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Lok Sabha Question No. 1777 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-03-08
Subject: Benefits to BSF Personnel
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: RAMACHANDRAN MULLAPPALLY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1777

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 8 TH  MARCH, 2016/PHALGUNA 18, 1937 (SAKA)

BENEFITS TO BSF PERSONNEL

1777. SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  the  Government  is considering  to  treat  Border  Security Force (BSF)  personnel  as  part  of  the  Armed Forces  for  the  purpose  of service regulations and pensionary benefits;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether any representation has been received to extend rights of exservicemen to BSF personnel; and

(d) if so, the reaction of the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI KIREN RIJIJU)

(a) & (b):    Service Conditions of Border Security Force (BSF)  and Defence Forces are governed by different set of Rules. Presently, there is  no  proposal under consideration to treat BSF as part of the Defence

Forces for the purpose of service regulations and pensionary benefits.

(c) to (d):     Yes  Madam,  such  representations  have  been  received.  On

23/11/2012, Government has conveyed approval to declare the retired

Central  Armed  Police  Force  (CAPF)  personnel,  including  BSF  as  'ExCAPF'  personnel.  The  status  'Ex-CAPF'  is  quite  distinct  from  'ExServicemen'  of  Defence  Forces.  No  additional  benefits  will  be  desired from the Central Government due to this change of designation for their next  of  kin  (NOK)  or  dependents  of  retired  CAPF  personnel.    Based  on such  designation  of  Ex-CAPF  personnel,  Individual  State  Governments may  however  award  the  benefits  as  they  deem  fit  to  such  Ex-CAPF personnel.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1774 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-03-08
Subject: Vigilance Department of MCD
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: RAM TAHAL CHOUDHARY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †1774

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 8 TH  MARCH, 2016/PHALGUNA 18, 1937 (SAKA)

## VIGILANCE DEPARTMENT OF MCD

†1774. SHRI RAM TAHAL CHOUDHARY: SHRI LAXMAN GILUWA:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  the  Government  has conducted  any  review  on  the functioning of the Vigilance Department of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) during the last three years;

- (b) if so, the details thereof and the outcome of the review; and
- (c) the measures taken by the Government to improve the functioning of Vigilance Department of MCD?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI HARIBHAI PARATHIBHAI CHAUDHARY)

(a)  &  (b):    The  North  and  East  DMCs  have  informed  that  Central Vigilance  Commission  and  Chief  Secretary,  Govt.  of  NCT  of  Delhi conduct  review  meetings  from  time  to  time  on  the  functioning  of Vigilance Department.  As and when the directions are issued by the CVC, they are complied with.  Besides this, CVO, North DMC and CVO, East DMC also conduct monthly review for improvement of Vigilance Departments.  To  improve  the  functioning  of  Vigilance  Departments, periodical training programmes etc. are being conducted.

## LS.USQ.No. 1774 FOR 8.3.2016

Recently, more than 40 surprise inspections/raids in various departments  of  North  DMC  and  26  surprise  inspections/raids  in various departments of East DMC were carried out by their Vigilance Department,  wherein  penalty  proceedings  against  22  officials  of North DMC and 52 officials of East DMC have been initiated.

The South DMC  has  informed that regular review of work  is undertaken  by  the  CVO  to  improve  the  functioning  of  the  Vigilance Department.  To  streamline  the  functioning  of  Vigilance  Deptt.  to conduct  investigation  and    preparation  of  chargesheet,  workshops are organised from time to time.  Guest faculties are also invited to give  insights  on  the  matters  related  to  investigation  and  inquiry. During  the  last  three  years  136  Regular  Departmental  Action  (RDA) have been registered, 150 charge-sheet have been issued and penalty has been imposed on 12 delinquent officers.

(c):    The  Government of India does not interfere with the day-to-day functioning of Municipal Corporations of Delhi.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1773 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-03-08
Subject: Universal Accessibility to Differently Abled
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: MANSHANKAR NINAMA, DUSHYANT SINGH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT

## DEPARTMENT OF EMPOWERMENT OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITES LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1773 TO BE ANSWERED ON 08.03.2016

Universal Accessibility to Differently Abled

## 1773. SHRI MANSHANKAR NINAMA:

## SHRI DUSHYANT SINGH:

## Will the Minister of SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT be pleased to state:

- (a the features of the Accessible India campaign" launched by the Government for achieving universal accessibility for the differently abled people; key
- (b) the details of the number of Government buildings and Government  websites made accessible to the PWD during the last one year; State-wise;
- whether the Government has received a proposal from the Government of Rajasthan for making  around [00 Government buildings and websites   accessible to the differently abled and if the details thereof; and SO,
- (d the action taken by the Government thereon?

