Tarn Taran : Priya Sood, District, and Sessions Judge-cum-Chairperson, District Legal Services Authority, Taran Taran on Monday made a surprise visit to Sub Jail Patti.
She was accompanied by Pratima Arora, Chief Judicial Magistrate-cum-Secretary, District Legal Services Authority and Shilpa, Chief Judicial Magistrate. Jatinder Pal Singh, Superintendent, Sub Jail Patti, and the staff were present on this occasion
During her visit, Priya Sood listened to the problems of the convicts and prisoners and gave directions to the Superintendent of the Jail to solve their problems.
Judge Priya Sood also visited the barracks of convicts and prisoners in the jail, checked the mess (kitchen) of the jail and also inspected the cleanliness there.
She further directed the Jail Superintendent that the Jail should be sanitized from time to time and regular medical check-ups should be conducted for the convicts and prisoners.
She also informed the convicts and prisoners present about their legal rights and also told them when and during which period they can file their appeal.
On this occasion, she also informed that free lawyers are provided to the convicts and prisoners from the lower court to the Supreme Court.
Judge Priya Sood also filled the forms to get free legal aid for the convicts and prisoners and instructed his staff to complete the entire process of these forms and provide free legal aid as soon as possible.
She advised the prisoners and deportees to live in the society and lead their lives like normal people and not to come to jail again for any wrongdoing.
"Visit at the office of District Legal Services Authority, Tarn Taran, or for information visit District Court, Tarn Taran during office hours for more information call toll-free no. 1968 and information may be sought from District Legal Services Authority, Taran Taran at 01852-223291.correct," said Pratima Arora, Chief Judicial Magistrate-cum-Secretary,District Legal Services Authority, Taran Taran.