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Lok Sabha Question No. 2741 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-17
Subject: Leak of Question Papers in Army Recruitment
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: SUSHMITA DEV, JYOTIRADITYA MADHAVRAO SCINDIA, SAUGATA ROY, SUSHIL KUMAR SINGH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2741

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 17 TH  MARCH, 2017

## LEAK OF QUESTION PAPERS IN ARMY RECRUITMENT

2741.  KUMARI SUSHMITA DEV: SHRI  JYOTIRADITYA  M. SCINDIA: PROF. SAUGATA ROY: SHRI  SUSHIL  KUMAR  SINGH:

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

- (a) whether  an  Army  recruitment  racket  following  leak  of  question  papers  of  an examination conducted by the Army Recruitment Board has been recently unearthed in the country including Maharashtra and Goa;
- (b) if so, the details thereof  along with the modus-operandi of the Army recruitment racket;
- (c) whether any enquiry has been conducted to find out facts and persons behind it and if so, the details thereof;
- (d) the total number of cases reported regarding leak of question paper, corruption in recruitment process and investigation in Army  Recruitment Board during the last three years and the current year; and
- (e) the steps taken by the Government / Army to ensure that such leakage of question papers etc. may not take place again?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

(DR. SUBHASH BHAMRE)

र  ा रा य मं ी

(डा. सुभाष भामरे)

(a) to (e):      A statement is attached.

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## STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) to (e) OF LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2741 FOR ANSWER ON 17.03.2017

(a) to (d): On 26 February, 2017, an incident of leakage of question papers for Common Entrance Examination for recruitment of Other Ranks in Army under  Headquarters  Recruiting  Zone,  Pune  in  the  States  of  Maharashtra and  Goa,  was  reported.  The  Government  has  ordered  an  enquiry  by  the Central Bureau of Investigation in the matter. A total of  seven (07) cases have been reported during the last three years and the current year. (e) Strict  instructions  have  been  issued  to  follow  Standard  Operating Procedures  and  that  any  violations  thereof  will  be  strictly  dealt  with. Further,  the  Government  has  approved  introduction  of  Online  Entrance Examination for recruitment of Other Ranks in Army.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2736 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-17
Subject: Export of Missiles
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: SUPRIYA SADANAND SULE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

## DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE PRODUCTION

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2736

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 17 TH  MARCH, 2017

## EXPORT  OF  MISSILES

2736.  SHRIMATI SUPRIYA SULE:

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

- (a) whether  State owned Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) has chalked out a plan to export anti-tank guided missiles and Akash surface to air missile;
- (b) if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the  countries  with  which  BDL  is  in  preliminary discussions to tap the export potential of the weapon system;
- (c) whether India has identified weapon systems for exports along with the quantum of foreign exchange to be earned and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) whether India has set any target of exporting weapons and systems by 2019 and if so, the details thereof?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

(DR. SUBHASH BHAMRE)

र  ा रा य मं ी

(डा. सुभाष भामरे)

(a) to (c): The desired information is sensitive in nature and its disclosure is not in the interest of National Security.

- (d) No, Madam.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2731 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-17
Subject: Income Tax through e-Filing
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: DHANANJAY BHIMRAO MAHADIK, RAJAN BABURAO  VICHARE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2731 TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY THE 17 TH  MARCH, 2017 26 PHALGUNA, 1938 (SAKA) 'Income Tax through e-Filing'

## Shri Rajan Vichare: 2731.  Shri Dhananjay Mahadik:

Will the Minister of  FINANCE be pleased to state:

(a)     whether there is marked increase in the number of income tax filled through eFiling;

(b)  if so, the details thereof along with the number of income tax return processed and the quantum of refunds issued in the current fiscal;

(c)    whether the Government has issued instructions for immediate income tax refunds resulting in speedy disbursal of majority of refunds amounting to less than Rs. 50,000;

(d)      if so, the details thereof; and

(e)   the other steps taken by the Government to process income tax return in a time bound manner?

