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Lok Sabha Question No. 45 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-11-30
Subject: Study of Foreign Language at School Level
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: K. MARAGATHAM

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION & LITERACY

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 45 TO BE ANSWERED ON 30.11.2015

## STUDY OF FOREIGN LANGUAGE AT SCHOOL LEVEL

45. SHRIMATI K. MARAGATHAM:

Will  the  Minister  of  HUMAN  RESOURCE  DEVELOPMENT  be  pleased  to state: (a) whether it is true that the students in Kendriya Vidyalaya Schools are likely to opt for German as an additional foreign language, in conformity with the National Education Policy; (b) if so, the details thereof; and (c) whether it is also true that the Government has signed a joint declaration of

- intent with Germany in this regard; and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

## (SMT. SMRITI ZUBIN IRANI)

(a)  &  (b):  Students  from  classes  VI  to  VIII  of  Kendriya  Vidyalayas  desirous  of learning German language are allowed to study it as an additional subject provided at least 15 or more students in a school opt for the same. (c) A  Joint  Declaration  of  Intent  (JDI)  has  been  signed  between  this  Ministry and  the  Federal  Foreign  Office  of  the  Federal  Republic  of  Germany,  on  5 th October,  2015.  The  JDI  aims  at  promotion  of  the  teaching  of  German  as  an additional  foreign  language  in  the  Kendriya  Vidyalayas  in  conformity  with  the National Education Policy of India and for promotion of teaching of Modern Indian Languages in German educational institutions.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 44 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-11-30
Subject: Admission Racket in Universities
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: T.G. VENKATESH BABU

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 44 TO BE ANSWERED ON 30.11.2015

## Admission Racket in Universities

## 44. SHRI VENKATESH BABU T.G.:

Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is aware of the report of the major admission racket in Delhi University  with  fake  mark  sheets,  caste  certificates  and  even  fake  websites  of  State Education Boards, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether  the  Government  has  taken  any  steps  to  unearth  the  fake  mission  racket  and action taken against the guilty persons;
- (c) if so, the steps taken by the Government to prevent the recurrence of such incidents and to  streamline  the  admission  process  in  Delhi  University  and  other  Central  Universities across the country; and
- (d) whether  any  direction  has  been  issued  by  the  Government  to  the  States/  UTs  in  this regard and if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SMT. SMRITI ZUBIN IRANI)

(a) to (d) While  such  instances  have  been  reported,  no  such  data  is  centrally  maintained. However,  information  in  this  regard  is  being  obtained  from  University  of  Delhi.  The  Central Universities, being autonomous bodies, are competent to take necessary action in all academic and administrative matters as per their Acts, Statutes and Ordinances. Moreover, issuance and verification  of  certificates  is  the  responsibility  of  the  concerned  State  Governments/  Union Territory  Administrations.  The  Government of India  has  issued various circulars  from time to time  for  proper  issuance  and  verification  of  caste  certificates.  The  DoPT  has  also  issued instructions  to  all  the  States/UTs regarding  the  verification  of  caste  certificates  by  the  District Authorities. The Ministry of Tribal Affairs has also circulated the instructions of the Supreme Court to streamline the procedure. University of Delhi has included necessary instructions in the Information Handout/Bulletin of Information for compliance of all stakeholders in the admission process and  mentioned consequences of use of  falsified records/documents  in the  information handout for admission to avoid such incidences.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 43 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-11-30
Subject: Education on Disaster Management
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: VIJAY KUMAR S.R.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION & LITERACY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.43 TO BE ANSWERED ON 30.11.2015 Education on Disaster Management

43. SHRI S.R. VIJAYAKUMAR:
2. Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state: (a) whether the school children are being imparted education relating to disaster management  both  in  Government  and  private  schools  in  all  the  States  in  the country  to  meet  any  kind  of  eventuality  during  disaster  and  if  so,  the  details thereof; (b) whether the students are also provided with certain gadgets to use during such eventualities; and (c) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SMT. SMRITI ZUBIN IRANI)

