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Lok Sabha Question No. 1796 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-25
Subject: Construction of Medical Colleges in Odisha
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: BALABHADRA MAJHI

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1796 TO BE ANSWERED ON 25 TH NOVEMBER, 2016

## CONSTRUCTION OF MEDI CAL COLLEGES IN ODISHA

## 1796. SHRI BALABHADRA MAJHI:

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

- (a) the details of estimated cost of 5 medical colleges which are under construction in Odisha along with the c ntral share on these colleges;
- (b) the present status with regard to construction of these colleges;
- (c) the details of fund released by the centre from its share;
- (d) whether there is delay in release of fund, if so, the reasons therefor; and
- (e) the corrective measures taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

(SHRI FAGGAN SINGH KULASTE)

- (a): The approved cost of 5 medical colleges to be established in Odisha under the Cent Sponsored Scheme of 'Establishment of New Medical Colleges attached with District/Referral hospitals' is Rs.189 crore for each college. This cost is to be shared in the ratio of 60:40 between Centre and State.
- (b): The  Govt.  of  Odisha  has  intimated  that  construction  works  in  these  colleges  i progress.
- (c) to (e): A total  of  Rs.170  crore  has  been  released  to  Govt.  of  Odisha  towards  Cent Share till date i.e. Rs.34 crore for each college. Further, Ministry of Finance has been for providing additional funds under the Scheme.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1795 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-25
Subject: Food Safety
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: HEMANT TUKARAM GODSE, YERRAM VENKATA SUBBAREDDY

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1795 TO BE ANSWERED ON 25 TH NOVEMBER, 2016

## FOOD SAFETY

## 1795. SHRI GODSE HEMANT TUKARAM:

## SHRI Y.V. SUBBA REDDY:

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

- (a) whether the Government is aware that various chemicals, bacteria, viruses, etc. are found in food items, if so, what are the steps taken to regulate toxic contaminants in various food items including the packaged commodities;
- (b) whether there is any mechanism such as monitoring committees at various levels to ensure food safety by implementing the regulations of the Food safety and Standards Authority of India, if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government has permitted addition of Potassium Bromate and Iodide in food items like bread etc., if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether the Government is aware that WHO has banned the above ingredients and many countries have fo llowed the ban due to health implications; and
- (e)  whether  the  Government  is  aware that  as  per  the  study  by  the  Centre  for Science  and Environment above ingredients are more than the prescribed limits in bakery products like bread, pav, bun, etc., if so, what action has the Government taken against the manufacturers of such bakeryproducts etc.?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## (SHRI FAGGAN SINGH KULASTE)

- (a): The  Government  is  aware  that  various  hazardous  objects such  as  chemicals,  bacteria, viruses, etc. are found in food items. The standards specifying the limits for toxic con in different types of foods are provided under the Food Safety and Standards (Contamin Toxins and Residues) Regulations, 201 1.

(b): The enforcement of provisions of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 and Rules a Regulations made thereunder is primarily the responsibility of the State/UT Governments. Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 provides for a detailed administrative set up at State/UT level for carrying out enforcement activities. These include posts of Food Safety Commiss Designated  Officers,  Adjudicating  officers,  Food  Safety  Officers,  Food  Analysts,      etc States/UTs have taken steps to ut in place the requisite Administrative set up.

(c): Potassium  bromate  was  earlier  permitted  to  be  used  as  an  additive  for  manufactu bread and other bakery products under the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954. I since been banned under the Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives ) Regulations , 2011.

(d): Yes.

(e):  The  Government  is  aware  of  the  study  carried  out  by  the  Centre  for  Science Environment.  As indicated in reply to part (c) above, use of Potassium Bromate as an additive has been banned.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1794 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-25
Subject: Defence Communication Network
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: C. MAHENDRAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1794

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 25 TH  NOVEMBER, 2016

## DEFENCE COMMUNICATION NETWORK

1794.  SHRI  C. MAHENDRAN:

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

- (a) whether  the  country's  first  integrated  Defence  Communication  Network  (DCN) was launched recently;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether this network will enable Indian Army,  Air Force, Navy and the Special Forces Command to share situational awareness for a faster decision-making process;
- (d) if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) whether  the  DCN  has  high  bandwidth  network  and  incorporates  latest  traffic transportation technology in the form of Internet Protocol and if so, the details thereof?

