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Lok Sabha Question No. 4733 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-23
Subject: Long Term Capital Gains
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: PRASUN BANERJEE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 4733

## TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, THE 23 RD   MARCH,  2018 2, CHAITRA,  1940 (SAKA)

## LONG TERM CAPITAL GAINS

## 4733. SHRI PRASUN BANERJEE:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) the main recommendations of the Kelkar Committee on Long Term Capital Gains Tax (LTCGT) and Security Transaction Tax (STT);
- (b) whether imposing LTCGT and STT on the equity trade amount to double taxation; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof and the rationale behind the move?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI SHIV PRATAP SHUKLA)

- (a) Madam, the Task Force on Direct Taxes (chaired by Dr. Vjay L. Kelkar) in its report submitted in 2002 recommended the abolition of tax on long-term capital gains on listed equity  as  part  of  a  package  of  measures  comprising,  inter  alia,  of  alignment  of  the corporate tax rate with the top marginal personal income tax rate of 30%, immediate abolition  of  all  tax  incentives  without  any  grandfathering  and  abolition  of  tax  on dividend.  However, the 2002 Kelkar's report did not make any recommendation on the introduction of Securities Transaction Tax.
- (b) No.
- (c) Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4732 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-23
Subject: Non-Reporting of Bank Scams by Auditors
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: N.K. PREMACHANDRAN

## GOVERNMENT  OF INDIA

## LOK SABHA

## MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT  OF FINANCIAL SERVICES

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4732

## TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 23 rd  MARCH 2018/  CHAITRA  2, 1940  (SAKA)

## Non-Reporting  of Bank Scams by Auditors

## 4732. SHRI N.K.  PREMACHANDRAN:

Will  the Minister  of FINANCE  be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the Government  examined  the audit  of the banks  where  scams were  reported;
- (b) if so, the  details  thereof  and the reasons for  auditors not  reporting  the scams;
- (c) whether   the  Government   proposes  to  introduce   new   scheme  for  transfer   and  posting   of employees  in the light  of reported  scams and if so, the  details  thereof;  and
- (d) whether  the Government  conducted  investigation  regarding  any  criminal  conspiracy  behind  the scams and if so, the  details  thereof?

## ANSWER

## The Minister  of State in the Ministry  of Finance (SHRI SHIV PRATAP  SHUKLA)

(a) and (d): Reserve  Bank of India (RBI) has informed  that  in case of Statutory  Audit,  banks  appoint their auditors  in terms  of  their Board-approved   policy. Statutory   Auditors   primarily highlight shortcomings  to RBI through  Long Form  Audit  Report.  As regards  concurrent  audit,  RBI has issued guidelines   in  terms   of  which   the  Audit Committee of  the  Boards  of  banks   review   the  system at  the bank's  level.  Auditing  through  Risk Based  Internal  Audit is undertaken by  banks  themselves.

(c): As per instructions  of Central  Vigilance  Commission, Public  Sector  Banks (PSBs) are required  to identify  sensitive  posts and to follow  a rotation  policy  in respect  of such posts.

RBI has constituted  an Expert  Committee, to look  into, inter alia , the role  and effectiveness  of various types  of audits  conducted  in banks  in mitigating the incidence  of frauds.

Government  has conveyed  to PSBs that  they  should  have their  own  objective,  well  laid-out  transfer  and posting  rules,  which  should  be followed  strictly. Government  has further  conveyed  that  all decisions should  be taken  based on facts of the case and objectivity, and no such decision  should  be taken  for any   extraneous   consideration.   No  proposal   for  change   in  these  is  under  consideration   of  the Government.

