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Lok Sabha Question No. 1107 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-21
Subject: Arrest of Fishermen
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: JITENDRA CHAUDHURY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1107

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 21 ST  JULY, 2017

## ARREST OF FISHERMEN

1107.  SHRI JITENDRA CHAUDHURY:

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

- (a) whether more than 100 fishermen were apprehended and 18 fishing trawlers seized by the Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) off the Jakhau coast in Gujarat and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether  it  is  second  such  incident  this  month,  earlier  115  fishermen  and  19  boats were detained by the Pakistan agency during fishing expedition along the IMBC; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof and the action taken by the Government in this regard?

| A N S W E                                    | R SUBHASH BHAMRE)   |
|----------------------------------------------|---------------------|
| MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE | (DR.                |
| र ा रा य मं ी                                | (डा. सुभाष भामरे)   |

(a) to (c): As per available information with Ministry of External Affairs, as on  1 st July  2017,  there  are  494  Indian  believed  to  be  Indian  Fishermen  in Pakistan  Jails.    Out  of  494  fishermen,  77  were  released/  repatriated  on 10 th July 2017.  As per the available information there are 975 fishermen boats in Pakistan's custody. Government consistently takes up the issue concerning  the  release  of  all  Indian  fishermen  and  their  boats  in  Pakistani custody with Government of Pakistan at all appropriate levels regularly.  An India-Pakistan Judicial Committee has also been set up consisting of retired judges  from  both  countries  to  ensure  humane  treatment  and  expeditious release of  fishermen  imprisoned  in  Pakistan  jail,  who  have  completed  their prison  term.    High  Commission  of  India,  Islamabad,  on  a  continuing  basis, monitors  the  status  of  Indian  fishermen  in  Pakistani  jails  and  takes  up  the matter with the Government of Pakistan for their early release and return of their  boats.    Further,  Indian  Coast  Guard  provides  assistance  to  Indian fishermen at sea while they are in distress through regular patrolling. It also conducts Community Interaction Programmes to sensitize fishermen among other  issues  on  the  perils  of  cross  border  fishing.    Regular  surveillance sorties and patrols by Indian Coast Guard / Indian Naval ships & aircrafts are undertaken.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1106 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-21
Subject: Child Care Institutions
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: RAOSAHEB PATIL DANVE, A.T. (NANA) PATIL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1106 TO BE ANSWERED ON 21.07.2017

## CHILD CARE INSTITUTIONS

1106:   SHRI RAOSAHEB DANVE PATIL: SHRI A.T. NANA PATIL:

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

- (a) whether the Government has any data about Child Care Institutions in the country along with the number of children residing in these institutions;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (c) the fresh steps taken by the Government to have a data base of all children in need of care and protection in the country at the earliest and for its regular updation?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) & (b):  Yes Madam. As per the information provided by the State/UT governments, there are 2283  Child  Care  Institutions  (CCIs)  registered  under  the  Juvenile  Justice    (Care  and Protection of Children) Act, 2000/2015, which are being supported under the Integrated Child Protection Scheme (ICPS). There are 88908 children residing in these institutions, as reported by the States/UTs.
- (c): The Ministry of Women and Child Development has developed Track Child and ICPS portal for  updation  of    the  data  base  by  all  State  Governments/UT  Administrations  and  other stakeholders  such  as  Child  Welfare  Committee,  Juvenile  Justice  Board,  Police  etc  for monitoring at the central level.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1105 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-21
Subject: Committee on Approval of PPP Projects
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: E. T. MOHAMMED BASHEER

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1105

## For answer on 21/7/2017

## Committee on Approval of PPP Projects

## 1105. SHRI E.T. MOHAMMED BASHEER:

Will the Minister f FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has   proposed to dismantle the Finance Ministry Committee on Approval of Public Private Partnership (PPP) Projects;
- (b) if the details thereof and the reason therefor; and SO,
- (c) the alternative arrangement made by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c): No such proposal is under consideration, at present

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1104 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-21
Subject: New C.A. Act
Ministry: CORPORATE AFFAIRS
Asked by: JANARDAN MISHRA, RODMAL NAGAR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1104

ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, THE 21 st  JULY 2017

[ASHADHA 30, 1939 (SAKA)]

NEW C.A. ACT

## QUESTION

1104. SHRI JANARDAN MISHRA: SHRI NAGAR RODMAL:

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

- (a) whether the Government is considering to formulate any new act regarding Chartered Accountants;
- (b)
- if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the time by which the Government is likely to implement this new act?

