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Department of Legal Affairs
Department Overview
Connecting citizens to legal resources, counsel, and representation. In coordination with the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) and State Legal Services, we provide free legal representation, advice, and mediation pathways for marginalized populations, women, children, and economically disadvantaged groups. We strive to reduce litigation backlogs by organizing Lok Adalats, holding legal literacy camps in rural blocks, and advising government bodies on regulatory frameworks and litigation management.
Mobile Clinics & Rural Literacy Drives
We bring legal defense directly to rural blocks. By deploying mobile legal help desks, legal aid advocates, and constitutional workshops in remote village assemblies, we make legal aid accessible to every citizen.
Interactive Citizen Utilities
Calculate eligibility, check criteria checklists, and plan applications immediately using our digital assistants.
Free Legal Aid Eligibility Checker
Step 1: Select your annual family income range:
Primary Citizen Services
- Free legal aid eligibility matching and assessment calculations.
- Allocation of pro bono panel lawyers for litigation support in sub-divisional, district, and High courts.
- Citizen legal rights awareness drives and legal counseling desks in every block.
- Drafting support for formal affidavits, power of attorney, deeds, and official legal representations.
- Pre-litigation mediation and dispute settlement coordinates through Lok Adalat frameworks.
- Assistance in filing claims under victim compensation schemes and social security funds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is eligible for free legal aid?
Under Section 12 of the Legal Services Authorities Act, eligible beneficiaries include women, children, members of SC/ST, disabled persons, industrial workmen, persons in custody, and individuals with annual family incomes under ₹3 Lakhs.
Q: How do I request a free panel lawyer?
You can complete our Legal Aid checker on this page, fill out the enquiry form, and you will be guided to submit your income certificate or identity proof to our advisory office for lawyer assignment.
Q: Do I have to pay any court fees under legal aid?
No. Eligible legal aid beneficiaries are exempt from paying court fees, drafting charges, and lawyer fees. The state legal services authority covers these expenses directly.
Q: How long does it take to allocate a panel lawyer?
Once your application is submitted and eligibility is verified, the legal aid committee usually assigns a panel attorney within 3 to 5 working days.
Connect with Department of Legal Affairs
Have questions or need assistance? Register via the Nagarik Suvidha portal to submit your enquiry directly to the department officers.
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The excess donations are contributed for social welfare activities for orphans, handicaped, homeless etc.