The Telangana State Bar Council has decided to enhance the financial assistance provided to the families of deceased advocates from Rs 4 lakh to Rs 6 lakh. This decision will help provide greater support to the nominees of deceased advocates, who can avail of this fund under Section 16(2) of the Advocates Welfare Fund Act.
The enhanced benefit will be applicable to advocates who passed away on or after July 1. The benefit will only be available to advocates who are members of the State Welfare Fund, which is maintained by the Bar Council of Telangana. This decision is expected to provide significant support to the families of deceased advocates in Telangana.The Bar Council has taken this step to ensure that the families of advocates are taken care of in the event of their untimely demise.
The Advocates Welfare Fund Act was enacted in 1986 to provide financial assistance to advocates and their families. The Act mandates that every advocate practicing in the state must contribute a certain amount to the Welfare Fund. The funds collected are then used to provide financial assistance to advocates and their families in various circumstances, including death, disability, and retirement.
The Telangana State Bar Council has been actively working to enhance the benefits provided to advocates and their families. In addition to increasing the death benefit, the council has also taken steps to provide financial assistance to advocates who have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The enhanced death benefit is a significant step towards ensuring the welfare of advocates and their families in Telangana. The Bar Council has urged all advocates to contribute to the Welfare Fund to ensure that the benefits provided under the Act can be sustained and enhanced in the future.
In conclusion, the Telangana State Bar Council’s decision to increase the death benefit for advocates is a welcome move that will provide greater support to the families of deceased advocates. The Bar Council has been proactive in ensuring the welfare of advocates and their families, and this decision is a testament to its commitment to their well-being.
FAQ’s
Q: What is the new death benefit for advocates in Telangana?
A: The Telangana State Bar Council has increased the death benefit for advocates from Rs 4 lakh to Rs 6 lakh.
Q: Who is eligible for the enhanced death benefit?
A: The benefit will be applicable to advocates who passed away on or after July 1 and are members of the State Welfare Fund, which is maintained by the Bar Council of Telangana.
Q: What is the purpose of the Advocates Welfare Fund Act?
A: The Advocates Welfare Fund Act was enacted in 1986 to provide financial assistance to advocates and their families in various circumstances, including death, disability, and retirement.
Q: Who can avail of the death benefit under Section 16(2) of the Advocates Welfare Fund Act?
A: The nominees of deceased advocates can avail of the death benefit under Section 16(2) of the Advocates Welfare Fund Act.
Q: What is the role of the Bar Council of Telangana in providing the death benefit?
A: The Bar Council of Telangana maintains the State Welfare Fund and provides the death benefit to eligible advocates and their families.
