Question : NOTARIES



(a) the norms for alloting quota of Notaries in States;

(b) whether the Government proposes to increase the quota fixed for Notaries;and

(c) if so, the details thereof, State-wise?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF LAW AND JUSTICE (DR. ASHWANI KUMAR)

(a),(b)&(c): Initially, the quota of Notaries for each State/UT was fixed in equal proportion, calculated on the basis of 50 Notaries per District. Recently, the Central Government has increased by 25%, quota of Notaries in certain States /UTs in which either the quota has been exhausted or on the request of the concerned States/UTs. A statement showing the present quotas of Notaries for the States/UTs is enclosed. There is at present no other proposal in this regard.