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Lok Sabha Question No. 2636 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-09
Subject: Sivagiri Tourism Circuit Project
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: Adv. Adoor Prakash

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2636

## ANSWERED ON 09.03.2026

## SIVAGIRI TOURISM CIRCUIT PROJECT

## 2636. ADV. ADOOR PRAKASH:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has reviewed the implementation of Sivagiri Tourism Circuit Project in Kerala;
- (b) if so, the details of the fund released, utilized and works completed as on date;
- (c) whether the utilization certificate for the sanctioned funds has been received and the time by which the remaining funds are likely to be released for this project; and
- (d) whether the Government has noted the delay in the implementation of  this  project  and  if  so,  the  measures  taken/being  taken  by  the Government to complete the project without further delay?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF TOURISM            (SHRI GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT)

(a) to (d): The Ministry of Tourism sanctioned the project 'Development of Spiritual Circuit: Sivagiri Sree Narayana Guru Ashram -Aruvipuram -Kunnumpara Sree Subrahmania -Chempazhanthy Sree Narayana Gurukulam' in the State of Kerala under the Swadesh Darshan Scheme on 03.01.2019 with a sanctioned cost of ₹69.47 crore, which was subsequently revised to ₹66.42 crore on 14.07.2022. The project is being implemented by India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC).

A Utilisation Certificate for ₹34.21 crore has been received from the implementing  agency  namely  India  Tourism  Development  Corporation (ITDC), against the funds authorised for release. Release of further funds is governed  by  the  provisions  of  the  scheme  guidelines  and  is  subject  to submission of the requisite documents and compliance with the prescribed conditions.

As  reported  by  the  implementing  agency,  works  at  Aruvipuram, Kunnumpara and Chempazhanthy sites have largely been completed except for certain landscaping activities. At the Sivagiri site, certain components such as parking facilities, water kiosk, rain shelter, solar power plant, solar street lighting, battery-operated vehicles, underground cabling and CCTV, installations of solar power plant have been completed. Some components including works relating to Tourist Facilitation Centre, Audio Visual Hall and Dining Hall have not progressed due to issues relating to unavailability of un-encumbered land, revision of drawings by the Mutt authority, non receipt of  the  sanction  of  the  plan  from  the  Municipality  and  requirement  of additional  funds  on  account  of  increase  in  scope  of  work  by  Mutt

Authorities. The Ministry  reviews  the  progress  of  the  project  from  time  to  time based  on  reports submitted by the implementing  agency.  Delay in completion of the project has been noted and the implementing agency has been  advised  to  expedite  the  execution  of  the  remaining  works  in coordination  with  the  concerned  authorities  in  accordance  with  the approved project framework.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2635 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-09
Subject: Modernization of Museums and Archives
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: Smt. Geniben Nagaji Thakor

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION  No. 2635 TO BE ANSWERED ON 09/03/2026

## 'MODERNIZATION OF MUSEUMS AND ARCHIVES'

## † 2635. SMT. GENIBEN NAGAJI THAKOR:

Will the Minister of CULTURE be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of the schemes implemented/being implemented to modernize National/Statelevel museums and archives in the country;
- (b) the details of the expenditure incurred under the said schemes so far;
- (c) whether digitalization work is being carried out in the said museums; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof along with the steps taken to increase public access?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF CULTURE AND TOURISM (SHRI GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT)

- (a) Ministry  of  Culture  operates  Museum  Grant  Scheme  under  which  financial  assistance  is provided for setting up of New Museums/development of the existing museums/digitization of museum collections/setting up of virtual museums and training of museums professionals of museums managed by Central/State Governments, Societies, Autonomous bodies, Public sector  Undertaking,  local  bodies,  Academic  Institutions  and  Trusts  registered  under  the societies Act at the regional, State and District Level in the country.

Details  of  the  Scheme  guidelines  are  available  at  the  official  website  of  the  Ministry  of Culture:- http://www.indiaculture.gov.in.

