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Lok Sabha Question No. 1654 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-10
Subject: Per Capita Debt
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: P.R. SUNDARAM

## MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA  UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1654 TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, THE 10 th  March, 2017  Phalguna 19, 1938 (SAKA)

## Internal and External Debts

## 1654, Shri P R Sundaram:

## Will the Minister of Finance be please to state:

(a) Whether there has been a rise in the per capita debt on March 31, 2016 as compared to March 31, 2015. (b) If so, the details thereof and reasons therefor; (c) The action taken by Govt. to repay the external and internal debt along with interest payments? (d) the corrective measures initiated by the Govt. to reduce the per capita

- debt particularly post demonetisation?

## ANSWER Minister of State for Finance (Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal)

(a) and (b) Yes Madam. There has been a rise of 9.2% in per capita total debt (internal and external) as on March 31, 2016 as compared to March 31, 2015. The per capita internal debt increased by 9.3% while per capita external debt increased by 5.1% during the given period. In absolute terms, the per capita total debt increased by Rs. 4,525/-, per capita internal debt by Rs.4,446/- and per capita external debt by Rs.80/- during this period. The  primary  reason  for  the  increase  in  debt  has  been  increase  in Government borrowings, majority of which has been due to increase in internal debt which contributes to 97% of total debt (c)

Payment of interest on the debt and repayment of principal amounts is an ongoing  process  and  payments  towards  principal  and  interest  are  charged expenditures which are made as they fall due.

(d) The reduction in per capita debt depends on the changes in the debt levels of the Government. The Government is adhering to a fiscal consolidation path in terms of the provisions of the FRBM Act with the objective to reduce fiscal deficit and Government debt. The Medium Term Debt Management Strategy (MTDS)  also  aims  to  reduce  the  cost  of  borrowing,  mitigate  risk  to  the Government  and  develop  bond  market  in  India.  The  Government  is  also pursuing an active debt management strategy under which short term bonds are  switched  with  longer  tenor  securities  through  buy-backs  to  spread  the redemption pressure on the Government evenly.

The process of demonetization is not related to reduction in per capita debt.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1653 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-10
Subject: Implementation of the Recommendations of 14th FC
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: M. CHANDRAKASI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE

## DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY MARCH, 2017 10th

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1653 [19 Phalguna, 1938 (SAKA)]

FC" of 14th

~Implementation of the Recommendations

## No. 1653, SHRI M. CHANDRAKASI:

Will the MINISTER OF FINANCE be pleased to state:

- a) the  details  of progress  made in the Finance Commission;
2. implementation of the recommendations of the 14"h
- b) the details of the recommendations which have not been implemented so far and the reasons therefor; and
4. whether the Government has any proposal to establish an independent authoritylagency to ensure implementation of the recommendations of Finance Commissions and if s0, the details

## ANSWER

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

- (a) Government had  examined the recommendations  made by the Fourteenth Finance
- (b) Explanatory Memorandum as to the action taken On the recommendations made by FFC' in the Parliament on February, 2015. Accordingly, all the recommendations under Articles 270 and 275(1) of the Constitution of India related to share in Union Taxes and duties and Grants-in-aid were implemented from the financial year 2015-16. The other recommendations of FFC related to Fiscal Environment and Fiscal Consolidation Roadmap, Pricing of Public Utilities, Public Sector Enterprise, Public Expenditure management etc. were examined and transferred to the State Governments and concerned Ministries Departments for implementation: 24th
- and Commission  (FFC) for  its   award from 2015-16 to 2019-2020 and   placed period
- The Government has no such proposal to establish an independent authority agency
- for the purpose.
- thereof?

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1652 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-10
Subject: Tax Evasion on Import of Standard Newsprint
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: UDIT RAJ

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE LOKSABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1652 TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY 10 TH  March, 2017 PHALGUNA 19, 1938(SAKA) 'Tax Evasion on Import of Standard Newsprint'

## 1652. DR. UDIT RAJ

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) Whether  the  Government  is  aware  that  third  parties  are  allowed  freely  import  standard newsprint (HS code 48010090) under new foreign trade policy, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) Whether newsprint imports are shipped from originating countries,  but  invoices  are  raised from countries commonly considered tax heavens, if so, the details thereof;
- (c) The steps taken/being taken to combat third party imports and money laundering in imports under HS code 48010090;
- (d) Whether  the  Government  has  received  any  proposals  to  aid  domestic  mills  producing newsprint  which  are  now  facing  closure  due  to  duty  free  import  policy  for  HS  code 48010090, if so, the details thereof and action taken thereon; and
- (e) The  number  of  such  operational  and  non-operational  mills  likely  to  be  benefited  after  the implementation of the said proposal?

