Functions of Defence Estates Organisation
- Defence Estates Service is a trustee of defence lands measuring around 17.53 lakh acres, through 39 Defence Estates Offices and 4 ADEO offices located in different parts of the country;
- Administration of 61 Cantonment Boards – the institutions of local self – government – in as many Cantonments notified under the Cantonments Act, 1924;
- Acquisition, hiring, requisitioning of immovable properties for defence purposes;
- Maintenance of all land records which secure proprietary, occupancy, tenancy and other legal rights of Ministry of Defence on defence lands;
- Handling of litigation arising out of land acquisition for defence purpose;
- Handling of litigation, Suits on ownership of defence land and other land matters;
- Exercise of quasi-judicial functions conferred under Special Laws like the Cantonments Act, 1924; Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorized Occupant) Act, 1971; etc
Swachhata Pledge being administered by Shri G S Rajeswaran, DGDE on 22-09-2023
Swachhata Pledge being administered by Shri G S Rajeswaran, DGDE on 22-09-2023
Swachhata Pledge being taken by Officers and Staff of DGDE on 22-09-2023
Group Photo After Shramdan on 22-09-2023 at RSB Complex