Friday, February 24, 1978 Phalguna 5, 1899 (Saka) CONTENTS
Nto. 5, Friday 24, igrj^lPhalgtma 5, 1899 {Saka).
C o l u m n s Oral Answers to Questions : •Starred Questions Nos. 62 to 67 . . . . . i — 29 Written Answers to Questions : Starred Q^estions Nos. 6i and 68 to 80 . . . . . 29— ^43 Unstarred Questions Nos. 551 to 638 and 640 to 750 . . 43—^250 Papers laid on the Table . . . . 252— ^258 Statement by Prime Minister re. his participation in the Commonwealth Heads of Government Regional Meeting held at Sydney— Shri Morarji Desai . . . , 258—260 Announcement re. Reporting of Proceedings of the House by A.I.R.. 261—^262 Calling Attention to Matter of Urgent Public Importance— Reported fall in prices o f gur, sugarcane,' cotton and mustard and breach of agreement by the sugar mill owners— 262—282 Shri Kanwar Lai Gupta ..... __262, 266— ^270 Shri Bhanu Pratap Singh ^ 28f— 282 Shri Ugrasen . . V . 73— 274, 275 Shri Rajendra Kumar S h a i ^ j . 275—278 Shrimati Chandravati 1. *. • ^79— Business of the House— I Date — - ...... ” Shri Ravindra Varma . ^ . . . 283 Statement re. Correction o f Answer to S.Q. No. 255 dated 2nd Decem ber, 1977 re. Fish Catch from Coastal Areas o f Tamil Nadu and Kerala— • Shri Krishna Kumar Goyal .. . 283—^284 Statement re. Correction o f Answer to S. Q. N o. 533 dated 23rd December I 977 « Visit of Chinese Delegation to India— Shri Krishna Kumar Goyal ..... 284—^285 Election to Committee— . Rubber Board ...... 285— ^286 Matters under Rule 377— 286— ^293 (x) Reported Dismissal of Workers in Banmaur Cement Factory in Morena District . . . . . ' . 286—288 («■) Reported Huge Advances by the Central Bank of India to Kohinoor Mills Limited ...... 288— 290 (tit) Restriaions on Inter-State Trade ..... 291—^292 (tv) Reported Taking off of an Airbus from Bombay Airport in violation of Security Regulations .... 2<>2—^293 Motion of Thanks on the President’s Address— 293— 317 Shri Gauri Shankar Rai ...... 295— 317 Dr. Sushila Nayar ...... 317
•The sign + marked above the name o f a Member indicates that the ques tion was actually asked on the floor o f the House by that Member. (ii)
C olumns Cbmmittee^n Private Members’ Bills and Resolutions— Eleventh Report adopted ...... 317— 318 Bills Introduced— 318— 320 (1) Protection of Prisoners from Third-Degree Methods Bills by Shri Saugata Roy ...... 318 (2) Hindu Marriage (Amendment) Bill (Amendment of section 13) by Shri O. P. T y a g i ...... 318 (3) Constitution (Amendment) Bill (Amendment of article 217) by Shri O. P. Tyagi ...... 318— 319 (4) Constitution (Amendment) Bill (Amendment of article 19) by Shri Ugrasen ...... 319 (5) Constitution (Amendment) Bill (Insertion o f new articles 23A, 23B, etc.) by Shri Sharad Yadav . . . . . 319 (6) Constitution (Amendment) Bill (Amendment o f articles 124 and 217) by Shri O. P. Tyagi ..... 319— 320 (7) Homoeopathy Central Council (Amendment) Bill (Amend ment of section 2) by Dr. Laxminarayan Pandeya . . 320 (8) Mines (Amendment) Bill (Amendment of section 3) by Dr. Vasant Kumar Pandit ...... 320 National Holiday on Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose’s Birthday Bill— Withdrawn ...... 321— 362 Motion to consider — ^ Shri Pabitra Mohan Pradhan ...... 3 2 1—325 Shri Manoranjan Bhakta ...... 325— 326 Shri P. K. Deo ...... 326— 327 Shri Dhirendranath Basu ...... 327— 329 Shri Raj Krishna Dawn ...... 329— 332 Shri S. K. Sarkar ...... 334— 336 Shri Syed Kazim Ali Meerza ...... 336— 337 Shri Hari Vishnu Kamath ...... 337— 341 Shri Ramji Lai Suman ...... 341— 343 Shri Charan Singh ...... 343— 348 Shri Samar Guha ...... 348— 362 Andaman and Nicobar Islands (Alteration o f Name) Bill— "^iihdraion. Motion to consider— 362— ^366 Shri Samar Guha ..... 362, 363, 364, 365, 366 Shri Charan Singh ...... 362, 365—366 Motion Re. Constitution (Amendment) Bill (Amendment of article 352)— ...... 366— ^367 ^ ’ ' Shri Hari Vishnu Kamath ...... 366— 367 Constitution (Amendment) Bill (Amendment of article 352)— Motion to consider— 367— 376 Shii Hari Vishnu Kamath .... 369— 372, 375, 376 Shri Shanti Bhilshan ...... 369— yj6 LOK SABHA D-EBATES
LOK SABHA‘^ counted income to tax. Penal pto- ceedings _wiU also.be initiated where ver w-arrl^ted. Friday.^ February. 24, 1978/P ha Iflwtna 5, 1899(.5aka) (c> The impact of the measure of de monetisation of high “denomination The'Lok Sabha. met at Eleven of the notes on the ecnomy of the country, is being studied. Clock SHRI O. V. ALAGESAN: Sir, there are several questions on this subject. [Mn. S p eak er in the C h a ir] If you take all of them together, It would be better. ORAL ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS MR. SPEAKSR: No, no. It will give opportuiiity i tor...... (Interruptions) Examination > of declarations I thougiit of it. But> then' there->will derers of Hisli Currency Notes be some di£&culty. SHRI S. D. SOMASUNDARAM:-In + the written reply, it is stated that evi •62. SHRI S. D. SOMASUN- dence gathered so far indicates subs DARAM; tantial evasion of tax in a number of SITRI C. K. CHANDRAPPAN: cases. But I want to know the quan tum of tax evasion and nlso the num Will the Minister of FINANCE be ber of such cases. Will the hon. pleased to state: Minister be pleased to give a few (a) the first results of the examina names and also_^ the approximate tion. of the declarations of persons amount of evasion?" who tendered high currency notes as SHRI H. M. PATEL: Sir, this is a result of demonetisation; still under investigation and -it would not be proper to my mind to mention (b) the number of declarations names. which prima facie have shown un accounted money and the action takeii SHRI S. D. SOMASUNDARAM: The thereon; and hon.. Minister could give ^ few names.
(c) the positive evidence of salutary MR.' SPEAKER: He cannot give the effect of demonetisation on the econo names now because it is already under my.,of the country? investigation.
THE MINISTER OF FINANCE SHRI H. M. PATEL: A t teast quite (SHRI H. M. PATEL): (a) and (b). a few cases are there in which we The scrutiny of the decimations is have thought it necessary to go into. still in progress. Evidence gathered so Inrmaediately it cannot be said that, the' far indicates substantial evasion of tax case agaii^t them has been establish in a number of cases. Further en ed; it is a matter of suspicion that quiries are beini^ made. Appropriate these are cases where there might have action will be taken to bring unac- 'been evasion. It ts not as if the fact 3648 L » — 1. Oral Answers FEBRUARY 24, 1978 Oral Answers
has been established. 1 would urge SHRI H. M. PATEL,; From this we that at this stage to make me say crtainly cannot know what quantum who are the persons whose things you of black money there would be in the are suspecting would not be proper. country. SHRI CHITTA BASU; May I know SHRI S. d ; SOMASUNDARAM: The from the h o n . Minister whether i t i3 matter has been leaked out sufficiently not a fact that t h e income-tax depart in advance according to some news- m e n t was involved in t h e matter of ^ paper reports that 'some rich persons investigating into t h e bona fides of had transferred their thousand rupee persons who had deposited high value notes and five thousand rupee notes denomination currency notes and whe into hundred rupee notes and nobody t h e r t h e income-tax departm ent was from the Government had aenied the also directed to complete its investiga veracity of those reports. Secondly, tion within a sePecified time limit of have Government any proposal to de three months? In this context may value 100 rupee notes? I know whether the income-tax depart ment made any s u c h investigation and MR. SPEAKER: Even if they have, if So the number of investigations and will they tell you now? the results thereof?
SHRI H. M. PATEL: The answer to SHRI H. M. PATEL: These investi the second part is definitely that the gations will take time, no time-limit government have no such proposal. As can be given in such matters, we can regards the first part, there has been only say: do it as speedily as possible no leakage of information about this, .... (Interruptions) copies of these as far as I know. I do not think that declarations go to the income-tax peo it was known; as far as I can say, in ple and they look at them and they deed I am fairly certain about it that will do this if it appears to them that there has been no leakage of informa the information is such as needs follow tion at alL It came completely as a ing up further. surprise, that is our information. If you say that there has been leakage The precise number of cnses in then I should very much like to know which they would be following up, we what your information is and I shall may not know. follow it up. MR. SPEAKER: One may be done MR. SPEAKER: A number of notes quickly, another may take time. have passed hands and changed into lower denominations, somehow it had sft ^ % been managed, that is his question. tmr sPT | ^ SHRI H. M. PATEL: i do not see how high denomination notes can be passed over or change hands. ^•1 WTsnx % •trt ^ % TRT mnftiPT : SPTT 53TR 'TN' 'Ti^ fSTR % ^ Id ^ >»i l«i«M O’ ^ »fld) % ^ 'dH ^ 'M’HV r1+ ^ nV 5 t^ WT WTT sFT % ^ 5r ^ Sr | ; q f? \d«1 *1*141 w I ^ ^ V*! ^ if srN' ^ ^rr ^ I ? ^ t f Oral Answers PHALGUNA 5, 1899 (SAKA) Oral Answers
^ «r»ft ^ »mT ft; sfn^rr MR. SPEAKER; You have put your question. You cannot go on. % Hlfii % ^'T it fasqr |IJT I cTt WT ^ ^ ^ SHRI H- M. PATEL: I may tell you^ fkwrx ^ I ? the total amount of notes surrendered by the public, the present figure is MR, SPEAKER: That is outside the about Rs. 61 crores. question. You can answer the first question. SHRI K. RAMAMURTHY: The Gov ernment has resorted to dt^monetisa- SHRI H. M- PATEL: The high deno tion in order to curtail the blackmoney mination notes that have not been as well as inflation. I think it has surrendered, those notes have ceased to not had any desired effects. I want to be currency and therefore, they have know whether, after declaring the no value n o^ at aU. If the persons notes of thousand rupees, five thousand who had not so far surrendered their rupees and ten thousand rupees, there high denomination notes, tender it to is any possibility for surrendering day they would be just pieces of paper. more currency notes and whether the That is the situation. Government will come forward and give some more time to persons who SHRI JAGANNATH RAO: How are still keeping it. many were in circulation and how many were not surrendered? SHRI H. M. PATEL: The answer is ‘No’. SHRI H. M. PATEL; I am not in a position to tell you as to how many were not surrendered. But I can cer SIHR : TTPTJfW 5ft, tainly give you the figures as to how many high denomination notes were in circulation. About Rs. 120 crores in g ^ 35'TT % ^ thousand rupee notes, about Rs. 10 crores or so in five thousand rupee I f^Fqr w r 1 5ft ^ notes and a smaller amount in ten * thousand rupee notes, in all it was ^3^ ^ =^oft Defbcttve CQuipment at Airports navigational equipment in international responsible ^or Air Accidents airports. The Khosla ^Comrtiittee went into the equipment in;domestic 63. SHRl B.. KOU^NTHAiVELJJ: airports. Lastly the Tata Committee WiU the Minister of TCXJBISM AND went into' the reports submitted by the CIVIL. AVIATION be pleased to state: first two Committees They were ask ed'to suggest what equipment sliould (a> whether it i» a fact thst deitoc- be purlphased and what sdiould be tive equipment at. the airports is lar<> phased out. The Tata Committee re gely responsible tar a lar^e number r commended that equipment to- thd^tune oi air accidents and near accidents; of Rs. 60.37 crore^i should be phased out in a number of years. Out of this, in 1978 we are expectiiag :eqnip«- (b) particulars of survey, if any, ment t6 the tune of Rs- 81 lakhsJi / We made ill this regard and the remedial have already placed order iortequip- action taken? ment to the tune of Rs,- 3.21 crores, which is pending. Also; further eQulip- THE MINISTER OF- TOURISM AND ment to the tune of .Rs.; U.15 lakhs is CIVIL AVIATION (SHRI PURUSHOT- under consideration. In this manner TAM KAUSHIK): (a> No, Sir, we are phasing out the old ^qiripment andt adding new equipment wherever (b) Equipments installed at airports necessary \ are constantly being checked and moni tored against malfunctioning. In case of any malfunctioning, the defective SHRI R. KOLANTHAIVELU: Thoufih equipment is withdrawn from service it is not directly connected, may I for carrying out any repair and alter know whether there is any proposal native serviceable equipment is pressed have an aerodrome in Salem, in Tamil into service. Nadu? SHRI R. KOCANTHAIVELU: The minister has replied that it is not be MR. SPEAKER: It does not arise out of thl5. cause of defective equipment. Is it because of the defective engines in the planes or the inefficiency of the UR, KARAN SINGH: Mr. Speaker, pilots or improper training of ihe pilots Sir, eqwpment is important at all air^ in our country. What steps have been ports, r but particularly iat the interna taken so far to improve the airport tional airports wiiera'lhe density of na equipment as suggested by the public? tional and international tra£Rc is very Is there any suggestion put forward high. So, the International Airports to the ministry? Authority of Indta was eeized with a comprehensive proposal <30 construct SHRI PURUSHOTTAM KAUSHIK: modren terminals in these four inter Since 1973 out of the 114 notfiable national airports so that the facilities accidents that took place, rone of them available here would equal the best In according to the court of inquiry or the world. So, would the hon. Minis committee of inquiry or inspector of ter be khid* enough to ‘M l as Tvhy the accidentsi,. was aljtrifeuted to the m al International Airports Authority seems functioning of the navigable aids. The to have become defunct or gone under aacidents were mainly because of some ground? What ha9 happend to all lapse on the part of.th e pilot or bad these proposals to set up new terminAls weather and'such other things. So far because^ unfortunately we are falling as the ,improvement of the existing behind every day as far as interna- navigational - aids is concerned, thtee tiotial standards are concerned? Wou^ committees had been constituted. First he kindly assure the Hous« that"-he wiU ly the Saigal Committee went into the try and revive those projects and pro Oral Answers PHALGUNA 5, 1800 iSAKA) Oral Answers lo posals and see that these lour luter- f t t', wvT ^ 3fSt- ^ «rar national airpprt^ are brought up to intematioEial standards? WITT ^ ^ ^ 54?!Tr4' f ? SHRI FURUSHOTTAM KAUSHIK: I can assure that the International Airports Authority, for the credit that ^ ?nfV the hon. Member took that it was f*p*rr ^ ^ 114 constituted during his Ministership, i f tri? baft not laHen just behind. It is do ing its duty and for the LnformaUon of the hon. Members I may inifarm that ^ I so far as equipping the intemational airport of .Daihi on the mocbern Jinesis SHRI A. SUNNA SAHIB: I want to conceroad. it is 4>eiog taken up in the JcnoTv from the hon. Minister whether Sixth Plan. Regarding equiM»ing any tracking radars have been install other airports, it is subject to the re^ ed at all airports used by Indian Air sources and regarding the provision of lines. needs and necessities, we shall deftni- tely take it up as early cs possible. MR. SP£AK£k : He wants to know whether any tracking radars hav* been SHRI ANAT^T 1>AVE: The hon. installed in all airports. Mmister has states in liis Pteply that in case of any mal-funut of order, we will withdraw. I have oquipmeot of zxaviflational aids at uli:eady stated how w© ar^ phasing ,various airports may T know -whether out lo .replace the old equipment aiad Ike is awaee of tbe fact that a Dumber also to commission the new one. af .accidents liave been averted'merely beoauae o f God’« geace and ;£or bis 4n> termatkui I 'tnay tell him that a nrnn- 'ter THE MINISTER OF FINANCE SHRI BEDABRATA BARUA: \Vhat (SHRI H. M. PATELp): (a) and (b) No. is the policy of the Government in re Sir, Commercial banks have to apply gard to the finances being supplied by the usual credit guidelines and criteria the banks? It appears that while you w h i l e making advances to foreign com have told that we are getting foreign panies operating In the country. How money i.e. by inviting multi-nationals ever, so far these advances were made We are getting foreign capital, the ac on an annual basis conditional on the tual position Is that they are usfng our final decisions on applications made by money and our advances. Is the these companies under Section 28 and Governiment aware of this problem? 29 of the Foreign Exchange Regulation Are they putting any pressure on the Act, 1973. Since decisions on a large foreign companies to get their c r e d i t s 13 Oral Answers PHAILGUNA 5, 1899 (SAKA) Oral Antwera 14 from their own sources, rather than SHRI H. M. PATEL: They would be utilize our money for the development entitled to borrow money from the of their industry? ^ banks in the ordinary way. I SHRI H. M. PATEL: This question DR. HENRY AUSTIN; It is reported does not arise here. These are com that the foreign banks operating in our panies established. The question is country are discriminatory In their with reference to companies which are credit policies to our entrepreneurs established in this country: and as and indigenous companies. Are the companies functioning in this country, Government aware of this situation? they are entitled to borrow money Have Government received any com from banks so long as they fulfil vari plaints that while these foreign banks ous conditions. . .. are lending large sums of money to multi-nationls, they are not giving ade- / quate loans to local companies? SHRI BEDABRATA BARUA: I am not talking only about companies hav MR. SPEAKER: That does not strict ing 40 per cent foreign shares. There ly arise out of the main question which are companies which have 60 per cent deals with loans given to them. You shareholdings. are asking about loans from them. SHRI H. M. PATEL: Even others. I DR. HE5NRY AUSTIN: It is linked to am saying that any company which has the larger complex problem. been established so far in this country SHRI H. M. PATEI.: I have no In is entitled to borrow money from formation that there has been any dis banks. The difference is this: under crimination practised by foreign banks the Foreign Exchange Regulation Act, in this country in regard to their policy they have now to obtain sanction from of granting loans. the Reserve Bank; and this sanction is being given from year to year until such thne as they bring down their holding according to Reserve Bank’s direction. The moment they do this, Engineering Export Targets they become Indian companies. *65. SHRI SAUGATA ROY: WiU the SHRI BEDABRATA BARUA: My Minister of COMMERCE AND CIVIL question has not been properly ans SUPPLIES AND COOPERATION be wered. What I wanted to know was, pleased to state; in view of the Government's invitation to the multi-nationals on the plea that (a) whether Government are aware they are giving the use of foreign that engineering export targets may capital to this country, how do you not be reached this year due to pro square it up with the supply of Indian longed labour unrest in the Bombay capital for development. region; and SHRI H. M. PATEL: There is no in (b) if so, what remedial steps vitation extended to any multi-national Government propose to take in thp company. matter? SHRI D. N. TIWARY: There are THE MINISTER OF STATE IN iWtf several foreign companies which have ZMINISTRY OF COMMERCE, branches in India in the name of SUPPLIES AND COOPERATION servicing, but they are actually doing (SHRI KRISHNA KUMAR GOYAL): business and rapatriatlng the profits (a) and (b). The export of engineer to their original home Are such com ing products estimated during Aprilr— panies also advanced loans or not? December 1977 is Rs. 430 crores as Oral Answers FEBRUARY 24, 1P78 Oral Answers l 6 «LgaLnst Jls. ^ 3 crores in . the eompar- r Formerly we iiave seen that when aible pertt)d 1976. «The net outstaad- 1 an * r? OKport-oriented ^ linduatry fncses ing contracts after audjusling exports labour unrest, the Umon Commerce till E>ecember 1977 are Rs. 494.45 crores Ministry intervenes. During the jute -coropajred to^ ‘ Rs. i 4 5 a . csnores lo r strike, the Union Commerce Ministry Xhe same period hteX year. took a direct interest in negotiating between the jute mill owners and the per assessrrreilt by and large the labourers. So, when such big com target of Rs. 65f) crores fixed for panies in Bombay like Larsen &. Tubro W77-T8 would be achieved. The En and Kirloskar closed, and when a