## ANSWER (MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINACE) (SHRI SANTOSH KUMAR GANGWAR)

(a)&  (b):  The  number  of  e-filed  Income  Tax  Returns  in  Financial  Year  2016-17(till 28.02.2017) was 4.21 Cr. which represented an increase of twenty-one percent over the number filed during the corresponding period of last financial year.

The number of e-returns processed in Financial Year 2016-17 (till 28.02.2017) was 4.30 Cr.(this included the  returns  filed  during  Financial  Year  2016-17  as  well  as backlog for earlier years).

The total amount of refund issued in the current fiscal (including refund arising out of rectification, appeal effect etc.) is Rs. 1,48,459 crore (till 28.02.2017).

(c)  &  (d):  The  Government  accords  high  priority  to  expeditious  issue  of  refunds, particularly to small taxpayers. During Financial Year 2016-17, as on 10.02.2017, 98% of  the  refunds  of  less  than  Rs.  50,000/-  have  been  issued  and  only  2%  remain  to  be issued.  Majority  of  these  cases  relate  to  recently  filed  tax  returns  or  where  the taxpayers' response to the Department is awaited.

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Further, to ensure expeditious disposal of backlog of refunds upto Rs. 5,000/- in non  scrutiny  cases  pertaining  to  Assessment  Year's  2013-14,  2014-15  and  2015-16, instructions  have  been  issued  to  field  units  to  issue  refunds  in  these  cases  without adjustment against the outstanding demand.

(e): The law provides that income-tax returns are to be processed within a period of one year from the end of the financial year in which the return is made. Efforts have been  made  to  shorten  the  timeframe  over  the  years  through  greater  thrust  on automation, smoothening the process for e-filing, and proactive monitoring. During the current fiscal, 90% of the refunds have been issued within 60 days and 67% within 30 days of filing of return.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2730 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-17
Subject: National Deworming Day
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: HEENA VIJAYKUMAR GAVIT

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2730 TO BE ANSWERED ON 1 7 th MARCH, 2017

## NATIONAL DEWORMING D AY

## 2730. DR. HEENA VIJAYKUMAR GAVIT:

Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether National Deworming Day was observed in February, 2017 in the country and if so, the details thereof along with the steps taken to achieve the aims and objectives of the event;
- (b) whether any pro grammes were organised by the Government on this occasion and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the number of children who have been dewormed, State - wise; and
- (d) the steps taken by the Government to make the country risk free from worms infections?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI FAGGAN SINGH KULASTE)

- (a): Yes. National Deworming Day (NDD) 2017 was implemented in 30 States/UTs during February 2017 wherein all pre - school and school -age children between the ages of 1 -19 years were administered deworming drug i.e. Albendazole tablet through the platform of schools anganwadi centres in order to achieve the objective of deworming the children.

The  operational  guidelines  have  been  developed  for assisting  the  States/UTs  in conducting National Deworming Day.

- (b) : Secretary (Health & Family Welfare) conducted media interaction in Nirman Bhawan on 09.02.2017 regarding National Deworming Day 2017. During the interaction, media people we briefed abo ut the program and their queries were resolved.
- (c) : A total of 34 crore children have been targeted to administer albendazole tablets NDD Febraury 2017.
- (d): Government of India has initiated National Deworming Day wherein Albendazole tablet are being administered to all children between the ages of 1 -19 years.

Soil Transmitted Helminths (STH) or worms Prevalence Mapping has been done across the country to guide States/UTs on the frequency of deworming as per STH or worms load.

