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Lok Sabha Question No. 1128 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-04
Subject: Defence Agreement with USA
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: RITI PATHAK, BHARATENDRA SINGH, RANJANBEN BHATT

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1128

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 4 TH  DECEMBER, 2015

## DEFENCE AGREEMENT WITH USA

1128.  SHRIMATI RITI PATHAK: KUNWAR BHARATENDRA: SHRIMATI RANJANBEN BHATT:

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

- (a) whether the Government had signed defence agreements with the United States of America in June, 2015;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether any discussions with the United States of America with regard to transfer of aircraft carrier technology has also been held recently;
- (d) if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) whether the Government proposes to procure helicopters from the USA and if so, the details thereof?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

(RAO INDERJIT SINGH)

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(a)&(b): A  Framework  for  India-US  Defence  Relationship  was  signed  on  3 rd June,  2015,  which  builds  upon  the  previous  Framework  to  guide  the  bilateral defence  and  strategic  partnership  for  the  next  ten  years.    The  new  Framework provides  avenues  for high level  strategic  discussions,  continued  exchanges between armed forces of both countries and strengthening of defence capabilities.

(c)&(d): A Joint Working Group (JWG) on Aircraft Carrier Technology has been established with USA.  An Indian delegation visited USA in August, 2015 to see the facilities and discuss various aspects related to Aircraft Carrier Technology.

- (e) Contracts have been concluded with USA in September, 2015 for procurement of twenty two AH-64D Apache Attack Helicopters and fifteen CH-47F(I) Chinook Heavy Lift Helicopters.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1126 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-04
Subject: Auction of Property
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: JAYAKUMAR JAYAVARDHAN, SUPRIYA SADANAND SULE, DHANANJAY BHIMRAO MAHADIK, VIJAYSINH MOHITE PATIL, HEENA VIJAYKUMAR GAVIT, T. RADHAKRISHNAN

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

## LOK SABHA

## UN-STARRED QUESTION NO. 1126

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 4 TH  DECEMBER, 2015/ 13 AGRAHAYANA, 1937 (SAKA)

## AUCTION OF PROPERTY

## QUESTION

1126 DR. J. JAYAVARDHAN,

SHRI DHANANJAY MAHADIK,

SHRIMATI SUPRIYA SULE,

SHRI MOHITE PATIL VIJAYSINH SHANKARRAO,

SHRI T. RADHAKRISHNAN:

DR. HEENA VIJAYKUMAR GAVIT,

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) The details of cases pending with Debts Recovery Tribunals (DRTs) and the total assets involved therein as on date;
- (b) Whether the Government proposes to launch property portals through which property would be auctioned where the DRTs have allowed banks to sell via auction  and  if  so,  the  details  thereof  along  with  the  number  of  residential/ commercial properties that are to be auctioned through this portal; and
- (c) Whether any criteria has been fixed by theGovernment for participation  of affected persons in the auction and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a)  Thenumber of cases pending with DRTs as on 30.09.2015 is 65941 ;  and the total assets involved therein as on 30.09.2015 is Rs.419658.56 crores .
- (b)& (c) The properties are put on e-auction portals by Banks concerned after DRT order.  Affected  persons  can  also  participate  in  auction.  The  Department  is examining the possibility of centralized portal for DRTs.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1111 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-04
Subject: Light Utility Helicopters
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: SHIVAJI ADHALRAO PATIL, RAGHAV LAKHANPAL, Shrirang Appa Barne, DHARMENDRA YADAV

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE PRODUCTION

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1111

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 4 TH  DECEMBER, 2015

## LIGHT UTILITY HELICOPTERS

1111.  SHRI  ADHALRAO PATIL SHIVAJIRAO:

SHRI RAGHAV LAKHANPAL:

SHRI SHRIRANGAPPA BARNE:

SHRI DHARMENDRA YADAV:

