Political Science · Political Institutions in India
UGC NET January 2025 Political Science
When was the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 amended to provide for the establishment of permanent Lok-Adalats for public utility services?
A2006
B2002 ✓ Correct
C2005
D2007
Correct answer: (B) 2002 — The Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 was amended in 2002, so 2002 is the answer.
Explanation
★The Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 was amended in 2002, so 2002 is the answer.
★The 2002 amendment provided for the establishment of permanent Lok Adalats for disputes related to public utility services.
★Public utility services include transport, water, electricity and postal services.
★Permanent Lok Adalats offer a quicker, more affordable and effective alternative dispute resolution mechanism.
★They were intended to reduce the burden on courts and let common people resolve disputes without lengthy and expensive legal proceedings.
★Lok Adalats give statutory status to the settlement of disputes through compromise under the Legal Services Authorities Act.
★For NET, link Lok Adalats and the 2002 amendment with access to justice and Article 39A on free legal aid.
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