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Lok Sabha Question No. 3326 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-08-04
Subject: JAM Scheme
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: RODMAL NAGAR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES

## LOK SABHA UN-STARRED QUESTION No. 3326

TO BE ANSWERED ON 4thAUGUST 2017 (FRIDAY) SHRAVANA 13, 1939 (SAKA)

## JAM Scheme

## 3326. SHRI NAGAR RODMAL :

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (b) the number of bank branches operated by the Government through the JAM scheme in the country; bank/State/UT-wise; and
- (a) the number of beneficiaries under the Jan Dhan Aadhaar Mobile (JAM) Trinity scheme being run by the Government;
- the volume of transaction made under the scheme, bank/State/UT-wise including Madhya Pradesh?

## Answer

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

(a) to (c) According to Economic Survey 2015-16, the number of beneficiaries of JAM in 2014-15 was 29.6 crore and the amount disbursed was Rs. 44,035 crore. Bank/ Statel UTwise details are not maintained. Bank branches are not operated through JAM

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3324 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-08-04
Subject: Performance of NBFC
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: NINONG ERING

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3324

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 4 TH  August 2017/ Shravana 13, 1939 (SAKA)

## Performance of NBFC

## 3324.   SHRI  NINONG  ERING:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  conducted  any  study  about  the  performance  of  NonBanking Financial Company (NBFC) in the country and if so, the details thereof; and
- (b) the details of Non Performing Assets (NPAs) of NBFC during the last three years and the current year?

## ANSWER

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

(a) & (b): Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has informed that as of March 2017, there were 11517 Non Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) registered with them, of which 179 are deposit accepting  NBFCs  (NBFC-D)  and  220  are  Systemically  Important  Non  Deposit  accepting NBFCs  (NBFC-ND-SI).  All  NBFC-D  and  NBFC-ND-SI  excluding  State  run  NBFCs  are subject  to  prudential  regulations  such  as  capital  adequacy  requirements  and  provisioning norms along with reporting requirements.

As per the returns submitted by the reporting NBFCs, the loans and advances increased by 16.4% in March 2017.

The NPAs of NBFCs excluding State run NBFCs registered with RBI for the past three financial years are as under:

|                                 |   March 2015 |   March 2016 |   March 2017 |
|---------------------------------|--------------|--------------|--------------|
| Gross NPA to Total Advances (%) |          4.6 |          4.6 |          4.4 |
| Net NPA to Total Advances (%)   |          2.5 |          2.5 |          2.3 |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3323 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-08-04
Subject: Approval of Infrastructure Projects
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: K. KAMARAAJ

## Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Economic Affairs

## LOK SABHA

## TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 4, 2017/SHRAVANA 13, 1939 (SAKA)

## UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 3323 APPROVAL OF INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS

## 3323. DR. K. KAMARAJ:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of the norms adopted by the Government in according approval to the  infrastructure  project  proposals  for  raising  foreign  funds  by  domestic companies;
- (b) whether the Government proposes to simplify the same; and
- (c) if so, the details
- thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE

## (SHRI ARJUN RAM MEGHWAL)

(a): Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) upto 100% under the automatic route has already been permitted in Construction Development of Townships, Housing, Built-up Infrastructure which inter-alia include development of townships, construction of residential/commercial premises, roads or bridges, hotels, resorts, hospitals, educational institutions, recreational facilities, city and regional level infrastructure, townships, subject to certain conditions as provided in Consolidated FDI Policy Circular of 2016. In addition, SEBI has come out with the SEBI (Infrastructure Investment Trusts) Regulations, 2014, whereby an Infrastructure Investment Trust can raise funds for investing in infrastructure projects.  Further,  under  the  extant  External  Commercial  Borrowings  (ECB)  guidelines, infrastructure  sector  companies  are  allowed  to  raise  ECB  under  the  following  tracks subject to conditions laid out in the 'RBI FED Master Direction No. 5/2015-16 on External Commercial Borrowings':

- i. Track  I:  Medium  term  foreign  currency  denominated  ECB  with  minimum average maturity of 5 years, subject to 100% hedging.
- ii. Track II: Long term foreign currency denominated ECB with minimum average maturity of 10 years.
- iii. Track  III:  Indian  Rupee  (INR)  denominated  ECB  with  minimum  average maturity of 3/5 years.

Companies  in  infrastructure  sector  can  raise  upto  USD  750  million  per  financial  year under the automatic route (individual limit). Beyond this limit the requests are examined by the Reserve Bank.

(b)  &  (c): The  Government  reviews  FDI  policy  on  an  ongoing  basis  and  significant changes  are  made  in  the  FDI  policy  regime,  from  time  to  time,  to  ensure  that  lndia remains  increasingly  attractive  and  investor-friendly  investment  destination.  All  such policy  decisions  are  available  on  the  website  of  Department  of  lndustrial  Policy  & Promotion (DIPP) (www.dipp.nic.in).

