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Lok Sabha Question No. 3025 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-08-03
Subject: Increase in Generation of Renewable Energy
Ministry: NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY
Asked by: RANJANBEN BHATT

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3025

TO BE ANSWERED ON 03.08.2017

## INCREASE IN GENERATION OF RENEWABLE ENERGY

## 3025. SHRIMATI RANJANBEN BHATT:

Will the Minister of NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  is  seriously  contemplating  to  increase  the  generation  of  renewable energy in the country; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the steps proposed to be taken by the Government in this regard and the time frame for the same?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR POWER, COAL, NEW & RENEWABLE ENERGY AND MINES (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) (SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL)

- (a) & (b): Yes Madam. The Government of India has an ambitious plan to achieve the target of 175 GW of renewable power by 2022, which includes 100 GW from Solar, 60 GW from Wind, 10 GW from Biomass and 5 GW from Small Hydro Power.

The steps taken by the Government to increase the generation of renewable energy in the country  to achieve the target by 2022 include:

-  incentives in the form of generation based incentives/subsidies, fiscal incentives such as accelerated depreciation,  goods  and  service  tax  (GST)  at  low  rates,  concessional  custom  duty,  income  tax holiday for 10 years and viability gap funding;
-  amendments in the Tariff Policy for strong enforcement of Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO) and for providing Renewable Generation Obligation (RGO);
-  setting up of exclusive solar parks;
-  development of power transmission network through Green Energy Corridor project;
-  repowering policy in order to optimally utilize the wind energy resources;
-  identification of large government complexes/ buildings for rooftop projects;
-  infrastructure status for solar projects;
-  raising tax free solar bonds;
-  making roof top solar a part of housing loan by banks;
-  raising funds from bilateral and multilateral finance and development institutions;
-  training of Surya Mitras for installation and maintenance of the Solar Projects;
-  mechanism  for  scheduling  and  forecasting  in  case  of  inter-state  transmission  of  solar  and  wind power;

approval  and notification of    National  Offshore  Wind  Energy  Policy  for the  development  of offshore wind energy in the Indian Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3024 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-08-03
Subject: Encroachments of Water Bodies
Ministry: WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT AND GANAGA REJUVENATION
Asked by: CHANDRA PRAKASH JOSHI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT & GANGA REJUVENATION

## LOK SABHA

## UN STARRED QUESTION NO. 3024 ANSWERED ON 03 .0 8.201 7

## ENCROACHMENTS OF WAT ER BODIES

## 3024. SHRI CHANDRA PRAKASH JOSHI

Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT AND GANGA REJUVENATION be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government is aware that there is lack of a well coordinated approach whil policies to prevent encroachment and rejuvenate wa ter bodies and if so, the facts thereof;

(b) whether the Government proposes to bring one scheme with inter - m nisterial and inter - departmental coordination instead of multiple schemes and if so, the details thereof and if not, the reas

(c)  w hether  the  Government  has  also  taken  cognizance  of  the  fact  that  there  is  prevale situation  with  regard  to  maintenance  and  upkeep  of  water  bodies  as  many  water  bodies encroached for construction activities, agricultural purposes, slum habitations and commercial activities and if so, the details thereof; and

(d) whether the Government intends to urge the States to include water bodies in land recor are immediately able to take action against the encroachers and thereby get such water bodies free from the encroachment and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT AND GANGA REJUVENATION (DR. SANJEEV KUMAR BALYAN)

(a) to (d) Works related to water resources development & management are planned, funded, and maintained by the State Governments themselves as per their own resources and prioriti to supplement the efforts of the State Governments, G overnment of India provides technical and financ assistance  to  State  Governments  to  encourage  sustainable  development  and  efficient  mana water resources through various schemes and programmes such as scheme for Repair, Renovat Restoratio n (RRR) of water bodies etc.

