Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 2440, addressed to the Minister of Law and Justice by Shri Ummeda Ram Beniwal, concerns the establishment of a permanent Lok Adalat in Barmer for quick dispute resolution and plans for similar institutions in other desert districts. The question will be answered on Friday, February 13, 2026.
Minister of State (Independent Charge) of the Ministry of Law and Justice; and Minister of State in the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs (Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal) responded that Permanent Lok Adalats have been established in 36 districts of Rajasthan, including major desert districts like Jaisalmer, Bikaner, Jodhpur, Jalore, Pali, Sikar, Churu, Hanumangarh, Ganganagar, and Nagaur (Merta City). The proposal for establishing a Permanent Lok Adalat in Barmer was considered by the State Government of Rajasthan but not approved.
Key Entities Referenced
Permanent Lok Adalat: A system of alternative dispute resolution in India.
Ministry of Law and Justice: The Indian government ministry concerned with legal affairs, legislation, and administration of justice.
Barmer: A district in Rajasthan, India where the establishment of a Permanent Lok Adalat was proposed.
Rajasthan: An Indian state where Permanent Lok Adalats have been established in 36 districts.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF LAW AND JUSTICE
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2440
TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, THE 13th FEBRUARY, 2026
PERMANENT LOK ADALAT IN BARMER
2440. SHRI UMMEDA RAM BENIWAL:
Will the Minister of LAW AND JUSTICE be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government has considered setting up a permanent Lok Adalat in Barmer for
quick dispute resolution;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) whether similar institutions are being planned for other desert districts, if so, the details
thereof?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF LAW
AND JUSTICE; AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF
PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS
(SHRI ARJUN RAM MEGHWAL)
(a) to (c): Permanent Lok Adalats have been established in 36 districts of Rajasthan including
major desert districts such as Jaisalmer, Bikaner, Jodhpur, Jalore, Pali, Sikar, Churu,
Hanumangarh, Ganganagar, and Nagaur (Merta City).
The proposal for establishment of Permanent Lok Adalat in Barmer (which fall in the
desert region) was considered by the State Government of Rajasthan, but not approved.
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