PERMANENT LOK ADALATS FOR PUBLIC UTILITY SERVICES - KERALA

Permanent Lok Adalats for Public Utility Services:-

Permanent Lok Adalat for Public Utility Services is another feature of Legal Services Authorities Act. It is a process of pre-litigation, conciliation and settlement. The Permanent Lok Adalat consists of a working Judicial Officer in the Cadre of District Judge and other Members having adequate experience in Public Utility Service. These Lok Adalats deal with cases pertaining to the following public utility Services at Pre-litigation stage 

1. transport service for the carriage of passengers or goods by air, road or water; or
2. postal, telegraph or telephone service; or
3. supply of power, light or water to the public by any establishment; or
4. system of public conservancy or sanitation; or
5. service in hospital or dispensary; or
6. postal, telegraph or telephone service; or
7. insurance service;