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Lok Sabha Question No. 3765 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-24
Subject: Unqualified Medical Practitioners
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: RAJENDRA AGRAWAL

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUEST ION NO. 3765 TO BE ANSWERED ON 24 TH MARCH, 2017

## UNQUALIFIED MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS

## 3765. SHRI RAJENDRA AGRAWAL:

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

- (a) whether a number of quack unqualified medical practitioners are operating in the count
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  the  total  number  of  deaths  caused  on  account  of  unq ualified  medical  practitioners  in  the country;
- (d)  the  steps  taken  by  the  Government  to  crackdown  on  such  quack/unqualified  medic practitioners; and
- (e) the steps taken by the Government to improve awareness of people in this regard and en affordability and accessibility of qualified doctors?

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

(a) to (e) :    No data on quacks is maintained centrally. Section 15 of Indian Medical Co Act, 1956 prohibits a person other than medical practitioner enrolled on a State Medical to practice medicine in the State. Any person who acts in contravention i s liable to be punished with imprisonment and / or fine.  'Health' being a State subject, the primary responsibility to deal with such cases lies with the respective State Governments in order to take stringe and corrective steps against quacks an d also evolve suitable policies to ensure availability health workforce in rural areas.  To increase the availability of doctors in the country, Government  is  implementing  Centrally  Sponsored  Scheme  to  establish  Medical  Colleges  i underserv ed areas of the country and to increase UG/PG seats in existing Government Medic Colleges.  The norms of Medical Colleges have been rationalized to facilitate the setti new colleges.  It has been allowed to utilize government hospital to set up M edical College by a private  party  under  PPP  mode.    Common  entrance  examination  and  common  counseling  has been made mandatory to improve the quality of medical education.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3764 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-24
Subject: Decline in Corruption through DBT
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: KUNWAR PUSHPENDRA SINGH CHANDEL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE

## DEPARTMENT OF EXPENDITURE LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.  3764

To be answered on Friday, March 24, 2017/ Chaitra 3, 1939 (Saka)

## Decline in Corruption through DBT

3764. SHRI KUNWAR PUSHPENDRA SINGH CHANDEL 'Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a)  Whether  there  has  been  a  decline  in  corruption  with  the  implementation  of  Direct Benefit Transfer under various welfare schemes;

(b) if so, the details thereof; (c) whether the Government is adopting special measures to assess quality of work and

- use of money in these schemes; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and the outcome thereon?'

## ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE FOR FINANCE (SHRI ARJUN RAM MEGHWAL)

(a) to (d) : Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) is a major reform initiative where benefits, in cash or kind, are delivered directly to the identified beneficiaries using Aadhaar as an identifier.    It  envisages  better  flow  of  funds  and  information  using  Information  and Communications  Technology  (ICT)  thereby  achieving  efficiency  and  inclusion  in  the delivery  processes  leading  to  greater  accountability  and  transparency  in  the  system. Line  Ministries,  with  a  view  to  measure  the  efficacy  of  the  Schemes,  carry  out  the operational impact assessment; including assessment of de-duplication, right targeting etc. due to implementation of DBT in their respective schemes. Ministries/Departments have  their  own  scheme  specific  monitoring  mechanism  which  inter-alia  includes inspection, mobile app, use of remote sensing technology, etc.
Lok Sabha Question No. 3762 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-24
Subject: Monitoring of Army Supplies
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3762

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 24 TH  MARCH, 2017

## MONITORING OF ARMY SUPPLIES

3762.  SHRI GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE be pleased to state:

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- (a) whether a truck load of diesel meant for the Army was siphoned-off and replaced with water recently;
- (b) if so, the details of the inquiry, if any, constituted for the purpose;
- (c) whether there  is  any mechanism  in place to monitor  the quality  and quantity  of Army  supplies,  across  all  categories,  to  ensure  that  only  appropriate  type  of  supplies reach the Army and its personnel;
- (d) if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) the  measures  taken  /  proposed  to  be  taken  to  make  quality  inspection  more stringent to prevent recurrence of such incidents in the future?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

