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Lok Sabha Question No. 2342 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-08-01
Subject: Medical Facilities
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: RAGHAV LAKHANPAL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2342

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 1 ST  AUGUST, 2018

## MEDICAL FACILITIES

2342.  SHRI  RAGHAV LAKHANPAL:

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

- (a) whether any coordination is being carried out between the medical authorities in the  civil  and  the  military  in  North  Eastern  States  in  view  of  the  limited  health  and medical facilities;
- (b) if so, whether such coordination is based on the guidelines given by the Ministry of Defence or it is left to the commanders on the ground;
- (c) whether  data  on  the  beneficiaries  from  the  civil  as  well  as  military  is  being maintained in case of such coordination; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## 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): Yes,  Madam.    Such  coordination  is  being  carried  out  as  per guidelines  given  by  Regulations  of  Medical  Services  of  Armed  Forces (RMSAF)  titled  as  'Reciprocity  between  Medical  Services  of  the  States  / Assam Rifles and Armed Forces'.

(c) & (d): Data on the beneficiaries is compiled by the respective formation headquarters and healthcare echelons.  The beneficiaries include serving  personnel  and  their  families,  veterans  and  their  families,  and civilians.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2341 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-08-01
Subject: Nuclear Power Plants in Collaboration with Foreign Countries
Ministry: ATOMIC ENERGY
Asked by: DEVAJIBHAI GOVINDBHAI FATEPARA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA DEPARTMENT OF ATOMIC ENERGY

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2341

TO BE ANSWERED ON 01.08.2018

## NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS IN COLLABORATION WITH FOREIGN COUNTRIES

## 2341.  SHRI DEVAJIBHAI G. FATEPARA:

Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  is  in  consultation  with  some  foreign  countries  for setting up of new nuclear power plants in the country;
- (b) if so, the details and the present status thereof;
- (c) the  targets  set  by  the  Government  for  production  of  nuclear  power  in  the country during the ensuing decade; and
- (d) whether  the  NPCIL  is  working  with  ONGC  to  build  more  reactors  in  the country and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

THE  MINISTER  OF  STATE  FOR  PERSONNEL,  PUBLIC  GRIEVANCES  & PENSIONS AND PRIME MINISTER'S OFFICE (DR.JITENDRA SINGH):

- (a) Yes, Madam.
- (b) Presently, discussions to arrive at project proposals in respect of setting up large size Light Water Reactors (LWRs) in cooperation with France at Jaitapur site  in  Maharashtra  and  at  Kovvada  site  in  Andhra  Pradesh  in  cooperation with USA are in progress.
- (c) The targets for nuclear power generation are set on an annual basis, as a part of  Nuclear  Power  Corporation  of  India  Limited's  (NPCIL's)  annual  MoU  with Department of Atomic Energy (DAE). The generation target (Very Good) for the current year 2018-19 is 38447 Million Units.
- (d) The  possibility  of  entering  into  a  Joint  Venture  with  Oil  and  Natural  Gas Corporation  Limited  (ONGC)  to  set  up  nuclear  power  reactors  is  being explored. This is however, at a very preliminary stage.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2337 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-08-01
Subject: Problems to Civilian Population
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: VIRENDER KASHYAP

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2337

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 1 ST  AUGUST, 2018

## PROBLEMS TO CIVILIAN POPULATION

2337.  SHRI  VIRENDER KASHYAP:

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

- (a) whether the Government proposes to formulate any policy to solve the problems faced by the cantonment boards civilian population;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government proposes to empower cantonment board representatives at  par  with  the  local  bodies  representatives  of  the  municipalities  and  if  so,  the  details thereof; and
- (d) whether cantonment board do not prepare the family register and the benefits of various  welfare  schemes  of  Centre  and  States  are  not  fully  provided  to  them  in cantonment area?

## 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): The Cantonments Act, 2006 provides the framework to address administrative,  developmental  and  regulatory  aspects  of  governance  in Cantonment areas.  Various policies have been framed in the past and the exercise to improve the standard of living of Cantonment residents is an ongoing one.
- (c) The  powers  and  duties  of  public  representatives  of  Cantonment Boards are statutorily laid down in the Cantonments Act, 2006.  There is no proposal to further empower the elected members of Cantonment Boards.
- (d) Several welfare schemes of Centre and State Governments are being implemented in Cantonments like Janani Suraksha Yojna, Mission Indradhanush,  Pulse  Polio  immunization  programme,  Old  age  pension schemes, Family planning programme, Midday meal scheme. In Cantonments where these schemes have been extended, the Cantonment Boards are maintaining beneficiaries' registers.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2335 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-08-01
Subject: National Mission for Justice Delivery and Legal Reforms
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Asked by: JANARDAN SINGH SIGRIWAL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF LAW & JUSTICE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2335

