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Lok Sabha Question No. 2207 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-12-02
Subject: Introduction of Mobile Libraries in Rural Areas
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: Jayant Sinha

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2207 TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.12.2019

## INTRODUCTION OF MOBILE LIBRARIES IN RURAL AREAS

## 2207.  SHRI JAYANT SINHA:

Will the Minister of CULTURE be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of readership in public libraries across India during the last ten years;
- (b) whether the Government plans to install web-based learning/ reading facilities in all libraries and if so,  the details thereof;
- (c) whether  the  Government  has  planned  to  introduce  Mobile  Libraries  in  the  rural areas of the country to promote reading habits; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof ?

## MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR CULTURE AND TOURISM (SHRI PRAHLAD SINGH PATEL)

## ANSWER

- (a) & (b) Library is a State subject.  It functions under the administrative control of the respective State/UT library authorities.  Therefore, the Ministry of Culture does not maintain the details of readership in public libraries across India  and no such plan to install web-based learning/reading facilities in all libraries is under consideration of Ministry of Culture.
- (c) & (d) Library is a State subject.  It functions under the administrative control of the respective  State/UT  library  authorities.    However,  Raja  Rammohun  Roy  Library Foundation,  Kolkata  an  autonomous  organization  under  Ministry  of  Culture provides  financial  assistance  for  Mobile  Library  Services  through  its  Matching Scheme of 'Assistance towards Development of Rural Book Deposit Centres and Mobile Library Service' on the recommendation of the respective State/UT library authority. Delhi Public Library, an autonomous organization under administrative control of Ministry of Culture is providing Mobile Libraries in rural parts of Delhi.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2206 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-12-02
Subject: Enrolment Ratio
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Kotagiri Sridhar, Magunta Sreenivasulu Reddy

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION & LITERACY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2206 TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.12.2019

## Enrolment Ratio

2206.  SHRI SRIDHAR KOTAGIRI:

SHRI MAGUNTA SREENIVASULU REDDY:

Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) whether it is a fact that at secondary level, the Net Enrolment Ratio (NER) figures have dropped considerably, with only seven States and Union Territories registering more than 80 per cent;
- (b)  if  so,  the  steps  taken  by  the  Government  to  improve  the  enrolment  ratio  at secondary level;
- (c) whether it is a fact that school education has been witnessing short shrift; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## A N S W E R MINISTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

## (SHRI RAMESH POKHRIYAL 'NISHANK')

- (a) As per the Unified District Information System for Education (UDISE) 2016-17, the Net Enrolment Ratio (NER) in Secondary ( Grade IX - X) has improved from 48% in 2014-15  to  more  than  53%  in  2017-18.  The  UDISE  has  also  shown  that  between 2014-15 and 2016-17, the Adjusted Net Enrolment Ratio has improved in 24 States and UTs. In 7 States and UTs, the Adjusted Net Enrolment Ratio is more than 80%.
- (b) to (d) The Government has launched a number of initiatives to improve children's education, including Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA), Scheme for Providing Quality Education in Madrasas (SPQEM), Infrastructure Development in Minority Institutions (IDMI),  National  Scheme  of  Incentive  to  Girls  for  Secondary  Education  (NSIGSE), National  Means-cum-Merit  Scholarship  Scheme  (NMMSS).  To  improve  quality  of

teaching,  the  central  Government  initiatives  include  development  of  a  dedicated digital  infrastructure  for  teachers,  DIKSHA,  and  launching  of  an  integrated  teacher training programme  titled NISHTHA  (National  Initiative  for  School  Heads  and Teachers' Holistic Advancement).   As per UDISE 2016-17, the number of teachers has also improved from 85.6 lakhs in 2014-15 to more than 89 lakhs in 2016-17.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2204 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-12-02
Subject: Primary Education
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Ashok Kumar Rawat

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION & LITERACY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2204 TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.12.2019

