Question : DEFENCE PROPERTIES IN GUJARAT



(a) the details of offices of his Ministry and its organisations in Gujarat;

(b) the details of immovable properties held by Defence establishments in the State of Gujarat;

(c) whether there is any dispute relating to the said properties with the State Government; and

(d) if so, the steps being taken to resolve the same?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF DEFENCE (SHRI A.K. ANTONY)

(a) The details of offices of the Ministry and its organization in Gujarat are as under:-


Sl.No. Organization No. of units/ offices

1. Armed Forces 151

2. Other defence establishments 69

(b) 24807 acres of defence land is situated in Gujarat.

(c) & (d):The Dhrangadhra Municipal Corporation has filed Civil Suit No.33/89 (earlier 88/85) in the court of Sr. Civil Judge at Dhrangadhra in respect of ex-state forces property known as MES Colony (Barrack No.32) measuring 4.48 acres claiming ownership. The matter is presently sub-judice.