Bhubaneswar: Orissa High Court judge Justice Bibhu Prasad Routray has been appointed as the new executive chairman of the Odisha State Legal Services Authority (OSLSA) by Governor Dr Hari Babu Kambhampati.
The Law Department issued a notification on Thursday to announce the appointment.
Hon’ble Justice Sri Bibhu Prasad Routray appointed as Executive Chairman, Odisha State Legal Services Authority by Hon’ble Governor of Odisha. Justice Rouray succeeds Hon’ble Justice Sri Manash Ranjan Pathak, who has been appointed as Judge of Gujarat High Court. #Odisha pic.twitter.com/2nK7wHwWqT
— I & PR Department, Odisha (@IPR_Odisha) September 24, 2026
Justice Routray succeeds Justice Manash Ranjan Pathak, who has been appointed as a judge of Gujarat High Court.
As executive chairman of OSLSA, Justice Routray will shoulder significant responsibilities in overseeing the administrative and policy aspects of all legal aid programmes.
OSLSA provides free legal aid to individuals in need, Lok Adalats are organised, legal awareness is promoted, and access to justice is facilitated for the weaker sections of society.