## 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) & (b): Defence Communication Network (DCN), country's first Integrated Defence Network has been implemented and inaugurated on 30 th June,  2016.    The  network  interconnects  major  strategic  and  operational establishments of the Defence Forces.
- (c) to (e): DCN  will  facilitate  situational  awareness  and  faster  decision making amongst Defence Forces.  The network provides voice, video and data services, enabling information sharing, speedier response and enhanced  decision  making.    DCN  has  been  provided  with  adequate bandwidth  as  per  the  technical  and  operational  requirement  to  integrate state  of  the  art  communication  equipment  working  on  Internet  Protocol based technology.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1792 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-25
Subject: Drug-Related Hospital Emergency Rooms
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: RANJIT SINGH  BRAHMPURA

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1792 TO BE ANSWERED ON 25 TH NOVEMBER, 2016

## DRUG - RELATED HOSPITAL EME RGENCY ROOMS

## 1792. SHRI RANJIT SINGH BRAHMPURA:

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

- (a) whether the Government proposes establishment of more Drug - RelatedHospital emergency rooms;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) whether the Government isconsidering increasing the number of affordable  rehabilitation centres for the victims of drug abuse?

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

(a)&(b) : There  is  no  such  proposal  for  establishment  of  more drug- related  hospital emergency rooms in view of the ability of  Government hospitals to manage the drug - related emergency.

- (c): Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment under a Central Scheme of Assistance fo Prevention of alcoholism and Substance (Dru g) Abuse, has provision for financial assistance to eligible Non - Governmental Organizations, Panchyati Raj Institutions, Urban Local Bodies f running and maintenance of Integrated Rehabilitation Centres for Addicts (IRCAs).
Lok Sabha Question No. 1791 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-25
Subject: GST Aberration on High Seas
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: KULAMANI SAMAL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

## LOK    SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1791

TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, THE 25 TH  NOVEMBER, 2016 4 TH   AGRAHAYANA, 1938 (SAKA)

## GST Aberration on High Seas

1791. DR. KULAMANI SAMAL:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  is  aware  that  GST  model  law  is  likely  to  create aberrations for transactions in the region on high seas;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  sales  on  high  seas  that  is  between  12  and  200  nautical  miles  will  be taxed twice to the IGST once as supply and latter at the time of import; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and corrective steps taken in this regard?

## ANSWER MINISTER of STATE in MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI SANTOSH KUMAR GANGWAR)

- (a) to (d) The issue is being examined and a final view on the same would be taken by the Goods and Services Tax Council.
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Lok Sabha Question No. 1789 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-25
Subject: Strengthening of Arbitration
Ministry: CORPORATE AFFAIRS
Asked by: SURESH KODIKUNNIL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1789 ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2016/ AGRAHAYANA 4, 1938 (SAKA)

## STRENGTHENING OF ARBITRATION QUESTION

1789.  SHRI KODIKUNNIL SURESH:

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

- (a)    whether  the  Government  plans  to  create  an  ecosystem  of  legal frameworks  aiming  towards  creating  and  strengthening  Arbitration  and Enforcement in the country for rendering ease of arbitration for investors and businesses and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government approached all stakeholders and sought their viewpoints, including small investors for assessing their suggestion; and
- (c)   if so, the details thereof along with the suggestion received and the steps taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

(SHRI ARJUN RAM MEGHWAL)

THE MINISTER OF STATE

IN THE MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS

कारपोरेट कार्य मंत्रालर् में राज्र् मंत्री

- (a)  to  (c):-  The  Law  Commission  of  India  in  its  246th  Report  and  a supplementary report thereto had recommended certain amendments in the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. After taking into consideration of the Law Commission's Report and other suggestions received, the Government has amended the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

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( श्री अर्जयन राम मेघवाल )
Lok Sabha Question No. 1788 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-25
Subject: Outstanding Dues of CGHS
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: RAVINDRA VISHWANATH GAIKWAD

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1788 TO BE ANSWERED ON 25 TH NOVEMBER, 2016

## OUTSTANDING DUES OF CGHS

## 1788. PROF. RAVINDRA VISHWANATH GAIKWAD:

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

- (a) whether there are any outstanding dues of Private CGHS empanelled hospitals;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the corrective measures taken by the Government to clear the outstanding dues of the such private hospitals?

