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RAJYA SABHA————

List of Questions for WRITTEN ANSWERS

to be asked at a sitting of the Rajya Sabha to be held onTuesday, the May 10, 2005/Vaisakha 20, 1927 (Saka)

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(Ministries : Civil Aviation; Company Affairs; Finance; Panchayati Raj;Petroleum and Natural Gas; Tourism; Water Resources)

Total number of questions —155

Measures to improve safety standardsof Airports

4951. SHRI ANAND SHARMA: Willthe Minister of CIVIL AVIATION bepleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that two majorair disasters at the Mumbai Airportinvolving a national private carrier and aforeign airliner could only be averted at thelast minute with a providential escape forthe passengers;

(b) if so, what factors and lapses causedthe crisis; and

(c) the steps taken by AAI to improvesafety and standards at the InternationalAirports in the country?

Extension of Kolkata-Silchar airservice

4952. SHRI KARNENDU BHATTA-CHARJEE: Will the Minister of CIVILAVIATION be pleased to state:

(a) whether Government have anyproposal to extend the existing bi-weeklyKolkata-Silchar service to Kolkata-Guwahati-Silchar Service for tri-weeklyoperation; and

(b) if so, the details thereof and by whenthe service is likely to be introduced?

Funds for Silchar Airport

4953. SHRI KARNENDUBHATTACHARJEE: Will the Minister ofCIVIL AVIATION be pleased to state:

(a) whether Government are stillconsidering as per the recommendations ofthe Task Force to provide Instrument ofLanding System (ILS) and Runway VisualRange (RVR) measurement at SilcharAirport alongwith other airports in theregion;

(b) if so, by when the ILS and RVR areexpected to function for the sake of safe airservices from these airports;

(c) whether the non-availability of thefund is the cause of the delay; and

(d) if so, whether any efforts are beingmade to provide funds on the basis ofrecommendations?

Postponement of written examinationfor transport licences

4954. DR. M.A.M. RAMASWAMY:Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION bepleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that the questionpapers of the written examination for

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granting transport licences were leakedresulting in postponement of the scheduledexamination;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether any inquiry has beenconducted in this regard;

(d) if so, the details thereof; and(e) the action taken by Government

against the persons found guilty?

Techno-economic study of aircraftsoffered by Boeing

4955. SHRI S. ANBALAGAN: Will theMinister of CIVIL AVIATION be pleasedto state:

(a) whether Air India and Indian Airlinespropose to acquire new fleet of aircraftsfrom Boeing, USA;

(b) if so, the details including the numberof aircrafts, cost and techno-economicadvantages, thereof;

(c) whether any techno-economicfeasibility study was conducted to judgethe worthiness of offer by various aircraftmanufacturers; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

Profit earned by IA

4956. SHRI R. KAMARAJ: Will theMinister of CIVIL AVIATION be pleasedto state:

(a) whether it is a fact that the IndianAirlines Board approved the revisedrevenue and expenditure estimates for2004-05 and budget estimates for2005-06;


(c) whether it is a fact that the IndianAirlines earned a net profit of Rs. 17.50crores during the year 2004-05; and


Air services from Kerala to Gulfcountries

4957. SHRI N.K. PREMACHAND-RAN: Will the Minister of CIVILAVIATION be pleased to state:

(a) whether any proposal seekingpermission to operate flights onconcessional rates to Gulf countries fromKerala airports is pending withGovernment for sanction;

(b) if so, whether Government proposeto accord permission for the same to easethe sufferings of Gulf Malayalees;

(c) whether any Gulf airline companiesexpressed its willingness to start flightsfrom Kerala to Gulf countries onconcessional rates; and

(d) if so, the action taken byGovernment thereof?

Development of civil aviation in TamilNadu

4958. SHRI T.T.V. DHINAKARAN:Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION bepleased to state:

(a) the details of projects sanctionedfor the development of civil aviation inTamil Nadu during the Tenth Planperiod;

(b) the amount earmarked for thispurpose; and

(c) the progress of work in each case?

Strengthening of AI and IA

4959. SHRI N.R. GOVINDRAJAR:Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION bepleased to state:

(a) whether Indian Airlines and Air India

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are facing tough competition from theprivate airlines; and

(b) if so, the steps taken/proposed tobe taken to strengthen these two airlinesand to make them consumer friendly andaffordable and also to improve theirefficiency to international level in order tocapture the market?

Development of Ahmedabad Airport

4960. SHRI RAJU PARMAR: Will theMinister of CIVIL AVIATION be pleasedto state:

(a) whether there is any plan fordevelopment of Ahmedabad Domestic andInternational Airport;

(b) if so, the details thereof and by whensuch development plan is likely to beexecuted and completed;

(c) whether it is a fact that internationalpassengers face lot of hardships at thearrival and departure launges of theinternational airport at Ahmedabad; and

(d) if so, what steps Governmentpropose to take for immediate redressal oftheir grievances without waiting for thedevelopment of the domestic andInternational airports at Ahmedabad?

Fares in South-East Asian sector

4961. SHRI RAJU PARMAR: Will theMinister of CIVIL AVIATION be pleasedto state:

(a) whether it is a fact with that theoperation of more flights by privatedomestic airlines to Singapore,Kualalumpur, Colombo and Bangkok, theair fares have drastically come down bythese private airlines;

(b) if so, the details of fare being chargedby Sahara and Jet Airlines on these sectors;and

(c) whether in view of low fares andcompetition by private airlines, IndianAirlines and Air India are consideringreducing airfares to above sectors and ifnot, the reasons therefor?

Air taxi operators, airlines and airchopper operators in the country

4962. SHRI PRAMOD MAHAJAN:Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION bepleased to state:

(a) the names of the air taxi operators inthe country;

(b) the names of the scheduled airlinesin the country; and

(c) the names of air chopper operatorsin the country?

Handing over of airports to privateenterprises

4963. SHRI MATILAL SARKAR: Willthe Minister of CIVIL AVIATION bepleased to state:

(a) the number of airports which havebeen handed over to the private enterprisesso far indicating the time of handing overand names of the airports;

(b) the total amount of money earnedby Government that way; and

(c) what were the terms and conditionsentered into the agreement during changeof hands?

Expansion of airports in Tamil Nadu

4964. SHRI R. SHUNMUGA-SUNDARAM: Will the Minister of CIVILAVIATION be pleased to state:

(a) the proposed expansion plans forthe non-metro airports in Tamil Nadu;

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(b) the details of the cost estimated;and

(c) whether there is any proposal tomake those airports as internationalpassenger terminals?

Standard of helicopter safety

4965. SHRI EKANATH K. THAKUR:Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION bepleased to state:

(a) whether Government are aware thata string of helicopter crashes in the pastfew years and a trail of VIP deaths havehighlighted the woefully inadequatestandards of helicopter safety in India;

(b) whether it is a fact that the DirectorGeneral of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has justone helicopter inspector for monitoring theairworthiness, safety and maintenancestandards of the 187 helicopters in thecountry while there should be at least 10inspectors; and

(c) if so, the steps Government proposeto take to upgrade the standard of helicoptersafety in India?

Participation of foreign airlines inrestructuring of airports

4966. SHRI S.M. LALJAN BASHA:Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION bepleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that Governmenthave barred foreign airlines from pickingup equity in the joint ventures set up torestructure the Mumbai and Delhi airports;

(b) the reasons for barring foreignairlines from this business;

(c) whether it is also a fact that foreignairlines have made any attempt to gaincontrol over these two airports;

(d) the steps proposed to ensure thatDelhi and Mumbai airports have anefficient management after theirrestructuring; and

(e) the expected cost of both theprojects?

Machinery to control user charges atairports

4967. SHRI S.M. LALJAN BASHA:Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION bepleased to state:

(a) whether Government have anymachinery to study, supervise and controluser charges at various airports in thecountry;

(b) if so, whether such a machinery willalso be in a position to put definite limitson user-charges at private airports whichare coming up in the country;

(c) to what extent air travel will beaffected by unlimited and exploitatory usercharges at airports;

(d) how Government will controlsituations in the event of exhoribitant usercharges at airports; and

(e) the details of available machinery ororganizations which will supervise andcontrol such user charges in airports?

Duplication of labels of reputedcompanies

†4968. SHRI NAND KISHOREYADAV: Will the Minister of COMPANYAFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that gross misuseis being committed in the market by usingthe labels of reputed companies in everyfield;

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(b) if so, the number of cases brought tothe notice during the last one year whereduplicating companies were using namesof reputed companies; and

(c) the details of action taken againstsuch companies?

Investigation into fraudulent practicesof Modi Xerox

4969. SHRIMATI AMBIKA SONI:SHRI HARISH RAWAT:SHRI SANTOSH BAGRODIA:SHRI K.B. KRISHNA

MURTHY:

Will the Minister of COMPANYAFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether the investigation into thefraudulent practices of Modi Xerox andother companies have been completed;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) if not, the reasons for the delay incompletion of the investigation and themeasures taken to expedite theinvestigation?

