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Lok Sabha Question No. 1357 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-12-22
Subject: Ban on Promoters from Bidding for Stressed Assets
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: BHARATENDRA SINGH

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

UNSTARRED  QUESTION  NO:  1357 TO BE ANSWERED  ON THE 22nd DECEMBER,  2017/PAUSHA  1, 1939 (SAKA)

## QUESTION

## BAN ON PROMOTERS FROM BIDDING FOR STRESSED ASSETS

## 1357:   KUNWAR  BHARATENDRA:

Will  the Minister  of FINANCE  be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the Government  has prohibited  promoters  of a company  from bidding  for the distressed  assets of the company;  and
- (b) if so, the details  thereof?

## ANSWER To be answered by THE MINISTER  OF STATE  IN THE  MINISTRY  OF FINANCE

## (SHIV PRATAP  SHUKLA)

(a)  and  (b):  Insolvency   and  Bankruptcy Code   (Amendment)   Ordinance,   2017  has  been promulgated   vide  notification   dated  23.11.2017   to  amend   Insolvency   and  Bankruptcy Code,  2016, in order  to further  strengthen  the insolvency  resolution  process.  Under  the newly  inserted  section  29A of the Code,  a person  is ineligible  to be a resolution  applicant  if he is an undischarged  insolvent;  is declared  a wilful  defaulter  whose  account  is classified  as a non-performing  asset by  RBI for the last one year  or more;  has indulged  in preferential transactions, undervalued transactions, extortionate credit transactions or fraudulent transactions  under the Code;  is prohibited  by  SEBI from trading  in securities  or accessing securities  market;  is disqualified  to be a director  in a company  under the Companies  Act; has been convicted  for any  offence punishable  with  imprisonment for two  years  or more, or has been subject to corresponding  disability  under any  law  in any  jurisdiction outside India.  However,  some categories  of persons are exempt  from such ineligibility, subject  to certain  conditions.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1356 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-12-22
Subject: AYUSH Medicine System under RSBY
Ministry: AYURVEDA,YOGA & NATUROPATHY,UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMEOPATHY (AYUSH)
Asked by: JYOTI DHURVE

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED  QUESTION NO. 1356 TO BE ANSWERED ON 22ND DECEMBER, 2017

## AY USH MEDICINE SYSTEM UNDER RSBY

## 1356. SHRIMATI JYOTI DHURVE:

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

- (a)  whether  AYUSH  system  of  medicine  has  been  included  into  Rashtriya  Swasthya  Bima Yojana (RSBY), if so, the details thereof;
- (b) the manne r in which the said system is likely to benefit from inclusion under RSBY; and
- (c)  whether  the  Government  propose  to  create  and  regulate  the  infrastructure  for  rese make AYUSH medical system more popular, if so, the details thereof?

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

- (a) & (b): As on date AYUSH systems of medicine are not covered under Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana (RSBY). Inclusion of AYUSH under RSBY can help promotion and mainstreaming of  AYUSH in health insurance sector  by  providing  alternate or  adjuvant option of treatment to the beneficiaries.
- (c): Government has set up five autonomous Research Councils of AYUSH (namely, Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences; Central Council for Research in Yoga &  Naturopathy;  Central  Council  for  Research  in  Unani  Medicine;  Central  Council  for Research in Siddha; and Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy) with 85 research centers across the country. These Research Councils are regularly provided financial grants for  development  &  strengthening  of  research  infrastructure  and  to    undertake  various research activities on scientific lines for promoting Ayurveda, Yoga,  Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha,  Sowa  Rigpa  and  Homoeopathy.  Ministry  of  AYUSH  has  also  implemented  an Extramural Research Scheme through which financial support is provided to the AYUSHrelated research projects of the scientific and medical institutions.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1355 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-12-22
Subject: Amend Income Tax Rates
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: DEEPENDER SINGH HOODA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 1355 TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, THE 22 ND   DECEMBER,  2017 01, PAUSHA, 1939 (SAKA)

## AMEND INCOME TAX RATES

## 1355. SHRI DEVENDRA SINGH BHOLE:

- Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government proposes to amend the present rates of income tax so that more people may pay income tax; (b) if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the  benefits  likely  to  accrue  to  common  man  and  the Government by this step; and (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (b) No Madam.  Currently, there is no such proposal under consideration.

