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Lok Sabha Question No. 1289 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-07-25
Subject: NCLT Benches
Ministry: CORPORATE AFFAIRS
Asked by: Beesetti  Venkata Satyavathi, Chinta Anuradha, Chandra Sekhar Bellana

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1289

ANSWERED ON MONDAY, THE 25 TH  JULY, 2022/

SRAVANA 3, 1944 (SAKA)

NCLT BENCHES

QUESTION

1289.  DR. BEESETTI VENKATA SATYAVATHI: SHRIMATI CHINTA ANURADHA: SHRI CHANDRA SEKHAR BELLANA:

Will the Minister of CORPORATE AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a)    the  total  number  of  National  Company  Law  Tribunal  (NCLT)  benches established in the country;
- (b)    whether  the  NCLT  Bench  established  at  Amravati  in  Andhra  Pradesh  is functional;
- (c)  if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (d)  the number of vacancies in all benches of NCLT;
- (e)  the number of pending cases before NCLT; and
- (f)  the steps taken by the Ministry to reduce the pendency of cases before NCLT?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF STATISTICS AND  PROGRAMME  IMPLEMENTATION;  MINISTER  OF  STATE  (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF PLANNING; AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS

(RAO INDERJIT SINGH)

- (a) One Principal Bench at New Delhi and 15 benches at other locations of National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) have been established.
- (b) and (c) Yes, Sir. The Amravati Bench of NCLT is functional at APIIC Towers, IT Park, Mangalagiri, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh
- (d) As on 18.07.2022, there are 30 vacancies of Members and 270 vacancies of officers and staff in NCLT benches.
- (e) As per information provided by NCLT, 20,963 cases are pending with NCLT benches as on 31.05.2022.
- (f) Government is taking all steps to strengthen the NCLT, in order to reduce the pendency of cases. Five new Benches of NCLT were announced during years 2018 and 2019 at Jaipur, Cuttack, Kochi, Indore and Amravati. Vacant posts of Members in NCLT are being filled up regularly. Government has appointed 20 new Members in NCLT in 2021. For capacity building of Members, regular colloquiums are  being  held.  e-Court  Project  has  also  implemented  by  National  Informatics Centre (NIC) for all the benches of NCLT.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1285 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-07-25
Subject: Kendriya Vidyalaya in Punjab
Ministry: Education
Asked by: Kirron  Kher

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION & LITERACY

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1285 TO BE ANSWERED ON 25.07.2022

## KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA IN PUNJAB 1285. SHRIMATI KIRRON KHER:

Will the Minister of EDUCATION be pleased to state:

- (a) whether Punjab & Chandigarh Government has submitted any request to the Ministry to open new Kendriya Vidyalayas across the State; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof including their status?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION (SMT. ANNPURNA DEVI)

(a) & (b) Opening of new Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs) is a continuous process. KVs are opened primarily to cater to the educational needs of the wards of transferable Central Government  Employees  including  Defence  &  Para-Military personnel, Central Autonomous Bodies, Central Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) and Central Institute of Higher Learning (IHL) by providing a common programme of education throughout  the  country.  Proposals  for  opening  of  new  KVs  are  considered  only  if sponsored  by  Ministries  or  Departments  of  the  Government  of  India  /  State Governments / Union Territories (UTs) Administrations and committing resources for setting  up  a  new  KV.  The  proposals  received  from  various  sponsoring  authorities found fulfilling the mandatory pre-requisites for opening of new KVs have to compete with other such proposals under the 'Challenge Method' and subject to approval of the competent authority.