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE

## ANSWER (SHRI SANTOSH KUMAR GANGWAR)

(a) The import policy of Items covered under Exim Code heading 4801 i.e. Newsprint, in Rolls or Sheets including (48010090-Others) is 'Restricted'. The import Policy Condition No. 2 under Chapter  48  of  ITC(HS)  was  revised  vide  DGFT's  Notification  no.  9  dated  3 rd June,  2016  in consultation with Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion  and which reads as under:

'Item  cover  under  Exim  Code  heading  4801  shall  however  be  permitted  without  an  import license subject to Actual User condition to those who hold 'Registrations Certificate' issued by the  Registrar  of  Newspapers  for  India  (RNI),  Ministry  of  Information  and  Broadcasting,  New Delhi, on submission of necessary documentary evidence, duly authenticated by the RNI, to the satisfaction of the Customs authorities at the time of import of goods. In addition, importer shall also be required to submit an annual audited statement reflecting the total quantity and value of the  newsprint  consumed  and  quantity  of  newsprint  imported  by  them  in  the  preceding (Licensing) year to the Registrar of Newspapers for India, by 30 th April of each year. The format of  the  declaration  and  the  annual  statement  and  other  guidelines  in  this  regard  shall  be  as announced by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting from time to time.'

- (b)  Instances of invoices from Hong Kong, Singapore, Republic of Korea and UAE were found for goods shipped from other countries. (c)  Strict Vigil is maintained by the officers of Customs field formations to thwart any attempt of such illegal imports. (d) No
- (e)  N.A. as a consequence to reply at (d) above.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1651 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-10
Subject: Cath Labs
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: MOHANBHAI KALYANJIBHAI KUNDARIYA

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1651 TO BE ANSWERED ON 10 TH MARCH, 2017

## CATH LABS

## 1651. SHRI KUNDARIYA MOHAN BHAI KALYANJI BHAI:

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

- (a) whether the Government has taken note of the concerns raised by prominent cardiolo about the rise in the number of unnecessary stent implants in the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the response of the Government thereto;
- (c) whether the Government proposes to introduce an audit of the cath labs to check such c
- (d) if so, the details thereof; and
- (e)  the  steps  being  taken  to  regulate  the  functioning  of  cath labs  and  hospitals  to  check irregularities?

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

- (a) & (b):     The Government is aware of the media reports about stent implants in the The Government, h ad, with a view to reduce the burden on patients included cardiac stents the National List of essential medicines. The prices of cardiac stents have since been cap
- (c):Since  health  is  a  State  subject,  no  such  proposal  is  presently  under  consideratio n  of  the Central Government.
- (d):Does not arise.
- (e): The responsibility for regulating functioning of cath labs and hospitals falls within the remit of the State Governments.  However, the Government of India has enacted the Clin Establishments  (Registration  and  Regulation)  Act,  2010  and  notified  Clinical  Establish (Central Government) Rules, 2012 for registration and regulation of Clinical Establishments wit a view to prescribe the Minimum Standards of facilities and services provided by them.  T is applicable in ten States and all Union Territories except Delhi.  The enforcement of t also within the purview of the State/UT Governments.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1650 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-10
Subject: Criticising of Government Policies
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: RANGASWAMY DHRUVANARAYANA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1650

TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, THE 10 th  MARCH, 2017 PHALGUNA, 19, 1938 (SAKA)

## CRITICISING OF GOVERNMENT POLICIES

1650. SHRI R. DHRUVA NARAYANA:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- a) whether the Government has issued instructions to its employees of penal action if they are found guilty of criticising its policies relating to the GST network and if so, the details thereof;
- b) whether  the  Government  servants  are  barred  from  even  the  social  media  to make any sort of adverse criticism of any policy or action of the Government and if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;
- c) whether such rules would be applicable to anonymous and pseudonyms posts by officials and if so, the reasons therefor;
- d) whether such restrictions curbs the fundamental right of free speech; and
- e) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor imposing such stringent action in this regard?

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

(a) to (e): Rule 9 (i) of Central Civil Service (Conduct) Rules, 1964 provides that no Government servant  shall,  in  any  radio  broadcast,  telecast  through  any  electronic media or in any document published in his own name or anonymously, pseudonymously or in the name of any person or in any communication to the press or in any public utterance, make any statement of fact or opinion which has the effect of  an  adverse  criticism  of  any  current  or  recent  policy  or  action  of  the  Central Government or a State Government. Recently, Central Board of Excise and Customs has issued instructions to all field formations regarding criticism of the Government and its policies.

