This gazette notification announces the appointment of Hon’ble Shri Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai, a Judge of the Supreme Court of India, as the Executive Chairman of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA).
This appointment is made by the President of India, exercising powers conferred by the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987.
Key Changes
Hon’ble Shri Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai is appointed as the Executive Chairman of NALSA.
The appointment is effective from November 11, 2024.
The appointment is made under Section 3(2)(b) of the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987.
Impact Analysis
National Legal Services Authority (NALSA)
The new leadership might lead to a review of existing policies and implementation strategies, potentially affecting the way NALSA operates.
Judicial System
This could lead to increased coordination between the judiciary and NALSA, potentially improving the effectiveness of legal services provided to the public.
General Public
The new Executive Chairman may initiate new programs or enhance existing ones, which could benefit those seeking legal assistance.
Suggested Action Items
The Ministry of Law and Justice should ensure all necessary administrative support is provided to the new Executive Chairman.
Key Entities Referenced
National Legal Services Authority (NALSA): A statutory body established under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987, to provide free legal services to the weaker sections of society.
Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987: The Act that provides the legal framework for the establishment of legal services authorities and the provision of legal aid.
President of India: The Head of State who has the authority to nominate the Executive Chairman of NALSA under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987.
Ministry of Law and Justice: The government ministry responsible for the administration of justice and legal affairs, including the functioning of NALSA.
Hon’ble Shri Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai: Judge of the Supreme Court of India, appointed as the Executive Chairman of NALSA.
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भाग II—खण् ड 3—उप-खण्ड (ii)
PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (ii)
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स.ं 4477] नई दिल्ली, िुक्रिार, निम्ब र 8, 2024/कार्तकि 17, 1946
No. 4477] NEW DELHI, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2024/KARTIKA 17, 1946
जिजध और न्याय मत्रं ालय
(न्याय जिभाग)
अजधसचू ना
नई दिल्ली, 8 निम् बर, 2024
का.आ. 4858(अ).—राष्ट्रपजत, जिजधक सेिा प्राजधकरण अजधजनयम, 1987 की धारा 3 की उप-धारा (2) के खंड
(ख) के अधीन प्रित्त िजिय ोँ का प्रय ग करते हुए, भारत के उच्च तम न्यायालय के न्यायाधीि, माननीय न्यायमूर्ति श्री भूषण
रामकृष्ण गिई क 11.11.2024 स े प्रभािी, राष्ट्रीय जिजधक सेिा प्राजधकरण का कायिकारी अध्यक्ष मन नीत करत े ह।ैं
[फा. सं. ए-60011/44/2015-एलएपी (न्याय)]
राि कुमार ग यल, सजचि
7239 GI/2024 (1)2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
MINISTRY OF LAW AND JUSTICE
(Department of Justice)
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 8th November, 2024
S.O. 4858(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred under Clause (b) of sub-section (2) of Section 3 of the
Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987, the President is pleased to nominate Hon’ble Shri Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna
Gavai, Judge, Supreme Court of India, as Executive Chairman, National Legal Services Authority, with effect
from 11.11.2024.
[F. No. A-60011/44/2015-LAP(JUS)]
RAJ KUMAR GOYAL, Secy.
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