Promotion of WASH activities focusing on the use of toilet, encouraging children to shoes/ chappals; washing hands with soap before eating and after using toilet and clean supply are also done in close collaboration with Ministry of Drinking Wat er and Sanitation.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2724 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-17
Subject: Aerospace and Defence Centre for Excellence
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: VINAYAK BHAURAO RAUT, ANANDRAO  ADSUL, SHIVAJI ADHALRAO PATIL, Shrirang Appa Barne, SHRIKANT EKNATH SHINDE, PRITAM GOPINATH MUNDE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE PRODUCTION

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2724

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 17 TH  MARCH, 2017

## AEROSPACE AND DEFENCE CENTRE FOR EXCELLENCE

2724.  SHRI VINAYAK BHAURAO RAUT:

SHRI  ANANDRAO  ADSUL:

SHRI  ADHALRAO  PATIL  SHIVAJIRAO:

SHRI  SHRIRANG APPA BARNE:

DR. SHRIKANT EKNATH SHINDE:

DR. PRITAM GOPINATH MUNDE:

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

- (a) whether India and France has agreed to set up Aerospace and Defence Centre for Excellence in Bengaluru for imparting industry specific, high end skill training to make the available manpower readily employable;
- (b) if so, whether the MoU has been signed between the two countries in this regard;
- (c) if so, the details thereof along with the number of Centre for Excellence likely to be set up and the total costs involved therein;
- (d) whether  the  said  centre  will  help  train  engineers  and  professionals  in  industry specific skills in a bid to meet the rising demand for Make in India products in defence and aerospace; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof and the extent to which the Centre of Excellence is likely to  improve the skills of employable engineers and other professionals through industry focused skill development programmes?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

(DR. SUBHASH BHAMRE)

र  ा रा य मं ी

(डा. सुभाष भामरे)

- (a) No, Madam.

(b) to (e):

Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2723 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-17
Subject: Reward Scheme for Informers
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: PRATAPRAO GANPATRAO JADHAV, RAMA DEVI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

……..

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2723 TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, THE 17 th MARCH, 2017 PHALGUNA 26, 1938 (SAKA) QUESTION REWARD SCHEME FOR INFORMERS

## 2723.   SHRI PRATAPRAO JADHAV:

## SHRIMATI RAMA DEVI:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has notified any reward scheme for informers who give information about service tax evasion by airlines;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c ) the details of number of such informations received  by the Government along with the amount of tax evasion detected as a result thereof during the last three years; and
- (d) the action taken by the Government on such information?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE FOR FINANCE (SHRI SANTOSH KUMAR GANGWAR)

- (a) & (b) Informers will  be  eligible  for  reward  as  per  the  Reward  Guidelines  issued  vide Central  Board  of  Excise  &  Customs  Circular  No.  20/2015  dated  31 st July,  2015  issued from F.No.13011/001/2013-Cus (AS). No separate reward scheme has been notified by the  Government  for  informers  who  give  information  about  service  tax  evasion  by airlines.
- (c) & (d)     Details of such informations received alongwith the amount of service tax    evasion detected as a result thereof during the last three years are-

| Year    | No. of information received from the Informers   | Number of SCNs issued based on information received from Informers   | Amt. involved in SCNs (Rs in lakhs)   |
|---------|--------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------|
| 2013-14 | -                                                | -                                                                    | -                                     |
| 2014-15 | -                                                | -                                                                    | -                                     |
| 2015-16 | 01*                                              | -                                                                    | -                                     |
Lok Sabha Question No. 2722 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-17
Subject: Utilisation of Foreign Fund
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: RAM TAHAL CHOUDHARY, RAMA DEVI

## LOKSABHA

## UNSTARRED OUESTION No.2722

To be answered on the 17h Marcfu  2017 (phalguna 26,19Z8 (Saka)  )

## Utilisation  of Foreign Fund

SHRIRAMTAHALCHOUDHARY:

12722. SHRIMATI  RAMA DEVI:

Will the Minister of FINANCE  be pleased  to state:

