Overview of Tele-Law
Department of Justice has partnered with NALSA and CSC e-Governance Service India Limited for mainstreaming legal aid to the marginalised communities through Common Services Center (CSC).
Tele-Law means the use of communications and information technology for the delivery of legal information and advice. This e-interaction between lawyers and people would be through the video-conferencing infrastructure available at the CSCs.
The concept of Tele-Law is to facilitate delivery of legal advice through a panel of lawyers stationed at the state Legal Services Authorities (SALSA) and CSC. The project initiates to connect citizens with lawyers through video conferencing facilities by the Para-Legal Volunteers stationed at identified 1800 panchayat.
Citizen Eligible for Tele-Law Service
| S.No | Categories of Marginalized persons (Section 12 of Legal Services Authorities Act 1987) | Fees For Tele Law Service | Documents to be brought to CSC for Registration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Women | Nil | Nil |
| 2 | Children( Below 18 years of age) | Nil | Nil |
| 3 | SC / ST | Nil | Caste Certificate |
| 4 | Victims of Trafficking | Nil | Self- Declaration /Copy of Police FIR /Affidavit |
| 5 | Mentally Ill and Differently abled | Nil | Disability Certificate |
| 6 | Victims of Natural Disaster/Ethnic Violence | Nil | District |
| 7 | Workers in unorganized Sector | Nil | Job Card / MGNREGA Card |
| 8 | People with low income groups (Income as specified by State) | Nil | BPL Card /Income Certificate |
| 9 | Under trials /In custody | Nil | Any relevant Case document |
| S.No | Categories | Fees for Telelaw Service | Documents to be brought to CSC for Registration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Persons other than those mentioned above | 30/- | Aadhar Card / Any ID proof |