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Lok Sabha Question No. 2046 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-07
Subject: Seismic Zones
Ministry: EARTH SCIENCES
Asked by: HARISH DWIVEDI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF EARTH SCIENCES LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2046

## TO BE ANSWERED ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 07, 2018

## SEISMIC ZONES

## 2046.     SHRI HARISH CHANDRA ALIAS HARISH DWIVEDI:

Will the Minister of EARTH SCIENCES be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  divided  the  country  in  various  seismic zones on the basis of vulnerability of the area to earthquake and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government proposes to install earthquake early warning system as district level; and
- (c)
- if so, the details in this regard?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND ECHNOLOGY AND MINISTRY OF EARTH SCIENCES (SHRI Y. S. CHOWDARY)

- (a) Madam,  under  the  aegis  of  Bureau  of  Indian  Standard  (BIS)  [IS  1983 (Part  I):2002],  seismic  hazard  vulnerability  of  the  country  has  been assessed and the seismic zoning map covering whole of India has been prepared (Annex-1). The country is grouped into four seismic zones viz. Zone-II, -III, -IV and -V. Of these, Zone V is seismically the most prone region, while Zone II is the least.

Broadly, Zone-V comprises of entire northeastern India, parts of Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Rann of Kutch in Gujarat, part  of  North  Bihar  and  Andaman  &  Nicobar  islands.  Zone-IV  covers remaining  parts  of  Jammu  &  Kashmir  and  Himachal  Pradesh,  Union Territory  of  Delhi,  Sikkim,  northern  parts  of  Uttar  Pradesh,  Bihar  and West Bengal, parts of Gujarat and small portions of Maharashtra near the  west  coast  and  Rajasthan.  Zone-III  comprises  of  Kerala,  Goa, Lakshadweep  islands,  remaining  parts  of  Uttar  Pradesh,  Gujarat  and West  Bengal,  parts  of  Punjab,  Rajasthan,  Madhya  Pradesh,  Bihar, Pradesh, Telengana, Tamilnadu and Karnataka. Zone-II covers remaining parts of

Jharkhand, Chhatisgarh, Maharashtra, Orissa, Andhra the country.

- (b) &(c)  There  is  no  proven  scientific  technique  available,  anywhere  in  the world, to predict the occurrence of earthquakes with reasonable degree of accuracy with regard to space, time and magnitude. Ministry is not operating any earthquake early warning system and has no proposal to install any such system. However, the National Centre for Seismology (NCS),  maintains  a  country  wide  national  seismological  network,  to detect and locate earthquakes occurring in and around the country.

## Seismic Zone Map of India

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## Annex-1
Lok Sabha Question No. 2045 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-07
Subject: Mobile Courts
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Asked by: PRATAPRAO GANPATRAO JADHAV

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF LAW & JUSTICE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. † 2045

## TO BE ANSWERED ON WEDNESDAY, THE 07 TH  MARCH, 2018.

## Mobile Courts

## †2045. SHRI PRATAPRAO JADHAV:

Will the Minister of LAW AND JUSTICE be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government  is  considering  to  introduce  the  operation  of  mobile courts  in  the  country  to  dispose  of  cases  within  the  stipulated  time-frame concerning  trivial  household,  familial  and  societal  disputes,  specially  matters concerning harassment of women, children and senior citizens, keeping in view
- the inordinate delay in getting justice caused by the present judicial system;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the time by which it is likely to be introduced; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR LAW AND JUSTICE AND CORPORATE AFFAIRS (SHRI P. P. CHAUDHARY)

