Five benches settle 169 cases, ensuring speedy and amicable justice for litigants
Shopian : District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Shopian Saturday organized the 1st National Lok Adalat of the year 2026 at the District Court Complex Shopian.
The Lok Adalat was inaugurated by the Chairman, DLSA (Principal District & Sessions Judge) Shopian, Mehmood Ahmad Chowdhary, in the presence of judicial officers and advocates of District Court Shopian.
For the conduct of the National Lok Adalat, five benches were constituted by the DLSA Shopian. Besides advocates, a large number of litigants and prominent citizens participated in the proceedings.
The first bench was presided over by Mehmood Ahmad Chowdhary (Principal District & Sessions Judge) Shopian along with Adv. Mubashir Ahmad Gatoo.
The second bench was presided over by Mudasar Farooq, Secretary DLSA Shopian, along with Adv. Iftikhar Ahmad.
The third bench was presided over by Mohd. Waseem Mirza, Munsiff/JMIC Shopian along with Adv. Parvaiz Ahmad Malik.
The fourth bench was presided over by Rameen Rashid Khan, Additional Special Mobile Magistrate Shopian along with Adv. Irfan Bashir.
The fifth bench was presided over by Anjum Bashir Khan, Tehsildar Shopian along with Adv. Shahnawaz Raina.
During the Lok Adalat, a total of 346 cases related to recovery suits, traffic challans, civil cases, MACT cases, matrimonial disputes, criminal compoundable matters and other civil disputes were taken up for consideration.
Out of these, 169 cases were amicably settled on the spot,resulting in a total settlement amount of Rs 81,53,361, thereby providing speedy and cost-effective justice to the litigants.
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PCCF reviews functioning of Forest Department in Kashmir Region
SRINAGAR, MARCH 14: Principal Chief Conservator of Forests & Head of Forest Force (PCCF &HoFF), Sarvesh Rai, convened a review meeting to assess the functioning of the Forest Department dueing a meeting held at the Forest Complex, Sheikh Bagh, Srinagar.
The meeting was attended by all the Conservators of Forests and Divisional Forest Officers of the Kashmir Region.
During the meeting, the PCCF emphasized the importance of strengthening field-level implementation of departmental programmes, enhancing afforestation efforts, and ensuring effective protection and conservation of forest resources across the Kashmir region. He stressed the need for coordinated efforts among field functionaries to achieve the targets under various forestry schemes and initiatives, which includes plantation of 30 lakh conifer and broadleaved saplings by end of March, during the current year.
During the meeting the Chief Conservator of Forests, Kashmir, Irfan Rasool Wani highlighted the departmental activities and achievements in Kashmir Region.
The PCCF issued necessary directions to the field officers to ensure timely and effective implementation of these programmes. He also reviewed Forest Fire Preparedness of Divisions and directed field officers to adequately equip Fire Control Rooms with necessary equipments and infrastructure. The PCCF also stressed on increased involvement of Forest dwellers in plantation activities and Joint Forest Management initiatives like Walnut Vans includes high value important tree species such as Ulmas, Apricot Mulberry, Poplar and Willow etc.
An event was organised to observe the Chinar Day at Forest Complex, Sheikh Bagh, Srinagar in the presence of the PCCF &HoFF and other senior officers. The event aimed to preserve the heritage value of the iconic Chinar tree and to highlight the importance of its conservation. Chinar saplings were planted within the Forest Complex as part of the programme.
Pertinently, Chinar Day is observed annually in March across Jammu & Kashmir to raise awareness about the protection and preservation of Chinar trees.
In addition, plants were distributed free of cost to encourage community participation in plantation activities.
