LOK SABHA DEBATES (English Version)

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Ninth Series, Vol. VI; No. 46 Tuesday, May 22 1990 Jyaistha 1, 1912(Saka}

Second Session (Ninth Lok Sabha)

( Yol. VI eontain.r NoJ. 41 IO 50)

LO.K SABHA SECRETARIAT NEW DELHI Prlr� · R.6, 6.00 CONTENTS

[Ninth Series, Vol. VI, Serond Session, 199011912 (Saka))

No. 46, Tuesday, May 22, 1990/Jyaistha 1,1912 (Saka)

CoLUMNS

Oral Answers to Questions : 9-17

·Starred Question Nos. 923

Motion under Rule 388 17-22 Suspension of Question House-Negatived

Written Answers to Questions: 22-274

Starred Question Nos. 924 to 942 22-51

Unstarred Question Nos. 9744 to 9979 51-441

Short Notice Question Nc. 4 441-475

Statement by Minister 475-481 Murder of Moulvi Farooq in Srinagar on 21st May, 1990

Shri Mufti Mohammad Sayeed 475-476

Shri Vishwanath Pratap Singh 476-479

Statement by Prime Minister 481-498 Recent developments in Haryana

Shri Vishwanath Pratap Singh 481-484

Papers Laid on the Table 499-511

*The Sign + marked above the name of a Member indicates that the question was actually asked on the floor of the House by that Member. (ii)

CoLUMNS

Parliamentary Committees-Su'llmary of work-Laid 511

Committee on Subordinate Legislation 511-513 First Report-Presented

Calling Attenton to Matter of Urgent Public Importance 513-534 Reported increasing tension in the Jawaharlal Nehru University

Shri Bhabani Shankar Hota 513-514 518-522

Shri Chimanbhai Mehta 514-518 530-534

Shri Anadl Charan Das 523-526

Shri Gopal Pacherwal 526-528

Shri Brij Bhushan Tiwari 528-530

National Commission for Women Bill 535-539 Motion to introduce

Shri Ram Vilas Paswan 535 537-539

Shri Harish Rawat 535-537

Advocates (Amendment) Bill 539-541 Motion to introduce

Shri Dinesh Goswami 539-541

Shri Harish Rawat 539-540

Matters under Rule 377 541-545

(i) Need to take steps for eradication of diseases 541-542 and making life saving drugs available-

Shrimati Vyjayantimala Bali (iii)

COLUMNS

(ii) Need to take steps to overcome electricity shortage in Bihar 542-543

Shri Ramendra Kumar Ravi Yadav

(iii) Need to enhance the capacity of telephone exchange 543 in Indore. Madhya Pradesh

Shrimati Sumitra Mahajan

(iv) Need to pay compensation to the farmers whose land has 543-544 been acquired for defence purposes in Udasar village of Bikaner, Rajasthan

Shri Shopat Singh Makkasar

(v) Need to set up a Development Board In Kutch. Gujarat 544

Shri Babubhai Meghji Shah

Moton Re. Disapproval of the conduct of the Governor of Nagaland 545-566 In the Matter of Installing the New Government there

Shri Dinesh Singh 545-552

Shri Y'Jvraj 552-553

Shri Shikiho Sema 553-558

Shri Guman Mal Lodha 558-562

Shri Peter G. Marbaniang 562-565

Dr. Biplab Dasgupta 565-566 LOK SABHA DEBATES

LOK SABHA MR. SPEAKER: Mr. Soz, I have got your Motion. You can raise it after the Ques- tion Hour is over.

Tuesday, May 22, 1990/Jyaistha 1,1912 ( Interruptions) (Saka) MR. SPEAKER: I would lil

[MR. SPEAKER in the Chair] PROF. SAIF-UO-DIN SOZ: Kashmir is burning. (Interruptions} ( Interruptions) [English] MR. SPEAKER: Please take your seat. PROF. SAIF-UO-OIN SOZ: What hap- Will you please take your seat? pened to my Adjournment Motion on Ka- shmir? (Interruptions)

( Interruptions) Fv1R. SPEAKER: Mr. Rawat, I am on my legs. [ Translation] ( Interruptions) MR. SPEAKER: I have received your Adjournment Motion. MR. SPEAKER: Mr. Soz, I am on my legs. [English] ( Interruptions) PROF. SAIF-UO-DIN SOZ: There was a firing on the innocent mourners and 52 MR. SPEAKER: Mr. SO!, this is Ques- people were killed and more than 300 people tion Hour. You can raise it after the Question have been injured. (Interruptions) Hour IS over. There is no motion of suspension of Question Hour. MR. SPEAKER: Take your seats. Will you please take your seats. ( Interruptions)

( Interruptions) MR. SPEAKER: Please take your seats. I have called the Prime Minister. The Prime MR. SPEAKER: The Speaker is on his Minister is on his legs and he will respond to legs. it.

( Interruptions) ( Interruptions) 3 MAY 22,1990 4

MR. SPEAKER: Please take your seats. MR. SPEAKER: Don't stand up when I Mr. Sathe, you are a very senior Member. am on my legs. Remember this minimum The Speaker is on his legs. Please take your code of conduct. I am telling you that if the seat. House wants that there should be no Ques- tion Hour. ( Interruptions) ( Interruptions) MR. SPEAKER: I am permitting Mr. Soz to have his say. [ Translation]

(Interruptions) MR. SPEAKER: Mr. Khurana. please take your seat. I will permit you later on to MR. SPEAKER: I am permitting Mr. make your point. Soz. Mr. Sharma, go to your seat. ( Interruptions) ( Interruptbns) MR. SPEAKER: Everybody has knowl- MR. SPEAKER: Please take your seats. edge of rules of the House. Today there was no motion before the House to suspend the ( Interruptions) Question Hour. A motion has been received but it is quite late. "you and the house want MR. SPEAKER: Will you please take to suspend the Question Hour 1.. .. your seats? ( Interruptions) ( Interruptions) MR. SPEAKER: The question is that MR. SPEAKER: Mr. Rawat, please take Mr. Soz had met me, I want to say in this your seat, I cannot hear you. Please take regard that. your seat. ( Interruptions) ( Interruptions) [English] [ Translation] MR. SPEAKER: Mr. Shafi you should MR. SPEAKER: Please take your seats. not defy the Chair like this. My point is, if you Is this the way to conduct the proceedings of want to suspend the Question Hour, you can the House? move a motion and if the House wants that it should be passed, accordingly I will abide by (I nterruptions) that. I would like to tell Mr. Soz that I will allow him to raise all matters of public importance, [English] but that is after 12 0' clock. The Question Hour should continue. Please allow me to MR. SPEAKER: You have not given the continue with the Question Hour. motion to suspend the Question Hour. Will you please take your seats? ( Interruptions)

(Interruptions) Allow me to continue the Question hour.

MR. SPEAKER: I would call upon the ( Interruptions) Ruling Party Members to take their seats. PROF. SAIF-UD-DIN SOl: You kindly (Interruptions) allow me two minutes on adjournment mo- 5 JYAISTHA 1. 1912 (SAKA) 6 tion. (Interruptions) You have called me. MR. SPEAKER: Mr. Soz, take your seat. (Interruptions) You give me a minute.

[ Translation] ( Interruptions)

MR. SPEAKER: The point is should the SHRIl.K. ADVANI: Sir, I am on a paint question hour he suspended? of order.

( Interruptions) MR. SPEAKER: What is your point of order? [English) SHRI L.K. ADVANI: Sir, you have in- MR. SPEAKER: Hon. members, I would formA<:! the House that you have received a like to conduct the proceedings of the House Motion for suspension of Question Hour. as per the Rules of Procedure. As a matter Now, Rule 388 says: of fact, though late, I have received a motion to suspend the question hour. I would like to "Any member may, with the consent of put this to the vote of the House. the Speaker. move that any rule may be suspended in its application to a ( Interruptions) particular motion before the House and if the motion 1s carried the rule in ques- MR. SPEAKER: The question is whether tion shall be suspended for the time I shall conduct the business of the House as being". per the Rules or adjourn the House. (Inter- ruptions) Now, Mr. Poojary has given notice of a motion. Even though he has not given it PROF. SAIF-UD-DIN SOZ: My people before 11 AM, you, in your discretion, have are burning in Kashmir. My people are dying given him the consent. Now, you can allow there. Ther~ is genocide in Kashmir. (Inter- him to move that motion. But only if the ruptions) House approves of that motion. Question Hour can be suspended and not otherwise. [ Translation] ( Interruptions)

MR. SPEAKER: Please take your seat. MR. SPEAKER: Mr. Poojary, you move your motion now. ( Interruptions} ( Interruptions) MR. SPEAKER: As you said, a motion '10r the suspension of the question hour" by MR. SPEAKER: Please take your seats. Shri Poojary is before the House. Some Mr. Poojary. members do not want to suspend it and I also want to same. But going by the sense of the ( Interruptions) House as a special case. MR. SPEAKER: I have permitted oply [English] Mr. Poojary and no further submissions.

I am permitting- ( Interruptions)

I think I will rule like this. (Interruptions) PROF. SAIF-UO-DIN SOZ: I want to say something about Kashmir. The case of MR. SPEAKER: I am not allowing any- Mr. Poojary is not my case. ~;' •. Poojary's body else than Mr. Poojary. (Interruptions) case is a separate one. I wart to make a 7 MAY 22,1990 8 statement here and the Prime Minister should rules. I know using that right. I will call only respond. (Interruptions) Mr. Poojary.

On a point of order. You have given MR. SPEAKER: You will have your say. consent to a motion being moved. There- But let me proceed according to the Rules, fore, it should be taken up. let Mr. Poojary Mr. Soz. move it. And then you take the sense of the House. (Interruptions) ( Interruptions) MR. SPEAKER: I will hear Mr. Poojary PROF. SAIF-UD-DIN SOZ: I want to and nobody else. say something about Kashmir. Kashmir is in crisis now. I want to say how Kashmir is ( Interruptions) burning today. (Interruptions) MR. SPEAKER: Mr. Poojary. MR. SPEAKER: Mr. Poojary, you move your motion for suspension of Question Hour. I have received notice of a motion from Mr. Poojary only and nobody else. If any- ( Interruptions) body else had given that, I wouid have 00'1- sider that. THE MINISTER OF STEEL AND MINES AND MINISTER OF LAW AND JUSTICE ( Interruptions) (SHRI DINESH GOSWAMI): Let Mr. Poojary's motion be moved. You have given MR. SPEAKER: Please take your seats. your consent to move his motion. (Interrup- You do not allow your Member to raise that. tions) I am sorry, Mr. Rawat; I have allowed Mr. Poojary. MR. SPEAKER: No; I will allow Mr. Poojary only. You know the rules. He has given notice of a motion. I am allowing Mr. Poojary.

( Interruptions) SHRIJANARDHAN POOJARY: Sir, You allowed me to speak. (Interruptions) MR. SPEAKER: Mr. Soz, I will go according to the procedure. MR. SPEAKER: Yes, Mr. Poojary.

( Interruptions) ( Interruptions)

MR. SPEAKER: You are wrong Mr. MR. SPEAKER: Mr. Rawat, I am not Kumaramangalam. Do not say BJP; it is the allowing you. You take your seat. I know what House. You are a knowledgeable Member. to do. You know howto conduct the business ofthe House. I am sorry. (Interruptions) MR. SPEAKER: Rawat, I am allowing Mr. Poojary. Mr. Poojary.

( Interruptions) ( Interruptions)

AN HON. MEMBER: You have the in- MR. SPEAKER: Mr. Poojary, if you don't herent power to call Mr. Poojary. want to move, you say it. Why don't you say?

MR. SPEAKER: I know that. I know the SHRI JANARDHAN POOJARY: Sir, 9 Oral Answsts JYAISTHA 1, 1912 ~AKA) Oral AnSWSts 10 yesterday.. (/nlsnvptions) (a) whether there is a proposal for computerisation in the industrial sector to [ Translation) improve managerial efficiency and production; PROF. SAIF-UO-OIN SOZ: What decision has been taken? (b) if so, the details of steps taken in this regard; ( Interruptions) (c) whether any directive has been is- [English] sued to public sector undertakings in ~his matter; and MR. SPEAKER: Mr. Chandra Shekhar, I am going to call. (d) if so, the details thereof?

SHRI CHANDRA SHEKHAR: I shall THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE request my friend Mr. Soz to raise the issue DEPARTMENT OF SMALL SCALE INDUS- at 12.00 0' Clock. TRIES AND AGRO AND RURAL INDUS- TRIES IN THE MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY MR. SPEAKER: I told him like that (SHRI SRI KANT JENA): (a) and (b). Gov- ernment encourages appropriate and non- SHRI CHANDRA SHEKHAR: I don't labour replacement applications of comput- think it is proper that he should disturb the ers in the industrial sector to improve effi- Question Hour every day. I think that the ciency and productivity. For this purpose, it Government will give adequate response to has ~stablished certain facilities like Appro- him. priate Automation Promotion Centres, Mi- croprocessor Application Engineering MR. SPEAKER: So, we will now take up Centres etc. Question Hour. Yes, Mr. Gajpathi. (c) No, Sir. PROF. SAIF-UD-DIN SOZ: Sir, I want (d) Does not arise. Prime Minister to respond. {Interruptions} ( Interruptions) SHRI GOPI NATH GAJAPATHI: Sir, in view of the .. , MR. SPEAKER: I have not called you, Mr. Basheer. MR. SPEAKER: You just have to say the Question Number. ( Interruptions)

SHRI GOPI NATH GAJPATHI: Ques- MR SPEAKER: I am now on the Ques- tion No. 923. tion Hour. I have now proceeded with the MR. SPEAKER: Yes, Mr. Jena. Question Hour.

SHRI JANARDHAN POOJARY: Sir, you 11.27 hrs. had called me.

ORAL ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS MR SPEAKER: You did not speak when [English] I called you. Mr. Poojary, as a matter of fact, you did not proceed when I allowed you. I Computerisation in Industrial sector cannot permit you now. *923. SHRIGOPINATHGANAPATHI: Will the Minister of INDUSTRY be pleased to state: ( Interruptions) 11 Oral AnswefS MAY 22,1990 Oral Answ91S 12

MR. SPEAKER: You cannot do like SHRI P.R. KUMARAMANGALAM: Sir, that. he could not do n. (Interruptions)

( Interruptions) MR. SPEAKER: No, no. When Mr. Gajapathi put his question, he stood up. MR. SPEAKER: No, now he is saying that he will again raise it. ( Interruptions)

( Interruptions) SHRI JANARDHANA POOJARY: You allowed me and then you allowed Mr. Chan- MR. SPEAKER: That is not fair. You dtd dra~~har to speak. not move your motion at that tima. MR. SPEAKER: Mr. Gajapathi. don't ( Interruptions) you want to p101 the question?

MR. SPEAKER: No, Mr. Poojary. Yes, (Interruptions) Mr. Gajpathi. SHRI P.R. KUMARAMANGALAM: You SHRI GOPI NATH GAJAPATHI: Sir. i!1 promised yesterday that a statement will be view of the (Interruptions) made regarding Meham.

SHRI CHIRANJI LAL SHARMA: Sir, I MR. SPEAKER: After Question Hour .. am on a point of order. SHRIT BASHEER: The hon. Prime MR. SPEAKER: No, there is no point of Minister has stated yesterday that he will order. make a statement today. He is here. You must ask him to make a statement on Meham. ( Interruptions) ( Interruptions) SHRI P.R. KUMARAMANGALAM: Sir, you had called Mr. Pooja'Y' SHRt SOMNATH CHATTERJEE: It is the most irresponsible Opposition. (Interrup- MR. SPEAKER: I am not allowing. tions) have called Mr. Gajpathi. H you could raise your hand and catch my eyes, then I will MR. SPEAKER: I have moved on to the allow you to put question. Question Hour.

( Interruptions) PROF. P.J. KURIEN: I had a point before the question. Why don't you allow me? MR. SPEAKER: Mr. Kumaramangalam, that is not fair. let me proceed with the MR. SPEAKER: No. I have allowed Mr. Question Hour. Gajapathi. I am on the Ouest;on Hour.

SHRI P.R. KUMARAMANGALAM: Sir, ( Interruptions) you had asked him to move the motion for suspension of Question Hour. SHRI JANARDHANA POOJARY: You have allowed so many things.

MR. SPEAKER: Do, you know, Mr. MR. SPEAKER: I have allowed you. Kumaramangalam, you allowed him to take You sat down. You didn't respond. You did his seat. When I called him, he did not move. not move your Motion. You were made to sit. Then I proceeded with the Question Hour. He was made to sit. He did not move. I have 13 Oral Answers JYAISTHA 1, 1912 (SAKA) Oral Answers 14 seen with my own eyes that he was made to SHRI JANARDHANA POOJARY: You sit. allowed the Prime Minister to speak. Then you caJled me. (Interruptions) MR. SPEAKER: No. You were made to SHRI JANARDHANA POOJARY: Ex- sit. cept you, nobody can make me sit. ( Interruptions) PROF. P.J. KURIEN: I told you that we share your concern. But don't you feel that MR. SPEAKER: You did not move your what happened in Meham and Kashmir is of Motion. greater concern than the Question Hour? Don't you think so? SHRI JANARDHANA POOJARY: Sir, you allowed Mr. Chandra Shekhar to speak. MR. SPEAKER: You don't ask for my ( Interruptions) opinion on that. I should have the Question Hour and then after the Question Hour. you MR. SPEAKER: You were made to sit can raise the issue. by the former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh. You were made to sit. PROF. P.J. KURIEN: What happened in Kashmir is more serious. What happened ( Interruptions) In Meham is more serious. (Jntenuptions) AN HON. MEMBER: l&t the Question MR. SPEAKER: No. Mr. Jaswant Singh. Hour be restored.

SHRI JASWANT SINGH: Mr. Speaker, SHRI JASWANT SINGH: Sir, I wish to Sir, it is a very simple proposition that is make a submission to you. I wish to make a before the House. (Interruptions) submission to the entire House. (Interrup- tions) Sir, please hear my submission. We SHRI RAM NAIK: I am on a point of have the right to have the Question Hour. order. (Interruptions) There is no Motion for the su~nsion of the Question Hour. There is MR. SPEAKER: No point of order. I am no Motion. (Interruptions) on the Question Hour. MR. SPEAKER: Please take your seat. ( Interruptions) ( Interruptions) SHRI CH IRANJI LAl SHARMA: When I was making my point, you were not allowing MR. SPEAKER: As a matter of fact, I me. Why don't you allow me? asked Mr. Poojary almost 5 to 10 times. ( Interruptions) MR. SPEAKER: Mr. Sharma, you go to MR. SPEAKER: I am on my legs. your seat first. I am telling you, please go to your seat. ( Interruptions)

SHRI JANARDHANA POOJARY: When MR. SPEAKER: I waited to see that Mr. I was making my point, you were not listen- Poojary would move his Motion for suspen- ing to me. sion of the Question Hour. I waited. Then I allowed him. MR. SPEAKER: I waited for ten minutes to listen to you. ( Interruptions) 15 Oral AnSW91S MAY22,l990 Oral AnSW91S 16

MR. SPEAKER: And he wanted to ( Intenuptions) speak. Some hone Members from his party made him sit, and he took his seat MR. SPEAKER: Now, Mr. Poojary. I must dispose of this Motion. I am not calling ( Interruptions) others. Please,ake you seats. Will you please speak, Mr. Poojary? MR. SPEAKER: The point is this. I then moved on to the Questions, and I called on ( Interruptions) Mr. Gopinath Gajapathi to ask the question, and Mr. Jena replied. (Interruptions) MR. SPEAKER: Mr. Ram Dhan, please take your seat. MR. SPEAKER: The point is that Mr. Puojary again says that he would like to DR. BIPLAB DASGUPTA: I am on a speak. point of order. (Interruptions)

( Interruptions) [ Translation]

MR. SPEAKER: Is it your point, Mr. MR. SPEAKER: Mr. Ram Dhan, please Poojary, that you would like to move your be seated. Motion for suspension of the Question Hour? SHRI RAM DHAN: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I ( Interruptions) am on a point of order. The manner in which today in the House. (Interruptions) Sir, I am SHRI JANARDHANA POOJARY: No; I on a point of order. (Interruptions) am not. (Interruptions) MR. SPEAKER: Yes, what is your point MR. SPEAKER: Do you want to move of order? your Motion for suspension of the Question Hour? ( Interruptions)

SHRI JANARDHANA POOJARY: No; I SHRI RAM DHAN: Mr. Speaker, Sir, do not want that. despite your directions Mr. Poojary did not move the motion. You called the name of Mr. MR. SPEAKER: Do you want to move Gajapathi Signaturing the start of Question your Motion for suspension? Hou," and the hone Minister gave his reply also. What is the reason for your changing ( Interruptions) the decision?

MR. SPEAKER: Please take your seats. MR. SPEAKER: There is no point of My point is that since he did not move his order. I want to conduct the proceedings Motion, I passed on. peacefully. All of you, please be seated. Mr. Biplab, please sit down. (Interruptions)

MR. SPEAKER: Now, if he wants to ( Interruptions) move the Motion to suspend the Question Hour, then I would ask Mr. Poojary to speak [English] on his substantive Motion. Now Mr. Poojary. SHRI CHIRANJI LAL SHARMA (Kar- ( Interruptions) nal): I am on a point of order. MR. SPEAKER: Order please. I want to dispose of this. MR. SPEAKER: Yes. 17 Motion under Rule 388 JYAISTHA 1, 1912 (SAKA) Motion under Rule 388 18

SHRI CH IRANJ I LAL SHARMA: You Mr. Kumaramangalam. Mr. Charles, you also were not pleased to permit me to speak. As take your seat. Speaker, you have to run the House. You called upon an han. Member to speak, as you did in the case of Mr. Poojary. When you call upon a Member to speak. you have to MR. SPEAKER: You do not want your see that MQmber gets a chance to speak. own member to speak? Please 'ake your seat. MR. SPEAKER: There is no point of order. ( Interruptions)

(Interruptions) MR. SPEAKER: I tell you. sit down. Mr. Charles, sit down.

( Interruptions) MR. SPEAKER: Mr. Poojary. MR. SPEAKER: This is not the way. I 11.42 hrs. have not permitted you. I have not allowoo you, Mr. Sayeed, please take your seat. MOTION UNDER RULE 388 SHRI JANARDHANA POOJARY: Sir, Suspension of auestlon Hour am always obeying your orders. (Interrup- tions) I have never disobeyed you. (Interrup- ( Intenvptions) tions)

[English] MR. SPEAKER: Let me conduct the House property. SHRI JANARDHANA POOJARY: Yes- terday, I gave a notice. (Interruptions) SHal INDRAJIT GUPTA: Why do you not allow your own member to speak? MR. SPEAKER: Please take your seat. SHRI JANARDHANA POOJARY: Yes- ( Interruptions) terday, I also gave a motion under Rule 388 before 10 A.M. The officer in the Notice DR. BIPLAB DASGUPTA: I am on a Office read that letter. Mr. LK.·Advani has point of order. stated that no moiion has been given for the sUspGnsion of the Question Hour. I gave you MR. SPEAKER: Yes. notice. (Interruptions) But you have stated from there, -No notice has been received.· DR. BIPLAB DASGUPTA: I find t;'at a ( Interruptions) number of Members are obstructing the proceedings of the House wilHully. If they are SHRI JANARDHANA POOJARY: Now, not prepared to listen to you, you name them afterwards your office telephoned and stated and throw them olit of the House. (Interrup- that I had given a notice. (/ntenvptions) tions) The han. Prime Minister stood up and MR. SPEAKER: There is no point of told us yesterday that after taking into con- order. sideration all the constitutional points he would come and tell the House today. (Inter- ( Iiltenvptions) ruptit1ns) When I wanted to move the motion for the suspension of Question Hour. you did MR~ SPEAKER: You resume your seat, not allow me. 19 Molion undsr Ru/s 388 MAY 22,1990 Molion under Rule 388 20

MR. SPEAKER: I have you; do not say make a submission. You please ask the like that. Prime Minister to make a statement. You give your decision. ( Interruptions) MR. SPEAKER: What? MR. SPEAKER: Please take your seat. SHRI JANARDHANA POOJARY: You ( Inlenvptions) are preventing the Prime Minister to make a statement? SHRI JANARDHANA POOJARY: wanted to make 2 statement. (Interruptions) ( Interruptions) Please hear me. In the meantime, you allowed Mr. Chandra Sekharto make a state- SHRI JANARDHANA POOJARY: ment and as a disciplined Member I sat beg to move: down. "That this House do suspend Rule 32 MR. SPEAKER: Will you please come of the Rul~ of Procedure and Conduct to the moving of the motion? of Business in Lok Sabha in so far as it provides for the first hour of the sitting ( Interruptions) being made available for the asking and answering of questions, in order to MR. SPEAKER: I give you only one discuss the Meham issue." second to move your motion only. I will not allow anything else. You move the motion MR. SPEAKER: I shall put it to vote. only. The question is: ( Interruptions) That this House do suspend Rule 32 of SHRIJANARDHANA POOJARY: I want the Aules of Procedure and Conduct of to put the record straight. Business in Lok Sabha in so far as to provides for the first hour of the sitting MR. SPEAKER: No, you move the being made available for the asking motion. and answering of questions, in order to discuss the Meham issue". ( Interruptions) MR. SPEAKER: Those in favour may MR. SPEAKER: Will you please move say 'Ayes'. the motion? SOME HON. MEMBERS: 'Ayes' SHRI JANARDHANA POOJARY: As a custodian of democracy you must protect MR. SPEAKER: Those against may say our rights. I want the Prime Minister to make 'No'. a statement. (Interruptions) .. SEVERAL HaN. MEMBERS: 'No'. MR. SPEAKER: I have allowed you one second. MR. SPEAKER: I think the 'Noes' have it. The 'Noes' have it. ( Interruptions) SHRI VASANT SATHE: 'Ayes' have it. MR. SPEAKER: Please take your seat. MR. SPEAKER: Let the lobbies be SHRI JANARDHANA POCUARY: I cleared. 21 Motion under Rule 388 JYAISTHA 1. 1912 (SAKA) Written Answets 22

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MR. SPEAKER: Now the Lobbies have MR. SPEAKER: The au lion Hour is been cleared. The question is. over.

( Interruptions)

SOME HON. MEMBERS: The Ques- WRITTEN ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS tion Hour is over, Sir. (Interruptions) [English] MR. SPEAKER: I know that. There is a Short Notice Question also. Now, the ques- Comparative performance of locomo- tion is: tives

*924. SHRI SHANKERSINH "That this House do suspend Rule 32 VAGHELA: of the Rules of Procedure and conduct SHRI PYARELAL KHANDEL- of Business in Lok Sabha in is far as it WAL: provides for the first hour of the sitting being made available for the asking Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be and answering of questions, in orderto pleased to state: discuss the Meham issue." (a) the cost-wise comparative perform- Those in favour may say 'Aye'. ance of the broad-gauge electric, diesel and steam locomotives and the total holdings at SOME HON. MEMBERS: 'Aye'. present in each of these categories;

MR. SPEAKER: Those against may (b) the percentage of total haulage say 'No'. shared by each category of the locomotives; and SEVERAL HON. MEMBERS: No. (c) the steps taken to increase the effi- MR. SPEAKER: I think the Noes have ciency and effect savings? it. the Noes have it. The Motion is negatived .. THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE MINIS~Y OF RAILWAYS (SHRt AJAY The motion was negatived SINGH): (a) and (b). A statement is given below. MR. SPEAKER: Now we will take up Short Notice Question. Prof. K.V. Thomas. (c) Strict watch on energy consumption He is not present. and maintenance practices. 23 Written AnswelS MAY 22.1990 Written AnswelS 24

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Sagardighl and Budge Budge Thermal C.E.S.C.. C.E.S.C. agreed to submit a re- Power Projects vised project feasibility report which has not been received so far by C.E.A. No input! *925. SHRI SANAT KUMAR MANDAL: clearance in respect of this scheme has Will the Minister of ENERGY be pleased to been tied up. state: The above two proposals could be (a) whether the Central Electricity Au- considered by the C.E.A. for techno-eco- thority has cleared the West Bengal Govern- nomic appraisal only after all inputs such as ment's two thermal power projects planned coal linkage, arrangements for evacuation of to be set up at Sagardighi and Budge Budge; power etc. are tied up and necessary dear- anees have been. obtained by the project (b) if not, the reasons therefor; authorities.

(c) whether in view of the critical power Pilferage from Goods Trains In Mahar- position in the State, Government propose ashtra to get the matter re-examined and ensure early clearance of these two projects; and -926. SHRI VASANT SATHE: Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state: (d) if not, the reasons therefor? (a) whether a large number of cases of THE MINISTER OF ENERGY AND pilferage from goods trains have been regis- MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION (SHRIARIF tered at various railway stations in Mahar- MOHAMMAD KHAN): (a)to(d). The propos- ashtra; als for setting up of Thermal Power Projects at Sagardighi (envisaging installation of 5 (b) if so, the details therefor and the loss units of 21 0 MW each and 2 units of 500 MW suffered by the Railways in this account for each) in Murshidabad, by the West Bengal the last three years, year-wise; and Power Development Corporation Limited (W.B.P.D.C.) and in the Budge-Budge area (c) the remedial measures taken or (with 2 units of 250 MWeach), Calcutta, by proposed to be taken in this regard? the Calcutta Electric Supply Corporation (C.E.S.C.), were received in the Central THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE Electricity Authority, in December, 1985 and MIN:STRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI AJAY March, 1990 respectively. The Sagardighi SINGH): (a) No Sir. l·fact, the inciedence of site has clearance from the environmental pilferage has shown a declining trend during angle, subject to certain safeguards. the last three years.

The Budge-Bud_pe proposal was dis- (b) The particulars are given in the table cussed in the C.E.A. in March, 1990 with below:- 29 Written Answers JYAISTHA 1, 1912 (SAKA) Written Answers 30

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(c) The preventive measures revolve (b) if so, whether there is any proposal around, vigilant watch, better co-ordination to link Tumkur and Davanagere directly via with other authorities and collection of intel- Sira, Hiriyur and Chitradurga; and ligence. (c) if so, the details thereof? Vidarbha Express THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE *927. SHRI BANWARI LAL PUROHIT: MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI AJAY Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to SINGH): (a) No, Sir. The existing route is via state: Arsikere, Birur and Chikjajur and lies on Bangalore-Hubli Metre Gauge trunk route. (a) whether the Vidarbha Express from Nagpur to Bombay and vice-versa runs only (b) and (c). Do not arise. on four days a week; Upgradation of Airports (b) whether there is a persistent demand to run Vidarbha-Express on all the *929. SHRI T. BASHEER: Will the Min- seven days of the week; and ister of CIVIL AVIATION be pleased to state:

(c) if so, the reaction of Government (a) whether the International Airports thereto? Authority of India has made any survey and identified some airports in the country for THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE upgrading as International airports; MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI AJAY SINGH): (a) and (b). Yes, Sr. (b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) The demand can not be presently met due to operational and resource con- (c) the action taken by Government straints. thereon?

Direct Rail Link between Davanagere and Tumkur THE MINISTER OF ENERGY AND MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION (SHRI ARIF *928. SHRI C.P. MUDALAGIRIYAPPA: MOHAMMAD KHAN): (a) and (b). The Inter- Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to national Airports Authority of India had con- state: . ducted a trariff survey of six domestic airports in 1985 and 1986 to assess their poten- (a) whether the railway track between tial for operation of international services. Tumkur and Davanagere at present is a The weekly international passenger traffic round-about-route; as assessed by the survey was as follows:- SI. No. Airports Week(y estimated international Passenger traffic

1. Trivandrum 7900

2. Hyderabad 4700 3. Bangalore 2600 4. Ahmedabad 1700 5. Mangalore 1550

6. Nagpur 170 33 Written Answers JYAISTHA 1,1912 (SAKA) Written Answers 34

(c) By and large, the existing four inter- eastern region of the country during the national airport at Bombay, Delhi, Madras period from 1987 to 1989, year-wise and and Calcutta are considered adequate to State-wise; handle the present level of international traffic to and from India. Although not declared (b) the reasons for variations in the as international airports, limited international production of coal in different States; and services are currently in operation from some domestic airports, namely Trivandrum, 'c) the steps ta!

Coal Production In Eastern Region THE MINISTER OF ENERGY AND MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION (SHRI ARIF *930. SHRI SUDHIR GIRl: Will the MOHAMMAD KHAN): (a) Production of coal Minister of ENERGY be pleased to state: in the eastern region of the country during the period from 1987 to 1989, year-wise and (a) the quantity of coal produced in the state-wise is indicated below:- 35 Written AnswelS MAY 22,1990 Written AnswelS 36

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(b) and {c). The levels of coal production THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE in each State depend on factors like nature MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI AJAY of coal deposits, reserves, availability of SINGH): (a) While replying to general de- infrastructure including land, demand of coal, bate on Railway Budget 1990-91 in Lok etc. For example, mining in the Raniganj Sabha on 26.3.1990 Minister of Railways coalfied in West Bengal was started over assured the House that all the cases of the 200 years ago and other coalfields were workers who have been removed from serv- developed much later. Therefore the variation in production in different states cannot ice under Railway Servants (Discipline and be considered as imbalance. Appeal) Rule 14 (ii), from 1980-81 as a result of participation in Trade Union agitations Victimisatlon for Trade Union Activities would be reviewed in their entirety and a decision that will help to resolve this problem *931. SHRI A.K. ROY: Will the Minister taken. He has given the same assurance to of RAILWAYS be pleased to state: those who met him from the UnionslFedera- tions/Confederations. (a) whether he assured the representatives of All India Railway Employees' Con- (b) All India Station Masters' Associa- federation, A.I.L.R.S.A. and other Unions to tion, Delhi, is the only Association, who has vacate victimisation of large numbers of Railwaymen concerning Trade Union activi- subniitted the details of alleged victimisa- ties during the previous administration; tion, so far, at the Ministry level. The details relate to dism issal/removal from service/ (b) if so, the details of victimisation cases, withholding of incrementlreduction in rank! divisionwise, submitted by these Unions; reduction in paylwithholding of privilege and passeslbreak in servicel compulsory retire- mentlsuspensionltransfers etc., which are (c) the reasons for delay in settling these given below: cases?

Railway Division Number of cases

1 2 3

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East9rn Dhanbad

Mughalsarai 2

Northern Allahabad

Southern Trivandrum 6

Mysore 8

Madurai 8

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Bangalore 2

Madras 12

Not indicated 7

Sou~h Central Hubli 17

Vijayawada 6

Secunderabad 3

South Eastern Chakradharpur 1 Adra 1

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Of these only three cases (Mughalsarai proposed to be made by NTPC under two Division-2, Mysore Division-1 relate to part power tariff system; and removal under Rule 14(ii) of Railway Ser- vants (Discipline and Appeal) Rules. 1968. (c) if so. since when and the steps taken Even in these three cases, all the employees by the National Thermal Power Corporation have already been reinstated. in this regard?

(c) Review of cases under Rule 14(ii) of THE MINISTER OF ENERGY AND Railway Servants (Discipline and Appeal) MINISTER OF CIVILAVIATlON (SHRIARIF Rules, 1968 is an involved process. MOHAMMAD KHAN): (a) No. Sir. The Bu- reau of Industrial Costs and Prices have Rate of Power supply by NTPC to State suggested certain norms for fixing of the Electricity Boards tariff. In the basis of their Report. the revised tariff is not likely to be lower than the existing *932. SHRI SRIKANTA DAITA NARA- tariff. SIMHA RAJA WADIYAR: Will the Minister of ENERGY be pleased to state: (b) and (c). Does not arise in view of (a) above. (a) whether the Bureau of Industrial Costs and Prices has suggested to the Na- Change of LPG Dealers by consumers tional Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) to give power to the State Electricity Boards :933. SHRI PARASRAM BHARDWAJ: at lower rates; Will the Minister of PETROLEUM AND CHEMICALS be pleased to state: (b) whether the supply of power to the State Electricity Boards at lower rates is (a) whether Government are aware f the 41 Wrinen AnSW91S JYAISTHA 1, 1912 (SAKA) Written AnSWBIS 42

~actices and harassment tactics in- [TtanslaOOn) dulged n by LPG dealers by delaying supply and under-weighing; Facilities to Woman Employees In AIr india

(b) if so, the institutional mechanism set *934. SHRI HARI SHANKARMAHAL.E: up by Government to ensure quickredressai WiD the Minister of CIVL AVIATION be of such grievances; pleased to state:

(a) whether transport facifdies are pr0- (c) whether change of dealers is also vided to \IIfOfI18n employees in the Air India albwed in such or any other circumstances; during night shifts; and (b) H not, the reasons therefor; and

(d) if so, the details thereof including the (c) the otherfacilities provided by the Air procedure to be followed for seeking a India 10 women employees during night change? shifts?

THE MINISTER OF ENERGY AND THE MINISTEROF PETROLEUM AND MINISTEROF CIVILAVIATION (SHRIARIF CHEMICALS (SHRI M.S. GURUPAD- MOHAMMAD KHAN): (a) Yes, Sir. SWAMY): (a) and (b). All such complaints received against the LPG distributors are fb) Does not arise. investigated and appropriate action taken against the erring distrbutors n accordance (c) Women employees are assigned with the Marketing Disc~ine Guidelines. duties within the terminal building during Under-weight refil cylinders, if established, night shifts. are replaced free of cost. Regularlsatlon of Class IV Employees

(c) and (d). As per the delinking scheme, -935. DR. MAHADEEPAK SINGH an LPG customer can choose a distrhutor of SHAKYA: WiUthe Minister of RAILWAYS be hislher choice in case the services of the pleased to state: existing distributor are not satisfactory or location is inconvenient The scheme is in- (a) whether a large number of Class IV troduced in metropolitan cities, State capi- employees are served termination notices tals and towns in a phased manner. As per every year ~ the Railways and fresh recruit- the existing procedure, the customer, desir- ment is made in their place; ous of change of a distributor. has to approach his distributor for termination of the (b) if so, the reasons therefor; and connection and contact the new distributor of hislher choice for a reconnection with the (c) whether Government propose to Transfer Termination Voucher if the change regularise the services of such employees? is to a distributor of the same oil companyl Termination Voucher if the change is to a THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE distributor of another oil company. However. MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SMRI AJAY such transfer is allowed only in cases where SINGH): (a) to (c). Under extant instructions the consumer has completed at least six when regular staff become surplus they are months with the previous distributor and redeployed for other work. Hence, the ques- residence of the consumer falls under the tion of termination of service of regular Group marketing area of the new distributor. D (erstwhile Class V) employees does not 43 Written Answ9/s MAY 22.1990 Written Answ91S 44

normally arise. system. Chintalapalli prospect is still under delineation. However, substitU!es engaged against short term vacancies in Group 0 posts in the M.R.T.P.C. enquiry against Parle Food absence of the regular incumbents, are dis- Products charged when vacancies are no longer available for continuing them. *937. SHRI SARJU PRASAD SAROJ: Will the Minister of INDUSTRY be pleased to Similarly, casual labour are discharged state: when work is no longer available for them. (a) whether the Monopolies and Re- (English] strictive Trade Practices Commission have taken any action against MIs. Parle Food Oil and Gas find in Krishna-Godavari Products who have given misleading adver- Onland Basin tisements on 21 April, 1990 in several leading newspapers that the Brominated Vege- *936. SHRI KUSUMA KRISHNA tablEt. Oils is not used in manufacturing their MURTHY: soft drinks; SHRI B.N. REDDY: (b) if so, the details thereof? Will the Minister of PETROLEUM AND CHEMICALS be pleased to state: THE MINISTER OF INDUSTRY (SHRI A..IIT SINGH): (a) and (b). The MRTP Com- (a) whether oil and gas have been struck mission have, by an order dated 3.5.1990, in the first well in Mori structure in the Krishna- ordered the Director General (Investigation Godavari onland basin; and Registration) and the Director (Research) to undertake a preliminary investigation into (b) if so, the quantity of oil flow and the the alleged use of Brominated Vegetable gas yield; Oils for the manufacture of soft drinks. The MRTP Commission being a qU3si judicial (c) whether the neighbouring areas of body is empowered to take necessary action Mari are also rich in oil and gas; in the matter under the provisions of the MRTP Act. (d) if so, the details thereof, and Uqulfled Natural Gas Plant at Manga- (e) the efforts being made to extract oil lore from these points? *938. SHRI V. SREENIVASA PRASAD: THE MINISTER OF PETROLEUM AND Will the Minister of PETROLEUM AND CHEMICALS (SHRI M.S. GURU- CHEMICALS be pleased to state: PADASWAMY): (a) and (b). YesSr, The well Mori-I drilled on Mari prospect, South East of (a) whether there is any proposal to set Narsapur town n Krishna-Godavari basin up a liquified natural gas plant at Mangalore produced, on initial testing, oil and gas at the in Karnataka; rate of 595 barrel per day and 92,081 cubic metres per day, respectively. (b) if so, whether any survey has conducted in this regard; (c) to (e). In the neighbouring areas of Mori prospect, only gas has been discov- (c) if so, the outcome of the survey; and ered at Razole, Narsapur and ChintalapaHi prospects. Razole and Narsapur prospects (d) when the proposal is likely to be have already been put on early production implemented? 45 Written AnswelS JYAISTHA 1,1912 (SAKA) Written AnswelS 46

THE MINISTEROF PETROLEUM AND (a) whether there is no direct railway CHEMICALS (SHRf M.S. GURU- service available from Rohatas district to PADASWAMY): (a) to (d). Gas Authority of Patna; India limited are examining the feasibility of import of LNG as well as the suitable loca- (b) if so, whether Government propose tions for setting up of terminals to handle the to run P .G.D.1 and P .G.D.2 passenger trains imported LNG. The feasibility of the project from Mughalsarai to Patna via Sasaram and along with suitability of the various sites for Gaya by extending it up to Mughalsarai; and the terminus would be considered after receipt of final report from GAIl. (c) if so, when?

CommHtee to review Drug Prices THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE MINISTAY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI AJAY "939. SHRI KALPNATH SONKAR: Will SI"'GH): (a) No, Sir. There are two direct the Minister of PETROLEUM AND CHEMI- trains. CALS be pleased to state: (b) and (c). Do not arise. (a) whether Government had appointed a Review Committee to review the prices of Production and demand of Premier those drugs which werechallenged in courts; Padmani Cars

(b) if so, the terms of reference and the *941. SHRI BALESHWAR YADAV: Will names of drugs, the prices of which were the Minister of INDUSTRY be pleased to reviewed; and state:

(c) the prices recommended by the (a) whether the supply of Premier Pad- Committee for each drug? mani cars is less than its demand resulting in its sale in black maiket; THE MINISTER OF PETROLEUM AND CHEMICALS (SHAI M.S. GURU- (b) if so, whether Government propose PADASWAMY): (a) to Ccl. A Committee to direct the manufacturers to increase their headed by Shri M.S. Murthy, Adviser (Chemi- capacity and taken other effective measures cals) was constituted on 9th May, 1988 to to increase production; and hear price review applications of the companies Involved in the Supreme Court case. (c) if so, the response of manufacturers This Committee has since completed its task thereto? and submitted its findings to the Govern- ment. A number of representations were THE MINISTER OF INDUSTRY (SHRI received against the findings. After exami- AJIT SINGH): (a) The manufacturer has nation of these representations it has been reported that the supply of Premier Padmini decided to have a fresh look into the findings cars is evenly matched with its demand on of this Committee and the developments year~ basis. However, the demand for cars thereafter. fluctuates and peaks up during certain peri- ods as a consequence of which the delivery [ Translation] period gets temporarily elongated. Normal delivery penod is reported to be 3-4 weeks. Passenger Train from Mughalsaral to Patna (b) and (c). Government does not exercise any statutory control over production, *940. SHAI CHHEDI PASWAN: Will sale and distribution of vehicles. The manu- the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to facturers have been making efforts to in- state· crease their production of passenger cars 47 Written AnSWSlS MAY 22. 1990 Written Answers 48 within their licen...qd capacity keeping in view ta} whether Government propose to set the demand. The total production of Premier up more LPG bottling plants in the country Padmini cars has gone up from 31.059 nos. during 1990-91; and in 1988 to 34649 nos. in 1989. (b) if so. the location and capacity of [Engish) each plant. State-wise and company-wise?

LPG bottling Plants THE MINISTER OF PETROLEUM AND -942. SHRI S. KRISHNA KUMAR: CHEMICALS (SHRI M.S. GURU- SHRI KASHIRAM CHHABll- PADASWAMy): (a) and (b). The following DASRANA: bottling plants which are under construction WiD the Minister of PETROlEUM AND are likely to be commissioned during 1990- CHEMICAlS be pleased to state: 91? 49 Written Answers JYAISTHA 1. 1912 (SAKA) Written Answers 50

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One bottling plant of Bharat Petroleum din station to I:x:>ok, load and unload the Corporation at Trivandrum (Kerala with a luggage, and parcels offered for booking in capacity of 22,000 MTPA has been commis- different trains; sioned on 4.5.90. (b) if so, the duties of the parcel porters [English] and their functions at the station; and

Special leave to Employees In Air India (c) if not, the action proposed to be taken against those responsible to allow 9744. SHRI AMAL DATTA: Will the such unlawful practice? Minister of CIVIL AVIATION be pleased to state: THE MINISTER OF RAILWAYS (SHRI GEORGE FERNANDES): ~a} No, Sir. (a) whether the attention of the Govern- ment has been drawn to a news item cap- (b) and (c). Do not arise in view of reply tioned "AI's Special Leave for favoured to (a) above. employees· appeared in the "Mid day· Bombay dated September 7,1989; [ Translation]

(b) if so, the facts thereof and whether Kota Thermal Power Station Government propose to stop grant of such special leave to some persons in the Air 9746. SHRI GIRDHARI LAL BHAR- India; and GAVA: Will the Minister of ENERGY be pleased to state: (c) if not, the reasons therefor? (a) whether the Kota Thermal Power THE MINISTER OF ENERGY AND Station has not started functioning even af- MINISTEROFCIVILAVIATION (SHRIARIF ter installation of two units of 210 MW due to MOHAMMAD KHAN): (a) to (cl. The allega- non-installation of coal handling plant so far; tion that special leave is granted to favoured employees by Air India is not correct. As per (b) whether the installation work of the the practice, the Corporation grants special said plant which was assigned to a private leave to the rspresentatives of the recog- company has not yet installed the coal han- nised unions, whenever requests are re- dling plant so far; and ceived from them for such leave to enable them to attend committee meetings, meet- ~) if so, the action taken by Govern- ings with the Management and organisa- ment to expedite the installation work of the tional work. Such leave is granted to all plant by the company? recognised unions in Air India. THE MINISTER OF- ENERGY AND Licensed Porters at Nizamuddin MINISTEROF CIVILAVIATION (SHRIARIF Station MOHAMMAD KHAN): (a) Units 3 and 4 of 210 MW each of Kota Thermal Power Proj- 945. SHRI GOV~NDA CHANDRA ect St. II were sunchronised in September, MUNDA: Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be 1988 and May, 1989 respectively. These pleased to state: were put on coal firing in December, 1988 and October, 1989 respectively. (a) whether the Railway administration (b) and (c). The work of supplylinstalla- has authorised licensed porters at Nizamud- tion of coal handling plant was assigned to 53 Written Answers JYAISTHA 1,1912 (SAKA) Written Answers 54

MIs Braithwaite & Co. ltd., a government of Complaints Against LPG Agencies In India Undertakfng. Certain 3uoplieslworks Ajmer are pending which are being pursued with the firm. 9748. SHRI KAILASH MEGHWAL: Will [English] the Minister of PETROLEUM AND CHEMI- CALS be pleased to state the action taken Violation of Safety Norms In Air India against the LPG agencies operating in Ajmer city of Rajasthan, agency-wise for the long 9747. SHRIMATI MALINI BHAT- standing complaints of the consumers alleg- TACHARYA: Will the Minister of CIVIL ing supply of underweight cylinders and pil- AVIATION be p1eac;ed to state: ferage of gas, black marketing of cylinders irregular and supply of cylinders, supply of (a) whether the attention of Govern- cylinders on road side instead of delivery at ment has been drawn to the neVis item home, compelling consumers to buy gas captioned "violations of safety norms in Air 'Chulha' from them while giving gas connec- India" appeared in the "Free Press Journal" tions and misbehaviour with the consum- Bombay dated 15 March, 1990; ers?

(b) if so, the facts in this regard; and THE MINISTER OF PETROLEUM AND CHEMICALS (SHRI M.S. GURU- (c) the reaction of Government thereto? PADASWAMy): During the year 1989-90, approximately 138 complaints were received THE MINISTER OF ENERGY AND by the oil companies against the LPG dis- MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION (SHRIARIF tributors operating in Ajmer City. After inves- MOHAMMAD KHAN): (a) Yes, Sir. tigation 13 complaints were found to be correct. Appropnate actions have been taken (b) and (c). All the incidents were inves- against the erring distributors in accordance tigated and suitable instructions were is- with .the Marketing Discipline Guideline. sued. Action was taken against officials found Agency-vise and complaint-wise details in . responsible, where-ever necessary. this regard are given below in the statement . 55 Written AnSIWHS MAY 22.1990 Written AnSwelS 56

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9749. SHRI SHANTARAM 9750. SHRI MANIK SANYAL: Will the POTDUKHE: Will the Minister of INDUSTRY Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to !:Itate: be pleased to state: (a) whetherthe National Transport Plan- (a) whether some of the U.S. ready- ning Committee has recommended for abo- made garments giants are entering India lition of suburban train services in Calcutta; soon to float their Denim and Jeans products; (b) if so, the reasons therefor;

(b) if so, the particulars of such U.S. (c) whether Union Government have Joint Venture already existing in India and received a memorandum dated 20 March. those in the pipeline; and 1990 from the Confederation of Sealdah Division Passengers' Associations, Calcutta (c) the rationale for granting permission in this regard; and to them? (d) if so, the reaction of Union Govern- THE MINISTER OF INDUSTRY (SHRI ment thereto? AJIT SINGH): (a) to (c). No application seeking approval for foreign collaboration with THE MINISTER OF RAILWAYS (SHRI any USA Company specifically for manufac- GEORGE FERNANDES): (a) No, Sir. ture of denim and jeans products has been received in the Secretariat for Industrial ~b) Does not arise. Approvals. (c) No, Sir. During the last three years, approval was granted by Government in May, 1988 to (d) Does not arise. a proposal for manufacture of ready-made garments and knit-wear and leather wearing Introduction of More Powerful Engines apparel involving technical collaboration with an USA Company. 9751. SHRI CHIRANJI LAL SHARMA: The main considerations in granting Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to approval to the proposal were as under:- state:

(1) The project will be in the small (a) whether there is any proposal to scale sector. introduce more powerful engines in the Railways;

(2) The project envisages export of (b) if so, the number of such engines 75% of total production. propos~ to be introduced during 1990-91; and

(3) Royalty is payable only on exports (c) the details of routes selected for this and no other payments are involved. purpose? 61 Written AnswelS JYAISTHA 1, 1912 (SAKA) Written Answers 62

THE MINISTER OF RAILWAYS (SHRI (a) whether the Hindustan GEORGE FERNANDES): (a) Yes, Sir. Photo Films Manufac- turing Company limited has made a techni- (b) Orders for procurement of high Horse cal collaboration agreement with Dupont, Power locomotives are yet to be placed. USA for manufacture of X-ray films and Question of their introduction during 1990- Graphic Art films; 91, therefore, does not arise. (b) if so, the amount paid/payable as (c) High density routes. know-how fees in foreign exchange to the said company; Supply of Diesel to Fisheries Sector (c) whether it is a fact that another 9752. SHRI K. PRADHANI: Will the company in private sector is setting up simi- Ministerof PETROLEUM AND CHEMICALS lar project without any technical know-how be pleased to state: fees;

(a) whether there is any proposal to (d) whether Government have received supply diesel to the coastline states for the complaints in this regard? fisheries sector at international prices; (e) if so, the action proposed to be taken (b) if so, the details thereof; and in the matter; and

(c) if not, the reasons therefor? (f) on what basis Government have approved continued import of Polyester base THE MINISTER OF PETROLEUM AND film from the same multinational company CHEMICALS (SHRI M.S. GURU- i.e. Dupont, U.S.A.? PADASWAMY): (a) No, Sir. 1HE MINISTER OF INDUSTRY (SHRI (b) Does not arise. AJIT SINGH): (a) and (b). MIs. Hindustan Photo Films ltd. (HPF) has entered into a (c) The proposal for providing diesel for technical collaboration agreement with M/s. deep sea fishing vessels at international Du Pont, USA for manufacture of Polyester prices could not be implemented due to base Medical X-ray , industrial X-ray and resource constraints. graphic arts films. The lumpsum know-how fee payable to MIs. Du Pont is US $ 46/.45 Collaboration Agreement by Hindustan Mil. (net of taxes). Photo Films Manufacturing Company Ltd. With Dupont, USA (c) A private sector unit has been granted a Letter of intent in 1989 for manufacture of 9753. SHRI M.V. CHAN- Polyester based Medical X-ray films, etc. DRASHEKARA MUR- One of the conditions of the LOI was that no THY: foreign collaboration will be permitted. SHRI V. SREENIVASA PRASAD: (d) and (e). Complaints regarding quality, cost of technology, etc. had been re- Will the Minister of INDUSTRY be ceived which were not based on a proper pleased to state: appreciation of facts. Written Answers MAY 22,1990 Written Answers 64

(f) HPF is currently importing jumbo Kozhikode and Trichur Districts respectively. rolls of polyester based films from MIls. Du The reports inter-alia point out that the in- Pont, USA as part of its market seeding come generation from the working units was operations to familiarise the Indian market not substantial and the beneficiaries were with the quality of films that will be produced found to be irregular in repayment of instal- by HPF from October, 1991 onwards. ments of loans to the banks.

Loans Advanced In Kerala Under (c) and (d). Guidelines for proper imple- SEEUY meNcition of the scheme has been issued to the State Governments from time to time. 9754. SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMA- They have also been requested to ensure CHANDRAN: Will the Minister of INDUSTRY that the District Advisory Committees meet be pleased to state: at least once in a month to oversee the working of the DICs including this scheme. (a) whether any study has been made regarding utilisation of loans advanced under Renovation of Kharagpur Station the Self-employment to Educated Unem- ployed Youth (SEEUY) Scheme in Kerala; 9755. SHRI SATYAGOPAL MISRA: Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to (b) the findings of the latest study in this state the steps taken or proposed to be taken regard; for the renovation of Kharagpur station?

(c) whether Union Government have THE MINISTER OF RAILWAYS (SHRI issued any guidelines to Kerala Government GEORGE FERNANDES): Kharagpur is one or any other States to ensure proper func- of the 67 stations on Indian Railways se- tioning ofthe district Industries Centres while lected to be extensively modernised. Works recommending applications for loans under in this regard, estimated to cost Rs. 70.31 this Scheme; and lac, are in various stages of progress. Till 31 .3.1990, Rs. 13.98 lac have already been (d) the other steps being taken by Union spent in this regard. An outlay of Rs. 18.64 Government to ensure healthy !endings under lac h,ps been provided for the year 1990-91. this Scheme? On completion ,of all basic and additional passenger amenities. THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF SMALL SCALE IN DUS- Direct Flight From Delhi to Thiruve- TRIES AND AGRO AND RURAL INDUS- wavdepuram TRIES IN THE MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY (SHRI SRIKANTA JENA): (a) The working of 9756. SHRI A. VIJAYARAGHAVAN: the Self Employment Scheme for Educated Will the Minister of CIVIL AViATION be Unemployed Youth in Kozikode and Trichur pleased to state: Districts of Kerala has been evaluated by the Centre for Management Development, Tri- (a) whether Government have received vandrum and the Directorate of Extension of any representation for the introduction of Kerala Agricultural University, Trichur re- direct flight between Delhi and Thiruvawa- spectively. dapuram in Andhra Pradesh;

(b) The reports indicate that 84% and (b) if so, when this flight will be intro- 73% of the units surveyed were working in duced;and 65 Written AnswelS JYAISTHA 1,1912 (SAKA) Written Answ91S 66

(c) if not, the reasons therefor? (b) if so, the amount sanctioned to undertake the work during the current year; THE MINISTER OF ENfRGY AND and MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION (SHRI ARIF MOHAMMAD KHAN): (a) No, Sir. (c) if not, when it is likely to be cleared and taken up? (b) and (c). At preset both Indian Airlines and Vayudoot are facing acute capacity THE MINISTER OF ENERGY AND constraints. They are, therefore, not in a MINISTER OF CIVILAVIATION (SHRI ARIF position to connect any new stations at pres- MOHAMMAD KHAN): (a) to (c). The Central ent. Electricity Authority has techno-economically appraised the project report for Kalpong Latur Road-Nlzamabad-Ramagundam Hydrp-Eledric Project of 3X7.5 MW in An- BG Line daman & Nicobar Islands and has advised the UT Administration to revise the project 9757. DR. VENKA TESH KABDE: Will report. The revised scheme is yet to be the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to received from the UT Administration. How- state: ever, a tentative allocation of Rs. 10 lakhs has been made for the year 1990-91 by the (a) whether Government have received Planning Commission for carrying out pre- a representation for the construction.of Latur liminary works. Road-Nizamabad-Ramagundam new broad- gauge line as a part of East West Coast Renovation of Railway Stations In railway line project; and Rajkot Division

(b) if so, the reaction of Government 9759. SHRICHANDRESHPATEL:WiII thereto? the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state: THE MINISTER OF RAILWAYS (SHRI GEORGE FERNANDES): (a) Yes, Sir. (a) whether any renovation, alteration and addition of railway stations on Rajkot (b) It is difficult to consider the sug- division have been done during 1 January, gested line due to severe constraint of re- 1987 to 30 April, 1990; sources. (b) if so, the details of the works under- Kelpong Hydro-Electric Project in A & N taken; and Islands (c) the estimated cost of each project? 9758. SHRI MANORANJAN BHAKTA: Will the Minister of ENERGY be pleased to THE MINISTER OF RAILWAYS (SHRI state: GEORGE FERNANDES): (a) Yes, Sir.