At present, 51 KVs in the State of Punjab and 5 KVs in the Union Territory of Chandigarh are functioning.    Kendriya  Vidyalaya  Sangathan  has  not  received  any proposal in the prescribed proforma for opening of new KVs from the Government of Punjab and Chandigarh.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1283 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-07-25
Subject: Integrated Tribal Development Project
Ministry: TRIBAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Ganesh Singh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO- †1283

TO BE ANSWERED ON- 25/07/2022

## INTEGRATED TRIBAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECT

†1283 . SHRI GANESH SINGH:

Will the Minister of TRIBAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Integrated Tribal Development Project being implemented by the Government;
- (b)  if  so,  whether  any  proposal  regarding  notification  of  restructuring  of  the  projects  to strengthen  integrated  Tribal  Development  Project  or  MADA  (Modified  Area  Development Approach)  Pockets  received  from  Government  of  Madhya  Pradesh  is  pending  with  the Government;
- (c) if so, the reasons for non-issuance of orders in this regard so far; and
- (d) the details of the action taken so far and the date by which the orders are likely to be issued in this regard?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE FOR TRIBAL AFFAIRS (SHRI BISHWESWAR TUDU)

(a): Yes Sir.

- (b)  to  (d): The  Government  of  Madhya  Pradesh  submitted  a  proposal  for  creation  and reorganisation of Integrated Tribal Development Projects (ITDPs) / MADA Pockets and clusters in Madhya Pradesh. The Ministry of Tribal Affairs vide letter dated 2.11.2017 and 16.7.2018 had requested  the  Government  of  Madhya  Pradesh  to  furnish  a  consolidated  proposal  along  with required data,  some additional information and  maps. However, since then  no communication and consolidated proposal have been received from the Government of Madhya Pradesh till date. As such, no proposal of Government of Madhya Pradesh is pending in the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1281 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-07-25
Subject: Stand-up India Scheme
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: Ritesh Pandey

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1281

Monday, July 25, 2022/Sravana 3, 1944(Saka)

## Stand-up India Scheme

## 1281. SHRI RITESH PANDEY:

Will the Minister of Finance be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of beneficiaries under the Stand-Up India Scheme in Uttar Pradesh during the last three years;
- (b) whether the Government proposes to provide entrepreneurial training to the beneficiaries to enhance their businesses; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof?

Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance (Dr. BHAGWAT KARAD)

- (a) to (c) A total number of 5,300 loans amounting to Rs. 1095.13 crore have been extended under Stand Up India Scheme in the State of Uttar Pradesh, during the last three years and current financial year, upto 11.07.2022. Year-wise details of loans sanctioned under this Scheme are as follows:

| (Amount in Rs. Crore)   | (Amount in Rs. Crore)   | (Amount in Rs. Crore)   |
|-------------------------|-------------------------|-------------------------|
| Financial year (FY)     | Number of accounts      | Sanctioned Amount       |
| 2019-20                 | 2326                    | 475.50                  |
| 2020-21                 | 1574                    | 321.14                  |
| 2021-22                 | 1126                    | 244.56                  |
| 2022-23 upto 11.07.2022 | 274                     | 53.93                   |
| Total                   | 5300                    | 1095.13                 |

Apart  from  linking  prospective  borrowers  to  banks  for  loans,  the  online  portal  https:// www.standupmitra.in developed by Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) for Stand  Up  India  Scheme  is  also  providing  guidance  to    prospective  entrepreneurs  in  their endeavour to set up business enterprises, starting from training to filling up loan applications, as per bank requirements. Through a network of more than 8000 Hand Holding Agencies, this portal  facilitates  step  by  step  guidance  for  connecting  prospective  borrowers  to  various agencies with specific expertise viz. Skilling Centres, Mentorship support, Entrepreneurship Development Program Centres, District Industries Centre, together with addresses and contact number.

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## ANSWER
Lok Sabha Question No. 1278 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-07-25
Subject: Accommodation facilities to Mining workers
Ministry: LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
Asked by: Sadashiv Kisan Lokhande

## MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1278 TO BE ANSWERED ON 25.07.2022

## ACCOMMODATION FACILITIES TO MINING WORKERS

†1278. SHRI SADASHIV KISAN LOKHANDE:

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

- (a)whether  the  Government  has  formulated  any  scheme  to  provide accommodation facilities to the mining workers of the States;
- (b)if so, the locations for which housing schemes have been approved;
- (c)the  number  of  housing  units  proposed  to  be  built  up  at  the  said locations and the quantum of housing loan is likely to be provided to mining workers?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT (SHRI RAMESWAR TELI)

(a): Government of India does not have any specific scheme for this  purpose.  However,  the  Central  Public  Sector  Undertakings  are providing residential facilities to their employees.

