Justice Bibhu Prasad Routray of the Orissa High Court has been nominated as the new Executive Chairman of the Odisha State Legal Services Authority (OSLSA).
The appointment was announced through a notification issued by the Law Department of the Government of Odisha on Thursday. The nomination has been made in accordance with Section 6(2)(b) of the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987.
The State Legal Services Authority plays a vital role in providing free legal aid to those in need, organising Lok Adalats, creating legal awareness, and facilitating access to justice for the weaker sections of society.
As the Executive Chairman of OSLSA, Justice Routray will discharge important administrative and policy responsibilities in overseeing these legal services programmes.
