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    Question

    Under the Act, which of the following statements

    accurately describe the entitlement to legal services?
    A Only persons who satisfy all criteria in section 12 and have a verified income source are entitled to legal services Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Persons satisfying any criteria in section 12 are entitled to legal services if the Authority is satisfied they have a prima facie case, and an income affidavit is usually sufficient for eligibility unless otherwise doubted Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Only persons who submit verified proof of income along with an affidavit are entitled to legal services Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Persons satisfying any criteria in section 12 may receive legal services only if the Authority confirms a valid reason for entitlement Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Any person with a prima facie case can receive legal services without the need for income verification or other eligibility criteria Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Explanation: Section 13. Entitlement of legal services: (1) Persons who satisfy all or any of the criteria specified in section 12 shall be entitled to receive legal services provided that the concerned Authority is satisfied that such person has a prima facie case to prosecute or to defend.(2) An affidavit made by a person as to his income may be regarded as sufficient for making him eligible to the entitlement of legal services under this Act unless the concerned Authority has reason to disbelieve such affidavit.

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