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Lok Sabha Question No. 1158 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-12-14
Subject: Production of Crude Steel
Ministry: STEEL
Asked by: Manoj Kishorbhai Kotak

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF STEEL

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1158

## FOR ANSWER ON 14.12.2022

## PRODUCTION OF CRUDE STEEL

1158.  SHRI MANOJ KOTAK:

SHRIMATI RAKSHA NIKHIL KHADSE

Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state:

- (a) whether it is a fact that Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) is in a position of enhance the production of crude steel to 300 million tonne by 2030; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) the details of the current crude steel production capacity of SAIL; (d) the details of the proposed investment by the Government for Modernisation and Expansion Programme of SAIL by 2030; and (e) the details of the funds granted for Modernisation and Expansion Programme of
- SAIL during last five years?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE (SHRI FAGGAN SINGH KULASTE)

MINISTRY OF STEEL

(a)&(b):  As  per  National  Steel  Policy,  2017,  300  million  tonne  is  the  target  for production capacity of crude steel for the whole steel industry in the country, and not for Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) alone.

(c)  The  current  crude  steel  production  capacity  of  Steel  Authority  of  India  Limited (SAIL) is 20.63 million tonne per annum.

(d)&(e):  Government  does  not  invest  in  SAIL  for  Modernisation  and  Expansion Programme.  The  expenditure  is  met  by  SAIL  through  internal  resources  and borrowings.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1156 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-12-14
Subject: Illegal Sand Mining
Ministry: MINES
Asked by: Nishikant  Dubey

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF MINES

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1156 ANSWERED ON 14.12.2022

## ILLEGAL SAND MINING

## 1156. DR. NISHIKANT DUBEY:

Will the Minister of MINES be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government is aware of the large scale illegal sand mining occuring in the river beds of the country;

(b) if so, the details thereof, particularly in Jharkhand;

(c) the steps taken by the Government to regulate sand mining from rivers in the country; and

(d) the details of complaints registered and action taken, State/UT/district-wise in Jharkhand State during the last three years?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF MINES, COAL AND PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS (SHRI PRALHAD JOSHI)

(a)  to  (d):  Sand  is  a  minor  mineral  under  Section  3(e)  of  the  Mines  and  Minerals (Development  &  Regulation)  Act,  1957  (MMDR  Act).  Section  15  of  the  MMDR  Act empowers  the  State  Governments  to  make  rules  for  regulating  the  grant  of  quarry  leases, mining  leases  or  other  mineral  concessions  in  respect  of  minor  minerals  and  for  purposes connected therewith. Hence, the regulation of minor minerals comes under the legislative and administrative domain of the State Governments.

Further, Section 23C of the MMDR Act empowers the State Governments to make rules for preventing  illegal  mining,  transportation  and  storage  of  minerals  and  for  the  purposes connected  therewith.  Hence,  control  of  illegal  mining  comes  under  the  legislative  and administrative purview of the State Governments.

However, Ministry of Mines has prepared a 'Sand Mining Framework' in consultation with Mining  Departments  of  the  States  incorporating  best  practices  amongst  States  with  the objectives of sustainability, availability, affordability and transparency in sand mining. The 'Sand  Mining  Framework'  has  been  circulated  to  all  the  State  Governments  for  necessary action. Moreover, Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change has issued Sustainable Sand Mining Management Guidelines, 2016, which, inter-alia, addresses the issues relating to regulation of sand mining.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1155 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-12-14
Subject: Displaced People in Odisha
Ministry: MINES
Asked by: Jual Oram

1155.  SHRI JUAL ORAM:

Will the Minister of MINES be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has reviewed the problems of the people in Odisha who have been displaced by the projects of National Aluminium Company  Limited (NALCO) and Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) in Odisha;

(b) if so, the number of such displaced families; and

(c) the details of the steps taken to resolve their problems?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF MINES, COAL AND PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS (SHRI PRALHAD JOSHI)