## ANSWER

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

कॉरपोरेट कार्य मंत्रालर् में राज्र् मंत्री

(श्री अर्जयन राम मेघवाल)

(a) to (c): The Government is not considering any such proposal.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1103 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-21
Subject: War Room/Call Centre for GST
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: VINOD KUMAR BOIANAPALLI, RAMESH CHANDER KAUSHIK

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 1103 TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, THE 21s JULY, 2017 ASHADHA 30, 1939 (SAKA)

## WAR ROOM/CALL CENTRE FOR GST

## 1103. SHRI B. VINOD KUMAR: SHRI RAMESH CHANDER KAUSHIK:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) Whether the Government has set up a war room/call centre to reply the queries of the taxpayers and tax officials and to deal with issues related to the implementation of Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN); and
- (b) If the details of role and outline of the said network? SO,

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR FINANCE

## SHRI SANTOSH KUMAR GANGWAR)

- (a) Yes Sir. CBEC has constituted 26-06-2017 for the purpose of reviewing the information, calls, media inputs etc  received from Ministries, State Governments, field  formations, social media, news channels, emails etc.
- (b) A team of officers monitor various media newspapers, news channels, social media like twitter , facebook emails received from various government departments and field formations and report them on Real Time Basis to the Revenue secretary (through a Officer on Special Duty to the Revenue Secretary), Chairperson CBEC (through an Officer on Special Duty to Chairperson), Member (Administration), GSTN or any other senior officer for providing the inputs. The FAR has multi-line telephone numbers which are available in the control room and these numbers have been informed to the Central and States GST officers. The emails received from the Ministries, State Governments and field formations are forwarded to the respective sections for information and feedback viz , etc ,

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1101 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-21
Subject: Public Response on GST
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: B.N. CHANDRAPPA, DODDAALAHALLI KEMPEGOWDA SURESH

## 1101.

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has studied the response from the general public getting acclimatised to the new tax system, after roll out of Goods and Services Tax (GST) in the country and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) the total number of eateries such as dhabas, restaurants and kirana departmental stores, etc. registered under the Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) system till date, State/UT-wise; shops,
- (c) whether the Government has identified the shortcomings and inconvenience faced by the general public due to the implementation of the GST in the country; and
- (d) If so, the details thereof along with the steps taken by the Government in this regard?

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

- (a) The government has set up a Feedback and Action Room to constantly monitor the situation and keep a track of the response from the general public after the roll out of GST.
- (b) GST Portal has data of registration of taxpayers based on registration forms, where categorization on- dhabas, restaurants and kirana shops, departmental stores is not maintained separately ad hence, this information is not available:
- (c) & (d) The implementation of GST has been smooth with no instances of any major inconveniences faced by the public in general However, the Government has appointed Nodal Officers to hand-hold and specifically monitor the issues related to each State: Further, the Government is taking all possible steps to ensure correct information is disseminated to the general public by way of topic-wise, GST focused advertisements in the electronic media. All this is coupled with regular meetings of the Secretaries of all the departments of the Government to sort out any issues that may arise:

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 1101 TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, THE 215 JULY, 2017 ASHADHA 30, 1939 (SAKA)

## PUBLIC RESPONSE ON GST
Lok Sabha Question No. 1100 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-21
Subject: Amendment MTP Act
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: RAJESH KUMAR DIWAKAR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1100 TO BE ANSWERED ON 21 ST JULY, 2017

## AMENDMENT OF MTP ACT

## 1100. SHRI RAJESH KUMAR DIWAKER:

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

- (a) whether there is a move to amend Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act to recognize the right to safe and legal abortion to all women, irrespective of marri d or not, if so, the details thereof;
- (b)  whether  homoeopaths  and midwives  would  also  be  allowed  to  carry out  non - invasive abortion procedures, under the amending bill and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether an appropriate authority has been designated to handle the complications in case of emergency and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) whether mandatory clause of seeking second opinion for abortion is done away with and if so, the details thereof?