Irani Committee on corporateoperations

4970. SHRI MOOLCHAND MEENA:Will the Minister of COMPANY AFFAIRSbe pleased to state:

(a) whether Government have askedDr. J.J. Irani Committee to consider issuesrelating to conflict or overlap of jurisdictionon different aspects of corporate operationsby various regulatory agencies;

(b) whether the Ministry is of theopinion that it is in interest of all concernedthat the entire framework operates in aharmonious manner;

(c) whether he had pointed out that there

were issues which both the CompanyAffairs and capital market regulatorySecurities and Exchange Board of Indiacover;

(d) if so, whether Irani Committee hassubmitted its recommendations toGovernment; and

(e)if so, the details thereof and by whenthey are likely to be accepted?

Lifting of barriers on services by US

4971. SHRI JESUDASU SEELAM:Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleasedto state:

(a) whether the US Coalition of ServicesIndustry has asked India to pay heed tothese services, particularly in financial field;

(b) whether demonstration of India'swillingness to effect substantiveliberalization in trade and services wouldenable USCSI to actively pursue India'scase with US Congress for relaxation ofbarriers on services export;

(c) whether US was serious in itsattempt to engage India in negotiations asit regard India becoming world economicpower between 10 and 20 years;

(d) to what extent US has agreed forlifting of barriers on services; and

(e) to what extent it will be helpful forIndia?

SBI's separate bank in Mauritius

4972. SHRI RAJKUMAR DHOOT:Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleasedto state:

(a) whether it is a fact that SBI hasplanned its separate bank in Mauritius forits overseas operations;

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(b) if so, the details thereof;(c) how far its functions will be different

from SBI International Mauritius; and(d) the business targets set to be attained

by the new bank during 2005-06?

Settlement of excise duty disputes

4973. SHRI V. HANUMANTHARAO: Will the Minister of FINANCE bepleased to state:

(a) whether Government have recentlyarrived at an out of the court settlementwith a large tobacco company on excisedisputes;

(b) if so, whether a policy will beevolved on this pattern with any otherpersons or firm facing litigation in courtsover excise disputes;

(c) whether there is any machinerypresently available to try to settle exciseduty disputes between Government andprivate parties;

(d) if so, the details of such a machinery;and

(e)if not, the steps proposed to put inplace such a machinery for settlement ofdisputes between Government and privateparties?

Special clearing facilities for cheques

4974. SHRI V. HANUMANTHARAO: Will the Minister of FINANCE bepleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that the RBI hasset up special clearing facilities for chequesissued to Government;

(b) whether it is also a fact that RBI hasset up this special facility for Governmentonly on March 31st of the current yearonly;

(c) to what extent RBI is aware thatthere is a need to have speedy and quickclearing of all cheques in the country at alltimes;

(d) whether it is a fact that banks take alot of time in getting cheques cleared; and

(e)the steps proposed by RBI to reviewthe present system and set up a newsystem to improve the system of chequeclearing throughout the year all over thecountry?

Average of tax revenue to GDP

†4975. SHRI RAM JETHMALANI:SHRI RAJ MOHINDER

SINGH MAJITHA:

Will the Minister of FINANCE bepleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that the averagebetween Tax Revenue and Gross DomesticProduction in the country is being assessedaround 15 per cent;

(b) it not, the details in this regard;(c) whether Government have decided

to increase this average;(d) if so, the details of the decision taken

in this regard and the extent to which thisaverage is targeted to be set;

(e) whether the recently implementedVAT system is the part of the said decisionof Government; and

(f) if so, the details thereof?

Inclusion of Horticulture crops underthe Crop Insurance Scheme

4976. DR. VIJAY MALLYA:SHRI R.S. GAVAI:


(a) whether there is any request from

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the Karnataka Government to includeHorticulture crops under the CropInsurance Scheme;

(b) whether the Karnataka Governmenthas sought interest subsidy on Agro-creditadvance from Co-operative Institutions atan interest rate of 6 per cent; and

(c) whether there is any provision madefor agriculture credit from CommercialBanks at a lower interest rate of 6 per cent?

Replacement of Ordinance on ITC

4977. SHRIMATI BIMBA RAIKAR:Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleasedto state:

(a) whether the recently promulgatedITC Ordinance is set to lapse on April 8,2005;

(b) whether opting out of introducing abill to replace the Ordinance, Governmentstill feels that there is a strong case to seeka review of the Apex Court's order by alarger bench; and

(c) if so, the details thereof?

Money deposited in foreign banks

†4978. SHRI ISAM SINGH: Will theMinister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

(a) the amount of money deposited inforeign banks by the people of Indian origin;and

(b) the details in this regard?

Requirement of funds forimplementing schemes

†4979. SHRI SURENDRA LATH:SHRI KRIPAL PARMAR:


(a) whether it is a fact that to implementhonestly the most ambitious schemes ofGovernment like "Gramin Rojgar GuaranteeScheme" and "Bharat Nirman Yojna", aboutfifty thousand crores of rupees are requiredduring the year 2005-06 whereas theprovision made in the Budget is just like adrop in the ocean; and

(b) if so, how and wherefrom rest of themoney will be arranged?

Income Tax collections

4980. DR. K. MALAISAMY: Will theMinister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

(a) the special steps and extra strategiesadopted to get the speedy disposals of hugearrears pending before Tribunals andCourts;

(b) the special steps undertaken orenvisaged to increase tax payers net and toimprove the revenue collections;

(c) whether conducting searches andseizures have been done on scientific basiswith enough background; and

(d) whether it resulted in substantialrecovery of tax, interest and penalty?

Exemption to Charitable organisationfrom Fringe Benefit Tax

4981. SHRIMATI MOHSINAKIDWAI: Will the Minister of FINANCEbe pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that Governmentpropose to levy Fringe Benefit Tax;

(b) whether Government are aware thatcharitable organisations who are engaged incharitable activities without carrying outany business would also be covered underthe provisions of Fringe Benefit Tax; and

(c) if so, what steps Government

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propose to take to exempt the charitableorganisations from the ambit of that taxand if not, the reasons therefor?

Loss to NIC due to insurance cover toM/s Reliance Infocomm

4982. DR. AKHILESH DAS: Will theMinister of FINANCE be pleased tostate:

(a) whether the National InsuranceCompany had incurred heavy losses inthe matter of providing insurance coverto M/s. Reliance Infocomm, owing toheavy liabilities for loss of hand sets andfor defaults undertaken at throw awayprices;

(b) if so, whether any inquiries havebeen made into the circumstances leadingto the wide insurance cover granted at suchdisproportionately low prices;

(c) whether any collusion between theconcerned officials, the agents and thecompany has been uncovered; and


Financial crisis in States

4983. SHRI E.M. SUDARSANANATCHIAPPAN: Will the Minister ofFINANCE be pleased to state:

(a) whether some States are facing crisisin respect of financial resources;

(b) if so, the details thereof;(c) whether the Central Government

have received requests from Chief Ministersof various State Governments for financialassistance particularly in respect of TamilNadu; and


Revenue deficit of States

4984. SHRI RAVI SHANKARPRASAD:

SHRI B.J. PANDA:Will the Minister of FINANCE be

pleased to state:(a) whether it is a fact that World Bank

has suggested sweeping reforms toeliminate revenue deficit of the States by2007-08;


(c) whether the World Bank has assuredthat once these reforms are implementedeffectively, the revenue deficit will be wipedout by 2007-08; and

(d) if so, how far the above suggestionshave been implemented to control revenuedeficit of the States?

Financial assistance by banks toearthquake victims

4985. PROF. M.M. AGARWAL: Willthe Minister of FINANCE be pleased tostate:

(a) whether Government haveformulated any scheme to provide financialassistance through Nationalised Banks toearthquake victims of various States in thecountry;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and(c) the details of guidelines adopted by

each bank for providing financial assistanceto the earthquake affected people of States?

Self-employment schemes

4986. SHRI MATILAL SARKAR: Willthe Minister of FINANCE be pleased tostate:

(a) the number of cases forwarded to

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different banks under various self-employment scheme run by the CentralGovernment and also by the StateGovernments during the financial year2004-05, State-wise;

(b) the number of cases sanctioned,disbursed and refused by the banks indifferent States, bank-wise and State-wise;and

(c) whether the Central Governmentwould strengthen the policy of monitoringthe self-employment loan cases with thebanks to give to the youths a satisfactoryreturn of benefits?

Ratification of interest on EPF

4987. SHRI JIBON ROY: Will theMinister of FINANCE be pleased tostate:

(a) whether it is a fact that his Ministryhas not yet ratified the rate of interest onEPF for the years 2003-04 and 2004-05;and

(b) if so, the reasons therefor?

Dollar rupee exchange rate

4988. SHRI RAJKUMAR DHOOT:Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleasedto state:

(a) whether it is a fact that RBIintervenes in the market to maintain a dollarrupee exchange rate that would not beunfavourable to export;

(b) if so, the details thereof and thereasons therefor; and

(c) its impact on inflow of forex?

RBI guidelines on rural branches

†4989. SHRI ABU ASIM AZMI: Willthe Minister of FINANCE be pleased tostate:

(a) whether Government are aware thatpublic sector commercial banks are agreedfor their mutual merger and if so, the namesof such banks;

(b) whether Government havepermitted public sector banks to open theirbranches in rural areas as per RBI guidelines;

(c) if so, the number of banks whichhave opened their new branches incompliance with this policy; and

(d) whether certain banks have alsodecided to close down their loss makingbranches in the light of the said policy andif so, the details of the areas where suchbranches have been closed down?