It is to mention that water bodies included under RRR of water bodies schemes are enc free.  However,  considering  the  importance  of  water  bodies  for  socio  economic  developm sustainable  water  security  to  the  loca l  popul tion,  Secretary  (MoWR,  RD  &  GR)  vide  letter  dat 26.02.2016  requested  State  Governments  to  take  necessary  steps  for  keeping  all  the  wa encroachment  free  throughout  the  country.  Further,  Secretary  (WR,  RD  &  GR)  vide  lett 07.11.201 6 requested the State Governments to take appropriate action in respect of inclus bodies in land records, inclusion of water bodies as integral part of town planning proce for the encroachers, etc.

Further, draft guidelines fo r Conservation and Protection of Water Bodies have been prepared circulated to the concerned Central Ministries and States/UTs.
Lok Sabha Question No. 3022 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-08-03
Subject: Converting Sea Water into Potable Water
Ministry: DRINKING WATER AND SANITATION
Asked by: PANKAJ CHOWDHARY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DRINKING WATER AND SANITATION LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3022 TO BE ANSWERED ON 03.08.2017

## Converting Sea Water into Potable Water

## †3022. SHRI PANKAJ CHAUDHARY:

Will the Minister of DRINKING WATER AND SANITATION be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government has formulated or proposes to formulate any policy to make sea water potable keeping in view the problem of shortage of drinking water in various States of the country; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) whether any plants have been set up to make sea water potable and if so, the utility of the same; (d) whether the Union Government also proposes to take any steps for converting impure water other than sea water into potable water; and

- (e) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE FOR MINISTRY OF DRINKING   WATER AND SANITATION (SHRI RAMESH CHANDAPPA JIGAJINAGI)

(a)&(b): Ministry  of  Drinking  Water  and  Sanitation,  Government  of  India  has  not formulated any policy to convert sea water into potable water due to problem of shortage of  drinking water in the rural areas of the country.  However, Rural Drinking Water is a State  Subject  and  State  Governments  can  take  up  sea  water  based  desalination  plants  to convert sea water into potable water as powers to plan, sanction, implement, operate and maintain water supply projects including desalination plants are bestowed with the State Governments. (c): As  per  reports  available  with  the  Ministry  of  Drinking  Water  and  Sanitation,  the following sea water based desalination plants are operational in the country: (i)  2  nos.  of  100  Million  Litres  per  Day  (MLD)  sea  water  desalination  plants,  one each at Minjur and Nemmeli, near Chennai, Tamil Nadu. (ii)  3  nos.  of  low  temperature thermal desalination (LTTD) plants of 1.0 lakh litre per  day  capacity,  one  each  in  the  islands  of  Kavaratti,  Agatti  and  Minicoy  of Lakshadweep Islands. In  addition,  the  Standing  Finance  Committee  (SFC)  of  the  Ministry  of  Drinking  Water  & Sanitation  has  already  apprised  and  informed  the  Union  Territory  Administration  of Lakshadweep to take  necessary  action  for  setting  up  of  6  nos.  of  1.5  lakh  litres  per  day capacity  LTTD  Plants  one  each  in  the  islands  ofAndroth,  Amini,  Chetlat,  Kadamat,  Kiltan and Kalpeni of Lakshadweep Islands.

(d) & (e): As per the revised Guidelines of the National Water Quality Sub-Mission on Arsenic  and  Fluoride,  the  affected  States  can  consider  setting  up  of  community  water purification plants for converting impure / contaminated water into potable water.
Lok Sabha Question No. 3021 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-08-03
Subject: Shortage of Manpower in DGCA
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: PARAYAMPARANBIL KUTTAPPAN BIJU

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.

3021 (To be answered on the August 2017) 3rd

## SHORTAGE OF MANPOWER IN DGCA

3021.

