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Government of Tamilnadu launches "Pravasi Legal Aid Scheme" (PLAC) through NRT-ROOTS to assist non-resident Tamils in their legal problems abroad.
-
Its aim is to provide necessary assistance in legal problems faced by non-resident Tamils.
-
Work-related, passport, visa and other social issues are covered under this assistance scheme.
-
Hospital treatment related to punishment and imprisonment is also included in the plan.
-
Apart from GCC countries, this assistance will also be available to residents of Iraq and Middle Eastern countries.
-
Appointment of Legal Liaison Officers Applications are being accepted from Tamil lawyers interested to work as Legal Liaison Officers of the Pravasi Legal Aid Cell started by the Government of Tamilnadu to provide legal assistance to non-resident Lawyers (male/female) who have practiced law for at least 2 years in Tamilnadu and have experience in handling legal issues in their respective countries are eligible to be appointed as Legal Liaison Officers.
-
The government has appointed a special committee to select the deserving candidates from among the applicants.
-
Legal Liaison Officers are invited to Saudi and Qatar Application form for consideration as Legal Liaison Officer Eligibility criteria for selection as Legal Liaison Officer The applicant must be a Tamil.
-
Must be able to speak and write Tamil language.
-
The person should be able to handle the local languages of the respective foreign countries.
-
Must have practiced as a lawyer for at least 2 years in Tamilnadu (Female/Male).
-
Advocates interested to act as Legal Liaison Officer should fill the above application completely and send it along with the relevant contents to the Chief Executive Officer, The Commissionerate for Welfare of Non-Resident Tamils (NRT) in chennai at Tel: +91-44-28515288 / +9600023645, Email: nrtchennai@gmail.com / nrtchennai@tn.gov.in
The Hon'ble Tamil Nadu Chief Minister announced in a press release on 06.10.2021 that "a separate legal aid cell will be set up for the Tamils who have migrated abroad.
Tamils going to foreign countries for work is increasing significantly recent times, the unregistered agents here are sending people who are looking for foreign jobs by brainwashing them with good job, high salary and less workload and send them to work on tourist visa.
People who go to work like that are arrested by the police in destination countries for the following reasons.
-
Going to work on a tourist visa.
-
Staying in foreign countries even after visa expired.
-
Absence of proper documents.
-
Charges against recruitment agencies to police.
-
Workplace accidents/road accidents.
In these times, they need to take the case to the courts in foreign countries and also the following problems faced by the Tamils during the foreign employment :
-
Not provided assured work
-
Not provided assured salary
-
Forced to work overtime
-
Not allowing to avail the leaves
-
Non-repatriation even after completion of employment contract
-
Denial of legal rights to workers
While approaching the court to solve the above-mentioned problems, the lack of understanding of the language of those countries is the most ineffective reasons for prosecuting.
Also, due to lack of proper follow-up in the courts, cases related to compensation for persons who die/injury in accidents in foreign countries are pending for many years.
In order to help the migrants who need legal help, legal cell can be formed on behalf of the board in the countries where Tamils live the most, especially in the Gulf countries, Singapore, and Malaysia in the Southeast Asian countries. Also, legal awareness programs can be organized in collaboration with Tamil organizations in Western countries.
-
A LegalConsultingFirm will be engaged by the board who are familiar with international law as legal advisors.
-
Persons familiar with the law of the concerned countries (para legal volunteers) will be selected as legal coordinators with the help of Indian embassies in the respective countries.
-
The legal coordinators so selected should know the local language of the respective countries and Tamil language.
-
They will act as liaison between victims, advocates and Indian Embassy.
-
Panel of lawyers who will provide free legal assistance / pro-bono basis will be selected, and if necessary, lawyers on the retainer ship fee basis will also be selected.
-
Those who have gone abroad for study and work and who face legal crisis for the crime they did not commit.
-
Cases of arrears of salary, physical assault etc. against the employer while working in foreign countries.
-
False cases pursued intentionally by the employer
-
Cases relating to compensation to persons who die / get injured due to accidents in foreign countries.
-
Mercy Petitions of persons convicted for offenses not committed.
-
Any other on case to case basis.
-
Victims themselves have to pay their own legal aid fees except in special cases where the Government based on the recommendation of the District Collector will provide legal fees for a prescribed maximum amount.
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Government of Tamilnadu launches "Pravasi Legal Aid Scheme" (PLAC) through NRT-ROOTS to assist non-resident Tamils in their legal problems abroad.
-
Its aim is to provide necessary assistance in legal problems faced by non-resident Tamils.
-
Work-related, passport, visa and other social issues are covered under this assistance scheme.
-
Hospital treatment related to punishment and imprisonment is also included in the plan.
-
Apart from GCC countries, this assistance will also be available to residents of Iraq and Middle Eastern countries.
-
Appointment of Legal Liaison Officers Applications are being accepted from Tamil lawyers interested to work as Legal Liaison Officers of the Pravasi Legal Aid Cell started by the Government of Tamilnadu to provide legal assistance to non-resident Lawyers (male/female) who have practiced law for at least 2 years in Tamilnadu and have experience in handling legal issues in their respective countries are eligible to be appointed as Legal Liaison Officers.
-
The government has appointed a special committee to select the deserving candidates from among the applicants.
-
Legal Liaison Officers are invited to Saudi and Qatar Application form for consideration as Legal Liaison Officer Eligibility criteria for selection as Legal Liaison Officer The applicant must be a Tamil.
-
Must be able to speak and write Tamil language.
-
The person should be able to handle the local languages of the respective foreign countries.
-
Must have practiced as a lawyer for at least 2 years in Tamilnadu (Female/Male).
-
Advocates interested to act as Legal Liaison Officer should fill the above application completely and send it along with the relevant contents to the Chief Executive Officer, The Commissionerate for Welfare of Non-Resident Tamils (NRT) in chennai at Tel: +91-44-28515288 / +9600023645, Email: nrtchennai@gmail.com / nrtchennai@tn.gov.in
The Hon'ble Tamil Nadu Chief Minister announced in a press release on 06.10.2021 that "a separate legal aid cell will be set up for the Tamils who have migrated abroad.
Tamils going to foreign countries for work is increasing significantly recent times, the unregistered agents here are sending people who are looking for foreign jobs by brainwashing them with good job, high salary and less workload and send them to work on tourist visa.
People who go to work like that are arrested by the police in destination countries for the following reasons.
-
Going to work on a tourist visa.
-
Staying in foreign countries even after visa expired.
-
Absence of proper documents.
-
Charges against recruitment agencies to police.
-
Workplace accidents/road accidents.
In these times, they need to take the case to the courts in foreign countries and also the following problems faced by the Tamils during the foreign employment :
-
Not provided assured work
-
Not provided assured salary
-
Forced to work overtime
-
Not allowing to avail the leaves
-
Non-repatriation even after completion of employment contract
-
Denial of legal rights to workers
While approaching the court to solve the above-mentioned problems, the lack of understanding of the language of those countries is the most ineffective reasons for prosecuting.
Also, due to lack of proper follow-up in the courts, cases related to compensation for persons who die/injury in accidents in foreign countries are pending for many years.
In order to help the migrants who need legal help, legal cell can be formed on behalf of the board in the countries where Tamils live the most, especially in the Gulf countries, Singapore, and Malaysia in the Southeast Asian countries. Also, legal awareness programs can be organized in collaboration with Tamil organizations in Western countries.
-
A LegalConsultingFirm will be engaged by the board who are familiar with international law as legal advisors.
-
Persons familiar with the law of the concerned countries (para legal volunteers) will be selected as legal coordinators with the help of Indian embassies in the respective countries.
-
The legal coordinators so selected should know the local language of the respective countries and Tamil language.
-
They will act as liaison between victims, advocates and Indian Embassy.
-
Panel of lawyers who will provide free legal assistance / pro-bono basis will be selected, and if necessary, lawyers on the retainer ship fee basis will also be selected.
-
Those who have gone abroad for study and work and who face legal crisis for the crime they did not commit.
-
Cases of arrears of salary, physical assault etc. against the employer while working in foreign countries.
-
False cases pursued intentionally by the employer
-
Cases relating to compensation to persons who die / get injured due to accidents in foreign countries.
