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Lok Sabha Question No. 3351 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-08-07
Subject: Inquiry into Cases relating to Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: RAVNEET SINGH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3351

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 7 TH  AUGUST, 2018/ SHRAVANA 16, 1940 (SAKA)

INQUIRY INTO CASES RELATING TO SRI GURU GRANTH SAHIB JI

3351. SHRI RAVNEET SINGH:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government is monitoring the status of CBI inquiry into the Beadbi Case of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji at Village Bargari, Punjab in 2015 and the cases of theft of a saroop of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji at Village Burj Jawahar Singh Wala in June, 2015;

(b) if so, the details thereof along with the status update and the timeline for the same; and

(c)  whether  any  arrests  have  been  made  in  connection  with  the  cases along with the status of trials and if so, the details thereof?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI HANSRAJ GANGARAM AHIR)

(a), (b) & (c): The investigation in these cases registered on 13.11.2015 on the request of Govt. of Punjab, is in progress.   The Central Bureau of investigation (CBI) has declared a reward of Rs.10 lacs, in connection with these cases.  Recently, 03 persons allegedly disclosed their involvement in the Beadbi of Sri Guru Granth Sahib in Burj Jawahar Singh Wala, Faridkot, before Punjab Police.  They have been taken on Police remand by the CBI.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3350 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-08-07
Subject: VIP Security by CRPF
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: PONGULETI SRINIVASA REDDY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3350

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 7 TH  AUGUST, 2018/ SHRAVANA 16, 1940 (SAKA) VIP SECURITY BY CRPF

3350. SHRI PONGULETI SRINIVASA REDDY:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  the  Central  Reserve  Police  Force  (CRPF)  has  asked  the Government not to remove it from VIP duties;

(b)  if  so,  whether  Ministry  of  Home  Affairs  is  convinced  with  CRPF's argument and has withdrawn its decision to remove it from VIP security, if so, the details and the present status thereof;

(c)  whether  30  per  cent  of  the  people  deputed  in  two  specialist  VIP security forces-the Special Protection Group (SPG) and the NSG are CRPF men and if so, the details thereof; and

(d)  whether  the  CRPF  personnel  work  in  the  harshest  conditions  in  LWE affected areas with no phone connectivity, no electricity and for  fighting extremists in Jammu and Kashmir and if so, the details thereof?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI HANSRAJ GANGARAM AHIR)

(a) & (b): In order to ensure uniformity and standardization in the specialized task of personal  protection  duties,  the  Government  has decided to progressively relieve CRPF from personal protection duties and assign this task to CISF and NSG.

(c): At present, in SPG about 30% officers are from CRPF on deputation; and in NSG it is about 11%.

(d): All  CAPFs,  including  CRPF,  work  in  challenging  conditions  in  LWE affected areas and in Jammu & Kashmir.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3349 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-08-07
Subject: Formation of Andhra Pradesh
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: NANDI YELLAIAH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3349

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 7 TH  AUGUST, 2018/SHRAVANA 16, 1940 (SAKA)

FORMATION OF ANDHRA PRADESH

3349. SHRI NANDI YELLAIAH:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) the actual details of agreement signed by the Government at the time of creating a separate State of Andhra Pradesh;

(b) the period fixed by the Government for fulfilling various conditions as laid down in the agreement; and

(c)  the  various  aspects  of  agreement  having  been  fulfilled  so  far  and  the remaining aspects of the agreement which still remains to be fulfilled?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI HANSRAJ GANGARAM AHIR)

(a) to (c): No agreement was signed by the Government of India at the time of formation of Andhra Pradesh as a separate State. The Undivided State of

Andhra  Pradesh  was  bifurcated  in  accordance  with  the  provisions  of  the

Andhra  Pradesh  Reorganisation  Act,  2014  and  Successor  States  of  Andhra

Pradesh and Telangana  came into existence w.e.f. 2nd June 2014.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3348 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-08-07
Subject: Release of Loans for Houses under PMAY
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: SUKENDER REDDY GUTHA, KONAKALLA NARAYANA RAO

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3348 TO BE ANSWERED ON AUGUST 07, 2018 RELEASE OF LOANS FOR HOUSES UNDER PMAY

No. 3348.