र  ा रा य मं ी

## (a) & (b): No such case has been reported.

- (c) & (d): The  following  mechanism  is  in  place  in  respect  of  Army supplies to ensure that appropriate type of supplies reach to the Army:-
- (i) Dry  rations  are  checked  at  Central  Food  Laboratories  by scientific staff and approved by Defence Food Analysts.
- (ii) Fresh  rations  are  checked  by  Officer  Commanding  (OC)  the units  which  issue  the  said  rations.    In  addition,  the  Commanding Officer (CO) / OC of consumer units is also entitled to check rations and be assured of the quality before receipt.

(DR. SUBHASH BHAMRE)

(डा. सुभाष भामरे)

:  2  :

(iii) A  detailed  system  exists  in  each  unit  where  cooked  food  is checked by Duty Officer before issue to troops, Commanding Officer of each unit also randomly checks the cooked food. (iv) Station Commander of each military station / garrison is overall in charge of quality of ration issued to troops. (v) Fuels  are  procured  from  the  Public  Sector  Units  (PSUs)  oil companies and despatched from the oil terminals after quality check by their Quality Assurance (QA) laboratories.  Directorate General of Quality  Assurance  (DGQA)  is  agency  responsible  for  the  quality inspection  of  oils,  lubricants,  greases  and  Hygiene  Chemical  for Armed  Forces.    The  quality  check  is  carried  out  by  DGQA  before

- despatch of items.
- (e) Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3761 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-24
Subject: Online Purchase
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: BHANU PRATAP SINGH VERMA

## Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Revenue

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.  3761

TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, MARCH 24, 2017 CHAITRA 3, 1939 (SAKA)

## ONLINE PURCHASE

3761: SHRI BHANU PRATAP SINGH VERMA:

Will the Minister of Finance be pleased to State:

- (a) whether the Government is aware of the increase in online purchases;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  the  Government  has  set  up  a  monitoring  mechanism/propose  to issue some guidelines to check case of tax evasion and illegal transactions through online purchase; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and steps taken thereon?

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

- (a) & (b):        No such study has been conducted by the Government.
- (c)  &  (d):          Appropriate  action  against  tax  evasion  is  an  on-going  process.  Such action under direct tax laws includes searches, surveys,  enquiries, assessment of income, levy of taxes, penalties, etc. and filing of prosecution complaints in criminal courts, wherever applicable.

No Indirect Tax, namely, Customs Duty, Central Excise Duty and Service Tax is levied on online purchases. Trading of goods does not attract levy of Service tax, as it is included in the Negative List of Services under Section 66D of the Finance Act, 1994. Further, the goods, which are being traded, if imported/ manufactured, are cleared on payment of duty of Customs/ Central Excise, as the case may be, at the time of import/ clearance from the factory, respectively.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3759 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-24
Subject: CGHS Beneficiaries
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: RAKESH SINGH

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUEST ION NO. 3759 TO BE ANSWERED ON 24 TH MARCH, 2017

## CGHS BENEFICIARIES

## 3759. SHRI RAKESH SINGH:

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

- (a) whether the number of Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) beneficiaries is mor than 1.25 lakh in Jabalpur and the number of CGHS dispensaries is less in comparison t number of CGHS beneficiaries;
- (b) if so, whether difficulties are being faced in opening new dispensaries in Jabalpur;
- (c) whether the Government is likely to set up a fully equipped hospital in Jabalpur in vi large number of CGHS beneficiaries; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

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

- (a): Number of CGHS beneficiaries in Jabalpur is 83,937 and there are four CGHS welln centres and one extension counter, whi ch are adequate.
- (b): Question does not arise in view of (a) above.
- (c) & (d): There is  no such proposal at the moment .

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3758 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-24
Subject: Research Study
Ministry: AYURVEDA,YOGA & NATUROPATHY,UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMEOPATHY (AYUSH)
Asked by: PARASURAMAN K.

