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Lok Sabha Question No. 1550 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-19
Subject: UMANG App
Ministry: ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Asked by: SANJAY JAISWAL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO 1550

TO BE ANSWERED ON 19.12.2018

## UMANG APP

## 1550.     DR. SANJAY JAISWAL:

Will the Minister of ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY be pleased to state:

- (a) the number of downloads of the UMANG app since its inception;
- (b) whether the app has improved the efficiency of providing government services to the people and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  the  app  has helped  specifically in the inclusion of the  marginalised communities and also of people residing in rural areas; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHRI S. S. AHLUWALIA)

(a): UMANG has been downloaded more than 96 Lakh times since inception.

(b): UMANG  app  does  the  simplification  in  the  service  delivery  mechanism  of  the government  services,  which  are  digitally  delivered,  in  consultation  with  the  concerned department. Presently, through UMANG,  citizens  can  avail 325 services of central government/respective State/UT government, on a 24X7 basis on the web as well as mobile. Further,  UMANG  has  a  mechanism  to  improve  its  services  based  on  the  users'  feedback. However,  no  formal  impact  assessment  for  improvement  in  the  efficiency  of  providing government services to people through UMANG app has been done, so far.

(c)  and  (d): UMANG provides  major  government  services  in  13  Languages  (12  Indian Languages  apart  from  English)  catering  to  various  sectors  such  as  Agriculture,  Health, Pensions, Education, etc. Residents of Marginalized Communities can apply for various State services  such  as  Caste  Certificates,  Income  Certificates  through  UMANG  app.  Currently, farmers  residing  in  rural  areas  can  access  over  32  services  related  to  Crop  Insurance,  Soil Health Card, view Agro Advisory Services, check market prices of commodities in nearby Mandi, view/list the produce for buying/selling and also get information about Government's flagship schemes.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1547 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-19
Subject: Development Work in Border Areas
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: PRITAM GOPINATH MUNDE, DHARMENDRA YADAV, Shrirang Appa Barne, SHIVAJI ADHALRAO PATIL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1547

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 19 TH  DECEMBER, 2018

## DEVELOPMENT WORK IN BORDER AREAS

1547.  DR. PRITAM GOPINATH MUNDE:

SHRI  DHARMENDRA YADAV:

SHRI SHRIRANG APPA  BARNE:

SHRI ADHALRAO PATIL SHIVAJIRAO:

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

- (a) whether there is a need of developmental works for faster development in border areas;
- (b) if so, whether the construction woks in the border areas are getting affected due to provisions listed in the Defence Ministry's existing guidelines;
- (c) if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether the State Governments have requested the Ministry of Defence  to allow the  developmental  works  of  small  nature  for  faster  development  in  border  areas;  and
- (e) if so, the steps taken by the Government in this regard?
- (a) Need of developmental works for faster development in border areas is the priority of Government.  The strategic and operational infrastructure in  Border  areas  by  the  Indian  Army  is  important  from  development perspective as they contribute to the overall socio economic development of the border areas.

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

(DR. SUBHASH BHAMRE)

र  ा रा य मं ी

(डा. सुभाष भामरे)

:  2  :

(b) & (c): Ministry of Defence issued Guidelines on 'Security Consideration  for  Construction  Activities  /  Other Activities  in  Border Areas' in November, 2017.  The spirit of these Guidelines is not to impose restrictions  nor  impede  developmental  activities  in  border  areas;  but  to ensure that large scale / major construction projects with implications on National Security / Operations are taken up in a regulated manner. (d) & (e): Ministry of Defence has issued an Addendum to the Guidelines in  November  2018  and  now  developmental  works  of  small  nature  like construction,  repair  and  maintenance  of  internal  village  roads  /  streets, construction and maintenance of village ponds, construction and maintenance of Governments buildings like Schools, Hospitals, Electrification etc by Panchayati Raj Institutions and other Central / State Government Statutory bodies have been allowed for faster development in border areas.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1545 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-19
Subject: Non-lapsable Central Pool of Resources
Ministry: DEVELOPMENT OF NORTH EASTERN REGION
Asked by: SANKAR PRASAD DATTA