-
Mercy Petitions of persons convicted for offenses not committed.
-
Any other on case to case basis.
-
Victims themselves have to pay their own legal aid fees except in special cases where the Government based on the recommendation of the District Collector will provide legal fees for a prescribed maximum amount.
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Government of Tamilnadu launches "Pravasi Legal Aid Scheme" (PLAC) through NRT-ROOTS to assist non-resident Tamils in their legal problems abroad.
-
Its aim is to provide necessary assistance in legal problems faced by non-resident Tamils.
-
Work-related, passport, visa and other social issues are covered under this assistance scheme.
-
Hospital treatment related to punishment and imprisonment is also included in the plan.
-
Apart from GCC countries, this assistance will also be available to residents of Iraq and Middle Eastern countries.
-
Appointment of Legal Liaison Officers Applications are being accepted from Tamil lawyers interested to work as Legal Liaison Officers of the Pravasi Legal Aid Cell started by the Government of Tamilnadu to provide legal assistance to non-resident Lawyers (male/female) who have practiced law for at least 2 years in Tamilnadu and have experience in handling legal issues in their respective countries are eligible to be appointed as Legal Liaison Officers.
-
The government has appointed a special committee to select the deserving candidates from among the applicants.
-
Legal Liaison Officers are invited to Saudi and Qatar Application form for consideration as Legal Liaison Officer Eligibility criteria for selection as Legal Liaison Officer The applicant must be a Tamil.
-
Must be able to speak and write Tamil language.
-
The person should be able to handle the local languages of the respective foreign countries.
-
Must have practiced as a lawyer for at least 2 years in Tamilnadu (Female/Male).
-
Advocates interested to act as Legal Liaison Officer should fill the above application completely and send it along with the relevant contents to the Chief Executive Officer, The Commissionerate for Welfare of Non-Resident Tamils (NRT) in chennai at Tel: +91-44-28515288 / +9600023645, Email: nrtchennai@gmail.com / nrtchennai@tn.gov.in
The Hon'ble Tamil Nadu Chief Minister announced in a press release on 06.10.2021 that "a separate legal aid cell will be set up for the Tamils who have migrated abroad.
Tamils going to foreign countries for work is increasing significantly recent times, the unregistered agents here are sending people who are looking for foreign jobs by brainwashing them with good job, high salary and less workload and send them to work on tourist visa.
People who go to work like that are arrested by the police in destination countries for the following reasons.
-
Going to work on a tourist visa.
-
Staying in foreign countries even after visa expired.
-
Absence of proper documents.
-
Charges against recruitment agencies to police.
-
Workplace accidents/road accidents.
In these times, they need to take the case to the courts in foreign countries and also the following problems faced by the Tamils during the foreign employment :
-
Not provided assured work
-
Not provided assured salary
-
Forced to work overtime
-
Not allowing to avail the leaves
-
Non-repatriation even after completion of employment contract
-
Denial of legal rights to workers
While approaching the court to solve the above-mentioned problems, the lack of understanding of the language of those countries is the most ineffective reasons for prosecuting.
Also, due to lack of proper follow-up in the courts, cases related to compensation for persons who die/injury in accidents in foreign countries are pending for many years.
In order to help the migrants who need legal help, legal cell can be formed on behalf of the board in the countries where Tamils live the most, especially in the Gulf countries, Singapore, and Malaysia in the Southeast Asian countries. Also, legal awareness programs can be organized in collaboration with Tamil organizations in Western countries.
-
A LegalConsultingFirm will be engaged by the board who are familiar with international law as legal advisors.
-
Persons familiar with the law of the concerned countries (para legal volunteers) will be selected as legal coordinators with the help of Indian embassies in the respective countries.
-
The legal coordinators so selected should know the local language of the respective countries and Tamil language.
-
They will act as liaison between victims, advocates and Indian Embassy.
-
Panel of lawyers who will provide free legal assistance / pro-bono basis will be selected, and if necessary, lawyers on the retainer ship fee basis will also be selected.
-
Those who have gone abroad for study and work and who face legal crisis for the crime they did not commit.
-
Cases of arrears of salary, physical assault etc. against the employer while working in foreign countries.
-
False cases pursued intentionally by the employer
-
Cases relating to compensation to persons who die / get injured due to accidents in foreign countries.
-
Mercy Petitions of persons convicted for offenses not committed.
-
Any other on case to case basis.
-
Victims themselves have to pay their own legal aid fees except in special cases where the Government based on the recommendation of the District Collector will provide legal fees for a prescribed maximum amount.
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Government of Tamilnadu launches "Pravasi Legal Aid Scheme" (PLAC) through NRT-ROOTS to assist non-resident Tamils in their legal problems abroad.
-
Its aim is to provide necessary assistance in legal problems faced by non-resident Tamils.
-
Work-related, passport, visa and other social issues are covered under this assistance scheme.
-
Hospital treatment related to punishment and imprisonment is also included in the plan.
-
Apart from GCC countries, this assistance will also be available to residents of Iraq and Middle Eastern countries.
-
Appointment of Legal Liaison Officers Applications are being accepted from Tamil lawyers interested to work as Legal Liaison Officers of the Pravasi Legal Aid Cell started by the Government of Tamilnadu to provide legal assistance to non-resident Lawyers (male/female) who have practiced law for at least 2 years in Tamilnadu and have experience in handling legal issues in their respective countries are eligible to be appointed as Legal Liaison Officers.
-
The government has appointed a special committee to select the deserving candidates from among the applicants.
-
Legal Liaison Officers are invited to Saudi and Qatar Application form for consideration as Legal Liaison Officer Eligibility criteria for selection as Legal Liaison Officer The applicant must be a Tamil.
-
Must be able to speak and write Tamil language.
-
The person should be able to handle the local languages of the respective foreign countries.
-
Must have practiced as a lawyer for at least 2 years in Tamilnadu (Female/Male).
-
Advocates interested to act as Legal Liaison Officer should fill the above application completely and send it along with the relevant contents to the Chief Executive Officer, The Commissionerate for Welfare of Non-Resident Tamils (NRT) in chennai at Tel: +91-44-28515288 / +9600023645, Email: nrtchennai@gmail.com / nrtchennai@tn.gov.in
The Hon'ble Tamil Nadu Chief Minister announced in a press release on 06.10.2021 that "a separate legal aid cell will be set up for the Tamils who have migrated abroad.
Tamils going to foreign countries for work is increasing significantly recent times, the unregistered agents here are sending people who are looking for foreign jobs by brainwashing them with good job, high salary and less workload and send them to work on tourist visa.
People who go to work like that are arrested by the police in destination countries for the following reasons.
-
Going to work on a tourist visa.
-
Staying in foreign countries even after visa expired.
-
Absence of proper documents.
-
Charges against recruitment agencies to police.
-
Workplace accidents/road accidents.
In these times, they need to take the case to the courts in foreign countries and also the following problems faced by the Tamils during the foreign employment :
-
Not provided assured work
-
Not provided assured salary
-
Forced to work overtime
-
Not allowing to avail the leaves
-
Non-repatriation even after completion of employment contract
-
Denial of legal rights to workers
While approaching the court to solve the above-mentioned problems, the lack of understanding of the language of those countries is the most ineffective reasons for prosecuting.
Also, due to lack of proper follow-up in the courts, cases related to compensation for persons who die/injury in accidents in foreign countries are pending for many years.
In order to help the migrants who need legal help, legal cell can be formed on behalf of the board in the countries where Tamils live the most, especially in the Gulf countries, Singapore, and Malaysia in the Southeast Asian countries. Also, legal awareness programs can be organized in collaboration with Tamil organizations in Western countries.
-
A LegalConsultingFirm will be engaged by the board who are familiar with international law as legal advisors.
-
Persons familiar with the law of the concerned countries (para legal volunteers) will be selected as legal coordinators with the help of Indian embassies in the respective countries.
-
The legal coordinators so selected should know the local language of the respective countries and Tamil language.
-
They will act as liaison between victims, advocates and Indian Embassy.
-
Panel of lawyers who will provide free legal assistance / pro-bono basis will be selected, and if necessary, lawyers on the retainer ship fee basis will also be selected.
