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Lok Sabha Question No. 1863 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-09-22
Subject: Assistance for Sports Infrastructure
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: Poonam (Mahajan) Vajendla Rao, Gowdar Mallikarjunappa Siddeshwara

## MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS)

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1863 TO BE ANSWERED ON 22.09.2020

Assistance for Sports Infrastructure

## 1863.  SHRIMATI POONAM MAHAJAN: SHRI G.M. SIDDESHWAR:

- (a) whether the assistance being provided to States by the Union Government  and  Sports  Authority  of  India  for  construction  of  sports infrastructure has been stopped, if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;
- (b) whether the Union Government provides funds to State Governments for setting up and running sports academies for different games;
- (c) whether several States, particularly Karnataka, have prepared proposals regarding sports infrastructure and setting up of sports academies and sent it for approval to the Union Government; and
- (d) if so, the action taken/proposed to be taken by the Union Government for approval of such proposals?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS { SHRI KIREN RIJIJU }

- (a) No, Madam/Sir.
- (b)  Yes, Madam/Sir. Under the Khelo India Scheme, there is a provision to provide funds to eligible agencies of State Governments for setting up and running Sports Academies.
- (c) and (d) The receipt of proposals from State/Union Territory Governments including those from the State of Karnataka, and other eligible entities for development of sports, including creation/upgradation of sports infrastructure and setting up of sports academies, is a continuous process. Proposals, when received, are considered for financial assistance subject to adherence  to  the  norms  of  the  Scheme,  their  technical  feasibility  and availability of funds. So far, a total of 08 sports infrastructure projects have been sanctioned in the State of Karnataka under the Khelo India Scheme.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1862 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-09-22
Subject: Khel India Centres
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: Shriniwas Dadasaheb Patil

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS (DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS)

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1862 TO BE ANSWERED ON 22.09.2020

## Khel India Centres

1862.  SHRI SHRINIWAS PATIL:

Will the Minister of YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS be pleased to state:

- (a)  the  total  number  of  Khel  India  Centres  proposed  to  be  set  up  in Maharashtra;
- (b) whether the Government is contempleting to set up at least one centre per district; and
- (c)  the  details  and  the  number  of  proposals  received  from  Maharashtra  in this regard till date and the specific games to which these are related?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS { SHRI KIREN RIJIJU }

(a) to (c) One to two Khelo India Centres (KICs) are proposed to be set up in each district of the country, including that in the State of Maharashtra. One Khelo  India  State  Centre  of  Excellence  at  Shree  Shiv  Chhatrapati  Shivaji Sports  Complex,  Balewadi,  Pune,  Maharashtra  has  been  approved.  At present, 08 centres under Khelo India Scheme and 16 centres under sports promotional schemes of Sports Authority of India are being supported in the State of Maharashtra.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1860 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-09-22
Subject: Distribution of Electricity through HEPs
Ministry: POWER
Asked by: Rahul Kaswan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF POWER

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1860 TO BE ANSWERED ON 22.09.2020

## DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRICITY THROUGH HEPs

†1860.  SHRI RAHUL KASWAN:

Will the Minister of POWER be pleased to state:

(a) the details of agreements signed among the Union Government and  the  State  Governments  of  Punjab,  Haryana  and  Rajasthan regarding distribution of electricity generated through Hydro Power Projects (HEPs) in Punjab;

(b) whether  there  is  any  dispute  among  the  aforesaid  States regarding distribution of electricity;

- (c) if so, the details thereof; and

(d) the  steps  taken  by  the  Union  Government  to  resolve  this dispute?

## A N S W E R

THE  MINISTER  OF  STATE  (INDEPENDENT  CHARGE)  FOR  POWER, NEW & RENEWABLE ENERGY AND THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR SKILL DEVELOPMENT & ENTREPRENEURSHIP

( SHRI  R.K. SINGH)

(a) : No such agreement has been signed between the Union Government and the Governments of Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan regarding  distribution  of  power  generated  through  Hydro  Power Projects (HEPs) in Punjab.

