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Lok Sabha Question No. 1696 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-27
Subject: Anil Kakodkar Committee Report
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: SUNIL KUMAR SINGH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1696 TO BE ANSWERED ON 27.07.2016

## ANIL KAKODKAR COMMITTEE REPORT

†1696.     SHRI SUNIL KUMAR SINGH:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) the time of constitution of high level safety review Committee under the Chairmanship of Anil Kakodkar and the submission of its report;
- (b)  the recommendations made by Kakodkar Committee and the action taken by the Government on them so far;
- (c) the details of difficulties being faced in implementing the recommendations of the Committee; and
- (d)  the  time  by  which  the  remaining  recommendations  of  Kakodkar Committee are proposed to be implemented?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI RAJEN GOHAIN)

(a):  High Level Safety Review Committee was constituted by the Ministry of Railways on 16.09.2011 under the chairmanship of Dr. Anil Kakodkar. The Committee submitted its report on 17.02.2012.

(b):  The  Committee  had  made  106  recommendations  covering  various aspects viz. General Safety Matters, Organizational Structure, Empowerment at Working Level, Safety Related Works and Issues, Filling up  of  vacancies  in  critical  safety  categories  and  Manpower  Planning Issues, Plugging the shortage of critical Safety Spares, External Interferences - Removal of Encroachment and Sabotage, Upgradation of Signaling, Telecommunication and Train Protection System, Upgradation

of  Rolling  Stock,  Track,  Bridges,  Elimination  of  Level  Crossings,  Human Resource Development with emphasis on Education and Training Institutes  on  Indian  Railways,  Eco-system  and  Safety  Architectures  on Indian Railways.

Of the 106 recommendations, 68 recommendations have been fully accepted, 19 partially accepted and 19 not accepted by the Ministry of Railways.

So far, 22 recommendations of the Committee have been implemented. 20 recommendations are in final stages of implementation.

(c): As of now, no difficulty is envisaged in implementing the recommendations of the Committee.

(d):  Action plans have been put in place which includes undertaking trials for  introduction  of  new  design/technology,  initiating  pilot  projects  etc. Implementation of a few recommendations is a continuous process.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1695 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-27
Subject: Change in Foreign Policy
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: KAMLA DEVI PATLE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1695 TO BE ANSWERED ON 27.07.2016

## CHANGE IN FOREIGN POLICY

- † 1695. SHRIMATI KAMLA DEVI PAATLE:

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  make  changes  in  its foreign policy and strengthen our relations with other countries especially neighbouring countries; and
- (b)
- if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS [GEN. (DR) V. K. SINGH (RETD)]

- (a) & (b) The Government  has  taken  steps  to revitalise our traditional ties with foreign countries, re-energise our strategic and commercial relations with existing and new partners and reconnect with  NRI  and  PIO  populations  abroad.  The  importance  of  our immediate  periphery  in our foreign policy is reflected in the 'Neighbourhood first' policy of the Government. High level visits to all countries in the region, sometimes after a gap of several years or decades have imparted new energy to bilateral ties. Our engagement has focused on greater connectivity, cooperation in all domains and broader people-to-people contacts.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1694 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-27
Subject: Setting up of Rail Coach Factory
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: KOTHA PRABHAKAR REDDY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1694 TO BE ANSWERED ON 27.07.2016

## SETTING UP OF RAIL COACH FACTORY

## 1694. SHRI PRABHAKAR REDDY KOTHA:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Railways  has  started  the  work  of  setting  up  of  Rail  Coach Factory  in  the  States  of  Telangana  and  Andhra  Pradesh  and  if  so,  the details thereof;
- (b) whether the survey has been made recently in this  regard  and  if  so,  the details thereof; and
- (c) the quantum of funds allocated and actual execution of work to be started and the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

(SHRI RAJEN GOHAIN)

- (a) No, Madam. No work has started for setting up of Rail Coach Factory in the States of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.
- (b) No, Madam.
- (c) Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1692 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-27
Subject: Complaint Resolution Mechanism
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: ANURAG SINGH THAKUR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1692 TO BE ANSWERED ON 27.07.2016

## COMPLAINT RESOLUTION MECHANISM

1692. SHRI ANURAG SINGH THAKUR:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether a 24x7 complaint resolution mechanism has been put in place to address grievances related to Railways and if so, the details thereof;
- (b)  the  number  of  complaints/grievances  received  in  the  past three years; and
- (c) the number of resolved and unresolved complaints alongwith the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

(SHRI RAJEN GOHAIN)

