Legal Aid To Scheduled Castes And Vimukat Jatis Scheme

Description
The scheme “Legal Aid to Scheduled Castes and Vimukat Jatis Scheme” was launched by the Department of Welfare of Schedule Castes and Backward Classes, Haryana on 13th February 1961. The scheme is a 50:50 sharing basis scheme of the Government of India/State Government. Under the scheme, this department provides Legal Aid to the member of Scheduled Caste and Vimukat Jatis for defending and Instituting the following cases: 1. Criminal cases instituted on Private complaints including security proceedings: under chapter VIII of the Codes of Criminal Procedure 1898. Instituted on such complaints. 1. Cases of ejectment from land and other immovable property. 1. Cases of recovery of rent by landlords. 1. Cases pertaining to Khasra Girdawaris 1. Cases pertaining to the deposit of rent with a Revenue Officer when a landlord refuses to receive or grant a receipt for any rent payable in money when tendered to him or when there is a doubt as to the person entitled to receive rent payable in cash. 1. Cases pertaining to correction of Khasra Girdawaries by Land Lords. 1. Cases involving a claim to the right to the way of usage. 1. Cases involving forcible removal of dung heaps. 1. Cases involving claims for compensation for harassment caused on account of observance of untouchability denial of drinking water or denial of entry into Temple or hostel etc. 1. Cases involving the share of Siri, Sanjhies, or Seepidars in the Agriculture produce. 1. Cases involving reservation a claim for damages under the Law of Torts instituted by the husbands or parents or women of girls abducted or enticed away. 1. Cases involving, reservation in services are either filed by the Scheduled castes/Vimukat Jatis/ Tapriwas Employees in the court. Execution of agreement by a member of Scheduled Castes & Vimukat Jatis to whom legal aid is granted in all cases in which legal aid is granted to any person under these rules an agreement in writing shall be taken from such person that any sum recovered by such person from the other party as compensation, damages or costs shall be paid by him to Government reimbursement of the costs incurred by it and only the balance if any remaining after that shall be retained by such person.

Benefits
• An amount of ₹22000/- is paid to the member of Scheduled Castes & Vimukat Jatis for defending his/her cases relating to the Land, Rent, etc. pending in the court.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a permanent resident of Haryana State.
2. The applicant should belong to the Scheduled Caste or Vimukat Jatis of Haryana State to avail of the benefits of the scheme.

Required Documents
• Identity proof i.e. Voter ID, Aadhaar Card
• Ration Card
• Haryana Resident Certificate
• Bank Passbook
• Caste Certificate
• FIR Copy
• Lawyer fee payment Certificate

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is “Legal Aid to Scheduled Castes and Vimukat Jatis Scheme” scheme?
A: Under the scheme, the members of the Scheduled Castes & Vimukat Jatis shall be eligible for the grant of legal aid for defending and instituting their cases in court.

Q: Which department has launched this scheme?
A: Department of Welfare of Schedule Castes and Backward Classes, Haryana

Q: When was this scheme launched?
A: This scheme was launched on 13th February 1961.

Q: Who is eligible to get the benefits of the scheme?
A: The members of Scheduled Castes & Vimukat Jatis who are permanent residents of Haryana State are eligible to apply under the scheme.

Q: Is this scheme only for a resident of Haryana State?
A: Yes, the applicant must be a permanent resident of Haryana State.

Q: Can an applicant of the general category also apply under the scheme?
A: No, under this scheme only the applicants belonging to the Scheduled Castes & Vimukat Jatis categories are eligible to apply.

Q: What is the benefit of the scheme?
A: An amount of [?]22000/- is paid to the member of Scheduled Castes & Vimukat Jatis for defending his/her cases relating to the Land, Rent, etc. pending in the court.

Q: Is this scheme state sponsored scheme?
A: No, This is a 50:50 sharing basis scheme of the Government of India/State Government.

Q: How Can An Applicant Apply Under The Scheme?
A: The Eligible Applicant May Apply Online Mode.

Q: How Can An Applicant Apply Online Under The Scheme?
A: For Online Application, The Applicant Should Visit The Official Portal -Antyodaya-SARAL Portal. Https://Saralharyana.Gov.In/