Alternative dispute resolution

Permanent Lok Adalats for Public Utility Services

Attempts conciliation in eligible public-utility disputes and, if settlement fails, may decide the dispute on merits within statutory jurisdiction; awards are final and binding.

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Public directory address: Multiple locations — contact the relevant State Legal Services Authority, Various, Multiple States / UTs
Institution type: ADR Forum · Pre-litigation conciliation and adjudication forum · National
Service geography: As constituted and notified for the relevant area and public utility service
Subject-matter directory description: Pre-litigation disputes concerning notified public utility services, subject to statutory limits and exclusions

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Verify that the service, value and dispute type fall within the current statutory jurisdiction before applying.

Legal basis listed in the supplied official-source directory: Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987, Chapter VI-A

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