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Lok Sabha Question No. 3287 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-12-09
Subject: Status of GAIL Projects
Ministry: PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
Asked by: Shashi Tharoor

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3287 TO BE ANSWERED ON 9.12.2019 Status of GAIL Projects

## 3287.   DR.  SHASHI THAROOR: पेट्रोल ियम और प्राक ृ तिक गैस मंत्री

Will the Minister of PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS be pleased to state:

- (a) the current status of the GAIL project, Kochi-Koottanad-Bengaluru-Mangaluru Pipeline (KKBMPL) in Kerala;
- (b) the work completed so far, including the total stretch of the pipeline and the target dates for completion;
- (c) whether the reasons for delays include land-acquisition protest and natural calamities like floods and if so, the measures taken by the Government; and
- (d)  the final cost of the project?

ANSWER पेट्रोल ियम और प्राक ृ तिक गैस मंत्री ( श्री धमेन्द्र प्रधान )

## MINISTER OF PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS (SHRI DHARMENDRA PRADHAN)

(a)  to  (c)  GAIL  is  laying  Kochi-Koottanad-Bangalore-Mangalore  Natural  Gas  Pipeline (KKBMPL) which passes through Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.  GAIL has informed that Phase-I of the project has been completed in August, 2013 in Kerala and as on date in Phase-II, welding and lowering of pipeline for 444 km in Kerala has been completed except two major river crossings.  Kochi to Koottanad section (96 km) has been commissioned in June, 2019 and another 47 km of this section is ready for commissioning.

Initially  pipeline  laying  contracts  were  awarded  in  January,  2012  and  construction  works started  in  February,  2012.  However,  construction  works  were  stopped  in  year  2013  due  to severe resistance against Right of User (RoU) opening in Kerala. Subsequently in 2015, with support  from  Government  of  Kerala,  construction  activities  were  re-commenced  from September / October, 2017 onwards. Further, Kochi-Koottanad-Mangalore section has been severely affected with unprecedented floods during August-September, 2018 which resulted in delay of projects.

- (d) The expected final cost of this project is Rs. 4,915 crore.
Lok Sabha Question No. 3286 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-12-09
Subject: Cases against Companies
Ministry: CORPORATE AFFAIRS
Asked by: Giridhari Yadav, Poonamben Hematbhai Maadam

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

UN-STARRED QUESTION NO. 3286

ANSWERED ON MONDAY, THE 9th DECEMBER, 2019

[AGRAHAYANA 18, 1941 (SAKA)]

## CASES AGAINST COMPAINES QUESTION

3286. SHRI GIRIDHARI YADAV: SHRIMATI POONAMBEN MAADAM:

Will the Minister of CORPORATE AFFAIRS कॉर्पोरे ट कार्य मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a)  the  number of the companies and persons against whom cases have been registered by the Market Research and Analysis Unit (MRAU) during the last three years;
- (b) the details of the cases in which prosecution have been filed, companywise;
- (c) the extant status of the outcome of the said cases; and
- (d) the details of the action taken on the basis of the said outcomes?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR FINANCE AND CORPORATE AFFAIRS

वित्त एिं कॉर्पोरे ट कार्य मंत्रालर् में राज्य मंत्री

(SHRI ANURAG SINGH THAKUR) ( )

श्रीअनुराग व ंह ठाक ु र

- (a): The  Market  Research  and  Analysis  Unit  (MRAU)  of  Serious  Fraud Investigation  Office  (SFIO)  prepares  research  reports  on  the  serious complaints alleging fraud and misappropriation by the companies, either referred to it by Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) as well as received by it. The research reports are submitted to the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.

During the last 3 years, 55 number of research reports prepared by MRAU have been submitted to the Ministry. 12 number of investigations have been assigned to SFIO.

