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Lok Sabha Question No. 1744 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-25
Subject: Inflationary Impact of Higher State Sales Tax
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: RAMA DEVI, HARISHCHANDRA DEORAM CHAVAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1744

## TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, THE 25 th  NOVEMBER, 2016

4 Agrahayana, 1938 (SAKA)

## Inflationary Impact of Higher State Sales Tax

## 1744:SHRIMATI RAMA DEVI: :SHRI HARISHCHANDRA CHAVAN:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  issued  advisory  to  States/  UTs  from  time  to  time  on  the inflationary impact of higher State Sales Tax on basic petroleum products;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the outcome thereon?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN MINISTRY OF FINANCE

## (SHRI SANTOSH KUMAR GANGWAR)

(a) to (c): Sales Tax being a tax on purchase or sale of goods within a State, is purely State matter by virtue of Entry 54 of the List-II (State List) of Seventh Schedule of the Constitution wherein State Governments have sovereign power to make tax laws. Moreover, in the recent past, no such request has been made to State Government to reduce State level taxes on Diesel, Kerosene and Domestic LPG. However, at the time of increases in price of Diesel, PDS Kerosene and Domestic LPG in June 2011,  the  Union  Government  had  requested  State  Governments  to  reduce  the  State  levies.  In response,  17  State  Governments  had  reduced  State  VAT/  Sales  tax  on  Diesel/PDS  Kerosene/ Domestic LPG.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1743 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-25
Subject: GDP Growth
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: RAM KUMAR SHARMA KUSHWAHA

- (a) whether the Government is aware that Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth is being driven by consumer sector rather than manufacturing sector;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Seventh Pay Commission report and personal loans given by banks have boosted consumption in the country; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and the likely increase in GDP?

## ANSWER

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

(a) & (b) As per the data released by the Central Statistics Office, the growth of Private Final Consumption Expenditure (PFCE) and Government Final Consumption Expenditure (GFCE) at (2011-12) prices was 7.4 per cent and 2.2 per cent respectively in  2015-16.  The  PFCE  and  GFCE  constitute  the  total  final  consumption  expenditure (which  can  be  treated  as  a  proxy  to  represent  consumer  sector  and  is  a  significant contributor to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth).  As per the data released by the Central Statistics Office, the growth of manufacturing sector at (2011-12) prices was 9.3 per cent in 2015-16. The growth rate of Gross Value Added (GVA) at constant (201112) Basic Prices was 7.2 per cent in 2015-16 and that of GDP at constant (2011-12) market prices was 7.6 per cent.

- (c)  &  (d)  The  level  of  consumption  expenditure  and  the  level  of  GDP  in  an  economy depends on a number of factors and it is difficult to pin-point the impact of Seventh Pay Commission  Report  and  personal  loan  given  by  banks  on  level  of  consumption  and GDP.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1742 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-25
Subject: Senior Citizen Savings Schemes
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: KAPIL MORESHWAR PATIL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. +1742.

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 25th November, 2016/ Agrahayana 4, 1938 (SAKA)

## Senior Citizen Savings Schemes

## QUESTION

## t1742. SHRI KAPIL MORESHWAR PATIL:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of the schemes functioning by banks under senior citizen savings schemes and the number of accounts which are operative till date, bank-wise;
- (b) the details of the investment limit, rate of interest and the process of assessment of income tax regarding the said schemes;
- (c) whether the Government is formulating a new policy for the said schemes; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

The Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance (SHRI SANTOSH KUMAR GANGWAR)

- (a): Senior Citizens Saving Scheme, 2004 is a scheme of Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance and is operated through post offices and designated branches of banks. The following are the details of number of accounts being operated in various banks.
- (b): The upper limit of investment under the Senior Citizen Savings Scheme, 2004 (SCSS) is: rupees 15 lakh for those having attained the age of 60 years, (i) the total amount of retirement benefits for those not having attained the age of 60 but retired on superannuation or otherwise as per the rules of the schemes. The rate of interest for SCSS, 2004 for the quarter 01.10.2016 to 31.12.2016 is 8.5%. The deposits made in the scheme are exempted from income tax under section 80C of Income Tax Act, 1961 However, the interest earned on the deposit is not exempted from income tax. Provisions of Tax Deduction at Source (TDS) are applicable to the Scheme.
- (c): No.
- (d): Does not arise

| Sr No   | Name of Bank         |   No. of Accounts |
|---------|----------------------|-------------------|
|         | Andhra Bank          |              2059 |
| 2       | Bank of Baroda       |             49943 |
| 3       | Punjab National Bank |             25656 |
|         | State Bank Hyderabad |              4789 |
| 5       | State Bank of India  |             59801 |
| 6       | State Bank of Mysore |              4179 |
|         | Syndicate Bank       |              2677 |
| 8       | Union Bank of India  |             11619 |
| 9       | Vijaya Bank          |              1189 |
|         | Total                |            161912 |
Lok Sabha Question No. 1741 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-25
Subject: Lead used in Enamel Paints
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: PONGULETI SRINIVASA REDDY

