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PLVs and panel lawyers at the orientation programme at Zunheboto.[/caption]
Dimapur, March 18 (EMN): The master trainers and legal aid counsel-cum-trainers of Nagaland State Legal Services Authority in association with Zunheboto District Services Authority organised orientation training for Para Legal Volunteers (PLVs) and panel lawyers of Zunheboto District on March 16.
The training commenced with the opening remark by Atoka Achumi, judicial magistrate first class, Zunheboto and also the secretary of Zunheboto District Services Authority.
The ice breaking session was conducted by Tongpang Jamir, master trainer of NSLSA. The participants of the training were divided into teams which effectively set the tone among the participants. Secretary of Zunheboto District Services Authority, Atoka Achumi discoursed on dos and don’ts as PLVs serving within the domain of legal services activities. He also illustrated on the background and facts of Motor vehicle accidents and claims cases and equipped the PLVs and panel lawyers with the roles and duties.Tongpang Jamir, master trainer of NSLSA explained the consumer redressal techniques and forum using methods such as flip charts and handouts.
The practical session included exercise on drafting of petitions, complaint and FIR etc. by PLVs was administered by Joshua Sheqi, legal aid counsel-cum-trainers of NSLSA.
PLVs’ role on dealing with crime against women and children and their protection was presented by Neinguvotuo Krose.
Joshua Sheqi
In the second session, PLVs were trained by Neinguvotuo Krose on dealing human trafficking cases and apprised with various legal provisions in curbing the human trafficking business. Krose also presented the ways and means in identifying various welfare schemes and helping the entitled individuals to avail the benefits. Exercise on maintenance of records, PLV register, filling of success stories was carried out under the mentorship of Tongpang Jamir. Tongpand also highlighted various prisoners’ rights and legal services programs implemented in the State under the supervision of NSLSA. Challenges, problems faced by PLVs and legal services institutions were also mentioned by Atoka Achumi, secretary of Zunheboto District Services Authority.
The programmed ended with a substantive group discussion on various issues relating to legal services institution, role of legal services authorities on ensuring proper implementation of welfare schemes, NALSA schemes, training modules for PLVs and panel lawyers.
The programme was attended by public prosecutor, assistant public prosecutor and officials of police department, panel lawyers and PLVs of zunheboto district. A total of 43 members attended the training programme.
