(a) whether the Government propose to set up a welfare fund for lawyers;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the time by which this fund is likely to be set up?
(a) whether the Government propose to set up a welfare fund for lawyers;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the time by which this fund is likely to be set up?
MINISTER OF LAW, JUSTICE, COMPANY AFFAIRS AND SHIPPING (SHRI ARUN JAITLEY)
(a) to (c): The matter concerning setting up of a welfare fund for lawyers is under consideration of the Government. It is, however, difficult to indicate any definite time-frame within which the said fund may be set up, since the same involves various steps, including inter-departmental consultation.