gineering Export Promotion Council is Janata Party M.P. had circulated a at the view that the reduction in the letter to all MPs. alleging . that some rupee reali’satran “ on accoOTit of the strikes had taken place in Mukand and doBar wchBnge fluctuations has that it was affecting the engineering adversely afTected the export timings. industry as a whole, may I know It jnay not be realistic to attribute the whether the Union'OonuneTce Ministry shortfall, if any. in achieving the ex has taken any initiative to sit with port target to the labour situation in the Labour Minister and the Chief the Bombay region. Minister of Maharashtra as. also i,he engineering unions and the»owners and piioprietors of the engineering firms SHRT SAUGATA ROY; I am rorry to resolve this dispq.ite^ so that? the to say thaft t?be Minster in his reply export tar^t might be reached? has been evasive. The national aver age fo r engineering exports is Rs. 55 'SHRI MOHAN DHARIA^ Of course, crores, out of whrch the share of the I have discussed the matter with the western negion is Rs. 30 crores. That Chief Minister of Maharashtra not iias been laMing and in December it once, but at ieast on two r or three has fallen to Rs. "20 xrores. Upto oocasions. but I must say that ^he sub October the export was short of target ject matter falls under the iurisdiction to the extent of Rs. 50 crores and the of t the Minister of Labour or the situation has been deteriorating ever ••Minister of Industry. So far as' the since, in the cxmtcxt of that, what is jute industry is ‘concerned, that was the logic and rationale behind the opt very much attached to the Oommevce imism thai the targets of engineering Ministry earlier and naturally I could exports this year would be achieved? take the intitiartrve Today these in- dustrHesi being directly under the THE MINISTER OF CX^MMERCE c^ar^e of *the • Minister of Indxistries AND CIVIL SUPUES AND COOPE- natuirally it is his jurisdiction, but I HATION (SHRl MOHAW DHARIA): 1 have discussed this matter- witb the As has been • stated in the reply, w e Ministers concerMd -and also with 4ihc harve atready achieved the target of Chief Minister and X«abour Minister Rs. 494 crores by the end of Decem of Maharashtra and i have» requested ber 1977. The target for tlie whole them also to ioterventimmadiately be year for the engineering industry is cause it is going to affect our produc of the border of Rs- <«50 crores. Having tion and adso oor exports. regard to the r paresent gvowth txaie it is possible to achieve this target. Of SHRI VINODBHAI B. SHETHv course, but for the unfortunate strike has spoken some truth, but he should and labour situation in Bombay, it not try to def^^ the Ministry. ' Mr would have further helped in cros- Saui?at^ Roy ig in the opposition, tjut «initr that target. wouW like to support him. This crrun- try has suffered huge loss of produc SHRT SAUGATA ROY: I repeat my tion becnusfe there are unwarranted oriiginal assertion that production has lighting strikes in the country. In tallen. the Thana—Belapur belt there is loss 17 Oral Answers PHAIiGUNA 5, 1899 (SAKA) Oral Answrs SHRI MOHAN DHARIA: Firstly I do ^ ^ 7]^ t ; not deal with this matter, secondly I require notice. (*r) ^ TTftim spt ' ^ r-iriM ^ ^ ^spn»r I ? THE MINISTER OF FINANACE (SHRI H.iM. PATEL): (a) to S ta te m e n t Arreara of I iicomc^ tax {IncJ lid ifig corporation rax) as on 31-3-1977 Ks. 973*56 Crorest (Gross) Rs. Grorcs (ner) Wealth Tax ...... Rs. 52-75 Grorcs (<«tow) Rs. 33-82 Crorfs (Nrt) Gift Tax ...... Rs. 5-39 Grorrs (C^rais) Rs. 3*91 CroreS (IVet) li^state Duty ...... Rs. 15-56 Grores (Gross) Rs. 9- 23 Grorcs (Net) Central Jixcisc Duty ...... Rs. 122*47 crores Gustoins Duty ...... Rs. 6* 64 Grorcs FcM-eign Trac'd Tax ...... R?«- In respect of arrears of Direct Taxes well as certificate action to get the suitable steps are taken by the con- arrears collected through State He- cerried authorities for recovery of venue authorities. Similar- certiftcate tax arrears in accoa-dance with the action is also resorted to ior collecting provisions of the various Direct Tax arrears of customs duty. laws which include attachment of The main reasons for delay in re moneys due to the defaulters, attach alisation of the arreas unxier. the^Dfirect ment of -immovable and jnovable. pro Tax laws include: perties, imposition of penalty for non payment of tax. and levy of interest (i) Amounts pending settlement for delayed payment of tax. of double taxation relief; Steps taken for collection of arrears (ii) Amounts due from companies of Central Excise duties inclde arrears under liquidation; drive by special squads of offlcers, measures for expeditious adjudication (iii) Amounts due from persons of cases and disposal of appeals/revi who have left India or are otherwise sions by the concerned authorities, as not traceable; 19 Oral Answers FEBRUARY 24. 1978 Oral Answers 20 (iv) amounts disputed in appeals; and q r <44>Ni wm (v) amounts under process of re ^ ^ covery where assets have been at tached but not yet sold due to various reasons. ^3Tr ^ eft ^!TT M IHdT VCr)" t ? The delay in collection of Central Elxcise arrears is mainly attributable to cases pending in adjudication, appeals/ SHRI H. M. PATEL: AU these steps revisions or in courts of law, while including the attachment of tbeir pro the customs arrears are delayed perty are taken in the ordinary way mainly for the reason that recovery but we have to proceed under the l^w through certificate action is a slow step by step. I have already indicated procedure, besides the delay due to in the statement the steps which are protracted court proceedings. being taken. First the demand notice is served in order to recover fhe lex and for that certain amount of t;me is to be given. Then attachment and JT? % ym rr fwrrr sale of the defaulter’s immovable pro perty is another steps. These st^ps 'TT ^ ? have been taken in regard to a large number of people but in each case the steps have to be taken in accordance SHRI H. M. PATEL: I am sorry, I with the law. have not got that information. The question is: (a) the amount of arrear*s of taxes during 1976-77; (b) the steps being taken by Government to realise ^ »TTHq ^ 4 3 these arrears. rrfVirr MR. SPEAKER: Part (b) is there. «<+TiJT I 2 50 You ought to be able to answer. t 3 ^ 1 1 SHRI H. M. PATEL; I have got the »TTT, xTTTT WT I ^ information now. In the Bajoria- % c|;bhT ^ Jalan group there is one company, the 3ft ^ rft^ f fW pt Howrah Trading Co., from which the dues are about Rs. 26 crores. There are whole lots of companies, I can f ir | give you the list if you like. irMtvTT f^nrr sntr, SHRI SAUGATA ROY: Please do ^ ^sntr, vdH+'t ITTTT, rft not pass it over because it is a very vital matter. ^ % ?T^ ?5T 43 ^ W % FggTTv; »ft ^ n f SHRI H. M. PATEL: Do you want to know all the names? t ? ^ *Tt ? MR. SPEAKER: If it is a long list, you have to place it on the Table. This is a list of 63 cases with tax SHRI H. M. PATEI: The hon. Mem arrears exceeding 10 lakhs. ber must be well aware that in all cases all such steps are being taken. MR. SPEAKER: Please lay this list But he should also know that the on the Table. person concerned can go to the court 2 1 Oral Answers PHALGUNA 5, 1899 (SAKA) Oral Answers 22 and obtain stay orders. (Interruption) SHRI H. M. PATEL: It is a sugges tion which I will take Into considera MR. SPEAKER: He is explaining the difflculties in implementing the provi tion. sions ol law. SHRI KAN WAR LAL GUPTA: Has any procecution notice been issued 5r f?raT fWT ^ ^ against any one out of these 43? Then other things come in. Whether pro perty attachment notice has been is f?prr^5rTT^ i f^ fir sued against any one out of 43. % TThff $r mTT f W t - tt: loo-^qtr 5 7 ^ eft ^ ^ *TT^-^, -Mllsia- SHRI H. M. PATEL: About these 43, I cannot say. CInterruptions) If facfT^, ^ fH*TT the House wants an answer, I shall srrar % i «j\>nvpTq'f ^ ar?TT) certainly obtain it and place it on the Table of the House. I have no objec tion to that . Cl <,5 ?TT^>TT M ^ ^ ^ rn ^ srnft % ?fh: SHRI H. M. PATEL: I do not ^ ? ?TTT ^ ^ ^ ^ t~ ?ft know precisely the question that he has asked. . . . (Interruptions), WT yTrvn: ^ ^ v t f fTTrmcT srt »TTt Tm arsTR- s i ; ^ ? 11 «rnr ^ 5FT t ^T^rnrr SHRI H. M. PATEL: I have al- ready stated that action will be taken 7^ fqr ^ ? under the law against persons against SHRI SAUGATA ROY; This may be whom taxes are due. But he wanted to know specifically whether in any postponed to some other d ay...... particular case out of 43 action was (Interruptions) taken. To that I said that I must find out. MR. SPEAKER: He has not got the information. We go to the next Ques SHRI HARIKESH BAHADTJR: In tion. spite of the present methods which are being adopted to realise these dues, the capitalists are more successful in HKPTWT irran : (jnnsr not paying the dues. May I know ^ 5ITFT ^ I from the hon. Minister w h e t h e r ire Government Is thinking of amending the present law so that they can be MR. SPEAKER: He wiU place the put behind the bar and they can be information on the Table of the punished if they do not pay their dues? We are only interested In that. House. 23 Oral Answers FEBRUARY 24, 1A78 Oral Answers ^24 Visit of Chinese Delegation to India companies as well r as with export pro motion councils and apex bodies of *67. p r o f ; p . G. MAVALANK^R: trade . and industry. Will the Minister of COMMERCE AND CIVIL SUPPLIES AND COOPERA TION be pleased to state: (d) The discussions -covered range of activities of the host and guest corpoTationfi and the nature of items (c) whether the said Delegation PROF. P. G. MAVALANKAR: Sir, had also held any deliberations with I do not want to take the advantage him and his trfficials and/or other of seeking your guidance and ask a agencies of the Government of India; third question. There is, however, and one difficulty which faces me on this Question. You will see that my Ques (d) if so, broad indications of tion is regarding .Chinese Delega the subjects discussed and the areas tion which has been visiting our ooun- covered at the said deliberations and try this month. On this very subject, with what concrete results, if any? in the-last .session, :a Question was -^r-iit THE MINISTER OF STATE IN to the Commerce Minister, Shri Mohan MINISTRY OF COMMERCE, CIVIL Dharia, and he and his colleague ans SI7PPLIES AND COOPERATION wered it. That is the basis of my SHRI PRASANNABHAI MEHTA: May I know in what items the D«“le «rt : 5ft ft I gation has shown interest, traditional and non-traditional items, for their PROF. R. K. AMIN: May I know import purposes and export purposes, from the hon. Minister whether, as from our public sector as well as pri suggested by the Chinese Delega vate sector? tion, trad© is an instrument for dip lomacy, not for economic reasons? SHRI MOHAN DHARIA: The items Do we enter trade for diplomacy or in which interest was expressed for for economic reasons? Also I would import into China include machinery, like to know whether the trade would minerals and metals like iron ore, in be at govemment-to-govemment level dustrial and light engineering ^oods, or private trade here and govemmnt level there chemicals, pharmaceuticals, shellack, * rubber, etc. The items suggested for import into India include zinc, mcr^ SHRI MOHAN DHARIA: I can cury, antimony, silk yam, tungsten, only say that we should wait and newsprint and some chemicals. These see. This relationship may perhaps are the areas of interests. help in having a better understand ing so far as the other aspects are concerned. We should not say any % ?rr«r ^ft ^ ^ thing at this stage. I am not prepar ed to say anything at this stage. Jif «rr ftr ^ ^ ^ fs n ff ^ ^ ^ *ft5T T?: ^ f r % STTT ^ft 5*TT^ 3?IT 29 Written Answers PHALGUNA 5, 1899 (SAKA) Written Answers 30 *Tf flT ( t ) f?iT ?r®r I ftr I^Fpftvrer JTsf^ I? ^ ^ ^ ^ 3r>r1f % ^ cJMiO srr^Tlr ^ JTT»i% ?rr«r ^ | ? ^ Tifw % ^ r+«Ml‘ % ^ v ; v Yk «rt *Tt5*T i^ r f^ : ^ ^ (w ) irfr ft, eft ^ ym x TT I %f\x ^irrft ^ 3 ^ sft %TT sr^.TT 5T^ ir sRvnmt ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ I, ^3^ sftr *Ftf iftrf % ^ ^ ^ ? srra- t ^ 5*T ^ t ' (sit qiTo q t n ) : (®f) ^tVt: (g -). ^ JjFJT % WRITTEN ANSWERS TO QUES ^"tsf ^ 3TT% % TIONS ?r#facT Jr Scheme for beautllylne Coastline % «r>nJTT ^ Jj?*ft from Madras to Mahaballpuram % jftft TTftr ^ •61. SHRI RAGAVALU MOHANA- «^dMi ?TFr?*T^ t ^ RANGAM: Will the Minister of TOURISM AND CIVIL, AVIATION ifrs: ^3^ «Tra- i w be pleased to state: f t >rf ^ ^ ^ 3n I; wit % ^trfw if ^ (a) the particulars of the scheme for beautifying the coastline from ^ ^srrsT ^ ^ 11 Madras to Mahabalipuram for enhanc ing the tourist potentialities of ti-at region; Raids on the House and Industrial Units of Chairman, Rainhow Steel (b) the cost of the scheme and tlie L.td. time span of completion; and ♦69. SHRI YADVENDRA DUTT: (c) the relative responsibilities of Will the Minister of FINANCE be the Central and State Governments pleased to state: and the Central assistance—financial, administrative and technical—propos (a) whether the house and industrial ed in this regard? units of Chairman of the Rainbow Steel Ltd., who was one of the Direc THE MINISTER OF TOURISM tors of Maruti Ltd., have been raided a n d CIVIL AVIATION (SHRI PU- in the month of January^ 1978; and RUSHOTTAM KAUSHIK): (a). The Central Department of Tourism has (b) if so, how much black money and no scheme for beautifying the coast false accounts have been detected and line from Madras to Mahabalipuram. the steps Government are taking to (b) and (c). Do not arise. bring such malpractices to book? THE MINISTER OF FINANCE (SHRI H. M. PATEL): (a) and (b ). During January, 1978, the Income-tax Authorities conducted search and sei zure of operations at the house of Shri Vidya Bhushan, Chairman of Rainbow Steels Liimited and the pre mises of this company and various 3» Written AnsvtrpTs FEBRUARY 24. 1978 WHtten Answer^ 32 connected psrtiesk A& per /informa ties- have been, from time.to time, de tion presently available, these opera tained under and in accordance with tions have'resulted in seizure of cash the provisions of this Act. Rsr" 7,100/- jew ellery worth Rs. 1,42,634/- besides fbced deposit receipts and pronotes of the value of over Rs. 2,35,000/- Books of account and Proposal to change the Export documents have also been seized. The Policy Resolution^ ISTId contents of two bank lockers, which have been sealed, are yet to be ins •71. SHBI ^VIJAY KUMAH MAL- pected. HOTRA; Will the Minister of COM MERCE AND CIVIL SLTPPLIES AND Investigations are in progress. Ap- COOPERATION be pleased to stater. proprisUe action under the law will be taken against persons found guilty of (a) whether Government propose to tax evasion. change the Export Policy Resolution of 1970 and introduce a new export policy in tune with its declared socio-econo mic objectives; Amendment of COPEPOSA to < check Smn^pHng' (b) whether Government have work ed out any plan to encourage employ •7D. SHRI MANORANJAN BHAK- ment generation by increasing exports T A l WiH the Minister of FINANCE of manufactured items especially those be pleased to state: items that have a large portion of value added due to labour costs i.e. (a) whether Government have de labour rntensive non-traditional items; cided to amend the COFEPOSA to and make it an effective instrument for che^kingj smuggling and economic of (c) whether Government propose to fences and if so, the details thereof: stop export of exhaustible minerals and and nature) resources' in the long term in terest of the country? (b) what steps have so far been taken to take action against persons in THE^ MTOTSTER OF STATE IN volved in economic olfenees under the THE MINSTRY^ OF COMMERCE, above Act? CrVTL SUPPLIES AND COOPERA TION (SHRI ARIF BEG): (a) and THB :T MINISTER OF STATE IN (b). A new Export Policy Resolution THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI is under preparation:. This R e s o l u SATISH AGARW AL):: (a) No, Sir, tion will reflect the thinking and the The* pro^rifiions of Conservation of export strategy of the present Gov Foreign Exchange and Prevention of ernment. The resolution will explain Smuggling .ActivltieB Act, 1974 are the need for evolving export strategy quite) adequate for^ita purposes. with a viewr to maximise value-addi- tion in export and particularly to (b) Th^ Gonservfftion of Foreign encourage exports 'ofi labour-inten Exchange and Prevention of Smug sive items. Creation of additional glings activities Act, 1974 provides for employment is one of the importsuit preventive detention of persons with objective Of Governments exportypo- a view to preventing them fronx smug gling or from indulging in activities prejudicial to conservation or augmen- (c) The expansion of the mineral tatiort of foreign exchange. Persons sector not only helps in "^augmenting found to be involved in such activi export -eBrnlng but alio in a c c e ie r a t - 33 Written Answers PHALGUNA. 5, 1899 (SAKA) Written Answers 34 ing the development of backward re reduced considerably on completion of gions in the country. In respect of the relevant assessment of the UK minerals, which are in plentiful sup Secretaries and Agents. ply, Jike iron ore, every effort is made to increase our share in world trade through diversification of mar kets and realise higher unit values through value added exports. In *73- TTo respect of minerals, the supply of which is limited, consideration of conservation assumes importance. Ex" port of such minerals will be regula fWrf ^ r ted in keeping with long term inter : ests of the country. (sr) ^ itsft Recovery of Income Tax Arrears from Sterling Tea Companies operating: in India *72. SHRI K. RAJAN: Will the( ^ ) ^ ^ it Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state; ^ I ; (a) the steps taken to recover (^ ) ^ |tr the Income tax arrears from sterling I ? tea companies operating in India which were piled up due to tax evasion by these companies; and qrro : ( ^ ) 16 1978 ^ (b) at what stage the matter stands at present? io o o /-W T % 1 2 . s o ^rra-, 5 00 0/-^'TTT % 36,300 1 0,000/- THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FIN AN C t (SHRI W T % 3 4 6 » I ZULFIQUARULLAH): (a) and (b). All necessary steps are being taken to recover the income-tax demands rais ed in the cases of the Sterling Tea {^) (tt) . Companies. These demands have been raised recently in respect of the gross ^ commissions paid to their U,K. Sec I, ^ ^ retaries and Agents. The demands are under section 201 of the Income- ^ I I tax Act, 1961 which deems the payer of any amount as assessee in default, if tax was not deducted at source from such payments. The payees i.e. the UK Secretaries & Agents are tax Seminar Organised by Indian Statis able only on that portion of their tical Workers’ Or^ranisation income which is attributable to op- rations carried out in India vide sec •74. SHRI SOMNATH CHATTBR- tion 9(l)(i) of the I. T. Act, 1961. JEE: Will the Minister of FINANCE The demands are thus likely to be be pleased to state: 3648 LS— 2. 35 Written Arisw^rs FEBRUARY 24, 1978 Written Answers 36 (a) whether attention of Govern srfk SJjfiRf WPT wVt ment has been- drawn-. t » a aftmiuar organised by the Indian Statistical * 7 5. Tio qtiiT : Workers’ Organisation in Calcutta on f^rT ifiTt ^ fTTT ; 19th January, 1978 where West Ben gal State Finance Minister emphasi ( t ) ^ ir ( 1965-66 sed the need for State Government’s % 1976-7 7 ^ ) VI IT control over the banks to check spe sjPdVMdi cial favours shown to hoarders; ( ^ ) 3irf^ «rnr ^ (b) whether according to the West Bengal State Finance Minister this control will also break the unholy t ? alliance that now exists between the f^rT Hefy («ft : banks and profiteers; and (^ ) ^ i ( ^ ) ^rrf«r^ r«»-+r*i % (c) if sO, the reaction of Govern ment thereto? ^ % frf^ f w - THE MINISTER OF FINANCE ^ ur«jf^+di fTT ?rnfW (SHTU H. M. PA TE L): (a) to (c). fgR>ro % mtFfr srr gfn Government have seen the news items ^ fsRTT ^TTCT ^ published in some newspapers of Cal cutta covering the speech of West Bengal Finance Minister referred to ffnrr | i ^ ^rt Jr by the HonTale Member. Commercial rTTT ^Tiff n bank lending is regulated by the Re « r iw f ^ ^ Mr<4.r’ the Regional Consultative Committees ?rraTT>D frrtTT in the formulation and implemention 1^, '•I of lending programmes of the public 5SITfe if sector banks, especially for the prio rity sectors. /• ft^TT I y j Written Aiiswers PHAL.GUNA, 5, 1899 (SAKA) Written Answers j g % w^T*rrT srflt iiHt «irf®FW (^»TCT ) sTftrs^fsRT tpT ^ sTftrsRT wJTqrrT 196 5 -6 6 ■ • 4 2 5 . 5 14. 1 1 9 6 6 -6 7 481.8 13. 7 1 9 6 7 -6 8 5 5 4 . 4 12. 3 1 9 6 8 -6 9 5 5 2 . 3 1 3 . 1 1 9 6 9 -7 0 • 59 7 . 5 13.3 1 9 7 0 -7 1 • 6 3 6 . 