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Lok Sabha Question No. 1191 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-23
Subject: Seismic Microzonation
Ministry: EARTH SCIENCES
Asked by: BAIJAYANT "JAY" PANDA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EARTH SCIENCES LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 1191 TO BE ANSWERED ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2016

## SEISMIC MICROZONATION

## 1191. SHRI BAIJAYANT JAY PANDA:

Will the Minister of EARTH SCIENCES be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has recently released a report on Seismic Microzonation for Delhi and Kolkata;
- (b)
- if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  release  the  Seismic  Microzonation report for other Eastern States like Odisha;
- (d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (e) the  instructions  issued  or  likely  to  be  issued  for  construction  of  houses/ buildings in high seismic zone areas?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AND MINISTRY OF EARTH SCIENCES

(SHRI Y. S. CHOWDARY)

- (a) Yes  Madam.  The  government  has  released  detailed  report  on  Seismic microzonation  of  National  Capital  Territory  (NCT)  Delhi  and  Kolkata  in February 2016.
- (b) The Seismic hazard microzonation of Delhi and Kolkata has been completed at  1:10,000  and  1:25,000  scale,  respectively.  A  number  of  parameters,  e.g., soil  liquefaction,  geology,  geomorphology,  engineering  bed  rock,  depth  of basement,  shear  wave  speed  ,  depth  of  ground  water  table,  peak  ground acceleration,  etc.  have  been  considered.  The  two  report  are  available  at http://moes.gov.in/latestnewspage.

Based on above study, the two urban areas are divided into four hazard zones, namely; Least, Moderate, High and Very High.

- (c-d)  National  Centre  of  Seismology  (NCS)  has  proposal  to  carry  out  seismic microzonation of thirty more cities in the country which includes Cuttack and Bhubaneshwar city of Odisha.
- (e) Bureau  of  Indian  Standards  (BIS)  has  published  several  guidelines  and building  codes  for  construction  of  earthquake  resistant  structures  and  for retrofitting of existing buildings. These guidelines are widely used by various administrative regulatory authorities responsible for ensuring the design and construction of earthquake resistant structures in various states.

National  Disaster  Management  Authority  (NDMA),  Ministry  of  Home  Affairs (MHA),  Ministry  of  Earth  Sciences  and  other  state  Disaster  Management Authorities,  have  also  taken  up  various  initiatives  to  educate  and  enhance awareness  amongst  general  public  and  school  children  on  the  general aspects  of  earthquakes,  their  impacts  and  measures  to  mitigate  losses caused by them. A National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) is also functional under the general superintendence, direction and control of the NDMA for the purpose of specialized response to natural and man-made disasters.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1188 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-23
Subject: Wi-Fi Facility at Stations
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: PONGULETI SRINIVASA REDDY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1188 TO BE ANSWERED ON 23.11.2016

## WI-FI FACILITY AT STATIONS

1188. SHRI PONGULETI SRINIVASA REDDY:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the RailTel has recently conducted a survey on the use of Wi-Fi  facility  at  railway  stations  across  the  country  and  the  study revealed  that  travellers  at  various  Wi-Fi  enabled  railway  stations watch and download videos from porn sites more than anything else;
- (b)  if  so,  whether  the  Government  is  planning  to  introduce  some restrictions to stop misuse of free internet facility at railway stations across the country; and
- (c) if so, the details therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI RAJEN GOHAIN)

- (a):  No,  Madam.  However,  there  have  been  news  in  media  on  the subject matter.

Only infrastructure to access Internet is being provided. Content is being regulated as per guidelines of Department of Telecommunication (DoT).