(a): Yes, Sir. The problems of the people of Odisha who have been displaced by the projects of National  Aluminium  Company  Limited  (NALCO)  are  being  periodically  reviewed  by  the Rehabilitation  and  Periphery  Development  Advisory  Committees  (RPDAC)  constituted  by Government of Odisha. In Mahanadi Coalfields Ltd. (MCL), compensation against acquisition of  land,  trees/  crops  and  structures  is  assessed  as  per  Right  to  Fair  Compensation  and Transparency  in  Land  Acquisition,  Rehabilitation  and  Resettlement  Act,  2013  (RFCTLARR Act,  2013)  and  being  paid  to  the  villagers  after  vesting  of  land  with  MCL  under  The  Coal Bearing Areas (Acquisition and Development) Act 1957 (CBA (A&D) Act, 1957).

(b) & (c): A total number of 635 persons were displaced by project activities in NALCO. Out of which,  600  persons  were  displaced  in  Damanjodi,  Koraput  District  and  35  persons  were displaced at Angul District. Out of 600 Land displaced persons (LDP) at Damanjodi, 599 LDPs/ their  nominees  were  employed  in  NALCO.  Regarding  balance  one  case,  decision  is  awaited from District Authority due to non-finalization of the nominee because of their family dispute. Out of 35 LDPs at Angul, 34 LDPs/their nominees were employed at NALCO while one LDP had preferred for one-time cash assistant in lieu of employment.  In MCL, 17,214 families have been  identified  as  project  displaced  families  till  date  and  12,318  families  have  been  given resettlement  benefit.  Out  of  12,318  families,  only  8300  families  have  shifted  after  receiving sanctioned  resettlement  benefit.   Till  date,  compensation  to  the  tune  of  Rs.4235  crores  has been approved  in  favour  of  the  land  holdings  acquired  by  MCL  to  concerned  land  owners against acquired tenancy land and structures. MCL  has given rehabilitation benefit (Employment/Cash  Compensation/Annuity)  to  17,606  nominees  (16,273  Employment+1276 Cash  Compensation  +  57  Annuity)  of  affected  families  of  03  operational  districts  of  MCL. MCL has been adopting various tools available to redress the grievances of the landoustees.

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF MINES

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.  1155 ANSWERED ON 14.12.2022

## DISPLACED PEOPLE IN ODISHA
Lok Sabha Question No. 1154 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-12-14
Subject: CAT Bench in Andhra Pradesh
Ministry: PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS
Asked by: Kuruva Gorantla Madhav

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS (DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL & TRAINING)

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1154

(TO BE ANSWERED ON 14.12.2022)

## CAT BENCH IN ANDHRA PRADESH

## 1154. SHRI KURUVA GORANTLA MADHAV:

Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  taken  note  that  the  absence  of  Central  Administrative Tribunal (CAT) Bench in Andhra Pradesh causes great inconvenience to many petitioners as they have to travel to Hyderabad in Telangana for resolution of their disputes;
- (b) whether the Government is aware that Visakhapatnam is ideal for a new CAT Bench as it has many Central Government offices wherein many Government employees work;
- (c) whether the Government  has  considered  the establishment of  a  CAT  Bench  in Visakhapatnam or anywhere else in Andhra Pradesh; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE PRIME MINISTER'S OFFICE (DR. JITENDRA SINGH)

(a) to (d):  The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) Bench located in Hyderabad continues to serve the central government employees in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1153 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-12-14
Subject: Development of Systems against Quantum Cyber Attack
Ministry: SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Asked by: K. Muraleedharan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 1153 TO BE ANSWERED ON 14.12.2022

## DEVELOPMENT OF SYSTEMS AGAINST QUANTUM CYBER ATTACK

## 1153.  SHRI K. MURALEEDHARAN:

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- (a) whether the Government has developed systems capable of withstanding quantum of cyber attacks in its National Mission on Quantum Technologies and Applications announced during the Budget Session 20202021;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons and timelines therefor;
- (c) whether the Government would consider developing encryption tools that meet cryptographic standards set by the National Institute of Standard and Technology (NIST), USA, if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) whether the Government has initiated or intends to initiate diplomatic partnerships with 'techno-democracies' to help pool resources and mitigate emerging quantum cyber threats and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AND EARTH SCIENCES (DR. JITENDRA SINGH)

