Age no bar

The government has allowed certified deed writers to continue work even after 65 years of age.

Law Minister Anisul Huq yesterday approved a proposal for abolishment of 65-year age limit for deed writers, according to a law ministry press release.

Now, the registration department of the ministry will issue a gazette notification soon in this regard, the release added. 

At a programme of Bangladesh Dalil Lekhak Samity (deed writers' association), the minister declared abolishment of the age limit on December 9, 2017. Finally, the proposal has been approved this year as per the declaration by the minister.  

Before 2003, there was no condition of educational qualifications and age limit for getting permission to continue as a deed writer.

However, in a circular in 2003, the minimum educational requirement of SSC or equivalent examinations and the age limit were imposed.

As a result, many deed writers became unemployed after 65. Therefore, they demanded the abolishment of the age limit.

Another law ministry release said the law minister has appointed inspector general of registration Khan Md Abdul Mannan for one year on a contractual basis after cancelling his post-retirement leave.