National Lok Adalat in Jabalpur: Key Insights and Provisions
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | National Lok Adalat |
| Date | 8 March 2025 |
| Location | Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh |
| Organizer | State Legal Services Authority |
| Key Focus | Settlement of pending cases of power theft and irregularities |
| Relevant Law | Section 135 of the Electricity Act 2003 |
| Eligibility | Low-pressure category domestic, agricultural, non-domestic up to 5 kW, industrial up to 10 HP |
| Conditions | First-time offenders of electricity theft/unauthorized use |
| Exclusions | Consumers who previously received relief from Lok Adalat/Court; no rebate on outstanding normal bills |
| About Lok Adalat | People's Court based on Gandhian principles; part of ADR system |
| First Camp | Organized in 1982 in Gujarat |
| Legal Status | Statutory status under Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 |