## TO BE ANSWERED ON WEDNESDAY, THE 01 st  AUGUST, 2018.

## National Mission for Justice Delivery and Legal Reforms

## 2335. SHRI JANARDAN SINGH SIGRIWAL:

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

- (a) whether a National Mission for Justice Delivery and Legal Reforms has been set up to streamline and quicken the disposal of crores of pending cases in judicial courts including the High Courts and the Supreme Court;
- (b) if so, the terms of its reference and the period within which it is likely to submit its report; and
- (c) the main thrust areas covered by the said mission?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c) : National Mission for Justice Delivery and Legal Reforms was set up in August, 2011 with the twin objectives of increasing access by reducing delays  and  arrears  in  the  system  and  enhancing  accountability  through structural  changes  and  by  setting  performance  standards  and  capacities. The  Mission has been  pursuing a co-ordinated approach  for  phased liquidation of arrears and pendency in judicial administration, which, inter-alia, involves better infrastructure for courts including computerisation, increase in strength of subordinate judiciary, policy and legislative measures in the areas prone  to  excessive  litigation,  re-engineering  of  court  procedure  for  quick disposal of cases and emphasis on human resource development.

To  advise  on  the  goals,  objectives  and  strategies  of  the  National Mission and the Action Plan and its implementation, an Advisory Council has been  set up under the Chairmanship of Minister of Law and Justice with wide ranging membership.  An action plan of the National Mission was formulated under 5 strategic initiatives which are reviewed by the Advisory Council of the National  Mission  from  time  to  time.    Ten  meetings  of  the  Advisory  Council have been held so far.  Activities under the National Mission are of an ongoing nature and regular reports are presented before the Advisory Council of the National Mission.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2334 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-08-01
Subject: Cancellation of Deal
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: SANTOSH KUMAR, KURUPPASSERY VARKEY THOMAS

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2334

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 1 ST  AUGUST, 2018

## CANCELLATION OF DEAL

## 2334.  SHRI  SANTOSH KUMAR:

PROF. K.V. THOMAS:

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

- (a) whether the Government has cancelled the S-400 deal with Russia;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;
- (c) whether there is any agreement between India and Russia for the manufacturing of model aircraft and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) whether  there  is  also  any  proposal  to  re-modify  this  agreement  and  if  so,  the details thereof and the reasons therefor?

## 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) & (b): The Government has not cancelled the S-400 deal with Russia.

(c) & (d): There is no such agreement for model aircraft.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2332 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-08-01
Subject: Legalisation of Betting
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Asked by: R. GOPALAKRISHNAN, GOPALAKRISHNAN CHINNARAJ, K. MARAGATHAM, ADVOCATE NARENDRA KESHAV SAWAIKAR, NAGARAJAN P., RAKSHA NIKHIL KHADSE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF LAW & JUSTICE DEPARTMENT OF LEGAL AFFAIRS *****

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2332

TO BE ANSWERED ON 01.08.2018

## Legalisation of Betting

2332.: SHRI R. GOPALAKRISHNAN:

DR. C. GOPALAKRISHNAN:

SHRIMATI K. MARAGATHAM:

ADV. NARENDRA KESHAV SAWAIKAR:

SHRI P. NAGARAJAN:

SHRIMATI RAKSHATAI KHADSE:

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

(a)  whether  the  Law  Commission  has  recently  presented  its  report  to  the  Government suggesting  for  legalizing  betting  and  gambling  in  sports  and  if  so,  the  details  thereof along with the other recommendations/suggestions made by the Commission;

(b) the reaction of the Government on these recommendations/suggestions;

(c) whether the Government proposes to enact a model law for regulating gambling and betting  in  sports  including  cricket  as  regulated  activities  taxable  under  the  direct  and indirect tax regimes and if so, the details thereof;

(d)  whether  the  Government  is  also  planning  to  allow  casinos  in  the  country  with  FDI investments and if so, the details thereof;

(e) whether it is also true that the panel wanted the Government to introduce a cap on the number of gambling transactions for each individual and if so, the details thereof;

(f)  whether  the  commissions'  recommendation had made a distinction between proper betting and small gambling and if so, the details thereof; and

(g) whether the Government would ensure proper protection for the vulnerable sections of  society,  if  the  recommendation  of  the  Law  commission  is  accepted  and  if  so,  the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a),(e) & (f): The  Law  Commission  of  India  submitted  its  276 th report  titled  'Legal Framework: Gambling and Sports Betting including in Cricket in India' to Government on 05.07.2018.  In  its  276 th report  the  Law  Commission  of  India  has  recommended  that legalising betting and gambling in India in the present scenario is not desirable , and that a complete ban on unlawful betting and gambling must be ensured. The Report along with  Recommendations  is  available  on  the  official  website  of  Law  Commission  of India.(lawcommissionofindia.nic.in).  The Law Commission has also issued a Press Note  clarifying  the  matter.  A  copy  of  this  Press  Note  is  also  available  on  the aforesaid website.