Disciplinary  proceedings  as  per  the  provisions  contained  in  Central  Civil  Services (Classification, Control & Appeal) Rules, 1965 can be initiated against any employee for violation of the provisions of the Central Civil Services (Conduct) Rules, 1964 and any  of  the  penalties  prescribed  in  Rule  11  of  CCS  (CCA)  Rules,  1965,  can  be imposed on the erring Government servant.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1649 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-10
Subject: Loss of Business Post Demonetisation
Ministry: CORPORATE AFFAIRS
Asked by: CHINTAMAN NAVSHA WANAGA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1649 ANSWERED ON FRIDAY THE 10 TH  MARCH, 2017 {PHALGUNA 19, 1938 (SAKA)}

## LOSS OF BUSINESS POST DEMONETISATION QUESTION

1649. ADV. CHINTAMAN NAVASHA WANAGA:

Will the Minister of CORPORATE AFFAIRS कारपोरेट कार्य मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether some MNC aerated drinks manufacturing companies have lost   their business after demonetisation in the country and if so, the details thereof; and
- (b) the details of money/business they lost from November 2016 to till date?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE                   (SHRI ARJUN RAM MEGHWAL) IN THE MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS

(

कारपोरेट कार्य मंत्रालय में राज्य मंत्री

श्री अर्जुन राम मेघवाल )

(a)&  (b)      Information  relating  to  loss  of  business  etc.  for  specific months of a financial year is not available with the Ministry, since under  the  provisions  of  the  companies  Act,  2013  companies  are required to file their  annual financial statements only,  the Registrar with in thirty days of the date of annual general meeting.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1648 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-10
Subject: Integration of Medicines
Ministry: AYURVEDA,YOGA & NATUROPATHY,UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMEOPATHY (AYUSH)
Asked by: PRAHLAD SINGH PATEL

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

LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED  QUESTION NO. 1648 TO BE ANSWERED ON 10 TH MARCH, 2017

## INTEGRATION OF MEDIC INES

## 1648. SHRI PRAHLAD SINGH PATEL :

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

- (a) whether the Government is aware that ancient and modern medical systems and practi have usually been in tussle due to less integrative approach by both ancient and modern medical practices in the country;
- (b) if so, the reaction of the Government thereto ;
- (c)  whether  the  Government  considers  to  form  central  council  for  research  in  integ medicine and therapies council in order to integrate both practices to yield a better result in health sector in the country;
- (d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (e) the steps taken/to be taken by the Government in this direction?

## ANSWER

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

- (a)  &(b):  The  ancient  systems  of  medicine  follow  a  holistic  approach  focused  on  of individual (patient) while treating the patients for a specific disease whereas the Mode of medicine focuses on the disease, Thus, the two approaches are fundamenta lly different from each other.

The  Ministry  of  AYUSH  through  its  three  research  organizations.  namely,  Centr Council  for  Research  in  Ayurvedic  Sciences  (CCRAS),  Central  Council  for  Research  i Homoeopahty (CCRH) and Central Council for Research in Unani Medicine (CCRUM) have launched  a  programme  to  integrate  Ayurveda,  Homoeopathy  and  Unani  with  National Programme for prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular diseases and St (NPCDCS).

The  major  objective  of  the  programme  is  preventio n  and  early  diagnosis  of  these diseases, reducing complications and reducing drug dependency through these systems.

- (c) to (e): There is no such proposal with the Government.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1647 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-10
Subject: Modernisation of IAF
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: ASHOK MAHADEORAO NETE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1647

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 10 TH  MARCH, 2017

## MODERNISATION  OF  IAF

1647. SHRI  ASHOK  MAHADEORAO  NETE:

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

- (a) whether the Government proposes to modernize the weapon system of the Indian Air Force;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  the Indian Air Force proposes to increase its strength;
- (d) if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) the amount earmarked for the modernization and extension of the Indian Air Force during the last three years and the current year?

## 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 (d): The modernization of the Armed Forces is an ongoing process and  is  executed  in  consonance  with  the  roadmap  laid  down  in  the  Long Term Integrated Perspective Plan (LTIPP)  which specifies the capabilities that  the  armed  forces  need  to  acquire  over  a  15  year  period  (2012-27), considering  the  current  capabilities  of  the  armed  forces,  the  emerging threats  in  the  region  and  the  prevailing  technological  environment.    The modernization of the Armed  Forces  is carried out by continuously upgrading the existing systems to maintain their operational relevance and replacing old systems with state of art modern systems.