- (u) whether the Government has laid down any monitoring mechanism  to ensure that the objectives  of foreign loans for various developmental  project/work have been achieved and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) the details of the pending/stalled projects on account of non-utilisation of such loans/funds during the last three years and the current year; and
- (.) the action taken by the Government  to ensure that the country  is benefited optimally through the proper utilisation of the foreign loans/funds?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER  OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI AR]UN RAM MEGHWAL)

(a) & (b): Yes Madam. Governrnent of  India has developed  various mechanisms to ensure that the objectives of foreign loans  for various developmental projects/work are achieved  in a timely manner. This includes strict monitoring of disbursements/projects through rripartite Portfolio Review Meetings (TpRMs), state Review Meetings (sRMs) and also through regular interaction  with the  project Implementing Authorities  highlighting the project  specific issues. The proiects are being implemented in the time-frame agreed among the External Agencies, Line Ministries  and Project  Implementing  Agencies.

(c),  In order to ensure that the country is benefited optimally  through the proper utilisation  of foreign  loans/funds,  the project proposals received from the state Governments/Central  Government  Line Ministries are exarnined based on preparedness  and relevance.  The broad contours of Finance-plus elements are ensured  in the project proposals and are firmed up during the course of preparation  of projects. The Finance  plus  elements include systemic and Transformational  Impact, Innovations  and piloting of new approaches, Innovations in financing  and leveraging  and knowledge transfer.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2721 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-17
Subject: Constitutional Status of National Commission for Women
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: RAMDAS CHANDRABHANJI TADAS, RAMA DEVI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2721 TO BE ANSWERED ON 17.03.2017

## CONSTITUTIONAL STATUS OF NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR WOMEN

## 2721. SHRI RAMDAS C. TADAS SHRIMATI RAMA DEVI

Will the Minister of WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) the constitutional status of the National Commission for Women (NCW);
- (b) whether no action is taken on the recommendations made by the NCW since the same is treated as a suggestion;
- (c) if so, the reaction of the Government in this regard; and
- (d) the number of recommendations made by the NCW during the last three years along with the recommendations which have been accepted and not accepted by the Government?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT (SHRIMATI MANEKA SANJAY GANDHI)

- (a) The National Commission for Women was set up as a statutory body under the National Commission for Women Act, 1990.
- (b) No, Madam.
- (c) Does not arise.
- (d) The Commission has made 29 recommendations during the last three years from 2014-15 to 2016-17. The recommendations are forwarded to the concerned Central Ministries/Departments, etc. for appropriate action.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2719 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-17
Subject: Cases under MRTP Act
Ministry: CORPORATE AFFAIRS
Asked by: HARISHCHANDRA DEORAM CHAVAN, LAXMAN GILUWA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2719 ANSWERED ON FRIDAY THE 17TH MARCH, 2017 [PHALGUNA 26, 1938(SAKA)]

## CASES UNDER MRTP ACT

## QUESTION

2719. SHRI HARISHCHANDRA CHAVAN: SHRI LAXMAN GILUWA:

Will the Minister of CORPORATE AFFAIRS कारपोरेट कार्य मंत्री be pleased to state:

- (a) whether no punishment has been awarded under the Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices (MRTP) Act as on date;
- (b) if  so,  the  reasons  therefor  and  the  reaction  of  the  Government thereto; and
- (c) if  not,  the  details  of  the  companies  against  whom  actions  have been taken during the last three years?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS   (SHRI ARJUN RAM MEGHWAL) कारपोरेट कार्य मंत्रालर् में राज्र् मंत्री ( श्री अर्जयन राम मेघवाल )

(a) to (c) The Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices (MRTP)  Act, 1969 has been repealed with effect from 01.09.2009 and MRTP Commission has been dissolved with effect from 14.10.2009.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2718 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-17
Subject: Merger of Insurance Companies
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: GAJANAN CHANDRAKANT KIRTIKAR, VIJAY KUMAR S.R., ASHOK SHANKARRAO CHAVAN, SUDHEER GUPTA, SUNIL BALIRAM GAIKWAD, T. RADHAKRISHNAN, KUNWAR HARIBANSH SINGH, YOGI ADITYANATH, BIDYUT BARAN MAHATO