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1741 TO BE ANSWERED ON 25 TH NOVEMBER, 2016

## LEAD USED IN ENAMEL PAINTS

## 1741. SHRI PONGULETI SRINIVASA REDDY:

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

(a) whether it is a fact that exposure of children to lead, a highly toxic heavy metal used in enamel paints can affect their be avioural and cognitive development and a research by a sec tion of  Environmental Paediatrics  at  New  York  University  School of  Medicine  has  found  that exposure to lead costs India US$ 236 billion annually;

- (b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the measures taken by the Government to create awareness about leadbased paints available in the market and impact of lead paints on health and environment?

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

(a) & (b): According to research done by Environmental Pediatrics at New York University School of Medicine, e xposure to lead has a permanent negative impact on children's developin brains. One impact is a reduction in intelligence quotient (IQ), which can be correl ated with decreases in lifetime earning potential. The results of the research are presented for A and Latin America/Caribbean following World Health Organisation geographic classificati (United Nations, 2012). Lead exposure represents a majo r  contributor to children's intellectual disability in many Low and Middle Income Countries (LMICs), which in turn translates i significant earning losses over a lifetime. Childhood lead exposure in India, when transl economic losses is estimat ed to be US$236.1 billion.

Source: Website of New York University School of Medicine, Department of Pediatric (Environmental Pediatrics).

(c): The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has notified the rules ti ' Regulation on Lead conten ts in Household and Decorative Paints Rules, 2016' to regulate the manufacture, trade, use, import and export of lead contents in household and decorative vide GSR 1030 (E) dated 1st November, 2016 .
Lok Sabha Question No. 1740 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-25
Subject: GSTN
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: MIDHUN REDDY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

## LOK    SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1740

TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, THE 25 th  NOVEMBER, 2016 4 TH   AGRAHAYANA, 1938 (SAKA)

## GSTN

1740. SHRI P.V. MIDHUN REDDY:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- a)  whether Government is aware that Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN), a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) providing IT infrastructure and services to various stakeholders, is dominated by private and foreign stakeholders;
- b)  if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor; and
- c)  whether these private institutions have security clearance by the Government, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER MINISTER of STATE in MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI SANTOSH KUMAR GANGWAR)

- a)  to  b)  As  recommended  by  Empowered  Committee  of  State  Finance  Ministers (EC), the creation of GSTN-SPV was approved by the Cabinet in its meeting held on 12.04.2012 as a non-Government, not for profit (Section 25), private limited Company  to  be  registered  under  the  Companies  Act,  1956,  with  49  percent equity held by the Central Government and State Governments collectively and 51 percent held by non-Government  institutions.  Accordingly,  GSTN  was incorporated on March 28, 2013. The shareholding pattern ensures that Centre individually and States collectively are the largest stakeholders at 24.5% each. In combination, the Government shareholding at 49% far exceeds that of any single private institution. The current shareholding pattern of GSTN is as follows:
2. (c)  No  security  clearance  was  obtained  in  respect  of  the  private  institutions mentioned above.

| Central Government                          | 24.5%   |
|---------------------------------------------|---------|
| State Governments & 2 UTs & EC collectively | 24.5%   |
| HDFC Ltd                                    | 10%     |
| HDFC Bank Ltd                               | 10%     |
| ICICI Bank Ltd                              | 10%     |
| NSE Strategic Investment Co Ltd             | 10%     |
| LIC Housing Finance Ltd                     | 11%     |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1739 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-25
Subject: Illegal Drugs
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: P.K.SREEMATHI TEACHER

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1739 TO BE ANSWERED ON 25 TH NOVEMBER, 2016

## ILLEGAL DRUGS

## 1739. SHRIMATI P.K. SREEMATHI TEACHER:

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

- (a)  whether  the  Government  of  Kerala has  sought  an  amendment  in  the  Narcotic Drugs  and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (NDPS) to strengthen enforcement action against illegal sale of dr ugs;
- (b) if so, whether the Union Government proposes to make amendments; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof?