## Government of India

Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region

## LOK SABHA

Unstarred Question No. 1545

To be answered on

Wednesday, December 19, 2018/Agrahayana 28, 1940 (Saka)

## QUESTION Non-lapsable Central Pool of Resources

1545.  SHRI SANKAR PRASAD DATTA:

Will the Minister of DEVELOPMENT OF NORTH EASTERN REGION be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of funds allocated to the North Eastern States under the non-lapsable central  pool  of  resources  scheme  and  the  actual  funding  made  available  to  the  NE States, year-wise;
- (b) the quantum of allocated funds which was actually utilized by the NE States and the quantum of funds lapsed at the end of the financial year; and
- (c) whether the Non-Lapsable Central Pool of Resources has indeed been a Central budgetary  support  rather  than  a  pool  for  faster  growth  of  NE  States  and  if  not,  the details thereof ?

ANSWER

## The Minister of State (Independent Charge) of Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region [Dr. Jitendra Singh]

- (a) The details of funds allocated to the North Eastern States under the scheme of Non-Lapsable  Central  Pool  of  Resources  (NLCPR)  scheme  administered  by  the Ministry in the last three years is as under:-

## (Rs. in crore)

| Year    |   Budget Estimates |   Revised Estimates |
|---------|--------------------|---------------------|
| 2015-16 |              975   |              605.1  |
| 2016-17 |              695   |              645    |
| 2017-18 |              695.5 |              700.07 |

The entire amount available at the RE stage was utilised.

- (b) Under this scheme, the entire funds were released to State Governments on the  basis  of  sanctions  for  new  projects  and  utilisation  certificates,  Quarterly  Progress Reports etc. in respect of ongoing projects.
- (c) The annual allocation  to  Ministry  of  DoNER  under  NLCPR  scheme  is determined  through  the  normal  budgetary  process  of  the  Government  of  India. Earmarked spending by Central Ministries in the North Eastern Region have contributed to improved connectivity and infrastructure. In recent years, the average growth rate of NE states has been relatively higher than the all India average.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1544 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-19
Subject: Ticket Upgradation
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Nagendra Pratap Singh Patel

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1544 TO BE ANSWERED ON 19.12.2018

## TICKET UPGRADATION

†1544. SHRI NAGENDRA PRATAP SINGH PATEL:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

(a) whether  the  Railways  proposes  to  receive  payments  through alternate modes other than cash for ticket upgradation during journey;

- (b) if so, the details of other such mode of payment; and
- (c) the time by which digital payment is likely to be started?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI RAJEN GOHAIN)

(a) to (c)  Yes, Madam. Instructions have been issued for integration of functionality  of  Excess  Fare  Ticket  (EFT)  generation  and  enabling  of payments through Point of  Sale  (POS)  machines  in  the  Phase-II  of  the Hand  Held  Terminals  (HHT)  for  Travelling  Ticket  Examiners  (TTEs) project.

However, no time frame can be fixed for providing the facility of digital payment  during  journey,  as  technical  feasibility  of  digital  payment modes with HHT is not yet ascertained.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1543 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-19
Subject: Mobile Apps
Ministry: ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Asked by: BALABHADRA MAJHI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1543

TO BE ANSWERED ON: 19.12.2018

## MOBILE APPS

## 1543. SHRI BALABHADRA MAJHI:

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

- (a) the details of the frequently growing mobile apps in the country;
- (b) whether  there  are  guidelines  in  place  regarding  the  extent  of  permissions  which apps can seek from users, if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  these  app  companies  are  using  their  platform  to  deliver  pornographic content to its users in a clandestine manner, if so, the details thereof and the steps being taken by the Government in this regard; and
- (d) whether the Government intends to appoint any regulatory authority for monitoring/regulation of these apps and if so, the time by which it is likely to be in place?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHRI S.S. AHLUWALIA)

(a) and  (b):    There  is  a  huge  growth  of  mobile  Apps  being  developed  in  the  world.  Like websites, mobile Apps are also visible from anywhere across the world. There are no specific guidelines  in  place  regarding  the  extent  of  permissions  which  apps  can  seek  from  users. These apps collect data from users based on their own terms & conditions and privacy policy as agreed by the users.

