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Lok Sabha Question No. 3059 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-09
Subject: Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY) in Trivandrum
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Adv Dean Kuriakose

## GOVERNMENTOFINDIA MINISTRYOF HEALTH AND FAMILYWELFARE DEPARTMENTOFHEALTH AND FAMILYWELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO - 3059 TO BE ANSWERED ON 09/08/2024

## PRADHAN MANTRI SWASTHYASURAKSHAYOJANA(PMSSY) IN TRIVANDRUM

## 3059. ADV DEAN KURIAKOSE

Will the Minister of HEALTHANDFAMILYWELFARE be pleased to state:-

- (a) The status of completion of 170 Bedded Swasthya Suraksha Hospital Block under Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY) in Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology in Thiruvananthapuram;
- (b) Whether the required number of medical and paramedical staff required for the new block is appointed and if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) The expected time period for functioning of the new block?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRYOF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SMT. ANUPRIYAPATEL)

(a) to (c) Under Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY), setting up of a new Super Specialty Block (SSB) at Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST), Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala has been approved at a cost of Rs. 230 Crore on cost sharing basis between Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and Department of Science and Technology. The building work has been completed by CPWD. The procurement of medical equipment is entrusted to the Institute. The proposal for creation of various posts; medical and paramedical, required for the new block has been recommended by the Governing Body of the Institute.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3056 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-09
Subject: Production of Fertilizer in BVFCL
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: Shri Kamakhya Prasad Tasa

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS & FERTILIZERS

## DEPARTMENT OF FERTILISERS

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3056 TO BE ANSWERED ON: 09.08.2024

PRODUCTION OF FERTILIZER IN BVFCL

3056. SHRI  KAMAKHYA PRASAD TASA:

Will the Minister of CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS be pleased to state:

- (a) the total production of fertilizers in the Brahmaputra Valley Fertilizer Corporation Limited (BVFCL) during the last three years, year-wise;
- (b) the steps taken/proposed to be taken by the Government to set up more units in BVFCL; and
- (c) the total income of BVFCL?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS & FERTILIZERS (SMT. ANUPRIYA PATEL)

- (a): The  total  production  of  Urea  in  Brahmaputra  Valley  Fertilizer  Corporation Limited (BVFCL) during the last three years from 2021-22 to 2023-24 are as under:

Total Production of Urea

| Year    |   Total Production of Urea (Figures in LMT) |
|---------|---------------------------------------------|
| 2021-22 |                                        1.7  |
| 2022-23 |                                        2.23 |
| 2023-24 |                                        1.8  |

- (b) : Union Government  is examining all possible options to find out  a  suitable and sustainable model to set up Namrup-IV unit in the BVFCL.

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- (c): The Total Income of BVFCL during the last three years from 2021-22 to 202324 are as under: -

| Year    | Total Income of BVFCL ( Figures in 'Rs. in Lakh')   |
|---------|-----------------------------------------------------|
| 2021-22 | 33,535.20                                           |
| 2022-23 | 1,15,849.17                                         |
| 2023-24 | 81,253.34 (Provisional)                             |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3055 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-09
Subject: Government Medical College
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Aditya Yadav

## GOVERNMENTOFINDIA MINISTRYOF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENTOFHEALTH AND FAMILYWELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3055 TO BE ANSWERED ON 09 th AUGUST, 2024

## GOVERNMENT MEDICALCOLLEGE

## 3055. SHRIADITYAYADAV:

- Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government Medical College has been set up by the State Government to provide better healthcare facilities to the common people in Badaun district of Uttar Pradesh and if so, the details thereof; (b) whether the Government is aware that the common people are facing difficulties in getting proper treatment due to non-availability of doctors, paramedical staff and necessary equipments as per the prescribed norms in the said medical college; (c) if so, the details thereof; (d) whether the Government is likely to ensure the availability of doctors, paramedical staff and necessary medical equipments in the said Government Medical college as per the norms; and (e) if so, the details thereof alongwith the time frame, if any fixed for the same and if not, the reasons
- therefor?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## (SMT. ANUPRIYA PATEL)

(a) to (e): Government Medical College (GMC) at Badaun, Uttar Pradesh is a State funded medical college. The construction & management of the college comes under the purview of the State Government of Uttar Pradesh.

The State government has informed that the college is functional from the academic year 201920. The college has sufficient number of doctors, paramedical staff and necessary equipment and all the necessary medical facilities are provided to the common public.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3053 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-09
Subject: Law against Superstition
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Asked by: Dr. D Ravi Kumar

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

## LOK    S A B H A UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3053 TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, THE 9 TH  AUGUST, 2024.

