TEHSIL LEGAL SERVICES COMMITTEES

1 · Short title and Commencement-(1) These regulations may be called the Tehsil Legal Services Committees Regulations, 1999. These regulations shall come into force with effect from the date of their publication in the Uttar Pradesh Gazette. 2. Definitions-In these regulations, unless the context otherwise requires-- (a) "Act means the Legal Services Authorities Act; 1987 (Act No. 39 of 1987); (b) Aided person means a person who has been provided Legal Aid, Legal Advice or Legal Services in any form;

1 · Vide Noti No. 29/SLSA-88-98, dated 15th March, 1999.

3 · Secretary of the Committee (1) The Tehsildar of the concerned Tehsil, shall work as Secretary of the Committee in addition to his own duties. He may be paid honorarium of Rs. 300/- per month for the performance of the functions and duties as Secretary:

4 · Terms of office and other conditions of the Members (1) The terms of the office of a Member of the Committee nominated under sub-rule (3) of the Rule 14 shall be two years; however he shall be eligible for re-nomination.

6 · Transaction of business of the Committee -(1) The Committee shall meet once in every six months provided that the Chairman may convene a meeting of the Committee whenever any business is to be transacted: (2) Annual general meeting of the Committee shall be convened, ordinarily in the month of April every year o in such other month as may be directed by the Chairman: (3) A meeting of the Committee shall be presided over by the Chairman: 4) The quorum for a meeting shall be three Members including the Chairman: (5) For every meeting of the Committee atleast two weeks notice shall be given to the Members to attend the meeting how ever, an emergent meeting may be convened by the Chairman o a short notice. (6)The Committee shall regulate its own procedure. One or more persons who are engaged or interested in the upliftment of the weaker sections of the society, who are considered suitable by the Chairman, may be invited, for any meeting in order to seek their views, cooperation and help such person shall have no right to vote at such meeting: (8) (a) AlL policy and other important matters shall be brought before the Committee for consideration and decision; (b) Any specific matter O matters as may be desired or required by the Committee generally o otherwise, to be placed before it; shall be placed before the Committee for its consideration and decision; In respect of emergent matter O matters the Chairman may exercise the powers and perform the functions and discharge the duties of the Committee. AlLsuch matters shall, however be placed before the Committee for its information and approval. (9)AlL decisions at the meetings shall be taken by the majority of the Members present and voting and in case of tie, the person presiding over the meeting shall have a second or casting vote. (10) It shall be the duty of the Secretary to duly record O cause to be recorded the minutes of every meeting in the register to be maintained for the purpose.

13 · Fee or Honorarium payable to Legal Practitioners on the Panel---(1) A panel of suitable Advocates who are agreeable to conduct the cases or proceedings on behalf of the person in whose favour a certificate of eligibility has been issued shall be prepared by the Committee with the prior approval of the Chairman of the District Authority, Ordinarily the panel so prepared shall be valid for two years. Such Advocates shall be paid fee or honorarium at such rates as may be determined, from time to time, by the State Authority