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

- (a)& (b): Yes. The total calculated amount pending for payment to hospitals is Rs.189 cror
- (c): Following  corrective  measures  have  been  taken  by  the  Government  to  clear  th outstanding dues of such private hospitals:
- (i) Funds are being recouped for payment.
- (ii) Bill clearing agency has been asked to clear the payment expeditiously.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1787 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-25
Subject: Hawala Transactions
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: PRATAPRAO GANPATRAO JADHAV, RAM TAHAL CHOUDHARY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1787

TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2016

AGRAHAYANA 4, 1938 (SAKA)

## Hawala Transactions

1787.Shri Prataprao Jadhav, Shri Ram Tahal Choudhary

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- whether the Government is aware that funds are being transmitted through hawala (a) transaction and used for illegal activities including terrorism;
- (c) the number of cases of hawala transaction reported along with action taken the offenders during the last three years the current year; and against and
- (6) if the reaction of the Government in this regard; SO,
- (d) iheecorective step8 takenlproposed to be taken in this regard to check such practice?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) Yes, Sir.
- involving Hawala transactions by the Enforcement (c) (d) The number of cases registered Directorate under Foreign Exchange Management Act,  1999(FEMA) during the last three Financial Years and Current Year is as follows:
- violations (6) The Directorate of Enforcement takes action in the cases of Foreign Exchange including international Hawala transactions under the Foreign Exchange Management Act,1999(FEMA)

| Financial Year   |   Cases registered under FEMA involving Hawala transactions |
|------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------|
| 2013-14          |                                                          75 |
| 2014-15          |                                                         104 |
| 2015-16          |                                                         138 |
|                  |                                                         109 |

include a few cases relating to illegal activities and terrorism also. The above cases may
Lok Sabha Question No. 1786 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-25
Subject: Injectable Contraceptives
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: DHARAM VIRA GANDHI

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1786 TO BE ANSWERED ON 25 TH NOVEMBER, 2016

## INJECTABLE CONTRACEP TIVES

## 1786. SHRI DHARAM VIRA:

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

- (a) whether the Government proposes to make Injectable Contraceptives available to the public, if so, the details thereof; and
- (b)  the  details  of  current  budgetary allocation  to  ensure  sustained  attention  to quality  of contraceptive care?

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

- (a): Yes. T he Governmentproposes to make Injectable Contraceptives available to the public .

It has been decided to introduce it in a phased manner starting from Medical Colleges, District Hospitals followed by Sub district hospitals, CHCs and subsequently to PHCs and S

- (b): The current budgetary allocation to ensure sustained attention to quality of contraceptiv careis Rs. 77665.45 lakhs.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1785 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-25
Subject: Cancer Research
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: SURESH CHANABASAPPA ANGADI, R. GOPALAKRISHNAN

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1785 TO BE ANSWERED ON 25 TH NOVEMBER, 2016

## CANCER RESEARCH

## 1785. SHRI SURESH C. ANGADI:

## SHRI R. GOPALAKRISHNAN:

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

- (a) whether the Department of Health Research has taken any joint efforts with the Department of AYUSH for prevention of cancer, research and care;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c)whether there is any proposal to set up a Centre of Integrative Oncology in the country; 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) & (b) : As  informed  by Indian  Council  of  Medical  Research  (ICMR),  an  autonomous institution under the Department of Health Research, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between ICMR's institute National Institute of Cancer Prevention and Research (NICPR) and All India Institute of Ayurveda, an autonomous institution under the Ministry AYUSH on 19 th October, 2016.

The main objectives of this MoU are to reduce the burden of Cancer incidence in country and to formulate preventive measures using the AYUSH sys tem.

- (c)& (d) : As per information received from ICMR, t he Centre of Excellence would be set up at NICPR, Noida, as Centre of Integrative Oncology. The Centre would validate clinical effic AYUSH products in Cancer Control.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1783 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-25
Subject: Shortage of Life Saving Drugs
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: Dr. BHOLA SINGH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1783

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 25 TH  NOVEMBER, 2016

## SHORTAGE OF LIFE SAVING DRUGS

1783.  DR. BHOLA SINGH:

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

- (a) whether  there  is  shortage  of  supply  of  essential  life  saving  drugs  related  to diabetes, cardio vascular disease, nephrology, cancer etc. in military hospital, Patiala and Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) polyclinic, Patiala;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;
- (c) the corrective measures taken by the Government in this regard;
- (d) whether the Government has banned branded and research based drugs in military hospitals and ECHS polyclinics, across the country; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof and 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): There  is  no  shortage  of  supply  of  essential  life  saving  drugs related  to  diabetes,  cardio  vascular  diseases,  nephrology,  cancer  etc.  in Military  Hospital  Patiala  and  Ex-Servicemen  Contributory  Health  Scheme (ECHS) Polyclinic  Patiala.    Adequate  funds  have  been  allotted  to  Military Hospital  Patiala  for  procurement  and  provisioning  of  essential  medicines for the serving soldiers and their dependents as well as for ECHS, Patiala.