- (b)  to  (d):  Out  of  12  investigations  during  the  above  relevant  years, prosecutions have been filed against 3 companies by SFIO. In 41 cases, investigations  have  been  ordered  by  the  Ministry  to  be  conducted  by Regional Directors (RDs) and Registrar of Companies (ROCs).  Ministry has ordered inspections in 231 cases to be conducted by Regional Directors / Registrar of Companies and inquiry has been ordered against 31 companies to  be  conducted  by  ROCs.    Prosecutions  have  been  filed  against  27 companies by ROCs for violations of various provisions of Companies Act, 2013 and the cases are in different stages before various courts.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3284 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-12-09
Subject: Battery Operating Stations
Ministry: PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
Asked by: Raksha Nikhil Khadse

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3284 TO BE ANSWERED ON 9 th  DECEMBER, 2019

## Battery Operating Stations

## 3284. SHRIMATI RAKSHA NIKHIL KHADSE:

पेट्रोल ियम एवं प्राक ृ तिक गैस मंत्री

Will the Minister of PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is allowing/proposes to allow the existing retail outlets of the Petroleum products (Petrol/ Diesel Pump) to establish/install the Battery Operating Stations as large number of batteries operated two, three and four wheeler vehicles have been launched in the market; and
- (b)  whether  the  Government  has  formulated  any  guidelines  in  this  respect and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

पेट्रोल ियम एवं प्राक ृ तिक गैस मंत्री ( श्री धमेन्द्र प्रधान )

## MINISTER OF PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS (SHRI DHARMENDRA PRADHAN)

- (a) Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have initiated battery swapping stations and charging stations at retail outlets on pilot basis. Till date,  they  have  installed  electric  vehicle  chargers  at  38  retail outlets.
- (b) The  revised  guidelines  on  'Charging  Infrastructure  for  Electric Vehicles' issued by Ministry of Power on 1.10.2019 are available in the website of Ministry of Power.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3283 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-12-09
Subject: Rural Labourers
Ministry: LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
Asked by: Abdul Khaleque

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3283 TO BE ANSWERED ON 09.12.2019

## RURAL LABOURERS

## 3283. SHRI ABDUL KHALEQUE:

Will  the  Minister  of  LABOUR  AND  EMPLOYMENT  be  pleased  to state:

- (a)whether the Government has any plan to bring new rules to improve the working conditions of rural labourers;
- (b)if so, the details thereof;
- (c)whether  the  Government  has  any  data  to  suggest  the  average number of  workdays  for  labourers  in  a  year  and  if  so,  the  details thereof;
- (d)the facilities being provided by Government to the rural labourers; and
- (e)whether  the  Government  considering  setting  up  of  a  monitoring body  like  tribunals  at  the  block  level  to  address  labour  related issues in rural areas and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE (IC) FOR LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT (SHRI SANTOSH KUMAR GANGWAR)

- (a) to (e): A draft Code on Social Security 2019 has been prepared by amalgamating, simplifying and rationalizing the relevant provisions of the  existing  Nine  Central  Labour  Acts  relating  to  social  security  for organised and unorganised sector workers which aims towards expansion of coverage of social security.

In order to provide social security benefits to the workers in the  unorganised  sector,  including  rural  labourers,  as  per   their

eligibility,  Government  enacted  the Unorganised Workers' Social Security Act, 2008. This Act stipulates formulation of suitable welfare schemes for unorganised workers on matters relating  to:  (i)  life  and disability cover, (ii) health and  maternity benefits, (iii) old  age protection  and  (iv)  any  other  benefit  as  may  be  determined  by  the Central  Government.  Life  and  disability  cover  is  provided  through Pradhan  Mantri  Jeevan  Jyoti  Bima  Yojana  (PMJJBY)  and  Pradhan Mantri  Suraksha  Bima  Yojana  (PMSBY)  to  the  unorganised  workers depending upon their eligibility. The health and maternity benefits are addressed through Ayushman Bharat scheme.

