Chief Justice of Orissa High Court Justice Vineet Saran here on Wednesday inaugurated a legal Assistance Establishment, Nyaya Sanjog, a multi-service single-point institution to provide all facilities for legal aid to the people of the State under one roof.
As per the direction of the Supreme Court and under the supervision of the National legal Service Authority (NlSA), the Odisha State legal Services Authority (OSlSA) has set up the Nyaya Sanjog with an endeavour to enhance the accessibility of legal services to all.
Highlighting the functions of Nyaya Sanjog, OSlSA Member-Secretary BK Mohapatra said the new establishment would render meaningful service to the people in need of legal assistance free of cost and to make the people aware of their rights and the benefits under different schemes introduced by the Central and State Governments.
“Even the common people can mitigate their grievances with the government offices, authorities and institutions through the assistance of Nyaya Sanjog,” Mohapatra said, adding that the newly-set up body, the first of its kind in the State, would also assist in spreading legal awareness among the people.