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Lok Sabha Question No. 2729 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-03-16
Subject: Chennai Port-Maduravoyal Elevated Expressway
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Thalikkottai Rajuthevar Baalu

## be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Chennai Port-Maduravoyal Elevated Expressway project is proposed to be revived with the modified plan which was abandoned by NHAI midway due to the cancellation of permission by the Government of Tamil Nadu in 2011-12;
- (b) if so, the details and the estimated cost thereof;
- (c) the time by which the work on this project is likely to commence;
- (d) whether the said project would be taken up under the PM Gati Shakti NMP to ensure its timely implementation and if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) if  not,  the  reasons  therefor  along  with  the  steps  taken  to  ensure expeditious implementation of the project?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS (SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

- (a) Yes Sir.
- (b) The total length of the two tier elevated highway is 20.565 km and it has been divided into four packages with total estimated cost of Rs.5611.70 Crore.
- (c) The project is targeted to commence in August, 2023.
- (d) Yes, the project is included under PM Gati-Shakti National Master Plan.
- (e) Does not arise.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2729 ANSWERED ON 16 TH  MARCH, 2023

## CHENNAI PORT-MADURAVOYAL ELEVATED EXPRESSWAY

## 2729. SHRI T.R. BAALU:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2728 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-03-16
Subject: Production of Shale Gas
Ministry: PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
Asked by: Thirumaa Valavan Thol

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2728 TO BE ANSWERED ON 16 th  March, 2023 Production of Shale Gas

## 2728.  SHRI THIRUMAAVALAVAN THOL:

## पेोलयम और ाक ृ तक गैस मंी

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

- (a) whether the Government proposes to increase the production of Shale Gas and if so, the details thereof; (b) whether the Government has data about the amount of Shale Gas produced currently and if so, the details thereof; (c)   whether the Government has assessed the adverse effects of Shale Gas production; and
- (d)   if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## पेोलयम और ाक ृ तक गैस मंालय म राय मंी ( ी रामेवर तेल )

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM & NATURAL GAS (SHRI RAMESWAR TELI)

(a) & (b): Government of India announced Policy guidelines for Exploration and Exploitation of Shale Gas and Oil on 14 th October, 2013 for National Oil Companies (NOCs) i.e., Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) and Oil India Limited (OIL). Under the Shale Gas Policy 2013, till date, 34 wells have been drilled by ONGC and OIL in their respective Petroleum Mining Lease (PML) areas. The Phase-I of exploration ended in April 2017. The exploration of Shale Gas is in nascent stage in Indian Sedimentary Basins and Shale Gas is not under production from any area/block. (c)  &  (d):  Government  of  India  through  the  Shale  Gas  and  Oil  Policy,  2013  has  suitably addressed the concerns related to Shale Gas production including water usage for hydraulic fracturing.  In  addition,  guidelines  for  environmental  management  during  Shale  Gas/  Oil Exploration and Production have been made available at the website of Directorate General of Hydrocarbons (DGH).

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2727 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-03-16
Subject: Employment in Airlines
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Aparupa  Poddar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 2727

(To be answered on the 16 th  March 2023)

## EMPLOYMENT IN AIRLINES

## 2727. SHRIMATI APARUPA PODDAR

## Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether it is a fact that in spite of the present growing business situation the airline companies in country are offering Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS) and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the qualified pilots and crews are still waiting for jobs since last four years in civil aviation sector in the country and if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the steps taken/proposed to be taken by the Government for confirmation of jobs for crews and staff with airlines as well as reappointment for those who lost jobs during Covid pandemic?

## ANSWER

(Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia)

- (a) No airline has offered Volunatry Retirement Scheme (VRS) to their crew, except M/s Air India which offered VRS for unskilled, cabin crew and clerical employees as per their company policy.
- (b) Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) issues pilot license to a candidate after completion of mandatory training and check requirements as per the stipulated regulation. These license holders are offered employment opportunities  with  various  airlines  across  the  globe.  Since  2019, approximately  5000  pilots  have  been  recruited  by  various  airlines.

