Archive · 16 Dec 2025
Rajnath Singh Proposes Ways to Strengthen Defence Land Litigation Handling
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh spoke at an event about how to handle legal cases related to defence land better.
He suggested creating a system where all information about these cases is available in one place.
This includes when the next hearing is, how the lawyers are doing, and any money risks.
He also talked about making sure land records are good and solving problems early.
The government also said that some defence land is being used illegally, and some is in legal disputes.
Singh praised the Defence Estates Organisation for its work and launched new services for people living in cantonments, like telemedicine and better digital systems.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh emphasized strengthening the litigation handling capacity for defence land-related cases.
He proposed a mechanism to track case timings, status, next hearings, legal counsel performance, and financial risks in real-time.
Singh highlighted the need for better land records, early dispute resolution, and coordination with civil authorities.
The Centre informed Parliament that 11,152 acres of defence land are under encroachment and 8,113 acres are under litigation.
Singh launched three citizen-centric initiatives for cantonment residents, including telemedicine services and digital system integrations.
- Who
- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Defence Estates Department, Directorate General Defence Estates (DGDE)
- What
- Proposals to strengthen defence land-related litigation handling capacity and initiatives for cantonment residents
- When
- December 16, 2023
- Where
- Raksha Sampada Bhawan, Delhi Cantonment
- Why
- To make litigation handling more intelligent, predictable, and to improve land management and citizen services
- Defence Land Under Encroachment
- 11,152 acres
- Defence Land Under Litigation
- 8,113 acres
- Total Defence Land
- 18 lakh acres
- Event Location
- Raksha Sampada Bhawan, Delhi Cantonment
- Initiatives Launched
- Telemedicine services, e-Chhawani module integration, DEMAP integration with PM GatiShakti