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Lok Sabha Question No. 4035 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-18
Subject: Corporate Land Holding in SEZ
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: Arvind Ganpat Sawant, Krupal Balaji Tumane

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY (DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE)

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4035 (H) TO BE ANSWERED ON 18 th MARCH, 2020 TO BE ANSWERED ON 18

## CORPORATE LAND HOLDING IN SEZ

## 4035(H). SHRI ARVIND GANPAT SAWANT: SHRI KRUPAL BALAJI TUMANE:

Will the Minister of COMMERCE & INDUSTRY ( वािण�य एवं उ�ोग मं�ी ) be pleased to state:

- (a) the State-wise details of land holding of corporate houses acquired through the Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in the country;
- (b) whether the Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) is considering to enter in the low cost housing sector on the land available with it through the SEZs at various locations;
- (c) if so, the details along with the reaction of the Government in this regard;
- (d) whether the Government is considering to give relaxations in the law related to land use; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

okf.kT; ,oa m|ksx ea=h ( Jh ih;w'k xks;y ) THE MINISTER OF  COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL)

- (a) to (e): Land is a State subject. Land for Special Economic Zones (SEZs) is procured as per the policy and procedures of the respective State Governments.  In terms of Rule 11(9) of the SEZ Rules, 2006, sale of land in SEZ is not allowed.  As per Rule 5 of the SEZ Rules, 2006, processing area is uniformally fixed at minimum 50% of the total area of all SEZs. The usage of Non-processing area is governed as per provision of Rule 11A  of the SEZ Rules, 2006.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4034 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-18
Subject: Stalls at Stations
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Rama Devi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4034 TO BE ANSWERED ON 18.03.2020 STALLS AT STATIONS

†4034. SHRIMATI RAMA DEVI:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether many of the stalls allotted on railway stations have been rented out  or  sold  by  original  allottees  to  other  persons  and  the  authorities concerned have not taken any action in this regard;
- (b) if so, the zone-wise details of such cases detected and the action taken thereon;
- (c) the nature of the action taken; and
- (d)  the  provisions  to  ensure  the  rule-based  running  of  stalls  and  the machinery put in place to implement these provisions?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF RAILWAYS AND COMMERCE & INDUSTRY

## (SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL)

- (a)  to  (d):  As  per  extant  policy  guidelines,  renting/  subletting  of  stalls  by original licensee to others is prohibited.

One  instance  of  subletting  of  catering  stall  was  noticed  over Southern Railway during checks on 11.06.2018. The license of the said stall was terminated and the licensee was debarred from further tendering for a period of one year.

To ensure no breach of the terms and conditions of contract, there is  provision  of  forfeiture  of  security  deposit,  termination  of  contract  and debarment  of  the  licensee.  Further,  regular  and  surprise  inspections  are carried out by Railway officials to check and ensure that the catering units are operational as per the extant guidelines.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4033 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-18
Subject: Electrification of Railway Tracks in Tripura
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Rebati Tripura

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4033 TO BE ANSWERED ON 18.03.2020

## ELECTRIFICATION OF RAILWAY TRACKS IN TRIPURA

## 4033. SHRI REBATI TRIPURA:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  any  proposal  to  electrify  all Railway tracks in Tripura in the near future;
- (b) if so, the details thereof specially for east Tripura;
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (d) the  details  of  implementation  procedure  for  any  such proposal in the near future?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF RAILWAYS AND COMMERCE & INDUSTRY (SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL)

- (a) to (d) Yes, Sir.  Ministry of Railways has planned to electrify balance  Broad  Gauge  (BG)  Routes  of  Indian  Railways including the State of Tripura.  There is one electrification project of 590 km length with costing of ` 494 crore falling partly  in  the  state  of  Tripura  including  East  Tripura  has been sanctioned.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4032 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-18
Subject: Maldives Annulling FTA
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Margani Bharat

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4032

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 18.03.2020

## MALDIVES ANNULLING FTA

4032.     SHRI MARGANI BHARAT:

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether Maldives annulled FTA with China and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether   the   Government   will   capitalize   this   advantageous   tilt   of Maldives towards India to improve its relations; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS [SHRI V. MURALEEDHARAN]

(a) According to available information, Maldives-China FTA,  that was signed in December 2017 has not been annulled so far.