A candidate is recruited by an airline as per the airline's recruitment policy and thereafter qualifies to become cabin crew by providing stipulated training as per the laid down requirements of DGCA to perform job functions. Around 12000 cabin crew have been recruited by various airlines since the year 2019.

- (c) The following steps are likely to result in growth of Indian aviation sector

and likely to increase job opportunities in the sector:(i) Revival in air-traffic from 2021-22. (ii) Opening of international flights from 27th March 2022 (iii) Establishment of new airports, expansion of existing airports and airlines.

Moreover, recruitment of crew (pilot and cabin crew) and staff is done by airlines as per their recruitment policy and their qualifying standards.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2725 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-03-16
Subject: Airports in the Country
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: S.R. Parthiban

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 2725 (To be answered on the 16 th  March 2023)

## AIRPORTS IN THE COUNTRY

2725. SHRI PARTHIBAN S.R.

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

- (a) the total number of airports in the country, State/UT-wise;
- (b)  the  details  of  the  airports  which  have  been  started  during  the  last  five  years, State/UT-wise; and
- (c) the details of the airports which are not operating in the country along with the duration of their non-operation?

## ANSWER

Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

(Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia)

(a): Presently, there are 148 operational airports in the country, which includes 137 airports, 02 Water aerodromes and 09 Heliports.

(b): Total nine New Greenfield Airports have been operationalized in the last five years since 2018. The State/UT-wise list is placed at the Annexure.

(c): At present, a total of 23 airports under Airports Authority of India (AAI) are nonoperational.

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List of New Greenfield Airports Operationalized in last five years (2018 Onwards)

|   S. No. | State             | Name of Airport                | Date of Operation   |
|----------|-------------------|--------------------------------|---------------------|
|        1 | Kerala            | Kannur International Airport   | 09.12.2018          |
|        2 | Sikkim            | Pakyong Airport                | 04.10.2018          |
|        3 | Karnataka         | Kalaburgi (Gulbarga) Airport   | 22.11.2019          |
|        4 | Andhra Pradesh    | Oravakallu in Kurnool District | 28.03.2021          |
|        5 | Maharashtra       | Sindhudurg Airport             | 09.10.2021          |
|        6 | Uttar Pradesh     | Kushinagar                     | 20.10.2021          |
|        7 | Arunachal Pradesh | Donyi Polo Airport, Itanagar   | 28.11.2022          |
|        8 | Goa               | Mopa Airport                   | 05.01.2023          |
|        9 | Karnataka         | Shivamogga Airport             | 27.02.2023          |
Lok Sabha Question No. 2720 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-03-16
Subject: MSMEs in Fishermen Areas
Ministry: MICRO,SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
Asked by: Vijayakumar (alias) Vijay Vasanth

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2720 TO BE ANSWERED ON 16.03.2023

## MSMEs IN FISHERMEN AREAS

## 2720. SHRI VIJAYAKUMAR (ALIAS) VIJAY VASANTH:

Will the Minister of MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES be pleased to state:

- (a) the  quantum  of  funds  being  provided  for  the  projects  pertaining  to  Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the fishermen areas;
- (b) the funds provided and spent for the said projects during the last three years in Tamil Nadu, district-wise;
- (c) whether any special project for Kanniyakumari Parliamentary Constituency is under consideration under MSME sector and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) the  details  of  different  schemes  being  implemented  in  the  districts  of  Tamil Nadu?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (SHRI BHANU PRATAP SINGH VERMA)

- (a) & (b): There  is  no  specific  scheme  under  Ministry  of  MSME  for  fishermen areas.
- (c): No Sir. Ministry of MSME  does not have any special scheme for Kanniyakumari Parliamentary Constituency.
- (d): The Ministry of MSME does not have any scheme specifically for the State of Tamil Nadu. However, an applicant from the State can avail benefits of the different scheme being implemented by the Ministry of MSME.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2717 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-03-16
Subject: Alternative Batteries
Ministry: POWER
Asked by: Thomas Chazhikadan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF POWER LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2717 ANSWERED ON 16.03.2023

## ALTERNATIVE BATTERIES

2717.  SHRI THOMAS CHAZHIKADAN:

Will the Minister of POWER be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is aware of any Indian manufacturers that manufacture alternative batteries and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether  the Government  has  taken/propose  to  take  any  steps  to  spread awareness about alternative batteries; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof?

