The Advocates' Welfare Fund Act, 2001
19. Ex-gratia grant
to a member of Fund.-
The Trustee Committee
on an application made to it by a member of the Fund, and after being satisfied
about the genuineness of the claim, may allow ex gratia to such member from the
Fund-
a.
in
the case of his hospitalization or involving major surgical operation; or
b.
if
he is suffering from tuberculosis, leprosy, paralysis, cancer, unsoundness of
mind or from such other serious disease or disability.