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

- (a): Yes, the Government of Kerala suggested to the Central Government for some changes the existing provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (NDPS)
- (b) & (c): The  decision  on  the  proposal  of  the  Government  of  Kerala  to  change  th definition  of  small  quantity  to  cover  the  offence  under  NDPS  Act  could  not  be  taken  a matter is sub - judice before the High Court of Kerala. Further, the Government of Kerala h f orwarded a memorandum to the Central Government suggesting, inter -alia , some changes in the existing provisions in the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, which been examined and the State Government has been informed that the existi ng provisions of the Act    provide  for  stringent  penalties/rigorous  provisions  for  consumption  as  well  as  f trafficking of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1736 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-25
Subject: CGHS Dispensaries in Backward Areas
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: ASHOK MAHADEORAO NETE

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1736 TO BE ANSWERED ON 25 TH NOVEMBER, 2016

## CGHS DISPENSARIES IN BACKWARD AREAS

## 1736. SHRI ASHOK MAHADEORAO NETE:

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

- (a)  the  details  of  number  of  Central Government  Health  Scheme  (CGHS)functioning  in  the country;
- (b)  whether  the  Government  is considering  to  open  more  such  dispensaries in  the  country especially in backward areas; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof?

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

- (a): Details of Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) Wellness Centres functioning in the country is at Annexure.
- (b) & (c):   Orders have been issued for opening of CGHS Wellness Centre in the follo cities:

Raipur, Itanagar, Agartala, Imphal, Aizwal, Kohima, Panaji, Gangtok and Vishakhapatnam .

## CITY WISE DETAILS OF CGHS WELLNESS CENTRES

| Sr. No   | City               |   Allopathic | AYUSH   |
|----------|--------------------|--------------|---------|
| 1        | AHMEDABAD          |            8 | 2       |
| 2        | ALLAHABAD          |            7 | 2       |
| 3        | BANGALURU          |           10 | 4       |
| 4        | BHOPAL             |            2 | 0       |
| 5        | BHUBANESWAR        |            3 | 1       |
| 6        | CHANDIGARH         |            1 | 0       |
| 7        | CHENNAI            |           14 | 4       |
| 8        | DEHRADUN           |            2 | 0       |
| 9        | DELHI              |           95 | 36      |
| 10       | GANDHINAGAR        |            1 |         |
| 11       | GUWAHATI           |            5 | 1       |
| 12       | HYDERABAD          |           13 | 6       |
| 13       | INDORE             |            1 |         |
| 14       | JABALPUR           |            4 | 0       |
| 15       | JAIPUR             |            7 | 2       |
| 16       | JAMMU              |            2 | 0       |
| 17       | KANPUR             |            9 | 3       |
| 18       | KOLKATA            |           18 | 4       |
| 19       | LUCKNOW            |            9 | 3       |
| 20       | MEERUT             |            6 | 2       |
| 21       | MUMBAI             |           26 | 5       |
| 22       | NAGPUR             |           11 | 3       |
| 23       | PATNA              |            5 | 2       |
| 24       | PUDUDCHERY         |            1 |         |
| 25       | PUNE               |            9 | 3       |
| 26       | RANCHI             |            3 | 0       |
| 27       | SHILLONG           |            2 | 0       |
| 28       | SHIMLA             |            1 |         |
| 29       | THIRUVANANTHAPURAM |            3 | 2       |
|          | Total:             |          278 | 85      |

## ANNEXURE
Lok Sabha Question No. 1735 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-25
Subject: CGHS Dispensaries
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: KURUPPASSERY VARKEY THOMAS

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1735 TO BE ANSWERED ON 25 TH NOVEMBER, 2016

## CGHS DISPENSARIES

## 1735. PROF. K.V. THOMAS:

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

- (a) whether there is a request to open a Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) dispens in Kochi, Kerala;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the number of CGHS dispensaries functioning in the Kerala;
- (d)whether the quality of medicines available in these CGHS dispensaries are not upto the and
- (e) if so, the steps taken/being taken by the Government in this regard?

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

- (a) & (b):Some requests have been received from beneficiaries and All India Organisation Pensioners (Civil & Military), Kerala to open a CGHS Wellness Centre in Kochi, Kerala.
- (c): Three CGHS Wellness Centres are functioning in Trivandrum, Kerala .
- (d) & (e): CGHS procures major proportion of medicines through Medical Stores Organisation which accepts medicines only after pre - testing for quality on sample basis.

In case any complaint regarding quality of medicines is received, the medicines are sent for testing and if poor quality is established, action is taken as per rules.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1734 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-25
Subject: Review of Recommendations of Seventh CPC
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: RAKESH SINGH

## Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Expenditure

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1734

TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, THE 25th NOVEMBER, 2016 AGRAHAYANA 4, 1938 (SAKA)

## QUESTION

## 1734. SHRI RAKESH SINGH:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the prices of edible items have been under assessed in the recommendations of the Seventh Central Commission (CPC) and due to which the amount of Minimum has decreased and if so, the details thereof; Pay Pay
- (b) whether the Government proposes to take corrective measures in this regard; and
- (c) if the details thereof? SO,

