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Platform formed for free legal support to NRIs in Saudi Arabia

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July 24, 2012

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Jeddah, July 23: A non-profitable non-political movement to help needy and poor Indians in Saudi Arabia has been formed. The Pravasi Legal Aid Cell will address the grievances of NRIs who have been suffering from mistreatment and harassment from various corners, the organizers explained.

Named as "Pleace India", the voluntary organization has called Indian embassy and the consulate for taking prompt and effective actions to ensure that legal protection and legal aid are enjoyed by the needy NRIs in the country.

"Pleace India" has raised need for the appointment of the local legal advisors in Indian diplomatic quarters in Saudi for ensuring the proper legal aid to its citizens. Indian diplomatic quarters are being collecting 8 Saudi Riyals from each Indian approaching for various consular services as welfare fund though which nearly 15 million Saudi riyal is already available at the disposal of the Indian authorities. The legal aid cell demanded the release of the amount and to utilize it for the welfare service of Indians in the country.

"Pleace India", registered with Supreme Court of India, is a forum under the leadership of charity workers and legal experts, taking steps to support such persons, in association with various social organizations. Indian expatriate community will get free legal advice/help from the Indian legal professionals, who come forward to associate with Pleace India, voluntarily, the organizers explained.

Latheef Thechi, Vikraman, Kamal, Nasar Ranni, Muthafa Keethidathu, Rasheed Marancheri, Mammadu Ponnani, Anwar Vadakkangara explained the activities and working of the organization. Organizers of Pleace India have requested to visit its website (http://pleaceindia.com) and register their petitions, if any.


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