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

- (a) whether the Government has signed agreements with the Russian Government for manufacturing fifth Generation Fighter Aircraft, multi-role helicopters including Ka-226 helicopters in Joint Venture;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the whether there has been delay in execution of various defence projects by the Russian Government and if so, the reasons therefor;
- (d) whether  a  delegation  of  the  Ministry  has  visited  Russia  recently  to  resolve  the issues; and
- (e) if  so,  the  details  and  the  outcome  thereof  along  with  other  steps  being  taken  to fast-track  major  defence  projects  being  executed  with  cooperation  of  the  Russian Government?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

(RAO INDERJIT SINGH)

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(a)&(b): The Inter-Governmental Agreement (IGA) for development and production of Fifth Generation Fighter Aircraft (FGFA) was signed between India  and  Russia  in  October,  2007.    The  Preliminary  design  phase  was completed in June 2013 against the planned date of August 2012.

In its meeting in May 2015, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) production in India of the Russian Ka-226T Helicopters for Indian Army

Raksha Mantri had visited Russia from October 30, 2015 to India-Russia  Inter Governmental  Commission  on  Military  and    Technical  Cooperation (IRIGC-MTC).  During the visit, both sides discussed a range of issues of mutual  interest  concerning  bilateral  military  technical  cooperation  and regional  and  global  security  issues.    Both  sides  also  discussed  the measures  for  resolving  issues  in  implementation  of  on-going  projects under Military Technical Cooperation.

has accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for procurement and coand Air Force. (c) There  has  been  a  delay  in  execution  of  some  defence  projects. The delay is due to non-completion of Design & Development activities and delay in supply of upgrade kits amongst other things. (d)&(e): November  02,  2015  for  participating  in  the  15 th

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1108 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-04
Subject: Alleged Corrupt Practices in Retail Sector
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: RANGASWAMY DHRUVANARAYANA, DALPAT SINGH PARASTE, RODMAL NAGAR, R. PARTHIPAN

## GOVERNMENT  OF INDIA

## MINISTRY  OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC  AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1108 TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, THE 4th DECEMBER, 2015 AGRAHANYA  13, 1937 (SAKA)

## Alleged Corrupt Practices  in Retail Sector

1108. SHRI R. DHRUVA NARAYANA:

SHRI DALPAT STNGH PARASTE

SHRI NAGAR RODMAL:

SHRI R. PARTHIPAN:

Will the lVlinister of FINANCE be pleased  to state

- a) whether the Government has recently taken note of alleged corrupt practices
2. including  payment  of bribes to the concerned  officials by several Multinational Retail Companies to make investments in the retail sector;
- b) if so, the details thereof including  the officials involved  therein along with the
4. action  taken/proposed to be taken against  such erring officials;
- c) whether the Government has initiated  any inquiry/ investigation to look rnto such alleged  corrupt practices by private  companies and officials;
- d) if so, the details thereof, and
- e) lf not, the remedial  steps taken/being  taken by the Government  to check such
8. practices?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance (SHRI JAYANT SINHA)

- (a) No such case has come to the notice of the Government.
- (b) to (e) Does not arise in view of the (a) above
Lok Sabha Question No. 1102 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-04
Subject: Chinese Presence in Border Areas
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: ABHIJIT MUKHERJEE, RAYAPATI SAMBASIVA RAO, PONNUSAMY VENUGOPAL, NISHIKANT  DUBEY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

## DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1102

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 4 TH  DECEMBER, 2015

## CHINESE PRESENCE IN BORDER AREAS

1102.  SHRI  ABHIJIT MUKHERJEE: SHRI RAYAPATI SAMBASIVA RAO: DR. P. VENUGOPAL: SHRI NISHIKANT DUBEY:

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

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  taken  a  note  of  the  increase  in  military  strength  and transgressions by Chinese troops in the border areas of Ladakh and Arunachal Pradesh, if so, the details thereof and the reaction of the Government thereto;
- (b) the present status of India vis-a-vis China with regard to long range missiles;
- (c) whether  the  Government  has  taken  up  the  matter  of  the  said  troops  intrusions  / transgressions into the Indian territory with China;
- (d) if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) if not, the stagnant measures as required to be taken by the Government to face such situation / conflicts at border?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