(a) whether the Central Electricity Au- thority has cleared the Kelpong Hydro-Elec- (b) and (c). Following works have been tric Project in the Andaman and Nicobar sanctioned during the period 1.1.1987 to Islands; 30.4.1990:- 67 Written AnswelS MAY 22,1990 Written AnswelS 68

Cost (in lakhs of Rs.)

Rajkot

(i) Provision of additional facilities for passengers. 9.78

(ii) Remodelling the station building to provide additional facilities to passengers. 9.74

(iii) Providing pucca masonary parcel office in lieu of existing CGI walling shed. 6.83

(iv) Raising the up island platform and covering. 20.43

Hapa:

(v) providing permanent structure in place of existing temporary structure including booking office. 3.08

All these works are in various stages of progress.

AHernative Sources of Energy ous programmes is as follows:

9760. SHRI M.M. PALLAM RAJU: Will Year Expenditure the Minister of ENERGY be pleased to state: (Rs. in crores)

(a) the outcome of the efforts made 1985-86 119.84 towards the identification of alternative sources of energy for large scale use in the 1986-87 124.83 future; and 1987-88 99.50 (b) the expenditure incurred sofar, year- wise on various programmes in this field? 1988-89 115.48

THE MINISTER OF ENERGY (SHRI 1989-90 108.42 ARIF MOHAMMAD KHAN): (a) The alternative sources of energy which have a potential [ Translation] for large scale use include solar energy both from the thermal and photovoltaic conver- Hathras Station sion routes, biomass including biogas, wind energy, and mini and micro hydro power 9761. DR. BENGALI SINGH: Will the sources. Ministerof RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

(a) whether any amount has been sanc- (b) The expenditure incurred during the tionq"d for upgradation and modernisation of Seventh Plan period by the Department of Hatras Railway Station in U.P. during the last Non-Conventional Energy Sources on vari- three years; 69 Written Answers JYAISTHA 1,1912 (SAKA) Written Answers 70

(b) if so, the details in this regard; and (a) whether Government have received any requests for resuming Delhi-Rajkot-Delhi (c) whether the amount so far sanc- flights; tioned has been fully utilised and H not, the reasons therefor? (b) if so, details thereof;

THE MINISTER OF RAILWAYS (SHRI (c) when it is proposed to resume this GEORGE FERNANDES): (a) No, Sir. flight;

(b) and (c). Do not arise. (d) what are the other places where flights have also been cancelled; and [Eng/is"] (e) when these flights will be resumed? Intezlm Relief to Bhopal Gas Victims THE MINISTER OF ENERGY AND 9762. SHRIJANARDHANAPOOJARY: MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION (SHRIARIF Will the Minister of PETROLEUM AND MOHAMMAD KHAN): (a) and (b). Requests CHEMICALS be pleased to state: for resumption of Delhi-Rajkot-Delhi flights have been received from the Rajkot Cham- (a) the number of persons identified as ber at Commerce Rajkot. victims of Bhopal gas tragedy as on 31 st March, 1990 and have been declared eli- (c) to (e). The following city pairs have gible to receive Rs. 200 per month as interim been delinked by India Airlines afterthe 20th relief; of November, 1989:-

(b) the number of such persons who are (1 ) Lucknow-Ahmedabad actually being paid the interim relief; and (2) Patna-Ahmedabad (c) the time by which all the affected persons will be paid interim relief, if not, (3) Calcutta-Ahmedabad already? (4) Calcutta-Gorakhpur THE MINISTER OF PETROLEUM AND CHEMICALS (SHRI M.S. GURU- (5) Varanasii-Gorakhpur PADASWAMY): (a) to (c). All persons resi- dent in the 36 severally affected municipal (6) Delhi-Dhaka wards of Bhopal at the time of the disaster are eligible to receive interim relief of Rs. (7) Patna-Kathmandu 200/- per month. Identification of eligible persons is under way and disbursement of (8) Calcutta-Varana~i relief will be made immediately thereafter. ~) Calcutta-Jaipur Resumption of Delhl-Rejkot-Delhi Flights (10) Varanasi-Jaipur

9763. SHRIBALVANT MANVAR: Will (11 ) Udaipur-Rajkot the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION be pleased to state: (12) Delhi-Port Blair 71 Written Answers MAY 22,1990 Written Answers 72

(13) Bhubaneswar-Port Blair (d) the district-wise number of applications of Rajasthan rejected during the last (14) Bangalore-Madurai two years?

(15) Bangalore-Trichy THE MINISTER OF INDUSTRY (SHRI AJIT SINGH): (a) The criteria adopted while (16) Bombay-Bhubaneswar examining Industrial Licence applications include priority of the industry as outlined in (17) Delhi-Visakhapatnam the Five Year Plans, the scope for further licensing taking into account the projected (18) Raipur-Visakhapatnam demand and availability of the item of manufacture, net effect on balance of payments (19) Goa-Trivandrum having regard to export possibilities, Ioca- tional aspects, employment potential, possi- (20) Delhi-Imphal bility of sub-contracting to small scale and ancillary units, and techno-economic feasi- (21 ) Delhi-Gorakhpur bility of the project.

(22) Kanpur-Gorakhpur (b) Out of 30 applications received during ~e years 1987 to 1990 (upto 31.3.90) Due to suspension of operation of Air- from the variou~ State Public Sector enter- bus A-320 aircraft, Indian Airlines is at pres- prises of Rajasthan, 16 have been apfjroved ent facing acute capacity constraint. Resto- and letters of intent granted. Of the remain- ration/resumption offlights mentioned above ing 14 applications, 13 have been rejected or would depend upon the availability of ade- otherwise disposed of and one application is quate capacity and traffic demand. under process.

[ Translation] (c) In order to bring about rapid industrial development of backward areas, 49 Issue of Licences for Setting up of industries listed as Appendix-I to Industrial Industries In Rajasthan Policy Statement,' 1973 have been de- licenced in favour of MRTPIFERA companies for locations in centrally declared back- 9764. PROF. RASA SINGH RAWAT: ward areas. In addition. 23 more industries Will the Minister of INDUSTRY be pleased to falling outside Appendix-I have been delic- state: esed for MRTPIFERA companies for locations in Category 'A' backward areas. MRTP/ (a) the criteria to issue licences for FERA companies are permitted to set up setting up of new industries in private and non-Append ix-I industries with 60 per cent public sector; export obligation in non-backward areas. However. no export obligation is imposed on (b) the number of application forwarded indu§tries set up in Category 'A' backward by Rajasthan Government pending with districts and 25 p'3r cent in Category '8' and Union Government for approval upto 31 'C' districts. March, 1990; Non-MRTP/non-FERA companies are (c) whether backward areas are given exempted from the licensing provisions of any relaxation in issuing licences; and the Industries (Development and Regula- 73 Written Answers JYAISTHA 1, 1912 (SAKA) Written Answers 74 tion) Act, 1951 for taking up projects involv- (d) 43 industrial Licence applications ing an investment upto As. 50 crores if the received for location in various Districts of projects are located in backward areas Rajasthan were rejected during the years subject to certain conditions. The exemption 1988-1989. The Districtwise details are given limit is Rs. 15 crores if the projects are in thO Statement below. located in non-backward areas. STATEMENT

District-wise Applications rejected in Rajasthan State (1988. 19890

51. No. Name of the Districts No. of applications rej9Ct9d

1. Alwar 23

2. Jaipur 3

3. Sirohi 4

4. Udipur 3

5. Nagaur

6. Bhiwadi

7. Kota

8. Bharatpur 2

9. Jhalawar

10. Chittorgarh

11. Bhilwara

12. Name of the Districts not mentioned 2

Total 43 75 Written Answers MAY 22, 1990 Written Answers 76

[Eng/ish) Unlicensed Brlck-KUns In Deihl

9766. SHRI KALKA DAS: Will the Minister of INDUSTRY be pleased to state: Train From Trlvandrum to Kanyakumarl 1a) the present number of brick-kilns in 9765. SHRI SURESH KODIKKUNNIL: Delhi; Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state: (b) the area-wise number of licensed and unlicensed brick-kilns out of them; (a) whether there is a lack of train services between Trivandrum and Kanyakumari; (c) the number of owners of unlicensed brick-kilns against whom action has been (b) if so, whether Government propose taken and the details thereof; and to introduce more trains from Trivandrum Central to Kanyakumari; and (d) the policy proposed to be adopted to check unlicensed brick-kilns in future? (c) if so, when? THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF SMALL SCALE INDUS- THE MINISTER OF RAILWAYS (SHRI TRIES AND AGRO AND RURAL INDUS- GEORGE FERNANDES): (a) No, SIr. Exist- TRIES IN THE MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY ing train services between Trivandrum (SHRI SRIKANTA JENA): (a) According to Central and Kanniyakumari are considered Delhi Administration, 384 bricklins were found adequate. functioning at the time of survey undertaken in 1988. (b) No, Sir. ~b} Area-wise break-up of licensed and (c) Does not arise. unlicensed brick-kilns is as under:-

Area Licensed Kilns Unlicensed Kilns

North 124 138

South 51 29

East 6

West 19 17

Total 200 184

(c) and (d). Four FIRs were lodged light of requirement of bricks to meet the against unlicensed brick-kilns. Action against pace of development in Delhi has been under others had to be suspended as matter per- consideration of the Administration. taining to grant of licence to new kilns in the 77 Writtsn Answsrs JYAISTHA 1,1912 (SAKA) Written Answers 78

Setting up of Chambal Hydro-Electric Project (a) whether representations have been received for the expansion of Cheriyanad 9767. SHRIMATI VASUNDHARA railway station in Trivandrum division; RAJE: Will the Minister of ENERGY be pleased to state: (b) if so, Government's reaction thereto; and (a) whether Governments of Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh have sought Central (c) the details of sanctioned work forthis assistance to set up Chambal hydro-electric station? project; and THE MINISTER OF RAILWAYS (SHRI (b) if so, the details of Central assis- GEORGE FERNANDES): (a) No, Sir. tance proposed to be provided for executing this project? (b) Does not arise.

THE MINISTER OF ENERGY AND (c) Work of provision of 2 No. watertaps MINISTEROFCIVILAVIATION (SHRIARIF has been sanctioned. MOHAMMAD KHAN): (a) No, S,r. i=oreign Collaboration Approvals (b) Does not arise. 9770. SHRI K.S. RAO: Will the Minister Railway Accidents in Andhra Pradesh of INDUSTRY be pleased to state:

9768. SHRI BASAVAPUNNAIAH (a) whether the number of foreign col- SINGAM: Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be laboration approvals have declined in 1989; pleased to state:

(a) the number of railway accidents (b) if so, whether despite decline in took place In Andhra Pradesh during the last number of collaboration approvals foreign three years. stating the causes thereof; investment approvals have recorded an increase in 1989; (b) the number of persons killed and injured in those accidents; and (c) the break-up of foreign collaboration (c) the amount of compensation paid to approvals and foreign investment approvals the next of kins of those killed and injured? from 1987 onwards; and

THE MINISTER OF RAILWAYS (SHRI GEORGE FERNANDES): (a) to (c). Statis- (d) the country-wise break-up of the tics of train accidents and related informa- foreign investments indicating the projects? tion are maIntained railway-zane-wise and not State-wise. THE MINISTER OF INDUSTRY (SHRI Cheriyanad Station AJIT SINGH): (a) to (c). The number of foreign collaboration approvals granted 9769. PROF. P.J. KURIEN: Will the during tIle years 1987, 1988 and 1989, are MInister of railways be pleased to state: asfollow:- 79 Written Answers MAY 22,1990 Written Answers 80

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mega. CoallMlnlng In Gujarat such carbonaceous shale and inferior coal deposit is around 2.59 million tonnes over an 9771. SHRI SHANTILAL PURUSHOT- area of 4.7 Sq. Km. The thickness of the TAMDAS PATEL: Will the Minister of EN- deposit is inconsistent and it occurs in con- ERGY be pleased to state: junction with fire clay.

(a) whether Government are aware of (d) and (e). The State Government has large scale illegal mining of coal taking near informed that they are examining the possi- Than district Surendranagar in Gujarat; bility of giving lease of this area to the public sector undertaking namely Gujarat Mineral (b) if so, the action taken or contemplat- Development Corporation. ing to take against such illegal miners; Additional Train between Madras (c) whether Government have under- Egmore and ThanJavur taken any geological survey of coal deposite in this area, if so, its findings thereof; 9772. SHRI S. SINGARAVADIVEL: Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to (d) whether Government are planning state: to undertake regular coal mining in this area; and (a) whether there is heavy passenger traffic between Madras Egmore and (e) if so, the details thereof? Thanjavur and there is a persistent public demand for the introduction of an additional THE MINISTER OF ENERGY AND express train on the main line; and MINISTEROFCIVILAVIATION(SHRIARIF MOHAMMAD KHAN): (a) According to infor- (b) if so, the steps Government propose mation obtained from Government of Gujarat, to take in this regard? some illegal excavation of carbonaceous shale and inferior coal has been noticed in THE MINISTER OF RAILWAYS (SHRI Thangadh area in Surender Nagar District of GEORGE FERNANDES): (a) and (b). From Gujarat. 1.11.1989,6179/61 80Tirunelveli-Villipuram Express was extended to Madras Egmore, (b) During March and April 1990, three providing one more express between truck loads of carbonaceous shale were Thanjavur and Madras. The existing 4 pairs seized by the officials of Directorate of of services are, by and large, adequrrte for Geology and Mining, Gujarat. The State the present level of traffic. There is a demand Government itends to intensify patrolling by for a superfast train on this toute and it is not police as well as by the officers of Geology presently feasible due to lack of resources. and Mining Department of the State. Prices Fixed for Bulk Drugs (c) The exploration carried out by the Directorate of Geology and Mining, Gujarat 9773. SHRI RAMASHRAY PRASAD revealed occurence of a thin band (average SINGH: Will the Minister of PETROLEUM thickness being 0.45 metres) of car- AND CHEMICALS be pleased to state: bonacaous shale and inferior coal alongwith fire clay at a very shallow depth of about 7 (a) the prices fixed by Government under metre. According to Directorate of Geology the Drugs (Prices Control) Order, 1987 for and Mining, Gujarat an estimated quantity of various bulk drugs; 103 Written Answers MAY 22,1990 Written Answers 104

(b) what is post-tax return that is en- Control) Order, 1987 are given in the state- sured to various bulk drug manufacturers; ment below. and (b) Bulk drug manufacturers are allowed (c) the steps Government propose to a post tax return of 14% on networth under take to ensure fair return to small scale Subparagraph (2) of Paragraph 3 of the said manufacturers? order.

THE MINISTER OF PETROLEUM AND (c) While fixing prices of bulk drugs CHEMICALS (SHRI M.S. GURU- produced by the Small Scale Sector units, PADASWAMY): (a) Details of prices of bulk they are also allowed the stipulated rate of drugs fixed revised under Drugs (Prices return as provided in DPCO. 105 Written AnswelS JYAISTHA 1,1912 (SAKA) Written AnswelS 106

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Infllgh. ilrst Class Duty to Air Host- connect Muzaffarpur and Oarbhanga by air esses service;

9774. SHRt PETER G. MARBANIANG: (b) if so, when; and Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION be pleased to state: (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

(a) the principles adopted by the Air THE MINISTER OF ENERGY AND India to allot first class duty inflight to Air MINISTEROF CIVIL AVIATION (SHRIARIF Hostesses; MOHAMMAD KHAN): (a) to (c). Due to shotage of aircraft capacity, Vayudoot has (b) whether the Air Hostesses coming no plan to airlink Muzaffarpur and Darbhanga from North Eastern Region are allotted first in the near future. class inflight duty; and Prices of Life Saving Drugs (c) if not, the reasons therefor? 9775. SHRI SATV ANARAYANJATIYA: THE MINISTER OF ENERGY AND Will the Minister of PETROLEUM AND MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION (SHRIARIF CHEMICALS be pleased to state: MOHAMMAD KHAN): (a) to (c). Deputy Chief Air Hostesses and Senior Check Air Host- (a) whether prices of antibiotics and esses are normally allotted to work in first othar life saving drugs have increased dur- class/club class. Other Air Hostesses are ing the last three years; and also allotted first class duty by Inflight Super- visor on the basis of seniority and rotation (b) if so, the details of increa~e in the when Deputy Chief Air HostesslSenior Check price of each drug during the said period and Air Hostesses are not on board. The Air the reasons therefor? Hostesses from ail parts of India too are allotted duty on this criteria. THE MINISTER OF PETROLEUM AND CHEMICALS (SHRI M.S. GURU- [ Translation} PADASWAMY): (a) and (b). The prices of certain drugs and formulations have gone up Linking of Muzaffarpur and Darbhanga during the last three years as in the case of by Air other essential commodities. However. the increase in the prices of controliad mecli- cines is strictly based on the norms provided 9775. SHRI BHOGENDRA JHA: Will undEtrthe Drugs (Prices Control) Order, 1987. the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION be pleased A statement indicating the prices of certain to state: antibiotic formulations as on date as well as their prices 2-3 years back are·given below (a) whether Government propose to in the Statement. 137 Written AnswelS JYAISTHA 1,1912 (SAKA) Written AnswelS 138

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Complaints Against Stewards and C0- (b) the action taken on each complaint pilots of India-england Sector against the persons found guilty?

9777. KUMARI UMA BHARATI: Will THE MINISTER OF ENERGY AND MIN- the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION be pleased ISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION (SHRI ARIF to state: MOHAMMAD KHAN): (a) and (b). According to information available, during the last three years, three complaints of misbehaviour have (a) the details of complaints received been received against stewards and no against stewards and co-pilots, etc. regard- complaint has been received against co- ing misbehaviour with the passengers in the pilots, on the lndia-U.K sector. Details of the aircraft of the Air India on India-England com~laint and action taken are indicated sector during the last three years; and below:- 143 Written AnswelS MAY 22.1990 Written AnswelS 144

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Setting up of Growth Centres In (d) whether it was also oroposed to set Madhya Pradesh up a new growth centre in 'idisha distrid; and 9778. SHRI DllEEP SINGH BHURIA: Will the Minister of INDUSTRY be pleased to (e) if so, the progress r ade in this state: regard?

(a) whether Madhya Pradesh Govern- ment had submitted proposals for setting up THE MINISTER OF INDUSTRY (SHRI of ten new industrial growth centres in back- AJIT SINGH): (a) and (b). Under the new ward areas of the State during 1989-90; growth centre scheme, Madhya Pradesh was initially allotted five and subsequently (b) if so, the details thereof? an additional growth centre. The Govern- me"t aT Madhya Pradesh sent proposals in (c) how many growth centres have been respect of the following places for selection approved by Union Government; of five growth centres:

51. No. Name of Growth Centre Name of District

1. Kheda Dhar

2. Ghlrongi Bhind

3. Siltara Raipur

4. Chainpura Guna

5. Borai Durg

6. Kripalpur Satna

7. Boregaon Chindwara

8. Vidisha Vidisha

9. Khandwa Khandwa

10. Bhander Gwalior

11. Gosalpur Jabalpur

12. Satlapur Raisen

13. Bargawan Sidhi

(c) to (e). After consideration of all the the districts of Dhar. Bhind, Raipur, Guna proposals five growth centres, one each in and Durg have been approved. 147 Written Answers MAY 22,1990 Written Answers 148

Closure of Petrol Pump in Raiganj In (d) if so, the reaction of Government West Bengal thereto?

9n9. DR. GOlAM YAZDANI: Will the THE MINISTER OF PETROLEUM AND Minister of PETROLEUM AND CHEMICALS CHEMICALS (SHRI M.S. GURU- be pleased to refer to the reply givQn on 6 PADASWAMY): (a) and (b). The Northern December, 1988 to Unstarred Question No. India Bulk LPG Transporters Association in 3462 regarding closure of petrol pump in its representation to Indian Oil Corporation Raiganj (West Bengal) and state: has mainly put forth the following demands;

(a) whether the closed petrol pump has (i) New contract to be finalised ur- since started functioning atthe new location; gently as previous contract has expired; (b) if not, the reasons for delay: and (ii) Higher utilisation of Tank Truck (c) when it is likely to be commissioned? Fleet; and

THE MtNISTEROF PETROLEUM AND (iii) Rate utilisation in view of price CHEMICALS (SHRI M.S. GURU- increase of HSD, Lube Oil, lyres, PADASWAMy): (a) to (c). The closed retail Tubes etc. outlet (petrollDiesel) at Raiganj, West Ben- gal is ready for commissioning at the new (c) No strike notice from the Northern location. However, a suit has been filed in India Bulk LPG Transporters Association the City Civil Court, and the High Court at has been received by the Indian Oil Corpo- Cak:utta has stayed the commissioni,ng of ration, which is primarily concerned with this the said retail outlet. As the matter is sub- issue. judice, it will not be possible to indicate any likely date for its commissioning. (d) Does not arise.

Representation from Northern Indian Allotment of Plots In Narela Industrial Bulk LPG Transporters Association Project, Deihl

9780. SHRI P.M. SAYEED: Will the 9781. SHRI JAGANNATH SINGH: Will Minisaerof PETROLEUM AND CHEMICALS the Minister of INDUSTRY be pleased to be pleased to state: state:

(a) whether Government have received (a) the number of applications received a representation containing certain demands by the Delhi State lndustrial Development from the Northern Indian Bulk LPG Trans- Corporation for the allotment of industrail porters Association; plots in Narela Project;

(b) if so, the various demands put forth (b) the number of plots and the approxi- by the association; mate area of the plots;

(c) when the allotment of plots is ex- (c) whether they have threatened to pected; and resort to direct action if IOC does not con- cede to their demands; and (d) the reasons for delay, if any? 149 Written Answers JYAISTHA 1,1912 (SAKA) Written Answers 150

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE (d) Does not arise. DEPARTMENT OF SMALL SCALE INDUS- TRIES AND AGRO AND RURAL INDUS- extension of Deihl Katihar Expr... and TRIES IN THE MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY AddHlonal caches In North Eastern (SHRI SAIKANTA JENA): (a) According to Express Delhi Administration, the number of valid applications is 3715. 9783. SHAI NANDU THAPA: Will the ty'jinister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state: (b) 1800 plots of 350 sq. mtr. each approximately have been offered fr allot- Ta) whether there has been a demand ment. for additional AC Chaircar and AC lind class sleeper/coaches in North Eastern Express (c) Draw of lets for allotment of these and Tinsukha Mail from New Jalpaiguri and plots has been scheduled from 21.5.1990 to vice versa for Sikkim; 25.5.1990. (b) if so, the adion taken by Govern- (d) A number of representations were ment or proposed to be taken thereon; received from certain categories for reservations of plots. Pending decision in these (c) whether the Delhi Katihar Express is representations. the allotments could not be proposed to be extended upto New Jalpaig- made earlier. uri; and

Oil Refinery In Trlpura (d) if SO, the details of action taken in this regard? 9782. SHRI K.B. K. DEB BURMAN: Will the Minister of PETROLEUM AND CHEMI- THE MINISTER OF RAILWAYS (SHRI CALS be pleased to state: GEORGE .FERNANDES): (a) Yes, Sir.

(a) whether Tripura Government have (b) Presently not feasible dL'e to short- submitted any proposal for setting an oil age of coaches and room availability on refinery; these trains.

(b) if so, the details thereof including (c) No, Sir. esitmated cost; (d) Does not arise. (c) whether any survey has been con- duded in this regard; and Express Passenger Trains Between Vljayawada and Calcutta (d) if so, when the proposal is likely to be cleared? 9784. DR. VISWANATHAM: Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state: THE MINISTEROF PETROLEUM AND CHEMICALS (SHRt M.S. GURU- (a) whether there is any proposal to start P'AOASWAMY): (a) No, Sir. new express passenger train between Vijaya- wada and Calcutta in South Central-South (b) Does not arise. Eastern Railways; and

(c) No, Sir. (b) if so, when it is likely to be started? 151 Written AnswelS MAY22,1990 MVriH9nAnsW81S 152

THE MINISTER OF RAILWAYS (SHRI apprehended so far by the special task force GEORGE FERNANDES): (a) No. Sir. formed for this purpose?

(b) Does not arise. THE MINISTER OF RAILWAYS (SHRI GEORGE FERNANDES): (a) Yes, Sir. [ Translation] (b) and (c). To eradicate unauthorised Ceiling on Drug Prices vending by hawkerslVendors, the special task force consisting of railway commercial 9785. SHRIMATI Jl\YAWANTI NAV- staff. RPF and GRP personnel conducted INCHANDRA MEHTA: Will the Minister of 197 checks at Delhi and New Delhi stations PETROLEUM AND CHEMICALS be pleased during the period April. 1989 to March, 1990. to state: 780 persons were prosecuted out of which 124 were sent to jail and Rs. 94,103 were (a) whether any requests have been realised as fine. received to notify ceiling imposed on the prices of dmgs in 1969; and Premature Termination of IRCON Contract~ (b) if so, the action taken thereon? 9787. SHRI DILIP SINGH JU DEO: THE MINISTER OF PETROLEUM AND SHRI SHANTARAM CHEMICALS (SHRI M.S. GURU- POTDUKHE: PAOASWAMy): (a) No, Sir. Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be (b) Does not aris9. pleased to state:

[English) (a) whether the Rail India Technical and Economic Services ltd. (RITES) have sought Unauthorised Vendors at Delhi Railway compensation from Iraq for termination of Stations one of its technical services contracts in that country• prematurely; 9786. SHRI TEJ NARAYAM SINGH: Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to (b) if so, the reaction ofthat Government refer to the reply given on 4.8.89 to Unstar- in the matter; red Question No. 2601 regarding unauthorised sellers at Delhi and New Delhi Railway (c) the details of other consultancy proj- Stations and state: ects undertaken by the RITES in that country and in other Middle East and African countries at present; and (a) whether Government have received complaints regarding unauthorised vendors! (d) how it is proposed to be ensured that Hawkers working at Delhi and New Delhi these cont, acts are not prematurely termi- stations without licence under the shelter of nated and the payment for services ren- police and railway staff; dered is paid as per terms of the relevant contracts? (b) if so, the action taken thereon; and THE MINISTER OF RAILWAYS (SHRI (c) the details of unauthorised persons GEORGE FERNANDES): (a) Yes, Sir. 153 Written AnswelS JYAISTHA 1,1912 (SAKA) Written Answers 154

(b) The Iraqi Railways have appointed a Baghdad-AI Qaim-Akashat Railway Project Committee to go into the claim of RITES. contract where a unilateral decision was which have sought some clarifications on taken by the Iraqi authorities in view of the two items out of 12 items of claim. local development.

(c) At present RITES has no other on- Settlement of the accounts in such cases going consultancy in Iraq. is best achieved by the Company at various levels by discussions with the clients and Consultancy contracts are at present assistance of Indian Embassies abroad. being executed in following African countries: Allotment of Stalls on Suburban Railway Bombay (1) Zambia (Technical Assistance to World Bank Rehabilitation Project) 9788. SHRI RAM NAIK: Will the Minis- ter of RAILWAYS be pleased to state: (2) Mozambique (Technical and management Support Services) (a) whether Government have decided that not more than two tea stalls and/or (3) Botswana (Management Support refreshment stalls would be given to one Services) person or firm on suburban railway stations in Mumbai (Bombay) on Central and West- (4) Djibouti (Airport Modernisation ern Railways; Work) (b) if so, when this decision was taken (5) Zimbabwe (Technical and profes- and the reasons therefor; sional Services for workshops maintenance) (c) the names of firms who are having more than two stalls along with the names of (6) Swaziland (Technical Assistance railway stations; and for Regional Rail System Support) (d) the difficulties being faced in imple- (7) Algeria (Construction manage- men~ng the decision and the details of time ment) bound programme to implement it?

(8) Ghana (Rehabilitation Project for THE MINISTER OF RAILWAYS (SHRI Ghana Railways) GEORGE FERNANDES): (a) No, Sir.

(d) A clause is normally provided in the (b) Does not arise. contracts for settlement of compensation forms part of it. However. RITES had never (c) A statement is attached. had an occasion where the contract got terminated prematurely except for the (d) Does not arise. 155 Written Answers MAY 22,1990 Written Answers 156 .gi...: c: :) CI) cv c: 2! ..g cv fI) ~ !!! Q) "'0 "'0 CI) CJ) c: co as C (l) ~ cu c: a Ql ~ co co c: ca ::J Q C"') :; a: ~ () ""§ ""§ ca >. Q) Ii. ~ (ij ·c >.. >. ~ ~ .s::. c C co 0 CD I- ~ co .0 ~ (b co - ~ .s::. (5 E E E ::E Q a .S! CD CI) ~ ~ 1:1 ~ ~ c: ~ '0 CI) ..gc: ~ (/) ::.... ~ :0:::: ~ c: cv ...Z W ~ >- ::E ..0 c: W :) >. CJ) c: ~ ... Q) co E « a.. 0 ... ~ E Q en c: .... fI) a 0 .9 c: Q «l (,J en a oi5 "'0 ~ ~ CD (ij en c: en "'0 co ~ .s::. 3:: oi5 ~ CI) c: as (ij c: 0 _..J en (ij IU 0 (.) a. ·c e (ij C) "3 .s::. ::l ::l CD C) .s::. Q ~ ~ (l) C\i C> "'0 ~ co .x c.. fI) ~ c: "'0 ct: Q. Q) c: ~ ~ co a. co <.) E Q) cv 0 ~ < ::l > co Q) ~ ~ cj () ~ C) ~ i5 en a: 0 ~ - .~ e E u) u) u) u) u) u) 0 as ~ ~ .s::. E

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Running Time of Jhelum Express from Bilaspur or Durg to Bokaro Steal City and other towns; and 9789. SHRI V.N. GADGIL: Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state: (b) if so, the action taken in this regard so far? (a) whether Government propose to reduce the running time of Jhelum Express; THE MINISTER OF RAILWAYS (SHRI and GEORGE FERNANDES): (a) Yes, Sir.

(b) if so, the details thereof? (b) Not found feasIble due to operational and resource constraints. THE MINISTER OF RAILWAYS (SHRI GERGE FERNANDES): (a) No, Sir. [English]

(b) Does not arise. Productin of Erythromycin Thiocynate

Change in the Name of Institute of 9792. SHRI HARIN PATHAK: Will the Costs and Works Accountants of India Minister of PETROLEUM AND CHEMICALS be pleased to state: 9790. SHRI R. JEEVARATHINAM: Will the Minister of INDUSTRY be pleased to (a) the production of indigenous Eryth- state: romycin Thiocyrate during the last three years, year-wise; (a) whether there is any proposal under consideration of Government to change the (b) the quantity that would be available name of the Institute of Costs and Works from these indigenous producers of TIOC Accountants of India to Indian Cost and vis-a-vis demand during 1990; and Management Accountants of India; and (c) the steps taken by Government to (b) if so, the time by which the decision meet the balance requirement? would be taken jn the matter? THE MINISTER FOR PETROLEUM THE MINISTER OF INDUSTRY (SHRI .~ND CHEMICALS (SHRI M.S. GURU- AJIT SINGH): (a) No Sir. PADASWAMY): (a) to (c). Production of Erythromycin Thiocynate, an intermediate in (b) Does not arise. the manufacture of Erythromycin bulk is not monitored separately. Neither has its de- [ Translation] mand been estimated. However in case of shortfall, imports are permitted through Train Service from Bilaspur to Bokaro supplementary licences. Steel city Uniforms for Railway Employees 9791. SHRI RESHAM LAL JANGDE: Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to 9793. SHRI RAVI NARAYAN PANI: Will state: the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state: (a) whether there has been a persistant public demand for introducing express trains (a) whether staff members working in 161 Written Answers JYAISTHA 1, 1912 (SAKA) Written Answers 162

Railways are provided with u,J\iforms; duped and cheated in the dimension of crores of rupees; (b) if so, the category-wise details thereof; • (b) if so, the steps taken to stop this racket; (c) whether Government propose to provide uniforms to all sections of Railway (c) the names of companies found in- employees to bring parity; and volved in such rackets; and

(d) if so, when and if not, the reasons (d) how these companies have secured therefor? permission fo!' selling such cooking gas?

THE MINISTER OF RAILWAYS (SHRI THE MINISTER OF PETROLEUM AND GEORGE FERNANDES); (a) Uniforms are CHEMICALS (SHRI M.S. GURU- supplied only to certain specified categories PADASWAMY): (a) to (d). Government is of Railway employees. not aware of any such racket so far as Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) is concerned. (b) The categories of Railway staff who However, advertIsements appearing from are e!igible for uniforms are classified into 42 time to time offering alternate cooking fuel, groups under the Railway Dress Regula- which is not Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) tions, which contain complete details of type have come to the notice of Government. of uniforms (summer and winter), style of Products so advertised are Liquid Product of uniform, scale of supply etc. Some of the Cellulose (LPC), Callgas, L.P. Kitchen Gas, importanl categories of staff who are given Hindugas, Binatone Blue Flame etc. The uniforms are Station Superintendents, Sta- concerned State governments have been tion Masters, Guards, Drivers, Ticket Check- asked to investigate the genuieness of the ing staff, Catering staff, Reservation Clerks, companies involved in this regard and to etc. take necessary steps to ensure that the customers are not duped by any unscrupu- (c) No, Sir. lous elements. Besides, the Department of ExplQsives had also requested all the State (d) Uniforms are provided only to those Governments to take action under the Petro- categories of staff who either come into leum Act and Rules against parties involved contact with the public and are required to be in such cooking gas business and to seize identified by them or whose duties are such the solvent stored without licence. as to warrant supply of uniforms. [ Translation] Racket in Supply of Cooking Gas Smuggling of Coal 9794. SHRIMATI GEETA MUKHER- JEE: Will the Minister of PETROLEUM AND CHEMICALS be pleased to state: 9795. SHAJ DASAJ CHOWDHARY: SHRJ MANORANJAN (a) whether racket is going in the name BHAKATA: of supply of cooking gas for which some SHAI ANBARASSU ERA: companies are taking fat deposits from intending agentslbuyers and after supply of a Will the Ministerof ENERGY be pleased . • few instalments of gas, the buyer are being to state: 163 Written AnswelS MAY 22,1990 Written AnswelS 164

(a) whether huge quantities of coal is coal companies are maintaining strict vigil in smuggled from the coal mines of Bihar every their areas in order to prevent smuggling and month illegally; piHerage of coal.

(b) if so, whether Government contem- Assistance for Power Projects by plate to conduct an inquiry in this matter and O.E.C.F. taks action against those found guilty; and 9796. SHRI RAJVEER SINGH: Will the (c)the preventive measures being taken Minister of ENERGY be pleased to state: or proposed to be taken in this regard? (a) whether muhilateral agencies, in- THE MINISTER OF ENERGY AND cluding Overseas Economic Cooperation MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION (SHRI ARIF Fund of Japan, were contacted during 1989 MOHAMMAD KHAN): (a) to (c). No reports for obtaining foreign assistance to set up are available about huge quantities of coal power projects; being smuggled from the coal mines of Bihar every month illegally. (b) if so, the details in this regard; and

However, there are instances where the (c) the outcome thereof? Bihar police has succeeded in catching hold of some parties/persons engaged in smug- THE MINISTER OF ENERGY AND glinglillegal trading in coal. lII~aI mining MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION (SHRI ARIF operations are conducted sporadically and MOHAMMAD KHAN): (a) Yes, Sir. surreptitiously in abandoned and isolated dosed mines. FIRs have been lodged with the local police whenever instances of illegal (b) and (c). During 1989-90, the follow- mining come to the knowledge of the coal ing projects were negotiated with multilateral companies. The security personnel of the agencies, including the OECF. 165 Written Answers JYAISTHA 1,1912 (SAKA) Written Answers 166

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Mand Super Thermal Power Project In THE MINISTER OF ENERGY AND Madhya Pradesh MINISTER CIVIL AVIATION (SHRI ARIF MOHAMMAD KHAN): Ca) Yes, Sir. 9797. SHRI NAND KUMAR SAl: Will the Minister of ENERGY be pleased to state: (b) It is not possible to segregate the losses on account of theft of electricity from Ca) when the construction work of the the total transmission and distribution losses. Super Thermal Power Project on Mand river However, as a result of the various meas- in Raigarh district of Madhya Pradesh was ures taken by DESU, including vigorous taken up; action against theft of power and recovery of outstanding dues, the transmission and dis- (b) when it is likely to be completed and tribution losses have been brought down start functioning; and from 24.07% in 1988-89 to about 19% in 1989-90. (c) the original estimated cost of the project and its cost at present? (c) Various measures taken by DESU to check losses due to theft of electricity, inter THE MINISTER OF ENERGY AND alia, include intensification of raids to check MINISTEROFCIVtLA 'IATION (SHRtARIF violations like theft of p::>Ner, issue of sanc- MOHAMMAD KHAN): (a) No, Sir. tioned load, unauthorised tapping of electric- rty , subletting etc. Theft of electricity has (b) and (c). Do not arise. been made cognizable offence under the Indian Electricity Act, 1910. As a result of the [English] measures, the revenue realisation of DESU has increased from Rs. 366.63 crores in Theft of Electricity 1988-89 to Rs. 392.09 crores in 1989-90.

9798. SHRI MANIKRAO HODLYA [ Trar,s/ation1 GAVIT: SHAt R.N. RAKESH: Irregularities in Power Connections

Will the Ministerof ENERGY be pleased 9799. SHRI SHEO SHARAN VARMA: to state: Will the Minister of ENERGY be pleased to state: (a) whether the attention of Govern- ment has been drawn to the news item (a) whether the attention of Govern- appeared in the uNavbharat Times" dated 25 ment has been drawn to the news item cap- March, 1990 wherein it has been started that tioned "Bijli ke connection main bhari aniyami- the Delhi Electric Supply Undertaking has tatayen" appeared in 'Navbharat Times' dated suffered huge losses due to theft of Electric- 26 march, 1990; ity; (b) if so, whether any inquiry has been (b) if so, the facts in this regard; and conducted in this regard;

(c) the steps/action taken or proposed (c) if so, the action taken in the matter; to be taken by Government to check such and losses being incurred by the Delhi Electric (d) if no action has been taken, the Supply Undertaking? reasons therefor? 169 Written AnsW91S JYAISTHA 1. 1912 (SAKA) Written AnswelS 170

THE MINISTER OF ENERGY (SHRI (b) and (c). Underground cables in the ARIF MOHAMMAD KHAN): (a) Yes. Sir. agricuttural field are likely to be damaged frequently and endanger human safety. (b) to (d). According to OESU. the un- Maintenance of underground cables pass- authorisea colonies of North Chhajupur and ing through the agricultural fields would also Jyoti Nagar (East Delhi) were electrified in be more difficult. It is, therefore, not techni- September. 1989. The electric connections cally.feasible and desirable to use under- in the electritied colonies are released by ground cables for giving tube-well connec- OESU in completion of the prescribed com- tions in the rural areas. mercial formalities including proof of Il3Wfui occupancy. No DESU employee is author- Employment on Compassionate ised to accept any payment on its behaH Grounds without issuing a proper receipt. Appropriate action is taken against the concerned em- 9801. SHRI RAM SAGAR (Saidpur): ployee if any specific case of irregularity is Will the Minister of ENERGY be pleased to brought to the notice of OESU. A Vigilance state: Department also exists in DESU to check corruption against its employees. Ca) the number of applications pending in the Rural Electrification Corporation for Electricity supply to Tube-WellS in employment on compassionate grounds; Rural Areas of Deihl (b) since when are these applications 9800. SHRI TARIF SINGH: Will the pending and the reasons therefor; Minister of ENERGY be pleased to state: (c) whether any applications are pend- (a) whether electricity supply to tube- ing for employment on compassionate wells in rural areas in Delhi is given by grounds in his Ministry and other depart- drawing wires over electric poles often re- ments under it; and sutting in theft of these-wires and delay in replacement of wires and restoration of elec- (d) if so, the action taken thereon so far, tricity; department-wise?

(b) if so, whether it is proposed to supply THE MINISTER OF ENERGY AND the electricity through underground lines; MINISTEROFCIVILAVIATION(SHRIARIF and MOHAMMAD KHAN): (a) There are two applications at present pending with Rural (c) if so, the details there of and if not, Electrification Corporation for employment the reasons therefor? on compassionate grounds.

THE MINISTER OF ENERGY AND (b) The first application is dated 30th MINISTER OF CIVIL AVlATION (SHRI ARIF August. 1989 and second application dated MOHAMMAD KHAN): (a) According to 30th March. 1990. These two cases are DESU. power supply to the tube-wells in the pending because there is no provision in rural areas in Delhi is given through over- Rural Electrification Corporation Service head electric lines. Cases of theft of wires Rules for appointment on compassionate are reported to the police and supply is grounds. restored by replacement of wires as promptly as possible. (c) and (d). Information is being col- f 71 Written AnswetS MAY 22. 1990

.lected and will be laid on the Table d the {Englshj House. Production DfMonopoly Drug. Funding Df Rurs' EltlCfrHlcstion Pr0- gramme 9804. SHRI RAMDAS SINGH: Will the Uinisterof PETROLEUM AND CHEMICALS 9802. SHRI J. CHOKKA RAO: Will the be pleased to state: Minister of ENERGY be pleased to state: (a) whether Government monitor the (a) whether Union Govemment have sale of drugs in the country; received any representation from Andhra Pradesh Govemment to evolve uniform policy (b) the source where from Kelkar Com- of funding rural electrification programme mittee collected data regarding sale of drugs; and n particular the pump sets energisation; and and (c) the names of monopoly drugs manu- (b) if so, ~he details thereof and action factured in 1989-90? taken thereon? THE MtNtSTEROF PETROLEUM AND THE MINISTER OF ENERGY AND CHEMICALS' (SHRI M.S. GURU- MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION (SHRI ARIF PADASWAMy): (a) No, Sir. MOHAMMAD MHAN): (a) No, Sir. (b) The Kelkar Committee had collected (b) Does not arise. figures regarding sales of drugs from various sources, in particular, the Retail Store Audit [TransJation1 Report made out by the Operations Re- search Group (ORG). Complaints of Irregularities In D.V.C. (c) The requisite information, to the 9803. SHRt RLP. VERMA: Will the extent available, is given below in the state- Minister of ENERGY be pleased to state: ment.

(a) whether the representative of Bihar STATEMENT in the DamodarValley Corporation complained of serious irregularities in the Corpo- Sr. No. Name of the Bulk Drug ration during February-March, 1989;

(b) whether these were looked into; 1. Baralgon Ketone

Cc) if so, the outcome thereof; and 2. Betamethasone

Cd) the action taken thereon? 3. Carbamazepine

THE MINISTER OF ENERGY AND 4. Chlorpromazine MINISTEROF CIVIL AVIATION (SHRI ARIF MOHAMMAD KHAN): (a) No, Sir. 5. Dehydroemetine

(b) to (d). Do not arise. 6. Dihydralazine 173 Written AnSW6ts JYAISTHA 1,1912 (SAKA) WriHenAnsW81S 174

Sr. No. Name of the Bulc Drug Sr. No. Name of the BuHc Drug

7. Diphenoxylate 29. Vtamin 81 8. Folic Acid 30. Vitamin 82 9. Gentamycin 31. Vitamin B3 10. Hydralszine 32. Warfarin 11. Hydrocortisone 33. Xanthino!. 12. Insulin catering Service In Southern Bound 13. Intestopan Substance Trains

14. Iron Dextran 9805. SHRI M. RAMANNA RAI: Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state: 15. Isoxuprine (d) whether the food supplied in the 16. Kenamycln trains bound for Southern States are contrary to the food habits of the people of these 17. Mebhydrohne States;

18. NaldlxlC ACid (b) if so, the reasons therefor and the steps proposed to be taken to serve the food 19. Pheneramne Maleate as per the taste and style of these people;

20. Prednisolone (c) whether due to the high cost of the aluminum foils, the food cost more; 21. Probenecid (d) whether the aluminium foils used for 22. Promethazine manufacture of food casseroles is a heaHh hazard; 23. Pyrimethamine (e) whether the beggars crowd these 24. Spironolactone trains to collect these foils and it has become a security threat to the passengers; and 25. Sulphadiazone (f) if so, the steps proposed to be taken 26. Sulphaguanidine in this regard?

27. Sutfamozole THE MINISTER OF RAILWAYS (SHRI GEORGE FERNANDES): (a) and (b). The 28. T etramisole menu is deCided keeping in view the habits 175 Wriffen Answers MAY 22,1990

and tastes of different regions to the extent [ TrBQslation1 possible. PowerConn~~nsbyDESU (c) Casserole meals, though a little expensive, have certain inherent advamagas 9807. SHRI R.N. RAKESH: Will the in respect of hygiene and retention of warmth Minister of ENERGY be pleased to state: for a longer time, easy service etc. (a) whether the Delhi Electric Supply (d) No, Sir. Undertaking insists on producing cottage industry licence while sanctioning commer- (e) and (f). Frequent checks are con- cial power connections in residential areas ducted by the Officers and Supervisory Offi- in Oelhi: cials to eradicate the menace of urchins and beggars. (b} whether in large number of cases, power connections for lesser load than the iicenced load is sanctioned; and Disposal of Scrap by Railways (e) whether it is proposed to conduct any enquiry in10 the matter and whother 9806. SHRI Y.S. MAHAJAN: Will the misuse of power charges will be recovered Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state: from all those cottage industries?

(a) the estmated rail scrap lying in vari- THE MINISTER OF ENERGY AND ous rail yards all over the country; MINrSTER OF CIVIL AVIATION (SHRIARIF MOHAMMAD KHAN): (a) According to (b) the policy of Government to dispose DESU, a valid municipal licence under Sec- of the scrap; and tion 416 of the Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957 is required for getting an industrial (c) the quantity of scrap disposed of power connection, including for house hold during 1989-90 and the amount realised industries/cottage industries in the residen- therefrom? tial areas in the jurisdiction of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi. THE MINISTER OF RAILWAYS (SHRr GEORGE FERNANDES): (a) The estimated (b) The load is sanctioned as specified quantrty of rail scrap lying in the various in the Municipal Licence or in the application Railway yards in the country is approxi- by the consumer, whichever is less. mately 47,900 tonnes. (c) Surprise raids are carried out by DESU to check such violations. Penal (b) The scrap not required for the Rail- Charge/surcharge is levied on detection of ways' own use is disposed of by public cases of misuse of the sanctioned load. aUdionltender. [English] Funds for Upgradation of Air Traffic (c) The quantity of rail scrap disposed of Control and Navigational Equipment at during the year 1989-90 was approximately Airports 1.40 lakh tonnes and the amount realised ~808. SHRI Y.S. RAJA SEKHAR from the disposal thereof was Rs. 97.33 REDDY: Will the Minister of CIVil AVIA- crores approximat~ly. TION be pleased to state: 1 n Written Answers JYAISTHA 1, 1912 (SAKA) Writtsn Answets 178

(a) whether there are any financial dowastream of the existing Farakka Bar- constraints in implementing the various rage. It envisages setting up f 5 No. of bulk programmes for modernising airports by type turbines each having CL ostalled ca- installing equipment like IlS, radars etc.; pacity of 25 MW Le. the total in~ lied capacity of the power station would b 125 MW. (b) if so, the details in this regard; (c) The project report has been circu- (c) how these are proposed to be over- lated among various specialised director- come; and ates of Central Water Commission and Centr~tI Electricity Authority for technical (d) the time schedule to upgrade air appraisal of the proposal. The project would traffic control and navigational equipment at be put up for technical clearance by Central the various airports? Electricity Authority after this appraisal is completed. THE MINISTER OF ENERGY AND MINISTEROFCIVllAVIATION (SHRIARIF [ Translation] MOHAMMAD KHAN)· (a) to (d). The facilities at airports including navigational such Review Committee on Tehrl Dam as Instrument landing System (llS), radars etc., are constantly being modernised and 9810. SHRI SANTOSH KUMAR GANG- upgraded in a phased manner either by WAR: Will the Minister of ENERGY be replacement or by provision of new facilities pleased to state: depending upon the requirements projected by the airlines, availabifityof resources, land (a) whether the attention of Govern- etc. This IS done in consultation with the ment has been drawn to the news item users and regulatory authorities. captioned "Punarmoolyankan Committee ne T ehri Bandh Samiksha Committee ki rapat Setting up of Hydel Power Station at naa manjur'" appearing in "Daily Jansatta" Farakka dated 23 April, 1990;

9809. SHRI ZAINAL ABEDIN: Will the (b) if so, the facts ~n this regard; and Minister of ENERGY be pleased to state: (c) the details fo the recommendations (a) whether a proposal for setting up a made by the review comMittee and the steps Hydel Power Station at Farakka is under the being taken by Government thereon? consideration of Government; THE MINISTER OF ENERGY AND (b) if so, the details thereof; and MINISTER OF CIVil AVIATION (SHRI ARIF MOHAMMAD KHAN): (a) Yes, Sir. (c) when the project is expected to get clearance? (b) As apprehensions about the safety of the ~am, in view of the seismicity of the THE MINISTER OF ENERGY ANIJ project area, were expressed by the Envi- MINISTER OF CIVil AVIATiON (SHRIARIF ronmental Appraisal Committee and in cer- MOHAMMAD KHAN): (a) Yes, Sir. tain other quarters, a High level Committee of Experts was constituted by the Govern- (b) The project envisages construction ment with a view to set the doubts at rest of a hydel power station in the left bank just concerning the specific issues relating to the 179 Written AnswelS MAY 22,1990 Written Answ81S 180 safety aspects of the T ehri Dam Project. Lock-out In Mysore Paper Mills

(c) The High Level Committee which 9812. SHRI G.S. BASAVAnAJ: included top scientists and engineers in the SHRIMATI BASAVA RAJES- connected fields after carefully going into the WAR I: matter and after assuming the worst earthquake scenario has concluded that the T ehri Will the Minister of INDUSTRY be Dam as proposed would be safe; and dan- pleased to state: gers arising out of seismicity have been taken note of and taken care of in the plan- (a) whether there has been reduction in ning of the T ehri Dam Project; and that no newsprint supply from indigenous sources; additional consideration for reservoir induced seismicity is necessary. The conclusions (b) if so, the details thereof and the and recommendation6 of the Committee reasons therefor; would be duly taken into account while according investment approval to the T ehri (c) whether there has been a lock-out in Project. the Mysore paper mills;

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Construction of Bridge OVer Brah- (e) the steps taken/proposed to be taken maputra in the matter?

9811. SHRI LAETA UMBREY: Will the THE MINISTER OF INDUSTRY (SHRI Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state: AJIT SINGH): (a) and (b). The requirement of newsprint in the country is being met, both (a) whether Assam Government has by indigenous production and imports. Pro- submitted a proposal to construct a bridge duction of newsprint by all the newsprint over river Brahmaputra near Dibrugarh in mills during the year 1989-90 was 2.64 lakh upper Assam; tonnes, against the production of 2.76 lakh tonnes during the year 1988-89. The short- (b) if so, details thereof; and fall in production during the year 1989-90, was, among other reasons, due to the break- (c) the aotion taken thereon by Union down of machinery in the Mysore Paper Mills Government? Limited, renovation of paper machines in NEPA Ud., and load-shedding etc. THE MINISTER OF RAILWAYS (SHRI GEORGE FERNANDES); (a) Yes, Sir. (c) There was a Iock-out in the Mysore Paper Mills Ltd. from 12th to 24th April, 1990. (b) A survey was carried out in 1984 for a rail-cum-roadbridge over river Brahamapu- (d) It has been reported by the Mysore tra at Bogibi near Dibrugarh. The cost of the Paper Mills Ltd., that the management had to bridge has been estimated at As. 317 erares declare Iock-out consequent upon the Work- at the then prevailing prices. ers' Association gong on an illegal strike.

(c) Due to constraint of resources, it is difficult to take up construction of the above (e) After negotiations, the management bridge at present. lifted the klckout w.e.f. the 24th April, 1990. 181 Written Answers JYAISTHA 1,1912 (SAKA) Written AnswefS 182

Financial Performance of State Electric alia, include amendments of the statute to Boards make theft of power a cognizable offence, implementation of centrally sponsored reno- 9813. SHRI NARSINGRAO SURYA- vation and modernisation programme for WANSHI: Will the Minister of ENERGY be improving the performance of power sta- pleased to state: tions, introduction of meritorious productivity reward scheme for improved performance of (a) whether the ninth Finance commis- thermal generating stations, introduction of sion has stasted in its report that the financial an incentive scheme for reducing transmis- performance of power sector, especially the sion and distnbution losses. State Electricity Boards (SEBs) has btten -a matter of serious concern"; and Capacity of Power Plants in Tamil Nadu

(b) if so, the remedial measures pro- 9814. SHRI ANBARASU ERA: Will the posed to be taken to overcome these short- Minister of ENERGY be pleased to state: comings? (a) the installed capacity of various THE MINISTER OF ENERGY AND power plants in Tamil Nadu; MINISTER OF CIVll AVIATION (SHRI ARIF (b) whether each of them is producing MOHAMMAD KHAN): (a) Yes, Sir. to its capacity; and

(b) The State Electricity Boards are (c) if so, full details in this regard, plant- autonomous bodies created under the provi- wise? sions of the Electricity (Supply) Act, 1948. They enjoy full autonomy in these operations and function under the administrative THE MINISTER OF ENERGY AND control of the respective State Governments. MINISTER CIVil AVIATION (SHRI ARIF The need to improve the financial position of MOHAMMAD KHAN): (a) to (c). A statement the State Electricity Boards has been em- indicating the installed generating capacity and generation of powerdurir,g April, 1990 in phasised to the State Government5. Other respect of various power plants in Tamil measures taken by the Central Government Nadu is enclosed (Annexure). The Plant to support the functioning of the State Elec- load Factor of the thermal station is also tricity Boards as viable undertakings, inter- indicated in the Annexure. 183 Written AnswetS MAY 22.1990 Written AnsW9tS 184

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Puaenger Amenities at Mirzapur (b) and (c). It is being examined. Station Demolition of Station Building and Staff 9815. SHRI B. RAJARAVI VARMA: Quarters at Purva Kheda WiUthe Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state: 9817. OR.S.P. YADAV:WilltheMinis- ter of RAILWAYS be pleased to state: (a) whether any passenger amenities like waiting hall concourse, platform and (a> whether the station building and retiring room etc. have recently ooen pro- staff quarters etc. constructed at PUNa Kheda vided at Mirzapur station; and Halt on Chandausi-Bareilly line have been demolished; (b) if so, the details is this regard? (b) if so, the reasons therefor; THE MINISTER OF RAILWAYS (SHRI GEORGE FERNANDES): (a) Yes, Sir. (c) whether any responsibility has been fixed in this regard; and (b) Additional passenger amenities like second class waiting hall with seating ar- (d) if so, the details thereof? rangements, toilets and bathrooms, tea stall, platform cover, toilets and bathrooms, book- THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE ing, enquiry and reservation office; dri-nking MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI AJAY water facilities and circulating area with SINGH): (a) No. S.r. approach road have been recently provided on city side. (b) to (d). Do not arise.