- (c): No  such  incident  has  been  reported  to  Ministry  of  Electronics  and  Information Technology  (MeitY).  However  the  Information  Technology  (IT)  Act,  2000  provides  legal framework for dealing with online obscene material including child sexual abuse. Sections 67, 67A and 67B of the IT Act provide punishment and fine for publishing or transmission of obscene material in electronic form.
- (d): Government does not monitor/regulate content appearing on cyber space. There is no such proposal with MeitY at present.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1542 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-19
Subject: Train from Delhi to Seemanchal
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: SANTOSH KUMAR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1542 TO BE ANSWERED ON 19.12.2018

## TRAIN FROM DELHI TO SEEMANCHAL

†1542.  SHRI SANTOSH KUMAR:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether the Government has formulated any scheme for introducing any superfast train from Delhi to Purnia District of Seemanchal sub region in Bihar;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government  has  received any letter from the public representatives in this regard;
- (d) if so, the action taken thereon; and
- (e) the time by which a new superfast train is likely to be introduced?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## (SHRI RAJEN GOHAIN)

- (a) No, Madam.   At present, there is no proposal for introduction of superfast train between Delhi and Purnea.
- (b) Does not arise.
- (c)  to  (e)  Yes,  Madam.  Demands, including that from the Hon'ble Member of Parliament,  have  been  received  for  introduction  of  new  train  between  Delhi and Purnea, which have been examined but not found feasible, at present, due to  operational  constraints  including  terminal  constraints  at  either  ends. However, the 02 pairs of existing Mail/Express services including 15705/15706 Delhi-Katihar Champaran Humsafar Express (Bi-weekly) via Purnea introduced w.e.f. 10.04.2018, available between  Delhi  and  Purnea, are considered adequate to cater to the present level of traffic.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1540 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-19
Subject: SCO Conclave
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: PRALHAD VENKATESH JOSHI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No.1540

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 19.12.2018

## SCO CONCLAVE

1540. SHRI PRALHAD JOSHI:

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether she had attended a two day conclave of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO);
- (b) if so, the key issues discussed in the conclave;
- (c) whether the SCO-related meeting focussed on boosting cooperation in fighting terrorism; and
- (d) if so, the details of the discussion thereof?

ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS [GEN. (DR) V. K. SINGH (RETD)]

(a) to (d) Yes, EAM attended the SCO Heads of Government meeting in Dushanbe on 11-12 October, 2018.  During the meeting, the Heads of Delegations   exchanged   opinions   on   wide   ranging   subjects,   including regional and international economic cooperation. The Foreign Ministers in their statements condemned terrorism as a grave threat to humanity and reiterated their resolve to combat the scourge of terrorism.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1538 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-19
Subject: Influence on Working of SC Judges
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Asked by: VEENA DEVI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF LAW AND JUSTICE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1538

## TO BE ANSWERED ON WEDNESDAY, THE 19.12.2018

## Influence on Working of SC Judges

†1538. SHRIMATI VEENA DEVI:

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

- (a) whether it is true that there is reported news regarding influencing the working of honorable  judges of Supreme Court of the country by putting undue pressure on them;
- (b) if so, the reaction of the Government thereto;
- (c)  whether  the  Government  has  acted  upon  to  curb  this  illegal activity; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR LAW AND JUSTICE AND CORPORATE AFFAIRS (SHRI P.P. CHAUDHARY)

(a)  to  (d): The  Judiciary  is  an  independent  organ  under  the  Indian Constitution.  The  Government  is  committed  to  the  independence  of Judiciary and does not intervene in its functioning.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1537 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-19
Subject: Fractured Railway Tracks
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: RAJU ALIAS DEVAPPA ANNA SHETTI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1537 TO BE ANSWERED ON 19.12.2018