-
Those who have gone abroad for study and work and who face legal crisis for the crime they did not commit.
-
Cases of arrears of salary, physical assault etc. against the employer while working in foreign countries.
-
False cases pursued intentionally by the employer
-
Cases relating to compensation to persons who die / get injured due to accidents in foreign countries.
-
Mercy Petitions of persons convicted for offenses not committed.
-
Any other on case to case basis.
-
Victims themselves have to pay their own legal aid fees except in special cases where the Government based on the recommendation of the District Collector will provide legal fees for a prescribed maximum amount.

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Government of Tamilnadu launches "Pravasi Legal Aid Scheme" (PLAC) through NRT-ROOTS to assist non-resident Tamils in their legal problems abroad.
-
Its aim is to provide necessary assistance in legal problems faced by non-resident Tamils.
-
Work-related, passport, visa and other social issues are covered under this assistance scheme.
-
Hospital treatment related to punishment and imprisonment is also included in the plan.
-
Apart from GCC countries, this assistance will also be available to residents of Iraq and Middle Eastern countries.
-
Appointment of Legal Liaison Officers Applications are being accepted from Tamil lawyers interested to work as Legal Liaison Officers of the Pravasi Legal Aid Cell started by the Government of Tamilnadu to provide legal assistance to non-resident Lawyers (male/female) who have practiced law for at least 2 years in Tamilnadu and have experience in handling legal issues in their respective countries are eligible to be appointed as Legal Liaison Officers.
-
The government has appointed a special committee to select the deserving candidates from among the applicants.
-
Legal Liaison Officers are invited to Saudi and Qatar Application form for consideration as Legal Liaison Officer Eligibility criteria for selection as Legal Liaison Officer The applicant must be a Tamil.
-
Must be able to speak and write Tamil language.
-
The person should be able to handle the local languages of the respective foreign countries.
-
Must have practiced as a lawyer for at least 2 years in Tamilnadu (Female/Male).
-
Advocates interested to act as Legal Liaison Officer should fill the above application completely and send it along with the relevant contents to the Chief Executive Officer, The Commissionerate for Welfare of Non-Resident Tamils (NRT) in chennai at Tel: +91-44-28515288 / +9600023645, Email: nrtchennai@gmail.com / nrtchennai@tn.gov.in
The Hon'ble Tamil Nadu Chief Minister announced in a press release on 06.10.2021 that "a separate legal aid cell will be set up for the Tamils who have migrated abroad.
Tamils going to foreign countries for work is increasing significantly recent times, the unregistered agents here are sending people who are looking for foreign jobs by brainwashing them with good job, high salary and less workload and send them to work on tourist visa.
People who go to work like that are arrested by the police in destination countries for the following reasons.
-
Going to work on a tourist visa.
-
Staying in foreign countries even after visa expired.
-
Absence of proper documents.
-
Charges against recruitment agencies to police.
-
Workplace accidents/road accidents.
In these times, they need to take the case to the courts in foreign countries and also the following problems faced by the Tamils during the foreign employment :
-
Not provided assured work
-
Not provided assured salary
-
Forced to work overtime
-
Not allowing to avail the leaves
-
Non-repatriation even after completion of employment contract
-
Denial of legal rights to workers
While approaching the court to solve the above-mentioned problems, the lack of understanding of the language of those countries is the most ineffective reasons for prosecuting.
Also, due to lack of proper follow-up in the courts, cases related to compensation for persons who die/injury in accidents in foreign countries are pending for many years.
In order to help the migrants who need legal help, legal cell can be formed on behalf of the board in the countries where Tamils live the most, especially in the Gulf countries, Singapore, and Malaysia in the Southeast Asian countries. Also, legal awareness programs can be organized in collaboration with Tamil organizations in Western countries.
-
A LegalConsultingFirm will be engaged by the board who are familiar with international law as legal advisors.
-
Persons familiar with the law of the concerned countries (para legal volunteers) will be selected as legal coordinators with the help of Indian embassies in the respective countries.
-
The legal coordinators so selected should know the local language of the respective countries and Tamil language.
-
They will act as liaison between victims, advocates and Indian Embassy.
-
Panel of lawyers who will provide free legal assistance / pro-bono basis will be selected, and if necessary, lawyers on the retainer ship fee basis will also be selected.
-
Those who have gone abroad for study and work and who face legal crisis for the crime they did not commit.
-
Cases of arrears of salary, physical assault etc. against the employer while working in foreign countries.
-
False cases pursued intentionally by the employer
-
Cases relating to compensation to persons who die / get injured due to accidents in foreign countries.
-
Mercy Petitions of persons convicted for offenses not committed.
-
Any other on case to case basis.
-
Victims themselves have to pay their own legal aid fees except in special cases where the Government based on the recommendation of the District Collector will provide legal fees for a prescribed maximum amount.

-
Government of Tamilnadu launches "Pravasi Legal Aid Scheme" (PLAC) through NRT-ROOTS to assist non-resident Tamils in their legal problems abroad.
-
Its aim is to provide necessary assistance in legal problems faced by non-resident Tamils.
-
Work-related, passport, visa and other social issues are covered under this assistance scheme.
-
Hospital treatment related to punishment and imprisonment is also included in the plan.
-
Apart from GCC countries, this assistance will also be available to residents of Iraq and Middle Eastern countries.
-
Appointment of Legal Liaison Officers Applications are being accepted from Tamil lawyers interested to work as Legal Liaison Officers of the Pravasi Legal Aid Cell started by the Government of Tamilnadu to provide legal assistance to non-resident Lawyers (male/female) who have practiced law for at least 2 years in Tamilnadu and have experience in handling legal issues in their respective countries are eligible to be appointed as Legal Liaison Officers.
-
The government has appointed a special committee to select the deserving candidates from among the applicants.
-
Legal Liaison Officers are invited to Saudi and Qatar Application form for consideration as Legal Liaison Officer Eligibility criteria for selection as Legal Liaison Officer The applicant must be a Tamil.
-
Must be able to speak and write Tamil language.
-
The person should be able to handle the local languages of the respective foreign countries.
-
Must have practiced as a lawyer for at least 2 years in Tamilnadu (Female/Male).
-
Advocates interested to act as Legal Liaison Officer should fill the above application completely and send it along with the relevant contents to the Chief Executive Officer, The Commissionerate for Welfare of Non-Resident Tamils (NRT) in chennai at Tel: +91-44-28515288 / +9600023645, Email: nrtchennai@gmail.com / nrtchennai@tn.gov.in
The Hon'ble Tamil Nadu Chief Minister announced in a press release on 06.10.2021 that "a separate legal aid cell will be set up for the Tamils who have migrated abroad.
Tamils going to foreign countries for work is increasing significantly recent times, the unregistered agents here are sending people who are looking for foreign jobs by brainwashing them with good job, high salary and less workload and send them to work on tourist visa.
People who go to work like that are arrested by the police in destination countries for the following reasons.
-
Going to work on a tourist visa.
-
Staying in foreign countries even after visa expired.
-
Absence of proper documents.
-
Charges against recruitment agencies to police.
-
Workplace accidents/road accidents.
In these times, they need to take the case to the courts in foreign countries and also the following problems faced by the Tamils during the foreign employment :
-
Not provided assured work
-
Not provided assured salary
-
Forced to work overtime
-
Not allowing to avail the leaves
-
Non-repatriation even after completion of employment contract
-
Denial of legal rights to workers
While approaching the court to solve the above-mentioned problems, the lack of understanding of the language of those countries is the most ineffective reasons for prosecuting.
Also, due to lack of proper follow-up in the courts, cases related to compensation for persons who die/injury in accidents in foreign countries are pending for many years.
In order to help the migrants who need legal help, legal cell can be formed on behalf of the board in the countries where Tamils live the most, especially in the Gulf countries, Singapore, and Malaysia in the Southeast Asian countries. Also, legal awareness programs can be organized in collaboration with Tamil organizations in Western countries.
-
A LegalConsultingFirm will be engaged by the board who are familiar with international law as legal advisors.
-
Persons familiar with the law of the concerned countries (para legal volunteers) will be selected as legal coordinators with the help of Indian embassies in the respective countries.