DR: PK BIJU

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

- (2) whether there is a shortage of manpower in the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA); including the flight operations inspection department; and
2. (b) if so, the details thereof and the remedial steps taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Jayant Sinha)

- (a) & (b) As against the sanctioned posts of 1320 in DGCA, 983 posts are filled and 337 posts are vacant: The details of the manpower in DGCA is at Annexure A

Recruitment is a continuous process and the vacancies are filled in consonance with Recruitment Rules as and when arise. Further, for technical posts, in  view of urgency, vacancies are also filled up from time to time on Consultancy or Contract basis. they

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| S No.   | Category of Posts   |   Total Sanctioned Strength |   No pf posts filled up |   No_ of posts vacant |
|---------|---------------------|-----------------------------|-------------------------|-----------------------|
| 1       | Grade 'A'           |                         646 |                     483 |                   163 |
| 2       | Grade B'            |                         212 |                     140 |                    72 |
| 3_      | Grade 'C'           |                         462 |                     360 |                   102 |
|         | Total               |                        1320 |                     983 |                   337 |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3019 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-08-03
Subject: Water Level in Dams
Ministry: WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT AND GANAGA REJUVENATION
Asked by: SAUGATA ROY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT & GANGA REJUVENATION

## LOK SABHA UN STARRED QUESTION NO. 3019

ANSWERED ON 03 .0 8.201 7

## WATER LEVEL IN DAMS

## 3019. PROF. SAUGATA ROY

Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT AND GANGA REJUVENATION be pleased to state:

(a) the number of villages submerged due to rising water levels in the dams during the years, State - wise;

- (b)  whether  the  Government  intends  t o  maintain  balanced  water  level  in  various  dams  of  th country;
- (c) if so, the details thereof, State - wise; and

(d) the steps taken to rehabilitate the affected people by submergence?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT & GANGA REJUVENATION

## (DR. SANJEEV KUMAR BALYAN)

(a) to (d) Water being a State subject, water resources projects are planned and implemented respective  State  Governments,  who  formulate  and  implement  project - wise  submergence  and Rehabilitation  & Resettlement  Plans.  To  facilitate  this  process,  Union  Government  has  i National  Rehabilitation  and  Resettlement  Policy,  2007  (NRRP -2007) and 'Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013' f or  smooth  implementation of Rehabilitation and Resettlement Action Plan in respect of Affected Families. However, compensation for project affected people is decided by the authorities as per the existing Rehabilitation and Resettlement Pol icy of Centre/State whichever is more beneficial.

The requisite water levels in the reservoirs are maintained by the dam authorities, generally  State  Governments  /  Central  Government  /  or  Private  owners  etc.,  thro determination of rainfall, flood levels and water demands.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3018 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-08-03
Subject: Pending Rain Water Harvesting Projects
Ministry: WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT AND GANAGA REJUVENATION
Asked by: SONA RAM CHOUDHARY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT & GANGA REJUVENATION

## LOK SABHA UN STARRED QUESTION NO. †3018

ANSWERED ON 03 .0 8.201 7

## PENDING RAIN WATER H ARVESTING PROJECTS

Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT AND GANGA REJUVENATION be pleased to state:

(a) whether any projects from the Government of Rajasthan about rain water harvesting are with the Union Government for sanction and budget provis ions and if so, the details thereof; (b) whether the Union Government intends to sanction the said projects as well as to mak provisions for them and if so, the details thereof; and

## ANSWER

## THE  MINISTER  OF  STATE  FOR  WATER  RESOURCES, RIVER  DEVELOPMENT  AND GANGA REJUVENATION

( DR. SANJEEV KUMAR BA LYAN )

(a)& (b) Government  of  Rajasthan  has  submitted  a  proposal  for  sustainable  management ground water which, inter - alia,  includes  rain  water  h rvesting. It  is  envisaged  to  be  considered under National Groundwater Management Improvement Scheme (NGMIS) of this Ministry.

- (c)In view of reply to parts (a) and (b) above, question does not arise.