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Suggestion of Guards and Engine Leasing out of Airbus A-320 Drivers of Ratlam Division 9818. SHRI YASHWANTRAO PA- 9816. DR. LAXMINARAYAN PANDEY: TIL: Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased PROF. K.V. THOMAS: to state: Will the Ministerof CIVIL AVIATION be (a) whether Government have received pleased to state: any memorandum from guards and engine drivers of Ratlam Division about the difficul- (a) whether the Indian Airlines has ties being faced by them; received any offers for the lease of airbus A- 320; (b) if so, the reaction of Government thereon; and (b) if so, the action taken/proposed for the uti\\sat\on io airbus A-320; and (cl whether the scheme proposed by these guards and Drivers will result in saving (c) when the decision in this regard is lakhs of rupees to Government as well as likely to be taken? reduce the difficulties being faced by these employees? THE MINISTER OF ENERGY AND MINISTER CIVIL AVIATION (SHRt ARIF MOHAMMAD KHAN): (a) to (c). Some ten- THE MINISTER OF RAILWAYS (SHRI tative enquiries for lease/sale of Airbus A- GEORGE FERNANDES): (a) Yes, Sir. 320 aircraft has been received by Indian 191 Written Answers MAY 22,1990 Written AnSwelS 192

Airlines, but no detailed offers have been no passenger booking facilities are available received. at thSSB placss. The,s is no justifICation for opening any out agency/passenger booking CTranslation 1 reservation centre at Chankhutia and Dharchula. Rall-cum-Road Reservation Centres In Hilly Areas of U.P. Power Shortage In Rajasthan 9819. SHRI HARISH RAWAT: Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state: 9820. SHRI THAN SINGH JATAV: SHRIMATI VASUNDHARA (a) whether rail -cun-road reservation RAJE: centres have been opened in remote hilly areas for the convenience of passengers; Will the Ministerof ENERGY be pleased to state: (b) if so, whether such reservation centres are proposed to be opened at (a) whetherthere would be about 35 per Lansedowne, Gopeshwar, Karnprayag, cent power shortage in Rajashtan by the end Joshimath, Chankhutia, Bageshwar, Lo- of Eighth Plan; and haghat, Dharchula, Rudraprayag and Nar- endra Nagar in the near future; and (b) whether Rajasthan Government had sent proposals for setting up of Thermal (c) if so, when the sanction is likely to be Power Stations in Dholpur. Suratgarh. granted in this regard? Madalgarh and Chitturgarh; and

THE MINISTER OF RAILWAYS (SHRI (c) if so, the time by which are likely to GEORGE FERNANDES): (a) Yes, Sir. be santioned?

(b) and (c). Booking and reservation THE MINISTER OF ENERGY AND ·centres of Lansedowne, Gopeshwar, MINISTEROF CIVIL AVIATION (SHRIARIF Karnprayag, Joshimath, Rudraprayag and MOHAMMAD KHAN): (a) The overall en- Narendra Nagar could not be opened earlier ergy shortage in the State of Rajasthan is for want of a suitable contractor. However, estimated be of the over of 34.9% at the end recently the State Government of Uttar of the 8th Plan with an envisaged capacity Pradesh have recommend Garhwal Mandai addition programme of 38,369 MW in the Vikas Nigam, Dehradun, and Kumaon courftry. Mandai Vikas Nigam, Nainital, (both U.P. Government Undertakings) for organising (b) and (c). The details of the projects these agencies in the hilly areas. Although received from Rajasthan and their present out agencies with goods booking facilities status is contained in statement given be- are functioning at Bageshwar and Lohaghat, low. 193 Written Answers JYAISTHA " 1912 (SAKA) Written Answers 194

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industrially Backward Districts In Tamil (d) the details of conclusion arrived at? Nadu THE MINISTER OF ENERGY AND 9821. SHRI N. DENNIS: Will the Minis~ MINISTER CIVIL AVIATION (SHRI ARIF ter of INDUSTRY be pleased to state the MOHAMMAD KHAN): (a) Yes, Sir. The names of districts in T ami! Nadu declared as Ministry of Energy had sponsored the En- industrially backward? ergy Conservation Week organised by the West Bengal State Electricity Board in Cal~ THE MINISTER OF INDUSTRY (SHRI cutta from 21 st to 28th April, 1990. AJiT SINGH): The following nine districts in Tamil Nadu were declared as industrially (b) The main purpose of the Energy backward by the Central Govern me nt- Conservation Week was to spread awareness on energy conservation among various 1. Dharmapuri target group in industry, transport, domestic and agriculture sectors through seminars, 2. Kanyakumari workshops, exhibitions, publicity campaign etc. as well as through the dissemination of 3. Madhurai various success stories.

4. North Arcot (c) Over 1000 delegates from different parts of the country participated in the En- 5. Ramanathapuram ergy Conservation Week held in West Ben- gal. The subjects discussed at the various 6. South Arcot seminarslworkshops held during the W8ek include Energy Conservation in Industrial, 7. Thanjavur Agricultural, Rural, Transport and Domestic sectors as well as in Electricity Generation 8. Tiruchirapalli and Distribution; Role of MeeJi:a in Energy Conservation; and Renewable Energy 9. Pudukkottai Sources.

Energy Conservation Week (d) The major conclusion are summa- rised below: 9822. SHRI PRAKASH KOKO BRAMHBHA IT: i) Measures to improve the efficiency SHRIMATI BASAVARAJES- of energy use in all sectors of the WARI: economy should be taken up vigor- SHRI G.S. BASAVARAJ: ously by the utilities.

Will the Ministerof ENERGY be pleased ii) Mass awareness on energy con- to state: servation should be intensified by effedive campaign through train- (a) whether his Ministry had sponsored ing, workshops, pamphlets and a 'Energy Conservation Week' in Apdl, 1990; media.

(b) i1 so, the main purpose thereof; iii) Renewable sources of energy like solar, wind. biogas and tidal etc. (c) the number of experts who partici- should be exploited on a wider scale pated in the conservation week which was to save the depleting fossil fuel held in West Bengal and the subjects dis- resources and simultaneously to cussed;' and improve the enviror:lment. 197 Writen AnSwelS JYAlSlliA 1, 1912 (SAKA) Writtsn AnSW91S 198

Power Supply to Industrial Areats In (a) whether Govemment propose to Deihl introduce superfast trains between Delhi and Udaipur and between Udaipur and Ahme- 9823. PROF. VIJAY KUMAR dabad; MALHOTRA: Will the Minister of ENERGY be pleased to state: (b) if so, when and if not, the reasons therefor; (a) the details of the measures being taken by the Delhi electric Supply Undertak- (c) whether Government contemplate ing for the regular supply of power during the to increase the speed of Chetak Express; current summer seasons; and

(b) whether the supply of power to the Cd) if not, the reason therefor? industrial areas in Delhi would also be made on regular basis; tHE MiNISTER OF RAILWAYS (SHRI GEORGE FERNANDES): (a) No, Sir. (c) if not. the reasons therefor; and (b) Presently not fea'·.ible due to opera- (d) the ooncrete measures proposed to tional and resources constraints. be taken in this regard? (c) No. Sir. THE MINISTER OF ENERGY AND MINISTER CIVIL AVIATION (SHRI ARIF (d) Operationally not feasible. MOHAMMAD KHAN): (a) to (d). The power supply in Delhi during the ensuring summer [English] season is proposed to met by maximising generation atthe generation stations in Delhi, Revision of Price Ceiling of Packaging including the Badarpur Thermal Power Sta- material for Drugs and Pharmaceutlcals tion, and requisite drawls from the Northern Grid. The measures taken to ensure regular 9825. SHRIMATI B~SAVA RAJES- supply to the various areas, including and WARI: industrial area, inter-alia cover strengthen- SHRt SHIKIHO SEMA: ing and augmentation of the transmission SHRI G.S. BASAVAHAJ: and distribution system at the various voltage levels, installation of shunt capacitors to Will the Minister of PETROLEUM AND maintain the voltage profile and enforcing CHEMICALS be pleased to state: grid discipline in the Northern Reg ion. etc. The Department of Power has also set up a (a) whether Union Govemmen1 have Task Force to monitor the supply of power asketl the Bureau of Industrial Costs and in Delhi and to see that a coordinated view is Prices to revise price cetlings on packaging taken to make available the maximum pos- matenal for drugs and Pharma=euticals; sible power to the capital city. (b} if so. to what e.(tent it will help to [ Translation] bring down the pric..as to levels prevailing before May, 1ge9; Superfast Trains. Between Oalhi- Udaipur and Udaipur-Ahmedabad (e) the other measures being taken to bring down the price.:; of Pharmaceuticals; 9824. SHRI GULAS CHAND KATARIA: and Will the Ministerot RAILWAYS be pleased to state: (d) the results achieved so far? 199 Written AnSW91S MAY 22.1990 WritBtJ AnStWlS 200

THE MINISTER OF PETROlEUM AND by the Government However, the Standing CHEMICALS (SHAI M.S. GUAU- Committee constituted by the Government PADASWAMy): (a) and (b). The whole matter to consider the various issues ronceming is being re-examined afresh. DPCO, 1987 will also consider the issue regarding exemption available to sman scale (c) and (d). Government has already units in respect of Category-II formulations. brought 21 bulk drugs under price control in February. 1990 and as a result of that there 011 Exploration In Konkon Region has been decrease in the prices of formulations based on such drugs. Further, a Stand- 9827. SHRI A.R ANTULAY: WiDths ing Committee, has been set up in the De- Minister of PETROLEUM AND CHEMI- partment of Chemicals and petrochemicals CALS be pleased to stale: for considering various issues ronceming DPCO.1987. (a) whether Government have ron- dUded any survey in the Konkon region Application of Drugs (Price Control) particularly in Ratnagiri-Raigad districts of Order to Small Scale Units Maharashtra and other surrounding areas for any possible oil or gas find; 9826. SHAI S.B. THORAT: WiD the Minister of PETROLEUM AND CHEMI- (b) If so, the details and outcome CAlS be pleased to stale: thereof?

(a) whether the Drugs (Prices Control) THE MINISTER OF PETROlEUM AND Order, 1987 does not appty to small scale CHEMICALS (SHRI M.S. GURU- industria) units; PADASWAMY)= (a) and (b). Konkon region including Ratnagiri and Raigad districts is (b) whether there is any turnover limit covered by the Deccan trap. Though no applicable fo these unSts; survey has been done in Ratnagiri-Raigad districts and the surrounding areas, some (c) .,_thf?~herthefe are a rwmherof small survey work has been done elsewhere in the scale iOOuSJlal units whic"l are exempted Deccan Trap and some parametric drilhng is trom price control al~hQugt-- their turnover also planned. FlJ1Ure exploration programme excaeds crores of rupee::: in the basis of Maharashtra will depend upon evaluation of the date so obtained.

Book Stall Contract at Jammu-Tawl (e) the steps Govemmem prOpr:>9 tc take in this regard? 9828. SHAI R. MUTHIAH: Will the Ministerof RAILWAYS be pleased to state: THE MINISTEAOFPETROlEt !..1 AND CHEMICALS (SHAI M.S. GURU- (a) whether the book-staB contract at PADASWAMy): (a) In terms of Order S.O. Jammu Tawi raitway station was terminated No. 719 (E) dated 21.7.1988 small scale in 1980; and unils are exempted from the operation of the provisions of Drugs (Prices Control) Or.ier, (b) if so, the reasons for not allotting the 1987 in so far as they relate to formulations said book-stall afresh since tl'len? specified in category II of IIIrd Schedule to the said Order. THE MiNISTER OF RAILWAYS (SHAI GEORGE FERNANDES): (a) Yes. Sir. (b) No, Sir. (b) The book-stan contractor whose (c) to (e). No such study has been made contract was terminated is still operating the 201 Wrilten Answers JYAISTHA 1, 1912 (SAKA) Written Answers 202

book-stall under a stay order obtained from THE MINISTER OF ENERGY AND a Court and the matter is subjudice. MINISTER CIVil AVIATION (SHRI ARIF MOHAMMAD KHAN): (a) The Seventh Plan Import of Crude Oil envisaged addition of 480 MWof generating capacity in Kerala State. 9829. SHRI SHRI P. NARSA REDDY: Will the Minister of PETROLEUM AND (b) A capacity of 465 MW has been CHEMICALS be pleased to state: added during the seventh plan.

Ca) whether it is proposed to import Cc) and (d). Kallada HEP (15 MW) pro- crude oil during 1990-91; grammed during the Seventh Plan has slipped to 1990-91 due to delay in unit erec- (b) if so, the names of the countries from tion. which crude oil would be imported; Mobile Ubrary-cum-Book Stalls (c) whether any agreement has been signed in this; and 9831. SHRI M.G. SEKHAR: Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to refer to (d) if so, the salient features thereof? the reply given on 4th August. 1989 to Un- starred Question No. 2598 mobile library- THE MINISTER OF PETROLEUM AND cum-book stall in Vaishali Express and state: CHEMICALS (SHRI M.S. GURU- PADASWAMY): (a) Yes. Sir. (a) the policy for sanctioning free card passes and berths in the rakes to the mobile (b) to (d). There IS a term contract with hbrary-cum-book stall; and USSR on calender year basis for the year 1990. Agreements for purchase or crude oil (b) the number of representatives/per- for 1990-91 have been negotiated with Saudi sons allowed to avail the facilrty in each rake Arabia. Iran, Iraq, UAE. Kuwait and Malay- at a time? sia. In addrtlOn, spot purchases are also muoe. The imports are phased over the THE MINISTER OF RAILWAYS (SHRI entire year to meet the demand the opera- GEORGE FERNANDES): (a) As per extant tional requiremeflts of the refineries. policy. only second class passes to the bare minimum valid for specifictrain having mobile Power Plants of Kerala During Seventh library-cum-bookstall are issued. Only one Plan berth is allotted in each rake.

9830. SHRI A. CHARLES: Will the (b) The oontractor and his employees Minister of ENERGY be pleased to state: who actually manage the mobile library- cum-bookstall on a particular rake are per- (a) the target set for the installation of mitted to avail of the facility of free passes. power plants in Kerala during the Seventh Plan period; [ Translation]

(b) the additional power generating Criteria for No Industry District capacity actually added in the State during the Plan period; 9832. SHRI RAM KRISHAN Y ADAV: Will the Minister of INDUSTRY be pleased (c) whether the target has ben achieved to state: ; and Ca) the criteria for declaring a district (d) jf not, reasons therefor? "No Industry District"; 203 WrittenAn.,wers MAY 22, 1990 WrittenAnswers 204

(b) whether /l.zamgarhDistrict u! U.P is YADA.V: Will the Minisier of PETROLEUM propos�id to bEI .:fodared as "No Industry ANO CHEMICALS be p1e.ased to state the District"; and number of P�·tml, Diesel and LP.G. agen das in each $:;:;:1c,and for hm•,· many people, (c) if not, the redscms there10r? or: ar· av,:,,rag£ . an aGency has been allot ted? THE MINISTEH CJF INO!JSTR"' (SHRi AJIT SINGH}:{a) The distrlcb, which (l�d no: THEM1t-:1'31EHOFPF:TROLEIJMAND have any large or ir131.'!oi..1m :cale mdc:stry GHf::MiCAL::: {SHA! M.S. GURU existing as pe.r Districl lndus11y Cer•�m Ac PADj'•,SW/..MV; Tt,e required information is tion Plans for 1979·&0, h;,,iv(, be1M1 idenli11ed 9iVSe! anri a!!otted on the Petrol/Diesel Pump:;;�!ld l.PG Ag1.1m:les ,,,:;s;c c;f \'(.,:,;,,�G-distance norms laid down tor th.r p1.npoA, and not on tho basis ot 9833. SHRI HUKMDEO NtV�AY/•N i)C1pu1at:011.

STATEMENT State-wise number of LPG agencies as on 1 A.1990

SI. No. StateAJnion Territory No. of LPG agencies

1 2 3

1. Andhra PradQsh 332

2. Arunachal Pradesh 10 3. Assam 87

4. Bihar 137

5. Gr)a 27

&. Gujarat 278 7. Haryana 112

8. Himachal Pradesh 33 9. Jammu & Kashmir 53

10. Karnataka 222 11. Kerala 154 205 Written AnswelS JYAISTHA 1. 1912 (SAKA) W,ftt6n AnswelS 206

51. No. State/Union Tsrritory No. of LPG agencies

2 3

12. Madhya Pradesh 207

13. Maharashtra 527

14. Manipur 8

15. Meghalaya 9

16. Mizoram 5

17. Nagaland 11

18. Orissa 75

19. Punjab 151

20. Rajasthan 141

21. Sikkim 2

22. Tamil Nadu 298

23. Tripura 9

24. Uttar Pradesh 403

25. West Bengal 212

26. Andaman & Nlcobar

27. Chandigarh 24

28. Dadra & Nagar Haveli

29. Daman & [I\U '2

30. Deihl 202

31- lakshadweep

32. PondlCherry 5

Total 3738 207 Written AnsW91S MAY 22.1990 Written Answets 208

State-wise number of P9tro1 & Diesel Pumps as on 1.4. 1990

51. No. StateAJnion Territory No. of Petrol & Diesel Pumps

1 2 3

1. Andhra Pradesh 1181

2. Arunachal Pradesh 26

3. Assam 315

4. Bihar 892

5. Goa 63

6. Gujarat 948

7. Haryana 482

8. Himachal Pradesh 75

9. Jammu & Kashmir 115

10. Kamataka 915

11. KeraJa 690

12. Madhya Pradesh 841

13. Maharashtra 1489

14. Manipur 26

15. MeghaJaya 46

16. Mizoram 12

17. NagaJand 24

18. Orissa 316

19. Punjab 940

20. Rajasthan 868

21. Sikkim 9

22. Tamil Nadu 1394

23. Tripura 28 209 Written Answers JYAISTHA 1. 1912 (SAKA) Written AnsWSIS 210

51. No. StatelUnion Territory No. of Petrol & Diesel Pumps

1 2 3

24. Uttar Pradesh 1820

25. West Bengal 981

26. Andaman & Nicobar 3

27. Chandigarh 18

28. Dadra & Nagar Haveli 3

29. Daman & Diu 4

30. Delhi 234

31. Lakshadweep

32. Pondicherry 25

Total 14783

[English] transferred from Zonal Railway and Produc- tion to RCFlKapurthala have been allowed Skilled Manpower in ReF, Kapurthala through orders issued in July, 1986. In the case of Group 'C' and Group '0' staff, these 9834. SHRI SHIKIHO SEMA: Will the incentives are mainly in the form of promo- Ministerof RAILWAYS be pleased to state: tion to one or two grades above their parent grades and/or advance increments. In the (a) whether there is requisite and ade- case of Officers upto a specified grade. In quate strength of skilled manpower in RCF, both the cases, conditions for admissibility of Kapurthala at all levels; the incentives have been stipulated.

(b) if not, the reasons therefor; These incentives (which are at present available upto 31.7.1990) have been allowed (c) whether there is uniformity in pro~ect to staff of RCF, Kapurthala having regard to allowance and other linked benefits to per- the ciraJmstances obtaining in respect of sonnelof RCF, Kapurthala; and that unit.

(d) if not, the steps proposed to be taken The question regarding grant of Project by Government to set the situation right? Allowance to RCF, Kapurthala was considered, but the same was not sanctioned as it THE MINISTER OF RAILWAYS (SHRI was not found justified. GEORGE FERNANDES): (a) Yes, Sir. For the present targetted out tum. Production of Breathing Equipment

(b) Does not arise. 9835. PROF. K.V. THOMAS: WiD the (c) and (d). Certain incentives to staff Minister of INDUSTRY be pleased to state 211 Written Answers MAY 22.1990 Written Answers 212 the steps taken to indigenise the production sitised goods manufacture, high cost of for- of breathing equipment? eign technology. price increases, removal of CMD. etc. MIs. HPF has been progressively THE MINISTER OF INDUSTRY (SHRI meeting the demand of black and whits AJIT SINGH): At present there are two units range of photographic products through its in the organised sector and one unit In the integrated production programme. For small scale sector manufacturing Breathing meeting demand of X-ray films. graphic art Equipment/Apparatus. Since these are life films and cine colour positive film, etc. HPF saving devices Government adopt a liberal undertakes conversion from imported jumbo approach in respect of industrial licensing rolls. four types of X-ray film haw been and foreign collaboration. shifted from OGL to the list of 'limited permis- 'Sible items' under the current Import Policy. Import of Photosensitive Material by There have been some complaints about Hlndustan PhotoflJm manufacturing quality and shortage of films. Complaints are Company Limited investigated and corrective steps taken to either replace material or advise about proper 9836. SHRI DHARMESH PRASAD usage of material. As regards prices, these VARMA: are guided by a formula laid down by the SHRI D. M. PUTTE GOWDA: Bureau of Industnal Cost and Prices.

Wilt the Minister of INDUSTRY be [Translation J pleased to state: Closure of Oriental Power cables, Kola (a} whether the Hindustan Photofilm Manufacturing Company Limited is the only 9837. SHRI DAU DAYAL JOSHI: Will organisation which imports and distributes the Minister of INDUSTRY ~ pleased to the Photosensitive materials; state:

(b) if so, the details there of and the (a) whether the Oriental Power Cablss reasons thereof; in Kota District of the Rajasthan is lying clo&ed; (c) whether Government have received any memorandum from the Delhi Profes- (b) if so, since when and the reasons sional Photographers Association in con- therefor; and nection with the monopoly of the Hindustan Photofilm Manufacturing Company Umited (c) the steps taken to re-start it? over photosensitive materials; and THE MINISTER OF INDUSTRY (SHRI (d) if so. the details thereof and action AJIT SINGH): (a) to (c). The Plant of MIs. taken so far or proposed to be taken in the Oriental Power Cables Limited. Kota in Ra- matter? jasthan is lying dosed since February, 1986. The major reasons for the closure are stated THE MINISTER OF INDUSTRY (SHRI to be continued uneconomic working. pro- AJIT SINGH): (a) and (b). Hindustan Photo longed delay in the implementation of the Films (HPF) is not the only organisation that Extension-cum-Diversification Scheme. imports and distributes photo-sensitive power shortage liquidity problems and material. managerial defICiencies.

(c) and (d). A presentation has been The matter regarding this company is received from Delhi professional Photogra- already under examination before the Board phers' Association concerning the quality of for Industrial and Financial Reconstruction HPFs products, its monopoly in photo sen- (BIFR). a quasi judicial body. set up under 213 wnttsnAnswe~ JYAISTHA 1,1912 (SAKA) WrlUenAnswsm 214 the Sick Industrial Companies (Special Pro- Production Target' of LPG vision) Act, 1985. 9839. SHRI BALAS. 'EB VIKHE [English] PATIL: Will the Minister of I =rROLEUM AND CHEMICALS be please to state: New Trains in Southern Railway (a) the target of LPG production fixed 9838. SHRI KADAMBUR M.A. JAN- during 1990-91; and ARDHANAN: Will the Minister of RAIL- WAYS be pleased to state. (b) the comparative LPG production figures in respect 01 each oil company (IOC. (a) the number of new trains introduced HPC, BPe etc.) during 1989 and up to 31 during the Seventh Plan, Zone-wise; March, 1990?

(b) whether the number of trains intro- THE MINISTER OF PETROLEUM AND duced in the Southern Railway is less; and CHEMICALS (SHAI M.S. GURU- PADASWAMy): (a) lPG production target (c) if so, the reasons thereof? fixed for 1990-91 is 1960 TMT.

THE MINISTER OF RAILWAYS (SHRI GEORGE FERNANDES): (a) to (c), The (b) The companywise target vs actual .nformation IS being collected and will be laid LPG production during calender year 1989 on the table of the Sabha. and financial year 1989-90 are as follows:

(Figs. in '000 Tonnes)

1989 1989-90

Target Actual Target Actual

IOC 451 483 460 499

HPC 177 179 172 169

BPC 203 223 203 232

CRL 141 143 141 152

MRL 117 129 115 128

ONGC 638 110 662 711

Oil 49 50 50 51

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Requirement of LPG in Punjab (a) whether Government have conducted any survey of the monthly require- 9840. SHRI KAMAL CHAUDHRY: Will ment of cooking gas in Punjab; the Minister of PETROLEUM AND CHEMI- CALS be pleased to state: (b) if so, the details thereof; 215 WrMenAnsweB MAY 22,1990 Written Answ9B 216

(c) the requirement of gas cylinders in (c) MIs Asia Foundation and Construc- Punjab per month and the number of gas tion Co. (AFCONS). Bombay. cylinders being supplied to Punjab every month; and As there was no mishap, the question of replacing the contractor engaged for this (d) the steps being taken to make good work did not arise. of the shortage? Inpovatlve Technologies for Power THE MINISTEROF PETROLEUM AND Sector CHEMICALS (SHRt M.S. GURU- PADASWAMy): (a) No, Sir. 9842. SHRt PRAKASH V. PATIL: Will the Minister of ENERGY be pleased to (b) Does not arise. state:

(c) At present approximately, 5.241akh (a) whether Union Government have LPG refill cylinders are being supplied each stressed the need for application of innova- month. TheS'l meetthe requirement fully. tive technologies for meeting the requirements of the power sector; Cd) Recently a temporary shortage in the supply of LPG refills was reported from a (b) if so, whether any concrete propos- few locations in Punjab on account of the als are being considered in this regard; overall shortfall in the availability of bulk LPG. With the measures already taken, the (c) if so, whether any foreign help in situation has since improved. The situation being sought in this regard; and is being closely monitored to ensure regular supplies to the consumers. (d) if so, by what time the final decision for introducing the new technology in power Construction of Bridge on Thane Creek sector is likely to be taken up?

9841. SHRt VAMANRAO MAHADIK: THE MINISTER OF ENERGY AND Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased MINISTEROF CIVILAVIATION (SHRIARIF to state: MOHAMMAD KHAN): (a) Government has. inter!alia, stressed the need for application (a) whether construction of the railway of innovative technologies for optimising the bridge on Thane creek along Thane-8elapur utilisation of the existing power generating railway line w~ held up for the last one year capacity to meet the growing requirements or so because of the collapse of one of the of the power sector in the country. span of bridge; (b) The areas identified by the Govern- (b) if so, the reasons for this mishap and ment in this regard include: the findings of the enquiry thereof; and

i) Renovation and modernisation of (c) the name of company entrusted with the existing thermal power stations the construction contract and whether due to mishap. another contractor was entrusted ii) Renovation and uprating of the with the work of completion of the bridge? existing hydro power stations

THE MINISTER OF RAILWAYS (SHRI iii) Systems improvement GEORGE FERNANDES): (a) No, Sir. iv) Redudion of transmission and (b) Does not arise. distribution losses 217 Written AnswelS JYAISTHA 1, 1912 (SAKA) Written Answets 218

v) Load management; and (e)when this project is expected to be completed? vi) Energy conservation. THE MINISTER OF RAILWAYS (SHRI Cc) Proposals for application of innova- GEORGE FERNANDES): (a) No, Sir. tive technologies in these area including the need for foreign help in this regard are exam- (b) to (e). Do not arise. ined by the Government on case to case basis, as and when received. [ Translation]

(d) Identification and introduction of Production and demand of Cement innovative technologies in power sector is a continuing process. 9844. SHAI DAULAT RAM SARAN: Will the Minister of INDUSTRY be pleased Conversion of MlraJ Latur Une to state:

9843. SHRI UTTAM RATHOO: Will the (a) the production of different varieties Ministerof RAILWAYS be pleased to state: of cement in the country and estimated requirement thereof, separately; (a) whether Government have taken decision for the conversion of Miraj-latur (b) the details of the varieties of cement metre gauge into broad gauge; technically certified and those not certified, respectively; and

(b) if so, the progress made in this (c) the reasons for allowing the manu- regard; facture and use of such uncertified cement?

THE MINISlER OF INDUSTRY (SHAI (c) whether the work on this projed is AJIT SINGH): (a) Variety-wise production of behind schedule; cement by the large size cement plants in the country during the calender year 1989 was (d) if so, the reasons therefor; and as under:

Name of the variety Quantity in Million tonnes

Ordinary Portland Cement 29.82

Pozzolana Portland Cement 7.47

Portland blast furnace cement 4.37

White Cement 0.22

Special purpose cement (oil well, low heat, high strength cement etc.) 0.33

Total 42.21

No estimates for varietywise require- total demand for cement in the oountry for ment of cement have been made. However. the year 1989-90 was expected to be 49 as per the projections made by the Working million tonnes. Group on Cement Industry for the 7th Ptan, 219 Written AnsWBIS MAY 22,1990 Written AnsWBIS 220

(b) SIS has prepared Indian standards IS: 8229-1986 0iI-we1l cement (first on 13 varieties of cement out of which 9 revision) Indian standards are covered under BIS Certification Marks Scheme, as per details IS: 8229-19860i1-well cement (first given below: revision)

i) Indian Standards Covered under (c) At present, only 11 Indian stan- Certification Scheme: dards, out of 13 indicated at (b) above, are covered under Cement (Quality Control) 1S:269-19760rdinaryandlowheat Amendment Order 1983 requiring compul- portland cement (third revision) sory BIS Certification. Accordingly, if a manufacturer is producing cement of a vari- IS: 455-1976 Portland slag cement ety Other than those covered in these 11 (third revision) Indian standards, these is at present, no compulsion for such varieties of cement to IS: 1489-1976 Portland -Pozzolana be covered under BIS Certification Marks Cement (Second revision) Scheme.

IS: 3466-1967 Masonry cement Under the said Order, as amended on (first revision) 3.5.89, Ministry of Industry permits and manufacturers to produce and sell cement, IS: 8041-1978 Rapid hardening covered under the 11 standards, without SIS Portland Cement (First revision) Mark for a specified period to enable them to obtain BIS Certification Mark Licence during IS: 8042-1978 While Portland this period. Cement (First revision) expansion of Madhupur Station IS: 8112-1976 43 Grade Ordinary Portland Cement 9845. SHRI JANARDAN YADAV: Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to IS: 12269-198753 Grade Ordinary state: Portland Cement (a) whether any scheme for the expansion of Madhupur station during 1990-91 IS: 12330-1988 Sulphate Resist- has been prepared. ing Portland Cement. 1b) if so, the details thereof and when it is likely to be implemented; and ii) Indian Standards presently not covered under Certification Scheme: (c) if not the reasons !herefor?

THE MINISTER OF RAILWAYS (SHRI IS: 6452-1972 High alumina ce- GEORGE FERNANDES): (a) No, Sir. ment for structural use

IS: 6909-1973 Supersulphated (b) Does not arise. cement

(c) The existing facilities at Madhupur IS 8043-1978 Hydrophobic Port- Railway station are considered adequate for land cement (first revision) the present level of traffic dealt with. 221 Written AnSK'efS JYAISTHA 1,1912 (SAKA) Written AnswelS 222

[English] (c) the details of cases in courts or under arbitration and since when and the industrial/Commercial Concern operat- outcome thereof; and Ing on Railway Land In Deihl (d) whether there is any fresh Action 9846. SHRI LK. ADVANI: Will the Plan to expedite these matter, if so, the Ministerof RAILWAYS be pleased to state: details thereof?

(a) the names of industries commercial THE MINISTER OF RAILWAYS (SHRt concerns and other parties which are oper- GEORGE FERNANDES): (a) to (c). A state- ating on railway land in New DelhilDelhi area ment is gi"en below: and from whom the Railways are making efforts to get its land "acated; (d) Yes, Sir. Railways are pursuing the (b) whether there are any dues against cases in the Courts. A Committee of heads some of them. if so, the details thereof at Departments at the Headquarters le"el alongwith interest thereon, in cases where goes into the grievances of licences in dues are more than a takh of rupees; regard. MAY 22, 1990 W!Jl/PIl MSJI'elS 224

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Demand of Ethylene Oxide from both sides of the road causing hin- drance in the safe transit of traffIC and to 9847. SHRI KALP NATH RAI: bring them in the middle of the road for SHRI M.V. CHAN- proper illumination at night; DRASHEKARA MUR- THY: (c) whether such works of shifting electricity poles are pending for long at a number Will the Minister of PETROLEUM AND of places; CHEMICAlS be pleased to state: (d) if so, the details thereof and the (a) the estimated demand for Ethylene reasons therefor; and Oxide which is a component for the manufacture of polyester fibre and many other (e~ the steps taken to remove aU such chemicals; and poles and 10 install them in the middle of the road expeditiously? (b) the names of the units, both in private and public sectors producing Ethlene rrfE MINISTER OF ENERGY AND Oxide? MINISTER OF CIVil AVIATION (SHRI ARIF MOHAMMAD KHAN): (a) to (e). The infor- THE MIN ISTER OF PETROLEUM AND mation is being colleded and will be laid on CHEMICALS (SHRI M.S. GURU- the "{pble of the House. PADASWAMY): (a) Ethylene Oxide is not used as a camponet for the manufacture of Retrenchment of Employell!s of Chukha polyester fibre. Monoethlene Glycol is the Hydro-Electric Project caponent used for the manufacture of polyester fibre. Ethylene oxide is used for amny 9849. SHRI SAMARENDRA KUNDU: other chemicals and derivatives. Demand Will the Minister of ENERGY be pleased to for Ethylene oxide for the year 1989-90 was state: estimated to be around 19000 tonnes as per Kapoor Committee Report. (a) whether a large number of employees in 'Chukha' Hydro-electric project in (b) Names of the units in Public and Bhutan are likely to be retrenched; Private Sector producing Ethylene Oxide are as follows: (b) if so, the details thereof;

i) Indian petrochemicals Corporation (c) whetherthese employees have been Ltd. promised any alternative employment; and

ii) NOCll (d) if so, when alternative employment is likely to be provided to them? Shifting of Electricity Poles In Deihl THE MINISTER OF ENERGY AND 9848. SHRI MADAN LAl KHURANA: MINISTER CIVil AVIATION (SHRt ARIF Will the Minister of ENERGY be pleased to MOHAMMAD KHAN): (al and (b). On com- state: pletion of the major works of Chukha Hydro- electric Project in Bhutan, a project of the (a) whether roads are widened to pro- Royal Government of Bhutan being exe- vide for divide in the middle for smooth flow cuted with Indian financial and teci1nicaf of traffic in Delhi; assistance, a number of workers have been declared surplus. (b) if so, whether it is also the policy to remove the electricity poles of street lights (c) and (d). The Project Authorities have 239 Written AnsW91S MAY 22,1990 Written AnswelS 240 approached various organisation, including [English] those of the Govemment of India. for explor- ing possibilities of absorption of these sur- Hunting Facility In New P & T Connec- plus workers, and as a result, some of these tions At Railway enquiry Officers workers have already been provided alternative employment. 9851. SHRI PRATAPRAO B. BHOSALE: Will the Minister of RAILWAYS [Translation] be pleased to state:

Training to Educated Youth by N.P.C. (a) whether the new Post and T ele- graph Connections added at Railway En- 9850. SHRI DEVENDRA PRASAD quiry Offices in Delhi have some hunting Y AOAV: Will the Minister of INDUSTRY be facility; pleased to state: (b) if so, the details thereof; (a) whether there is any scheme for sending abroad the educated youths for (c) whether Govemment propose to training in Aciministrative management by provide such facility at other important planes the National Productivity Council; of country; and

(b) if so, whether any application were (d) if so, the name of places to be invited in this regard recently; and selected during current year and if not, the reasons therefor? (c) if so, the number of youths likely to be sent abroad for training especialty from THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE Bihar? MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI AJAY SINGH): (a) Yes, Sir. THE MINISTER OF INDUSTRY (SHRI (b) The following post and telegraph AJIT SINGH): (a) No, Sir. connection with facility of hunting are available in the Centralised Telephone Enquiry (b) and (c). Do not arise. Office at Delhi:- 241 Written AnswelS JYAISTHA 1,1912 (SAKA) Written Answers 242

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Cc) Yes, Sir. provide computerised check in facalities at Bangalore Airport; (d) This facility is already available at Matropolitan and a number of other impor- (b) if so, when it win be provided; and tant stations. Cc) the places where this facility is Arrangement are being made to extend already existing? this facility progressively at other stations also. THE MINISTER OF ENERGY AND MiNISTER OF CJVILAVIATION (SHRI ARIF [ Trans/arion 1 MOHAMMAD KHAN): (a) and (b). Comput- erised check-in facility has already been Setting up of Marutl Udyog limited introduced at Bangalore Airport with effect Unit In Bihar from the 14th of January. 1990.

9852. SHRI SURYA NARAYAN (c) Computerised check-in facility is YADAV: Will the Minister of INDUSTRY be existing at Del~i. Bombay, Calcutta and pleased to state: Madras airports. in addition to Bangalore.

(a) whAther there is any proposal to set Overcharging of Prices of medicines up a units of maruti Udyog limited in Bihar; 9854. SHRI K. MANVENORA SINGH: (b) it so, when it is likely to be commis- Will the Minister of PETROLEUM AND sion,ed; and CHEMICALS be pleased to state:

(c) if not, the reasons therefor? (a) whether a number of i'lstances of overcharging of price controlled drugs have THE MINISTER OF INDUSTRY (SHRI come to the notice of Govemment; AJIT SINGH): (a) No, Sir. (b) if so, the details of such cases upto (b) Does not arise. 30th April. 1990; and

(c) There is no plan to set up a second (c) the action taken in these cases? factory of maruti Udyog Limited anywhere in India at present. THE MINISTER OF PETROLEUM AND CHEMICALS (SHRI M.S. GURU- [English) PADASWAMY): (a) Yes, Sir.

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[ Trans/ation ] employees in 1988-89 in comparison to 1972- 7J;and Increase in Railwa~ Services (b) the percentage of increase in the number of trains, good trains, railway sta- 9555. SHRI RAMESHWAR PRASAD: tion, halts, rail line; railway crossings and Will tile Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased signal points during the said period? to 5tate. THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE (a) the percentage of increase in the MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI AJAY number of regular and temporary railway SINGH): (a) 15%

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i) trains + 33.2

ii) goods trains + 42.4

iii) railway stations 0.21

iv) halts + 70.5

v) rail lines (Route Kms.) + 3.05

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vii) signal points (Basic Signal & + 128.36 Telecommunication units)

[Eng/ish] THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI AJAY Regularisation of commission vendors SINGH): (a) As of now, there are no Com- bearers on Dharmavarm station mission Bearers awaiting regularisation at Dharmavaram Station on Guntakal Division 9856. SHRI S. GANGADHAR: Will the of South-Central Railway. Only 11 Commis- Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state: sion vendor's are available for being consid- ered10r regularisation as and when vacan- (a) the number of commission vendors! cies arise on Guntakal Division. bearers of Dharmavarma Railway station in Guntakal Division of South Central Railway (b) and (c). Hon'ble Supreme Court in awaiting regularisation; its judgement dated 8.10.1987 ordered for regularisation of services of Commission (b) whether Government propose to Bearers so registered first and thereafter regularise these commission vendorslbear- Commission Vendors will be considered for ~5: and such regularisation as and when vacancies arise, as per their seniority. Accordingly, 25 (c) if so, when and if not, the reasons Commission Bearers on Guntakal Division therefor? of South Central Railway were regularised. 257 WrMenAnswe~ JYAISTHA 1,1912 (SAKA) WrmenAnswe~ 258

implementation of SLPs and Cat for the electricity they might consume on the Decisions basic of average consumption, if so, how Government propose to resolve it; 9857. SHRI GANGA CHARAN lODHI: Will the Minister of RAilWAYS be pleased (c) whether in some districts of Delhi to state: Spot billing system has been introduced; and (a) whether a number of Special leave petitions cases decided by the Supreme (d) if so, the details thereof and whether Court and the Central Administrative Tribu· DESU intends to introduce thiS system in nals are pending since 1984 in his Ministry other parts/districts of Delhi? particularly in the Western Railway including the Office of Divisional Railway Manager, THE MINISTER OF ENERGY AND Jaipur; MINIS TER OF CIVIL AVIATION (SHRI ARIF MOhl MMAD KHAN)" \ " U'lder the new (b) if so, the details thereof and the three -nonthly electricity bIlling system Intro- reasons for not giving effect to the decision duced bills IS issued to a cOllsumer. The first of the CourUCentral Administrative Tribu· monthly bill is based 011 actual meter reading nals; and and the next two bills are prepared on the basis of the average monthly consumption. (c) the time by which the decision would This is subject to adjustment In the subse- be implemented? quent quartly bill on the basis of the actual meter reading. THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI AJAY (b) According to the DESU, the new SINGH): (a) to (c). Since no specific cases billing system has not created any confu- have been given where the Railway Admini- sion. It does not involve advance payment by strations are not implementing court orders, the consumers, as the bill are payable at an information regarding the position in this interval of one month, on the dates specified connection on Western Railway is being on the bills. collected and will be laid on the Table of the House. (c) and (d). DESU has introduced the "Sport Bilting System- kin some parts of the New Billing System by DESU Nizamudin Distnct from April. 1990. Under this system, bill is prepared by taking the 985& PROF. RAM GANESH meter reading in the presence of the con- KAPSE: sumer, who has the option to make the SHRI BALASAHEB VIKHE payment by cheque to the visiting DESU PATIL: T earn on the spot. This system is at experi- SHRI KS. RAO: mental stage and its extension to other areas would depend upon its performance and Will the Ministerof ENERGY be pleased reaction of the consumers. to state: licence for Manufacture of Polyester to (a) whether the Delhi Electric Supply M.s Garware Undertaking has embarked upon a new system of billing from March. 1990. if so, the 9859. SHRI P.G. NARAYAN: Will the details thereof; Minister of INDUSTRY be pleased to state:

(b) whether new form of bililng has (a) whether Mis_ Garware have been created some confusion amongst consum~ granted a licence for Manuf acture 01 polyes- ers Who nave been asked to pay in advance ter based medical X-ray, polyster based 259 Written Answers MAY 22,1990 ~nffenAnswem 260 industrial X-ray and Graphic Art films; (d) the cost of capital goods/raw materials and technical assistance Garware are (b) if so, what has been the demand for proposing to import for the purpose? these products annually during the last three years; THE MINISTER OF INDUSTRY (SHRI AJIT SINGH): (a) MIs Garware Plastic & (c) the capacity being created by the Polyster Limited have ben granted Letter of Hindustan Photo films Mgs. Co. Ltd., for Intent dated 20.7.89 for the manufacture of each of the above products; and the following items:

Items of manufacture Annual Capacity i. graphic Art films (Polyester based) 3 Million sq. metre ii. X-ray films (polyester based) 3 million sq. metre.

(b) According to an assessment made, the current consumption and '=!stimated demand by 1993-94 of the following items is as stated below:

Items Estimated present Demand by 1993-94 consumption Million Million sq. metres sq. metres

1. X-ray films including 8.60 18.00 (Industrial X-ray)

2. Graphic Art & Other films 2.28 5.00

(c) M's. H!ndustan Photo Films Mfg. Co. Ltd. have been granted industria! licence no. Cll: 18 (90) dated 19.1.90 for the manufacture of the following items:

Item of manufacture Annual Capacity

a. X-ray films 10 million sq. metres.

b. Graphic Art films 2 million sq. metres

(d) Mis Garware Plastics & POlyester production of petrol in Barauni refinery dur- Limited have not so far submitted any pro- ing the last three years, year-wise; posal for Import of capital goods or raw materials or for technical assistance. (b) the reasons for shortfall in production, if any: and Production of Petrol by Barauni Refin- ery (c) the remedial measures taken in this regard? 9860. SHRI L.V. SIN~H: Will the Min- ister of PETROLEUM AND CHEMICALS be THEMIN' -~OFPETROLEUMAND pleased to state: CHEMICALS riRI M.S. GURU- PADASWAMY): (a) The installed capacity (a) the installed capacity and actual of as refinery refers to the crude processing 261 Written Answers JYAISTHA 1,1912 (SAKA) Written Answers 262 capacity and does not referto the production under way. The cost of production of news- of individual products like Petrol, HSD, Ker- print at Hindustan Newsprint Limited is fa- osine ete. The installed refining capacity of vourable comparable with the other news- Barauni refinery has been 3.3. MTPA for the print mills. last three years. The production of petrol at Barauni Refinery during the last three years Various steps have been taken to re- in given below: duce the production cost including reorgani- sation of operations in all respects focussing Year (Figures in '000 tonnes) on removal of bottleneck, improvement of equipment performance, balancing of ca- 1987-88 171.7 pacity of various sections of mills, stabilisa- tion of operations on mix for optimum utilisa- 1988-89 213.5 tion of machine hours, control, vender development; for import substitution, education of 1989-90 238.4 stock holding by proper maintenance planning, implementation of maintenance plan- (b) There has been no shortfall in the ning, disposal of non-moving and surplus production. inventory, implementation of maintenance system, stricter adherence of existing finan- (c) Dop.s not arise. cial control measures mainly budgetary control, better cashlfund management. Cost of paper production in Hindustan Paper Corporation Limited Plants Reopening of Titagarh paper Mills

9861. SHRI BABUBHAI MEGHJI 9862. DR. DEBIPROSADPAL:Willthe SHAH: Will the Minister of INDUSTRY be Minister of INDUSTRY be pleased to state: pleased to state: (a) whether Government have received (a) whether the cost of paper produc- any proposal for reopening of the Titagarh tion is more In the Hindustan paper Corpora- Paper Mills in West Bengal; tion plants as compared to private sector paper plants; and (b) if so, the details in this regard; and

(b) if so, the steps taken/proposed to be (c) if not, whether Government propose taken to reduce the production cost of paper to tal

(a) whether the promotional vacancies year-wise after the amendmont made in the on Eastern Railway are being filled on the Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices basis of General Seniority ignoring the res- Act, 1984 relating to unfair trade practices, ervation rules for SC & ST; restrictive trade practices and applications for compensation; (b) if so, the reasons therefor; and (b) the number of complaints disposed (c) the action proposed to be taken in of during the period, this regard? (c) the number of complaints still pend- THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE ing; and MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI AJAY SINGH): (a) to (c). Reservation rules for the (d) the efforts, being made to dispose of SCs/STs are being followed on the Eastern the pending complaints and by what time the Railway. However in specific cadres, where cases will be disposes of? the SCs and STs are already represented to the extent of 15% and 7-1/2% respectively, THE MINISTER OF INDUSTRY (SHRI no reservation for Scs and STs is provided in AJIT SINGH): (a) to (c). The number of accordance with the orders of the Courts. complaints/compensation application re- The issue is sub-judice on account of Spe- ceived, disposed of and pending during the cial leave Petitions pending with the Su- relevant period is indicated below in the preme Court of India. statement.

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Provision of A.C Coaches in Ramesh- to about 7 million watches during 1990-91. warm Express and Cholan Express Railway Line Between Thlruvalla and 9865. SHAI S. SINGAAAVADIVEL: Trivandrum Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state: 9867. SHRI PALAI K.M. MATHEW: Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to (a) whether the trains running on the state: main line between Madras Egmore and Trichy via Mailaduthurai and Thanjavur are not (a) whether there is a proposal for new provided with air-conditioned facilites; Railway line of Thiruvalla-Trivandrum, passing through Kozhenchery, Pathanamthitta, (b) whether there are repeated repre- Konny, Pathanafuram, Punalur, sentations for the provision of AC2-Tier Nedumanggad etc. in the South -Eastern sleeper coach in Rameshwaram, Express hilly areas of Kerala; and and AC Chair car in Cholan Express; and Lb) when the construction work will be (c) if so, the steps Government propose started under a time bound programme? to take to provide these facilities in these THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRt AJAY MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI AJAY SINGH): (a) No, Sir. SINGH): (a) Yes, Sir. (b) Does not arise. (b) Some demands have been received. f Translation] (c) Presently not feasible due to nonavailability of adequate coaches. Shatabdi Express Between Delhi and Gorakhpur Shortage of H.M.T. Watches 9868. SHRt HARSH VARDHAN: Will 9866. SHRI RAJAMOHANA REDDY: the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to Will the Minister of INDUSTRY be pleased state: to state: (a) whether Government have proposal (a) whether there has been acute short- to introduce a new 1ast train like 'Shatabdi age of H.M. T. watches; Express' on Delhi-Gorakhpur line· and

(b) if so, the reasons therefor: and (b) if so. the detail::; thereof?

(c) the number of watches of various THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE models likely to be produced during the MIN~TRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI AJAY current year? SINGH): (a) No, Sir.

THE I\t1 !NISTER OF INDUSTRY (SHRI (b) Does not arise. AJIT SINGtl (a) to (c). Considering the demand for HI\\ r watches, there IS a supply Setting Up of Petrochemical Complex shortfall in certain types of watches like in Punjab ladies, automatic. etc. This is largely due to capacity constraints in availability of move- 9869. S. ATINDER PAL SINGH: Will ments and appearance parts. HMT has the Minister of PETROLEUM AND CHEMI- however planned to increase its production CALS be plea...>ed to st.3.te. 271 Written Answets MAY 22.1990 Written Answers 272

(a) whether Government propose to set to Mis Punjab Polyfibres for setting up chemical based Industries in Punjab during up of 30,000 TPA polyster Stapple the next plan period; Fibre Plant. They have already implemented 18,000 Tonnes Ca- (b) if so, the details of these ind\Jstries; pacity.

(c) whether Government contemplate 6. A LeUer of intent has been issued to set up a petrochemical complex in Punjab to Ws Hindustan livers for 60,000 in the near future: TPA linear Alkyl Benzene.

(d) if so, the details thereof: and k) to \9}. No. Sir. Decisions in such cases afE:' taken on Techno-Economic con- (e) if not. the reasons theretor? sioerations,

THE MINISTER OF PETROLEUM AND CHEMICALS (SHRI M.S. GURU- PADASWAMY): (a) and (b). The tol~ow;ng PS:rol and Diesel Pumps in BhHwara proposai for setting up prol~cts in Punjat. District. Rajasthan have been approved" 9870" SHRI HEMENDRA SINGH , . Mis Punjab State Indusmal Devel- BAN ERA: Will the Minister of PETROLEUM opment Corporation Limited have AND CHEMICALS be pleased to state: been granted a letter of Intent for manufacture of 485 tonnes per (a) the numberof petrol/diesel pumps in annum Hydrogen Hydrate at T ehsil Bhilwara district and their location; Rajpura District Patiala. (b) whether a petroVdiesel pumps was 2. Mis Indian Acrylics is implement- sanctioned for Banera but it has been shifted ing and Acrylic Fibre project of to Mandai Choraha; 20,000 TPS, at Sangrur. (c) if so, the reasons therefor; 3. A Letter of intent has been issued to MIs Punjab Khand Udyog Ltd. (d) whether any new dealer is being for setting up 5,000 TPA Citric Acid appointed to start a petroV diesel pumps at Plant at District Ferozepur. Banera; and

4. A Letter of Intent has been issued (e) r. not, the reasons therefor? to Mis JCT Ltd. for expansion of capacity of its existing polyester filament yearn plants in District THE MINISTER OF PETROLEUM AND Hoshiarpur from 3500 TPA to CH~MICALS (SHRI M.S. GURU- 25,000 TPA. PADASWAMY): (a) 20 Retail Outlet (Petrol! Diesel) Dealerships are in operation in Bhil- 5. A Letter of Intent has been issued wara district as per the details give below:

Location No. of ROs

1. Bhilwara T Gwn 10

2. Mandai Ghoraia 273 Written Answers JYAISTHA 1, 1912 (SAKA) Written Answers 274

Location No. ofROs

3. Mandai Choraha

4. Asind

5. Ralpur

6. Kotri 1

7. Jahazpur

8. RIVen!

9. Salwatia

10. Kachola

11. Kerara

12. Saren

13. Karal

14. Roopaheh

15. Gangapur

16. Shahpura

17. Hanllfgarh

18. BIJo!ian

19. SH.4 Betwee Nashirabad-Bhandwara Road

Total 28

(b) and (c)_ Banera was selected for Choraha which is in the same class of mar- development of a retail outlet in anticipation ket and in the same district. of the potential of the area. However, the anticipated poten'tial was not generated and (d) and (e). The potential at Banera hence with the consent of other oil compa- does not justify opening of a Retail outlet at nies this retail outlet was shifted to Mandai present. 275 Written Answers MAY 22,1990 Written Answers 276

Subsidy in Railway Fright on Perish- (c) the amount collected as penalty able Products from tlcketless travellers in ths ~articular train during the last four months? 9871. SHRI HANNAN MOLLAH: Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE state: MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI AJAY SINGH): (a) Some instances have come to (a) whether Indian Railways allow notice. subsidies in Railways' freight rates for carrying perishable fruits and similar other agri- (b) Regularlintensive checks are being cultural products, if so, the details thereof; conducted to check the entry of unauthor· ised passengers in reserved coaches and (b) whether betel-le3ve are also taken persons found travelling unauthorisedly are as perishable agricuttural products, if so, the deatt with in accordance wif:"l the provisions concessions being provided to this com- of India Railway Act. modity; and (c) Train-wise details are not main- (c) if no concession is given, the rea- tained. sons therefor? Kuttipuram Guruvayoor Rail Line THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRt AJAY 9873. SHRI P.A. ANTONY: Will the SINGH): (a) Perishables like fruits, vege- Ministerof RAILWAYS be pleased to state: tables, etc. are charged at Concessional Parcel (CP-2) Scale of rates which is about 1a) whether there is a proposal for 50% of the General Parcel (GP) Scale of setting up a railway link between Kuttipuram rates. and Guruvayoor in Kerala; and

(b) Setal-leaves are charged at Conces- (b) if so, the present status thereof? sional parcel (CP-1 ) Scale of rates which is about 80% of the General parcel Scale of THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE rates. MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI AJAY SINGH): (a) and (b). A survey was carried (c) Does not arise. out for a BG rail line trom Trichur to Kuttipu- ram via Guruvayood in 1981. Construction Harassment by Ticketless Travellers in of the line between Trichur and Guruvayoor K_K_Express has only been approved for the present.

9872. PROF. SAVITHRI LAKSH- Charter Hiring of Rigs By ONGC MANAN: Will the Minister of RAILWAY be pleased to state: 9874. SHRI N.J. RATHVA: Will the Minister of PETROLEUM AND CHEMICALS (a) whether a number of ticketless be pleased to state: travellers of those who purchase second class tickets are harassing the travellers (a) whether the Oil and natural Gas who reserve their seats and berths espe- Commission has signed another contract for cially from Agra onwards in K.K. Express charter-hiring of two rigs with the Chow- from Trivandrum to New Delhi; gules;

(b) if so, the action taken or proposed by (b) if so, the main features of the agree- Government in this regard; and ment; 277 Written AnswelS JYAISTHA 1, 1912 (SAKA) Written AnswelS 278

(c) the places where these two rigs will THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE be installed: and MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI AJAY SINGH): (a) No, Sir. (d) to what extent these will be benefi- cial? (b) Does not anse.