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

- (a) : The  MTP  (Amendment)  Bill,  2016  seeks  to  improve  access  to  safe,  affordable,  an acceptable  abortion  services  for  all  women  who  seek  to  terminate  an  unwanted,  uninten pregnancy and the matter is under process.
- (b): The  MTP (Amendment)  Bill,  2016  has  a  provision  for  including  homoeopaths  and midwives in the public sector to administer medicines for abortion (non -surgical).
- (c): The MTP (Amendment) Bill is under process.
- (d): The MTP (Amendment) Bill, 2016 proposes to reduc e the requirement of opinion from two  providers  to  one  provider  for  terminating  second  trimester  pregnancies  to  facilita access to safe abortion services.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1098 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-21
Subject: ASHA Training Programme
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: BALABHADRA MAJHI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1098 TO BE ANSWERED ON 21 ST JULY, 2017

## ASHA TRAINING PROGRAMME

## 1098. SHRI BALABHADRA MAJHI:

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

- (a) whether National Health System Resource Centre (NHSRC) has printed only 15 out of 46 books in Hindi and no book in vernacular/local language for Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHA) Training Programm e, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether it is a fact that the eligibility criteria for ASHA trainers is 8 th pass and most of the books  are  printed  in English  language  neglecting  the  regional language  leading  to  misuse  of Government resources; and
- (c)whether the Government has taken action against the erring officials in this regard, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

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

- (a): 17 books have been published by NHSRC for ASHA Training Programme, of which 16 have been published in both Hindi and English language. NHSRC does not publish these training books in any other regional language, as the respective states are required to translate the training material  books  in  their  own  language. All States  have  translated  the  modules  and  training material into the regional languages for their ASHAs.
- (b): The eligibility criteria for ASHA Trainers is not 8 th pass. The ASHA trainers are either from within the health system, from among its doctors, ANMs, Lady Health Visitors (LHVs and Nursing Staff, who are involved in supporting ASHA programme or from among those who have  an  educational  background  in  social  sciences,  and have  experience  in  community participation and community health. The training materials arepublished  by  NHSRCin  both Hindi and English and States/UTs are required to translate in their local language . All S tates have translated the modules and training material into the regional languages for their ASHAs. Under NHM, States have the flexibility to adapt the training material to their local conte
- (c): Does not arise in view of (a) and (b) above.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1094 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-21
Subject: Financial Assistance to International Ayurveda Institute
Ministry: AYURVEDA,YOGA & NATUROPATHY,UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMEOPATHY (AYUSH)
Asked by: FAIZAL P.P. MOHAMMED, P.K.SREEMATHI TEACHER, M. B. RAJESH

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED  QUESTION NO. 1094 TO BE ANSWERED ON 21 ST JULY, 2017

## FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO INTERNATIONAL AYU RVEDA INSTITUTE

## 1094. MOHAMMED FAIZAL: SHRIMATI P.K. SREEMATHI TEACHER:

## SHRI M.B. RAJESH:

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 establish Internationa l Ayurveda Institute in the Country including Kerala;
- (b) if so, the details thereof, State/ UTs - wise;
- (c) whether the Government has any plan to give financial assistance to proposed Intern Ayurveda Institute in Kerala, if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) whether the Government has received any request for the purpose, if so the response Government and present status thereof?

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

- (a): No.
- (b): Does not arise.
- (c): No.
- (d): Yes. The request, however, could not be considered for want of Detailed Project Report and other relevant information.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1093 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-21
Subject: Sales of Stakes in SBI
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: (SMT.) RATNA DE(NAG), HARI OM PANDEY, SANTOSH KUMAR, MANOJ KUMAR TIWARI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE

## DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1093

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 21 ST  July 2017/ Ashadha 30, 1939 (SAKA)

## Sales of Stakes in SBI

## 1093.   DR. RATNA DE (NAG): SHRI HARI OM PANDAY: SHRI SANTOSH KUMAR: SHRI MANOJ TIWARI:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  any  proposal  to  sales  of  stakes  in  State  Bank  of  India (SBI) to reduce its huge NPA burden;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (d) the details of legal barriers and plan outlay and financial implication in this regard?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (d):  There is no such proposal under the consideration of Government to sale any stake in State Bank of India (SBI).