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT (SHRI KRISHANPAL GURJAR)

- (a): Accessible India Campaign (Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan) has been launched as a nationwide flagship campaign for achieving universal accessibility for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) and to create an enabling and barrier free environment with a focus on three features, namely, (a) Accessibility of Built up Environment (b) Transport System Accessibility, and (c) Accessibility of Information & Communication Ecosystem key
- (b) (c): Accessible India Campaign has been recently launched in the month of December; 2015. List of Government buildings to be made accessible for PwDs received from various State Governments has been   uploaded on website www disabilityaffairs\_govin under the link Accessible\_India Campaign: Government of Rajasthan has also sent list of government buildings and websites under Accessible India Campaign.
- (d): One of the essential features of the Campaign is to conduct accessibility audit of government buildings, websites For conducting accessibility audits, experienced access auditors have been empanelled
Lok Sabha Question No. 1768 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-03-08
Subject: Weapons to Security Forces
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: SHARAD BANSODE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1768 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 8 TH  MARCH, 2016/PHALGUNA 18, 1937 (SAKA)

WEAPONS TO SECURITY FORCES

1768. ADV. SHARADKUMAR MARUTI BANSODE:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has taken any concrete steps to provide and  supply sophisticated  weapons  to  the  security forces  and  other security agencies; and

(b) if so, the details thereof?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI HARIBHAI PARATHIBHAI CHAUDHARY)

(a) & (b):  Yes, Madam.

The  Government  has  provided  various  sophisticated  and  modern weapons  such  as  Assault  Rifles  (7.62  x  39mm),  Sniper  Rifles,  X-95 Assault Rifles, Glock Pistols, MP-5 Sub Machine Guns and Carbines to CAPFs and security agencies under General and Modernisation Plan-II Budget  provisions.  The  Central  Government  also  provides  financial assistance  for  modernization  of  State  Police  Forces  under  MPF scheme.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1766 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-03-08
Subject: Development of Fishing Harbours
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: KURUPPASSERY VARKEY THOMAS

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

## DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL HUSBANDRY, DAIRYING AND FISHERIES LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 1766 TO BE ANSWERED ON 8 TH  MARCH, 2016

## DEVELOPMENT OF FISHING HARBOURS

## 1766.      PROF. K.V. THOMAS:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ षि एवं ककसान कल्याण मंत्री be  pleased  to  state  the  details  of  the  assistance  provided  by  the  Government  to  the  State Government of Kerala for the development of fishing harbours during the last three years and the current year?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE (DR. SANJEEV KUMAR BALYAN)

The details of central assistance provided to the Government of Kerala during the last three years and the current financial year for the development of fishing harbours/fish landing centres under the (i) central plan scheme on Development of Marine Fisheries, Infrastructure and Post Harvest Operations (CSS) and (ii) scheme of National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB) are given below:

| S. No.   | Financial year      | Details of central funds released (Rs. in lakh)   | Details of central funds released (Rs. in lakh)   | Details of central funds released (Rs. in lakh)   |
|----------|---------------------|---------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------|
|          |                     | CSS of DADF                                       | Under NFDB Scheme                                 | Total                                             |
| (i)      | (ii)                | (iii)                                             | (iv)                                              | (v)                                               |
| 1        | 2012-13             | 2099.75                                           | 134.75                                            | 2234.50                                           |
| 2        | 2013-14             | 1300.28                                           | 86.82                                             | 1387.10                                           |
| 3        | 2014-15             | 1865.43                                           | 314.46                                            | 2179.89                                           |
| 4        | 2015-16 (till date) | 2700.00                                           | 0.00                                              | 2700.00                                           |
|          | Total               | 7965.46                                           | 536.03                                            | 8501.49                                           |
Lok Sabha Question No. 1765 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-03-08
Subject: Inclusion of Languages
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: CHARANJEET SINGH RORI, DUSHYANT CHAUTALA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1765

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 8 TH  MARCH, 2016/PHALGUNA 18, 1937 (SAKA)

## INCLUSION OF LANGUAGES

1765. SHRI CHARANJEET SINGH RORI: SHRI DUSHYANT CHAUTALA:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  the  criteria  adopted  for  inclusion  of languages  in  the  Eighth Schedule of the Constitution;

(b)  the  names  of  the  languages  which  have  been  included  in  the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution, State-wise;

(c) the details of the proposals/requests and representations received from  the  States  and  various  Organizations  for  inclusion  of  more languages in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution along with the response of the Government  thereto, State and language-wise including Haryanvi and Rajasthani; and

(d) the time by which such languages are likely to be included in the Eighth Schedule along with the reasons for pendency?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI KIREN RIJIJU)

(a): There is no established set of objective criteria for inclusion of languages in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution.