(a)  to  (c):  Education  being  a  subject  in  the  Concurrent  List  of  the  Constitution, majority  of  the  schools  are  under  the  purview  of  the  State  Governments.  It  is, therefore, for the respective State/Union Territory Governments  to impart education  in  disaster  management  in  schools.    However,  Central  Board  of Secondary  Education  (CBSE)  introduced  Disaster  Management  Education  in Classes VIII to X in 2003-04 and in Class-XI in 2005-06 in its affiliated schools.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 42 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-11-30
Subject: Funds for Odisha
Ministry: MICRO,SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
Asked by: BAIJAYANT "JAY" PANDA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 42

TO BE ANSWERED ON: 30.11.2015

## FUNDS FOR ODISHA

## 42. SHRI BAIJAYANT JAY PANDA:

Will the Minister of MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Union Government has accepted the Government of Odisha's request to contribute Rs.50 crore towards the corpus of Odisha MSME Fund;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and if not, reasons therefor; and
- (c) the present status of the proposal?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (SHRI GIRIRAJ SINGH)

- (a): No proposal has been received from the Government of Odisha for contributing Rs. 50  crore  towards  the  corpus  of  Odisha  MSME  Fund.  The  Ministry  of  Micro  Small  and Medium  Enterprises  (MSME),  Government  of  India,  is  implementing  a  Credit  Guarantee Scheme  for  extending  collateral  free  loans  to  micro  and  small  enterprises  in  the  country including Odisha.

(b)&(c):Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 41 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-11-30
Subject: Introduction of Moblie App to Help Tourists
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: R.K. BHARATHI MOHAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.41 ANSWERED ON 30.11.2015

## INTRODUCTION OF MOBILE APP TO HELP TOURISTS

41. SHRI BHARATHI MOHAN R.K.:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has any plan to introduce new mobile app to  help  the  tourists  understand  the  heritage  and  significance  of place better with audio-visual guide;
- (b) if  so,  the  details  thereof  along  with  the  action  taken  by  the Government in this regard;
- (c) whether  the  Government  has  any  plan  to  set  up  helpline  service with 24 x 7 for tourists;
- (d) if  so,  the  details  thereof  along  with  the  action  taken  by  the Government thereon; and
- (e)
- if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR TOURISM (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) (DR. MAHESH SHARMA)

(a) and (b): The  Ministry  of  Tourism  launched  the  'Incredible  India' mobile application in September 2014 to  assist international and domestic tourists  to  access  information  about  Ministry  of  Tourism  recognized tourism service providers namely  approved  Inbound  Tour  Operators, Adventure  Tour  Operators,  Domestic  Tour  Operators,  Tourist  Transport Operators, Travel Agents, Regional Level Guides, Classified Hotels available in respective cities/Tourist centers including heritage significance  of  the  place.  The  Ministry  is  in  the  process  of  selecting  a vendor for augmenting app presence along with other IT initiatives.

- (c) and (d): The  Ministry  of  Tourism  has  set  up  the  'Incredible  India Help Line' 24x7 service for tourists w.e.f. 26.12.2014 in Hindi and English as a pilot project to guide the tourists.  This service is available as toll free on telephone 1800111363 or on a short code 1363.
- (e):  Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 39 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-11-30
Subject: Protection of Heritage Buildings from Fire
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: RAJESHBHAI NARANBHAI CHUDASAMA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO\_ 39 TO BE ANSWERED ON 30.11.2015 AGRAHAYANA 9, 1937 (SAKA)

## PROTECTION OF HERITAGE BUILDINGS FROM FIRE

## 39\_ SHRI RAJESHBHAI CHUDASAMA:

## Will the Minister of CULTURE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether it is a fact that many heritage buildings are under the threat of catching fire;
- (b) if SO , the precautionary steps taken by the Government to handle any emergency situation to protect these heritage buildings from fire; and
- (c) the location-wise details of such heritage buildings in the country, Statewise including Gujarat?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE, CULTURE AND TOURISM (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) AND MINISTER OF STATE, CIVIL AVIATION