- (c)      The rates of income tax are prescribed through the Finance Act every year.
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Lok Sabha Question No. 1353 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-12-22
Subject: Carbon Sink
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: (ADV.) JOICE GEORGE

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1353

TO BE ANSWERED ON 22.12.2017

## Carbon Sink

## 1353.ADV. JOICE GEORGE:

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

- (a) whether the Government has committed to create an additional carbon sink of 2.5 to 3 billion  tonnes  of  carbon  dioxide  equivalent  through  additional  forest and  tree  cover by 2030;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the operational agenda behind such proposals;
- (c) the  progress  made  so  far  in  this  regard  along  with  the  list  of  selected  areas  for implementation, State-wise;
- (d) the details of international commitments in this regard; and
- (e) whether  the  Government  is  keeping  a  balance  between  environment  conservation  and development and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (d) India submitted its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) under Paris Agreement to  United  Nations  Framework  Convention  on  Climate  Change  (UNFCCC).  One  of  the  goals under NDC is to create an additional carbon sink of 2.5 to 3 billion tonnes of CO2 equivalent through additional forest and tree cover by 2030.

The NDCs will be implemented in post 2020 period and the commitments as partof NDC pertain to the period 2021 - 2030. However, the Government has integrated activities under the Green India  Mission,  National  Afforestation  Programme,  funds  under  Compensatory  Afforestation Fund  Management  and  Planning  Authority,  Green  Highways  policy  and  other  plantations  to achieve the forestry goal. It will involve afforestation and reforestation including rehabilitation of  the  degraded  natural  forests,  promotion  of  trees  outside  forests,  convergence  of  various schemes of central and state governments etc.

(e) India's NDC takes into account its commitment to conservation of environment along with fulfilling  its  development  imperatives  including  poverty  eradication,  food  security,  universal access to education, health and energy etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1351 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-12-22
Subject: Assessment of Value of Black Money
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: SATISH CHANDRA DUBEY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1351 TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, THE 22 ND  DECEMBER, 2017

PAUSHA 1, 1939 ( SAKA )

## ASSESSMENT OF VALUE OF BLACK MONEY

## 1351: SHRI SATISH CHANDRA DUBEY:

## Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has any scheme to ascertain the number of persons having black money in the country and abroad;

(b) if so, the details thereof along with the total number of such people and the companies identified till date;

(c) whether the Government has assessed the total value of black money and if so, the details thereof; and

(d) whether the Government proposes to make this list public and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE FOR FINANCE (SHRI SHIV PRATAP SHUKLA)

(a) and (b): The Income-tax Department takes appropriate action in suitable cases against the persons having black money in the country and abroad. Such actions include searches, surveys, assessment of income, levy of tax, penalty and filing of prosecution complaints before criminal courts, whichever is applicable as per direct tax laws.

Besides the above, the Government brought in the Income Declaration Scheme (IDS) in the Budget 2016 to provide an opportunity to taxpayers to declare their undisclosed income during the period 01/06/2016 to 30/09/2016 and pay 45% tax, surcharge and penalty on such undisclosed income declared. Under this scheme,  disclosures  of  undisclosed  income  of  over  Rs.67,300  crores  were  made  by  more  than  71,000 persons.

The Government also enacted the Taxation Laws (Second Amendment) Act, 2016  to enable levy of tax at a higher rate on the undisclosed income in the form of cash or depsoits and provide for the taxation and investment regime for Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana, 2016 (PMGKY).  Under the scheme, which was open till 31-03-2017, a disclosure of about Rs. 4,900 crores was made by about 21,000 persons.