## Primary Education

## †2204. SHRI ASHOK KUMAR RAWAT:

Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

(a) whether the number of teachers in the Government primary schools in the country is less than the requirement;

(b) if so, the total number of teachers required in the existing primary schools along with the actual number of such teachers at present;

(c) whether the Government has fixed/ proposes to fix any time limit to address this shortage; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI RAMESH POKHRIYAL 'NISHANK')

(a) to (d): The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act, 2009 in its Schedule lays down Pupil-Teacher Ratio (PTR) for  primary schools which is 30:1. As per the Unified District Information System for Education (UDISE) 2017-18 (provisional), the PTR at national level for primary schools is 23:1.

Education is in the concurrent list of the Constitution. The recruitment, service conditions and deployment  of  teachers  come  under  the  purview  of  the  State/  Union  Territory  (UT) Government. The recruitment of teachers in schools is a continuous process and the vacancies keep  arising  due  to  retirement,  resignation  and  additional  requirements  on  account  of enhanced students' strength. However, Ministry of Human Resource Development has been requesting all the States and UT Governments for filling-up the vacant posts of teachers and their rational deployment, for which the Ministry issues advisories to all States and UTs from time to time.

Further,  the  Central  Government  through  the  centrally  sponsored  Scheme  of  Samagra Shiksha, provides assistance to the States and UTs for deployment of additional teachers to maintain appropriate Pupil Teacher Ratio as per the prescribed norms for various levels of schooling.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2203 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-12-02
Subject: Shala Darpan
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Mohanbhai Kalyanji Kundariya

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION & LITERACY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2203 TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.12.2019

## Shala Darpan

## 2203. SHRI MOHANBHAI KALYANJI KUNDARIYA:

Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government has circulated to the States especially Gujarat for  introduction of shala darpan like system in the State Government schools; and
- (b) if so, the response of the State government thereto?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI RAMESH POKHRIYAL 'NISHANK')

- (a) : Yes Sir.
- (b): The Government of Gujarat had conveyed that they have already implemented a similar project in the State.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2202 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-12-02
Subject: IIMs
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Sumedhanand Saraswati

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2202 TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.12.2019

## IIMs

## †2202. SHRI SUMEDHANAND SARASWATI:

Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of the new Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) proposed by the Government;
- (b) whether the new IIMs are facing shortage of faculty;
- (c) if so, the details thereof;
- (d) the details of the student-teacher ratio prescribed for IIMs;
- (e) whether complete information is not provided for admission in new IIMs after releasing the marks of joint entrance exam;
- (f) if so, the details thereof; and
- (g) the steps taken/being taken by the Government in this regard?

## A N S W E R

## MINISTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI RAMESH POKHRIYAL 'NISHANK')

- (a) to (c): There are seven  new IIMs established at  Amritsar, Bodh Gaya, Nagpur, Sirmaur, Sambalpur, Visakhapatnam & Jammu.  At present, there is no more proposal to set up any new IIM. There are no shortage of faculty in the seven new IIMs.
- (d): In general, teacher - student ratio in IIMs is 1:10. However, the ratio keeps on varying, inter - alia, due to change in the number of students intake.
- (e) to (g): No Sir. Complete information related to admission process in new IIMs is provided on their respective websites.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2201 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-12-02
Subject: National Water Projects in Tribal Areas
Ministry: TRIBAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Komati Reddy Venkat Reddy

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (MINISTRY OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS)

LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2201

TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.12.2019

## NATIONAL WATER PROJECTS IN TRIBAL AREAS

2201. SHRI KOMATI REDDY VENKAT REDDY: Will the Minister of TRIBAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government has received petitions from diverse tribal villagers which have been displaced by National Water Projects in the last 60 days; (b)  whether  it  is  a  fact  that  affected  and  displaced  tribals  have  not  received  either financial compensation for their land lost or got replacement of land; (c) whether it is a fact that Government has considered the petitions of the petitioners to redress their problems; and (d) the steps being taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR TRIBAL AFFIARS (SMT. RENUKA SINGH SARUTA)