- (b) The details of the expenditure incurred under the Museum Grant Scheme during  last three financial years  are as under :

(Rs. in Cr.)

|   S. no. | Financial Year   |   Budget Estimate |   Expenditure |
|----------|------------------|-------------------|---------------|
|        1 | 2022-23          |             32.23 |         20.03 |
|        2 | 2023-24          |             45.4  |          6.76 |
|        3 | 2024-25          |             20    |         19.58 |

- (c) Yes,  the  details  of  the  museums  given  financial  assistance  for  digitization  under  Museum Grant Scheme are at Annexure-I.
- (d) Ministry  of  Culture  has  a  web  portal  for  creating  digital  repository  of  the  collections  of Museums. The details of the collections of  museums along with their image are available on the following link; https://museumsofindia.gov.in/repository

## Annexure-I

## ANNEXURE REFERRED IN PART (c) OF LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2635  DUE  FOR  ANSWER  ON  09.03.2026  REGARDING  'MODERNIZATION  OF MUSEUMS AND ARCHIVES'.

Details of the Museums provided financial assistance for digitization of museum collection under Museum Grant Scheme during the last three years.

|   Sl. No. | State     | Name and Address of Museum/State                                        |
|-----------|-----------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------|
|         1 | Karnataka | Basava Samithi, Basava Bhavana, Sri Basaveshwara Road, Bengaluru-560001 |
Lok Sabha Question No. 2633 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-09
Subject: Funds Allocated to Central Universities in Delhi
Ministry: EDUCATION
Asked by: Shri Ramvir Singh Bidhuri

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

## DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2633

ANSWERED ON 09.03.2026

## Funds Allocated to Central Universities in Delhi

## †2633 . Shri Ramvir Singh Bidhuri:

Will the Minister of EDUCATION be pleased to state:

- (a) the total expenditure likely to be incurred on education sector in the Union Budget for the year 2026-27 including the amount by which the same exceeds the previous year outlay;
- (b) the total fund allocated for the Central Universities located in Delhi in the Union Budget 202627; and
- (c) whether  the  Union  Budget  for  the  year  2026-27  has  also  any  provision  for  opening  new colleges under Delhi University?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION (DR. SUKANTA MAJUMDAR)

- (a) The Ministry of Education has been allocated an amount of Rs. 1,39,289.48 crore in the Union Budget  2026-27  which  is  an  increase  of  Rs.  10,639.43  crore  over  the  Budget  allocation  of  Rs. 1,28,650.05 crore in 2025-26.
- (b) Ministry  of  Education  releases  block  grant  to  University  Grants  Commission  (UGC)  under 'Grants to Central Universities' which in turn allocates funds to Central Universities (CUs) including those located in Delhi, based on their requirement and expenditure incurred during the previous year etc.  No  separate  earmarked  allocation  is  made  in  the  Union  Budget  for  any  individual  Central University.
- (c) The  Union  Budget  for  2026-27  does  not  contain  any  specific  provision  for  opening  new colleges under the University of Delhi.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2628 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-09
Subject: Decline in Net Foreign Direct Investment Inflows
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: Shri Abhishek Banerjee

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AFFAIRS LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2628

## TO BE ANSWERED ON MONDAY, THE 9 TH  MARCH, 2026

## Decline in Net Foreign Direct Investment Inflows

## 2628. Shri Abhishek Banerjee:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government has taken note that net Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) as  a  percentage  of  GDP  has  declined  in  recent  years  despite  high  reported  GDP growth, if so, the details thereof; (b) the details of net FDI inflows as a percentage of GDP during the last five years, year-wise; and (c) whether the Government has conducted any comparative assessment of India's

- FDI performance vis-à-vis peer economies in Asia, if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE (FINANCE) (SHRI PANKAJ CHAUDHARY)

(a) to (c): Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is considered as a major source of non-debt financial  resource  for  economic  growth.  Gross  FDI  flows  into  India  have  grown consistently over the last more than a decade. FDI infuses long term sustainable capital in the economy and contributes towards technology transfer,  development  of  strategic  sectors,  greater  innovation,  competition  and employment creation amongst other benefits. Gross FDI inflows have increased from over USD 34 billion in 2012-13 to over USD 80 billion in 2024-25. Total FDI inflow reported during the first half of FY  2025-26 (USD 50.36 billion) has increased by 16% compared to year ago period (USD 43.37 billion). It is the highest ever for 1st half of a Financial Year.

