The Legal Service Division (LSD) of the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources provides comprehensive legal support to all Departments and Agencies under the Ministry, reporting directly to the Hon’ble Secretary. Led by the Chief Legal Officer, the Division acts as an extension of the services provided by the Office of the Attorney General, serving as the Ministry's in-house legal counsel. The Division's core functions include the drafting and review of laws and legal instruments, litigation and dispute resolution, enforcement of judgments, and providing advisory and legal services to all the Departments and Agencies within the Ministry.
To ensure effective and efficient legal services for the Energy, Environment, and Natural Resource sectors.
To strengthen sector-specific legislation and provide effective legal services that support sustainable development and good governance in the areas of energy, environment, and natural resources.