Question : NOTARIES IN GUJARAT



(a) that the Union Government has since enhanced the quota of Notaries to be appointed by the State Government of Gujarat;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) if not the reasons therefor?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF LAW & JUSTICE (SHRI H.R.BHARDWAJ)

(a) Yes, Sir;

(b) The maximum number of Notaries to be appointed by the State Government of Gujarat, has been enhanced from 625 to 938, by amending the Scheduled to the Notaries Rules, 1956, vide Notification GSR.319(E) dated 01.05.2007 read with GSR 330 (E) dated 08.05.2007;

(c) Does not arise in view of (b) above.