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3321 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-08-04
Subject: Multiple Tax Slabs under GST
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: ANTO  ANTONY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE

## DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

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## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3321

## TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY THE 4 TH   AUGUST, 2017 SHRAVANA 13, 1939 (SAKA)

## MULTIPLE TAX SLABS UNDER GST

## 3321. SHRI ANTO ANTONY:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has decided to set multiple tax slabs under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) and if so, the details thereof;
- (b)  whether  the  Government  has  received  any  complaint  against  such  setting  of multiple tax slabs under the GST; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof and the response of the Government thereon?

## ANSWER

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

(a): Yes madam. GST rates of 5%, 12%, 18% and 28% have been prescribed. These  rates  have  been  notified  by  the  Centre  and  States,  based  on  the recommendations of the GST Council.

- (b)  &  (c):    Representations  have  been  received against multiple rates. These multiple rates have been prescribed based on the recommendation of the GST Council, inter alia, keeping in view the pre GST tax incidence.
Lok Sabha Question No. 3320 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-08-04
Subject: PMSSY
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: ABHISHEK SINGH

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3320 TO BE ANSWERED ON 4 TH AUGUST , 2017

## PMSSY

## 3320. SHRI ABHISHEK SINGH:

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

- (a) whether the Government proposes to set up medical colleges under Pradhan Mantri Swast Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY) in various districts of the country and if so, the details thereof
- (b)  the  criteria  and  norms  for  selecti ng  districts  under  the  above  said  scheme  for  setting  up medical colleges;
- (c) whether the Government of Chhattisgarh has sent any proposal in this regard and if details thereof; and
- (d) the action taken by the Union Government in this regard?

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

- (a) & (b):Under Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY) ,All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) are being set up in different states of the country as per the budge announcements.

The selection of site, out of the sites offered by the concerned State Government new AIIMS, announced in budget for the State, is made through criteria adopted u nder chall nge method ( Annexure ).

- (c) & (d):     No, an AIIMS has already been set up in Raipur, Chhattisgarh under PMSSY a functional.

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## Criteria adopted under Challenge method

| Parameters                                                 | Weightage     |
|------------------------------------------------------------|---------------|
| • Early availability of suitable land                      | 15            |
| • Provision of utilities (power, water supply etc.)        | 05            |
| • Health indicators & gap in tertiary health care          | facilities 20 |
| • Connectivity (rail/airport/road)                         | 15            |
| • Primary & Secondary healthcare facilities nearby         | 10            |
| • Accessibility of School/college facilities               | 10            |
| • Employment opportunities for family                      | 05            |
| • Fast track single window for clearances                  | 05            |
| • Financial Incentives (State contribution, VAT/stamp duty | exemption)05  |
| • Unallocated (To be suitably considered by the selection  | committee) 10 |
| Total                                                      | 100           |

## Annexure
Lok Sabha Question No. 3318 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-08-04
Subject: Manufacturing of Defence Equipment
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: V. SATHYABAMA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE PRODUCTION

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3318

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 4 TH  AUGUST, 2017

## MANUFACTURING OF DEFENCE EQUIPMENT

3318.  SHRIMATI  V. SATHYA BAMA:

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

- (a) the details of various Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) engaged in manufacturing and production of defence equipment / weapons in the country, State / UT-wise;
- (b) whether the State Governments are stakeholders in such manufacturing and production units; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

र  ा रा य मं ी

(DR. SUBHASH BHAMRE)

(डा. सुभाष भामरे)

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- (a) 9  Defence  Public  Sector  Undertakings (DPSUs)  with  47  units  engaged  in manufacturing and production of defence equipment / weapons in the country as per the following State / UT-wise details:
- (b) No, Madam.
- (c) Does not arise.

| Name of State / UT   |   Number of Units |
|----------------------|-------------------|
| Karnataka            |                15 |
| West Bengal          |                 6 |
| Maharashtra          |                 5 |
| Telangana            |                 5 |
| Uttar Pradesh        |                 4 |
| Andhra Pradesh       |                 3 |
| Kerala               |                 2 |
| Orissa               |                 2 |
| Goa                  |                 1 |
| Haryana              |                 1 |
| Jharkhand            |                 1 |
| Tamil Nadu           |                 1 |
| Uttarakhand          |                 1 |
| Total:               |                47 |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3317 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-08-04
Subject: Damaged Currency in Banks
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: K. C. VENUGOPAL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE

## DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3317

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 4 TH  August 2017/ Shravana 13, 1939 (SAKA)