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- (a)  &  (b)  Yes  Sir.  Government  is  developing  a  proposal  to  initiate  National Mission  on  Quantum  Technologies  &  Applications  with  the  objectives  of building capabilities in Quantum  Computing, Quantum  Communication, Quantum  Materials,  Quantum  Sensing  and  Metrology.  Details  of  Mission structure and deliverables are yet to be finalized.
- (c) As of now, there is no proposal to undertake developing encryption tools  that  meet  cryptographic  standards  set  by  the  National  Institute  of Standards and Technology (NIST), USA.
- (d) As of now, there is no proposal to undertake diplomatic partnerships with  'techno-democracies'  to  help  pool  resources  and  mitigate  emerging quantum cyber threats.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 100 (STARRED), answered on 2022-12-13
Subject: Funds for Khelo India Scheme
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: Rajendra Agrawal

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS (DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS)

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *100 ANSWERED ON 13.12.2022

Funds for Khelo India Scheme

- *100. SHRI RAJENDRA AGRAWAL:

Will the Minister of YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS be pleased to state:

- (a)  the  details  of  funds  sanctioned, allocated and utilized under the Khelo India Scheme in the country, State-wise;
- (b) the number of existing stadiums that have been upgraded in the country under the said scheme along with the funds released in this regard;
- (c)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  set  up  more  sports  universities across the country particularly in Uttar Pradesh; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

THE MINISTER OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS

## ANSWER { SHRI ANURAG SINGH THAKUR }

- (a) to (d) A statement is laid on the Table of the House.

STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (d) OF LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *100 TO BE ANSWERED ON 13/12/2022 REGARDING  'FUNDS  FOR KHELO  INDIA SCHEME'  ASKED  BY SHRI RAJENDRA AGRAWAL, HON'BLE MEMBER OF LOK SABHA

- (a)  The  year-wise  details  of  funds  allocated  &  released  under  the  Khelo India Scheme in the country are given below:-

(in Rs. crore)

| Year    |   Funds allocated |   Funds released |
|---------|-------------------|------------------|
| 2016-17 |            118.1  |           118.1  |
| 2017-18 |            350    |           346.99 |
| 2018-19 |            375.09 |           342.24 |
| 2019-20 |            578    |           575.52 |
| 2020-21 |            338.93 |           338.93 |
| 2021-22 |            869    |           801.61 |

- (b) Five existing stadiums have been considered for upgradation under the Khelo India Scheme and toward this end, a sum of Rs. 22.28 crore has been released so far.
- (c) No such proposal is under consideration.

(d) Does not arise in view of (c) above.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 98 (STARRED), answered on 2022-12-13
Subject: Collection of Census Data
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: A. Ganeshamurthi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *98

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 13 TH  DECEMBER, 2022/ AGRAHAYANA 22, 1944 (SAKA)

COLLECTION OF CENSUS DATA

*98.      SHRI A. GANESHAMURTHI:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  the  Government  has  taken  any  initiatives  for  collection  of census data for this decade census and if so, the details thereof;

(b)  whether any changes in the format or proforma have been suggested for collection of additional information for various socio-economic parameters and preparation of detailed category-wise database and if so, the details thereof;

(c)  whether the Government proposes to include digital census and selfenumeration of citizens, if so, the details thereof;

(d) whether there is a demand for conducting caste-wise census also along with the data; and

(e) if so, whether the Government has taken any action in this regard and if not, the reasons therefor?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI NITYANAND RAI)

(a) to (e):    A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

## STATEMENT IN REPLY TO LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *98 FOR 13.12.2022 REGARDING 'COLLECTION OF CENSUS DATA'

(a):   The  intent  of  the  Government  for  conducting  Census  2021  was notified in Gazette of India on 28th March, 2019. However, due to outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic, the conduct of Census 2021 and the related field activities have been postponed until further orders.