The recent trend in net FDI inflows is associated with increased repatriation/disinvestment and rising Overseas Direct Investment (ODI) outflows.  The  ODI  outflow  on  account  of  liberalized  ODI  rules  notified  in  2022 is  helping  Indian  entities  to  enhance  their  business  footprints  abroad  enabling them  to  compete  in  the  global  market,  adding  to  the  strength  of  Indian  economy in  long  run.  The  increasing  trend  of  repatriation  indicates  that  India  is  not  only attracting  foreign  capital  but  also  delivering  strong  returns,  which  enhances  its reputation as a reliable investment destination. Net FDI inflows as a percentage of GDP is appended below:

| Financial Year   |   Net FDI as %of GDP |
|------------------|----------------------|
| 2020-21          |                 1.64 |
| 2021-22          |                 1.22 |
| 2022-23          |                 0.86 |
| 2023-24          |                 0.29 |
| 2024-25          |                 0.03 |

Source: Reserve Bank of India

As per the World Investment Report 2025 of UNCTAD, global FDI inflows declined by 11% in 2024 compared to 2023. Asia remained the top recipient region, despite an overall decline of 3% and 29% drop in flows to China. However, FDI inflows into India experienced a small decline of 2% during the same period.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2624 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-09
Subject: Establishing GIFT City in Chandigarh
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: Shri Manish Tewari

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2624 TO BE ANSWERED ON MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2026/PHALGUNA 18, 1947 (SAKA ) ESTABLISHING GIFT CITY IN CHANDIGARH

## 2624. Shri Manish Tewari:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Union Government has received any proposal from the Chandigarh Administration to set up a GIFT City (Gujarat International Finance Tec-City) like International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) in Chandigarh, if so, the details thereof;

(b) whether there is any provision in the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) Act, 2019 that restricts the establishment of only one IFSC or Free Trade Zone in the entire country, if not, the legal position regarding the creation of additional IFSCs;

- (c) whether the Government is aware of the representation submitted by the Member of Parliament from Chandigarh requesting consideration of an IFSC in view of the region's unique limitations, particularly the inability to expand manufacturing due to spatial, environmental and administrative constraints, if so, the details thereof; and

(d) the reasons for the Government's refusal or inaction on this representation, despite the potential economic benefits to the Chandigarh-Mohali-Panchkula-New Chandigarh region?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE FOR FINANCE (SHRI PANKAJ CHAUDHARY)

(a)The Government of India has not received any such proposal from the Chandigarh Administration.

- (b) There is no provision in the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) Act, 2019 for setting up of an International Financial Services Centres (IFSCs). IFSCs are established under Section 18 of the Special Economic Zones (SEZ) Act, 2005.
- (c) & (d) Communication was received from the Hon'ble Member of Parliament from Chandigarh on 6 th January 2025 which has been duly responded to on 23 rd Jan 2025. Concentrating offshore activities in one location  enables  effective  regulatory  oversight  without  impacting  mainland  financial  activities  while allowing continuous upgradation of regulatory infrastructure and maximising efficiency gains. Further, as stated by former Finance Minister, late Shri Arun Jaitley on the floor of the Lok Sabha on 22nd December 2017,  there  is  a  limit  to  how  many  IFSCs  can  be  set  up  and  since  GIFT  City  is  under  development  in Gandhinagar, Gujarat there is a need to first optimally utilise GIFT City before considering other requests.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2611 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-09
Subject: Regulation of Increment in Cases of Stepping Up of Pay under CCS (RP) Rules, 2016
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: Shri Anand Bhadauria

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF EXPENDITURE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2611

TO BE ANSWERED ON MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2026/PHALGUNA 18, 1947 (SAKA)

