Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Legal Studies

Chapter

Legal Services

Question:

Who is authorized to nominate a judge of High Court as Executive chairman of the State Legal Services Authority (SLSA)?

Options:

Attorney General of India

Chief Justice of such High Court

Governor of the state

Chief justice of India

Correct Answer:

Governor of the state

Explanation:

Every State Government constitutes the State Legal Services Authority (SLSA) and the High Court Legal Services Committee (HCLSC) for exercising powers and functions as determined by the State Authority. The SLSA consists of - the Chief Justice of High Court as the Patron-in-Chief, a Judge of the High Court nominated by the Governor as Executive Chairman, and other members nominated by the State Government in consultation with the Chief Justice of High Court. The HCLSC consists of - Judge of the High Court as the Chairman, and other members prescribed by the State Authority and nominated by the Chief Justice of High Court.