7. Functions of the State Authority.—(1) It shall be the duty of the State Authority to gi ve to effect to the policy and directions of the Central Authority.
(2) Without prejudice to the generality of the functi ons referred to in sub-section( 1), the State Authority shall perform all or any of the following functions, namely: —
(a) give legal service to persons who satisfy the criteria laid down under this Act;
(b) conduct 1[LokAdalats, including LokAdalats for High Court cases];
(c) undertake preventive and strategic legal aid programmes; and
(d) perform such other functions as the State Authori ty may, in consultation with the 2[Central Authority], fix by regulations.