“Tele-Law on Wheels” Campaign – Key Facts

Department of Justice launched the week-long “Tele-Law on Wheels” campaign, on November 8, 2021, joining the celebrations of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav.

Key Points

• The campaign will run from November 8 to November 14, 2021.
• Under the campaign, several activities are being undertaken for empowering people by pre-litigation advice in order to rightfully claim their entitlements and timely redressal of their difficulties.
• This one week is dedicated for ensuring “Justice for All by digital legal empowerment” of the needy people.
• As a part of the campaign, special Login week is being organized across India to encourage those in need to seek legal advice and consultation using tele-and video conferencing facilities. They are being urged to visit their nearest Common Service Centres (CSCs) that are offering Tele-Law services.

Common Service Centres (CSCs)

These CSCs are branded as “Kanooni Salah Sahahyak Kendra” for this purpose.

Aid for the campaign

The Tele-Law on Wheels Campaign is being organised with aid of “CSC e-Governance”. CSC e-Governance is a network of more than 4 lakh digitally enabled CSCs across India.

Special Mobile Vans

Department of Justice has also rolled out “Special Mobile Vans” for displaying the message of this campaign. These vans will travel for a distance of 30-40 kilometres daily for distributing Information Leaflets on Tele-Law, Radio jingle and broadcast films about the Tele-Law Services etc. Apart from that, SMS in Hindi and English will be sent for sensitizing villagers to register their cases under Tele-Law for legal consultations and advice.

Citizens’ Tele-Law Mobile App

Under the campaign, Ministry will launch “Citizens’ Tele-Law Mobile App” on November 13. This App will help in connecting the beneficiaries directly with Panel Lawyers who are offering legal advice and consultation.

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2021