The newly elected office-bearers of the Bar Council of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, led by its chairman K. Kathiravan, met Chief Minister Vijay and Minister C.T.R. Nirmal Kumar on Monday and sought government support for several welfare and security measures for advocates.
Speaking to reporters after the meeting, Kathiravan said the delegation had submitted a series of demands aimed at strengthening the welfare and protection of lawyers.The key demand was to increase the death compensation provided under the Tamil Nadu Advocates Welfare Fund Scheme from Rs. 10 lakh to Rs. 25 lakh.
The delegation also sought comprehensive legislation to protect advocates and an increase in the monthly assistance for newly enrolled young lawyers from Rs. 3,000 to Rs. 10,000.
Other demands included a housing scheme for financially disadvantaged advocates and the establishment of a State Academy for Legal Studies.
The delegation also urged the government to construct dedicated chambers for lawyers in integrated court complexes across Tamil Nadu.
In addition, it sought the establishment of pharmacies and medical facilities at integrated court complexes to meet the healthcare needs of advocates and people visiting the courts.
Kathiravan said the proposals were aimed at improving lawyers’ welfare, safety and working conditions across the State.