(DR: MAHESH SHARMA)

- (a) No Madam. Most of protected monuments of Archaeological Survey f India
- (c) However some monuments having timber and other fire catching materials have been provided with proper fire fighting arrangements. The details of such monuments, State-wise, including Gujarat; are being collected.
- to (ASI) are constructed of stone and brick, thus do not have this kind of threat
Lok Sabha Question No. 36 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-11-30
Subject: International Summit on Education
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: PARASURAMAN K.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.36 TO BE ANSWERED ON 30.11.2015

## International Summit on Education

36. SHRI K. PARASURAMAN:

Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has any proposal to hold the first International Summit on Education (Global Education Meet) in the State of Gujarat;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the number of countries which are likely to participate in the said summit; and
- (c) the time by which it is likely to be held?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

(Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani)

(a), (b) & (c) : The International Conference on Education, which was proposed to be held  in  November,  2015  at  Gandhinagar,  Gujarat,  was  postponed  due  to  unavoidable circumstances.  The  new  dates  and  venue  for  holding  the  Conference  have  not  been finalized.
Lok Sabha Question No. 33 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-11-30
Subject: Industrialisation of Backward States
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: ABHIJIT MUKHERJEE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL POLICY & PROMOTION

## LOK SABHA

## UN STARRED QUESTION NO. 33. TO BE ANSWERED ON MONDAY, THE 30 TH  NOVEMBER, 2015.

## INDUSTRIALISATION OF BACKWARD STATES

## 33. SHRI ABHIJIT MUKHERJEE:

Will the Minister of COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY be pleased to state:

## वाणिज्य एवं उद्योग मंत्री

- (a) whether the Government has any proposal to conduct survey/study for identification of industrially backward regions/States/Districts in the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether West Bengal, as a backward State, has been considered by the Government for promotion of industrialisation; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof along with the financial assistance provided for this purpose?

## ANSWER

## वाणिज् यएवंउद्योगााज् यमंत्रीस् वतंंत्र्रभााा(स्ीमतंीिरममलााीीतंाामि( THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY (SHRIMATI NIRMALA SITHARAMAN)

- (a): Department  of  Industrial  Policy  and  Promotion  (DIPP)  does  not  have  any proposal  to  conduct  survey/study  for  identification  of  industrially  backward regions/States/Districts in the country.
- (b): Does not arise.
- (c) & (d): The  Department  under  Ministry  of  Commerce  &  Industry  does  not  have  any specific scheme for promotion of industrialization in West Bengal, however, the Department administers various schemes/programmes such as Industrial Infrastructure  Upgradation  Scheme  (IIUS)/Modified  IIUS  for  development  of industrial  clusters  and  Indian  Leather  Development  Programme(ILDP)  for  the development  of  industry  in  leather  sector  across  the  country.  The  details  of financial assistance provided under the schemes of DIPP to West Bengal are as under:
- (i) Under IIUS, central assistance of Rs. 34.89 crore to Multi Industry Cluster, Haldia, Rs. 14.84 crore to Rubber Cluster, Howrah and Rs. 36.05 crore to Foundry  Cluster,  Howrah  have  been  provided  for  development  of  three industrial clusters in West Bengal.
- (ii) Under ILDP, Rs. 4.38 crore has been provided to 40 units in 2012-13, Rs. 4.00 crore to 36 units in 2013-14 and Rs.2.05 crore to 9 units in 2014-15 for development of leather industries in West Bengal.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 32 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-11-30
Subject: Criteria for GATE Scholarship
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: PARAYAMPARANBIL KUTTAPPAN BIJU

32.  SHRI P.K. BIJU:

Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state?

- (a) whether the Government has changed any criteria for GATE scholarship;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the total amount distributed/likely to be distributed during the current financial year; and
- (d) the time by which the remaining amount is likely to be distributed?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

(SMT. SMRITI ZUBIN IRANI)

(a) & (b): The Scholarship granted for the post graduate students admitted through the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) has been revised from Rs. 8,000/- per month to 12,400/- per month w.e.f. 01.12.2014.

