Raipur, Chhattisgarh government on Wednesday approved a 50 per cent reduction in land registration fees for properties registered in the name of women, with the aim of promoting property ownership and economic empowerment among them.
The Cabinet also approved a 25 per cent concession in stamp duty for defense personnel, ex-servicemen of the state and their widows on purchase of property worth up to $25 lakh within the state.
An official statement said that the decision was taken during a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai at Mantralaya Mahanadi Bhawan in Nava Raipur Atal Nagar.
Fees applied to register land in women’s names will be reduced by 50 percent. The aim of this measure is to encourage women to own property and empower them economically. This move is expected to result in a revenue loss of approx $153 crore to the state exchequer, but it is considered an important step towards women empowerment, the statement said.
In another major decision, the Cabinet approved a 25 per cent concession in stamp duty for serving soldiers, ex-servicemen and their widows on purchase of property worth up to $25 lakh within the state, applies once in a lifetime.
She added that the move will provide financial assistance to defense personnel, who often face frequent transfers and seek permanent residence after service.
The Cabinet also approved amendments to the Chhattisgarh Minor Minerals Regular Sand Rules, 2025. Under the amended rules, sand mines may now be reserved for public sector projects of the central or state government, such as Chhattisgarh Mineral Development Corporation Limited.
This step is expected to address supply shortages and ensure smoother availability, especially in remote areas.
A proposal to make comprehensive amendments to the Chhattisgarh Minor Minerals Rules, 2015 was also approved. It stated that the aim of these amendments is to ensure transparency, oversight and revenue growth in the mining sector, reduce illegal mining, and simplify associated processes.
The Cabinet also agreed to impose tougher penalties to curb illegal mining, transportation and storage, with fines ranging from $25000 LBP $He said 5 lakh.
The Cabinet authorized procurement of vaccines for livestock from Indian Immunologicals Limited, a subsidiary of the National Dairy Development Board, to ensure timely supply and improve disease control, thereby supporting livestock productivity.
The Cabinet also reviewed the arrangements for the availability of fertilizers for the upcoming fall season and liquefied gas supplies in the state.
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