(b) to (d) & (g)  The 276 th report of Law Commission of India is under consideration of the Government.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2331 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-08-01
Subject: Varying Rewards
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: GOWDAR MALLIKARJUNAPPA SIDDESHWARA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2331

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 1 ST  AUGUST, 2018

## VARYING REWARDS

## 2331.  SHRI  G.M. SIDDESHWARA:

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

- (a) whether Government has reported that varying rewards for identical honours are creating tension and frustration within the armed forces and need to be examined by the Ministry in the interest of soldiers;
- (b) if  so,  whether Government has consulted State Governments to standardize cash grants given to gallantry award winners;
- (c) if so, whether Government has laid down the minimum cash grant to be given to gallantry awardees by the States or left it to the choice of the States concerned; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## 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): Gallantry awards are given by the Central Government and the awardees  are  paid  cash  awards  at  uniform  rates  by  the  Government  of India.   However,  in  addition,  various  State  Governments /  Union  Territory Administrations also provide certain benefits to awardees hailing from their state which vary from State to State.  Payment of grants to the awardees by various States is a matter for the respective State Governments to decide depending upon varying   factors like their financial resources,  etc.    It  is, therefore,  not  possible  for  the  Central  Government  to  ensure  that  all  the states extend these benefits to the awardees at uniform rates.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2330 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-08-01
Subject: Vendorship Licence
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: MANOJ KUMAR TIWARI, SANTOSH KUMAR, RAMDAS CHANDRABHANJI TADAS, CHANDRA PRAKASH JOSHI, HARI OM PANDEY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2330

TO BE ANSWERED ON 01.08.2018

## VENDORSHIP LICENCE

2330. SHRI MANOJ TIWARI:

SHRI SANTOSH KUMAR:

SHRI RAMDAS C. TADAS:

SHRI CHANDRA PRAKASH JOSHI:

SHRI HARI OM PANDAY:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS  be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has any proposal to give vendorship licence  at  platforms  to  youth  and  needy  people  who  have  no previous experience but have zeal to work hard;

- (b) if so, the details thereof, zone wise;

- (c) if not, the reasons therefor; and

- (d) the details of procedure  for vendorship/stall/mobile stalls allotment  and  any  current  or  near  future  opportunities  in  this regard, if any, specially in Delhi and UP?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

(SHRI RAJEN GOHAIN)

- (a) : No, Madam.

- (b) to (d): Do not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2327 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-08-01
Subject: Singareni Collieries
Ministry: COAL
Asked by: KOTHA PRABHAKAR REDDY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COAL

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2327 TO BE ANSWERED ON 01.08.2018

## Singareni Collieries

## 2327.      SHRI PRABHAKAR REDDY KOTHA:

Will the Minister of COAL be pleased to state :

- (a) whether Andhra Pradesh has staked a claim to the country's second largest State-owned coal firm, Singareni Collieries, now being controlled by Telangana;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Home Ministry has advised apportioning the assets of the headquarters of an undertaking with inter-State operations on population basis and dividing the operational units on location basis; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and the reaction of the Government thereto?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF RAILWAYS, COAL, FINANCE AND CORPORATE AFFAIRS

## (SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL)

(a  &  b):  Ministry  of  Coal  had  received  a  proposal  from  Government  of  Andhra  Pradesh, regarding  deletion  of  area  of  West  Godavari  and  Krishna  District  which  have  coal  resources, from M/s Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) and designate the same in favour of Andhra  Pradesh  Mineral  Development  Corporation  as  the  Coal  Mining  Company.  After consulting  all  stake  holders,  the  Ministry  has  not  agreed  to  the  proposal  of  Government  of Andhra Pradesh. However the State Government was informed that it can get coal linkages from Government  of  India  as  per  New  Coal  Distribution  Policy  and  Andhra  Pradesh  Mineral Development  Corporation  can  apply  for  the  coal  blocks  under  the  provisions  of  Coal  Mines (Special Provisions) Act, 2015 and the rules made thereunder.