For  old  age  protection  in  the  form  of  monthly  pension, Ministry of Labour & Employment has launched Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi  Maan-Dhan  Yojana  launched  on  05 th   March,  2019  which  is  a voluntary  and  contributory  pension  scheme  for  providing  monthly minimum  assured  pension  of  Rs.  3,000/-  on  attaining  the  age  of  60 years. The unorganised workers in the age group of 18-40 years whose monthly  income  is        Rs.  15,000/-  or  less  and  not  a  member  of EPFO/ESIC/NPS can join the scheme. Under the scheme, 50% monthly contribution is payable by the beneficiary and equal matching contribution is paid by the Central Government.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3280 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-12-09
Subject: Shale Gas Policy
Ministry: PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
Asked by: Janardan Singh Sigriwal

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3280 TO BE ANSWERED ON 9 TH  DECEMBER 2019

## Shale Gas Policy

## 3280.  SHRI JANARDAN SINGH SIGRIWAL:

पेट्रोल ियम और प्राक ृ तिक गैस मंत्री

## Will the Minister of PETROLEUM & NATURAL GAS be pleased to state:

- (a)   whether the Government has assessed the Shale Gas potential in the country, if so, the details thereof;
- (b)   whether the Government has finalised the Shale Gas Policy, if so, the details thereof; and
- (c)    the time by which the auction of shale blocks is likely to be started?

## ANSWER

पेट्रोल ियम और प्राक ृ तिक गैस मंत्रािय में मंत्री ( प्रााप्र ामेर्मध ीी )

## MINISTER IN THE MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM & NATURAL GAS (SHRI DHARMENDRA PRADHAN)

- (a): The six sedimentary basins viz., Cambay,  Godwana,  Krishna-Godavari, Cauvery,  Indo-Gangetic  and  Assam  Arakan basins  are  considered  prospective  for Shale Gas.
- (b) & (c):  Government issued Policy Guidelines for Exploration and Exploitation of Shale  Gas  and  Oil  by  National  Oil  Companies  under  Nomination  Regime  on  14 th October,  2013.    Discovered  Small  Field  (DSF)  Policy  of  2015  and  Hydrocarbon Exploration  and  Licensing  Policy  (HELP)  of  2016  also  provide  for  exploration  and exploitation of unconventional hydrocarbons including shale gas/oil in the acreages awarded under these Policies. Government has also notified the Policy Framework on  20 th August,  2018  to  permit  exploration  and  exploitation  of  unconventional hydrocarbons such as shale oil/gas, Coal Bed Methane (CBM) etc. in the existing acreages  of  Production  Sharing  Contracts,  CBM  contracts  as  well  as  nomination fields to unlock the penitential of unconventional hydrocarbons. As unified licenses, allowing  exploration  and  exploitation  of  all  types  of  hydrocarbons  are  granted, separate auction of shale blocks is not felt necessary at this stage.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3279 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-12-09
Subject: Closure of SAIL Ancillary Companies
Ministry: STEEL
Asked by: Jai Prakash

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3279 FOR ANSWER ON 09/12/2019

## CLOSURE OF SAIL ANCILLARY COMPANIES

3279.  SHRI JAI PRAKASH:

Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Public Sector Undertaking, Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), has closed some of its ancillary companies in Uttar Pradesh and Jharkhand;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor; and
- (c) the financial statements of these closed ancillary companies?

## ANSWER

(SHRI DHARMENDRA PRADHAN)

THE MINISTER OF STEEL

(a)to(c): As ancillary companies are set up around Steel Plants for supply of materials or services to Steel Plants by private entrepreneurs, Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) does not take any decision regarding it.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3278 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-12-09
Subject: Departmental Exam for Kendriya Vidyalaya Teachers
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Rakesh Singh

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3278 TO BE ANSWERED ON 09.12.2019

## DEPARTMENTAL EXAM FOR KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA TEACHERS

## † 3278. SHRI RAKESH SINGH:

Will  the  Minister  of  HUMAN  RESOURCE  DEVELOPMENT  be  pleased  to state: (a) whether  the  departmental  examination  was  conducted  for  the  teachers  of Kendriya Vidyalaya last year; (b) if so, whether the results of the said examination have not been announced till date; (c) if not, the reasons therefor; and (d) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  announce  the  results  of  the  said departmental examination shortly in view of the difficulties being faced by the

- teachers and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) & (b)  Yes, Sir. The results of departmental examination have been announced by the Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan.

