Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Oct 28: Chief Justice, High Court of J&K and Ladakh Tashi Rabstan, who is Patron-in-Chief, J&K Legal Services Authority, accompanied by Shahzad Azeem, Registrar General and M K Sharma, Principal Secretary today visited the office of J&K Legal Services Authority at Janipur and conducted an extensive inspection of the infrastructure and operational facilities available there.
The Chief Justice took round of different sections of the Legal Services Authority office and interacted with the staff members. He lauded the dedication with which the staff was performing its duties and also acknowledged the significant role of the J&K Legal Services Authority in delivering justice to marginalized communities across the Union Territory.
He also acknowledged that the present infrastructure for housing the office of Member Secretary, J&K LSA was in-sufficient and poses challenges for optimum output. He emphasized that the building from which the current office of J&K LSA is operating is of Jammu Development Authority (JDA), which is inadequate and lacks basic infrastructure, limiting the scope for efficient functioning.
The Chief Justice directed that Member Secretary, J&K LSA to identify a suitable State land near the proposed site for new High Court Complex Jammu so that the infrastructure of the Legal Services Authority can be raised and upgraded to facilitate a more conducive working environment for the staff and to enhance the overall effectiveness of the J&K Legal Services Authority.
Justice Rabstan reiterated the vision of expanding the reach of legal services to the most vulnerable sections of the society and stressed that J&K LSA must intensify its efforts to ensure that no individual is left without access to justice, even in the remotest and far-flung areas.
The Chief Justice highlighted that the J&K Legal Services Authority should aim to reach out to every nook and corner of the Union Territory to cater to the expectations of the last man waiting in the queue for legal assistance.
The visit reflects the vision of Chief Justice in strengthening legal services and improving the accessibility of justice for all. The J&K LSA reaffirmed its dedication to furthering its outreach programs and expanding initiatives in accordance with the vision and guidance of the Chief Justice.
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