(a)  to  (d)  This  Ministry  has  not  received  petitions  during  the  last  60  days  in connection  with  the  displacement  of  tribal  people  due  to  National  Water Project.    However,  one  representation  dated  16.11.2019  has  been  received from Dr. Pentapati Pullarao, B-18, Nizamuddin East , New Delhi-110013, who claims to be a project affected person under Polavaram Irrigation Project in Andhra  Pradesh.    In  the  representation,  Dr.  Pullarao  has,  inter-alia,  sought implementation of NHRC order dated 06.11.2019 wherein State Government and National Monitoring Committee have been requested by NHRC to look into the recommendations made by the team consisting of senior officers of the Commission, who have visited the project area sometime in the year 2016 and pass appropriate orders in this regard. Confirmation that Dr. Pullarao belongs to Scheduled Tribe community is  being  sought from  the  State  Government along with factual report on his representation.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2200 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-12-02
Subject: Facilities to Devotees at Ayodhya
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: Sunil Kumar Singh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.†2200 ANSWERED ON 02.12.2019

## FACILITIES TO DEVOTEES AT AYODHYA

†2200. SHRI SUNIL KUMAR SINGH:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) the number of devotees who visit Ayodhya for darshan of Ram Lala every day including the details in this regard during the last two years;
- (b) whether  the  number  of  devotees  coming  to  Ayodhya  has increased/is likely to increase after the verdict of the Supreme Court; and
- (c) if  so,  the  details  of  the  facilities  and  security  arrangements provided by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE FOR TOURISM (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) (SHRI PRAHLAD SINGH PATEL)

(a): As  per  information  received  from  the  Government  of  Uttar Pradesh, the number of devotes visiting Ayodhya for darshan of Ram Lala varies on day to day basis. However, details of devotees who visited  Ayodhya  during  last  two  years  and  upto  26.11.2019  are  as under:

| Year                   | Total number of devotees   |
|------------------------|----------------------------|
| 2017                   | 53,31,487                  |
| 2018                   | 50,52,647                  |
| 2019 (upto 26.11.2019) | 57,00,800                  |

(b): According  to  information  received  from  the  Government  of Uttar Pradesh, after the verdict of the Supreme Court, no assessment has been done.

(c): Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2199 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-12-02
Subject: Tax Collection from Maharashtra
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: Bharti Pravin Pawar

## Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Revenue LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2199

TO BE ANSWERED ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 02, 2019 AGRAHAYANA 11, 1941 (SAKA)

## TAX COLLECTION FROM MAHARASHTRA

†2199. DR. BHARATI PRAVIN PAWAR:

Will the Minister of Finance be pleased to state:

- (a) the amount collected through central taxes from Maharashtra by the Union Government during the last three years;
- (b) the funds allocated to Maharashtra during the last three years;
- (c) whether there has been an increase in funds allocation to Maharashtra after implementation of Goods and Services Tax; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof along with the response of the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER MINSTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI ANURAG SINGH THAKUR)

- (a):  The  amount  collected  through  Central  Taxes  from  Maharashtra  by  the  Union  Government during the last three years is as under:

## Direct Taxes

| Financial Year   | Direct Tax   |
|------------------|--------------|
| 2016-17          | 3,14,056.27  |
| 2017-18          | 3,84,277.53  |
| 2018-19          | 4,25,390.84  |

## Goods and Services Tax

(Rs. in crore)

|                            | (Rs. in crore)   |
|----------------------------|------------------|
| 2017-18 (July-March)       | 68,790           |
| 2018-19                    | 1,13,350         |
| 2019-20 (April to October) | 69,875           |

The State/UT-wise data on collection of Non-GST Indirect Taxes is not maintained.

(b) to (d):  The following funds have been allocated to Maharashtra during the last three years.