-
The legal coordinators so selected should know the local language of the respective countries and Tamil language.
-
They will act as liaison between victims, advocates and Indian Embassy.
-
Panel of lawyers who will provide free legal assistance / pro-bono basis will be selected, and if necessary, lawyers on the retainer ship fee basis will also be selected.
-
Those who have gone abroad for study and work and who face legal crisis for the crime they did not commit.
-
Cases of arrears of salary, physical assault etc. against the employer while working in foreign countries.
-
False cases pursued intentionally by the employer
-
Cases relating to compensation to persons who die / get injured due to accidents in foreign countries.
-
Mercy Petitions of persons convicted for offenses not committed.
-
Any other on case to case basis.
-
Victims themselves have to pay their own legal aid fees except in special cases where the Government based on the recommendation of the District Collector will provide legal fees for a prescribed maximum amount.

-
Government of Tamilnadu launches "Pravasi Legal Aid Scheme" (PLAC) through NRT-ROOTS to assist non-resident Tamils in their legal problems abroad.
-
Its aim is to provide necessary assistance in legal problems faced by non-resident Tamils.
-
Work-related, passport, visa and other social issues are covered under this assistance scheme.
-
Hospital treatment related to punishment and imprisonment is also included in the plan.
-
Apart from GCC countries, this assistance will also be available to residents of Iraq and Middle Eastern countries.
-
Appointment of Legal Liaison Officers Applications are being accepted from Tamil lawyers interested to work as Legal Liaison Officers of the Pravasi Legal Aid Cell started by the Government of Tamilnadu to provide legal assistance to non-resident Lawyers (male/female) who have practiced law for at least 2 years in Tamilnadu and have experience in handling legal issues in their respective countries are eligible to be appointed as Legal Liaison Officers.
-
The government has appointed a special committee to select the deserving candidates from among the applicants.
-
Legal Liaison Officers are invited to Saudi and Qatar Application form for consideration as Legal Liaison Officer Eligibility criteria for selection as Legal Liaison Officer The applicant must be a Tamil.
-
Must be able to speak and write Tamil language.
-
The person should be able to handle the local languages of the respective foreign countries.
-
Must have practiced as a lawyer for at least 2 years in Tamilnadu (Female/Male).
-
Advocates interested to act as Legal Liaison Officer should fill the above application completely and send it along with the relevant contents to the Chief Executive Officer, The Commissionerate for Welfare of Non-Resident Tamils (NRT) in chennai at Tel: +91-44-28515288 / +9600023645, Email: nrtchennai@gmail.com / nrtchennai@tn.gov.in
The Hon'ble Tamil Nadu Chief Minister announced in a press release on 06.10.2021 that "a separate legal aid cell will be set up for the Tamils who have migrated abroad.
Tamils going to foreign countries for work is increasing significantly recent times, the unregistered agents here are sending people who are looking for foreign jobs by brainwashing them with good job, high salary and less workload and send them to work on tourist visa.
People who go to work like that are arrested by the police in destination countries for the following reasons.
-
Going to work on a tourist visa.
-
Staying in foreign countries even after visa expired.
-
Absence of proper documents.
-
Charges against recruitment agencies to police.
-
Workplace accidents/road accidents.
In these times, they need to take the case to the courts in foreign countries and also the following problems faced by the Tamils during the foreign employment :
-
Not provided assured work
-
Not provided assured salary
-
Forced to work overtime
-
Not allowing to avail the leaves
-
Non-repatriation even after completion of employment contract
-
Denial of legal rights to workers
While approaching the court to solve the above-mentioned problems, the lack of understanding of the language of those countries is the most ineffective reasons for prosecuting.
Also, due to lack of proper follow-up in the courts, cases related to compensation for persons who die/injury in accidents in foreign countries are pending for many years.
In order to help the migrants who need legal help, legal cell can be formed on behalf of the board in the countries where Tamils live the most, especially in the Gulf countries, Singapore, and Malaysia in the Southeast Asian countries. Also, legal awareness programs can be organized in collaboration with Tamil organizations in Western countries.
-
A LegalConsultingFirm will be engaged by the board who are familiar with international law as legal advisors.
-
Persons familiar with the law of the concerned countries (para legal volunteers) will be selected as legal coordinators with the help of Indian embassies in the respective countries.
-
The legal coordinators so selected should know the local language of the respective countries and Tamil language.
-
They will act as liaison between victims, advocates and Indian Embassy.
-
Panel of lawyers who will provide free legal assistance / pro-bono basis will be selected, and if necessary, lawyers on the retainer ship fee basis will also be selected.
-
Those who have gone abroad for study and work and who face legal crisis for the crime they did not commit.
-
Cases of arrears of salary, physical assault etc. against the employer while working in foreign countries.
-
False cases pursued intentionally by the employer
-
Cases relating to compensation to persons who die / get injured due to accidents in foreign countries.
-
Mercy Petitions of persons convicted for offenses not committed.
-
Any other on case to case basis.
-
Victims themselves have to pay their own legal aid fees except in special cases where the Government based on the recommendation of the District Collector will provide legal fees for a prescribed maximum amount.


-
Government of Tamilnadu launches "Pravasi Legal Aid Scheme" (PLAC) through NRT-ROOTS to assist non-resident Tamils in their legal problems abroad.
-
Its aim is to provide necessary assistance in legal problems faced by non-resident Tamils.
-
Work-related, passport, visa and other social issues are covered under this assistance scheme.
-
Hospital treatment related to punishment and imprisonment is also included in the plan.
-
Apart from GCC countries, this assistance will also be available to residents of Iraq and Middle Eastern countries.
-
Appointment of Legal Liaison Officers Applications are being accepted from Tamil lawyers interested to work as Legal Liaison Officers of the Pravasi Legal Aid Cell started by the Government of Tamilnadu to provide legal assistance to non-resident Lawyers (male/female) who have practiced law for at least 2 years in Tamilnadu and have experience in handling legal issues in their respective countries are eligible to be appointed as Legal Liaison Officers.
-
The government has appointed a special committee to select the deserving candidates from among the applicants.
-
Legal Liaison Officers are invited to Saudi and Qatar Application form for consideration as Legal Liaison Officer Eligibility criteria for selection as Legal Liaison Officer The applicant must be a Tamil.
-
Must be able to speak and write Tamil language.
-
The person should be able to handle the local languages of the respective foreign countries.
-
Must have practiced as a lawyer for at least 2 years in Tamilnadu (Female/Male).
-
Advocates interested to act as Legal Liaison Officer should fill the above application completely and send it along with the relevant contents to the Chief Executive Officer, The Commissionerate for Welfare of Non-Resident Tamils (NRT) in chennai at Tel: +91-44-28515288 / +9600023645, Email: nrtchennai@gmail.com / nrtchennai@tn.gov.in
The Hon'ble Tamil Nadu Chief Minister announced in a press release on 06.10.2021 that "a separate legal aid cell will be set up for the Tamils who have migrated abroad.
Tamils going to foreign countries for work is increasing significantly recent times, the unregistered agents here are sending people who are looking for foreign jobs by brainwashing them with good job, high salary and less workload and send them to work on tourist visa.
People who go to work like that are arrested by the police in destination countries for the following reasons.
-
Going to work on a tourist visa.
-
Staying in foreign countries even after visa expired.
-
Absence of proper documents.
-
Charges against recruitment agencies to police.
-
Workplace accidents/road accidents.
In these times, they need to take the case to the courts in foreign countries and also the following problems faced by the Tamils during the foreign employment :
-
Not provided assured work
-
Not provided assured salary
-
Forced to work overtime
-
Not allowing to avail the leaves
-
Non-repatriation even after completion of employment contract
-
Denial of legal rights to workers
While approaching the court to solve the above-mentioned problems, the lack of understanding of the language of those countries is the most ineffective reasons for prosecuting.
Also, due to lack of proper follow-up in the courts, cases related to compensation for persons who die/injury in accidents in foreign countries are pending for many years.
In order to help the migrants who need legal help, legal cell can be formed on behalf of the board in the countries where Tamils live the most, especially in the Gulf countries, Singapore, and Malaysia in the Southeast Asian countries. Also, legal awareness programs can be organized in collaboration with Tamil organizations in Western countries.
