REASI: Under the visionary leadership of Chairman, District Legal Services Authority, Reasi (also Pr. District and Sessions Judge) Khalil Choudhary and the guidance of Secretary Pooja Gupta, an awareness programme on “NALSA Schemes and NALSA helpline nos.15100 poster pasting was organised today by the Para Legal Volunteers (PLVs) of TLSC Katra at Sherpur Katra.
The public was made aware about the NALSA Helpline Numbers, through poster pasting. The citizens can seek legal advice and assistance in case of any legal issues or violations of their rights. Additionally, a series of awareness events were held at different places in Tehsil Mahore (including Tukson, LAC Angarlla) to sensitize public about the Prohibition of Dowry Act, 1985 and the government Welfare Schemes.
The participants were sensitized about the Dowry Prohibition Act, its legal provisions and the adverse social consequences of the dowry system. The speakers emphasized that demanding or giving dowry is a punishable offence and encouraged people to promote dowry-free marriages in society. The PLVs also informed the gathering about various legal aid services and welfare schemes available through the Legal Services Authorities and guided them on how to approach the District Legal Services Authority for free legal assistance.