(Rs. In crore)

| Particulars                          | 2016-17   | 2017-18   | 2018-19    |
|--------------------------------------|-----------|-----------|------------|
| Devolution towards State's share     | 19,141.92 | 21,143.64 | 23,906.13  |
| Grant-in-Aid from Central Government | 21,652.58 | 21,822.93 | 38,467.71* |
| Total                                | 40,794.50 | 42,966.57 | 62,373.84  |

*RE

(Rs. in crore)

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2198 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-12-02
Subject: Complaints against Ferro Scrap Nigam Limited
Ministry: STEEL
Asked by: Dulal Chandra Goswami, Ajay Nishad

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2198 FOR ANSWER ON 02/12/2019

## COMPLAINTS AGAINST FERRO SCRAP NIGAM LIMITED

2198.  SHRI DULAL CHAND GOSWAMI: SHRI AJAY NISHAD:

Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  received  any  complaint  against  Managing Director  Ferro  Scrap  Nigam  Limited  (FSNL)  for  alleged  termination/removal  of whistleblowers, caste-based discrimination, unfair practices, irregularities, malpractices, violation of rules;
- (b) if so, the details thereof including the total number of such cases, complaints of removal/termination of total number of employees during the last three years and the current year;
- (c) the mechanism put in place by the Government to monitor the functioning of FSNL  to check termination of whistleblowers, irregularities, unfair practices, malpractices; and
- (d) the  remedial  steps  taken/being  taken  by  the  Government  to  redress  the grievances of the whistleblowers/employees?

## ANSWER

(SHRI DHARMENDRA PRADHAN)

THE MINISTER OF STEEL

(a)&(b): Government has received a total number of 62 complaints against Managing Director,  Ferro  Scrap  Nigam  Limited  (FSNL)  on  various  allegations  during  the  last three years and the current year for alleged termination/removal of whistleblowers, caste based discrimination, unfair practices, irregularities,  malpractices,  violation  of rules.

(c)&(d):  A  well  laid  down  mechanism  is  in  place  in  Ministry  of  Steel  and  FSNL  to monitor  the  functioning  of  FSNL  to  check  termination  of  whistleblowers,  unfair practices,  irregularities  and  malpractices.  All  such  complaints  are  dealt  as  per  the provisions of Conduct, Discipline and Appeal Rules (CDA Rules) and Works Standing Orders of FSNL and Vigilance Manual as well as Government of India instructions on the  subject.    A  whistleblower  can  make  complaints  under  the  Public  Interest Disclosure and Protection of Informer (PIDPI) Resolution/Whistleblower Mechanism of  the  Government  of  India.    Further,  any  employee  of  FSNL  can  also  make disclosures/complaints under the Whistleblower Policy of FSNL to the Chairman of the Audit Committee of the Board of FSNL.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2197 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-12-02
Subject: Stand-up India Scheme
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: Prathap Simha

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No 2197

ANSWERED ON December 02, 2019/Agrahayana 11, 1941 (Saka)

## Stand-up India Scheme

## 2197.  SHRI PRATHAP SIMHA :

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state: (a) whether there is a plan to create 2.5 lacs entrepreneurs belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and women categories by the Central Government under

- Stand-up India Scheme, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether a definite number of bank branches has been chosen from which each one has to convince/finance one entrepreneur from the said categories; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof ?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE

(SHRI ANURAG SINGH THAKUR)

(a) to (c): Government has launched the Stand Up India Scheme on 5 th  April, 2016. The Scheme is intended to facilitate bank loans between Rs. 10 lakh and Rs. 1 crore to at least one Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe borrower and at least one woman borrower per bank branch for setting up greenfield enterprises in the manufacturing, services or the  trading  sectors.  The  Scheme  which  is  being  implemented  through  all  Scheduled Commercial Banks is expected to benefit at least 2.5 lakh borrowers.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2195 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-12-02
Subject: Concessions for Various Sectors
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: Gopal Chinayya Shetty