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

LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED  QUESTION NO. 3758 TO BE ANSWERED ON 24 TH MARCH, 2017

## RESEARCH STUDY

## 3758. SHRI K. PARASURAMAN:

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

(a)  whether  the  Government  is  concerned  about  the  number  of  research  studies  in  In Traditional medicine to combat vector borne diseases and if so, the details th ereof;

(b) whether the Government is contemplating any action plan to increase the usage of I traditional medicines to combat vector borne diseases; and

(c) 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) to (c): Yes. In order to achieve multiple objectives viz., making public aware of benefits of AYUSH system of medic ines and increase its usage, the Ministry through its fiv Research  Councils,  namely,  Central  Council  for  Research  in  Ayurvedic  Sciences  (CCRAS), Central Council for Research in Yoga & Naturopathy (CCRYN), Central Council for Research in Unani Medicines (C CRUM), Central Council for Research in Siddha (CCRS) and Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy (CCRH) have published advisories in national dailies prevention  and  management  of  vector  borne  diseases  like  dengue  and  chickungunya  durin July - October, 2016. Guidelines for AYUSH practitioners were prepared and uploaded on the websites of the Research Councils.

Action  taken  by  the  Government  to  combat  vector  borne  diseases  through  AYUSH system of medicines are as follows:

(i) Development of AYUSH - PJ7 for dengue, AYUSH - SL for filarisis, and AYUSH 64 for malaria by CCRAS.

(ii) Treatment study for dengue in Delhi; preventive study for chikungunya; preven pre - clinical and treatment study for Japanese encephalitis and Malaria and multi - centric study f or filarisis by CCRH;

(iii) Clinical studies on vector borne diseases namely, malaria, filariasis and kala - azar; validation of efficacy of unani formulations in such disease conditions.

(iv) Prospective case control study in dengue with Nilavembu kudineer ; in vitro / in vivo evaluation of theraupic potential of various Siddha drugs on H1N1 infection/ chikungunya virus infection.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3757 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-24
Subject: S4A Norms
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: PONNUSAMY VENUGOPAL

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3757

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 24th MARCH, 2017/ CHAITRA 03, 1939 (SAKA)

## S4A NORMS

## 3757 . DR P. VENUGOPAL:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Reserve Bank any proposal from lenders to relax the rules of programme designed to give struggling companies another chance to recover and if SO, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the RBI has rejected plea to relax Scheme for Sustainable Structuring of Stressed Assets (S4A) norms; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor?

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

- (a) to (c): certain changes in S4A guidelines was requested by various banks in order to enable more stressed loans to be restructured under S4A\_ Yes,

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) vide circular dated November 10,2016, allowed banks to treat sustainable part of debt as 'Standard' subject to conditions listed in the above said circular. However, RBI did not agree for other requests.
Lok Sabha Question No. 3755 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-24
Subject: Sweat Equity for Start-ups
Ministry: CORPORATE AFFAIRS
Asked by: BHAGWANTH KHUBA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3755

ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, MARCH 24 TH , 2017/

CHAITRA 3, 1939 (SAKA)

SWEAT EQUITY FOR START-UPS

QUESTION

3755. SHRI BHAGWANTH KHUBA:

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

- (a)  whether  the  Government  intends  to  enforce  the  proposal  of increasing the limit on sweat equity for start-ups from 25 per cent to 50 per cent; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof?