………..2.

(b) to (d) :   In June 1996, State of Himachal Pradesh filed a Plaint before the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India in Original Suit No. 2/96 claiming 7.19% share in Bhakra-Nangal Projects since 1.11.1966 and since date of commissioning from Beas Projects. Supreme Court in its  judgement  dated  27.09.2011  allowed  7.19%  share  to  H.P  from Bhakra and Beas Projects. Accordingly, Himachal Pradesh is being provided 7.19% share of power from Bhakra and Beas Projects w.e.f. 01.11.2011. As regards the past energy arrears due to the Government of Himachal Pradesh, the matter is sub-judice.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1859 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-09-22
Subject: Setting up of Coir Board
Ministry: MICRO,SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
Asked by: D. M. Kathir Anand

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1859

TO BE ANSWERED ON 22.09.2020

## SETTING UP OF COIR BOARD

## 1859. SHRI D.M. KATHIR ANAND:

Will the Minister of MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  proposes  to   set  up  a  Coir  Board  at  Vellore,  Tamil Nadu;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (SHRI  PRATAP CHANDRA SARANGI)

- (a)&(b): No, Sir.  As of now, Coir Board does not have any proposal for setting up of Coir Board establishment at Vellore, Tamil Nadu.
- (c): A  Regional  Office  of  Coir  Board  is  located  at  Pollachi,  which  looks after  the  Coir  Industry  in  Vellore  also.  Further,  one  Coir  Cluster  under  SFURTI Scheme has also  been sanctioned in Vellore for the  promotion  and  development  of Coir Industry.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1858 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-09-22
Subject: Expediting Projects of Chennai Metro Rail Network
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: Dr. T. Sumathy (a) Thamizhachi Thangapandian, Su Thirunavukkarasar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1858

## TO BE ANSWERED ON SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

## EXPEDITING PROJECTS OF CHENNAI METRO RAIL NETWORK

NO.1858.

T: SUMATHY (a) THAMIZHACHI THANGAPANDIAN:

SHRI THIRUNAVUKKARASAR SU:

Will the Minister of HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has any problem in expediting the Chennai Metro project phase Il, corridor 3 and corridor 4;
- if so, the details thereof and the amount allocated and utilized so
- far;
- (c) whether the Government has allowed Chennai Metro Rail Limited
- (CMRL) to mobilize funds from any private players or foreign financial institutions; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and the expected time of completion of
- the two corridors?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS (SHRI HARDEEP SINGH PURI)

- (a)Chennai Metro Rail Project Phase-II is at present being implemented as a State Sector Project:
- (b)Does not arise.

(c)& (d) The proposal for Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Ioan for 3 20,196 crore (equivalent to 357,476 million Japanese Yen) for the project as a State Sector Project was supported by the MinistryLoan agreement for Tranche for the project was signed on 21.12.2018 with JICA for 75.519 billion yen: Also, different components of the project have been posed to Asian Development Bank (ADB), Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and New Development Bank (NDB) for external assistance as a State Sector Project.

As per Detailed Project Report, the two corridors are expected to be completed by 2026.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1853 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-09-22
Subject: Krishna-Marathwada Lift Irrigation Scheme
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Asked by: Omprakash Bhupalsinh alias Pawan Rajenimbalkar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF JAL SHAKTI, DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT & GANGA REJUVENATION

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †1853

ANSWERED ON 22.09.2020

## KRISHNA - MARATHWADA LIFT IRRI GATION SCHEME

## †1853. SHRI OMPRAKASH BHUPALSINH alias PAWAN RAJENIMBALKAR

Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has announced the Krishna - Marathwada Lift Irrigation Scheme and if so, current status thereof including its pendency , if any:

- (b) whether the said scheme was launched to address water scarcity and drought in Marathwada if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government has sanctioned required funds for the said scheme and if so, the fulf ill the demand of additional funds for the same; and

(d) the time by which the said scheme is likely to be completed and the steps taken by the complete the said scheme at the earliest?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR JAL SHAKTI & SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT (SHRI RATTAN LAL KATARIA )

( a)  to ( d) The  Water  Resources  Projects  are  planned,  funded,  executed  and  maintained  by  t Governments  themselves  as  per  their  own  resources  and  priority.  In  order  to  supplement Gov ernment  of  India  provides  technical  and  financial  assistance  to  State  Governments  t sustainable  development  and  efficient  management  of  water  resources  through  various  sc Programmes as per guidelines of such schemes. The proposal, in re spect of above project, has not be received in CWC from the Government of Maharashtra.