## Law against Superstition

3053. Dr. D Ravi Kumar :

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

(a) whether  the  Government  is  planning  to  introduce  a  bill  specifically  against superstition and fraudulent activities in view of the lack of dedicated provisions in the existing criminal law statutes to target fraudulent practices by godmen;

(b) whether the Government has any plans to amend the Drugs and Magic Remedies (Objectionable  Advertisements)  Act,  1954  or  introduce  a  new  comprehensive  law  to address  superstitious  practices  and  protect  vulnerable  individuals  from  exploitation  in view of the numerous loopholes in the present Act, if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether  the  Government  is  considering  a  nationwide  law  modeled  on  the  antisuperstition  laws in Maharashtra and Karnataka to effectively combat superstition and related fraudulent activities in the country in view of its successful implementation in the said States, if so, the details thereof; and

(d) the  steps  taken/proposed  to  be  taken  by  the  Government  to  ensure  that  law enforcement agencies are equipped with the necessary legal tools to tackle superstition and protect citizens from exploitation?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF LAW AND JUSTICE; AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS

## (SHRI ARJUN RAM MEGHWAL)

(a) to (d) :   There is no such legislative proposal under consideration of this Ministry.
Lok Sabha Question No. 3052 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-09
Subject: Tribal Health Care Research Programme
Ministry: AYUSH
Asked by: Smt. Delkar Kalaben Mohanbhai

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AYUSH

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 3052 TO BE ANSWERED ON 09.08.2024

## 'Tribal Health Care Research Programme'

## 3052. Smt. Delkar Kalaben Mohanbhai:

Will the Minister of Ayush be pleased to state:

- (a) the implementation status of Tribal Health Care Research Programme (THCRP) in Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu;
- (b) the details of tribal population and tribal beneficiaries covered in Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu under the THCRP during the last five years;
- (c)  the  total  number  of  Local  Health  Traditions  (LHT)  and  folklore  claims  documented thereunder from Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu till now; and
- (d) the time by which it is expected to be disposed of?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE (IC) OF THE MINISTRY OF AYUSH (SHRI PRATAPRAO JADHAV)

(a):  Ministry  of  Ayush  is  implementing  Tribal  Health  Care  Research  Program  (THCRP) under Tribal Sub-Plan (TSP) through Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) in 14 states through 14 peripheral institutes.  However this program has not been implemented in Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu .

(b) to (d): Does not arise in view of the above part (a).

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3049 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-09
Subject: Special Projects at CIPET
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: Dr. T Sumathy Alias Thamizhachi Thangapandian

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS & FERTILIZERS DEPARTMENT OF CHEMICALS & PETROCHEMICALS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3049

ANSWERED ON 09.08.2024

## SPECIAL PROJECTS AT CIPET

## 3049: Dr. T Sumathy Alias Thamizhachi Thangapandian:

Will the Minister of CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  initiated  any  special  projects  at  Central  Institute  of Petrochemicals Engineering & Technology (CIPET) in Chennai South Parliamentary Constituency, Tamil Nadu;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (c) whether  the  Government  has  any  plan  to  establish  special  economic  zones  for Chemicals and Fertilizers and a Chemical engineering cluster in the State of Tamil Nadu;
- (d) if so, the details thereof and the amount of funds allocated for the same; and
- (e) the important Chemical engineering research projects undertaken by the Government through it's allied and subordinate offices in the country?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR CHEMICALS & FERTILIZERS (SMT. ANUPRIYA PATEL)

- (a) and (b):The Department has approved the construction of a new Technology Centre at Central Institute of Petrochemical Engineering & Technology: Institute of Petrochemicals Technology (CIPET: IPT), Chennai, at a total cost of Rs. 60 crore, to provide support to the plastic and allied industry in the region through various facilities including advanced plastic processing, tool room, smart class rooms and digital library.

(c) and (d):Presently, the Government does not have any plan to establish special economic zones for chemicals and fertilizers or a chemical engineering cluster in the State of Tamil Nadu.

(e) : CIPET, through its various research Centres has undertaken research, including on: (i) Designing  innovative  recycling process for multilayer  packaging  waste  using thermosolvolysis process; (ii)  Quantitative  and  qualitative  determination  of  recycled  content  in  post-consumer recycled blends; (iii) Development of 3D printing filaments for opto-electronic sector; (iv) Recovery of polyols from flexible foams; (v)  Development  of  active  bioglass  and  other  nanofillers  for  utilisation  in  biomedical implants; and

(vi)  Optimisation  of  process  parameters  and  analysis  of  polymeric  nanocomposites  for viscoelastic applications.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3048 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-09
Subject: Foundation of Medical College
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Kumari Selja

## GOVERNMENTOFINDIA MINISTRY OFHEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENTOFHEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3048 TO BE ANSWERED ON 09 th AUGUST, 2024