## A N S W E R

## THE MINISTER OF POWER AND NEW & RENEWABLE ENERGY

(SHRI R.K. SINGH)

(a) : There  are  no  major  Indian  manufacturers  that  manufacture  alternative batteries like flow batteries on a commercial scale.

(b) & (c): The  Government  has  taken  the  following  steps  to  promote  batteries including alternative batteries in a technologically agnostic manner:

- i. Ministry of Heavy Industry is implementing a Production Linked Incentive scheme on 'National Programme on Advanced Chemistry Cell (ACC) Battery Storage' for achieving manufacturing capacity of Fifty (50) Giga Watt Hour (GWh) of ACC for Enhancing India's Manufacturing Capabilities with a budgetary outlay of ₹ 18,100 crore. The scheme is technologically agnostic. The scheme also earmarks 5GWh of  cumulative  capacity  to  be  offered  to  'Niche'  ACC  technologies  of  higher performance with a minimum threshold capacity of 500 MWh and is technologically agnostic.
- ii. Ministry  of  New  and  Renewable  Energy  is  implementing  a  scheme  'Renewable Energy  Research  and  Technology  Development  Programme'  through  various research institutions and industry to enable indigenous technology development and  manufacture  for  widespread  applications  of  new  and  renewable  energy including alternative batteries. The Ministry encourages research and technology development  proposals  in  collaboration  with  the  industry  and  provides  up  to 100% financial support to Government/non-profit research organizations and up to 70% to  Industry,  Start-ups,  Private  Institutes,  Entrepreneurs  and  Manufacturing units.
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Lok Sabha Question No. 2716 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-03-16
Subject: National Minimum Wage Scheme
Ministry: MICRO,SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
Asked by: Rajmohan Unnithan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2716 TO BE ANSWERED ON 16.03.2023

## NATIONAL MINIMUM WAGE SCHEME

## 2716. SHRI RAJMOHAN UNNITHAN:

Will the Minister of MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  condition  of  the  spinning  workers  working  in  the  khadi  village  industry  is deplorable and if so, the reasons therefor;
- (b) the  steps  proposed  to  be  taken  for  stocking  the  required  amount  of  cotton  at  the  time  of harvest and supply it at reasonable prices;
- (c) whether the Government proposes to make the National Minimum Wage Scheme applicable to khadi workers also and if so, the reasons therefor; and
- (d) whether the Government proposes to introduce partial mechanization for khadi readymade garment, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (SHRI BHANU PRATAP SINGH VERMA)

- (a): No sir. Ministry of MSME, through Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC), is implementing various schemes under the Khadi Vikas Yojana for upliftment of Khadi artisans as follows:
- i. 35% quantum of Modified Marketing Development Assistance (MMDA) is provided to artisans as incentive in case of KIs of Cotton, Woolen, Polyvastra and 30% quantum of MMDA is provided as incentive to KIs for silk.
- ii. Financial  assistance  is  also  provided  under  Workshed  Scheme  for  construction  of individual as well as group workshed for smooth and fatigue free work environment.

Apart from the above, spinning wages of artisan will increase from Rs. 7.50/-per hank to Rs.10.00/-per  hank  and  weaving  wages  for  Cotton  Khadi,  Woollen  Khadi  and  Polyvastra  will increase by 10%, w.e.f. 01.04.2023.

- (b): KVIC  purchases  cotton  from  Cotton  Corporation  of  India  (CCI).  KVIC  purchases  and maintains sufficient raw material stock, including purchase of additional quantity during the crop season of cotton i.e., September and October.
- (c): Government has not proposed to make the National Minimum Wage Scheme applicable to khadi workers as Khadi artisans are involved in Khadi activities as a part time work in which the wages is based on piece rate system depending on their production capacity. The minimum wages meant for Skilled/ Semi-skilled/ Unskilled labourers of agriculture and other segments are based on time rate system for 8 hours which is not applicable to Khadi Sector.
- (d): No sir, as per the KVIC Act, 'Khadi' means any cloth woven on handlooms in India from cotton, silk or woolen yarn handspun in India or from a mixture of any two or all of such yarns, whereas for readymade garments, there are no such restrictions.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2714 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-03-16
Subject: Funds for Toilets
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Asked by: Dipsinh Shankarsinh Rathod

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF JAL SHAKTI

## DEPARTMENT OF DRINKING WATER AND SANITATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2714 ANSWERED ON 16.03.2023.