(b) & (c) India's relations with other countries stand on their own footing and are independent of relations of those countries with third countries. In case of Maldives, our relations are guided by the 'Neighbourhood First' policy of the Government of India. The Government of Maldives also follows an 'India First' policy. Over the past 15 months, the bilateral relationship between India and Maldives has seen a rapid strengthening across all dimensions. Regular high level exchanges including 4 meetings between PM Modi and President Solih have anchored this turnaround. The comprehensive development assistance package announced during the visit of President Solih to India in December 2018 has been fully activated. More than 18 MoUs signed during this period are at various stages of implementation. In addition, a number of infrastructure and capacity building   programs   are   being   implemented   by   Government   of   India.   India   is committed to further deepening of this bilateral relationship.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4030 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-18
Subject: Indians in Kuwait and Iran
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: D.K. Suresh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4030 TO BE ANSWERED ON 18.03.2020

## INDIANS IN KUWAIT AND IRAN

## 4030. SHRI D.K. SURESH:

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether it is true that many Indians are held up in Arab countries including Kuwait and Iran due to Coronavirus;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government has taken any action to rescue such people; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFAIRS [SHRI V. MURALEEDHARAN]

(a) & (b) The following instances have come to the notice of the government, as regards Indians held up in Arab countries including Kuwait and Iran due to Coronavirus:

- (i) Eight resident Indians in the United Arab Emirates are under quarantine. Kuwait has none.
- (ii) In Iran, as per available information, there are over 6000 Indian nationals, including about 1100 pilgrims mainly from the Union Territories of Ladakh and Jammu & Kashmir and the State of Maharashtra; nearly 300 students primarily   from   the   UT   of   Jammu   &   Kashmir;   about   1000   fishermen, including from Kerala, T amil Nadu and Gujarat; and others who are on long term stay in Iran for pursuing their livelihood and religious studies.

(c) & (d) Government of India has made focussed efforts for the safe return of Indians stranded in Iran. A team of six Indian health officials has been deputed to Iran in order to set up testing and sampling facilities there. 1706 samples have been taken, including from pilgrims, students and other Indians stranded in Iran. These are tested including in National Institute of Virology, Pune. As of 16 March 2020,   389   Indians,   including   205   pilgrims   and   183   students   have   been repatriated in four batches onboard special flights of the Indian Air Force and Iranian airlines. Our Consulate in Bandar Abbas has reached out to the Indian fishermen who are residing mainly in southern provinces of Iran. They are in good health and have sufficient provision of essential supplies.

Efforts are being made to facilitate early return of the Indian nationals stranded in Iran after testing them.

Our Embassies/Consulates   in   the   region   are   in   touch   with   the   Indian nationals   and   are   working   with   the   local   authorities   to   provide   all   possible assistance.

The situation is being monitored regularly.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4029 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-18
Subject: MoU signed with Myanmar
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: V. Kalanidhi, Kripanath Mallah, Nihal Chand Chauhan

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4029 TO BE ANSWERED ON 18.03.2020

## MOU SIGNED WITH MYANMAR

4029.     DR. KALANIDHI VEERASWAMY: SHRI KRIPANATH MALLAH: SHRI NIHAL CHAND:

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether   the   Government   has   recently   signed   a   Memorandum   of Understanding (MoU) with Myanmar in various fields and if so, the details thereof and the target fixed thereunder;
- (b) the estimated amount involved in the aforesaid MoUs; and
- (c) the different sectors of economy involved in these MoUs?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS [SHRI V. MURALEEDHARAN]

(a) to (c) Yes, 10 Agreements/ MoUs were signed on February 27,2020 during the State Visit of President of Myanmar to India with the aim to further deepen bilateral relations in several sectors. These are as follows;

- (i) Four Agreements under the second phase of Rakhine State Development Program, were signed on construction of incinerator, seed storage houses, water supply systems, roads, pre-schools and distribution of electricity by solar power. The Rakhine State Development Program involves financial commitment of US $ 25 million over a period of 5 years.
- (ii) Agreement between India and Myanmar regarding Indian Grant Assistance for Implementation of Quick Impact Projects (QIP).  This Agreement covers any small project relating to creation of physical infrastructure like roads, local community centres etc and social infrastructure like education, health, sanitation or community development. The capital cost of any such project shall not normally exceed US $ 50,000.
- (iii) MoU  on   Cooperation   for   Prevention   of   T rafficking   in   Persons;   Rescue, Recovery, Repatriation and Re-Integration of Victims of Trafficking. No direct financial commitment is involved.
- (iv) MoU for Cooperation on Combating Timber Trafficking, and Conservation of Tigers and other Wildlife. Estimated amount involved is around Rs 20 lakhs for training of Myanmar officials in wildlife management in India.
- (v) MoU for Cooperation in the field of Petroleum Products. No direct financial commitment is involved.

