Legal Services

The Hon'ble Tamil Nadu Chief Minister announced in a press release on 06.10.2021 that "a separate legal aid cell will be set up for the Tamils who have migrated abroad."

The Government of Tamil Nadu launched the "Pravasi Legal Aid Scheme" (PLAC) through NRT-ROOTS to assist non-resident Tamils in their legal problems abroad. Work-related, passport, visa and other social issues are covered under this assistance scheme.

Objectives

Tamils going abroad, particularly to Gulf and Middle Eastern countries, often face legal issues related to employment, contracts and social welfare. The objectives of the Pravasi Legal Aid Cell are:

Provide necessary assistance in legal problems faced by non-resident Tamils.
Cover work-related, passport, visa and other social issues.
Include hospital treatment related to punishment and imprisonment.
Extend assistance to residents of Iraq and Middle Eastern countries in addition to GCC countries.

Procedure for Legal Aid

Appointment of Legal Liaison Officers - applications are being accepted from Tamil lawyers interested to work as Legal Liaison Officers of the Pravasi Legal Aid Cell.

Lawyers (male/female) who have practiced law for at least 2 years in Tamil Nadu.
Should have experience in handling legal issues in their respective countries.
The government has appointed a special committee to select the deserving candidates from among the applicants.
Legal Liaison Officers are invited to Saudi Arabia and Qatar for the initial deployment.

Eligibility for Legal Aid

Non-Resident Tamils facing legal problems abroad are eligible for assistance from the Pravasi Legal Aid Cell. Eligibility criteria include:

Must be a Non-Resident Tamil registered with the NRT Welfare Board.
Case must be of a work-related, passport, visa or social nature.
Must produce valid documentation of the issue.
Assistance is provided in coordination with the respective Indian Missions abroad.