(d): As per inputs  from the Central  Bureau  of Investigation  (CBI), a number  of FIRs relating  to banks, in which  offences under various  provisions  of law,  including  section  120B of the Indian  Penal  Code (which  penalises  criminal  conspiracy),  have been registered.  These are under investigation.
Lok Sabha Question No. 4731 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-23
Subject: Great Indian Bustard Sanctuary
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: GOPAL CHINAYYA SHETTY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION No.4731 TO BE ANSWERED ON 23.03.2018

## Great Indian Bustard Sanctuary

## 4731. SHRI GOPLAL SHETTY

Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE be pleased to state

- (a) whether the Union Government has received any proposals relating to rationalization of  boundaries  of  Great  Indian  Bustard  Sanctuary  from  the  State  Government  of Maharashtra;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the present status of the said proposal; and
- (c) the time by which the said proposal is likely to be finalized along with the reasons for delay in its finalization?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER  OF  STATE  IN  THE  MINISTRY  OF  ENVIRONMENT,  FOREST  AND CLIMATE CHANGE (DR. MAHESH SHARMA)

- (a), (b)  & (c) The proposal  for  rationalization  of  the  boundary  of  Great  Indian  Bustard Sanctuary (Maldhok Bird Sanctuary) was received on 4 th June 2014 from the State Government of Maharashtra. The Standing Committee of National Board  for  Wildlife  in  its  36 th meeting  held  on  4 th November  2015  has recommended  for  the  rationalization  of  boundaries  of  the  Great  Indian Bustard  Sanctuary  (Maldhok  Bird  Sanctuary).  Total  area  of  the  bird sanctuary  after  rationalization  of  boundaries  is  366.26  sq.km.  The  State Government is  responsible for  implementing  the  recommendations  of  the Standing Committee of National Board for Wildlife communicated on 13 th November 2015.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4730 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-23
Subject: Overcharging for Drugs and Consumables
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: C. N. JAYADEVAN, RAHUL RAMESH SHEWALE, BHARTRUHARI MAHTAB, SANJAY SHAMRAO DHOTRE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4730 TO BE ANSWERED ON 23 rd MARCH, 2018

## OVERCHARGING FOR DRU GS AND CONSUMABLES

4730. SHRI C.N. JAYADEVAN:

SHRI RAHUL SHEWALE:

SHRI BHARTRUHARI MAHTAB:

SHRI SANJAY DHOTRE:

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

- (a) whether an investigation by National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) has found that  four  private hospitals  in  Delhi  were profiteering  by overcharging  for  the  drugs  and consumableswhich the patients are forced to buy from in - house pharmacies; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the action taken against the said hospitals on the basis of the said report?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SMT. ANUPRIYA PATEL )

(a) &(b): Yes.Based on complaints and media reports on overpricing and inflated bil to the patients by some hospitals, National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) had asked  for  details  of  billing  from  these  hospitals  under  the  provisions  of  Drugs Control) Order, 2013 (DPCO, 2013). Based on the data submitted by the hospitals, NPPA h observed that there is an upward gap between the procurement price s of drugs and amounts at which  the  drugs  are  billed  to  the  patients  for  some  scheduled  medicines,  non - scheduled medicines, consumables and devices used in the treatment of patients. As per the prov of DPCO, 2013, while arriving at a ceiling price of scheduled formulations and retail price of new drugs, sixteen  percent  margin  to  retailer  is  counted.  According  to  NPPA's  report,  the highest margin (difference of amount billed for the formulation by the hospitals an procurement price expressed in percentage terms) available to these hospitals on scheduled medicines, non - scheduled medicines, consumables and non - scheduled medical devices are 357%, 1192%, 1737% and 1271% respectively.

Study  reports  prepared  on  the  basis  of  information  submitted  by these  hospitals  is available under the 'What's New' link of website of NPPA. ( www.nppaindia.nic.in ).

Since Health is a State subject, it is for the respective State/UT Government t action against the private hospitals under the appropriate statutory provisions applicabl the State/UT.
Lok Sabha Question No. 4727 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-23
Subject: Fifteenth Finance Commission
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: Tejpratap Singh,Yadav, B. SREERAMULU, ANJU BALA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE

DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4727 TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY 23 rd  March, 2018

[2 Chaitra 1940 (SAKA)]

'Fifteenth Finance Commission'

No. 4727,

SHRI TEJ PRATAP SINGH YADAV:

SHRI B. SRIRAMULU:

SHRIMATI ANJU BALA:

