Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Justice Harsimran Singh Sethi of the Punjab and Haryana High Court, who is also the Executive Chairman of the Haryana State Legal Services Authority (HSLSA), on Monday flagged off a special awareness vehicle to inform people about free legal aid, legal rights and welfare schemes run by legal services authorities.
The initiative was launched on the occasion of Haryana State Legal Services Day with the aim of taking legal awareness to the public, particularly people from weaker and disadvantaged sections of society who may not be aware of their right to free and competent legal assistance.
The vehicle has been decorated with informative banners and flex displays highlighting the availability of free legal services, citizens’ legal rights and key initiatives undertaken by the Haryana State Legal Services Authority.
As part of the campaign, the vehicle will travel through different locations and villages across Panchkula from November 9 to 15. During its week-long tour, people will be informed about free legal aid, legal awareness programmes and various public welfare schemes operated by legal services authorities.
To widen the campaign’s reach, the vehicle is also equipped with a public announcement system. It will broadcast the NALSA song and documentaries on legal awareness to engage residents and spread information about access to justice.
The initiative is part of the authority’s efforts to strengthen its outreach and ensure that more people, especially those from vulnerable communities, know about the legal assistance and services available to them.