- (b) & (c): Do not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1187 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-23
Subject: Computerised Reservation Centre at Parsabad
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: RAVINDRA KUMAR RAY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1187 TO BE ANSWERED ON 23.11.2016

## COMPUTERISED RESERVATION CENTRE AT PARSABAD

†1187. DR. RAVINDRA KUMAR RAY:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  set  up  a  computerised reservation  centre  at  Parsabad  (Koderma)  railway  station  in  the State of Jharkhand; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI RAJEN GOHAIN)

- (a)
- No, Madam.
- (b) The computerised passenger reservation centres are available at Hazaribagh Road Station and Koderma Railway Station located  on  either  side  of  Parsabad  Railway  Station.    These reservation centres fulfil the requirement of reservation of passengers  in  Parsabad  area.      Moreover,  about  60%  reserved tickets are now booked online on website www.irctc.co.in.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1186 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-23
Subject: Extension of Patliputra Express
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: SATISH CHANDRA DUBEY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1186 TO BE ANSWERED ON 23.11.2016

## EXTENSION OF PATLIPUTRA EXPRESS

†1186. SHRI SATISH CHANDRA DUBEY:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether there is any proposal to extend the Narkatiaganj-Patliputra Intercity Express under Samastipur Division of Hajipur Zone to Bagaha railway station;
- (b) if so, the time by which it is likely to be done; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI RAJEN GOHAIN)

- (a)  No, Madam.
- (b) &  (c) Extension  of 25201/25202  Patliputra-Narkatiaganj Link Express upto Bagaha is not feasible at present due to operational and resource constraints.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1185 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-23
Subject: Freight Charges
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: SAUGATA ROY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1185 TO BE ANSWERED ON 23.11.2016

## FREIGHT CHARGES

1185. PROF. SAUGATA ROY:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Railways  could  recover  a  huge  amount  from  the exporters who transported iron ore meant for export on freight charges meant for domestic consumption movements;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the  steps  taken  so  far  to  recover  the  huge  amount  from exporters;
- (d) whether  the  Railways  has  issued  new  freight  rate  circular  to help  the  defaulters  by  abolishing  dual  freight  rate  policy  in retrospective manner; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof and the reasons for a hasty circular in the regard?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI RAJEN GOHAIN)

(a)  to  (c):  Demand-cum-show  cause  notices  have  been  served  on those who  prima  facie appear to have submitted misleading declaration regarding the end use of iron ore. Presently, the matter is subjudice in the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India. So far, ` 172.67 crore has been recovered.

(d): No, Madam.

(e): Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1183 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-23
Subject: Adulteration of Milk
Ministry: SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Asked by: HEMANT TUKARAM GODSE

- (c)
- (d) the details of the estimated cost of setting up of such a centre for this technology?

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT OF SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1183 (To BE ANSWERED ON 23.11.2016)

## ADULTERATION OF MILK

## 1183. SHRI HEMANT TUKARAM GODSE

Will the Minister of SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has developed a new technology to analyse and find out about adulteration in milk through Central Electronics Engineering Research Institute and if SO, the details thereof;
- (b) whether a survey has been conducted to ascertain the quantum of adulterated milk
- available in the market and if not; the details thereof;
- the manner in which the new technology is likely to help in dealing with adulteration in milk which is causing health risk at the national level; and