THE MINISTEROF PE fROLEUM AND Computerisation of Passenger Reser- CHEMICALS (SHRI M.S. GURU- vation in Maharashtra PADASWAMY): (a) to (c). Yes, Sir. Two contracts have been signed by ONGC with 9877. SHRI UDAISINGRAO MIs. Chowgule for the charter hiring of two NANSAHEB GAIKWAD: Will thE: Minister of land rigs for a period of two years on a day RAILWAYS be pleased to state: rate basis for drilling operations in Rajast- han. These two rigs are yet to be mobilised (a) the criteria for selection of railway by MIs. Chowgule. stations for computerisation of passenger reservation service; (d) Drilling with these rigs will help in the acceleration of exploration/exploitatIOn of (b) the railway stations in Maharashtra hydrocarbons in Rajasthan. where computerised reservation system has already been introduced; and [Translation] (c) whether these services are pro- Timing of Jind-Panipat Train posed to be started at Kolhapur railway station also in Maharashtra? 9875. SHRI KAPIL DEV SHASTRI: Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE state: MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI AJAY SINGH): (a) Stations are selected for provid- (a) whether the train running on Jind- ing computerised reservation services on Panipat section starts from Delhi at 4.10 the basis of their reservation work-load and am.m. and reaches back at 10.30 p.m. and importance. such as, being State Capital or whether Government propose to I evert to Zonal Headquarter. old time scheduled which was effective five years back, by rescheduling the start of the (b) Computerised reservation system trains from Jind at 5.30 a.m. and departure has already been introduced at Bombay VT, from Delhi at 6.30 p.m. to avoid inconven- Bombay Central and Churchgate stations in ience to the employees; and Maharashtra

(b) if so, when? (c) The reservation workload at kolhapur does not justify computerisation at this THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE stage. MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI AJAY SINGH): (2.) Yes, Sir. Any further changes to Reduction of Interest Rate to State follow old schedule is , however, operation- Electricity Boards ally not feasible. 9878. SHRI VENKATA KRISHNA (b) Does not arise. REDDY KASU:Willthe Minister of ENERGY be pleased to state: [English) Ca) whether Government are consider- New Train Between Bangalore and ing reducing the interest rate on the loans Bhubaneswar giveil to the State Electricity Boards for rural electrification and pumps set energisation; 9876. SHRI V. KRISHNA RAO: Will the and Ministerof RAILWAYS be pleased to state: (b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reason therefor? (a) whether there is a proposal to run a new trains between Bangalore and Bhu- THE MINISTER OF ENERGY AND baneswar via Madras Vijayawada etc.; and MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIAT'ON (SHRI ARrF MOHAMMAD KHAN): Ca) No, Sir. (b) if so, the details thoreof? (b) Does not arise. Hftil8R 280 27g Wnllon Answo/S U4 Y22. f 990 Answers and Scheduled Tribes out of them; sepa- Allotment of Land to RanJit Sagar Dam rately; Oustees

(c) whether the agencies allotted are as 9879. SHRIMATI SUKHBUNS KAUR: per quota for SC/ST persons; Will the Minister of ENERGY be pleased to state: (d) if not the reasons therefor and the action taken to tuHil the same; and (a) whether the Ranjit Sagar Dam oustees have not been given alternative (e) the time by which the quota of SCI iand for building their residential quarters; ST will be filled up? and

THE MINISTER OF PETROLEUM AND (b) if so, the time by which Government CHEMICALS (SHRI M. S. GURU- propose to allot land to these oustees and F-ADASWAMY): (a) and (b). The required where? information is furnished below in the statement. TI-IE MINISTER OF ENERGY AND MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION (SHRI ARIF (c) to (e). Wnile drawing up the annual MOHAMMAD KHAN): (a) and (b). The marketing plans for award of dealershipsl proposal for rehabilitation of Ranjit Sagar distributorships, 25% reservations are ear- Dam oustees are under process. marked for SC/ST categories. This policy [ Translation] was made unifo!"mly applicable to all oil companies only in 1977, although IOC had introduced 25% reservation for SCIST in the Allotment of Petrol Pumps and LPG case of their 'A' site retail outlets from 1974 Agencies to Sc/sT onwards. There has been some shortfall in 9880. SHRI CHHEOOI PASWAN: the achievement of this quota since the time it has been uniformly made applicable in all SHRI SOMJIBHAI DAMaR: oil companies in 1977 due to nonavailability Will the Minister of PETROLEUM AND of suitable candidates and poor response to CHEMICALS be pleased to state: advertisemants. In such cases, when the dealership/distributorship cannot be commissioned under the SC/ST categories in a particular marketing plan, the same is taken (a) the number of petrol pumps and LPG agencies ason 31 st March. 1990. State- care of through the subsequent marketing plans to ensure this reservation. The Oil wise; Selection Boards have been requested to give top priority in the selection of candidates (b) the number of pGtrol pumps and LPG agencies allotted to Scheduled Castes belonging to these categories. 281 Written AnswelS JYAISTHA 1,1912 (SAKA) WrmenAnsw~ 282

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[English] Gujarat which have been found economically suitable for opening petroVdiesel pumps; Complaint Against Gas Agencies of Jaunpur (b) the total number of petrol/diesel pumps approved and the number out of 9881. SHRI YADVENDRA DATI: Will them which have started functioning; the Minister of PETROLEUM AND CHEMI- CALS be pleased to state: (c) the number of petrol/diesel pumps reserved for Scheduled castes and Sched- (a) the names of gas agencies operat- uled Tribes; and ing in Jaunpur; (d) the names of places in tribal districts (bi whether there has been a general in the State selected for new petrol/diesel complaint of blackmarketing against the gas pumps? agencies of Jaunpur; and THE MI~ISTER OF PETROLEUM AND (c) if so, the action taken i" this regard CHEMICALS (SHRI M. S. GURU- and with what results? PADASWAMY): (a) The required information is given below in the statement. THE MINISTER OF PETROLEUM AND CHEMICALS (SHRI M. S. GURU- (b) Out of the 229 Retail Outlets (PetroV PADASWAMY): (a) The names of LPG dis- Diesel) approved in the districts of Gujarat tributorships operating in Jaunpur are: since 1980-81 Marketing Plan, 165 have been commissioned. 1. M/s. Ashirwad Gas Service (c) 60 Retail Outlets (PetroVDiesel) 2. MIs. Jaunpur Gas Service. have been earmarked tor the Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe category. (b) and lc}. No, Sir. However, there were some complaints against M/s. Jaunpur (d) tt has been decided to develop Gas Service relating to delay in release of following locations, falling in the tribal areas new gas connectIon, forcible sale of hot- for new petrol/diesel retail outlets: plates, delay in refill supply and rude behaviour. On investigation, two complaInts relat- Location District ing to forcible sale of hot-plates and delay in refill supply were established. The Distribu- 1. Sinor Baroda tor has been counselled and a caution letter 2. Katargam Surat has also been issued. 3. Bardoli Surat Translation] t 4. Vyara Surat

Petrol/Diesel Pumps in Gujarai 5. Ahwa Dang 6. Deliapada Bharuch 9882. SHAt CHANDUBHAI DESHMUKH: Will the Minister of PETRO- 7. Between Dahod & Baroda LEUM AND CHEMICALS be pleased to state: Khangila Village

(a) the names of districts and places in 291 Written Answers MAY 22.1990 Written Answers 292

STATEMENT 20. Dolasa

Names of districts and locations in Gujarat 21. Timbi identified for opening of Retail Outlets (Pet- rollOiesel) : 22. Samaldhiyala

AHMEDABAD BANASHANTHA

1. Ranpur 23. Amirgarh

2. Katosanp Road 24. Palampur

3. Sarkhej Gandhi Nagar NH-8 25. Deodar

4. CTM 4 Rasta 26. Palampur SH-6

5. Narol-Breja NH-8 27. Tharad

6. Bardwala 28. Deesa

7. Bagodra 29. Panthwada

8. Moraiya/Pilipura 30. Sathalpur

9. NH-8 between SarkhejITha1tej 31. Danta

10. Sakali Village 32. Dantiwada

11. Shastri Nagar 33. Bhalasara

12. Maninagar 34. Badh

13. Mankol 35. Vadgam

14. Dholera 36. Lakhani

AMRELI 37. Wadhavan

BARODA 15. Kotda

16. Kumkavav 38. Alamgir

17. Lilia 39. Baroda NH-8

18. Bamnagar 40. Jelpur pavi

19. Jafferabad 41. Sinor 293 Written Answers JYAISTHA 1,1912 (SAKA) Written Answers 294

42. Halol Crossing 63. Adhelai

43. Jambusar Padra Road 64. Ghadali

44. Tilakwara 65. Valukad

45. Kumeta 66. Paliyad

46. Por 67. Tana

47. Wag hod ia 68.· Datha

48. Mohba Road In. 69. MannarlAlngir

49. Ranoli GANDHINAGAR

50. Baroda 70. Nanachiloda

BHARUCH 71. Between Raj Bhawan

51. Gardeshwar Phata 4to 14 Kms.

52. Ankeleshwar 72. Koba

53. Waghra JAM NAGAR

54. Oedlapada 73. Zamkar

55. Bharuch Byepass 74. Harshad

BULSAR 75. Jamnagar

56. 8hilad 76.- Badthar

57. 8api 77. Sikka

58. Umbergam 78. Limdi

59. Panikhadak 79. Khandera

BHAVNAGAR 80. Amran

60. Ratanpur 81. 8agasara-Dhed

61. Alongship Breaking Yard 82. Glrgadhda

62. NR. Shetranj Dam 83. Mahya 295 Written Answers MAY 22.1990 Written Answers 296

84_ Vanthali 107_ Dev

85. Uoti Khawadi 108. Ch ikrod a

86. Dwarka 108_ A New Savalia

87. Nikawa KUTCH

88_ Balambha 109_ Deshalpur

89. Nerwala 110. Pandhara

KHEDA 111- Gandhidham

90. Tarapur 112. Ravapur

91. Bariavi 113_ Jakhao

92. Anand 114. S3mlakhah

93. Navaoura 115. BhuJ

94. Navagam 116. Mundra DudhaJ

95. Alltroh 117 Fatehgarh

96 Ras 118. Ch,rai MOl!

97. v'?s

98 K~e-da {O~,~, } 120. Samakhiah

99 Rh:lr,'l~ 12r Gadhnsa

100. Babhan JUNAGADH

101. Magar 122. Bhhkha

102. Kapadvanj 123. lino 'A' site

103. Punsara 124 Bhesan

104. Limbasi 125. Porbandar

105. Vabad 126. Madhupur

106_ Lasunddra Village 127. Ves-c.;:t! 297 Written AnswelS JYAISTHA 1,1912 (SAKA) Written Answers 298

128. Santrapara 149. Vajalpur

128. - A Manavdar RAJKOT

MEHSANA 150. Bhavnagar Road

129. Chandlsar 151. Market Yard

130. Gojaria 152. Makansar

131. Satlasna 153. Jatpur

132. Koita 154. Sultanpur

133. Kalal 155. Kuvadva

134. Jhatana 156. Ohara}i

135 Sam, 157. Aajkot (Kalwad Road)

136. Kalyanpura 158 RaJkot 80' Road

137. Ohma! 159. RUOA Complex P 248 & P. 248

138. Chatral 160. RaJkot

139 Nardlpur 161. Bhalgam

140 Kdd! 162. Jamkandora

141. Visanagar 163. Lodhika

142. Karvi 164. Sindhavadar

PANCHMAHAL 165. Kotadasangani

143. Devgandhabana 166. Gamta Crossing

144. Basca 167. Motagondla

145. Godra 168. Gondal Byepass

146. Shera 169. Jamnagar Road

147. Between Dahod & Khanglia ViI. 170. Vlnchiya

148. Santrampur 171. Marvl 299 Written Answers MAY 22.1990 Written Answers 300

172. Upleta 192. Vyara

173. Maliyasan SURENDARNAGAR

174. Ramod 193. Malwan

175. Bhayavadar 194. Dharangdha

SABARKANTHA 195. Zinzuvada

176. Kadiyadra 196. Muly

177. Malpur 197. Rajsitapur

178. Modasa (English]

179. Vijaynagar LPG Agencies and Petrol/Diesel Retail Outpets in Punjab and Chandigarh 180. Shanlaji 9883. BABA SUCHA SINGH: Will the 181. Meghraj Minister of PETROLEUM AND CHEMICALS be pleased to state: SURAT (a) the number of LPG agencies and 181. Nizar petrol/diesel retail outlets allotted in Punjab and Chandigarh during the last three years; 181 . Sayan (b) the number out of them allotted to 182. Kolwad Scheduled Castes;

183. Katargam (c) whether there is any quota fixed for Scheduled Castes; and 184. Surat Towan (d) if so, the steps taken to complete the reserved quota? 185. 8ajipura THE MINISTER OF PETROLEUM AND 186. Bardoli CHEMICALS (SHRI M. S. GURU- PADASWAMY): (a) and (b). During the last 187. Hajira three years. 26 Retail Outlet (Petrol/Diesel) dealerships and 44 LPG distributorships have 188. Karchelia been allotted in Punjab and Chandigarh out of which 8 Retail Outlet dealers'lips and 4 189. Glpad LPG distributorships have been allotted to Scheduled Caste persons. 190. Magdalla (c) 25% of dealerships/distributorships 191. Mangrol have been reserved for persons belonging 301 Written AnswefS JYAISTHA 1, 1912 (SAKA) Written AnswefS 302 to Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes to Ambala Division on 14 August, 1989; be filled up in such a way that these two communities get their share in proportion to (b) if so, the details thereof; and their population in a particular StatelUnion Territory. (c) whether Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes candidates were selected (d) Oil Selection Boards have been and posted accordingly; if so, the details requested to accord top priority in the selec- thereof? tion of candidates belonging to these categories. THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI AJAY Vayudoot Service Between Bombay SINGH): (a) Yes, Sir. and Nasik. (b) and (c). Applications from 4718 SC 9884. DR. DAULATRAO SONUJI and 46BS ST eligible candidates were re- AHER: Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION ceived for selection to Group '0' posts. Out be pleased to state: of 4718 SC candidates, 218 have been selected and posted against the shortfall of SC (a) whether Vayudoot service between quota. However, selection for ST candidates Bombay and Nasik has been discontinued is under process. recently; [English] (b) if so, the reasons therefor; and P.M. Journeys on Indian Airlines and (l,) when this service is likely to be Vayudoot Flights resumed? 9886. SHRI GUMAN MAL LODHA: THE MINISTER OF ENERGY AND SHRI G. M. BANATWALLA: MINISTEROF CIVIL AVIATION (SHRIARIF SHRI JANARDHANA MOHAMMAD KHAN): (a) to (c). Due to POOJARY: runway repairs at Nasik, Vayudoot opera- SHRIMATI UMAGAJAPATHI tions between Bombay and Nasik have been RAJU: suspended. The service may be restored as soon as the airfield becomes operational. Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION be pleased to state: [ Translation] (a) the number of air journeys per- Selection of SC/ST Employees in formed by the Prime Minister on regular Ambala Railway Division commercial flights of the Indian Airlines and Vayl1doot during the months of January and 9885. DR. KIRODI LAL MEENA: Will February, 1990; the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state: (b) the number of ordinary passengers (a) whether a notification regarding who travelled on each on these flights and arpointment of '0' grade employees belong- how many seats were rendered unavailable ing to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled to the intending ordinary passengers for Tribes was issued by the Northern Railway, security reason; 303 Written AnswelS MAY 22,1990 Written Answers 304

(c) whether the aircraft by which the 1l-IE MINISTER OF ENERGY AND Prime Minister travelled during each of those MINISTER OF CIVILAVIATION (SHRIARIF journeys was kept out of operation for one MOHAMMAD KHAN): (a) During the months day prior to the journey of the Prime Minister; of January and February. 1990, the Prime and Minister travolled on 8 flights of Indian Air~ lines. He did not travel on Vayudoot.

(d) the loss suffered by the Indian (b) The number of ordinary passengers Airlines as a result thereof? on such Indian Airlines fJjghts is given below. 305 Wnlten AnSW81S JYAISTHA 1. 1912 (SAKA) Wrmen~welS 306

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(c) No, Sir. have been introduced to facilitate the com- muters on Manmad-Kachiguda Section; (b). Does not arise. (b) if so, the details thereof; and Misuse of LPG connection (c) if not, the reasons therefor? 9887. SHRI ANADI CHARAN DAS: Will the Minister of PETROLEUM AND THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE CHEMICALS be pleased to state: MINI:)TRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI AJAY SINGH) (a) No, Sir. (a) the prescribed procedure for issue of LPG connections on the recommenda- (b) Does not arise. tions of VIPs: and (c) In addition to three existing direct (b) the check exercise by Government train services, 4 through service coaches by to ensure that such connections issued on 756917570 Jaipur-Kacheguda and 7593/ priority are not transferred or misused by the 7594 Nanded-Manmad Expresses have altottees? been introduced from May'90 to cope with the additIOnal traffic. THE MINISTEROF PETROLEUM AND CHEMICALS (SHRI M. S. GURU- Rail Line from Forbesganj to Thakur PADASWAMY): (a) Such recommenda- Ganj tions are approved on merits and forwarded by this Ministry to the oil companies for 9889. SHRI SUKDEV PASWAN: Will release of LPG connections on priority ba- the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to sis. Priority letters are issued to the con- state: cerned Individuals by Regional/Area Offices of the oil companies by registered A. D. (a) whether Government had conducted letters. a survey tor construction of railway line from Forbesganj to Thakur Ganj of Northeast (b) At the time of release of such con- Frontier railway; nections, the concerned distributor ;s required to check the identity and address of (b) if so the details thereof and the the prospective consumer and to reiease the action taken on the recommendations made connection after verifying the identity of the in the survey report; allottee and that he/she does not already possess a LPG connection in hislher name. (c) when the construction of this line is These connections are not transferable. to commence; and

[ Translation1 (d) if not, the reasons therefor?

Summer Special Trains THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHAI AJAY 9888.SHRI ASHOK ANNANDRAO SINGH): (a) No, Sir. DESHMUKH: Will the Minister of RAIL- WAYS be pleased to state: (b) Does not arise.

(a) whether any summer special trains (c) and (d). Duo to acute constraint of 309 Written Answers JYAISTHA 1.1912 (SAKA) Written Answers 310

resources and heavy commitments on hand. [English] there is no proposal to take up construction of this line at present. Production Performanc~ f Hlndustan Pt'\ptofilms Manufacturir. Company Limited Madhepura Pratapganj Railway Line 9891. SHRI RAMESHWAR PATIDAR: Will the Minister of INDUSTRY: be pleased 9890. SHRI RAMENDRA KUMAR RAVI to state: YADAV: Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state. (a) whether it is a fact that Hindustan Photofilms Manufacturing Co. Ltd. Which (a) whether a proposal for laying rail- was set up to manufacture photographic way line from Dadhepura to Pratapganj via products from basic stage only is in effect Singheshwar in Bihar is long pending with doing more than 60 per cent business in Government; slitting/confectioning of imported Jumbo rolls and trading of finished colour amateur film (b) whether technical and administra- manufactured in JapanlWest Germany; and tive approval tor laying the railway hne from Madhepura to Singheshwar has already been (b) if so, the reasons therefor? given and sanction for Smgheshwar to Prat- apganj is stili pending; THE MINISTER OF INDUSTRY (SHRI AJIT SINGH) (a) and (b). Mis. Hindustan Photo Films Ltd. (HPF) was set up in 1960 (c) if so, whether Government propose and has facilities for manufacture of a range to construct the railway hne from Madhepura of Black & White products and Medical X-ray to Pratapganj via Singheshwar by sanction- films-(CT A). To meet the increasing demand ing Singheshwar-Pratapganj line also; and for colour products, HPF has undertaken conversion of these products from imported jumbo rolls. At present, this activity is more (d) If so, when and if not. the reasons than 60% of its turnover. therefor? HPF is also setting up integrated facilities for rnan'Jfacture of Polyester based THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE Medical X-ray, Industrial X-ray and Graphic MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI AJAY art films. This project is scheduled to be SINGH) (a) 10 (d). A survey for a MG line completed by October, 1991. from Dauram Madhepura to Singheshwar Asthan had been conducted but the Railway Nationalisation of Bankura Damoda:- line was not approved for construction. River Railway (S.E.R.)

9892. SHRI BASUDEB ACHARIA: Will There is no proposal, at present, to the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to construct a railway line from Dauram Mad- state: hepura to Singheshwar Asthan and its extension to Pratapganj due to acute con- (a) whether a decision has been taken straint of resources and heavy commitments to nationalise Bankura Damodar River Rail- on hand way in south Eastern Railway; 311 WnttBn Answers MAY 22 • 19{1 Will/en Answer~ 312

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THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE Setting up 0' PerrollDl.se, Oullets In MINISTRY OF RAILWA YS (SHRI AJA Y u.P. SINGH) (a) No. Sir 9894 SHRJ JAGDJSH SINGH KUSH (b) Does not anse WAHA Will the Minister of PETROLEUM AND CHEMICALS be pleased to state Cost of Power Production in Delhi (a) whether Government have con- 9893 SHRI KAMALUODIN AHMED ducted a survey for Installatton of diesel and Will the Minister of ENERGY be pleased to petrol retaIl outlets In Industrral areas of the state dlstncts of Allahabad, Mlrzapur, Sonbhadra. Varanasl, Ghazlpur, Balla, Mhow, Azamgarh, (a) the average monthly expenditure on the cost of productIOn of power In compan- (b) If so. the details ther90f, and son to Its recovery rate from the consumers In Deihl, (C) If not, whether Government propose to conduct such a survey now and It so, (b) whether the cost of generatIOn of when? power IS more than the cost of realisation, and THE MINISTER OF PETROLEUM AND CHEMICALS (SHRI M S. GURU- PADASWAMY) (a) PerrodlCal surveys are (c} If so, the details In this regard? conducted by the 011 Industry for identifYIng vIable and SUitable locatIOns for setting up petrol and diesel outlets Such surveys have THE MINlSTER OF ENERGY AND been conducted In the dIstracts of Allahabad, MINISTEROFCIVILAVlATION (SHRIARIF Mlrzapur. Sonbhadra, Varanasl, Ghazlpur. MOHAMMAD KHAN) (a) According to Balla, Mhow and Azamgarh DESU, the average monthly expenditure on their own generating stations IS about Rs (b) The InformatIOn IS being collected 12.74 aores In 1989-90. Besides thIs. the and Will be laId on the Table of the House expenditure on purchase of electricity from other sources IS about Rs 39 crores per (c) Does not anse month. The cost on dIStributIOn of energy IS approx. Rs. 7.20 crores per month. Against [EnglIsh] thiS, the average sales revenue dunng 1989- 90 works out to about Rs. 41 16 crores per New LPG Agencies Allotted During month. 1989-90

(b) and (c) According to OESU, the 9895 PROF. SHAILENDRA NATH cost of generatIOn including the cost on SRIVASTAVA W,ll the MinIster of PETRO- account of power purchase and dlstrrbutlon LEUM AND CHEMICALS be pleased to state· etc. works out to approx Rs. 1.27 per unit. Against th,s the average sales realisatIOn IS (a) the number ot new LPG agenCies approx. Rs. 0.82 per unit allotted dunng 1989-90 State-wise; 313 Written Answers JYAISTHA 1,1912 (SAKA) Written Answers 314

(b) the procedure of cancellation of old only on breach of Agreement or when an agencies; and erring distributor fails to improve performance in spite of repeated counselling, guid- (c) the number of agencies cancelled ance and warnings. A warning/show cause during 1989-90, State-wise? notice is issued calling upon the distributor to explain why the distributorship should not be THE MINISTER OF PETROLEUM AND cancelled. In case the distributor's reply is CHEMICALS (SHRI M. S. GURU- found unsatisfactory, the oil companies re- PADASWAMY): (a) The required informa- sort to terminating the distributorship under tion is given below in the Statement. the provisions of the distributorship agreement. (b) Except in the case of termination as per the terms and conditions of distributor- (c) Nine distributorships have been ships and voluntary resignation, the extreme terminated during 1989-90 as per the details step of terminating a distributorship is taken given below:

State No. of Distributorship

1. Andhra Pradesh

2. Bihar 1.

3. Haryana

4. Maharashtra 3

5. Tamil Nadu 2

6. UTof Delhi

Total 9

The above includes 4 distributors who have resigned.

LPG a~encies allotted during 1989 - 90

Name of the StatelU. T. No. of LPG agencies

1. Andhra Pradesh 2

2. Arunachal Pradesh 2

3. Assam 12

4. Bihar 5 315 Written Answers MAY 22,1990 Written Answers 316

Name of the StatelU. T. No. of LPG agencies

5. Goa

6. Gujarat 13

7. Haryana 3

8. Himachal Pradesh 3

9. Jammu & Kashmir 2

10. Karnataka 6

11. Kerala 9

12. Madhya Pradesh 6

13. Maharashtra 23

14. Manipur

15. Meghalaya 3

16. Mizoram 4

17. Nagaland

18. Orissa 3

19. Punjab 5

20. Rajasthan 12

21. Sikkim

22. Tamil Nadu 7

23. Tripura

24. Uttar Pradesh 19

25. West Bengal 7

26. Andaman & Nicobar 317 Written Answers JYAISTHA 1,1912 (SAKA) Written Answers 318

Name of the StatelU. T. No. of LPG agencies

1 2

27. Chandigarh

28. Dadra & Nagar Haveli

29. Delhi 7

30.Daman & Diu

31. Lakshadweep

32. Pondicherry

Total 156

[ Translation] THE MINISTER OF ENERGY AND MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION (SHRIARIF Subsidy on Power Used by Industries MOHAMMAD KHAN): (a) Details of subsidy given at present by different States on power 9896. SHRI RAJENDRA AGNIHOTRI: used by industries in indicated below in the Will the Minister of ENERGY be pleased to Statement. state: (b) and (c). Certain development rebate (a) the names of the States where on power in respect of industrial consumers subsidy is given on power used by industries in specified areas in Uttar Pradesh was and the percentage of subsidy being given; proposed to be reduced in the tariff schedule effective from 17.10.89. These reductions (b) whether the subsidy given to new have since been invalidated and conces- Industries for a period of five years in the sions to the pre-revised level have been backward areas of Uttar Pradesh, has been restored vide the latest notification dated reduced even though the development of 21.4.90 issued by the Government of Uttar Industries in these areas is negligible; and Pradesh. In addition 10% rebate has been given on the total amount of the bill for small and medium power industrial consumers (c) if so, whether Government propose getting supply in rural areas as per rural to restore the subsidy to the previous level? schedule. 319 Written AnSW81S MAY 22,1990 Written Answers 320

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[English] an equal number of Westland Helicopters. Pawan hans, has had four fatal accidents. Industrial Sickness In West Bengal Two helicopters involved in the accidents were Dauphins and two Westland. At pres- 9897. SHRI CHITTA BASU: Will the ent Pawan Hanbs has nineteen each of Minister of INDUSTRY be pleased to state: Dauphin and Westland Helicopters available for operations. All Westland helicopters (a) whether Union Government had have been grounded on instructions of the discussions recently with West Bengal Government and are not :lying. Of the Dau- Government regarding the industrial sick- phin Helicopters, three are grounded for ness in the State; and want of spares and their details are as fol- Iows:- (b) if so, the out come of the discussion? Dauphin Regd. No. Grounded since THE MINISTER OF INDUSTRY (SHRI AJIT SINGH) (a) and (b) A meeting between VT-ElD 19.1.90 Industry Minister and Chief Minister, West Bengal was held on 04.01.1990 in which VT-ELA 07.4.90 some sick industrial units were discussed. Action on the suggestions will be taken in VT-ELZ 30.4.90 accordance with the policies of Government. [ Translation1 Fatal Accidents of Pawan Hans Heli- Non-Completion of Power Projects copters Within Scheduled Time 9899. SHRI BRIJ BHUSHAN TIWARI: 9898. SHRI MADHAVRAO SCINDIA: Will the Minister of ENERGY be pleased to Will the Minister of CIVil AVIATION be state: pleased to state: ~) whether Government monitor the power projects during construction and (a) the number of accidents met by maintain project-wise details of cost escala- different types of helicopters under operation and other losses due to non-completion of the power projects within the scheduled tion with Pawan Hans since its inception time; Indicating the fatal accidents met by each type of craft; (b) if so, the details of such projects; and (c) if not, the reasons therefor? (b) the number of helicopters in operation with Pawan Hans and how many of them THE MINISTER OF ENERGY AND MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION (SHRI ARIF have been lost in accidents and are other- MOHAMMAD KHAN): (a) to Cc) The infor- wise grounded for want of repairs of spares; mation is being collected and will be laid on and the Table of the House. [English] (c) how long each aircraft remained grounded for such reasons? Over Bridge at Rayagada. Orissa THE MINISTER OF ENERGY AND MINISTEROFCIVllAVIATION(SHRIARIF 9900. SHRI GIRIDHAR GOMANGO: MOHAMMAD KHAN): (a) to (c). Originally, Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to- Pawan Hans had twenty one Dauphin and state: 327 Written Answers MAY 22.1990 Written Answers 328

(a) the details of funds provided by (b) the on-going schemes launched in Railways and Orissa Government so far for the State by Union Government? construction of over-bridge at level crossing in Rayagada town in Koraput district in Orissa; THE MINISTER OF PETROLEUM AND CHEMICALS (SHRI M. S. GURU- (b) the progress made on this project; PADASWAMY) (a) and (b). Oil and Natural Gas Commission have so far drilled eleven (c) the funds proposed to bE:! provided wel1§ in Himachal Pradesh without any suc- during 1990-91 by Railways and the State cess. No drilling operations are being con- Government; and dlJcted at the moment in Himachal Pradesh. However. Oil and Natutral Gas Commission (d) the steps taken to complete the work has plans to take up drilling of one well at in time? Changartalai-I during the current financial year i. e. 1990-91. some other locations THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE have also been id~ntified for drilling in Hima- MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI AJAY chal Pradesh. SINGH): (a) Funds aggregating to Rs. 1.25 crores had been provided by the Railways Supply of Wagons to Ganjbaseda, upto March '90 tor this work. The State Mandi Bamora & Vidisha Railway Government are yet to plan the execution of Stations the work. 9902. SHRI RAGHAVJi: Will the Min- (b) The plans and estimates have been ister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state: finalised. The Railway has taken in hand the tender work for its portion on the bridge (a) whether the availability of Railway proper over the tracks. wagons has been inadequate to transport grains from the major grain markets like (c) The Railways have provided an Ganjbasoda, Mandi Bamora and Vidisha outlay of Rs. 80 lakhs for the work in the year Railway stations on Bina-Bhopal railway line 1990-91. between 1 October 1989 and 28 February, 1990; (d) The Railway proposes to keep in touch wich the State Government for plan- (b) If so. the numberof Railway wagons ning the execution of the work within a rea- demanded at each of the aforesaid three sonable time frame. Railway stations and the number of wagons made available; [ Translation] (c) The remedial measures being taken, Drilling for Oil and Gas in Himachal specifically in view of the increases demand Pradesh of wagons during the harvest season from March to June. 9901. SHRI K. D. SULTANPURI: Will THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE the Minister of PETROLEUM AND CHEMI- MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI AJAY CALS be pleased to state: SINGH) (a) dueto heavy demand for loading in rakes, there is an unavoidable delay in (a) the names of plac3s in Himachal clearance of piecemeal traffic. Pradesh where drilling for oil and gas is in (b) The details for the period 1.10.89 to progress; and 28.2.90 are as under:- 329 Written Answets- JYAISTHA 1. 1912 (SAKA) Written Answers 330

Ganibasoda Mandi Bamora Vldisha

Wagons demanded 501 141 209

Indents withdrawnlforfeited 160 35 24

Wagons loaded 190 37 43

Withdrawal and forefeiture of indents, Public Service Commission through the after supply of wagons, indicate that some Combined Medical Services Examination. demands were not genuine. Employment of SCIST in Khurdha Road (c) Piecemeal traffic is being cleared by Division in Orissa clubbing the indents for forming block rakes for one or two nearby destinations or for the 9904. SHRI D. AMAT: Will the Minister farthest junction point. of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

[English1 (a) whether Government are aware of the large scale irregularities In the matter of Doctors in Railway Hospital Dahod employment to the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes candidates in Khurdha 9903. SHRI SOMJIBHAI DAMOR: Will Road Division in Orissa; and the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state: (b) if so, the details thereof and the steps taken to remove such irregularities (a) whether there are vacancies of and to give justice to them? specialist doctors viz. Eye Specialist, T.B. specialist, Child Specialist and General THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE Doctors at Railway Hospitals, Dahod (West- MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI AJAY ern Railway); and SINGH) (a)and (b) A representation has recently been received alleging that the se- (b) if so, the action being taken to fill up lection of SCIST candidates for Group 0 these vacancies? posts in Khurdha Road Division was not fair and judicious. The matter is being investi- THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE gated and appropriate remedial.action. if MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI AJAY any, will be taken after compietion of inves- SINGH) (a)and (b). Yes, Sir. Unlike Central tigation. health Scheme and Defence, Railways do not have a specialist cadre or specialist pool. [ Translation] Hence, specialitywise categorisation of the posts is not possible. Dahoj has the highest Allotment of LPG Agencies in employee-bed ratio amongst workships on Sonbhadra and Mirzapur Districts Uttar Indian Railways as well as highest employee- Pradesh doctor ratio. Out of 19 posts, 4 are vacant. This is a part of overall shortages of doctors 9905. SHRI SUBEDAR: Will the Minis- on Indian Railways. All efforts are being ter of PETROLEUM AND CHEMICALS be made to get more doctors from the Union pleased to state: 331 Written AnsWSIS MAY22,1990 Written AnswelS 332

(b) if SO, the number of the agencies and (b) At the Corporate Office, a Reserva- the percentage of SCIST among the allot- tion Cell Functions under the supervision of tees; and a General Manager. The General Manager (Personnel) acts as the liaison Officer at the Cc) when these are likely to be allotted? Headquarters to look after the interests of SC/ST employees. At the airports, respec- THE MINISTER OF PETROlEUM AND tive Deputy General Managers (Personnel CHEMICALS (SHRI M. S. GURU- and Administration) have been nominated PADASWAMY) (a) and (b). One LPG dis- as liaison Officers. tri>utorship has been planned for Renukoot under "ST category and another at Chunar (c) Thirty one representations were under 'Open' category. A direct distributor- received from SCIST employees during the ship to NTPC at Shaktinagar Project has years 1988 and 1989 on issues pertaining to been awarded to cater to their exclusive use. promotion, seniority, transfer and other serv- There is no proposal to award LPG distribu- ice related matters. All the representations torships at Shaktinagar (excluding NTPC except one which is sub-judice in the Hon'ble Township), Duddi and Chopan area. Righ. Court of Calcutta. have bee •• attended to and resolved. (c) In view of the various steps preced- ing allotment of a distributorship, it is not Demand and Export of Alcohol possible to indicate when the above distributorship will be aUotted. 9907. SHRI RAMDAS SINGH: Will the Minister of PETROLEUM AND CHEMI- [Eng/ish1 CALS be pleased to state:

Reservation Cell in IAAi (a) whether any survey has been con- duded regarding the demand of alcohol in 9906. SHRI RAWI LAL SUMAN: Will the country during the last two years; the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION be pleased to state: (b) if so, the present demand of alcohol; State-wide; and (a) whether there is any Reservation Cell and Liaison Officer in International Air- (c) whether Government propose to ports Authority of India to look after the export alcohol? interest of SC/ST; THE MINISTER OF PETROLEUM AND (b) if so, the details thereof; and CHEMICALS (SHRI M. S. GURU- PADASWAMY) (a) No formal survey has (c) whether any representations re- been conducted. However. the demand has garding grievances of SelSt were received been assessed based on information re- by the Liaison Officer during the year 1988 ceived from State GovtsJU.Ts. and other and 1989 and if so, the details thereof and sources, at the meetings of Central Molas- 333 Wrilten AnSWBIS JYAISTHA 1,1912 (SAKA) Written AnswelS 334 ses Board held in Feb., 89 and again in Feb., as stated by the State GovtAJ.Ts. during the 90. Central Molasses Board meeting, is given below in the 'statement. (b) The demand of alcohol for the current alcohol year 1989-90 (Dec.-Nov.). (c) Yes. Sir.

Demand of alcohol for the year 1989-90 (Dec-Nov.) as projected by the state Govt.IUTs

(Oty. in lakh litres)

1. Andhra Pradesh 848.84

2. Assam 30.50

3. Bihar 320.00

4. Gujarat 703.07

5. Himachal Pradesh 44.00

6. Jammu & Kashmir 46.50

7. Haryana 191.00

B. Kerala 200.00

9. Kamataka 809.56

10. Maharashlra 2220.00

11. Uanipur 1.30

12. Meghalaya 1.50

13. Nagaland 8.50

14. Orissa 34.20

15. Punjab 452.33

16. Rajasthan 265.00

17. Pondicerry 39.80

18. Madhya Pradesh 300.B2

19. Sikkim 40.50 335 Written AnswelS MAY 22,1990 Written AnswelS 336

(Oty. in lakh litres)

20. Tamil Nadu 640.00

21. Delhi 75.00

22. Chandigarh 44.00

23. Goa 55.00

24. Dadra & NH 5.00

25. W. Bengal 875.00

26. Tripura 3.56

27. Uttar Pradesh 2365.00

28. Daman 69.00

[ Translation] (b) the reasons for short supply of power to these States and action taken by Power Situation in North East Government in this regard?

9908. SHRI PHOOLCHAND VARMA: THE MINISTER OF ENERGY AND SHRI R. N. RAKESH: MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION (SHRIARIF MOHAMMAD KHAN): (a) to (d). The power Will the Minister of ENERGY be pleased supply position in some of the States in the to state: North-Eastern Region was affected in April, 1990 due to outage of transmission line and (a) whether attention of Government cutting off of supply by Meghalaya to Assam has been drawn to the newsr.em captioned on account of non-payment of dues by As- aN.E. power crisis still persists" appearing in sam to Meghalay. Supply is being made to the 'Statesman dated 17 April, 1990; the affected Siates through alternative routes to the extent feasible. (b) if so, whether there is acute power crisis in the North-Eastern States; A statemern indicating the requirement (c) if so, the percentage of electricity and availabdity of power in North-Eastern supplied to these States during the last three States during the last three months is given months against their demand; and below. 337 Written AnswelS JYAISTHA 1,1912 (SAKA) Written Answers 338

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[English] carrie,.. and there has been a substantial reduction in its accident insurance premia. Remarks About Air India in MIT Study Enquiry into D. V. C.'s Gas Tur- bines Deal

9909. SHRI SANAT KUMAR MAN- 9910. SHRISANATKUMAAMANDAL: OAL: Will the Minister of ENERGY be pleased to SHRI HANNAN MOLLAH: state: SHRI SUDARSAN RAYCHAUDHURI: (a) whether West Bengal Government SHRI SAIFUDDIN CH- had objected to Damodar Valley Corpora- OUDHURY: tion's As. 52.48 cmre deal to purchase Gas Turbines as it faced difficulties with the Gas Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION be turbines run by the State Electricity Board; pleased to state: (b) whether the Gas turbine units are (a) whether the attention of Govern- seldom being run by the DVC because of ment has been drawn to the newsitem ap- huge operational costs. peared in the 'The Telegraph' , Calcutta dated the 10 February, 1990 regarding cer- (c) if so, how it is proposed to utilise tain adverse remarks about Air India in MIT these Gas turbines; study; (d) whether any enquiry has been insti- (b) if so, the reaction of Government tuted into this deal; and thereto; and (e) if so, the stage where the matter (c) the steps taken by Government so stands at present? far in this regard? THE MINISTER OF ENERGY AND THE MINISTER OF ENERGY AND MINISTEROFCIVILAVIATION(SHRIARIF MINISTEROFCIVILAVIATION(SHRIARIF MOHAMMAD KHAN): (a) to (c). The MOHAMMAD KHAN): (a) Yes, Sir. Damodar Valley Corporation had entered into an agreement with MIS GE, USA on 7.4.1987 for supply and creation at 3 x 30 (b) and (c). The MITforthe period 1976- M'WGas Turbine Units, for being installed at 86, while dealing with accidents and fatali- Maithon, at a cost of US$ 27,024, 329 plus ties of various carriers, compared the safety Rs. 57,196,697, The foreign exchange aspects of international carriers without going component of the cost is being funded by a into the reasons for accidents. The accident loan from EXIM Bank, USA after following to Air India aircraft 'Emperor Kanishka' due the prescribed pr0cedures. The gas turbines to act of sabotage has been included in the are primarily meant for meeting peak load statistics, thereby drawing the incorrect in- demand and/or as stand-by arrangement. ference that Air India is the riskiest airline. Air The units at Maithon are operated by DVe India is taking appropriate action, in consul- accordingly. tation with the lawyers in USA, in regard to this report. Air India has an excellent safety (d) No, Sir. record copared to any other international (e) Does not arise, 347 Written Answers MAY 22,1990 Written Answers 348

Recovery of Cost of A-320 Airbus ent jobs and the amount paid to them in the from Insurance Claims last three years, yearwise:

9911. SHRI SANATKUMAR MANDAl: (b) whether the contractors 'bill is on the Will the Minister of CIVil AVIATION be increase while the company talks of surplus pleased to state: labour, if so, the facts in details;

(a) whether the Indian Airlines propose (c) whether private contractors are given to recover directly from the insurance claims preference over the 'cooperatives' in BCCl the cost of the A-320 aircraft that crashed in against the rule and direction of Govern- BangaJore recently; ment, if so, the facts in this regard;

Cb) if not, the reasons therefor; and Cd) whether Government have received any complaints to this effects; and (c) the role of the Japanese-led consortium and leasing company in this deal? (e) if so, the steps taken thereon?

THE MINISTER OF ENERGY AND THE MINISTER OF ENERGY AND MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION (SHRI ARIF MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION (SHRI ARIF MOHAMMAD KHAN): (a) and (b). Indian MOHAMMAD KHAN): (a) to (c). The infor- Airlines had with the approval of the Govern- mation is being collected and will be placed ment entered into a Japanese leverage on the Table of the House. Lease arrangement with Japan Leasing Company for the Airbus A-230 aircraft which (d) Yes, Sir, a complaint has been was lost in an accident at Sangalore on the received from the Hon'ble M.P.; Shri A.K.Roy. 14th of February, 1990. The insurance pro- ceeds will first be paid by the insurers to the (e) Sharat coking Coal Ltd. have been lease Company which will later be settled in asked to furnish a report on the post raised favour of Indian Airlines in terms of the lease in the complaints. agreement. [ Translation] (c) The lease finance arrangements were made for 4 Airbus A-320 aircraft to Share of Rajasthan in Electricity reduce the cost of borrowing of loans for from Different Power Projects financing the purchase of these aircraft, which included the one lost at Bangalore. The 9913. SHAI GiRDHARJ LAl BHAR- leasing company takes the benefit of depre- GAVA: c\a\\on 0' the aircratt in their country. Be- SHRI THAN SINGH JATAV: cause of this tax benefit, the cost of borrow- DR. KIRODJ LAL MEENA: ing of funds is reduced. Will the Minister of ENERGY be pleased Contractors Engaged in BeCL to state:

9912. SHRI A. K. ROY: Will the Minister (a) whether Rajasthan has demanded of ENERGY be pleased to state: its share of electricity from Thein Dam project, Anandpur Sahib Hydel project, Mukairiya (a) the names of contractors engaged Hydel project U. B. D. C. State - II and by the Sharat Coking Coal limited in differ- Sh;.d~pur Kandi Hydel projects of Punjab 349 Writtsn AnsWSIS JYAISTHA 1. 1912 (SAKA) Written AnSW81S 350 under the Indus Water T remy and other [English1 agreements entered into later on for sharing of waters of Sutlej. Ravi and Beas rivers; Production of Kerosene

(b) if so, the share of electricity de- 9914. SHRI KAILASH MEGHWAL: Will manded by Rajasthan from each projects; the Minister of PETROLEUM AND CHEMI- CALS be pleased to state: (c) whether granting permission to Punjab for taking water from Nangal Hydel (a) whether inferior quality of Kerosene Channel tor Ropar Thermal Power station, is al~ produced in our refineries; the issue of Rajasthan's share in the electricity produced in these projects was to be (b) if so, the total production of this referred to the Supreme court for opinion; product;

(d) if so. whether the matter has been (c) whether it is marketed in the country. referred to 1he Supreme court for its opinion; and

Ce) I not. the reasons for delay; and (d) if not, the mode 01 its disposal?

(I) the amount of electricity proposed to THE MINISTER OF PETROLEUM AND be allotted to Rajasthan by Union Govern- CHEMICALS (SHRI M. S. GURU- ment from these projects till the time the PADASWAMy) (a) No. Sir. opinion of the Supreme court is received? (b) to (d). 00 not arise. THE MINISTER OF ENERGY AND MINISTER OF CIVILAVfATION (SHRIARIF Deve~pmentSchemeforRu~ MOHAMMAD KHAN): (a) Yes, Sir. Control Research Institute

(b) No specific share from these proj- 9915. SHRI A. VLJAYARAGHVAN: Will ects has been claimed by Rajasthan, the Minister of INDUSTRY be pleased to state: (c) to (e). An Agreement between Punjab, Rajasthan, Haryana and the Central (a) whether the Fluid Control Research Government made on the 10th May, 1984, \nstitute to Kanpkod at Pa\ghat is an autono- provides for making a Reference to the mous institution; Supreme court as to whether Haryana and Rajasthan are entitled to share in the power (b) if so. the features and objectives of generated in these projects, and if so, what the FCRI; would be the share of each State. The matter has not been referred to the Supreme Court (c) whether Government have prepared for its opinion. " is under consideration of the any developmental scheme for the FCRI; Government. and

(d) if so, the details thereof? (f) The opinion of the Supreme Court on the Reference. would need to be awaited THE MINISTER OF INDUSTRY (SHRI before any share of electricity from these AJIT SINGH) (a) and (b). Fluid control projects can be allotted to Rajasthan. Research Institute, Plaghat (FCRI) is a soci- 351 Written AnswelS MAY 22.1990 Written AnswelS 352 ety registered under the SicietiSs Registra- Will the Minister of ENERGY be pleased to tion Ad XXI of 1860. The objectives of this state: Institute are to undertake design and development. testing and evaluation, manufac- (a) the total number of daily wage ture of prototypes etc. in the field of flow workers in the electricity department of products. Andaman and Nicobar islands and for how long they have been working there; (c) and (d). A number of new developmental schemes are under consideration (b) whether these workers will be made viz.• expansion of computing facilities & water regUTar against the present vacancies in the treatment plant. setting up facilities for mate- electricity department; and rial testing, non-return valve testing, oil test rig etc. (c) if so, when and if not, the reasons therefor? Safety hazards Due to LPG Bottling Plants In Kamataka THE MINISTER OF ENERGY AND MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION (SHAI ARIF 9916. SHRI SRIKANTHA DATTAN- MOHAMMAD KHAN): (a) to (c). The infor- ARASIMHARAJA WADIYAR: Will the Minis- mation is being collected and will be laid on ter of PETROLEUM AND CHEMICALS be the Table for the House. pleased to state: Power Failure in A. and N.lslands (a) whether the two LPG bottling plants set up on the road leading to Krishnarayapu- 9918. SHRI MANOAAJNAN BHAKTA ram Railway station in Karnataka have cre- Will the Minister of ENERGY be pleased to ated safety hazards; state:

(b) whetherthere is any proposal to shift (a) whether power failure has caused these two LPG plants to some safer places; great hardships to the people of Andaman and and Nicobar Islands;

(c) if so, the steps taken by Government ~b) if so, the reasons therefor; and in this regard? (c) the time by which the power supply THE MINISTER OF PETROLEUM AND is expected to become normal? CHEMICALS (SHRI M. S. GURU- PADASWAMY) (a) No, Sir. Both the LPG THE MINISTER OF ENERGY AND bottling plants conform to the statutory safety MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION (SHRI ARIF requirements in force. MOHAMMAD KHAN): (a) and (b). The shortage of power in the Union Territory is (b) No, Sir. attributable to the ageing of various diesel generating units, difficulties in procurement (c) Does not arise. of spare parts, local climatic conditions af· fecting nameplate rated capacity, etc. Load- Dally Wage Workers In Electricity shedding is carried out in the Andaman and Department of A. and N. Islands Nicobar Islands in view of shortage of power.

9917. SHRI MANORANJAN BHAKATA: (c) With the commissioning of new DG 353 Written Answers JYAISlHA 1,1912 (SAKA) Written Answers 354 sets and Kalpong Hydel Project, the power (b) if so, the details thereof and the supply position is likely to improve in the action taken thereon? Andaman and Nicobar Islands. THE DEPUTY MINISTRY OF RAIL- Quota of Apprentices In Public WAYS (SHRI AJAY SINGH): (a) Yes, Sir. Sector Undertakings (b) The representations contained 9919. SHRI VASANT SATHE: Will the suggestions for increasing rdservation quo- Minister of ENERGY be pleased to state: tas at Jarnnagar and Hapa stations by various trains going towards Bombay, Bhopal (a) whether all the public sector under- Trivandrum, Cochin, Hyderabad , Jammu takings under his Ministry are taking full Tawi and Bangalore. These were examined Quota of apprentices as statutorily required and fresh/additional quotas provided wher- under the Apprentice Act 1961 and the de- ever justified. During this period additionaV tails of intake for the last three years public fresh quota of 15 A_ C. Sleepers and 103 sector unit-wise; Second Class berths were provided at Jamnagar Station. There is no justification (b) if the intake is not to thQ extent as for increasing the quota at Hapa. statutorily required, the reasons therefor; and Use of Aviation Fuel by domestic Airlines and Air India (c) the efforts made/proposed to provide more and more training and employ- 9921. SHRI M. M. PALLAM RAJU:WiII ment opportunities by the public sector the Minister of PETROLEUM AND CHEMI- undertakings during Eighth Plan? CALS be pleased to state:

THE MINISTER OF ENERGY AND (a) the percentage of aviation fuel used MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION (SHRIARIF by our domestic airlines and the Air India MOHAMMAD KHAN): (a) to (c). The infor- which is imported at present; mation is being collected and will be laid on the Table of the House. (b) the consumption of aviation fuel over the last three years by domestic airlines Quota of Berths for Jamnagar and and how much foreign exhange has been Hapa spent on it;

9920. SHRI CHANDRESH PATEL: Will (c) the major suppliers (companies and the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to countries) of aviation fuel to India and the state: percentage of supply of each; and

(Ij) the details of indigenous sources of (a) whether the Chamber of Commerce supply of aviation fuel? and other organisations of Jamnagar (Gujarat) have written to D_ S. Rajkot, Head- THEMINISTEROFPETROLEUMAND quarters of Western Railway at Bombay and CHEMICALS (SHRi M. S. GURU- the Railway Ministry during January, 1987 to PADASWAMY) (a) and (b). The indigenous February. 1990 for increasing the reserva- -production of Aviation fuel is by and large tion quota of lind first Class from Jamnagar sufficient to meet the demand. However and HAPA in various trains; and some quantities are imported from time to 355 Wdten AnSW91S MAY 22.1990 Written AnSwelS 356

time whenever production adjustments are the last three years by domestic airlines is a required between SKO and ATF. follows: The consumption 01 aviation fuel over

Consumption (KL)

ATF AVGas

1987-88 578838 Nil

1988-89 564029 106

1989-90 568844 139

(c) Details for 1989-90 are as follows:

Supplier Country Product Quantity (tannes) Percentage

KPC Kuwait ATF 296.360 100% Kuwait

Total S'PORE France AVGas 2091 50%

Golakogu:a Fran-~ AVGas 2097 50%

(0' Alot'iation fuel is produceG at c:H and action taken against the delinquent offi- ~i')ijtgenou~ -()finene~ .",xcepr O'gb.:::JL ·~o Av clais involved; and GdS is Pi(){l~ " '::: ': 31<:_5'\' (c) the preventive measures take~ for fl..t1ure?

9922. SHRI SAN AT KUMAR MAl ,~AL: ~HE MINISTER OF ENERGY AND Will the M;nis1er of ENERGY be pie --;00 to MINISTER OF CIVIL AVlATION (SHRt ARIF state: MOHAMMAD KHAN): (a) to (c). The news report appoaring in the Sunday Mail, dated (a) whether it is a fact that some of.lCial 1 st April, 1990 refers to 5entor officers of Gil of the Coal India have been found to be indulging in sale of ooal under tne labia and involved ;n large sca'e pilferage of coal as treating it as un-accounted tnereby corner- reported in the 'Sunday Mail', I)elhi dated ing loot of over Rs. 450 crores. We are not April 1 , 1990 under the news item captioned aware of any such loot. Adequate security 'Ohanbad loot'; arrangements have been made by providing members of CISF and coal company's own (b) if so, whether any probe had been watch-ward personnel to keep a watch over ordered into this affairs, responsibility fixed coat stock. Further sale fo coal in BCCl is 357 Written AnswslS JYAISTHA 1, 1912 (SAKA) Written Answets 358 carried out under a proper laid down proce- (b) No, Sir. dure and the entire sale of coal is properly accounted for. In these circumstances, there (c) Does not arise. is no possibility of any large scale piHerage of coal by the officers of Cil or BCCL Representation from French Airlines Pilot'. Association Resumption of Bangalore-Mangalore Air Services 9925. SHRI KUSUMA KRISHNA MURTHY: Wil the Urister of CIVIL AVIA- 9923. SHRtJANARDHANAPOOJARY: TION be pleased m state: Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION be pleased to state: (a) whether the French Airlines Pilot's Association has requested Government of (a) whether Government propose to India·for supply of a copy of the inquiry report resume Bangalore-Mangalore air services; given by the Inspector of Accidents in the office of the Director General of Civil Aviation (b) if so, when; and with regard to Bangalore Airbus A-320; and

(c) if not, the reasons for the delay? (b) if so, the Government reaction thereto? THE MIN!STER OF ENERGY AND MINISTEROF CIVIL AVIATION (SHRI ARIF THE MINISTER OF ENERGY AND MOHAMMAD KHAN): (a) to (c). due to MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION (SHRI ARIF acute capacity constraints, the Bangalore- MOHAMMAD KHAN): (a) No, Sir. Mangalore air service was withdrawn by Indian Airlines. The capacity constraints (b) Does not arise. continues tilt date and Indian Airlines has, therefore, no immediate plans to resume this [ Translation] flight. Allocation of Kerosene to Rajasthan Expansion of Mangalore Airport 9926. PROF. RASA SINGH RAWAT: 9924. SHRIJANARDHANAPOOJARY: SHRI GUMAN MAL LODHA: Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION be pleased to state: Will the Minister of PETROLEl I' f AND CHEMICALS be pleased to state' (a) whether Government propose to expand UangaJore airport; (a) The quantity of Kerosene allotted to (b) whether the land near the airport Rajasthan during 1988-89 and 1989-90 has been acqUired tor this purpose; and separately;

(c) if so, when the work is likely to start? (b) whether this quota is sufficent to meet the requirement of Rajasthan; THE MINISTER OF ENERGY AND MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION (SHRI ARIF (c) if not, whetharGovernment propose MOHAMMAD KHAN): (a) Yes, Sir. to supply more kerosene to the State; and 359 Written Answers MAY 22,1990 Written Answers 360

(d) if so, the details thereof and it not, THE OEPUTY MINISTER IN THE the reasons therefor? MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI AJAY SINGH): (a) and (b). 1081/1082 Bombay- THE MINISTER OF PETROLEUM AND Kanniyakumari Express is already available CHEMICALS (SHRI M. S. GURU- between Varkala and kanniyakumari. PADASWAMY) (a) The quantity of kerosene allotted to Rajasthan during 1988-89 Level Crossings and Overbridges In and 1989-90 was 2,41,303 tonnes and 2,55, Malabar Region of Kerala 184 tonnes respectively. 9928. SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMA- (b) to (d). the kerosene requirements of CHANDRAN: Will the Minister of RAil- States and UTs including Rajasthan are WAYS be pleased to state: assessed by allowing a suitable growth rdte over the allocations made in the previous Ja) the proportion between the number year and allocations are made accordingly. of railway level crossings and length of rail- Besides the regular allocations are made way line in Malabar region of Kerala as accordingly. Besides the regular allocations, compared to the number of crossings and adhoc releases are also made to meet situ- length of rail track in the Southern districts of ations like flood, drought, shortage of LP'"'· Kerala. etc. (b) the number of overbridges existing The allocation of kerosene to Rajasthan in the Malabar area; in accordance with the existing policy is considered adequate to meet the needs of (c) whether Government have any genuine consumers. proposal to set up overbridges in the Mal- abar area; and In view of the foreign exchange constraints there is no proposal to increase the (d) if so, the details thereof? allocations for Rajasthan over and above the normal growth being allowed to all Statesl THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE UTs. MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI AJAY SINGH): (a) There are 185 level crossings [English] over a length of 468 Km. in the Malabar Region and 325 level crossings over a lenyth Train Services Between Varkala and of 516 Km. un the Southern Districts of kanyakumarl Kerala.

(b) There are 20 road overbridges and 9927. SHRI SURESH KODIKKUNNIL: 13 road underbridges. Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state: (c) yes, Sir.

(a) whether there is a proposal to pro- (d) Construction of four road overbr- vide train service between the two important idges in replacement of busy level crossings tourist places Varkala and Kanyakumari; at Kuttipuram, Calicut, Badagara and Telli- and cherry has already been sanctioned. Rail- ways can consider construction of more such (b) if so, the details thereof? overbridges if sponsored by the State Gov- 361 Written Answers JYAISTHA 1,1912 (SAKA) Written Answers 362 ernmentllocal Authority duly consenting to CHEMICALS (SHRI M. S. GURU- beer/share the cost thereof as per rules. PADASWAMY) (a) No, Sir.

Study by U. S. Aerospace Trade Team (b) to (d). Do not arise. on Indian Aerospace Capabilities. Contract for maintenance and Repair of 9929. SHRI MULLAPALLY RAMA- A-300 aircraft CHANDRAN: Will the Minis~r of CIVIL AVIATION be pleased to state: 9931. SHRI SHANKERSINH VAGHELA: (a) whether any study is being made or SHRI L K. ADVANI: is proposed to be made by U. S. aerospace trade team on Indian aerospace capabilities; Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION be and pleased to state:

(b) if so, the details with proposed (a) whether the attention of Govern- locations under study? ment has been drawn to the newsitem appearing in the 'Jansatta' dated 21 February, THE MINISTER OF ENERGY AND 1990 wherein ce. tain irregularities are al- MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION (SHRI ARIF leged to have been committed in the award MOHAMMAD KHAN): (a) No, Sir. of contract for maintenance and repair of A- 300 aircraft; (b) Does not arise. (b) if so, the factual position in this [ Translation] regard;

lIIega I Sa Ie of LPG (c) whether any enquiry was conducted in regard to alleged irregularities; and 9930. SHRI MANIKRAO HODLY A GAVIT: Will the Minister of PETROLEUM (d) if so, the outcome thereof and the AND CHEMICALS be pleased to state: action taken thereon?