- (b) & (c): Do not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1276 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-07-25
Subject: Non-teaching Jobs by Teachers
Ministry: Education
Asked by: Kani K. Navas

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION & LITERACY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1276 TO BE ANSWERED ON 25 th  July, 2022

## Non-teaching Jobs by Teachers

## 1276. SHRI K. NAVASKANI:

Will the Minister of EDUCATION be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has taken cognizance that continuous non-educational jobs of teachers, ranging  from  election  duty  to  anti-malaria  campaigns  changes  their  priorities  continually  and disorienting and distracting them from their main role; and
- (b) if so, the remedial steps taken/proposed to be taken by the Government to tackle this major issue?

## A N S W E R MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION (SMT ANNPURNA DEVI)

(a) and (b): Para 5.12 of NEP 2020 states 'To prevent the large amounts of time spent currently by teachers  on  non-teaching  activities,  teachers  will  not  be  engaged  any  longer  in  work  that  is  not directly  related  to  teaching;  in  particular,  teachers  will  not  be  involved  in  strenuous  administrative tasks and more than a rationalized minimum time for mid-day meal related work, so that they may fully concentrate on their teaching-learning duties'. Section 27 of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory  Education  (RTE)  Act,  2009  states  that  'No  teacher  shall  be  deployed  for  any  noneducational  purposes  other  than  the  decennial  population  census,  disaster  relief  duties  or  duties relating to elections to the local authority or the State Legislatures or Parliament, as the case may be.' The  Ministry  of  Education  has  also  issued  guidelines  to  all  States  and  UTs  that  emphasize  that teachers should not be deployed for non-educational duties other than those which are in accordance with  the  RTE  Act.  Further,  Education  is  in  the  Concurrent  List  of  the  Constitution;  therefore,  a majority of the schools are under the administrative control of respective States and Union Territories (UTs).

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1275 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-07-25
Subject: Vacancies in the National Commission on Scheduled Tribes
Ministry: TRIBAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Abhishek Banerjee

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO- 1275

TO BE ANSWERED ON- 25/07/2022

## VACANCIES IN THE NATIONAL COMMISSION ON SCHEDULED TRIBES

## 1275. SHRI ABHISHEK BANERJEE:

Will the Minister of TRIBAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) the number of vacancies in the National Commission on Scheduled Tribes;
- (b) the reasons for these vacancies and the expected timeframe for filling these vacancies;
- (c) the  reason  for  delay  in  tabling  of  annual  reports  of  National  Commission  on  Scheduled Tribes since 2018; and
- (d) the expected time frame for tabling of these reports?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR TRIBAL AFFAIRS (SHRI BISHWESWAR TUDU)

- (a) to (b): Total sanctioned posts in the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) are 124  out  of  which  49  are  filled.  The  vacant  posts  are  75.  For  Group  A  posts  in  NCST,  the Ministry of Tribal Affairs is the cadre controlling authority and for the Group B and Group C, the  NCST  is  the  cadre  controlling  authority.   The  Ministry  of  Tribal  Affairs  and  National Commission for Scheduled Tribes are in the process of filling of vacant posts.  Since promotion and filling up of vacant positions in NCST is a continuous process, the Ministry of Tribal Affairs and  the  NCST  are  continuously  making  efforts  for  filling  up  of  vacant  positions  on   priority basis.

(c) to (d): As per Clause 6 of Article 338 A of the Constitution of India, the President shall cause all  such  reports  to  be  laid  before  each  House  of  the  Parliament  along  with  a  memorandum, explaining action taken or proposed to be taken on recommendations related to the Union and reasons for non-acceptance, if any, of any of such recommendations.

For preparation of the Explanatory Memorandum, the concerned stakeholders i.e. Central   Ministries  /  Departments  of  the  Government  of  India,  State  Governments,  Statutory Bodies, Autonomous Institutions, Public Sector Banks and undertakings are requested to furnish Action taken Reports/comments/inputs. As and when Action Taken Report/comments/inputs are received from various stakeholders, an Action Taken Memorandum on Recommendations and Policy issues are complied and prepared . Thereafter, after getting the approval of the Hon'ble President of India, the Reports of the NCST alongwith Action Taken Memorandum are laid in both the Houses of the Parliament.