Will the MINISTER OF FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has constituted the Fifteenth Finance Commission (15 th FC);
- (b) if so, the details thereof including the terms and reference, composition, submission of report, meeting held, etc.;
- (c) whether the Government has implemented all the recommendations of the Fourteenth Finance Commission;
- (d) if  so,  the  details  thereof  along  with  the  details  of  recommendations  which  are  yet  to  be implemented;
- (e) whether the 15 th FC has several challenges to deal with like revenue sharing in GST regime, norms for funding Centrally Sponsored Schemes, inter-Governmental transfers etc.; and
- (f) if so, the steps taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI SHIV PRATAP SHUKLA)

(a, b, e and f)  Government has constituted Fifteenth Finance Commission under the Chairmanship of Shri N. K. Singh. The composition, terms of reference including revenue sharing, date of submission of report etc. has been notified vide Gazette of India, Extraordinary Part II-Section 3, Sub-section (ii) bearing S. O. 3755(E) dated 27 th November, 2017. The Commission has so far conducted ten internal meetings.

(c and d) Report of the Fourteenth Finance Commission was laid in the Parliament on 24th February 2015 along with Explanatory Memorandum as to action taken on the recommendations of the Commission. All the recommendations of 14th Finance Commission under Articles 270 and 275(1) of the Constitution of India relating to share in Union Taxes and duties and Grants-in-aid were implemented from the financial year 2015-16.
Lok Sabha Question No. 4723 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-23
Subject: SIT on Black Money under RTI Act
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: RABINDRA KUMAR JENA, A.P. JITHENDER REDDY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4723

TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, THE 23r MARCH, 2018 CHAITRA 02,1940 (SAKA)

## SIT on Black Money under RTI Act

4723. SHRI RABINDRA KUMAR JENA, SHRI A.P. JITHENDER REDDY :

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Central Information Commission has given a decision in October, 2017 that the Special Investigation Team (SIT) on Black Money constituted by the Government is a public authority under the Right to Information Act (RTI Act);

- (b) if so, the status of action taken by the SIT to appoint public information officers and first appellate authorities under the RTI Act;

- (c) whether the SIT has compiled all information required to be disclosed suo motu under Section 4(1) of the RTI Act;

- (d) if s0, whether the information is displayed on any official website; and

- (e) If not, the reasons for not complying with the statutory requirement of suo motu disclosure?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI SHIV PRATAP SHUKLA)

- (a) to (e) Yes Sir. Central Information Commission vide its order dated 10.10.2017 has directed to appoint a CPIO on Special Investigation Team (SIT) In terms of CIC'$ order, CPIO and First Appellate Authority have been appointed under RTI Act, 2005. It is further submitted that Special Investigation Team has been constituted in pursuance of the order dated 4.7.2011 of Hon'ble Supreme Court of India passed in Writ Petition (Civil) No. 176 of 2009 vide Notification dated 29.5.2014. The said notification contains terms of references of SIT and is in public domain.
Lok Sabha Question No. 4719 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-23
Subject: Tribal Health Care Research Programme
Ministry: AYURVEDA,YOGA & NATUROPATHY,UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMEOPATHY (AYUSH)
Asked by: PARAYAMPARANBIL KUTTAPPAN BIJU

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AYURVEDA, YOGA & NATUROPATHY, UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY (AYUSH)

LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED  QUESTION NO. 4719 TO BE ANSWERED ON 23 RD MARCH, 2018

## TRIBAL HEALTH CARE R ESEARCH PROGRAMME

## 4719. DR. P.K. BIJU:

Will  the  Minister of AYURVEDA,  YOGA  AND  NATUROPATHY,  UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY (AYUSH) be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposes to start Tribal Health Care Research Programme (THCRP by the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sc iences (CCRAS);
- (b) if so, the details and the aims and objectives thereof;
- (c) the details of targets set for 2017 - 18 and achievement made so far under THCRP; and
- (d) the number of tribals likely to be covered under the said project?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE (IC) OF THE MINISTRY OF AYURVEDA, YOGA & NATUROPATHY, UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY (SHRI SHRIPAD YESSO NAIK)

