4th National Lok Adalat conducted
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 14 2019:
The 4th National Lok Adalat for Imphal East and Imphal West was organised by Manipur State Legal Services Authority (MASLS A) under the aegis of National Legal Services Authority at Lamphelpat Court Complex today.
A press release issued by member secretary, Manipur State Legal Service Authority stated that various pending cases before the Court as well as pre-litigation cases were taken up in the said Lok Adalat.
It noted that National Lok Adalats are being organised at Thoubal, Bishnupur, Ukhrul, Senapati, Churachandpur, Chandel, Tengnoupal and Jiribam districts by District Legal Services Authorities concerned.
During the National Lok Adalat held today, a total of 349 cases were disposed with a total settled amount of Rs 1,92,98,691, it said and added that the settled cases include matters of bank and telephone bill recovery, criminal compoundable cases, civil cases, Family Court cases, moto accident claims tribunal cases etc.
It further mentioned that MASLSA have conducted four National Lok Adalats for the year 2019, wherein a total of 2103 cases have been settled and disposed through negotiation with total settlement of Rs 11,55,15,982 .
Lok Adalat ensures speedy disposal of amicable settlement between parties concerned, it said and added that it also saves valuable time of the parties concerned and their witnesses apart from facilitating inexpensive and prompt remedy to both the parties.
Manipur State Legal Services Authority lauded all judicial officers, Ld Advocates and staff for their contribution in successfully holding this National Lok Adalat.