(a) whether it is a fact that some persons are indulging in illegal sale of refilled THE MINISTER OF ENERGY AND LPG cylinders in Jhuggis in Lawrence Road MINISTEROFCIVILAVIATION{SHRIARIF industrial areas in connivance with the po- MOHAMMAD KHAN): {a)to (d). The news- lice; item has been seen. It has inter alia been reported that in regard to repair and mainte- (b) whether Government have made nance of Airbus A-300 aircraft of Indian any probe in this matter; Airlines, global tenders were floated and offer of one UTA Company being the lowest (c) if so, the outcome thereof; and tender (Rs. 4.8 crores) and payable in Indian rupee was accepted. It has also been alleged that the work was awarded to the (d) the action taken against persons Suzume at Rs. 14 cro; es on payment of found indulging in this practice? foreign eXChange despite the fact that the reputation of the said Company was not THE MINISTER OF PETROLEUM AND good and that the said Company had send 363 Writtsn AnSWBIS MAY 22.1990 Writtsn AnSWSIS 364 only an application in response to the global (8) whether there was a tripartit~ agree- tenders floated by the I~ian Airlines. ment between the Governments of Punjab. Haryana and Rajasthan to supply water to Contrary to what has been reported in the Ropar Thermal Power Plant from the the newsitem. Indian Airlines had invited common pool; quotation from the following companies for the said job:- 1» if so, when the agreement was made; and (i) MIs M. B. B .• Germany (c) the steps taken so far to implement (ii) MIs. UTA. France the agreement?

(iii) MIs. Sogerma, France THE MINISTER OF ENERGY AND MINISTER OF CrVILAVIATION (SHRr ARIF After proper evaluation, based on tech- MOHAMMAD KHAN): (a) to (c). An agree- nical capability and cost consideration, the ment was reached on 10th May, 1984 be- contract was awarded by Indian Airlines to tween the Governments of Punjab, Har- MIs Sogerma of France. who had quoted the yans, Rajasthan and the Central Govern- lowest. An agreement was signed with the ment on the supply of cooling water for Company binding it on most of the clauses of Ropar Thermal Power Station and commis- major scheduled maintenance work, modifi- sioning of Anandpur Sahib Hydel Project. cations, warranty. guarantees. delay in work The agreer.1ent. interalia, provides that 600 completion, etc. cusecs of water will be supplied from the Nangal Hydel Channel (HHC) to cater to the The Airbus A-300 B 2 aircraft was sent open cooling cycle system already installed to Sogerma on the 16th of August. 1989 for for State-I of the Rapar Thermal Power Plant major inspection (Check_II) modifications, and any drawal of cooling water as deter- wing top skin repair complete repair of del- mined by Bhakra Beas Management Board amination 01 fuselage skin joints. aircraft (BBMB) from NHC by Punjab will be out of bellay panels, etc. complete re-painting and Punjab's share in Bhakra Main line (BML). other tasks assoda1ed with unscheduled The control of the Head RegUlator on NHC repairs and cabin refurbishment Three tech- for providing cooling water to Ropar Thermal nical persons were sent to supervise the Plant was agreed to be vested in the BBMB work and 10 have a tight control over the and the arrangement of supply fa cooling amount of unscheduled work to be done by water for Stage)1 of Ropar Thermal Power the party. Station was to be reviewed by the parties to this agreement after a period of one year. No After the arrival of the aircraft, Indian such review has, however, been made. Airlines is fuUy satisfied with the quality of the work carried out by MIs. Sogerma. Tehri Dam

{English} 9933. SHRI VASANT SATHE: Wi" the Minister of ENERGY be pleased to state: Ropar Thermal Power Plant

9932. SHRIMATI VASUNDHARA (a) whether the attention of Govern- RAJE: Will the Mini5ter of ENERGY be ment has been drawn to,the newsitem cap- pleased to state: tioned "Tehri alternative no better· appear- 365 Written AnSwelS JYAISTHA 1. 1912 (SAKA) Written AnswelS 366 iog in the "Hindustan Times' dated 2 April. (b) Buildings constructed with cement 1990; satisfying the requirements of IS: 1989-1976 do not suffer from any shortening of life span. (b) if so. the reaction of Government to the various observations made therein; and (c) Under the Cement (Quality control) Order 1962. as amended in the year 1983. (c) the final decision taken by Govern- the standard mark of the Bureau of Indian ment in regard to the construction of Tehri Standard (Erstwhile lSI) for cement became Dam? compulsory w.e.f. 1.7.1983. the Bureau of Indian St:mdards (BIS) is operating compul- THE MINISTER OF ENERGY AND sory certification for the application of lSI MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION (SHRIARIF mark to 11 types of cement. including Port- MOHAMMAD KHAN): (a) Yes, Sir. land Pozzolana Cement (PPC). covered by IS:1489-1976. The quality of cement manu- (b) and (c)_ the various alternatives to factured to IS:1489-1976 standard and cer- the T ehri Dam Project have been fully stud- tified by BIS is satisfactory. ied and evaluated by the Project authorities and It has been conside~ed that the T ehri [English) Hydro-electric Project, as presently under construction, is the most suitable alternative Outstanding Amount of R. E. C. Against taking all the factors into account. States

[ Translation] 9935. SHRI NANDU THAPA: Will the Minister of ENERGY be pleased to state: Adulteration in Cement (a) whether many States have not re- 9934_ DR MAHADEEPAK SINGH turned the loans advanced to them by the SHAKYA-Will the Minister of INDUSTRY be Rural Electrification Corporation; pleased to state: {b) if so, the total amount due to be (a) whether cement manufactures are recovered from various States by the Rural adulterat:,--'g clay In cement: Electrification Corporation State-wise; and

(b) whether the buildings constructed (c) the_steps being taken to recover the by such cement have short lite span; and outstanding dues?

(c) if so. the action being taken by THE MINISTER OF ENERGY AND Government to check adulteration in ce- MINISTER OF CIVil A"IATION (SHRI ARIF ment? MOHAMMAD KHAN): (a) Some of the State Electricity Boards have defaulted in the THE MINISTER OF INDUSTRY (SHRI payment of dues to the Rural Electrification AJIT SINGH) (a) Calcined day pozzolana Corporation (REC). satisfying reqUirements of IS: 1344-1981 is permitted to be used to the extent of 10-25% (b) The state-wise outstanding dues of in the manufacture of portland pozzolana REC as at the end of April. 1990 to be cement (PPC). which should satisfy the recovered from the various State Electricity requirements of IS: 1489-1976. Boards are as under:- 367 Written Answers MAY 22,1990 Written Answers 368

(I) Bihar RS. 14961akhs

(i~ Orissa Rs. 1837 Lakhs

(iii) Uttar Pradesh Rs. 150 lakhs

(iv) RE Cooperatives Rs. 167 Lakhs

As. 3652lakhs

(c) The matter for realisation of the coa: India Ud. is not contemplating at pres- outstanding dues has been taken up by the ent closure of any stockyard. On the con- Corporation at the highest level. trary, effects are being made to open more slockyal as tc cater to the requirement of the News item captioned "Coal Traders consumers. Trying to Retain Monopoty (c) Operation of stockyards is regulated 9936. SHRI VASANT SATHE: Will the as per the terms and conditions of the con- Minister of ENERGY be pleased to state: tract between Cl and the stockyard opera- tors. ell had taken steps to ensure strict (a) whether the attention of government compliance with the terms and conditions of has been drawn to the newsitem captioned the contract through close monitoring. Proper "Coal Traders trying to retain monopoly" ap- quality of coal by rail is supplied to the pearing in the 'Economic times' dated 23 stockyards. March, 1990; (d) One stockyard of Cil is already in (b) if so, the facts in this regard; operation at Kalyan in Maharashtra. The coal company is conducting feasibility study (c) the steps contemplated for effective >·r opening of stockyards at Nasik, Boisar, implementation of the policy of distribution of Anmednagar and Akola during the current coal through a network of stockyards and the year. remove the deficiencies in the operation of stockyards and made them viable for opera- Demonstration by DESU Employees tors and economical tor those who are served by these stockyards; and 9937. SHRI P. M. SAYEED: Will the Minister of ENERGY be pleased to state: (d) the number of stockyards proposed to be set in Maharashtra duiing the current (a) whetherthe DESU karamchari Union year and their locations? staged a demonstration in front of DESU Headquarters in the second week of April, THE MINISTER OF ENERGY AND 1990; MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION (SHRI ARIF MOHAMMAD KHAN): (a) Yes, Sir. (b) if so, the reasons ther€;or; and

(b) There are at present 51 stockyards (c) the steps taken by Government to in operation in different States in the country. meet their demand? 369 Written Answers JYAISTHA 1,1912 (SAKA) Written Answers 370

THE MINISTER OF ENERGY AND (a) whether the CBI ar -j Centrai Vig- MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION (SHRIARIF ilance Commission has alle~ i and proved MOHAMMAD KHAN): (a) to (c). The DESU charges of ~rruption again!. 10me of the Karamchari Union had staged a peaceful officers of the Delhi State Indus. 11 Develop- demonstration in front of DESU headquarter ment Corporation (DSIDC); on 10.4.1990 in support of their demands. The General Manager, DESU has held a (b) if so, the details thereof and action meeting with the representatives of the Un- taken in these cases; ion on 3.5.90 for discussing their demands. DESU is taking follow up action of the deci- (c) whether some of the officers have sions arrived at in the aforesaid meeting. been promoted despite corruption charges against them; and Family Pension to Dependents of Deceased Employees of OESU (d) if so, the reasons therefor and further action contemplated in these cases? 9938. SHRI P. M. SAYEED: Will the Minister of ENERGY be pleased to state: THE MINISTER OF SATE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF SMALL SCALE INDUS- (a) the number of deaths of the Delhi TRIES AND AGRO AND RURAL INDUS- Electric Supply Undertaking employees TRIES IN THE MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY occurred while on duty in various power (SHRI SRIKANTA JENA) (a) and (b). Ac- houses during the last three years; cording to Delhi Administration since 1978 till date the Central Bureau of Investigation (b) whether DESU has the system of has registered eleven cases against the family pension to support the family of the officers of Delhi State Industrial Develop- employees who died on duty and also to ment Corporation. Only in three cases the offer employment to some one in the family; charges could be proved and appropriate and penalty was imposed on the concerned officers. (c) if not, the reasons therefor? (c) Promotion was given only to those THE MINISTER OF ENERGY AND officers where the charges were found not MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION (SHRIARIF proved after due enquires or after being MOHAMMAD KHAN): (a) According to exonerated of the cha Jes by Competent DESU, during the last three years 27 em- Authorityl appellate Authority. ployees have died while on duty, out of which 2 were working in the Power Houses. Cd) In view of (c) above, the question does not arise. (b) Yes, Sir. PartiCipation of States in Framing (c) Does not arise in view in view of the Industrial Policy reply to part (b) of the question above. 9940. SHRI SUDHIR GIRl: Will the Corruption Charges Against Officials of Minister of INDUSTRY be pleased to state: DSIDC 9939. SHRI BANWARI LAL PUROHIT: (a) whether the State Governments are Will the Minister of INDUSTRY be pleased associatoo in framing the industrial poli<.y by to state: Union Government; 371 WrlHenAnsW91S MAY 22. 1990 Written AnswelS 372

(b) if not. the reasons therefor; letter of Intent for manufacture of potyacetol resin (engineering plastic has been issued to (c) whether any State Govemm~nt has Shri Ram Fibres) It is now for the parties to suggested for participation in this regard; obtain further necess~ry approvals and and implement the projects.

(d) if so. the reaction of Government Autonomy to Railways thereto? 9942. SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMA- TIlE MINISTER OF INDUSTRY (SHRI CHANDRAN: Will the Minister of RAilWAYS AJIT SINGH) (a) Yes. Sir. Suggestions be pleased to state: received from State Governments are taken into consideration while framing industrial (a) Whether representations have been policy. Besides this. representatives of the received by Government to provide more State Governments are invited to the Quar- autonomy to the Railways; terly Licensing Committee (Full-Committee) Meetings. Among other matters. general (b) if so. Government's reaction thereto; issued relating to licensing policy are discussed in these meetings. (c) Whether the question of combining the Railway Budget with the General Budget (b) to (d). Do not arise. is under consideration of Government; and

Petrochemical Industry in Rajasthan (d) if so, details thereof? 9941. SHRlMATI VASUNDHARA RAJE: THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE SHRI GULAB CHAND MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI AJAY KATARIA: SINGH): (a) and (b). Suggestions have been coming from time to time regarding Will the Minister of PETROLEUM AND grant of more autonomy to the Railways. CHEMICALS be pleased to state: These suggestions have been examined in depUl. To run the Railways smoothly and (a) whether there are any proposals for efficiently. adequate powers. both in finan- development of petrochemical industry to cial and administrative matters have been Rajasthan; and delegated to General Managers.

(b) if so. the details thereof and action (c) No. Sir. taken thereon? (d) Does not arise. THE MINISTER OF PETROLEUM AND CHEMICALS (SHRI M. S. GURU- Raising Funds for Railway Lines PADASWAMY)= (a) and (b). Various firms (M/s. JK Synthetics and MIs. Rajasthan 9943. DR. VENKATESH KABDE: Will Petrosynthetics) are holding Letters of In- the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to tentlindustrial licences to expend the exist- state: ing capacities of acrylic fibre. synthetic filament yarn. polyster staple fibre. polypro- (a) whether Government have aban- pylene filament yarn etc. In addition a new doned the idea of floating debentures of 373 Written AnSWBIS JYAISTHA 1. 1912 (SAKA) Written AnSW91S 374 providing additional funds for starting new Sweden, Uri Civil Contractor A. B., Sweden, railway lines in the country; Kvaerner BoYing ltd;, U.K. Kvaerner Bo- ving Construction Ud .• U. K, ABB Genera- (b) if so, the reasons therefor; and tion AB, SWeden. and ABB construction AB. Sweden, at the contract price equivalent of (c) the alternative steps proposed to be As. 1051.149 crores at the exchange rate as taken to raise funds for new railway lines? on 31.3.1989 (1,913.379.300 Swedisn Kron- ers, 43,414,013 sterling Pound, 316, 749, THE DEPUTX MINISTER IN TI-lE 845 Swiss Francs and Rs. 1,651, 087,514). MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI AJAY The Project is scheduled to be completed in SINGH): (a) to (c). Recently, Ministry of a period of 72 months from the date to order Finance have advised that if schemes are to to commence work. i.e. 22.11.1989. be financed outside the Ptan, Central Gov- ernment should agree to a pro-tanto reduc- The off-shore component of the price tion in the borrowing programmes. nIQ..alter- offered by the Consortium is firm for 75 native left, therefore, it to accommodate these months after the date of oider to commence projects within the Plan outlay as deter- work; the price for on-shore component re- mined by the Planning commission for the lating to civil contract is subject to variation Railways. as per the formula given in the respective contracts. The contracts contain provision Uri Project for liquidated damages payable by the contractor(s) for delay in completion of any 9944. DR. BENGALI SINGH: Will the generating unit subject to the condition that Minister of ENERGY be pleased to state: the aggregate of liquidated damages payable shall not exceed 5% of the aggregate of (a) whether Government through NHPC all the contract price and actual payment awarded contract for execution of Uri Hydel made and due on account of contingencies Projed to foreign consortium; of all the contracts. There is also provision for payment by the contractors of liquidated (b) if so, the details regarding name of damages for failure to meet the guaranteed the consortium, the amount for which the output of 480 MWs at the generating termi- work was awarded, time schedule for execu- nals. tion with details of provisions for escalations, provisions of damages tor delay, perform- (c) Upto 31.3.1990, the foreign consor- ance shortfalls etc; and tium have been paid by NHPC amounts equivalent to Rs. 195.5 crores in respect of (e) the amount paid sofartotheconsor- Un HE Project contracts. The work relating tium and th6 payments, GovernmentJNHPC to the Planning, designing and manufacture is liable to pay while the work is held up in of the project and its electrical and mechari- view of the prevailing circumstances in cal equipments etc. is already commenced Jammu and Kashmir? and ihe work at site would also be taken up in due course; no liability for extra payment THE MINISTER OF ENERGY AND for interruption of works has yet arisen. MINISTER OF CIVILAVIATION (SHRI ARIF MOHAMMAD KHAN): (a) and (b). NHPC Dadri Gas Based Power Project have awarded the contract for execution. on turn-key basis. of the Uri HE Project to a foreign consortium which comprises of Mis. 9945. DR. BENGALI SINGH: WiH the Sweco A.B .• Sweden, Uri Supply Co, A.B .• Minister of ENERGY be pleased to state: 375 Written Answers MAY 22,1990 Written AnswefS 376

(a) the circumstances under which let- from them were found to be techno-eco- ter of intent was placed by the National nomically acceptable by the Government. Thermal Power Corporation on MIs. Siemens for implementation of Dadri Gas-based Power (b) The details are given below in the Project without calling for competitive offers; statement.

(b) the details of contract with Siemens (c) The engagement of West German including cost, proportionate cost of work consultants is as per the contractual require- apportioned to BHEL, schedule of implement. However, the terms of reference of the mentation and provision for escalations and con9Ultants have been finalised keeping in damages for delays etc.; and view the knowledge and expertise already available with the NTPC.

(c) the details of foreign consultants The consultant's involvement has been engaged, amount of fees and description of envisaged for the review of main plant ven- work assigned, for erection, supervision etc. dor drawings, a~sistance in the selection of and the need for it, when NTPC itself offers spare parts, participation in the commission- such consultancy to other organisations? ing and performance and guarantee testing, preparation of comprehensive document on THE MINISTER OF ENERGY AND regime of operation etc. The contract has so MINlSTEROFCIVILAVlATION(SHRIARIF far beer. ~wardedforconsultancy work relat- MOHAMMAD KHAN): (a) The National ing to the review of conceptual design to MJ Thermal Power corporation (NTPC) have s. Eproplan Gmbh, West Germany at a fee of awarded the contrad to MIs. Siemens AG, OM 110,000/-. The total estimated cost of West Germany in association with MIs. BHEL the services Or.eluding fees payable to Mis. for the implementation of Dadri Gas Based Eproplan Gmbh) is about Rs. 107 lakhs Power Project because the offer received excluding taxes. Written Answers 378 377 Written Answers JYAISTHA 1,1912 (SAKA) LL. C '0 (3 .~ Q) c: (I) a; o.g 't:) c: - CD :~.~.~ -£ o ~ .i:: g c: as I:;) u; as'Q.C Q) Co ~ ~~ Q) c=S.E c: o ..2 c C u 0 c; Olm '0 .= c: .s 0'0 Ci a; CD (I) Q) ,....: Q) c: C\J .2 .0, c: c: c: o Q) Q) rn rn as -0 C) c: as ~ C) ·m > .E Q) Cii CD C'? c.. .~ CD C) c: en en en ~ CD CD a::: a::: a::: C) c: as .c u x Q) Q) I- £ Z c: w -omo :!: CD co w rn Ol I- as ...... oci ~ .~ (/) 'ti c:i ,:j Q) C'? a) tI) > c: _g (I) as"E E Q) as .9! U) ~ ~ 379 Written Answets MAY 22.1990 Written AnsW81S 380 ..c:: ..c:_t: ..c: .~ _t: E;:, ~ ;t c c:: c:: E 0 -x 0 0 lU :N ~ -~ E (;; -~ -~ as J. > > > ~ CD .9 0 .g CD "0 ~ -~ 3 CD ..0 Q_ -[ "E' c:: ro a.ro ;:, CD to tn > .E .9 ..!! '0, .9 U 0 CD CD t- o I is E CD e ;:, ~ ;:, ~0 tn 0 :g-i c i 0r- tn 0 tn 0 e: N N N 8 -!!! -~ CD .2 +I +I .fa +I .;1 3 CD "6 CD "6 £; 0r- 15 _2 .g (i 'g_ 0) C) E 0) O) "0 0) a. E en N a. :§ c:: 0> ~:§ tn :§ ;:, 0> N (Y) ~ '0; '0; 8 0> 0> 0) ~ -~ 0 ~ 0 >. CD ()) (5 0 CD CD 0> M l'O ro ..0 ..0 ..0 0) E ~ E ;t E CD E ~ 0) ~ ;:, ;:, "0 .9 (J) E x x (J) ro .£ .£ CD CD E CD >- ;:, 0 ~ E .~ a > c:: lij >. CD x CD -x CD .E CD (J) 0 l'O cu ""5- ..c:: ro ..c:: ~ tn ~ en z ..., ~ ~ ..., !- E E t- E CD t=! '" 0) (J) as Co E as -0 "0 cD (J) -2' "i .~ Q. (0 a. tn ::2 U ;:, ~ :£ g > ~ C '0 lc c:: 8 tn .:t::T .t: T 15 .t: C c:: I lc:: => => C to c:: -c CD CD ;:, ::::s :::> :::> :::> :::> c c:: 0 g tn CD CD CD ~ CD ;:, c:: c:: CD c:: '0::( "E E c:: :e;:, :e;:, -.I as £; ::0 CI) CI) -2 :e;:, :e;:, :e;:, t- t- c:: c:: to "5 cu t- t- t- E E Cb Cb g > 2 ~0 CD tn tn tn tn E: E (J) Il) ..c C\1 co CD (J) .~ .~ '" '" CI) ~ ..c .... (;) (!j'" (!j (!j'" en U5 co CI) .... "5

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Contracts Awarded to Forelgnllndlan cooling tower pachage for National Capital SUpplies By NTPC Thermal Power Project at Dadri was examined by them and complaints made .n the 9944. DR. BANGAll SINGH: Will the representation were found to be untenable. Minister of ENERGY be pleased to state: (d) No, Sir. (a) whether the National Thermal Power Corporation is making major deviations while [Translation] awarding actual contracts to Foreignllndian Suppliers from original proposals in the case Payment of Dues to Railway Employees of Thermal Power Project at Dadri; 9947. SHRIMATI JAYAWANTI NAV- (b) whether Government have received INCHAND MEHTA: Will the Minister of a specific complaint in this regard in the case RAILWAYS be pleased to state: of award of work for ealing Tower, if so, the action taken thereo tal the number of employees of West- ern Railway dismissed during the strike in (c) if not, the reasons therefor; and 1974 who were reinstated but payment of full salary of the strike period has not been made (d) whether Government propose to set so far; and up suitable independent committee of experts at least to periodically revive such (b) the reasons for non-payment of their contracts to avoid deviations, discrimination dues? and undue favour? I THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE THE MINISTER OF ENERGY AND MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI AJAY MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION (SHRIARIF SINGH): (a) and (b). Information is being MOHAMMAD KHAN): (a) The technical collected and will be laid on the Table of the specific: ations for various types of contracts House. are prepared by the National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) on the basis of broad [Eng/ish 1 guidelines given in the Government's approval of the project. The detailed technical Tehri Dam Project specifications with applicable bidding conditions are prepared by the NTPC as per the 9948. SHRI KUSUMA KRISHNA guidelines of the respective funding agen- MURTHY: cies. Evaluation of the bids received is done DR. VANKATESH KABDE: by the NTPC strictly in terms of bid documents. Normally, major deviations from Will the Minister of ENERGY be pleased specification requirement are not" accepted to state: by the NTPC. However, alternative offers. if found more advantageous, may-be accepted (a) whether the Expert Committee set by the NTPC provided the successful bidder up by Government to look into the safety making such an offer is evaluated lowest aspects of the T ehri Dam Project has sub- based on the specified requirements. mitted its report; and

(b) and (c). The representation re- (b) if so, the details of recommenda- ceived by the NTPC is case of award of tions made therein? 383 Written AnswelS MAY 22,1990 WrittsnAnswslS 384

THE MINISTER OF ENERGY AND decision for setting up these refinery proj- MINISTEROF CIVIL AVIATION (SHRIARIF ects; and MOHAMMAD KHAN): (a) Yes, Sir. (c) the steps taken to clear these proj- (b) The Committee, after carefully going ects? into the matter and after assuming even the worst earthquake scenario, has concluded THE MINISTEROF PETROLEUM AND that the T ehri Dam as proposed would be CHEMICALS (SHRI M.S. GURU- safe, all dangers arising out of seismicity PADASWAMY): (a) to Ccl. Projects to in- have been taken note of and taken care of in crease refining capacity during the 7th Plan the planning of the T ehri Dam Projects, and period include new refineries as welt as that no additional consideration for reservoir expansion/debottlencing of the existing re- induced seismicity is necessary. fineries. The details of those projects which are pending since 7th Plan period are given Petrochemical Complex Paradeep below.

9949. SHRIGOPI NATHGAJAPATHI: New refineries at Karnal and Mangalore Will the Minister of PETROLEUM AND have not been implemented so far because CHEMICALS be pleased to state: certain issues relating to the scope of the proj~ts, and technological and financial (a) whether there is any proposal to set aspects of th.e projects have been under the up a petrochemical complex at Paradeep in examination of the Government. Efforts are Cuttack district of Orissa; being made to finalise these issues at the earliest. For Assam Accord refinery, first (b) if so, the reasons for delay in the stage clearance has been given by the implementation of the proposal; Government for the preparation of detailed feasibility report which is presently under (c) the steps taken to expedite it; and preparation.

(d) the expected date of commence- The proposal for the expansion of the ment of the project? capacity of Bongaigaon refinery by 1 MTPA is presently under the consideration of the THE MINISTER OF PETROLEUM AND Government. CHEMICALS (SHRI M.S. GURU- PADASWAMY): (a) No, Sir. For setting up of crude distillation facilities of 0.5 MTPA capacity in Cauvery basin, (b) to (d). Do not arise. Madras Refineries Ltd. have prepared and submitted detailed feasibility report. The Oil Refinery Projects project is under the consideration of the Government. 9950. SHRIGOPI NATHGAJAPATHI: Will the Minister of PETROLEUM AND )..11 efforts are being made to expedite CHEMICALS be pleased to state: action· on the above projects.

(a) the details of the refinery projects Mafia activities In Coal mines which are pending since Seventh Plan period; 9951. SHRI VASANT SATHE: Will the (b) the reasons for delay in taking a Minister of ENERGY be pleased to state: 385 Written Answers JYAISTHA 1,1912 (SAKA) Written Answers 386

(a) whether the attention of Govern- service lines have been provided illegally in ment has been drawn to the news captioned the resettlement colonies, in walled city and 'Mafia drains Talcher mines' appearing in in some Group Housing Societies; the 'Sunday Observer' dated 1 April, 1990; (c) if so, whether Government propose (b) if so, the facts in this regard and to check all the high tension wires passing reaction of Government thereto; and over jhuggi clusters and in industrial areas to find out the illegal power connections; and (c) the steps taken/proposed to curb mafia activities in the effected coal mine (d) if so, when? belts and the outcome thereof? THE MINISTER OF ENERGY AND THE MINISTER OF ENERGY AND MINISTER OF CIVILAVIATION (SHRI ARIF MINISTEROFCIVILAVIATION (SHRIARIF MOHAMMAD KHAN): (a) According to MOHAMMAD KHAN): (a) Yes, Sir. DESU, some cases of theft of electricity have been detected from time to time during (b) and (c). It has been brought to our the raids conducted by them in various lo- notice that some anti-social elements have calities. No complicity of DESU employees been active in the theft of cola from T alcher in such theft cases has been established. are and there have been instances of assault DESU has not provided any illegal connec- and intim-dation of employees of SECL tion in resettlement colonies, walled city and threats of violence. SECL have been report- group housing societies. ing these incidents to the local police and the District authorities for taking necessary steps (c) and (d). DESU has a vigilance squad, to curb such activities. They have also been which periodically checks illegal use of elec- discussing this problem with Home Secre- tricity, including unauthorised tapping of HT tary, Chief Secretary and senior police offi- wires passing over jhuggi clusters and in cia\s. Secretary, Department of Coal too had industrial area. As a result of these steps, addressed the Chief Secretary, Government the transmission and distribution losses of Orissa, asking him to take necessary have come down to about 19% in 1989-90 measures to check pilferage of coal and from 24.07% in 1988-89. int:midation of employees of the Coal Company by anti-social elements. SECL Introduction of New Trains have also tightened and augmention their internal security arrangements. 9953. SHRI BANWARI LAL PURO- HIT: Power Theft' In Deihl SHRI HARI SHANKAR MA- HALE: 9952. SHRI BANWARI LALPUROHIT: Will the Minister of ENERGY be pleased to Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be state: pleased to state:

(a) whetherthe cases of powertheft are mounting in the capital day by day with (a) whether Government have recently alleged connivance of the DESU employ- taken a decision to introduce more new ees; trains during the year 1990;

(b) whether such connections from (b) if so, the details thereot; and 387 Written AnswelS MAY22,1990 Written AnSwelS 388

(c) the details of trains introduced for MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI AJAY the summer months? SINGH): Ca) Yes, Sir.

THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE Jb) and (c). A statement is given below:

STATEMENT

(b) The following trains have been introduced on the Indian Railways from May' 90 time table:

1. 6687/6688 Jammu Tawi-Mangaloremruchchirappalli Navyug Express (Weekly)

2. 424514246 Surat-Varanasi Tapti-Ganga Exp. (Bi-Weekly)

3. 8631/8632 Hatia-Varanasi Express (Bi-Weekly)

4. 565115652 Jammu Tawi-Guwahati Lohit Express (Weekly)

5. 1147/1148 Oadar-Muzaffarpur Sha"ll-Shakti Express (Weekly)

6. 5049/5050 Goakhpur-Howrah Express (Weekly)

..., t • 5303i5304 Gorakhpur-Gonda Express (M.G.)

e. 5719/5720 Katigar- Siliguri Ibtercrry Expu;!ss

S 3.1G3/3304 Dh~nbad-;Chopan Express (Weekly)

1J. 2691270 "3ul1tur-Macherla Pa~e.nger.

-: I 26j'2f~ :;Jntu: -Maci1("pJ\. Pa!:J.<;,:.. nge.r.

12. 2;'9,,80 Gvnt:...r -Satten~cal!~ "-assenger.

13. 2671268 Guntur-Sza~ "napaUe f'assenger.

14. 2531254 Macherla-Nad-kudi Passenger.

15. 19 JBI20JB Jasidihi-Baldynathdham Passenger.

16. 4311432 Rampurhat-Sahl' '9anj Passenger.

17. 3601361 Bilaspur-Gevra Road Passenger.

18. A Broad Gauge-cum-Metre Gauge Express trcli . .Je:~;,·e8:1 "..;;zamuddin and Vasco- da-game via Miraj is being introducea from 18.6.1990. 389 Written Answers JYAISTHA 1,1912 (SAKA) Written Answers 390

(c) The following trains have been in- (a) the total length of railway track troduced for the Summer months electrified in Karnataka as on date; during the current year: 4b) whether there is any proposal to 1. Bombay-Pune electrify the railway track between Jolarpet and Bangalore; 2. Bombay VT - Var.anasi (c) if so, the details thereof; and 3. Bombay VT - Gorakhpur (d) by what time the project is likely to be 4. Bombay Central -Nizamuddin completed?

5. Ahmedabad - Varanasi. THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI AJAY 6. Bombay Central -Ahmadabad SINGH): (a) Nil.

7. Bombay Central -Hapa (b) Yes, Sir.

8. Bombay Central - Gandhidham (c) The work involves electrification of 144 route kilometres at an estimated cost of 9. Howrah - Delhi Rs. 38.92 crores.

10. Howrah - Dehradun (d) March,.1992.

11. Madras - Triwandrum Doubling of Railway Lines in Karnataka

12. Madras - Triunelveli 9955. SHRI C.P. MUDALAGIRIYAPPA: Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased 13. Madras - Calicut to state:

14. 8angalore - E:makulam (a) the total length of double railway track existing in Karnataka at present; 15. Bombay VT - Hyderabad (b) whether Government propose to 16. Bombay VT - Trivandrum take up doubling of railway trick in Ka".,ataka during the Eighth Plan period; 17. Hyderabad - Howrah (c) if so, the details thereof; and 18. Secunderabad - Madras (d) if not, the reasons therefor? 19. Secunderabad - Tirupati THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE 20. Mangalore - Jammu Tawi. MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI AJAY SINGH): (a) 99 km as on 1.4.90. Electrification of Jolarpet-Bangalore Railway Line 9954. SHRle.p. MODALAGIRIYAPPA: (b) and (c). The following doubling works Will the Minister of RAilWA YS be pleased are in progress in Karnataka as on 1.4.90, to state: i.e., at the beginning of the Eighth Plan:- 391 Written Answers MAY 22. 1990 Written AnswelS 392

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(d) Does not arise. Sarapadl Barrage Hydro Electric Project expansion of Bangalore Airport TermI- nal 9957. SHRI C.P. MUDALAlGIRI- YAPPA: 9956. SHRI C.P. MUDALAGIRI- SHRI M.V. CHAN- YAPPA: DRASHEKARA MUR- SHRI M.V. CHAN- THY: DRASHEKARA MUR- THY: Willt"'e Minister of ENERGY be pleased SHRt JANARDHANA to state: POOJARY: (a) whether Government have included Will the Minister of CIVil AVIATION the Sarapadi Barrage Hydro Electric Project be pleased to state: in the list of projects to be financed by the Overseas Economic Co-operation Fund (a) whether Government propose to during 1990-91; expand Bangalore Airport Terminal; (b) if so, when it will be implemented ; (b) if so, the progress made in this and regard; and (c) the financial implications of the (c) the total amount involved therein project? and the provision made during 1990-91? THE MINISTER OF ENERGY AND THE MINISTER OF ENERGY AND MINISTER OF CIVil AVIATION (SHRI ARIF MINISTEROF CIVIL AVIATION (SHRIARIF MOHAMMAD KHAN): (a) No, Sir. MOHAMMAD KHAN): (a) Yes, Sir. (b) and (c). Does not arise. (b) The National Airports Authority has appointed an architect for modification and Cmpetitlveness of Indian Industries In expansion of the existing terminal building at world Market Bangalore airport. the preliminary drawings have been presented by the architect to the 9958. SHRI SUDHIR GIRl: Will the N.A.A. In order to acquire more land for this Ministerof INDUSTRY be pleased to state: purpose, a sum of Rs. 65,41,513/- has already been deposited with the Government (a) whether the Indian Industries are of Karnataka. The State Government have unable to stand in competition in the world handed over only 1.7 acres of land to the market; N.A.A. The work will begin only after the land in question is made available by the Govern- (b) if so, whether Government have ment of Karnataka to the National Airports assessed the drawbacks of the Indian Indus- Authority. tries in the regard;

(c). The tota' cost of the project i~ yet to (c) steps taken to remove these draw- be calculate. The N.A.A. has. however. made backs; and a provision of Rs. :-'.00 crores in their annual plan for 1990-91. (d) the specific strategy adopted or 395 Written AnSW91S MAY 22,1990 Written AnSW81S 396 proposed to be adopted by Government to series of initiatives have been taken to pro- achieve the export target in 1990-91? mole exports of various items including those of thrust commodities. These are broadly THE MINISTER OF INDUSTRY (SHRI designed towards making exports cammer- AJrT SINGH): (a) and (b). India's total ex- cially viable through efficient industrial pro- ports, in rupee terms, recorded substantial duction, ensuring supply of raw material at increase of 25.4% in 1987-88,30% in 1988- competitive prices, strengthening of infra- 89 and 36.4% in 1989-90 (provisional). structure and simplification of procedures. However, the competitiveness of most of Indian Industries in the world market is ad- The Import and Export Policy 1990-93 versely affected by cost inefficienciescaused seeks to facilitate availability of necessary by factors such as hgh costs of inputs-both imported inputs for sustaining industrial domestic and international, supply boftIe- growth including essential imported capital necks, precedural delays and technological goods for modernisation and technology obsolescence. Non-price factors such as upgradation and to support recognised in- inadequate R&D activities and lack of digenous R&D institutions for building up quality control also contribute significantly their scientific and technological capacity for towards non-competitHeness of Indian in- technology absorption and development. The dustries. policy also provides new measures for making Indian industry more competitive (c) While policy changes to remove which will boost exports. these drawbacks is a continuous process, there has been reform in the overall policy Production of Cement from Paddy Husk regime directed towards promotion of competition through modernisation and improved 9959. SHRIA. K. ROY: Will the Minister cost effICiency. The thrust of Industrial U- of INDUSTRY be pleased to state: censing Policy is on enhanCing productivity by relaxatIon of licensing constraints on entry (a) whether technology has been de- and by capacity re-endors.ement; on cost veloped for producing cement from paddy efficiency by prescribing minimum economic husk; scale of production; and through broad- banding. The T echl1ical Development Fund (b) if so, the details thereof; and the Technology Upgradation Scheme for selected capital goods industries, intro- (c) the number of industries running on duced earlier to promote modernisation and thattechnology and actual production thereof; upgradation of technology have been ex- and tended in their co\

been indigenously developed by them as (d) whether any mmplaints have been also by three other indigenously developed received in this mnnadion; and by them as also by three other organisations, namely, Central Building Research Institute, (e) if so, the details thereof? Roorkee, liT Kanpur and Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Ranchi. The tech- THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE nogy basically involves obtaining reactive MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRJ AJAY rice husk ash under controlled condition of SINGH): (a) Presumably the question re- incineration and mixing it with suitable pro- lates to intake of Apprentices under the portions of lime and other additives and then Apprentices Act, 1961.The total number of grinding;: to an appropriate level of fineness Apprentices enrolled in Dhanbad Division of to obtain masonry binders. Eastern Railway during 1990 is 235. Out of which 89 were SCs and 78 STs and 68 (c) According to NCB, no such unit is in General candidates. operation as at present. 41:» Yes, Sir. (d) The data available with NCB indicate that in case the entire Rice Husk IS used (c) Aaiiwaymen's sons a reconsidered tor producing such masonry binder, theoreti- alongwith other candidates and their candi- cally. it may be possible to produce annually dature is adjudged on merit. Notifications for about 5 million tennes of such lime based recruitment of Apprentices are issued to the RHAM binder. However, in pracive this may nearest Employment Exchanges, SCIST not be feasible as such units may not be organisations and applications are also in- economically viable under the prevailing vited from the wards of Railway employees. situation due to high cost of Rick Husk and lime and the easy availability of cement in (d) and (e). A representation has been the country received from secretary General, AU Indians Railway EmpkJyees Confederation, alleging Trade Apprentices in Dhanbad Division certain irregularities in the selection of Act of Eastern Railway Apprentices.

9960. SHRI A.K. ROY: Will the Minister [Translation] of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

(a) the total number of Trade Appren- LPG Agencies in Maharashtra tices appointed in Dhanbad Devision, East- ern Railway, in 1990 as far indicating the figures separately for Scheduled Casts, B961. SHRI HARI SHANKAR MAHAlE: Scheduled Tribes and general candidates; Will the Minister of PETROLEUM AND CHEMICALS be pleased to state the number (b) whether the quota earmarked for of LPG agencies allotted in Maharashtra so Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes and far, district-wise? general candidates has been maintained; THE MINISTEROF PETROLEUM AND (c) the policy of the Railways regarding CHEMICALS (SHRI M.S. GURU- recruitment of apprenticeS from railway men's PAOASWAMy): The required information is sons; given below in the Statement. 399 Written AnswelS MAY 22.1990 Wnlten AnsWBIS 400

STATEMfNr

District-wise details of Maharashtra where LPG agencies have been allotted so far.

Name of the District No. of Distributorshps

1 2

1. Amravati 9

2. Ahmednagar 14

3. Aurangabad 13

4. Akola 7

5. Beed 3

6. Bombay 104

7. Buldhana 5

8. Chandrapur 5

9. Dhulia 7

10. Gadhchiroli

11. Jalgaon 12

12. Kolhapur 12

13. Nasik 27

14. Nanded 4

15. Nagpur 18

16. Osmanabad 2

17. Pune 45

18. Raigad 12

19. Ratnagiri 3

20. Sangli 8 401 Written Answ81S JYAISTHA 1, 1912 (SAKA) Written AnswelS 402

Nams of the District No. of Dist, 'Itorships

21. Sindhud~rg 2

22. Satara 11

23. Sholapur 10

24. Thane 51

25. Yavatmal 3

26. Wardha 4

27. Shandara 2

28. Parbhani

Total 395

[English 1 be around 112000 MW.

Power Requirement by 2000 A.D. (b) and (c). It is tentatively envisaged to add an incremental generating capacity of 9962. SHRI KUSUM KRISHNA MUR- about 38,000 MW in the Eighth Plan and THY: Will the Minister of ENERGY be about 62,000 MW in the Ninth Plan. Opti- pleased to state: mu~utilisation of installed capacity, renovation & modernisation of existing power sta- (a) the peak demand Indicated by the tions, reductio., in transmission and distribu- study conducted by the Central Electricity tion losses, efficient load management and Authority by 2000 A.D.; energy conservation are some of the other measures which would further improve power (b) whether Government have worked generation. out a strategy to meet the energy shortage as projected by the CEA study; and Sale of Gas Stoves By LPG Agencies in Deihl (c) if so, the details thereof? 9963. SHRI SARJU PRASAD SAROJ: THE MINISTER OF ENERGY AND Will the Minister of PETROLEUM AND MINISTEROF CIVIL AVIATION (SHRIARIF' CHEMICALS be pleased to state: MOHAMMAD KHAN): (a) According to the 13th Electric Power Survey the peak de- (a) whether Government have re- mand in the country by 1999-2000 A.D. may ceived any complaints that LPG agencies in 403 Written Answers MAY 22.1990 Written AnswelS 404

Delhi compel the new LPG consumers to Certification Scheme. These Licences have purchases LPG stoves from them at higher been obtained voluntarily. rates than available in open market; and Compulsory quality control has not been (b) if so, the action taken by Govern- imposed on the manufadures of LPG Stoves. ment in this regard? However, in order to encourage production of quality LPG Stoves, the Ministry of Petro- THE MINISTER OF PETROLEUM AND leum and Chemicals (Department of Petro- CHEMICALS (SHRt M.S. GURU- leum and Natural Gas) have issued instruc- PADASWAMY): (a) and (b). During April, tiornt to the LPG distributors to sell LPG 1989 to March 1990 approximately 84 such Stoveslburners bearing lSI mark only. The complaints were received by the oil market- customers who do not purchase stives from ing companies against the LPG distributors the LPG distributors are issued LPG con- in Delhi, out of which on investigation n 13 nections only after ensuring that the stoves complaints were found to be true. Appropri- in their possession have lSI marks. ate action has been taken against these erring distributors in accordance with the Increase in Prices of Decontrolled Marketing Discipline Guidelines. Drugs

Manufacturing of LPG Stoves 9565. SHRI KALPNATH SONKAR: Will the Minister of PETROLEUM AND CHEMI- 9964. SHRI SARJU PRASAD SAROJ: CALS be pleased to state: Will the Minister of INDUSTRY be pleased to state: (a) whether the prices of price decontrolled drugs have gone up from 50 per cent (a) the details of companies manufac- to 300 per cent during the last two years; and turing LPG stoves; (b) if so, the names of those medicines (b) whether a large number of compa- alongwith the prices of each before the Drugs nies are manufacturing inferior quality of (Prices Control) Order, 1987 and the prices LPG Stoves; as on 15 March. 1990 and percentage increase in each case? (c) whether any quality control is imposed on the manufacturers of LPG stoves; THE MINISTER OF PETROLEUM AND CHEMICALS (SHRI M.S. GURU- (d) if so, the details thereof; and PADASWAMy): (a) The manufacturers of decontrolled medicines are free to revise the (c) the action Government propose to prices. take lJgainst those who are not maintaining the quality control? (b) Such formulations being thousands in number the time and labour involved in the THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE excercise will not be commensurate with the DEPARTMENT OF SMAU SCALE INDUS- results likely to be achieved. TRIES AND AGRO AND RURAL INDUS- TRIES IN THE MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY Setting up of Second Thermal Power (SHRI SRIKANTA JENA): (a) to (e). 204 Plant in Kerala Licences for manufacture of LPG Stoves! 9966. SHRI S. KRISHNA KUMAR: Will burners/appliances have been issued by the the Minister of ENERGY be pleased to Bureau of Indian Standards under their state: 405 Writtsn AnSWSIS JYAISTHA 1,1912 (SAKA) Written AnswSIS 406

(a) whether Kerala Government has Oil and Gas Finds sent any proposal to set up a second Ther- mal Power Plan in the State; 9967. SHRI S. KRISHNA KUMAR: SHRI RAJVEER SINGH: (b) if so, the details thereof; Will the Minister of PETROLEUM AND (c) whether Union Government have CHEMICALS be pleased to state: taken 3nY final decision on this proposal;' and (a) the details of oil and gas finds in different parts of the country during 1989-90; (d) if so, the details thereof? (b) whether Oil exploration work has THE MINISTER OF ENERGY AND starded at these places; and MINISTER OF CIVil AVIATION (SHRIARIF MOHAMMAD KHAN): (a) to (d). A thermal (c} if so, the details th~reof? power station with an ultimate capacity of 3000 MW has been proposed by the Kerala Government at Thirikkaripur in the Central THE MINISTEROF PETROLEUM AND Sector. At present, Kayamkulam Super CHEMICALS (SHRI M.S. GURU- Thermal Power Station Stage-I (2 x 21 0 MW) PADASWAMy): (a) to (c). Geoscientific has been taken up for implementation by surveys and exploratory drilling carried out NTPC. The ultimate capacity of the by ONGC and Oil led to discoveries of oil and Kayamkulam project in envisaged to be 2420 gas in the following structures during the MW. year 1989-90:-

Name of Structure Basin OillGa~

Khoraghat Upper Assam Oil

Tengakhat -do- Oil

And ada Cambay Oil~s

SW Patan -do- Oil

Palej -do- Oil

Lingala Krishn'!-Godavery Oil

Adiyakka-mangalam Cauvery Oil

Tanot (2 and 3) Rajasthan Gas

8-11 9 Western Offshore OillGas 8-188 Western Offshore Gas

S0-14 Western Offshore Gas

GK-29 A Western Offshore Gas

Further close grid seismic surveys and step out exploratory drilling are under progress in these areas to ascertain the extent and commercial viability of these pools. 407 Written AnswelS MAY22,1990 Written AnswelS 408

Transmission and Distribution Losses been issued to the Power Utilities for reducing the losses. These include interalia con- 9968. SHRI S. KRISHNA KUMAR: ducting energy audit for identifying the SYi- SHRI PYARELAL KHAN- tem elements responsible for excessive DELWAl: losses, installing capacitors to improve the voltage profile, preparation of system im- Will the Ministerof ENERGY be pleased provement schemes for strengthening and to state: im provem ent of their transm ission and distribution systems, installing tal'P.perproof me- (a) the percentage of transmission and ter boxes to check theft of energy and setting distribution losses in each State and the up vigilance squads to detect cases of theft national average; of energy. The theft of energy has been made a cognizable oftences under the pro- (b) the percentage of such losses in the visiQfl of Section 29 of Indian Electricity Act, developed countries; 1910. An Incentive Scheme was introduced by the Governrr.ent of India with effect hom (c) whether any efforts have been made the year 1987for bringing about reduction in to reduce the transmission and distribution the Transmission and Distribution losses. losses substantially; and

(d) if so, the results achieved in this (d) Based on the guidelines the Power regard? Utilities have set up vigilance squads and have been formu!ating system improvement THE MINISTER OF ENERGY AND schemes to strengthen and improve their MINISTEROFCIVILAVIATION (SHRIARIF transmission and distribution systems. 19898 MOHAMMAD KHAN): (a) The Transmis- persons were persecuted and punished with sion and Distribution losses in India are fine or imprisonment or both, during the about 22%. A stat9ment showing the losses years 1984-85, 1985-86 and 1986-87 for in each State is given below: pilferage of energy. Prosecutions for the theft of energy were launched agClinst 2023 (b) In the developed countries in the persons during the year 1987-88. System world, these losses have been ranging be- Improvem~nt Schemes in respect of 29 major tween 6-12%. urban areas have been prepared and these are under various stages of clearancelim- (c) Comprehensive guidelines have plementation. 409 Written AnSW91S JYAISTHA 1. 1912 (SAKA) WrmenAnswets 410

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Renovation and modernisation of THE MINISTER OF ENERGY AND Power Plants MINISTER OF CIVILAVIATION (SHRI ARIF MOHAMMAD KHAN): (a) to (c). In 1984, the 9969. SHRI S. KRISHNA KUMAR: Will Central Government sanctioned a centrally the Minister of ENERGY be pleased to sponsored programme of Renovation and state: Modernisation for maximising power generation from existing thermal stations. The (a) whether Union Government had programme covers 34 thermal power sta- launched the programme of renovation tions-comprising of 162 thermal generating modernisation of power stations in the State units-aggregating to a total capacity of 13475 sector for improving their performance; MW. At present, there is no thermal power station in Kerala. (b) if so, the details thereof; and The names of power stations together (c) the details of the work done under with the expenditure involved is given below this scheme in Kerala? in the Statement. 417 Written Answers JYAISTHA 1,1912 (SAKA) Written Answers 418

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[Translation 1 forms were occasionally supplied. However, people working is Divisional headquarters Uniforms to Peons on Western Railway havebeen supplied withe only cotton uniforms. 9970. SHRIMATI JAYAWANTI NAV- INCHANDRA MEHTA: Will the Minister of (c) Railway Dress Regulation provide RAILWAYS be pleased to state: for the supply of only cotton uniforms for peons employed in offices. (a) whether the Railway Dress Regula- tions provided for supply of same type of (d) There has been some delay in uniforms to peons working in all offices; supply of uniforms to the peons of Stores Departmentaf Western Railway tarthe years (b) whether unlike other offices, terrycot 1989 and 1990 due to failure of supply uniforms are being distributed to the peons contracts. Action has been initiated for working in the office of General Manager, emergency purchase of cloth to ensure early Western Railway and to those working with supply of uniforms to these staff. divisional heads; [English] (c) if so, the reasons for not distributing terrycot uniform to other people; \and Production in Eastern Coalfields Through Contracts (d) since when the peons of Storage Department, Western Railways are not being 9971. SHRI AJIT PANJA: Will the given the uniforms and the reasons there- Ministerof ENERGY be pleased to state the for? prodtJction figures of the Eastern Coalfields Limited during 1988-89 and 1989-90 through THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE their own workers and that of the contractors MINISTRY OF RAilWAYS (SHRI AJAY engaged in the Open Cast projects? SINGH): (a) Yes. Sir. THE MINISTER OF ENERGY AND MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION (SHRI ARIF (b) In case of a small number of peons MOHAMMAD KHAN,: (a) Opencast coal working in General Manager's office of production and Ovel burden removal figures Western Railway, who come in close contact of the Eastern Coalfields Limited are given with visiting dignitaries etc., terrycot uni- below the Statement. 432 431 Written AnSW915 MAY 22.1990 Written Answers -...,

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Modernisation of Airports (b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor; 9972. SHRI BANWARILAL PURO- HIT: (c) the extent of loss suffered by the SHRI BALESHWAR YADAV: company on this account; and

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION Cd) the action taken by Government in be pleased to state: this regard?

(a) whether there is any difference of THE MINISTER OF ENERGY AND opinion between the National Airports Au- MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION (SHRI ARIF thority and the Department of Electronics MOHAMMAD KHAN): (a) Contracts were causing delay in the whole project aimed at awarded to four parties in May, 1988 for a the modernisation of airports in the country; period of two years for transportation of coal from Chitra Colliery to Banjmihari siding at (b) if so, the main problem which is the rate of As. 57.70 per tonne with depart- holding up the airport modernisation of proj- menial pay loader loading As. 61.60 per ect; and tonne with contractors pay loader loading and Rs. 59.70 per tonnes withe departmen- (c) the steps Government propose to tal manual labour loading Subsequently, five take to resolve the problem and ensure early more parties were awarded the contract in modernisation of the major airports in the August 1988 at the same rate and on he country? same terms and conditions. Registration of contractors for transportation of coal against THE MINISTER OF ENERGY AND the open tender to registration was com- MINISTEROFCiVILAVIATION(SHRIARIF pleted in August '89'. and 23 registered MOHAMMAD KHAN): (a) No. Sir. contractors were advised to take up transportation of coal. Against this offer, three (b) and (c). Do not arise. more parties took up the work at the same rate and on the same terms and conditions [Translation J as before. Thus, a total of 12 parties were awarded the work of transport of coal from Transportation of Coal Chitra Colliery to Banjmihari siding.

9973. SHRI R.LP VERMA: Against an open tender tloted on 28th SHRI JANARDAN YADAV: August '89'letter of intent for three years was issued on 14.10.89 to the party MIs Rungta Will the Mimsterof ENERGY be pleased Projects Ltd. at the rate of Rs. 66/-pertonnes to state: with'tJepartmental pay loaders loading. At the time of issue of this letter of intent, ten (a) whether the contract for the trans- parties were operating out of the twelve portation of coal from Chitra Colliery of parties awarded the work earlier. Of the ten Eastern Coalfields (Coal India) to Banjmihari parties. the work orders of six parties were siding which was valid upto May, 1990 was concelled. Four local parties were allowed to cancelled and a new contract aw3J'ded at cantinue the work against the old tender higher rates from October, 1989 resuhing in simultaneously with Mis Rungta Projects heavy loss to the company; Ltd. working against Ilew tender. 435 Written Answers MAY 22,1990 Written Answers 436

A decision was taken in August '89 to MINISTEROF CIVil AVIATION (SHRI ARIF augment the production of Chitra OC Mines MOHAMMAD KHAN): (a) and (b). At pres- and to provided for matching transportation ent, allocation of power from Atomic Power in keeping with proposed increase of pro- Station is being made as under:- duction, the above decision was taken by the company. i) 15% of the power is kept Unallo- cated at the disposal of the Centre MIs Rungta Projects Limited worked to meet the urgent requirements of from 25.1 0.89 to 13.3.90 at the rate of Rs. 661 individual States in the Region from - per tonne, i.e . .at an increase in the rate, of time to time; Rs. 8.30 per tonnes and transported at an average of about 2100 tonnes power day ii) 10% power is allocated to the causing additional expenditure of Rs. 17,430 'Home State' in which the power per day. The total excess expenditure on the station is located; and transport by this new party has been Rs. 20.36 lakhs. iii) The balance 75% power is distributed amongst the beneficiary States (d) The work by MIs Rungta Projects in the Region, including the 'Home ltd. was terminated withe effect from 14.3.90. State' in accordance with the en- A preliminary enquiry into the matter has ergy consumed by, and the Central been conducted by Vigilance Division of Plan Assistance te, the States Coal India, and the matter is under examina- during the last five years. he needs tion. of the Union Territories are also met by appropriate al:ocallon. Power Supply to the States from Atomic Power Stations (c) Output of Kalpakkam Atomic Power Station is shared by all the constitutents of 9974. SHRI KASHIRAM RANA: Will the Southern Region including Tamil Nadu the Minister of ENERGY be pleased to state: (c) and (e). Allocation from Kakrapar Atomic Power Station to the beneficiary State (a) whether Government have framed including Gujarat has not been decided as rules for supplying power to the State from yet. Atomic Power Stations; [English] (b) if so, the details thereof; Proposal to Construct Barrage Across (c) whether Kalpakkam Power Station River Netravathi supplies the entire power generated to Tamil Nadu; 9975. SHRI H.C. SRIKANTAIAH: Will the Minister of ENERGY be pleased to (d) whether adequate supply of power state: from Kakrapar Atomic Power Station is proposed to be made to Gujarat; and (a) whether Karnataka Government had sent a proposal to construct a barrage (e) if not, the reasons thereof? across Netravathi river;

THE MINISTER OF ENERGY AND (b) if so, the details thereof; 437 Written Answers JvAISTHA 1, 1912 (SAKA) Written Answets 438

(c) when was the proposal received ; Uaharashtra and (b) Yes, Sir. (d) whether Government have given clearance to the project? (c) Textile Policy does i ~t cover the HDP bags manufacturing. There is, how- THE MINISTER OF ENERGY AND ever, Jute Packaging Materials Act- 1987 MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION (SHRIARIF which gives authority to the Government to MOHAMMAD KHAN): (a) to (c). Karnataka prescribe certain percentages, about the Power Corporation Ltd. (KPCL) had for- use of jute bags. These percentages have to warded the projects report on Sarapadi be suitably modified for giving the appropri- Barrage project on the Netravathi River in ate market shares to HOPE bags unit. June, 1989. the scheme envisages con- strudion of a 10m high barrage across Modernisation of Coir Industry Netravathi River and a surface power station with 3 bulb type units of 40 MW each. 9977. SHRI A. CHARLES: \Vill the Minister of INDUSTRY be pleased to state: (d) No, Sir. (a) whether Government propose to HOP Woven-Bag Manufacturing Units mod~rnise the Coir Industry in Kerala; in Maharashtra (b) if so, the details thereof; 9976. SHRI VASANT SATHE: Will the Minister of PETROLEUM AND CHEMI- (c) whether it is contemplated to make CALS be pleased to state: any major changes in the existing coir policy; and (a) the total number and capacity of high density polyethylene manufaduring (d) if so, the details thereof? units in small scale sedor in Maharashtra; THE MINISTER OF STATE IN HE (b) whether a large number of those DEPARTMENT OF SMALL SCALE INDUS- units are running at low capacity and have TRIES AND AGRO AND RURAL INDUS- closed down/gone sick over the past 2-3 TRIES IN THE MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY years. because of the policy change in fa· (SHRI SRIKANTA JENA): (a) to Cd). The vour of jute mills making it obligatory on the policy of the Government of India is to part of fertilizer units/sugar units and food modernise and improve the productivity of corporation units to use jute bags; and the Coir Industry. Under Cooperativisation Scheme, assi~tance has been extended (c) "so, whether Government propo5e towards modernisation and renovation of to consider suitable revision of Textile Policy equipments. No major changes are contem- so as to ensure that the interest of HOPE plated in the existing policy at present. bags manufacturing units is adequately protected and the investment made in this [Translation] industry is not rendered infruclius? Technical Fees Paid by Tyre Industry THE MINISTER OF PETROLEUM AND CHEMICALS (SHRI M.S. GURU- 9978. SHRI SANTOSH KUMAR GANG- PADASWAMY): (a) There are large nos. of WAR: Will the Minister of INDUSTRY be small scale units of HOPE woven sacks in pleased to state: 439 Written AnSWBrs MAY 22, 1990 Written Answers 440

(a) whethertyrecompanies have to pay in Eighth Plan; and large amounl of foreign exchange to the foreign companies as technical fee; (d) if not. the decision taken in the matter? (b) if so. the amount of foreign exchange paid annually by these companies; THE MINISTER OF INDUSTRY (SHRI and AJIT SINGH): (a) to (d). The Central Invest- ment Subsidy Scheme 1971 as amended Cc) the steps take., by Government to from time to time was applicable to the curb the tendency? following backward districts of Rajasthan:

THE MINISTER OF INDUSTRY (SHRI 'A' Category AJIT SINGH): (a) and (c). Any proposal !or the grant of foreign collaboration approval, 1. Jaisalmer including those from tyre manufacturing companies, is considered and decided ac- 2. Sirohi cording to the existing policy guidelines. In granting such approvals, the necessity for 3. Banner the transfer of technology. the reaso~able ness of the terms of transfer, the capabil ity of 4. Churu the Indian Company to absorb the technology etc. are carefully scrutinised. To reduce 'S' Category continuous dependence of foreign technology, the Government has been encouraging 5. Alwar the Indian ind ustry to develop and strengthen their in-house R&D facilities. 6. Jodhpur

(b) Information is being collected and 7. Bhilwara will be placed on the table of the house. 8. Nagaur [English] 9. Udaipur Central Subsidy Scheme for Backward Areas 'C' Category

9979. SHRIMATI VASUNDHARA 10. Banswara RAJE: Will the Minister of INDUSTRY be pleased to stale: 11. Dungarpur

(a) whether some Central Subsidy 12. Jalore Schemes were introducing in the Seventh Plan for the backward area including such 13. Jhunjhunu ars in Rajasthan; 14. Jhalawar (b) if so, the details thereof; 15. Sikar Cc) whether Government have a planto continue all these Central Subsidy Schemes 16. Tonk 441 Wnlten AnsW91S JYAlSTHA 1.1912 (SAKA)

The Scheme has been discontinued from ill Doping of Kerosene with furfural. 1.10.1988. However. the FIIlanC8 Minister during his budget speech has announced iv) Introduction of Mobile Laboratories that Government propose to reintroduce a for surprise checks at petrol pumps Centrallnveslmenl Subsidy Schemefor small scale units in rural areas and backward v) RegularinspecOOnsofpebOlpumps regions. and kerosene agencies by oil company officers..

