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Lok Sabha Question No. 2858 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-11
Subject: New Division at Rourkela
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Saptagiri Sankar Ulaka

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2858 TO BE ANSWERED ON 11.03.2020

## NEW DIVISION AT ROURKELA

2858. SHRI SAPTAGIRI SANKAR ULAKA:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Railways  consider  extending  Jurisdiction  of  East  Coast Railway  (ECoR)  to  include  Jharsuguda  -  Barsuan  -  Kiriburu  (SER),  Rourkela  Nuagaon (SER) and Jharsuguda - Himgiri (SECR) sections under new division at Rourkela;
- (b)  if so, the details thereof;
- (c)    whether  the Railways consider extending jurisdiction of ECoR to include Banspani  -  Padapahar,  Rupsa  -  Bangriposi  and  Bhadrak  -  Laxmannath  Road under new Division with headquarters at Jajpur; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

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

- (a) to (d):  At present, there is no proposal under consideration for formation of new divisions at Rourkela and Jajpur.

Divisions  on  Indian  Railways  are  set  up  keeping  in  view  factors  like  size, workload, traffic pattern and other administrative / operational requirements, consistent  with  the  needs  of  economy  and  efficiency,  without  any  regional considerations.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2857 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-11
Subject: Fratricide Cases in Armed Forces
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: Abdul Majeed Ariff

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2857

TO BE ANSWERED ON 11 th  March, 2020

## FRATRICIDE CASES IN ARMED FORCES

2857. ADV. A.M. ARIFF:

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

- (a) the number of fratricide cases reported in the armed forces during the last three years;
- (b) whether the Government has taken steps to prevent such incidents; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

(SHRI SHRIPAD NAIK)

रक्षा राज्य मंत्री

( श्री श्रीपाद नाईक )

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- (a)  Details of instances of fratricide in the three services of the Armed Forces in the last three years are given as under:-
- (b) & (c):  Yes, Sir.  On the basis of the findings of the studies conducted by Defence Institute of Psychological Research (DIPR), the Government has taken several steps towards  stress  amelioration  amongst  troops  which  include  deployment  of  trained psychological counsellors, improvement in the quality of food and clothing, training in  stress  management,  provision  of  recreational  facilities,  buddy  system,  leave concessions, approachability of seniors, facilities for movement of troops from border areas and establishing a grievance redressal mechanism at various levels, etc.

|   Year |   Army | Navy   | Air Force   |
|--------|--------|--------|-------------|
|   2017 |     01 | Nil    | Nil         |
|   2018 |     01 | Nil    | Nil         |
|   2019 |     02 | Nil    | 01          |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2855 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-11
Subject: Losses incurred by the Railways
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Deepak Baij

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2855 TO BE ANSWERED ON 11.03.2020

## LOSSES INCURRED BY THE RAILWAYS

†2855. SHRI DEEPAK BAIJ:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS  be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the losses incurred by Railways is increasing continuously;
- (b) if so, the zone-wise details thereof;
- (c) whether  the  profit  of  the  insurance  companies  and  by  online railway passengers insurance is increasing continuously; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof during the last five years?

## 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.  2855  BY  SHRI  DEEPAK  BAIJ  TO  BE ANSWERED  IN  LOK    SABHA  ON  11.03.2020  REGARDING  LOSSES INCURRED BY THE RAILWAYS

(a): No, Sir. The Surplus generated by the Railways during the last five years is as under:

( ₹ in crores)

| Year    |   2014-15 |   2015-16 |   2016-17 |   2017-18 |   2018-19 |
|---------|-----------|-----------|-----------|-----------|-----------|
| Surplus |   7664.94 |     10506 |      4913 |   1665.61 |   3773.86 |

(b): Does not arise.

(c) & (d):  The Optional Travel Insurance Scheme was launched by the Indian Railways from 01.09.2016 for the benefit of railway passengers.

This  insurance scheme is purely optional  to the passengers booking Confirmed/RAC online/e-ticket only from the official website of Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) Limited which is a Public Sector Undertaking under the administrative control of Ministry of Railways.

Under the Optional Travel Insurance Scheme, the insurance premium is paid by the passengers directly to the Insurance Companies at the time  of  purchasing  the  online/e-ticket  and  opting  for  availing  the insurance facility.

