CJM Sumitra Kadian urges litigants to approach District Legal Services Authority to avail the three-day dispute resolution initiative
Yamunanagar | Rama Kaushik
Litigants with pending cases before the Supreme Court of India will have an opportunity to resolve their disputes through a Special Lok Adalat scheduled to be held from August 21 to 23, 2026, District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Secretary and Chief Judicial Magistrate Sumitra Kadian said on Friday.
She said the three-day special settlement drive, being organised under the directions of the Supreme Court, aims to facilitate the speedy and amicable disposal of eligible cases through mutual consent, reducing the burden of prolonged litigation.
Kadian urged litigants interested in settling their pending Supreme Court matters to contact their nearest District Legal Services Authority to have their cases considered for inclusion in the Special Lok Adalat.
According to her, a wide range of disputes can be taken up during the settlement drive, including cheque dishonour cases under the Negotiable Instruments Act, money recovery disputes, compoundable criminal cases, Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) matters, labour and employment disputes, family disputes, rent-related cases, civil and criminal transfer petitions, maintenance matters, land acquisition and land disputes, service matters, revenue cases, and other legally compoundable disputes.
She said advocates and litigants can check the list of referred cases on the Haryana State Legal Services Authority website. Those whose cases are not already included may submit the required details through the Google Form available on the Supreme Court of India website to request that their matters be referred for settlement.
Highlighting the benefits of the initiative, Kadian said Special Lok Adalats offer a simple, cost-effective and time-efficient mechanism for dispute resolution. Awards passed by the Lok Adalat are final and binding on all parties, eliminating the need for prolonged legal proceedings.
She appealed to eligible litigants to make the most of the opportunity and said those seeking further information may contact the nearest District Legal Services Authority or the Supreme Court’s designated helpdesk for assistance.
Deputy Commissioner Preeti directs officials to ensure time-bound disposal of grievances at district and sub-divisional levels
Yamunanagar | Pen of Democracy News Desk
Deputy Commissioner Preeti has said that the Haryana Government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, is committed to ensuring the prompt redressal of public grievances through an efficient and citizen-centric administrative system.
She said the district administration is regularly organising Samadhan Shivirs (Grievance Redressal Camps) at the District Secretariat, Conference Hall Room No. 203, providing citizens with a dedicated platform to resolve their issues without unnecessary delays.
According to the Deputy Commissioner, the grievance camps are being held every Monday and Thursday from 10 am to 12 noon. Similar camps are also being conducted at the sub-divisional level, making the grievance redressal mechanism more accessible to residents across the district.
Preeti said every effort is made to resolve complaints on the spot. In cases requiring document verification or departmental inquiry, officials have been directed to ensure that the matter is disposed of within a fixed timeframe without causing inconvenience to citizens.
She instructed all departments to treat public grievances on priority and ensure that no complaint remains pending unnecessarily.
“The objective is to provide transparent, accountable and time-bound public service while strengthening citizens’ confidence in the administration,” she said.
The Deputy Commissioner appealed to residents facing issues related to government departments to visit the Samadhan Shivirs and avail themselves of the grievance redressal facility.
Young Voices Lead Anti-Drug Campaign at District-Level MY Bharat Competition in Yamunanagar
In a major youth awareness initiative against substance abuse, MY Bharat, Yamunanagar, under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, organised a district-level anti-drug competition at Government Model Sanskriti School (Boys), Jagadhri. The event was coordinated by the All India Samaj Seva Kendra with the objective of encouraging young people to reject addiction and embrace positive, creative pursuits.
Students aged 15 to 29 years from schools and colleges across the district participated enthusiastically in a series of competitions designed to highlight the harmful effects of drug abuse. Through street plays, slam poetry, group dance, folk songs, painting, slogan writing and reel-making, participants delivered powerful messages promoting a drug-free society.
The programme’s chief guest, Colonel Singh, Deputy DEO and DPC, felicitated the winners and said that channelising youthful energy towards education, sports and creative activities is key to building a drug-free society. He encouraged students to become ambassadors of awareness within their communities.
MY Bharat Yamunanagar Deputy Director Omkar Swami said the organisation regularly conducts programmes aimed at personality development and social awareness among young people. He urged students to actively participate in such initiatives and make full use of youth-focused schemes launched by the Government of India. He also appealed to them to stay away from drugs and contribute towards building a healthy and empowered India.
Addressing the gathering, Dr. Manmohan Singh, President of the All India Samaj Seva Kendra, described drug abuse as one of society’s most serious challenges, affecting individuals, families and communities alike. He encouraged youngsters to adopt sports, yoga, social service and healthy lifestyles, saying that a drug-free youth population is the nation’s greatest strength.
The programme concluded with the felicitation of winning participants and a collective pledge by students, teachers and guests to work towards creating a drug-fre society.
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