SHRI GUTHA SUKENDER REDDY :

SHRI KONAKALLA NARAYANA RAO :

Will  the  Minister  of  HOUSING  AND  URBAN AFFAIRS  be  pleased  to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government  is  aware  that  even  after  applying  for subsidy under PMAY Scheme for construction of house, banks are
- denying release of loans and discouraging the consumers;
- (b) if so, the reaction of the Government thereto;
- (c) whether any study has been conducted by the Government on the implementation of the scheme and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) the remedial measures taken by the Government including issue of new guidelines in this regard?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

## (SHRI HARDEEP SINGH PURI)

- (a)  &  (b):    For  implementation  of  Credit  Linked  Subsidy  Scheme (CLSS for EWS/LIG & CLSS for MIG) component of PMAY(U) mission, Ministry  has  identified  two  Central  Nodal  Agencies  (CNAs)  i.e. National Housing Bank and Housing and Urban Development Corporation  Ltd.  to  channelize  the  subsidy  to  the  Primary  Lending Institutions (PLIs) viz Banks, Housing Finance Companies, etc. CNAs have  in-turn  signed  MoUs  with  PLIs  for  implementation  of  the scheme.

In  terms  of  the  Scheme  Guidelines,  Primary  Lending  Institutions (PLIs) have to adopt their  own  due diligence process while sanctioning  home  loans.  The  beneficiary  has  to  complete  the formalities as prescribed under the 'due diligence' of the PLIs (Banks/ HFCs, etc) concerned, if he is otherwise eligible under the scheme guidelines of PMAY (U) mission.

(c):    Government has not conducted any study on the implementation of the CLSS scheme.

(d):    Grievances  received  against  PLIs  in  connection  with  the implementation  of  CLSS  are  sent  to  Central  Nodal  Agencies  viz National  Housing  Bank  (NHB)  and  Housing  &  Urban  Development Corporation Ltd. (HUDCO), for remedial action. CNAs are also advised to  undertake  sensitization  /  interaction  programmes  with  the  PLIs from time to time to increase awareness about the Scheme.

Since  the  launch  of  PMAY(U)  scheme  guidelines  on  25.06.2015, Government has issued amendments/clarifications under the scheme guidelines  from  time  to  time  to  strengthen  the  outreach  of  the scheme.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3347 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-08-07
Subject: Assam Legislative Council Bill
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: RAMEN DEKA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3347

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 7 TH  AUGUST, 2018/SHRAVANA 16, 1940 (SAKA)

ASSAM LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL BILL

3347. SHRI RAMEN DEKA:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) the present status of Assam Legislative Council Bill;

(b) whether the Government has any proposal to bring the Assam Legislative Council Bill in the current session; and

(c) the time by which the Bill is likely to be introduced?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI HANSRAJ GANGARAM AHIR) (a)  to  (c):  At  present,  there  is  no  such  proposal  under  consideration in the

Ministry of Home Affairs.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3346 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-08-07
Subject: Coastal Security
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: KAMAL NATH, JYOTIRADITYA MADHAVRAO SCINDIA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3346

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 7 TH  AUGUST, 2018/SHRAVANA 16, 1940 (SAKA) COASTAL SECURITY

3346.

SHRI KAMAL NATH:

SHRI JYOTIRADITYA M. SCINDIA:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether in the wake of 26/11 Mumbai attacks, the Union Government had launched  a  coastal  security  scheme  for  augmentation  of  infrastructure  in some States/UTs and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether majority of the projects are running far behind schedule and the funds allocated for these projects have not been utilised;
- (c) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor; and
- (d) the steps the Government proposes to take to speed up the augmentation of infrastructure in coastal areas across the country?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI KIREN RIJIJU)

(a) to (d) :  Coastal Security Scheme has been implemented in phases since 2005,  with  the  objective  of  strengthening  capacity  and  infrastructure  of Police  Force  of  the  coastal  States/UTs  for  patrolling  and  surveillance  of coastal areas, particularly shallow waters close to the   coast.    Under   the scheme,   194  Coastal  Police   Stations  are operational, and Coastal Police of  States/UTs  has  been  equipped  with  204  boats,  28  jetties,  284  fourwheelers, 554 two-wheelers, 97 checkposts, 58 outposts and 30 barracks. The Coastal Police of States/UTs has also been equipped with navigation/communication  equipment,  card  readers,  equipment  enhancing night operation capabilities for boats, computer systems, etc.