(b):   The following 22 languages are included in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution:-

## LS.USQ.No. 1765 FOR 8.3.2016

(1)  Assamese, (2) Bengali, (3) Bodo, (4) Dogri, (5) Gujarati, (6) Hindi, (7) Kannada, (8) Kashmiri, (9) Konkani, (10) Maithili, (11) Malayalam, (12) Manipuri, (13) Marathi, (14) Nepali, (15) Oriya, (16) Punjabi, (17) Sanskrit,  (18)  Santhali  (19)  Sindhi,  (20)  Tamil,  (21)  Telugu  and  (22) Urdu

(c  &  d):    At  present  there  are  demands  for  inclusion  of  38  more languages including Rajasthani in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution.  These are:

(1)  Angika,  (2) Banjara,  (3) Bazika,  (4) Bhojpuri, (5) Bhoti, (6) Bhotia, (7) Bundelkhandi,   (8) Chhattisgarhi,   (9) Dhatki,   (10) English,   (11) Garhwali (Pahari), (12) Gondi, (13) Gujjar/Gujjari (14) Ho, (15) Kachachhi,  (16)Kamtapuri,  (17)  Karbi,    (18)  Khasi,  (19)  Kodava (Coorg),  (20)  Kok  Barak,  (21)  Kumaoni  (Pahari),  (22)  Kurukh,  (23) Kurmali, (24) Lepcha, (25) Limbu, (26) Mizo (Lushai), (27) Magahi, (28) Mundari, (29) Nagpuri, (30) Nicobarese, (31) Pahari (Himachali), (32) Pali,  (33) Rajasthani, (34) Sambalpuri/Kosali, (35) Shaurseni (Prakrit), (36) Siraiki, (37) Tenyidi and (38) Tulu.

## LS.USQ.No. 1765 FOR 8.3.2016

No proposal has been received for inclusion of Haryanvi language in the  Eighth  Schedule.  Since  there  is  no  established  set  of  objective criteria  for  inclusion  of  languages  in  the  Eighth  Schedule  of  the Constitution,  no  time-frame  can  be  fixed  for  consideration  of  the demands for inclusion of more languages  in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1764 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-03-08
Subject: Banquet Halls
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: SATISH CHANDRA DUBEY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1764

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 8 TH  MARCH, 2016/PHALGUNA 18, 1937 (SAKA)

## BANQUET HALLS

1764. SHRI SATISH CHANDRA DUBEY:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  it  is  a  fact  that  a  large  number of  banquet  halls  have come up in Delhi for conducting marriages and other social functions, and if so, the details thereof;

(b) whether these banquet halls are not disabled friendly and disabled persons cannot attend social functions therein;

(c)  if  so,  whether  the  Government  has  any  proposal  to  inspect banquet halls  operating  in  the  NCT  of  Delhi  to  ensure  that  the  said halls  make  necessary  arrangements  for  easy  entry  and  exit  of disabled persons; and

(d)  if  so,  the  details  of  banquet  halls  operating  in  the  NCT  of  Delhi without  requisite  NOC  from  Delhi  Fire  Department  along  with  the steps taken to seal all such banquet halls?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI HARIBHAI PARATHIBHAI CHAUDHARY)

(a):   The Banquet Halls are permissible in industrial and commercial areas  including  notified  commercial  streets  under  the  Mixed  Used

Regulations as per the provisions of Master Plan of Delhi-2021.

(b) & (c):  The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has informed that

## LS.USQ.No. 1764 FOR 8.3.2016

all  barat  ghars  and  community  centres  are  disable  friendly,  ramps and  toilets  are  provided  in  these  buildings  for  easy  access  to  the disable persons.

The North and South Delhi Municipal Corporations have informed that as per Clause 30 of Building Bye-laws, 1983, all public buildings are required to have barrier-free environment with all facilities, stipulated therein,  for  disabled  persons.    Any  violation  of  the  provisions  of Building Bye-laws, 1983/MPD-2021  are liable for  penal action as per relevant acts/provisions.

The East Delhi Municipal Corporation has informed that the licenced Banquet Halls are mostly on single floor and there is a lift facility for attendees  so  that  disable  persons  do  not  face  any  difficulty  in attending functions in any licenced banquet hall.

(d): The Delhi Fire Service Department has informed that construction of buildings in Delhi is regulated by the different building authorities  in  their  areas  of  jurisdiction  under  the  provisions  of Unified Building Bye-laws, 1983 as amended from time to time.  The buildings which are covered under Clause No.6.2.4.1 of Unified Delhi Building  Bye-laws  /  Rule  27  of  Delhi  Fire  Service  Rules,  2010  are referred to the Delhi Fire Service Department of Govt. of NCT of Delhi for approval of plans and issue of fire safety directives.

