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Lok Sabha Question No. 989 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-04
Subject: Fund Allocation for New Capital
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: ABHISHEK SINGH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF EXPENDITURE FINANCE COMMISSION DIVISION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 989

## Answered on 4 th

## December, 2015/ Agrahayana 13, 1937(SAKA) Fund allocation for New Capital

## +989. SHRI ABHISHEK SINGH, M.P.

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a)   the  funds  allocated  to  the  States  for  building  new  capitals  under  the  13th  and    the  14th Finance Commissions, State-wise during the last three years and the current year;
- (b)   whether the Government has received any proposals for a hike in the funds particularly made post implementation of the 14th Finance Commission;
- (c)   if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;
- (d)   whether the Government has adopted uniform standards in fund allocation for building of capital in the new States, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (e)   the corrective steps taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR FINANCE (SHRI JAYANT SINHA)

(a):    Thirteenth  Finance  Commission  (FC-XIII)  had,  during  its  award  period  2010-15, recommended  under  scheme  of  State  Specific  Needs,  a  grant  of  Rs.550  crore  for Development of the New Capital City for Chhattisgarh out of which Rs. 412.50 crore was released to Chhattisgarh during the award period.  No such funds has been recommended by  the  Fourteenth  Finance  Commission  (FFC)  for  its  award  period  01-4-2015  to  31-32020.  Further, as per the Andhra Pradesh Reorganization Act, 2014, the successor State of Andhra  Pradesh  was  provided  Rs.1500  crore  for  construction  of  Raj  Bhavan  and    for creating infrastructure facilities in the new capital of the state during 2014-2015.  Besides, one time assistance of Rs.350 crore for new capital of the Andhra Pradesh State has also been released during the current fiscal year under Demand for Grant No. 37.

(b)  and  (c  ):    There  are  no  proposals  from  the  States  for  a  hike  in  the  funds  for  the development of new Capital. Fourteenth Finance Commission has recommended increased devolution  of  42%  of  the  net  proceeds  of  central  taxes  to  the  States  (during  its  award period 2015-20). The corresponding recommendation of the Thirteenth Finance

Commission  (during  its  award  period  2010-15)  was  only  32%.  The  Government  has accepted this recommendation of the Fourteenth Finance Commission.

(d) & (e): There is no uniform standard in allocation of funds for new capital city as the conditions vary across the States and allocation is made on case to case basis.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 988 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-04
Subject: Coastal Security
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: HARISHCHANDRA DEORAM CHAVAN, P. KUMAR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.988

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 4 TH  DECEMBER, 2015

## COASTAL SECURITY

988. SHRI  HARISHCHANDRA CHAVAN:

SHRI  P. KUMAR:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE j{kk ea=h be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  there  is  an  increase  in  external  threat  through  the  sea-route  and  if  so,  the details thereof;
- (b) whether  the  Government  has  recently  undertaken  a  review  of  coastal  security apparatus of the country and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government proposes to acquire modern equipment including radars for coastal security / surveillance; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof along with the other steps taken by the Government to secure our sea-routes?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

j{kk jkT; ea=h

(RAO INDERJIT SINGH)

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(a)&(b): Government regularly reviews the threat perception from time to time and takes appropriate measures to safeguard the sovereignty, territorialintegrity and security of the country.  It includes review by National Committee on  Strengthening  Maritime  and  Coastal  Security  against  threats from the sea (NCSMCS) under the chairmanship of Cabinet Secretary.  The last meeting of NCSMCS was held on 16.10.2015.

(c)&(d): Modern equipments including Radars are envisaged for procurement  under  Coastal  Surveillance  Network  (CSN).    Already  under Phase-I of CSN 45 Radar Stations (RS) have been made operational.  The joint efforts  of  various  stakeholders  like  Indian  Navy,  Indian  Coast  Guard  and various  State  Governments  have  contributed  towards  strengthening  the Coastal Security apparatus. This includes Exclusive Economic  Zone Surveillance, coordinated patrols and awareness drives conducted by Navy in conjunction with Coast Guard and State Governments to sensitize the fishing/ coastal community about threats from the sea.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 987 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-04
Subject: Air Defence System
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: K. MARAGATHAM

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

## DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.987

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 4 TH  DECEMBER, 2015

## AIR DEFENCE SYSTEM

## 987. SHRIMATI K. MARAGATHAM:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE j{kk ea=h be pleased to state:

- (a) whether there was an air space violation by Pakistan along the line of control in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether an air defence system has been developed to foil any such violations; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

j{kk jkT; ea=h

(RAO INDERJIT SINGH)

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(a)&(b): There has been no airspace violation by Pakistan along the line  of  control  in  Poonch  District  of  Jammu  and  Kashmir  in  the  year 2015.

