Hey there, folks! Big news coming out of the central government today! They’ve just dropped a bombshell by announcing the merger of several Cantonment Boards with urban municipal areas. Yep, you heard that right – major changes are on the horizon for cities like Ahmednagar, Ajmer, Aurangabad, and more.
So, what’s the deal with this merger, you ask? Well, according to the Directorate General of Defence Estates (DGDE), the new guidelines will see Cantonment Boards being integrated with local municipalities and state governments. This means that properties managed by the boards will now be under the control of state municipalities or local bodies, free of charge. Talk about a game-changer!
But that’s not all – the territorial jurisdiction of these state municipalities will now extend beyond military stations to cover the entire civilian areas of the cantonments. And don’t worry, the Central Government isn’t giving up all control – they’ll still retain ownership rights over land where they currently have jurisdiction.
So, what are the key changes we can expect from this merger? Well, for starters, the cantonment areas will be merged with municipal corporations, making them part of the state government. All assets and liabilities of the Cantonment Boards will be transferred to the state government, and municipal corporations will gain control over contracted properties within the cantonment areas. Plus, these areas will now be subject to municipal and state government rules and laws, except for those under the Ministry of Defence.
Overall, these changes aim to make municipal services more accessible and efficient for residents within cantonments. State municipalities will now have the power to levy local taxes on these areas, bringing them fully into the urban administrative framework.
So buckle up, folks! Changes are coming to a Cantonment Board near you! Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting development.
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