(a) to (c): As per Section 9 of the Gram Nyayalaya Act 2008, Nyayadhikari has been  given  the  powers  to  hold  mobile  courts  and  conduct  proceedings  in villages outside the headquarters of Gram Nyayalaya.  In terms of section 3 (1) of  the  Gram  Nyayalayas  Act,  2008,  the  State  Governments  may  establish Gram  Nyayalayas  at  intermediate  Panchayat  level  in  consultation  with  the respective High Courts with a view to provide access to justice to citizens at their  doorsteps.    Further,  in  terms  of  Section  9  of  the  Act,  the  Nyayadhikari shall periodically visit the villages falling under his jurisdiction and conduct trial or  proceedings  at  any  place  which  he  considers  is  in  close  proximity  to  the place  where  the  parties  ordinarily  reside  or  where  the  whole  or  part  of  the cause of action had arisen, provided that where the Gram Nyayalaya decides to hold mobile court outside its headquarters, it shall give wide publicity as to the  date  and  place  where  it  proposes  to  hold  mobile  court.    The  State Government  shall  extend  all  facilities  to  the  Gram  Nyayalaya  including  the provision  of  vehicles  for  holding  mobile  court  by  the  Nyayadhikari  while conducting trial or proceedings outside its headquarters.

The Central Government has been encouraging the States to set up Gram  Nyayalaya  by  providing  financial  assistance  within  the  prescribed norms.    As  per  information  available,  343  Gram  Nyayalayas  have  been notified  by  11  State  Governments  of  which  210  Gram  Nyayalayas  have become operational in 9 States.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2044 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-07
Subject: Budgetary Allocations
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: PINAKI MISRA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2044

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 7 TH  MARCH, 2018

## BUDGETARY  ALLOCATIONS

2044.  SHRI  PINAKI MISRA:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE j{kk ea=h be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the budgetary allocation of Ministry of Defence has been done keeping in mind the collusive threat from the borders of China and Pakistan;
- (b) if  so,  the  special provisions made  to  improve  the  combat  conditions on both the borders;
- (c) whether  fighting forces in those areas are being provided with nutritious food and clothing  suitable  for  weather  conditions  to  keep  them  fighting  fit  and  if  so,  the  details thereof; and
- (d) the measures being adopted by the Government to keep the morale of the fighting forces high which has been badly hit by the ill effects of the 7 th Central Pay Commission recommendations?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

र  ा रा य मं ी

(DR. SUBHASH BHAMRE)

(डा. सुभाष भामरे)

- (a) & (b): Budgetary allocations are provided to the Armed forces to build up  capability  and  prepare  for  all  eventualities.  The  Armed  forces  are suitably equipped, trained and organized to uphold and preserve the unity, integrity and sovereignty of the Nation.
- (c) Adequate nutritious food and clothing including special rations and suitable clothing to troops deployed in high altitudes, counter insurgency operations are being provided
- (d) The core concerns of the Defence Services with reference to 7 th  CPC have already been addressed by the Government.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2043 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-07
Subject: Budget Hotels on Railway Land
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: AJAY NISHAD

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2043 TO BE ANSWERED ON 07.03.2018

## BUDGET HOTELS ON RAILWAY LAND

## †2043. SHRI AJAY NISHAD:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Railways  proposes  to  give  licence  to  private companies for establishing yatri nivas and budget hotels on its land;
- (b) if  so, the details thereof and the tender procedure for applying the same;
- (c) whether the Railways has prepared any model contract regarding revenue  sharing, room  charges,  responsibility of licence, condition for cancellation of licence, etc.;
- (d) if so, the details thereof;
- (e) whether  Railways  is  planning  to  establish  such  facilities  in Gaya, Hazipur, Mujaffarpur, Siddarthnagar, Gorakhpur, Shravasti and Varanasi which are connected to important Baudh circuits; and
- (f) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

(SHRI RAJEN GOHAIN)

(a) to (d): Presently, there is no plan to set up Yatri Niwas at Railway stations. Provision is available for Budget Hotels to come up as part of Multi Functional Complexes (MFCs), through private sector participation, subject to their commercial viability for which tenders are awarded through competitive bidding. Model Development Agreement for development of MFCs stipulates modalities for leasing of Railway land and also conditions leading to termination of lease. (e) and (f): 197 stations have been identified for development of Multi Functional Complexes (MFCs) over Indian Railways, out of which 44 stations  have  been  found  suitable  for  Budget  Hotels.  Gaya,  Hajipur and Gorakhpur have been found suitable for Budget Hotels. *****
Lok Sabha Question No. 2042 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-07
Subject: On-going Projects in West Bengal
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: MD. BADARIDDOZA KHAN, MOHAMMAD SALIM