- (c)  &  (d):  For  the  year  2015-16  an  amount  of  Rs.  151.56  crores  has  been  distributed  upto 24.11.2015. There is a demand for another 388 Cr during the year 2015-16 including arrears on account  of  enhancement  of  PG  Scholarship.  The  amount  will  be  distributed  as  and  when  due, subject to availability of funds.
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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.  32 TO BE ANSWERED ON 30.11.2015

## Criteria for GATE Scholarship
Lok Sabha Question No. 30 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-11-30
Subject: Financial Mismanagement at Bharat Natyam Centre
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: BALASUBRAMANIAM SENGUTTUVAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF CULTURE

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 30 TO BE ANSWERED ON 30.11.2015

## Financial Mismanagement at Bharat Natyam Centre

## 30. SHRI B. SENGUTTUVAN:

Will the Minister of Culture be pleased to state:

- (a) whether any   complaint to  financial mismanagement and impropriety at Kalakshetra, the   reputed Bharat Natyam Centre in Chennai; has been received and if so, the details thereof;
- whether the Ministry has directed to hold an enquiry with reference to the complaint regarding mis-appropriation of funds; and
- (b) whether the audit conducted at the Kalakshetra has pointed out any financial improprieties and if so, the details thereof;
- (d) if so, the details thereof along with the action taken by the Government in this regard?

## MINISTER OF STATE (IC) FOR CULTURE & TOURISM AND MINISTER OF STATE FOR CIVIL AVIATION (Dr: MAHESH SHARMA)

- (a) There have been complaints received with regard to financial mismanagement in respect of irregularities in award and execution of Koothambalam project; discrepancies in award of work of documentation of Ramayana dance dramas & irregular appointments during 2008-2010\_
- (b) Office of the Director General of Audit   (Central) while   conducting Audit of Kalakshetra Foundation for the financial year 2011-2012, in its inspection report has inter-alia made observations in respect of unfruitful expenditure of Rs. 6.28 crore on renovation of Koothambalam auditorium:
- (c)&(d) The Addl. Secretary & Financial Advisor, Ministry of Culture has raised a serious concern on the lapses in execution of Koothambalam project at Kalakshetra Foundation and directed to seek official explanations from  former Director and officials handling the project It has also been directed to fix the responsibility and other appropriate action against the officials concerned in respect of alleged irregularities: erring
Lok Sabha Question No. 28 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-11-30
Subject: FDI Inflow
Ministry: PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
Asked by: VASANTHI M.

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.28 TO BE ANSWERED ON 30 th  NOVEMBER, 2015

## FDI INFLOW

## 28. SHRIMATI VASANTHI M.:

Will the Minister of PETROLEUMAND NATURAL GASbe pleased to state:

- (a) whetherthe Government has any plan to increase Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in petroleum sector;
- (b)if so, the details thereof along with the action taken by the Government thereon; and
- (c)  thedetails  of  FDI  inflow  in  petroleum  sector  during  the  last  three  years  and  the current year?

## ANSWER

## पेट्रोलियमऔरप्राक ृ तिकगैसमंत्राियमेंराज ् यमंत्री ( स्विंत्रप्रभार ) ( श्रीधमेन ् द्रप्रधान )

## MINISTER OF STATE (I/C) IN THE MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM & NATURAL GAS (SHRI DHARMENDRA PRADHAN)

(a)  to  (b)The Government is encouraging Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in order to supplement domestic investment and technological capabilities in the petroleum sector. The present FDI policy for petroleum & natural gas sector allows 100% automatic route for  exploration  and  production,  refining  by  the  private  companies  (for  public  sector companies  49%  on  automatic  route  without  any  divestment  or  dilution  of  domestic equity in the existing PSUs), marketing of petroleum products, pipelines, storage and LNG  regasification  infrastructure  and  all  related  services,  subject  to  the  existing sectoral policy and regulatory framework in the oil and gas sector.

