Pune : Lok Adalat Settles Over One Lakh Claims, Recovers Rs. 396 Crores in Compromise Fees
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In a remarkable display of dispute resolution efficiency, the National Lok Adalat, under the guidance of Chief District Judge Shyam Chandak and organized by the Pune District Legal Services Authority, successfully settled a staggering one lakh ten thousand one hundred ninety-two pending claims. This monumental achievement not only brings respite to the parties involved but also contributes to the mission of providing timely justice through alternative dispute resolution mechanisms.
The Lok Adalat, which saw the appointment of 133 panels to address both filed and pre-filed claims, recently concluded with a significant financial impact. A substantial settlement fee totaling Rs. 396 Crore 2 Lakh 99 Thousand 200 was recovered, representing various types of claims ranging from bank loan recovery to matrimonial disputes.
Secretary of the Pune District Legal Services Authority, Sonal Patil, shared that the event set a record in the state, boasting the highest number of panels ever assembled for such an occasion. A notable two lakh sixteen thousand eighty-six pre-filed claims were submitted during the Lok Adalat, of which an impressive seventy-nine thousand nine hundred fifty-six claims were successfully resolved, resulting in a compromise fee recovery of Rs. 76 Crore 21 Lakh 94 Thousand 253.
Furthermore, out of seventy-two thousand four hundred seventy-seven pending cases, a significant thirty thousand two hundred thirty-six cases were resolved, leading to a substantial compromise fee recovery of Rs. 319 Crore 81 Lakh 4 Thousand 947. These figures underscore the effectiveness of the Lok Adalat in facilitating amicable settlements and alleviating the burden on traditional court systems.
The Lok Adalat covered a wide spectrum of claim types, including bank loan recovery, compromised criminal offenses, electricity payment disputes, labor disputes, land acquisition issues, motor accident claims, matrimonial disputes, non-cashing of checks, other civil claims, water tax disputes, consumer conflicts, and various other claims, with a total of one lakh ten thousand one hundred ninety-two claims settled.
One of the significant advantages of Lok Adalat proceedings is their ability to save time for all parties involved while mitigating the mental distress that often accompanies prolonged legal battles. This people’s court strives to deliver justice equitably to all sides of a dispute.
The success of this Lok Adalat would not have been possible without the support and coordination of all judicial officers in the district, various government departments, law enforcement agencies, and the active participation of the citizens.
Sonal Patil, Secretary of the Pune District Legal Services Authority, expressed pride in the tradition upheld by the organization in consistently settling the highest number of claims in the state during Lok Adalats guided by Chief District Judge Shyam Chandak.