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE

## DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2718

TO BE ANSWERED ON Friday, March 17, 2017/Phalguna 26, 1938 (Saka)

Merger of Insurance Companies

2718. SHRI GAJANAN KIRTIKAR:             SHRI S.R. VIJAYAKUMAR:

SHRI ASHOK SHANKARRAO CHAVAN:   SHRI SUDHEER GUPTA:

DR. SUNIL BALIRAM GAIKWAD:               SHRI T. RADHAKRISHNAN:

KUNWAR HARIBANSH SINGH:                 SHRI YOGI ADITYA NATH:

SHRI BIDYUT BARAN MAHATO:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a)  the  details  of  total  market  share  of  State  owned  general  insurance  companies namely Oriental Insurance, National Insurance and United India Insurance;
- (b)  whether  the  Government  has  decided  to  merge  these  State-owned  insurance companies and if so, the details thereof along with the aims and objectives thereto;
- (c) whether the Government has also approved to list the State run general insurance companies;
- (d) if so, the details thereof and the time by which it is likely to be listed; and
- (e) whether the Government has also consulted all the Employees Unions in this regard and if so, the details thereof along with the response of the Employees Unions thereto?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI SANTOSH KUMAR GANGWAR)

- (a):  The  total  market  share  of  National  Insurance  Company  Ltd.  is  11.82%,  Oriental Insurance Company Ltd is 8.49% and United India Insurance Company Ltd is 13.65% as on 31.12.2016.
- (b): No, Madam.
- (c)  and  (d):  Government  has  approved  the  listing  of  the  following  five  Government owned  General Insurance Companies on the stock exchanges.    These are:
- (i) The New India Assurance Company Ltd.
- (ii) United India Insurance Company Ltd.,
- (iii) Oriental Insurance Company Ltd.,
- (iv) National Insurance Company Ltd. and
- (v) General Insurance Corporation of India.

Further, Government has approved dilution of shareholding from 100% to 75% in the above companies in one or more tranches in the domestic capital market based on all applicable Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)/ Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) rules and regulations.

- (e): Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2715 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-17
Subject: Disinvestment Drive in CPSE
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: BOORA NARSAIAH GOUD, PRALHAD VENKATESH JOSHI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF INVESTMENT AND PUBLIC ASSET MANAGEMENT

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2715 TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, FALGUNA 26, 1938 (SAKA)

## Disinvestment Drive in CPSE

2715. DR. BOORA NARSAIAH GOUD SHRI PRALHAD JOSHI

Will the Minister of Finance be pleased to state:

- (a) Whether the Government has started a disinvestment drive in Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) including Bharat Earth Movers Limited;
- (b) If the details thereof along with the objectives and benefits of disinvesting in the CPSEs; SO,

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- (c) Whether the Government held consultations with the concerned State Governments, Employees Unions and other stakeholders in this regard; and
- (d) If the details thereof? SO ,

## ANSWER

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## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI ARJUN RAM MEGHWAL)

- (a) & (b) Disinvestment in Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSEs) is undertaken as per  the extant  disinvestment  policy ofthe Government on 'minority stake sale and strategic disinvestment' The Government has given "in-principle' approval for the strategic disinvestment of some CPSEs, including Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML)

Disinvestment of Government's   shareholding   through minority stake sale (upto 49 per cent)' and strategic disinvestment in CPSEs are being undertaken to list the company, unlock the true value of the companies, promote public ownership and higher degree of accountability.

Focus of the strategic disinvestment is to adopt a pragmatic approach for the Government to exit from non-strategic business to optimize economic potential for business enterprises by promotirg efficiency and professional management in the company.

- (c ) & (d) Presently only 'in principle' approval for strategic disinvestment in the CPSEs has been given by the Government: