Dimapur, November 10 (MExN): B Yemlong Chaba, a Para Legal Volunteer (PLV) attached to Tuensang District Legal Services Authority was awarded the Zonal (North East Zone) Best Para Legal Volunteers in the regional category.
The award was given by the Chief Justice of India TS Thakur who graced the “National Legal Services Day & Commendation Ceremony” organised by National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi on November 9. The award includes a Commendation Certificates, Commendation Mementoes and token gifts.
At the State Level, the Kohima District Legal Services Authorities (KDLSA) was adjudged the best performing District in the State of Nagaland for 2015-16.
According to a press note from Nagaland State Legal Service Authority, KDLSA Secretary, MT Therieh; TDLSA Secretary Nokshi Kano; LDLSA Secretary Victo Sema; and PDLSA Secretary Somet Chang represented the state of Nagaland at the event.
Beside the Chief Justice of India, Judges of High Courts, Member secretaries of all State Legal Services Authorities, Chairman and Secretary of District Legal Services Authorities attended the programme, it added.
Currently there are more than 20, 00,000 trained PLVs engaged in Legal Services Clinics, Front Offices established under the auspices of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA). Legal services Authority were envisaged and established under the legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 with mandate of spreading and disseminating Legal Awareness across the Country.
A profile of the winner
B Yemlong Chaba is a PLV under the supervision of Legal Aid Clinic, New Chingmei Circle, situated 35 Km away from the Tuensang headquarter. Accorign to NSLSA, there are 6 villages under its purview and the clinic is one of the most active in the State with highest number of success stories dealing with various welfare schemes, woman and child related issues, victim of crimes and domestic violence.
Yemlong have carried out various legal services and activities such as implementation of NALSA Schemes-2015; success stories on Victim of Disasters/Victims Compensation & others; visits to jails/Homes to ensure Legal care and support; community related works on Legal Awareness & prompt legal Assistance; contribution & coordination to stakeholders; court related activities viz. drafting RTI/Affidavits etc; and initiation & participation in Legal awareness programmes.
Among other cases, Yemlong has aided a 12 year old disabled boy, in availing the entitlement through Disability Benefits Schemes, Disability Certificates and helped the boy enrolin the school, GMS Chingmei.
In another case, an aggrieved blind lady who stops receiving her Disability benefits under disability schemes in 2014 was also given justice after his prolonged inquiry, pursuance and deliberation with the concern Departments.
Yemlong also rescued a 14 year old girl from Dimapur who was mistreated and faced violent harassment, working as a domestic helper.
NSLSA said he constantly helps downtrodden and illiterate people who approach clinic seeking assistance in various matter such as drafting applications and petitions; procuring of Residential Certificates; ST, SC, Backward and indigenous certificates; Adhaar cards; and filling up of Bank Account forms etc. apart from legal advices on various topics and legal awareness camps.