0 13.8 1 9 7 1 -7 2 • 6 6 3 . 0 15.2 19 7 2 -7 3 • 714.0 16. Q 1 9 7 3 -7 4 • 8 7 4 . 0 14. 7 1 9 7 4 -7 5 • 1007.0 15.5 1 9 7 5 -7 6 m 1008.0 18.5 19 7 6 -7 7 • 1049.0* 18.8 • 7 7 8 . 4 15.4 *5t?T q-^^T Cases of Fraud, Misappropriation of (b) what is the total amount of Funds and Embezzlements in Banks money involved in these cases; •76. SHRI OM PRAKASH TYAGI: (c) whether any enquiries have Will the Minister of FINANCE be been held in these cases; and pleased to state: (d) what steps have been taken to (a) whether it is a fact that during curb the occurrence of such cases? the first quarter of 1977 five hundred anti ninety-three cases of fraud, misap THE MINISTER OF FINANCE propriation of funds and embezzle (SHRI H. M. PATEL); (a) anJ (;b). ments in banks have come to light; Reserve Bank of India has reported 39 WHtten Answers FEBRUARY 24. 1978 Written Answers 40 that during the quarter 1st January, (b) if so, whether any assessment 1977 to 31st March, 1977 297 cases of about the potential of this industry frauds which includes cases of lais- has been made; and appropriation and embezzlement have been reported to various banks. (c) whether Government are consi The total amount involved in these dering steps for further development cases aggregated to Rs. 71.65 lakhs. of Tea Industry in cooperation with the State Government? (c) Whenever a fraud ”Ts detected THE MINISTER OF STATE IN by a bank, it holds internal enquiries THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE, and appropriate action is taken again CIVIL SUPPLIES AND COOPERA st the staff found to be guilty. De TION (SHRI ARIF BEG): (a) Yes, pending upon the nature and magni Sir. tude of the fraud, cases are also hand ed over to the local pKDlice or the Cen (b) A Techno-Ekionomic Survey of tral Bureau of Investigation for in the tea industry in Tripura has been vestigation. completed and the data collected is being processed. (d) All banks have their own books (c) Yes, Sir. Such steps are pre of instructions indicating the precau sently under consideration by the Tea tions and safeguards to b e taken for Board of India. preventive of frauds and they are constantly kept under review. In ad dition, all banks are required to re port to R.B.I. about frauds perpetrated in their offices as soon as such frauds Custom Haul from Ships by Dock come to their notice. In the light of Intelligrence Unit of Bombay the modus overandi of the frauds and •78. SHRI R. V. SWAMINATHAN: the nature of failure in observing the Will the Minister of FINANCE be usual internal controls, the banks con cerned are advised by Reserve Bank pleased to state: of India about additional safeguards (a) whether there was customs and precautions to b e taken to avoid haul worth eight lakhs of rupees the recurrence of such frauds. from ships by the newly formed Dock Intelligence Unit of Bombay; Reserve Bank of India has also been issuing from time to time instructions (b) if so, the details thereof; and to the banks indicating t h e nature of frauds and the safeguards that should (c) the action taken against the persons held responsible? be taken for t h e prevention of frauds. THE MINISTER OF STATE IN Development of Tea Plaatation THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE Industry in Tripura (SHRI SATISH AGRAWAL): (a) to (c). Presumably, the question refers •77. SHRI DINEN BHATTACHAR- to two seizures of contraband goods YA: Will the Minister of COM of a total value of Rs. 8,08,078 eff MERCE AND CIVIL SUPPLIES AND ected by the Dock Intelligence Unit COOPERATION be pleased to state; of Bombay Custom House. The re- port received by the Government (a) whether Government are aware shows that on 23-1-78, during the about the possibility of considerable course of baggage examination of development of tea plantation indus passengers landed from ‘M. V. NOOR* try in Tripura; * JAHAN', 60 packages without any 4 1 Written Answers PHALGUNA 5, 1899 (SAKA) Written Answers 42 marks and left abandoned in the bag Trade protocol between India and gage hall were seized by the Dock U.S.SJl. Intelligence Unit on finding that the *80. SHRI SUKHDEO PRASAD packages contained contraband tex VERMA; Will the Minister of COM tiles, wrist watches, cigrattes, tele MERCE AND CIVIL SUPPLIES AND vision and other Tr iscellai eous gi-X)ds COOPERATION be plefiTsed to state: valued at Rs. 4^55,373. 50 packages which had been found in similar cir va) whether a trade protocol for cumstances by the Dock Intelligence the year 1978 has been concluded bet Unit during the course of baggage ween India and USSR; examination of passengers landed from ‘M, V. Akbar’, were seized on (b) if so, the details thereof; 25-1-78. These also contained contra (c) whether such protocol is expec band textiles, car radio casettes, wrist ted to increase trade between the two watches, calculators, gold sovereigns countries; and etc. collectively valued at Rs. 3,52,705. In both the cases, the contraband (d) if so, the details of items in cluded therein and expected rise in goods were seized as unclaimed. It percentage with comparative figures has not been possible to find out any person connected with these goods. of both import and export of last The question of taking action against three years? any person has not, therefore, arisen THE MINISTER OF STATE IN yet. ~ THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE, CIVIL SUPPLIES AND COOPERA TION: (SHRI ARIF BEG): (a) Yes, Termination of Services of 24 Em Sir ployees in the Office of Accountant General Madhya Pradesh (b) The Indo-Soviet trade proto col, for 1978 envisages a total trade turnover of Rs. 1056 crores consist *79. DR. SARADISH ROY: Will the ing of imports from USSR for around Minister of FINANCE be pleased to Rs. 472 crores and exports to the state: USSR of around Rs. 584 crores. (c) Yes, Sir. Ca) whether he is aware that the office of Accountant General, Madhya (d) The items of import from the Pradesh has terminated services of USSR include crude oil, kerosene and 24 employees on account of May, 1974 diesel oil, urea and other fertilizers, strike; and chemicals, non-ferrous metals like Zinc,^ Nickel, Platinum, etc; cotto’n, (b) if so, the steps taken to reins asbestos, newsprint and machinery. tate them? The items of exports to the USSR in clude a number of non-traditional pro ducts like medicines, pharmaceutical THE MINISTER OF FINANCE products cosmetic goods, linoleum, Statem en t MiWon) *974 *975 1976 I m p o r t s ...... ^ . . . . 2 6 O 1 3 2 y 3 2 5 3 ^ E x p o r t s ...... 3 7 7 4 4 2 6 1 432 2 T o t a l ...... 6 4 5 5 7554 6 8 5 4 Compilaiiits against M/s. Swadeshi Pattern L.endmg for Agricultural Polytex Litd. GliaKiabad Purposes by World Bank and I.D.A. 552. SHRI MOHINDER SINGH SAYIAN WALA: Will the Minister of 551. SHRI R. D. RAM: W ill the FINANCE be pleased to state: Minister of FINANCEI be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that pattern of lending for agricultural purposes by World Bank and IDA has substan (a) whether Government have re tially changed and the States have ceived complaints against the Swa been asked to expand institutional deshi Polytex Limited, Ghaziabad^ credit programmes to enable a larger U-P. for misusing and off-the-record number of farmers to make good use selliug procedures adopted by the said of the new agricultural technology company of some important basic through these loans; and raw materials; (b) if so, the share of Punjab State in the total credit of 320 million dol (b) if so, the details of such com lars and mode of its utilisation by that plaints; State? THE MINISTER OF FINANCE AND (c) whether enquiries have been REVENUE AND BANKING (SHRI comjjleted by the Government on H. M. PATEL): (a) No Sir. However, such complaints; and the amoimt of IDA assistance for Agricultural Credit Programmes has substantially increased and is being (d) if so, the report of the enquiries funded primarily through Agricultu and steps being proposed to be taken ral Refinance and Development Cor in Ihe matter? poration' lines of credit. (b) Does not arise since there is no THE MINISTER OF STATE IN State-wise share pre^ribed for the THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE ARDC II Programme which is under (SHRI SATISH AGARWAL): (a) Yes, implementation. ^ Sir. Arrears of Income Tax In respect of (b) to (d). The necessary investiga Madras Aluminium Company tions into the matter are in progress. It is not considered advisable to dis 553. SHRI C N. VISVANATHAN: close the details of the complaints or Will the Minister of FINANCE be o f tSie inTMtigatioiwi "at this stage. pleased to state: 45 Written Answers PHAUCrUNA, 5, 1899 iSAKA) Written Answers 46 (a) the amount of arrears at In AND CIVIL SUPPLIES AND CO come tax to be paid by the Madras OPERATION (SHRI ARIF BEG): (a) Aluminium Company; and (b). No, Sir^ The CPC -has re leased L- Base to the industry during Ob) the reasons fo r dellay in prompt 1977-78 against allotments to the Ac collection; and tual Users for this period according to the phased delivered schedule re (c) the steps proposed to take suit ceived from the Actual Users. able action in respect of default? THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI Foreign Travel Tax ZUL.IFIQUARULLAH); (a) No in come tax was outstanding from the 556. SHRI C. K. JAFFER SHERIFF: said company as on 31st January, Will the Minister of FINANCE be 1978. pleased to state: (b) and (c). Do not arise. (a) whether Mr, John Gorman Chairman of the Board of Airlines Re Expenditure by I.A.C. On Staff Cars presentatives in India has said that the Foreign Travel Tax of 12i per cent 554. SHRI DAYA RAM SHAKYA: of the total fare paid in rupees is a Will the Minister of TOURISM AND very expensive tax; and CIVIL AVIATION be pleased to state (b) if so, the clarification from the annual expenditure incurred by Indian Government in this regard? the Indian Airlines on petrol etc. con- sunr.ed by the staff cars for officers THE MINISTER OF STATE IN and vehicles used for the transport THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI of other staff? SATISH AGARWAL): (a) Govern THE MINISTER OF TOURISM ment of India have not received any AND CIVIL AVIATION (SHRI PUR- communication to this efTect from the USHOTTAM KAUSHIK): Annual ex Chairman of the Board of Airlines penditure incurred on' fuel and oil Representatives. towards providing staff cars and vehi cles used for transport of other staff, ( b ) Does not arise. is approximately Rs. 26.38 lakhs. Release of L.-Base to Industry Study O f Incidence of Indirect Taxes on Rural and Urban Households 555. SHRI SURENDRA BIKRAM: Will the Minister of COMMERCE 557. SHRI FARMANAND GO- AND CIVIL SUPPLIES AND CO VINDJIWALA; Will the Minister of OPERATION be pleased to state: FINANCE be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that L-Base has not been regularly released to the (a) whether Governinent are con industry by the canalising agency, sidering to undertake a systematic the State Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals s t u d y of the incidence of indirect taxes Corporation of India Ltd., during 1977- on rural and urban households; 78 against allotments to actual users (b) whether Government propose to for 1977-78; and accept the report of Indirect Taxation (b) if so, the detailed reasons for Enquiry Committee; and the same? (c) whether Government have com THE MINISTER OF STATE IN pleted the consideration of the report t h e MINISTRY OF COMMERCE of the above Committee? 4 7 Written Answers FEBRUARY 24, 1978 iSAKA) Written Answers 48 THE MINISTER OF STATE IN large increase during the current THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI year. However, the increased draft SATISH AGRAWAL): (a) The on foreign exchange reserves on this question of incidence of indirect account was more than offset by fav taxation on rural and urban house ourable factors such as q reduction in holds has been examined by the Jha food imports, an increase in exports Committee, whose report has been and the sustained inflow of inward submitted to Government. remittances. (b) and (c) Part II of the Report (c) Liberalisation of imports has was received in mid-January, 1978. had a favourable effect on exports It is too early to indicate Govern both through provision of adequate ment's acceptance or otherwise of the imported inputs and through main various recommendations of the tenance of relative price stability Committee. facilitated by imports of sensitive items of mass consumption. Sport in India's Forei^ Exchange 558. SHRI DHARMAVIR VASISHT; U.S. Economic Assistance to India Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state: 559. SHRI SUKHENDRA SINGH: Will the Minister of FINANCE be (a) the precise spurt in India’s pleased to state: foreign exchange during the period 1st April,. 1977 to 31st December, 1977 (a) whether it is a fact that there in comparison with the foreign ex has been a meeting of officials of US change earned during the same period agency for International Development last year; with Senior oflR^'ials of the Economic Ministries to discuss areai where (b) reasons for the same; and U.S. economic assistance could be availed of: and (c) whether liberalisation of im ports has had an adverse or favour (b) if so, the details regarding the able effect on the exports? talks and the amount of aid which Mr. John Gilligan, head of the U.S. THE MINISTER OF FINANCE Agency for International Development AND REVENUE AND BANKING has offered to India under current (SHRI H. M. PATEL) (a) During the foreign aid policy to the sectors like period 1st April 1977 to 31st Decem- agriculture, rural development, educa T^er 1977, India’s foreign exchange re tion and health? serves recorded an increase of Rs. 1135.3 crores as compared to an in THE MINISTER OF FINANCE crease of Rs. 806.8 crores during the AND REVENUE AND BANKING same period in the previous year. (SHRI H. M. PATEL): (a) a n d (b ). Mr. John J. Gilligan, Administrator (b) Changes in foreign exchange of the USAID visited India between reserves represent the net outcome 23rd “and 25th January, 1978. Mr. of the external transactions of the Gilligan had not come to negotiate country. With liberalisation, of the any particular development projects import policy and with provision of for assistance. The purpose of his substantially enhanced levels of visit was to get an idea of the deve foreign exchange for imports of mass lopmental activities in this country consumption items such as edible and to discuss the areas in which oils, raw cotton, other textile fibres, U.S. assistance could possibly be aluminium, cement etc., the non-food used. Mr. Gilligan had a joint meet importiB of tftie ’country reCordled a ing with Secretaries of some of the 49 Written Answers PHALGUNA, 5, 1899 (SAKA) Written Answers 50 Ministries dealing with economic ^ ^ fTfl’PTrff ^ ^r^rrwr, matters. This meeting was intended to give him an idea of otir priorities ^fhrn^v ir ^ ^ «ft f fiPT^r in the field of economic development. %fTK q ^ f ^ t The U.S. Administration has pro STTT f5F«r% if ^STUT posed development assistance of $60 ^ fw^wt ^ ^ v Rppt million for U.S. Fiscal Year 1978 and $90 million for U.S. Fiscal Year 1979 in their aid presentation to the U.S. *rtr ^ ^rfnTrrr, sf^tt Congress. While the projects for 3T«rr # ^ 1% »TTt5iT utilising this aid are being con ?T>T fwerrnr sidered, substantive decisions can be N3 taken only after the U.S. Congress % %cr 5Tr (c) Yes. Sir. (n ) 1 ftrrTt ^ vrnrajT rtvHT Victimisatioii of Emirioyees in ttte 562. TTo TTSrsft ftT? : ^ Indian Standards instUation, New 5n»rr Delhi 563. SHRI ROBIN SEN: Will the Minister of COMMERCE AND CIVIL (2f) ^ CTTTR'iimr^m ( f ^ ^ ) SUPPLIES AND COOPERATION be % fsTTZ srrBfhr # ^r^irqYTT, pleased to state: iT^rsr^, (^rsr- m ^ ) ff«TrT rfW f«>RTi (a) whether a large number of em ployees have been given charge sheets ^ iftvTRTR q^TH^ ir tir*-+ifiicT rw>iii 3rnnrT ; (b) if so, the details thereof; and (»r) ^ 4<<.^T< ^ (c) the steps taken by Government ¥ t g r p ff ^ wmr w m ^ tt wttt ^ to end the victim isation policy? wnr rft^ WTT ?fh: wT^ Jr srfM^ ^tfrt- T ftaRT % ^fdN q r fWTT 5 THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND CIVIL SUPPLIES AND CO (^t) ^ ^<+T< ^rm 3PT % OPERATION (SHRI KRISHNA KUMAR GOYAL); (a) and (b) As ascertained from the ISI during the ^ ^ oTr^ ?r^T year 1977, two employees .were rft r+d-fr ? charge-sheeted—«ne on the .g r o u n d that he had forged the date of birth in his High School Certificate sub ^ smTT fa«4HH *RfY mitted to the Institution, and the other for having absented -himself V^fsnp) : (^ ) «f>7 («ft unauthorisedly for about one year. (v ) ■ ^pfifk^ ^ ^STPT *T^*TW: During the same period, two em 53^ ^ % ?ft«f t, 5Tfr; ployees were not promoted because of adverse confidential reports. One f«n?ff «TT f%^n 3n% ^rar «ft related to frequent absence without ^rnf ^ t:- justifiable reasons and the other to 5Tfilc^ ^tin I ^ : , ^STpff ^ indifference to work and intemperate behaviour. r*rt-m ^ ^ ^ t I (c) Does not arise. 53 Written Anstv^rs PHALGUN'A, 5, 1899 (SAKA) Written Answers Scheme to attract Tourists from Asian conferences of local and international Countries travel trade organisations, lecture tours, slide presentations, etc. In the 564. SHRI DURGA CHAND; Will countries not covered by the over the Minister of TOURISM AND seas Tourist Offices, the Indian Mis CIVIL AVIATION be pleased to sions undertake tourist promotion state: work distributing tourist publicity literature and participating in exhi (a) what is the number of tourists bitions aimed at promotion of tourism who visited India this Winter Season to India. as compared to that last year, from each country; (c) and (d). Besides the normal promotional measures listed above to (b) what steps were taken by Gov attract tourists through overseas ernment and. Indian Missions abroad tourist offices, the Department of to attract tourists to the country; Tourism is developing tourist facili ties at major Buddhist centres for (c) whether Government have for attracting a larger number of^ pil mulated any scheme for attracting tourists from Asian countries; and grims from Buddhist countries in South, South East and East Asia. In (d) if so^ what are the details thereof? pursuance of this it is also proposed to open a tourist office at Bangkok THE MINISTER OF TOURISM (Thailand) and base «a Tourist Pro AND CIVIL AVIATION (SHRI motion Officer at Osaka (Japan) to PURUSHOTTAM KAUSHIK): (a) promote a larger flow of tourists from During the Winter Season (October, 1977 to January, 1978), 264,743 these areas. foreign tourists visited India com- Besides basing a Tourist Promotion pared to 225, 574 during the corres ponding period of 1976-77. Country- Officer at Tehran (Iran) in addition wise break-down of foreign tourist to Q Tourist Office in Kuwait, the arrivals for the month of December, Department of Tourism has brought 1977 and January, 1978 ^re under tabulation. However, a comparative out tourist literature in Arabic and statement giving the country-wise Persian for promoting tourist traffic break-up of tourisiJ arrivals during from West Asia. October-November, 1976 and 1977 is laid on the Table of the House. Travel Agents Associations of South [Placed in Library. See No. LT - 158/78]. East Asian countries are being en couraged and assisted to hold their (b) In order to attract tourists to annual conventions in India es ^bis the country, the Department of Tourism has opened 16 tourist offices would afford their member-travel abroad, and has stationed 6 Tourist agents to g*et ^firsthand information Promotion Officers based in markets about tourist facilities in India, and having tourism potential. These offi thereby promote a larger flow of ces promote tourism to India through dissemination of tourist information, tourists from South East Asian re distribution of tourist publicity lite gion. So far such conventions have rature, advertising campaigns, screen been held in India by Travel Agents ing of films, participation in feirs and festivals, organisation of India Nights Associations of Thailand, Malaysia »nd sales seminars, participation in and Sing«i>ore. ■55 Written Answers FEBRUARY 24. 1978 Written Answers 56 S lr ^ ^ 5 65. H lf : w r (?^) w r q^ ^ I 1% TTsr^^PT % fwf ^r ?T^ ?r^ ?r?T<>f qiJSH wVt ?TFTT IT^ ir^ WcTT^ ^ i j %fft ^ ?sTPT ^ ff^r f% : TT ?T<^)tT ^ft^PTSTRT, ?T'1?t’T ^rN" (W>) "Wl ^FilTRT, TT3R ^ , qr ?rq?tTT qr srrOTfTcT ^cft^r | ,«3rnT7*n:, %sFfr?, 1^ , ?ft ^ ^rrq- f; ?fK %• % firq ^ (»t) ^ ^r Ir ffT q iirr ?ftT ?mT »T5ft 5TT JTPT 'Sc'HiP;a ST'T>rrr ^ {vh vVftm:) ( ^ ) ^ , ITT^T 7 0 . *rra ^ 'IT 5^ I % %CT s?TT ir I *fhift ^ r q =STT5T ?rrf«T^ i;f t i % ozrg'^PT ^ * 11 I / 1975-76 1976-77 ( ^ ) ?rk (*r); I TT3R?r^ % % Fh ^* ?ftrft +i'=il =srn^ ^TTTn ^ ^grfir^ ?r s r ^ fr if ?TT^|cTr? 142.45 98. 