(b): In  Census,  data  is  collected  on  demographic  and  various  socioeconomic parameters like education, SC/ST, religion, language, marriage, fertility, disability,  occupation  and  migration  of  the individuals.  The questionnaire for the first phase of Census was notified in the Gazette of India.

(c): The forthcoming Census is to be the first digital Census and there is a  provision  for  self-enumeration.  Mobile  App  for  collection  of  data  and  a Census Portal for management and monitoring of various Census related activities have been developed.

(d) & (e):   Three  State  Governments,  namely,  Bihar,  Maharashtra  and Odisha and a few organisations have requested to collect caste details in the  forthcoming  Census.    In  Census,  the  castes  and  tribes  which  are specifically notified as Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) as per the Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order, 1950 and the Constitution  (Scheduled  Tribes)  Order,  1950,  as  amended  from  time  to time, are enumerated.  The Government of India has not enumerated caste wise population other than SCs and STs in Census since independence.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 94 (STARRED), answered on 2022-12-13
Subject: Development of Sports Infrastructure
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: Anurag Sharma

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS (DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS)

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *94 ANSWERED ON 13.12.2022

Development of Sports Infrastructure

- *94. SHRI ANURAG SHARMA:

Will the Minister of YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has provided adequate funds for the development  of  sports  infrastructure  and  world  class  training  facilities including coaching camps in foreign countries for budding sportspersons to reach international standards;
- (b) if so, the details thereof, State/UT-wise including Uttar Pradesh;
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (d)  the  steps  taken  by  the  Government  for  construction  of  multipurpose sports  stadium  at  Jhansi  Parliamentary  Constituency  for  the  benefit  and development of sports in and around Jhansi?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS { SHRI ANURAG SINGH THAKUR }

- (a) to (d) A statement is laid on the Table of the House.

STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (d) OF LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *94 TO BE ANSWERED ON 13/12/2022 REGARDING 'DEVELOPMENT OF SPORTS INFRASTRUCTURE' ASKED BY SHRI ANURAG SHARMA, HON'BLE MEMBER OF LOK SABHA

(a)  and  (b)  Yes,  Sir.  The  Government  has  provided  adequate funds for the development  of  sports  infrastructure  and  world  class  training  facilities including coaching camps in foreign countries for budding sportspersons to reach  international  standards.  This  has  been  achieved  through  schemes such  as  Khelo  India  Scheme,  Assistance  to  National  Sports  Federations, Target Olympic Podium Scheme and Sports Promotional schemes of Sports Authority of India.

Funding  under  these  schemes  is  demand  driven.  Proposals  received  are approved based on its technical feasibility and scheme guidelines.

(c) Does not arise in view of (a) and (b) above.

(d)  'Sports'  being  a  State  subject,  the  responsibility  for  development  of sports  rests  primarily  with  the  State  Government.  The  Union  Government supplements their efforts. Under the Khelo India Scheme, this Ministry has sanctioned  1  Khelo  India  Centre  in  Jhansi  District.  Further,  30  sports infrastructure projects, including 23 multipurpose halls, have been sanctioned in State of Uttar Pradesh.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 92 (STARRED), answered on 2022-12-13
Subject: Repair of Roads under PMGSY-III
Ministry: RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Shriniwas Dadasaheb Patil

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 92

ANSWERED ON 13/12/2022

## REPAIR OF ROADS UNDER PMGSY-III

## *92. SHRI SHRINIWAS PATIL:

Will the Minister of RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of Budget provisions made for reconstruction and repair of roads under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY)-III for Satara Parliamentary Constituency during the last three years and the current year;
- (b) the number of roads upgraded and repaired under PMGSY-III in the above Constituency during the said period;
- (c) the details of funds allocated and released by the Government for the above purpose for the said Constituency; and
- (d) the target length of roads likely to be completed in the above Constituency during 2022?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT (SHRI GIRIRAJ SINGH)

- (a) to (d) A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

## Statement referred to in reply to Parts (a) to (d) of Lok Sabha Starred Question No. *92 due for   answer on  13.12.2022.

