Our Correspondent
Kohima | May 20
A total of 112 cases were taken up for settlement, of which 41 cases, mostly at pre-litigative stage were disposed off through National Lok Adalats in Nagaland on February 12 this year.
Mokochung had the highest number of cases disposed (17); followed by Kohima (12); Wokha (5); Dimapur (2), Peren (2); Phek (2) and Longleng (1).
This was stated in the latest quarterly newsletter of Nagaland State Legal Services Authority, which was made available during the mega legal services camp at Peren on Saturday.
The newsletter stated that the total settlement amount involved in the disposed cases amounts to Rs. 15, 48,000. Eight Lok Adalat sitting benches were constituted in eight districts held within the premise of the district court buildings.
“Today’s cases were mostly dealt on Bank Recovery cases at pre-litigative stage, which means the disputes, were dealt prior to approaching the court,” it stated adding that a few cases already pending before the subordinate courts were also referred for settlement.
It informed that a significant number of cases were disposed and the proceedings were effectively carried with “upbeat cooperation by the officials of the banks and amenable participation by the litigants and debating parties.” Lok Adalats have been given statutory status under the Legal Services Authorities Act 1987.
Under the Act, the award (decision) made by the Lok Adalats are deemed to be a decree of a civil court and is final and binding on all parties and no further appeal against such an award lies before any court of law. They resolve and settle disputes by methods of direct talk between the litigants or parties amicably.
