JAMMU LINKS NEWS | A mega legal services awareness camp was held at Budgam, organised by District Legal Service Authority, Budgam in collaboration with District Administration, Budgam.
The camp was presided over by Justice Rashid Ali Dar, Judge J&K High Court and attended by Principal District and Sessions Judge, Budgam Rajeev Gupta, District Development Commissioner Budgam, Dr Syed Sehrish Asgar, Chief Judicial Magistrate Budgam, Syed Javid Gillani, Judicial Magistrate Tabasum Qadir Parray, ADDC Budgam, Khurshid Ahmad Sanai, ADC Budgam Khurshid Ahmad Shah, district officers of different departments, other officers of judiciary, bar members Budgam, officials of various departments and a large number of beneficiaries.
Speaking on the occasion, Justice Rashid Ali Dar gave a historical account of the origin of the legal services authorities in the country and importance of organizing legal services camps in the State.
On the occasion, Principal District and Sessions Judge, Budgam Rajeev Gupta elaborated the provisions of the National/ State Legal Services Authorities Act viz 3 tier system of authorities in the State, free legal aid and legal awareness.
DDC Budgam, Dr Syed Sehrish Asgar, while speaking on the occasion presented welcome address and also gave a brief account of the services being provided in the camp.