-
A LegalConsultingFirm will be engaged by the board who are familiar with international law as legal advisors.
-
Persons familiar with the law of the concerned countries (para legal volunteers) will be selected as legal coordinators with the help of Indian embassies in the respective countries.
-
The legal coordinators so selected should know the local language of the respective countries and Tamil language.
-
They will act as liaison between victims, advocates and Indian Embassy.
-
Panel of lawyers who will provide free legal assistance / pro-bono basis will be selected, and if necessary, lawyers on the retainer ship fee basis will also be selected.
-
Those who have gone abroad for study and work and who face legal crisis for the crime they did not commit.
-
Cases of arrears of salary, physical assault etc. against the employer while working in foreign countries.
-
False cases pursued intentionally by the employer
-
Cases relating to compensation to persons who die / get injured due to accidents in foreign countries.
-
Mercy Petitions of persons convicted for offenses not committed.
-
Any other on case to case basis.
-
Victims themselves have to pay their own legal aid fees except in special cases where the Government based on the recommendation of the District Collector will provide legal fees for a prescribed maximum amount.
-
Government of Tamilnadu launches "Pravasi Legal Aid Scheme" (PLAC) through NRT-ROOTS to assist non-resident Tamils in their legal problems abroad.
-
Its aim is to provide necessary assistance in legal problems faced by non-resident Tamils.
-
Work-related, passport, visa and other social issues are covered under this assistance scheme.
-
Hospital treatment related to punishment and imprisonment is also included in the plan.
-
Apart from GCC countries, this assistance will also be available to residents of Iraq and Middle Eastern countries.
-
Appointment of Legal Liaison Officers Applications are being accepted from Tamil lawyers interested to work as Legal Liaison Officers of the Pravasi Legal Aid Cell started by the Government of Tamilnadu to provide legal assistance to non-resident Lawyers (male/female) who have practiced law for at least 2 years in Tamilnadu and have experience in handling legal issues in their respective countries are eligible to be appointed as Legal Liaison Officers.
-
The government has appointed a special committee to select the deserving candidates from among the applicants.
-
Legal Liaison Officers are invited to Saudi and Qatar Application form for consideration as Legal Liaison Officer Eligibility criteria for selection as Legal Liaison Officer The applicant must be a Tamil.
-
Must be able to speak and write Tamil language.
-
The person should be able to handle the local languages of the respective foreign countries.
-
Must have practiced as a lawyer for at least 2 years in Tamilnadu (Female/Male).
-
Advocates interested to act as Legal Liaison Officer should fill the above application completely and send it along with the relevant contents to the Chief Executive Officer, The Commissionerate for Welfare of Non-Resident Tamils (NRT) in chennai at Tel: +91-44-28515288 / +9600023645, Email: nrtchennai@gmail.com / nrtchennai@tn.gov.in
The Hon'ble Tamil Nadu Chief Minister announced in a press release on 06.10.2021 that "a separate legal aid cell will be set up for the Tamils who have migrated abroad.
-
Government of Tamilnadu launches "Pravasi Legal Aid Scheme" (PLAC) through NRT-ROOTS to assist non-resident Tamils in their legal problems abroad.
-
Its aim is to provide necessary assistance in legal problems faced by non-resident Tamils.
-
Work-related, passport, visa and other social issues are covered under this assistance scheme.
-
Hospital treatment related to punishment and imprisonment is also included in the plan.
-
Apart from GCC countries, this assistance will also be available to residents of Iraq and Middle Eastern countries.
-
Appointment of Legal Liaison Officers Applications are being accepted from Tamil lawyers interested to work as Legal Liaison Officers of the Pravasi Legal Aid Cell started by the Government of Tamilnadu to provide legal assistance to non-resident Lawyers (male/female) who have practiced law for at least 2 years in Tamilnadu and have experience in handling legal issues in their respective countries are eligible to be appointed as Legal Liaison Officers.
-
The government has appointed a special committee to select the deserving candidates from among the applicants.
-
Legal Liaison Officers are invited to Saudi and Qatar Application form for consideration as Legal Liaison Officer Eligibility criteria for selection as Legal Liaison Officer The applicant must be a Tamil.
-
Must be able to speak and write Tamil language.
-
The person should be able to handle the local languages of the respective foreign countries.
-
Must have practiced as a lawyer for at least 2 years in Tamilnadu (Female/Male).
-
Advocates interested to act as Legal Liaison Officer should fill the above application completely and send it along with the relevant contents to the Chief Executive Officer, The Commissionerate for Welfare of Non-Resident Tamils (NRT) in chennai at Tel: +91-44-28515288 / +9600023645, Email: nrtchennai@gmail.com / nrtchennai@tn.gov.in
The Hon'ble Tamil Nadu Chief Minister announced in a press release on 06.10.2021 that "a separate legal aid cell will be set up for the Tamils who have migrated abroad.
Tamils going to foreign countries for work is increasing significantly recent times, the unregistered agents here are sending people who are looking for foreign jobs by brainwashing them with good job, high salary and less workload and send them to work on tourist visa.
People who go to work like that are arrested by the police in destination countries for the following reasons.
-
Going to work on a tourist visa.
-
Staying in foreign countries even after visa expired.
-
Absence of proper documents.
-
Charges against recruitment agencies to police.
-
Workplace accidents/road accidents.
In these times, they need to take the case to the courts in foreign countries and also the following problems faced by the Tamils during the foreign employment :
-
Not provided assured work
-
Not provided assured salary
-
Forced to work overtime
-
Not allowing to avail the leaves
-
Non-repatriation even after completion of employment contract
-
Denial of legal rights to workers
While approaching the court to solve the above-mentioned problems, the lack of understanding of the language of those countries is the most ineffective reasons for prosecuting.
Also, due to lack of proper follow-up in the courts, cases related to compensation for persons who die/injury in accidents in foreign countries are pending for many years.
In order to help the migrants who need legal help, legal cell can be formed on behalf of the board in the countries where Tamils live the most, especially in the Gulf countries, Singapore, and Malaysia in the Southeast Asian countries. Also, legal awareness programs can be organized in collaboration with Tamil organizations in Western countries.
Tamils going to foreign countries for work is increasing significantly recent times, the unregistered agents here are sending people who are looking for foreign jobs by brainwashing them with good job, high salary and less workload and send them to work on tourist visa.
People who go to work like that are arrested by the police in destination countries for the following reasons.
-
Going to work on a tourist visa.
-
Staying in foreign countries even after visa expired.
-
Absence of proper documents.
-
Charges against recruitment agencies to police.
-
Workplace accidents/road accidents.
In these times, they need to take the case to the courts in foreign countries and also the following problems faced by the Tamils during the foreign employment :
-
Not provided assured work
-
Not provided assured salary
-
Forced to work overtime
-
Not allowing to avail the leaves
-
Non-repatriation even after completion of employment contract
-
Denial of legal rights to workers
While approaching the court to solve the above-mentioned problems, the lack of understanding of the language of those countries is the most ineffective reasons for prosecuting.
Also, due to lack of proper follow-up in the courts, cases related to compensation for persons who die/injury in accidents in foreign countries are pending for many years.
In order to help the migrants who need legal help, legal cell can be formed on behalf of the board in the countries where Tamils live the most, especially in the Gulf countries, Singapore, and Malaysia in the Southeast Asian countries. Also, legal awareness programs can be organized in collaboration with Tamil organizations in Western countries.
-
A LegalConsultingFirm will be engaged by the board who are familiar with international law as legal advisors.
-
Persons familiar with the law of the concerned countries (para legal volunteers) will be selected as legal coordinators with the help of Indian embassies in the respective countries.
-
The legal coordinators so selected should know the local language of the respective countries and Tamil language.
-
They will act as liaison between victims, advocates and Indian Embassy.
-
Panel of lawyers who will provide free legal assistance / pro-bono basis will be selected, and if necessary, lawyers on the retainer ship fee basis will also be selected.
-
A LegalConsultingFirm will be engaged by the board who are familiar with international law as legal advisors.
-
Persons familiar with the law of the concerned countries (para legal volunteers) will be selected as legal coordinators with the help of Indian embassies in the respective countries.