## Funds for Toilets

## 2714. SHRI DIPSINH SHANKARSINH RATHOD:

Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of the total funds used for the construction of toilets in the country during the last five years; and
- (b) the details of total beneficiaries in the country?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR JAL SHAKTI (SHRI PRAHLAD SINGH PATEL)

- (a) Under  Swachh  Bharat  Mission  (Grameen)  [SBM(G)],  during  the  last  five  years, States/UTs have reported total expenditure of Rs.71,449.80 crore on construction of Individual Household Latrines (IHHLs) and Community Sanitary Complexes (CSCs).
- (b) As  reported  by  the  States/UTs  on  the  online  Integrated  Management  Information System  (IMIS)  of  SBM(G),  11.14  crore  IHHLs  and  2.23  lakh  CSCs  have  been  constructed under the programme since 2 nd October, 2014.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2713 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-03-16
Subject: Investment in Realty Projects
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: Vaithilingam Ve.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2713 TO BE ANSWERED ON MARCH 16, 2023

## INVESTMENT IN REALTY PROJECTS

NO. 2713.        SHRI VE. VAITHILINGAM:

Will the Minister of HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS be pleased to state :

- (a) whether the Government is aware that a lot of small investors who intend to buy houses are affected by the realty developers
- and if so, the details thereof; and
- (b) whether  the  Government  would  come  forward  to  bring  a suitable law to safeguard the interest of the individuals who are investing in realty projects and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE

## MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS (SHRI KAUSHAL KISHORE)

- (a) & (b):  'Land and Colonization' is a State subject. However, in order to safeguard  the  interest  of  homebuyers/individuals  and  to  ensure transparency  and  accountability  in  the  Real  Estate  Sector, Government  has  enacted  The  Real  Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 (RERA).

RERA  mandates  for  compulsory  deposit  of  seventy  percent  of amount  realized  from  allottees  in  a  separate  bank  account  to cover  the  cost  of  construction  and  land  cost  of  real  estate project.

Moreover, RERA also has an inbuilt fast track dispute resolution mechanism to redress the grievances of the consumers wherein the complaints are to be disposed within the prescribed timeframe  by  the  Adjudication  Officer,  Real  Estate  Regulatory Authority and Real Estate Appellate Tribunal.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2712 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-03-16
Subject: Production of Green Ammonia
Ministry: NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY
Asked by: Brijendra Singh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2712

ANSWERED ON 16.03.2023

## PRODUCTION OF GREEN AMMONIA

## 2712. SHRI BRIJENDRA SINGH

Will the Minister of New and Renewable Energy be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has planned to encourage the production of 'Green Ammonia' which is produced through an environment-friendly process;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the details of proposed Green Ammonia plants in the country, State/UT-wise?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF NEW & RENEWABLE ENERGY AND POWER (SHRI R.K. SINGH)

(a) to (c) On 4 th January 2023, the Union Cabinet approved the National Green Hydrogen Mission. The  Mission  proposes  to  undertake  various  financial  and  non-financial  measures  to  promote production, usage and export of Green Hydrogen and its derivatives, including inter alia Green Ammonia.

As per recent news reports, various entities have announced plans to set up Green Ammonia plants in the country. However, the Ministry does not have an exhaustive list of such announcements.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2709 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-03-16
Subject: Embarkation Points for Haj Pilgrims
Ministry: MINORITY AFFAIRS
Asked by: Sougata Ray

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF MINORITY AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2709

ANSWERED ON 16.03.2023

## EMBARKATION POINTS FOR HAJ PILGRIMS

## 2709. PROF. SOUGATA RAY :

Will the Minister of MINORITY AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government  has  any  proposal  to  open  new  embarkation  points  for  the  Haj pilgrims from the country;
- (b)  if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  whether any State Government has demanded new embarkation points;
- (d)  if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF MINORITY AFFAIRS (SHRIMATI SMRITI ZUBIN IRANI)

(a) & (b). Yes Sir, 4 new Embarkation Points (EPs) have been approved for Haj- 2023, namely i)  Kannur,  (ii)  Vijayawada,  (iii)  Agartala,  and  (iv)  Calicut.  The  pilgrims  have  been  given  an option to travel from 25 EPs for Haj 2023. The final number of EPs will be subject to a certain minimum   number of passengers opting for the airport and the feasibility of setting up of the related infrastructure.

