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In Ferozepur, 7,555 cases with Rs.40.44 cr awards resolved in National Lok Adalat organized by DLSA
HARISH MONGA
Ferozepur, September 14, 2024 – By directives from the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA), Delhi, a National Lok Adalat was held across India today. Following the orders of Justice Gurmeet Singh Sandhawalia, Executive Chairman of the Punjab State Legal Services Authority, and under the guidance of Virinder Agarwal, District and Sessions Judge of Ferozepur, the District Legal Services Authority of Ferozepur organized the Lok Adalat in the district courts.
A total of 22 benches were set up for the event, including 12 benches in the Ferozepur Sessions Division, 1 bench at the Permanent Lok Adalat, 3 benches in Zira, and 1 in Guru Har Sahai. Additional benches were created at the Consumer Court, Ferozepur, and 3 revenue courts.
In total, 19,902 cases were listed, out of which 7,555 cases were resolved. The Lok Adalat passed awards amounting to Rs 40,44,36,263. Various types of cases were addressed, including civil cases, criminal cases eligible for settlement, cheque bounce cases, recovery cases, traffic challans, domestic disputes, motor accident claims, and pre-litigation cases involving bank recoveries and private finance companies.
To assist the public, the District Legal Services Authority set up help desks at the public entry gates of the District Court Complex in Ferozepur, as well as at Zira and Guru Har Sahai. Chief Judicial Magistrate and Secretary of the District Legal Services Authority, Ferozepur, Ms Anuradha, stated that decisions made in Lok Adalat cannot be appealed and are considered final decrees, providing parties with a sense of satisfaction and relief from prolonged legal battles. The next Lok Adalat is scheduled for December 14, 2024, as per NALSA guidelines.