-
The legal coordinators so selected should know the local language of the respective countries and Tamil language.
-
They will act as liaison between victims, advocates and Indian Embassy.
-
Panel of lawyers who will provide free legal assistance / pro-bono basis will be selected, and if necessary, lawyers on the retainer ship fee basis will also be selected.
-
Those who have gone abroad for study and work and who face legal crisis for the crime they did not commit.
-
Cases of arrears of salary, physical assault etc. against the employer while working in foreign countries.
-
False cases pursued intentionally by the employer
-
Cases relating to compensation to persons who die / get injured due to accidents in foreign countries.
-
Mercy Petitions of persons convicted for offenses not committed.
-
Any other on case to case basis.
-
Victims themselves have to pay their own legal aid fees except in special cases where the Government based on the recommendation of the District Collector will provide legal fees for a prescribed maximum amount.
-
Those who have gone abroad for study and work and who face legal crisis for the crime they did not commit.
-
Cases of arrears of salary, physical assault etc. against the employer while working in foreign countries.
-
False cases pursued intentionally by the employer
-
Cases relating to compensation to persons who die / get injured due to accidents in foreign countries.
-
Mercy Petitions of persons convicted for offenses not committed.
-
Any other on case to case basis.
-
Victims themselves have to pay their own legal aid fees except in special cases where the Government based on the recommendation of the District Collector will provide legal fees for a prescribed maximum amount.
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Enadhu Gramam
Enadhu Gramam
EnadhuGramam (எனதுகிராமம்) scheme is to improve the infrastructure of the hometowns of the NRT’s and to meet the essential needs of the villages like education and medicine.This scheme will be done through contribution from the Non-Resident Tamils.
Activities that can be carried out in their hometown by the Non-Resident Tamils
-
Improvement of infrastructural facilities of Primary Health Centre, Hospital etc.
-
Construction and improvement of Anganwadi, school and college laboratories, additional classroom buildings, canteen, perimeter wall, playground and libraries.
-
Construction and improvement of facilities like roads, bridges etc. in rural areas.
-
Provision of drinking water facilities, rain water collection tanks, reservoir tanks, drinking water pipe facilities, repair and maintenance of ponds etc.
-
To improve the quality of the library, to provide internet facility and to provide new books to help the students prepare for the competitive examination.
-
Construction of latrines, sewage canals and improvement of solid waste management to improve sanitation facilities.
-
Parks, fountains and other community buildings.
Knowledge Sharing
This contribution is not only financial but can be in any form like technology, sharing of experience and knowledge of their sector, employment and business creation and training for entrepreneurs. Every contribution will be processed expeditiously by the department with utmost transparency and full guidance of the government.
All necessary encouragement and assistance will be provided by this Government to the individual, organization. And the contributions received will be paid directly into the Government bank account and relevant certificates and documents will be issued.
Contributors will also be given complete information about the development work carried out through the funds thus received.
NRTs are welcome to contribute in any field like education, welfare and health, agriculture, drinking water, irrigation, road facilities, transport, women's protection, Tamil language development, environmental protection, industry and technology.
Every year a list of the contributions received is compiled and published as an annual report, and those who have made the best contribution are honored by the government on "Ayalakath Tamilar Dinam" celebrated on 12th January every year.
Procedure for Legal Aid
A LegalConsultingFirm will be engaged by the board who are familiar with international law as
legal advisors.
Persons familiar with the law of the concerned countries (para legal volunteers) will be
selected as legal coordinators with the help of Indian embassies in the respective countries.
The legal coordinators so selected should know the local language of the respective countries
and Tamil language.
They will act as liaison between victims, advocates and Indian Embassy.
Panel of lawyers who will provide free legal assistance / pro-bono basis will be selected,
and if necessary, lawyers on the retainer ship fee basis will also be selected.
Eligibility for legal aid
Those who have gone abroad for study and work and who face legal crisis for the crime they did not commit.
Cases of arrears of salary, physical assault etc. against the employer while working in foreign countries.
False cases pursued intentionally by the employer
Cases relating to compensation to persons who die / get injured due to accidents in foreign countries.
Mercy Petitions of persons convicted for offenses not committed.
Any other on case to case basis.
Victims themselves have to pay their own legal aid fees except in special cases where the Government based on the recommendation of the District Collector will provide legal fees for a prescribed maximum amount.
Enadhu Gramam
Enadhu Gramam
EnadhuGramam (எனதுகிராமம்) scheme is to improve the infrastructure of the hometowns of the NRT’s and to meet the essential needs of the villages like education and medicine.This scheme will be done through contribution from the Non-Resident Tamils.
Activities that can be carried out in their hometown by the Non-Resident Tamils
-
Improvement of infrastructural facilities of Primary Health Centre, Hospital etc.
-
Construction and improvement of Anganwadi, school and college laboratories, additional classroom buildings, canteen, perimeter wall, playground and libraries.
-
Construction and improvement of facilities like roads, bridges etc. in rural areas.
-
Provision of drinking water facilities, rain water collection tanks, reservoir tanks, drinking water pipe facilities, repair and maintenance of ponds etc.
-
To improve the quality of the library, to provide internet facility and to provide new books to help the students prepare for the competitive examination.
-
Construction of latrines, sewage canals and improvement of solid waste management to improve sanitation facilities.
-
Parks, fountains and other community buildings.
Knowledge Sharing
This contribution is not only financial but can be in any form like technology, sharing of experience and knowledge of their sector, employment and business creation and training for entrepreneurs. Every contribution will be processed expeditiously by the department with utmost transparency and full guidance of the government.
All necessary encouragement and assistance will be provided by this Government to the individual, organization. And the contributions received will be paid directly into the Government bank account and relevant certificates and documents will be issued.
Contributors will also be given complete information about the development work carried out through the funds thus received.
NRTs are welcome to contribute in any field like education, welfare and health, agriculture, drinking water, irrigation, road facilities, transport, women's protection, Tamil language development, environmental protection, industry and technology.
Every year a list of the contributions received is compiled and published as an annual report, and those who have made the best contribution are honored by the government on "Ayalakath Tamilar Dinam" celebrated on 12th January every year.
Procedure for Legal Aid
A LegalConsultingFirm will be engaged by the board who are familiar with international law as
legal advisors.
Persons familiar with the law of the concerned countries (para legal volunteers) will be
selected as legal coordinators with the help of Indian embassies in the respective countries.
The legal coordinators so selected should know the local language of the respective countries
and Tamil language.
They will act as liaison between victims, advocates and Indian Embassy.
Panel of lawyers who will provide free legal assistance / pro-bono basis will be selected,
and if necessary, lawyers on the retainer ship fee basis will also be selected.
Eligibility for legal aid
Those who have gone abroad for study and work and who face legal crisis for the crime they did not commit.
Cases of arrears of salary, physical assault etc. against the employer while working in foreign countries.
False cases pursued intentionally by the employer
Cases relating to compensation to persons who die / get injured due to accidents in foreign countries.
Mercy Petitions of persons convicted for offenses not committed.
Any other on case to case basis.
Victims themselves have to pay their own legal aid fees except in special cases where the Government based on the recommendation of the District Collector will provide legal fees for a prescribed maximum amount.
Enadhu Gramam
Enadhu Gramam
EnadhuGramam (எனதுகிராமம்) scheme is to improve the infrastructure of the hometowns of the NRT’s and to meet the essential needs of the villages like education and medicine.This scheme will be done through contribution from the Non-Resident Tamils.
Activities that can be carried out in their hometown by the Non-Resident Tamils
-
Improvement of infrastructural facilities of Primary Health Centre, Hospital etc.
-
Construction and improvement of Anganwadi, school and college laboratories, additional classroom buildings, canteen, perimeter wall, playground and libraries.
-
Construction and improvement of facilities like roads, bridges etc. in rural areas.
-
Provision of drinking water facilities, rain water collection tanks, reservoir tanks, drinking water pipe facilities, repair and maintenance of ponds etc.
-
To improve the quality of the library, to provide internet facility and to provide new books to help the students prepare for the competitive examination.
-
Construction of latrines, sewage canals and improvement of solid waste management to improve sanitation facilities.
