Question : AMENDMENT IN NOTARY RULES



(a) whether the Government has amended Notary Rules, recently;

(b) if so, the details of notaries appointed thereafter, State-wise.

(c) Whether the various State Governments have submitted requests for the increase of the number of notaries in their States including West Bengal; and

(d) if so, the details thereof and the action taken by`the Government thereon?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF LAW AND JUSTICE (DR. M. VEERAPPA MOILY)

(a) Yes, Madam. Central Govt. has amended Notary Rules, 1956 by Notaries (Amendment) Rules, 2009, vide GSR No. 114(E) dated 24.02.2009 in force w.e.f. 01.03.2009.

(b) A Statement is attached as Annexure.

(c) No, Madam,

(d) Does not arise.