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2042 TO BE ANSWERED ON 07.03.2018

## ON-GOING PROJECTS IN WEST BENGAL

2042.  SHRI MD. BADARUDDOZA KHAN: SHRI MOHD. SALIM:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS  be pleased to state

:

- (a) the details of on-going projects in West Bengal;
- (b)  whether  the  work  on  these  projects  is  progressing  as  per schedule;
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (d) the time by which these projects are likely to be completed?

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## ANSWER (SHRI RAJEN GOHAIN)

- (a)  to  (d):  At  present,  Railways  have  taken  up  57  major  projects comprising  17  New  Lines,  36  Doublings  and  4  Gauge  Conversions falling fully/partly in the State of West Bengal at consolidated latest anticipated cost of ` 39454 crore with consolidated outlay of ` 1387 crore made for the year 2018-19.

These  projects  are  progressing  as  per  availability  of  funds.  Apart from  availability  of  funds,  completion  of  projects  depends  upon several  factors  like  complete  handing  over  of  encumbrance-free land  by  the  State  Government,  forestry  clearances,  shifting  of utilities, Road over/under bridges, canal & electrical crossings, etc. Hence,  no  time-frame  has  been  fixed  for  completion  of  these projects.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2041 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-07
Subject: Revamping of Catering System
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: (SMT.) RATNA DE(NAG), HARI OM PANDEY, MANOJ KUMAR TIWARI, SANTOSH KUMAR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2041

TO BE ANSWERED ON 07.03.2018

## REVAMPING OF CATERING SYSTEM

2041. DR. RATNA DE (NAG):

SHRI HARI OM PANDAY:

SHRI MANOJ TIWARI:

SHRI SANTOSH KUMAR:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS  be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has any proposal regarding entire revamping of existing railway catering system to boost up revenue earnings;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## (SHRI RAJEN GOHAIN)

(a) to  (c):  In  accordance  with  the  new  Catering  Policy  issued  on  27 th February 2017, Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Limited (IRCTC)  has  been  mandated  to  carry  out  the  unbundling  by  creating  a distinction primarily between food preparation and food distribution on trains. In order to upgrade quality of food preparation, IRCTC is to set up new kitchens and upgrade existing ones. Zonal Railways are to manage minor static units (catering stall /milk stalls/ trolleys etc.) except base kitchens and kitchen units.  The policy mandates the zonal railways to hand  over  the  kitchens  managed  by  them  to IRCTC. Food Plaza, Fast

Food Units  and  Food  Court  will  continue  to  be  managed  by  IRCTC.  At present,  IRCTC  has  taken  over  almost  all  units  in  phased  manner. Further, the procedure/guidelines/policy laid down  for  allotment of contracts  for  running  various  stalls  at  railway  platforms  have  been simplified.

This revamping of existing railway catering system by carrying out unbundling  under  Catering  Policy  2017  is  primarily  aimed  at  providing quality  hygienic  food  to  our  customers  at  affordable  prices  and  any consequential boost to revenue earnings thereof is only incidental to the above exercise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2040 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-07
Subject: Upgradation of Courts
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Asked by: SANJAY JAISWAL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF LAW & JUSTICE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2040

## TO BE ANSWERED ON WEDNESDAY, THE 07 TH  MARCH, 2018.

Upgradation of Courts

2040. DR. SANJAY JAISWAL:

Will the Minister of LAW AND JUSTICE be pleased to state:

- (a)  the  details  of  budget  allocated  and  utilized  for  upgradation  of  courts  for  the years 2015, 2016 and 2017; and
- (b) the breakdown of budget utilized for provision of housing to Upper Subordinates and  Lower  Subordinates  in  the  Judiciary  and  the  amount  of  funds  released respectively?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR LAW AND JUSTICE AND CORPORATE AFFAIRS (SHRI P. P. CHAUDHARY)