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AND EARTH SCIENCES

## (SHRI Y.S: CHOWDARY)

- (a) Yes Madam. CSIR-Central Electronics Engineering Research Institute, Pilani, Rajasthan has developed a new technology to analyze and detect adulteration in milk: This technology is novel, and is based on acquiring electrochemical fingerprint coupled with multivariate data analysis techniques: This technology is an innovation which   represents the first fully Indian Sconcept to implementation" effort in the instrumentation related to milk and dairy which addresses an unmet need of developing instruments able to detect adulteration in milk:
- (b) CSIR-CEERI has not conducted surveylstudy to ascertain of adulterated milk in the market. The R&D work is based on the available market reports. As per  recent reports, over 68   percent of milk in the country does not conform to the standards set by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) (based on the national vide survey conducted by FSSI in 2011). any
- commonly used in adulterated poses serious health hazards: Deeper understanding of the role of human health as a critical component has led to the development of the present technology which is cost-effective: The adoption and deployment of the innovation in as many villages and milk societies possible would be a step forward in increasing the standards and quality of the milk
- (d) As far as establishing a new centre for testing of milk this technology, the estimated cost would depend mainly on the infrastructure; manpower and cost of the equipment only: The equipment cost is around Rs.1 Iakh and the other costs would depend on the location of the centre. The technology has been transferred to two industries, namely Mls Rajasthan Electronics & Instruments (REIL); Jaipur and Mls Alpine technologies, Surat; Gujarat for manufacturing and commercialization: using
- (c) Milk   being everyday diet, if leading to better health of the public:
Lok Sabha Question No. 1182 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-23
Subject: Economy Hotel at Railway Stations
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: LAXMI NARAYAN YADAV

## 

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1182 TO BE ANSWERED ON 23.11.2016

## ECONOMY HOTEL AT RAILWAY STATIONS

## 1182. SHRI LAXMI NARAYAN YADAV:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the Government  has  made  any  efforts  to  open economy  hotels at the railway stations in the country including Madhya Pradesh;
- (b) if so, the details in this regard, State-wise; and
- (c)
- if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## (SHRI RAJEN GOHAIN)

(a) to (c): Provision exists for Budget Hotels to come up as a part of Multi Functional Complex (MFC) subject to their commercial viability.  197 stations have been identified for development of Multi Functional Complexes (MFCs) over Indian Railways, out of which 58 stations  have  been  found  suitable  for  Budget  Hotels.    10  stations have  been  identified  for  development  of  MFCs  in  Madhya  Pradesh viz.  Chhindwara,  Gwalior,  Indore,  Jabalpur,  Khajuraho,  Neemuch, Rewa, Ratlam, Sanchi and Ujjain out of which Budget Hotels may be developed  at  6  stations  viz.,  Gwalior,  Indore,  Jabalpur,  Ratlam, Sanchi and Ujjain depending upon their commercial viability.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1181 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-23
Subject: Communication Safety and e-Mail Policy
Ministry: ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Asked by: BALASUBRAMANIAM SENGUTTUVAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1181

TO BE ANSWERED ON: 23.11.2016

## COMMUNICATION SAFETY AND E-MAIL POLICY

## 1181. SHRI B. SENGUTTUVAN:

Will the Minister of ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY  be pleased to state:

(a) whether the communication and correspondence between various Government officials and the  various  Government  departments  have  been  hacked  by  unscrupulous  private  individuals hurting public interest and leading to scam like situations;

- (b) if so, the details thereof and the action taken by the government in this regard;
- (c) whether  the  Ministry  has  notified  any  e-mail  policy  for  the  public  servants  in  the government service;
- (d) if so, the details thereof; and

(e) the  steps  taken  to  ensure  that  the  confidentiality  of  the  communicated  information  is maintained at all costs?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR MINISTRY OF ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHRI P.P. CHAUDHARY)

- (a):    There have been no instances of hacking leading to scam like situations.
- (b):    Does not arise.

(c) and (d):  Ministry has notified 'Email policy of Government of India'  in the Gazette of India, on 18.02.2015  to ensure secure email communication in Government. The policy clearly mentions that only Government provided email services shall be used for official communications. The email services provided by other service providers shall not be used for any official communication. This policy is applicable to all employees of Government of India (GoI) and employees of those State/UT Governments that use the e-mail services of GoI.