## FOUNDATION OF MEDICALCOLLEGE

## 3048. KUMARI SELJA:

Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government has provided any funds to the medical college at Sirsa, Haryana whose foundation stone was laid on 29th November, 2022; and (b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SMT. ANUPRIYAPATEL)

(a) and (b): Government Medical College at Sirsa, Haryana is a State funded Government medical college and its construction & management comes under the purview of the State Government of Haryana.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3045 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-09
Subject: Vaccination of Children
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Balashowry Vallabhaneni

## GOVERNMENTOFINDIA MINISTRYOF HEALTH AND FAMILYWELFARE DEPARTMENTOFHEALTH AND FAMILYWELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3045 TO BE ANSWERED ON 09 TH AUGUST 2024

## VACCINATION OF CHILDREN

## 3045. SHRI BALASHOWRY VALLABHANENI:

Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILYWELFARE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether as per UNICEF report, 16 lakh children had not received any vaccine during 2023 and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether such figures are taken from States and reported to the WHO and UNICEF, if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the manner in which the Government takes these matters;
- (d) the manner in which Mission Indradhanush is helping address the issue of vaccination; and
- (e) the efforts being made by Government to ensure that all children are vaccinated in 2024?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI PRATAPRAO JADHAV)

- (a) India's Immunization Programme is the largest Public Health Initiative globally, with an annual target of 2.6 crore children and 2.9 crore pregnant women through 1.3 crore Vaccination session. With a Full Immunization Coverage of 93.5%, India has consistently maintained very high Full Immunization coverage of >90% since FY 2019-20.

Given the large population size, India has the highest number of vaccinated children globally across the countries. 2.5 crore out of the target of 2.6 crore children have been fully immunized in FY 2023-24.

(b) The reported data from Health Management Information System (HMIS) on Immunization coverage in India is shared with WHO/ UNICEF annually on the electronic joint reporting format.

(c) to (e) The following steps are taken by the government in coordination with the States/UTs to ensure that all eligible children receive missed /due doses of vaccines.

1. Zero Dose Implementation Plan 2024, has been developed for 143 districts in 11 states that have a high number of unvaccinated children.
2. Mission Indradhanush (MI)/ Intensified Mission Indradhanush (IMI) are special vaccination campaign which has been done in collaboration with states having high number of unvaccinated children. Till 2023 the country has done 12 phases of MI/IMI where a total of 5.46 crore children and 1.32 crore pregnant women have been vaccinated Nationwide.
3. National Immunization days (NIDs)and Sub National Immunization days (SNIDs) for Pulse Polio program are special vaccination campaign carried out every year. India has been maintaining polio free status since 2014 onwards.
4. Hosting of VHND (Village Health and Nutrition Day) on designated days for Immunization activities.
5. State task force on Immunization (STFI), District task force on Immunization (DTFI) and Block task force on immunization (BTFI) ensure effective implementation of the drives which are regularly taken.
6. Regular information education and communication campaigns are undertaken.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3044 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-09
Subject: Transparency in Judiciary
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Asked by: Shri Matheswaran V S

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3044

TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, THE 9 TH  AUGUST, 2024

## Transparency in Judiciary

## 3044. SHRI MATHESWARAN  VS:

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

- (a) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  enact  law  mandating  the  Supreme  Court, High Court and District Judges to declare their assets and liabilities annually to promote transparency and accountability;
- (b) if  so, the details thereof and the timeline by which the legislation is likely to be enacted;
- (c) whether any response has been received from Chief Justices of High Court to the letter  issued  by  the  Department  of  Justice  on  19.06.23  regarding  publication  of Annual reports by High Courts; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF LAW AND JUSTICE; AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS;

(SHRI ARJUN RAM MEGHWAL)

(a) & (b):  As per The Supreme Court Judges (Salaries and Condition of Services) Act, 1958 and the High Court Judges (Salaries and Condition of Services) Act, 1954 and rules  framed  thereafter,  there  is  no  provision  to  declare  assets  by  judges  of  Supreme Court and High Courts. However, the 'Restatement of values of Judicial Life' adopted by  a  full  Court  Meeting  of  Supreme  Court  on  07.05.1997  lays  down  certain  judicial standards which are to be followed by the Judges of the Supreme court and the High Courts. As adopted by the Full Court of the Supreme Court in its meeting dated 7 th  May, 1997 provided further to make it mandatory for every Judge of the Supreme Court and the High Courts including the Chief Justices, to make a declaration of his/her assets and liabilities at the time of appointment and thereafter in the beginning of every year. The Full Bench in its meeting dated 26 th August, 2009 decided to disclose the statement of assets submitted by the Judges on the basis of Resolution dated 7 th  May 1997 to public by putting it on Supreme Court website. Further, the Full Court in its meeting dated 8 th September 2009 resolved to put the declaration of assets in the Supreme Court website on or before 31 st October 2009 and that is purely on Voluntary basis.