THE MINISTER OF STATE (SHRI ARJUN RAM MEGHWAL) IN THE MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS ( श्री अर्जुन राम मेघवाल ) कारपोरेट कार्ु मंत्रालर् में राज्र् मंत्री

(a)  to  (b):-  This  Ministry  vide  notification  GSR  704  (E)  dated 19.07.2016 has amended Companies (Share Capital and Debentures) Rules, 2014 to allow a startup company as defined in notification GSR  number  100  (E)  dated  17.02.2016  issued  by  Department  of Industrial Policy  and Promotion, to issue sweat equity shares not exceeding fifty per cent of its paid up capital upto five years from the date of its incorporation or registration.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3753 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-24
Subject: Anti-Cartelization
Ministry: CORPORATE AFFAIRS
Asked by: ASADUDDIN OWAISI

3753. SHRI ASADUDDIN OWAISI:

Will the Minister of CORPORATE AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3753 ANSWERED ON FRIDAY THE 24TH MARCH, 2017 [CHAITRA 3, 1939(SAKA)]

## ANTI-CARTELIZATION

## QUESTION

कारपोरेट कार्य मंत्री

- (a) whether the Building Association of India (BAI) filed a case against cement firms and the Cement Manufacturers Association (CMA) on charges of cartelization;
- (b) if so, whether the Competition Commission of India (CCI) inquired into the charges made by the BAI and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the CCI have found guilty some cement companies and imposed penalty on them;
- (d) if so, the names of the companies found involved in these activities and penalty imposed by the CCI, company-wise;
- (e) whether all the companies have adhered to the decision of the CCI; and
- (f) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

कारपोरेट कार्य मंत्रालर् में राज्र् मंत्री

( श्री अर्जयन राम मेघवाल )

(a) to (d)   Yes, Madam.  The Competition Commission of India (CCI) inquired into the charges made by Building Association of India (BAI).  CCI found that the cement companies used the platform of Cement Manufacturers' Association (CMA) and shared details relating to prices, capacity utilization, production  and  dispatch,  acting  in  concert  in  fixing  prices  of  cement  and  thereby  restricted production  and  supplies  in  the  market  contravening  provisions  of  Section  3(1)  read  with  Section 3(3)(a) and 3(3)(b) of the Competition Act, 2002.

CCI  vide  order  dated  31 st   August,  2016  imposed  penalties  on  cement  companies  and  CMA,  as indicated below: -

| ACC Ltd.                             | Rs.1147.59 crores   |
|--------------------------------------|---------------------|
| Ambuja Cements Ltd.                  | Rs.1163.91 crores   |
| Binani Cements Ltd.                  | Rs.167.32 crores    |
| Century Textiles and Industries Ltd. | Rs.274.02 crores    |
| India Cements Ltd.                   | Rs.187.48 crores    |
| J K Cement Ltd.                      | Rs.128.54 crores    |
| Lafarge India Pvt. Ltd.              | Rs.490.01 crores    |
| Ramco Cements Ltd.                   | Rs.258.63 crores    |
| UltraTech Cement Ltd.                | Rs.1175.49 crores   |
| Jaiprakash Associates Ltd.           | Rs.1323.60 crores   |
| Cement Manufacturers' Association    | Rs.0.73 crores.     |

(e) & (f) The above cement companies and CMA were directed to deposit the penalty within 60 days from  the  receipt  of  the  order  and  they  have  challenged  the  order  of  CCI  before  the  Competition Appellate Tribunal.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3752 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-24
Subject: Merger of Courses
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: KOTHA PRABHAKAR REDDY

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUEST ION NO. 3752 TO BE ANSWERED ON 24 TH MARCH, 2017

## MERGER OF COURSES

## 3752. SHRI PRABHAKAR REDDY KOTHA:

Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government proposes to amalgamate the MS/MD and DNB courses; and (b) if so, the details thereof and the action taken by the Government in this direction?

