Legal Services Authorities Structure
National Level Bodies
National Level – NALSA (National Legal Services Authority)
Mandate: Policy-making, nationwide coordination, innovation, and digital justice delivery.
| Role | Designation | Responsibilities |
|---|---|---|
| Patron-in-Chief | Hon’ble Chief Justice of India | Strategic oversight and national vision |
| Executive Chairman | Senior Judge, Supreme Court | Policy formulation and national coordination |
| CEO / Member Secretary | Judicial Officer (District Judge level) | Operational leadership, digital transformation, and inter-agency coordination |
| Advisory Board | Legal experts, civil society, tech advisors | Innovation, inclusivity, and legal awareness |
Supreme Court Legal Services Committee (SCLSC)
Mandate: Free legal aid for Supreme Court litigants.
| Role | Designation | Responsibilities |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | Hon’ble Judge, Supreme Court | Oversight of Supreme Court legal aid |
| Secretary | Judicial Officer (Addl. District Judge level) | Case management and service delivery |
| Digital Access Officer | Legal tech specialist | Ensures e-filing, virtual hearings, and online aid access |
State and District Level Bodies
State Level – SLSAs (State Legal Services Authorities)
Mandate: State-wide implementation, monitoring, and legal literacy initiatives.
| Role | Designation | Responsibilities |
|---|---|---|
| Patron-in-Chief | Hon’ble Chief Justice of High Court | State-level legal aid vision |
| Executive Chairperson | Senior Judge, High Court | Program execution and monitoring |
| Member Secretary | Judicial Officer (District Judge level) | State operations, budgeting, and outreach |
| Community Engagement Cell | NGO representatives, law students | Legal literacy and grassroots mobilization |
High Court Legal Services Committees (HCLSCs)
Mandate: Legal aid support for High Court litigants.
| Role | Designation | Responsibilities |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | Hon’ble High Court Judge | Legal aid for High Court litigants |
| Secretary | Judicial Officer (Addl. District Judge level) | Coordination and service delivery |
| Tech & Outreach Officer | Legal tech and media expert | Promotes online access and awareness |
District Level – DLSAs (District Legal Services Authorities)
Mandate: Frontline legal aid, case intake, and community services.
| Role | Designation | Responsibilities |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | District Judge | District-level legal aid leadership |
| Secretary | Judicial Officer (Addl. District Judge level) | Case intake, panel lawyer coordination |
| Paralegal Coordinator | Trained paralegal volunteer | Community interface and legal camps |
Taluk Level – TLSCs (Taluk Legal Services Committees)
Mandate: Last-mile delivery of legal aid at Taluk level.
| Role | Designation | Responsibilities |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | Senior-most Judicial Officer in Taluk | Local legal aid delivery |
| Legal Aid Facilitator | Paralegal or law graduate | First point of contact for citizens |
| Mobile Legal Services Unit | Outreach team | Legal aid in remote and underserved areas |