Guidance, representation and responsible legal support in the service of the Diocese and its communities.
The Diocesan Legal Cell provides legal guidance and assistance to the Diocese, parishes and institutions, supporting responsible administration and the protection of diocesan interests.
The principal responsibilities of the Diocesan Legal Cell.
The Diocesan Bishop shall appoint a qualified priest who is an advocate to serve as the person in charge of the Diocesan Legal Cell.
The Diocesan Bishop may appoint priests who have completed studies in Civil Law to serve as members of the Diocesan Legal Cell.
The Diocesan Administration shall consult the Diocesan Legal Cell on all diocesan matters that involve legal implications.
Any purchase or alienation of property shall be undertaken in consultation with the Diocesan Legal Cell.
All matters concerning lease agreements, including their execution, renewal and termination, shall be dealt with in consultation with the Diocesan Legal Cell.
Any property-related litigation or other legal issues arising in a parish or institution shall be handled with the assistance of the Diocesan Legal Cell.
The Diocesan Legal Cell shall handle court cases with the permission of the Diocesan Bishop.
The priest in charge of the Diocesan Legal Cell, in his capacity as an advocate, may represent the Diocese, the Diocesan Bishop or any diocesan institution before any judicial or quasi-judicial forum, as well as before other government and administrative authorities.
The Diocesan Legal Cell shall be responsible for organising legal awareness programmes and seminars for priests and the faithful at regular intervals.
In matters involving serious legal issues, the Diocesan Legal Cell may seek guidance and assistance from the State-level Legal Cell of the Tamil Nadu Bishops' Council (TNBC).
Promoting responsible governance, legal awareness and integrity throughout the Diocese of Kumbakonam.
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