With regard to undisclosed foreign assets, a one-time compliance window of 3 months from 01/07/2015 to 30/09/2015 was provided as an opportunity to taxpayers to make declarations of their undisclosed foreign assets before they were subjected to stringent provisions of the Black Money (Undisclosed Foreign Income and Assets) and Imposition of Tax Act, 2015. Under this compliance window, undisclosed foreign assets worth over Rs.4100 crores were declared by over 640 persons.

- (c): There is no official assessment of total value of black money as on date.
- (d): Disclosure of information in respect of specific persons is prohibited except as provided under Section 138 of the Income-tax Act, 1961.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1350 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-12-22
Subject: Impact of Disinvestment
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: SANTOKH SINGH CHAUDHARY

1350

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE

## DEPARTMENT OF INVESTMENT AND PUBLIC ASSET MANAGEMENT

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1350

TO BE ANSWERRED ON 22nd DECEMBER, 2017 Pausha 01, 1939 (Saka)

## IMPACT OF DISINVESTMENT

SHRI SANTOKH SINGH CHAUDHARY:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of number of Central Public Sector Undertakings (CPSUs) in the country, total investment therein, business transacted annually by them and the number of persons employed in these CPSUs;
- (b) whether the Government has decided for total disinvestment / privatisation of some of the profit making CPSUs and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government has studied the results of such a negative step in view of the gloomy employment scenario and public sentiments in the country; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and the steps taken to revisit such a regressive decision?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI PON. RADHAKRISHNAN)

- (a) As per the Public Enterprises survey 2015-16, which is available on the website of Department of Public Enterprises (OPE) at http://dpe.gov.in, there was 320 Central Public Sector Enterprises in the Country. Total investment therein was Rs. 11,71,844 crore business transacted annually by them was Rs. 18,54,667 crore and the number of persons employed in these CPSEs is 12.34 lakh (excluding contractual workers).
- (b) to (d) Criteria for strategic disinvestment of CPSEs is not based on profitability. NITI Aayog has been mandated to identify the CPSEs for strategic disinvestment. NITI Aayog in its report has stated that it has been guided by the basic economic principle that the Government should have no business to continue to engage itself In manufacturing/producing goods and services in sectors where the competitive markets have come of age, and such entities would most likely perform better in the private I-·:;nds due to various factors e.g. technology up-gradation and efficient management pracr CE:-:O. and would thus add to the GOP of the country.

NITI Aayog has classified CPSEs into "high priority" and "low priority" based on (a) National Security (b) Sovereign function at arm's length, and (c) Market Imperfections and Public Purpose, for the purpose of strategic disinvestment. The CPSEs falling under "low prionty" are covered for strategic disinvestment.

On strategic disinvestment, it is expected that the strategic buyer will bring in funds/technology/new management etc. for the optimum development of business potential and growth of the companies. The growth of companies, post disinvestment, would be able to generate higher economic activity. *****
Lok Sabha Question No. 1348 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-12-22
Subject: Indian Medical Services Cadre
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: DARSHANA VIKRAM JARDOSH

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1348 TO BE ANSWERED ON 2 2 ND DECEMBER, 2017

## INDIAN MEDICAL SERVI CES CADRE

## 1348. SHRIMATI DARSHANA VIKRAM JARDOSH:

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

- (a) the details of steps taken by his Ministry in consultation with Department of Personnel and Training to create a new cadre for medical services like IAS, IPS, IFS, IRS etc. to attract talented and super specialist doctors in Government Services;
- (b)  whether  Union  Government  has consulted  State  Governments  in  this  regard to  seek  their views; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof along with response of the State Government thereon, State/UT wise?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI JAGAT PRAKASH NADDA )

(a) to (c): Based on the recommendations of the Cadre Review Committee, the Ministry has sought views of all State/UT Governments on the proposal for Creation of Al l India Medical Services to enable the Ministry to firm up its proposal.