(RAO INDERJIT SINGH)

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(a)&(b): There  is  no  commonly  delineated  Line  of  Actual  Control  (LAC) between India and China.  There are areas along the border including areas in Ladakh  and  Arunachal  Pradesh  where  India  and  China  have  differing perception  of  LAC.    Due  to  both  sides  undertaking  patrolling  upto  their perception of the LAC, transgressions do occur.

Government closely watches all activities in our neighbourhood having bearing on national security and reviews the threat perception from time to time. Necessary steps are taken to maintain appropriate defence preparedness of forces to safeguard the sovereignty, territorial integrity and security of India. (c)to(e): Government regularly takes up any transgression along LAC with the Chinese side through established mechanisms including Flag meetings, Border Personnel meetings, meeting of Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination on India-China Border Affairs and diplomatic channels.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1101 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-04
Subject: INS Viraat
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: NALIN KUMAR KATEEL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

## DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1101

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 4 TH  DECEMBER, 2015

## INS  VIRAAT

1101.  SHRI  NALIN KUMAR KATEEL:

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

- (a) whether the INS Viraat is India's only aircraft likely to be decommissioned from service after it participates in the international Fleet Review, 2016;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  the  Government  has  received  any  proposal  for  setting  up  of  a  Aircraft Carrier Museum on INS Viraat at Mangaluru in Karnataka;
- (d) if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) the response of the Government thereto?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

(RAO INDERJIT SINGH)

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(a)&(b): INS Viraat is planned to be decommissioned after it participates in the International Fleet Review 2016.

(c)to(e): The  Government  has  received  a  letter  from  Shri  Nalin  Kumar Kateel,  Hon'ble  MP  Dakshin  Kannada  for  setting  up  an  Aircraft  Carrier Museum on INS Viraat, at Mangaluru.  Some other coastal states have also shown  their  interest.    Accordingly,  all  the  coastal  State  Governments including State Government of Karnataka have been requested to convey their  firm  commitment in  view of large financial  support required for this project.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1099 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-04
Subject: Cases Registered by MRTPC
Ministry: CORPORATE AFFAIRS
Asked by: RAMCHARAN BOHARA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1099 ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, THE 04TH DECEMBER, 2015 [AGRAHAYANA 13, 1937 (SAKA)]

## CASES REGISTERED BY MRTPC

## QUESTION

1099.  SHRI RAM CHARAN BOHRA:

Will the Minister of CORPORATE AFFAIRS कारपोरेट कार्य मंत्री be pleased to state:

- (a)     the number  of  cases  registered by the  Monopolies  and Restrictive Trade Practices Commission (MRTPC) during each of the last three years;
- (b)     the number of cases disposed of during the said period;
- (c) whether  the  MRTPC  has  to  face  difficulty  in  fulfilling  its responsibilities in a satisfactory manner; and
- (d)     if so, the reaction of the Government thereto?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS              (SHRI ARUN JAITLEY) कारपोरेट कार्य मंत्री ( अरुण जेटली )

- (a) The Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices (MRTP) Act, 1969 has been repealed with effect from 01.09.2009 and MRTP Commission has been dissolved with effect from 14.10.2009.
- (b) to (d) Question does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1098 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-04
Subject: Quack Traditional Medicine Practitioners
Ministry: AYURVEDA,YOGA & NATUROPATHY,UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMEOPATHY (AYUSH)
Asked by: B. SREERAMULU

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1098 TO BE ANSWERED ON 4 TH DECEMBER, 2015