(e): As per e-mail policy, any mail identified as classified or sensitive should be sent using a DSC (Digital Signature Certificate). Further, all data transmission, from source to destination, within the Government email server is  over  encrypted  channels  like    TLS  (  transport  layer  security)  /SSL (secure socket layer)  and secure ports.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1180 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-23
Subject: Innovation in Packaging Industry
Ministry: SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Asked by: DEVJI MANSINGRAM PATEL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT OF SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1180 (TO BE ANSWERED ON 23.11.2016)

## INNOVATION IN PACKAGING INDUSTRY

## 1180. SHRI DEVJI M\_ PATEL:

## Will the Minister of SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY be pleased to state:

- (a) whether there is a need for innovation in packaging industry to meet the demand of consumers and requirement of the market;
- (c) the total funds allocated for start-up projects and R&D activities during the last three years; year-wise state-wise?
- (b) if the steps taken to provide resources and equipment   required for the said innovation; and

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AND EARTH SCIENCES (SHRI Y.S: CHOWDARY)

- (a) Yes; Madam. Innovative Packaging technologies for package development and applications will help the country to realize its goal of becoming a manufacturing hub:
- (b) Indian Institute of Packaging, an autonomous body of the Ministry of Commerce Industry is playing a catalytic role in assimilation and dissemination of packaging technologies: The Institute is involved in various ReD activities like the formulation of packaging standards for fresh fruits and vegetables, tea, spices, etc: The Institute is working on these R&D projects with financial assistance from Ministry of Commerce bodies, such as APEDA, Tea Board, Spices Board etc. Government is encouraging institutions in the area of packaging to upgrade their infrastructure and  laboratory facilities and also providing them with incubation facilities to focus on development of innovative packaging technologies, such as: Barrier technologies and materials particularly for the flexible packaging sector; Rigid packaging like glass, composites and metals; Semi rigid packaging like thermoform containers; Stand up pouches and flexible bottles; Retort and aseptic packaging; Vacuum and gas flush packaging; Easy dispensing systems (caps & closures) dosing systems to cater to the elderly and child needs; etc. and
- The total funds allocated for R&D activities by the Ministry of Science and Technology the funds allocated to DST's (Department of Science and Technology) scheme on "S&t Entrepreneurship Development" that promotes and supports start-up projects related activities are also given below: The Ministry does not allocate funds state-wise and

## Rs: in Crore

| Year    |   Ministry of sT |   s&t Entrepreneurship Development |
|---------|------------------|------------------------------------|
| 2013-14 |           6275   |                                 50 |
| 2014-15 |           6725   |                                 50 |
|         |           7289.3 |                                 60 |
| 2016-17 |           8100   |                                180 |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1179 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-23
Subject: Retrenched Indian Workers
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: A. ARUNMOZHITHEVAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1179 TO BE ANSWERED ON 23.11.2016

## RETRENCHED INDIAN WORKERS

1179.      SHRI A. ARUNMOZHITHEVAN:

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a)     whether  Saudi  Arabia  had  promised  to  allow  the  retrenched Indian workers to return to India;
- (b)     if so, the details thereof;
- (c)     whether  Saudi  Arabia  Government  has  also  promised  to  try and find jobs for retrenched Indian workers; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof ?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS [GEN. (DR) V. K. SINGH (RETD)]

- (a) & (b) Following  reports  of  difficulties  faced  by  a  section  of Indian  workers  in  the  Kingdom  of  Saudi  Arabia  primarily  in  two major Saudi companies namely Saudi Oger and the Saad Group, the Government  had  taken  up  the  matter  with  the  Government  of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The  Saudi authorities have assured us all possible assistance to the affected Indian workers of these companies  including  waiver  of  fines  on  Iqama  (resident  permit) related violations, providing exit visas and one way return tickets to India. The process of repatriation has already begun and 4358 Indian workers have returned so far.
- (c) & (d) The  Saudi  authorities  are  also  facilitating  transfer  of sponsorship, wherever possible, of the affected workers from their present company to other companies on  gratis basis. A significant number of affected workers have also availed transfer of sponsorship to other companies.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1176 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-23
Subject: New Urban Agenda
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN  POVERTY ALLEVIATION
Asked by: RAKSHA NIKHIL KHADSE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN POVERTY ALLEVIATION