(a) and (b): It is the primary responsibility of State Governments to provide adequate infrastructure for Subordinate Judiciary which includes court complexes / court halls and residential accommodation for them.  Central Government is implementing the Centrally Sponsored Scheme  for Development  of Infrastructure Facilities for Judiciary in order to augment the resources of State Governments in this regard in association with the States / UT governments. The scheme has been in place since 1993-94,  and  was  revised  in  the  year  2011.    It  covers  the  construction  of  court buildings  and  residential  accommodations  for  judicial  officers  of  District  and Subordinate  Judiciary.  As  on  date,  there  are  14,467  residential  units  available  and 1785  are  under  construction.  The  breakdown  of  budget  utilized  for  provision  of housing  to  Upper  Subordinates  and  Lower  Subordinates  in  the  Judiciary  and  the amount  of  funds  released  respectively  is  not  maintained  centrally.  The  details  of budget allocated and utilized for development of infrastructural facilities for judiciary for construction of court halls and residential accommodations for judicial officers of District and Subordinate Courts for the years 2015, 2016 and 2017 are as under:

(Rs. In Crores)

| 2015-16           | 2015-16         | 2016-17           | 2016-17         | 2017-18 (Upto February, 2018)   | 2017-18 (Upto February, 2018)   |
|-------------------|-----------------|-------------------|-----------------|---------------------------------|---------------------------------|
| Revised Estimates | Released Amount | Revised Estimates | Released Amount | Revised Estimates               | Released Amount                 |
| 562.99            | 562.99          | 538.74            | 538.74          | 621.21                          | 621.21                          |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2039 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-07
Subject: Fighter Aircraft Squadron
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: NAND KUMAR SINGH CHAUHAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2039

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 7 TH  MARCH, 2018

## FIGHTER AIRCRAFT SQUADRON

## 2039.  SHRI  NAND KUMAR SINGH CHOUHAN:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE

be pleased to state:

- (a) the present status of fighter aircraft squadron in Air Force;
- (b) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  take  any  action  to  tackle  the  situation  of continuous aircraft crashes in Airforces;
- (c) if so, the details thereof;
- (d) the names of countries with which agreements have been signed for induction of advanced technology aircrafts; and
- (e) the present status of the agreements?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

(DR. SUBHASH BHAMRE)

र  ा रा य मं ी

(डा. सुभाष भामरे)

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- (a) The Indian Air Force is equipped to cater for the threat environment that  exists  and  is  ready  to  meet  the  role  assigned  to  it.    Operational preparedness  of  IAF  is  reviewed  from  time  to  time  based  on  the  threat perception.

(b) & (c): The  Government has been making significant improvement in

j{kk ea=h

:  2  :

## following areas to tackle the situation of continuous aircraft crashes:-

- (i) Invigoration of Aerospace Safety Organisation.
- (ii) Real time monitoring and reporting of incidents and accidents.
- (iii) Adoption of Revised Training Methodology.
- (iv) Induction of Simulators.
- (v) Use of Air Force System on Error Management (AFSEM) & Other Measures.
- (vi) Investigation  by  Court  of  Inquiry  and  institution  of  remedial measures.
- (vii) Regular visits by senior functionaries to flying stations.
- (viii)  Improvements in Operating infrastructure.
- (ix) Introduction of  Human  Factors  Analysis  and  Classification System (HFACS).
- (x) Aviation Psychology courses for aircrew.
- (xi) Bird Hazard Management Measures.
- (xii) Enhancement of Aerospace Safety Awareness.
- (xiii)  Aerospace Safety courses conducted by Institute of Aerospace Safety.
- (xiv)  To identify critical vulnerabilities of aircraft and equipment.
- (xv) Sharing of Aerospace Safety Information.
- (d) To meet the 'Critical Operational Necessity' of the Fighter Aircraft in the IAF, the Inter Governmental Agreement (IGA) was signed with Government of France for supply of 36 Rafale aircraft on 23.09.2016.
- (e) At present, Inter-Government Agreement is on schedule.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2036 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-07
Subject: Appointment of Ombudsman
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Asked by: NEELAM SONKER

