SHIMLA: National Lok Adalat held across all courts in the State of Himachal Pradesh on Saturday marked a milestone in the resolution of legal disputes, addressing pre-litigation and pending matters.
Under the patronage of Hon’ble Shri Justice Mamidanna Satya Ratna Sri Ramachandra Rao, Chief Justice of the High Court of Himachal Pradesh and Patron-in-Chief of the Himachal Pradesh State Legal Services Authority, and with guidance from Hon’ble Shri Justice Tarlok Singh Chauhan, Judge of the High Court of Himachal Pradesh and Executive Chairman of the Himachal Pradesh State Legal Services Authority, the event witnessed impactful outcomes.
A total of 95,355 cases were taken up before different benches during the National Lok Adalat, leading to the settlement and disposal of 36,583 cases.
The adjudication resulted in the recovery and awarding of approximately ₹1,06.60 Crore to the claimants.
In a bid to enhance accessibility and efficiency, an online facility for the payment of compounding fees through ePay (eCourts Digital Payment) was introduced, specifically targeting Motor Vehicle Challans within the Courts of Traffic Magistrates.
The dissemination of information about the National Lok Adalat was executed through various channels, including SMS messages, jingles, and the distribution of Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) materials.
Local bodies, stakeholders, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), representatives of Panchayati Raj Institutions, Para Legal Volunteers, and Public Transport Services were actively involved in spreading awareness and outreach.
The Himachal Pradesh State Legal Services Authority member secretary Virender Sharma expressed profound gratitude for the collaborative efforts and support received from both print and electronic media.