Amendments in Insurance Act

4990. SHRI DATTA MEGHE: Will theMinister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Law Commission hassubmitted a report to Governmentindicating the amendments to be broughtabout in the Insurance Act, 1938;

(b) if so, the salient features thereof;(c) whether the Insurance Regulatory

and Development Authority of India(IRDA) has set up a committee to studythe report of Law Commission and makerecommendations regarding amendments inthe Insurance Act;

(d) if so, the details thereof;(e) whether the said Committee has

submitted its report;(f) if so, the salient features thereof;

and

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(g) if not, by when the Committee islikely to submit its report?

Liberalisation of existing loan grantratio for States

4991. SHRI S.P.M. SYED KHAN: Willthe Minister of FINANCE be pleased tostate:

(a) whether proposals received fromStates relating to liberalising the existingloan grant ratio of Central plan assistanceto States are unattended; and

(b) the action taken by Government onState's requests for lessening the burden ofloans on States?

Disbursement of loans to farmers bymajor banks

4992. SHRI CHO S. RAMASWAMY:Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleasedto state:

(a) the total number of applicationsfrom the farmers across the country clearedby various banks for loans, State-wise;

(b) what is the interest applicable onthese loans to the farmers;

(c) what is the total value of loans so fardisbursed by them to the farmers; and

(d) whether it is a fact that process ofloan takes time for clearance and if so, whatsteps are being taken to simplify theprocedure?

Promulgation of Central Excise Laws,Ordinance, 2005

4993. SHRI S.S. AHLUWALIA: Willthe Minister of FINANCE be pleased tostate:

(a) the purpose of promulgation of theCentral Excise Laws (Amendment andValidation) Ordinance 2005;

(b) whether validity of the Ordinancehas since been allowed to expire, if so, thereasons therefor;

(c) the volume of claim on account ofunpaid excise duty made on M/s ITCLimited;

(d) the status of the excise duty claimfollowing expiry of the terms of theOrdinance; and

(e) the details of the past instances whenOrdinances were promulgated, if any,seeking amendment(s) to Central ExciseRules with retrospective effect?

Fixing of responsibility onoperational risks of Banks

†4994. SHRI RAVI SHANKARPRASAD:

DR. MURLI MANOHARJOSHI:


(a) whether it is a fact that the membersof the Board of the Public Sector Banks inthe country would have the responsibilityof operational risk;


(c) when was such decision taken byGovernment; and

(d) the reasons for taking such decision?

Loan to agriculture sector

†4995. SHRI RAJ MOHINDERSINGH MAJITHA:

SHRI RAVI SHANKARPRASAD:


(a) whether it is a fact that Government

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have fixed a target of providing Rs. 7,36,750crores of loan to agriculture sector in thecountry during Tenth Five Year Plan periodfrom 2002 to 2007;

(b) if not, the facts in this regard; and

(c) the total amount of loan providedfrom April, 2002 to March, 2005 and theestimate regarding his loan amount for theyear 2005-06?

Corruption in Excise, Customs andIncome-Tax departments

4996. SHRI SANTOSH BAGRODIA:SHRIMATI AMBIKA SONI:SHRI K.B. KRISHNA

MURTHY:


(a) whether it is a fact that the workingof the Central Excise, Customs andIncome-Tax departments is not satisfactoryand corruption free;

(b) if so, the action taken byGovernment to streamline the working ofthese departments;

(c) the number of complaints relating tocorruption and mis-management received inthese departments and by the CentralGovernment during the last three years; and

(d) the details of action taken thereon?

Purchase of computer in Governmentoffices

4997. SHRIMATI AMBIKA SONI:SHRI R.K. ANAND:SHRIMATI PREMA

CARIAPPA:SHRI SANTOSH BAGRODIA:SHRI K.B. KRISHNA

MURTHY:Will the Minister of FINANCE be

pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that as perDepartment of Expenditure OM No. 8(4)/E.II(A)/98 dated 17.12.1998, computerscosting above Rs. 50,000/- are to bepurchased by inviting open tenders and stillthe computers are being purchased withoutinviting open tenders;

(b) if so, the reasons for not checkingthe violation of Government instructionsby Government offices; and

(c) the concrete steps taken to ensurestrict compliance of the said O.M.?

Policies to build higher level offoreign exchange reserves

4998. DR. T. SUBBARAMI REDDY:PROF. ALKA BALRAM

KSHATRIYA:


(a) whether the Reserve Bank of Indiais working on policies to build a higher levelof foreign exchange reserves in the country;

(b) whether this will take into accountthe anticipated current account deficits andalso liquidity at risk, arising fromunanticipated capital movements;

(c) if so, what are the details of theproposals being considered in this regard; and

(d) to what extent the Reserve Bank ofIndia policies in this regard have helped tobuild their quantum of foreign exchangereserves?

External audit of projects

4999. DR. T. SUBBARAMI REDDY:PROF. ALKA BALRAM

KSHATRIYA:


(a) whether his Ministry propose to

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open up progress on implementation ofGovernment projects for scrutiny onquarterly basis under a new mechanism thatis being set up for this purpose;

(b) if so, whether this system is likelyto be put in place during 2005-06;

(c) whether Government are alsoconsidering to go for external audit tomeasure the outcome of major programmes;and

(d) if so, to what extent this monitoringof these Government projects externallyhas helped in its quick implementation andchecking of cost escalation?

Recommendations of Fifth PayCommission

5000. SHRI SANTOSH BAGRODIA:SHRI HARISH RAWAT:


(a) whether it is a fact that Governmenthave not till date accepted therecommendations of the Fifth PayCommission and if so, the details of therecommendations that have not yet beenaccepted; and

(b) the details of steps taken to acceptthe remaining recommendations?

World Bank grant-in-aid

†5001. SHRI LEKHRAJ BACHANI:PROF. R.B.S. VARMA:


(a) whether it is a fact that World Bankhave recently sanctioned grant-in-aid toIndia;


(c) the names of the projects on which

the amount sanctioned by the World Bankwill be spent; and

(d) whether it is a fact that thesanctioned amount is likely to be spent onthe projects of Maharashtra/Gujarat?

Withholding of security papers ofguarantors in PSB

5002. SHRI ABANI ROY:SHRI DHARAM PAL

SABHARWAL:


(a) whether it is a fact that several Non-Performing Assets (NPAs) below Rs. 10lakh have been settled during the last oneyear by Punjab and Sind Bank (PSB);

(b) whether it is also a fact that evenafter settlement of accounts below Rs. 10lakh, the Bank has not returned the securitypapers of guarantors;

(c) if so, what are the details of caseswhere security papers deposited byguarantors have not been released so far;

(d) what action Punjab and Sind Bankpropose to take against officials responsiblefor withholding security papers ofguarantors; and

(e) by when all security papers will bereleased to guarantors?

Universal Health Insurance Scheme

5003. SHRI RUDRA NARAYANPANY:

SHRI B.J. PANDA:MS. PRAMILA BOHIDAR:


(a) whether it is a fact that previousGovernment had launched 'Jan RakshaInsurance Scheme' for non-life insurers;

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(b) if so, what is the status of thescheme;

(c) whether Government propose tolaunch Universal Health Insurance Schemein partnership with private sector to helpthe people of the backward areas wherehealth services are in bad shape; and

(d) if so, the details thereof indicatingthe areas proposed to be covered in Orissaunder this scheme?

Withdrawal of VAT on iodised salt

5004. SHRIMATI KAMLA MAHAR:SHRIMATI PREMA CARIAPPA:SHRI RAJU PARMAR:


(a) whether Government have receiveda large number of representations forwithdrawal of 4 per cent VAT on processediodised edible salt;

(b) if so, the details of representationsreceived with the names of Association/Federation; and

(c) what action Government have takenor propose to take to withdraw 4 percentVAT on salt to alleviate the hardship causedto the weaker sections of society?

Funds under externally aided projectsfor NER

5005. SHRI T.R. ZELIANG: Will theMinister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

(a) the details of funds released underexternally aided projects by Governmentto the various States during the last threeyears;

(b) what are the specific reasons forreleasing less funds for North EasternRegion; and

(c) the steps being taken byGovernment in this regard?

Late receipt of amount allocated byEleventh Finance Commission

†5006. SHRI LAXMINARAYANSHARMA: Will the Minister ofFINANCE be pleased to state:

(a) whether amount allocated byEleventh Finance Commission werereceived late by one year by the Statesresulting in delay for commencement ofwork;

(b) whether Government would extendthe term of expenditures further by oneyear; and

(c) whether Eleventh FinanceCommission provides for maintenance ofaccounts for E-Governance and whetherGovernment would continue to do so?

Living standard of people in ruralareas

†5007. SHRI JANESHWARMISHRA: Will the Minister of FINANCEbe pleased to state:

(a) whether Government's attention hasbeen drawn towards a National SampleSurvey Organisation report published inprint media which states that earningRs. 500/- to make both ends meet is still avery tough task in the villages;

(b) if so, whether Government havegiven any consideration to the matter;

(c) if so, the details thereof; and

(d) the measures being taken byGovernment to improve the living standardof people in the rural areas?