## QUACK TRADITIONAL ME DICINE PRACTITIONERS

## 1098. SHRI B. SRIRAMULU:

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

- (a) whether there are a large number of quack traditional medicine practitioners working country;
- (b)  if  so,  the  details  thereof  indicating  the  number  of  such  practitioners  being  ca punished during the last three years and the current year, State/UT - wise;
- (c) whether this problem is more prevalent in the rural areas in comparison to urban are as and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d)  the  action  plan  drawn  by  the  Government  to  identify  and  check  the  activities  of unqualified medical practitioners in the country?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE (IC) OF THE MINISTRY OF AYURVEDA, YOGA & NATUROPATHY, UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY (SHRI SHRIPAD YESSO NAIK)

(a) to (d): Health is a State subject. Accordingly action quack is the responsibility of t Government.The details of quack traditio nal medicine practitioners or action taken against them are  not  maintained  by  the  Ministry  of  AYUSH.    As  per  the  provisions  of  Indian  Medic Central Council (IMCC) Act, 1970 and Homoeopathy Central Council (HCC) Act, 1973 only the details  of  the  register ed  practitioners  of  Indian  Systems  of  Medicine  and  Homoeopathy  are maintained  by  the  two  statutory  bodies  i.e  Central  Council  of  Indian  Medicine  and  Ce Council of Homoeopathy respectively under this Ministry .

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1097 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-04
Subject: Opium Cultivation
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: SUBHASH CHANDRA BAHERIA, M. CHANDRAKASI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE

## DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO\_ 1097 TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, THE DECEMBER, 2015 Agrahyana 13, 1937 (Saka) 04TH

## OPIUM CULTIVATION

1097 Shri Subhash Chandra Baheria and Shri M. Chandrakasi

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has assessed the loss of opium crops due to natural calamity in various States including Bhilwara district in Rajasthan;
- (b whether the Government has proposed a scheme to renew the lease for cultivation of to the farmers who could not supply the crops due to hailstorms, if so, the details thereof and if not; the reasons therefor; opium
- (c) whether the production of khas khas is far less than the demand resulting in import and smuggling of opium in the country, if so, the details thereof and the steps taken in this regard; opium
- (d) whether the Government proposes to amend the guidelines for opium cultivation to more areas and increase the quota of licences issued to farmers to increase production; and bring opium
- (e) if so, the details thereof and the steps taken in this regard?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE

## (SHRI JAYANT SINHA)

- (a) The Narcotics   Drugs & Rules, 1985 and the General conditions for grant of opium cultivation license notified every year there under do not provide for assessment of damage to opium crops due to inclement weather conditions. As such, no survey has been carried out by the central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN), which exercises control over licit opium poppy cultivation in the country, to assess the damage to poppy crops due to inclement weather conditions, in various States including Bhilwara District of Rajasthan
- (b) No Madam General Conditions of licensing for cultivation of for the crop year 2015-16 has already been notified vide Notification No. G.S.R. 757(E) dated O5th October; 2015 and amended vide Notification No. G.SR. 904(E) dated 26th November, 2015. opium
- (c) Licit cultivation of opium poppy is carried out in designated tracts   every year considering the total requirement of for domestic use in scientific and medical purposes and exports. Poppy Seeds or Khas Khas is only a by-product of such cultivation. To meet the demand supply gap of poppy seed requirement of the country, import is permitted from countries having licit cultivation of opium poppy: In so far, as smuggling of opium in the country is concerned, it is a punishable offence under Narcotics Drugs & Psychotropic Substance Act; 1985 . opium
- (d) & (e) General conditions for issuance of Opium cultivation licence during the crop year 2015-16 has already been notified in Gazette of India vide Notification No G.SR 757(E) dated O5th October 2015 and amended vide Notification No G.S.R 904(E) dated 26th November 2015 Poppy
Lok Sabha Question No. 1094 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-04
Subject: Foreign Exchange Reserve
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: RAJESH KUMAR DIWAKAR

- (a) the details of Foreign Exchange Reserve (FER) in the country during each of the last three years and the current year;
- (b) whether there has been a depletion in FER in recent times, if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;
- (c) the impact of the depletion of FER in the economy and the value of Rupee; and
- (d) the steps taken/proposed to be taken by the Government to check this depletion and its adverse consequences on the economy and value of Rupee?

