Vidhi Codex

The Odisha Advocates' Welfare Fund Act, 1987

The Odisha Advocates' Welfare Fund Act, 1987

Civil198716 sections

The Orissa Advocates' Welfare Fund Act, 1987, establishes a dedicated financial fund to support legal practitioners in the state of Odisha upon their retirement, death, or permanent inability to practice law due to disability. It applies to practicing advocates who are members of recognized bar associations or legal societies in the state. Managed by a government-approved Trust Committee, the fund derives revenue from advocate subscriptions, Bar Council contributions, stamp sales, and donations. This law matters because it creates a formal social security mechanism and financial safety net for lawyers and their families during retirement, hardship, or sudden loss.

Start reading →Read full ActSections
  1. 1. Short title and commencement
  2. 2. Amendment of section 3
  3. 3. Advocates' Welfare Fund
  4. 4. Establishment of Trust Committee
  5. 5. Disqualification of nominated members of the Committee
  6. 6. Vacancy due to resignation
  7. 7. Act of Committee not to be invalidated by vacancy, defect, etc
  8. 8. Vesting and application of Fund
  9. 9. The Fund shall vest in, and be hold and applied by, the Committee subject to the provisions and for the purposes of this Act.
  10. 10. Funds, borrowing and investment
  11. 11. Explanation - For all purposes of this Act the State Government in the Law Department shall be the Administrative Department.
  12. 12. Contribution by the Bar Council
  13. 13. Recognition and registration of Bar Association
  14. 14. Duties of Bar Association
  15. 15. Membership in the Fund
  16. I. Schedule

PDF: pending for this language.