## LS.US.Q.NO.3346 FOR 07.08.2018

The  coastal    security    is    periodically    reviewed    by    the  National Committee on Strengthening Maritime and Coastal Security against threats from the Sea (NCSMCS) under the Chairmanship of Cabinet Secretary and the Steering  Committee  under  the    Chairmanship  of  the  Secretary  (Border Management), MHA respectively.  Coastal States/ UTs are regularly issued advisories by MHA on issues relating to coastal security.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3345 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-08-07
Subject: Threat from Terrorists
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Sunil Kumar Jakhar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3345

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 7 TH  AUGUST, 2018/SHRAVANA 16, 1940 (SAKA)

THREAT FROM TERRORISTS

3345. SHRI SUNIL JAKHAR:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether foreign based terrorists are threatening the politicians of Punjab;

(b)  if  so,  whether  any  steps  have  been  taken  by  the  Government  to  take action against such elements based in Canada and other countries; and

(c) if so, the details thereof?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI HANSRAJ GANGARAM AHIR)

(a): A few foreign based pro-Khalistan terrorists and fringe elements have issued  threat  messages  and  posted  video  containing  threats  to  political

leaders in India.

(b) & (c): Government of India is closely engaged with the Governments of the  concerned  countries  to  address  our  concerns  relating  to  anti-India activities being undertaken by such elements from these countries. *****
Lok Sabha Question No. 3344 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-08-07
Subject: IFFCO Partnership in AgroMachinery
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: KULAMANI SAMAL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS & FERTILIZERS DEPARTMENT OF FERTILIZERS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3344 TO BE ANSWERED ON: 07.08.2018

## IFFCO Partnership in agro-machinery

## 3344: DRKULAMANI SAMAL.

Will the Minister of CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether it is a fact that IFFCO has entered into strategic partnership with two leading South Korean firms to explore business   opportunities in agromachinery and farm credit centres; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE   (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF PLANING IN THE MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS & FERILIZERS

(RAO INDERJIT SINGH)

- (a) & (b): Madam. IFFCO has informed that IFFCO has entered into a MoU with two South Korean firms namely LS Mtron Ltd: to explore business opportunities in agriculture machinery supply and with NH Capital Co. to explore business opportunities in agriculture finance to cater to the market demand Yes,
Lok Sabha Question No. 3343 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-08-07
Subject: Poor Quality Rice for PDS
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: BODH SINGH BHAGAT

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3343 TO BE ANSWERED ON 07 TH  AUGUST, 2018

## POOR QUALITY RICE FOR PDS

## 3343. SHRI BODHSINGH BHAGAT:

Will the Minister of CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION miHkksDrk ekeys] [kk| vkSj lkoZtfud forj.k ea=h be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  received  a  complaint  from  a    people's representative vide  letter  no.  9148/mp/2018  dated  6.4.2018  regarding  poor quality  rice  of  non-FAQ  quality  kept  in  the  godowns  in  Balaghat  of  Madhya Pradesh for distribution under Public Distribution System and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether any inquiry into the complaint was conducted, if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  the  poor  quality  rice  mentioned  in  the  complaint  was  found when the enquiry was conducted;
- (d) if  so,  whether  punitive  action  was  taken  against  the  guilty  officers concerned and millers and the details thereof;
- (e) if not, the reasons therefor and the details thereof; and
- whether the poor quality rice had been in storage for a very long time in
- (f) the godowns before the complaint was registered?

## A N S W E R

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR  CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION (SHRI C. R. CHAUDHARY)

(a)  to  (e):  Yes,  Madam.  A  complaint  dated  06.04.2018  was  received  from  Shri Bodhsingh Bhagat, Hon'ble Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha) about storage of beyond Fair Average Quality (FAQ) norms rice in Maa Ambe, Khursodi Godown and  Saibaba  Warehouse,  Khursodi  in  District  Balaghat  of  Madhya  Pradesh. Madhya Pradesh being a De-Centralized Procurement (DCP) State, the procurement, storage and distribution of foodgrains is undertaken by the State Government.

The  complaint  was  investigated  by  a  joint  team  of  officers  of  Food Corporation of India (FCI) and Madhya Pradesh State Civil Supplies Corporation (MPSCSC).  The  team  collected  8  samples  of  rice  from  both  the  depots  and  7 samples were found beyond FAQ norms. Based on the investigation report, State Government has taken disciplinary action against the officers/officials responsible for procurement of beyond FAQ rice in these depots. Besides, the rice millers who delivered non FAQ rice have been suspended from milling work.

- (f): No, Madam.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3342 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-08-07
Subject: Open Gang War
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: JITENDRA CHAUDHURY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3342

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 7 TH  AUGUST, 2018/SHRAVANA 16, 1940 (SAKA)

OPEN GANG WAR

3342.