58 ?r^ ?Vtt I ^tST 114.67 95. 54 f^^*ls*l« 205.03 196.00 tjTOhr «FT ^??n^ 10.72 9,5 4 566. : wqr f^rT if5#r ^ frqr 1% : (^f ) ^ r^TTcfr f, ^fteT, rr«n (?5) *flT (ir). 3fr, 5t I TT^- Tr^TPTR ^ snr?? ?r< ^ ^3rq r^ ^ ?n5tv qr ^rnrifr^ ^*1*r i^r«ff ir w « ^ sfTT siTftrsp ? r*n «w f ^ - I I TTsr^T^ % irmrgTT, Tier 5 7 Written Answers PHALGTJNA 5, 1899 (SAKA) Written Answers 58- stVt f ^ 'r % tot srinrr sure this it has been suggested to the State Governments to draw up a *frr W5C s r ^ y fsr^'f it sqrtiT master plan of tourism to 'draw up a ^ *i^R- ^rfV ^ I irnfty?: Ladakh so that there is no despoliation (^cTrR sr%9r) W>T jftTTSi- (»TtT».sr%^) of its environmental and cultural characteristics w h i l e providing tourist if rr qr^% ?«TTfw ^ ^>fr facilities. snftTT ^ W P ff ^r, iRTTTrT It is proposed by the Government ?tttV ^ i ; k: srJrt^r^f to protect the ‘Gompas’ which are th®^ % ?WT il'Uffl wVt Afv*! iTf WW: 197 8 % 3-‘VtPT ^ 1^0 qro) (^) ^ 100 f«rTfT?T ^JTT =^?TT ?r (^ ) ; HTTrftJT ^ % t ? 'TOTwf (qrowe) ’imnTiqT^ trTifh>r f^fTRT f^UTt ?TT^T % fT?r?TT SiJn'TW fsFT ,; 2 50 ^raitr ^ ^ t ?T*tf^ ?ir*fWr fsnpm f5T<^ ^<11 ^ 5T5t>r ^rm' I inftfTrT ^ 5 ^ I f^ ^ Ji ^£i sr*ft fTOlfrW fapTf »raT t *r??5 ftfTTT Jr »fIH^T V?^»nrTT ^ i f h i fTiTr«m^~i «rc 5>TT I vV ffTTT f e m n q i 3I«r*T ir, ^TPff w frf^ sftT *rfcTf^*i1r %r f^m 5 6 9. snrra : w?rr 5n%rr i stt^ ^rrir^rfWt f^rT imV q-^ ^:-n^ f :^ q>% % «rr^, : wrtrrfsr^ yrqw FH m tTt sftr f^r^rnff t: Ir jtt ( ^ ) ITP#, 1977 % 3rn.^O, 1973 f^JTT 3 r r ^ I ^TV^ 5 T ^ Tf 2 4 ^TTH V ^>r TTcjt^TffrT f ^ R ^; fV^TT ; 15 ^rnr, ?crfERT9r?T; 5TF^ f3T% if f^rT% #^>3rffTT J^TrPfff Pt®"? f^r^ft ^f, % STrT^TfT ^T fsfHT *T*rr ?^T ^ iTtt ^ ?7in?!'T »nr f i ^oT f?7Tr *Tirr ; wV?, (?w) TFS5>irf:rT 4’^'f % *ttt 197 8 % slT rr, WTF grtST % ’^or i^TT ^ ^rr*fK % % q *teit s r ^ % ?fK JtF^ ^f, ?r> ^T ^rprm fftr STr^ IT ^nr f^^FTO t ? i-?a- ^rPTrT sirm^ t i zffsr-^ % ^i' ^>T-f't6iTr«.(n ^ ^qr I ; ?fh: (ii) iTR% n fjpqr nzTT (»t) ^q-fsRTiff sTsft^»T sFT-f^ndrw ; ?i*tt qriT^jyr | f^Rqrn^?ft^^^?tpt% foqr^ qr ^rfsj^ir 5Tirf^ f^pirr ip?t o (iii) ^'"| ?irr*T ^-f^ratruT k : STr^ T^: f^rT^ cfrr ^Tirf^T ?T^?nT s fr ^ *rm% ir f^rsrifTcr f w . »prT ? O ET^ I ftr ^ noTFTa TT5«? *refV («?> ^fiR^fiT ^??rr5) : (^) ?ftT (^). f;?T=T%f%^ % WTT ir (it) ^ ^ ^ irf I :— t I ^ «f| - % ?PTt ^Tflr ^ I I ^ ^ JT? ( i ) 31 TTr^, 1977 nrspf^ q-3f f t 5rr?*ft, ?% t n r -^ f^ a trrf v ?rrg-R qr ?T^ TffrT qr W ^»TT I f^^TTir - ^?:-f?ra’?Tw ?T5N3 fiTff fT=rTf ^ »rf % 1 2 3 4 1. ^ o tr*To Pa-ftjqr (f^.sr.q.) 1 96 1 -6 2 5 13,10,527 2. 3T¥kT % »t 1 2 3 4 10. ^T«T^ < TF3r (^ ) W ^ TTJq- yX^TTTf % ^3cqr^'t fnrr 4-?: ^r^nr- ?T^«T sm r ^T ^ 1 3ffk fft ^ qr ?T*nT srr t t ^ 5r*TTqr w ^ ? 571. «srt 5 ^ : ^qr c(ifv|vi| rfiifI yi^vrfriTT Tf^ 5rsr ^ rT*n JTFTfTH.' ^frT ^i^- ;t Pp^i vstpt % ^rrnr smrnr f^«T>r ^ T m FermiT *f TTWireft («iV ^ f f 2 197 7 %it) : ( ^ ) ^ 1977 - % dl ( ^ ) TT?ir yrsFRf The Marine Products Export Deve ^ ?r*Rr ^ T -54lf sT«m V qr ^ lopment Authority regulatioms pub lished in the Gazette on 27-8-77 com- z m ^ ?T*IPTT ^ I rRTrftr, tain considerable information about dM+T ^TfyfnflH, 1953 rTOT service conditions and allied matters. M.P.E.D.A. has taken up the prepara ^Prnrr :t*T^ Hrq^, tion of an Administrative Manual. 1963 if 1 % 10-100 5TSTT 100 H- gjcTT % Jr 5 ^ Wf TT ^ ^ frm JT»T^ cp; ^F»T?r:, 1.75 3. 50 Srf^ JTo htt 5 7 3. «ft WTTo ?T + < H^rrqi ^ ^+rTT qifsiT wtT jtfr: q-f t I 10 ^ ^r ^rnr ^ frrr : ^ ^ ?rqrr f=nrf^ irif ?nr^ ^«t»T % ^ (^ ) W ^t| qr fiFfi- f f t I ^ stVt ^ ZTT ^sp>, f s n f ?r| Administrative and Accounting Manu % ^ ^ % ^HTTir, ^ al for Marine Products Export Deve lopment Authority ^ ^rnrifY ; 572. SHRI L. K. DOLEY; Will the Minister of COMMERCE AND CIVIL (?g-) ?T3ir ^ f^^rnr SUPPLIES AND COOPERATION grn w ?r| % f^TTT be pleased to state: rfrnf ^ (a) the year in which the Marine Products Export Development Autho rity was set up; wVt irnn: *r«rV (b) whether it is a fact that no («ft vtfSTV) : (^ ) administrative manual and accounting ?r>?: (?w). f^rf^ sfpt manual have so far been drawn up for the Marine Products ExDort Develop % ?ra'?T, 197 8 ^ ^ ^ ment Authority; srmr ^ (c) the reasons therefor; and ^ '»t I r rfr ^ ^ ^ 3n w I (d) the steps taken in this regard? THE MINISTER OF STATE IN qTi ?»*n ar? ^ t v t h e MINISTRY OF COMMERCE a n d CIVIL SUPPLIES AND CO 5 7 4. 5T*rf ; OPERATION (SHRI ARIF BEG): (a) The Marine Products ExpK>rt Develop ment Authority was set up in the year 1972. ( ^ ) w I (b) to (d). No administrative ^?r>T f ¥ ^ ^ ^ manual has yet been drawn up. ?prqT ^ *n A Draft accounting manual has al tI I ; ready been compiled by the Marine ( g ) q-fe ^JTT Wrur, Products Export Development Autho rity. 3648 LS— 3. 67 Written Answers FEBRUARY 24. 1978 Written Answers 68 (»T) 5HTT q m oiw^Krnft ^ i 5^TfT ?rm ?Tf«r 'fm ^ % w?r n fiffT H*n Tnifai irftif*T ^ # 5Fr ^ »rf t (sft 1^0 qiTo q^5r) : ( ^ ) ?r (»r). *11 ^ft^nTT % HTTtfhr SPf'TTf^rT ^ITPT >a % lT<^-.+f ^"Y tilqRj^ ’W.''it ^ jftfrT ir f ^ r IPTT t 'TT 12 ^Tf^nrnr ?r ^tFet^ t?: q- SF'^ % frT^ iwr n^nrm I Hp'.'Jii'Hr-ei =H«i^(f^cr 5T ^ ^ 31^ ^ ?r.=T ^ ^rm «rr^ r^ ^ t '^ 'f % it f^^rrg-r, f ( ^ > ? ^'Prf # ) fipTT^T, 1976 fcTHT^T, 1977 Tlftr 5r1^i=T 1258 1 589 331 2 6.3 5383 5941 558 10.4 6641 7530 889 13.4 Dilntion of Share Capital b7 Sterling (SHRI H. M. PATEL)- (a) Yes, Tea Companies Sir. 575. SHRI P. K. KODIYAN: Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased (b) The Indianisation scheme of to state: mosi of the sterling tea companies consists of a group of sterling tea (a> whether the sterling tea com companies merging into Indian com panies have agreed to dilute their panies formed for the purppse of tak sjiare capital complying with the ing over their existing Indian busi FERA; ness. As of now, there are no pro (b) whether the sterling tea com posals for the diversification of their panies have decided to merge them activities. selves into two groups and diversify ing their activities; and (c) The indianisation proposals of (c) what are the details and Gov the sterling tea companies e r e engag ernment’s response thereto? i n g t h e consideration of Government. In principle, Government have n o THE MINISTER OF FINANCE objection to such method of India AND REVENUE AND BANKING nisation by sterling tea companies. 69 Written Answers PHAI.GUNA. 5, 1899 (SAKA) Written Answers 70 Policy for Foreign Investments for British Airways over Indian territory; Speedingf^up Rural and Industrial and Development (b) if so, the details thereof and 576. SHRI K. MAYATHEVAR: Government’s decision thereon? WUl the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state; THE MINISTER OF TOURISM AND CIVIL AVIATION (SHRI (a) the precise policy in force so PURUSHOTTAM KAUSHIK) : (a) far for foreign investments in this Yes, Sir. country to speed up industrial and rural developments and the major (b) The matter is under considera departures from that policy now tion. undertaken; (b) the concrete proposals made Operation of Multinational Companies t)y the eighty member delegation of in L.OW Priority Areas businessmen representing eight coun tries and the reactions of Govern- jnent thereon; and 578. SHRI JYOTIRMOY BOSU: Will the Minister of FINANCE be (c) the final decision taken or pro pleased to state: posed to be taken for foreign invest ment steering clear of the subtle (a) whether the executive repre eflects of foreign business imperial sentatives representing fifty five mul ism? tinational companies (Business Inter national) had detailed discussions THE MINISTER OF FINANCE with the Prime Minister and the AND REVENUE AND BANKING Industry Minister recently; (SHRI H. M. PA TE L): (a) to (c). (b) whether the multinationals in Attention of the Hon’ble Member is sist on having greater opportunities invited to the Statement on indus in low priority, high profitability trial Policy laid on the Table of the areas; House on the 23rd December, 1977. This statement details the shifts in (c) if so^ what is the Government’s emphasis in the new industrial policy stand in the matter; and also the role assigned to foreign investment. (d) whether the Government would do its be«3t to oppose multinational to The Roundtable recently held by operate in low priority areas where the Business International was in the Indian nationals are fully in posses nature of an informal discussion and sion of technical know-how etc.; and suitable clarifications were given about the new industrial policy. (e) whether a clear demarcation of such areas will be made? Flight of Concorde Over Indian Territory THE MINISTER OF FINANCE AND REVENUE AND BANKING 577. SHRIMATI PARVATHI KRI- (SHRI H. M. PATEL) ; (a) Ho SHNAN: Will the Minister of (d).. During the Roundtable arrang t o u r is m a n d c i v i l a v i a t i o n ed recently by the Business Inter be pleased to state: national, informal discussions were held" with reference to the new in (a) whether Britain has asked the dustrial policy of the Government. Permis^on of Indian Government to It was clarified that foreign invest ® art flights of supersonic concorde of ment would not be permitted in low 71 Written Ansvrers FEBRUARY 24, 1978 Written Answers 72 priority areas, but would be consi (b) the names of these seven ins dered in highly sophisticated areas pectors of the Textile Committee and where indigenous technology is not their present postings; and available. (c) the reasons for their transfer (e) Yes, Sir. outside Delhi? THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE Transfer of Seven Inspectors of the AND CIVIL SUPPLIES AND CO Textile Committee, Delhi who were OPERATION (SHRI ARIF BEG): detained under MIS A (a) to (c). One Assistant Inspecting Officer and eight Inspectors of the 579. SHRI TRIDIB CHAUDHURI : Textiles Committee, who were* de Will the Minister of COMMERCE tained under MISA in 1976 during AND CIVIL SUPPLIES AND CO the Emergency and were released OPERATION be pleased to state: from detention in February, 1977 were posted outside Delhi by the (a) whether seven inspectors of Textiles Committee, as it felt that the Textile Committee in Delhi who they w o u l d feel embarrassed and were wrongfully detained under face difficulties in discharging their MISA in 1976 during the Emergency duties in Delhi immediately on their and whose cases are under considera release from detention. In fact, two tion by the Shah Commission were of the Inspectors had asked for post transferred on their release from de ing away from Delhi. The names of tention to far-flung stations outside the concerned employees and their Delhi by the Textile Committee; present posting are given below: SI. Name Desifl^aion Present Posting N o. 1 Shri D. B. Ghosh Regional Office, Surat 2 Shi i R. S. Gupta Do. Regional Office, Surat. 3 Shri A. K.. Chakraborty D o . Head Quarters, Bombay. 4 S.iri A. Mukherjee Do. Regional Office, Amritaar 5 Shri R. C. Jain .... Do. Regional Office, Sholapu' 6 Shri V . B. Bhambri Do. Regional Office, Amrit sar. 7 Shri R. Rangaraja Do. Head Quarters, Bombay. 8 Shri C. S. Venkatcsh . / Do. Regional Office, Banga lore. Regional O f f i c e , Calcutta 9 Shri S. N. Chatterjec . . • • • Assistant Ins pecting Officer- Written Answers PHALGUNA 5, 1899 (SAKA) Written Answers 74 73 Fall in Iron Ore off take from the Country («ft : (?f) vftK ( ^ ) g w ^ 5tt ^ I 580. SHRI M. KALYANASUNDA- znTRrnr^ 9rtET ?r*n'7^ w RAM- Will the Minister of COM ^ I MERCE AND CIVIL SUPPLIES AND COOPERATION be pleased to state: Wage Policy (a) whether it is a fact that there is a substantial fall in the iron ore 582. SHRI CHITTA BASU; Will the off take from the country during the Minister of t’llsiANCE be pleased to last few months; state: (a) .whether Government propose to (b) whether this fall in off take was redefine the existing wage policy; mainly because of a fall in import by major foreign buyers of Indian (b) if so, .steps taken in that direc iron ore; and tion; (c"» whether it is a fact that aQ (c) if so, what are the facts there disputes in respect of the wage revi- of? sion.s have been kept in abeyance pending the finalisation of the wage policy under consideration; and THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE, (d) if so, the effect of such policy AND CIVIL SUPPLIES AND CO on the industrial relation as a whole? OPERATION (SHRI ARIF BEG): THE MINISTER OF FINANCE (a) to (c). The exports of iron ore AND REVENUE AND BANKING during the current year are not like (SHRI H. M. PATEL): (a) and (b). ly to be lower than last year. How Having regard to the serious distor ever, there may be a short fall in the tions that have crept into the struc targeted level of exports because of ture of emoluments of employees in heavy inventories with the major public and private sector. Government foreign buyers of Indian iron ore as have set up a Study Group on Wages, a result of continued recession in the Incomes & Prices, in October, 1977. world steel industry^ According to its terms of' reference, the Study Group has to prepare a draft Policy on Wages, Incomes and Prices. (c) No, Sir. (d) Does not arise. 581 . Tfira?! snrf : Shortage of Hotel Accommodation for Tourists (^ ) ^TtT 583. SHRI M. RAM GOPAL RED DY: Will the Minister of TOURISM AND CIVIL AVIATION be pleased to if ^ state: (a) whether it is a fact that there Tiftr 5?T?T «rt ? ia an acute shortage of hotel accom- 75 Written Ansurers FEBRUARY 24. 1978 Written Answers 7& modation for the tourists in the coun political links of the smugglers. How. try; and ever, it would not be in public interest to give any further information in this (b) if so^ the present number or regard at this stage. hotels on the approved list and the total availability of roonw? THE MINISTER OF TOURISM Pricing Formula in Respect of Sale of AND CIVIL AVIATION (SHRI PU- L-Base to Actual Users RUSHOTTAM KAUSHIK) : (a) There is a shortage of hotel accommodation 585. PROF. R. K. AMIN,; Will the of standard suitable for international Minister of COMMERCE AND CIVIL tourists at major tourist centres such SUPPLIES a n d COOPERATION^ be as Bombay and Delhi throughout the pleased to state: year, and at some of the other tourist centres such as Agra, Jaipur, Varanasi, (a) whether it is a fact that the Khajuraho, Gulmarg. Hassan and canalising agency, the State Chemical Mysore during the peak tourist sea & Pharmaceutical Corporation of India son. Limited, is flouting the CCI&E pricing formula in respect of sale of L-Base (b) At present, there are 287, hotels to actual users against their allot on the approved list of the Depart ments for the period 1977-78; and ment of Tourism with a total capacity (b) if so^ what steps Government O f 17,831 rooms. ^ have taken or propose to take to amend the import policy so as to en sure that L-Base is available to the industry on the basis of its pricing Political Links of Smu^i^lers and their formula? Associates THE MINISTER OF STATE IN 584. SHRI MUKHTIAR SINGH THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE- MALJK: AND CIVIL SUPPLIES AND CO OPERATION (SHRI ARIF BEG): (a) SHRI G. M. BAN AT WALLA: No, Sir. The canalising agency has been following the policy laid down Will the Minister of FINANCE be by the Ministry of Chemicals and pleased to state: Fertilizers only. • (a) whether it has come to the (b) Does not arise. notice of the Government that smug glers and their associates in different parts of the country have cloise links Merger of D.A. and Additional D.A. with the political persons of the coun with Basic Pay in respect of Central try; Govenuneni Emplos^ees (b) if so, the salient features ( 5p) *TEq- ^ thereof; . ; ■ - 'V ■ . f (c) the decision taken in the matter; and (d) if no decision has been taken so far, the time by which a final deci (w) w*rr ^ ^ sion is likely to be taken? Tjm srW ^ qr THE MINISTER OF FINANCE AND 3TT^ ^ REVENUE AND BANKING (SHRI *T«JTT5rTf Sr ^nrr ^rrriTT vmwrr H. M. PATEL): (a) to (d). (The ^ TTTifjr ^ fjT^TcTT t ^ question of the merger of the dearness allowance sanctioned to the Central Government emp'oyees to cover the index average oF 272 points was raised (^ ) ^ ^ 5T? by the Stal¥ Side of the National Coimcil (JCM) in its last ordinary meeting held on 26th|27th August, ^ H»TTr?T ^ v ^3^fr*T 1977. As decided in that n-.eeting, the ft«rcT I ? item has been remitted to a Commit tee of the Council for consideration. ?T»n TT3Tf^ wK t fv n The report of the Committee is await («sfv q^o inro ^ ed. (ir) ^ t ?flT ^ ^ T?: Policy of Government towards I.B.M. and Coca Cola iTT^nr I 587. SHRI PRADYUMNA BAL: Discussion with Executives represent Will the Minister of FINANCE be ing Multinational Companies pleased to state: fa) whether the question of IBM 589. CHAUDHRY BRAHM PRA- and Coca Cola figured in the talks KASH: with the representatives representing SHRI R. K. MHALGI: 55 multi-national companies who visit SHRI PRASANNBHAI ed this country in the recent past; and MEHTA: (b) whether there has been any DR BAPU KALDATY: change in the policy or attitude of SHRIMATI MRINAL GORE; Government towards IBM and Coca Cola after these talks? SHRI P. K. KODIYAN: SHRI L. L. KAPOOR; t h e MINISTER OF FINANCE AND r e v e n u e a n d b a n k i n g (SHRI Will the Minister of FINANCE be H. M. PATEL): (a) Yes, Sir. pleased to state; (b) No .Sir. (a) whether executives representing 55 multi-national companies visited % ITT STTT the country recently to discuss with ^ ^ «rrw 7 ^ Ministers and Officers about the foreign investment climate; (b) the main issues discussed by 588. ^ these execuitives with him and other ministers including the Prime Minis ter; 79 Written Answers FEBRUARY 24, 1978 Written Answers 8o (c) whether after this talk there (i) making available the full re has been some shift in the policy of quirements of the economy for im the Government towards multi ported raw materials, components national companies; and spares and equipment consistent with utilisation of indigenous pro (d) the outcome of the discussions? ductive capacity, THE MINISTER OF FINANCE AND (ii) arranging impwts of critical REVENUE AND BANKING (SHRI items oaf mass cojisumption in short- H. M. PATEL): (a), (b) and (d). supply in the interest of domestic During the Round table arranged by price stability; and the Business International informal (iii) stimulating the growth pro- discussions were held with Ministers and officers regarding government cesss of the economy by accelerat- mg investment in dentified projects policies governing trade, development and programmes in priority areas and investment. Suitable clarifications were given and these wouia have re requiring large foreign exchange. sulted in a better understanding of (c) Changes in foreign exchange re our basic policies. serves represent the net outcome of the external transactions of the coun (c) No, Sir. try. With liberalisation of import policy and with provision of substan tially enhanced levels of foreign ex Utilisation of Foreign Exchange change for imports of mass consump Reserves tion items such as edible oils, raw cotton other ^extile fibres aluminium, 590. SHRI S. R. DAMANI; Will the cement etc., ^he non-food imports of Minister of FINANCE be Dleased to the country recorded a large increase state: during the current year. However, this was more than oflfset by favour (a) the details of India’s foreign able factors, such as reduction in food exchange reserves as on 31st Decem ber, 1977; imports, increase in exports and sus tained inflow of inward remittances. (b) whether it is being used on ad In the event, foreign exchange reser hoc basis or any policy decision has ves during the period 1st April, 1977 been taken with a view to stimulate to 31st December, 1977 showed an the economy and if so, the details increase of Rs. 1135.3 crores. thereof; and (c) how much has been utilized High DenomlnaUon Currency Notes during the current year and the speci with Banks immediately before fic purposes thereof? demonetisation THE MINISTER OF FINANCE AND REVENUE AND BANKING (SHRI 591. SHRIMATI MRINAL GORE: H. M. PATEL): (a) India’s foreign SHRI R. K. MHALGI: exchange reserves as on 31st Decem ber 1977 amounted to Rs. 3998.3 cro- SHRI AHMED M. PATEL; res. Will the Minister of FINANCE be (b) It is the policy of the Govern pleased to state: ment to utilise a part of India’s for eign exchange reserves to promote the (a) whether Government have col overall growth of the economy with lected the data regarding the currency in a framework of price stabilitjr. notes of the value of Rs. IOOO/-1 Broadly, the measures adopted are Rs. 5000/- and Rs. 10,000 dem onetised the following; — on 16th January, 1978 with the nation Si W ritten Answers PHAL.GUNA, 5, 1899 (SAKAi Written Answers 82 alised and other banking companies (b) The information is oeing collec- immediately before the issue of de and will be laid on the Table of the monetisation order; and House as soon as available. (b) if so, the details thereof cur (c) The demonetisation was aimed rency-wise and bank-wise? at stopping the illicit transfer of mo ney for financing transcations which THE MINISTER OF STATE IN are harmful to the economy or which t h e m i n i s t r y o f f i n a n c e (SHRI are for illegal purposes. ZULFiQUARULLAH): (a) and (b). The information is being collected and (d) Government has no~su^?h propo will be laid on the Table of the House sal under consideration, as soon as avallatle. (e) Such steps as considered neces Impact of Demonetisation of High sary by the Government are already Denomination Currency Notes being taken and will continue to be taken, to check and unearth the black 592. SHRI KANWAR LAL GUPTA: money. SHRI CHITTA BASU: SHRI HITENDRA DESAI; SHRI P. K. KODIYAN: Misuse of Import Licences by Firms SHRI K. LAKKAPPA: in West Bengal SHRIPRASANNBHAI 593. SHRI MOHD. HAYAT ALI: MEHTA: Will the Minister of COMMERCE SHRI AHMED M. PATEL; AND CIVIL SUPPLIES ANT5 CO OPERATION be pleased to state: Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state: (a) the number of firms in West Bengal who have misused the import (a) what is the impact of demone licences during 1977 and against whom tization of one thousand rupee notes investigations are in progress or have and above; been completed; (b) how many such notes were not presented to the Government after the (b) whether some of these firms in- demonetization; spite of the fact that investigation against them are in progress are still (c) what was the reason for demo misusing their import licences; and netization of such notes; (c) if so, the steps Government pro (d) do Government propose to de pose to take to bring an end to this monetise the hundred rupee notes; problem? and THE MINISTER OF STATE UST (e) if not, what specific steps Gov THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE ernment propose to take to check the tlack money? &nd CIVIL SUPPLIES AND COOPE RATION (SHRI ARIF BEG): (a) THE MINISTER OF STATE IN Complaints against 19 firms in West t h e MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI Bengal for alleged misuse of import ZULFIQTTAHUIXAH): (a) The im licinces were registered during 1977. pact Of the demonetisation' of high de Out of these 2 cases were closed as nomination notes is being studied. nothing incriminating wafl found »3 Written Ansvrers FEBRUARY 24. 