(a)  to  (c):  Yes,  Madam.  24x7  complaint  resolution  mechanism exists on Indian Railways namely, 'May I Help You' booths/counters  at  stations,  All  India  Helpline  No.  138  &  182, Complaint Management System (COMS), Centralised Public Grievance  Redress  and  Monitoring  System  (CPGRAMS),  Social Media,  etc.  A  large  number  of  complaints  are  received  through these  channels  which  are  forwarded  to  the  concerned  Railway Authority for prompt and speedy resolution.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1691 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-27
Subject: Rail Neer
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: KESHAV PRASAD MAURYA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1691 TO BE ANSWERED ON 27.07.2016 RAIL NEER

†1691. SHRI KESHAV PRASAD MAURYA: Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is considering to provide facility of 'Rail Neer' to all  passengers  of  reserved  classes  on  the  lines  of  Rajdhani  and  Shatabdi trains;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government is considering to restart the non-optional taps in all the stations of the country by installing R.O. system on these taps;
- (d)  if so, the details thereof; and
- (e)  if  not,  the  plan  proposed  by  the  Government  to address the  problem of drinking water of rail passengers?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI RAJEN GOHAIN)

- (a):  No, Madam.
- (b): Does not arise.
- (c) to (e): It is Railways' endeavour to provide drinking water at all stations on  Indian  Railways.  Reverse  Osmosis  (RO)  process  involves  substantial wastage of water depending upon its quality and will require uninterrupted power supply. As such, eight stations viz. Bhopal, Dwarka, Gadag, Guwahati, Hazrat Nizamuddin, Madurai, Patna and Tirupati stations have been identified  for  provision  of  RO  drinking  water  units  on  experimental  basis. Further, 346 Water Vending Machines have been provided at stations.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1690 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-27
Subject: Railway Coach Factory at Palakkad
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: M. B. RAJESH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1690 TO BE ANSWERED ON 27.07.2016

## RAILWAY COACH FACTORY AT PALAKKAD

## 1690. SHRI M.B. RAJESH:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Railways has dropped the proposed coach factory project at Palakkad;
- (b) if so, the reasons therefor;
- (c) if  not,  the  present status of the project along with the road map for time bound completion; and
- (d) whether the Railways has approached any central PSU for joint venture and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI RAJEN GOHAIN)

- (a) No, Madam.
- (b) Does not arise.
- (c) Setting  up  of  Rail  Coach  Factory  at  Palakkad  has  been  sanctioned  under Public Private Partnership (PPP). Land for the project has been purchased by  Railways  from  Govt.  of  Kerala.  Tendering  process  for  this  factory  has failed once on account of receiving no bidders at Request for Qualification (RFQ) stage. In the meantime, additional capacity has been created at  inhouse production units of Indian Railways. Thus, existing coach manufacturing  capacity  is  being  reviewed  vis  a  vis  the  projected  level  of coach requirement over next 10 years.
- (d) No, Madam.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1689 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-27
Subject: Waiver of NOC
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: RAJAN BABURAO  VICHARE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1689 TO BE ANSWERED ON 27.07.2016

## WAIVER OF NOC

1689.      SHRI RAJAN VICHARE:

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has received any proposal from the Ministry of Women and Child Development for a waiver of the No Objection Certificate (NOC) required from a father in case a child travels to India on tourist visa;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  it  is  mandatory  in  case  the  parents  are  separated; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and the response of the Government thereon?

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

## ANSWER (SHRI M. J. AKBAR)

- (a) Yes, the Ministry of External Affairs has  received a proposal from the Ministry of Women and Child Development for waiver of No Objection  Certificate  (NOC)  required  from  a  father  in  case  a  child travels to India on Tourist Visa.

(b) to (d) Ministry  of  External  Affairs  and  Ministry  of  Women  and Child  Development  have  constituted  a  committee  to  effectively address such and other similar issues raised by Ministry of Women and Child Development.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1687 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-27
Subject: Annual Survey of Indian Cities
Ministry: URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: V. PANNEER SELVAM

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1687

TO BE ANSWERED ON JULY 27, 2716

ANNUAL SURVEY OF INDIAN CITIES

No. 1687 SHRI V. PANNEERSELVAM:

Will  the  Minister  of  URBAN  DEVELOPMENT  be  pleased  to state:

- (a) whether cities in the country has scored low in Annual survey of India's city system;
- (b) if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the  reaction  of  the  Government thereto;
- (c) the  reasons  for  low  score  of  Indian  cities  in  comparison  to global benchmarks; and
- (d) the steps taken/being taken to improve facilities in the cities to bring them at par with other global cities?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT (RAO INDERJIT SINGH)

- (a):  The  Ministry  of  Urban  Development  has  carried  out  Swachh Survekshan-2016 for ranking of 73 cities with a population of more than  one  Million  including  State  Capitals  on  their  performance  on Sanitation  &  Solid  Waste  Management  parameters.  Some  of  the cities have ranked low in these rankings.
- (b): The Cities which found their place in the last 10 are mentioned below

|   Rank | Name of City    |
|--------|-----------------|
|     64 | Kalyan Dombivli |
|     65 | Varanasi        |
|     66 | Jamshedpur      |
|     67 | Ghaziabad       |
|     68 | Raipur          |
|     69 | Meerut          |
|     70 | Patna           |
|     71 | Itanagar        |
|     72 | Asansol         |
|     73 | Dhanbad         |

For 2016-17, this survey is being conducted in 500 AMRUT mission cities

(c):  The  cities  were  ranked  on  various  parameters  relating  to sanitation and solid waste management. As some of the cities have scored  low  marks  on  these  parameters,  their  scores  are  low  in comparison to global benchmarks.