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Losses in Regional Rural Banks

5008. MS. PRAMILA BOHIDAR:Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleasedto state:

(a) whether the Regional Rural Banksare not keeping in good financial health andhave incurred heavy losses;

(b) if so, the details of such losses, State-wise and the reasons therefor; and

(c) the measures Government areconsidering to check such losses and toimprove the financial health andperformance of RRBs?

NCAER report on Kisan Credit Card

5009. SHRIMATI N.P. DURGA: Willthe Minister of FINANCE be pleased tostate:

(a) whether it is a fact that Governmenthave decided to revamp the Kisan CreditCard scheme;

(b) whether Government have any planto increase the credit to farmers throughKisan Credit Card scheme;

(c) if so, the details thereof;(d) whether it is a fact that Government

are awaiting for the recommendations fromthe National Council of Applied EconomicResearch (NCAER);

(e) if so, whether the NCAER submittedits report; and

(f) what are the recommendations madeby NCAER?

India's Growth potential5010. SHRI VIJAY J. DARDA: Will

the Minister of FINANCE be pleased tostate:

(a) whether Government are aware ofthe ADB India Economic Bulletin

published articles wherein it has beenpredicted that India is slated to become thethird largest economy with a share of 14.3per cent of global economy by 2015 andthat it would graduate to become the thirdpole and growth driver by 2035;

(b) if so, whether our economic planningstrategies being oriented towards achievingthat goal; and

(c) if not, what are his views to thiseconomic growth anticipated in the ADBIndian Economic Bulletin?

Vaidyanathan Committee Report onCo-operative Societies

5011. SHRI A. VIJAYARAGHAVAN:Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleasedto state:

(a) whether Vaidyanathan Committeereport on Co-operative Societies submittedduring the year 2004-05 has been acceptedby the competent authority;


(c) whether the above report allowsCo-operative Societies to use the word"Bank" alongwith it under conditions;

(d) if so, the details thereof;

(e) whether above report abidesconditions in the money transaction of theCo-operative Societies; and

(f) if so, the details thereof and whatsteps will be taken to implement the reportafter consultation with the Co-operativeSocieties?

Reforms in Farm Sector

5012. SHRI A. VIJAYARAGHAVAN:Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleasedto state:

(a) whether there is any report prepared/

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proposal with assistance of Ministry ofAgriculture, Federation of Indian Chambersof Commerce and Industry and NationalInstitute of Public Finance and Policy etc.,regarding farm reforms especially contractfarming, private mandis, opening retail tradeto Foreign Direct Investment, reduction onsubsidies in food and fertilizer and on publicprivate-partnership in the farm sector;


(c) whether there is any proposal toreduce minimum support price for farmers;

(d) if so, the details thereof;(e) whether any step is taken to prevent

decline in capital formation in farm sector;and

(f) if so, the details thereof?

Outstanding loan granted to Punjab

5013. SHRI VARINDER SINGHBAJWA: Will the Minister of FINANCEbe pleased to state:

(a) whether any loan (special term)granted to Punjab for combating insurgencyis outstanding at present; and

(b) if so, the details of loans/interestoutstanding as on date?

Setting up of Institute of Insuranceand Risk Management

5014. SHRI K. RAMA MOHANARAO: Will the Minister of FINANCE bepleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that InsuranceRegulatory and Development Authorityhas set up an Institute of Insurance andRisk Management in collaboration with theAndhra Pradesh Industrial InfrastructureCorporation; and

(b) if so, what are the aims andobjectives of the Institute of Insurance andRisk Management including the details ofits constitution?

New norms on money transfer

5015. SHRI K. RAMA MOHANARAO: Will the Minister of FINANCE bepleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that RBI hasissued new norms on money transfer;

(b) if so, the details of the norms;

(c) whether any consultations have beenheld with the travel agents, non-bankingfinancial institutions, approved moneychangers, etc.; and

(d) if so, the out come of theconsultations?

FDI in pharma sector

5016. SHRI R. KAMARAJ: Will theMinister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that Governmenthave received Foreign Direct Investment inPharma Sector in a bigger way sideliningother sectors;


(c) what were the reasons for ForeignDirect Investment being much lowcompared to pharma sector; and

(d) if so, the steps taken by Governmentin this regard?

Reduction in rate of interest onCentral loan to Maharashtra

5017. SHRI SANJAY RAUT: Will theMinister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

(a) whether the State Government of

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Maharashtra had approached the TwelfthFinance Commission to seek relief inrespect of the debt-trap State Governmentfound itself in, by various meansparticularly that by way of reduction inthe rate of interest on the CentralGovernment loans; and

(b) if so, the extent of reduction in rateof interest sought by the State Governmentand the Finance Commission'srecommendation thereon and Government'sresponse in this regard?

Developmental Plans of Mumbai

5018. SHRI SANJAY RAUT: Will theMinister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

(a) whether Government have drawnout plans not only to develop Mumbai intoShanghai of India but also to showcase Indiaas a model and fast developing economyand as an attractive destination of F.D.I.with infrastructure favourably comparableto China;

(b) if so, the broad features and detailsof the plan, indicating phase-wise detailsand targets contemplated thereunder; and

(c) the steps taken and beginning in thatdirection?

Loan facilities to farmers

†5019. SHRI LEKHRAJ BACHANI:Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleasedto state:

(a) whether it is a fact that a scheme isbeing formulated by Government toincrease the loan facility for the farmers inthe agriculture sector;


(c) the amount proposed to be spentby Government on the development of

agriculture sector during the Tenth Five YearPlan?

Financial aid for scarcity hit areas ofMaharashtra

5020. SHRI DATTA MEGHE: Will theMinister of FINANCE be pleased tostate:

(a) whether the State Government ofMaharashtra has sent a proposal to theCentre seeking financial help to tackle thesituation in scarcity hit areas of the State;


(c) what is Government's reactionthereto?

Cheating by Multi-level marketingcompanies

5021. PROF. ALKA BALRAMKSHATRIYA: Will the Minister ofFINANCE be pleased to state:

(a) whether Government are aware thata large number of persons have been cheatedby the Multi-Level Marketing (MLM)companies in the country, some of themhave been closed down and the investors'money siphoned off;

(b) if so, the details thereof, during thelast three years, company-wise and State-wise;

(c) whether it is a fact that the RBI haveno control on the functioning of such MLMcompanies;

(d) if so, the reasons therefor; and

(e) the steps taken by Government tohave control on the functioning of theseMLM companies?

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Task Force on mutual fund

5022. SHRIMATI VANGA GEETHA:Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleasedto state:

(a) whether Government have receiveda report of a task force on infrastructureand process flows for enhancingdistribution reach in the mutual fundindustry; and

(b) if so, what is Government's reactionthereto?

Income tax refund scam

5023. SHRI R.K. ANAND: Will theMinister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is fact that Income-Tax/Banks officials have been found involvedin an income-tax refund scam unearthed byPolice recently;

(b) if so, the details thereof and thequantum of money involved in the scam;and

(c) the details of measures taken toensure non-repetition of the scam in future?

Grants to statutory bodies

5024. SHRI R.K. ANAND:SHRI SANTOSH BAGRODIA:SHRIMATI AMBIKA SONI:


(a) whether it is a fact that Rs. 5169.35crores were sanctioned to differentstatutory bodies during 1976-77 to March2001 and the utilization certificates thereofare yet to be received from them;

(b) if so, steps taken by Government toobtain utilization certificates from thestatutory bodies;

(c) in what manner Government satisfyitself that grants are used for the purposefor which they are given; and

(d) the details of all such statutorybodies which misutilised the grants?

Taking over of Co-operative Banks inTamil Nadu

5025. SHRI R. SHUNMUGA-SUNDARAM: Will the Minister ofFINANCE be pleased to state:

(a) what are the main reasons for takingover of the Co-operative Banks by theReserve Bank of India in Tamil Nadu;

(b) the No. of Co-operative Bankswhich have been proceeded against recently;and

(c) whether there are any proposals forrehabilitating those Co-operative Banks?

Establishment of Stree ShaktiGrameen Bank in Karnataka

5026. SHRI K.B. KRISHNAMURTHY: Will the Minister ofFINANCE be pleased to state:

(a) whether Government are aware thatthe Reserve Bank of India has turned downthe request of the State Government ofKarnataka to establish Stree ShaktiGrameen Bank;

(b) if so, the reasons therefor; and

(c) whether there is any request fromthe State Government of Karnataka to re-consider the decision and to accordpermission to establish Stree ShaktiGrameen Bank in Karnataka?

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Poppy cultivation

5027. SHRI SURESH BHARDWAJ:Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleasedto state:

(a) whether Government have allowedthe cultivation of poppy/opium at variousplaces in the country, if so, the names ofthe States and the area under cultivation;

(b) whether some other States are alsomaking demands to allow them to cultivatepoppy/opium in the selected areas of theirStates, if so, the name of these States; and

(c) whether permission will be grantedto these States to cultivate poppy?