Three Annual Reports (9th , 10th & 11th) of National Commission for Scheduled Tribes have been laid by the Ministry before the Parliament since 2018.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1274 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-07-25
Subject: Registration of Money Laundering Case
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: Hibi Eden

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

## LOK SABHA UN-STARRED QUESTION NO. 1274

TO BE ANSWERED ON MONDAY, THE 25 TH  JULY, 2022

## Registration of Money Laundering Case

## 1274.   SHRI HIBI EDEN:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Enforcement Directorate (ED) can register a money laundering case even in the absence of a First Information Report (FIR);
- (b) if so, the statutory provisions in this regard;
- (c) whether  ED  is  empowered  under  the  Prevention  of  Money  Laundering  Act  to register the Enforcement Case Information Report without an FIR; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI PANKAJ CHAUDHARY)

(a) to  (d) Money laundering investigation commences only in cases where proceeds of crime is derived or obtained as a result of criminal activity relating to Schedule Offence as  defined  in  Section  2(1)  (u)  of  Prevention  of  Money  Laundering  Act,  2002.  The investigation  of  the  Schedule  offence  may  require  registration  of  FIR  or  filing  of Complaint by the predicate agency under their respective statutes.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1272 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-07-25
Subject: Amendments in Environment Protection Act, 1986
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: Jayanta Kumar Roy, Sushil Kumar Singh, Sangeeta Kumari Singh Deo, Sougata Ray

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO: 1272

TO BE ANSWERED ON 25.07.2022

## Amendments in Environment Protection Act, 1986

1272.   DR. JAYANTA KUMAR ROY:

SHRI SUSHIL KUMAR SINGH:

SHRIMATI SANGEETA KUMARI SINGH DEO:

PROF. SOUGATA RAY:

Will  the  Minister  of  ENVIRONMENT,  FOREST  AND  CLIMATE  CHANGE  be  pleased  to state:

- (a) whether the Government  has  proposed  theamendments  to  decriminalize the existing provisions ofthe Environment Protection Act, 1986;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the reasonstherefor;
- (c) whether the Government considered the seriouslongstanding impacts of such liberal approach towardsenvironment violations;
- (d) whether the Government also propose thecreation of an Environmental Protection  Fund in whichthe amount of penalty will be remitted and if so, thedetails thereof; and
- (e) the  steps  being  taken  by  the  Government  forenvironment  protection  in  the  country  in  the absence ofstringent environmental laws?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE

(SHRI ASHWINI KUMAR CHOUBEY)

- (a) to  (e):    Yes  Sir.  The  Central  Government  has  proposed  to  decriminalize  the  existing provisions of the Environment Protection Act, 1986 (EPA,1986) by introducing provisions for  imposing  heavier  penaltiesand  additional  penalties,which  shall,on  one  hand  act  as  a deterrent  for  violators  and  on  the  other  hand  encourage  self-regulation  for  law  abiding entrepreneurs.In the event of serious violation of the EPA,1986 which  may result  in  grave injury  or  loss  of  life,  the  provisions  of  Indian  Penal  Code,  1860  shall  be  applicable,  in addition to penalties which may be imposed.  The amendment proposed includes creation of an'Environmental Protection Fund' in which the amount of fine/penalty imposedunder the provisions of the proposed amendment, shall be remitted.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1270 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-07-25
Subject: Changes in School Textbooks
Ministry: Education
Asked by: Manne Srinivas Reddy, Komati Reddy Venkat Reddy

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

## DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION AND LITERACY

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1270 TO BE ANSWERED ON 25.07.2022

## Changes in School Textbooks

## 1270.   SHRI MANNE SRINIVAS REDDY: SHRI KOMATI REDDY VENKAT REDDY:

Will the Minister of Education be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  proposes  with  deletions  and  changes  in  school  textbooks across the board purportedly, to reduce the load on school students who have suffered a loss of learning due to extended shutdowns during the novel coronavirus pandemic and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government is currently undertaking a series of curricular changes with new  Curricular  Framework,  which  will  direct  the  syllabi  of  Central  and  State Education Boards;
- (c) if so, the details thereof/progress made thereto, class- wise; and
- (d) whether there is overwhelming emphasis on the need to rewrite history textbooks, to remove unhistorical facts and distortions about national heroes and if so the details thereof/present status thereof, Class-wise?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