1978 Written Answers 84 against their." Investigations in res Persons died and Bodies recoTered of pect of the remaining 17 cases are in Victims of AIR India Jumbo Jet progress^ - r. ~ Emperor Asiioka’ (b) No such case has come to Gov 595. SHRI KACHARULAL HEM- ernment’s notice. RAJ JAIN: Will the Minister of TOURISM AND CIVIL AVIATION (c) Does not arise. be pleased to state: (a) the number of persons died in the Air India boeing crash near Bom bay in January, 1978; and 594. (b) the number of dead bodies re covered from the sea? ^ ^ ?>’TT ^ : THE MINISTER OF TOURISM AND ( ^ ) IT^ t CIVIL AVIATION (SHRI PURU- SHOTTAM KAUSHIK): (a) 213 «Fir TT^ persons died in the air-crash. %ifflf % ^ p r m r (b) 93 bodies of the victims of the % qr r«(^rf wr?: | ; air crash have been recovered. (w ) TTC^ir qTTFTpr^ Amount of money in Circulation In ?n1w % 1^ ^ ^ Jr High Denomination Notes ir ^TT$n?rT ^ ^ ^ 596. DR. MURLI MANOHAR JOSHI: Will the Minister of FIN ANCE be pleased to state: ( ^ ) ^ ’ 'TPT Jr qTT^- (a) the amount of money in circula (c) the vsHufe of claims that have f m T n n W w Vt *TefT (« tV been accepted by Government; and * 1^ 0 fTijo q ^ ^ ): ( ^ ) ^ (*t) rTcT^ ^ ft^T ferrfhr ^^iTm f ^ - (d) the approximate value of notes that have not been surrendered and JTT tnr^«nT ^ ^ *?■ ^^«n I 18.15 crores and 346 notes of K*- 85 Written Answers PHAIiGUNA, 5, 1899 (SAKA) Written Answers 86 10,000 denomination valued at Rs. ImiKiet of Demonetisation of High 34.6 lakhs. This totals up to about Denomination Currency Notes Rs. 146^5 crores. The figures are, how ever, provisional. 598. SHRI HARI VISHNU KAM- ATH: Will the Minister of FINANCE (b) to (d). Since the complete in be pleased to state: formation has not become available from all the branches of various (a) whether the recent deihonetisa- banks 1 Government treasuries concern tion of currency notes of denomina ed the same has not yet been compi tions of Rs. 1000/- and over has served led by the Reserve Bank. The details the purposes which Government had in view; will be laid on the Table of the House as soon as available. (b) if so, whether Government will lay a detailed statement regarding the impact and effects of the ftieasure on the Table; and Total number of High Denomination (c) whether there is reason to be Currency Notes lieve that only a fraction of the said notes has been surrendered to the 597. DR. BAPU KALDATY: Will Banks? the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state: THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI (a) whether the Government had ZULFIQUARULLAH): (a) The de assessed the total number of currency monetisation of high denomination notes of the value of Rs. 1,000/-, notes was aimed at stopping the illi Rs. 5,000/- and Rs. 10,000/- as on 15th cit transfer of money for financing January^ 1978; transBctions which are harmful to the economy or which are for illegal pur (b) whether the Reserve Bank poses. The impact of the measure is maintains the register of issue of being studied. notes of the above denominations; and (b) and (c). The details will be laid on the Table of the House as soon (c) if so, what were the details of as possible. their records as on 16th January, 1978 of the issue of notes of the above de nominations? Amount of High Denomination Cur rency Notes surrendered to RBI THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE 599. SHRI K. T. KOSALRAM: Will (SHRI ZULFIQUARULLAH): (a) the Minister of FINANCE be pleased and (c). At the close of business on to state: the 16th day of January, 1978 the number of bank noTes in circulation (a) the amount of high denomina was about 12.80 lakhs of Rs. 1000]- de tion currency notes surrendered to nomination valued at Rs. 128 crores, Reserve Bank of Indi^ as a result of 26,300 notes ot Rs. 50001- denomina the demonetisation ordinance; tion valued at Rs. 18.15 crores and 346 notes of Rs. 10,000/- denomination (b) the amount withheld by the valued at Rs. 34.6 lakhs. These figures Reserve Bank of India pending en are however provisional. quiries to fee held into the source of such currency surrendered by indivi (b) Yes, Sir. duals, institutions etc.; and 8 7 Written Ansuyers FEBRUARY 24. 1978 Written Answers 88 (c) whether Government propose to Transport Contracts given to Firms take any action against persons who by MMTC are reported to have burnt such high denomination currency notes,, and also 601. SHRI K. LAKKAPPA: Will against persons who are ^iU with the Minister of COMMERCE AND holding this currency? CIVIL SUPPLIES AND COOPERA » TION be pleased to state: THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (a) names of companies or firms to (SHRI ZULFIQUARULLAH): (a) which Minerals and Metals Trading and (b). The information is being Corporation gave transport contract; collected and will be laid on the (b) the amount spent by these com Table of the House as soon as avail, panies in respect of these contracts; able. (c) whether it is a fact that one (c) High denomination bank notes Kothari has taken a large number of ceased be legal tender after the pro transport contracts in the names of mulgation of the High Denomination different firms; Bank Notes (Demonetisation) Ordi nance, 1978 on 16th January, 1978. No (d) if so, the details thereof; and penal provision of the Ordinance is (e) what procedure is followed in attracted if any such note is burnt by issuing transport contracts fey or is still lying with its owner or M.M.T.C.? possessor. As these acts would not constitute an offence under the ‘provi sions of the Ordinance no action can THE MINISTER OF STATE IN be taken against such persons. THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND CIVIL SUPPLIES AND CO OPERATION (SHRI ARIF BEG),: (a) Names of Companies to which trans Cse of Chartered Planes by Central port contarcts have been given by Ministers MMTC during 1976-77 and 1977-78 are as under:— 600. SHRI G. Y. KRISHNAN: Will (1) Mjs. Orissa State Commercial the Minister of TOURISM AND CIVIL Transport Corporation Ltd.. Cut AVIATION be pleased to state: tack (State Government Under taking). (a) the number times the Char (2) M|s. Sethi Transport, Cuttack. tered Planes have been utilised by the Central Ministers during last four (3) M /s. B. P. Syndicate, Cuttack. months while visiting the States out of the Capital; and (4) M|s. Eastern Roadways, Cut tack (1976-77 only). (b) whether any statement from (5) M/s. A. K. Transport, S h e i k h Government was made earlier That Bazar, Cuttack-3 (engaged during they would not use the chartered 1977-78). planes and Tf so, when? ( 6) M|s. Eastern Trading Corpo ration, Station Bazar, Cuttack-3 THE MINISTER OF TOURISM (engaged during 1977-78). AND CIVIL AVIATION (SHRI PU- RUSHOTTAM KAUSHIK): (a) and (7) M|s. Mysore Minerals L i m i t e d (b). The information is being collec (State Government Undertaking). ted, and will be placed on the Table 39, Mahatma Gandhi Road, BangS' of the Sfibha. lore-1 (engaged since i968). 89 Written Answers PHALGUNA 5, 1899 iSAKA) Written Answers 90 (b) Details of total amounts paid % infhff fiTTMffTT by MMTC to each of the above trans port contractors during 1976-77 are as 603. : under;— 3RTT% ^ Rs. Lakbs % : 1. M/s. Orissa State Commercial Transport Corporation Ltd. 13-79 2. M s. Sethi Transports 28.26 3. M 's. B.P. Syndicate 9*63 % q r ^ df4>-0 % sTTftq’ t Eastern Roadways 30.27 4. M/s. ?flT 5. M-5. Mysore Minerals Ltd. 293-10^ ♦This includes payment not only towards transportation but stevedoring charges ^ ^ I ; as well. » (c) MMTC has not entered into (^ ) 'dTn "T*I any agreement with a person by the name of Shri Kothari. (d) Does not arise. (n) % wm snmr ^ | ? (e) Transport contractors are ap pointed by MMTC on the basis of competitive quotations in response to PTtT 8 f TTWT *TcTt tenders. HrfhT : (^) fiRTR ^ Higb. Denomination Notes tendered to ^ ^3TT% % 31 Reserve Banlc of India 1978 1364 STT, ^ 602. SHRI K. MALL ANN A; Will the Minister of FINANCE bs pleased PK4dK err I ^ 2 5 a to state: sq1w ^ ?TRT qr w (a) the total number of high de nomination notes and their value that ^ I [V«n?rT ^ *TJTT / had been tendered to the Reserve w wr 1588/78] I Bank in different cities in India; and ^ fiiTT 5fr^ (b) whether it is a fact that the figure according to the Reserve Bank 31 'jihtCV, i978?Hr?nninr is not satisfactory? 26.64 ^ THE MINISTER OF STATE IN imr »niT «rr 1 THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI ZULFIQUARULLAH): (a) (*t) ^T°bR ^ (i) rH«iiT+ ifk Complete information has not yet be come available from all the branches ^ ^ ^ fsRT^r ?T%i of various banks/Government treasu p jw ?;4-» (iii) *TPT ^ vlTfT ^ % either as a prime contractor or by TK ^vr$u % supplying equipment and tnachinery for these projects. ^ fwq ^qr?T ^ ^?T*T % f?nT (b) Certain organisations like State Trading Corporation, Handicrafts and ^ ^ t I Handloom Export Corporation, Engin eering Ebcport Promotion Council and Tea Board have set up their offices Steps taken to strencrthen Develop in some of these countries. India’s ment and Cooperation with Develop trade missions in these countries are ing^ Countries strengthened with additional staff as and when necessary. 604. SHRI PRASANNBHAI MEH TA; Will the Minister of COMMERCE Detailed studies of several foreign AND CIVIL, SUPPLIES AND CO- markets for identifying items of ex OPERATION be pleased to state: port and import interest, and areas offering scope for Industrial coopera (a) what are the efforts being made tion are being carried out periodically to strengthen^ development coopera by the Indian Institute of Foreign tion with other developing countries; Trade. and (b) whether Government are also considering to expand exports market Report of Ghosh Committee on Irregu ing infrastructure in Africa, Latin lar Advances to Kohinoor Mills Ltd., America and East Asia? by Central Bank of India 605. DR. VASANT KUMAR PAN THE MINISTER OF STATE IN DIT: Will the Minister of FINANCE THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE be pleased to state; AND CIVIL SUPPLIES AND COOPERATION (SHRI ARIF BEG): (a) whether Government have re (a) The steps taken to strengthen ceived the report of “Ghosh Com cooperation with other develop mittee” appointed to investigate ir ing countries include conclusion regular advances and unauthorised of trade agreements with the coun loans to Kohinoor Mills Ltd. by Cen tries with which India does not have tral Bank of India, Bombay; fiucn agreements regular exchange of trade delegations, participation in (b) if so, the findings thereof and exhibitionsilnternational Fairs, disse what action have the Government mination of commercial information taken on those responsible for irregu among the trade in India, establish lar and unauthorised advances; and ment of joint ventures, provision of experts in various fields such as indus (c) what steps have Government try and education establishments of taken to recover these loans or m aking -Joint Commission, provision of train them m ore secured and regular? ing to the nationals of the deve loping countries in India, giving of THE MINISTER OF FINANCE AND gifts of capital goods and capital eq REVENUE AND BANKING CSHRI uipment^ etc. to the developing coun H. M. PATEL): (a) Yes, Sir. tries and assistance for conducting feasibility studies. Various Indian (b) and (c). Governments’ consi companies both in public sector as deration of the Report is expected to well as in the private sector are mak be completed shortly and the H o u s e ing efforts to take part in the develop will soon be informed about the a c t i o n ment programme of these countries proposed to be taken on the R e p o r t . 9 3 Written Answers PHALGUNA 5, 1899 (SAKA) Written Answers 94 Prosecation in connection witli return (d) if so, steps taken by Govern of Hiffh Denomination Notes ment in this regard? 600. SHRI AHMED M. PATEL: Will THE MINISTER OF FINANCE AND the Minister of FINANCE be pleased REVENUE AND BANKING (SHRI to stale: H. M. PATEL): (a) and (b). No. Sir. Having regard to the serious dis (a) the number of persons who re tortions that have crept into the turned the high denomination notes structure of emoluments of employees to the banks and treasuries as on 31st in public and private sector, the January, 1978; Study Group on Wages, Incomes & Prices has been set "up. Government (b) whether any person has been have decided that till a policy on in prosecuted under the law; comes and wages is formulated on the basis of recommendations of the Study (c) if so,, the number of such per Group, no wage agreement should be sons; and finalised by any public sector enter prise without getting the specific ap (d) the action taken against those proval of Government. persons? (c) and (d) Do not arise. THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRl ZULFIQUARULLAH): (a) The infor Loan given by Nationalised Banks to mation is being collected and will be Small Farmers laid On the Table of the House as soon as available. 608. s u m RAJ KESHAR SINGH: Will the Minister of FINANCE be (b) and (c) None, as yet. pleased to state: (d) Does not arise. (a) the purpose, conditions and the period of loan given by the nationalis ed banks to the small farmers; (b) whether credit worthiness is Directives to Public Sector Undertak assessed and land of the farmer is ings regarding Negotiations with mortgaged; Unions (c) if so, whether small farmer or 607. SHRI SIVAJI PATNAIK: Will landless farmer is deprived of the the Minister of FINANCE be pleased benefit of loan due to this condition; to state; and - (a) whether the Bureau of Public (d) if so^ the alternative measures Enterprises has issued directives to being taken by Government to benefit public sector undertakings not to these farmers? enter into negotiations with any Union regarding revision of wages pending THE MINISTER OF FINANCE AND submission of the report by Bhoota- REVENUE AND BANKING (SHRI H. Hngam Study Group; M. PATEL): (a) Nationalised Banks give loans of short and medium term (b) the details of the directives; duration to small farmers for purposes like crop production, minor irrigation, (c) whether Government are aware land development, dairy, poultry, t^Bt this directive is causing deep re piggery and sheep breeding etc. Terms sentment among the employees in and conditions vary from bank to public sector undertakings; and bank, but generally are as follows:-^ 9 5 Written Answers FEBRUARY 24, 1978 Written Answers 96 Period R a te o f Security interest 1. Short-term loaiis Upto la to 15 months lO^o/e^ to Charge on the standing crop. -3i% 2- Term loans . 3 to 7 years . S i % to Upto Rs. 2,000/- against surety 134% of one or t^vo persons. Above Rs. 2,000/- hypothecation of asset acquired, Mortgage of land if available. Where no tangible security is available, g^oup guarantee is obtained. (b) to (d). For crop loans, the ex (d) progress made in regard to the tent of cultivation and its cost are cases pending against these smugglers taken info account, while for develop and steps propose^ to have them ex mental purposes banks consider the pedited? repaying capacity that would result from the increased income arising cut THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE of the pt*o'posed investment. The mor MINISTRY OF FTNANCE (SHRI tgage of land is insisted upon cnly SATISH AGRAWAL): (a) Reports uv where available, and for term loans ceived by Government do not provide exceeding Rs. 2000/- in order to pre any such indication. vent the borrower from taking a loan against it from other sources. The (b) To combat the menace of .smufi- banks tr>" to meet the credit recjuire- gling on the West Coast and along ments of the small and landless fbr- the Nepal border^ the preventive staff mers to the maximum extent possible has been augmented and re-deployed more effectiv'ely. New preventive check-posts near the border have been created. To strengthen the Intelligence set up, wireless communication net Smuggrling Activities on Western work has been set up on the West Coast and Nepal Border Coast and part of the Tamil Na^lu Coast. Similar wireless network has 609. SHRI V AS ANT SATHE: Will been sanctioned for the Indo-Nepal the Minister of FINANCE be pleased border. In addition, the anti-smuggl to state; ing measures like rummaging of ships arriving from sensitive ports, patroll (a) whether smuggling activities on mg of vulnerable land routes and ex the Western Coast and Nepal Border ercise of greater vigilance at the air have increased significantly during the ports, have been re-inforced and fur recent months; ther energised. Besides, proposals for setting up more observation posts at (b) if so,, the details of the steps vulnerable points, for increasing the taken/proposed to counter renewed quantum of rewards to informers and smuggling operations; ensuring expeditious payments there of and for involving village panchayats (c) whether Government have and State machinery in certain areas sought/received any cooperation from in anti-smuggling efforts are und^^r hundred and odd top smugglers who, active consideration. sometime back had taken a public oath to give up smuggling and render (c) and (d). Some of the s m u g g le r s effective/constructive cooperation to w ho took pledge to abjure smuggli^^^ the Government in tackling the pro offered to cooperate with the Govern blem 0/ emuggling; and ment by furnishing information abOLit 97 Written Answers PHALGUNA. 5, 1899 iSAKA) Written Answers 98 smuggling. But no concrete cases or ( « r ) ?nfV snrsr, ^rfff seizures have so far resulted from this offer. Action under the Smugglers and wVt iFcTrMhr sznqrr ^ Foreign Exchange Manipulators (For f«n?m f w »r t feiture of Property) Act, 1976 against *rk ^ »ft TRq- ^ qr 4 srf^nRT some of these smugglers has been finalised in a number of cases and for 3> ^ ?T q r *FT 6 10. jnrra ft-fT ^ f^rr : 1 mT?T % JTTftn^f 8TTT ^ T% V T m i 311^ 1 KPin ^ q r ^ f^nrr '^idI 611. <^o <»Wo i»it t (?3) ^ 5FT ?nTT^ ?r %JIT qifesT wVt 5TT»IT fVTFPT 'Jtln'T' fqd ^ «in 1^ ^i'TT f r '. '3rr^ qirfl I (sp) ^ 12 1978 ^ ^ 517%^ I ; q f ^ if M^^i Pwid ^ ’TRTT^ vnfk % SPT WfTV^ «?T ftr ^ R m m tT ^rrar % f^TT 7T5ZT t1 ^ ^ ^r ^StTTT I ? («¥) ^ »rr*i% *hnHJ3T if TTW »rwt («rV wrftw ^ 3Tt=sr ^ t ; vw m ): (^) %■ (»t). TTJq- Mi'M 5^ "TT ^^IPTT, (»t) irfe f t , eft dr^M ^gt 5qt?T ^ < ^ y K % I <, TRiT ?R*FR ^ ^ I ? I I ^ ^rnrvRt", ■^:i^ CTTTRf %■ ^ 5|T ^ wVt sTFTT fOTIHJT 5TF5T ^'t?r q r q r t?? («Ttg?q>rm W (*)). ^ft ^rrqift I ft I 5T?JT it ^ ^HT-iTT ^ 9 9 Writtm Answers FEBRUARY 24. 