(c)&(d): The Indian Air Force (IAF) is suitably equipped, trained and organised  to  detect  and  tackle  any  intrusion  of  Indian  air  space. Development  of  air  defence  system  is  a  dynamic  and  continuous process which depends upon threat perception, strategic objectives and operational requirements.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 985 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-04
Subject: Agreement with France for Making Nuclear Weapons
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: CHHOTELAL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.985

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 4 TH  DECEMBER, 2015

## AGREEMENT WITH FRANCE FOR MAKING NUCLEAR WEAPONS

985. SHRI  CHHOTE LAL:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE j{kk ea=h be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government has entered into any agreement with France for making nuclear weapons; and (b) if so, the details thereof?

| A MINISTER OF STATE                       | W E R (RAO INDERJIT SINGH)   |
|-------------------------------------------|------------------------------|
| IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE j{kk jkT; ea=h | ¼jko banzthr flag½           |

- (a) No, Madam.
- (b) Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 982 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-04
Subject: Insurance Cover for HIV/AIDS Patients
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: PRITAM GOPINATH MUNDE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES

TO BE ANSWERED ON 4 th December, 2015 /Agrahayana 13, 1937 (Saka)

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 982

## Insurance Cover for HIV/AIDS Patients

†982. DR. PRITAM GOPINATH MUNDE: Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the decision has been taken by the Public and private insurance companies to provide insurance cover to the HIV/AIDS patients;
- (c) the names of the States and the number of patients particularly in Maharashtra likely to be provided the insurance cover through the said scheme; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the names of those public and private sector companies providing this insurance cover to the said patients;
- (d) the time by which it is likely to be implemented?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI JAYANT SINHA)

(a)  &  (b):  As  per  the  information  furnished  by  Insurance  Regulatory  and  Development Authority of India (IRDAI) there are no products exclusively for the People Living with HIV (PLHIV). However, there are a few products which do not exclude PLHIV subject to certain conditions. Four  Life  insurers  viz.  ICICI  Prudential  Life  Insurance  Co.  Ltd.,  HDFC  Standard  Life Insurance Co. Ltd., Canara HSBC Oriental Bank of Commerce Life Insurance Co. Ltd. and Kotak  Mahindra  Old  Mutual  Life  insurance  Ltd.  are  offering  some  of  their  products  to PLHIV. Further  a  total  number  of  five  health  insurance  products  are  offered  by  two  standalone health insurers to the PLHIV viz. Star Health and Allied Insurance Co. Ltd. and Cigna TTK Health  Insurance  Co.  Ltd.  While  two  products  offer  basic  cover,  under  the  other  three products  the  insured  persons  who  are  positive  with  HIV  would  be  entitled  for  expenses incurred  for  treatment  other  than  for  opportunistic  infections  or  treatments  of  HIV/AIDS based on certain parameters. (c) & (d): No such data is maintained by IRDAI.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 981 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-04
Subject: Financial Assistance/Allowance to Single Mothers
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: ABHISHEK BANERJEE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION  NO.981

TO BE ANSWERED ON 4-12-2015

## FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE/ALLOWANCE TO SINGLE MOTHERS

981. SHRI ABHISHEK BANERJEE :

Will the Minister of WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a)   whether the Government provides any financial assistance or allowance to single mother;
- (b)   if so, the details thereof;
- (c)   the scheme in place to help single mothers in the upbringing of children;
- (d)  whether the Government is planning to formulate new schemes in the same direction; and
- (e)   if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT (SHRIMATI MANEKA SANJAY GANDHI)

- (a) No Madam.
- (b) Does not arise in view of (a)
- (c) The Ministry of Women and Child Development is not administering any specific scheme to help single mothers for upbringing of their children.
- (d)  &  (e)  There  is  no  such  proposal  is  under  consideration  by  the  Ministry  of  Women  and  Child Development.
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Lok Sabha Question No. 980 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-04
Subject: Objectives of PIB
Ministry: INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING
Asked by: LAXMAN GILUWA, PRATAPRAO GANPATRAO JADHAV

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 980 TO BE ANSWERED ON 04.12.2015

## OBJECTIVES OF PIB

## 980.  SHRI LAXMAN GILUWA: SHRI PRATAPRAO JADHAV:

Will the Minister of INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has not achieved the desired objectives for which the Press Information Bureau (PIB) was constituted;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;
- (c) whether the Government has reviewed/proposes to review the functions of PIB; and
- (d) if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  if  not,  the  steps  taken  by  the  Government  to  further strengthen the Bureau?