The  comments  of  03  States,  viz  Andhra  Pradesh,  Kerala  and  Goa  and  02  Union Territories, viz Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Andaman & Nicobar Islands have been received far. While the Go vernment of Andhra Pradesh has requested to come up with a comprehensive proposal incorporating the best practices in other countries for addressing the manpower the  two  sectors  of  health  services  and  medical  services,  the  Kerala  Government  has t supported the proposal. The Government of Goa, Andaman & Nicobar Administration and UT of Dadra & Nagar Haveli have supported the proposal.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1347 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-12-22
Subject: Linking Aadhaar with Bank Accounts
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: THOKCHOM MEINYA

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

## LOK SABHA

## Linking Aadhaar with Bank Accounts

## 1547.DR THOKCHOM MEINYA:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- whether it is mandatory t0 link Aadhaar with bank accounts;
- if the delails thereol;
- the last date deciared by the Government for linking 'Aadhaar with the bank accounts:
- whether the non-compliance this   provision may lead t0 accounts;
- if the details (hereol?

## Answer The Minister of State in the Ministry 0f Finance (SHRI SHIV PRATAP SHUKLA)

to (e) As   per   notifications   dated 1.6.2017  and 13.12.2017 by Department of Revente. aendments have been effected to the Prevention of" Money-laundering   (Maintenance of Records) Rules; 2005 to provide that account-holders eligible to be enrolled for Aadhaar. shall submat their Aadhaar number banks by 31.3.2018 Six months from the date which the account shall cease {0 be operational till the time the Aadhaar number is submitted further provides that individual eligible t0 be enrolled for an Aadhaar number shall. at the time of commencement of an account based relationship, submit the Aadhaar number and. where Aadhaar numnber has not been assigned, (urnish of' enrolment for Aadhaar .
Lok Sabha Question No. 1345 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-12-22
Subject: National Action Plan on Climate Change
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: C. MAHENDRAN

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO . 1345

TO BE ANSWERED ON 22.12.2017

## National Action Plan on Climate Change

## 1345. SHRI C. MAHENDRAN:

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

- (a) whether the Government is planning to prepare new National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC), as the existing NAPCC lasts until 2017;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the key proposals the plan;
- (c) whether the Government has invited comments from State Government; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER  OF  STATE  IN  THE  MINISTRY  OF  ENVIRONMENT,  FOREST  AND CLIMATE CHANGE

## (DR. MAHESH SHARMA )

(a)  to  (d) The  Parties  to  United  Nations  Framework  Convention  on  Climate  Change (UNFCCC) are still negotiating the rules / modalities / guidelines for different elements of the Paris Agreement. The commitments under the Paris Agreement are to apply for the period 2021-2030. Therefore, revision of National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) in sync with the above goals, is not taken up at this stage.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1342 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-12-22
Subject: Fake Currency
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: JOSE K. MANI

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1342 TO BE ANSWERED ON 22 nd DECEMBER, 2017/ 1 st PAUSHA 1939 (SAKA)

## FAKE CURRENCY

## QUESTION

1342. SHRI JOSE K. MANI : Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state : (a)    whether officials monitoring the seizure of fake currency notes have confirmed  that the  counterfeit  versions  of  the  new  Rs.500  and  Rs.2000  have  vastly  improved  from easily identifiable earlier to highest quality in recent times, if so, the details thereof; (b)        whether  the  counterfeiters  have  now  been  able  to  match  more  than  10  of  the  17 security features printed by the Reserve Bank of India; and (c)      if so, the details thereof along with the reaction of the Government thereon ?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI Pon. RADHAKRISHNAN)

(a)  :      New FICN (Rs.2000 & Rs.500) seized in the recent past are scanned/ photocopied notes.  In most of these cases, the copied notes sport similar serial numbers. (b) & (c) :     As per available records, concerned agencies have not reported any high quality counterfeit  in  the  new  Rs.500  and  Rs.2000  denomination  banknote  as  defined  in Schedule-III of Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1338 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-12-22
Subject: Banning Supari (Areca Nut)
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: OM PRAKASH YADAV

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH RESEARCH

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1338 TO BE ANSWERED ON 2 2 ND DECEMBER, 2017

## BANNING SUPARI (ARECA NUT)

## 1338. SHRI OM PRAKASH YADAV:

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

- (a) whether supari (areca nut) causes cancer, sub mucus fibrosis and a number of other health problems; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the steps taken to prevent the use of supari?