## FRACTURED RAILWAY TRACKS

†  1537. SHRI RAJU SHETTY:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  railways  is  facing  the  problem  of  fractured  railway lines/tracks which are not fit for the high speed trains;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the reasons therefor;
- (c) the average of fractured railway lines per hundred kilometer; and
- (d)  the  steps  being  taken  to  find  out  such  fractured  railway  lines  to prevent railway accidents?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## (SHRI RAJEN GOHAIN)

- (a) & (b) No, Madam. Preventive and corrective measures are taken by Railway  Administration for timely detection and  replacement  of fractured Rail from track in time bound manner for smooth operation of trains.
- (c)  &  (d)  On  Indian  Railways'  Broad  Gauge  track,  average  6  rail fractures  per  hundred  track  km  were  recorded  in  2017-18.  Various steps taken to detect rail fracture and prevent accident are as under:
1. Ultrasonic Flawed Detection (USFD) testing of rails to detect flaws and timely removal of defective rails.

2. Timely renewal of over-aged rails from track.
3. Visual examination of rails at joints by field staff.
4.  Cold  weather  patrolling  of  track  during  coldest  part  of  night  to detect the rail fracture.
5. De-stressing of long welded rails.
6. Use of anti-corrosive paints to prevent corrosion.
7. Imposition of suitable speed restriction for trains till replacement of defective rail from track.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1535 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-19
Subject: Bombay High Court
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Asked by: SANJAY HARIBHAU JADHAV

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF LAW AND JUSTICE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1535

## TO BE ANSWERED ON WEDNESDAY, THE 19.12.2018 Bombay High Court

†1535. SHRI SANJAY HARIBHAU JADHAV:

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

- (a) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  rename  the  Bombay  High Court as Mumbai High Court;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR LAW AND JUSTICE AND CORPORATE AFFAIRS (SHRI P.P. CHAUDHARY)

(a)  to  (c):  The  High  Courts  (Alteration  of  Names)  Bill,  2016  enabling  the changing of the names of the High Courts of Bombay, Calcutta and Madras into  the  High  Courts  of  Mumbai,  Kolkata  and  Chennai,  respectively  was introduced in the Lok Sabha on 19.07.2016. But the State Government of Tamil Nadu requested for changing the name of the High Court of Madras as the High Court of Tamil Nadu. Similarly, the High Court of Calcutta did not agree for the revised name. The Central Government has again sought views from the concerned State Governments and respective High Courts. No time frame can be fixed for approval of the Bill.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1534 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-19
Subject: Sub-Urban Rail Project
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: P. C. MOHAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1534 TO BE ANSWERED ON 19.12.2018

## SUB-URBAN RAIL PROJECT

## 1534.     SHRI  P.C. MOHAN :

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS  be pleased to state:

- (a)    whether the Government is aware that Karnataka Government is yet to set  up  Special  Purpose  Vehicle  to  kick-start  the  Sub-Urban  Railway project in Bengaluru;
- (b)      if  so,  the  action  taken  by  the  Government  to  expedite  the  process  of forming SPV;
- (c)    whether the State Government has utilised any of the funds allocated by the Central Government;
- (d)     if so, the details thereof; and
- (e)    whether the delay in submission of the Detailed Project Report (DPR) has hindered the process of forming the SPV on the Karnataka Government's end and if so, the details thereof ?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI RAJEN GOHAIN)

- (a)  & (b):      Government of Karnataka has agreed to modify the share holding pattern, Memorandum and Articles of Association of Karnataka Rail Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd. (K-RIDE), an existing company to function  as  a  State  Joint  Venture  Company  of  Ministry  of  Railways  and Government of Karnataka in 49:51 ratio. Share holding pattern of K-RIDE  has since been modified and share certificates in Demat form will be issued.

Accordingly K-RIDE will now take up and develop the suburban rail project in Bengaluru and thereafter will incorporate Project SPV for implementing the Bengaluru suburban project on its sanction.

(c):  No fund has been allocated to State Government.