## ANSWER

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

(a)  &  (b)  India's  foreign  exchange  reserves  (FER)  comprise  foreign  currency  assets,  gold,  Special Drawing  Rights  (SDRs)  and  Reserve  Tranche  Position  (RTP)  with  the  IMF.  The  foreign  exchange reserves as on 20 November, 2015 stood at US$ 352.4 billion as against US$ 341.6 billion on endMarch,  2015  and  US$  304.2  billion  on  end-March,  2014.  The  details  of  India's  foreign  exchange reserves during each of the last three years are given below:

## Foreign Exchange Reserves (in US$ billion)

| End of Financial Year            |   Foreign Currency Assets (FCA)# |   Gold |   SDRs |   RTP |   Total |
|----------------------------------|----------------------------------|--------|--------|-------|---------|
| 2012-13                          |                            259.7 |   25.7 |    4.3 |   2.3 |   292   |
| 2013-14                          |                            276.4 |   21.6 |    4.5 |   1.8 |   304.2 |
| 2014-15                          |                            317.3 |   19   |    4   |   1.3 |   341.6 |
| 2015-16 (As on 20 November 2015) |                            328.4 |   18.7 |    4   |   1.3 |   352.4 |

# Excludes investment in foreign currency denominated bonds issued by IIFC (UK). Source: Reserve Bank of India  (RBI)

(c)  &  (d)  The  level  of  foreign  exchange  reserves  particularly  foreign  currency  assets  is  largely  the outcome of Reserve Bank of India's intervention in the foreign exchange market to stabilise the rupee value. In the recent past, lower trade and current account deficits (CAD) coupled with buoyant capital inflows resulted in the increase in foreign exchange reserves in 2013-14, 2014-15 and 2015-16 (as on 20 th November  2015)  reflecting  purchase  of  foreign  currency  by  the  RBI  in  the  foreign  exchange market.  Occasionally when the rupee came under pressure (as in August -September 2015), the RBI also  sold  foreign  currency  assets  to  stabilise  the  rupee  from  depreciating  sharply.  As  India  has traditionally  been  having  CAD,  with  hitherto  relatively  higher  inflation  differential  with  the  trading partners any appreciation of the currency beyond fair value in terms of real effective exchange rate (REER) is likely to weaken competitiveness and impact the economy adversely.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1093 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-04
Subject: Unaccounted Assets
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: CH. MALLA REDDY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1093 TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, THE 4 TH  DECEMBER, 2015 13 AGRAHAYANA, 1937 SAKA

## UNACCOUNTED ASSETS

## 1093. SHRI CH. MALLA REDDY:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether IT Department detected many doctors possessing unaccounted assets in various State including Bihar;
- (b)  if so, the details thereof; and
- (c)   the steps taken by the Government to recover the Income Tax arrears from those doctors?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE

(SHRI JAYANT SINHA)

- (a) : Appropriate action against evasion of taxes, including that by doctors, is an ongoing process. Such action under direct tax laws includes searches, surveys, enquiries, assessment of income, levy of tax, interest, penalties, etc. and filing of prosecution complaints in criminal courts, wherever applicable.
- (b) : Disclosure  of  information  regarding  specific  taxpayers  is  prohibited  except  as provided under section 138 of the Income tax Act, 1961.
- (c) : The tax, interest and penalties, forming part of the total liability of each assessee, are enforced as per law.  To enforce such liability, the law provides for several measures which include  seizure  of  assets,  provisional  attachment  of  properties,  attachment  of  properties, auction of property, etc. Application of such measures depends upon facts and circumstances of each case.

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