Vll StaleGoverrvnentslUTs have been delegated powers under sedion 3 SHORT NOTICE QUESTION of the Essential Commodities Act to issue appropriate order for regu- [English] lating the production. distrilution and trade of essential commodities AduHention in Diesel and for any incidental and supplementary ma1ters. SN Q. 4 PROF. K. V. THOMAS: WiHthe Minister of PETROLEUM AND CHEMI- 12.00 hrs. CALS be pleased to state: [English ] (a) whether complaints have been received from many organisations that in- MR. SPEAKER: Prot. Soz. crease in the price of diesel without simulta- neous increase in the price of kerosene has PROF. SAIF un DIN SOZ (Baramulla): caused a widespread adulteration in diesel; Sir, yesterday Mir-waiz of Kashmir, Meulvi and Mohammed Farooq ... (/ntetTUpt~s)

(b) if so, the action taken to prevent SHRI SOMNATH CHATTERJEE adulteratIOn In diesel? (Bolpur): Sir, he shoutd first apologise to the House for wasting one valuable hour... THE M1NISTER OF PETROLEUM AND (/ntemptions ) CHEMICALS (SHRI M.S. GURU- PADASWAMy): (a) No. Sir. However. MR. SPEAKER: Mr. Akbar, Mr. Ajit complaints are being received in the Ministry Panja. please take your seats... (lntemp- from time to time regarding the general prob- lions) lem of adulteration of petroVdiesel with kerosene. I Translation I

(b) The following steps are being taken SHRI MADAN LAL KHURANA (South to prevent adulteration of petrol and diesel Delhi): Mr. Speaker, Sir, I am on a point of with kerosene: order. (1nlelTUptions )

:) Filter paper test at petrol pumps. MR. SPEAKER: What :s your point of order? ii) Recording of temperature and density of HSD both at supply and SHRlMADAN lALKHURANA: My point receipt points or order is that yesterday when Deputy 443 Written AnswetS MAY 22, 1990 Written AnSWBIS 444

sPeaker was in the Chair. I stood up to (Interruptions )* express my views on the same issue. I have just spoken two points and it was just my MR. SPEAKER: I have not called you. point of order..• (Interruptions) However, it Please take your seat. I say. take your seat, is my submission that when I speak. I should Mr. A.K.Roy. You cannot disturb like that... not be interrupted. (Interruptions )* MR SPEAKER: All right, please sit down. MR. SPEAKER: I have not called you. Taka your seat... (Interruptions ) (Interruptions) * SHRIJANARDAN TIWARI (Siwan): Mr. Speaker. Sir, he is doing something wrong. MR._SPEAKER: All that Mr. AK. Roy is saying will not go on record. Yes, Mr. Soz... (Interruptions) (Interruptions) * MR. SPEAKER: Please take you seat. MR. SPEAKER: Mr. Roy. I have not (Interruptions) called you to speak. Please take your seat I have not called you at aU. Please take your [English] seat. What has happened to you?

MR. SPEAKER: Please take your seat. [Interruptions)

(Interruptions) MR. SPEAKER: I have called Prof. Soz to speak. Mr. Roy, you are violating all norms. SHRt A.K. ROY (Ohanbad): Mr. Please take your seat. Speaker. Sir... (IntemJPtions)

PROF. SAIF UD DIN SOl: I am not prepared to listen to you because I have SHRI SOMNATH CHATfERJEE: Sir. been called by the Chair... (Interruptions) Mr. Roy had a very important question today which he could not put. (Interruptions) MR SPEAKER: I have called Prof. Soz. Please take your seat... PROF. SAIF UD DIN SOZ (Baramulla): (Interruptions) My point is also very important. (Interrup- tions) Sir, you have called upon me to speak. MR. SPEAKER: Please resume your (Interruptions) seat. I have not caJled you ... MR. SPEAKER: What happened to Mr (Interruptions) Roy? You please sit down. let us hear Prof. Soz. MR. SPEAKER: Nothing of what MR. A.K. Roy is saying win go on record ... (Interruptions)

*Not recorded. 445 Written Answers JYAISTHA 1, 1912 (SAKA) Written Answers 446

[ Translation] him speak. (Interruptions)

MR. SPEAKER: I have called Soz Sahib MR. SPEAKER: I tell you that I would to speak. Please sit down. call a meeting of the Leaders to discuss that issue tomorrow. SHRI SHOP AT SINGH MAKKASAR (Bikaner): He has wasted one hour of the (Interruptions) House. Such persons should not be encour- aged. MR. SPEAKER: I have told you that I am to call a meeting of the Leaders of the parties [English] to take up that issue tomorrow.

SHRI G.M. BANATWALLA (Ponnani): (Interruptions) Mr. Speaker, Sir, you have called upon Prof. Soz to speak and Prof. Soz is on his legs . SHRI INDRAJIT GUPTA: Is the Ques- Now, you are allowing others to speak. tion Hour to be blown up in this way? (Interruptions ) (Interruptions)

SHRI NIRMAL KANTI CHATTERJEE MR. SPEAKER: Will you please take (Dumdum): Sir, he has to apologies. Other- your seats? wise you don't allow him to speak. (Interruptions) (Interruptions)

MR. SPEAKER: Let us hear Prof. Soz. MR. SPEAKER: I have allowed Mr. Soz. Please sit down. (Interruptions) SHRI NIRMAL KANTI CHATTERJEE SHRI INDRAJIT GUPTA (Midnapur): (Dumdum): Sir, has he apologised? If he has Sir, I am not objecting to Mr. Soz speaking. not apologised, he should not be allowed to I am only making a point. (Interruptions) speak. (Interruptions)

SHRI G.M. BANATWALLA: Sir, you MR. SPEAKER: It is for Mr. Soz to have called upon Mr. Soz and let him speak. apologise or not. You have already called upon him to speak. SHRI NIRMAL KANTI CHATTERJEE: SHRIINDRAJIT GUPTA: Sir, I am only He has to apologise. (Interruptions) making a point. I am supporting the point made by Mr. A.K. Roy. Today, although the motion for suspension of the Question Hour MR. SPEAKER: Nirmal Babu, please sit was not accepted, the whole Question Hour down. was blown up_ You have to compensate for that. Members are wanting to put their questions as listed in the Business paper. SHRI MOHAMMAD SHAFI (Srinagar): Now, how can you allow him to speak? Sir, are we not Members of this House? (/'1te"uptions ) (Interruptions)

SHRI G.M. SANA TWALLA: Sir, you MR. SPEAKER: Mr. Soz, Please sit have caned upon Prof. Soz to speak. Sir. let down. \ am on my \eg5. 447 Written Answers MAY22,1990 Written Answers 448

[Translation] name shall be called by the Speaker. If more Members than one rises at the same time, (Interruptions) the Member whose name first was called shall be entitled to speak.· MR. SPEAKER: I have called Soz Sahib because I felt that the entire House has Please allow me to oonduct the busi- agreed to the suggestion of Shri Chandra ness of the House peacefully. Shekhar that Soz Sahib will raise his point of Kashmir after 12.00 hrs and the Han. Prime (/ntC)rruptions) Minister wi" respond to it. MR. SPEAKER: Mr Mantosh, I am on ( Interruptions) my legs. Please sit down. Mr. Mantosh, you are a new Member. rwarn you not to rise like [English] this when the Speaker is on his legs. Against I would like to remind the han. Member Mr. SHRI SOMNATH CHATTERJEE: Pro- Soz. If he can respond to Mr. Nirmal Babu's vided the Question Hour was allowed. sober opin~on. I have no objection. It is upto (Interruptions) Mr. Soz.

MR. SPEAKER: Will you please sit? I PROF. SAIF UD DIN SOZ: Mr. Speaker, am on my legs. Please take your seats. Sir. Yesterday ... (Interruptions)

[Translation] MR. SPEAKER: You are not the Speaker. Do not interrupt the Member who (Interruptions) wants to speak. Plea3e take y'!ur seat.

MR. SPEAKER: Regarding the point (Interruptions ) being raised by Shri Nirmal Babu that Soz Sahib should apologize, I would like to say MR. SPEAKER: Mr. Mantosh, this is not that now I leave the matter to Soz Sahib the dignified way of conduct in the Hous.e. himself and let him make self-introspection Please take your seat. to deal with it. Now I call Mr. Soz. PROF. SAIF UD DIN SOZ: Sir, the (Interruptions) unfortunate assassination of the Mir-waiz, Mr. 1v10ulvi Farooq took place in Srinagar, [English) yesterday. He was a prominentpoliticaJ leader as also a very prominent religious leader. MR. SPEAKER: Please take your seats. Every man and woman know that he was The Speaker is on his legs. unprotected. Three persons could go straight to his drawing room and kill him there. Then, [Translation) he was taken to he hospital and he breathed his \ast there. The mourners and the devoted I would like to draw your attention to followers wanted to take the body in a pro- Rule 350 which reads as follows: cession to the ancestral place in Rajouri Kadal. The Governor thought it advisable to [English] impose a curfew. How could a curfew be imposed at that time? (Interruptions) In the 'When a Member rises to speak, his name of curfew violation, para-military forces 449 Written Ans.. $ JYAISTHA 1,1912 (SAKA) Written AnSWSI'S' 450- opened fwe at innocent mourners and 27 Prime Minister to take initiative to institute a people died on the spot including women high level commission of inquiry manned by and children. But, at 11.00 p.rn.. yesterday, one or more judges of the Supreme Court to the sixtieth man had died in the hospital. The took into the wanton brutal fjring by the para toU at 6.00 p.m. was about 60 and more than military forces on the innocent mourners 300 people were injured. The entire down- yesterday and also earlier. town is in curfew now. The BBC and other agencies have said that many more people I want the Prime Minister to take the have been killed. So, I want to raise an issue initiative to send an all-Party parliamentary beforethis House and' am very sad that this delegation to Kashmir to assess the situ- House also does not take notice of what is ation there and to know the dimension of the happening is Kashmir. After all I have to atrocities committed by Jagmoham and hjs come to you. Otherwise. where will f go? forces. He must rise and answer my ques- (/ntenvptions ) tion. (Interruptions)

MR. SPEAKER: Mr. Soz, the House is MR. SPEAKER: Mr. L.K.Advani. 1 have concerned about it. That is why I have per- called .upon Mr. Advani. mitted you. (Interruptions) PROF. SAIF UD DIN SOZ: Sir, they must share my agony. I had never gone to PROF. SAIF UD DIN SOZ: Kashmir is the well of the House, because it is not burning in crisis. It is your creation. dignified. But the circumstance in Kashmir is (/nte"uptions ) such that it is burning. There is a situation of death and destruction.. I want to raise an MR. SPEAKER: Somnath Babu. is~ue, through you, with the Prime Minis- ter ...... is doing in Kashmir what Mr. Tikka Mr. Soz, you should conduct yourself in Khan did not do in Bangladesh. the House in a dignified manner.

(Interruptions) Mr Biplab Babu take your seat. Will you take your seat? PROF. SAIF UD DIN SOZ: Sir. you can compare him only with Hitler. I raise an issue (Interruptions) to the Prime Minister.... ** ... is treating Ka- shmir as a colony at India Will you continue SHRI S. KRISHNA KUMAR (Quiton): I with that? (lntenvptions) am on a point of order.

MR. SPEAKER: Do not take names. It MR. SPEAKER: What is your point of will not go on record. Name will not go on order? record. SHRI S. KRISHNA KUMAR: You have (Interruptions) told that atter Mr. Soz, the Prime Minister win reply. How can you allow Mr. Advani to MR. SPEAKER: Please sit down. Please intervene? (Interruptions) take your seat. Mr. Soz, please conclude. MR. SPEAKER: There is no point of PROF. SAW UD DIN SOZ: I want the order. Please sit down.

*Not recorded. 451 WrittenAnsweB MAY 22,1990 Written AnsweB 452

[Translation] manner in his own house. As regards my information about this incident it was clear SHRI MOHAMMAD SHAFI (Srinagar): that the people who killed him were none You have directed the Hon. Prime Minister to else but the terrorists. The Minister of Home speak. Affairs had also made a mention of it in the House yesterday. (Intem1ptions ) So, far as I know about it, the fact is that [English 1 soon after the murder took place some of these terrorists spread a rumour in Srinagar MR. SPEAKER: I am not permitting that CRPF people had murdered the Maulvi you. t have allowed Mr. Soz to speak. Sahib and that resulted in the present situation in Srinagar. That is what I think about it. (Interruptions) .. As regards the detailed facts, all that will be told by the Han. Prime Minister and the MR. SPEAKER: Please take your seat. Minister of Home Affairs. However, accord- That is not the way. I have allowed Mr. Soz. ing to my information, it was only on that account the Governor had to clamp curfew (Interruptions) only after taking note of the situation in the area. I think that it was a right... (Interrup- [ Translation] tions)

PROF. SAIF UD DIN SOZ: Mr. Speaker, [English] Sir, it will result in the dilution of my statement. (Interruptions) MR. SPEAKER: You have a right to speak. He has a right to speak. SHRI MOHAMMAD SHAFI: Kindly call the Hon. Prime Minister, what can Advani SHRI MOHAMMAD SHAFI: Is he speak- Sahib tell us in this regard? (Interruptions) ing on behalf of Government?

MR. SPEAKER: Please sit down. I will [Translation] call Mr. Sathe after Mr. Advani has spoken on it. SHRIl.K. ADVANI: I am referring to it because even though Soz. Sahib has made (Interruptions) a mention of everything in his speech but he did. not call those persons murderers or SHRI L.K. ADVANI (New Delhi): Mr. criminals or terrorists. (Interruptions) Speaker. Sir, yesterday when in the noon the news arrived that Maulvj Farooq Sahib has [English] been murdered, this House, all the Members of this House felt deeply shocked. Even PROF. SAIF UD DIN SOZ: He is trying those, who never agreed with him, also were to put words in my mouth. taken aback to think that the three persons forced into his house and dared to murder a [Translation] religious leader whom the people used to hold in high regard, and that too, in a cruel SHRI MOHAMMAD SHAFI: It has

"Not recorded. 453 Written AnSWSIS JYAISTHA 1. 1912 (SAKAl Written AnSW'e1S 454 appeared in the Newspapers that as per the body should dap. Whosoever has dapped. statement of the daughter of the deceased has not done a good thing. Maulana Famoq these were not Kashmiris who had killed him. (Interruptions) (Interruptions)

[English] 12.30 hrs.

PROF. SAIF UD DIN SOZ: I am no (Interruptions) going to aa:ept it. At this stage. Shri Mohammad Shali left [ Translation] the House

SHRI LK. ADVANI: I was listening quite (Interruptions) attentively to Mr. Soz Sahib. I thought that he WDuld himseH refer to the rumour that had At this stage. Prof. Saif-Ud-Oin Soz spread regarding the CRPPs involvement in came and set on the floor near the table the murder, and that could cause trouble in the area. Therefore, the Governor decided (Interruptions) to impose curfew there, it was a right decision. (Interruptions) [English]

PROF. SAIF UD DIN 50Z: People are MR. SPEAKER: Please take your seat. dying there and here you are clapping on it. (Interruptions) (Interruptions)

[English] MR. SPEAKER: Mr. Akbar, I am on my legs. Please take your seat. MR. SPEAKER: Prof. Saifuddin Soz, you please take your seat. I am on my legs. (Interruptions) Every Member has freedom to speak in this House. MR. SPEAKER: I will hear you Mr. Basheer. I will call you. (Interruptions) (Interruptions) MR. SPEAKER: I am telling the Mem- bers to take seats. MR. SPEAKER: Mr. Soz, go to your seat. (lnfetroptions) (Interruptions) MR. SPEAKER: You are to take your seaL Let me regufate the House. You cannot MR. SPEAKER: i am not to be dictated dictate terms. Please take your seats. by you. The Speaker is... 1am the last man to do it. [TransJation 1 (Interruptions) MR. SPEAKER: I would like to say that whenever there is a reference to any tragic MR. SPEAKER: No, no. You cannot incident by the members in the House no- dictate the Speaker. MAY 22. 1990

(Intetruptions ) WANAlH PRATAP SINGH): Sir. t had aI- ready said that I would respond to Mr _502. MR. SPEAKER: Mr. Poojary. you don' And secondly. as you will say. at that m0- show me Ike that. Take your seat. ment. I wiD give my remarks.. And may I say National Conference is a nationaflSt force?

(lttterruptions ) MR. SPEAKER: You cannot dictate the Speaker like that. MR. SPEAKER: What do you want? Take yoursaats.. The Prime Minister is on his [TransIaIion ] lags. (Interruptions )

Afterthat I will cal Shri Sahte, then Shri MR. SPEAKER: You should have re- Chowdhary Sahib and after that the Han. spect alleast for the Prime Minister. Prime Minister. (Traoslation ] (lntenvptions ) You have stood up again. Please sit [English] down.

(Interruptions) (Interruplions )

SHRI PaR. KUMARAMANGAlAM (Sa- [English] lem): I am on a point of Order. (Interruptions) Under Rule 352. you cannot make a remark SHRr VlSHWANATH PRATAP SINGH: which is derogatory or defamatory against About Nabonal Conference, we are very any Member, Remarks havebeen made that clear, It is a nationalist force. And about any Members beionging to the Nationa! Confer- Member. about his patnotism, we have no ence. whc '.--,-re :aising the issue, ar~ Palo- doubt whatsoever. At this moment. the are stanis. 'Pl~;::; an aiiegatbn ... (fnterruptk:msi one with us. There is no 'i~estion about it. Ycu nwst eXf'Amge it. ~!n:em.tptions )

SHRI LK AOVANI: I am careful about up. i.v«:ry word that I use. (Interruptions)

(lnterruptDns ) PROF. P.J. KURIEN: I am sure you will agree with the Prime Minister when he said MR. SPEAKER: Will you tak: 'tour that eV9ryt.X)(ty here is a patriot. (/ntemJptions seat? ) yOu can ask your people to apolOgise. (interruptions) 12.33 hra.

At this stage. Prot. Sail -Ud -Din Soz we·l!. MR. SPEAKER: That is not the way. I back to his seat have not permitted you. wm IOU please take your seat? I have called upon Mr. Advani and (Interruptions) not Mr. Kurien. He may oJeas take his seat.

THE PRIME MINISTER (SHRI VISH- (/nteTnfJlions ) 457 Wriltsn AnsW91S JYAISTHA 1. 1912 (SAKA)

[Translation ) SHRI A. CHARLES (Trivandrum): I am on a point of order. 1 would like to know SHRI LK ADVANI: Mr. Speaker. Sir. whether any Member deserves special re- we were mentioning about yesterday's inci- spect in this House. dents. I think it is a matter of great regret if somebody killed by the extremists or in the MR. SPEAKER: No. That is not the policy firing. There cannot be two views point. No point of order. Please take your about it. There fore. yesterday's incidenh seat. (/ntenuptions ) (Interruptions) [English) MR.SPEAKER: I only said that when AN HON. MEMBER: You ask your you hear other Members patiently you will Members to apologise aIso,pe heard patiently and you wi. get respect from other Members. SHRI L.K. ADVANI: There is no question of apology... (Interruptions) (Interruptions)

MR SPEAKER: Please take your seats. [ Translation] 1have called upon Mr. Advani. He should be heard with respect and patience. SHRI LK. ADVANI: Mr. Speaker, Sir. I fully agree with the views of the Hon. Prime (/nteuuptions ) Minister that all the Members of the House are respected Members and it is not good to MR. SPEAKER: I only said that Mr. cast aspersions on their patriotism. I. there- Advani should be heard with patience and fore. would Jike to request Shri Soz.•. dignity. I would say that when I calt upon (interruptions) other also. [English 1 (Interruptions , MR. SPEAKER: Please take your seat, MR. SPEAKER: He has respect for you I have not permitted you. • and you should have respect tor rnm. ( Translation 1 (lnt9mlptions ) §HRI LK. ADVANI: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I MR. SPEAKER: Please take your seat. do not want to go into the reasons as to why Do you want when Mr. Sathe wants to speak there is so much provocation in House to- they shouid also interrupt? day. H some one asked Mr. Soz to apologise first and then speak. that was wrong be- (/ntenvptions ) cause Mr. Speaker had already announced that Mr. Soz would speak at 12.00 noon. But MR. SPEAKER: Mr. Charles. I have not you should have also accepted it ... permitted you. Please take your seat. You (Interruptions) It should have been realised are always in the habit of standing up when that all the hon. Members of the House have the Speaker is on his legs. right to put questions and they have been deprived of that right for the last two days. On (Interruptions) one pretext or the other the Question-Hour is MAY22,1990 Written Answers 460 not being altoweel In the House. \lnterrup- S\-\R\ LK. "'O\l~\: Ute Spa.et. S\r, \ lions) once again reiterate that it is very wrong to call an hone Member as Pakistani etc•... [English] (Interruptions) H anyone has said so it shouki be expunged from the record. MR. SPEAKER: Why are you so furi- ous? MR. SPEAKER: That is obvious that it would be expunged. No han. Member can (IntetTUptions ) say like this.

SHRI JANARDHANA POOJARY SHRI LK ADVANI: I also would like to (Mangalore): I am on a point of order. say that it is possible that some one among (Interruptions) The issue before the House the Members might have said so but aU the is, now what is happening in Kashmir. Prol. Members in ihe House have heard Mr. Soz Soz was permitted to speak on that alone. with their own ears branding the Governor. (/ntBfTUPlions) Mr. Advani wanted to speak who IS representative of our sovereignity and you permitted him to speak only on this. and honour and is running the administration No he is going out of the way. (/ntenup- in Srinagar. as Tikka Khan. This is a very lions) wrong thing. (Interruptions) While asking one another to speak or comment. one of our MR. SPEAKER: I am to regulate that. colleagues from that side said something ... (Interruptions ) Today the very honour of (lntetTUptions) India is at stake there and it is a matter of shame that he is branding him as Tikka MR JANARDHANA POOJARY: Now, Khan. (Interruptions) H the hone Members he is going back to question hour. He is had brought a motion in the House to recall telling. the Governor from there ... (Intenvptions)

MR. SPEAKER: What is the point of l>ROF. SAIF UD DIN SOZ: I will tell you order? later. (Interruptions)

SHRI JANARDHANA POOJARY: I am SHRI LK. ADVANI: He has no right to coming to that. He is going back to the point say anything to the Governor or any other statiag that the Members have been de- person when it is not permissible under the prived of the fundamental right to put ques- rules. Rules have been framed for every- tions. thing. (/nteffuptions) It is a matter of regret that he is using such abusive words for the Sir, we have got our right under Rule Governor of J & K, which is a State of the 388 to suspend the rule because the entire Indian Union. (Inteffuptions) country is agitated over Haryana. (Interruptions) [English] MR. SPEAKER: There is no point of order. PROF. SAIF UD DIN 50Z: There is [Translation] genocide in Kashmir. The Governor is responsible for it. He should be romoved. I am I am giving my ruling. walking out. 461 Written AnsW81S JYAISTHA 1.1912 (SAKA) Written AnswetS 462

12.45 btsl '\mportant tQSO\u\on are go\ng \0 be placed before the House. The lok Pal and Prasar At this stage Prot. Saif Ud Din Soz left the Bharati Bill are to come. A bill granting state- House hood to Delhi has to be introduced. They do oct want any bill to be moved and passed. [ Translation] (Interruptions)

SHRI LK ADVANI: Mr. Speaker. Sir. [EngJjshJ the murdur of Maulvi Farooqi is a very serious matter. I would request Shri Soz and SHR: SOMNATH CHATIERJEE: In- other colleagues of National Conference to cluding the Constitution (Amendment) Bill come and participate in the discussion. They regarding land reforms. should not leave the House. [Translation) (Interruptions) SHRI LK ADVANI.: We want to intro- You must admit a right thing to be right. duce certain legislations regarding land re- H any of my colleagues has called him a forms. They do not want to pass even those Pakistani, he has done a wrong thing. Simi- laws pertaining to land reforms. (Interrup- larly, you should also say that to call the tions) Governor of the State, Tikka Khan is also wrong. (Interruptions) [English]

SHRI LK.ADVANI: Mr. Kumaramanga- PROF. P .J. KURIEN (Mavelikara): Sir, lam, ~t us not play a game of politics on the I am on a point of order. (Interruptions) issue of Kashmir. what is wrong, is wrong. Kashmir and the unity of the country. MR. SPEAKER: What is your point of order? [English] (Interruptions) SHRI P.R. KUMARAMANGAlAM: He has cast an aspersion. I would like to be SHRI V.N. GADGll (Pune): Sir. I would heard. He has mentioned my name. like to ask one question. (Interruptions)

[ Translation J PROF. P.J. KURIEN: Sir. I yield to Mr. Gadgil. SHRI L.K. ADVANI: I am concluding my submission because I feel that the way MR. SPEAKER: You have raised a point pandemonium is being created in the House of order. What is your point of order? You continuously since Friday, (Interruptions) cannot yield like that. I do not know what is to yield in this. The murdur of Maulvi Farooqi or the happenings in Meham are lame excuses. (Interruptnns) The real objective is to put an end to the institution of Parliament. (Interruptions) MR. SPEAKER: Mr. Gadgil, are you on a point or order? Everyone of us including my friends in the Congress party are ware that several SHRI V.N. GADGIL: Sir. I only wa,lt to MAY 22.1990 Writlen AmwslS 464 ask one question. In 1974. at the time of Nav (Interruptions) But he went out of his way ••. Nirman Andolan. what did they do? (/ntemJptions ) (JntetrUptions ) MR. SPEAKER: I have to regulate the UR. SPEAKER: Mr. Kurien. what is House. your point of order? PROF. P .J. KURIEN: He went out of his PROF. P .J. KURIEN: Sir. I have yielded W3¥ and made aHegations against us ... to him. (/ntenuptions )

MR. SPEAKER: No. What is your point MR. SPEAKER: You are not required to of order? encroach upon the rights of the Speaker. Please take your seat. (Interruptions) There is no point of order. PROF. P.J. KURIEN: You called me. But I have tha right to yield. (Interruptions) (Interruptions)

tAR SPEAKER: Mr. Kurian. wiD you PROF. P.J. KURIEN: He has ques- please say what is your point of order? tioned our motive in raising the Kashmir issue. With all seriousness all of us raised it PROF. P.J. KURtEN:' have got the right and we are all concerned about it. but he to yield. (/ntem..ptions) says that our intention is to stall the proceedings:'Our motive is not that... (/ntelTUptions MR. SPEAKER: That is not the way. Mr. ) He should withdraw that. You ask him to Kurien. do not quarrel with the Speaker. You withdraw. How can he question our motive? raised a paint of order. And I have called you. (Interruptions)

PROF. P.J.KURIEN: I have yielded to a MR. SPEAKER: There is no point of senior Member. order. Please take your seat.

MR. SPEAKER: There is no rule that [Translation 1 you can yield to another on a point of order. You say as to what is your point of order. SHRI 8A8ANRAO DHAKNE (8ead): Mr. Speaker. Sir, The proceedings of this (Interruptions) House are conducted under your control and we are observing that you are doing os with MR. SPEAKER: What is your point of the help of certain rules and precedents. As order? such. we stand and express our views only when you give us an opportunity to do so. But (Interruptions) during the last couple of days, we have been observing that many senior members are PROF. P .J. KURtEN: The questIOn is speaking in violation of the" rules and prece- that ..han. Members, Prof. Soz raised the dents of this House. Only the person whom issue of killings in Kashmir which is of con- you have accorded due permission should cern to all of us and the Prime Minister speak. responded to it. Mr. Advani was allowed by MR. SPEAKER: What is your point of you to respond on that subject only ... order? 465 Written AnSW615 JYAISTHA 1. 1912 (SAKA) Written AnsMHS 466

SHRt BABANRAO DHAKNE: t am you to make such an arrangement so that developing on it only. When tho Prime Min- the Question Hour is conducted property ister or a senior member stands to speak. it from tomorrow. This is my submission•• becomes the responsibility of the opposition to give him a patient hearing. But we are [Engish) observing that everyone hear has lost direction and they hardly care for anything. SHRI P.R. KUMARAMANGAlAM (Sa- (/nt8nvptions) We should also be given an lem) : Mr. Speaker, Sir. opportunity to speak. When we express our views, they too should hear us with patience. [Translation ) But they do not allow us to speak. There should be some rules in this regard. MR. SPEAKER: Are these personal allegations? MR. SPEAKER: I agree with you but there is no point of order in this. [English]

(IntemJptions ) SHRI P.R. KUMARAMANGALAM: Sir, he has made personal allegation. SHRI LK. ADVANI: I do not want to speak much except to say that I am happy MR. SPEAKER: Did he take your name? over the fact that in the morning you told one of our colleagues either sitting this side or SHRI P.R. KUMARMANGAlAM: Yes. that side that in case you created pandemo- he took my name specifically. Mr. Advani nium and did not abide by my order. I would specificaUy took my name and said that I name him and order his to leave the House. want playing politics in Kashmir. I presume I am 'Jery happy. I feel that in the light of the it was ... (Interruptions) proceedings of the last 3-4 days, if you wish to maintain the decorum ofthis august House, MR. SPEAKER: You proceed Mr. then you will have to exercise this right. Kumaramangalam (Interruptions) I know that to create disorder in the proceedings of the House. merely ten SHRI P.R KUMARAMANGAL.AM: people are enough whereas 190 are present cannot, Sir. (Interruptions) here. (Interruptions) I am sure that those who have seen the precedings of this House [ Translation] during the past 3-4 days must have realised that they are creating a pandemonium it" the MR. SPEAKER: Did you name him? garb of Meham issue. They had to cool down when they came to know that a judge of the SHHIl.K. AOVANI: J had named the Supreme Cour. is conducting on inquiry in Congress Party and said. this incident and adequate action has already been taken. They simply need some [English] excuse. At time they do not allow the proceedings flf the House by bringing the Na- Mdon"! play politics in Kashmir.- , tional Conference to the fore and do not allow the House to proceed with the Ques- SHRI P.R. KUMARMANGAL.AM: He did tion Hour. They come to this House well take my name. prepared. You are the guardian of this House and custodian of our rights and thus we want The point is all, I did was to bring ~ the 467 Written AnSW91S MAY 22. 1990 Written AnSW61S 468

nofice of the House that some Members of take your seat. Mr. Sathe you teU him that it this House belonging to the National Confer- is not proper to behave like that. ence were called Pakistanis and I said it is wrong and it must be expunged. Having (Interruptions) agreed with me even the Prime Minister did stand up and said that no Member of this SHRI VASANT SATHE: Sir, it is a sorry House can be challenged for his patriotism. state of affairs. After aiL. (Interruptions) Mr. Advani also agreed with him. I am Sour- prised. why having said that he unnecessar- 13.00 hra. ily made an aUegation that quite often we are playing politics in Kashmir. Kashmir is a very SHRt VASANT SATHE: Sir. with your serious matter. We worried because a pro- kind permission, Prof. Soz. was right to raise cession of mourners was shot at the curfew an issue of what happened in Kashmir and was declares. it is a serious matter. I think the hon. Prime Minister felt it necessary to evely body has a right in this House to respond particularly to that remark. We all mention--when the President's Rute is there. agree. All of us, who are here, are serious Governors rule is there-that such an act is enough. Nobody questions. Nobody should unfortunate as we had mourners dying, that question anyone's either patriotism or sense too not one or two but 90 out of 12,000. I think of duty to Parliament and to the country. he should withdraw his allegation. It is not t.rue 'nat we are playing politics. The issue that is before us is Kashmir where an important leader got shot at his in MR. SPEAKER: Yes. Mr. Sathe. own house and was not protected. Are we today. in a situation. have we reached this [ Translation] stated. that about candidates in elections. prominent leaders -Like Meuwi Farooq of SHRI MADAN tAL KHURANA: Please Kashmir, it is said by any Home Minister or allow me one minute to make my submission any authority that that person did not ask for because he has levelled charges against our protection? Kindly see that. The specious colleagues. argument advanced is that the candidates did not ask for protection. There was enough SHRI VASANT SATHE (Wardha): I ma security. The Security which was given was not yielding. (Interruptions) asked to go away.

I am on my legs. He cannot speak Here it is said that Moulvi Farooq did not unless he has not a point of order. ask for security therefore. he should not be (Interruptions) given protection and people should be aI- [ Trcmslation 1 !owed to enter his house to kill him. Not only this. Now. I would like to know: SHRI MADAN lAl KHURANA: The charge he has levelled is that some of our -Is the Governmenttoday having a proxy colleagues has called Shri Soz a Pakistani... Home Minister in the form of Mr. Advani?· (Interruptions) Please listen to me ... . ~ (Interruptions) SHRI KAMAL NATH (Chhindwara): You are insulting him. Say ·Prime Minister. -Kindly [English] amend yourseH.

MR. SPEAKER: Mr. Charles. you please SHRI VASANT SATHE: I am amazed. I 469 Written AnSW81S JYAISTHA 1. 1912 (SAKA) WrittenAnsW81S 470

am surprised as to what had happened in SHRI K. MANVENDRA SINGH Kashmir. H Moulvi Farooq. admittedly a re- (Uathura): I am on a point ( order. ligious Leader of Kashmir. gets shot at in a most cowardly and dastardly manner in a SHRI VASANT SATHE: ir, I cannot day light, then what will happen? The Gov- yield. unless he quotes the IU '. (/nte~ ernment-l am not bothered about who is tio~ incharge- has imposed a curfew on the mourners. Can there be anything worse, MR. SPEAKER: Mr. Khandelwal, please more shameful than this? Not only this. I sit down. would like to know from Mufti Sahb-he is a religious Muslim-do you impose a curfew [Translation] when the mourners are taking a procession? Do you impose a curlew on them and shoot SHRI K. MANVENDRA SINGH: Just at the mourners? now, the Congress Member have said that the National Front Government is commu- SHRI M.J. AKBAR: (Kishanganj): Shoot nal minded! Kindly ask them as to who is at the dead bodies. Shoot at the coffins. communal. They have termed the National Front as ·CommunaU This should be ex- SHRI VASANT SATHE: Have we now punged from the record of the House. come to this state of affairs in the country that no process of law should be in operation? SHR. GANGA CHARAN lODH. You say that you are trying to bring the (Hamirpur): No Member of the National Front people of Kashmir to the mainstream. Is this has called Shri Saif-ud-din Soz a • Pakistani the way to bring the people of the valley to agent the mainstream? Is this what we are coming to? When such a matter is raised here, SHRI K. MANVENDRA SINGH: Sir, this instead of discussing it in all serio4sness, should be expanded trom the proceedings of you make allegations against them, against the House. your Members. [English] h is good that Advani Ji has said that whosoever makes it, it is wrong. I must also MR. SPEAKER: I will look into it. thank the Prime Minister that he immediately responded and said that no person should SHRI V ASANT SATHE: What greater consider this questIOn as a partisan one; but proof of patriotism and nationalism can there it is amazing that some Members belonging be? Here are two Members, our colleagues, to a national party here--sorry; the National who are risking their lives by taking a nation- Front ... (Interruptions) alistic stand in support of India's unity find integrity; and for someone in a cheap way to AN HON. MEMBER: A national com- say that they are Pakistanis ... (Interruptions munal party. ) there cannot be a greater insuh to India's nationhood than this. (IntelTUptions) SHR' VASANT SATHE: They openly, in Parliament, make an allegation against cer- MR. SPEAKER: Please conclude, Mr. tain Members here, Members whose life Sathe. itself is in dangar. Here are Members who are risking their lives by standing for India's SHRI VASANT SATHE: I win conclude. nationhood.(mte"qpt~ns) The nalion today is in a very serious state of 471 Written Answers MAY 22. 1990 Written AnsweIs 472 affairs. Democracy is virtually getting mur- You are very well aware that in the dered. butchered. not only in Haryana but beginning our Party opposed the appoint- now in Kashmir also; and. therefore, this I ment of Shri Jagmohan as Govamor. But we think is a matter which needs to be dis- did not press for the removal of Shri Jagmo- cussed. If an adjournment motion eannot be ham so as nat to comprlCate the situation. moved on such an issue, on what issue can We also wanted that none of us should you move an adjournment motion? To make communalism the appointment of the Gov- an allegation that we are trying to stall the ernor. But there were some voices heard in proceedings is against a very cheap thing. the country saying that he is with us; that did i.e making an allegation of irresponsibility not help also. When Moulvi Farooq was again certain Members. (Interruptions ) killed. people gathered and they took out a Therefore, I plead with you, Sir: Kindly procession. Now the killing of people in that accept the adjournment motion moved by procession is also a kind of setback and it Prof. Soz. has added to the alienation of the people I believe the Prime Minister has taken enough { Translation ] note of that. I thank him for making two interventions in the House. One was regard- SHRI MADAN LAl KHURANA: I want ing Article 370. He was kind enough to say to make a personal explanation. that they were not for the abolition of Article 370. He also said that the National Confer- (Interruptions) ence as a Party was not an anti-national party. This kind of a statement is very en- [English] couraging. There may be one or two or three numbers who may be connected with anti- THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE national clique they may have any link. I do MIN ISTRY OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS not know. There can be an enquiry about it. AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINIS- 8lJt you have dispel this kind of fear in the TRY OF TOURISM (SHRI SATYA PAL mind of the people in Kashmir as to what MALIK): They have every right to explain. happened that the the Security force to fire (IntslTUptions ) upon the mourners. We have to give a good signal to the people outside. Due to our MR. SPEAKER: Shri Advani Ji and the discussion here, people get a bad signal at Prime Minister, both have said that they ate tima&. We may say anything about the as much patriotic as anybody else. happenings in the Kashmir VaHey-Paki- stani conspiracy aJienation. anti-national (/ntetTUptions ) elements etc. Our Advisory Committee 5 functioning. When we visited there on 12th, SHRI SAIFUDDIN CHOUDHURY 13th and 14 th last, we agreed unanimously (Katwa): The whole House expressed con- that communalism was not there in Kashmir. cern and shock yesterday over the dastardly For God's sake, do not try to communalism killing of Mir-wcUz MeuM Farooq. What alarms the situation. Then it will become very diffi- us most is that not only precious life had cult for us to take part in discussion and give been lost but it had resulted in a setback. We any kind of suggestions. It is a serious mat- aU have seen that may happen in the Ka- ter. I request the P,ime Minister to take note shmir Valley. We may have political differ- of it and see that the doubts which are being ences, but we have to drawn a line some- generated in the minds of the people. are where to deal with this situation in Kashmir dispelled regarding the firing and killing of and rise above party line. the mourners and see t.hat he takes proper 473 Written Answets JYAISTHA 1, 1912 (SAKA) WrihenAnswets 474

action is taken in that regard. already wasted two and a half hours today, without any work being done. I do not want to SHRIINDRAJIT GUPTA (Midnapore): I allot any blame now. This is the first time I am a bit slow in understanding things. After found in this House such things happening. all this time. I have understood you now. You Many a time, of course, the Question Hour please correct me if I am wrong. Now we are has been suspended. But it was not sus- discussing the arguments for organist the pended today, it was just blown off. admitted of the Adjournment Motion-Prof. Soz's motion. I believe the events which had SHRI SOMNATH CHATTERJEE taken place yesterday, the tragic and deplor- (Bolpur): No even yesterday. able events which had taken place, on which there can be no two opinions, because the SHRI INDRAJIT GUPTA: It was just trouble with us is that we have got nothing to blown off! And people are now scoffing at the go by except firstly, the Press report which I fact when we say that the members have got do not take to be the ultimate truth, and a right in this House to table questions and to secondly, a statement made on the Roor of ask questions. Nobody bothers about this this House by Mr. Soz., which also I do not now-a -days. (Interruptions) Anyway, what take to be the ultimate truth. I have every has gone is gone, time has been wasted. respect for the feelings of Mr. Soz. There- (Interruptions) fore, I would have thought that we should, first of all, before we start discusing this SHRI P.R. KUMARAMANGALAM: You issue, at least hear from the Home Minister also did the same thing. (Interruptions) and the Prime Minister. We have not yet heard the Government's version about what SHRI JANARDHANA POOJARY: You had happened yesterday. ~ Interruptions ) refused to Listen. (Interruptions) You can tear it into pieces; you can believe it, disbelieve it, do what you like. But has the SHRIINDRAJIT GUPTA: All right. we Government not got a right to make a state- have to blame. (Interruptions) We have set ment in this House? Yesterday, before the a bad example. (Interruptions) House had to be adjourned, the Home Min- ister had stated on the Floor of the House I would, therefore, request that if this that at 4 0' clock he was going to make a discussion is to produce any useful results, detailed statement; that could not be made which we are all interested in, we should first because the House was adjourned. Many hear the Go~ernment version. I do not think things had happened after 4 0' clock also that the Prime Minister and the Home Minis- yesterday in Srinagar. Now, I believe the ter are siting from 11 o'clock just for the sake Government is in a position to braid the of looking at us and hearing our shouting and House, to inform the House about all the cat-calls. They are here to say something on facts which are at their disposal. So, We behalf of the Governments. They should be should know the authoritative statement of allowed to speak and make their statements. the Government and not go only by Press Then we can have a discussion. reports and by Mr. Soz's statement. After (Interruptions) that, we should have a discussion. I am all for a discussion because what has hap- MR. SPEAKER: let us hear the Home pened yesterday is absolutely deplorable. Minister. There is no doubt about it. And, who is responsible, what should be done to find out THE MINISTER OF FINANCE (PROF. the guilty and all that, we can do later. We MADHU DANDAVATE): Thank you, Mr. can discuss. we can give our opinions, sug- Indrajit Gupta. gestions and then find a way out. But for goodness sake let us think over it. We have 475 Statt by Minister MAY 22, 1990 Srinagar on 21.5.90 476 Murrier of Moulvi Farooq in 13.18 hrs. napping and murder of the Vice Chancellor of the Kashmir University, a well-known re- STATEMENT BY MINISTER ligion scholars, highlights the mindless and criminal nature of the terrorist acts in the [English] Valley, which are designed to el:~inate the respected persons and leaders, who refuse Murder of Maulvi Farooq In Srinagar on to toe their violent and secessionist line fed 21st May, 1990 to them from across the border.

THE MINISTER OF HOME AFFAIRS The body of Maulvi Farooq was taken in (SHRI MUFTI MOHAMMAD SAYEED): Sir, a procession to Mirwaiz Manzil. On way, I am to inform the Hon'ble Members of the near the Islamia College, a section of the august House of the facts pertaining to the crowd attacked the security forces picket at most unfortunate and sad demise of Maulvi that place. Taking advantage of the situ- Farooq, Mirwaiz of Kashmir yesterday, and ation, the terrorists mingled with the unruly the developments which took place thereaf- crowd and started firing at the security forces ter in Srinagar. I am sure all Members of this with AK-47 and other fire arms. The security august House and the people all over the forces personnel had to open fire in self country join me in condemning this das- defence. At other localities also in the nearby tardly, criminal act and in conveying our places, the security forces personnel came heartfelt condolences to the members of the under attack by unruly crowds and militants. bereaved family. Some pickets were severely damaged. According to reports, 27 persons have been The State Govt. has informed that three killed and the number of injured persons is Kashmin youth came to the Nagin 8agh reported to be around 100. One Comman- residence of Maulvi F arooq at about 11.15 dant and 10 jawans of the security forces a.m. on 21.5.90 and wanted to meet him. have been injured. The youth talked in Kashmiri with the Chowkidar at the gate, Shri Ghulam Qadir TheGovt. would take all necessary steps Sufi. They told him that they had an appoint- to pursue the culprits of this heinous crime ment with Maulvi Farooq. Maulvi Farooq and bring them to book. The situation in was informed, and on his permission the Sri nagar is being kept under close watch, youth were allowed to come into the house. and .additional security forces have been They were with Maulvi Farooq for about 15 sent to Srinagar. minutes, when shots of firearms were heard. The Chowkidar rushed inside the house and PROF. SAIF-UD-DIN SOZ: It is a wrong tried to grapple with one of fleeing assail- sarkari version. ants, but could not prevent his escape. He found that Maulvi Farooq had been shot at SHRI MUFTI MOHAMMAD SAYEEO: and had received a number of bullte wounds. Whatever information is there, is is 100 per Maulvi Farooq was immediately rushed to cent correct. (Interruptions) the Medical Institute at Saura where he succumbed to his injuries. MR. SPEAKER: Let us hear the Prime Minister. Maulvi Farooq was o~e of the most respected religious leaders of the Kashmir THE PRIME MIN ISTER (SHRI VISH- Valley with a large following. He had done a WANATH PRATAP SINGH): May I express lot for the people of Kashmir. This wanton, my deep anguish and grief at the killing of criminal act of the terrorists has deeply hurt Maulana Mirwaiz Farooq. This is a senti- the sentiments of the people of Kashmir. The ment that is shared by the House all across. assassination of such a highly respected He was a very respected religious leader. religious leader, coming in the wake of kid- That he has been the target of the bullets of 477 Statt. by Minister JYAISTHA 1,1912 (SAKA) Srinagar on 21.5.90 478 Murder of Moulvi Farooq in the terrorists discloses the designs of the have come to us are that the body of Maulvi terrorists very clearly. And we see the tar- Farooq was taken in procession to Mirwaiz gets have been the people who have been Manzi!. There is no mention of curfew. On either moderates or nationalists. These have the way near Islamia College, a section of been the targets of terrorists apart from the crowd attacked the security forces picket police personnel or para military forces, at that place. Taking advantage of the situ- politically. $0 we must understand by this ation the militants mingled with the attacking this politica:Jy where the bullet is aimed at. crowd and started shooting at the security The list which we have got is Gulam Mustaffa forces with AK 47 and other fire arms. So, it Mir, Abdul Sattar Ranjoor of CPI-a freedom is not the picture as if the crowd had been fighter, Seikh Mansoor, M.L.A., Gulam Nabi shot into, but this was the situation when the Khullar. Dr. Farooq Abdulah's life is also in cross fire took place. It is a fact that when danger. May I say that many of the pe·ople of cross fire takes place, though it is aimed at National Conference, of Communist Parties, where the cross fire is coming from, but other of Congress are targets of these terrorists? casualties also take place. And we have to BJP is also an area of their attack ... (Inter- be v~ry very careful to minimise any such ruptions) There are areas. Even one worker incidents. But when faced with AK 47 Rifles matters ... (Interruptions) Rawatji, is this the and such a situation, their response has to time of intervention? You tear me to pieces be there as to how to rebut it. The real issue on other issues-there are 101 of them. Let is the people of Kashmir, and finally the us address ourselves to this issue. solution has to come from the people of Kashmir. We are clear and we have to ad- M. y I say that all the people and the dress ourselves to the grievances, if there parties 'lave proved their patriotism by the are legitimate grievances which they have, blood that they spilt on the soil of this land. we wish to address ourselves to them and And these are the forces that we have to satisfy them as regards development and bring together. This is the divide where the other problems. This is because I see no acid test is. This is the divide that we have solution without the people of Kashmir being namely those who are for secession and involved. At the same time, let us not under- those who are for the country. Any other estimat~ the very deep-rooted conspiracy divide there may be, but we should forget it. across the border. There is an ill intentioned, There may be shades of religious faiths etc. design plan, for secession and for tearing whatever may be, but this is the divide. our country apart. Across the border there Therefore, they are the targets and, there- are camps; there is admission of camps fore, it is equally our responsibility to see that thare and the people and the people in these forces come together and it is for us to various capitals of the countries have now protect them. And that is a challenge we realised that this is so. And that is the one accept clearly and it is part of our duty. And tning that we are faced with. It is in Punjab Shri Satheji has said this: whether a citizen also. The real agenda is this. It has local ask.s for security or does not ask for security, addresses care of Punjab, care of Jammu that is not the issue. It is part of the duty of and Kashmir. As a threat to our security and the Government to provide fullest security integrity there, we have to face it very firmly irrespective of whether he asks for it or not. and we are determined to do it. About that we Certainly when a certain security is offered, are very clear. it becomes easier for the task of the Govern- ment if the security is accepted. But, if it is not AN HON. MEMBER: What about seal- accepted-in this case it was offered and not ing of borders? accepted--even then the responsibility of the Government remains, it is not absolved SHRI VISHWANATH PRATAP SINGH:" of it. Regarding what the Home Minister has Yes, we have said it. The Government has said, certainly as Mr. Saifuddin Soz said, the made up its mind to seal the borders with facts can be verified. But whatever facts whatever strength we have. At the same 479 Statt. by Minister MAY 22,1990 Srinagar on 21.5.90 480 Murder of Moulvi Farooq in [She Vishwanath Pratap Singh] that unless one item is over, we do not go to another. Now, here is the Adjournment time, we have to be sensitive to human Motion ... (Interruptions) rights, to the human aspect, to the peoples' problems and involving the people. I think MR. SPEAKER: I have told that I have there is no contradiction in this combined not given my consent to the Adjournment approach and the Government will do fullest Motion and notices might be given and the justice in this regard. Business Advisory Committee might consider them on the basis of the notices that win be given by the Members, to have a discussion on this issue ... [English] (Interruptions) MR. SPEAKER: I have not permitted the Adjournment Motion on this and I would PROF. SAIF-UO-OIN SOZ (Baramulla): say that Members can give other notices and Sir, that is not the procedure. I am pressing the Business Advisory Committee might my Adjournment Motion. consider them ... MR. SPEAKER: I have not given per- ( Interruptions) mission to the Adjournment Motion ...

MR. SPEAKER: Yes, Mr. Prime Minis- ( Interruptions) ter. PROF. SAIF-UO-DIN SOZ: Under rule SHRI VISHWANATH PRATAP SINGH: 376, I am on a point of order Sir. Sir, yesterday the issue of Meham was raised in the House... (Interruptions) MR. SPEAKER: What is your point of order? MR. SPEAKER: Let us hear the Prime Minister Mr. Banatwalla. I have called the PROF. SAIF-UD-OIN SOZ: Sir, my Prime Minister ... point of order is that if you had to reject my Adjournment MotlOj, I should have known by ( Interruptions) 11 am. before the Question Hour. But now, in the middle of the session, you are an- SHRI G.M. BANATWALLA (Ponnani): nouncing that it will go before the Business What about the Adjournment Motion? Advi~ory Committee. Adjournment Mot~n ~ relevant to this day. So, you should decide It MR. SPEAKER: I have not given my right now. I am pressing my Adjournment consent to the Adjournment Motion. I said Motion ... (Interruptions) that notices might be given and they will be considered by the Business Advisory Com- MR. SPEAKER: I have told you that I mittee ... have not given my consent to the Adjourn- ment Motion ... ( Interruptions) ( Interruptions) SHRI VASANT SATHE (WarGha): I am on a point of order Sir. PROr-. SAIF-UO-DIN SOZ: It cannot go to the Business Advisory Committee. I am MR. SPEAKER: Yes, what is your point pressing my Adjournment Motion ... (Inter- of order? ruptions)

SHRI VASANT SATHE: Sir, under rule 376 of the Rules of procedure, it is provided MR. SPEAKER: Now take your seat 481 Statt. by P.M. Recent JYAISTHA 1. 1912 (SAKA)developments in Haryana 482 please. I have said that you can give fresh Cabinet and then come to the House again notices ... today. It is my bounden duty to come back to the House and to report. Sir, may I share with ( Interruptions) the House that the President of the Janata Oal, Shri Sommai, requested the Chief Min- MR. SPEAKER: Not the Adjournment ister of Haryana, Shri Om Prakash Chautala, Motion. Suppose you give notice under rule that in view of the recent developments, he 193, that can be considered ... should step down from the office of the Chief Minister. to maintain the dignity of this office ( Interruptions) and to uphold the values of democracy to which Janata Oal is committed. The Chief MR. SPEAKER: I am not referring to the Minister of Haryana told him that as a disci- Adjournment Motion. I have rejected the plined member of the Party, he would abide Adjournment Motion. by the advice of the President of the Party and would immediately step down from the PROF. SAIF-UO-OIN SOZ: But you office. I have been further informed that Shri never informed me. I cannot be informed like Sommai has received the resignation of Shri this. Chautala and he is forwarding it to the Gov- ernor of Haryana. I have been further in- MR. SPEAKER: That is my final ruling. formed that the meeting of the Janata Dal Yes, Mr. Prime Minister... Party, Haryana, ;s being held tomorrow to elecra new leader and there will be a new ( Interruptions) Government in Haryana tomorrow. The Chief Minister of Haryana, Shri Chautala and the MR. SPEAKER: Let us hear the Prime Janata Dal in the highest traditions of public Minister, Mr. Sharma. I am not permitting life and in spite of the majority being there, in you ... spite of the fact that they have been elected and could contunueconfidentlyforfive years, . ( Interruptions) but to uphold the democratic traditions the Chief Minister of Haryana has submitted his MR. SPEAKER: Mr. Sharma please sit resignation and I think we should thank him. down. I am not permitting you. Please take (interruptions) So, Sir, the appeal of the your seat. President of the Janata Oal, Shri Bommai. he has responded fully. (Interruptions)

MR. SPEAKER: Mr. Sathe. the Prime 13.34 hrs. Minister is not yielding.