- (vi) MoU on Cooperation in the field   of   Communications.   This   MoU   covers cooperation in sectors ranging from telecommunications, information and communication technology etc.  No direct financial commitment is involved.
- (vii) MoU for Cooperation in the field of Health Research. Commitment of funds for holding workshop/meetings and research projects, to be decided from time to time.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4028 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-18
Subject: Misuse of Aadhaar for Sale of Mobile Sim Card
Ministry: ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Asked by: Vinayak Bhaurao Raut

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4028

TO BE ANSWERED ON 18.03.2020

## MISUSE OF AADHAAR FOR SALE OF MOBILE SIM CARD

## 4028.   SHRI VINAYAK RAUT:

Will the Minister of Electronics and Information Technology    be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposes to replace biometric based verification with One Time Password (OTP) based verification to prevent the misuse of Aadhaar Card for illegal sale of mobile sim card and if so, the details thereof; and
- (b) if not, the reasons thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR  ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHRI SANJAY DHOTRE)

- (a) and (b): As per information received from Department of Telecommunications, Ministry of Communications, there is no such proposal.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4027 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-18
Subject: Dialogue with Pakistan
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Sarmistha Sethi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4027 TO BE ANSWERED ON 18.03.2020

## DIALOGUE WITH PAKISTAN

4027.   SHRIMATI SARMISTHA SETHI:

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state :

- (a) whether there is any proposal to revive the dialogue process with Pakistan at any level of the Government; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS [SHRI V. MURALEEDHARAN]

(a) to (b) India   desires   normal   neighbourly   relations   with   Pakistan.   Our consistent position is that issues, if any, between India and Pakistan should be resolved bilaterally and peacefully, in an atmosphere free of terror, hostility and violence.   The   onus   is   on   Pakistan   to   create   such   a   conducive   atmosphere, including by taking credible, verifiable and irreversible action to not allow any territory under its control to be used for cross-border terrorism against India in any manner.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4026 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-18
Subject: Losses in Agitations
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Gautam Gambhir

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4026 TO BE ANSWERED ON 18.03.2020

## LOSSES IN AGITATIONS

4026. SHRI GAUTAM GAMBHIR:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Indian  Railways  has  suffered  major  damages  during the current agitations in the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Indian Railways has filed any FIR to recover the loss from the perpetrators; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

ANSWER MINISTER OF RAILWAYS AND COMMERCE & INDUSTRY (SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL)

- (a) to (d): A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

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STATEMENT  REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  PARTS  (a) TO (d) OF UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4026 BY SHRI GAUTAM GAMBMHIR TO BE ANSWERED  IN  LOK  SABHA  ON  18.03.2020  REGARDING  LOSSES  IN AGITATIONS (a) to (d): Policing on Railways being a State subject, prevention of crime, registration of cases, their investigation and maintenance of law & order in  Railway  premises  as  well  as  on  running  trains  are  the  statutory responsibility  of  the  State  Governments,  which  they  discharge  through Government  Railway  Police  (GRP)/District  Police.  Railway  Protection Force (RPF) supplements the efforts of GRP to provide better protection and  security  of  passenger  area  &  passengers  and  for  related  matters. Cases of  Indian  Penal  Code  (IPC)  crime  in  Railways  are  registered  and investigated by the concerned GRP. Cases of IPC crime includes cases of damage to Railway property. In the years 2019-2020 (upto February), Indian Railways suffered damage of Railway property valued approximately ` 99.90 crores due to agitations.  State  Police  and  RPF  have  registered  43  and  62  criminal cases respectively against the perpetrators.  In this regard, suit is yet to be filed for compensation by Indian Railways against the perpetrators.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4025 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-18
Subject: Loss of Jobs due to Closure of TSPs
Ministry: COMMUNICATIONS
Asked by: Pushpendra Singh Chandel

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4025 TO BE ANSWERED ON 18 TH  MARCH, 2020

## LOSS OF JOBS DUE TO CLOSURE OF TSPs

## †4025. SHRI KUNWAR PUSHPENDRA SINGH CHANDEL:

Will the Minister of COMMUNICATIONS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Telecom Service Providers (TSPs) in the country are on the verge of closure and if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;
- (b) the number of persons likely to be rendered jobless following their closure; and
- (c) the steps taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR COMMUNICATIONS, HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT AND ELECTRONICS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHRI SANJAY DHOTRE)

(a) to (c) The  telecom  service  providers  (TSPs)  in  the  country  are  not  on  the  verge  of closure.  However,  a  few  major  private  TSPs  have  represented  to  the  Government  regarding financial stress in the telecom sector. The Government has decided to provide relief to TSPs by permitting deferments of spectrum auction payment instalments for the next two years (202021 and 2021-22).

