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Legal awareness essential for students
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DLSA Secretary Srilakshmi says that applicants can seek free legal advice and assistance by calling toll-free number 15100
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DLSA Secretary Y Srilakshmi speaking at a legal awareness camp in Gokavaram on Monday
Rajamahendravaram: District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Secretary Y Srilakshmi stressed the need for students to be aware of laws, legal rights and responsibilities from an early age to protect themselves from exploitation and avoid legal complications.
Addressing a legal awareness camp organised at Government Junior College in Gokavaram on Monday on the occasion of National Legal Services Day, she explained the importance of free legal aid and facilities available to eligible sections of society. She said free legal services system was established with the objective of ensuring that no person is deprived of access to justice due to financial constraints or other difficulties. Legal Services Authorities Act was enacted in 1987 and came into force on November 9, 1995. National Legal Services Day is observed every year to mark its implementation.
Srilakshmi explained that women, members of SCs and STs, persons with an annual income below Rs 3 lakh and victims of natural disasters, among other eligible categories, could avail themselves of free legal assistance. Applicants could approach legal services authority concerned with their Aadhaar card and income certificate or submit applications online. They could also seek free legal advice and assistance by calling toll-free number 15100.
Explaining the provisions of Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, Srilakshmi said it contained stringent provisions to protect children below 18 years from sexual offences. She advised students to understand their legal rights and remain alert to prevent themselves from becoming victims of crimes.
She said legal awareness programmes were being organised in educational institutions to familiarise students with important laws and help them develop a sense of responsibility towards society.
College Principal KS Sudhakar Reddy, YV Panindra, P Vijaya Bhaskar Babu, PPR Kamaladevi, PR Lakshmi, P Achyuth, Satyakala, P Sandhya, G Srinivas, R Neeraja and NV Varma, among others participated in the programme.
