Sun Mar 16 19:27:35 UTC 2025: ## Kochi Corporation Launches Permanent Adalat to Address Public Grievances

**KOCHI, March 17, 2025** – A permanent adalat (public grievance redressal forum) was inaugurated in Kochi on Sunday to address citizen complaints regarding municipal services. The initiative, a joint effort by the Kochi Corporation, the Kerala State Legal Services Authority (KELSA), and the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), was launched by State Minister for Law and Industries, P. Rajeeve.

Kerala High Court Judge A. Muhamed Mustaque delivered the keynote address, while former Kerala High Court Judge and Chairman of the Gandhian Initiative for Social Harmony M.R. Hariharan Nair also spoke. Kochi Mayor M. Anilkumar presided over the event.

Citizens can lodge complaints regarding the corporation’s services through complaint boxes located in all civic body offices. These complaints will be compiled and forwarded to KELSA and DLSA for resolution through the adalat process, according to a corporation statement. The adalat aims to provide a more efficient and accessible platform for addressing public concerns related to municipal services.

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