Gujarat
Dr. P. G. Solanki Scheme for Stipend to Scheduled Caste Lawyers
Main benefit
The stipend is given to law graduates for training in practice through senior lawyers as under:
Can you get this scheme?
Conditions at a glance
- Category: SC
About
The scheme "Dr. P. G. Solanki Scheme for Stipend to Scheduled Caste Lawyers” was launched by the Director Scheduled Caste Welfare, Department of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of Gujarat. The scheme was launched in year 20
0. Under the scheme, a monthly stipend is provided for three years to law graduates belonging to the scheduled caste category, as well as to the senior lawyer who trains such individuals. This support is extended due to their poor financial condition, aiming to prevent mid-practice dropout.
Benefits
- The stipend is given to law graduates for training in practice through senior lawyers as under:
- ₹1,000/- per month for First Year Training₹800/- per month for Second Year Training₹600/- per month for Third Year Training₹500/- per month as given to Senior Lawyer for giving training
Who can apply
- The applicant should be a Law graduate.
- The applicant should belong to the Scheduled Caste category.
- The benefit of this scheme will be given only to natives of Gujarat state.
- There is no income limit in this scheme.
- The benefit of this scheme will be available to one person only once.
- Note 01: Application has to be made within two years of registration in Gujarat Bar Council.
- Note 02: A senior lawyer should have been practicing for at least 10 years.
- Note 03: A senior lawyer can retain up to two more junior lawyers for training.
- Note 04: Training to lawyers should be given at the district headquarters. By amending it, this type of training can also be given at the taluka headquarters.
- Note 05: Trainee junior advocates will have to submit a certificate of training to the senior advocate every month.
- Note 06: At least 15% of applicants must be from the most marginalized of the scheduled castes.
Documents needed
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How to apply
Online
Offline
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The eligible applicant may visit the e-Samaj Kalyan Portal: https://esamajkalyan.gujarat.gov.in/
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On the home page, under the tab 'Citizen Login', click on New User 'Please Register Here'.
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Enter your Full Name as per Aadhaar Card, Gender, Date of Birth, Aadhaar Card Number, Email ID, Caste etc., and then click on 'Register'.
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After successful registration, the applicants can login through their User ID and Password.
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Now, click on 'User Profile' to update your profile.
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Fill in all the mandatory information and then click on 'Update'.
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After updating the profile successfully, select the scheme appearing on the home page; an application form will open.
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Fill in all the mandatory details in the application form and upload all the relevant documents.
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Now agree with the terms & conditions and click on 'Save Application'.
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Submit the application form and take out the print of the application for future reference. The applicant can note down the application number to track the application status by logging into the portal using their User ID and Password. User Manual
Common questions
Who are the beneficiaries of this scheme?
Law graduates belonging to the scheduled caste category and senior lawyers who train them.
What is the duration of the stipend provided under this scheme?
The stipend is provided for a period of three years.
Why is this support extended to law graduates and senior lawyers?
It aims to assist individuals facing financial difficulties, thereby preventing them from discontinuing their practice prematurely.
How much stipend is provided for the first year of training?
₹1,000/- per month.
What is the stipend amount for the second year of training?
₹800/- per month.
How much stipend is given for the third year of training?
₹600/- per month.
What stipend amount is provided to the senior lawyer for providing training?
₹500/- per month.
What are the eligibility criteria for applicants?
Applicants must be law graduates, belong to the scheduled caste category, and be natives of Gujarat state.
Is there an income limit for eligibility?
No, there is no income limit for this scheme.
Can a person avail of the benefits of this scheme more than once?
No, the benefit is available only once to each individual.
When should the application be submitted?
Within two years of registration with the Gujarat Bar Council.
How long should a senior lawyer have been practicing to be eligible to train law graduates under this scheme?
A senior lawyer should have at least 10 years of practice experience.
Official links
esamajkalyan.gujarat.gov.in/StepSimilar schemes
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