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†3018. COL. SONARAM CHOUDHARY (c) if not, the reasons therefor?
Lok Sabha Question No. 3017 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-08-03
Subject: Purchase of Aircraft
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: RAJAN BABURAO  VICHARE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 3017 (To be answered on the August 2017) 3rd

## PURCHASE OF AIRCRAFT

## 3017. SHRI RAJAN VICHARE

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

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be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether the Government has ordered purchase of 1000 aircraft; if the details thereof;
- (c) the estimated number of civilian aircraft in the country at present;
- (6) whether with 1000 aircraft set to be on order, India is poised to become the 3rd largest buyer of commercial passenger planes in the world, if s0, the details thereof;
- (d) whether the Government proposes to take measures for parking bays and runway slots to meet congestion at airports; and

## ANSWER

## Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(a): No, Madam:

- (c): The total number of civilian aircraft in the country at present is 1623 (1312 aeroplanes and 311 helicopters)

(b): Does not arise in view of (a) above:

(d) & (e): There is requirement Of additional 170 parking bays at Airport Authority of India (AAT) airports AAL is constructing 130 parking and has requested State Governments for land acquisition for taking up construction of rest of the parking bays bays.

- (e) if so, the details thereof?

(Shri Jayant Sinha)
Lok Sabha Question No. 3014 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-08-03
Subject: Widening of Roads under PMGSY in Rajasthan
Ministry: RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: OM BIRLA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3014

TO BE ANSWERED ON 03.08 .2017

## WIDENING OF ROADS UNDER PMGSY IN RAJASTHAN

## 3014. SHRI OM BIRLA:

W ill the Minister of RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposes to widen the roads in Rajasthan under Pradhan Ma Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY);
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whetherthe rural areas of Kota region have also been included in it; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and the time limit fixed for the completion of the sai

## ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT ( SHRI RAM KRIPAL YADAV )

- (a)&  (b) : Pradhan  Mantri  Gram  Sadak  Yojana -II  (PMGSY - II)  launched  in  May,  2013, envisages consolidation of the existing Rural Road Network to improve its overall effic provider of transportation services for people, goods and services.  It aims t o over upgradation of existing selected rural roads based on their economic potential and their role in f growth  of  rural  market  centres  and  rural  hubs.  Roads  already  constructed/upgraded PMGSY -I also become eligible for PMGSY -II on c ompletion of their design life i.e. ten yea and  on  the  basis  of  requirement  to  accommodate  enhanced  traffic,  if  it  has  gone  be projected traffic and such traffic cannot be accommodated in the existing carriagew with the required level of service. The deteriorated condition of the road due to non - maintenance or non - undertaking of renewal works at the required time cannot be the sole criteria the  roads  of  PMGSY -I,  for  upgradation,  in  PMGSY -II.  As  per  Indian  Road  Congress  (IRC) Gu idelines, width of carriageway, of rural roads, may be 3.75 m or 3.00 m with roadwa of  7.50  m  or  6.00  m,  respectively,  depending  on  projected  traffic  volume  on  propos PMGSY -II permits widening of roads upto 5.50 m carriage way, based on traf fic volume.  A target  length  of  50,000  Km  has  been  fixed  among  the  States,  including  Rajasthan PMGSY -II. The allocated length for Rajasthan is 3,465 km.
- (c) : Proposals under PMGSY -II have not been  received from the State of Rajasthan.
- (d) : As per Programme guidelines, projects should be completed within a period of 9 m from the date of issue of the work order. In case the period for execution is likely t affected by monsoon or other seasonal factors, the time period for xecution may be suitably determined while approving the work programme, but shall not exceed 12 calendar mont any case.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3013 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-08-03
Subject: Bridge between Majuli and Jorhat
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: KAMAKHYA PRASAD TASA

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposes to construct a bridge connecting Majuli Island and Jorhat;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the amount allotted for the construction of bridge connecting Majuli and Jorhat; and
- (d) the time by which it is likely to be completed along with the present status thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS (SHRI PON. RADHAKRISHNAN)

- (a) to (d)  Yes Madam, the construction of a bridge connecting Majuli Island and Jorhat has been approved 'In-Principle'  by  the  Ministry  subject  to  outcome  of  the  Detailed  Project  Report  (DPR)  to  be prepared by State Public Works Department (PWD), Govt. of Assam. The preparation of DPR has been initiated by the State PWD by engaging DPR consultant.

