinagar. The concluding ceremony was attended by the Secretary DLSA, staff members and Para Legal Volunteers (PLVs).

On the occasion, Chairman DLSA Srinagar, Naseer Ahmad Dar, inaugurated the concluding ceremony and delivered a special address, highlighting the significant role of Para Legal Volunteers in strengthening the delivery of legal services and ensuring that justice remains accessible to every section of society.

He emphasised the importance of free legal aid and the crucial role played by Legal Services Institutions in providing legal assistance to weaker and disadvantaged sections of society. He also sensitised participants about various alternative dispute resolution mechanisms, including pre-litigation services, mediation, conciliation and arbitration, stressing the need to promote amicable settlement of disputes.

As part of the week-long celebrations, DLSA Srinagar organised a series of legal awareness programmes through its Free Legal Aid Clinics and Legal Literacy Clubs across different areas. The initiatives aimed at educating the general public about their legal rights and the availability of free legal assistance.

Para Legal Volunteers, along with Panel Lawyers, also organised an awareness rally from the ADR Centre to the main gate of the District Court Complex, Srinagar. During the rally, pamphlets highlighting the provisions of Section 12 of the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987, were distributed among the public to create awareness about eligibility criteria and access to free legal aid.

In another significant initiative, Chairman DLSA Srinagar dedicated water dispensers to the ADR Centre and the Creche at the District Court Complex, Srinagar, with the objective of strengthening basic facilities and ensuring essential amenities for visitors and beneficiaries.

The occasion also witnessed the release of the Annual Report Card of DLSA Srinagar, showcasing the Authority’s achievements, activities and efforts in the delivery of legal services during the current year.

The celebrations reaffirmed DLSA Srinagar’s commitment to promoting legal literacy, strengthening access to justice and ensuring that free legal services reach every eligible individual, particularly those belonging to economically weaker and disadvantaged sections of society.

The programme concluded with a renewed commitment to expanding legal awareness and making justice more accessible, inclusive and equitable for all.(KNC)