No  amount  is  received  or  retained  either  by  IRCTC  or  Ministry  of Railways from the said premium paid directly by the passengers to the insurance companies. There is also no provision in the contract/agreement between IRCTC and the Insurance companies to get any commission from the Insurance companies. *****
Lok Sabha Question No. 2854 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-11
Subject: Aerospace University
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: Ravi Kishan Shukla, Ravindra Kushawaha

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2854

TO BE ANSWERED ON 11 th  March, 2020

## AEROSPACE UNIVERSITY

2854. SHRI RAVI KISHAN: SHRI RAVINDRA KUSHWAHA:

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

- (a)  whether  Hindustan  Aeronautics  Limited  has  decided  to  set  up  Aerospace University in the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the locations identified for this purpose and the expense likely to be incurred thereon;
- (c)  the  names  of  the  International  Institutes  likely  to  be  associated  with  the  said university along with the faculty/departments which are likely to be an important part in this university; and
- (d) the present status of the setting up of the university and the time by which it is likely to start functioning?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

(SHRI SHRIPAD NAIK)

रक्षा राज्य मंत्री

( श्री श्रीपाद नाईक )

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- (a)    The  Expert  Group  under  the  Chairmanship  of  Shri  B.K.  Chaturvedi,  the  then member, Planning Commission constituted by the Government for restructuring and strengthening of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) had recommended setting up of an Aerospace University.

A  Detailed  Project  Report  (DPR)  on  establishment  of  Aerospace  University was  prepared  by  a  HAL-established  Society  named  'Society  for  HAL  Aeronautics Research & Technologies Institute' and approved by HAL Board.

Subsequently, the DPR was reviewed in this Ministry and it was suggested that for the formation of the Institute through an Act of Parliament, the structure should be in  line  with  relevant  Rules,  Regulations  &  Procedures  in  vogue  in  other  Central Universities/Institutes.    HAL's  role  would  be  facilitating  the  establishment  of  the proposed University and providing secretarial help.

After deliberation in their 409 th Board Meeting held on 02.02.2018, HAL has decided  that  they  cannot  consider  setting  up  an  Aerospace  University,  even  in collaboration with the other Organisations like DRDO, Private Industries, etc.

(b) to (d):  Does not arise in view of (a) above.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2853 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-11
Subject: Benefits of MEIS
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: Kuldeep Rai Sharma, DNV Senthilkumar. S., Supriya Sadanand Sule, Subhash Ramrao Bhamre, Amol Ramsing Kolhe, Shriniwas Dadasaheb Patil

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2853

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 11 th MARCH, 2020

## BENEFITS OF MEIS

## 2853.  SHRI KULDEEP RAI SHARMA:

SHRI SHRINIWAS PATIL:

DR. AMOL RAMSING KOLHE:

SHRIMATI SUPRIYA SULE:

DR. DNV SENTHILKUMAR S.:

DR. SUBHASH RAMRAO BHAMRE:

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

be

- (a) whether the Government has withdrawn the benefit of 4 per cent MEIS (Merchandise Export Incentive Scheme) on the export of made-up garments with retrospective effect from March 2020 and also recover MEIS incentive given till July, 2020;
- (b)
- if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;
- (c) whether this move has dried up capital and is forcing 50 per cent of export oriented small textile to shut down leading to huge job losses;
- (d) if so, details of the corrective steps taken by the Government in this regard; an d
- (e) whether  the  Government  has  not  implemented  the  scheme  to  reimburse  taxes  on exports under RoSCTL (Rebate on State and Central Taxes and Levies) Scheme and if so, the  details  thereof  along  with  the  corrective  steps  taken  by  the  Government  in  this regard?

## ANSWER

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

(SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL)

- (a) &  (b):    Ministry  of  Textiles  vide  Notification  dated  14.01.2020  has  notified  that benefits  under  the  Merchandise  Exports  from  India  Scheme  (MEIS)  stands withdrawn from 07.03.2019  for items under Chapter 61, 62 and 63. The items under these chapters are ready-made garments and made-ups.  In order to give

effect to the above Notification, a Public Notice 58 dated 29.01.2020 was issued notifying  that  the  excess/undue  claims  paid  to  the  exporters  under  MEIS,  for exports with  export date between the period 07.03.2019 to 31.12.2019, relating to apparel and made-ups (chapter 61, 62 and 63) will be suitably adjusted against Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies (RoSCTL) and recoveries made, wherever due.