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.  3013

ANSWERED ON 3 RD   AUGUST, 2017

## BRIDGE BETWEEN MAJULI AND JORHAT

## 3013. SHRI KAMAKHYA PRASAD TASA:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री
Lok Sabha Question No. 3012 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-08-03
Subject: FDI in Aviation Sector
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: GOWDAR MALLIKARJUNAPPA SIDDESHWARA, ANWHAR RAAJHAA, RAJESHBHAI NARANBHAI CHUDASAMA

3012.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 3012 (To be answered on the

## MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

August 2017) 3rd

## FDI IN AVIATION SECTOR

SHRI G.M: SIDDESHWARA

SHRI A. ANWHAR RAAJHAA

SHRI RAJESHBHAI CHUDASAMA

## Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

- () if so, the details thereof;

be pleased to state: -

- () whether the Government proposes to increase the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the aviation sector;
- (c) the taken or taken by the Government to promote domestic sectors 66 especially 'un-served" airports in the country; steps being
- (e) whether the Union Government has any proposal to ailow 100 per cent FDI in local airlines and if the details thereof; and SO,
- whether the Union Government considered the security issues before such decision and if s0, the details thereof? taking

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(a): No Madam

(c): The Ministzy %f Civil Aviation has launched Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) facilitate stimulate regional air connectivity by it affordable Promoting operators through making

(b): Does not arise.

- (edConcessions by Central Goverument, State Governments and airport operators to reduce the cost of airline eperations o regional routes and

cost %f airline operations and expected revenues on such routes.

- (d): No such model has been adopted for development of airports. The scheme of Revival Df unserved-underserved airports is centrally sponsored. fully

RCs-UDAN is & demand-driven scheme; where airline operators undertake assessment of demand on particular routes.

- 'e) and (f): At present; there is n0 proposal to review the extant Foreign Direct [nvestment (FDI) policy on Aviation sector.

(Shri Jayant Sinha)
Lok Sabha Question No. 3010 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-08-03
Subject: Appointment of Chief Operating Officer by Jet Airways
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: UDIT RAJ

## GOVERNMEENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 3010

(To be answered om the August 2017) 3rd

## APPOINTMENT OF CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER BY JET AIRWAYS

3010.

DR UDIT RAJ

## Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

- (b) if the details thereof; and SO,

be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether a foreign national has been appointed to the post of Chief Operating Officer by Jet Airways without obtaining security clearance, defying the guidelines issued by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA); which has created a threat of leakage of confidential information and jeopardized the security of travellers;
- the reaction of the Government thereto?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(a): No Madam.

(Shri Jayant Sinha)

(b) & (c): As per para 4.1.5 of Civil Aviation Requirements (CAR) Series 'C' Part II, Section 3 Air Transport for Scheduled Air Transport Operations The positions of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and/or Chief Financial Officer (CFO) andlor Chief Operating Officer , if held foreign nationals; need to be security cleared from Ministry of Home Affairs before appointment in Company. by
Lok Sabha Question No. 3009 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-08-03
Subject: Loss of Revenue made by Air India
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: RAMSINH PATALYABHAI RATHWA

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 8 3009 (To be answered on the August 2017) 3rd

## Loss OF REVENUE MADE BY AIR INDIA

## 3009. SHRI RAMSINH RATHWA

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIA TION

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be pleased to state: -

- (a) whether Air India is losing revenue because of the new services by other airlines in same sectors with the same or near to same departure and arrival times;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the steps taken by the Government in this regard?

ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(a): Madam. No,

- (b) & (c): Do not arise in view of (a) above:

(Shri Jayant Sinha)