Answer: Kerala
Notes: Kerala has become the first state in India to launch Online Permanent Lok Adalat Services. Permanent Lok Adalat is organized under Section 22-B of the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987. It has the same powers as a Civil Court under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908. It acts as a compulsory pre-litigation mechanism for conciliation and settlement of disputes related to Public Utility Services like transport, postal, and telegraph. The judgment given is final and binding on all the parties involved.
