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Advocate Grant

The Scheme “Advocate Grant” was launched by the Backward Classes Development Department, Government of Kerala during the year 2012-13. Under the scheme, the grant will be provided to law graduates belonging to backward classes facing financial difficulties for starting practice as advocates.

Start date1 Apr 2012
Last verifiedToday

About This Scheme

The Scheme “Advocate Grant” was launched by the Backward Classes Development Department, Government of Kerala during the year 2012-13. Under the scheme, the grant will be provided to law graduates belonging to backward classes facing financial difficulties for starting practice as advocates. The scheme aims to ensure adequate representation of OBC’s in the judiciary.

Benefits

₹12.0K · annual

1. The grant of ₹12000/- per year will be provided to law graduates who enrolled before the Bar Council.

2. The grant will be provided for 3 consecutive years.

Eligibility

Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.

Required Documents

  • Copy of the Identity proof
  • Copy of Aadhaar card
  • Photo of the applicant
  • Copy of the ration card
  • Caste Certificate
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence proof
  • Physical Disability Certificate, if applicable
  • Enrollment Certificate
  • Certificate from the Senior Advocate
  • Copy of Bank Passbook
  • Any other document, if required

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

IIn-person

Step 01: The Director, Backward Communities Development Department is permitted to invite applications from the eligible candidates after giving wide publicity through media (through press Release).

Step 02: The duly filled application form along with all the relevant documents should be submitted at the following addresses:

Applicants From Trivandrum to Ernakulam:

Regional Deputy Director, Backward Classes Development Department,

Civil Station, 2nd Floor,

Kakkanad, Ernakulam- 682030, Kerala

Applicants From Thrissur to Kasargode:

Regional Deputy Director, Backward Classes Development Department

Civil Station, Kozhikode- 673020, Kerala

Quick Info

Level
State Government
Max benefit
₹12.0K
Launched
1 Apr 2012