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Lawyers perform public service; release Advocates’ Welfare Fund money: Madras High Court to State
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19 Jun 2024
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The Madras High Court emphasized that lawyers provide public service similar to government servants and directed the Tamil Nadu Advocate General to ensure timely disbursement of allocated funds to the TN Advocates Welfare Fund. \r
The Court noted discrepancies where lawyers receive only ₹10 lakh while Group-B public servants receive significantly more, sometimes up to ₹1 crore. It expressed concern over delays, citing pending applications since 2022 for welfare benefits. \r
Despite the State's assurance to release ₹10 lakh for 2022-2023, the Court criticized the delay compared to other departments. The matter will be revisited next week to monitor compliance with its directives.
