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Lok Sabha Question No. 137 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-07-20
Subject: Misbehaviour by in-flight Passengers
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Adala Prabhakara Reddy, Chandra Sekhar Bellana

137.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 137 (To be answered on the 20 th  July 2023)

## MISBEHAVIOUR BY IN-FLIGHT PASSENGERS

SHRI ADALA PRABHAKARA REDDY

SHRI CHANDRA SEKHAR BELLANA

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

(a) the details of the incidents reported on in-flight passenger misbehaviour during the last one year, State/UT-wise;

(b)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  widen  the  ambit  of  the  powers  of  the Directorate  General  of  Civil  Aviation  (DGCA)  to  tackle  such  incidents;  and

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

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

(GEN. (DR) V. K. SINGH (RETD))

(a) A total of 63 passengers have been placed in "No Fly List" during the year 2022, for the  period  as  recommended  by  the  airline's  Internal  Committee,  constituted  in accordance with Civil Aviation Requirement (CAR) on unruly passengers. In 2023, 37 passengers have been placed in "No Fly List" upto 15.07.2023. The majority of the passengers placed in "No Fly List" were for violation related to not wearing masks or not obeying the instructions of the crew members.

No State wise/ UT wise classification of incidents is maintained by DGCA since majority of the incidents takes place mid-air during the flight.

(b) & (c) No such proposal is under consideration.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 136 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-07-20
Subject: Status of Projects in Tamil Nadu
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: S. Ramalingam

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 136 ANSWERED ON 20 TH  JULY, 2023

## STATUS OF PROJECTS IN TAMIL NADU

136. SHRI RAMALINGAM S.:

Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a) the details and current status of the approved/ ongoing road projects in the State of Tamil Nadu as on date;
- (b) the detailed status of the ongoing project on the East Coast Road connecting  Chennai  with  Nagapattinam,  which  further  links  up  to Kanyakumari via Rameswaram and Thoothukudi;
- (c) the status and details of the 55-km four-way lane in Mayiladuthurai and Karaikal from Sattanathapuram to Vanjur and the tentative date of completion of the project; and
- (d) the status of Nagapattinam-Thanjavur section of National Highway67 and the tentative date of completion of the project?

## ANSWER

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

(a)     As on date, 95 projects of National Highway covering a length of 2023  Km  are  approved  in  the  State  of  Tamil  Nadu,  out  of  which  83 projects covering a length of 1925 Km have been undertaken which are in different stages of implementation. (b)      The  total  length  of  East  Coast  Road  connecting  Chennai  with Nagapattinam,  which  links  up  to  Kanyakumari  via  Rameswaram  and Thoothukudi is 749 Km. Out of this, 696 Km is National Highway on which 4 Nos. of work have been taken up for four laning covering a length of 182 Km for which scheduled date of completion is September, 2024. (c)     4-laning work on 55.755 Km of Sattanathapuram to Nagapattinam section of NH-45A has been undertaken and the physical progress upto June  2023  is  22%.  The  project  is  now  tentatively  scheduled  for completion by January, 2025. (d)      Widening  to  2-lane  with  paved  shoulder  of  Nagapattinam -Thanjavur  section  of  NH-67  has  been  undertaken  and  the  physical progress upto June 2023 is 64%. The scheduled date of completion of the Project is November, 2023.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 131 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-07-20
Subject: Road Accidents on NH 544
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Vellalath Kochukrishnan Nair. Sreekandan

## be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  frequent  accidents  and  poor  safety  measures  have  made  the Mannuthy-Kaarukutty  stretch  of  National  Highway-544  one  of  the  most dangerous roads in the State of Kerala;
- (b) if so, whether 80 people were killed in 893 accidents on the 35 km. stretch of the National Highway from Mannuthy-Kaarukutty during the last two years;
- c) whether unscientific construction and lack of safety measures were cited as the main reasons for the frequent accidents at the said stretch and if so, the reaction of the Government thereto;
- (d) whether there are no subways or foot overbridges, lighting or storage lane on the road covering the said stretch; and
- (e) if so, the steps taken by the National Highways Authority of India in this regard?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) to (c) 9 blackspots have been identified on the Mannuthy-Kaarukutty stretch of National Highway (NH) - 544 in the State of Kerala. Out of 9 blackspots, 1 blackspot has already been rectified by constructing an underpass at km 295.942. Detailed Project Report (DPR) has been awarded for rectification of remaining 8 blackspots. 36 people have died in 346 accidents recorded during the last two years on this stretch.
- (d) & (e) In the aforementioned stretch, 5 flyovers, 3 underpasses and lighting has been provided. Further, 15 median openings have been provided with storage lanes.

