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Hindustan Times
28-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Defence ministry to remove ₹5,000 registry fee from cantonment land: Rana Sodhi
Ferozepur In a relief for residents of cantonment areas across the country, the ministry of defence has approved the removal of the longstanding ₹5,000 registry fee for land in cantonment board areas — a provision dating back to the British era. BJP national executive member Rana Gurmeet Singh Sodhi, who recently met defence minister Rajnath Singh to discuss key issues affecting the Ferozepur cantonment and surrounding regions, confirmed the decision in a statement. 'Following the green signal from the Centre, officials are now forming a committee to draft the necessary guidelines to implement the decision effectively,' Sodhi said. 'Soon, residents will be freed from the burden of paying ₹5,000 for land registration in cantonment areas,' he said. Under existing rules, land in cantonment areas is legally owned by the President of India, while residents own only the structures built on the land. This has created challenges for locals, including ineligibility for bank loans and restrictions on even minor construction without Cantonment Board approval. The outdated general government order (GGO) 1836 has long been a source of distress for residents. The removal of this registry fee is expected to bring a sense of ownership and relief to the affected population.
Indian Express
27-05-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
Relief for cantonment residents: Rs 5,000 registry fees to be scrapped
In a long-awaited move that promises major relief for thousands of residents living in cantonment areas across India, the Ministry of Defence has approved the removal of the Rs 5,000 condition for land registry—a provision that has been in place since the British era. BJP national executive member Rana Gurmeet Singh Sodhi made this announcement during a press conference organised at Ferozepur Tuesday, declaring it a 'historic decision' that will end decades of bureaucratic and financial hardship faced by cantonment dwellers. 'I had personally met Defence Minister Rajnath Singh just last month to raise this concern. I'm glad to share that the ministry has now given a green signal,' said Sodhi. The Rs 5,000 registry condition, known to be rooted in the General Government Order (GGO) 1836, dates back to colonial times when land in cantonments was retained under military control. While the land remains legally owned by the President of India, residents typically own only the structure built on it. As a result, only the 'debris' of the building was registered, not the land itself, rendering residents ineligible for bank loans, property transfers, and even minor renovations without prior permission from the Cantonment Board. Sodhi said a committee is now being formed to draft implementation guidelines for the new policy. 'Soon, residents will be able to register their properties without paying the outdated Rs 5,000 fee. This will give them long-denied security and dignity,' he added. He also recalled the persistent efforts of the late advocate Yogesh Gupta, a nominated member of the Ferozepur Cantonment Board, who long championed the cause of registry rights for residents. 'This is a promise I made during the 2022 Assembly elections and reiterated during the Lok Sabha campaign. I thank Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh for making this possible,' said Sodhi, assuring residents that 'the people of Ferozepur Cantonment are like family to me, and I will ensure they face no further hardship'. The decision has been welcomed by residents and local associations who view it as a step toward true ownership, modernisation of governance, and freedom from colonial-era rules that no longer reflect the realities of present-day civilian life in cantonment towns. The residents are eagerly waiting for its implementation in letter and spirit. Sodhi had unsuccessfully contested from Ferozepur city constituency on a BJP ticket and seeking true ownership rights of land in cantonment area is s long pending demand of the cantonment residents of Ferozepur. ——
NZ Herald
26-04-2025
- Business
- NZ Herald
Kiwi sex toy company Girls Get Off's battle to find insurer
The co-founder of Kiwi sex toy company Girls Get Off (GGO) says more than 20 insurance companies have refused to cover the company over the nature of its business. It comes months after GGO was initially refused a bank account with BNZ for similar reasons.