## Damaged Currency in Banks

## 3317.   SHRI  K.C.  VENUGOPAL:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government take any action against the private banks that refuse receiving and changing damaged currencies from the customers;
- (b) if so, whether the RBI has received any complaints in this regard;
- (c) if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) whether  the  RBI  take  any  action  against  such  private  banks  and  if  so,  the  details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a)  to  (d):  Reserve  Bank  of  India  (RBI)  has  informed  that  the  details  of  the  number  of complaints  received  by  Regional  Offices  against  private  sector  banks  refusing  to  receive  / exchange damaged banknotes from customers are as under:

|   S. No. | Year               |   No. of Complaints |
|----------|--------------------|---------------------|
|        1 | 2014-15            |                  14 |
|        2 | 2015-16            |                  08 |
|        3 | 2016-17            |                  17 |
|        4 | April to July 2017 |                  10 |

Further, RBI has informed that such private sector banks were advised to exchange the damaged notes.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3315 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-08-04
Subject: Compensation to Defence Personnel
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: DEEPENDER SINGH HOODA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3315

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 4 TH  AUGUST, 2017

## COMPENSATION TO DEFENCE PERSONNEL

## 3315.  SHRI  DEEPENDER SINGH HOODA:

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

- (a) the total number of cases of casualties and permanent injuries to defence personnel that have taken place in non-conflict zones in the line of duty due to accidents or other reasons during the last three years;
- (b) whether compensation, one time annuity etc. has been paid to the next of kin of deceased servicemen and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether there  have been cases of complaints of delay  in such payments and if so, the details thereof and the action taken thereon;
- (d) whether compensation has been paid to all the Air Force personnel who were onboard the missing AN-32 flight on 22 July, 2016 and if so, the details thereof;
- (e) whether  compensation  has  been  paid  to  all  personnel  who  laid  down  their  lives  while fighting the fire at Pulgaon Ordnance Depot fire in Maharashtra on 31 May, 2016 and if so, the details thereof; and
- (f) whether the Government has already given / planning to bestow them with Martyr status and if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

र  ा रा य मं ी

(DR. SUBHASH BHAMRE)

(डा. सुभाष भामरे)

(a) to (c): The information is being collected and will be laid on the Table of the House.

- (d) Special  Family  Pension  and  Death-cum-Retirement  Gratuity  (DCRG)  have been provided, as admissible, to the Next of Kin (NoKs) of 12 Air Force personnel, who were victims in the ill fated AN-32 flight on 22 nd July, 2016.
- (e) The  information  is  being  collected  and  will  be  laid  on  the  Table  of  the House.
- (f) There is no category defined as Martyrs in the Armed Forces.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3313 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-08-04
Subject: Unfair Advantage to Electronic Payment Firms
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: M. I. SHANAVAS

## MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES

## LOK SABHA UN-STARRED QUESTION No. 3313

th TO BE ANS WERED ON 4 AUGUST 2017 (FRIDA YYSHRAVANA 13, 1939 (SAKA)

## Unfair Advantage to Electronic Payment Firms

## 3313. SHRI MI SHANAVAS:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is aware of reports unfair advantage for electronic payment firms since demonetisation and made a windfall profit; citing
- (b) ifso, the details thereof and the action sought against such companies;
- on thereby helping electronic payments providers including Paytm and Mobikwik to avail windfall gains, if so, the details thereof; and
- (d whether any explanation has been sought from such firms, if so, the details thereof and the outcome thereon?

## Answer The Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance

## (SHRI SANTOSH KUMAR GANGWAR)

- (a) to (d) Reserve Bank of India (RBI) initiated electronic payment services with the launch of Real Time Gross Settlement in 2004, followed by the launch of National Electronic Fund Transfer in 2005 and the issuance of Policy Guidelines for Issuance and Operation of Payment Instruments (PPIs) in 2009 for authorisation to banks and non-bank entities of' India (NPCI) launched several  retail electronic payment systems through banks; viz. Immediate Payment Service (IMPS) in 2010, Aadhaar Enabled Payment System (AEPS) and RuPay debit  card in  2012, National Automated  Clearing House (NACH) and Aadhaar Payment System (APBS) in 2013, *99# service on the Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) channel in 2014, and the Unified Payment Interface (UPI) in April 2016. Thus; a wide range of e-payment services was made available through banks as well as non-bank PPI issuers. Prepaid Bridge
Lok Sabha Question No. 3312 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-08-04
Subject: Investments & Profit of LIC
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: M. UDHAYAKUMAR

Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Financial Services Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 3312

August 4, 2017/Shravana 13, 1939 (Saka) Friday,

## INVESTMENTS & PROFIT OFLIC

## 3312 ADV. M UDHAYAKUMAR:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Life Insurance Company of India (LIC) has invested a lower amount of Rs: 39,705 crore in the nine months ended on December; 2016 of the financial year 2016-17 and if s0, the details thereof; and
- whether the LIC booked profit of Rs. 16,000 crore from the market in the said nine months period compared to Rs. 9,500 crore in the financial year 2015-16 and if the details thereof?

