Lohardaga: As per the instructions of National Legal Services Authority, New Delhi and Jhalsa Ranchi, the second National Lok Adalat of the year was organized in the Civil Court premises with the courtesy of District Legal Services Authority, Lohardaga. The program was inaugurated by Dalsa President cum Principal District and Sessions Judge Arvind Kumar Pandey, Dalsa Vice President cum Deputy Commissioner Dr. Waghmare Prasad Krishna, POCSO Special Judge Akhilesh Tiwari, Bar Association President Pramod Pujari and other judicial officers by jointly lighting the lamp. This time a total of seven benches were formed in the National Lok Adalat. Here, Bench No. 1 was formed under the leadership of Principal District and Sessions Judge Arvind Kumar Pandey to settle cases like motor vehicle accidents, family disputes, civil appeals etc. Whereas for disposal of electricity related cases, Bench No. 2 is under the leadership of District Judge 2 Akhilesh Tiwari and Bench No. 3 is under the leadership of Senior Civil Judge Archana Kumari for Criminal Compoundable Case, NI Act, Weight and Measurement Case, Minimum Wages Act. Motor Vehicles Act cases, certificate cases, headed by Bench No. 4 Judicial Magistrate Amit Kumar Gupta. Meanwhile, Bench No. 5 headed by Judicial Magistrate Jaya Smita Kujur for civil and revenue cases, BSNL. Whereas Bench No. 6 was formed under the leadership of Permanent Lok Adalat Chairman Shiv Kumar, Bench No. 7 was formed under the leadership of Nandlal Prasad, Member of Consumer Forum for bank, insurance related matters and consumer related matters. PDJ said on this occasion that keeping in mind the poor people of Lohardaga, the officers of the department should maintain a lenient attitude. 

And take maximum advantage of such an event. Promote settlement of the matter through mutual agreement. DC said that this is a good step for the Indian justice system. Through the event, they are solving small matters and getting along with each other. District Legal Services Authority Secretary Rajesh Kumar along with his entire team remained ready for the successful operation of Lok Adalat. While giving the figures, he said that this time a total of 1837 cases were disposed of in the National Lok Adalat. Whereas Rs 2.66 crore was recovered as penalty. Of the resolved cases, a total of 333 cases were pending in various courts. On the occasion of National Lok Adalat, rain coats were also provided to process servers of seven courts. The second National Lok Adalat of the year was concluded with the national anthem and vote of thanks. Here, this time in the National Lok Adalat, the Forest Act case pending since 2005 of 85 year old Manha Nagesia, resident of Kadwatand Pesharar, was closed by paying a fine. Considering the extreme poverty situation, Dalsa Secretary deposited the fine on his behalf.