Legal
The Legal Sector of Paro Dzongkhag Administration provides legal advice and services to the Dzongkhag and its sectors under the guidance of the Dzongdag. It assists in drafting by-laws, represents the Dzongkhag in legal matters, supports investigations, promotes legal awareness, and participates in dispute settlements and legal forums as required.
- Render legal services to various sectors in the Dzongkhag with respect to questions, regulations, practices, or other issues falling within legal domain on the instruction of the Dzongdag.
- Assist the Dzongkhag administration to draft delegated legislations or by-laws.
- Advise Dzongkhag administration, Dzongkhag Tshogdu, Gewog Tshogde, and other government offices on legal matters on the instruction of the Dzongdag.
- Disseminate information on laws to Dzongkhag to create legal awareness in consultation with or on advice of Dzongdag or the Office of the Attorney General.
- Appear before the courts for prosecution on behalf of the Office of the Attorney General when necessary.
- Appear before the courts for civil litigation on behalf of the Dzongkhag administration or the OAG.
- Be a legal advisor to the investigation team or committee as may be necessary.
- Compile laws.
- Represent the Dzongkhag administration at meetings including workshops, conferences, and seminars relating to legal matters.
- Perform election duties as a member to election dispute settlement body; and
- Perform any other official tasks assigned by supervisors.
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Staff
Legal Officer
Phurba Wangdi
Email: pwangdi@paro.gov.bt