Answer Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance

(Shri Santosh Kumar Gangwar)

- (a) and (b): As per Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), it has invested Rs.1,84,029 crore in Government securities, Rs.29,152 crore in equity shares and Rs.27,482 crore in debt (other than Government  securities) during the nine months ended on 31 December;, 2016 (financial year 2016-17). period

Life Insurance Corporation of India had booked a of Rs.13,927.59 crore during the st nine months period ended on 31= December, 2016 (financial year 2016-17) compared to Rs.11,108.72 crore the same period in the financial year 2015-16. profit during
Lok Sabha Question No. 3311 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-08-04
Subject: Disposal of Unserviceable Ammunition
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: ANOOP MISHRA, KIRRON KHER

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3311

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 4 TH  AUGUST, 2017

## DISPOSAL OF UNSERVICEABLE AMMUNITION

3311.  SHRI  ANOOP MISHRA:

SHRIMATI KIRRON KHER:

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

- (a) the  details  of  ammunition  disposed  off  and  waiting  break  down  or  demolition during the last three years and the current year; and
- (b) the amount of revenue released from the disposal of unserviceable ammunition in timely manner during the said period?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

र  ा रा य मं ी

(DR. SUBHASH BHAMRE)

(डा. सुभाष भामरे)

- (a) Arising  of  unserviceable  ammunitions  are  a  regular  feature  due  to expiry of service life of ammunition, defects etc.   Accordingly, all Depots carry out the exercise of disposal of unserviceable  ammunition  on a regular basis.
- (b) Ammunition items are broken down to individual components, metal scrap etc. by demolition / break down and only those components which do  not  contain  explosives  are  sold  through  e-auction  as  part  of  overall scrap.  Separate details on revenue realized from disposal of ammunition is not maintained.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3310 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-08-04
Subject: Appointment and Functions of Actuaries
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: K. ASHOK KUMAR

## Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Financial Services Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 3310

Friday, August 4, 2017/Shravana 13, 1939 (Saka)

## Appointment and Functions of Actuaries

## 3310. SHRI K ASHOK KUMAR:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- a) whether the Insurance Regulatory and Development Agency of India (IRDAI) has proposed changes in the regulations regarding appointment of actuaries by modifying the framework for their appointment and functions and if so, the details thereof; and
2. (b) whether the regulator has invited comments on the exposure draft on the IRDAI (Appointed Actuary) Regulations, 2017 by February 28, 2017 and if the details thereof? SO,

## Answer

Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance (Shri Santosh Kumar Gangwar)

(a) and (b): The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has issued Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Appointed Actuary) Regulations, 2017 which stipulate specialization requirement; relevant experience, fellowship experience and valuation experience for the post of Appointed Actuary. The said Regulations also prescribe the duties and obligations of the Appointed Actuary of an insurer. post was published on the th February 2017, inviting comments from various stake holders The last date for providing comments was 28th February 2017.

IRDAI had received a total number of 49 observations from individuals/entities including the Institute of Actuaries of India, Insurance Companies, and Fellow and Student members of the Institute of Actuaries of India. The above observations were taken into account while finalising the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Appointed Actuary) Regulations, 2017.
Lok Sabha Question No. 3309 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-08-04
Subject: Central Excise and Customs Offices
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: FAIZAL P.P. MOHAMMED

## Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Revenue

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3309

TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, 4 TH  AUGUST, 2017 13 SHRAVANA, 1939 (SAKA)

## 'CENTRAL EXCISE AND CUSTOMS OFFICES'

## 3309: SHRI MOHAMMED FAIZAL:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  any  plan  to  open  Central  Excise  and Customs Offices in small cities after the implementation of Goods and Services Tax (GST); and
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the cities identified in this regard?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE [SHRI SANTOSH KUMAR GANGWAR]

- (a)   &  (b) Yes, Sir. The Central Board of Excise and Customs has reorganised its  field  formations  to  cater  to  the  taxpayers  under  GST  regime.  Every  State including the States in North East has at least one GST Commissionerate based on  the  number  of  registered  taxpayers.  Twelve  Sub  Commissionerates  have been  formed  in  smaller  cities  namely  Sholapur,  Mohali,  Kakinada,  Nellore, Anand,  Bharuch,  Durgapur,  Dhanbad,  Tirunelveli,  Sonepat,  Jamnagar  and Silvasa.

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