- (a) : The Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Science has initiated Tribal Health Care Research Programme (THCRP) in 14 States through 15 Institutes under it.
- (b) : The aim & objectives of THCRP are as under: -
- To Study the living conditions of tribal people
- To Collect information related to health statistics
- To study dietetic habits, nature and frequency of prevalent diseases, use of common medicinal in the area
- To Provide medical aid at the door steps of tribals.
- To propagate knowledge about Ayurved ic concept of Pathyapathya including hygiene habits, dietary practice.
- To prevent diseases by adopting healthy way of living & clean environment (Swachhata)
- To collect LHTs/folk medicines/ traditional practices prevalent in the area.
- (c) & (d) : The t argets set for 2017 - 18 & achievements so far are as under: -

| Target ( 2017- 18)                                         | Achievement                           |
|------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------|
| Population to be covered for demographic studies - 100000  | 100316 Population covered             |
| Documentation of Local Health Traditions (LHT) Claims- 150 | /Folk 159 LHTs/Folk claims documented |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4717 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-23
Subject: Short Term Certificate Courses
Ministry: AYURVEDA,YOGA & NATUROPATHY,UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMEOPATHY (AYUSH)
Asked by: HARI OM PANDEY, SANTOSH KUMAR, (SMT.) RATNA DE(NAG), MANOJ KUMAR TIWARI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AYURVEDA, YOGA & NATUROPATHY, UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY (AYUSH)

LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED  QUESTION NO. 4717 TO BE ANSWERED ON 23 RD MARCH, 2018

## SHORT TERM CERTIFICA TE COURSES

## 4717. SHRI HARI OM PANDAY:

SHRI SANTOSH KUMAR:

DR. RATNA DE (NAG):

SHRI MANOJ TIWARI:

Will  the  Minister of AYURVEDA,  YOGA  AND  NATUROPATHY,  UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY (AYUSH) be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has any proposal to launch short term certificate co urses for Yoga teachers;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (d) the manner in which this would likely help to spread the benefits of Yoga?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE (IC) OF THE MINISTRY OF AYURVEDA, YOGA & NATUROPATHY, UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY (SHRI SHRIPAD YESSO NAIK)

- (a) to (c) : Morarji Desai Natioanl Institute of Yoga (MDNIY), under Ministry of AYUSH is at present  conducting  short  term  Yoga  Certifica te  courses  of  4  months  duration  e.g.  certificate courses Yoga Science for Wellness for Special Interests Group.

It is a 4 months fulltime course for master trainers for Special Interest Group.

- (d) : This course is designed and developed for the health promotion and to produce mas trainers to impart Yoga training for wellness.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4716 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-23
Subject: Impact of GST on Corporate Sector
Ministry: CORPORATE AFFAIRS
Asked by: BHAIRON PRASAD MISHRA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4716 ANSWERED ON FRIDAY THE 23 rd  MARCH, 2018/ CHAITRA 2, 1940 (SAKA)

IMPACT OF GST ON CORPORATE SECTOR

QUESTION

4716. SHRI BHAIRON PRASAD MISHRA:

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

(a)the  details  of  reaction  of  the  corporate  sector  so  far  after  the introduction of Goods and Services Tax (GST) in the country; and

(b)the manner in which the corporate sector get affected by GST? ANSWER.

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

विधि और न्र्ार् एिंकारपोरेटकार्यमंत्रालर्मेंराज्र्मंत्री (श्री पी.पी.चौिरी)

- (a)Introduction of GST was a historical step for transforming India into a common national market with a simplified tax regime. GST was implemented w.e.f 1 st  July, 2017 and was welcomed by industry and corporates. Corporate sector as represented by industry associations  such  as  CII,  FICCI,  and  ASSOCHAM  has  reacted positively to introduction of GST in India.