Foreign Exchange inflow throughFIPB

5028. SHRI CHO S. RAMASWAMY:Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleasedto state:

(a) the total No. of cases cleared throughthe FIPB route during the current financialyear so far;

(b) the total amount of foreign exchangelikely to come into the country throughthese approvals;

(c) the quantum of exact amount whichhas come in through these proposals;

(d) whether it is a fact that manyproposals do not materialise even after theirapprovals; and

(e) if so, the reasons therefor?

Financial assistance to Tamil Nadu

5029. SHRI C. PERUMAL: Will theMinister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

(a) whether any decision has been takenby his Ministry with regard to the requestof the State Government of Tamil Nadu for

grant of financial assistance in respect ofTsunami disaster in the State;


(c) if not, the reasons therefor; and

(d) by when the grant as requested byTamil Nadu Government will be released?

Revival of private sectorundertakings

5030. SHRI C. PERUMAL: Willthe Minister of FINANCE be pleased tostate:

(a) whether cases of revival of variousprivate sector undertakings are pendingwith Bank for Industrial Reconstruction;

(b) if so, the reasons for delay infinalising the cases; and

(c) by when a decision will be taken?

Replacement of MSP with a system ofremunerative prices

5031. SHRI B.J. PANDA: Will theMinister of FINANCE be pleased tostate:

(a) whether it is a fact that agricultureexperts have requested him for replacingMSP with a system of remunerative pricesand also a participatory insurance schemein the farm sector and other benefits for thefarm sector;

(b) if so, the details of the proposalmade by the experts; and

(c) what is the status of these proposalsto secure acceleration of agricultural growthto make it more competitive andproductive?

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Preparation of ComprehensiveInsurance Law

5032. SHRIMATI KUM KUM RAI:Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleasedto state:

(a) whether a comprehensive InsuranceLaw is under preparation;


(c) whether a number of complaintsabout delayed settlements of claims,misconduct and misbehaviour of officers/officials with insured public in DelhiTropical Building branch and all over Indiahave been received;

(d) if so, summary of such complaintswith action taken in each case; and

(e) the preventive and remedial stepstaken in this regard so far?

Increase in rate of interest on EPF

5033. SHRIMATI MOHSINAKIDWAI: Will the Minister of FINANCEbe pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that under thepresent budget proposal the rate of intereston EPF has been increased from 8.5 percentto 9.5 per cent for the year 2005-06 withretrospective effect from 2002-03;

(b) whether Government are aware thatthis is primarily going to benefit only theemployees in Government and largeindustry sectors and not the employees insmall and medium scale sector;

(c) if so, what are the reasons for givingdiscriminatory treatment to small andmedium scale sector; and

(d) what remedial steps Governmentpropose to take in this regard?

Regulator for Urban Co-operativeBanks

5034. SHRI B.K. HARIPRASAD: Willthe Minister of FINANCE be pleased tostate:

(a) whether the Reserve Bank of Indiahas sought the co-operation of States toaddress the systemic risk of Urban Co-operative Banks;

(b) whether the proposal to make theRBI as the sole regulator for the Urban Co-operative Banks requires serious legislativechanges; and

(c) whether Government are initiatingmoves in this direction, given the recentspurt in scams involving Urban Co-operative Banks?

Price hike in army canteens due toVAT

5035. SHRI TARIQ ANWAR: Will theMinister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that VAT maylead to price hike in 1000 army canteens inthe country;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and(c) whether this would take away the

incentives offered to serving/retired armypersonnel?

World Bank's conditions for financialaid to Maharashtra

5036. SHRI TARIQ ANWAR: Will theMinister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that the stringentterms and conditions laid down by theWorld Bank for providing financial aid tothe State Government of Maharashtra hasforced the State to raise money throughBonds; and

(b) if so, the details thereof?

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Proliferation of banking system indistricts

†5037. SHRI HARISH RAWAT: Willthe Minister of FINANCE be pleased tostate:

(a) the details of the average ofpopulation getting banking facility indifferent States;

(b) the number of districts in the countrywhere the average population enjoyingbanking facility is less than national average;

(c) whether Government are going toassign a time-bound target to nationalisedbanks for the proliferation of bankingfacilities in such districts; and


Interest rate on loan to farmers

†5038. SHRIMATI SAVITASHARDA: Will the Minister of FINANCEbe pleased to state:

(a) whether Government propose todecrease the interest rate on the loans beingprovided to the farmers in view of thegrowing tendency of suicide amongst thefarmers due to higher rates of interest anddecrease in the production;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and(c) by when the final decision is likely

to be taken in this regard?

New loan scheme by CorporationBank

†5039. SHRIMATI SAVITASHARDA: Will the Minister of FINANCEbe pleased to state:

(a) whether the leading public sectorbank i.e. Corporation Bank in collaborationwith Multi Commodity Exchange of India

Ltd. has started a new loan scheme for thefarmers under which farmers can earnproper profit by preserving their readycrops till they want;


(c) the minimum and maximum amountof loan that would be provided to thefarmers under the same and the period afterwhich they have to return the loan amount?

Computerisation of banks

5040. SHRI RAJEEV SHUKLA: Willthe Minister of FINANCE be pleased tostate:

(a) the total number of branches of topten public sector banks;

(b) the number of branches out of theabove that have fully computerised bankingoperations, bank-wise; and

(c) by when the public sector bankswill be fully computerised?

Abolition of customs duty on dialysismachines

†5041. SHRI ISAM SINGH: Will theMinister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

(a) whether Government wouldconsider to abolish customs duty ondialysis machines imported by the privateclinics; and


Performance of banks in Bihar

5042. SHRI MOTIUR RAHMAN: Willthe Minister of FINANCE be pleased tostate:

(a) the details of nationalised and publicsector banks operating in Bihar;

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(b) the details of banks whoseperformance is best and those whoseperformance is not satisfactory;

(c) the details of banks in respect ofwhich complaints of various nature havebeen received during the last year and thecurrent year so far; and

(d) the action taken on each suchcomplaint so far?

Violation of norms for writing offbad loans

5043. SHRI C. RAMACHAND-RAIAH: Will the Minister of FINANCEbe pleased to state:

(a) whether the RBI or Governmentdetected any case of gross violation ofnorms by banks and nationalised financialinstitutions while writing off bad loans;

(b) whether any action is being takenagainst any erring employees;

(c) whether the RBI has given anydirection to public sector banks forcontaining the expenses of banks in orderto maintain and sustain long-termprofitability; and

(d) if so, the details of the banks thatwere found by the RBI to have over spenton non-core non-banking activities?

FDI from Germany in infrastructuresector

5044. SHRI KALRAJ MISHRA: Willthe Minister of FINANCE be pleased tostate:

(a) whether at the 15th Session of theIndo-German Joint Commission, attendedby the visiting German Minister ofEconomics and Labour in New Delhi onApril 4, 2005, he made a strong plea inviting

German FDI in the infrastructure sector;(b) if so, the reaction of Germany

thereto; and(c) what special concessions or

incentives were offered for German FDIand the German Minister and Germanentrepreneurs' response thereto?

Payment of Special Duty Allowance

5045. SHRI S.S. AHLUWALIA: Willthe Minister of FINANCE be pleased tostate:

(a) whether it is a fact that Special DutyAllowance (SDA) is paid to the civilianemployees of Government hailing fromoutside North-Eastern Region (NER) whenposted to NER;

(b) the details of current rate of SDAto various ranks of employees;

(c) whether SDA is also paid to civilianemployees hailing from NER but posted inremote areas in North-East say fromGuwahati to Gangtok or to a far off placeslike Chennai, Kerala, Pondicherry, etc.; and

(d) if not, the rationale behind makingSDA inadmissible to employees belongingto NER in such instances?

Anomaly of pay scales in CentralSecretariat Office Language Service

†5046. SHRI UDAY PRATAPSINGH: Will the Minister of FINANCEbe pleased to state:

(a) whether the Finance Ministry'sOffice Memorandum No. F.No.70/5/2003-1C dated 29th March, 2004 has created ananomaly in the pay scales of AssistantDirector (Official Language) andTranslators working in the CentralSecretariat Official Language Service andsubordinate offices; and

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(b) if so, the reasons therefortogetherwith the measures being taken toremove the said anomaly?

Import of medical equipments

5047. SHRI DARA SINGHCHAUHAN: Will the Minister ofFINANCE be pleased to refer to answer toUnstarred Question 1380 given in theRajya Sabha on 17th August, 2004 andstate:

(a) the number of CV100 Olympusrefurbished processors imported andreleased by customs as accessories ofgastroscopes, colonoscopes andduodenoscopes from cargo terminals atDelhi IGI Airport, Chennai Airport andMumbai Airport;

(b) whether import of these processorsis within rules as their production had beenstopped by the parent company in 1992;and

(c) if not, the steps being taken toprevent the violation of this rule in futureso that India does not become a dumpingground of outdated medical equipments?

Reappropriation of funds for ValmikiAmbedkar Awaas Yojana

5048. SHRI NANDI YELLAIAH: Willthe Minister of FINANCE be pleased tostate:

(a) whether Government have taken orproposed to take a decision in response tothe proposals sent to him in the recent pastby the Hon'ble Minister for UrbanDevelopment for re-appropriation ofRs. 47.97 crores towards sanction ofdwelling units in Andhra Pradesh, underValmiki Ambedkar Awaas Yojana;

(b) if so, the details thereof includingthe location and addresses of those dwellingunits in Andhra Pradesh; and

(c) if not, the reasons therefor?