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

(a)  & (b):

No.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3751 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-24
Subject: Jackets to Soldiers
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: ARJUNLAL MEENA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3751

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 24 TH  MARCH, 2017

## JACKETS  TO  SOLDIERS

## 3751.  SHRI ARJUN LAL MEENA:

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

- (a) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  provide  jackets  to  soldiers  posted  on Rajasthan border in order to keep them cool in warm weather;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

(DR. SUBHASH BHAMRE)

र  ा रा य मं ी

(डा. सुभाष भामरे)

(a) to (c): Improvement of combat uniform is regularly undertaken based on assessed requirements.  However, the requirement for providing jackets to soldiers posted on Rajasthan Border which would keep them cool in the warm weather has not been projected so far.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3750 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-24
Subject: Public Funded Schemes
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: ELUMALAI VELLAIGOUNDER

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF EXPENDITURE LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.  3750

To be answered on Friday, March 24, 2017/ Chaitra 3, 1939 (Saka)

## PUBLIC FUNDED SCHEMES

3750. SHRI V. ELUMALAI:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state?

- (a) Whether the Government has issued new norms for the appraisal and approval of public funded schemes as well as to improve the delivery of goods and services to citizens and if so, the details thereof;
- (b)  Whether  as  per  the  new  guidelines,  no  new  scheme  or  sub-scheme  can  be initiated without the prior in-principle approval of the Department of Expenditure and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) Whether the new policy empowers ministers to approve expenditure proposal of upto Rs. 500 crore, up from the previous limit of Rs. 150 crore; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE FOR FINANCE (SHRI ARJUN RAM MEGHWAL)

(a) to (d): Guidelines for formulation, appraisal and approval of Public Funded Schemes has been revised vide Department of Expenditure O.M dated 5 th August, 2016. As per this O.M., no new scheme or sub-scheme can be initiated without the prior 'in-principle' approval of the Department of Expenditure except for the announcements made in the Budget Speech. Earlier 'in-principle' approval used to be accorded by the then Planning Commission.  As  per  the  delegation  of  powers  for  appraisal  and  approval  of  Original Cost  estimates  (OCE),  schemes/projects  with  OCE  upto  Rs.  500  crore  can  be appraised  by  the  Standing  Finance  Committee  (SFC)  /  Delegated  Investment  Board (DIB) chaired by the Secretary of the Administrative Department and approved by the Minister-in-charge  of  the  Administrative  Department.  Schemes  /  Projects  with  OCE above  Rs.  500  crore  are  appraised  by  Expenditure  Finance  Committee  (EFC)/Public Investment Board (PIB) chaired by the Expenditure Secretary except departments/schemes/projects for which special dispensation has been notified by the Competent Authority. Schemes / Projects costing Rs. 500 crore to Rs. 1000 crore are approved  by  the  Minister-in-charge    of  the  Administrative  Department  and  Finance Minister,  except  where  special  powers  have  been  delegated  by  the  Finance  Ministry. Cabinet/Committee of the Cabinet concerned approves the schemes / projects above Rs. 1000 crores. The O.M is available at http://finmin.nic.in/the\_ministry/dept\_expenditure/notification/gaasp/GuidelinesAppraisal \_Approval\_Schemes\_Projects.pdf.
Lok Sabha Question No. 3745 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-24
Subject: Audit on Impact of Demonetisation
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: SAUGATA ROY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE

## DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3745

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 24 th  MARCH, 2017/3 RD  CHAITRA SAKA, 1939

## Audit on Impact of Demonetisation

3745. PROF. SAUGATA ROY:

## QUESTION

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposes to conduct an audit on the impacts of demonetisation; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) No, Madam.
- (b) Doesn't arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3739 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-24
Subject: CSR
Ministry: CORPORATE AFFAIRS
Asked by: INNOCENT

3739. SHRI INNOCENT:

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

- (a)  whether  the  Government  is  considering  to  set  up  a  Regulatory  and Monitoring Authority for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities by different Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs)/Companies; and

(b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

कारपोरेट कार्य मंत्रालर् में राज्र् मंत्री

( श्री अर्जयन राम मेघवाल )

(a) and (b):    No, Madam.   There is no proposal to set up a Regulatory and Monitoring Authority for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.  Monitoring of CSR is the responsibility of Board of Directors of a company under the provisions of section 135 of the Act.

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3739 ANSWERED ON FRIDAY THE 24th MARCH, 2017 CHAITRA 3, 1939 (SAKA)

CSR

## QUESTION