- (c) & (d) Do not arise.
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Lok Sabha Question No. 3275 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-12-09
Subject: Ceiling of Gratuity
Ministry: LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
Asked by: Shyam Yadav Singh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3275 TO BE ANSWERED ON 09.12.2019

## CEILING OF GRATUITY

## 3275. SHRI SHYAM SINGH YADAV:

Will the Minister of LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT be pleased to state:

- (a)whether  the  Government  has  enhanced  ceiling  of  gratuity  from  10  lakhs  to  20 lakhs after the implementation of 7th pay commission making it effective from
- 1.1.2016 for all Central Government employees, if so, the details thereof;
- (b)whether the Government has received several requests from workers' representatives  belonging  to  Public  Sector  Units  and  the  private  sector  for doubling the limit for gratuity payout on par with Central Government employees; (c)if so, whether the Government has implemented increased gratuity for employees engaged in private and public sector effective from 29.3.2018;
- (d)if so, the details thereof and the reasons for discrimination and double standard;
- and
- (e)the  corrective  steps  taken  by  the  Government  to  extend  enhanced  ceiling  of gratuity  to  workers  from  1.1.2016  as  done  in  the  case  of  Central  Government employees?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE (IC) FOR LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT (SHRI SANTOSH KUMAR GANGWAR)

- (a): Yes, Sir.  The  maximum limit of retirement gratuity and death gratuity under  the  Central  Civil  Services  (Pension)  Rules,  1972,  has  been  enhanced  from Rs.10.00  lakh  to  Rs.20.00  lakh  w.e.f.  01.01.2016  for  Central  Government  civil employees in implementation of Government's decision on the recommendations of the Seventh Central Pay Commission.
- (b) to (e): Letters/ representations/grievances etc. have been received, inter-alia, from  individuals,  associations,  public  representatives  requesting  to  provide  the benefit  of  enhanced  gratuity  under  the  Act  retrospectively  with  effect  from 01.01.2016.
- Following the enactment of the Payment of Gratuity (Amendment) Act,  2018  by  the  Parliament  on  28.03.2018,  the  corresponding  notification  was issued by the Government on 29.03.2018 enhancing the gratuity ceiling under the Act  from  Rs.10  lakh  to  Rs.20  lakh  with  effect  from  29.03.2018.  On  the  earlier occasions  too, the ceiling of  the  gratuity  amount  was  enhanced  from  the prospective date(s) only.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3274 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-12-09
Subject: Home Delivery Charges
Ministry: PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
Asked by: Raju Bista

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3274 TO BE ANSWERED ON  9 th  DECEMBER, 2019

## Home Delivery Charges

3274. SHRI RAJU BISTA:

## पेट्रोल ियम एवं प्राक ृ तिक गैस मंत्री

Will the Minister of PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  consumers  of  Petroleum  Products  including  LPG  in  the  hill  districts  of Darjeeling and Kalimpong are charged loading-unloading transportation charges over and above the Maximum Retail Price set by the Government and if so, the details thereof along with the reasons therefor; and
- (b) the steps taken to address the issue?

## ANSWER

पेट्रोल ियम एवं प्राक ृ तिक गैस मंत्री ( श्री धमेन्द्र प्रधान )

MINISTER OF PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS (SHRI DHARMENDRA PRADHAN)

- (a)  &  (b)  Oil  Marketing  Companies  (OMCs)  have  reported  that  all  distributors,  except Durgam Kshetriya Vitraks, are under instructions to make home delivery of LPG cylinders in their authorised area of operation including rural areas without any additional charges. However, the State/UT Government can fix additional delivery charge in consultation with the OMCs only in cases where it is necessary in view of the geographical terrain and /or the distance in the area of the distribution
Lok Sabha Question No. 3272 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-12-09
Subject: Tax Evasion
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: Ajay (Teni) Misra

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †3272

TO BE ANSWERED ON MONDAY, 09 TH  DECEMBER, 2019

AGRAHAYANA 18, 1941(SAKA)

## TAX EVASION

## †3272.     SHRI AJAY KUMAR MISRA TENI :

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

- (a) whether a major case of income tax evasion associated with VVIP Helicopter scam has come to light in Delhi;
- (b) if so, the details of the action taken/proposed to be taken by the Government against the guilty/companies in the case; and
- (c) the details of the steps being taken by the Government to check such cases?

