1. - By this writ petition, a challenge has been made to the order dated 30-11-2010.

2. It is a case where Permanent Lok Adalat was approached by the respondents when they were not extended the benefit of insurance policy. The insurance policy was issued by the petitioner in favour of the respondent's husband. Regular premium was paid and during the period of insurance, respondent's husband died on account of heart attack. When the claim made by the respondent was not settled, rather vide the order dated 29-9-2009, her claim was rejected, she approached Permanent Lok Adalat.

3. Permanent Lok Adalat issued notice to the petitioner herein. The petitioner thereupon made an application raising objection regarding jurisdiction of the Permanent Lok Adalat. It was stated that no agreement or consent exists to give jurisdiction to Permanent Lok Adalat. It was narrated that without consent of the petitioner, Permanent Lok Adalat cannot proceed in the matter.

4. Learned counsel for petitioner submits that as per the provisions of Section 22(c), (d) and (e) of the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 (for short "the Act of 1987") the Permanent Lok Adalat cannot proceed in the matter wit