Question

Every Award of a Lok Adalat is deemed to be a

• A. Order of district collector
• B. Order of Income Tax Commissioner
• C. Decree of a civil Court
• D. (a) and (b)

Hint:

Awards of Lok Adalats are considered as decrees of civil courts under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Understanding Lok Adalat Awards.
According to Section 21 of the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987, every award made by a Lok Adalat is deemed to be a decree of a civil court and is executable as such.

Step 2: Explanation of Other Options.
- (a) and (b) The Lok Adalat's award is not considered an order of a district collector or the Income Tax Commissioner.

Step 3: Conclusion.
Every award of a Lok Adalat is deemed to be a decree of a civil court.