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Lok Sabha Question No. 2894 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-06
Subject: Impact of Inter-Linking of Rivers
Ministry: WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT AND GANAGA REJUVENATION
Asked by: P.P. CHAUDHARY, CHANDRA PRAKASH JOSHI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES,

## RIVER DEVELOPMENT AND GANGA REJUVENATION

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2894

## ANSWERED ON 06.8.2015

## 

**Impact of Inter-Linking of Rivers**

2894. 	SHRI P. P. CHAUDHARY

SHRI CHANDRA PRAKASH JOSHI

Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT AND GANGA REJUVENATION be pleased to state:

(a) whether any study has been undertaken to ascertain impact of interlinking of rivers on irrigation, flora and fauna, etc.

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the Government is taking any safeguards in this regard; and

## (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT AND GANGA REJUVENATION

(PROF. SANWAR LAL JAT)

(a) to (d)  Yes Madam,  the Ministry of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation has formulated a National Perspective Plan (NPP)  for Water Resources Development in 1980 envisaging inter-basin transfer of water from surplus basins to deficit basins/areas.  Based on surveys, investigations and detailed studies,  National Water  Development Agency (NWDA) has indentified 30 links under the NPP.

One of the major objectives of inter-basin transfer of water project is to provide irrigation to the hitherto unirrigated areas in its command.  The projects in some cases stabilize and consolidate the existing irrigation arrangement which falls short of the actual requirement.  So far, based on the concurrence of the concerned States, Detailed Project Reports (DPR) for Ken-Betwa  link (Phase-I & Phase-II), Damanganga – Pinjal Links of NPP have been completed by NWDA.  At the time of preparation of DPR of the individual  river link project, detailed Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) studies as per Terms of Reference approved by Environmental Appraisal Committee (EAC) of Ministry of Environment and Forests & Climate Change are carried out. EIA study includes impacts on land environment, water resources and its quality,  terrestrial ecology (flora, fauna, vegetation cover, wildlife), aquatic ecology (riverine ecology, fisheries), pollution due to noise during construction phase, impact on air quality, impact due to command area development, impacts on local services (like water supply, education, health care, community forests, impacts on business opportunities).  All environmental impacts and issues arising out of the EIA studies are duly addressed in Environmental Management Plan which forms a part of DPR.  All due safeguards in this regard are planned and envisaged for implementation accordingly.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2893 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-06
Subject: Vacant Posts in Farakka Barrage Project
Ministry: WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT AND GANAGA REJUVENATION
Asked by: MD. BADARIDDOZA KHAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES,

## RIVER DEVELOPMENT AND GANGA REJUVENATION

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2893

## ANSWERED ON 06.08.2015

## 

**Vacant Posts in Farakka Barrage Project**

2893. 	SHRI MD. BADARUDDOZA KHAN

Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT AND GANGA REJUVENATION be pleased to state:

(a) the category-wise number of posts lying vacant in Farakka Barrage Project;

(b) whether the Government is going to fullfill the posts in 2015; and

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

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## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT AND GANGA REJUVENATION

(PROF. SANWAR LAL JAT)

(a)   The category wise number of posts lying in Farakka Barrage Project is as under :-

| **Category**         | **Vacant**   |
|----------------------|--------------|
| Group ‘A’            | 08           |
| Group ‘B’ (Gaz.)     | 08           |
| Group ‘B’ (Non-Gaz.) | 90           |
| Group ‘C’            | 236          |
| Group ‘D’            | 162          |
| **Total**            | **504**      |

(b)  No Madam.