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

- (a) to (c):   Income Tax Department takes appropriate actions in cases involving evasion of income tax, including any scam cases. Such actions under direct tax law include searches & seizure, surveys, enquiries, assessments and reassessments of income, levy of taxes along with interest, levy of penalties, filing of prosecution complaints in criminal courts etc., wherever applicable.

Further,  disclosure  of  information  in  respect  of  specific  persons,  is  prohibited  except  as provided under section 138 of the Income-tax Act, 1961.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3269 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-12-09
Subject: Accountability of Teachers
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Aparajita Sarangi

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3269 TO BE ANSWERED ON 09.12.2019

## Accountability of Teachers

## 3269. SHRIMATI APARAJITA SARANGI:

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

- (a)  whether  the  Government  has  any  scheme  in  place,  or  plan  to  improve  the  attendance, performance and accountability of teachers in primary and secondary education;
- (b) if so, the details thereof, including the attendance rates, classroom performance and any other metrics demonstrating the effect of the scheme and the timeline for its implementation; and
- (c)  whether  the  Government  has  considered  outlining  education  outcomes  for  primary  and secondary schools, including but not limited to measures such as centrally-determined testing and curricula and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

## (SHRI RAMESH POKHRIYAL 'NISHANK')

(a) to (c): Education is in the Concurrent list of the Constitution. The recruitment and service conditions of the teachers come under the purview of the respective State/ Union Territory (UT) Government, who delineate the accountability mechanisms for teacher's performance.

Section 24 of The Right of  Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act, 2009 provides that teachers attend school regularly and transact the syllabus in a timely manner, provide supplementary support to children who need such support, make an  assessment of children's learning, and interact with parents.

Further, The  National Council of Educational  Research and  Training  (NCERT)  has developed Performance Indicators for Elementary Education (PINDICS)  for self evaluation of teacher performance in Government schools which has been shared with States and UTs.

Teachers' attendance is monitored  by States  and  UTs  through  School  Management Committees/School Management Development Committees/ Block Resource Centres/Clusters  Resource  Centres,  by  installing  Bio-metric/  Electronic  attendance  system and other means.

The Central Rules to the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) were amended on 20th February, 2017 to include reference on class-wise, subject-wise Learning Outcomes.  NCERT  conducts  periodic  National  Achievement  Surveys  (NAS)  to  assess learning achievement of children in Classes -III, V, VIII and X which are shared with the States  and  UTs  to  help  identify  gaps  and  devise  strategies  and  also  provide  feedback  for teachers  with  a  focus  on  areas  of  teaching  learning  that  need  improvement.      Apart  from NAS,  States  and  UTs  conduct  State  Level  Achievement  Surveys  (SLAS)/  Assessments  at various  levels  to  help  them  understand  the  level  of  achievement  of  children  belonging  to different regions/districts within the State/UT.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3268 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-12-09
Subject: ESIC Scam
Ministry: LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
Asked by: Sanjay Kumar Bandi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3268 TO BE ANSWERED ON 09.12.2019

## ESIC SCAM

3268. SHRI BANDI SANJAY KUMAR:

Will  the  Minister  of  LABOUR  AND  EMPLOYMENT  be  pleased  to state:

- (a)whether the Government is serious to contain the scams such as ESIC scam that was unearthed in the State of Telangana recently, if so, the measures being taken in this direction;
- (b)the  actual  extent  of  the  ESIC  Telangana  Scam  and  details  of persons/agencies involved in the scam; and
- (c)the punitive action being taken against the culprits?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE (IC) FOR LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT (SHRI SANTOSH KUMAR GANGWAR)

(a) to (c): A news article on discrepancy in purchase of medicines for State Government run ESIS hospitals in Telangana and consequential arrest  of  an  official,  published  in  newspaper,  has  been  reported  to Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC), New Delhi. The matter pertains  to  the  State  Government  and  is  under  investigation  of  the State Government.

From time to time, ESIC issues guidelines to various State Governments for procurement of medicines through ESIC Rate Contract/State Rate Contract including compliance of General Financial Rules.

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