- (c) & (d):  On 14.01.2020, the Government notified a special one-time additional adhoc incentive to offset the difference between RoSCTL and Rebate of State levies (RoSL) plus  MEIS for  exports  of ready-made  garments and  made-ups from 7.3.2019 to 31.12.2019.
- (e): The RoSCTL Scheme, which was notified on 07.03.2019 and the additional adhoc incentive which was notified on 14.01.2020,  have been operationalized.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2851 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-11
Subject: Change of Coal Linkage
Ministry: COAL
Asked by: Raghu Ramakrishna Raju Kanumuru

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COAL LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2851 TO BE ANSWERED ON 11.03.2020

## Change of Coal Linkage 2851. SHRI KANUMURU RAGHU RAMA KRISHANA RAJU:

## Will the Minister of COAL be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has received any proposal from the Government of  Andhra  Pradesh  requesting  for  change  of  coal  linkage  from  Singareni

Collieries to Mahanadi Coal Fields; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) whether the Government has taken any decision on this proposal; and (d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF COAL, MINES AND PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS

## (SHRI PRALHAD JOSHI)

No such proposal received from Andhra Pradesh Government.

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(a): (b) to (d): Does not arise.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2848 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-11
Subject: Congestion at Railway Stations
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Queen Oja, Bharatiben Dhirubhai Shyal

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2848 TO BE ANSWERED ON 11.03.2020

## CONGESTION AT RAILWAY STATIONS

†2848. SHRIMATI QUEEN OJA: DR. BHARATIBEN DHIRUBHAI SHIYAL:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether the Government has formulated any scheme to ease the traffic congestion around the railway stations;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor;
- (d)  whether  the  traffic  at  all  the  railway  stations  of  Delhi  remain congested; and
- (e) if so, the details of corrective actions likely to be carried out by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

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

(a) and (b) Yes, Sir. The demand for travel to railway stations located at  major  urban  centers  such  as  metropolitan  cities,  state  capitals, etc.,  is  constantly  growing.  While  the  Indian  Railways  is  taking measures  to  fulfill  the  demand  subject  to  operational  feasibility, commercial  viability  and  resource  availability,  it  is  also  aware  that rising footfalls at  these stations can lead to congestion around such stations. In order to reduce the likely congestion, the Indian Railways is  continuously  undertaking  a  large  number  of  works  for  station development  for  smooth  integration  of  various  modes  in  order  to reduce congestion. In addition to the existing terminal in major urban centers, Satellite stations for distributing footfalls  and  reducing congestion are being developed. Railway administration is regularly coordinating with State Authorities, Local Bodies for easing traffic congestion around railway stations  by  providing  better  access  to  public  transportation,  vehicle parking, and developing smooth traffic flow plans for station circulating area, constructing Road over Bridges, Road under Bridges, subways, skywalks etc. (c)  Does not arise. (d) and (e) Delhi has a number of passenger terminals for distributing the  footfalls  and  reduce  traffic  congestion  around  stations.  The existing stations, New Delhi, Old Delhi, Nizamuddin, Anand Vihar and Delhi Sarai Rohilla are continuously being upgraded to cater to rising traffic demands. In addition, Indian Railways is developing three more terminals at Delhi namely, Shakurbasti, Bijwasan and Holambi Kalan.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2845 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-11
Subject: Women Representation in Courts
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Asked by: Meenakashi Lekhi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF LAW & JUSTICE DEPARTMENT OF LEGAL AFFAIRS

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## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2845 TO BE ANSWERED ON 11.03.2020

## WOMEN REPRESENTATION IN COURTS

## 2845. SHRIMATI MEENAKSHI LEKHI:

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

- (a) the details of number of women advocates who are practicing in the High Courts and the Supreme Court;
- (b)  the  number of women who are currently serving as a Judge in the High Courts and the Supreme Court;
- (c) whether the representation of women and minorities in Indian Judiciary is not adequate;
- (d) if so, steps that have been taken by the Ministry to include more women and minorities (SCs/STs/people with disability; etc.) in the Judicial system of India; and
- (e)  the  parameters  that  have  been  taken  consideration  to  assess  the inclusiveness in Judiciary?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF LAW AND JUSTICE, COMMUNICATIONS AND ELECTRONICS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

## (SHRI RAVI SHANKAR PRASAD )

- (a) to (e) The information is being collected and will be laid on the Table of the House.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2843 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-11
Subject: IT Intermediary Guidelines
Ministry: ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Asked by: Pratima Bhoumik, Sudhakar Tukaram Shrangre

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2843

TO BE ANSWERED ON: 11.03.2020

## IT INTERMEDIARY  GUIDELINES

## 2843.    MS. PRATIMA BHOUMIK SHRI SUDHAKAR TUKARAM SHRANGARE :

Will the Minister of Electronics & Information Technology

- (a) whether  the  Government  is  planning  to  amend  the  Information  Technology  (IT) intermediary  guidelines  to  make  the  social  media  liable  for  advertisement  and commissioned content on their platform and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether Government has any mechanism to stop/block the Uniform Resource Locater (URL)  of  any  website  which  is  spreading  any  misleading  information  or  unlawful content and if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the  details  of  websites  which  were  blocked  by  the  Government  in  each  of  the  last three years due to their misleading information or unlawful content?