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 131 ANSWERED ON 20 TH  JULY 2023 ROAD ACCIDENTS ON NH 544

## 131.    SHRI V.K. SREEKANDAN:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री
Lok Sabha Question No. 128 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-07-20
Subject: Changes by Airlines
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: A. Ganeshamurthi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 128 (To be answered on the 20 th  July 2023)

## CHARGES BY AIRLINES

## 128. SHRI A. GANESHAMURTHI

## Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether the Government has asked Airlines not to levy penal charges for cancellation and rescheduling of air tickets in case of emergency and festival rush;
- (b) if so, whether the Government monitored compliance of any such direction by the Airlines, if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether there is any regulatory mechanism to monitor the air fare of airlines which are fleecing the passengers, whenever there is hike in demand and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) the steps taken by the Government to ensure common man also travels by air, by having reasonable air fare in Economy class during emergency?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(GEN. (DR) V. K. SINGH (RETD))

- (a) & (b) Charges for cancellation and rescheduling of air tickets  are not regulated by the Government. However, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued Civil Aviation Requirements (CAR), Section -3, Series -M, Part - II titled - Refund of Airline Tickets to Passengers of Public Transport Undertakings wherein the following provisions in respect of cancellation charges has been laid down:

Cancellation charges must be indicated prominently at the time of booking. The airlines shall refund all statutory taxes and User Development Fee (UDF)/Airport Development Fee (ADF)/Passenger Service Fee (PSF) to the passengers in case of cancellation/nonutilisation of tickets/no show. This provision shall also be applicable for all types of fares offered including promos/special fares and where the basic fare is non- refundable

- (c) Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has established Tariff Monitoring Unit which monitors fares on select sectors on random basis.
- (d) Ministry of Civil Aviation has launched Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS)- UDAN
- (Ude Desh ka Aam

Nagrik)  on  21.10.2016  to  enhance  regional  air  connectivity  from  unserved  and underserved airports in the country and making air travel affordable to the masses.

Under the UDAN Scheme, the Government has targeted an indicative airfare at Rs. 2500 for a distance of 500 km to 600 km per RCS seat under Regional Connectivity routes (equivalent to one-hour flight). Selected Airline Operator is required to provide upto 50% of the aircraft seating capacity or maximum 40 seats, whichever is lower, as Seats in a fixed wing aircraft under UDAN. This airfare is subject to indexation as per the formula specified in the UDAN Scheme document.

Government has also taken steps to sensitise the airlines on maintaining reasonable price levels by self-regulating airfares during emergency. Consultations are held with airlines on regular basis to keep passenger interest in mind and exercise moderation.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 127 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-07-20
Subject: Calicut International Airport
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: M. K. Raghavan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 127 (To be answered on the 20 th  July 2023)

## CALICUT INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

## 127. SHRI M.K.RAGHAVAN

## Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a)  whether  any  estimates  have  been  prepared  for  RESA  lengthening  at  Calicut International  Airport  and  if  so,  the  details  thereof;
- (b) whether the Government has any details regarding the proposed construction method being adopted for RESA lengthening at Calicut International Airport and if so, the

details thereof;

- (c) whether the Government has data regarding the proposed date of completion of RESA lengthening of Calicut International Airport and if so, the details thereof; and (d)  the  details  regarding  the  administrative  sanctioning  given  by  AAI  for  RESA lengthening of Calicut International Airport?

## ANSWER

## Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(GEN. (DR) V. K. SINGH (RETD))

(a) to (d): On the basis of the recommendations of the Committee of aviation experts constituted by the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) to oversee the implementation of the  recommendations made in the investigation  report  of  the  Aircraft  Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) on the accident at Calicut airport, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) projected a land requirement of 14.5 acre to the State Government of Kerala in order to provide Runway End Safety Area (RESA) of 240m at both the ends of the runway at Calicut airport. The lengthening of RESA is proposed by constructing an earthen embankment with a reinforced soil wall and slope protection system.

As per the National Civil Aviation Policy, 2016, the responsibility to provide land free of cost  and  free  from  all  encumbrances for development of an airport lies with the respective State Government. The required land is yet to be handed over by the State Government of Kerala to AAI despite repeated correspondence from MoCA.