(d):  Does not arise.

(e):  Formation of SPV is not delayed due to DPR.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1530 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-19
Subject: Cases Pending due to Stay Orders
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Asked by: DARSHANA VIKRAM JARDOSH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF LAW & JUSTICE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1530

## TO BE ANSWERED ON WEDNESDAY, THE 19 th  DECEMBER, 2018.

## Cases Pending due to Stay Orders

## 1530. SHRIMATI DARSHANA VIKRAM JARDOSH:

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

- (a)  whether  the  Government  intends  to  take  cognizance  of  the  fact  that  there  are many  cases  stuck  up  with  stay  orders  in  different  courts  for  more  than  three years;
- (b) if so, the number of court cases pending due to stay orders for more than three years; and
- (c)  the  steps  taken  by  the  Government  to  ensure  that,  after  specific  duration  and
- according to merit of the case, such stay orders will be automatically lifted?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE FOR LAW AND JUSTICE AND CORPORATE AFFAIRS (SHRI P. P. CHAUDHARY)

(a) to (c): Data on pendency of cases is compiled by the High Courts.  Information about pendency of  cases in Civil and Criminal matters in High Courts and District and Subordinate Courts under their jurisdiction is periodically obtained by the Government.  The data of cases pending for more than three years on account of stay orders from higher courts, is not being maintained separately.

Granting  of  stay  orders  in  civil  and  criminal  cases  is  part  of  judicial  proceedings  and Courts have been vested with inherent powers in this regard under the relevant provisions of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 and the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973.

Hon'ble  Supreme  Court  of  India,  in  Criminal  Appeal  Nos.  1375-1376  of  2013,  in  the matter of Asian Resurfacing of Road Agency Pvt. Ltd. & Anr vs. Central Bureau of Investigation, in its Order dated 28.03.2018, has observed that the situation of proceedings remaining pending for a long time on account of stay order needs to be remedied in criminal and civil cases.  Accordingly, it has been directed that in all pending cases where stay against proceedings of a civil or criminal trial is operating, the same will come to an end on the expiry of six months from of date of order i.e. 28.03.2018  unless  such  stay  is  extended  in  an  exceptional  case  by  a  speaking  order.      The judgment of Hon'ble Supreme Court can be accessed at ' http://sci.gov.in/supremcourt/2011/27580/27580 Judgement 28-Mar-2018.pdf .'

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1526 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-19
Subject: Fake Websites
Ministry: ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Asked by: MANSUKHBHAI DHANJIBHAI VASAVA, LAXMI NARAYAN YADAV

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1526

TO BE ANSWERED ON: 19.12.2018

## FAKE WEBSITES

## 1526. SHRI MANSUKHBHAI DHANJIBHAI VASAVA: SHRI LAXMI NARAYAN YADAV:

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

- (a) whether people are reportedly being cheated by creating fake websites;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the number of fake Government websites;
- (c) the number of people cheated by creating fake websites during the last three years, State-wise;
- (d) the rules under which the Government has taken action in this regard along with the number of people apprehended during the last three years; and
- (e) the outcome of the said action?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHRI S.S. AHLUWALIA)

(a) to (e): There are media reports indicating that people are reportedly being cheated by creating fake websites.

'Police' and 'Public Order' are State subjects and Government of India helps State/UTs in combating cyber-crimes by assisting them through advisories and funds under various schemes.  States  are  primarily  responsible  for  prevention,  detection,  prosecution  and investigation of crime through their law enforcement machinery. The Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) take legal action against the cyber-crime offenders as per the relevant provisions  of  the  IT  Act,  2000,  Indian  Penal  Code  (IPC)  and  other  applicable  laws. National Crime Record Bureau (NCRB) collects and maintains statistical data of police recorded cognizable crimes from  36  States /Union  Territories. As  per the data maintained by NCRB, a total of 428 cases, 1,083 cases & 1,597 cases were registered under Punishment for cheating by personation by using computer resource [section 66D of Information Technology (IT) Act, 2000] during 2014, 2015 & 2016 respectively.

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