1978 Written Answers lOO ^ iRmRT ^ ftm (T) IRT qf^ ^ ^ nin w[ I iRTFiw ^ 5 u m f ^ % ^ ( v v r r % vJrMiftd) *|fV ^JTt^ TT ^ f^ffT^r 1 Hrar if wVt ^ 1 9 7 8 ^ ^*TT t f k m % 7 4 7 cTdtTF wnrpT *FT vnm r fspm; wh: f^HTFT ^ S^d?IT ft I ^ I «flT f r r f t t 31 >TPt, 1 9 7 8 ?TT % ^ I fET^gndav ^ if ^ 5^CTT ^ TRHT 5 m 5*fft 5F imm qr Ttr ^ ^ frrtt »tt fr t ? ^ I fT*n 5Tr*rrT^ ^ fr^- iJ T(»«T («ft wrfrq; Representations from State Govern #*t) : ( t ) 4TIMH ( ? r w ments Seeking* Approval for Opium Cultivation Ir ) % ipgpihr ^ ^3n?ft f i 612. SHRI RAMANAND TIWARY: WiU the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state: ^ ^ Fznvfhr It (a) whether Central Governinent mBPff % ^rft «i ( ^ ) ^ JTf t 1% ^ ^ SFt ^ ptT % ^ *f iHwnft (» t) irfSr 5ft f^r ?f lOI Written Answers PHALCTCJNA, 5, 1899 (SAKA) Written Answers 102 fTOT (b) Government do not have exact figures of employees who either repor («ft t^o qiTo q^?r) : (^) ted for work or applied for casual leave on the strike days. (c) Some complaints were received 1977 % ^ 8 of violence between striking and non f^rm^ ^ ^ % striking employees. 3 0 0 0 / - ^ I ^a- TT^, I w r f k ^ ^r t'^ Suggestion regarding Lowering Bank Rates of Interest on Advances ^ ^ ^ I I 616. DR. BALDEV PRAKASH: Will (m ) ?fh: (^). n ^TTW- the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state: ^ ?rraT % r«i^< TT ^ ^rfirf^ jft^sFn % % tttottt ^ 92 (a) whether Government have f^rm ^ f?= r^ % taken any notice of the suggestion which appeared in the Tribune dated 5T ^ ^fT^ ^ SFRT 1%qr t ^ftX 26th December, 1977 that Government 4.46 t I can double the production by lower ing the Bank rates of interest on ad vances and releasing Rs. 2500 crores to private sector; and Strike by Trade Unions of Bank (b) if so, whether Government pro Employees pose to take these suggestions into consideration? 615. DR. SUBRAMANIAM SWAMY: Will the Minister of FINANCE be THE MINISTER OF FINANCE AND pleased ^o state: REVENUE AND BATTKING (SHRI H. M. PATEL):(a) and (b). Government (a) whether some trade unions of have noted the view reported in the bank employees gave a strike call in Tribune of December 26, 1977 that the the banking industry towards the end industrial production in the country of December; could be doubled in a few years if (b) whether Government have interest rates on bank advances v/ere figures on the number of employees lowered and foreign exchange of the who either reported for work or ap order of Rs. 2500 crores released to plied for casual leave on the strike the private sector. Fixation of Price of Natural Rubber of seven persons involved in smuggl ing of 41.1 Kgs. hashish, 36.05 Kgs. of 617. SHRI VAYALAR RAVI: Will hashish oil and 0.25 Kg. of Ganja the Minister of COMMERCE AND seized on 14-10-1977, at New Delhi, hy CIVIL SUPPLIES AND COOPERA the Directorate of Revenue Intelli TION be pleased to state: gence. Out of the seven persons, tive persons belong to Nepal and two per (a) whether Government are aware sons to the U.S.A. Three of the accused that statutory price of natural rubber were arrested. The remaining four is not adequate and the growers are of which two belong to the U. S. A. being exploited; and and two to Nepal were not available for arrest. A complaint has, however, (b ; if so, when do Government pro been filed in the Court under the re- pose to review the price of natural levent provisions of law, against all rubber and fix an adequate price for the seven persons. the growers? (b) Does not arise. THE m in is t e r o f STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND CIVIL SUPPLIES AI^D CO OPERATION (SHRI ARIF BEG): (a) and (b). With a view to maintaining the rubber prices at re 619- w asonable levels and ensuring a lair ^ fiTT : return to the growers for their pro duce, Government raised the minimum ( ^ ) ^ price of grade-I rubber from Rs. 520/-per quintal to Rs. 655/-per quintal, with differentials for other grades SETTi? % TT with effect from 6-8-1977. This revi t ; sion is valied upto 31-3-1978 and the position will be reviewed by them. While fixing the revised minimum price ( ^ ) ^ ^ of rubber, Government have also taken into account the need for mam- taining the prices of all essential Hems at reasonable levels. 5TTT ^ ^ (»T ) ?ft ^ I ? Prosecution of Hashish Smugglers Belonging to Nepal 618. SHRI K. RAMAMURTHY: Will (sft URo : ( ^ ) tf<+TT the Minister of FINANCE be pleased gTTT if ?T9I^TTf^ to state; sjwsT, rfSTT rn^Tfisp (a) whether prosecution has been launched against seven hashish smug glers belonging to Nepal; and spy r^'^iR'vr % wiyiK TT ^ (b) if not, the reasons for the de lay? I I TT f^rTtrf VrqfTTTTt 5TTT ^ t ^ THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE STIRI (?sr) wVt (»t). I SATHISH AGRAWAL):(a) Presumab ly, the question refers to prosecution 105 Written Answers PHAL.GUNA. 5, 1899 (SAKA) Written Answers io6 enterprises have felt the need for ap pointing senior retired officers as ad ^^Twr %ftx visers and Consultants for limited ^T^iwr % g;rfr^Tl^sFr periods in order to take advantage of ^prnTTRt ^rftr^rrtt % ^qr^er their vast experience for business pur poses. These apointments are not ex f^T^TSRT ftprm ^5TT^ I pected to affect the career prospects i:^' 5T^7?j f^rtwrwr % q^ qr of young people. The information available in regard to such apoint ^<+t O =snrr ^ ments is given in the Statement laid r^v>ir Re-appointment of retired Chief En gineers, General Managers, Managing s m ^ ^ fwFPT qTOnff qr Directors and Chairmen of Public Undertakings 620. SHRI NATHUNI RAM: Will 62 1. irr^ : the Minister of FINANCE be pleased ^ ^rrr% ^ : to state: ( ^ ) -R f^i (a) the number of retired Chief Engineers, General Managers, Manag ^ 197 7 e 1977 ing Directors and Chairmen of Public ^ % ^f^TFT fW'M M ?TTT Undertakings who have been re-ap- ^ ^T. ^3^^ % fsnrnr pointed either in the undertaking they were serving before retirement or qT^TTTt ^ TT other undertakings as Consultants or Trftr Advisers; ^^T^TFT fkr^T w r ; (b) the names of persons appointed in each Public Undertaking during the ( ts) #f^'T ^ last three years; (c) the reasons for appointment of qr s’ttt Trftr retired persons to these posts when a ^ ^ 3Ft fsF.w number of young people are available; and qrwT f^qr ? (d) whether any scrutiny is made by the Bureau of Public Enterprises cT«iT srfVr for making such appointments to the («fV tr^To qt?r) : ( ^ ) Public Undertakings? ( ^ ) . ^ ^ THE MINISTER OF FINANCE AND 3R^T-qr^ qT ^ REVENUE AND BANKING (SHRI H. ^3TTtiifV I M. PATEL): (a) to (d). The appoint ment of Senior officers to posts in public enterprises carrying a pay scale of Rs. 2500-3000 and above aftet* they Susar deals by Former Chairman of S.T.C. : had attained the age of 58 years is to be resorted to only in exceptional cases where internal expertise of the 622. DR. V. A. SEYID MUHAM requisite calibre is not available. Such MAD: Will the Minister of COM appointments required the approval of MERCE AND CIVIL SUPPLIES AND Government. Some of the public COOPERATION t>e pleased to state: 107 Written Ansvfers FEBRUARY 24, 1978 Written Answers lOg (a) whether there is any truth and (c) and (d). Under the Constitution substance about the report which ap sales tax is a State subject of taxa peared on the 28th January, 1978 in tion. A preliminary round of discus the ‘Current Weekly’ to the effect that sions wnth the State Governments has certain shady sugar deals have taken been held. State Governments are place and the former STC Chairman reluctant to accept the proposal to flew into London to manipulate files abolish sales tax and replace it by relating to these deals; and Central excise duties. (b) if so, will Government hold a thorough enquiry iVito the whole mat ter? Appointment oi Directors on the Boards of Nationalised Banks THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE 624. ILHRI B. S. RAMOOWALIAr AND CIVIL SUPPLIES AND CO Will the Minister of FINANCE be OPERATION (SHRI ARIF BEG): (a) pleased to state: and (b) The matter is being investi gated by the CBI at present. (a) the names of the Directors ap pointed on the Boards of the Nationa lised Banks; Plea for Abolition of Sales Tax by the (b) the criteria on which the r-on- Delhi Traders Organisation ofTlcial directors have been selected; 623. SHRI BALASAHEB VIKHE (c) whether the criteria now applied PATILt Will the Minister of FINANCE differ in any way from those applied be pleased to state: by the past Government; and (a) whether “The Delhi Iron and (d) whether any State Governments Hardware Merchants Association’* recommended any names for these (Regd). Chawari Bazar, Delhi and Boards and the reasons, if any for the several other such organisations have non-inclusion of these names? approached the Government of India to abolish the Sales Tax from all sales THE MINISTER OF FINANCE AND and purchases on the plea that this REVENUE AND BANKING (SHRI will lessen the burden of Government H. M. PATEL) (a) to (c). The names by way of reducing the maintenance of of Directors^ on the Boards of the Sales Tax accounts and collection of 14 nationalised banks reconstituted by Sales Tax and also expenditure there Government in 1977 in consultation on, the business concerns and the con- with the Reserve Bank of India are sumeri.; given in the attached list (Annexure- T) rPlaced in Library. See No. L T - (b) whether Government have 1590/781. The criteria of selection are considered this proposal; given in clause 3 of the Nationalised Banks (Management arid Miscella (c) if so, what is the Government's neous Provisions) Scheme, 1970 (An- policy regarding this; and nexure-II') [Placed in Library, Se^ >Jo. LT-1590/78], and the same criteria have now been followed in selecting (d) if the Government is against non-official directors. this proposal, the detailed reasons therefor? (d) Some of the State Governments/ Union territories had recommended THE MINISTER OF STATE IN the names of persons for apointment THE MINISTRY OP FINANCE (SHRI as non-official Directors. Depending SATISH AGARWAL): (a) and (b). on the fbranch network of a bank in Yes S\iT. the state and categories to be given 109 Written Answers PHALGUNA, 6, 1899 (.SAKA") Written Answers n o representation in accordanice with the - Export of Snvcr provisions of the Nationalisation Sche me suitable persons were selected and 626. SHRI PARMANAND GOVIND- appointed on the Boards of Directors JIWALA: Will the Minister of COM of the nationalised banks. MERCE AND CIVIL SUPPLIES AND COOPERATION be pleased to state the quantity of silver exported from India from April, 1977 to January, Appeal from All India Small Scale 1978 month-wise? Straw Board Mills Association for Excise Relief THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND 625. DR. VASANT KUMAR PAN CIVIL SUPPLIES AND COOPERA DIT: Will the Minister of FINANCE TION (SHRI ARIF BEG): The quanti be pleased to state: ty of silver exported from India from April, 1977 to January, 1978 is as fol (a) whether the All-India Small lows:— Scale Straw Board Mills Association has made an appeal to the Govern ment to give excise relief for straw (in M. Tons) boards made by s u n - d r y process; (b) is it a fact that the small Sun- April 1977 7.50 Dry straw board processors are May 1977 10.80 labour-based industry agrico ventures; June 1977 17.22 and July 1977 45.32 (c) if so, has the Government exa August 1977 19.52 mined their case and what relief is Sep'tember 1977 111.90 proposed to be given as against Mill October 1977 106.30 board manufacturer’s with automatic November 1977 73.95 dryers? December 1977 35.77 January 1978 33.15 THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI Total 461.43 SATISH AGRAWAL): (a) and (b). Yes, Sir. (c) The matter has been examined Steps to Check Smuggling in Export and the excise duty on straw board of Silver made by sun-dry process assessable under-item 17(2) of the Central Ex 627. SHRI PARMANAND GOVINE>- JIWALA; Will the Minister of cise Tariff has been reduced to 10 per FINANCE be pleased to state: cent ad valorem. Board manufac tured with automatic dryers conti (a) whether large quantity of silver is being exported from India illegally; nues to be charge able to duty at the and rate of 15 per cent ad valorenif on the flrst 500 metric to nues 25 per cent ad (b) if so, the reasons therefor and steps to check smuggling? valorem on the next 500 metric tonnes and 30 per cent ad valorem on the THE MINISTER OF STATE IN t h e MINISTRY OF FINANCE3 (SHRI balance. ■* 'ifJ an ' ’ I l l Written Answers FEBRUARY 24, 1978 Written Answers 112 SATISH AGRA WAD: (a) Reports of schemes which could be implement received by the Government do not ed over a period of 5 to 10 years. The provide any such indication. implementation of these schemes in the Central or State sector, however, (b) Does not arise. be dependent upon funds b^ing made available for the tourist sector in the Master Plans for Tourism by States next Five Year Plan. 628. SHRI S. I>. SOMASUNDARAM: Evasion of Excise Duties by Swadeshi WiU the Minister of TOURISM AND Polytex Litd.^ Ghaziabad (U.P.) CIVIL AVIATION be pleased to state: 629. SHRl R. D. RAM: Will the (a) whether a large number of Minister of FINANCE be pleased to States have prepared Master Plans for state: Tourism; (a) whether the Central Excise authorities have initiated number of (b) if so, the names of such States cases against the Swadeshi Polytex and the period covered by the Master Limited. Ghaziabad, Utter Pradesh for Plans; its systematic defaults and evasion of excise duties; (c) the extent of Central assistance (b) whether a very elaborate com for implementation of such plans; and plaint has also been made by some shareholders of the Company to the (d) whether Government propose Central Government; to encourage the States which have not prepared such Master Plans so far (c) if so, the details of both (a) and and give them the necessary financial (b) above; and and technical assistance for formula (d) what action has been taken in tion and implementation? the matter to punish the guilty/mis creants, if any? THE MINISTER OF TOURISM AND CIVIL AVIATION (SHRl PURUSHOT- THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE TAM KAUSHIK): (a) and (b). So far MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI only 22 States/Union Territories have SATISH AGRA WAD: (a) to (d). Government have received complaints prepared and forwarded their perspec tive plans for tourism development. alleging large scale evasion of excise These are: Andhra Pradesh, Assam duty by M/t. Swadashi) Polytex, Goa, Daman & Diu, Gujarat, Haryana, Ghaziabad. The necessary investiga Himachal Pradesh, Kerala, Madhya tions are in progress. It is not con Pradesh, Maharashtra, Manipur, Orissa, sidered expedient to disclose the Pondicherry, Puniab, Rajasthan, details of the cases at this ^age. Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh. Meghalaya, Nagaland, Andaman & Joint Venture Projects in Indonesia Nicobar Islands, Mizoram and West given to A.S.C. Engineers and Bengal. Others have been reminded. Consultants Ltd. (c) and (d). Centrally sponsored or 630. SHRI R. D. RAM: WiU the grant-in-aid schemes having been abo Minister of COMMERCE AND CIVIL lished in the tourism sector, no Central SUPPLIES AND COOPERATION be assistance for tourism developnr.ent has pleased to refer to the reply given to been extended to the State from the the Unstarred Question No. 5429 dated Forth Plan, onwards. However, the the 29th July, 1977 regarding sanction purpose of requesting the State Gov for Joint Unit in Indonesia and state; ernments to prepare perspective plans for tourism development was to en (a) whether the enquiries as indi courage plaimed development of cated in the reply to Parts (a) and tourist facilities by drawing up a shelf (d) thereof have been completed? JI 3 Written Answers PHALGUNA, 5, 1899 (SAKA) Written Answers 114 (b) if so, the result thereof; (a) whether there have been sys tematic agitations by the employees of (c) whether it is also a fact that the ITDC Hotels in Delhi on the question ■approval given to the ASC Engineers of payment of dearness allowance with and Consultants, Calcutta for the joint retrospective effect during the past venture project in Indonesia was not three months; on the b£isis of technical capabilities of the company; (b) whether it is also a fact that ITDC had gone back on settled for (d) whether the Company do not mula for payment of D.A. to em have any steel producing factory or ployees; unit in India and it does not have any technical expertise with itself, if so; (c) if so, the details and facts of (a) and (b) above; (e) what criteria were taken into consideration by the Joint Venture (d) whether it is also a fact that Committee in awarding approval to a employees t>elongtng to the hdglier ' Company, limited by shares; and salary group like 19 Assistant Mana gers and above had been paid all their (f) the steps being proposed for rec arrears as dearness allowance during tifying the errors done on the sub 1976 or so, if so^ the facts thereof; ject? , 1, (e) why low paid employees were THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE given differential treatments in the MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND matter of payment of dearness allo CIVIL SUPPLIES AND COOPERA wances; and TION (SHRI ARIF BEG): (a) and lb). Yes, Sir. The allegations made by the (f) the steps being proposed to re complainants were examitied, and it solve the issue now? was found that there was no case for revoking the approval to the Joint THE MINISTER OF TOURISM AND Venture granted in this case. CIVIL AVIATION (SHR PURUSHOT- TAM KAUSHIK): (a) Yes, Sir. (c) to (e). The firm’s request was (b) No, Sir. examined in consultation with the con cerned authorities. Even though M/s. (c) Does not arise. ASC Engineers and Consultants Ltd. did not have any manufacturing unit However, it may be mentioned that of its own, their proposal was found to the agitations taking place have been be in conformity with the General in the form of gate meetings, demons Guidelines laid down by the Govern trations outside the I. T. D. C. hotels ment of India for setting up Joint and Headquarters. There have been Ventures abroad. a ‘dharna’ and relay hunger strike by representatives of the Unions from I7th (f) Does not arise. to 20th December, 1977 and from 10th to 16th January, 1978. (d) Keeping in view the recommen dations of the Third Pay Commission, Agitation by Employees of I.T.D.C.. the Pay scales of officers (including Hotels in Delhi Assistant Maniigers and above) of the Corporation were revised with effect 631 SHRI R. D. RAM: Will the from 1-1-1973 as their conditions of Miris’ter of TOURISM AND CIVIL pay and allowances are governed by AVIATION be pleased to state: the rules applicable to Central Gov 115 Written Answers FEBRUARY 24. 