Inconvenience caused to customersdue to faulty software programme

of banks

5049. SHRI JANARDHANAPOOJARY: Will the Minister of FINANCEbe pleased to state:

(a) whether in their enthusiasm tointroduce internet banking system andcomputerisation, a number of banks,including State Bank of India, haveintroduced software programmes that arenot tested for their efficacy and security,resulting in breakdown of the system,including the day-to-day banking activitiesof the bank, thereby causing a lot ofinconvenience to the customers; and

(b) if so, the details in this regard andthe steps taken to rectify the system?

Internet banking system

5050. SHRI JANARDHANAPOOJARY: Will the Minister of FINANCEbe pleased to state:

(a) whether a number of private andpublic sector banks have introduced internetbanking system in the country;

(b) if so, the details in this regard;(c) whether security concerns have been

duly addressed by the banks while offeringsuch facilities to their clients and whetherthe banks are mandated to compensate theloss suffered by the client in the event ofbreach of security since the service isoffered by the banks as an add-on serviceto attract customers; and

(d) if not, the reasons therefor?

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Trade ties with Saudi Arabia

5051. SHRI LALIT SURI: Will theMinister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

(a) whether India and Saudi Arabia haddiscussions on matters of mutual interestbetween the two countries during his recentvisit to that country; and

(b) if so, the details thereof and to whatextent trade and economic ties between thetwo countries are likely to improve?

Loans sanctioned by NABARD

5052. SHRI KRIPAL PARMAR: Willthe Minister of FINANCE be pleased tostate:

(a) the total amount sanctioned byNABARD under various schemes andprogrammes in the North-Eastern Statesand Himachal Pradesh during the last twoyears and the total number of developmentprojects thereon;

(b) the number of projects for whichthe financial assistance has been sought bythe States of NER and H.P. during the year2004-05;

(c) whether various roads are includedunder the NABARD Scheme; and

(d) if so, the names of roads in DistrictsShimla and Kangra in Himachal Pradeshand the amount given therefor?

Funds for Himachal Pradesh forPanchayati Raj Institutions

5053. SHRI KRIPAL PARMAR: Willthe Minister of PANCHAYATI RAJ bepleased to state:

(a) what is the utilisation of funds byStates under the Panchayati Raj System allover the country;

(b) the details of funds allocated/releasedto States specially in Himachal Pradeshduring the years 2003-04 and 2004-05 tilldate, State-wise/district-wise;

(c) whether the funds have been fullyutilised in the State of Himachal Pradesh;

(d) if so, the details thereof, district-wise; and

(e) if not, the reasons therefor?

Sanctioning of projects throughDistrict Collectors and District

Development Officers

†5054. SHRI LALIT KISHORECHATURVEDI: Will the Minister ofPANCHAYATI RAJ be pleased to state:

(a) whether Central Governmentpropose to run some projects bysanctioning them directly through DistrictCollectors and District DevelopmentOfficers;


(c) whether such system is not contraryto the basic concept of federal State and isa sort of indirect violation of theConstitution?

Closure of anti-adulteration cell

5055. SHRI AMAR SINGH:SHRI ABU ASIM AZMI:SHRI R.K. ANAND:SHRIMATI PREMA

CARIAPPA:

Will the Minister of PETROLEUMAND NATURAL GAS be pleased tostate:

(a) whether it is a fact that adulterationof petrol and diesel is a big-ticket scam thatinvolves as annual recurring loss of at leastRs. 10,000 crore to the Exchequer;

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(b) whether it is also a fact that publicsector oil companies are also involved inthat scam;

(c) if so, the details thereof and what isGovernment's reaction in regard thereto;and

(d) whether it is a fact that anti-adulteration cell in the Ministry had beendisbanded and if so, what are the reasonstherefor?

LPG agency in Khagaria (Bihar)

†5056. SHRI VIDYA SAGARNISHAD: Will the Minister ofPETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS bepleased to state:

(a) whether Government are aware thatBharat Petroleum gas agency is located at adistance of 20 km. from market ofMahesharkut, Khagaria in Bihar due towhich the rural population have to facegreat difficulty there;

(b) whether any communique has beenissued for any gas agency at the said place(market);

(c) if so, the details of those agenciesalongwith their dates; and

(d) if not, the reasons therefor and bywhen it would be issued?

Petroleum reserves in Bihar

†5057. SHRIMATI KUM KUM RAI:Will the Minister of PETROLEUM ANDNATURAL GAS be pleased to state:

(a) whether any information regardingpresence of reserves of petroleumsubstances in the Gangetic basin of Biharhas been received; and


Supply of kerosene in remotevillages

5058. SHRI R.P. GOENKA: Will theMinister of PETROLEUM ANDNATURAL GAS be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that acomprehensive plan has been drawn up torevamp the Public Distribution System,especially of kerosene oil which, reportedly,is proposed to be distributed through thepublic sector oil marketing companies; and

(b) if so, the details thereof, includingarrangements made, if any, to ensureadequate supply of kerosene in remotevillages at reasonable prices?

Import of LNG from Qatar

5059. SHRI LALIT SURI: Will theMinister of PETROLEUM ANDNATURAL GAS be pleased to state:

(a) whether Qatar has offered to Indiato increase the supply of Liquefied NaturalGas (L.N.G.) from the present 5 milliontonnes per annum; and

(b) if so, to what extent and by whenthe target would be met?

Processing of Euro-III fuel

5060. SHRI B.K. HARIPRASAD: Willthe Minister of PETROLEUM ANDNATURAL GAS be pleased to state:

(a) whether India has resumed, after along break, import of petrol and diesel withlow sulphur and benzene content, to fall inline with Euro-III emission norms cominginto force from April, 2005;

(b) if so, whether these imports are

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contracted at a premium of US $ 7.00 abovethe mean of Arab Gulf price;

(c) whether the Indian refineries are notequipped to process Euro-III norms fuel;

(d) whether it would have been properto have upgrade our refining facility, atleastin part, to synchronise with the launch ofEuro-III emission norms; and

(e) if so, what is Government's reactionthereto?

LPG pumps for vehicles

†5061. DR. A.K. PATEL: Will theMinister of PETROLEUM ANDNATURAL GAS be pleased to state:

(a) the number of LPG run vehicles inthe country alongwith number of vehiclesregistered under LPG by RTO;

(b) the details thereof, State-wise;

(c) the number of States allotted withLPG pumps for LPG run vehicles; and

(d) the details and names of the pumpswhere LPG is available for vehicles,State-wise?

Provision of agriculture relatedinformation in petrol pumps

†5062. SHRI PYARELALKHANDEWAL: Will the Minister ofPETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS bepleased to state:

(a) whether Government have anyproposal to provide information regardingagriculture on the petrol pumps of thePublic Sector Oil Companies;


(c) the number of petrol pumps,State-wise where such facility is proposedto be provided;

(d) whether the said Oil Companies areconsidering to provide such facility at thegas agencies in rural areas also; and

(e) if so, the details thereof?

LPG agencies at block level

†5063. SHRI PYARELALKHANDELWAL:

SHRI KALRAJ MISHRA: Will the Minister of PETROLEUM

AND NATURAL GAS be pleased tostate:

(a) whether it is a fact that Governmenthad set the target to sanction/open the gasagency at block level and tehsil level;

(b) if so, by when the said target is likelyto be achieved;

(c) the details of gas agencies run bydifferent oil companies, State-wise; and

(d) the number of new agencies whichare under process to be opened by the saidcompanies during the current year,State-wise?

Supply of oil to airlines at lowerrates

5064. SHRI V. NARAYANASAMY:Will the Minister of PETROLEUM ANDNATURAL GAS be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that the airlinesare faced with strict competetion and lowyields due to high oil prices;

(b) whether the oil prices are costlier inIndia because of the excise duty and salestax levied by the State Governments;and

(c) if so, whether Government areconsidering the supply of oil to the airlinesat considerably lower rates?

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Reduction in transportation chargesby GAIL

5065. SHRIMATI N.P. DURGA: Willthe Minister of PETROLEUM ANDNATURAL GAS be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that the TariffCommission has directed the GAIL toreduce its transportation charges on gas by45 per cent for the gas supplied by it;

(b) if so, the details of the directive givenby the Tariff Commission; and

(c) the action that has beencontemplated by his Ministry in thisregard?

New automobile fuel retail outlets

5066. SHRIMATI VANGA GEETHA:Will the Minister of PETROLEUM ANDNATURAL GAS be pleased to state:

(a) whether Government are planningto introduce the automobile fuels retailingservices by commissioning its first retailoutlet; and

(b) if so, the features of the retail outlets?

Expansion programme of Panipatrefinery

5067. SHRI CHITTABRATAMAJUMDAR: Will the Minister ofPETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS bepleased to state:

(a) the status of Panipat refineryexpansion programme;

(b) the estimated cost of the expansionproject;

(c) the time and cost over run, if any;

(d) the number of additional manpowerrequired for operation and maintenance of

the expansion project after commissioningand commercial production; and

(e) the present turnover and the turnoverexpected after the full scale commissioningof expansion scheme?

