The Nagaland State Legal Services Authority (NSLSA) in collaboration with the Tuensang District Legal Services Authority (TDLSA) and the District Administration, Noklak organised the First Mini Legal Services Camp at Noklak on March 5.
Deputy Commissioner of Noklak, P Mono Khiamniungan extended a warm welcome to the Member Secretary, NSLSA and TDLSA team. He also requested the legal services authority to organise such programmes in the Sub-Divisions of the district in the near future.
Delivering his key note address, Member Secretary, Neiko Akami, NJS explained about the purpose of conducting the Camp in the district. He also spoke about the services delivery offered by the Legal Services Authority like Legal Aid, Victim Compensations, Lok Adalat, etc.
Secretary, TDLSA, Kumdilong Kessen, NJS, briefed about various departments participated in the camp and the free services provided by them. He thanked Member Secretary, NSLSA and Deputy Commissioner of Noklak for approving the platform to conduct the Mini Legal Services Camp in the District. He also thanked all the departments present for delivering free services to the people.
The program was chaired by Muthiam, Front Office, PLV and invocation by A. Penglang, Pastor, Noklak Town Baptist Church. This was followed by inauguration of the Mini Legal Services Camp. The District Administration, Horticulture, Agriculture, Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, Food and Civil Supplies, Social Welfare, Medical Department, SBI, NStCB, Post Office and IDAN participated in the program.
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Shamator:
The first ever Mini Free Legal Services Camp organized by the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) in collaboration with the Shamator District Administration was held in Shamator on March 6.
Speaking at the programme as the Chief Guest, Neiko Akami, NJS, Member Secretary of the Nagaland State Legal Services Authority (NSLSA), stated that the responsibility of legal service institutions is to reach out to the citizens directly by meeting them person to person and ensuring that legal awareness reaches the grassroots.
He also appreciated and highlighted the efforts of the Shamator District Administration, noting that its “Governance to the Doorstep” initiative reflects the same spirit of bringing services closer to the people.
He further highlighted issues relating to sexual exploitation, harassment, disabilities and mental illness, and explained how the rights of affected individuals can be protected under the law. He also elaborated on the provisions under the Victim Compensation Scheme 2012 and the mechanisms available for victims to seek justice and assistance.
Deputy Commissioner of Shamator District, Chubatemjen in his address thanked the visiting legal team for coming to the district and educating the public. He emphasised that the aspiration of society is to move towards a just, responsible and equal community. According to him, the objective of the legal camp was to promote empowerment through legal education, as envisioned in the Constitution of India, and to provide citizens with the opportunity to understand legal parameters in the workplace and beyond.
He encouraged participants and the public to strive towards gaining legal knowledge, accessing avenues for speedy justice, and aspiring towards a paradigm shift in the delivery and understanding of justice.
The programme was chaired by Dr. Birila, Panel Lawyer, while the invocation was pronounced by Pastor Inavi Aye. The vote of thanks was delivered by Kumdilong Kessen, Secretary of the District Legal Services Authority.