-
Parks, fountains and other community buildings.
Knowledge Sharing
This contribution is not only financial but can be in any form like technology, sharing of experience and knowledge of their sector, employment and business creation and training for entrepreneurs. Every contribution will be processed expeditiously by the department with utmost transparency and full guidance of the government.
All necessary encouragement and assistance will be provided by this Government to the individual, organization. And the contributions received will be paid directly into the Government bank account and relevant certificates and documents will be issued.
Contributors will also be given complete information about the development work carried out through the funds thus received.
NRTs are welcome to contribute in any field like education, welfare and health, agriculture, drinking water, irrigation, road facilities, transport, women's protection, Tamil language development, environmental protection, industry and technology.
Every year a list of the contributions received is compiled and published as an annual report, and those who have made the best contribution are honored by the government on "Ayalakath Tamilar Dinam" celebrated on 12th January every year.
Procedure for Legal Aid
A LegalConsultingFirm will be engaged by the board who are familiar with international law as
legal advisors.
Persons familiar with the law of the concerned countries (para legal volunteers) will be
selected as legal coordinators with the help of Indian embassies in the respective countries.
The legal coordinators so selected should know the local language of the respective countries
and Tamil language.
They will act as liaison between victims, advocates and Indian Embassy.
Panel of lawyers who will provide free legal assistance / pro-bono basis will be selected,
and if necessary, lawyers on the retainer ship fee basis will also be selected.
Eligibility for legal aid
Those who have gone abroad for study and work and who face legal crisis for the crime they did not commit.
Cases of arrears of salary, physical assault etc. against the employer while working in foreign countries.
False cases pursued intentionally by the employer
Cases relating to compensation to persons who die / get injured due to accidents in foreign countries.
Mercy Petitions of persons convicted for offenses not committed.
Any other on case to case basis.
Victims themselves have to pay their own legal aid fees except in special cases where the Government based on the recommendation of the District Collector will provide legal fees for a prescribed maximum amount.
Enadhu Gramam
Enadhu Gramam
EnadhuGramam (எனதுகிராமம்) scheme is to improve the infrastructure of the hometowns of the NRT’s and to meet the essential needs of the villages like education and medicine.This scheme will be done through contribution from the Non-Resident Tamils.
Activities that can be carried out in their hometown by the Non-Resident Tamils
-
Improvement of infrastructural facilities of Primary Health Centre, Hospital etc.
-
Construction and improvement of Anganwadi, school and college laboratories, additional classroom buildings, canteen, perimeter wall, playground and libraries.
-
Construction and improvement of facilities like roads, bridges etc. in rural areas.
-
Provision of drinking water facilities, rain water collection tanks, reservoir tanks, drinking water pipe facilities, repair and maintenance of ponds etc.
-
To improve the quality of the library, to provide internet facility and to provide new books to help the students prepare for the competitive examination.
-
Construction of latrines, sewage canals and improvement of solid waste management to improve sanitation facilities.
-
Parks, fountains and other community buildings.
Knowledge Sharing
This contribution is not only financial but can be in any form like technology, sharing of experience and knowledge of their sector, employment and business creation and training for entrepreneurs. Every contribution will be processed expeditiously by the department with utmost transparency and full guidance of the government.
All necessary encouragement and assistance will be provided by this Government to the individual, organization. And the contributions received will be paid directly into the Government bank account and relevant certificates and documents will be issued.
Contributors will also be given complete information about the development work carried out through the funds thus received.
NRTs are welcome to contribute in any field like education, welfare and health, agriculture, drinking water, irrigation, road facilities, transport, women's protection, Tamil language development, environmental protection, industry and technology.
Every year a list of the contributions received is compiled and published as an annual report, and those who have made the best contribution are honored by the government on "Ayalakath Tamilar Dinam" celebrated on 12th January every year.
Procedure for Legal Aid
A LegalConsultingFirm will be engaged by the board who are familiar with international law as
legal advisors.
Persons familiar with the law of the concerned countries (para legal volunteers) will be
selected as legal coordinators with the help of Indian embassies in the respective countries.
The legal coordinators so selected should know the local language of the respective countries
and Tamil language.
They will act as liaison between victims, advocates and Indian Embassy.
Panel of lawyers who will provide free legal assistance / pro-bono basis will be selected,
and if necessary, lawyers on the retainer ship fee basis will also be selected.
Eligibility for legal aid
Those who have gone abroad for study and work and who face legal crisis for the crime they did not commit.
Cases of arrears of salary, physical assault etc. against the employer while working in foreign countries.
False cases pursued intentionally by the employer
Cases relating to compensation to persons who die / get injured due to accidents in foreign countries.
Mercy Petitions of persons convicted for offenses not committed.
Any other on case to case basis.
Victims themselves have to pay their own legal aid fees except in special cases where the Government based on the recommendation of the District Collector will provide legal fees for a prescribed maximum amount.
Enadhu Gramam
Enadhu Gramam
EnadhuGramam (எனதுகிராமம்) scheme is to improve the infrastructure of the hometowns of the NRT’s and to meet the essential needs of the villages like education and medicine.This scheme will be done through contribution from the Non-Resident Tamils.
Activities that can be carried out in their hometown by the Non-Resident Tamils
-
Improvement of infrastructural facilities of Primary Health Centre, Hospital etc.
-
Construction and improvement of Anganwadi, school and college laboratories, additional classroom buildings, canteen, perimeter wall, playground and libraries.
-
Construction and improvement of facilities like roads, bridges etc. in rural areas.
-
Provision of drinking water facilities, rain water collection tanks, reservoir tanks, drinking water pipe facilities, repair and maintenance of ponds etc.
-
To improve the quality of the library, to provide internet facility and to provide new books to help the students prepare for the competitive examination.
-
Construction of latrines, sewage canals and improvement of solid waste management to improve sanitation facilities.
-
Parks, fountains and other community buildings.
Knowledge Sharing
This contribution is not only financial but can be in any form like technology, sharing of experience and knowledge of their sector, employment and business creation and training for entrepreneurs. Every contribution will be processed expeditiously by the department with utmost transparency and full guidance of the government.
All necessary encouragement and assistance will be provided by this Government to the individual, organization. And the contributions received will be paid directly into the Government bank account and relevant certificates and documents will be issued.
Contributors will also be given complete information about the development work carried out through the funds thus received.
NRTs are welcome to contribute in any field like education, welfare and health, agriculture, drinking water, irrigation, road facilities, transport, women's protection, Tamil language development, environmental protection, industry and technology.
Every year a list of the contributions received is compiled and published as an annual report, and those who have made the best contribution are honored by the government on "Ayalakath Tamilar Dinam" celebrated on 12th January every year.
Procedure for Legal Aid
A LegalConsultingFirm will be engaged by the board who are familiar with international law as
legal advisors.
Persons familiar with the law of the concerned countries (para legal volunteers) will be
selected as legal coordinators with the help of Indian embassies in the respective countries.
The legal coordinators so selected should know the local language of the respective countries
and Tamil language.
They will act as liaison between victims, advocates and Indian Embassy.
Panel of lawyers who will provide free legal assistance / pro-bono basis will be selected,
and if necessary, lawyers on the retainer ship fee basis will also be selected.
Eligibility for legal aid
Those who have gone abroad for study and work and who face legal crisis for the crime they did not commit.
Cases of arrears of salary, physical assault etc. against the employer while working in foreign countries.
False cases pursued intentionally by the employer
Cases relating to compensation to persons who die / get injured due to accidents in foreign countries.
Mercy Petitions of persons convicted for offenses not committed.
Any other on case to case basis.
Victims themselves have to pay their own legal aid fees except in special cases where the Government based on the recommendation of the District Collector will provide legal fees for a prescribed maximum amount.
Enadhu Gramam
EnadhuGramam (எனதுகிராமம்) scheme is to improve the infrastructure of the hometowns of the NRT’s and to meet the essential needs of the villages like education and medicine.This scheme will be done through contribution from the Non-Resident Tamils.
Activities that can be carried out in their hometown by the Non-Resident Tamils
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Improvement of infrastructural facilities of Primary Health Centre, Hospital etc.