(c) & (d) In order to plan better by incorporating the feedback of all stakeholders, the Ministry initiated preparation of Haj 2023 by organizing various interactive sessions with the stakeholders, including the state Haj Committees. During the interaction, demands for more EPs were  received  and  the  hardships  faced  by  pilgrims  due  to  lesser  EPs  were  discussed.  After analyzing all the feedback and consulting with stakeholders, the Ministry has offered 25 airports as part of the menu of options that has to be exercised by pilgrims for Haj 2023. The 25 EPs which  are  available  to  pilgrims  for  Haj  2023  are  (i)  Srinagar,  (ii)  Ranchi,  (iii)  Gaya,  (iv) Guwahati,  (v) Indore, (vi) Bhopal, (vii) Mangalore, (viii) Goa, (ix) Aurangabad, (x) Varanasi, (xi)  Jaipur,  (xii)  Nagpur,  (xiii)  Delhi,  (xiv)  Mumbai,  (xv)  Kolkata,  (xvi)  Bengaluru,  (xvii) Hyderabad, (xviii) Cochin, (xix) Chennai, (xx) Ahmadabad, (xxi) Lucknow (xxii) Kannur, (xxiii) Vijayawada, (xxiv) Agartala, and (xxv) Calicut.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2707 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-03-16
Subject: Permit for Trucks
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Chandrani Murmu

be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether it is  a  fact  that  the  trucks  are  required  to  obtain  permit category-wise  for  transporting  goods  within  the  State  and  if  so,  the details thereof;
- (b)  whether the truck owners pay repeatedly for permit for the same truck to carry different goods and if so, the reasons therefor; and
- (c)  the  name  of  the  States  which  have  implemented  the  system  of different permits for different goods thereby burdening the truck-owners along with the reaction of the Government thereto?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

(SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2707 ANSWERED ON 16 TH  MARCH, 2023

## PERMIT FOR TRUCKS

2707. MS. CHANDRANI MURMU:

Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

(a)  and  (b)  1.  Section  77  of  Motor  Vehicles  Act,  1988  states  that  an application for a permit to use a motor vehicle for the carriage of goods for hire or reward or for the carriage of goods for or in connection with a trade or business carried on by the applicant shall, as far as may be, contain, inter  alia,  the  particulars  of  the  nature  of  the  goods  it  is proposed to carry.

2.  Section  78  of  Motor  Vehicles  Act,  1988  states  that  a  Regional Transport  Authority  shall,  in  considering  an  application  for  a  goods carriage permit, have regard to the following matters, namely:-

(a) the nature of the goods to be carried with special reference to their dangerous or hazardous nature to human life;

(b) the nature of the chemicals or explosives to be carried with special reference to the safety to human life.

3. Section 79 of Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 states that:

(1)  A  Regional Transport Authority may, on an application made to it under section 77, grant a goods carriage permit to be valid throughout the State or in accordance  with the application or with such modifications as it deems fit or refuse to grant such a permit:

Provided that no such permit shall be granted in respect of any area or route not specified in the application.

(2)  The  Regional  Transport  Authority,  if  it  decides  to  grant  a  goods carriage permit, may grant the permit and may, subject to any rules that may  be  made  under  this  Act,  attach  to  the  permit, inter  alia,  the condition that goods of a specified nature shall not be carried.

(c) No such data is maintained by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.  The  role  of  Union  Government  is  to  notify  the  rules/ regulations  under  the  Motor  Vehicles  Act,  1988  and  Central  Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989. The implementation of provisions of Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 and Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 comes under the purview of State Transport Authority of the concerned State/ UT.

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