Date: 15 April 2026
Raipur, April 15, 2026/ At the Cabinet Meeting held today in Mantralaya (Mahanadi Bhawan) under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai, a series of important decisions were taken, aimed at strengthening governance, promoting social equity, and accelerating economic development in Chhattisgarh.
1. The Cabinet approved the constitution of a high-level committee under the chairpersonship of retired Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai to prepare a draft for the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the state. Chief Minister has been authorised to nominate members of the committee.
At present, matters such as marriage, divorce, inheritance, adoption, maintenance, and family disputes are governed by separate personal laws across religions. As envisaged under Article 44 of the Constitution of India, the move towards a Uniform Civil Code is aimed at ensuring legal uniformity, simplifying judicial processes, and promoting religious as well as gender equality.
The committee will undertake extensive consultations with citizens, organisations, and subject experts, and may also invite feedback through a dedicated web portal. The draft prepared on the basis of these recommendations will be placed before the Cabinet and subsequently introduced in the State Assembly following due legal procedures.
2. In a progressive step towards women’s empowerment, the Cabinet approved a 50 percent reduction in registration fees for property registered in the name of women. While this decision is expected to result in a revenue loss of approximately Rs 153 crore to the state exchequer, it is seen as a vital measure to encourage asset ownership among women and enhance their financial independence.
3. The Cabinet has taken important decision in the larger interest of serving soldiers, ex-servicemen, and their widows by approving a 25 percent concession in stamp duty on the purchase of property (land or building) up to Rs 25 lakh within the state, once in their lifetime. Recognising the transient nature of military service, the decision seeks to provide financial relief as they establish permanent residences.
4. The Cabinet approved amendments to the Chhattisgarh Industrial Land and Building Management Rules, 2015, ensuring clearer legal eligibility for the service sector in land allotment. The revisions introduce rational limits for land allocation, provide statutory provisions for approach roads to land bank plots, and include NBFCs and financial institutions to broaden credit access for industries.
Further, provisions related to shareholding changes in companies have been streamlined, and clearer guidelines for Public-Private Partnership (PPP) models have been introduced. These steps are expected to enhance ease of doing business and attract private investment in industrial infrastructure.
5. The Cabinet approved amendments to the Chhattisgarh Minor Mineral (Ordinary Sand) Excavation and Business Rules, 2025. Under the revised provisions, sand mines may now be reserved for public sector undertakings of the Central or State Government, including Chhattisgarh Mineral Development Corporation Limited.
This move is aimed at curbing monopolistic practices, ensuring consistent supply, improving accessibility of sand, and ensuring smooth operation of sand mines particularly in remote areas.
6. A wide-ranging reform of the Chhattisgarh Minor Mineral Rules, 2015 was approved to enhance transparency, strengthen regulatory control, increase revenue, and curb illegal mining.