Consider the following statements:
- 1. The National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) was established under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987.
- 2. The Chief Justice of India is the Patron-in-Chief of NALSA.
- 3. The State Legal Services Authority (SLSA) is headed by the Chief Justice of the High Court of the State.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
1 and 2 only
1 and 3 only
2 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
Answer is Right!
Answer is Wrong!
This question was previously asked in
UPSC CAPF – 2010
– The Chief Justice of India is the ex-officio Patron-in-Chief of NALSA.
– The State Legal Services Authority (SLSA) is headed by the Chief Justice of the respective High Court who is the Patron-in-Chief, and a retired or serving Judge of the High Court or the District Judge is nominated as its Executive Chairman. The statement says it is headed by the Chief Justice of the High Court, which is correct in the capacity of Patron-in-Chief.