## ANSWER

## THE  MINISTER  OF  STATE  IN  THE  MINISTRY  OF  INFORMATION  AND BROADCASTING [COL RAJYAVARDHAN RATHORE (Retd.)]

(a) & (b) Press Information Bureau (PIB) is the nodal agency of the Government of India for dissemination  of  information  through  various  media  products  like  Press  Releases,  Press Conferences, Press Communiqué, Press Notes etc. PIB arranges Press Briefings/Interviews for  the  Ministers/Secretaries  on  various  important  policy  initiatives,  announcements  of  the Central  Government,  which  are  well  attended  by  both  print  and  electronic  media.  PIB  has also  become  very  active  in  social  media  and  it  disseminates  information  through  Twitter, Facebook,  Youtube  and  other  social  media  platforms.  PIB  is  working  for  the  desired objectives for which it was set up.

(c)  &  (d)  The  functioning  of  PIB  is  monitored  through  a  system  of  periodical  review  of performance by Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Parliamentary Committees, etc. The recommendations made at such forums are implemented to make the functioning of PIB more effective and to improve the efficiency of its working. PIB ensures that the Press Releases, Feature  Articles,  Backgrounders,  Photographs,  etc.  issued  by  them  match  the  best  of  the standards set for preparation of such publicity material. Improvement in delivery of services and adaptation to emerging technologies suiting the need of media in terms of format as well as  content is  an  ongoing process. PIB has been increasingly using the tools of information technology to ensure quicker dissemination of information which is effected through e-mail, posting of press releases, photographs, etc. on PIB's website. PIB is also putting videos of important events on its website in the form of streaming video and is also web-casting events of significant importance for use by audio-visual media.

Besides, National Media Centre, a building with state-of-the-art facilities like Press Conference Hall, Library and provision of Workstations for Media Persons has been set up to carry out smooth functioning of PIB.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 979 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-04
Subject: Establishment of Central Ayurveda University
Ministry: AYURVEDA,YOGA & NATUROPATHY,UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMEOPATHY (AYUSH)
Asked by: S.P. MUDDAHANUMEGOWDA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AYURVEDA, YOGA & NATUROPATHY, UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY (AYUSH)

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.979 TO BE ANSWERED ON 4 TH DECEMBER, 2015

## ESTABLISHMENT OF CEN TRAL AYURVEDA UNIVER SITY

## 979. SHRI S.P. MUDDAHANUME GOWDA:

Will  the  Minister of AYURVEDA,  YOGA  AND  NATUROPATHY,  UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY (AYUSH) be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposes to establish Central Ayurveda University in the countr
- (b) if so, the details and the location thereof;
- (c) the time by which the same is likely to be established; and
- (d) the extent to which it is likely to be helpful?

THE MINISTER OF STATE (IC) OF THE MINISTRY OF AYURVEDA, YOGA & NATUROPATHY, UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY

## ANSWER (SHRI SHRIPAD YESSO NAIK)

- (a): No.

- (b) to (d): Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 978 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-04
Subject: INS Vikrant
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: BALASUBRAMANIAM SENGUTTUVAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

## DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.978

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 4 TH  DECEMBER, 2015

## INS VIKRANT

## 978. SHRI  B. SENGUTTUVAN:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE j{kk ea=h be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  indigenous  aircraft  carrier  INS  Vikrant  has  been  undocked  after structural work from the Cochin Shipyard and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether  the  Government  has  sanctioned  all  the  required  funds  for  outfitting  INS Vikrant and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether there has been any delay in the schedule of work envisaged for the aircraft carrier, if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether the Government has also executed any contract with any foreign country for re-fitting the vessel with state-of-the-art aviation equipment and for the supply of the naval fighters that the carrier would carry; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof and the approximate time-frame within which the carrier is likely to be re-inducted into the navy?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF STATE

IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

j{kk jkT; ea=h

¼jkobanzthr flag½

- (a) Yes,  Madam.    The  indigenous  aircraft  carrier  INS  Vikrant  has  been undocked post completion of underwater structural work.
- (b) The Government has approved revision of cost of project to Rs.19,341 Crores.
- (c) There  has  been  delay  in  the  work  mainly  due  to  non-availability  of warship grade steel, delayed ordering of Propulsion System Integration and delay  in  Russian  approvals  for  design  and  equipment  supply  of  Aviation Facilities Complex.
- (d) No, Madam.
- (e) The vessel is a new acquisition.  The targeted date of delivery to Indian Navy is December, 2018.