(c)  It is not feasible to fill up all the posts in 2015 as out of the 504 vacant posts, many posts are vacant for more than a year and hence have fallen under deemed abolition category.  These posts require to be revived first with the approval of Ministry of Finance.  Action to fill up these posts can be taken only after revival. Some of the posts belong to Farakka Barrage Project Hospital and as per Memorandum of Understanding signed between Ministry of Health & Family Welfare and Farakka Barrage Project, necessary filing up process will be dealt with by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare. The amendment of Recruitment Rules of teaching stall of Farakka Barrage Project Higher Secondary School and some other posts is under process.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2892 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-06
Subject: Compliance of Constitutional Provisions
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Asked by: MAJ. GEN. (RETD) BHUWAN CHANDRA KHANDURI AVSM

**GOVERNMENT OF INDIA**

**MINISTRY OF LAW AND JUSTICE**

**LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT**

**LOK SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2892**

**TO BE ANSWERED ON THURSDAY, 6** **th** **AUGUST, 2015**

**COMPLIANCE OF CONSTITUTIONAL PROVISIONS**

2892. MAJ GEN B C KHANDURI AVSM (Retd):

Will the Minister of LAW AND JUSTICE be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government is aware of the fact that certain States including Uttarakhand and Telengana have been violating the constitutional provisions by giving Ministerial status to Chairman of Boards/Commissions and Political Advisors/Parliamentary Secretaries etc. and if so, the reaction of the Government thereto;

(b) whether the Government proposes to do away with such practice of granting Ministerial status over and above the limit prescribed in the Constitution of India and if so, the details thereof;

(c) if not, the reasons therefor along with the remedial steps proposed to be taken in this regard;

(d) whether the Government is aware of any judgements of High Courts of these two States in this regard; and

(e) if so, the reaction of the Government thereto?

**ANSWER**

**MINISTER OF LAW AND JUSTICE**

**(SHRI D.V. SADANANDA GOWDA)**

(a): The Central Government does not have such information since the matter is primarily the concern of the State Governments.

(b) & (c)  No, Madam.  Article 75 and article 164 of the Constitution of India, enjoin that the total number of Ministers, including Prime Minister and the Chief Minister, in the Council of Ministers and the Council of Ministers in a State, shall not exceed fifteen per cent of the total number of members of the House of the People and the total number of the members of the Legislative Assembly of that State, as the case may be.  Thus, it is a constitutional mandate to be adhered to strictly by all concerned.

(d)	The Government is not aware of any such judgement.

(e)	Does not arise.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2891 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-06
Subject: Major Port Trusts Act, 1963
Ministry: SHIPPING
Asked by: VINOD KUMAR BOIANAPALLI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SHIPPING

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2891 TO BE ANSWERED ON 6 th  AUGUST, 2015

## MAJOR PORT TRUSTS ACT, 1963

## 2891.    SHRI B. VINOD KUMAR:

Will the Minister of SHIPPING be please to state:

## पोत प�रवहन मंत्

- (a)             whether the Government proposes to amend the Major Port Trusts Act, 1963 to  change  the  management  structures  of  major  ports  on  the  lines  of  the Companies Act to help them to function more efficiently and take decisions more independently and quickly;
- (b)         if so, the details thereof,
- (c)               whether the  said amendments also seek to allow raising funds from the markets and follow accounting and disbursing norms as per the Companies Act; and
- (d)               if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SHIPPING (SHRI PON. RADHAKRISHNAN)

(a)to(d):The  company  structure  has  certain  benefits  such  as  raising  of  financial resources  from  the  market  for  development,  accountability  and  disclosure norms, faster decision making and flexibility which can enable Major Ports to compete  with  the  dynamics  of  the  market  both  domestic  and  global.  Any change in institutional structure of the Major Ports will be done  keeping the overall  interests  of  various  stakeholders  in  mind  in  order  to  increase  the efficiency of the ports.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2888 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-06
Subject: Details of Expenditure of NTPC
Ministry: POWER
Asked by: KESHAV PRASAD MAURYA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF POWER

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2888 TO BE ANSWERED ON 06.08.2015

## DETAILS OF EXPENDITURE OF NTPC

†2888. SHRI KESHAV PRASAD MAURYA:

Will the Minister of POWER be pleased to state:

- (a) the  details  of  expenditure  incurred  by  National  Thermal  Power  Corporation Limited (NTPC) under Corporate Social Responsibility during the last three years, yearwise;
- (b) whether  any  complaints  of  corruption  in  the  expenditure  incurred  have  been reported; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof along with action taken thereon?