Supply and demand of LPG

†5068. SHRI NAND KISHOREYADAV: Will the Minister ofPETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS bepleased to state:

(a) whether there is a wide gap betweendemand and supply of LPG in Uttar Pradeshand Bihar;

(b) if so, the reasons therefor: and

(c) the quantum of LPG imported duringthe year 2004-05 and the steps taken byGovernment to bridge the gap between itssupply and demand?

Multi-Commodity Exchange in oilsector

5069. SHRI RAMA MUNI REDDYSIRIGIREDDY: Will the Minister ofPETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS bepleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that multi-commodity exchange has been launched inthe second week of February 05, for tradingin crude oil in the country future;

(b) how this Multi-CommodityExchange (MEX) helps in hedging againstprice fluctuation on the price of crude oilthat the public sector oil companies buy;

(c) the reasons for allowing only threemonthly contract months trading;

(d) whether Government have any planto increase it to at least six months;

(e) if so, the details thereof; and

(f) if not, the reasons therefor?

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New LPG filling stations

5070. SHRI JAYANTILAL BAROT:Will the Minister of PETROLEUM ANDNATURAL GAS be pleased to state:

(a) whether Government have any planto start new LPG filling stations in India;

(b) if so, how many in Gujaratparticularly in Ahmedabad, Baroda, Rajkotand Surat; and

(c) how many on the NationalHighways and the State Highways?

Criteria for new entrants inpetroleum retailing

5071. SHRI C. RAMACHAND-RAIAH: Will the Minister ofPETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS bepleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that the PlanningCommission has suggested loweringminimum investment criteria for newentrants in petroleum products retailingbusiness from the existing level of Rs. 2,000crore;


(c) the No. of licenses which have beengiven to set up retail petroleum productsoutlets so far; and

(d) how many of these licensees haveset up outlets and presently operatingcompany-wise and State-wise?

Filling up the post of CMD, ITDC

5072. SHRI ABU ASIM AZMI:SHRI AMAR SINGH:

Will the Minister of TOURISM bepleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that the regular

post of CMD, ITDC has been lying vacantand if so, since when; and

(b) what are the specific reasons for notfilling up the post, and by when it is likelyto be filled up?

Establishments of new tourismzones

5073. SHRI SHAHID SIDDIQUI: Willthe Minister of TOURISM be pleased tostate:

(a) whether it is a fact that the numberof tourists visting India is decreasing dayby day, if so, what steps has been taken sofar to improve the toursim industry and toattract more tourists in the country;

(b) whether Government have any planto promote tourism in other sectors likehealth; if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether Government have any planto establish new tourism zones in variousparts of the country; and

(d) the No. of projects for thedevelopment of tourism industry which arepending with Government and by whenthey are supposed to be in practice?

Development of Nandi Hills inKarnataka

5074. SHRIMATI PREMACARIAPPA: Will the Minister ofTOURISM be pleased to state:

(a) whether the proposal for integrateddevelopment of Nandi Hills in Karnatakais pending with Government; and

(b) if so, the reasons for delay?

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Ropeway to Jog falls

5075. SHRIMATI PREMACARIAPPA: Will the Minister ofTOURISM be pleased to state:

(a) whether the proposal for ropewayto Jog falls, a large revenue generatingscheme is pending with Government; and

(b) if so, the reasons for delay?

Development of tourist places ofreligious importance

5076. SHRI VARINDER SINGHBAJWA: Will the Minister of TOURISMbe pleased to state:

(a) whether Government propose todevelop on priority basis the tourist placesof religious importance;

(b) the No. of tourist spots which havebeen developed under this policy duringthe last three years, year-wise indicatingthe names of spots developed;

(c) whether Gurdwara Takht SachkhandShri Hazur Abchalnagar Sahib, Nanded(Maharashtra) has been considered fordevelopment under religious tourismpolicy;

(d) whether requests have been receivedfrom Members of Parliament in this regard;and

(e) if so, the details thereof?

Development of tourism centre inKerala

5077. SHRI N.K. PREMACHAND-RAN: Will the Minister of TOURISM bepleased to state:

(a) whether the proposal of StateGovernment of Kerala seeking financial

assistance to renovate and develop anytourism centre in Kerala is pending forsanction;

(b) if so, the details thereof and whetherGovernment consider to grant theassistance sought for;

(c) whether Government have alreadyinitiated action, if any, to develop tourismcentres in Kerala; and

(d) if so, the details thereof and theamount of assistance sanctioned thereto?

Development of tourist places inTamil Nadu by ITDC

5078. SHRI N.R. GOVINDRAJAR:Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleasedto state:

(a) whether any plan for thepreservation and development of touristplaces in Tamil Nadu has been launchedby India Tourism DevelopmentCorporation; and

(b) the assistance provided to the StateGovernment for this purpose?

Ropeway project to Chamundi Hills

5079. SHRI K.B. KRISHNAMURTHY: Will the Minister ofTOURISM be pleased to state:

(a) whether the State Government ofKarnataka has submitted any proposalseeking financial assistance for RopewayProject to Chamundi Hills near Mysore;

(b) if so, what is the estimated cost ofthe above project; and

(c) what is the present status of theabove proposal?

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Low-cost hotels for tourists

5080. SHRI B.J. PANDA: Will theMinister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that tourismindustry has requested Government forreduction in taxes for hotels and an enablingenvironment for low-cost hotels, i.e. grantof soft loans for private entrepreneurs andland on lease etc.;

(b) whether the tourism industry hasalso requested for evolving other measuresto boost tourism; and

(c) if so,what is the status of theseproposals?

Tourist inflow

5081. SHRI RAMA MUNI REDDYSIRIGIREDDY: Will the Minister ofTOURISM be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that the numberof foreign tourists visited India last yearstands at 3 million;

(b) if so, what were the targets fixedand whether the above figure was in thereach of the target;

(c) what long-term plans are proposedto boost tourism in India; and

(d) the amount spent last year ontourism promotion?

Inflow of foreign tourists

5082. SHRI RAVULA CHANDRASEKAR REDDY: Will the Minister ofTOURISM be pleased to state:

(a) the number of foreigner touristsvisited India during each of the last threeyears;

(b) whether it is a fact that China attractsseveral times more tourists than India;

(c) if so, the details thereof;

(d) whether any steps are being taken/proposed to be taken by Government toattract more foreign tourists to visit India;

(e) if so, the details thereof includingachievements made/proposed to be madeas a result thereof; and

(f) the foreign exchange earned duringeach of the last three years due to foreigntourist arrivals?

Development of tourism in UttarPradesh

5083. SHRI DARA SINGHCHAUHAN: Will the Minister ofTOURISM be pleased to state:

(a) whether Government haveformulated any scheme and programme todevelop tourism in the State of UttarPradesh with the foreign assistance;


(c) the present status of the tourismprojects launched in the State?

Tourism potential in Madhya Pradesh

†5084. SHRI P.K. MAHESHWARI:Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleasedto state:

(a) the status of Madhya Pradesh inthe country from tourism point of view;

(b) the steps being taken byGovernment in view of Tourism potentialin Madhya Pradesh; and

(c) the amount provided to the StateGovernment for tourism sector during lastfive years?

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Transport facilities for tourists inRajasthan

†5085. SHRI LALIT KISHORECHATURVEDI: Will the Minister ofTOURISM be pleased to state:

(a) whether transport facilities fortourist centres in Rajasthan are sufficient;

(b) whether any plan to provide airtraffic facility to Jaisalmer, Udaipur, Kota,Bikaner, Jaipur, Mount Abu etc. is underconsideration;

(c) if so, the details thereof; and

(d) whether any arrangement for thebudget tourist also on the line of palace onwheels is also to be considered?

Supply of drinking water by privatesector

5086. SHRI SHAHID SIDDIQUI: Willthe Minister of WATER RESOURCES bepleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that supply ofdrinking water in many areas of the countryis given in the hands of private sector;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and(c) what steps are being taken to supply

clean water in all the towns of the country?

Completion of Rajiv Sagar Project

†5087. SHRI P. K. MAHESHWARI:Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCESbe pleased to state:

(a) whether Rajiv Sagar Project(Bawanadi) of the State Government ofMadhya Pradesh is pending since long;


(c) whether Central Government have

taken or intend to take any initiative tocomplete this project soon; and

(d) if so, by when this project wouldbe completed?

Participation of private sector in watermanagement

†5088. DR. MURLI MANOHARJOSHI:

SHRI RAJ MOHINDERSINGH MAJITHA:

Will the Minister of WATERRESOURCES be pleased to state:

(a) whether any policy has beenformulated by Government for theparticipation of private sector in the watermanagement;

(b) if so, the details thereof;(c) if not, whether the participation of

private sector in water management hasbeen accepted in Delhi; and


Utilization of water of Himalayanriver

†5089. SHRI RAJ MOHINDER SINGHMAJITHA:

DR. MURLI MANOHARJOSHI:

Will the Minister of WATERRESOURCES be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that it would benecessary to consult with the Governmentof Bangladesh, Nepal, China etc., beforechalking out any project to utilise thewaters of the rivers originating from theHimalayas;

(b) if so, the names of each riveralongwith the respective countries to beconsulted with; and

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(c) whether Government have contactedthe Governments of some foreign countriesin this regard and if so, the details thereof?