(c) & (d): The letter dated 19.06.2023, issued by Department of Justice was addressed to the Chief Justice of India and Chief Justice of High Courts under which the views of Parliamentary Standing Committee on Personnel, Public Grievances, Law and Justice on the need to publish the Annual Report by all the High Courts and placing the same on their respective website was conveyed.
Lok Sabha Question No. 3042 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-09
Subject: Schemes for Ports
Ministry: PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS
Asked by: Shri Anto Antony

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO- 3042

ANSWERED ON - 09/08/2024

## SCHEMES FOR PORTS

## 3042. SHRI ANTO ANTONY:

Will the Minister of PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS be pleased to state: पȅन , पोत पįरवहनऔर जलमागŊ मंũी

- (a)    the current status of various schemes being implemented by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways in Kerala;
- (b)   whether any developmental plans have been launched/ are under consideration for the establishment/ enhancement of dry ports in Kerala;
- (c) if  so,  the  details  and  objectives  including  the  locations  and  expected  benefits thereof;
- (d) whether the recent budget included any specific allocations for the development of Vizhinjam Port and Cochin Port in Kerala and if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) the details of the budget allocations intended for these funds at both Vizhinjam and Cochin Ports?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS (SHRI SARBANANDA SONOWAL)

- (a) In the State of Kerala, Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways has approved 8 projects worth around Rs. 272.94 crore under its Sagarmala Scheme.  Out of these, 5 projects worth Rs. 121.7 crore have already been completed and 3 projects worth Rs. 151.24 crore are under implementation.

(b) & (c) Kottayam Port is the only dry port in Kerala and State notified Minor Port.   At present authorized Customs clearance station and EXIM activity are being carried out. The  port  has  handled  around  Six  Lakh  Metric  Tonne  of  Export  and  Import  cargo  in 21000 TEUs till the date.   At present the commodities move via roadways.   For shifting the  movement  from  road  to  water  i.e.  through  National  Waterway  No.  3  and  9  by considering the increase of EXIM and domestic cargo and to develop the movement of cargo  through  Inland Waterways, Kottayam port is planning to  construct  a barge that can carry more container and berth for reducing the turnaround time.   Installation of container handling equipment also planned.

(d) & (e) Government of India has approved a Viability Gap Funding (VGF) of Rs. 818 crore for the Vizhinjam Project in Kerala, however there is no specific allocation for the development of Vizhinjam and Cochin Ports in the recent budget.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3039 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-09
Subject: Electoral Bond
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Asked by: Smt. Mala Roy

3039. Smt. Mala Roy:

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

- (a)  whether  the  Government  has  any  plan  to  bring  any  law  regarding  electoral bonds for political party funding;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) if not, the alternative/substitute being considered for funding of political parties to contest Lok Sabha/Assembly Elections?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF LAW AND JUSTICE; AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS

## (SHRI ARJUN RAM MEGHWAL)

(a): No.

- (b): Does not arise.
- (c): No such proposal is under consideration of the Government.

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3039

## TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY THE 09 th  AUGUST, 2024

## Electoral Bond
Lok Sabha Question No. 3037 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-09
Subject: Court Litigation against Serving Officers/Veterans
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: Shri Amrinder Singh Raja Warring

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

## DEPARTMENT OF EX-SERVICEMEN WELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3037

TO BE ANSWERED ON 09 th  August, 2024

## COURT LITIGATION AGAINST SERVING OFFICERS/VETERANS

3037 SHRI AMRINDER SINGH RAJA WARRING:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of the court litigations initiated by the Government against serving officers and veterans in relation to disability pension;
- (b)  whether  any  policy  has  been  formulated  or  directions  issued  by  the  Government  for contesting cases in regard to disability pensions of serving officers/veterans; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof?

## A  N  S  W  E  R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

(SHRI SANJAY SETH)

- (a):  The Government has not initiated any court litigations against serving officers and veterans in relation to disability pension.

(b) & (c):  The Ministry of Defence, like other Government Departments, follows the laid down process  whereby  judgements  delivered  by  lower  courts  which  are  in  deviation  from  the Government regulations/policies are appealed after due consultation with Department of Legal Affairs.  All  Orders  of  Hon'ble  Armed  Forces  Tribunals  which  are  in  accordance  with  the Government Policies are implemented. Where the Orders are in deviation from the Government Policies and has not attained finality with the settled law of the Hon'ble Supreme Court, the

Government goes for exhausting the legal remedies before the court orders are implemented.

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