## REGULATION OF INCREMENT IN CASES OF STEPPING UP OF PAY UNDER CCS (RP) RULES, 2016

## 2611.  SHRI ANAND BHADAURIA:

Will the Minister of Finance be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the next annual increment in cases of stepping up of pay of senior employees at par with that of their junior employees under Rule 7(10) of the Central Civil Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2016 is governed by Rule 10 of the said Rules;
- (b) if  so,  whether the Hon'ble Delhi High Court in W.P. (C) No. 12452/2023 has ruled that stepping up of pay is personal to the senior employee and only to remove the anomaly arising from a junior drawing higher pay than the senior, and that such stepping up of pay does not affect the date of next increment of the senior employee;
- (c) if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether, in terms of Rule 15 of the Central Civil Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2016, Rule 10 has an overriding effect over any other Rules and provisions, including the Fundamental Rules; and
- (e) if so, whether the Government proposes to issue general instructions/orders in compliance with the aforesaid judgment of the Hon'ble Delhi High Court, if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI PANKAJ CHAUDHARY)

- (a): The  date  of  next  increment  in  7 th   Central  Pay  Commission  pay  structure  is governed under Rule 10 of Central Civil Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2016.
- (b)  &  (c):  The  Judgement  of  the  Hon'ble  High  Court  of  Delhi  dated  05.10.2023  in W.P. (C) No. 12452/2023 is a matter of public record and is available on the official website of Hon'ble Delhi High Court (https://www.delhihighcourt.nic.in/web/ > Case Status)
- (d): The Rule 15 of the CCS(RP) Rules, 2016 provides that ' Overriding effect of rules -The provisions of the Fundamental Rules, the Central Civil Services (Revision of Pay) Rules, 1947, the Central Civil Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 1960, the Central Civil Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 1973, the Central Civil Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 1986, the Central Civil Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 1997 and the Central Civil Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008 shall not save  as  otherwise  provided  in  these  rules,  apply  to  cases  where  pay  is regulated  under  these  rules,  to  the  extent  they  are  inconsistent  with  these rules '.
- (e): The Judgement of the Hon'ble High Court of Delhi dated 05.10.2023 in W.P. (C) No. 12452/2023 has been implemented in respect of applicant of the case.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2605 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-09
Subject: Establishment of New NITTTR Centre in Tamil Nadu
Ministry: EDUCATION
Asked by: Thiru D M Kathir Anand

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2605 ANSWERED ON 09/03/2026

## Establishment of New NITTTR Centre in Tamil Nadu

2605. Thiru D M Kathir Anand:

Will the Minister of EDUCATION be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  establish  any  new  National  Institute  of  Technical Teachers Training and Research (NITTTRs) Centre in the State of Tamil Nadu;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c)  the  details  of  the  proposed  location,  timeline  for  establishment  and  funds  earmarked  for setting up such NITTTRs Centre in the said State?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION (DR. SUKANTA MAJUMDAR)

(a)  to  (c):  The  National  Institute  of Technical Teachers Training  and  Research  (NITTTRs)  are autonomous institutions under the Ministry of Education (MoE), Government of India, located at Bhopal,  Chandigarh,  Chennai  and  Kolkata.  The  NITTTRs  also  operate  extension  centres  to expand  their  outreach  for  teachers  training,  curriculum  development  and  related  academic support. At present, NITTTR Chennai caters to the needs of Tamil Nadu and neighbouring States through  its  main  campus  in  Chennai  and  extension  centres  located  at  Bengaluru,  Hyderabad, Vijayawada, and Kalamassery.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2599 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-09
Subject: Companies Amendment Bill, 2025
Ministry: CORPORATE AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Praveen Khandelwal

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2599

ANSWERED ON MONDAY, MARCH 09, 2026

PHALGUNA 18, 1947 (SAKA)

COMPANIES AMENDMENT BILL, 2025 QUESTION

2599. Shri Praveen Khandelwal:

Will the Minister of CORPORATE AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) the key compliance and enforcement changes proposed under the Companies (Amendment) Bill, 2025, particularly for  Micro,  Small  and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and small companies;
- (b) whether the Government has undertaken an impact assessment on compliance cost, adjudication capacity and timelines for compounding/adjudication, if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the timeline for notifying rules and strengthening field-level adjudication to avoid forum-shopping and inconsistent penalties?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFAIRS AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ROAD, TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

[SHRI HARSH MALHOTRA]

(a): Pursuant to recommendations of Company Law Committee (2022) and  suggestions  received  from  relevant  stakeholders,  amendments related to small companies  in Companies  Act,  2013  are  under consideration. (b): No such assessment has been done by Ministry as yet.

