Court Orders Immediate Disbursement of Welfare Funds to Deceased Advocates' Families: Madras High Court
In a significant development, the Madras High Court, through W.P.No.17976 of 2019, has directed the Tamil Nadu Government to expedite the disbursement of welfare funds to the families of deceased advocates. The decision, delivered by Hon'ble Mr. Justice S.M.SUBRAMANIAM and Hon'ble Mr. Justice C.KUMARAPPAN, addresses the prolonged delay in releasing benefits under the Tamil Nadu Advocates Welfare Fund Scheme. Background and Court Order The court noted that despite a Government…