1978 Written Answers n g . ernment employees. They were f>aid the minister of STATE IN arrears of pay and aliowances includ THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI ing clearness allowance in 1976. SATISH AGRAWAL): (a) and ( b ) . and (f). The present salary struc Complaints alleging evasion of locome ture or the workers in the catering Tax and Central Excise duties b y vari^ establishments of the Corporation is ous means b y the Swadeshi Polytex based On the recommendations of the Limited, Ghaziabad have been received,. Wage Board of Hotels and Restaurants in the Union Territory of Delhi, and (c) and (d). Search and seizure ope in accordance with the principles and rations were conducted in this group of practices in vogue in the Catering cases by the Income Tax authorities^ Industry regionally. As regards the twice during the last two financial workers in the non-catering establish years; first in December^ 1975 and later ments of the Corporation, their salary in June, 1976. These operations result structure is at per with analogous ed in seizure of valuable assets and Central Government employees. The books of account etc. orders under sec Government have constituted a Com tion 132 (5) of the Income tax Act^ mittee for rationalisation of wage 1961 determining the undisclosed in structure of non-officer employees in come in a summary manner have been I. T. D. C. The Committee will inter- passed, wherever neccssary, and such alia consider the feasibility of putting to satisfy the aggregate of the tax all non-officer employees of the Cor of the seized assets as were sufficient liability on the estimated undisclosed poration O n a standard wage struc ture including a common Dearness income and any existing liability, have Allowance Fcrrmula irrespective of been retained. The cases are in the process of Investigation. In the case their sphere of activities. of Swadeshi Polytex Ltd., an audit has been ordered under section 142 (2A) of Evasion of Income Tax and other the Income tax Act for the assessment Taxes swad-eshi Polytex Ltd , years 1974-75, 1975-76 and 1976-77. Ghaziabad (U.P.) In so far as evasion of central ex *632. SHKI R. D. RAM; Will the cise duty is concerned, recessary in Minister of FINANCE! be pleased to vestigations in the matter are in pro state: gress. It is not considered advisable to disclose the details of the complaint (a) whether the Government have or of the Investigations at this stage. received numerous complaints of large scale evasion of income tax and other taxes by the Swadeshi Polytex Limit Realisation of Revenues from ExiMjrt ed, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh; Duty and Exi>art Cess (b) if so, the details of such com 633. SHRI VIJAY KUMAR MAL- plaints; HOTRA: Will the Minister of FIN- NANCE be pleased to state: (c) whether the Central Taxes Au thorities had made several searches (a) what was the total realisation and raids on the premises of the com of revenues from export duty and ex pany and also at the various premises port cess during the last three years of its other offices Managing Direc and which are the items that were tor’s and executive’s residences and the top ten export duty earners during found large amount of wealth dispro that period and how much did they portionate to their iiicome; and generate by way of export duties; (d) if so, the details thereof and (b) how many items are presently action proposed to be taken in the subject to export duty/export cess and matter? ho\v many of these items fall on the 117 Written Answers PHAL.GUNA, 5, 1899 (SAKA) Written Answers iig:. "Select list’ of export products given the Government (Ministry of Com on page 46 of the Import Trade control merce) so as to increase revenues Policy Volume-II for 1977-78 and what from export duty? are their names; and THE MINISTER OF STATE IN TILE* MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI (c) whether Government propose SATISH AWRAWAL): (a) The toUl to impose export duty on all the realisation of revenues from export different items mentioned in the 'Select duty and export cess during the last list’ of export products formulated by three years is as follows: ^974'7S 197576 197^ -77 1. Export duty (Rs. 000) Total rearsation 900439 799598 1237335. (gross) : Less refunds ; 362280 3579a 12476 Net realisation : 8G4159 773806 1334759 II- E xport Cess: Total realisation 41530 5935s 69095 (gross) : Less refunds : — 463 370 Net realisation : 41530 5«893 68735 The items that were the top ten export (c) Export duties are imposed on duty earners during the above period any goods, from time to time, having and the amount of realisation by way regard to a number of factors such of export duty on these items are indi as the availability of such goods for cated in Annexure I. [Placed in Lib export, the impact the duty would have rary. See No. LT-1591/78]. on the export efforts, the competitive (b) At present 23 items are subject ness of the item in the international to export duty under the Second market and the revenues that can be Schedule (Export Tariff) of the Cus realised therefrom. These co.isidera- toms Tariff Act, 1975 (51 of 1975) and tions will also apply to the items re 15 items are subject to export cess. A ferred to. list of these items appears at Anne xure II, [Placed in Lfibrary. See No. LT-1591/78]. It is not possible to re late precisely these items with those in the Select List of Export Products Report of the Alexander Committee on given on page 46 of the I. T. C. Policy the Table of the House Volume II for 1977-78. It appears, how ever, that the following 13 items are common between the said Select List 634. SHRI VIJAY KUMAR MALHO- and the Export duty/Export cess list:- TRA: Will the Minister of COMMERCE (1) Coffee, (2) Black Pepper. (3) AND CIVIL SUPPLIES AND COOPE Sillimanite, (4) Steatite (Talc), (5) RATION be pleased to lay a copy of Mica, including fabricated Mica, (6) the Report of - the Alexander Com Manganese dioxide, (7) Hides, Skins mittee regarding import-export policy and Leathers, tanned untanned, on the Table o{ the House submitted all sorts but not including manufac to 'Government. on 30th January, 1978 tures of leather. (8) Jute manufac and published in the ‘Economic Times’ tures (9) Raw, Cotton, (10) Coir On 1st February, 1978, and whether Yam, (11) Animal feed, (12) Carda Government are willing to consider mom, (13) Tea. some suggestions to amend foreign^ n i 9 Written AnstD'ers FEBRUARY 24, 1978 Written Answers 120 tnade policy other than the points con (b) value and quantity of the fol tained in the Report of the Alexander lowing minerals exported during the •Committee? last three years—mica iron ore, man ganese ore, coal and coke, granite a'nd THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE other ores and minerals; and MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND CIVIL SUPPLIES AND COOPERA (c) what is India’s percentage share TION (SHRI ARIF BEG): A summary in the world established deposits of of the main recommendations of the these minerals and ores? Report of the Committee on Import- Export Policies is laid on the Tuble of THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE the House. [Placed in Library. See MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND No. LT-1592/78]. CIVIL SUPPLIES AND COOPERA TION (SHRI ARIF BEG): (a) As As soon as final decisions are taken regards minerals, wherever export on the Report, the full text of the Re surpluses are available, our policy is port together with the decisions there now to add value to such exports for on will be laid on the Table of the maximising our export earnings. "House. Regarding forest resources, the ex Government are always willing to ports are regulated depending on the consider suggestions for amendment of export surplus available In each case. the foreign trade policy. So far as marine resources are con cerned, excepting a few items, there is Export of Minerals, Forest and no restriction on the export of marine Marine Resources products. 635. SHRI VIJAY KUMAR MALHO- It may be pointed out that forests TRA: Will the Minister of COMMERCE AND CIVIL SUPPLIES AND CO and marine resources are not exhaus- OPERATION be pleased to state: table resources and are regarded as renewable resources. (a) what is the Government’s policy regarding the export of ex- (b) Quantity and value of exports of haustable resources like minerals, selected minerals during the last three forest resources and marine resources: years were as under: Quantity : ‘ooo’ tonnes Value : Rs. crores 1974-75 1975-76 1976-77 Minc'al/ore Q n ty. Value Q n ty. Value Qnty. Value "Iron Ore . 22,295 160-39 22,767 213-79 23,500 238-49 Manganese Ore . i , to8 18* 6g 876 19- 80 827 21-43 'Goal (incl. coke) • 477 7 -6 7 440 17-9 6 635 i6 -6 6 Barytes • 142 3-75 *55 6 -6 5 153 10- 38 'Granite • 75 3-07 40 2* 00 83 3 -6 9 Mica 46-7 24' 23 2 1-8 *9-54 25- 2 25-0 4 f Chromite . • 305 9 - 25 335 24- 62 283 a6- 70 121 Written Answers PHALGUNA 5, 1899 (SAKA) Written Answers 122: ( c) India's share in world reserves of some important minerals is given below: Quantity: Million tonnes Reserves Minerals India's share(%) W orld India Iron Ore . . 259,000 1 1 ,800 4-6 Manganese Ore 5,400 98 i'8 C>al.. . . 11,400,000* 94,000*** o- 8* Barytes 182 20** I I • o- Bauxite 24,400 1,200*** 4-9 Chrom ite . i,7 o o * * * n I ■ 0 M ica Not available Approximate 80% ♦World resources. '••Proven reserves; total reserves estimated at 50m. tonnes. approximate. Recommendations of Ramanna THE MINISTER OF TOURISM AND' Committee CIVIL a v i a t i o n (SHRI PURUSHOT- TAM KAUSHIK); (a) 25th ApriL 1977. 636. SHRI R. K. MHALGl: WiU the Minister of TOURISM AND CIVIL (b) The Committee have made a AVIATION be pleased to refer to the large number of recommendations in reply given to Unstarred Question No. their Report copies of which have been 2306 on 2nd December, 1977, regardnig supplied to the Parliament Library. Resolution passed by Indian Meteoro To summarise, the Committee have logical Workshop Union, Pune Branch recommended changes in the adminis opposing the recommendations of trative structure so as to minimise in Ramanna Committee and state; efficiency caused by adoption of con ventional procedures and to enable (a) when did the Ramanna Com quick implementation of programmes mittee submit their report to the at all levels. Changes in policies of Government; recruitment of officers, their training and promotion have been recommended so as to improve the manpower input (b) what are the main recommenda thereby increasing the technical cop- ^ tions of the Committee; ability of the Department. Improve ments in the infrastructure like instru (c) whether Government have taken mentation, communication facilities decision on the said recommendations; etc. have been suggested. Recommen dations have also been made indicating (d) whether Government have taken the changes in approach needed so that into consideration the views expressed Meteorological data and forecasts can by Meteorological Workshop Union of be more effectively used in the field of Pune branch; and agriculture. Similarly, ijnprovements needed in the organisation of activities (e) if not, the reasons therefor? like hydro-meteorology, flood meleoro- 123 Written Answers FEBRUARY 24. 1978 Written Answers 124 lt>gy» forecasting, climatology and re- (?3r) «frr (»r). jp r i ^arch and development, have also been made. Recommendations to im prove the functioning of the two of the Institutes, while retaining their autonomy have also been made. (c) and (d). No, Sir. Government have not yet taken decisions on the 6 3 8. »To ^ recommendations of the Report. The wVt ;n*n: *r^ views of the Union, will be taken into *1^ 1^ ^ ^.?7T f% : account before Government decisions -are taken. (e) Does not arise. ( ^ ) ^ %q-5r 5 8 ^ ^ ir^ •% ^ STTT ^^rifnT 1 50 rTT ^rrei ^ OTTRT % I; ( ^ ) ^ ^TUT % ^ 6 3 7. T lo ^ ?TT*r-?lT«I 4 0 ^ ?Tf^ I 18 ^ SF=5xfV I ; <4^ ^ 5fTT f% ; ?rh: ( ^ ) W T ^rr f R f s r t ^ 1 7 ^SPT^, 1 9 7 7 (»t) irfg .Hnff ^ ^arn: ^ irrft ?#l'*>TTTrH+ ^ ?fr ^ »T^+IT 18 »ft?r ^ 'TT 1T??T % H?T ^ ^Ft ^ 1%qT *T^; *Tf^ ?T?^ ir SRtI 5Trf^ ^ 5P»T f[Tt ^ SFT^ft >Tt (jsr) 5T?t % RTR" ^ 5ft ^ ?ftT 5T^, rft I fiTT^ fkri ^ SPTT ^R»»r I ? ^ ^ ’M'NId JT^If f%qr; TJJ3ST wh: STFTT f^*TnT*I (« tV (*r) 1 ^ ^fe^rrf ir g^i#RiiT vtfvTv): ( ^ ) ^ (»r) 5^*7% ^ gTT % ^ q^^rr ^ ^ ^ % ^r*r *1^*1 ’RY TcTT 'wm t ^ qrf7^>5f^l ^ (b) whether the Government can ?r#tfV TT^jfyjT qr furnish the nEunes of 100 people who are topping the list of those having 5T>5r^r wfi*Tl%rr % srqT^ t%cr income tax arrears and the amount ^ I I due from each of them; and (c) what are the steps taken so far to ensure effective colection of these Employees of Indian Standards Institu- arrears? tiofi Victimised during Emergency THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE 640. SHRI ROBIN SEN: Will the MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI Minister of COMMERCE AND CIVIL ZULFIQUARULLAH): (a) The ar SUPPLIES AND COOPERATION be rears of income-tax as on 31st Decem pleased to state: ber of 1977 and the preceding five years (a) whether the seventeen em are as under:— ployees of the Indian Standards Institu tion, New Delhi, who were victimised (Amount in crores of Rs.^ by the management during emergency, have been taken back on duty but on *\s on Gross N^t arears a lower position; demand oiilsrand- (b) if so, the reasons for not restor ing ing them in their earlier positions; and (c) the steps taken by Government 31-12-72 , 730-24 525-37 to ensure that these employees are 714 -10 rectored to their earlier positions? 31-12-73 - - 527- 43 576-42 THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE 31-12-74 . 802■06 MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND CIVIL SUPPLIES AND COOPERA 31-12-75 • 926-50 6 5 4 -5* TION (SHRI KRISHNA KUMAR 31-12-76 - 998-27 698-90 GOYAL): (a) Seventeen employees of 725-70 the Indian Standards Institution were 31-12-77 - 1,008-76 either demoted or lowered in the time scale of pay following disciplinary (b) Complete informalio^x as on 31st action arising out of some incidents in December, 1977 in this behalf is not 1974. On a careful consideration of sently available. It is being collected the representation made by them, it and will be laid on the Table of the was decided in January, 1978, to bring House as early as possible, them back to their original position from the date on which such penalties (c) Depending on the facts and were imposed On them with attendant circumstances of each case, suitable financial benefits. steps are taken from time to time by the Income tax authorities concerned (b) and (c). Do not arise. for recovery of tax arrears in accor dance with the provisions of the In Steps to ensure effective Collection of come-tax Act, 1961. These steps in Income Tax Arrears clude; 641. SHRI C. K. CHANDRAPPAN: (a) levy of interest for delayed Will the Minister of FINANCE be payment of tax; pleased to state: (b) imposition ot penalty for non (a) what are the total arrears of in payment of tax; come tax today and what was the figure of the same in each year for the (c) attachment of monies due to the last five years; defaulter; and 127 Written Answers FEBRUARY 24, 1978 Written Answers 12S (d) attachment and sale of mova ^ JT«rnTr?T 40 q i^ c r ble/immovable properties. ( ’i ^ i- ) *r Administratively, the Income-tax I Officers have been asked to pay special attention to the work of collection/re (^ ) ^^rrq- #r duction of income-tax arrears. The progress of collection/reduction in wt^y, ^ h ia wfTT bigger cases is also supervised by r^Jnr?«Jr ^ s t t o senior officers in the Department. ^FTTT TT ifSTPT^JT % 4 5 srf^?T ^ ?r«rT’3;?^ ^ 4 0 Sr%7RT ^ *TTZii7^T o if ^nft ^T«rr 6 42. ^ 5600 ^'T^r 5fT ■ *Tnrfxv i At ^rfrrfr^ ?r?To i (ir) =5fraTt ( ^ ) ^ 4 M TK ^TPTRT ®rVr 'T f^ t T?: *r*TT^?iT % 120 srfrTW ?PTT 320 ^TfcnfRT w r %■ *rtHTf % !TT?TrT *r ( sf) ^rpTST % f?rarT«r I. ( * r ^ - 2 ) ( ^ ) f%5Trq? iTpf ^ 1977 3r>5T>F?nTrir i7 ^ ? r 1977^ ?n r^ ’T^r rnrr ^ *pjT «rr, ?rrqT?T ^ I if ^ qfT^JT >nT I f q-ir (»r) ssrnp sr*rt»r ^ f : cHTT ^FTfcT ( ^ ) f*T«T ^Frnr rrqr ^<5^ sp?p?fif % 5Tm ^fTRT qrq-«Tm?JT^ 75 sTfcnrrcT 129 Written Anaxoers PHAlyGUNA 5, 1899 (SAKA) Written Answers 130 (iv) 'fT^rfW H ^Tt 12-5-1977 qfglft TK, SR’ smTRT *4rgrf w FarTnf^txi snfhiFft % ^ sfY I 5arr^, »j5r vfwt 40 sr1%w I ^ (V ) rTTf f*rfV % ^ t[\r TT ^ ^ 5T?T^ 20-5-1977 snfNwT ^ Mi^rra ^ ?ftlTT %■ f ^ r snrar ^ ^ 220 3ft «r*rm5*r % 20 srffnfRT *ftr 30 srf^TW stRtvrt im 5TTrm 5rrar I I 4|'fy+ ^ I ?T'dT?^t*T fsrfrrf^ %■ w t r t ^ 3TT^ 30 5rVo5fto ir %nf fiRWd ftr «T?IHV ^ TffjfT 1 9 -8 ^ 7 7 ^ ?rrf ^ % tt: J7«Tr^?ir 120 htF^tw RT WTRT zPTPTezr % ^nrnrr ^nwr t i 20 5rfrr?ra-^ ^ ^ w i h ?^ % 50 sTf^raw f%irr »nn t ( ) !?fr^ rTsrr ■rtf ^ 9ft3f mffVTTvT ^ «Y»tt T?: ?T%f ( i ) *T*FfT=ft ^ ^ ^'t I ^TOTt % m s ^ ?fh: (vii) i^frffnifOT c^nf^s^ ^ < f m ^ % ^ 22- 1-77 f#^ ?P!T% irfWtfN^T^ ^ ^T ^?3pf ^ ^ ^ irf I fTTfer^ «^f^- %?ff ^ ^tsfY ^iWtrT TT»n>^ ( X ) SRrfVRT {w ) ^ f t ^ w ra r *r f% q r iTrH 2 4 - 9 - 7 7 % f?f!^*rer-'»ii^«ii ? Tire % fsiff, apt ^THRT, ?r11-19 77 »ftf?Trsr- i f r n v (« ft ; r r ^ <.rB« q r ir«rT wPw in) : (^) (»ff) I 30 ^Tf?m?T % > q f^ ?iVrt 1978 ^ Pr^T'd % JTf ^ ^ ^ Tt nf I 5,000 JTo C?T ^ f^TTV^ (x u ) q?hEft^>T, 3fr u.^ 4^d^ igft »nn «TT I ^ n r^ , 1977 ir T*mnT t . "TT 15-11-1977 fT^^ir ^ 1,000 *To ^ JT^IT Hr*fc\ % 4 0 ufoifirT ^ k: «rr 1 ^ ^ ^ ’Tjr ^ ^frpTTfl^ »fnrr ^ ^ >rf t ^ ^ ^ sq^^rfcT »rf I ^ f ^ r ?ftiTT % ^ 5TT» ifi I ((x^ii) ^tpt; q;r ^ ^r?ft tTrTrftTT Puc'mT % ^ F ff ^ 19-1 1-1977 % 5,000 iTo TT# 1,000 iTo T5T 'TT rT*!^ VTXTM v3 +T ^tYct %TT^ tY Pt«iTn f?fTT f^y tfVct ^ ^ *rt I fsF?rr *rqr ^ 1 ^ ir n fWrwt ifft :(xiv) w>2T «fK f^'r % ^'t fjTJTf?r f%®rr m ^Rrm %, _ fVPi*iT®r % F3T?t% ?rr«r hft^t % oqrq-rfV^ q r q-irm?*r % 40 C v t •! irfdSTcT ^rfuwr ^frPTf^ ?r?«F ■spy r m ?T*rRT vHtTitW «I>T WfTTfT ^*TT 9 T ^ ^ f t » r f I I 644. ^ TW VTTW : ^ fwf» J T ^ iT^ ^rrm ^ ftr 4T<»>>T< ^ t WT% % qrerr^ ^tnr^r *f» WiT PnrttT ->» • «W r< %r ^ 1977 % <> ^ 1 >t t : iT'TT Tni^l wVt ifv^T ( « ft f ^ o itJ^) : g w (V ) WT JyyhTf ^ IT? TT frprfcT. «ift’ «n Tift t w r f p ’ TT t ; ^ fT»4rrJH qr ^ »nu«fV 1 133 Written Answers PHATXJUNA 5, 1899 (.SAKA) Written Answers 134 6 4 6 . «ft 5I^»m r»»rnt : 645. «ft HVTW w nft wVt tthtt sft *rnr^ ^ : FTT f t r ; WT «TOZ5T lA x srnTT ftr^TPTT (sp) ^ 4»<+l<. sfTT WPT 4 ^ai»i ^ li’Tr ^*T*T ^ ; 1978 % ismRtfem-” if W w*rrqTT ^ ?flT ferriTT nqr ^ fspm (^) ^ ?T5T I 1 ^SR^, ^ (*t) JTfir srnNiwt ^ *rf ^ % rTT^ m qfOiTPT I 3TT tfr ?FTTor ^ ^ ? ST3T «Tnr»iT t ? ’W35T STHTT ( «fV ) : ( ^ ) 3ft, ^ I xdqq- «TqZ^ ^jftr HMr< niMH«T »Hft 5^ ^ 5>ft ft ^reUT (sftg^trnr vHifiv):(^) 3TTfo ?ft-249 ^ 20—12—1977 ^Ft 747 fgmPT ^o fto-f o ^ 09-T5T-t qr T3rTT% % f ^ ■#to 1 3PT^, 1978 ^ f^’TTT f^TUT w r «rr qT ?5 *ra^ %■ i^JTT?r 5 ^ %• ^JSPT ^ if T!T-#-10 qr W5!T TT f^FP:- »TTT I ^f%»r ^ ^T*r f*piTT 3|T *TT I ( ? j) 57^ I ( ^ ) TOT^ fc^*^H>^My ?Ft ^r 5CT »PTT I ?fh : ^TPSTiW (H) irqr STT^T iM4Md ^ if fkvnfhT 3rr^ ^ i ^3Tht 97^ I 5m 5|1^ ^ f m t sfFsT ^ ^ q r ??r% VRoff ®Fr (»t) sn^T tsrasn I vnhTT I 135 Written Answerr FEBRUARY 24, 197B Written Answers 136 ’ T7VTT % «mr ^ % ?nrPTT wpm 11 ?rnTRT fiCT ifa wnrnr TPfV f*ptr 3TT^ % ^ fgmft ^ w « (*t) ^r %■ 5jfTmr ’STTO «pnw, isjRrnra ffrrr f?F ^ WT ^ ITT5T 5!TTirRT f^HT 3TT fvTH ^ «n*T t ; ^ ( ^ ) d'M H I tO % '>1 I 0 Pt"^ 648. «ft tnifH^ m f «TT?T : 3n% % ^ *R*M7 % 'TTW f^r^wr W ?T xftT JTHTT rW^vf *T^ ^ ^ 1 ^ fjp ; ^*n THTf?! wtr ^f*T>*T *T^ (wr) ^ «TTTi *PTRH ir^o qsH) (W:) 31 ^jJrfFra ^ 6I /195 GiHt+' 3 fi»TM<, 1977 5PtmTcr% w f % (T?ra) ^ ^3^ art srth: % f^Hnli' frr hR -^ ^ h «ft% wn ^ f«4xiK ^ ^ I 649- w f : =fJTT 'Snrnry vtk % %»jf^ qqg^ sTPrr ^^nVTCTvS? % if ?T'.llTI<^’i'l ^ fV : 6 5 0. «ft 8 R f ^ ^ qiTT : f^rT * f^ q-f ^ fr^T ^pfi)- ; (*f ) ^ ITI ?T5r t ^pTTRT % ^Hi'^re if qjfesT 5rH 5TPTT r^tn^H irrfV (•ST^ • ( ^ ) ^ 'TV?:- IT^IKa if T I^ (« tV % T ^ srrs spFfT# iT^ 'fn - fsra^T5T): (^) ^ I ^ 'W)^Tini‘t> ^ f t ^ I f e r r ( ^ ) ^ I — I 1% 'fl' fa’HPi Jr wftivrfTiflf vt '^' % 50 ir^r»r?r q^% ^'hr^g^qTCrr STfirfsfSffftFcT vTrfltr I w n r % flfdPHypM ? m %m 5n?rr 11 6 51 . «Tt : WVT f i m q*!t qr -drn vfii- ( ^ ) ^ TtMkh TrfTzhr ^ q r ^ spT ^t r ®t BT^ ^ fanw xrqfitir Iwnr % «tto' *T^ t HT+Tn*«Hf fk>TPr ir ^ -^ n fterv I trf^ ft. ?T> WT ^TTTwr I ; ( h;i4 + i O-) % q t ^ ^t^pt Jf q ^ q r q?r?rfd % ^ ( ^ ) ^ f^sTPT Jr sqf^^ ^ ^ 11 *TT?nT *Tf t ^ ^ StRt- 'fPt.'fOi-Hi f^"»m r % 4 < f«+ iO Ph h h q r qr f^ ^rrar ^ jtp^- %:=ffhT ^3?qT^TTipw: f^iTHT ?T s»1%- fbRT <^ru*frir<41 ?T^ qft qnr f w ^srra- • ?fr ^3^ ^ ^TpTir f ; sflr Ki+rrd+H IVm q- % ' ^ ’ % ^T^^FR^- (»r) ^ iRiTTT ^ g#*TPT q sfcr vfu+iO, strV?: ^>ri1*4 vd«^r »T5mw if rn*r «NV («ft w ra m ) : (wr) 5^, irvhT ^3?qTCvf qf^ %% ^ f»nw ^ I ? r q ^ fTnmr % jtht ?r ^ fk v m ^ ^ f^>i 1^1 '11*1 *1 i«T>*Tn: ^ ^ 'TT •»fr) ^ KH^^t %T5hr dcMKH ^mr, 'v ’ % fkfr ir »ifti+if<41f ^ fqim 5TRrr ^ i («rt ^nftfT iiwwm) : ^rrCt ’fi4rrrd«w f ^ n r Jr (^FH ?TprJT wftr- qrr^ % ftr a w , fsnr^r % r ^ qft wEftw^ (^nrW r^) «flT 4ii^ ^ hi ^ 9 ^ % »r^T qrT:^ % ^Tfipfn~<< % V % 50 q ^ ^ ^ in^ ^ t, ^niqox Hi^H.<) m ft q ^ q r ffTTT srf^ra^ aprra t , fsnr#- i i ^ ^ - f«<«n»T ^ qfti«frif<.^~li ^ ^^TRT Pnrr ^rmi 5tTpt*T %sffVr 5TT% +IW+ITJ 11 f^rsn 5n#iT sTfevrft, Hiftsiv (vi4^- ?TPf»T ^ "FRd % vTT^'CT ’H«T^r ^ngxRT * 7 8 ^ ‘5 T T ^ ^ CIVIL AVIATION be pleased to state srrft % RrsPrff ^ srfir w in what additional facilities are proposed to be provided to tourists visiting *TT Ta" ^ »rf ^ I [v F «n ^ ^ T>sft »r*ft i Ladakh which is a new tourist aoea of »Twr LT-i59a/78]. proved potential but lacking in facili ties? WliV*? f^*TFT, »^rf^qT THE MINISTER OF TOURISM AND ^PTlrfHiT if « ^ fsroftFT >s ?f5Wft CIVIL AVIATION (SHRI PURUSHOT- 6 5 3. VV TljHMf : JT^'V TAM KAUSHIK); Apart from local re ^ f:qT ^7^ f% ?n>|TT fsnRiTr sidents converting their residences in to Paying Guest Afcommodation’, no % nrrfrrax t o facilities on a large scale have come Pi'^Ow irm5r tr w r m up for tourists at Leh, which is the fireP7< STPT k: wm ^TTTT ? No schemes have been taken up in the Central sector for the develop f^rT *t?n?TiT if T f^ ment of tourism in Ladakh as it is the considered view of the Government ?rn j^ , <., ^ vrCTtzr that immediately the need is to pre serve the environmental and cultural ?ft«TT ^ K H characteristics of this area which are q5T its midn tourist attractions. To en- t, ^ grm^, ?ftRT ssure this it has been suggested to the ‘t‘»'if|it 'drii<5i —1/%^^—II State Government to draw up a master plan to tourism development of Ladakh ^ ?rfsRnft spt so that there is no despoliation of its -wu srrar | 'mr ^ ^ %cr environmental and cultural character- stlcs while providing the tourist faci *®p’ ?f)*ii *5?