In a participatory Democracy, it is essential that citizens have faith in their institution. A judiciary that is as fair and independent is an important component in sustaining their trust and confidence. An impartial independent judiciary is the guardian of the individual rights in a democratic society. In order for citizens to have faith in the court system, all people must have access to the Courts when necessary".

Which chapter of the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 provides certain provisions dealing with pre-litigation conciliation and settlement pertaining to public utility services ?

Chapter VIA

The correct answer is Option (4) → Chapter VI-A

The Parliament of India realized that litigation oriented legal services cannot bring out desired result, therefore, for encouraging pre-litigation legal services specially in public utility service, the Parliament has made certain amendments in Legal Services Authorities Act by passing an Act known as the Legal Services Authorities (Amendments) Act, 2002. The purpose of this amendment is to bring out certain changes in the Legal Services Act, 1987 (hereinafter referred to as the principal Act) especially for the establishment of permanent Lok Adalats to settle disputes concerning public utility services at pre-litigation state.

Chapter VI-A provides certain provisions dealing with pre-litigation conciliation and settlement pertaining to public utility services.