However, as informed by the State Government, Krishna - Marathwada  Lift  Irrigation Scheme (LIS) has been approved by the Government of Maharashtra in A ugust, 2009 at Rs.4845.05 crore. Th estimated cost of first phase of project is Rs.2349.10 crore. This project is planned to add and drought in Osamanabad and Beed districts of Marathwada region.

Expenditure on the pro ject upto August, 2020 is reported to be Rs.1709.21 crore. The fi of the scheme is planned for completion by March, 2023.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1852 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-09-22
Subject: Vehicle Scrappage Policy
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Vellalath Kochukrishnan Nair. Sreekandan

be pleased to state:

(a) whether  the  Government  is  considering  to  introduce  a  vehicle scrappage policy and rationalization  of  taxes  on  components  and vehicles to generate demand; and

(b) if so, the details thereof?

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1852 ANSWERED ON 22 ND  SEPTEMBER, 2020

## VEHICLE SCRAPPAGE POLICY

1852. SHRI V.K.SREEKANDAN:

Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

[(GEN. (DR.) V.K. SINGH (RETD.)]

(a) and (b): Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has formulated a note  for  Cabinet  on  Creation  of  an  eco-system  for  voluntary  and environment friendly phasing out of unfit and old polluting vehicles.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1850 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-09-22
Subject: Revenues of ULBs
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: Kotha Prabhakar  Reddy, Geetha Viswanath Vanga

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1850

## TO BE ANSWERED ON SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

## REVENUES OF

## ULBs

NO.1850. SHRI KOTHA PRABHAKAR REDDY: SHRIMATI VANGA GEETHA VISWANATH:

WILL THE MINISTER OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) the steps being taken to strengthen and increase the revenues
- of Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) in the country; and
- (b) the results yielded so far during each of the last five years, State-wise including Telangana and Andhra Pradesh?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS (SHRI HARDEEP SINGH PURI)

- (a) 15th Finance Commission (15th FC) in its Report for 2020-21 has recommended that for Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) to qualify for Finance Commission grants from 2021-22 onwards, States will have to notify floor rates for property tax and thereafter show consistent improvement in collection in tandem with the growth rate of State's own Gross State Domestic Product(GSDP): Additionally, Ministry of Finance, as part of the additional borrowing of 2% of GSDP to States for 2020-21 under Atma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan, has linked 0.25% of the additional borrowings to the following reforms in property tax and user charges for water, sewerage and drainage:
- The States will notify (a) floor rates of property tax in ULBs which are in consonance with the prevailing circle rates (i.e. guidance value for property transactions) and (b) floor rates of user charges in respect of the provision of drainage and sewerage which reflect current costslpast inflation.
- The States will put in place a system of periodic increase in floor rates of property taxluser charges in line with  price increase-

Adoption of these reforms by the States will lead to increase in property tax collection thereby increasing the revenue of the ULBs. In order to facilitate the implementation of reforms pertaining to property tax, Ministry of Housing &Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has constituted a Consultative Group of Urban Development Ministers on 29.05.2020 under the chairmanship of Union Minister of State (Independent Charge); Housing and Urban Affairs with regional representation from Gujarat, Odisha, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, Tripura and Uttar Pradesh-

Ministry has undertaken a landscape study for identification of the best practices in property tax and presented the findings to Consultative Group: Considering the inputs received from Consultative Group, Ministry is preparing a toolkit with actionable recommendations and stepwise implementation plan for undertaking property tax reforms in in toolkit are aimedto enhance the resources available for ULBs-