(a) 'Rural road' is a State subject. As per the pogramme guidelines of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak  Yojana  (PMGSY),  reconstruction  and  maintenance  of  roads  constructed  under  the programme is the responsibility of the State Governments. As PMGSY is a one-time assistance programme for construction of rural roads, there is no provision under it for re-construction and repair  of  roads.  Central  funds  are  released  to  the  State  Government  for  construction  and upgradation of roads which are sanctioned under various interventions of PMGSY.

(b) to (d) The funds for implementation of PMGSY are released to the States/ UTs on the basis of the proposals received from them and also depend on works in hand, execution capacity and unspent funds. Further release of funds to the Programme Implementation Units (PIUs) is done by the State Governments depending upon the absorption capacity of the PIUs.

Parliamentary  Constituency  wise  details  for  PMGSY  are  not  maintained  in  the  Ministry.  The state of Maharashtra was sanctioned road works under PMGSY-III during financial year 2020-21 and 2021-22. Expenditure incurred under PMGSY-III in Satara district during the last three years and the current year (till 10 th December 2022) is Rs. 3.72 crore.

All works under PMGSY-I & II have already been completed in Satara district. Under PMGSY III, 2 road works of total 11.165 km length have been sanctioned, out of which one work of 5.78 km road length has been completed. The implementation period of PMGSY-III is up to March 2025.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 85 (STARRED), answered on 2022-12-13
Subject: Cancellation of Licences under  FCRA
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Vellalath Kochukrishnan Nair. Sreekandan, Behanan Benny

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *85

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 13 TH  DECEMBER, 2022/ AGRAHAYANA 22, 1944 (SAKA)

CANCELLATION OF LICENCES UNDER FCRA

*85.       SHRI V.K. SREEKANDAN: SHRI BENNY BEHANAN:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has cancelled the licences of the Rajiv Gandhi Foundation  and  the  Rajiv  Gandhi  Charitable  Trust  under  the  Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA);

(b) if so, the details thereof along with irregularities allegedly found during the probe;

(c) whether it is true that there are allegations that old charges have been recycled at Rajiv Gandhi Foundation and the Rajiv Gandhi Charitable Trust;

(d)  if  so,  the  details  thereof  along  with  response  of  the  Government  to these allegations;

(e)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  re-issue  the  licences  of  these NGOs; and

(f) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI NITYANAND RAI)

(a) to (f):    A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

## STATEMENT IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (f) OF THE LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 85 FOR ANSWER ON 13.12.2022 REGARDING 'Cancellation of Licences under FCRA'

(a) to (b): Yes,  Sir.    The  FCRA  licence  of  the  Rajiv  Gandhi  Foundation (RGF) was  cancelled under section 14 of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation)  Act,  2010  (FCRA,  2010)  due  to  violation  of  provisions  under section 11 and conditions of registration under section 12(4) (a) (vi) of the FCRA, 2010. The FCRA licence of the Rajiv Gandhi Charitable Trust (RGCT) was  cancelled  under  section  14  of  the  FCRA,  2010  due  to  violation  of provisions under  sections  8(1)(a), 11, 17, 18,  19  and  conditions  of registration under section 12(4)(a)(vi) of the FCRA, 2010.

- (c): No, Sir.
- (d): Question does not arise.

(e) & (f): No, Sir. In terms of provisions under section 14(3) of the FCRA, 2010, the association whose registration has been cancelled in terms of provisions  under  section  14  of  the  FCRA,  2010  shall  not  be  eligible  for registration or grant of prior permission for a period of three years from the date of cancellation of registration.

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