Expedite implementation of welfare schemes for advocates: Kejriwal

TIL Desk/National/New Delhi/ Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has directed the law department to expedite implementation of welfare schemes for advocates.

“My govt. is committed to the welfare of advocates. We have set aside Rs 50 cr for various welfare schemes of advocates in this year’s budget. I have directed the Law dept to expedite its implementation,” he tweeted.

Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal had on Monday advised the Delhi Chief Secretary to resolve the issues expeditiously.

“Earlier the LG had, on the basis of media reports, directed Chief Secretary for expeditious resolution of schemes or issues related to welfare scheme or fund for advocates as per law,” a statement from the LG House said.