(c)FDI  inflow  in  petroleum  sector  during  last  three  years  and  the  current  year  (AprilSept., 2015) is as follows:

## (Rs. in crore)

| Year                          |   FDI Inflows |
|-------------------------------|---------------|
| 1. 2012-13                    |       1192.57 |
| 2. 2013-14                    |        678.39 |
| 3. 2014-15                    |       6495.67 |
| 4. 2015-16 (April-Sept.,2015) |        302.62 |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 27 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-11-30
Subject: Panel to Review the Private Coaching Institutes
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: R. GOPALAKRISHNAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.  27 TO BE ANSWERED ON 30.11.2015

## Panel to Review the Private Coaching Institutes

27. SHRI R. GOPALAKRISHNAN:

Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state?

- (a) whether the Government has appointed any panel to review the private coaching classes/institutes in the country;
- (c) whether the panel has made recommendations in this regard; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (d) if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the  action  taken  by  the  Government  on  the recommendations of the panel?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

(SMT. SMRITI ZUBIN IRANI)

- (a) to (d): No Madam. The  question  does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 25 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-11-30
Subject: Safety Measures in Schools
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: ASADUDDIN OWAISI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION & LITERACY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.  25 TO BE ANSWERED ON 30 TH  NOVEMBER, 2015

## Safety Measures in Schools

## 25. SHRI ASADUDDIN OWAISI:

Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has conducted any safety audit on schools in the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government has issued any guidelines to the States and Kendriya Vidyalayas and other such stakeholders to give enough attention to safety measures in schools and if so, the details thereof;
- (d) the  number of cases came to the notice of the Government relating to casualties  happened  in schools due to lack of safety measures during the last three years; and
- (e) the steps taken/being taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SMT. SMRITI ZUBIN IRANI)

- (a) & (b): No, Madam.
- (c): Guidelines dated 9 th October, 2014 on safety and security of children have been issued to all the State Governments and administration of UTs for appropriate action as the majority of schools are under the purview of the States/UTs to ensure safety and well being of children in schools. These guidelines provide preventive mechanisms on aspects including physical access and psychosocial factors and procedures that should be put in place in the schooling system along with relief and redressal strategies in case of any incident.
- (d) & (e): Such data is not maintained centrally. However, some cases are reported in newspapers from time to time and in such cases, the State Government/UT generally take remedial measures.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 24 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-11-30
Subject: Tax Exemption on Export
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: A.T. (NANA) PATIL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY (DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE)

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 24

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 30 TH  NOVEMBER, 2015

## TAX EXEMPTION ON EXPORT

## 24. SHRI A.T. NANA PATIL:

Will  the  Minister  of COMMERCE & INDUSTRY ( ) be pleased to state:

वाणिज्य  एवं  उद्योग  मंत्री

- a) whether  the  export  products  originating  from  various  States  are  subjected  to  a number of State indirect taxes/levies and add to the cost of export products thereby making them uncompetitive in the international market;
- b) if so, whether the Government has any mechanism to get the State levies exempted on exports;
- c) if so, the details thereof; and
- d) if not, the corrective steps taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

वाणिज् य एवं उद्योग राज् य मंत्री )श्रीमती निममला सीतारमि((स्वतंत्र प्रभार ) THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) (SMT. NIRMALA SITHARAMAN)

- (a) Yes, Madam.
- (b)  to  (d)    Under  Foreign  Trade  Policy  2015-20,  there  is  no  mechanism  to  get  state  levies exempted  on  exports.  Indirect  Taxes  like  Sales  Tax/VAT  are  purely  State matter as per Entry  54, List II (State List),  Seventh  Schedule  of  the Constitution.  Under  Section  6(1)  of  the  CST  Act,  1956,  exemption  from payment  of  Central  Sales  Tax  on  sale  of  goods  is  provided  for,  which  in accordance with the provision of section 5(3) of CST Act, 1956, is a sale in the course of export of goods out of the territory of India.

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