## (SMT. ANNPURNA DEVI)

(a): In  the  context  of  the  Pandemic-  COVID-19  situation,  student  across  the  stages  of school education struggled a lot to continue their learning through online and other modes. Also, concerns related to curriculum load including the content load spread over syllabi and textbooks were raised from different corners. Even Parliamentary Standing Committee also raised the concerns about the content overload in the textbooks.

As  an  interim  measure  before  the  new  textbooks  are  brought  out,  following  the  new Curriculum  Framework,  NCERT  took  a  step  towards  the  rationalization  of  its  syllabi  and textbooks that are generally used in CBSE affiliated schools, in all subjects, for the next year across the school stages.

(b) and (c): The process for the new National Curriculum Framework (NCF) has already been initiated.  The position papers on twenty-five themes related to school education have been  prepared.  Once  finalized  it  will  give  direction  to  the  development  of  Syllabus  and Textbooks across the school stages.

(d): The Department of Education in Social Sciences, NCERT before sending textbooks for reprint undertakes a quick review of suggestions received from various stakeholders from time  to  time.  With  regard  to  National  Heroes,  the  Department  has  received  requests  from various  individuals  and  organization  to  give  more  space  to  their  lives  and  achievements. However,  Department  hasn't  received  observation  with  regard  to  unhistorical  facts  and distortions about any national hero.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1266 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-07-25
Subject: PAN-Aadhaar Linking
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: Nusrat Jahan Ruhi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF FINANCE

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION No.1266

## TO BE ANSWERED ON MONDAY, JULY 25, 2022 / SRAVANA 3, 1944 (SAKA) PAN-AADHAAR LINKING

## 1266.  SHRIMATI NUSRAT JAHAN RUHI:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) Whether  the  failure  of  Aadhaar  authentication  with  PAN  number  has  been  due  to mismatch of data;
- (b) If so, whether the Government has issued any direction to Central Board of Direct Taxes to relax the linking norms and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) The action taken by the Government for senior citizens over 70 years where failure of PAN-Aadhaar linking reflects; and
- (d) The  number  of  complaints  received  by  the  Government  along  with  the  details  of complaint officers who have the power to reconcile data to link Aadhaar with PAN?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE

## (SHRI PANKAJ CHAUDHARY)

- (a) There  are  instances  of  failure  of  Aadhaar  authentication  with  PAN  number  due  to mismatch in core details (like Name, Date of birth, Gender of an individual and Mobile number etc.) between PAN data and Aadhaar data.

(b) Section 139AA of the Income-tax Act, 1961 ('the Act') makes it mandatory for every person who has been allotted PAN as on 1 st July, 2017 to intimate his Aadhaar Number so that the Aadhaar and PAN can be linked. This is required to be done on or before a notified date, failing which the PAN shall become inoperative. The section also gives powers to the Central Government to notify that this  provision  shall  not  apply  to  a  person  or  class  or  classes  of persons or any State or part of any State.

Therefore, the question of the Government issuing any direction to Central Board of Direct Taxes to relax the linking norms does not arise.

(c) If the mismatch is on account of Aadhaar Card details, the taxpayer, including senior citizens  above  70  years,  may  get  the  Aadhaar  details  corrected  by  concerned  authority. Wherever the mismatch or difficulty regarding PAN card itself is brought to notice, action is taken and resolution is provided to the taxpayer.

(d) The number of taxpayer complaints received for Aadhaar PAN linking are as below:

| Financial Year   |   Number of grievance/complaints related to linking Aadhaar with PAN |
|------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 2021-22          |                                                                 5861 |
| 2022-23          |                                                                 5180 |

Since, Aadhaar PAN linking is an automated process which is done by applicant using Aadhaar based verification on e-filing portal, there is no manual intervention in this process. Hence, there is no complaint officer appointed for this specific purpose.

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