Maharashtra State Legal Services Authority Recruitment 2026 – Complete Notification Details

The Maharashtra State Legal Services Authority (MSLSA), Mumbai has released Advertisement No. 2026/749 and 2026/750 dated 26 February 2026 inviting applications for the posts of Chairman and Members (each) of Permanent Lok Adalat for Public Utility Services across multiple districts in Maharashtra.

This recruitment is being conducted under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987. The appointments are for Permanent Lok Adalats established in several districts of Maharashtra where such positions are currently vacant.

The application must be submitted in the prescribed format before 04 April 2026 up to 05:30 PM by Speed Post only.

This is an important opportunity for retired judicial officers and eligible professionals having experience in Public Utility Services to serve in a quasi-judicial capacity under the Legal Services Authorities framework.

Recruitment Overview

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Districts Covered Under Recruitment

Ahmednagar, Akola, Amravati, Beed, Bhandara, Buldana, Chandrapur, Dhule, Gadchiroli, Gondia, Jalgaon, Jalna, Kolhapur, Latur, Nanded, Nashik, Osmanabad, Parbhani, Raigad, Ratnagiri, Sangli, Satara, Solapur, Sindhudurg, Thane, Wardha, Yavatmal and Washim.

For Chairman – One post at each district.
For Member – Two posts at each district.

Post Details

1. Chairman – Permanent Lok Adalat

Number of Posts:

One per district

Eligibility Criteria:

The applicant must:

• Be a citizen of India.
• Be a retired District Judge or Additional District Judge.
• Possess knowledge of Marathi and ability to translate Marathi to English and vice versa.
• Must not have attained 65 years of age on the date of advertisement.
• Should not have been compulsorily retired, dismissed, or terminated from judicial service.

2. Member – Permanent Lok Adalat

Number of Posts:

Two per district

Eligibility Criteria:

The applicant must:

• Be a citizen of India.
• Be a person having knowledge and adequate experience in Public Utility Services under Section 22-A of the Legal Services Authorities Act.
• Have sufficient knowledge of Marathi language.
• Not have attained the age of 65 years.
• Should not have conflict of interest with Permanent Lok Adalat duties.

Tenure of Appointment

As per page 4 and page 12:

• Chairman: 5 years or until attaining 65 years of age, whichever is earlier.
• Member: 5 years or until attaining 65 years of age, whichever is earlier.

The decision of the Hon’ble Executive Chairman, MSLSA, Mumbai regarding appointment shall be final.

Remuneration Details

Chairman

• Monthly remuneration shall be last drawn pay minus pension, as per Government of Maharashtra rules.
• Entitled to conveyance allowance as per Government of India notification.

Member

• Rs. 22,500 per month (fixed honorarium).
• Entitled to conveyance allowance for attending sittings of Permanent Lok Adalat.

Selection Process

• Selection Committee consists of:
  • Hon’ble Executive Chairman, MSLSA
  • Hon’ble Judges nominated by the Chief Justice, Bombay High Court
  • Patron-in-Chief, MSLSA
• Interview carries 20 marks.
• Minimum qualifying marks: 7 marks.
• Final selection subject to approval of Hon’ble Chief Justice, Bombay High Court.

Documents Required

Applicants must enclose:

• Identity Proof (Aadhar/PAN/Election Card)
• Date of Birth Certificate
• Educational qualification certificates
• Experience documents (Public Utility Services for Member post)
• Medical fitness certificate
• Retirement details (for Chairman)

Incomplete applications will be rejected.

Mode of Application

• Application must be in prescribed proforma.
• Submit by Speed Post only.
• No hand delivery accepted.
• Applications received after 04 April 2026 (05:30 PM) will not be entertained.
• Envelope must be superscribed as:
  • “Application for the post of Chairman, Permanent Lok Adalat, ______ District”
    OR
  • “Application for the post of Member, Permanent Lok Adalat, ______ District”

Application Address

To:

Member Secretary
Maharashtra State Legal Services Authority
3rd Floor, M.T.N.L. Fountain Telecom Building No. 1
Near Bombay High Court
Mumbai – 400 001

General Instructions

• Applications must be complete and properly signed.
• Self-attested copies required.
• No TA/DA for interview.
• Interview may be conducted physically or virtually.
• Eligibility decided after document scrutiny.
• Updates will be available only on official websites.
• Call for interview does not guarantee appointment.

Disqualifications

A person shall be disqualified if:

• Conceals material facts.
• Provides false information.
• Has conflict of interest.
• Has been convicted or involved in criminal proceedings.
• Furnishes incorrect details.

Role and Responsibilities of Permanent Lok Adalat

Permanent Lok Adalats deal with disputes relating to Public Utility Services including:

• Transport services
• Postal services
• Telecommunication
• Electricity supply
• Water supply
• Insurance services
• Other notified public services

They provide pre-litigation dispute resolution and binding awards.

Importance of This Recruitment

This recruitment is important because:

• Strengthens alternative dispute resolution system.
• Ensures access to justice.
• Reduces burden on courts.
• Provides opportunity to experienced judicial officers.
• Enhances legal services infrastructure in Maharashtra.

Permanent Lok Adalats play a vital role in speedy and cost-effective justice delivery.

Legal Framework

The recruitment is conducted under:

• Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987
• Permanent Lok Adalat (Other Terms and Conditions of Appointment of Chairman and Other Persons) Rules, 2003

These positions are statutory in nature and governed by legal provisions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the last date to apply?

04 April 2026 up to 05:30 PM.

What is age limit?

Maximum 65 years.

Is application online?

No. Offline through Speed Post only.

What is Member salary?

Rs. 22,500 per month.

What is Chairman salary?

Last drawn pay minus pension.

The Maharashtra State Legal Services Authority Recruitment 2026 for Chairman and Member posts in Permanent Lok Adalat is a significant opportunity for retired judicial officers and experienced professionals in public utility services.

Interested and eligible candidates must submit their application in prescribed format before 04 April 2026 via Speed Post. The selection process will involve interview and approval by competent judicial authority.

Candidates are advised to carefully read eligibility criteria, prepare documents properly, and submit applications well before deadline.

For complete details, refer to the detailed notification linked above.

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