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

- (a) & (b): Yes, consumption of supari causes periodontitis, buccal mucositis, sub muco fibrosis and leucoplakia, leading to oral squamous cell cancer. The regular u se of areca nut stains the mucosa, gums and teeth.

To prevent use of supari, all States/Union Territories have issued orders implementation  of  the  Food  Safety  and  Standards  (Prohibition  and  Restrictions  on  Sa Regulations,  2011,  banning  manufactur e,  sale  and  storage  of  Gutka  containing  areca  nut  or supari.

As Health is a State subject, the Centre extends all support through various Progr particularly National Oral Health Programme (NOHP) to augment the efforts of the State provide health care to the citizens.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1335 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-12-22
Subject: Tax Evasion by e-Commerce Companies
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: RAVINDRA KUMAR RAY, SHER SINGH GHUBAYA, CHINTAMANI MALVIYA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

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## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No.1335 TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2017/PAUSHA 01, 1939 (SAKA)

## TAX EVASION BY E-COMMERCE COMPANIES

## 1335. DR. RAVINDRA KUMAR RAY: SHRI SHER SINGH GHUBAYA: PROF. CHINTAMANI MALVIYA:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether a prominent online shopping company eBay is arranging the Apple phones from abroad for its customers and selling these only on order statement and not giving any bills to its customer leading to tax evasion, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government proposes to take action against such company;
- (c) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (d) whether the Government has started any helpline number regarding complaints against online companies; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR FINANCE

## (SHRI SHIV PRATAP SHUKLA)

- (a) No such information is available as of now.
- (b) Does not arise in view of (a) above
- (c) Does not arise in view of (a) above
- (d) &  (e)  There  is  no  separate  helpline  for  receiving  complaints,  but  there  are  two  other helplines  (CBEC  Mitra  and  GSTN  Helpline)  for  resolution  of  taxpayers'  issues  including complaints, if any.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1333 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-12-22
Subject: Stressed Loan Accounts
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: BOORA NARSAIAH GOUD

## GOVERNMENT  OF INDIA

## MINISTRY  OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT  OF FINANCIAL SERVICES LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED  QUESTION  NO: 1333 TO BE ANSWERED  ON THE 22nd DECEMBER,  2017/PAUSHA  1, 1939 (SAKA)

## QUESTION STRESSED  LOAN  ACCOUNTS

## 1333:   DR.  BOORA  NARSAIAH  GOUD:

Will  the Minister  of FINANCE  be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the Government  is focusing  on top 50 stressed loan  accounts;
- (b) if so, the details  thereof,  company  and loan-wise;
- (c) whether  the Reserve  Bank of India/Government  proposes to restructure  the above loans or liquids  their  assets, if so, the details  thereof;  and
- (d) if not,  the other  steps proposed  to be taken  by  the RBI/Government  in this  regard?

## ANSWER To be answered by

## THE MINISTER  OF STATE  IN THE  MINISTRY  OF FINANCE

## (SHIV PRATAP  SHUKLA)

- (a)  and  (b):  The   Reserve   Bank of  India  (RBI)  has  informed   that   the  total   outstanding amount  for top 50 stressed borrowers,  funded by  Scheduled  Commercial Banks,  stood at Rs. 3,72,379 crore  as on 30.9.2017.  RBI has further  stated that  disclosure  of specific borrower-wise   details   may   attract   provisions   of  Section   45E  of  the  Reserve   Bank of India  Act,   1934,  which   provides   that   credit   information submitted   by   a  bank   shall   be treated  as confidential  and not be published  or otherwise disclosed.
- (c) and (d): Restructuring of loans is done by  banks  as per their  Board-approved  internal policy,  their  commercial  judgement  and extant  regulatory guidelines  stipulated  by  RBI. The  Insolvency   and  Bankruptcy Code,   2016 has  been  enacted   for  reorganisation and insolvency  resolution  of corporates.

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