- (c):  The  Companies  (Adjudication  of  Penalties)  Rules,  2014  were amended,  effective  from  16.09.2024,  to  mandate  that  adjudication proceedings before the Registrar of Companies (ROCs) while levying the penalties shall take place through e-adjudication platform only. This has resulted  in  ensuring  that  such  penalties  take  place  in  a  time-bound, consistent and uniform manner.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2592 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-09
Subject: Companies moving out of Karnataka
Ministry: CORPORATE AFFAIRS
Asked by: Dr. K Sudhakar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2592 ANSWERED ON MONDAY,

March 9, 2026/Chaitra, 06, 1947 (Saka)

2592. Dr. K Sudhakar:

Will the Minister of Corporate Affairs be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has taken note of companies shifting their registered offices from Karnataka to other States during the last five years, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) the reasons cited by such companies for relocation; and
- (c) the  number  of  companies  struck  off  under  Section  248  of  the Companies Act in Karnataka during the last five years?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS AND MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS.

(SHRI HARSH MALHOTRA)

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- a.  The number of companies that have shifted their registered office from Karnataka to other states in the last five years is as under:

| Sl. No.   | Year       |   Number of Companies |
|-----------|------------|-----------------------|
| 1         | 2020-2021  |                   129 |
| 2         | 2021-2022  |                   126 |
| 3         | 2022-2023  |                    88 |
| 4         | 2023- 2024 |                   119 |
| 5         | 2024-2025  |                   167 |
|           | Total      |                   629 |

- b. Companies are permitted to shift their Registered office from one State to another in accordance with provisions of section 13(4) of the Companies Act 2013 read with Rule 30 of the Companies(Incorporation ) Rules, 2014 .The reasons cited by such companies for relocation are inter-alia to facilitate administrative and operational convenience, to explore possibilities of expanding its business activities, to exercise  better control etc.
- c. The  number  of  companies  struck  off  under  Section  248  of  the Companies Act in Karnataka during the past five years is as follows:

| Sl. No.   | Year       | Number of companies   |
|-----------|------------|-----------------------|
| 1         | 2020-2021  | 1,025                 |
| 2         | 2021-2022  | 6,100                 |
| 3         | 2022-2023  | 4,339                 |
| 4         | 2023- 2024 | 2,317                 |
| 5         | 2024-2025  | 1,615                 |
|           | Total      | 15,396                |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2590 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-09
Subject: Option for Pay Fixation under Statutory Rules
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: Shri Sribharat Mathukumilli

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF EXPENDITURE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2590

TO BE ANSWERED ON MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2026/PHALGUNA 18, 1947 (SAKA)

## OPTION FOR PAY FIXATION UNDER STATUTORY RULES

## 2590.  SHRI SRIBHARAT MATHUKUMILLI:

Will the Minister of Finance be pleased to state:

- a) whether pay fixation on promotion/financial upgradation of Central Government employees is governed by Statutory Rules namely the Central Civil  Services  (Revised  Pay)  Rules,  2016  and  Fundamental  Rule  FR 22(i)(a)(1);
- b) if so, whether employees who were promoted or granted financial upgradation under the Modified Assured Career Progression (MACP) Scheme between 01.01.2016 and 01.07.2016, who opted under Rule 5 of the CCS (RP) Rules, 2016,  are  eligible  to  exercise  the  option  under  the  statutory  proviso  to  FR 22(i)(a)(1) for regulation of their pay and to switch over to the 7 th  CPC Pay Matrix from the date of their next increment, i.e., 01.07.2016; and;
- c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI PANKAJ CHAUDHARY)

- (a): Pay  fixation  on  promotion/financial  upgradation  of  Central  Government employees on or after 1st day of January, 2016 is governed by Central Civil Servies (Revised Pay) Rules, 2016 and Fundamental Rules (FRs).
- (b) & (c):  Such cases are examined under the provisions of Rule 5 of the CCS(RP) Rules,  2016  and  Department  of  Personnel  &  Training's  O.M.  dated 27.07.2017.

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