- (b) Does not arise in view of (a) above:

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1847 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-09-22
Subject: Amendments to Electricity Act
Ministry: POWER
Asked by: Nama Nageswara Rao

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF POWER

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1847 TO BE ANSWERED ON 22.09.2020

## AMENDMENTS TO ELECTRICITY ACT

1847. SHRI NAMA NAGESWARA RAO:

Will the Minister of POWER be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Union Government proposes any amendments in the Electricity Act, 2003;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the proposed amendments are likely to affect adversely the small household consumers and farmers as highlighted by the Telangana Government;
- (d) whether farmers are likely to lose subsidy on electricity bills due to the proposed amendments and if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) whether  the  Union  Government  intends  to  amend  the  tariff policy once the proposed amendments are carried out in the said Act?

## A N S W E R

THE  MINISTER  OF  STATE  (INDEPENDENT  CHARGE)  FOR  POWER, NEW & RENEWABLE ENERGY AND THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR

SKILL DEVELOPMENT & ENTREPRENEURSHIP

( SHRI  R.K. SINGH)

- (a) & (b) :   Yes,  Sir.  A  draft  Electricity  (Amendment)  Bill  2020  was published on 17 th  April 2020 seeking comments from the stakeholders including  the  State  Governments.  The  draft  proposal,  inter-alia, includes provisions related to Direct Benefit Transfer of subsidy,   cross  subsidies,  selection    committee  for    selection  of Chairperson and Members

……….2.

of  the  regulatory  commissions,  contract  enforcement  mechanism, payment  security  mechanism,  promotion  of  renewable  energy, introduction of Distribution Sub Licensee etc. Comments have been received from the stakeholders including the State Governments. The suggestions  made  by  the  stakeholders  will  be  examined  and incorporated suitably in the draft Amendment Bill.

- (c) : No,  Sir.  The  proposed  amendments  will  enhance  the sustainability of the power sector and help all consumers, including small  household  consumers  and  farmers  in  getting  quality  and reliable power at reasonable rates.
- (d) : No,  Sir.  There  is  no  proposal  to  remove  the  provision empowering State Governments to release subsidy to the needy. The State Governments can continue to provide subsidy to any class of consumer, as they deem fit. The proposal is to give the subsidy in the account of the consumer  maintained by DISCOMs  for better accounting, higher transparency and proper targetting.
- (e) : Amendment  of  Tariff  Policy  is  considered  from  time  to time to align it with the changing needs of the power sector, take advantage of the technological advancements and address evolving challenges. Proposals for Revision in the Tariff Policy are already in an advanced stage of consideration.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1838 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-09-21
Subject: Fare of Shramik Trains for Migrants
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Gaddam Ranjith Reddy, D.K. Suresh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1838 TO BE ANSWERED ON 21.09.2020

## FARE OF SHRAMIK TRAINS FOR MIGRANTS

1838. DR. G. RANJITH REDDY: SHRI D. K. SURESH:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a)  the  details  of  the  85:15  cost  sharing  arrangement  between  the Centre and States for financing the Shramik Special Trains;
- (b)  whether the Ministry of Railways paid any part of the fares that was charged from the workers for travelling in the Shramik Special Trains; and
- (c)  if so, the details thereof?

## MINISTER OF RAILWAYS AND COMMERCE & INDUSTRY

## SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL)

## ANSWER (

- (a) to (c): Shramik Special trains were requisitioned by State Governments. In normal circumstances such special trains are booked by  State  Governments/any  agency  or  by  an  individual  on  Full  Tariff Rates  which  include  normal  fare  for  both  directions,  service  charge, empty haulage charge, detention charge etc.

Indian  Railways  allowed  booking  of  Shramik  Specials  on  normal fare for one direction only. Special arrangements  like  enhanced sanitisation,  special  security,  medical  arrangement,  rake  sanitisation, free  meals,  water  etc.  for  Shramik  operations,  further  added  to  the overall cost of running these trains.