AAI as a special measure, keeping in mind the viability and feasibility of operation of Wide Body aircraft at Calicut airport, has offered to bear cost of filling and leveling of land for provision of RESA at Calicut International airport. Administrative Approval and Expenditure Sanction has been accorded for Rs.484.57 crore (including GST) by AAI for RESA provision. However, the completion of the project will depend on the handing over of the land by the State Government to AAI.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 125 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-07-20
Subject: Beneficiaries under JJM
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Asked by: Chandra Prakash Choudhary

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF JAL SHAKTI DEPARTMENT OF DRINKING WATER & SANITATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 125 TO BE ANSWERED ON 20/07/2023

## Beneficiaries under JJM

## 125. SHRI CHANDRA PRAKASH CHOUDHARY:

Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state:

- (a)   the details of the rural and urban beneficiaries under Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) in the State of Jharkhand, especially in Giridih Parliamentary Constituency;
- (b)  whether  the  Government  has  been  able  to  systematically  implement  this  scheme  across  the country and if so, the details thereof along with the details of the beneficiaries under the said mission in Jharkhand, district-wise;
- (c)   the percentage of the target achieved by the Government till date under the said mission; and
- (d)  whether  the  Government  is  likely  to  complete  the  target  set  under  the  said  mission  by  the stipulated time of 2024 and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a)  to  (d)  With  the  aim  to  provide  assured  supply  of  potable  water  to  all  rural  households  in  the country through functional household tap connections, the Government of India is implementing Jal Jeevan  Mission  (JJM)  -  Har  Ghar  Jal  since  August  2019,  in  partnership  with  states, inter  alia including in the state of Jharkhand and the Giridih Parliamentary Constituency in Jharkhand.

At the time of announcement of Jal Jeevan Mission, only 3.23 Crore (17%) rural households were reported to have tap water connections. So far, as reported by States/UTs as on 17.07.2023, around 9.35 Crore additional rural households have been provided with tap water connections under JJM. Thus,  as  on  17.07.2023,  out  of  19.46  Crore  rural  households  in  the  country,  around  12.58  Crore (64.6%)  households  are  reported  to  have  tap  water  supply  in  their  homes.  The  States  have  been advised to cover the remaining rural households by 2024.

Similarly,  at  the  time  of  announcement  of  Jal  Jeevan  Mission  in  August  2019,  only  3.45  lakh (5.64%) rural households were reported to have tap water connections in the State of Jharkhand. So far,  as  reported  by  the  State  as  on  17.07.2023,  additional  20.21  lakh  rural  households  have  been provided with  tap  water  connections  under  JJM.  Thus,  as  on  17.07.2023,  out  of  61.23  lakh  rural households  in  the  State,  around  23.66  lakh  (38.65%)  households  are  reported  to  have  tap  water supply in their homes. The State/ UT, district & village-wise status of tap water connection in rural households,  including  those  in  districts  Giridih,  Bokaro  and  Dhanbad,  which  lie  in  the  Giridih Parliamentary Constituency, indicating their status of coverage, etc. as reported by States/ UTs, is in public domain and available on JJM dashboard at:

https://ejalshakti.gov.in/jjmreport/JJMIndia.aspx

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Lok Sabha Question No. 123 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-07-20
Subject: Air Fares to Middle-East Countries
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Abdul Majeed Ariff

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 123

(To be answered on the 20 th  July 2023)

## AIR FARES TO MIDDLE-EAST COUNTRIES

## 123. ADV. A.M. ARIFF

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether it has come to the notice of the Government that the air fares to the middle-east countries from India has increased manifold in recent times especially during the vacation/festival season and if so, the details thereof and corrective action taken thereon;
- (b) whether the Government has held any discussions with the airlines on reducing the air fares during peak seasons and if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (c)  whether the Government has received any representations from the Government of Kerala for getting permission for operating charted flights at reasonable rates to Gulf countries and if so, the details thereof and the current status thereon; and
- (d) whether the Government proposes to bring in a comprehensive legislation aimed at putting a cap on the air fares; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(GEN. (DR) V. K. SINGH (RETD))

(a) and (b) In the recent past, the Government has received few references regarding airfare from Hon'ble Members of Parliament and from the Government of Kerala.

Engagement with airlines and other stakeholders regarding issues of this sector is an ongoing process. However, the airfare is market driven and is neither regulated nor established by the Government. The airlines are free to fix reasonable tariffs under the provisions of sub-rule (1) of Rule 135 of the

Aircraft Rules, 1937 having regard to all relevant factors, including cost of operation, characteristics of services, reasonable profit and the generally prevailing tariff. The airlines, however, remain compliant with the regulatory provisions under Aircraft Rules, 1937 as long as the fare charged by them does not exceed the fare established and displayed on their website. (c) In the recent past, the Government has received references including from the Chief Minister of Kerala requesting necessary approvals for charter flights to be operated for transport of non-resident Keralites from Gulf countries to India. If  and when received, charter flights are generally approved under the Inclusive Tour Package (ITP) guidelines. There are no specific requests for operation of charter aircraft on India-Gulf sector pending with this Ministry as of 13.07.2023. (d) and (e) Presently, there is no such proposal under consideration. With the repeal of the Air Corporation Act in March 1994, Indian domestic Aviation was deregulated. Airlines are free to induct capacity with any aircraft type, and free to select whatever markets and network they wish to service and operate with the compliance of Route Dispersal Guidelines (RDGs) issued by the Government.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 121 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-07-20
Subject: Airfare after Tragedy in Odisha
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: T. R. Paarivendhar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 121 (To be answered on the 20 th  July 2023)