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF LAW AND JUSTICE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2036

## TO BE ANSWERED ON WEDNESDAY, THE 07.03.2018 Appointment of Ombudsman

†2036. SHRIMATI NEELAM SONKER:

Will the Minister of LAW AND JUSTICE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposes to appoint ombudsman;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) if not, whether  there is any mechanism  to  deal with the complaints against judges of Supreme Court and High Courts; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE FOR LAW AND JUSTICE AND CORPORATE AFFAIRS (SHRI P.P. CHAUDHARY)

(a) to (d) : Complaints received against Judges of Higher Judiciary are at present addressed  through  'In  house  mechanism'  of  the  Supreme  Court.  As  per  this mechanism, the Chief Justice of India is competent to receive complaints against the conduct of the Judges of the Supreme Court and the Chief Justice of the High Courts. Similarly, the Chief Justices of the High Courts are competent to receive complaints against the conduct of their Courts. There  is no proposal for appointment of  ombudsman.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2035 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-07
Subject: Shortage of Anti-Tank Missiles
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: CH. MALLA REDDY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2035

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 7 TH  MARCH, 2018

## SHORTAGE OF ANTI-TANK MISSILES

2035.  SHRI CH. MALLA REDDY:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE j{kk ea=h be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Army has sounded the alarm about its critical operational deficiency in  the  field  of  Anti-Tank  Guided  Missiles  (ATGMs),  asking  the  Government  for  the emergency induction of at least some of these 'tank killers';
- (b) if so, whether the Army has an alarming shortage of around 68,000 ATGMs and 850 launchers of different types;
- (c) if  so,  whether  the  Army  is  worried  with  a  shocking  60  per  cent  shortage  in  its 'authorised  holding'  of  ATGMs,  the  force  has  'nil'  war  wastage  reserves  (stockpiles held in reserve for war) as of now; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and the reaction of the Government thereto?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF STATE

IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

र  ा रा य मं ी

(DR. SUBHASH BHAMRE)

(डा. सुभाष भामरे)

(a) to (d): Government  constantly  reviews  the  security  scenario  and, accordingly, decides to induct appropriate defence equipment / technology to keep the armed forces in a state of readiness and equipped with modern weapon / protection systems.  In this direction, the deficiencies, if any, of critical ammunitions are also taken into consideration for taking appropriate  steps  to  ensure  desired  level  of  operational  preparedness commensurate to the threat perception in a dynamic strategic scenario.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2034 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-07
Subject: Coal based Thermal Power Plants
Ministry: COAL
Asked by: MANSHANKAR NINAMA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COAL

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2034 TO BE ANSWERED ON 07.03.2018

## Coal based Thermal Power Plants

## 2034. SHRI MANSHANKAR NINAMA:

Will the Minister of COAL be pleased to state:

- (a) whether special emphasis is being given to solar energy across the country which may seriously affect coal based thermal power plants;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c)    whether  the  Government  has  assessed  the  long  term  effects  of  the discontinuation of coal based thermal power plants in the context of coal production, local employment and its effects on concerned service sectors; and
- (d)  if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF COAL AND RAILWAYS (SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL )

- (a)&  (b): Government  of  India  has  set  an  ambitious  target  of  175  GW  from Renewable energy sources (RES) by 2022, which comprises of 100 GW Solar, 60GW from Wind, 10 GW from Biomass and 5 GW from Small Hydro. However, as per the Generation Planning studies carried out by Central Electricity Authority (CEA) for the year2021-22, with 175 GW of RES, it has been found that coal-based power plant will play a dominant role in Indian Power Sector. The energy contribution from coal-based power plants is likely to increase to1072 BU by 2021-22. As such, there will be no serious effect on coal based thermal power plants.
- (c) & (d): Question does not arise in view of (a) and (b).

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