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    Question

    Regarding the awards of the Permanent Lok Adalat under

    the Legal Services Authorities Act, which of the following statements is correct?
    A The awards are final only if made on merit, not on settlement agreements Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B The awards are binding only on the parties directly involved Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C The awards are not final and can be appealed Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D The awards, whether on merit or settlement, are final and binding on all parties involved Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E The awards are advisory and not legally binding Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Section 22E. Award of Permanent Lok Adalat to be final—(1) Every award of the Permanent Lok Adalat under this Act made either on merit or in terms of a settlement agreement shall be final and binding on all the parties thereto and on persons claiming under them.

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