Contd….. p.2/

-2  -

- (i) The total number of companies registered during the period July,  2017  to  February,  2018  (post  GST)  is  68,299.  The number  of  companies  registered  in  the  corresponding period of the previous year i.e. from July, 2016 to February, 2017 was 63,106. Thus, the increasing trend in the number of companies' registrations has been maintained post GST.
- (ii) The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) is a lead indicator of industrial activity based on monthly production data from selected manufacturing units. The average growth rate of IIP  was  5%  during  July,  2017-January,  2018  which  was higher as compared to that of 3.9% in July, 2016-January, 2017. Industrial activity, post introduction of GST, has thus accelerated.
- (iii) The data released by RBI shows that the growth in year-onyear sales for corporates in Q2 and Q3 of 2017-18 stood at 7.2% and 11.3% respectively. The corresponding figures for Q2 and Q3 of 2016-17 stood at 1.9% and 2.8% respectively. Thus, the growth in sales for corporates has also seen a remarkable increase in the post GST period so far.
- (iv) Also, the overall growth rate of GDP increased from 6.5% in Q2 to 7.2% in Q3 of 2017-18. The corresponding figures for 2016-17 were 7.6% and 6.8% respectively.
- (b)        Introduction  of  GST  was  the  biggest  tax  reform  in independent  India.  Introduction  of  GST  has  reduced  the multiplicity  of  taxes  and  has  thus  created  a  simpler  tax regime to promote ease of doing business.  By doing away with  the  cascading  effects  of  multiple  taxes,  GST  is expected to lead to a reduction in the prices of goods. This will  make  our  businesses  more  competitive  in  domestic and international markets which will thus spur the corporate  sector  along  with  formalization  and  overall growth of the economy.
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Lok Sabha Question No. 4715 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-23
Subject: Guidelines on Waste Generated from Medicinal Plants
Ministry: AYURVEDA,YOGA & NATUROPATHY,UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMEOPATHY (AYUSH)
Asked by: RAKSHA NIKHIL KHADSE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AYURVEDA, YOGA & NATUROPATHY, UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY (AYUSH)

LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED  QUESTION NO. 4715 TO BE ANSWERED ON 23 RD MARCH, 2018

## GUIDELINES ON WASTE GENERATED FROM MEDIC INAL PLANTS

## 4715. SHRIMATI RAKSHATAI KHADSE:

Will  the  Minister of AYURVEDA,  YOGA  AND  NATUROPATHY,  UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY (AYUSH) be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has taken any steps or issued guidelines on solid waste gene and disposal arising out of the extraction of the organic produce, herbs and medicinal pl if so, the details thereof;
- (b)  whether  manufacturers  are  dump ing  such  waste  containing  chemical  solvent  used  while extraction under the ground in very large quantities; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE (IC) OF THE MINISTRY OF AYURVEDA, YO GA & NATUROPATHY, UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY (SHRI SHRIPAD YESSO NAIK)

- (a) to  (c): As  per  information  received  from The  Ministry  of  Environment,  Forest  and Climate  Change  (MoEFCC),theGovernment  of  India  has  notified  Solid  Waste  Management Rules, 2016, however, the disposal of solid waste arising out of the extraction of the o produce,  herbs  and  medicinal  plants  is  not  covered  under  these  rule s.  Hence,  no  specific information is available with Ministry of AYUSH on the subject.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4714 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-23
Subject: Financial Status of Andhra Pradesh
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: MEKAPATI RAJAMOHAN REDDY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE

## DEPARTMENT OF EXPENDITURE LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 4714

TO BE ANSWERED ON Friday, March 23, 2018/Chaitra 2, 1940 (Saka)

## Financial Status of Andhra Pradesh

## 4714. SHRI M. RAJA MOHAN REDDY:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  it  is  a  fact  that  Andhra  Pradesh  is  financially  deficit  State  and  not  in  a position to complete or take up urgent projects for the benefit of the residual State and if so, the details thereof; and
- (b) whether  the  Central  Government  has  asked  the  State  Government  of  Andhra Pradesh  to  submit  the  details  of  expenditure  incurred  on  projects  and  if  so,  the details thereof ?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR FINANCE (SHRI P. RADHAKRISHNAN)

(a):  No. The Central Government under purview of Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014  has  provided  an  amount  of  Rs.  3980  crore  against  identified  resource  gap  of Rs.4118 crore for the year 2014-15 as 'special assistance' to the State to address the issue of the resources, deficit budget etc.. In addition, revenue deficit grant of Rs.15,969 crore  has  till  date  been  provided  to  the  State  of  Andhra  Pradesh  against  the  Post Devolution Revenue Deficit Grant (PDRDG) of  Rs.22,212 crore as recommended by 14 th Finance Commission for the award period (2015-20).

(b):  Yes.  The  Central  Government  has  sought  information  on  year  wise  expenditure  on various Centrally Sponsored Schemes.

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