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4024 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-18
Subject: Open Cast Mine
Ministry: MINES
Asked by: Prathap Simha

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF MINES LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4024

ANSWERED ON 18.03.2020

## OPEN CAST MINE

4024. SHRI PRATHAP SIMHA:

Will the Minister of MINES be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether the Government is aware that due to ongoing heavy blasting in the open case mines, the shower of stones are falling in the nearby area;
- (b)  if so, the facts and the details thereof and the reaction of the Government thereto; and
- (c)  the steps taken or proposal to be taken by the Government to check the damage due to heavy blasting in those mines?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) & (b): Yes, Sir. On receipt of such information, inspection and enquiry is done by the  Directorate  General  of  Mines  Safety  (DGMS).  Adequate statutory provisions  exist for conducting deep hole (heavy) blasting in mines. No blasting can be done within 50 m of any structures, buildings, dwellings etc. and no deep hole blasting can be done within 300 m of such structures unless scientific study is carried out in the specific mine and appropriate recommendations by scientific agency is made.
- (c):  If  any  information  about  such  blasting  damaging  any  property  or  life  is  received, inspections  and  enquiry  is  conducted  by  Directorate  General  of  Mines  Safety  DGMS and suitable action is taken in accordance to law.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4022 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-18
Subject: Engagement of Foreign Companies for Coal Mining
Ministry: COAL
Asked by: Ranjanben Dhananjay Bhatt, Locket Chatterjee

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COAL

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO - 4022

TO BE ANSWERED ON 18.03.2020

## ENGAGEMENT OF FOREIGN COMPANIES FOR COAL MINING

## 4022.   SHRIMATI RANJANBEN DHANANJAY BHATT: MS. LOCKET CHATTERJEE:

Will the Minister of COAL be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposes to engage foreign companies and foreign investment in coal mining;
- (b) if so, whether the Government has taken any action in this regard;
- (c) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (d) whether the Government has taken steps to protect the home players in the industry and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (d): Government has reviewed the Foreign Direct Investment (FDl) policy in the coal mining on 18.09.2019 allowing 100% FDI under automatic route for sale of coal, coal mining activities  including  associated  processing  infrastructure  subject  to  the  provisions  of  Coal Mines (Special Provisions) Act, 2015 [CMSP  Act] and the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 [MMDR Act] as amended from time to time and other  relevant  Acts  on  the  subject.  Associated  Processing  Infrastructure  includes  coal washery,  coal  handling  and  separation  (magnetic  and  non-magnetic).  For  sale  of  coal, allowing 100% FDI for coal mining activities including associated processing infrastructure is expected  to  attract international players and  create efficient  and  competitive  coal market. FDI in Indian coal market will complement efforts of home players in meeting the energy needs of the nation. The nation will be enriched with the infusion of new technology and global best practices, which would also be beneficial for home players in the industry.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4021 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-18
Subject: Postal Ballot
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Asked by: Dr. T. Sumathy (a) Thamizhachi Thangapandian

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF LAW AND JUSTICE LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4021

## TO BE ANSWERED ON WEDNESDAY, 18 th  MARCH, 2020

## POSTAL BALLOT

4021. DR. T. SUMATHY (a) THAMIZHACHI THANGAPANDIAN:

Will the Minister of LAW AND JUSTICE be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government  has taken  measures to  facilitate  students living  outside their State to vote in Government election through postal
- ballots;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor;
- (d) whether Union Government has received any new proposal from any State to allow the students living outside their State to vote in
- Government election; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF LAW AND JUSTICE, COMMUNICATIONS AND ELECTRONICS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHRI RAVI SHANKAR PRASAD)

(a)  to  (c)  :  The  Election  Commission  has  informed  that  postal  ballot facility  for  voting  is  available  by  law  to  specific  categories  of  electors. Such  categories  do  not  include  students  living  outside  their  State. Further, the Commission has already made provision regarding enrolment of students who live outside their place of ordinary residence.

A student, if otherwise eligible, living in a hostel or mess or lodge more or  less  continuously,  going  back  to  their  normal  home  or  place  of residence only for short periods, can be held to be ordinarily resident in the place where the hostel or mess or lodge is situated. However, if they so  wish,  they  have  the  option  of  retaining  their  enrolment  at  their residence  with  their  parents  instead.  However,  the  course  pursued  by the said students should be recognized by Central/State Governments/Boards/ Universities/Deemed Universities and such courses' should be of not less than 1 year duration. Such students who want  to  enrol  themselves  at  the  hostel/mess  will  have  to  attach  a bonafide  declaration  duly  certified  by  the  Headmaster  /  Principal  / Director / Registrar / Dean of the educational institution in form 6 of the Registration of Electors Rules, 1960.

(d): No, Sir.

(e): Does not arise.

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