STATEMENT BY PRIME MINISTER ( Interruptions)

Recent Development in Haryana SHRI VISHWANATH PRATAP SINGH: Mr. Sathe. I know your enthusiasm. Just hold [English] it till it is put to use. I know it will be put to good use; thught it may not be presently. but it will THE PRIME MINISTER (SHRI VISH- be. The point is that so far as any action, etc. WANATH PRATAP SINGH): Sir, yesterday is concerned, the enquiry of a Supreme the issue of Meham was raised. The Leader Court Judge is there and all enquiries have of the Opposition here, on the floor of the been ordered and we have moved. So far as House, asked the Government decision to any as action is concerned, of course, it is be pronounced here and now. Those were under scrutiny. (Interruptions) the words in which he asked me. I had then said that J wourd take up the matter in the The issue was a political and a moral 483 Statt. by P. M. Recent MAY 22,1990 developments in Haryana 484

[Sh. Vishwanath Pratap Singh] ciples. (Interruptions). Just one moment. Mr. Sathe, and Mr. Akbar, you also, do some one. And I have said in this House on very heart-searching. Last time when you stood first day of its opening, that when it comes to up, you said, 'Why not a Supreme Court upholding even one democratic norm, we Judge also look into the Amethi case?" ask, are ready to sacrifice the Government rather as Mr. Chautala has resigned, Rajiv Gandhi than give up that norm. We are not of that to resign for the violence in Amethi and to go political tradition; that for upholding a Gov- and seek election again. Come forward. ernment, we sacrifice all the democratic ( Interruptions) norms, which we have witnessed in the last five years (Interruptions) MR. SPEAKER: Order please. Take your seats. I am on my legs. Sir, I am very clear ... (Interruptions) ( Interruptions) MR. SPEAKER: Mrs. Subhashini Ali, take your seat P. M. is speaking Mr. Sharma. MR. SPEAKER: Take }/our seats. The Speaker is on his legs. [ Translation] ( Interruptions) Please sit down. SHRI VISHWANATH PRATAP SINGH: ( Interruptions) Sir, , want an answer by the Leader of the Opposition here and now-here, in the [English] House.

SHRI VISHWANATH PRATAPSINGH: ( Interruptions) Sir, I am very clear ... (Interruptions). Please let me finish. I just want to say only a few MR. SPEAKER: Please, all of you sit words. down.

I am very clear. If we have the courage ( Interruptions) to change the system and establish a value- based order we should be ready to put in the MR. SPEAKER: Please take your seats. political crucible not one government, but quite a few governments. So, they act as a ( Interruptions) catalyst for change and reform and we are ready to have that courage. We have the [ Translation] courage because we have come from the people. We had fought, struggled and then MR. SPEAKER: Please take your seat. come. And if it comes to that, for these values, we will go back to the people, struggle ( Interruptions) and come back and establish the order. So, let us not be under any impression that we (English] will cling her like limpets. (Interruptions). The limpets' days have gone. The people have MR. SPEAKER: I am on my legs. You taken care of limpets. No one is a limpet must take your seats now. Please take your here. (Interruptions). seats.

However, rest assured there is no dan- ( Interruptions) ger to this Government, whatever your de- sire may be. But we have the courage to face MR. SPEAKER: Nothing goes on rec- any consequences in the pursuit of our prin- ord. 485 Statt. by P.M. Recent JYAISTHA 1,1912 (SAKA)developments in Haryana 486

(Interruptions)· DelhTPorice this morning. I saw Mr. Ramesh Chennithala lying on the x-ray table. The x- MR. SPEAKER: Please do not make ray technician or the doctor told me, they are any shouting here. Please take your seats. taking x -ray of his skull, chest, pelvis, and his Mr. Sathe, take your seat. legs. Four other Congress workers il"'cluding T alvinder were badly beaten up. They had (Interruptions)· been beaten up on back, on the legs, on the arms, on the skull. Everybody is now on MR. SPEAKER: The House stands drips. adjourned for Lunch to meet at 2.50 p.m. All this is because, they were staging a 13.49 hrs. peaceful demonstration. (Interruptions). Do not take it lightly. h is most condemnable. The Lok Sabha then adjoumed for Lunch This shows the fascist charader of the till fifty minutes past Forteen of the clock. Government. Sir, in the initial days of the Government, peaceful demonstration was allowed. People were demonstrating and police were coming and handling the dem- The Lok Sabha re-ass~mbled aher Lunch onstrators. But now it has taken a very bad at fifty one minutes past Fourteen of the turn. This means, the Government, the tot- Clock tering Government, the Government which has no confidence in itself, has instructed the [MR. OEPUTY-SPEAKER in the Chaitj· police to beat up Youth Congress workers, to beat up Congress workers. I must lodge my SHRI JANARDHANA POOJARY strongest protest for this incident. An hen. (Mangalore): I am on a point of order. Member is beaten up so badly that his skull, his chest, his pelvis, his legs are to be x- MR. DEPUTY-SPEAKER: I hear your rayed. Ithink, it is a must shamefulthing. The point of order. Home Minister or the Minister of State for Home must come and make a statement. I SHRI JANARDHANA POOJARY: The want to name the two officers-Mr. Ajay House was adjourned abruptly before Luncl:t. Kumar and Mr. Siddique. They were the two Before that some han. Members from the ACPs. Mr.Siddique was provoking Mr. Ajay Treasury Benches had charged and stated Kumar. I am telling you. I name these two that han. Leader of the opposition, Shri Rajiv officers. The boys have named these two Gandhi is a ' .. .' in the morning session. officers. These two officers have launched ( Interruptions) an unprovoked lathi-charge on peaceful demonstrators. I condemn this and 1 ask the Sir, it must be expunged. Home Ministerto take notice. I ask the Home Minister to make a statement. A Member of MR. DEPUTY·SPEAKER: I really do Parliament is involved. not know whether it is in the record. If it is in the record, it will be expunged. [ T.ranslation]

SHRr P. CHrDAMBARAM (Sivaganga): SHRI MADAN LAl KHURANA: The I have just come from Ram Manohar Lohia _same ACP had lathi-charged Shri Atal Be- Hospital. An han. Member of this House, Mr. hari Vajpayee. Ramesh Chennithala, President, Indian [English] Youth Congress and four other YOl1lh Con- SHRI B. SHANKARANAND (Chikkodi): gress workers were badly beaten up by the It may happen to you. (Interruptions)

-Not recorded. 487 SIatt by P.M. Recent MAY 22. 1990 developments in Haryana 488

SHRI P. CHIDAMBARAM: I f you do not that we are not satisfied with this gimmic of have sympathy, please keep quiet. making Chautala....

MR OEPUTY-SPEAKER: Mr. Chidam- MR. DEPUTY-SPEAKER: There is a baram, no cross-tak please. point of order.

( Interruptions) [ Ttanslation)

MR. OEPUlY-8PEAKER: Are you inter- SHRI CHHEDI PASWAN (Sasaram) : ested only in interruption? Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I am on a point of order. We one observing that the conven- ( Intenuptions) tions of this House are diluted day after day. One person goes on holding thefloorthrough- MR. DEPUTY-5PEAKER: You have out the day while we are forced to seal our brought it to my notice and I think you would lips. be interested in knowing what can be done in this matter. There is no point in just speaking [English] out and not getting any results at all. It is a serious matter. When a Member of the House MR. DEPUTY-SPEAKER: No point of is treated li(e this or assaulted outside, the order Please sit down. House would be interested in knowing what has actually happened. I think the Members SHRI VASANT SATHE: We will be only of the Government have taken note of it. You able to react when we know which is the will please report the matter. You will send a Government that is going to lose in Haryana report to the Han. Speaker and he would when the new leader is elected and whether deal with it accordingly. that inspires confidence in the people because the whole question is of democracy SHRI VASANT SATHE (Wardha): Be- that is prevailing and, therefore, I want to be fore the House was adjourned. the hon. from our side on record to say that we are not Prime Ltirnster was good enough to make a satisfied just with thiS resignation gimmick. statement saymg that he is... (Interruptions) Lastly, as to the Pnme Minister's cheap remark, In asking the Leader of the Opposi- SHRI VWAY KUMAR MALHOlRA hon to resign, we want to protest. I wm only (De!!)1 Saoar): On what pc.nt is he speaking? likG to say that the if ~.,(? Prime Minister has ine guts to accept the constructive responsi- SHP.: VASANT S/" rHE: I am speaKing b'l~y for what is happening in the ooun1ry in with the permisSIOn of the Chair. Pun,ab, Kashmir Harya'1a and everywhere, let him resign. (Interruptions) MR. DEPUTY-SPEAKER:Yes.pl -39. 15.00 hrs. SHRI V ASANT SATHE: He has ~tated earlier and the Prime Minister in response to [ Trans/arion) that statement yesterday had come with a statement today. But it is not full because MR. DEPUTY-SPEAKER: H you sit what was required by us were two things: (a) quietly, I would be able to control the House. The terms of reference of the Supreme Co.Jrt Now you please sit quietly. judge, because unless that is known. we will not know what is there term of reference and ( Interruptions) whether justice is going to be done in the matter of Meham incident. That is very im- (English) portant. Secondly, we are not satisfied. (In- terropfions) We want to be on record to sa/f SHRI SOMNATH CHATTERJEE 489 Statt by P.M. Rscsnt JYAISTHA 1, 1912 (SAKA)deveIopmems in Haryana 490

(Bolpur): MR Deputy-Speaker, Sir, I share clear while participating in the Adjoumment the concern of Mr. Chidambaram. (Interrup- Moti& also. Butta demand that there should tions) We are very sorry. I share the concern be President's rule because of one death or of Mr. Chidambaram. I am sorry to lean that two deaths or murder sin the State and then an hone Member of this House has been the Central Government takes control of injured. I am sure. all steps should be taken that, is very serious thing. And that only for his propertreatment and the Govemment discloses the attitude which the earlier Will respond to what you have said. Government had taken up in matters of Article 356. Never and no other Article in this The other thing I wish to submit is that country ,I believe, in our Constitution, was as we must congratulate the Prime Minister for abused as Article 356 by the previous Gov- his statement which was made just before emment. And even the Sarkaria Commis- the recess and we find a very refreshing sion has written pages about it, on politically change in the attitude which had always motivated grounds... (Interruptions) been adopted by the earlier Government in dealing with such important matters con- SHRI B. SHANKARANAND: What has cerning democracy and functioning of our happened during 19n-79? democratic polity. Mr. Deputy-Speaker, Sir, so many important matters are raised in this SHRI SOUNATH CHATTERJEE: HouSQ. We have been wondering as to how Therefore, we are 'happy that higher demo- these matters should be raised. When, on cratictraditions have been upheld and I must Friday, we had an Adjournment Motion, when congratulate the Prime Minister and his team the House readily agreed and the Govern- as also the Janata Dal because of the demo- ment did not oppose. on the Meham ques- cratic stand they have taken. I am sure that tion, a lot of demands that were made by the that will be the normal course of happenings spokesman of the opposition Mr. Vasant in this country in future. And we demand also Sathe that were conceded by to by the that the enquiry should be held as quickJy as Government-even appointment of a Su- possible. Public should not be under any preme Court judge for holding the enqUiry in suspense or under any cloud in this matter. the matter. And no other demand has been Nobody should be under any cloud. We say, made. a judicial enquiry be held very quickly so that the people can know the facts. But we have SHRI VASANT SATHE: Do you not against the demand for an imposition of want to know the terms of reference? President's rule. I again thank the Govern- ment for taking a every principled stand in SHRI SOMNATH CHATIERJEE: And this matter. suddenly J we mund yesterday that the deinand was was jihacked to a dissolution [ Translation] and Mr. Vasant Sathe was also hijacked. He was nowhere to be seen yesterday. In spite SHRI l.K. ADVANI (New Delhi): Mr. of the satisfaction which the then Congress Deputy Speaker, Sir. I think the reaction of spokesman, the Friday Congress spokes- the Government on the Meham issue, signi- man had and he accepted that, but that was fies the commitment of the Government to jettisoned and then another demand was honour the public opinion of the people of made. I wish to be on record that such India. While respecting the sentiments of the demand for imposition of the President's rule masses politically, Government did not al!ow is contrary to our constitutional provisions to breach the constitutional dignity .... (/nter- and the very provision of the democratic set ruptions) ... up. It strikes at the Centre-State relations in the country. We are not happy. We have L would like to say it clearly that day strongly condemned as to the incident that before yesterday when I read the statement had taken place in Meham. We made it very made by our Prime Minister in the newspa- 491 Stan. by P.M. Recent MAY 22,1990 developments in Haryana 492

[Sh. LK. Advani] announced by the Prime Minister. all of us will accept it happily that we have achieved per to the effect that Government may even something. But after this, announcement consider to oring the State under President's was made by the Prime Minister it created an rule on this issue, I was very much shocked atmosphere of disappointment for the oppo- to read it. I teel that the Meham incident is sition ... (Interruptions) ... very unfortunate and suitable action should be taken on the Meham 1'1cident, but it will be After the announcement was made and improper to think in terms of imposition 01 after getting a proper response from the President's rule, because under Article 356 Government on Friday. I felt that all the President's rule can be imposed only under members and Mr. Vasant Sathe went very some limited circumstances. As has been happily but I dOllot know as to what hap- stated by Shri Somnath, Sarkaria Commi~ pened on Saturday and Sunday. Conse- sion has written in detail as to how this quently. Mr. Sa!he remained absent from the provision has been misutilised a lot. Yester- House on Monday and other Members of day, the opposition party had created a very this parry said that they had nothing to do tensed atmosphere in the House and de- with the Supreme Court. President's Rule manded the impositon of the President's must be Imposed there. Only then this prob- rule. They chaunted ·We want President's lem could be solved. Rule." I think and expect that the Congress Party should be an ideal OPPOSition party In Mr. Deputy-Speaker, Sir, I did not get different Legislative Assemblies. The Con- reply to what , had stated in the morning. gress Party should behave like an Ideal There are many important Legislative meas- opposition party. A good system for the ure and Bills which are pending for consid- proceedings of Parliament and Parliamen- eration during the remaining days of the tary democracy could be set up only when session. At one time, a motion was moved by the Government is responsive and opposi- the Government that the session may be tion party is responsible ... (Interruptions) '" extended further. The member who was present said that he had no objection, but he [English] could not commit anything. As a resutt, today it is Tuesday and as per the prior intimation. SHRI B. SHANKARANAND: Sir, is it a the session will continue till Friday, but we veiled threat to the Congress-ruled States? donot know whether the remaining important Bills will be introduced or not, Delhi will SHRI L.K. ADVANI: No, it is not... (Inter- be provided the Status of a statahood or not, ruptions) ... There is no threat. I do not All India Radio will be converted into an indulge in threats ... (Interruptions). I am not autonomous body by introducing Prasar yielding ... (Interruptions) ... I am not yielding Bharti Bill or not. The reason behind this is to Mr. Shankarnand ..... (Interruptions) ...... that so far we had expected the constructive oPPOsition, but the Government nas notbeen [ Trans/atjon] provided any constructive opposition .from the opposition party. As the leader of the I thought that at least the Former Minis- oppositon is not present, I urge upon Mr. ter of Law will understand my legal point very Vasant Sathe, to tell the House whether his well .... (Interruptions) .... party will extend support to such important Bills as Land Reforms Bill, Prasar Bharti Bill, I would like to congratulate the Govern- Lok Pal Bill and the Delhi Statehood Bill or ment that it has solved the problem on the not. I want to know if his party will extend basis of party discipline instead of solving support for these Bills, or not. Are they sup- this issue through constitutional provisions. port~g the motion moved by the Govern- Although, I thought that on the matter that ment for the extension of the session by has been raised from Fnday. when .it was atleast fouT days or not? 493 Statt. by P.M. Recent JYAISTHA 1, 1912 (SAKA)developments in Haryana 494

[English] SHRI OINESH SINGH: Advaniji. I did not intervene even when you were making MR. DEPUTY-SPEAKER: Before I al- some silly statements. What I am saying is low the next Memberto speak, I would like to that he himse!f said that he would report to say that I will allow only one or two Members the House. I did not ask him to report. He did to speak on this subject. Let us not have a not say as to what has been the decision regular debate on this sUbject. Now, Mr. taken in the Cabinet. And this has a point I Oinesh Singh may speak. am not quibbling on procedure or words. Our concern in Haryana had been that in the SHRI DINESH SINGH{Pratapgarh): Mr. present political milieu, it would not be pos- Deputy Speaker, during the course of the sible to hold fair elections. That has been the statement, the han. Prime Minister gave us whole basis of our request for the Presi- information about what transpired between dent's Rule. There should be a rule other the newly elected Janata Dal President and than the 'family rule' that has been going on the Chief Minister of -Haryana. He informed there (Interruptions) us that, at the instance of the Janata Dal President, the Chief Minister of Haryana has SHRI MADAN LAL KHURANA (South tendered his resignation. This has, of course, Delhi): Now, his statement is silly. pleased Advaniji and his party because that was their demand also, as we saw in the SHRI NIRMAL KANTI CHATTERJEE newspapers today. that Mr. Chautala should (Dumdum): Sir. you declare this to be at least resign. We are not concerned with Mr. the joke of the decade. Kindly give your Chautala as an individual; we are concerned ruling Sir.' with what is happening in Haryana. Our demand for President's Rule was not based on getting rid of Mr. Chautala because get- SHRI DINESH SINGH: I am glad that ting rid of him is not the question now. It is the the House, after the all excitement is finding political climate in Haryana which is impor- some reprieve in jokes. , am happy if , have tant. During the course of the statement been the source of that. But the point is a yesterday, the Prime Minister mentioned mere change of Mr. Chautala to another that he would discuss the situation in the gentleman is not the answer. This will not Cabinet and report to the House. He has not solve the problem of Haryana. Therefore, I mentioned anything about his discussion in would still urge the Prime Minister to give the Cabinet in his statement today. (Intorrup- ~hought as to how this inquiry is to be con- tions) ducted because ajudicial inquiry even under the leadership of a Supreme Court Judge SEVERALHON.MEMBERS:Howc~ would be meaningle?s, if it does not receive he? (Interruptions) cooperation from the State Government and that cooperation is not likely to be forthcom- SHRI DINESH SINGH: Mr. Deputy ing in the present political setup there and Speaker, Prime Minister is not a child nor is that is why our request is that for this inquiry he inexperienced about the Cabinet system to be meaningful, we should have a clear of Government. He has been in the Govel'n- indication as to how this inquiry is to be ment long enough to realise as to what conducted and what is the assurace that this portion of the Cabinet discussions can be will be a fair inquiry ...... (Interruptions) revealed or cannot be revealed. 'am talking about his own statement. I did not say what he should reveal. He him~elf said that after SHRI SOMNATH CHATTERJEE the discussion, he would report to the House. (Bolpur): On that their cooperation regarding passing of other Bills depends. We want to SEVERAL HaN. MEMBERS: He did. know whether the House will take up other ( Interruptions) business. This is a very serious matter. 495 Statt by P.M. Ascent MAY22,1990 developments in Haryana 496

[TtanSIaIionJ which came into power with the support of BJP, has not misused the institution of SHRI LK. AOVANI: My apprehension Governor. It dismissed and appointed Gov- has proved 10 be correct that Meham, Ka- ernors of the Slates in an arbitrary manner. shmir and assassination of Maulvi Farooq Is it not misuse of power by the Govern- are meraIy excuses. ment? How did the Government dissolve the Kashmir Assembly? I would like to remind [Engish) Shri Advani that whereas today he is saying that it is a good action. The elections were SHRI K MANVENDRA SINGH held in February and after the elections, Shri (Uathura) : On a point of ordeL .. (/nt~ Advani and other leaders of his party had tionsJ demanded the resignation of Shri Chautala But Shri Chautala did not resign. Later on MR DEPUTY-SPEAKER: I am trying to they came to this point that they will support keep the order. Please help me. I will give Shri ChautaJa and take help from him also. you a chance. What is the procedure that he He ~ys that our party is providing great is violating? No point of order. assistance. It has-been alleged that our party has stalled the pr~eedings of the House, for Shri Bhajan Lat the last two or three days. It is a very serious matter before the House. What will happen [ Translation) to our country if the democracy does not survive. Therefore, I urge upon tne Govern- SHAI BHAJAN tAL (Faridababd): Mr. ment that President's rule should be im- Deputy Speaker, Sir, the matter could not be posed in Haryana after dissolving the state solved merely by tendering of resignatIOn by Assembly, so that fresh elections are held Shri Om Prakash Chautala ....(lntenvp- and a new Government may De formed tions) .... Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, he should according to the mandate of the people. Shri not be allowed to interfere I would like to Om Prakash Chautala is contesting election submit to the House that there is a very from Darba Kalan. The entire Green brigade serious situation in Haryana. Haryana is not and its members have reached Darba Kalan. far awa.y from Delhi. You should go there and The condition in Darba Kalan is going to should make an on-the spot-stl!dy of the bemme even worse in comparison to that of situation in H:::lryana There is no democracy Meham. Therefore, I would lIike to make a in Haryana. Today, the Question is to save submission. The Candidate in Darba Kalan the democracy. The problem will not be are saying that their lives are safe. They sotved if Shri Chautala is defeated in the have already been detained. A committee etections because his father may not surren- should visit the area and should make an on der even then. Today, it is necessary to go the spot study of the prevailing situation in before masses and seek the mandate from Darba Kalan? Therefore, I would like to the people ... (Interruptions) ... make a request to the Election Commission and Government of India that elections should MR. DEPUTY·SPEAKER: You kindly be held there under the supervision of Elec- resume your seat. tion Commission and the Central Police Force, otherwise the situation would be- ... (IntemJPtions) ... come worse in Darba Kalan. Therefore, my submission is that we are not satisfied with SHRI BHA-JAN tAL: You would also be this decision. Assembly should be dissolved. provided an opportunity and then you can President's rule should be imposed and fresh have your say. An other problem is also elections should be held. going to come before us. Mr. Advani has stated that Article 356 ha; been misused. I SHRI M.L KHURANA: I would like to would like to ask him if the Government, know that last week a statement was made 497 Stan. by P.M. Recent JYAISTHA 1, 1912 (SAKA)developments in Haryana 498 by Minister of Home Affairs in the House that taking place in our country for a long time. Delhi will be provided a status of statehood. We are prepared to respectfully invite you I want to know if the opposition party is and listen to your grievances, but our fervent cooperating in this matter or not? Is the Bill in appeal to you is that you should at least this regard being brought forward in the make a commitment of extending co-opera- House or not? lion to us on basic issues of the House like the passage of Bills, especially important THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE bills which are related to the country's future. MINISTRY OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS like the Lok Pal Bill, or the Bill on land AND MtNlSTER OF STATE IN THE MINIS- reforms. Through you, I would like to say TRY OF TOURISM (SHRI SATYA PAl only thi!t much that every one, including us, MAliK): Hon'ble Sir. if certain matters had want your co-operation in passing these not been raised by Shri Vasant Sathe, I Bills. would not have spoken; because there was not scope atleast from our side to say any- [Eng/ish] thing after the statement was made by the Prime Minister. I would not like to raise any MR. DEPUTY-SPEAKER: We now go controversial point. Sir, I would like to submit on to the next item, Le. Papers to be Laid. that a lot of discussion has taken place in this House, not only on the Meham issue, but on SHRI VASANT SATHE: Sir, many other issues facing the country and the issues involved there and any sensible per- MR. DEPUTY-SPEAKER: No, Mr. son is bound to get satisfied by the work Sathe. I have allowed two honourable and done by our party and our Government. very senior Members of your party, one However, Democracy cannot be run by us Member from each of these parties and the alone. Democratic norms cannot be estab- Minister. lished by this side alone. What I want to say is that we have explicitly stated before the SHRI VASANTSATHE: Sir,lwould like nation, our views about the incidents that to say that though they have agreed for the have taken place outside Meham, that is appointment of Supreme Court judge, it is about the incidents that took place in the meaningless unless they let us know the former. Prime Minister's constituency, where terms of reference. I would like to know what a murderous attempt was made on the life of are the terms of reference and when arethey a well-known political leader like Shri Sanjay going to give that. Singh, where the grandson of the Father of the Nation was insulted and thrown out, [ Translation] where the leaderof hundredyearold political party, who now commands the support of SHRI SATYA PAL MALIK: But, before 190-200 Members of Parliament had con- that, we would like you to listen to our de- tested elections from times. Now it is for the mand regarding Amethi. so that an inquiry people of am country to decide about the into the Amethi incidents can also be con- propriety or impropriety of our adion. In thi:s ducted alongwith this inquiry. regard, the people of the country not only agree, but also want the Amethi issue also to SHAI VASANT SATHE: This tanta- be brought under the purview of the Su- mounts to bargaining. preme Court and resignation of the former Prime Minister from the Amethi seat on the SHRI SATYA PAL MALIK: No, this is lines of Shri Om Prakash Chautala and the not bargaining. We want good sense to placing of the whole issue before the people. prevail upon you. A similar submission has been made by han. Member, Shri Advani also. Lastly, I would like to say that similar incidpnts have been 499 Papers Laid MAY 22,1990 Papp.rs Laid 500

15.25 hrs. (ii) A copy of the Review (Hindi and English versions) by the PAPERS LAID ON THE TABLE Government on the working of the Indian Rubber Manufac- [ Translation] turers Research Association. Thane. for the year 1988-89. Notification re: Levy of Less on [Placed in library. See No. L T Automobiles Annual Reports and Re- 954190] views on the working of Coir Board, Cochin Indian Rubber Manufacturers (4) (i) A copy of the Annual Report Research Association, Thane. Automo- (Hindi and English versions) tive Research Association of India, Pune of the Automotive Research for 1988-89 Association of India, Pune, for the year 1988-89 along with THE MINISTER OF LABOUR AND Audited Accounts. WELFARE (SHRI RAM VILAS PASWAN): On behalf of Shri Ajit Singh I bet to lay on the (ii) A statement (Hindi and Eng- Table-- lish versions) regarding Re- view by the Govemment on (1) A copy of Notification No. S.O. the working of the Automotive 247(E) (Hindi and English versions) Research Association of In- published in Gazette of India Jated dia, Pune, for the year 1988- the 22nd March 1990 containing 89. [Placed in library. See No. Order regarding levy of cess on IT 955190J automobiles issued under sub- section (1) of section 9 of the Indus- Annual Reports and Reviews on the tries (Development and Regulation) working of Nathpa Jhakri Power Corpo- Act, 1951. [Placed in library. See ration Ltd, Shimla for 1988-89; Vayudoot No. LT 952190] LN., New Delhi for 1986-87 etc. etc.

(2) (i) A copy of the Annual Report THE MINISTER OF LABOUR AND (Hindi and English versions) WELFARE (SHRI RAM VILAS PASWAN): of the Coir Board, Cochin, for On behalf of Shri Arif Mohammad Khan, I bet the year 1988-89 under sec- to lay on the Table-- tion 19 of the Coir Industry Ad, 1953, (1) A copy each of following papers (Hindi and English versions) under (ii) A statement (Hindi and Eng- sub-section (1) of section 619A of lish versions) regarding Re- the Companies Act, 1956:- view by the Government on the working af Coir Board, (a) (i) Review by the Govern- Cochin. for the year 1988-89. ment on the working of [Placed in library. See No. L T the Nathpa Jhakri Power 952190] Corporation Limited, Shimla for the year 1988- 89. (3) (i) A copy of the Annual Report (Hindi and English versions) (ii) Annual Report of the of the Indian Rubber Manufac- Nathpa Jhakri Power turers Research Association, Corporation limited, Thane, for the year 1988-89 Shimla, for the year 1988- along with Audited Accounts. 89 along with Audited 501 Papers Laid JYAISTHA 1,1912 (SAKA) Papers Laid 502

Acoounts and comments 1948 read wi1t, clause (c) (iv) of the Comptroller and of the Proclaw "dion dated the Auditor General thereon. 11th May, 198 ssued by the [Placed in Library. SeeNo. President in r... ,tion to the LT 956190] State of Punjab.

(b) (i) Review by the Govern- (ii) A ropy of the ReView (Hindi ment on the working of and English versions) by the the Vayudoot Limited, Government on the working of New Delhi, for the year the Punjab State Eiectricity 1986-87. Board, Patiala, for the year 1988-89. (ii) Annual Report of the Vayudoot Limited, New (4) A statement (Hindi and English Delhi for the year 1986- versions) showing reasons for de- 87 along with Audited lay in laying the papers mentioned Accounts and comments at (3) above. [Placed in Library .. of the Comptroller and See No. L T 959190] Auditor General thereon. [Placed in Library. SeeNo. (5) A copy each of the following papers LT 957/90] (Hindi and English versions) under section 61 of the Electricity (Su;:>- (c) (i) Review by the Govern- ply) Act, 1948 (eao with clause (c) ment on the working of (iv) of the Proclamation dated the the T ehri Hydro Develop- 11 th May, 1987 issued by the Presi- ment Corporation limited, dent in relation to the State of for the year 1988-89 Punjab:-

(ii) Annual Reportofthe Tehri (a) (i) AnnuaJ Financial State- Hydro Development Cor- ment[lncorporating 1987- poration Limited for the 88 (Actuals). 1988-89 year 1988-89 along with (Budget/Revised Esti- Audited Accounts and mates) and 1989-90 comments of the Comp- (Budget Estimates)J of the troller and Auditor Gen- Punjab State Electricity eral thereon. [placed in Board. Library. See No. L T 9581 90] (ii) A statement showing ob- jects and reasons for lay- (2) Three statements (Hindi and Eng- ing the Annual Financial lish versions) showing reasons for Statement of Punjab State delay in laying the papers men- Electricity Board. tioned at (1) above. [Placed in Library. See No. L T 958190] (iii) An abstract of the Annual (3) (i) A copy of the Annual Admini- Financial Statement of the stration Report (Hindi and Punjab State Electricity English versions) of the Punjab Board on comments of the State Electricity Board, Patiala. Government of Punjab forthe year 1988-89 under sub- thereon. [Placed in sections (1) of section 75 of Library. See No. L T 9601 the Electricity (Supply) Act, 90] 503 Papers Laid MAY 22.1990 Papers Laid 50 ...

(b) (i) Annual Financial State- Management, Bhopal, for the ment [Incorporating 1988- year 1988-89 along with Au- 89 (Actuals). 1989-90 dited Accounts. (BudgetlRevised Esti- mates) and 1990-91 (ii) A copy of the Review (Hindi (Budget Estimates)] ofthe and English versions) by the Punjab Save Electricity Government on the working of Board. the Indian Institute of Forest Management, Bhopal, for the (ii) A statement showing 0b- year 1988-89. jects and reasons for laying the Annual Financial (2) A statement (Hindi and English Statement of Punjab State versions) showing reasons tor de- Electricity Board. lay in laying the papers mentioned at (1) above. [Placed in lbrary. (iii) An abstract of the Rnan- See No. l T 930190] cial Statement of Punjab State Electricity Board and Notifications under AII-India Service Act, comments of the Govern- 1951 and Annual Reports and Reviews ment of Punjab thereon. on the working of Bose Institute of Cal- [Placed in Library. SeeNo. cutta and the Centre for Electronics l T 961190] Design and Technology, Srinagar for the year 1988-89 etc. etc. (6) A statement (Hindi and English versions) showing reasons for de- THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE lay in laying the papers mentioned MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM AND CHEMI- at (a) of items (5) above. [Placed in CALS (SHRI BHAJAMAN BEHERA): On Library. See No. L T 962190] behaH of Prof M.G.K. Menon. I bet to lay on the Table- (7) A statement (Hindi and English version~) correcting the reply given (1) A copy each of the following Notifi- on 15 May. 1990 to Unstarred cations (Hindi and English versions) Question No. 8836 by [)t. Ma- under sub-section (2) of section 3 hadeepak Singh Shakya regarding of the All India Services Act. 1951- Rural Electrification in Etah District of Uttar Pradesh. (Placed in library. (i) The Indian Administrative See No. L T 963J90] Service (Fixation of Cadre Strength) Second Amendment [English] Regulation, 1990 published in Notification NO. G.S.R. 204 in A",nual Report and Review on the Work- Gazette of India dated the 7th .. _ of the Indian Institute of Forest Man- April. 1990. agement, Bhopal for 1988-89 and a statement showing reasons for delay (ii) The Indian Administrative Service (Pay) Amendment THE MINISTER OF ENVIRONMENT Rules, 1990 published in Noti- AND FORESTS (SHRI NllAMANI fication No. G.S.A. 205 in ROUTRAY): I beg to lay on the Table- Gazette of India dated the 7th April, 1990. (1) (i) A copy of the Annual Report (Hindi and English versions) (iii) The AIL India Services (Group of the Indian Institute of Forest Insurance) Amendment Rules, 505 Papers Laid JYAISTHA 1,1912 (SAKA) Papers Laid 506

1990 published in Notification the working of the Centre for No. G.S.A. 387 (E) in Gazette Electronics Design and Tech- of India dated the 20th March. nology, Aurangabad, for the 1990. [Placed in Library. See year 1988-89. No. LT 931/90] (6) A statement (Hindi and English (2) (i) A copy of the Annual Report versions) showing reasons for de- (Hindi and English versions) lay in laying the papers mentioned of the Bose Institute. Calcutta. at (5) above. [Placed in Library. for the year 1988-89 along with See No. L T 934/90] Audited Accounts. (7) (i) A copy of the Annual Report (ii) A statement (Hindi and Eng- (Hindi and English versions) lish versions) regarding Re- of the Central Civil Services view by the Government on Cultural and Sports Board, the working of the Bose Insti- New Delhi, for the year 1988- tute, Calcutta, for the year 89 along with Audited Ac- 1988-89. [Placed in Library. counts. See No. LT 932190] (ii) A statement (Hindi and Eng- (3) (i) A Copy of the Annual Reports lish versions) regarding Re- (Hindi and English versions) view by the Government on of the Centre for Electronics the working of the Central Civil Design and Technology, Sri- Services Cultural and Sports nagar, for the year 1988-89 Board, New Delhi, for the year along with Audited Accounts. 1988-89.

(ii) A statement (Hindi and Eng- (8) A statement (Hindi and English lish versions) regarding Re- versions) showing reasons for de- view by the Government on lay in laying the papers mentioned the working of the Center for at (7) above. [Placed in Library. Electronics Design and T ech- See No. LT 935190] no logy, Srinagar, for the year 1988-89. Annual Reports Annual Accounts and Reviews on the Working of the Bal (4) A statement (Hindi and English Bhawan Society (India) Institute of versions) showing reasons for de- Management, Bangalore for lay in laying the papers mentioned 1988-89 etc. etc. at (3) above. [Placed in Library. See No. L T 933190] THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DE- (5) (i) A copy of the Annual Report VELOPMENT (SHRI CHIMANBHAI (Hindi and English verSions) MEHTA): I bet to lay on the Table- of the Centre for Electronics Design and Technology, Au- (1 ) (i) A copy of the Annual Report rangabad, for the year 1988- (Hindi and English versions) 89 along with Audited Ac- of the Bal Bhawan Society counts. (India) for the year 1988-89.

(ii) A statement (Hindi and Eng- (ii) A copy of the Annual Accounts lish versions) regarding Re- (Hindi and English versions) view by the Government on of the Sal Shawan Society 507 Papsrs Laid MAY 22, 1990 Papers Laid S08

(India) for the year 1988-89 bay, for the year 1988-89 to- together with Audit Report gether with Audit Report thereon. thereon. [Placed in library. See No l T 939190] (iii) A statement regarding Review (Hindi and English versions) (iii) Annual Accounts of the Indian by the Government on the Institute of Technology. Delhi, working of the Bal Bhawan for the year 1988-89 together Society (India) for the year with Audit Report thereon. 1988-89. [Placed in library. See No. l T 9401901 (2) A statement (Hindi and English versions) showing reasons for de- (iv) Annual Accounts of the Indian lay in laying the papers mentioned Institute of Technology. at (1) above. [Placed in library. Kanpur. for the year 1988-89 See No. L T 936190] together with Audit Report thereon. [Placed in library. (3) (i) A copy of the Annual Report See No. LT 941190] (Hindi and English versions) of the Indian Institute of Man- (v) Annual Accounts of the Indian agement, Bangalore, for the Institute of Technology, Ma- year 1 988-89 along with dras, tor the year 1988-89 Audited Accounts. together with Audit Report thereon. [Placed in Library. (ii) A copy of the Review (Hindi See No. LT 942190] and English versions) by the Government on the working of (6) A statement (Hindi and Eng- the Indian Institute of Manage- lish versions) showing reasons ment, Bangalore, for the year for delay in laying the papers 1988-89. mentioned at (5) above. [Placed in library. See No. l T (4) A statement (Hindi and English 9431901 versions) showing reasons for delay in laying the papers mentioned (7) (i) A copy of the Annual Report at (3) above. [Placed in Library. (Hindi and English versions) See No. LT 9371901 of the Central Tibetan Schools Administration New Delhi, for (5) A copy each of the following papers the year 1988-89. (Hindi and English versions) under sub-section (4) of section 23 of the (ii) A copy of the Annual Accounts Institutes of Technology Act, (Hindi and English versions) 1961:- of the Central Tibetan Schools Administration New Delhi. for (i) Annual Accounts of the Indian the year 1988-89togetherwith Institute of Technology, Khar- Audit Report thereon. agpur, for the year 1988-89 together with Audit Report thereon. [Placed in Library. (iii) A statement (Hindi and Eng- See No. L T 938190] lish versions) regarding Re- view by the Government on (ii) Annual Accouts of the Indian the working of the Central lnstiture of Technology, Bom- Tibetan Schools Administra- 509 Papers Laid JYAISTHA 1.1912 (SAKA) Papers Laid 510

tion. New Delhi. for the year. 1987-88 along with Audited 1988-89. Al:xxJ4Jnts.

(8) A statement (Hindi and English (ii) A copy of the Review (Hindi versions) showing reasons for de- and English versions) by the lay in laying the papers mentioned Government on the working of at (7) above. [Placed in Lbrary. the Rashtrr/a Manav Sangra- See No. LT 944190] halaya. Bhopal. for the year 1987-88. (9) (i) A copy of the Annual Report (Hindi and English versions) (14) A statement (Hindi and English of the Delhi Public Li>rary. versions) showing reasons for de- Delhi. for the year 1988-89 lay in laying the papers mentioned afong with Audited Accounts. at (13) above. [Placed in Lbrary. See No. LT 947190] (ii) A copy of the Review (Hindi and EngrlSh versions) by the Reports of the CAG (Nos 8,9 and 10 8f Government on the working of 1989 Union Government (Commercial) Delhi Public Library Delhi, for the year 1988-89. THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PLANNING AND MINISTER (10) A statement (Hindi and English OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PRO- versions) showing reasons for de- GRAMME IMPLEMENTATION (SHRI lay in laying the papers mentioned BHAGEY GOBARDHAN): I beg to lay on the at (9) above. [Placed in Library. Table a copy each of the following Reports See No. L T 946190) (Hindi and English versions) under article 151 (1) of the Constitution:- (11) (i) A copy of the Annual Report (Hindi and English versions) (1) Report of the ComptroHer and of the Salar Jung Museum Auditor General of India (No.8 of Board. Hyderabad. forthe year 1989)-Union Government (Com- 1988-89 along with Audited mercial)-Resumeofthe Company Accounts. Auditors' Reports and Comments on Accounts of Government Com- Cii) A copy of the Review (Hindi panies. [Placed in Library. SeeNo. and English versions) by the LT 948190] Government on the working of the Salar Jung Museum Board, (2) Report of the Comptroller and Hyderabad. for the year 1988- Auditor General of India (No.9 of 89. 1989)-Union Government (Com- mercial)-Audit observations on Individual Topics. [Placed in l.iJrary. (12) A statement (Hindi and English See No. L T 949190] versions) showing reasons for delay in laying the papers mentioned (3) Report of the ComptroUer and at (11) above. [Placed in Library. Auditor General of India (No. 10 of See No. l T 946190] 1989)-Union Government (Com- mercial)-Scheduling of Right in (13) (i) A copy of the Annual Report Air India-Failure of Electric Type- (Hindi and English versions) writer Project of Hindustan T ele- of the Rashtriya Manav San- printers Limited. [Placed in Library. grahalaya. Bhopal. for the year See No. L T 950190] 511 Com. on Sub. ~iA Y 22, 1990 Legis/ation Report 512

Annual Report and Review on the De:>uty Speaker, Sir, I beg to presentthefirst Working of the Delhi State Industrial Development Corporation Ltd, New Report (English and Hindi versions) of the Delhi for 19ss.s9 Committee on Subordinate Legislation. THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF SMALL SCALE INDUS- TRIES, AGRO AND RURAL INDUSTRIES [Eng/ish] IN THE MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY (SHRI SRINKANTA JENA): I beg to lay on the T abte a copy each of the following papers (Hindi and English versions) under sub- SHRI VASANT SATHE: When are they section (1) of section 619A of the Companies going to give the Terms of Reference? Act, 1956:-

(1) A statement regarding Review by MR. DEPUTY-SPEAKER: You have the Government on the working of vory cogently and forcefully made that point. the Delhi State Industrial Develop- ment Corporation Limited, New Ithink the Ministers who are sitting here have Delhi, for the year 1988-89. noted that and probably a proper response wo~ld be given-may not be today-when- (2) Annual Report of the Delhi State ever they want it. But what he has said is a Industrial Development Corpora- part of the record. So, nothing beyond can be tion Limited, New Delhi, for the extracted from there. year 1988-89 along with Audited Accounts and comments of the [ Translation1 Comptroller and Auditor General thereon. [Placed in Library. See No. L T 951/90] SHRI VASANT SATHE: Please tell us something about the Terms of Reference. We are ready to support you ... (Interrup- 15.24 hrs. tions) ... We are prepared to extend our support to you, but you let us know the terms PARLIAMENTARY COMMITTEES- of Reference, by tomorrow ... (Interruptions) SUMMARY OF WORK '" Okay, we shall wait for your response ... (Interruptions) ... [English] [EngJish] SECRETARY -GENERAL: I beg to lay on the Table a copy of the Parliamentary Committees (other than Financial Commit- PROF. P.J. KURIEN (Mavelikara): I tees}-Summary of Work' (Hindi and Eng- know about the Bills. He is not on this Point. lish versions) pertaining to the period 1 st He is saying about the previous problems ... June, 1989 to to 27th November, 1989. ( Interruptions)

MR. DEPUTY-SPEAKER: Why do you 15.24-1/2 hrs. get into it? The Business Advisory Commit- tee will decide that. Please sit down. COMMITTEE ON SUBORDINATE LEGIS LA TION ( Interruptions) First Report PROF. P.J. KURIEN: We are also [ Trans/ation] equally concerned aboutthe passing of Bills and all that. But the basic question is this. SHRI GUMAN MAL LODHA (Pali): Mr. Our apprehension is that an Inquiry by the 513 Call AttentIOn JYAISTHA 1, 1912 (SAKA) tensIOn In J N U 514 Reported increasing

Supreme Court Judge will be meaningless In tar of Human Resource Development to the Haryana If the present political situatIOn folloV{lng matter of urgent publIC Importance continues Sir, It IS meaningless I had also and request that he may make a statement been to Meham Nobody Will come forward thereon to gIVe eVidence With the political situation and the atmosphere available there, nobody "the reported increasing tensIon will come forward to give eVidence This IS amcngst the teachers students and very Important non-teaching staff 0 1 the Jawaharlal Nehru UnIVersrty and the steps taken by MR DEPUTY-SPEAKER Prof Kunen, the Government In regard thereto • It IS not necessary THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE [ Trans/atlon] MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DE VELOPMENT (SHRI CHIMANBHAI THE MINISTER OF LABOUR AND MEHTA) Sir, As the Hor ble Members are WELFARE (SHRt RAM VILAS PASWAN) aware, the Jawaharlal f'..t::f-.ru University was Why are you once again trying to advocate established by an Act 0: PSI 'lament In 1966 the case that you have last and It has been endea'vorll1;,:J to promote the stJdy OT the prmclples hr v.~)lch Pandlt [English) Jawahar Lal Nehru worked dUring thiS hfe tlme--natlonal Integration SOCial Justice MR DEPUTY-SPEAKER These POints secularism, democratic way of life, Interna- have already been made tional understanding and SCientifiC approach to the problems of society DUring the past PROF P J KURIEN It IS a very Impor- 24 years JNU pas grown to become one 01 tant point You should know that Nobody Will the premier Universities II" the country come forward to give eVidence In Haryana If the present political situation continues and Hon ble Members may recall that the If the present Assembly IS there Therefore, JNU experienced a penod of turmOil culml If you want an Impartial Inquiry, It should be natmg In Violent inCidents and dlsturba"1CeS under the PreSident's rule I would only like on the Campus In 1983 A number of aca to go on record that our apprehenSIOn IS that demlc and admlntstratlve measures were an Impartial inquiry IS Impossible With the taken to restore normalcy In the University present atmosphere prevaIling over there As a result of these the University has seer; That IS what I want to say Secondly, he was a penod of peace Hanquility and progress saying abo!..t the BillS dunng the last seven years However, In February thiS year, the JNU Stuae"1ts Union MR DEPUTY SPEAKER What IS thiS? (JNUSU) agitated for aoout a fonnlght In That IS to be discussed In thiS Session Now, connecoon wrth some of their dema lds The ooxt time-Calling Attention Shil Hota mam demands of the JNLISU were

15.30 hrs. restoration of provISional adf"ll "i- Slons, CALLING ATIEt\JTION TO MATTER OF URGENT PUBLIC IMPORTANCE restoration of the progressive fea tures of the 0': 8.dmlsslon policy, Reported Increasing tension In the Jawaharlal Nehru University students' representation on Aca- [English] demiC CounCil, Executive CounCil and Finance Committee, SHRI BHABANI SHANKAR HOTA (Sambalpur) I call the attention of the MIOIs- revocation of Qostel rules prohlblt- 515 Cal Attention MAY 22., 1990 tension in J.N.U. 516 Rspotted incteasing [Sh. Chirnanbhai Mehta) the President oftheJNU Teachers' Associa- tion and the President of JNU Students' mg entry of male students of girls' Union or their nominees. hostels and vice-versa; The University has also taken steps to rationaisation of Iir.uy fines; and rniIigaIe difficulties being faced by candidates who are granted provisional admis- Iba'aIisation of mess rules.. sion but are unable !D furnish necessazy documents 10 the University by the last dale (DR niAMBI DURAl in the ChaiJ prescri)ed for regislralion. i.e. August 14.• has been decided that tor the academic year 15.30 ...... 1990-91 candidates. flQuring in the men ist who are unable Ie produce mafksheets 01 I woukt Ike to apprise the Honble 1he qualifying examination by AugUSI 14, MambeI sci the badqpol.nj oIlhe changes may be ofIemd admission in the ensuing in.Mrs admission poicy. From 1974-75 to Winter Semester or in the next academic 1983-84, admissOns to JNU were made on session, without reappearing in the entrance I1'Mri. Special consideration being shown to test. provided their cases are recommended peJSOCtS belonging to

The University administration has been First of all. as has been rightly pointed sympathetic to the demands of the teachers, out the Jawaharlal Nehru University was set students and non-teaching employees and up to promote the study of the principles for has been taking necessary steps for red res- which Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru worked dur- sal of their grievances. After the withdrawal ing his lifetime for national integration, social of the agitation by Jawaharlal Nehru Univer- justice, secularism, democratic way of life, sity Students Union (JNUSU) in the middle of international understanding and a scientific March. the atmosphere on the Campus has approach to the problems of the society. been peaceful and examinations have been During the last 24 years as the hon. Minister 519 Call Attention MAY 22,1990 tensitJn in J.N.U. 520 Reported increasing [Sh. Bhabani Shankar Hota] [Eng/ish] has said, the Jawaharlal Nehru University The students are not interested to read. has grown to become one of the premier universities in this country. It is true. At least [ Translation] in one sense it is true that in the Jawaharlal Nehru University the per capita average They are holding us guilty tor their own expenditure on one student is as high as Rs. incapabilities ... 3,500 per annum, as against the national average of Rs. 15,0001-. while the per capita [English] expenditure in the Science School of the Jawaharlal Nehru University is as enormous Thus, the Vice-Chancellor has admitted as Rs. 50,000 per student per annum, which that the students of the Jawaharlal Nehru is even double the sum of the prestigious University on whom the nation is spending science institutions in his country. As I have As. 35,000 per students, are not interested already explained, the per capita expendi- in their studies. That is the version of the ture per student is Rs. 35,000 and for the Vice-Chancellor. This is what he has stated Science Schools it is Rs. 50000 per annum in an interview. May be, it vvas a tape-re- per student. This is the position in one of the corded interview. prestigious universities in the country. That is how it is working. As to whether the stu- Why has it happened like this? Why are dents are really reading, whether the type of the students not interested in studying? what education for which the University was cre- is the situation? What happened in 1983? ated is imparted, I do not want to say anything, and I am not competent to say any- There were some demands. As has thing. been admitted by the han. Minister, the first demand was for restoration of provisional let me quote what the Vice-Chancellor admissions. What were these provisional has stated in a recent press conference. In admissions? The second demand was for an interview to a newspaper he has said: the restoration of the progressive features of the old admission policy. The third was for [ Translation] the inclusion of students; representatives on Academic Council, Executive Council and "The students are of the view that the Finance Committee. reasons for the academic degradation in the post 1983 period are the oppressive rules Sir, again I will draw your attention to the imposed by the University Administration tact that the original goal of setting up this upon them coupled with the inhuman behav- University was imparting a democratic way iour of the Vice Chancellor." of life among the stua'ents. Out of so many other goals, this was the most important [English] goal. Now the students do not have any say; the teachers do not have adequate represe- That was the question and the answer tation. Even if they have representation, of the Vice Chancellor was: their rights are curtailed. Non-teaching employees form a very basic part ot the University system, but they do not have any [ Translation] representation at any level of the University functioning. There is no students representation in the Councilor any such high pow- -All their allegations are baseless. The ered body of the University system. That is students themselves are not interested in why. they are fighting for these demands and the studies. are also demanding restoration of the origi- 521 Call Attention JYAISTHA 1,1912 (SAKA) tension in J.N. U. 522 Reported increasing nal admission policy. Underthe present policy beoome a den of retired officers and teach- a large number of students from backward ers. states, backward areas, under-developed areas, SC&STs are deprived admission. We 1500 furniture items are missing. Em- have to go back to the original mota for which bezzlement of Rs. 2.32 lakh worth fraking the University was created i.e. to give enough machine and postage was detected. The scope to the people, to the meritorious stu- Audit had found it out and the University was dents, down-trodden students of the back- asked to proposed on the matter. But the ward and under-developed areas. This has University authorities are keeping silence on been stopped since 1983. I may share some the matter. Although it is a criminal case, of my feelings as to why it was done. I was they ha'oIe not intimated the police. They present at a particular place where one of the have not filed any FIR. Still they are trying to ex-Prime Ministers had invited some of the suppress the matter. Do you believe that one teachers, students and employees. I being officer was to retire in two years time? But the General Secretary of the All India Univer- two years before his actual date of retire- sity Employees confederation which I am ment, he was given extension or re-em- continuing now also, happened to be a par- played in the University for three years from ticipant in that particular meeting where it the date h(' is going to retire after two years. was thoroughly discussed how to erode the This is the style of functioning in the Univer- progressive character of the Jawaharlal sity. The telephone Bill of the highest officer, Nehru University. It wad decided in that who should be the moral guide for others in meeting-of course that meeting was infor- University, is Rs. 89,000 in the month of mal-that if yale! cut down the admission of June, 1988. You cannot discuss about the stu(Jents from backward states, SC&ST and Register, the Vice-Chancellor. OSD. Almost other areas and encourage students from all of them have formed a caucus in the the metropolitan city, then only the progres- University and they suppress all the stu- sive character of the University and the students, teachers and the employees and do dents' behaviour will change. It was a well- wha~ver they like. thoughtout and conspiratorial attempt by the Government to curtail this admission policy, to reverse the original admission policy Sir, the han. Minister has said about the whereby students from backward and un- autonomy of the university. We also respect der-developed areas and SC&STs have been autonomy but, autonomy of the university deprived. The SC&STs are not getting re- without democratisation in the university quired percentage of admission in the Uni- sys!em has no meaning So, my demand is versity. Now the rule is that 15 per cent of the Government must initiat€ the process so SCs and 7-112 per cent of STs must get that the whole of the univerSity administra- admission to different schools of the Univer- tion not only in Jawahar La! Nehru University sity. But in actual practice only 6 per cent of but also other universities including the central Scs are there in the University. Students -- universities, there is a system of democrati- from States like Bihar, Orissa are deprived of sation. This has been done in West Benga!, admission in the University. that is in 7 universities this system has been there since 1982. So, in this pattern certain concrete steps have to be taken to democra- There are a large nt;rnber of cases tise university administration and to check where the University authorities are not dis- corruption and to bring the erring officers to c~arging their duties, but they themselves book. I request the han. Minister to take are indulging in lot of corruption. Out of 30 effective measures so that the corruption retired teachers from the University 28 of that is found in the university is totally re- them have been re-employed. Six officers of moved, so as to justify for the creation of this the higher ranks, after their retirement they university to serve the society as well as the are re-employed in the University. This has deserving students. 523 Cal Attention MAY 22,1990 tBnsion in J.N.U. 524 Reported increasing (Ttanslation] the country is in need of if the wishes and vagaries of the Government are carried out SHRI ANADI CHARAN DAS (Jaipur): there in this manner. The most vital question Mr. Chairman, Sir, the growing tension preva- todar is whether there will be an end to this lent among the teachers, students and the tension or not? non-teaclling staff of the Jawahar Lal Nehru University is not a novel phenomenon but a Why and when does a given situation corjinuation of the age old pulls and pres- turn tense? It happens when the general sures. What is the reason behind this tension public comes to know about everything and turmoil? The Government established happening around. People remain silent until this University in 1966 with the sole aim of they are unaware of the happenings and setting up and Indian University that may ,,;rcumstances as they prevail in their ooun- turn out meritorious students who can male try, in the world and of the Governmental some oontirbution to the national develop-- activities, the way exploitation takes place ment. In pursuance of this ideal, a Central between the exploiter and the exploited; and University was established so as to train and once they come to know aU about that they educate the best teachers of the country. part with their silence. Then they impress This why the University has earned a name upon making amendments in certain things, for itself not only inn the country but outside want that their demands should be granted India as well. to and their aspirations fulfilled. They want and try to give expansion to their sentiments The Jawahar LlJ.I Nehru University is a and the reasultant after math is the growing very good university that gives us such tension. Whatsoever is happening there is capable and meritorious youth who will prove happening because of this reason. All these to be very hopeful for us, for the country and development took place there after the young for the future generation an particulat . But students came to know about the extent of why is there tension, turmoil and bungling at bungfings underway in the campus, the way p;esent? Have you got any justification or an peoQIe were subject to exploitation and the answer to reveal to us as to why does aU this exte~t of corruption and the people respon- happen there? This is what is happening sible for and indulging in all that. today. I know that any party that is voted to powers. taking the exception of our party for Mr. Chairman, Sir, it is not now that the a moment sees to it, after forming its own curruption has creeped in there, nor is the Government, that their supporters are em- present six month old government respon- ployed there as teachers and they select sible for It but this practice has been continu- them alone while making appointments. The ing for the past 24 years up there and we previous government appointed the persons have many a times raised these issues in the of their choice as teachers in JNU irrespec- House but the previous Government took no tive of their abilities. merit, academic qualffi- ref amative measures in this direction. We, cations etc. because they wanted to instal today. are hopeful that the present Govern- such 'yes-men' there who would comply with ment of Shri V.P. Singh will bring about a their commands and directives and work in transformation in the existing system and accordance with their intentions and whims. make good any flaws or loopholes present in I know that all this was happening due to only it. The Govemment should expedite meas- this reason. ures in this direction.

In this connection,1 am a bit aware of the My hon. Colleague enlisted certain fact that such teachers and VICe-Chancellor reasons and I would like to add 2-3 points to were appointed there as would toe the line of it so as to bring to the notice of the Govern- the government. This is a very good univer- ment as to why does an environment of sity and is recognised the world over. This dissastisfaction ad mutual mistrust prevail university can not produce oompetent youth there. This is the report of the Committee or 52S Cal AIlention JYAlSTHA 1, 1912 (SAKA) tension in J.N. U. 526 Repotted incteasing ..scheduled castes and scheduled Tribes five suggestions so that the university can oI1he sev&nth l.Dk Sabha. volume No. 39. It regain its old prestige and earn a name in the has been enumerated in it that there should country. be 12-112 per cent reservation for the scheduled casias and Spercent for the Scheduled SHRI GOPAl PACHERWAl (Tonk): Tribes but this has not been impaemented Mr. Chairman, Sir. the hon. Minister made there. "The reset'Vation targets achieved there his statement regarding the Jawahar LaI are 6.64 parcent incase of scheduled Castes Nehru University. I would Ike to bring it to the and 5.35 per cent in case of scheduled notice of the Government as wei as the TriJes.. Emphasis has been laid many times House that the dllerenca of opinioA be- on fBng at least the rasetValion quota of 15 tween the teacher and the taught is an a percent and 7-112 percent set for the sched- constant increase in the wOOd of education, uled castes and Trbes respectively in the today and 1hare is no sense d esteem and EdtICation Department but this remains to be reverence in1he mind of a taught towards his WnpIamented.lnasimiar~ner, the U.G.C. teacher in our country as was commanded in had issued a directive to set 55 percent merit the past. We .:il have is alaIysa as to why as the basis tor Scheduled Caste and Trbes does not todays student hold his teacher in candidates wiling 10 contest for Ph. D. de- esteem.. This needs to be reasoned and gree but it has remained as 58-59 per cent. contemplated.

