State Legal Service Authority
It is not possible for the National Legal Services Authority to implement the provisions of this Act without the assistance of other subsidiary authorities. So every State is bound to constitute State Legal Services Authority in its territory.
Composition
The Chief Justice of the High Court who shall be the Patron-in-Chief;
A serving or retired Judge of the High Court to be nominated by the Governor, in consultation with the Chief Justice of the High Court, who shall be the Executive Chairman;
Such number of other members, possessing such experience and qualifications as may be prescribed by the State Government, to be nominated by that Government in consultation with the Chief Justice of the High Court
Representation of all the departments engaged in the task of maintaining peace and harmony in Legal Services Authority enhances the chances of settlement of disputes amicably and speedily. That is why it consist of members from bench, bar, police department, legislative department, law colleges and social workers.
The short tenure of the members of the committee puts check on the monopoly of few members on the exercise of the powers granted under this Act. The mandate of maintaining proper accounts and its auditing at regular intervals eliminates the chances of misuse of funds by its members.
The State Legal Services Authorities coordinate the working of the other subsidiary authorities at district level and give its report to the National Legal Services Authority. It also gives the directions given by National Legal Services Authority to District Legal Services Authority. That is way it acts as a managing link between District Legal Services Authorities and National Legal Services Authority.
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