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(e) The details in  respect of  IAF  Modernization  expenditure  for  the  last three  years  and  current Financial  Year (as on  28 th February,  2017)  are  as given below:

(Rs. in crore)

| Financial Year (FY)       | Modified Appropriation (MA)   |   Actual Expenditure (AE) |
|---------------------------|-------------------------------|---------------------------|
| 2013-14                   | 37043.62                      |                   36918   |
| 2014-15                   | 30805.39                      |                   30809.4 |
| 2015-16                   | 28643.10                      |                   29045.7 |
| 2016-17 (As on 28.2.2017) | 26245.15 (RE)                 |                   25979.9 |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1646 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-10
Subject: Discrimination in Film Industry
Ministry: CORPORATE AFFAIRS
Asked by: SAUGATA ROY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1646 ANSWERED ON FRIDAY THE 10TH MARCH, 2017 [PHALGUNA 19, 1938(SAKA)]

## DISCRIMINATION IN FILM INDUSTRY

## QUESTION

1646.  PROF. SAUGATA ROY:

Will the Minister of CORPORATE AFFAIRS कारपोरेट कार्य मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Competitive Commission of India (CCI) has received any complaint on denial of employment to some sections of the society in the film industry of the country and if so, the details thereof; and
- (b) the details of the steps taken so far to redress their grievances by CCI?

## 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) & (b) The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has received information filed by one Shri Vipul A. Shah against All India Film Employees Confederation (AIFEC) & Others (Case No. 19/2014) and by Shri T G Vinay Kumar against Association of Malayalam Movie Artists & others (Case No.98/2014), alleging  anti-competitive  practices  in  the  matters  of  employment.    After considering  the  aforementioned  cases,  the  Commission  had  directed  the Director General (DG), CCI to cause investigation into the matters.  The DG, CCI had submitted the investigation report to the Commission in the matter, which has been forwarded to the parties for filing their objection/suggestions, if any, to the investigation report of the DG.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1645 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-10
Subject: Capital Gains Tax
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: J.C. DIVAKAR REDDY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 1645 TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, THE 10 TH   MARCH, 2017 19, PHALGUNA, 1938 (SAKA)

## CAPITAL GAINS TAX

## 1645.   SHRI J.C.DIVAKAR REDDY:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposes to waive off capital gains tax for farmers who have given their lands for Amravati, new capital of Andhra Pradesh; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a)&(b)    Yes  Madam,  Clause  6  of  Finance  Bill,  2017  proposes  to  insert  clause(37A)  in section 10 of the Income-tax Act,1961 to provide relief to an individual or Hindu undivided family who was the owner of such land as on 2nd June, 2014, and has transferred such land under  the  land  pooling  scheme  notified  under  the  provisions  of  Andhra  Pradesh  Capital Region Development Authority Act, 2014, by exempting capital gains arising from following transfer:

- (i) Transfer of capital asset being land or building or both, under land pooling scheme.
- (ii) Sale of LPOCs (Land pooling ownership certificates) by the said persons received in lieu of land transferred under the scheme.

(iii)    Sale of reconstituted plot or land by said persons within two years from the end of the financial  year  in  which  the  possession  of  such  plot  or  land  was  handed  over  to  the  said persons.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1644 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-10
Subject: MoU between ICAI and CBFS
Ministry: CORPORATE AFFAIRS
Asked by: NARANBHAI KACHHADIA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1644 ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, THE 10TH MARCH, 2017 [PHALGUNA 19, 1938 (SAKA)]

## MOU BETWEEN ICAI AND CBFS

## QUESTION

## 1644.  SHRI NARANBHAI KACHHADIYA:

Will the Minister of CORPORATE AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the Government has given approval for renewal    of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the Institute  of  Chartered  Accountants  of  India  (ICAI)  and  the College of Banking and Financial Studies (CBFS), Oman;
- (b)
- if so, the objective of the said MoU; and
- (c) the  details  of  opinion  of  the  Government  of  Oman  about  our country,  citizens and  Chartered Accountants and the manner in  which  it  is  likely  to  be  beneficial  for  the  economy  of  our country?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE

MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS   (SHRI ARJUN RAM MEGHWAL)

- (a) (b)  &  (c)      The  Government  has  approved  the  renewal  of  the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the  Institute  of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) and the College of Banking and Financial Studies (CBFS), Oman with the aim of developing a mutually beneficial relationship in the best interest of members, students  and  the  Institutes.    It  is  expected  that  through  this mechanism, an opportunity will be provided to ICAI members to expand their  Professional  horizons  and  substantial  goodwill  be generated for India, Indian Citizens and Indian Chartered

Accountants  in the Sultanate of Oman  leading  to greater employment and enhancement of remittances by Indian nationals to  India.    The  ICAI  Oman  (Muscat)  Chapter  contributes  in developing close relationships with the local Omani Community and has enabled Omani Nationals to pursue the Indian Chartered Accountancy course.

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