Tamil people who have either migrated or gone for employment to foreign countries due to economic reasons and the globalization of the economy, face a number of problems which need to be addressed. The Ministry of External Affairs of the Government of India was deemed adequate to address these issues.

However, in view of large number of Tamils living abroad, it was considered that the state must step into protect the rights of its people, especially those from low-income groups staying abroad.

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  A LegalConsultingFirm will be engaged by the board who are familiar with international law as legal advisors.

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  Persons familiar with the law of the concerned countries (para legal volunteers) will be selected as legal coordinators with the help of Indian embassies in the respective countries.

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  The legal coordinators so selected should know the local language of the respective countries and Tamil language.

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  They will act as liaison between victims, advocates and Indian Embassy.

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  Panel of lawyers who will provide free legal assistance / pro-bono basis will be selected, and if necessary, lawyers on the retainer ship fee basis will also be selected.

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  Those who have gone abroad for study and work and who face legal crisis for the crime they did not commit.

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  Cases of arrears of salary, physical assault etc. against the employer while working in foreign countries.

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  False cases pursued intentionally by the employer

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  Cases relating to compensation to persons who die / get injured due to accidents in foreign countries.

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  Mercy Petitions of persons convicted for offenses not committed.

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  Any other on case to case basis.

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  Victims themselves have to pay their own legal aid fees except in special cases where the Government based on the recommendation of the District Collector will provide legal fees for a prescribed maximum amount.