The Centre for Law and Development would like to position as an institution that identifies for itself a role in recognition and prioritization of areas of and for development, contribution to policy formulation by the State and other decision making authorities, research into various aspects of development including rights of affected members of general public from socio-legal, economic and other relevant perspectives, collection and dissemination of information, evaluating payment of adequate compensation, evaluating compliance with principles like sustainable development, compliance with relevant international obligations, studying the planning and implementation of projects and protecting the rights of various participants in developmental projects like the labourers and employees, among other goals. Over a period of time the Centre would also try to develop itself as an effective institution for dispute reference and settlement. It would also like to act as a watchdog with public participation into corruption and transparency in governance issues. The Centre would formulate a scheme to conduct workshops/seminars/conferences on regular basis for identification of areas for development. Discussion of relevant Bills in the State Legislatures and Parliament would be facilitated and its conclusions submitted for their consideration