KOKRAJHAR, JULY 11: A workshop cum training program on the Customary Courts and basic legal procedures was organised being held at the Gaonburha Bhawan, Khargaon in Kokrajhar on Wednesday to create awareness on the legal procedures amongst the village headmen in the rural areas.
The event was organized by the District Legal Services Authority(DLSA ), Kokrajhar, which has been aimed to raise awareness among Gaonburas (village headmen) and to educate Gaonburas on the important legal aspects to enhance their understanding and role in the community.
Hundreds of Gaonburas from Kokrajhar and Chirang districts participated in the workshop,and shared views on the topics.
Sumit Bhuyan,secretary of District Legal Services Authority, Kokrajhar, graced the occasion as the resource person. He spoke on various topics including Juvenile Justice, POCSO (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act), and Child Marriage.
He said that the citizens must aware about the legal procedures amongst the society,and accordingly the awareness programme was conducted in Kokrajhar.
Participating village headmen have expressed their happiness,and gladness after attending the event, said that it was an impressive program while highlighting about the legal procedure aspects amongst the common masses.