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1092 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-21
Subject: Purchase of GPS Units
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: DUSHYANT CHAUTALA, ASADUDDIN OWAISI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1092

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 21 ST  JULY, 2017

## PURCHASE OF GPS UNITS

1092.  SHRI DUSHYANT CHAUTALA: SHRI ASADUDDIN OWAISI:

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

- (a) whether thousands of hand-held GPS units purchased for the Army are lying in the Central Ordnance Depot;
- (b) if so, the details thereof  and the total number of hand-held GPS units procured by the Government for army for the last three years;
- (c) whether  these  items  were  purchased  from  trader  against  the  established  norms  of purchase, if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;
- (d) whether the Government has ordered any inquiry in procurement of these items and if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) whether these hand-held  GPS have failed  to meet  the quality  standard  and  are not usable, if so, the details thereof and the financial loss incurred to Government and corrective actions taken by the Government in this regard?
- (a) & (b): A  total  quantity  of  16,720  of  hand-held  GPS  units  have  been procured during the last three financial years from 2014-15 to 2016-17, out of which 12,039 quantity have already been issued to units. The balance are held by COD for issue to units as per requirement.
- (c) Procurement  of  these  items  were  done  on  an  Open  Tender  Enquiry basis as per the provisions of Defence Procurement Manual 2009.
- (d) & (e): 214  out  of  16,720  number  of  hand-held  GPS  units  were  found defective during inspection / usage and are under replacement by the vendor who has confirmed free replacement of all defective GPS units.  In addition, the  firm  has  offered  to  extend  the  warranty  by  one  additional  year.    Army Headquarters  has  ordered  a  Board  of  officers  for  re-inspection  of  entire 16,720 quantity to detect any defective GPS for free replacement by the firm.

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

(DR. SUBHASH BHAMRE)

र  ा रा य मं ी

(डा. सुभाष भामरे)

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1091 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-21
Subject: Regulatory Action against Banks
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: MIDHUN REDDY

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1091

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 21 ST  July 2017/ Ashadha 30, 1939 (SAKA)

## Regulatory Action against Banks

## 1091.   SHRI P.V. MIDHUN REDDY:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether several banks are facing regulatory action in the face of worsening of financial ratios; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a)  &  (b):    Yes.  Reserve  Bank  of  India  (RBI)  has  revised  the  existing  Prompt  Corrective Action (PCA) framework effective from April 01, 2017. Under the framework four indicators viz.  Capital  to  Risk  Weighted  Assets  Ratio  (CRAR),  Common Equity  Tier (CET) 1 Ratio, Net Non-Performing Asset (NPA) Ratio and Return on Assets are monitored against defined triggers. Leverage ratio is monitored additionally as part of the framework.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1090 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-21
Subject: Timelimit of Anti-Profiteering Clause of GST
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: RAKESH SINGH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 1090 TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, THE 21s JULY, 2017 ASHADHA 30, 1939 (SAKA)

## TIMELIMIT OF ANTI- PROFITEERING CLAUSE OF GST

## 1090.  SHRI RAKESH SINGH

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) Whether the Government has taken any measures to pass-on the benefits of reduction of tax as a result of implementation of Goods and Service Tax (GST) to the consumers, and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) Whether there is an apprehension of traders engaging in profiteering due to change in rates and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) Whether the anti-profiteering clause has been included for a limited time period to check profiteering and if so, the details thereof;
- (d) Whether the Government is likely to consider extending the time limit of the said clause, if so the details thereof?

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR FINANCE

## (SHRI SANTOSH KUMAR GANGWAR)

- (a) Section 171(2) of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 provides for the constitution of a National Anti-profiteering Authority or empower a existing Authority constituted under any law for the time being in force, to examine whether input tax credits availed by any registered person or the reduction in the tax rate have actually resulted in a commensurate reduction in the price of the goods or services or both supplied by him.
- (b) No. Section 171(1) of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 clearly lays down the principle to be followed by the traders which is that any reduction in rate of tax on any supply of goods or services or the benefit of
- input tax credit shall be passed to the recipient by way of commensurate reduction in prices.
- (c) & (d) As per Rule 137 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Rules, 2017, the National Anti-profiteering Authority shall cease to exist after the expiry of two years from the date on which the Chairman enters upon his office unless the Goods and Services Tax Council recommends otherwise. Thus, the extension of the time limit shall be decided by the GST Council:

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