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(RAO INDERJIT SINGH)
Lok Sabha Question No. 977 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-04
Subject: Artillery Guns
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

## DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.977

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 4 TH  DECEMBER, 2015

## ARTILLERY GUNS

## 977. SHRI  GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE j{kk ea=h be pleased to state:

- (a) whether any purchase of crucial artillery guns has been done during the last three years and the current year;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  acquire  new  artillery  guns  to  meet  the requirements of the army; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

j{kk jkT; ea=h

(RAO INDERJIT SINGH)

¼jkobanzthr flag½

(a)to(d): During the last three years and the current year, Indents have been  placed  for  105  mm  light  field  guns  and  Electronically  upgraded 155mm guns on Ordnance Factory Board.

The  Government  has  accorded  approval  for  acquiring  new  artillery guns through five procurement cases.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 975 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-04
Subject: Bank Licences
Ministry: PLANNING
Asked by: DODDAALAHALLI KEMPEGOWDA SURESH

## 975.  SHRI D.K. SURESH:

| Will the Minister of PLANNING be pleased to :   | Will the Minister of PLANNING be pleased to :                                                                                          |
|-------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| (a)                                             | whether the high powered committee under NITI Aayog has submitted its recommendations for granting more bank licences in the country ; |
| (b)                                             | if so, the details of the recommendations/salient features of the said committee;                                                      |
| (c )                                            | whether the Government has taken steps to incorporate the said recommendations; and                                                    |
| (d)                                             | if so, the details thereof?                                                                                                            |
| ANSWER                                          | ANSWER                                                                                                                                 |
| ((a): No Madam, no such Committee has been set  | up under NITI Aayog.                                                                                                                   |

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF PLANNING

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 975 TO BE ANSWERED ON 4.12.2015

## BANK LICENCES
Lok Sabha Question No. 974 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-04
Subject: Establishment of Defence Projects
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: Y. S. AVINASH REDDY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

## DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE PRODUCTION

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.974

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 4 TH  DECEMBER, 2015

## ESTABLISHMENT OF DEFENCE PROJECTS

974. SHRI  Y.S. AVINASH REDDY:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE j{kk ea=h be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Bharat  Electronics  Limited  proposes  to  establish  a  Defence Systems Integration Complex in Andhra Pradesh;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  as  a  part  of  Make  in  India  Programme,  some  defence  projects  in collaboration with small and medium enterprises are also being taken up in the State; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

(RAO INDERJIT SINGH)

j{kk jkT; ea=h

¼jkobanzthr flag½

(a)&(b): Yes, Madam.  Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) intends to set up  a  state-of-the-art  Missile  Systems  Integration  Complex  in  Andhra Pradesh  (AP).    Hon'ble  Raksha  Mantri  Shri  Manohar  Parrikar  laid  the foundation  stone  for  the  900  acres  complex  at  Palasamudram  in Anantapur district  on  30 th September, 2015 in the presence of Hon'ble Chief  Minister  of  Andhra  Pradesh  Shri  Chandrababu  Naidu,  Hon'ble Union  Minister  for  Urban  Development  Shri  Venkaiah  Naidu  and  other dignitaries.

This new Missile Systems Integration Complex will further strengthen the Defence capabilities in the country and enable manufacturing, integration and testing of Surface-to-Air Missile Systems.

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:  2  :

(c)&(d): Yes,  Madam.  BEL has taken various initiatives to enhance procurement from MSMEs (Micro Small and Medium Enterprises) toward achieving the goals of 'Make in India' policy. BEL's unit at Machilipatnam,  Krishna  District,  Andhra  Pradesh  has  been  sourcing items  required  for  the  manufacture  of  Electro-optic  products  from MSMEs  of  Andhra  Pradesh  State.    Further,  some  of  the  components, sub-systems,  mechanical  parts  required  for  setting  up  of  the  Missile Integration Complex at Palasamudram, Anantapur.  BEL will be sourced from private vendors / SMEs of Andhra Pradesh.  BEL has also identified some  MSMEs  in  the  State  as  technology  partners  for  collaborative Research & Development based on their capabilities and BEL's requirements in future.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 973 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-04
Subject: VAT Arrears
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: SUKENDER REDDY GUTHA

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.973 To BE ANSWERED ON 4TH DECEMBER, 2015

## 'VAT ARREARS'

## 973. SHRI GUTHA SUKENDER REDDY:

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## QUESTION

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

.

- (a) whether the Government of Talangana\_has given representation to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for payment %f VAT arrears on production of currency coins between 2005 and 2012 in their mint compounds situated at Saifabad and Cherlapalli areas and if so, the details thereof; and
- (b) the response of the RBI in this regard?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI JAYANT SINHA)

- (a) & (b) Madam. Government of Telangana has not given any representation to Reserve Bank %f India (RBI) for payment of VAT arrears on production of currency coins between 2005 and 2012 in their mint compounds situated at Saifabad and Cherlapalli areas. No,

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