SHRI JITENDRA CHAUDHURY:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  it  is  a  fact  that  open  gang  wars  have  been  attempted  by  the gangsters in the capital's roads and if so, the details thereof;

(b) the number of gang wars were attempted in Delhi;

(c) the number of people who lost their lives due to these gang wars; and

(d) the action taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI HANSRAJ GANGARAM AHIR)

(a) to (d): Delhi  Police  has  reported  that  there  are  as  such  no  open  gang wars in Delhi. However, there have been some incidents of crimes between two  criminals  and  their  associates  due  to  various  reasons  like  personal enmity,  property  dispute  etc.    Details  of  such  cases  registered  by  Delhi Police,  number  of  persons  injured/  killed  and  number  of  accused  persons arrested during the last year and the current year (upto 30.06.2018) are as under:

| Year                |   Number of cases registered |   Number of Persons injured |   Number of Persons killed | Number of accused persons arrested   |
|---------------------|------------------------------|-----------------------------|----------------------------|--------------------------------------|
| 2017                |                           05 |                          01 |                         05 | 42                                   |
| 2018 (upto 30.6.18) |                           04 |                          06 |                         06 | 06 (including 02 Juveniles)          |

## LS.US.Q.NO.3342 FOR 07.08.2018

The various preventive measures taken by Delhi Police to curb such crimes include maximum visibility of police staff, strict watch by beat staff in their respective  areas  and  collection  of  local  intelligence, identification  and surveillance  of  recorded  criminals,  integrated  patrolling  by  local  police, installation  of  CCTV  cameras  and  mapping  of  dark  spots  and  crime  prone areas etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3341 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-08-07
Subject: Assistance for Production of Organic Manure
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: LALLU SINGH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS & FERTILIZERS DEPARTMENT OF FERTILIZERS

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3341 TO BE ANSWERED ON: 07.08.2018

## Assistance for Production of Organic Manure

## 3341+ SHRI LALLU SINGH:

Will the Minister of CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has any proposal to provide subsidy to cattle reares for production of organic manure on the lines of subsidy given for the production of chemical fertilizerslmanure;
- (b) if so, the details of the said scheme;
- (c) whether any funds have been allocated by the Government for this scheme during the last three years; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof, State-wise and year-wise?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF PLANING AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS & FERILIZERS

(RAO INDERJIT SINGH)

- (a) to (d): The information is collected and will laid on the table of the House.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3340 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-08-07
Subject: Consumer Grievance Redressal System
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: P. KUMAR

## Government of India

## Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Department of Consumer Affairs

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3340

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 07.08.2018

## CONSUMER GRIEVANCE REDRESSAL SYSTEM

3340.   SHRI P. KUMAR:

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- (a) whether  it  is  a  fact  that  the  country  does  not  have  a  quick  and  effective  consumer  grievance redressal system;
- (b) if so, the manner in which the standard specifications in different areas are monitored; and
- (c) the steps being taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

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## THE MINISTER OF STATE CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION (SHRI C. R. CHAUDHARY)

(a) to (c ): No,  Madam.  Under  the  provisions  of  the  Consumer  Protection  Act,  1986,  a  three  tier quasi-judicial mechanism has been established at the district, State and  National levels to provide for simple, inexpensive and speedy redressal of consumer disputes.

In addition to the legislative measures, the Department  has  launched  an  online portal www.consumerhelpline.gov.in, which provides a platform to the consumers to register their complaints. The Department has also set up a National Consumer Helpline (NCH) with a toll free number 1800-114000 and short code 14404 to handle the consumer grievances. The NCH has partnered with more than 450  companies  under  its  convergence  programme.    Complaints  concerning  these  companies  are transferred to them directly online for redressal.  Sector specific complaints are also forwarded online to the regulators/ Government Departments concerned.

Under the Department of Consumer Affairs, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) BIS is the National  Standard  Body  of  India  for  the  harmonious  development  of  the  activities  of standardization, marking and quality certification of goods. It has a well-established complaint redressal system to redress the grievances received from various consumers of BIS certified products as well as services. Initially, the complainant-end investigation is carried out to establish the genuineness and the nature of the complaint.  Samples if available are also drawn for testing.  This is followed by investigation at the licensee-end for examination of records of the lot/batch of the complained material and the overall assessment of the licensee's performance.  Based on the above, the licensee is advised to arrange for redressal by way of replacement/repair depending upon the product under complaint. Actions are taken against the licensees includes Stop Marking and cancellation of licence.

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