BUDGAM, APRIL 17: District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Budgam, today convened a review meeting with all Legal Aid Defence Counsels (LADCs) in the office chamber of the Secretary, DLSA Budgam.
The meeting was chaired by Tabassum Qadir Parray, Secretary, DLSA Budgam, with the objective of assessing the performance of the Legal Aid Defence Counsels and ensuring adherence to the prescribed standards of service delivery.
The meeting was attended by Lateef Ahmad Khan, Chief Legal Aid Defence Counsel; Nazeer Ahmad Wagay, Deputy Legal Aid Defence Counsel; and Assistant Legal Aid Defence Counsels.
During the meeting, the counsels shared their experiences, highlighted challenges encountered in the field, and offered constructive suggestions to improve the delivery of legal aid services. Key issues discussed included ensuring quality legal representation, expediting the disposal of pending cases, and strengthening coordination among counsels to enhance access to justice. Clear directions were also issued regarding the effective use of the LSMS Portal, with a target to achieve zero pendency.
The Secretary, DLSA Budgam, emphasized the importance of providing efficient, accessible, and high-quality legal aid services, and reaffirmed the Authority’s commitment to delivering free and effective legal assistance to underprivileged and marginalized sections of society.
The meeting concluded with a collective resolve to further streamline legal aid mechanisms and enhance the overall efficiency of Legal Service delivery in the district and a target to achieve zero pendency on NALSA LSMS portal.