DLSA Chengalpattu Members Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline

The District Legal Services Authority, Chengalpattu has invited applications for 1 post of Member in the Permanent Lok Adalat (Public Utility Services), Chengalpattu, under Notification No.04/2026 dated 11 November 2026. The application, on the enclosed bio-data format, must reach The Chairman/Principal District Judge, District Legal Services Authority, Combined Court Building, Chengalpattu - 603001 by Registered Post on or before 27 November 2026 (up to 05.30 p.m.).

DLSA Chengalpattu Members at a Glance

The official notification does not specify the application fee.

About DLSA Chengalpattu

The District Legal Services Authority, Chengalpattu is headed by the Chairman/Principal District Judge and functions from the Combined Court Building, Chengalpattu. This selection is being made as per the communication received from the Tamil Nadu State Legal Services Authority, Chennai in Ref: TNSLSA No.297/E/2025, dated 24.02.2026. The selected Member will serve in the Permanent Lok Adalat (Public Utility Services), Chengalpattu, which deals with matters connected with public utility services.

Where and How to Send

The application must be sent through Registered Post and must reach the following address on or before 27 November 2026, up to 05.30 p.m.:

The Chairman/Principal District Judge, District Legal Services Authority, Combined Court Building, Chengalpattu - 603001.

1. Fill in the prescribed application format (Bio-data) enclosed with the notification, giving details of qualification, age and experience.
2. Paste a recent passport size coloured photograph on the form.
3. Sign the "Undertaking/Declaration by the Applicant" enclosed with the notification, in support of the facts given in the form.
4. Attach self attested copies of all testimonials, educational certificates and experience certificates, and an attested copy of proof of date of birth and age.
5. Enclose a self attested stamped envelope with a cover.
6. Send the application by Registered Post so that it reaches the above address by 27 November 2026, 05.30 p.m.

The bio-data form asks for name, sex, father's name/husband name, full address, date of birth and age, qualification, post held, number of years served, date of joining in the post, date of retirement, and the department in which the applicant worked at the time of retirement. The undertaking states that any column left blank can lead to rejection of the application.

Posts, Eligibility and Pay

The notification is for one post of Member in the Permanent Lok Adalat, Chengalpattu. The eligibility criteria require a person having adequate experience in any of the Public Utility Services defined in the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987. Applicants should have the following:

• Educational qualification: pass in minimum degree standard as on the date of notification.
• Language: must have the ability to write and speak the local language fluently.
• Experience: experience in Public Utility Service defined under section 22 A (b) of The Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 of not less than 10 years.
• Age limit: the maximum age for the selection of member is below 62 years as on the date of Notification (11 November 2026).
• Preference: Retired Teachers from Govt/Private Schools; Retired Government servants who worked in postal, telephone, electricity, civil supplies, municipal, transport corporation, Housing Board; Insurance personals; Doctors/Physicians; Services Oriented NGO.

Public Utility Services listed in the notice

• Transport services (Air, Road or Water)
• Postal, Telegraph or Telephone services
• Supply of power, light or water to the public by any establishment
• Public Conservancy or Sanitation
• Service in the hospital or dispensary
• Insurance Service
• Education or Educational Institutions
• Housing and Real Estate Service

Remuneration and Term

A Member of the Permanent Lok Adalat (PLA) is entitled to a sitting fee of Rs.2000/- (Rupees Two Thousand) per sitting in view of Rule 3 (b) of The Permanent Lok Adalat (other terms and conditions of Appointment of Chairman and other Persons) Amendment Rules, 2016. The member shall hold office for a term of 5 years or till the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier. The Member will have to sit the whole day and will have to work as a full-time worker.

Candidates should check the official notification for the full eligibility conditions of the post.

Enclosures

• Recent passport size coloured photograph affixed on the application
• Filled application format (Bio-data)
• Signed Undertaking/Declaration by the Applicant
• Self attested copies of all testimonials
• Self attested copies of educational certificates and experience certificates
• Attested copy of proof of date of birth and age
• Self attested stamped envelope with a cover

Selection Process

The applications will be scrutinised, and only the shortlisted candidates list will be published on the court website for interview. The venue, date and time of the interview will be published on the Chengalpattu e-court website (chengalpattu.dcourts.gov.in); a separate communication letter will not be sent to the applicants. Shortlisted candidates should appear for the interview with their original certificates and attend at their own expenses. The selection criteria will follow the guidelines of the Permanent Lok Adalat (Other terms and conditions of Appointment of Chairman and other Persons) Amendment Rules, 2016.

Important Dates

Important Instructions

• Incomplete applications will be rejected without assigning any reasons.
• No application will be entertained after the last date fixed.
• The selected applicant shall give an undertaking not to have any other work other than the work in PLA during the tenure as Member.
• The selected applicant shall also give an undertaking about not having any financial or other interest likely to affect prejudicially his/her function in the Permanent Lok Adalat.
• The selected Member shall be disqualified and removed from the post if he/she is adjudged as an insolvent, has been convicted of an offence involving moral turpitude, or has become physically or mentally incapable of acting as member.
• The Member shall also be removed if he/she is an active political enthusiast of a political party, or has so abused his position as to render his continuance in office prejudicial to the public interest.
• The applicant should have the mindset to assist in arriving at a compromise or settlement in matters connected with public utility service with compassion, empathy and concern.
• The applicant is responsible for the authenticity of the information and documents submitted. The declaration states that false or concealed information makes the applicant liable for legal action, including termination, even after appointment.

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