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2195

TO BE ANSWERED ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2019 /AGRAHAYANA 11, 1941(SAKA)

## CONCESSIONS FOR VARIOUS SECTORS

## 2195: SHRI GOPAL CHINNAYA SHETTY:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- a) whether the Government has announced to provide concession/rebate to many other sectors including auto sector and Corporate Social Responsibility in July 2019 with a view to boost economy of the country;
- b) if so, the details thereof; and
- c) the details of benefits achieved through the said concession/rebate given by the Government, sector-wise?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE (FINANCE) (SHRI ANURAG SINGH THAKUR)

(a) to (c): The Government has taken several steps to boost the economy in August/September 2019 which include measures to boost exports, housing sector, merger of public sector banks, reduction of corporate  tax rate  to  22%  from  30%  for  existing  companies,  and  to  15%  from  25%  for  new manufacturing companies and treating CSR violations as a civil liability instead of a criminal offence under Companies Act.   In order to boost the auto industry, the Government has announced additional depreciation of 15% on motor cars, motor buses, motor lorries and motor taxies.  The said incentives shall be available on the motor cars, motor buses, motor Lorries and motor taxies acquired on or after 23.08.2019 which have been put to use before 01.04.2020.   The rate of depreciation on motor cars (other than those used in the business of running them on hire) acquired on or after 23.08.2019 and which  have  been  put  to  use  before  01.04.2020  has  been  modified  to  30%.    Similarly,  rate  of depreciation on motor buses, motor lorries and motor taxies used in the business of running them on hire, acquired on or after 23.08.2019 and which have been put to use before 01.04.2020 have been modified to 45%.  Further, the ban on purchase of new vehicles by Ministries/Departments has also been lifted. The benefits of the recent steps  taken  by  the  Government will accrue  over a period of time.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2193 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-12-02
Subject: GST Rates for Lotteries
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: Shashi Tharoor

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

LOK SABHA UN-STARRED QUESTION NO.2193 AGRAHA YANA 11, 1941(SAKA)

## GST Rates for Lotteries

## 2193. DR: SHASHI THAROOR

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is aware that the State of Kerala has fixed a Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate of 12 per cent for the State-organised lotteries and higher GST rate of 28 per cent for the State-authorized lotteries;
- (c) whether the differeritial tax rates are to take & stand on violations of the Lottery Regulation Rules by the fraudulent State-authorized agents; applied
- (b) ifso, the details thereof and if not; the reasons therefor;
- (d) if so, the details thereof; including the evidence of violations and the actions needed for compliance from the defaulters;
- (f) whether there have been any High Court judgements passed in regard to GST regulations on lotteries arid if SO, the details thereof?
- (e) whether the Ministry has been approached by the States that run lotteries, for a consensus on the issue and if so, the details thereof, and

## ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE IN MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Shri Anurag Singh Thakur)

- (a) & (b) At present, there are rates of GST on lottery across India. GST@12% is levied on lottery run by state government arid GST@28% is levied on lottery authorized by state government: These rates were adopted by the Centre and all the States/UTs on the recommendation of the GST Council. two
- (c) Differential tax rates run by State Governments and lottery authorized by State Governments was recommended by Council after detailed deliberations and not due to any violation of rules and regulations in State-authorized lotteries:
- (d) Does not arise in view of (c) above. Also, there is no such data available with the Government;
- (e):- In GST Council meeting held on 10.01.2019 at New Delhi, a proposal on rationalization of GST on Lottery was moved and GST Council decided to constitute Group of Minister (GoM) to look into various issues relating to GST on lotteries. 32nd
- th (f): - On 10' October 2018, Hon'ble HC of Calcutta, in case of Teesta Distribution Vs Uol [W.P. No.18424(W) of 2017] upheld the current two rates on lottery as recommended by the GST Council and observed that after extensive deliberation, the GST Council has approved the rates on lottery. It is within the domain of the

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