## A N S W E R

THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR POWER, COAL AND NEW & RENEWABLE ENERGY

( SHRI  PIYUSH GOYAL )

(a) : The expenditure incurred by National Thermal Power Corporation Limited (NTPC) under Corporate Social Responsibility during the last three years are as under:

|   SN | Financial Year   | Amount Spent under CSR (Rs. Cr)   |
|------|------------------|-----------------------------------|
|    1 | 2012-13          | 69.24                             |
|    2 | 2013-14          | 128.35*                           |
|    3 | 2014-15          | 205.18*                           |

- (b) : No Madam.
- (c) : In view of the (b) above, question doesn't arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2885 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-06
Subject: Land for Rehabilitation of Affected Persons
Ministry: COAL
Asked by: DHARAM VIRA GANDHI

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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF COAL

**LOK SABHA**

**Unstarred Question No. 2885**

**TO BE ANSWERED ON 06.08.2015**

**Land for Rehabilitation of Affected Persons**

**2885.	SHRI DHARAM VIRA:**

Will the **MINISTER OF COAL** be pleased to state:

1. the status of rehabilitation of the affected persons residing in the burning coal mines of Jharia in Jharkhand;
2. whether it is a fact that Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL) has not given adequate land to Jharia Rehabilitation and Development Authority to build housing colonies;
3. if so, the reasons therefor; and
4. the measures taken by the Government of rehabilitate those who got affected in Jharia coal mines?

**ANSWER**

**MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) IN THE MINISTRY OF COAL, POWER AND NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY (SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL)**

**(a)** : As per the approved Master Plan for Jharia, 25000 families of Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL) and 54159 families of non-BCCL were identified as affected by the fire and subsidence and were to be rehabilitated. As against 25000 families of BCCL, it is now revised to 15852 families/houses as per revised projection due to superannuation. Against this, BCCL has already constructed 5576 houses and shifted 2612 families.

Responsibility for rehabilitation of non BCCL families is vested with Jharia Rehabilitation and Development Authority (JRDA). Accordingly, JRDA is responsible for acquisition of land, construction of houses and shifting of the families. Till date JRDA has constructed 3072 houses in Belgoria Township and rehabilitated 1222 families.

**(b&c):** As per the approved Master Plan, JRDA is responsible for acquisition of land, construction of  houses and shifting of non-BCCL families. However, BCCL has already given No Objection Certificate for 86.44 acres of vacant land in Bhuli Township and 952.94 acres of non-coal bearing land in and around Belgoria Township belonging to BCCL for rehabilitation purposes.

**(d)** : Government of India had approved a Master Plan for dealing with fire, subsidence and rehabilitation in the leasehold of BCCL on 12 th Aug 2009 with an estimated investment of Rs. 7112.11 Crs. The funding of the master plan is partially through internal resources of Coal India Limited and the balance through accruals of stowing excise duty under Coal Mines Conservation and Development Act 1974. The technical support is being extended through BCCL. The progress of Master Plan is also being monitored closely by a High Powered Central Committee (HPCC) under the chairmanship of Secretary (Coal). Further, Ministry of Coal is in constant touch with State Government of Jharkhand and impressed upon them to expedite land acquisition and strengthen JRDA for quickly rehabilitating the affected families.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2884 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-06
Subject: Share of IREDA in NRE Capacity
Ministry: NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY
Asked by: C. MAHENDRAN, J. JAYASINGH THIYAGARAJ NATTERJEE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED  QUESTION NO. 2884

TO BE ANSWERED ON 06.08.2015

## SHARE OF IREDA IN NRE CAPACITY

2884.  SHRI C. MAHENDRAN: SHRI J.J.T. NATTERJEE:

Will the Minister of NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY be pleased to state:

- (a) whether Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency's (IREDA) share in the country's total commissioned New and Renewable Energy (NRE) capacity was 52.8% at the beginning of 10 th Five Year Plan which declined to 7.66% at the end of the 11 th Five Year Plan;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the action taken thereon by IREDA?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR POWER, COAL & NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) (SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL)

- (a): No, Madam. The share of Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) in the country's  total  commissioned  New  and  Renewable  Energy  (NRE)  capacity  was  25%  at  the beginning  of  10 th plan  and  was  12%  at  the  end  of  11 th Five  Year  Plan.  However,  IREDA's disbursements for renewable have increased at a Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 35.29% during the 11 th Five Year Plan period as against CAGR of 4.4% during the 10 th Five Year Plan period.

