Lawgist7Functions of the State Authority
(1) It shall be the duty of the State Authority to give to effect to the policy and directions of the Central Authority.
(2) Without prejudice to the generality of the functions referred to in sub-section (1), the State Authority shall perform all or any of the following functions, namely:—
(a) give legal service to persons who satisfy the criteria laid down under this Act;
(b) conduct 1 [Lok Adalats, including Lok Adalats for High Court cases];
(c) undertake preventive and strategic legal aid programmes; and
(d) perform such other functions as the State Authority may, in consultation with the 2 [Central Authority], fix by regulations.
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1. Subs. by Act 59 of 1994, s. 6, for "Lok Adalats" (w.e.f. 29-10-1994).
2. Subs. by s. 6, ibid., for "Central Government" (w.e.f. 29-10-1994).
- 6 Constitution of State Legal Services Authority
- 7 Functions of the State Authority
- 8 State Authority to act in coordination with other agencies, etc., and be subject to directions given by the Central Authority
- 8A High Court Legal Services Committee
- 9 District Legal Services Authority
- 10 Functions of the District Authority
- 11 District Authority to act in coordination with other agencies and be subject to directions given by the Central Authority, etc
- 11A Taluk Legal Services Committee
- 11B Functions of Taluk Legal Services Committee