(d): The Ministry is providing financial and technical support through various  missions  like  Swachh  Bharat  Mission  (Urban),  Smart  City, AMRUT, HRIDAY to improve the urban infrastructure in these cities. Handholding  support  through  regular  capacity  building  programs including  interactions  over  videoconferencing,  exposure  visits  to the top ranked cities to learn best practices etc. is also provided.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1685 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-27
Subject: Himadri
Ministry: EARTH SCIENCES
Asked by: PRAHLAD SINGH PATEL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA LOK SABHA

## MINISTRY OF EARTH SCIENCES UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1685

## TO BE ANSWERED ON WEDNESDAY, July 27, 2016

## HIMADRI

## 1685 SHRI  PRAHLAD SINGH PATEL:

Will the Minister of EARTH SCIENCES be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the permanent station Himadri has been set up for the research and study of climate change;
- (b) if so, whether action has been taken for procurement of Polar Research Vessel;
- (c) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefore; and
- (d) whether research and study relating to climate change has been affected due to the delay in the procurement of the Polar Vessel and if so, the details thereof ?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AND

## MINISTRY OF EARTH SCIENCES (SHRI Y. S. CHOWDARY)

- (a) Yes  Madam.  The  Indian  research  station  Himadri  is  operational  at  NyÅlesund, in Svalbard region in Arctic since August 2008 for the research and study of climate change.
- (b) Yes Madam, actions has been taken for procurement of Polar Research Vessel.
- (c) The Cabinet has approved the Revised Cost Estimates for Acquisition of a Polar Research Vessel (PRV) at an estimated cost of Rs.1051.13 crore. The vessel, as per the concept design, is 132m long, Polar Class 5, 120 days endurance, multidisciplinary scientific facilities, capable of carrying  helicopters,  50  numbers  of  containers  and  fuel  required  for Antarctic bases. The PRV is expected to contribute to India's scientific expeditions towards sustaining two Indian research bases in Antarctica (Maitri and Bharati); dovetail research initiatives in the Southern Ocean domain with those in the proximal regions of the Antarctic continent.
- (d) No Madam.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1684 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-27
Subject: Underbridge at Jhansi-Manikpur Line
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: BHAIRON PRASAD MISHRA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1684 TO BE ANSWERED ON 27.07.2016

## UNDERBRIDGE AT JHANSI- MANIKPUR LINE

- † 1684.  SHRI BHAIRON PRASAD MISHRA: Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:
- (a) the  location-wise details of the underbridges being constructed on Jhansi-Manikpur line at present;
- (b) the  time  limit  fixed  to  complete  the  above  construction  work; and
- (c) the  details    of  the    contractors  in    whose  case    the  time  limit fixed  for  the  contract  of  work  is  already  over  and  the  work  is still lying pending?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## (SHRI RAJEN GOHAIN)

- (a) to (c):  A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.
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STATEMENT  REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  PARTS  (a)  TO  (c)  OF UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1684 BY SHRI BHAIRON PRASAD MISHRA TO  BE  ANSWERED  IN  LOK  SABHA  ON  27.07.2016  REGARDING UNDERBRIDGE AT JHANSI- MANIKPUR LINE

(a):    Works  for  construction  of  subways  in  lieu  of  35  level  crossings (LCs) on Jhansi-Manikpur Section have been sanctioned.   Out of these 35  subways,  03  subways  have  been  completed,  construction  of subways in lieu  of  02  LCs  is  not  feasible  as  per  site  conditions  and works  of  construction  of  10  subways  are  in  progress.    Works  for construction  of  remaining  20  subways  are  at  various  stages  of planning, estimation and invitation of tender. (b)  &  (c):  Funds  for  Road  safety  Works  (ROBs/RUBs/Subways/  Level Crossings)  come  from  Central  Road  Funds  (CRF)  as  a  percentage  of cess  collected  on  Diesel  and  Petrol  by  Ministry  of  Finance.  During construction  of  subways,  there  is  need  to  impose  speed  restriction, thus consuming Engineering Time Allowance. Due to limited availability  of  funds  and  huge  throwforward  of  already  sanctioned works, these works are progressing to the extent possible subject to availability of funds and Engineering Time Allowance. *****
Lok Sabha Question No. 1681 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-27
Subject: Integrity in Sports
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: JANARDAN SINGH SIGRIWAL, ANIL SHIROLE

## MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS)

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1681 TO BE ANSWERED ON 27.07.2016

## Integrity in Sports

## 1681. SHRI JANARDAN SINGH SIGRIWAL: SHRI ANIL SHIROLE:

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

- (a)     whether  the  self-regulating  structures  within  sports  administrations are  not  adequate  to  protect  honest  sportspersons  and  uphold  the highest integrity in the field of sports;
- (b)
- if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  bring  a  legislation  to  check corrupt  practices  in  sports,  like  betting,  age  fraud,  doping,  match fixing and deliberate under performance; and
- (d) if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the  steps  taken  by the Government in this regard?

## THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR

## YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS (SHRI VIJAY GOEL)

(a) to (d): Madam,  the  various  National  Sports  Federations  (NSFs) though responsible for development and promotion of sports, are not armed with adequate legal provisions to curb the incidents of unfair practices  in  sports.    Under  the  existing  laws,  law  enforcement agencies  of  the  Government  take  action  to  curb  the  incidents  of unfair  practices  in  sports.    However,  the  Government  has  felt  the need  to  enact  a  standalone  legislation  to  prevent  and  combat sporting fraud affecting the integrity of sports and fair play in relation to national and international sporting events and for matters incidental thereto which includes match fixing and deliberate underperformance,  etc.    Accordingly,  the  Government  has  formulated  a draft legislation. The Bill defines sports frauds, provides for punishment to offenders and also mentions the court competent to try cases.

Action in doping cases are taken as per rules of National AntiDoping  Agency  (NADA)  and  World  Anti-Doping  Agency  (WADA).  For age frauds, detailed instructions have been issued by the Government and these are part of the National Sports Development Code of India.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1680 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-27
Subject: National Pension Scheme
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: ELUMALAI VELLAIGOUNDER

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1680 TO BE ANSWERED ON 27.07.2016

## NATIONAL PENSION SCHEME

1680. SHRI V. ELUMALAI:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether employees of the Railways have been demanding to exempt  them  from  the  National  Pension  Scheme  just  like  the defence forces;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Railways has taken up this issue with the Ministry of Finance as per the demand of the railway employees; and
- (d) if so, the outcome thereof?

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

- (a) Yes, Madam.
- (b) National Federation of Indian Railwaymen (NFIR) and All India Railwaymen's Federation (AIRF) have sought  exemption of Railway employees  appointed  on  or  after  01.01.2004  from  the  purview  of National Pension System (NPS).

## ANSWER (SHRI RAJEN GOHAIN)

(c)&(d) Yes, Madam. A reference was made by the then Hon'ble Minister  for  Railways  vide  letter  dated  29.03.2014  to  the  then Hon'ble Finance Minister regarding exemption  of the Railway servants appointed on or after 01.01.2004 from the purview of NPS. In response, Ministry of Finance have advised that the request does not seem to be a feasible proposition. Another reference has been made vide letter dated 20.11.2015 to the Hon'ble Finance Minister to  have  a  relook  at  the  case.    The  Ministry  of  Finance  have  not communicated their decision as yet.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1679 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-27
Subject: Claim on Hyderabad Fund
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: ASADUDDIN OWAISI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1679

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 27.07.2016

## CLAIM ON HYDERABAD FUND

## 1679. SHRI ASADUDDIN OWAISI:

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether India and Pakistan are both claiming Hyderabad fund;
- (b)
- if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether Pakistan has claimed that the ruling of English High Court is in its favour;
- (d) if so, the details thereof and present position of the case;
- (e) whether any out of court settlement is in the pipeline between India and Pakistan; and
- (f) if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the  time  by  which  a  final  decision  is expected on the Hyderabad fund case?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS [GEN. (DR) V. K. SINGH (RETD)]

- (a) to (f) The High Court of Justice in London is currently seized of the case 'High Commissioner for Pakistan in the UK v Prince Mukkaram Jah & Ors' pertaining to the monies of erstwhile State of Hyderabad which is held frozen in the National Westminister Bank (London) since 1948, and claimed by India and Pakistan, besides others.
- On 21 June 2016, in the pre-trial judgement, the High Court dismissed Pakistan's  application  invoking  limitation  against  India's  claim  to  the monies.

In so far as Pakistan's claims to the monies is concerned, the Judge observed that Pakistan's claim to beneficial ownership of the Fund cannot be dismissed as having no real prospect of success, but must go to trial. The Judge also observed that there is much force in many of the arguments advanced  by  India  and  the  Princes  challenging  Pakistan's  claims  to  the ownership of the monies.

The matter is to be settled through trial in England, or by other means agreed between the parties to the case.

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