(b)&(c):

Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2883 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-06
Subject: Model Mine Development Operator Agreement
Ministry: COAL
Asked by: R. PARTHIPAN

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINiSTRY OF COAL

## LOK  SABHA

**unSTARRED QUESTION NO.2883**

**TO BE ANSWERED ON 06.08.2015**

**Model Mine Development Operator Agreement**

2883. SHRI R. PARTHIPAN:

Will the Minister of COAL be pleased to state :

1. whether the Government has come up with a model Mine Development Operator (MDO) agreement in an effort to ensure a uniform model for engaging private players in mining to boost output;

1. if so, the details thereof;

1. whether the MDO model which was prepared by the Government in consultation with the Coal India Limited is waiting to be vetted by the Ministry of Law; and

1. if so, the details thereof?

**ANSWER**

**MINISTER OF STATE (IC) IN THE MINISTRY OF COAL, POWER   AND NEW & RENEWABLE ENERGY**

**(SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL)**

(a) to (d)	Ministry of Coal has prepared a draft Model Contract Agreement (MCA) 	for coal mining for  the State Governments/Union Territories. Ministry of Law 	and Justice was consulted on the draft.

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Model Mine Development Operator Agreement

2883. SHRI R. PARTHIPAN:

1. whether the Government has come up with a model Mine Development Operator (MDO) agreement in an effort to ensure a uniform model for engaging private players in mining to boost output;
2. if so, the details thereof;
3. whether the MDO model which was prepared by the Government in consultation with the Coal India Limited is waiting to be vetted by the Ministry of Law; and
4. if so, the details thereof?
Lok Sabha Question No. 2882 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-06
Subject: Special Training to Tribal Weavers
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: PINAKI MISRA

LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2882

TO BE ANSWERED ON 06.08.2015

**SPECIAL TRAINING TO TRIBAL WEAVERS**

2882. 	SHRI PINAKI MISRA:

Will the Minister of TEXTILES वस्त्र मंत्री

be pleased to state:

(a) 	whether there is any scheme to identify the rare and exclusive textile designs woven by the tribals in the country;

(b) 	if so, the details thereof;

(c) 	whether there is any programme to pick such tribal weavers for special training to improve the texture quality in order to match the requirements of the international markets; and

(d) 	if so, the number of such training institutes which are likely to be opened by the Union Government in Odisha?

उत्तर

ANSWER

वस्त्र राज्‍य मंत्री (स्वतंत्र प्रभार) (श्री संतोष कुमार गंगवार)

MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE)

IN THE MINISTRY OF TEXTILES

(SHRI SANTOSH KUMAR GANGWAR)

**(a) & (b):** **National Handloom Development Programme, interalia, provides for design development, Research & Development (R&D), including Revival of languishing Handlooms Crafts.**

**(c):** Training to handloom weavers including tribal weavers is conducted under National Handloom Development Programme through Weavers Service Centres (WSCs).

**(d):** There is already one Indian Institute for Handloom Technology and one Weavers Service Centre in Odisha.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2879 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-06
Subject: National Policy for Clean and Renewable Geothermal Energy
Ministry: NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY
Asked by: GAURAV GOGOI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED  QUESTION NO. 2879

TO BE ANSWERED ON 06.08.2015

## NATIONAL POLICY FOR CLEAN AND RENEWABLE GEOTHERMAL ENERGY

## 2879. SHRI GAURAV GOGOI :

Will the Minister of NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  drafted  any  national  policy  for  clean  and  renewable geothermal energy;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the studies/projects being undertaken/likely to be undertaken in the field, location-wise; and
- (c) the funds earmarked/allocated and spent on each study/project, study/project-wise?

## ANSWER

THE  MINISTER  OF  STATE  FOR  POWER,  COAL  &  NEW  AND  RENEWABLE ENERGY (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) (SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL)

## (a): Yes, Madam.

Draft National Policy has been prepared to facilitate preparation and implementation of  action  plan  to  set  up  research  and  development  projects  for  utilization  of  Geothermal energy in the country.