## ANSWER MINSTER QE STATE IN THE MINISTRY QE FINANCE (SHRIARJUN RAMMEGHWAL}

- (a) to (c): Prices of all items were sourced from the Labour Bureau, Shimla\_ The Seventh Central Commission has taken the average prices of all items for the period July-2014 to June-2015. These prices are also used in calculation of the Consumer Price Index (IW) and subsequently the calculation of Dearness Allowance by the Government: Pay
Lok Sabha Question No. 1733 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-25
Subject: Court/Tribunal on Sexual Harassment of Women
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: JANARDAN MISHRA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO 1733

TO BE ANSWERED ON 25.11.2016

## COURT/TRIBUNAL ON SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN

## 1733. SHRI JANARDAN MISHRA:

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

(a) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  set  up  any  court/tribunal  for  tackling  the  problem relating to sexual harassment of women in the country;

- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the time by which it is likely to be set up; and
- (c)    if not, the reaction of the Government thereto?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT (SHRIMATI KRISHANA RAJ)

(a)  &  (b)  Ministry  of  Home  Affairs  has  informed  that  there  is  no  proposal  to  set  up  any court/tribunal for tackling the problem relating to sexual harassment of women in the country.

(c) Safety  of  women  in  the  country  is  of  utmost  priority  for  the  Government.  The Government is endeavouring to put in place effective mechanism to provide safe environment for women. The Criminal Law (Amendment), Act 2013 has been enacted making the punishment more stringent for offences like rape. Provision for increased penalty for gang rape and causing serious injury to the victim resulting her to remain in a vegetative state have been made. New offences like acid attack, sexual harassment, voyeurism and stalking, disrobing a woman have been incorporated in the Indian Penal Code. Certain changes have also been introduced in the Code  of  Criminal  Procedure  (Cr.PC)  and  the  Indian  Evidence  Act,  like  the  recording  of statement of the victim of rape and sexual assault by a woman police officer and provisions to ensure that the victims ( below the age of eighteen) is not confronted  by the accused at the time of  trial.  Government  has  also  enacted  the  Sexual  Harassment  of  Women  at  Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 to provide a safe and secure environment to women at the workplace.

Apart  from  the  above,  Ministry  of  Women  and  Child  Development  is  also implementing scheme of One Stop Centre to provide integrated support and assistance to women affected  by  violence  including  sexual  harassment  and  scheme  for  Universalisation  of  Women Helpline intended to provide 24 hours immediate and emergency response to women affected by violence including sexual harassment.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1732 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-25
Subject: Health Diet
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: DODDAALAHALLI KEMPEGOWDA SURESH

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1732 TO BE ANSWERED ON 25 TH NOVEMBER, 2016

## HEALTH DIET

## 1732. SHRI D.K. SURESH:

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

- (a) whether the Government is aware that there is a growing concern among people about ea a healthy diet as air, water and soil have been polluted, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government is aware that f ood companies manipulated food research to increase their market base, if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) whether the Government proposes to take any steps to conduct an impartial food stu mitigate the concern of the people over healthy diet, if so , the details thereof?

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

- (a): With the increased availability of information including about the ill effects of air, water and soil, etc., there is a grow ing demand for a healthy diet.
- (b): No such case has come to the notice  of the Government.
- (c): A number of steps have been taken by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) in the recent past for laying down science based standards for various food items careful analysis/study of all related issues by the Scientific Panels, the Scientific Committee and the  FSSAI.  The  process  of  development  of  such  standards  a nd  their  revision  is  a  continuing process  and  is  based  on  new  innovations,  new  scientific  developments  and  internati practices. The FSSAI has also issued draft Guidelines titled as 'Guidelines for making available wholesome,  nutritious,  safe  and  hygien ic  food  to  school  children  in  India'  on  12.10.2015.  It restricts/limits availability of most common HFSS (High in Fat, Salt and Sugar) Foods in schoo and an area within 50 meters thereof.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1730 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-25
Subject: Wrong Tax Demand
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: ANANT KUMAR DATTATREYA HEGDE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †1730 TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, THE 25 TH  NOVEMBER, 2016

AGRAHAYANA 4, 1938 (SAKA)

## WRONG TAX DEMAND

## †1730 . SHRI ANANTKUMAR HEGDE:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is aware of the ruling by Bombay High Court in favour of assessee against Income Tax Department regarding wrong tax demand by IT officials; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the action taken thereon against the erring IT officials?

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

- (a) Hon'ble Bombay High Court has  given  rulings  in  a  large  number  of  cases  arising  out  of disputes  in  the  course  of  administration  of  the  Income-tax  Act,  1961,  wherein  Income  Tax Department is a party. Many of such rulings are in favour of the Income Tax Department while others are in favour of the tax payers.
- (b) Depending upon facts of specific cases, appropriate action against officials found guilty of misconduct is taken as per the extant rules.

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