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1176

## TO BE ANSWERED ON NOVEMBER 23, 2016 NEW URBAN AGENDA

No. 1176 SHRIMATI RAKSHATAI KHADSE :

Will the Minister of HOUSING AND URBAN POVERTY ALLEVIATION be pleased to state:

- (a) whether review of the Quito Declaration for the Habitat
- III  Conference  was  held  recently  at  Quito  for  the  New Urban Agenda;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the  steps  taken/proposed  to  be  taken  to  address  the
- challenges associated with the global urban turn?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOUSING & URBAN POVERTY ALLEVIATION

## (RAO INDERJIT SINGH)

- (a) & (b): In line with the bi-decennial cycle (1976, 1996 and 2016), the United Nations General Assembly had convened the 3 rd United  Nation  Conference  on  Housing  &  Sustainable Urban Development, known as Habitat III during 17 th  -

20 th  October, 2016 at Quito, Ecuador and the 'New Urban Agenda'  -  Quito  Declaration  on  Sustainable  Cities  and Human Settlements for All was adopted on 20 th  October, 2016.

The new urban agenda outlines the upcoming challenges and opportunities of growing urbanization which can be addressed through planning, design, finance, development,  governance  and  management,  guided  by the New Urban Agenda.

- (c): The  India  Habitat-III  National  Report,  2016  outlines  the  way forward  towards  achieving  sustainable  human  settlements  in India.  In  addition,  a  number  of  urban  missions  have  been launched by the Government of India to address the challenges  of  urbanization  and  to  tap  the  vast  opportunities and potential that urbanization offers.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1175 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-23
Subject: Cases of Duping by Builders
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN  POVERTY ALLEVIATION
Asked by: E. AHAMED

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN POVERTY ALLEVIATION

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1175

TO BE ANSWERED ON NOVEMBER 23, 2016

## CASES OF DUPING BY BUILDERS

No. 1175 SHRI E. AHAMED :

Will the Minister of HOUSING AND URBAN POVERTY ALLEVIATION be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  is  aware  that  many  builders have duped several lakh people by collecting substantial amount with promise of constructing building projects in different  parts  of  the  country  particularly  Delhi/NCR, Chennai;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the action taken against the builders for forgery and

........2/-

cheating and the steps taken to deliver justice to home buyers by the Government?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOUSING & URBAN POVERTY ALLEVIATION

(RAO INDERJIT SINGH)

- (a) to (c): 'Land'  and  'Colonisation'  are  State  subjects,  therefore  it is the responsibility of States to address such issues and take suitable action against the builders for forgery and cheating. This Ministry forwards such complaints received from the buyers, to the States/Union Territories (UTs) concerned for suitable action.

However, in order to provide a uniform regulatory environment to protect consumer interests, help speedy adjudication of disputes and ensure orderly growth of the real estate sector, Government of India enacted the Real Estate  (Regulation  &  Development)  Act,  2016.  Specific Sections  of this Act were notified with effect from 01 st

May, 2016.

As per section 84 of the Real Estate Act, 2016 'Rules' are required  to  be  notified  by  the  'appropriate  Government' within  six  months  of  its  commencement.  Ministry  of Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation being the 'appropriate Government' for UTs without legislature, has notified  the  Real  Estate  (Regulation  and  Development) (General)  Rules,  2016  and  the  Real  Estate  (Regulation and  Development)  (Agreement  for  Sale)  Rules,  2016  on 31.10.2016.

All the State Governments are similarly required to frame Rules under this Act and also establish the Real Estate Regulatory Authority and Appellate Tribunal, to regulate and  develop  the  real  estate  sector,  for  their  respective States. Government of Uttar Pradesh and Government of Gujarat  have  notified  the  sub-ordinate  Rules  under  the Real  Estate  (Regulation  and  Development)  Act,  2016 within  the  prescribed  time  limit.  UT  of  Chandigarh  has informed that they are in the process of establishing an interim regulator.

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