Question : EXPANSION OF CIVIL AREAS IN JABALPUR CANTONMENT

(a) the total civil area in Jabalpur Cantonment at present;

(b) the date on which civil area was expanded in Jabalpur Cantonment along with the total areas thereof;

(c) whether the Cantonment Board has submitted any proposal for expanding civil area at Jabalpur Cantonment; and

(d) if so, the time by which the Government are likely to dispense it of by according its approval?

MINISTER OF DEFENCE (SHRI GEORGE FERNANDES)

(a) The total civil area at present is 104 acres.

(b) The civil area was extended vide Gazette Notification No. 388 dated 20.10.1957 from 77 acres to 104 acres.

(c) No proposal for expanding the civil area has been received by the Government.

(d) Question does not arise.