Irrigation projects under AIBP

†5090. DR. MURLI MANOHARJOSHI:

SHRI RAM JETHMALANI:SHRI RAVI SHANKAR

PRASAD:Will the Minister of WATER

RESOURCES be pleased to state:(a) whether it is a fact that Rs. 4,800

crore has been allocated by Governmentfor the irrigation projects during 2005-2006;

(b) if so, the details thereof;(c) whether it is also a fact that 37

projects under the Accelerated IrrigationBenefit Programmes are targeted to becompleted by March, 2007;

(d) if not, the scheduled period ofcompletion thereof; and

(e) the amount that would be requiredfor their completion after the amountallocated during the current year get spentindicating the source thereof?

Water scarcity in major cities duringsummer

5091. SHRI GIREESH KUMARSANGHI: Will the Minister of WATERRESOURCES be pleased to state:

(a) whether Government haveprepared any action plan about the effectsof non-availability of drinking water inthe summer in major cities in particular;


(c) if not, the reasons therefor?

Rehabilitation of adivasis affected bySardar Sarovar Dam

5092. SHRI VIJAY J. DARDA: Willthe Minister of WATER RESOURCES bepleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that about 20,000adivasis who moved from their homes inthe wake of Sardar Sarovar Damconstruction are unhappy due to lack ofproper rehabilitation plans;

(b) if so, what steps Governmentpropose to take to adequately rehabilitatethem;

(c) whether it is also a fact that nowwhen the Dam has almost reached 320 feetheight, water is flowing into the main canaland power is being generated, but upstreamdam on the Narmada Sagar is not ready,thus water is being wasted; and

(d) what are the immediate plans toavoid wastage of this upstream wateravailability?

Allocation of fund under AIBP toTamil Nadu

5093. SHRI T.T.V. DHINAKARAN:Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCESbe pleased to state:

(a) the quantum of funds released tothe State Governments under AcceleratedIrrigation Benefit Programme during thelast three years, year-wise; and

(b) the reasons for low/nil allocation toTamil Nadu?

Financing of projects under AIBP5094. SHRIMATI S.G. INDIRA: Will

the Minister of WATER RESOURCES bepleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that Governmenthad asked the State Governments to

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borrow money from the market to fulfilltheir requirements under the AcceleratedIntegrated Benefits Programme for waterprojects;

(b) whether it is also a fact that althoughan allocation of Rs. 4,800 crores wasannounced in the budget for 2005-06 butno provision was made for it; and

(c) if so, the reasons therefor?

Funds for AIBP projects underconstruction

5095. SHRIMATI S.G. INDIRA: Willthe Minister of WATER RESOURCES bepleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that there about37 projects are in pipeline for completionunder the Accelerated Integrated BenefitsProgramme (AIBP) in the next two years;

(b) whether it is also a fact that no fundswere earmarked for the 30 per cent grantcomponent in the budget for 2005-06;

(c) if so, the reasons therefor; and(d) whether it is also a fact that States

face a resource crunch to finance theIrrigation Sector?

Shortage of water resources

†5096. PROF. R.B.S. VARMA: Willthe Minister of WATER RESOURCES bepleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that waterresources in the country are recedingconstantly;

(b) if so, the reasons therfor;(c) the measures being taken by

Government to remove the shortage ofwater resources; and

(d) the amount likely to be spent byGovernment to remove the shortage ofwater resources during the year 2005-06?

Irrigation of cultivable agriculturalland

†5097. PROF. R.B.S. VARMA: Willthe Minister of WATER RESOURCES bepleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that a majorportion of cultivable land falls in unirrigatedcategory in the country at present;


(c) whether any scheme is beingformulated by Government for makingirrigation arrangement of the unirrigated landin the country; and

(d) if so, the details of the said scheme?

Irrigation facilities in Bihar

5098. SHRI MOTIUR RAHMAN: Willthe Minister of WATER RESOURCES bepleased to state:

(a) the details of irrigation facilities inBihar;

(b) the districts in Bihar which aredeficient in irrigation facilities;

(c) the steps being taken to ensureadequate irrigation facilities in Motihari andChamparan districts; and

(d) the allocation of funds made in thecurrent financial year for the said purpose?

Central Authority for distribution ofriver waters

†5099. SHRI KALRAJ MISHRA: Willthe Minister of WATER RESOURCES bepleased to state:

(a) whether Government are going toconstitute a Central Authority for properdistribution of rivers' water; and


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Clearance to reservoirs projects

†5100. SHRI MOTILAL VORA: Willthe Minister of WATER RESOURCES bepleased to state:

(a) the number of proposals receivedfor reservoir projects from the States from2002-03 till date, State-wise;

(b) the number of proposals sanctionedand proposals still pending, State-wise;

(c) the detailed reasons for notsanctioning such proposals; and

(d) by when, these proposals would besanctioned?

Inclusion of more land under assuredirrigation scheme

5101. SHRI RAVULA CHANDRASEKAR REDDY: Will the Minister ofWATER RESOURCES be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is proposed to bring anadditional one crore hectares of land underassured irrigation;

(b) if so, the manner in which it isproposed to be achieved;

(c) whether any concrete time-boundscheme has been chalked out in this regard;

(d) if so, the salient features thereof;

(e) whether any State-wise target hasbeen arrived at for the purpose ofimplementation of this scheme;

(f) if so, the details thereof; and

(g) if not, the reasons therefor?

Sharing of water from Rajoli BandaDiversion Scheme

5102. SHRI NANDI YELLAIAH: Willthe Minister of WATER RESOURCES bepleased to state:

(a) whether Government have taken any

action in rendering necessary justice to theState of Andhra Pradesh in respect ofsharing waters from the Rajoli BandaDiversion Scheme;

(b) if so, the details of action taken orproposed to be taken in this regard;

(c) if not, the reasons therefor;

(d) whether Government have taken anyaction with regard to unauthorisedconstruction of structures on Manjira riverby Karnataka;

(e) if so, the details of action taken orproposed to be taken immediately; and

(f) if not, the reasons therefor?

Policy on proper utilisation of water

5103. SHRI MANOJ BHATTA-CHARYA: Will the Minister of WATERRESOURCES be pleased to state:

(a) whether Government are consideringthe formation of a policy for properutilisation of water in the country;


(c) whether Government have anyproposal to store the water which flowsinto the sea through rivers in times of floodand excess rains; and


Shortfall in flow of water in rivers

5104. SHRI MANOJ BHATTA-CHARYA: Will the Minister of WATERRESOURCES be pleased to state:

(a) whether there has been any shortfallin average flow of water in rivers of thecountry annually;

(b) if so, the details thereof during thelast three years, year-wise and river-wise;

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(c) whether a major water crisis isimpending in the country during 2005-06;and

(d) if so, the steps proposed to tideover the crisis?

Modernisation of irrigation projectsunder Hydrology Project

5105. SHRI S. ANBALAGAN: Will theMinister of WATER RESOURCES bepleased to state:

(a) the rehabilitation and modernisationof major, medium and minor irrigationprojects that have been taken up forimplementation in the State of Tamil Naduunder Hydrology Project Phase-II;

(b) the funds released by the Centre tothe State for the purpose; and

(c) the time by which the rehabilitationand modernisation process is likely to becompleted in the State?

NEW DELHI; YOGENDRA NARAIN,The 4th May, 2005 Secretary-General.Vaisakha 14, 1927 (Saka)

I N D E X(Ministry-wise)

Civil Aviation : 4951, 4952, 4953, 4954, 4955, 4956,4957, 4958, 4959, 4960, 4961, 4962,4963, 4964, 4965, 4966, 4967,

Company Affairs : 4968, 4969, 4970,

Finance : 4971, 4972, 4973, 4974, 4975, 4976,4977, 4978, 4979, 4980, 4981, 4982,4983, 4984, 4985, 4986, 4987, 4988,4989, 4990, 4991, 4992, 4993, 4994,4995, 4996, 4997, 4998, 4999, 5000,5001, 5002, 5003, 5004, 5005, 5006,5007, 5008, 5009, 5010, 5011, 5012,5013, 5014, 5015, 5016, 5017, 5018,5019, 5020, 5021, 5022, 5023, 5024,5025, 5026, 5027, 5028, 5029, 5030,5031, 5032, 5033, 5034, 5035, 5036,5037, 5038, 5039, 5040, 5041, 5042,5043, 5044, 5045, 5046, 5047, 5048,5049, 5050, 5051, 5052,

Panchayati Raj : 5053, 5054,

Petroleum and Natural Gas : 5055, 5056, 5057, 5058, 5059, 5060,5061, 5062, 5063, 5064, 5065, 5066,5067, 5068, 5069, 5070, 5071,

Tourism : 5072, 5073, 5074, 5075, 5076, 5077,5078, 5079, 5080, 5081, 5082, 5083,5084, 5085,

Water Resources : 5086, 5087, 5088, 5089, 5090, 5091,5092, 5093, 5094, 5095, 5096, 5097,5098, 5099, 5100, 5101, 5102, 5103,5104, 5105.

MGIPMRND—649RS—3-05-2005.

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