(d) & (e): There  is  no  ban  on  supply  of  branded  and  research  based medicines to Military Hospitals and ECHS Polyclinics across the country.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1781 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-25
Subject: Pending Projects
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: CH. MALLA REDDY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF EXPENDITURE *****

LOK SABHA ADMITTED UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1781

## TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 25 TH  NOVEMBER, 2016/AGRAHAYANA 4, 1938 (SAKA)

'Pending Projects'

1781. SHRI CH. MALLA REDDY

Will the Minister of Finance be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  conducted  any  review  of  the  pending  projects estimated to be over Rs. 10 crores;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the number of such projects pending during the last three years and the current year; and
- (c) the action taken by the Government to expedite the projects?

## ANSWER

Minister of State for Finance

## (SHRI ARJUN RAM MEGHWAL)

- (a) to   (c)

Government of India has issued instructions and guidelines to various administrative Ministries/  Departments  for  appraisal  and  approval  of  Public  Funded  Schemes  and Projects.   The  review  of  pending  projects  is  a  continuous  and  ongoing  exercise undertaken  by  the  various  implementing  Administrative  Ministries/Departments,  who take  necessary  action  in such  matters. No  centralized data in this regard  is maintained.   However,  the  Ministry  of  Statistics  and  Programme  Implementation monitors the Central Sector Projects costing Rs. 150 crore and above.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1780 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-25
Subject: Defence Procurement
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: M. B. RAJESH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1780

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 25 TH  NOVEMBER, 2016

## DEFENCE PROCUREMENT

1780.  SHRI M.B. RAJESH:

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

- (a) whether the Government has taken steps to implement Dhirendra Singh Committee recommendations on defence procurement;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  the  expert  panel  appointed  by  the  Government  in  this  regard  has submitted its report; and
- (d) if so, the major recommendations of the panel and the response of the Government thereto?

## 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 (d): The  Dhirendra  Singh  Committee  submitted  its  Report  to  the Government in July, 2015.  The Committee made 43 recommendations, of which 16 recommendations were regarding Make-in-India and 27 recommendations were regarding Defence Procurement Policy.

The Dhirendra Singh Committee recommendations have been suitably  factored  into  the  Defence  Procurement  Procedure  (DPP)  2016, which focuses on a boost to the Make-in-India initiative of the Government, by  promoting  indigenous  design,  development  and  manufacturing  of defence equipment, platforms and systems.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1779 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-25
Subject: Family related Corporate Cases
Ministry: CORPORATE AFFAIRS
Asked by: LAXMAN GILUWA, PRATAPRAO GANPATRAO JADHAV

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1779 ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, THE 25 TH  NOVEMBER, 2016 [AGRAHAYANA 04, 1938 (SAKA)]

## FAMILY RELATED CORPORATE CASES

## QUESTION

1779. SHRI LAXMAN GILUWA: SHRI PRATAPRAO JADHAV:

## Will the Minister of CORPORATE AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether many family related  corporate cases are pending for many years and have not been resolved;
- (b) if so, the details thereof, along with such pending cases till date, State/ UT-wise;
- (c) whether  the  Government  has  reviewed  the  working  of  these agencies engaged in resolving of such cases; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and the outcome thereon?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) & (b):  The  corporate  cases  involving  disputes  between  two  or more corporates or their promoters or between promoters  inter se are adjudicated by National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), set up under  section  408  of  the  Companies  Act,  2013,  which  started functioning from June 1, 2016.  There are 11 benches in all at different cities, with two benches (of which one is a Principal Bench) situated at New Delhi. Previously such disputes were adjudicated by Company Law Board.
- (c) NCLT has been established under the Companies Act, 2013 and it functions as per the Act.

## (d) Not applicable in view of reply at (c) above. *******