Dr. P. G. Solanki Scheme for Stipend to Scheduled Caste Lawyers
in Gujarat
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Dr. P. G. Solanki Scheme for Stipend to Scheduled Caste Lawyers in Gujarat
Dr. P. G. Solanki Scheme for Stipend to Scheduled Caste Lawyers is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Gujarat.
Apply for Dr. P. G. Solanki Scheme for Stipend to Scheduled Caste Lawyers in Gujarat
Scheme Overview
Under the scheme, a monthly stipend is provided for three years to law graduates belonging to the scheduled caste category, as well as to the senior lawyer who trains such individuals. This support is extended due to their poor financial condition, aiming to prevent mid-practice dropout.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant should be a Law graduate.
The applicant should belong to the Scheduled Caste category.
The benefit of this scheme will be given only to natives of Gujarat state.
There is no income limit in this scheme.
The benefit of this scheme will be available to one person only once.
**Note 01:** Application has to be made within two years of registration in Gujarat Bar Council.
**Note 02:** A senior lawyer should have been practicing for at least 10 years.
**Note 03:** A senior lawyer can retain up to two more junior lawyers for training.
**Note 04:** Training to lawyers should be given at the district headquarters. By amending it, this type of training can also be given at the taluka headquarters.
**Note 05:** Trainee junior advocates will have to submit a certificate of training to the senior advocate every month.
**Note 06:** At least 15% of applicants must be from the most marginalized of the scheduled castes.
Benefits
The stipend is given to law graduates for training in practice through senior lawyers as under:
₹1,000/- per month for First Year Training
₹800/- per month for Second Year Training
₹600/- per month for Third Year Training
₹500/- per month as given to Senior Lawyer for giving training
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Passport-size Photograph |
| 2 | Aadhaar Card of Junior Lawyer |
| 3 | Caste certificate of junior lawyer |
| 4 | School Leaving Certificate of Junior Advocate |
| 5 | Mark sheet of passing LLB |
| 6 | Junior Lawyer Charter or Enrolment Number-date |
| 7 | Proof of Residence (Any one of Electricity Bill/License/Rent Agreement/Electoral Card/Ration Card) |
| 8 | Junior Lawyer Bar Council Identity Card |
| 9 | Copy of first page of bank passbook/cancelled check (in the name of junior lawyer) |
| 10 | Any other documents as required |
| 11 | Senior Advocate Aadhaar Card |
| 12 | Copy of Senior Advocate's Charter or Enrolment Number-Date |
| 13 | Senior Advocate's Bar Council Identity Card |
| 14 | A senior lawyer's certificate means that he has been practicing for more than ten years |
| 15 | Written details of how many Junior Advocates are currently undergoing training under the Senior Advocate as received in writing from that Senior Advocate |
| 16 | Consent Form for Training of Senior Advocate |
| 17 | Copy of First Page of Bank Passbook / Cancelled Check (in the name of Sr. Advocate) |
| 18 | Any other documents as required |
How to Apply in Gujarat
Step 01: The eligible applicant may visit the e-Samaj Kalyan Portal: https://esamajkalyan.gujarat.gov.in/
Online Step 01: The eligible applicant may visit the e-Samaj Kalyan Portal: https://esamajkalyan.gujarat.gov.in/
Step 02: On the home page, under the tab ‘Citizen Login’, click on New User ‘Please Register Here’.
Online Step 02: On the home page, under the tab ‘Citizen Login’, click on New User ‘Please Register Here’.
Step 03: Enter your Full Name as per Aadhaar Card, Gender, Date of Birth, Aadhaar Card Number, Email ID, Caste etc., and then click on ‘Register’.
Online Step 03: Enter your Full Name as per Aadhaar Card, Gender, Date of Birth, Aadhaar Card Number, Email ID, Caste etc., and then click on ‘Register’.
Step 04: After successful registration, the applicants can login through their User ID and Password.
Online Step 04: After successful registration, the applicants can login through their User ID and Password.
Step 05: Now, click on ‘User Profile’ to update your profile.
Online Step 05: Now, click on ‘User Profile’ to update your profile.
Step 06: Fill in all the mandatory information and then click on ‘Update’.
Online Step 06: Fill in all the mandatory information and then click on ‘Update’.
Step 07: After updating the profile successfully, select the scheme appearing on the home page; an application form will open.
Online Step 07: After updating the profile successfully, select the scheme appearing on the home page; an application form will open.
Step 08: Fill in all the mandatory details in the application form and upload all the relevant documents.
Online Step 08: Fill in all the mandatory details in the application form and upload all the relevant documents.
Step 09: Now agree with the terms & conditions and click on ‘Save Application’.
Online Step 09: Now agree with the terms & conditions and click on ‘Save Application’.
Step 10: Submit the application form and take out the print of the application for future reference. The applicant can note down the application number to track the application status by logging into the portal using their User ID and Password.
Online User Manual
Common questions in Gujarat
Who can apply for Dr. P. G. Solanki Scheme for Stipend to Scheduled Caste Lawyers in Gujarat?
Eligible residents of Gujarat who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Dr. P. G. Solanki Scheme for Stipend to Scheduled Caste Lawyers. Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Dr. P. G. Solanki Scheme for Stipend to Scheduled Caste Lawyers in Gujarat?
Applicants in Gujarat typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
What are the important dates for Dr. P. G. Solanki Scheme for Stipend to Scheduled Caste Lawyers?
Key dates are summarized in the table on this page, from 1 January 2000 through 1 January 2000, based on values DeshSeva currently stores for this item.
Frequently Asked Questions
Law graduates belonging to the scheduled caste category and senior lawyers who train them.