What you get
- The scheme provides a stipend of ₹5,000/- per month with effect from 01.04.2019. | - The previous stipend amount was ₹3,000/- per month from 01.01.2018 to 31.03.2019. | - The stipend is provided to 25 eligible Junior Advocates every year. | Benefit Disbursal | - Duration Limit: The assistance is provided for a period of two years or till starting independent practice, whichever is earlier, calculated from the date of passing the All India Bar Examination.- Mode: The stipend amount shall be released by Direct Benefit Transfer method.- Review: The performance of Junior Advocates shall be reviewed once in six months before further extending the stipend period.- Undertaking Required: Disbursement is made only after obtaining an Undertaking from the beneficiary. | Conditions | - The beneficiary must comply with Rule 6 of these rules during the period of financial assistance. | - The Junior Advocate must regularly attend the Free legal aid camps conducted by the Union territory of Puducherry Legal Services Authority. | - The Junior Advocate must conduct the legal aid cases allotted to him/her by the Legal Aid Committee and the respective Courts. | - The Junior Advocate must assist the Courts as an Intern. | - The Junior Advocate must regularly attend the Chamber of the Senior Advocate with whom he is attached. | - The Junior Advocate must obtain a regular practice certificate every three months from the President/Secretary of the Bar Association concerned. | - The Junior Advocate must assist on rotation basis, the Government Pleader / Public Prosecutor or Additional Government Pleader / Additional Public Prosecutor or Assistant Government Pleader or Assistant Public Prosecutor within the concerned area of practice at least for a period of three months. | - The beneficiary must undertake to refund the entire stipend received, along with 6% Simple Interest to the Government, in the event they leave the profession within a period of five years from the date of his/her enrolment, unless they have entered Government service.
Who can apply
Required Paperwork
- Aadhaar Card
- PAN Card
- Income Certificate
- Residence Proof (Domicile)
Common Questions
What is the maximum age limit I must adhere to when submitting my application for monthly financial assistance under these rules?
Applicants must not be above 30 years of age at the time of application.
Is consistent attendance mandatory at the office of the senior legal professional with whom I have established my primary attachment for guidance?
You shall regularly attend the Chamber of the Senior Advocate with whom you are officially attached for practice.
What is the financial obligation if I choose to stop practicing law shortly after beginning to receive the sanctioned monthly funds?
You must refund the entire stipend received, plus 6% Simple Interest, if you leave the profession within five years of enrollment, unless you enter Government service.
Is it absolutely necessary for me to be a citizen of India in order to apply for and receive the benefits detailed in this assistance scheme?
Yes, being a citizen of India is a mandatory requirement to qualify for the financial assistance provided under the scheme.
What is the maximum total annual family income threshold that my household cannot exceed to maintain eligibility for the financial support?
Your annual family income must not exceed ₹2,00,000/- (Rupees two lakhs) per annum for you to be considered eligible.
Am I obligated to participate in pro bono activities such as the outreach programs organized by the Union territory Legal Services Authority?
Yes, you must regularly attend the Free legal aid camps conducted by the Union territory of Puducherry Legal Services Authority.
Do I have an obligatory requirement to support the work of Government law officers, and if so, for what minimum time duration?
Yes, you must assist a Government Pleader or Public Prosecutor (or their Assistants/Additionals) for a minimum period of three months on a rotation basis.
How often am I required to obtain proof of my active participation and practice from the local Bar Association during the assistance period?
You shall obtain a regular practice certificate every three months from the President or Secretary of the Bar Association concerned.
Which specific professional body should have registered my name as a legal practitioner to make me eligible for this support?
You must be a Law Graduate who is currently enrolled in the Bar Council of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.
If assigned specific cases by the Legal Aid Committee or the courts, is there a mandatory requirement for me to handle those legal aid cases?
Yes, you are required to conduct the legal aid cases that have been allotted to you by the Legal Aid Committee and the respective Courts.
Have I been required to successfully pass the examination conducted by the Bar Council of India known as the All India Bar Examination?
Yes, the applicant must have successfully passed the All India Bar Examination (AIBE) conducted by the Bar Council of India.
Must I possess a degree in law and be designated as a Junior Advocate as officially defined by the rules of this scheme?
Yes, applicants must be a Law Graduate and meet the definition of a Junior Advocate as specified in Rule 2(a) of these rules.
Is there any specific requirement regarding the type of institution where I must have pursued my Law Degree prior to applying for this financial assistance?
Yes, you must have pursued your Law degree exclusively in a Government Law College.
Are there specific duration requirements regarding my residency or place of birth within the Union territory of Puducherry?
You must be a native by birth or a continuous resident of the Union territory of Puducherry for a period of five years.