Lok Adalat disposes record 64,13,608 cases

NT Correspondent

Bengaluru: The Karnataka State Legal Services Authority (KSLSA) has said that a record 64,13,608 cases have been settled in the Lok Adalat till February 11.

The cases cleared include 52,11,424 traffic challan-related petty cases in the twoweek window ending last Saturday. On January 27, the Executive Chairman of KSLSA requested the State government to provide at least 50 per cent concession in traffic challan fine amount.

The State government had agreed to the request made by Justice B Veerappa and in an order issued on February 2 provided 50 per cent concession. As a result, a total of 52,11,424 traffic challan petty cases were disposed as Pre-Litigation cases across Karnataka and a fine amount of more than Rs 152 crore was collected.

The KSLSA Monday evening said it has now requested the State to extend the window for traffic offences and the rebate for two more weeks. Lok Adalat also settled 4,14,202 revenue cases.