Mr. Chairman. Sir, such and other simi- Mr. Chairman, Sir, the extent of c0rrup- lar bunglings are going On there and that is tion found in JNU has no match in any other why this turmoil has erupted thera. I have educational instilute in the world. I would like many more point to raise but for the shortage to submit that the issues like the fat tele- of time. Therefore, I would only like to say phone biDs. 1500 furniture items found thai the Government shoold pay c0nsidera- missings. embezzlement of As. 2.32 lakh in tion to it forthwith and initiate necessary postage etc. demand deep consideration action $0 that such bunglings do not take and analysis. I would like to express my place in future. gratitude and appreciation to the students tor launching this movement against CD~ Th818 are bunglings at every level in this tion. Jwould like to thank such students who Univarsily and the VICe-Chancellor is no have launched a movement against the exception. How can the University have a rampant corruption prevalent in the sacred favourable atmosphere under these circum- temples of educational institutions induding stances? I would, therefore, suggestIO instal the JNU that has a great name and respect an administrator, not only in JNU but in every in our country. The Government should central University, who wiD keep a watch of encourage such fights of students against the day-to-day affairs thereof and, again, to corruption; wherever they are launched. make a uniform cadre of the employees of all the central universities so as !o facilitate their Mr. Chairman, Sir. I would like to say transfer from one university to another. The that misappropriation of lakhs of rupees is Government should take this fact also into taking place in the name of resi<.lential and consideration that there are more chances other facilities granted to Vice-Chancellor of bunglings in the absence of such provi- and other offICials of the University and for sions when people work and stay at one furnishing their residences. place alone f0120-25 years ahogether. Mr. Chairman. Sir, at present students lastly. I would like to render an impor- belonging to backward classes, Scheduled tant suggestion that the.han. Minister should Castes, Scheduled Tribes and students constitute a Committee that would look into belonging to poor classes are not provided the reasons responsible for all this misman- due encouragement. In the agitation that agement and give its findings and referma- took place in 1983, the students of that area 527 Call Attention MAY 22. 1990 tension in J.N. U. 528 Reported increasing [Sh. Gapal Pacherwal} Minister to enswer my question as to whether the reserved quota in the JawaharlaJ Nehru demanded that priority should be given to un:versity would be suitably filled? the people belonging to backward regions, schedule castes and schedule tribes in re- SHR! BRIJ BHUSHAN TIWARI (00- spect of admissions. But in 1983, during the mariaganj): Mr Chairman, Sir, the statement regime of Indira Gandhi restrictions were that has been given today by the Education imposed on them and their admissions were Minister regarding the Calling Attention restrained. 1 would demand tror.l the Gov- motion is very ambiguous and all the facts ernment and the Ministerthatthe backward, have not bean properly projected, moreover oppressed and depressed people, the people many facts have been concealed. As far as belonging to backward regions and people para one is concerned it tells that the idea belonging to underdeveloped areas shoJld bellind the e.:;tablishment of this university be given admission there. was to provlG€! higher education to the meri- torlOIJS and tngnt students. To attain this Mr Chairman, Sir my next submiSSIon is objection tljer.:; were two specialities in its this that the Welfare Minister is pr(;;Se.1t he' e adrrussior. policy--one wa~ the backward- and our Prime's Minister'f, poliCY is also to ness of the area and the other was socio- uplift the backward people. ThIS work was economIc bad

-Not recorded. 533 Cal Attention JYAISTHA 1. 1912 (SAKA) tension in J.N. U. 534 Rspotted increasing Now, about hostel entry I do not know matter. One is to have an the considerations. why the Members are insisting. Generally, Various kinds of facts have to be gathered according to them-l have not examined all and then Visitor's inquiry ordered. There- the university hostels--there are some re- fore, we do not commit on this aspect. We strictions on the entry into the girls' hostels are told that in certain respects, they are and boys' hostels. Other Members are not going to examine it. raising it. But certain things cannot come in broad day light. People have their own pres- SHRI BHABANISHANKAR HOTA: I tige and other considerations. But we have would like to say whatever I know, whether it to consider the social ethos and other things. is right or wrong. Firstly the High Court has Not that they are not allowed to mix up in the not opined anything on the merit of the case. campus but the only restriction is in the They have simply said that they will not go hostels at a particular tim~. They study to- into the question and the Government will gether in these colleges. uhimately decide. Secondly. I am not going to say what happened inthe past. But I would SHRI BRLI BHUSHAN TIWARI: Why like to draw your attention to what may was this restriction imposed? Was there any happen in future. Three days back. the main report or the students demanded? What was gate of the University Library had collapsed the basis for imposing this restriction? and one month back. a portion of the building of the Environmental science block had c0l- SHRI CHIMANBHAI MEHTA: We witl lapsed. The authentic report about the li- look into it as you are insisting. I thought that brary building says that there is no fire- this will not be a point of the debate. fighting equipment in the library building. Anything may happen at any time and then, About the stamping, fee defalcation, we we may blame the terrorist of Punjab or had asked ol,lrselvQ$-When it came to our Kashmir tor that. The man who has-given the notice-that matters should have been re- certificate that the fire-fighting installation ported immediately to the police and action has not been perfect this is the same man should have been taken. But the person who has now been appointed as the offICeI' involved in this defalcation had died. There to look after that University. This is what is are some facts. I will place them before you. going on. After two years, it was revealed that there was a defalcation of stamps worth about As. SHRI CHIMANBHAI MEHTA: We are 2112lakh or something Ike that. But we have going to look into an the points which have given our view that immediately the matter been mer-tioned by the hon. Member should have been reported to the police. here.This means that an explanation will be They have taken some legal opinion of the asked from the concerned persons. We will legal adviser, which says that in such a examine the matter. When I say that I will matter immediate is to be taken. look into, I really mean it. As far as corruption is concerned, it is a very serious maltar. There are son.e other points. A matter Regarding appointment, transfer and stu- was raised about Vice-Chancellor's salary. dents entry. we are taking a little rigid stand The matter has also been raised in the High sometimes with our own hone Members. Court of Delhi. There was a write petition Therefore, we are bound to take a really which was dismissed there also. serious look at the problems that hon. Members have mentioned. And we will cer- SHRI BRLI BHUSHAN TIWARI: What tainty examine them. .,.A the VISitor'S inquiry? MR CHAIRMAN: Now. the House wift take up the next hem, namely. Item No. 13. SHRI CHIMANBHAI MEHTA: I under- standlhat VISitOr'S inquiry was a very serious 535 Nation Commission MAY22,1990 Motion to introduce 536 for Women Bill 16.26 hrs. body to be known as the National Commis- sion for women to exercise the power con- NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR WOMEN ferred on and to perform the function as- BILL* signed to it under this ad." ( Translation] 16.28 hrs. - THE MINISTER OF LABOUR AND [SHRIMATI GEETA MUKHERJEE in the WELFARE (SHRI RAM VILAS PASWAN): I Chair) beg to move: [ Translation] "That leave be granted to introduce a Bill to constitute a National Commis- It may surprising for you but it seems that you sion for Women and to provide for havq not gone through the provisions of the matters connected therewith or inci- Bill which has every publicity through the dental thereto.· provisions of the Bill which has every publicity materials but gives no financial or other --- [English] power and looking at your previous history of struggle and mental disposition 3S known to MA. CHAIRMAN: Motion moved: me all I can say, as your younger brother, that you would have been the first Memberto "That leave be granted to introduce a oppose this Bill. It is expected that Commis- Bill to constitute a National Commis- sion would function. But how? It is supposed sion for Women and to provide for just to look into the complaints. You have matters connected therewith or inci- been doing very good work as a Minister. I dental thereto" have often seen that the Ministers, be they of our side or their side, have always been SHRIMATI GEETA MUKHERJEE: ! stating that they will look into the complaints wholeheartedly congratulate the Minister for lodged by Members. This Commission would introducing this Bill. also do the same as it has go no power to take actions. I would like the hon. Minister to [ Translation] tell the Parliament and the nation about the powers of the Commission to deal with the SHRI HARISH RAWAT (Almora): Shri complaints made by women and other or- Ram Vilas Paswan is a good friend of mine. ganisations to take actions in this regard. I have great respect for him and hold him in esteem. We had expected that the Bill intro- My friend Chidambaram was saying duced by him would become an effective that some retired and defeated politicians instrument for the women's welfare and for may be accommodated in it. It may give your solving their problems. But Hon. Chairman, Government a longer life but I think it would Sir, ;t is painful to see that it has no provision not help the women. Hon. Madam Chair- which could fulfil the hopes aroused by it. man, you should also use your powers to do However, it would serve the Government's something in this regard. I would like to say purpose to gain publicity and political mile- that in a sense it puts a tull stop on the age. Atleast, this was not expected from a attempts to fulfil the aspiration of women. In man like Shri Ram Vilas Paswan. The 2nd a sense, it is an example of high handedness chapter of the Bm states. against them.This Bill has been introduced with political purpose to gain publicity. In a (English] sense, it is an insult to the Parliament and wastage of Parliament's precious time. The Central Government shall constitute a Therefore I oppose the introduction of this *Published in the Gazette of India Extra-ordinarry Part-I!, Section 2, dated 22.5.1990.

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Bill despite the fact that I did not want to would notice that the Members are entitled to oppose the Bill introduced by my friend. oppose the introduction of any Bill but it also mentions: [English] [English) MA. CHAIRMAN: Since I am in the Chair, naturally, I must act acrordingly. "Provide that where a motion is opposed on the ground that the Bill initi- Shri Chidambaram has given a notice ates legislation outside the legislative for opposing this Bill. According to the rules, competence of the House, the Speaker which he knows, his notice should have may permit a full discussion thereon ...• reached at 10 O'clock to enable him to oppose the introduction of the Bill. [ Translation)

SHRI P. CHIDAMBARAM (Sivaganga): In fact the issues raised by Shri Harish <, Does not matter. Rawat can be highlighted even later. I am introducing this Bill in the capacity of a Min- SHRI SOMNATH CHATTERJEE ister and if there is any legislative loophole or (Bolpur): We object to his anti-woman atti- something illegal with the Bill, it can be tude. He should not be allowed to oppose pointed out at this time. But this is not the introduction of the Bill. stage to touch the points which have been raised just now. These things can be taken [ Translation] up in detail during the discussion.

SHRI ARIF BAIG (Betul): I a!so oppose [English) this Bill becaese it has not been brought in time. MR. CHAIRMAN: Objection sustained, because this is the ground on which one can [English) oppose the introduction of the Bill. The Chair allowed him, but this is the position as perthe MA. CHAIRMAN: Shri Harish Rawat Rule. So, the objection is sustained. has already spoken and whether will be a regular debate, Shri Chidambaram will have PROF. P.J. KURIEN: Madam. this ob- enough opportunity to speak, jection should have been raised before Mr. Rawat started speaking. Since you allowed SHRI SOMNATH CHATIERJEE: Has him to speak. Mr. Chidambaram also should he mentioned that it is on constitutional be allowed to speak. grounds? It has to be on constitutional grounds only at this stage. MR. CHAIRMAN: Objection is sustained. and that is the the ruling of the Chair. MA. CHAIRMAN: I have already told the position according to the rules. The question is:

PROF. P.J. KURIEN (Mavelikara): Why "That leave be granted to introduce a go by technicalities? Please allow him. Bill to constitute a National Commis- sion for Women and to provide for [ Trans/ation) matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.· SHRI RAM VILAS PASWAN: Madam Chairman, I have a point of order. If you refer The Motion was adopted to ~ule 72(1) of the rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha, you MR. CHAIRMAN: The Minister may now 539 Advocates (Amend.) Bill MAY 22,1990 Motion to introduce 540 introduce the bill. [ Translation]

[ Translation] But I am afraid that Han. Minister has not gone through the bill properly which he is SHRI RAM VILAS PASWAN: I intro- introducing. Otherwise. I did not eXpeCl that duce the Bill. c; reasonable person like Mr. Dinesh Goswami would raise the Membership fees from Rs. 250 to Rs. 750 for those persons who are quite poor often remain without 16.36 hrs. money. I don't think it proper to increase this burden on a law-graduate who is going to ADVOCATES (AMENDMENT) BILL* make a start in legal profession. Madam Chairman; though you are no more a com- [English] munist as communist block is itself changing but even as a socialist...... THE MINISTER OF STEELAND MINES • AND MINISTER OF LAW AND JUSTICE [English] (SHRI DINESH GOSWAMI): I beg to move for leave to introduce a Bill further to amend Madam. even as a socialist you will the Advocates Act, 1961. never support this Bill.

MR. CHAIRMAN: Motion moved: MR. CHAIRMAN: What is the Constitutional point involved? "That leave be granted to introduce a Bill further to amend the Advocates SHRI HARISH RAWAT: I am not talking Act, 1961." Yes, Mr. Harish Rawat. about the Chairperson.

[ Translation] [ Translation]

SHRI HARISH RAWAT (Almora): This Even Shri Somnath Chatterjee would Government had came to power with prom- not support it. The proposal to enhance the ises to work for the welfare of poor and fees from Rs. 250 to Rs. 750 is unjust and an unemployed. I welcome the good provisions unneces~ary burden on legal profession. of the Bill, but ...... You should kindly get this bill reviewed so that we are not forced to oppose it at the [English] consideration stage. I think that this danger- ous clause has escaped the Notice of han. SHRI SOMNATH CHATTERJEE Minister. Kindly try to remove this harmful (Bolpur): Madam, because his name is not clause. there in the Calling Attention that is why he is speaking on every Bill. [English]

SHRI HARISH RAWAT: Madam, I am SHRI DINESH GOSWAMI: Madam. I trying to follow Mr. Somnath Chatterjee. He admire the new efforts of Shri Harish R;iwat is my elder. to come into prominence by objecting to every Bill that we bring. But I would only like MR. CHAIRMAN: It is not a bad idea. 10 point out that the Bar Council of India had made certain suggestions and on tne very SHRI HARISH RAWAT: But I will not serious consideration of the suggestions follow him the way he is moving towards a made by the Bar Council of India we have reactionary Government. now introduced this Bill. All the provl-sions of

*Published in the Gazette of India Extra-ordinary. Part-II, Section 2, dated 22.5.1990. 541 AIatteIs Under JYAISTHA 1. 1912 (SAKA) Ru1e377 542 the Bit wiI be the subject mailer debate and hunger'. the developing countries should Members at the time of the debate can put immediatelydedarea 'waron disease', more forth their own points and we wi. consider particularly f!1a kIIer diseases like. cancef". them at that stage. I is 100 premature at this TB. The poverty-ridden teeming miDions stage. The objections are too premature at need immediate assisIance in this maHer. thisslage. During over last forty years of OW' independ- ence, we have no doubt been able to create SHRI P.R KUMARAMAGALAM (Sa- medical facilities in our ODUntry• Today even lem): Madam Chairperson, I want a small the very poor ones muld go for treatment in cIarificalion. the best of the Government hospitals. but a problem arises when they do not get the MR CHAIRMAN: There is no scope for much-needed life saving drugs. Some insti- clarification at thIS stage. tutions in this fieid have been doing yeo- man's service, but what is most needed is SHRI P.R. KUMARAMANGAlAM: the dear realisation on the part of the Gov- There is a point which we would Ike to know. ernment. the importance of making available Does the Government bring this BiD after hundreds of life saving drugs free. This can application of its mind or only automaticaly only be done when the Government comes by including whatever points the Bar Counal out openly in this fiekJ to help aD such institu- of India have made? tions and rewards all those celebrities who are engaged in this noble cause. SHRI DINESH GOSWAMI: let me point out that after application of mind this BiR has (TtanslatiotiJ been brought. Even some of the suggestions given by the Bar Council of India have (ii) Need to take steps to overcome not been accepted and incorporate in the electricity Shortage in Bihar Bill Everything has been thoroughly considered. SHRI RAMENDRA KUMAR RAVI Y ADAV (Madhepura): Madam Chairman. I MR. CHAIRMAN The question is: would Ike to draw the attention of the House to the following important matter under rule "That leave be granted to introduce a 377. Bill further 10 named the Advocases Ad, 1961.- The acute soortage of electricity has almost staDed the development of Bihar. The Motion was adopted Only six per cent people of Bihar get the facility of electricity. In the first five-year plan SHRI DINESH GOSWAMI: I introduce about 8% of the allocation was spent on the Bil. electricity while in the seventh five year plan ju..o;t 2.93% of the total amount was spent on 16.44 hrs.. electricity. .According to a report of Bihar State Electricity Board the minimum need of MATTERS UNDER RULE 377 electricity in Bihar would be 2456 MW for year 1990-91. But only 300 M.W. electricity (Engish) is generated in Bihar and 200 MW is 0b- tained from outside the state. Thus Bihar is (i) Need to take slaps for eradica- Managing with just 500 tAW instead of the tion of diseases and making life needed 2456 UW 10 less some of its difficul- saving drugs available ties Bihar had asked N.T.P.C. To supply electricity but the latter refused to oblige as SHRIMATI VYJAYANTIUALA BALI there are already arrears of As. 96 crores (Madras South): Apart from the 'war on against Bihar. 543 Matters Under MAY 22,1990 Ru1e377 544

ISh. Ramedra Kumar Ravi Yadav] 6203 bighas and 17 bishwash of land for defence purposes in Village Udasar near I, therefore, stress demand that central Bikaner through the land Development Government should take some concrete Department of Bbneroutofthis 2837leighas action immediately to remove acute power and 17 lushwas of land belonged to the 130 shortage in Bihar. poor peasants of whon 80% are scheduled castJlribe people. They have been evicted from their land and now they are running (ill) Need to enhance the capacity of from pillar to post. The Rajasthan Govern- telephone exchange In Indore, ment has paid no compensation to these 130 Madhya Pradesh ~r people till today despite having received Rs. 30 crores from the Defend De- SHRI SUMITRA MAHAJAN (Indore): partment of the Government of India as Madam Chairman. I would like to draw the compensation for its 6203 Bighas land. On attention of the House towards the following one land the Department of Defence is im~rtant matter under rule 377. continuity its construction work despite the stay order obtained by these poor peasants Indore in the biggest industrial city of from the Rajasthan High Court and on the Madhya Pradesh. Its population is more other head the Rajastan Government has than (15 lakhs). There are many industrial given them nerther land for cultivation nor town 'ike Pithampur, Dewas near indore. com~nsat,on despite respected attempts and requests. In such situation I would like to At present, it has two telephone ex- request the Defence Minister to instruct the changes whose, total capacity is 26000 line. Rajasthan Government to pay the compen- One of these is located in Nehru Park and all sation due to them as soon as possible so the three units of at are overworked. The that they may look after their children. Transport Nagar exchange is also over- loaded. As a result the total number of per- (v) Need to setup a development sons us waiting list underO.X.T. of 1987 and board in Kutch, Gujarat under General category of 1982 is 27000. The Government gets revenue worth Rs. 9.8 SHRI BABUBHAI MEGHJI SHAH crores from Indore city. 'would request that (Kutch): Madam Chairman. I would like to the new electronic equipments already sanc- draw the attention of the House towards the tioned for Transport Nagar Branch. Indore, following important matter under rule 377. should be installed there as soon as possible so that the people of Indore are benefited The Article 371 (2) of the Constitution and the waiting list is cleared. provides for a development board for Kutch. The people of Kutch have been demanding for this since last many years. The Govern- (Iv) Need to pay compensation to ment of India had made an announcement in the farmers whose land has been the Lok Sabha in 1976 abou1 setting up acquired for defence purposes Development Board for Kutch but it has not in Udasar Village of Bikaner, been set-up till now. Rajastan l

The Government of India has acquired 545 Motion T9. disapproval JYAISTHA 1, 1912 (SAKA) NagaJand in the matter 546 of oonduct of Governor of of instaHing new Govt. there MOTION REGARDING State. I know that we have been keeping him in the House for long hours and therefore. [English] the Home Minister may not have had enough time to go into this matter but only last week Disapproval of the conduct of the I had mentioned to him that the whole week Governor of Nagaland in the matter of we shall not force any issue that would installing the New Government there require his urgent attention in this House and he will have sufficient time to attend to his SHRI DINESH SINGH (Pratapgarh): I workintheMinistry. We kept out word. I hope beg to move: you ~eciate, Mufti S.meb.

"That this House disapproves of the But. what can we do? When you Gov- conduct of the Governor of Nagaland ernment raises all sorts of problems all the for the manner adopted by him in in- time, we have got no alternative but to come stalling the new Government.· to this House and to mention it in the House in the hope that ft will attract your attention Madam, you are aware that Nagatand is and may be it wjil be possible for you to give a very sensitive area. This is an area in which a second thought to this concept of value the tribals have their own trial values and based politics and value based action of this attach very great importance to honesty. to Government. If we look at the value based integrity and to truthful functioning. One of politics, Madam, you have seen what has the ways in which it has been possible for us happened in a State adjoining Delhi and it to attract them to come into the mainstream was only with great effon that the Opposition of the country is because of the democratic made that at least some sense of value was functioning of our policy. H their faith in the introduced and the Chief Minister asked to democratic functioning of Government is resign! Even that took place after so much of shaken then it could lead to very serious the time of this House was lost. It could have repercussions. Why we are raising this matter been done very much earlier but we are is not merely because a Government of our having problems with these value-based party has been dismissed and another politics. I would beg of the Home Minister to Government installed. We have had on many consider whether it would not be worthwhile occasions seen our Governments dismissed reverting to the principled politics instead of and Opposition Governments brought into this value based politics where the value power. But this event in Nagaland acquires seems to be missing and therefore, the base very great importance and therefore I would is taken out. beg of the Home Minister not to treat it as a party issue but to look at the wider issue, So far as Nagaland is concerned. what particularly because of the growing fissipa- has happened there is not merely a Govern- rous tendencies in the country. Those States ment having been thrown out but a fraud on that are on the border, if they lose faith in the the Constitution has been committed.; bri~fiy Indian system. then we will have very great like to place before you the sequence. Two trouble. We already have trouble in Kashmir, Members belonging to the Congress Party in we have trouble in Punjab, there is trouble Nagaland were turneo out of the Parry. brewing in Assam and all the Northern States Thereafter ten other Members were enticed will get involved in some kind of problem or to leave the Congress Party and join the the other unle~s the Government gives an opposition. Now I wii! give you the statistics impression of fairplay. to enable you to unde:stand the situation. The Congress had 36 members. The oppo- Similarly, we have growing problems sition NPC had only 23 members. Now by now in Tamil Nadu. Therefore, it is of the taking away 12 members, they have sought utmost importance that the Home Minister to create a majority and build up the number kindly gives thought to this very important of 35. While if Congress had lost these 12 547 Motion re. disapproval MAY 22, 1990 Nagaland in the matter 548 of conduct of Governor of of installing new Govt. ther9 [Sh. Dinesh Singh] quote from what has a~eared in the press as a letter that the Speaker has written. It is members and NPC was not allowed to have from the Statesman of May 16, 1990: these members on its side, then still Con- gress would have had 24 members as against "The Speaker in a letter to the Gover- 23 members of the NPC and the Congress nor after he was summoned by Mr. was in a majority. The Chief Minister, Mr. Thomas, who is the Governor, was Jamir kept telling the Government that "let asked to review my decision to dis- me prove my majority in the House, give me qualify 10 legislators under the Anti- one day or two days, call the Assembly as Defection Law. I am pained to inform quickly as he could and allow me to establish you perhaps, this may be the first time that I have a majority in the Assembly". The in the history of free India that a Gover- Governor did not give him even two days to nor asked a speaker of a tiny tribal prove his majority in the House. Instead he state to review his decision and that installed an illegal Government and allowed too by putting pressure on him. w them 30 days to prove their majority. You can see how partially the Governor has 17.00 hrs. acted and how he has made a mockery of the Constitution and Anti Defect1on Law. What is happening in Nagaland? Pres- sure is being put by the Governor on the What does the Anti Defection l'.aw say? Speake_r to reconsider his judgement. One To refresh your memory ! will read out a day this could apply to the Government at small portion of it. it is No. 3-Disq1,alifica- the Centre if they have the President of their ,bn on ground of defection not to apply in own and they may ask the Speaker to do case of split. It is this basis that has been things which may be unconstitutional and taksn. Here i, says: pressure may be put on the Speaker to act in accordance with the wishes of the Govern- ;'Where a m er:,ber of a House makes a ment. This is exactly what is happening. I claim that he and any other member of came ac?oss a very inter e::.1ing speech mzde his leislaturs p3rty, con"li1:.;t& the by a hon. Member in this H ::iuse on an earlier g r:iq·,.,;• ,,r.;senting a. idcfa,,~wl ·1i,;h has occasion when 2, somewhat similar situation ari~ ,1;, c1 ,; a rnsu!t O' a $p!it in his origlnal had emerged in Nagaland. l quote: µo ii,.i!:ai pa: ty :a :u :.,;iJ : ~; roup consis,s of not !t?.-ss. th::~:·, er;;·:,<: .· .. .:: :.'If the ua.Hn ... 'Therefore, what has happened i$ nothing but a perpetration of fraud on the Constitution on the part of this Government and wlth the connivance The essential part of this is tha! ;;e of an obliging Governor. They may not should have been a split in the orlgin1'".f party. be able to see the writing on the wall Now, there was no split in the origirral;;>arty. but nemesis has started overtaking Therefore, these members come under :he tharn." disqualification. Ar.d the Speaker has ileld that these members are disqualified. This is a statement from ;;; sp,:;e c.; h made SHRI NIRMAL KANT! CHATIERJfl::: by my friend, who is a great supportm of this That is the problem Government today, Shri Scr:\:.ath Chatter- jee. And I would !il,e to ern;:,hasise the last SHRI DINESH SINGH: That is what I part thar he had said: am saying. Now the Speaker has been over - ruled by the Governor. The Governor first "That mi ; :·.::t :.,e able tc see the writing tried to browbeat the Speaker by asking him on the wai: but nemesis has started to reconsider his opi:1;nn. ! would briefly overtaking them." 549 Motion re. disapproval JYAISTHA 1, 1912 (SAKA) Nagaland in the matter 550 of conduct of Governor of of installing new Govt. there

(Interruptions) said when he sat on the Opposition Benches. I do not wish to quote what he is saying now. What did the Government do? I am very So, the point that I am trying to make is only glad that this question has been asked. The this. ;rhis is not merely something to do with Government did not install any illegal Gov- Nagaland, it is something to do with entire ernment. The Government dissolved the democratic functioning' of this country. Arp Assembly and went in for election. That was the Governors going to put pressure on the principled politics. This is value based poli- Speakers to act according to the wishes of tics. the Government or is the Speaker being allowed to function freely? What has the Shri Somnath Chatterjee, I am always a Speaker done in this case? He had ruled that great admirerof you, as you know, and today these ten persons are disqualified because I had an occasion to quote in this House their moving from one party to another is not words of wisdom that you had spoken many protected as a split under the disqualification years back ...(Interruptions) We may not have law. What he has held, I must say, is fully done any illegal act, so I could not have justified. Two persons had already been aqr=ed. Today it is an illegal act which has turned out of the Congress party. So, we been done ..{lnterruptions) have to leave those two out. We are dealing with ten persons. Ten persons, in the first THE MIN ISTER OF STEEL AND MINES place, not constitute one-third. And the most AND MINISTER OF LAW AND JUSTICE important part I had mentioned earlier is that (SHRI DINESH GOSWAMI: : If you permit there was no split in the original party. These me, may I say that the action of the Governor people, because of the benefits they were to was challenged in the High Court and the derive by crossing over, have crossed over. High Court held that the action of the Gover- And I might inform you, Madam, that all of nor is illegal and the matter is now in the them have been included in the new Govern- Supreme Court. We will defend what we ment. It is interesting that the illegal Chief have done. Whatever Shri Somnath Cnat- Mini~er today, Mr. K.L. Chisi, had himself terjee had said then, whatever I had said written against all the five former Ministers then, we will stand by these words even and accused them of corruption. He had today. written letter to the present Finance Minister. Hew had approached the Governor and SHRI DINESH SINGH: I am very glad spoken to the Governor about them that they that the hon. Law Minister has only sup- were corrupt and they were functioning ported the stand that I am taking and that we against the normal standards established. had taken earlier that the act was illegal And then suddenly he takes them back-the .( Interruptions) I take it that he will not defend same person who was then the Finance the illegal act of the Governor. It is already Minister and against whom he wr~to lhe held by the court, you said ..(/nterruptions) Finance Minister of India. I am gladil'\ilt Mr. Dandavate is here. He might recall that he SHRI SOMNATH CHATTERJEE had received a letter from Mr. Chishi when (Bolpur): Earlier. /' he was the Leader of the Opposition in Nagaland, giving instance of corruption of SHRI DINESH GOSWAMI: Unfortu- the Finance Minister of Nagaland, and he nately, you did not set standards at that time. has been reinstalled as Finance Minister. That is,the difficulty ..(Interruptions) (Interruptions)

I At-4HON. MEMBER: He took sometime SHRI HAMENDRA SINGH BANERA to appreciate Shri Somnath Chatterjee. (Bhilwara): When he was in the Congress.

SHRI DINESH SINGH: I am only re- SHRI DINESH SINGH: Yes. And now minding what Shri Somnath Chatterjee had by going. into Janata Dal, he has been ab- 551 Motion reo disapproval MAY 22, 1990 Naga/and in the matter 552 of conduct of Governor of of installing new Govt. there [Sh. Dinesh Singh] for the manner adopted by him in installing the new Government.· solved of all his former corruption. (Interrup- tions) [Tfans/ation]

SHRI HAMENDRA SINGH BANERA: SHRI YUVRAJ (Katihar): Mr. Chairman, There is no Janata Dal or National Front. the motion moved by Shri Dinesh Singh ji ( Interruptions) about Nagaland States that the Governor has disgraced the democratic traditions by PRO~MADHUDANDAVATE:H~n~ action in an unconstitutional manner. I do not a private letter. agree with him. I would like to say that this has been a chronic problem in Nagaland. SHRI DINESH SINGH: It is not your The Congress party has always instigated private letter, it is the letter written to you, a defections. It had played the same game in copy of whi!:h he has sent to the Congress 1979 when the than opposition leader late President also. But he was not sure whether Mr. Indira Gandhi had given unconstituional you will act on it or not. support to the government of Chaudhary Charan Singhji. On that occasion also the 17.08 hrs. Government was asked to prove its majority within 30 days and when he could not do so [SHRI THAMBI DURAl in the Chai!1 the Lok Sabha was dissolved and his Gov- ernment had to function as a caretaker That is why he wanted us to raise it here Governm ent. Similarly, in Gujarat the Janata and that is why I am raising it. If you like, I will Dal Government headed by Shri Chimanbhai read the letter also. But I am not doing it only Patel was also given 30 days to prove his to save the time of the House. Therefore, it majority. Similar was the case in Rajas!han. is my hope that the Home Ministerwlll kindly In Bihar also Chief Minister, Shri Laloo Prasad ensure that Governor's do not act illegally, Yadav was given 30 days time to prove his that they do not attempt to browbeat the majority. Ail these persons proved their Speakers and that my friend, the Law Minis- majo"ity within the stipulated period. In ter, Mr. Goswami will ensure that public Nagaland also 30 days time has been given money is not wasted on defending the gov- to the Chishi Government. There is no ernor in any manner and that cases against National Front Government there. They also the Governor on this issue, when he has can prove their majority within 30 acted illegally, will r.ot be defended by spend- days.Therefore, I would like to say that it is ing public money on it. Sir, it is with this hope Congress which always instigated defec- that I have moved thiS Motion that even at tions. Moreover Anti defection law cannot this late stage the Government will take operate there because as many as 12 appropriate action to rev.erse the situation or Members have left the party and their num- to dissolve the Assembly. They are averseto ber is not less than 1fJ of total number of dissolving Assemblies because they do not Congress MLAs. They claim that they had wish to face the people. I understand that. expelled the two of them. But they were We saw that in Haryana this morning. But expelled after they had lost the majority. It even so, for the sake of a very sensitive area was done by Shri Gulam Nabi Azad and in North-East, I hope that they will set an Congress President. Shri Rajiv Gandhi in a example which will be worthy of the claim meeting of Disciplinary Committee here. Had they make in a value-based politics. it been done earlier, their claim would have been valid; but this is a clear cut case of MR. CHAIRMAN: Motion Moved: manipulation.

"That this House disapproves of the Mr. Chairman, Sir, the Governor, Shri conduct of the Governor of Nagaland M.M. Thomas has taken a right step and has 553 Motion reo disapproval JYAISTHA 1. 1912 (SAKA) NagaJand in the maner 554 of conduct of Govemor of of instaRing new Govt. there given an opportunity to the new Government his Party, the Congress (I) and we were to prove its majority in the Assembly w1thin ruling there. But unfortunately for us, when 30 days. Secondly, I would like to say that on the National Front Government and particu- the 14th May, 12 members of the Congress larly the Janata Oal Government came here, Legislative Party, having resigned from the immediately after the formation of the Na- primary membership of their party, formed a tional Front Government in Delhi, we find new Regional Party there. After that they and some hon. Members ofJanata DaJ frequently !he Nagaland People's Party. which was in visiting Kohima and engineering the defec- opposition then, formed a local legislative tions among the Congress M_ L.As. I am from Party which formed its Government there. there, I know it very well, I am also the Shri Chatterji will explain about the legal President of the Congress Party in my State point since the matter is in the oourt But I and I am directly interacting with these prob- only know this that any Government, doubt- lems. I studied the relative situation there. ful about its majority is given 30 days to prove Sir, they were frequently visiting Kohima and the same. So a right step has been taken engineering defections and spreading the there. H they prove their majority, they will rumot;ror propaganda that CBI inquiry would run the Government in the State. As far as be instituted against the Congress (I) Minis- the term 'defection' is ooncerned, it ha3 been try in Nagaland unless some of them defect enoouraged mostly by the Congress in our from the Congress (I) and the CBI phobia country. Defection is mainly attributed to the was well spread at Kohima. Then it was problem in Kashmir as well as in Tripura, followed by eronomic strangling policy in today. All democratic oonventions have been Nagaland by this Janata Da! Government. spoiled in this country tly the Congress. Unfortunately our Finance Minister left, it Now, when the same has been applied on may j:)Q his luck that he is not here. He their party, they come to feel that a blunder refused to give some financial assistance to was committed by them. With the aforesaid Nagaland Government. We needed only a words, I opposP. it. few crores of rupees and your Central Gov- ernment could not disburse a few crores of [English] rupees and they put Nagaland into financial crisis. H was rather an artificial crisis and SHRI SHIKIHO SEMA (Nagaland): Mr. payment was held up towards the end of Chairman, Sir, we Nagas believe that we are March. Development activities there were a separate entity of people. A delegation"of held up and the threat was that unless the Naga leaders met Mahatma Gandhi in June Congress M_l.As. defect to this new Gov- 1947 and complained to him about the atroci- ernment in the Centre, towards that direction ties and killings on the Naga people. It was money would not be released and develop- very kind of him that Mahatma Gandhi re- ment activities will be help up. Such a thing plied to our delegates that before any Nagas was well spread. were killed, he would be made available himself at Kohima and get killed himself first. Sir, an attempt on the lite of the Chief They were the very touching words given to Minister, Shri S.C. Jamir. was made and a the Nagas. After that, it was JawaharlaJ feeling of uncertainty was created. All this Nehru who saw Nagas in their perspective situation was created to encourage defec- and he created Statehood for Nagas and tions and unfortunately. on the morning of gave us an identity. He had given us recog- 14th May, 12 ofthe honourable M.LAs. were nition. He was followed by Indira Gandhi who locked up in a bungalow at Kohima and they loved the Naga people, cared for the Naga were segregated from their famili9s, their people, nurtured the Nagas and we feel at wives and children. And they declar~ them- home today with this great country of ours. selves as Congress(R)_ The two MLAs, Mr. Fortunately we had a leader in Rajiv Gandhi T.A. Ngullie and Mr. Chuba T emjen were who had befriended Nagas and we were known for their anti-party activities and, happy with him. The Naga people voted for therefore, our Party had expelled these two 555 Motion 19. disapproval MAY 22. 1990 Nagaland in the mattST 556 of conduct of Governor of of installing new Govt thers [She Shitiho Serna] ment could not allocate portfolios even bll today. after passing of 7 clear days. This MlAs on the 14th May. But they grouped Government is formed by defectors and the themselves together along with 12 other Government is standing still. There is no MlAs and formed the party called Congress activity. This Government at the Centre. the Regionat On the 14th May evening. the then National Front Government befriended the Chief Minister Mr. S.C. Jamircalled upon the defectors and today this is the position. Governor and apprised him about the latest situation that 2 MlAs had been expelled by It took a long time for Naga people to the party and. therefore. the remaining 10 estabiish peaceful atmosphere, democratic MlAs could not form one-third of the strength. atmosphere in the State. We have come to The Speaker was satisfied that there was no this stage today in which we believe in split in the Party and it was only defection. As democratic norms, procedures. At least, the a matter of fact, not a single Congress party Governor should have been impartial. We man has resigned in favour of this group. expected that he would be impartial, be a Therefore. the Speaker was satisfied him- custochan of the Constitution, guardian of seH on the issue and disqualified the 10 the democratic practices. But he failed in all MLAs.. In the evening of the same day. 36 this and he acted in a partisan manner. Our MLAs met the Governoi twice and pleaded people have lost confidence on this Gover- their case. The Chief Minister also pleaded nor. We have started doubting the integrity for provmg his majority on the flcor of the of the Governor. Once we 1051 confidence on Assembly. He was a!sc given assurance by this Governor, who will guarantee our rights. seme MLAs that they would lend their sup- who wi!! protect our rights and who will en- port. Therefore. the Chief Minister explained sure smooth functiomng of democracy in to the Governor and demanded U1 31 he be that part of the country. given an opportunity for trial of st'€mgth on the l!oo1' o~ tne House. But the Govefi'lo:-- Nagaland is a small tribal State. You refused and ;-'staad askeo tum 10 resign on know very well that all the Nagaland State the 14th evening. On the 15th May, 5hi< funding is borne by the Centra! Government, Rajesh Plio! iOfr:ler Unior: Mlnlster and Sr.,; 900/" 0'1 grants-in-aid and 10% on long·term S.S. Ah!vwalia, Congress Party representa- loan. Vve depend on Central Government tives were ser.t from here 10 Nagaian~ and assistance. If you wail! t:) strangle us, you tney wanted to call upor. ti-;", Governor. The can do it As tribal peop!e, we have no means Governor ha~ ~o courtesy even to gl"a~t of auf own. But you have to see that you take interview to them and laUc to them. They care of smail tnbal, Scheduled Caste and were net allowed to meet the Governor. I Scheduled Tribes people about whom you have also sub;-nined a representation to the are talking so much. Your action is different Governor derranding that the Chief Minisler and your talking is different. I am very much be given an opponunlty to prove th;;; tna; of disappointed to know that you are breath- strength on the floor of the House. But the IessJy speaking as if you are having deb~ting governor has no courtesy even to acknowl- competition. But, you are not giving due edge that letter. After that happening, he attention :0 tribals. particularly the boundary summoned the Speaker to Raj Bhavan. States. No doubt. we are depending on cent Kohima and threatened the Speaker to re- per ~nt funding from the Central Govern- view the decision of disqualifying 10 MLAs to menL But if you fail to take care of the tribals which the Speaker refused. Without wartlOg in Burma border of the Eastern States. you even for a moment. the Government sent the will have to spend million crores of rupoes on dismissal letter to Shn S.C. Jamir and called that part of the country. People living in that upon Mr. K.L Chishi and other defectors to extreme part of the count!"'! are vigilant and take oath of office at 7 p.m. Oath had been they have been guarding the borders and administered to them at 7 p.m. or: the 15th protecting the boundary of our nation that evening. breathlessly. But this new Govern- side. 557 Motion te. disapproval JYAlSTHA 1, 1912 (SAKA) NagaJand in the matter 558 of conctuct of Governor of of instaIrltJ9 new Govt. th8rB Today you have sent a new Governor 10 pended. Nothing is going on. This state of Nagaland. Congratulations 10 you that within affairs will (X)fttinue for some more days. Are ten days of his taking over, he has dismissed you going to see and watch this suspension the S.c. Jamir Congress Government. Also of Government activity or are you going to congratulations to YOU. Home Minister of restore the trust of the people or are you Janata Oat Government, this is the first time going to act? In my concluding speech, my that Nagaland Government has been dis- humble submission is if you want to serve missed by Governor. You check up history. democracy in that part of the small State. Within the 26 years of hislOry, this is the only ensure that the Governor protects the demo- time the duly elected Government was dis- cratic norms and functions. Otherwise. he missed. 'nstabtlity has set in our State. should be recalled in the interests of democracy and national integration to save the THE MINISTER OF LAW AND JUS- prestige of the Naga people and our own TICE (SHRI DINESH GOSWAMI): r think self. YoushouJd recall the Govemotimmedi- you are not correa. When Gen. Krishna Rae ately. was the Governor, he dismissed the Gov- ernment and t-;e Imp:>sed President's rule. i Translation] He even did oot allow the Assembly to test the majority, SHR~ GUMAN MAL LODHA (PaJi): Mr, Chairman. Sir. a resolution for denouncing SHRI SHiKIHO SEMA: That was ear- the change o! the Government in NagaJand rieL through detection. has been brought before the House, today. In this resolution the SHR~ SOt"" 1\1 A TH (;HATTERJEE: Our- Governor's action hasa~ been denounced. ing their time, they ha\!a lost count of Presi- dent fi!ie! SHRI RAM NAIK (Bombay North): This resolution has been brought by those who SHR: SH!KIHO SEM4. To--jay our mo- are the cnampions of defection themselves. tion IS tor toG3\< ':; ~.30vemmer'l~. \lVhatever h~:-·u~·d in !h6 pas.: nas hal)per.ed. S!-1RI GUMAN MAl LOOHA: There is a weU·know proverb SHRl P.R. KUMARt\MAN·3ALAM (Sa- lem): The hon. Mll'lis~er can do tne same "'Ph}'sician heal thyself,- thing h l' am;lnadt.;: They er.couraged defection to such a AN HQi\i MEMBER. You do it In Andhra extent that there is, perhaps. not a single Pradesh also ~ state in India. where the han. Members sitting in opposition today m~ht not have in- SI-IRI P.R KUMARAMANGALAM: You volved themselves in defection. Today, a said Andhra Pradesh. We have suggested resolution aoout defection has been brought Tamil Naou. by those han. The Member who had joined Janata Party through defection in 1977 for ~·;1Ri SHIKIHO SEMA: My next pint is which he was rewarded a seat in the Rajya wntlher }'Oli are going to watch or you are sabh~ has brought this resolution. going to td~-1 action. Most of the NPC were defectors.. Y.:r _' please check up their bio- Ur. Chairman, Sir, in our Rajasthan data and p£:. '-ClJiars. Under the guidance of since 1952 there has been a series of defec- your value-ba-;ed politics, you are also be- tions either for money or for the post of friending them. Within 24 hours, the Gover- Ministers_ Perhaps. there has oot been any nor has given them oath of secrecy. Now, for election without a case of defection. In this seven days. Government is standing still regard, we have to see as Socratge had there and the development activity is sus- said, -only he who has not committed any sin 559 Motion re. disapproval MAY 22, 1990 Nagaland in the maffer 560 of conduct of Governor of of instaHing new Govt. th9f'B

[Sh. Guman Mal lodha] They only say that the Governor has no right to change the decision at the Speaker of the in his me can throw stones on this theif." legislative Assembly. This is correct that the Speal(er has a great importance in legilsa- It is very ridiculous that at the fag end his tive Jurisdiction, Here, I would like to refer to life our friend has come to tel! us about the the Speaker of the House of Commons in defection and the ideals of poiitics. Tnat very Charles' era The king Charles had sent person, who made a new record of defection Sergeants to 1he House of Commons to by changing his party alongwith his CO;Joci! arras! 10ur members who had given state- of Ministers in Haryana and for which India ments a~ainst the Emperor. The Speaker's became defamed, says now that cafection is sayings at ~hat time, "'The emperor might an evil. Mr. Chairman, Sir, I do nct want:o have commanded an~1hing but I do not mention the name of that well known felim"J. possess f' .. 2S, e~rSOf hands of myown, only Everyone knows him. It is a historical fact the rr:t·rr;_,,,,~s sitting h this great House are His name is at the top of the iist c; defectors. my ayes, ears and hands' have become an It is very surprising one tha! he is speak;r~ Immortal speech since U,en. Thus he re- against tne same. turn.ea thE E:ergeants back trom the House, And this mcident about the Speaker has Inthe Legislative Assembiy Gf Nagalam::: bee:-. wrrtten j;-, golden letter of History. It is there are 60 members. It is U'1disputed that udortunate that the facts are not dearly with the support of 36 members the new stated here. Would the han. Minister like to Government has been formed. Out of 36 state whether or not the hon.Governor either members only the 12 members were in the in written or verbaJIy ordered the Speaker to Congress Party earlier. By constituting a reconsider his decision? If there is such any new party they declared that they had no order. it may not be called proper. confidence in their parental party i.e. the Congress. After that they through an alliance Mr. Speaker, Sir, in a province a Gov- with the then opposition members formed a ernment is formed and dissolved and a party new Government. gets benefit and loss from it. This is another issue but as far as the constitutional conven- Mr. Chairman, Sir, this is the most vital tions of tne whole nation are concerned, the point that all the facts were clearly stated to Governor should perform his own duties and the hen. Governor. There is the report of 1he he shouid not interfere in the jurisdiction of hon. Governor that all those aforesaid 12 the Speaker. I would like to draw your atten- members called on him to say that they had tion towards the rules existing in Nagaland in left the Congress party and they had no which there are provisions regarding the further confidence in that party. !fail to under- disqualification of the person who makes stand the implication of 'split' word as the defection. H there is a complaint of defection other han. Members also have emphasised agaigst any person, a notice of this content on the meaning of the same word. As far as whether or not he has made defection and I know the word 'split' means division of a why there should not be an action against party into many groups due to differences him for that should be served upon him first within the pa~y. as it is the 'Rule of Natural justice' which is above all laws,. Further, he should be given Mr. Chairman, Sir, it is a very simple time and opportunity to defend himself. After mathematics that in a 36-members party if that the 'show cause' notice is served on him 12 members quit, the anti-defection law does and others concerned before the 'Hearing' 0f not apply to them because acoording to the the case begins under the Rule 7. After the provisions of Anti-Defection law, one-third 'Hearing' the Speaker may make an enquiry member altogether may leave the party. into the matters through an Enquiry Com- Even the members who have brought this mission if he feels it necessary. And onty resolution, do not claim against defection. after that he may tGlke any decision. Mr. 561 Motion reo disapproval JYAISTHA 1. 1912 (SAKA) NagsJand in the matter 562 of conduct of Governor of of installing new Govt. therB Chairman. Sir. as far as I know. no such history of Congress Govern' lent and Con- processes have been adopted there by the gress Party on this score. 1 lay. they are Speaker of Nagaland Assembly. giving sermon to us on defec.. '1.

Mr. Chairman, Sir. on this important Mr. Chairman. Sir. as regar' sthe Reso- issue I would like to say that any action or lution brought in the House, , would like to decision taken by the Speaker in this case submit that hardly a person aware of the stands automatically ineffective and illegal situation prevailing in north eastern states on the ground that he has vioiated the Prin- like Nagaland etc. can support it because the ciples of Natural justice. So the han. Gover- Governor had no alternative other than it nor had no other option than to dismiss the Therefore, I would like to submit that this Government which was in minority. The Resolution be rejected by the House. During Government treasury had been empty and the last 40 to 42 years; they have been the Banks had refused to honour the Gov- instrumental in engineering defections and ernment cheques. Would the Governor have removal of the Governments which did not requested to the President to dissolve the suit them. Now, instead of atoning their sins. Assembly there undrer the article 356 or they are trying to camBuflage the country have given an opportunity to the minority through this solution and it goes by the Government to be continue in the office? Mr. saying that a thief is threatening a police- Chairman, Sir, the Governor by giVing one man. They have brought this resolution to month time ior the tnal of strength there has htde their sins. To my view. the action of the done well. Governor cannot be challenged under the provisions of the constitution. During the Mr. Chairman. Sir, the Chief Minister of Congress regime the Government of that time who had lost confidence of the Nagaland was dismissed under the Article Assembly, also accepts the majOrity of the 356 01 the constitution. The Assam High new Government there. He did not claIm to Court declared the dismissal of the Nagaland be in majOrity before the Governor. So the Govarnment as utra vires and described it as Governor had not any basis to the minority the murder of democracy. The people who Government to continue. The action of the murdered democracy not only in the holy Governor is fully constrtutional there. I want land of Srahmputra but in other north eastern to say this also that the charge of any political states such as Tripura. Nagaland and in!erference cannot be levelled against the Mozoram and for that matter in the entire Governor there in any way. I would also like north eastern region, are now giving sermon to remind my friends in opposition the days to us in democracy. (Interruptions) when in those very eastern regions. Govern- ments used to be changed over nights engi- The han. law Minister would like to read neering defection. Shn Buta Singh used to out the excerpts from that judgement which visit there at the dead of the night and oaths has become a historical document and a and affirmations were administered at odd testimonial to the blantant misuse of power hours in the night. There had been a series for political purpose in entire north eastern of such change of Governments in this r9- States in the valley of Brahmputra where gion. Sometimes, it was in Tripura. some- defection was engineered by power hungry times in Nagaland, sometimes in Mizoram or politicians adopting several dubious meth- somewhere e1se. This showed their 1ust for ods. This document is testimony to your power. Does it behove them to cast asper- black deeds. I oppose this Resolution and sion on others? Shri Bula Singh had been urge upon the House to reject it. instrumental in removing and installing many Governments. Now Shri Rajesh Pilot has [English) been sent there to do the post-mortem. They have given a lot of encouragement to defec- SHRI PETER G. MARBANIANG (Shil- tion. There are many black spots in lhe long},; Mr. Chairman Sir. while supporting the 563 lWotion Te. disapproval MAY 22, 1990 NagaJand in the matter 564 of conduct of Governor of of instaling new Govt. theTe

[Sh. Peter G. Marbaniang) in the North-East have been '-Created sp&- cially because they are on the international Motion moved by Shri Dinesh Singh. I would border, specially Nagaland. Much bIo-:»d has like to bring home a very important point that flowed in Nagaland and the people have altof us, Members of this honourable House, slowly come back into the mainstream. Hthis have taken an oath to obey the Constitution is the attitude taken by the guard"aans of the of India. As such. we are here to remember law and the Constitution, just to show a very and respect all the Articles of this Constitu- regional attitude, just to show hatred against tion, this great Constitution of this great the Congress party. we are very sorry for country of ours. Sir. the Governor of a State that. You do not want the Congress Party to is supposed to be the guardian of the Consti- exist anywhere in India. How can that be? tution. He is a man who has to give a right look. the Congress party came before you ruling at the right time, going by the Artick>.s came. The Congress Government in enshrined in this great Constitution of ours. Nagaland came befcre you came to power. The Governor. being the guardian of the Constitution, being the man who is sup- Take the case of Meghalaya. There at jX)Sed to live by that Constitution-l cannot onetime, Shri A.A. Rahim was the Governor. help to say that the action of the Governor of I do not want to go into the details, you know Nagaland is illegal and not according to the what happened when the then Government Constitution of India. Sir, the Anti-defedion was toppled. Only one case I want to bring to law is in the Tenth Schedule of the the notice of the House, particularly for the Constitution. The Governor is supposed to benefit of the Home Minister. Out of the 22 protect the Articles of the Constitution. He is Congress M.LAs one had joined with oth- supposed to be the guardian of the Tenth ers. Remember, it was only one Member. not Schedule of the Constitution. We fand here one-third i.e. only Shri H.B. Dan. Shri A.A. that when the Speaker of the Assembly had Rahim refused to swear him as one of the disqualified ten MLAs, the Governor had Ministers and what happened? You see the ~ the leader to form the Government hatrQd that you have forthe people who want and he also got the MLAs swom in as Minis- to uphold the Constitution of India. Shri A.A. ters which is a very illegal and unconstitu- Rahim's resignation letter was accepted one tional action by the Governor. There is no day before the great festival, the ki festival. point in trying to go back to the years before. The whole of India came to know that the We must remember that the people of India Governor of Meghalaya had changed. Have have voted for a change. a change whether you that much hatred to go to such an of principles or of value-based politics but a extent? I hope the new Governor will not change tor the better and not for the worse. administer oath to H.B. Daras one of the H you want to go for a change for the worse, ministers. He is a defector. then of course, you must follow those bad precedents done earlier by someone else. The people of India voted for a change. But it you want a change tor better. then you a change for the bettef • not to show this canoot follow those principles which you hatred to the extent that the resignation of yoursetves considered bad at one point of the Governor was announced one day be- !!~Ie. Here is a man. a protector of the fore the great festival of that particular com- Constitution, a guardian of the Constitution, munity. Imagine, just for the sake of one a man who is supposed to uphold the Ar- individual. a new Governor is appointed in ticles of the Constitution. This man has sworn Meghalaya For two months nothing was in an illegal Government" a Government of done, but the resignation was accepted just detectors. As I said, the people of India have one day before their great festival. voted for a change. You are there now because of the change. But is it a change for the The people wanted a change fer vaI- worse or for the better? The States in the ued-based politics, for right principles. I hope North-East are all sensitive State. The States you .will take away this Governor from 565 Motion reo disapproval JYAISTI-iA 1. 1912 (SAKA) Naga/and in the manel 566 of conduct of Governor of of instaRing new Glvt. there

Nagaland and you will allow the Governor of and right to encourage. Now, that is the role Ueghalaya to swear in Mr. H.D. Dan. one of the Governor. But what is happening? M.LA. who defected to the other side as a Governors in the past have been used lor the Minister in Meghalaya. I hope you win tell the dirty work of the ruling party. Governor of Meghalaya not to swear in this men. The!"e should be a change for the Hyou look. at the Report of the Sa~aria betterment, a change for the right approach Commission, between 1947 and 1985, out and a change to uphold the Constitution of of total number of appointments for the post India. All of us have taken aliegiance to the of Governor, more than 60 per cent have Constitution. been political appointments, Many of whom have been active in politics only a day before Thank you. Sir. they took over the office as Governor. Ac- cording to the Report of the Sarkaria Com- DR. BIPLAB DASGUPTA (Calcutta mission since 1980 this proportion has gone South): Mr. Chairman. Sir. we are not very up steeply. This is unfortunate political use of happy with the way the things have been the Office of the Governor, who have been done by the Governor of Nagaland. AI the used for manipUlating and not for the job tor same time. we cannot support this motion which they should have been there. Le. to be because the hands that have laid this mohon the objective and to be the guardian of the on the Table of the House are polluted. Tne Constitution. voice of indignatton that we hear today is fake and to say the least hypocritical. So. tor The Sarkaria Commission has said very that reason we do not support the motion. At categorically on the issue as to what should the same time I have a feeling that we should be done if there is a dispute with regard to the not simply discuss NagaJand today. Goa majority in the House. Firstty. if the. Assem- yesterday, Meghalaya yesterday or some- bly is In Session. then the matter should be thing else tomorro'N. That is not the way discussed on the Fk>or of the House. H the thing:::> should be done. We should take stock Assembly is not in Session, then a reason- of the whole situation. Why is it that our able amount of time should be given to the Indian political system is becoming the laugh- Government which is already there to show ing stock of the world? Why is it that such its majority on the Floor of the House. And things happen? This should be discussed by this majority should be shown within 30 to 60 the House in order to have a long term days. Unfortunately such ground rules have solution? been violated many a times in the past. as also in this particular case. SHRI DINESH SINGH: We agree to it. MR. CHAIRMAN: You can continue DR. BIPLAB DASGUPTA: Now it is tomorrow. agreeable but earlier you were not agrero to it. The House stands adjourned to reas- semble tomorrow at 11.00 O' clock.. Now. what is the role of the Governor? He is supposed to be an intermediary be- 18.00 hrs. tween the State and the Centre. He is SL.P- posed to be a friend, philosopher and guide. The Lok Sabha then adjourned till Eleven He is supposed to be someone who has the of the Clock on Wednc:.sday, May 23. right to be consulted. right to be informed 19901Jyaistha 2, 1912 (Saka)

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