(c  & d):  The objection raised by the Government of Andhra Pradesh on the apportionment of Singareni Collieries has been referred to Mrs. Sheela Bhide Committee constituted by Govt. of Andhra Pradesh (undivided) for apportionment of assets, liabilities & employees of Institutions listed under Schedule IX to the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2322 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-08-01
Subject: Supply of Coal to Power Stations
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: ADVOCATE NARENDRA KESHAV SAWAIKAR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2322 TO BE ANSWERED ON 01.08.2018

## SUPPLY OF COAL TO POWER STATIONS

## 2322. ADV.  NARENDRA  KESHAV SAWAIKAR:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Railways has received a request from the Ministry of Power for granting high priority for loading of coal from goods sheds to ensure higher supply of coal to power stations;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  the  Railways  has  been  able  to  provide  the  required number of rakes for the above purpose; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## (SHRI RAJEN GOHAIN)

(a) to  (d)  :  Keeping  in  view  the  request  of  Ministry  of  Power regarding urgent need for building up of coal stocks in the power plants during summer/monsoon season, Ministry of Railways granted  higher  priority  for  loading of  coal for power houses from

goods sheds with effect from 19.05.2018 to 30.06.2018, which has been  extended  for  a  further  period  starting  from  19.07.2018  to 31.07.2018 on the request of Ministry of Power.  Adequate rakes are being  made  available  for  loading  of  coal  for  power  houses  from goods sheds and during the period from 19.05.2018 to 30.06.2018, 15.6 rakes per day were loaded for power houses from goods sheds.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2321 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-08-01
Subject: Working Group on Nutrition
Ministry: PLANNING
Asked by: NALIN KUMAR KATEEL, B.N. CHANDRAPPA, DODDAALAHALLI KEMPEGOWDA SURESH, DODDAALAHALLI KEMPEGOWDA SURESH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF PLANNING

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION  No.2321 TO BE ANSWERED ON 01.08.2018

## WORKING GROUP ON NUTRITION

## 2321. SHRI NALIN KUMAR KATEEL: SHRI B.N. CHANDRAPPA: SHRI D.K. SURESH:

Will the Minister of PLANNING be pleased to state :

- (a) whether  the Working Group on nutrition constituted by NITI Aayog has submitted its report;
- (b) if so, the outcome thereof ;
- (c) if not, whether the Working Group has  been given any time frame to submit it recommendations and if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether  the  Government  has  taken    all  precautionary  measures  to  safeguard  against  vested interests hijacking public policy; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF PLANNING AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE  MINISTRY OF CHEMICAL & FERTILIZERS (RAO INDERJIT SINGH)

- (a) No, Madam.
- (b) Question does not arise.
- (c) The  Working  Group  on  Nutrition  stands  dissolved  after  the  Ministry  of  Women  &  Child Development's Notification No.ND-T-11/5/2016-ND-Tech dated 15 th December,2017 constituting  National Technical Board on Nutrition to examine all technical issues related to Nutrition.
- (d) and  (e)    Yes.  It  has  been  clearly  articulated  in  the  National  Nutrition  Strategy  2017  'An underlying principle of action is that policy development and programme implementation must be transparent,  open  to  public  scrutiny  and  kept  free  from  conflict  of  interest,  with  requisite safeguards. (This includes ensuring that representation on policy, technical advisory groups and various management committees at different levels is free from conflict of interest.)'Chapter 5, Page 28.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2318 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-08-01
Subject: Re-Employment of Retired Government Officers
Ministry: PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS
Asked by: (SMT.) RATNA DE(NAG), KAMLESH  PASWAN

## MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL & TRAINING)

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2318

(TO BE ANSWERED ON 01.08.2018)

## RE-EMPLOYMENT OF RETIRED GOVERNMENT OFFICERS

## 2318. DR. RATNA DE (NAG): SHRI KAMLESH PASWAN:

Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:

- (a) whether it is a fact that as per the rules regarding re-employment of retired Government officials, there is a cooling off period of one year;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  any  check  is  being  made  regarding  its  implementation  by  all  the  Ministries especially by the Indian Armed Forces; and
- (d) the action being taken by the department to cancel such appointments by private sector companies which are employing retired Government officials immediately after retirement?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE PRIME MINISTER'S OFFICE (DR. JITENDRA SINGH)

- (a):      There  is  no  provision  of  cooling  off  period  of  one  year  for  re-employment  of  retired Government officials.
- (b) & (c):     In view of reply to part (a), question does not arise.
- (d):        As  per  rules,  if,  a  pensioner  who,  immediately  before  his  retirement  was  a  Group  'A' officer  (including  officers  belonging  to  All  India  Services),  wishes  to  accept  any  commercial employment before the expiry of one year from the date of his retirement, he shall obtain the previous  sanction  of  the  Government  to  such  acceptance  by  submitting  an  application  in  the prescribed  form.    The  rules  also  provide  that  if  such  a  pensioner  takes  up  any  commercial employment at any time before the expiry of one year from the date of his retirement without prior permission of the Government, it shall be competent for the Government to declare that he shall  not  be  entitled  to  the  whole  or  such  part  of  the  pension  and  for  such  period  as  may  be specified.

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