The Kerala Advocates' Clerks Welfare Fund Act, 2003

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This Act establishes a welfare fund specifically for advocates' clerks in the state of Kerala to provide financial security and support. It applies to individuals who are recognized clerks employed by practicing advocates and are members of a registered association. The fund is managed by a government-appointed committee and is financed through subscriptions, fees, donations, and investments. Its primary purpose is to offer financial assistance to members and their dependents, particularly in cases of retirement, cessation of employment, or death, ensuring a safety net for these essential legal support staff.

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0. Preamble
1. Short title and commencement
2. Definitions
3. Advocates' Clerks Welfare Fund
4. Establishment of Welfare Fund Committee
5. Disqualification and removal of nominated members of the Committee
6. Resignation by nominated member of the Committee and filling up of casual vacancies
7. Meetings of the Committee
8. Travelling and daily allowance to members of Committee
9. Act of Committee not to be invalidated by defect etc.
10. Vesting and application of Fund
11. Functions of the Committee
12. Borrowing and investment of Funds
13. Appointment, powers and duties of Secretary
14. Kerala Advocates' Clerks Welfare Fund Stamp
15. Recognition and Registration of Advocates' Clerks Association
16. Duties of Advocates' Clerks Association
17. Members of the Fund
18. Payment from the Fund on cessation of employment
19. Restriction on assignment, alienation etc., of interest of member in the Fund
20. Group Life Insurance for members and other benefits
21. Review
22. Protection of action taken in good faith
23. Bar of Jurisdiction of Civil Courts
24. Power to summon witnesses and take evidence
25. Power to make rules
26. Control and supervision of the existing Kerala Advocates' Clerks Welfare Fund Scheme
27. Amendment of Act 10 of 1960

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