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## LS.USQ.No. 1764 FOR 8.3.2016

It has also informed that Fire Safety Certificates have been issued to 82 banquet halls, whereas shortcomings have been conveyed to the owners of 44 banquet halls. *****
Lok Sabha Question No. 1763 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-03-08
Subject: Stock Limits
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: KRISTAPPA NIMMALA

## Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution

## Government of India Department of Consumer Affairs

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1763

TO BE ANSWERED ON 08.03.2016

## STOCK LIMITS

## 1763.   SHRI NIMMALA KRISTAPPA:

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- (a) whether the Essential Commodities Act, 1955 has a provision for imposing stock holding limits on various agricultural products;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government has relaxed/ exempted certain agricultural products from the said stock holding limits under the Act in the recent past;
- (d) if so, the details thereof and the reasons for granting such relaxation/ exemption; and
- (e) the  impact  thereof  on  domestic  retail  prices  of  such  items  during  each  of  the  last  three years and the current year?

## ANSWER

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## THE MINISTER FOR

## CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION (SHRI RAM VILAS PASWAN)

(a) to (d) : Yes  Madam.  Under  section  3  of  the  Essential  Commodities  Act  1955,  at  present  stock limits can be imposed on Pulses, Edible Oil, Edible Oilseeds and Onion only. Except these commodities all other agricultural products are exempted from stock limits. Except in Maharashatra State, for importers, there is no relaxation in stock limits.

- (e) : The  stock  limits  on  a  commodity  help  in  containing  prices  of  the  commodity  by empowering  States/Union  Territories  to  carry  out  anti  hoarding  operations  to  enhance  supply  in  the Market.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1762 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-03-08
Subject: Taxation Policy on Medicines
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: VEENA DEVI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACEUTICALS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 1762

## TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 8 th  March, 2016

## Taxation Policy on Medicines

1762. SHRIMATI VEENA DEVI:

Will the Minister of CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has recently reviewed the taxation policy of  imported  and  indigenous  medicines,  if  so,  the  reaction  of  the Government in this regard;
- (b) whether  there  is  a  possibility  of  increase  in  the  selling  prices  of medicines due to this taxation, if so, whether this increase can be upto 10 per cent to 25 per cent; and
- (c) if so, the reaction of the Government to this issue?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER  OF  STATE  IN  THE  MINISTRY  OF  CHEMICALS  AND FERTILIZERS (SHRI HANSRAJ GANGARAM AHIR)

- (a): The Government had notified on 28 January, 2016, the withdrawal of exemptions granted to certain categories of drugs mentioned at list 3 and 4 of Custom Notification No. 12/2012-Customs, dated the 17 th  March, 2012.
- (b): As the Notification was issued on 28.01.2016, it is too early to know the impact.
- (c): In view of reply to (b) above, does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1761 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-03-08
Subject: Impact of Infrastructure Projects
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: RAJESH RANJAN  (PAPPU  YADAV)

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1761

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 8 TH  MARCH, 2016/PHALGUNA 18, 1937 (SAKA)

Impact of Infrastructure Projects

1761. SHRI RAJESH RANJAN:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has considered the feasibility and environmental impact of increasing the area of forest granted 'general approval' in 117 Left Wing Extremism (LWE) affected districts for public infrastructure projects by eight times; and if so, the details thereof;

(b)  whether  the  Government  has  finalised  the  public  infrastructure projects to be constructed in this exempted area;

(c) if so, the details thereof;

(d)  whether  the  Government  has completed  construction  of  public infrastructure  projects  in  the  originally allotted  5  hectares  in  these districts;

(e) if so, the details thereof; and

(f) whether the Government has any data to show that the establishment  of  these public  infrastructure  projects  has  led  to  the decline of LWE, and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI HARIBHAI PARATHIBHAI CHAUDHARY)

(a):    No,  Madam,  the  present  general  approval  is  not  more  than  5 hectare of forest land valid upto December 31, 2018.

(b)  &  (c):  The  Government has approved 14 categories of works to be undertaken in the not more than 5 hectare exempted areas, namely: (i) Schools (ii) Dispensaries/ Hospitals (iii) Electric and telecommunication lines (iv) Drinking water projects (v) Water/rainwater harvesting structures (vi) Minor irrigation canals (vii) Non-conventional sources of energy  (viii)  Skill  up-gradation/vocational  training  centers  (ix)  Power sub-stations  (x)  Rural  roads  (xi)  Communication  posts  (xii)    Police establishments  like  police  stations/outposts/border  outposts/  watch towers, in sensitive areas identified by MHA  (xiii) Underground laying of optical fibre cable, telephone lines & drinking water supply lines (xiv) Setting  up of Medical Colleges by Government department.

(d) & (e): The public infrastructure projects are prepared and executed by the State Governments concerned through their agencies. Completion of works under the projects is an ongoing process.

(f):   Government have a four pronged strategy of security, development, ensuring  rights  and  entitlements  of  forest  dwellers  and  perception management which has resulted in considerable decline in LWE related violence.

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