## AIRFARE AFTER TRAGEDY IN ODISHA

## 121. DR. T.R. PAARIVENDHAR

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(GEN. (DR) V. K. SINGH (RETD))

- (a) to (e): Airfares are market driven and are neither regulated nor established by the Government. Airlines are free to fix reasonable tariffs taking into consideration all relevant factors which include the cost of operation, characteristics of service and reasonable profit. Airlines, however, remain compliant with the regulatory provisions under Aircraft Rules, 1937 as long as the fare charged by them does not exceed the fare established and displayed on their website.

After the train accident in Odisha, Ministry adviced airlines to monitor and take necessary action in case of any abnormal surge in airfares to and from Bhubaneswar. The airlines were adviced to keep passenger interest in mind and exercise moderation. The airfares were monitored on daily basis and as a result of which the fares have shown a declining trend.

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be pleased to state:-

(a) whether consequent upon the recent train accident in Odisha, the airfare in all airlines originated from Odisha to other destinations have been increased manifold and many common people are forced to purchase the increased fare tickets in absence of any alternative ways to reach their destinations/home towns;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the Government has taken any action against airlines charging very hefty fare and also to reduce the air fare in all airlines;

(d) if so, the details thereof; and

(e) if not, the reasons therefor?
Lok Sabha Question No. 120 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-07-20
Subject: Housing Projects
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: Sarmistha Sethi

- (d)

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

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 120 TO BE ANSWERED ON JULY 20, 2023

## HOUSING PROJECTS

## NO. 120.           SHRIMATI SARMISTHA SETHI:

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

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  any  record  of  number  of  housing projects  which  have  been  stalled  due  to  financial  and  legal reasons;
- (b)
- if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  there  is  any  action  plan  of  the  Government  to  resolve issues so that such projects could be completed as they involve
- interests of a large number of households;
- if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) whether  any  guidelines  have  been  issued  by  the  Government  in this regard for completion of housing projects within the stipulated time and if so,the details thereof?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE

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

- (a)  to  (e):  'Land'  and  'Colonization' are  state  subjects.  The data sought is not maintained centrally by Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.

In  order  to  protect  the  interest  of  homebuyers  and  to  ensure transparency and accountability in the Real Estate Sector, Parliament has enacted the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 (RERA).  Under  the  provisions  of  RERA,  the  Real  Estate  Regulatory Authority  of  the  concerned  State/Union  Territory  (UT)  is  required  to regulate real estate projects and real estate agents registered under RERA. Further, on lapse or revocation of the registration under RERA, the Regulatory Authority in consultation with the appropriate Government  is  empowered  to  take  action  for  carrying  out  the remaining development works of the project by competent authority or by association of allottees.

Further, to give relief to homebuyers of stalled projects, Government has  established  a  Special  Window  for  Completion  of  Affordable  and Mid-Income  Housing  (SWAMIH  investment  fund)  for  funding  stalled projects  that  are  net-worth  positive  and  registered  under  RERA, including those projects that have been declared as Non-Performing Assets  (NPAs)  or are pending  proceedings  before  the  National Company Law Tribunal under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code.

Besides,  Insolvency  and  Bankruptcy  Code,  2016  has  also  been enacted  which  also  provides  for  resolution  of  stalled  real  estate projects thereby protecting the interests of homebuyers.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 119 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-07-20
Subject: FDI in MRO Sector
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Magunta Sreenivasulu Reddy, Maddila  Gurumoorthy

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 119 (To be answered on the 20 th  July 2023)

## FDI IN MRO SECTOR

## 119. SHRI MAGUNTA SREENIVASULU REDDY SHRI MADDILA GURUMOORTHY

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a)  the  details  of  the  Foreign  Direct  Investment  (FDI)  received  by  the Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) sector of the aviation industry in the country during the last three years and current year;
- (b)  whether  the  Government  has  fixed  any  timeline  to  complete  the establishment  of  Tirupati  MRO  centre  in  Andhra  Pradesh;  and
- (c) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(GEN. (DR) V. K. SINGH (RETD))

- (a) In order to promote Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) sector, Government of India has put in place a liberal and investor-friendly policy wherein 100% FDI via automatic route is permissible for MRO operations in India. Exclusive data on FDI for MRO sector is not maintained by Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) and Ministry of Civil Aviation.
- (b) & (c) Two MRO sites were identified by Airports Authority of India (AAI) at Tirupati Airport and bids were invited in 2 rounds. However, no bids have been received.

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