## ANSWER

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

- (a): Ministry  of  Electronics  and  Information  technology  is  in  the  process  of  amending  the Information  Technology  (intermediaries  guidelines)  Rules,  2011  to  make  the  social  media platforms more responsive and accountable. The rules are presently being finalized.
- (b)  and  (c)  :  Section  69A  of  the  Information  Technology  (IT)  Act,  2000  empowers Government to block information from public access under specific conditions of (i) interest of  sovereignty  and  integrity  of  India,  (ii)  defence  of  India,  (iii)  security  of  the  State,  (iv) friendly relations with foreign States or (v) public order or (vi) for preventing incitement to the commission of any cognizable offence relating to above.

The number of URLs blocked under section 69A of the IT Act, 2000 are 1385, 2799 and 3635 during the year 2017, 2018 and 2019, respectively.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2842 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-11
Subject: Lack of Canteens in Bikaner Division
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Rahul Kaswan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2842 TO BE ANSWERED ON 11.03.2020

## LACK OF CANTEENS IN BIKANER DIVISION

†2842. SHRI RAHUL KASWAN:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  it  is  a  fact  that  under  the  Bikaner  Division  of  North  Western Railway, the newly constructed platforms lacks food canteens;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  sanction  food  canteens  on  'C' grade stations keeping in mind the need of the passengers; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF RAILWAYS AND COMMERCE & INDUSTRY

## (SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL)

- (a) and (b): 04 new platforms have been recently constructed, one each at Charkhi Dadri, Satrod, Jita Kheri stations and Aurang Nagar halt station of Bikaner  Division  of  North  Western  Railway.  Catering  services  at  new platforms are provided after assessing the requirements of passengers and operational feasibility. Meanwhile, catering facilities are already available at old platforms of both Charkhi Dadri and Satrod stations.
- (c)  and (d): 'C' Category stations are suburban stations of Indian Railway. There is no 'C' category station in Bikaner Division.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2839 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-11
Subject: Revenue Sharing byPrivate Players
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Adoor Prakash

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2839 TO BE ANSWERED ON 11.03.2020

## REVENUE SHARING BY PRIVATE PLAYERS

2839. ADV. ADOOR PRAKASH:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government finalized the conditions including revenue sharing for running trains by private players; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) whether the Government is planning to open more routes for private players; and (d) if so the details thereof?

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

(a) to (d) Ministry of Railways have constituted a Group of Secretaries (GoS) in 2019, with a term of one year, inter-alia, to advise on the terms and conditions for  permitting  private  passenger  train  operators  to  operate  trains  with  world class technology over the Indian Railways in Public-Private Partnership (PPP) mode.    The  GoS  have  held  seven  meetings  upto  end  of  February,  2020.  The draft Request for Qualification and the draft Concession Agreement, indicating the tentative list of over 100 Origin-Destination pairs (clusterwise), have been uploaded  on  the  websites  of  NITI  Aayog  and  Indian  Railways  for  seeking feedback from the stakeholders. The contours of the policy and the terms and conditions are yet to be finalised. The likely revenue to be generated can be estimated only after the completion of the bidding process.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2838 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-11
Subject: Tracing of Stolen Mobiles
Ministry: COMMUNICATIONS
Asked by: Ranjanben Dhananjay Bhatt

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2838 TO BE ANSWERED ON 11 TH  MARCH, 2020

## TRACING OF STOLEN MOBILES

## †2838. SHRIMATI RANJANBEN DHANANJAY BHATT:

Will the Minister of COMMUNICATIONS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposes to take steps to trace the stolen mobile phones;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the steps taken by the Government in this regard; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c) The  Government  has  launched  Central  Equipment  Identity  Register  (CEIR) project  in  Delhi  and  Maharashtra  for  blocking  and  tracing  of  stolen  or  lost  mobile  phones.  A phased  approach  has  been  envisaged  for  pan  India  implementation  of  the  project.  The  salient features of project include following:

- (i) Request for blocking of stolen or lost mobile phones by customer.
- (ii) Blocking of such mobile phones across mobile networks.
- (iii) Allowing services to other existing customers having mobile phones with same International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) number.
- (iv) Sharing of traceability data with Police Authorities.
- (v) Unblocking of recovered/found stolen or lost mobile phones.

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