Railways have collected fare for Shramik Special trains from State Governments  or  their  authorised  representatives.  Railways  did  not collect any fare directly from passengers.

Indian  Railways  could  recover  a  small  fraction  of  expenditure incurred on running of Shramik Special trains, thereby incurring a loss in the operation of these trains.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1837 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-09-21
Subject: Unmanned Level Crossings in Karnataka
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Umesh G. Jadhav

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1837 TO BE ANSWERED ON 21.09.2020

## UNMANNED LEVEL CROSSINGS IN KARNATAKA

1837. DR. UMESH G. JADHAV:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) the  number  of  unmanned  railway  level  crossings  in  Karnataka  zonewise;
- (b) the  number  of  railway  level  crossings  without  gates  in  Karnataka zone-wise;
- (c)  the  number  of  deaths  that  occurred  at  these  railway  level  crossings along with the reasons therefor; and
- (d)  the  measures  taken/proposed  to  be  taken  by  the  Government  to prevent deaths at railway level crossings?

## MINISTER OF RAILWAYS AND COMMERCE & INDUSTRY

- (a) to (d):
- (i) All unmanned level crossings on Broad Gauge (BG) route on Indian Railway have been eliminated.

## ANSWER (SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL)

(ii) Level Crossings having high Rail/Road vehicular traffic are interlocked with signals for enhancing safety. (iii)  Drives  to  ensure  availability of  basic  infrastructure  at  level crossings such as whistle boards, road warning boards, speed breakers, etc. are also undertaken from time to time. (iv)  Further,  public  awareness  campaigns  are  undertaken  to  create safety  consciousness  amongst  road  users  for  safe  passage  at  level crossings. *****
Lok Sabha Question No. 1836 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-09-21
Subject: Land Acquired for Coal Production
Ministry: COAL
Asked by: Vijay Kumar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COAL

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1836 TO BE ANSWERED ON 21.9.2020

## Land Acquired for Coal Production

1836.    SHRI VIJAY KUMAR:

Will the Minister of COAL be pleased to state :

- (a)        the name of the companies under the control of Coal India Limited (CIL) that have acquired agriculture  and forest  land for  coal  production  during  the  last  three years along with the area acquired by each of these companies;
- (b)        the company-wise area of the land lying unused out of the total acquired land at present;
- (c)        the reasons for this unnecessary acquisition; and
- (d)        the  company-wise  area  of  the  coal  mines  being  fully  utilized  and  the  land adjacent to them along with the details of the use thereof'?

## A N S W E R

## MINISTER OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS, COAL AND MINES ( SHRI PRALHAD JOSHI)

- (a):        There  are  seven  coal  producing  subsidiaries  namely,  ECL,  BCCL,  CCL, NCL,  WCL,  SECL  and  MCL  under  the  control  of  Coal  India  Limited  that  have acquired agriculture and forest land for coal production.  The subsidiary-wise details of land acquisition in the last three years are as under:-

(Area in Ha.)

| Subsidiary   |   2017-18 |   2018-19 |   2019-20 |
|--------------|-----------|-----------|-----------|
| ECL          |    126.73 |    134.34 |   179.75  |
| BCCL         |      0    |      0    |     0     |
| CCL          |   7590.47 |    306.67 |    74.3   |
| NCL          |      0    |      0    |     0     |
| WCL          |    165.4  |     30.25 |    72.2   |
| SECL         |   3484.71 |   1366.66 |   209.777 |
| MCL          |      0    |      0    |     0     |

- (b):       At present, the company-wise area of the land lying unused out of the total acquired land are given below:-
- (c):   No  land  was  acquired  unnecessarily.  Land  will  be  utilised  as  per  mine development plan.

| Subsidiary   | Area of unused land   |
|--------------|-----------------------|
| ECL          | 73.33 Ha.             |
| BCCL         | Nil                   |
| CCL          | Nil                   |
| NCL          | 945 Ha.               |
| WCL          | 556.09 Ha.            |
| SECL         | Nil                   |
| MCL          | Nil                   |

(d):      Information is being collected.

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