- (b) & (c): At  present,  no  project  is  under  implementation,  and  accordingly  no  funds have been earmarked.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2877 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-06
Subject: Committee on Drinking Water and Sanitation
Ministry: DRINKING WATER AND SANITATION
Asked by: CHINTAMAN NAVSHA WANAGA

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF DRINKING WATER & SANITATION

**LOK SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2877**

**TO BE ANSWERED ON 06.08.2015**

**Committee on Drinking Water and Sanitation**

2877. ADV. CHINTAMAN NAVASHA WANAGA:

Will the Minister of DRINKING WATER AND SANITATION be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has constituted an Expert Committee headed by Dr. R.A. Maghalkar to advise the Ministry on technological aspect of drinking water and sanitation;

(b) the details of the recommendations made by the said Committee;

(c) whether the said Committee has recommended the innovative technologies for the States for adoption; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

**ANSWER**

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DRINKING WATER & SANITATION

**(SHRI  RAM KRIPAL YADAV)**

(a) to (d)	The Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation, Government of India had constituted an expert Committee under the chairmanship of Dr R.A.Mashelkar, Ex- Director, General, Council of Scientific & Industrial Research, to  advise the Ministry on technological aspects of drinking water and sanitation. The Committee recommended technologies like solar electrolytic defluoridation, nano-technology, capacitative de-ionization, reverse osmosis, ion-exchange, ultra-filtration, etc. for water treatment, solid and liquid waste management including composting and phytorid treatment of waste water, bio-digester toilet, and toilet superstructure using different innovative materials for rural sanitation. These recommended technologies are suggestive in nature and the States may adopt any of them depending upon local conditions/ requirements following due tendering procedures.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2876 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-06
Subject: Designation of Senior Counsels
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Asked by: CH. MALLA REDDY

**GOVERNMENT OF INDIA**

**MINISTRY OF LAW & JUSTICE**

**DEPARTMENT OF LEGAL AFFAIRS**

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**LOK SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2876**

**TO BE ANSWERED ON 6.8.2015**

**Designation of Senior Counsels**

2876: SHRI CH.MALLA REDDY:

Will the Minister of Law and Justice be pleased to state:

(a)   whether the Government has any criteria/procedure to designate an(d) advocate as a Senior

Counsel in the country;

(b)  if so, the details thereof  and if not , whether the Government proposes to devise necessary

guidelines for the purpose;

(c)  if so, the details thereof; and

(d)  the details of responsibilities assigned to Senior Counsels along with the privileges available

to them?

**ANSWER**

**MINISTER OF LAW AND JUSTICE**

**(SHRI D.V. SADANANDA GOWDA)**

(a)  to (c) :    No Madam. At present, there is no proposal under consideration before the Government for devising necessary guidelines as to the criteria/ procedure to designate an Advocate as a Senior Counsel. As per the provisions of Section 16(2) of the Advocates Act, 1961, the authority to designate an advocate as a Senior Advocate is vested with the Supreme Court or the High Courts. The section 16 (2) of the Advocates Act, 1961 runs as follows:

16(2)	An advocate may, with his consent, be designated as senior advocate if the Supreme Court or a High Court is of option that by virtue of his ability standing at the Bar or special knowledge or experience in law he is deserving of such distinction.

(d)	According to ORDER IV Rule 2 of the Supreme Court Rules 1966: (i) a Senior Advocate shall not file a *Vakalatnama* or file an appearance or any pleading(s) in any Court or Tribunal in India; (ii) He shall not appear without an advocate on record in the Court or without a junior in any other Court or Tribunal in India;(iii) He shall not accept instructions to draw pleadings or affidavits, advise on evidence or do any drafting work of an analogous kind in any Court or Tribunal in India or undertake conveyancing work of any kind whatsoever but the prohibition shall not extend to settling any such matter as aforesaid in consultation with a junior; (iv) He shall not accept directly from a client any brief or instructions to appear in any Court or Tribunal in India. Accordingly to Order IV Rule 3 of the Supreme Court Rules, 1966, every Senior Advocate appearing before the Court shall wear such robes and costume as may from time to time directed by the Court.

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