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Construction and improvement of Anganwadi, school and college laboratories, additional classroom buildings, canteen, perimeter wall, playground and libraries.
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Construction and improvement of facilities like roads, bridges etc. in rural areas.
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Provision of drinking water facilities, rain water collection tanks, reservoir tanks, drinking water pipe facilities, repair and maintenance of ponds etc.
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To improve the quality of the library, to provide internet facility and to provide new books to help the students prepare for the competitive examination.
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Construction of latrines, sewage canals and improvement of solid waste management to improve sanitation facilities.
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Parks, fountains and other community buildings.
Enadhu Gramam
Enadhu Gramam
EnadhuGramam (எனதுகிராமம்) scheme is to improve the infrastructure of the hometowns of the NRT’s and to meet the essential needs of the villages like education and medicine.This scheme will be done through contribution from the Non-Resident Tamils.
Activities that can be carried out in their hometown by the Non-Resident Tamils
-
Improvement of infrastructural facilities of Primary Health Centre, Hospital etc.
-
Construction and improvement of Anganwadi, school and college laboratories, additional classroom buildings, canteen, perimeter wall, playground and libraries.
-
Construction and improvement of facilities like roads, bridges etc. in rural areas.
-
Provision of drinking water facilities, rain water collection tanks, reservoir tanks, drinking water pipe facilities, repair and maintenance of ponds etc.
-
To improve the quality of the library, to provide internet facility and to provide new books to help the students prepare for the competitive examination.
-
Construction of latrines, sewage canals and improvement of solid waste management to improve sanitation facilities.
-
Parks, fountains and other community buildings.
EnadhuGramam (எனதுகிராமம்) scheme is to improve the infrastructure of the hometowns of the NRT’s and to meet the essential needs of the villages like education and medicine.This scheme will be done through contribution from the Non-Resident Tamils.
Activities that can be carried out in their hometown by the Non-Resident Tamils
-
Improvement of infrastructural facilities of Primary Health Centre, Hospital etc.
-
Construction and improvement of Anganwadi, school and college laboratories, additional classroom buildings, canteen, perimeter wall, playground and libraries.
-
Construction and improvement of facilities like roads, bridges etc. in rural areas.
-
Provision of drinking water facilities, rain water collection tanks, reservoir tanks, drinking water pipe facilities, repair and maintenance of ponds etc.
-
To improve the quality of the library, to provide internet facility and to provide new books to help the students prepare for the competitive examination.
-
Construction of latrines, sewage canals and improvement of solid waste management to improve sanitation facilities.
-
Parks, fountains and other community buildings.
Knowledge Sharing
This contribution is not only financial but can be in any form like technology, sharing of experience and knowledge of their sector, employment and business creation and training for entrepreneurs. Every contribution will be processed expeditiously by the department with utmost transparency and full guidance of the government.
All necessary encouragement and assistance will be provided by this Government to the individual, organization. And the contributions received will be paid directly into the Government bank account and relevant certificates and documents will be issued.
Contributors will also be given complete information about the development work carried out through the funds thus received.
NRTs are welcome to contribute in any field like education, welfare and health, agriculture, drinking water, irrigation, road facilities, transport, women's protection, Tamil language development, environmental protection, industry and technology.
Every year a list of the contributions received is compiled and published as an annual report, and those who have made the best contribution are honored by the government on "Ayalakath Tamilar Dinam" celebrated on 12th January every year.
Knowledge Sharing
Knowledge Sharing
This contribution is not only financial but can be in any form like technology, sharing of experience and knowledge of their sector, employment and business creation and training for entrepreneurs. Every contribution will be processed expeditiously by the department with utmost transparency and full guidance of the government.
All necessary encouragement and assistance will be provided by this Government to the individual, organization. And the contributions received will be paid directly into the Government bank account and relevant certificates and documents will be issued.
Contributors will also be given complete information about the development work carried out through the funds thus received.
NRTs are welcome to contribute in any field like education, welfare and health, agriculture, drinking water, irrigation, road facilities, transport, women's protection, Tamil language development, environmental protection, industry and technology.
Every year a list of the contributions received is compiled and published as an annual report, and those who have made the best contribution are honored by the government on "Ayalakath Tamilar Dinam" celebrated on 12th January every year.
This contribution is not only financial but can be in any form like technology, sharing of experience and knowledge of their sector, employment and business creation and training for entrepreneurs. Every contribution will be processed expeditiously by the department with utmost transparency and full guidance of the government.
All necessary encouragement and assistance will be provided by this Government to the individual, organization. And the contributions received will be paid directly into the Government bank account and relevant certificates and documents will be issued.
Contributors will also be given complete information about the development work carried out through the funds thus received.
NRTs are welcome to contribute in any field like education, welfare and health, agriculture, drinking water, irrigation, road facilities, transport, women's protection, Tamil language development, environmental protection, industry and technology.
Every year a list of the contributions received is compiled and published as an annual report, and those who have made the best contribution are honored by the government on "Ayalakath Tamilar Dinam" celebrated on 12th January every year.
Procedure for Legal Aid
A LegalConsultingFirm will be engaged by the board who are familiar with international law as
legal advisors.
Persons familiar with the law of the concerned countries (para legal volunteers) will be
selected as legal coordinators with the help of Indian embassies in the respective countries.
The legal coordinators so selected should know the local language of the respective countries
and Tamil language.
They will act as liaison between victims, advocates and Indian Embassy.
Panel of lawyers who will provide free legal assistance / pro-bono basis will be selected,
and if necessary, lawyers on the retainer ship fee basis will also be selected.
Procedure for Legal Aid
Procedure for Legal Aid
A LegalConsultingFirm will be engaged by the board who are familiar with international law as
legal advisors.
Persons familiar with the law of the concerned countries (para legal volunteers) will be
selected as legal coordinators with the help of Indian embassies in the respective countries.
The legal coordinators so selected should know the local language of the respective countries
and Tamil language.
They will act as liaison between victims, advocates and Indian Embassy.
Panel of lawyers who will provide free legal assistance / pro-bono basis will be selected,
and if necessary, lawyers on the retainer ship fee basis will also be selected.
A LegalConsultingFirm will be engaged by the board who are familiar with international law as
legal advisors.
Persons familiar with the law of the concerned countries (para legal volunteers) will be
selected as legal coordinators with the help of Indian embassies in the respective countries.
The legal coordinators so selected should know the local language of the respective countries
and Tamil language.
They will act as liaison between victims, advocates and Indian Embassy.
Panel of lawyers who will provide free legal assistance / pro-bono basis will be selected,
and if necessary, lawyers on the retainer ship fee basis will also be selected.
Eligibility for legal aid
Those who have gone abroad for study and work and who face legal crisis for the crime they did not commit.
Cases of arrears of salary, physical assault etc. against the employer while working in foreign countries.
False cases pursued intentionally by the employer
Cases relating to compensation to persons who die / get injured due to accidents in foreign countries.
Mercy Petitions of persons convicted for offenses not committed.
Any other on case to case basis.
Victims themselves have to pay their own legal aid fees except in special cases where the Government based on the recommendation of the District Collector will provide legal fees for a prescribed maximum amount.
Eligibility for legal aid
Eligibility for legal aid
Those who have gone abroad for study and work and who face legal crisis for the crime they did not commit.
Cases of arrears of salary, physical assault etc. against the employer while working in foreign countries.
False cases pursued intentionally by the employer
Cases relating to compensation to persons who die / get injured due to accidents in foreign countries.
Mercy Petitions of persons convicted for offenses not committed.
Any other on case to case basis.
Victims themselves have to pay their own legal aid fees except in special cases where the Government based on the recommendation of the District Collector will provide legal fees for a prescribed maximum amount.
Those who have gone abroad for study and work and who face legal crisis for the crime they did not commit.
Cases of arrears of salary, physical assault etc. against the employer while working in foreign countries.
False cases pursued intentionally by the employer
Cases relating to compensation to persons who die / get injured due to accidents in foreign countries.
Mercy Petitions of persons convicted for offenses not committed.
Any other on case to case basis.
Victims themselves have to pay their own legal aid fees except in special cases where the Government based on the recommendation of the District Collector will provide legal fees for a prescribed maximum amount.