^, ^•■sOm lities. ?rh: H'K+ird4?r f^vpff % %ir jafi Hfacf t I It is also proposed by the Indian Air lines to operate an air serve to Leh as Additional facilities for Tourists vislt- inff Ladakh soon as Suitable navigational com munication and passenger handling 6M. SHRIMATI PARVATI DBVI: facilities are provided at the Leh air-> WiU the Minister of TOURISM AND field. 143 Written Answers FEBRUARY 24, 1978 Written Answers 144 ^ ffWM ipT ( ^ ) ^ ^ ^ ^ frrntcT 655. 5IT ^ 'ffpTRT w«n imrfrv ^ if :rr?iT % f cHTT ^^3ftf5T*rtt % -Hmn WT frm% f W wr^ WTW ^R% w r- % ^ ir 2 1977 % ^iTT HmM VIATM fapTT 3rra-*rr ? ST9^ 249 % % ^TBT^ it q-^ ^ fPTT % : ( ^ ) ^ ^ % RTIT wm t ^ 1977-78 % ^ WTTTt f^nTd f%^TT ^ T ?T«r 1 9 7 7 -7 8 1 9 7 8 -7 9 1979-80 1980-81 (^TTtr ^0 if ) trrsra-l . 8 0 .0 0 9 0 . 00 100.00 120.00 srahfTT 2 0 .0 0 2 6 . 00 30. 00 40. 00 75>T 3 0 .0 0 35. 00 4 0 . 00 50. 00 . 1 5 .0 0 17. 00 20. 00 30. 00 HHiV ffW 2. 00 3. 00 5. 00 5. 00 'Wr+ijf^T • 3. 00 4. 00 5. 00 5. 00 iftn • 1 5 0 .0 0 1 7 5 .0 0 2 0 0 .0 0 2 5 0 .0 0 ^*rr ^3WrT f^r»f*ff ^ trtt ^pt;^ |tt, fpitT wrm viTarr% % f'T®?ft «< + K 5T7T ^ ^TOT^r 5TTT WTOVT ^ WWH cTf+'fV irfeMEPTf fw'< ( ^ ) Tirra’ if: Jt TTllT *hft («ft ?m>T % lTPftST??t 3TTT *T?T ^ pT'a'ti wfl^nr) : ( ^ ) TT^ra" v h : ^7vT^T ^3^ H4I-IT4.V f e n I itfk ^ trr ?nw ^: ’^TRTRTzflr 5TTT ^ TT, ^ TTftr «r+mi t ; ?rh: ^ns3^ cn-+>0 fuBrmiWT fH4i <'>r ( ’5 ) ^ TT Trftr ^'T srfWf^rq-JT, 1974 ^ 9t1w frirm Tft- +f<'fT< wm +'FiN'i^ ^ sn fW #Erar q: % ?tto T l H ? fer ^ f I ^ ^trr *M^Hdf ^ 1%if 3TR 30 \ JTTsrr^ % IT 5qrT9r faRT *»^r5Ttr if tt^ («fV T? F ^ f I ^3vHT^) : ( ^ ) ?flT ( ^ ) ?T=?PTT ^ ^ I ?fh: (^) w?: ^nr (^) ^r ^ ^ 9ft'51 7: t PnyiT^ wftrfwR ( vtvqhn ) JTffi ^ 7 ^ ttVt a r + 0 ■»'i? °f.' ^ ?^T^, 15 'T 5 T ^ 1978 w I, ^ qr P»d^i t ^ fwf^ ^ ^T^rr, 107,8 7 ?nw ^«w »fh: ^ «-<+K ffm ^ JTm ^^rrar aft 1 ^ WT «frl4«f>^ 5Ft I ; ^ ^ t ‘ ^ JTt*r % if iirft^r ^ »nft 1 1 (^) jfo 1 ir ( ^ ) 197 7 if V**T^ vnft^TT ?rTOTTt 'S'l't* sttt % 5,433 shmrrfy «r 1 ?rrfr »rf ^ eJTTMT< 3rm t -jwsw ^ | ?rtr ?%• ^ t f ^ - f ^ ( » r ) ?To 1 iT x gt *r f^^T# (*T) ^=5TnT r r ^ f^ ^ ^ Pfr 659. SHRI L. K. DOLEY: WiU the ihTTrnr if («it Minister o£ COMMERCE AND CIVIL ^HPct*IT >d THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE ?RT f^Fsrr w r MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND CIVIL SUPPLIES AND COOPERA TION (SHRI ARIF BECJ): (a) Recruit ment rules have not yet been framed for Class I and Class II Posts in the ( ^ ) Marine Products Export Development Authority. 1 9 7 4 -7 5 6 ,8 9 ,1 0 2 (b) The service conditions of the 1 9 7 5 -7 6 32 ,9 5 2 staff of the Authority have to be based On the Marine Products Export Dev»- 1976-77 .(’ 2 4 ,4 0 6 lopment Authority Regulations which were published In the Gazette after be ing approved by th« Crovernment on 149 Written Answers PHAIX3UNA 5, 1899 (.SAKA) Written Answers 150 27th August, 1977, VThe Authority has already Initiated actions lor framing the recruitment rules. ^TSTT rrm tfrnccfhr ^ ^ sr^t- ’ETTn-, ftirTJfY rrf5r ^ sjft -nt; Vacant Class-1 Posts in Marine Pro ducts Export Development Authority («a-) ^ sTf^rfrrfg- (®rq^ 660. SHRI L. K. TK)LE,Y: WiU the ^rrfiT^ ^ ftrtm Minister of COMMERCE AND CIVIL ^Pi5f> <00 % ^JTT 'Tf^l I'H SUPPLIES AND COOPERATION be ? pleased to state: (a) the number of Class I posts ly ing vacant in the Marine Products Export Development Authority and the («ft r ^ o q?5T) ( ^ ) ^ period from which they have been 31 197 7 ^ lying vacant; and rfr^T ^ %■ ^ ^ ?(Rn"?T- (b) the steps taken/being taken to 5TFR ?TWr 3615 ir JTT^ »lf fill them up? 15 197 7 ^ «r*TT if f^qr «rr 1 THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE m i n i s t r y o f COMMERCE AND arV ^ t ^ ^ CIVIL SUPPLIES a n d COOPERA I JT??r if n t TION (SHRI ARIF BEG): (a) Two 31 197 7 ^ ^ ^ Group ‘A’ category (Class I) posts have been lying vacant in 'the Marine Pro ?frn ^ ^ if I ducts Export Development Authority. qtift »rt One post has been vacant with effect fi«m 26-11-1976 and the other from sr??T 3615 % ^ 28-5-1977 ^ ^ I 5srt^, 197 7 ^ 31 1977 ^ ^TSTfsT (b) Interviews for suitable candi dates for the second post have been ^ ?f^ERr ^ 3TT held. For the first post, offer for ap- t ?T«TT 5t*TT ^T-'TS^ »TT pointrhent has already been issued and 'TT 7 ^ ^ I it is expected that both the posts will be flUed sliortly. m ?F 1T gTTT ^ *Ttr % 661. sft W3T5T : ^«rr 6 6 2. «ft flTTT *T^ U? ^ ^ : HTTT F^CMH^ ^ ?f:^ f*F : (f:) 3lf^^Fg-T, 19 77 ^ 51^ ^ »T5r cfi?f snrl 5rV ^ ^PTT «IT ?jV?: f? T ^ (»?r) 3ft, I TK 1 w ^nrr «tt jo # ?«tpt % ftrrr^ ^ ftra^r ?rfsr^ frrrar (ir) 597T ^CtTT » ^’TT H-s T^T ^ f J^ipanese Loans for Bombay llish ( ^ ) JTrnr f^ R ^ r THE MINISTER OF FINANCE AND REVENUE) AND BANKING (SHRI H. (srVg^lrW # fw ) ; (^) sft, ^ 1 M. PATEL): (a) to (c). In August 1977, ^TTCI ?T5RTC^ttr STTfsnfTTOT % an agreement was signed for the Japanese commodity assistance to VnrfvFT ^T 3 2 Pt> whriifN ^ ^ wn3fT?T % fwir iir i j srfimrT % f|?TT^ % 5ifn: ^ W«fSTlm ?fyjT srf?f9TrT % f^wTar ^ 5ZTT3r^^?'rar 6 64 . fw5 ; w far^ »T?ft ^ ^ fiTT ^T i : Visit af Group of Multinationals to India 4 f ( ^ ) w wTTrf *rT^p: ?r ^ ?:v 665. PROF. P. G. MAVALANKAR: qua rteiis located in New York, The THE MINISTER OF FINANCE AND purpose of the Round-table was to en REVENUE AND BANKING (SHRI H. able its members to familiarise them M. PATEL): (a) and (b). Government selves with Indian policy and the scope had decided on the recommendations for investment in this country, of the Administrative Reforms Com mission (ARC) made in their Report on (d) and (e) During the Round-table Public Sector Undertakings (1967) the i group held discussion with the that the Government representation on Prime Mioister, the Minister of Finan the Boards of Directors of public enter ce and certain otl^er Ministers and Se prises should ordinarily be limited to cretaries to the Government ol India. two, representing the Adiminstrative All Bussiness Roundtables are conduc and Finance Ministries, and only in ex ted informally without any official ceptional cases and for good reasons record and the purpose of the discus the number may be exceeded. Similar sions is only to clarify each other’s ly. on the basils of the AQRC’s recom objectives. mendations, Government had decided that the Boards of Directors of public (f) According to Press reports, Mr. enterprises should normally comprise Orville Freeman admitted that Busi 10 to 12 Members, and only in excep ness Intemation had a link with the tional cases the Membership may be in C. I. A. 20 years ago, which had sub creased to 15. sequently been mapped. Allegations had been made in the past against some multinationals represented in the delegation of the Business Interna tional regarding their links with the C. I. A. Inquires made by the Govern 6 6 7. sft TTSRT ment, however, have not substantiated these allegations as far as their acti ?TSTT TTTnfW gfk ifftT Hj?- vities in India are concerned. ^ r r f ^ ^ ^ fiTT ftr : (g) The Business International is an ( ^ ) »icT sPT wir=i'AifT important institution in the world of sqN K 15 sr1%71 ^ ; trade and business and the discussion were aimed at clarifying the respective (m) sJTFrrT # fsp?r- positions and points of view. fqrrfrr ^nrnrT ; Govenunent Department Persons on Board of Public Undertakings (it) otTP4TT # ^ 1 9 7 6 -7 7 % f ^ iTST 666. SHRIMATI PARVATHI KRI- ^ TTf ? SHNAN: Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state; ?T«rT STFTf^ ^ Hif- (a) whether it has been decided not iTTma to have more than two persons from any Government department in a 10- #*T) : ( ^ ) ?rmT t 1977 %^>TT?T Member Board of any public sector oi|TMI< 197 6 % enterprise; and ftii s q m r ^ sqfERT | i cmrfr ^ ^ ttrtt ^ (b) whether Government propose to reconstitute the existing Boards of t ^ f*F 197 7 % iffRTW IMrectors in this direction? l57 Written Answers PHALGUNA 5, 1899 {SAKA) Written Answers 158 Vahie of Notes tendered as a result of ( ts) Demonetisatton Tmirfkv *r?f, ^rra", ^ 5 T *?T?r ?rrfe ^TT-'TTcqrnTrT 669. SHRI RAGAVALU MOHANA- % fjT?T% ^ I I RANGAM: SHRI Y. P. SHASTRI: (»r) VTTirr-Wtf^ gqiMTT %TjfT- SHRl VAYALAR RAVI: iqrr f^Tirr stt^tt ^ i ?Trr; ?f)f^iTrT % ?IT«T SflTTTTT Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state: ¥5T ^ snftrT ir Mrq Report of BhoothaUmgam Study Group (c) the effect on the economy evi on Wases, Incomes and Prices denced by the initial repercussions of demonetisation? 668. PROF. P. G. MA.VALANKAR: SHRI DHARMA VIR THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE VASHISHT: MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI Will the Minister of FINANCE be ZULFIQUARULLAH): (a) and (b). pleased to state; Complete information has yet not !'e- come available. The details will be (a) whether the study Group under laid on the Table of the House as soon the Chairmanship of Mr. S. S. Bhootha- as available. lingam on Wages, Incomes and Prices policy has submitted its report to the (c) The impact of the Demonetisa Government; tion of High Denomination Notes on the economy is being studied and a (b) if not, when is the said report statement will be laid on the Table of expected; the House as soon as possible. (c) whether the said Group has sub mitted any interim report and if so, when and with what findings; and Income Tax cases Undl^osed of l»y (d) if the said Group has submitted Courts the report whether Government have 670. SHRI S. D. SOMASUNDARAM: accepted its recommendations? SHRI R. KOLANTHIVELU: THE MINISTER OF FINANCE AND REVENUE AND BANKING (SHRI H. Will the Minister of FINANCE be M. PATEL): (a) No, Sir. to state; (b) By the end of April, 1978. (a) the number of income tax eases undisposed of by the Courts and (c) No, Sir. the claasiflcation of arrears as over (d) Does not arise. six months old, over one year old etc.: 159 Written Answers FEBRUARY 24, 1978 Written Answers i6 o (b) the reasons for such arrears; Trend in the Prices of Commodities (c) the steps proposed for liquidation 672. SHRI S, D. SOMASUNDARAM: of the arrears; and SHRI D. B. CHANDRE (d) whether Government propose to GOWDA; set up a Central tax court to deal with income tax references and other allied SHRI S. R. DAMANI: matters which are at present dealt with by High Courts? WiU the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state; THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI (a) the analysis of the trend in the ZULFIQUARULLAH): (a) to (d). prices of commodities for each of the The information is being collected and quarters beginning from April, 1977 will be laid on the Table o f the House. to date; (b) the reasons for the prices con Value of Notes of High Denominations tinuing to remain unabated despite all tendered at Banks the steps purported to have been taken to bring down the prices considerably; 671 SHRI S. D. SOMASUNDARAM: and SHRI M. RAM GOPAL (c) the concrete steps proposed ta REDDY: make a sizeable dent on the problem of soaring prices? Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state: THE MINISTER OF FINANCE / (a) the number and value of notes REVENUE* AND BANKING (SHRI H- of denomination of Rs. 1,000 or more M. PATEL): (a) The Wholesale Price tendered at the Banks as a result of Index (1970-71 = 100) stood at 184.1 for demonetisation; April 1977. It rose to 188.7 for July, but then declined to 185.2 for October (b) the number of persons who filed 1977. and further to 183.3 for January their declarations; 1978. (c) the names of the first ten per (b) and (c). As will be seen from the sons who tendered the largest number above, the general level of wholesale of notes; prices has declined between April 1977 and January 1978. (d) the number of persons who have been paid and the amount paid; and Import of Palm Oil by S.T.C. (e) the period by which the ten derers can expect to be paid in full? THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE 673. SHRI S. G. MURUGAIYAN; WiU MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI the Minister of COMMERCE AND ZULFIQUARULLAH): (a) to (d). The CIVIL SUPPLIES AND COOPERA information is being collected and will TION be pleased to state; be laid on the Table of the House as soon as available. (a) whether Government have de cided to entrust the import of palm (e) The Scrutiny of the applications oil to the State Trading Corporation is in progress and efforts are being for using it in Vanaspati; i made to make the payments as soor as possible. (b) if so, the details thereof; X6l Written Answers PHALGUNA 5, 1899 (SAKA) Written Answers 16 2 (c) whether any agreement has (c) No. Sir. been made between Vanaspati manu facturing units and STC to the effect (d) Does not arise. that the imported palm oil will be supplied to them at the specified lower mte; and Per capita Bank investment In industries (d) if so, what will be the original Imported price and the supply price 674. SHRI S. G. MURUGAIYAN: to the manufacturers? WiU the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state the per capita bank THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE investment in industries in each State MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND and Union territory of the country CIVIL SUPPLIES AND COOPERA during the last three years? TION (SHRI KRISHNA KUMAR GOYAL): (a) The requirements of THE MINISTER OF FINANCE AND imported oils including palm oil for REVENUE AND BANKING (SHRI H. the manufacture of vanaspati have M. PATEL): Available Statewise data always been met by the State Trad on per capita outstanding advances of ing Corporation. the scheduled commercial banks to 'Industry' as a whole and to ‘Manu (b) 75 per cent of the requiremonts facturing Industry’ separately as at the o f the Vanaspati industry is now end of December 1973 and 1975 is being met by imported oils. given in the attached Statement. Statem ent (Riipers^ Total advances to Industry as a Of vhich Advances to Manu- whole facturing Industry If 2>tate/Union i erntory 1973 1974 1975 1973 1974 1975 ^ Haryana . . . . 128 149 155 119 137 M 3 Himachal Pradesh 12 16 12 10 >3 6 Jamnau & Kashmir 2 1 31 52 9 14 i8 Punjab . . . . 100 121 126 92 ] 10 113 R ajasthan 24 31 38 20 26 29 Chandigarh • • • 43* 266 373 184 183 265 D elhi .... 313 439 695 250 375 623 Assam .... 12 *7 23 lO 14 iB Kfanipur • • • • 3 3 6 1 1 1 M egh alaya 8 10 12 1 3 3 N agaland >5 7 1 I 12 5 7 f Tripura . . • • 2 3 5 1 I 2 Bihar . • • - s 6 31 61 ao 3 * 51 3648 L S — 6 1 1 1 k. 1 i > <163 Written Answers FEBRUARY 24. 107« Written Anawmr* i<4 Total advance to Industrv ai o r which Advances to whole Manufacturing Industry State/a'iion Tc'f'itory’ *973 *974 1975 1973 *974 *9 » Oriasa . • 19 22 24 *5 *7 West Bengal • • *54 186 196 241 169 ,-77 Madhya Pradesh 22 30 07 *9 »5 a t Uttar Pradesh • • 28 36 4« 23 30 4 * Andhra Pradesh. 49 57 57 45 5a 5» K arn a ta ka • 90 114 *45 75 97 rag K era la m 76 j 52 65 45 57 M Tacnkl Nadu • 118 136 *57 J02 121 *44 Pondicherry • 1*5 2i6 218 *05 202 206 O u ja rat • 138 *73 176 129 *47 164 Maharashtra • 233 282 32 I 2 1 1 256 288 Goa, Daman & Din - 44* 509 619 107 1 18 *97 O thers* I I *9 19 8 ■5 r6 All India . . 80 98 « *4 70 86 IO« •In':lul^5 Xr iaachal ad^;4h, A n ia naa Sl Nicobar Islands, Lakshdweep, Dadar and Nagar Havcli and Mizoram. N >r - : I* ■' J I >‘t i a l^anc \v>rk*i oat oa the basis of 1971 census figures. Inquiry Into Air India Plane crash (c) whether any inquiry was made; 675. SHRI S. G. MURUGAIYAN: (d) it so, the details thereof; and SHRI MANORANJAN (e) steps taken to avert such acci BHAKTA: dents? SHRI M. RAM GOPAL THE MINISTER OF TOURISM AND REDDY: CIVIL AVIATION (SHRI PURUSHOT- TAM KAUSHIK): (a) and (b). Ves, SHRI D. D. DESAI; Sir. Air India’s Boeing-747 aircraft VT-EBD “Emperor Ashoka*' which was SHRI DAYA RAM SHAKYA: on a scheduled flight from Bombay to Dubai (flight No. AI-855) crashed SHRI RAJKESHAR SINGH: in the sea off Bandra cost in the even- mg of January !, 1978, resulting in the Wm the Minister of TOURISM AND death of 213 j>erspns (including 23 CIVIL AVIATION be pleased to state: crew members) on board. (a) whether an Air India Boeing (c) and (d). Yes, Sir. The accident crashed on New Year Day with ita is under investigation by a Court of 213 passengers in Bombay; Inquiry headed, by Shri Justice M. N. Chandurkar, a judge of the Bombay (b) it 80. the details; High Court. 1«5 WHften Answer# PHAIXJUNA 5, 1896 (SAKA) WriUen AnatDera i6 6 fe) The cause (•) of accident as (c) if not, when is the said com- ■may be brought out hi the report of tnittee’B report likely to be submitted the Court of Inquiry, when received, to the Government? would be gone into in detail, and neces sary remedial measures, would be THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THK taken. MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI ZULFIQUARULLAH): (a) The Direct Tax Laws Committee (Chokshi Com Competltloa between ProjMts and mittee) has submitted its Interim Re^ fqoipmeiit Corporation and En^lneer- port to the Government in December, Ing Projects India for contracta la 1977. West Asia (b) The recommendations contained «76. SHRI SAUGATA ROY; WIU the Minister of COMMERCE AND CIVIL in the Interim Report are under conr- Sideration. SUPPLIES AND COOPERATION be pleased to state: (c) The Final Report of the Com (a) whether Government have seen mittee is expected by the end of reports published in newspapers that A u^st, 1978. the Projects and Equipment Corpora tion is engaged in cut throat compe tition with Engineering Projects India for securing construction contracts in PATA ODnferenoe held in New DclM West Asia; and (b) if so, what remedial measures 678. PROF. p. G. M AVALANKAR: Government propose to take to stop SHRI MANORANJAN this from happening? BHAKTA: THE MINISTER OF STATE IN PHB SHRI DHARMA VIR MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND VASISHT: CIVIL SUPPLIES AND COOPERA TION (SHRI ARIF BEG): (a) and Will the Minister of TOURISM AVI> (b). Yes, Sir. The reports are, how CIVIL AVIATION be pleased to state; ever, factually incorrect. An infomiol territorial understanding already exists (a) whether a conference of the between the two organisations and Pacific Area Travel Association was there are regular consultations between recently held in New Delhi; PEC and EPI to avoid competition among themselves. (b) if so, broad details of the pur poses. discussions, decisions, exi>eii- ses of the said conference; Report of Committee on Direct Tax Laws (c) the names of the Indian Partin cipants at the said conference and the 677. PROF. P. G. MAVALANKAR: broad details of their eflfective con Will the Minister of FINANCE be tribution to the deliberations at the pleased to state: said conference; and (a) whether the Committee under the chairmanship first of Shri Nani (d) whether Government of India** Palkhiwala and later of Shri Choksh) Tourism Policy was presented at the has submitted its report to the Gov* said conference if so. by whom, and «m m ent; with what major contents? ^ (b) If so, whether Grovemment have THE MINISTER OF TOURISM ANI> accepted its findings and recommen- CIVIL AVIATION (SHRI PURUSHOT Oonference of the Pacific Area Travel objectives which should be sought to Assocation (PATA) was held in New be achieved through the development Delhi front January 23 to 26» 1978. of tourism. (b) The main purpose of the Annual PATA Conference is to focus atten tion on the host country. It provides Offer by Indian^ In Galf Area for an opportunity to acquaint the delega Bollding Airport In Cochin tes with tourist facilities and services available for promoting tourism to 679. SHRI JYOTIRMOY BOSU: WiU that country. Several Papere wer^ the Minister of TOURISM AND CIVIL read at the Conference. These related AVIATION be pleased to state: to trends in air transportation, the role of Government in tourism, mai\ (a) is it a fact that Indians living, keting f^acifld" toursim, the emerging in Gulf Area have offered money for intra-pacific markets, the international building a proper air port in Cochin; conference and incentive markets, rer- spectives on world tourism, trends in (b) if so, details thereof; and tourism development, the impact of tourism development* tourism and (c) action taken in this regard? conservation etc. As no discussions loUowed the reading of various Papers, THE MINISTER OF TOURISM ANI> no decisions were taken relating to CIVIL AVIATION (SHRI PURUSHOT- the subject matter of these Papers. TAM KAUSHIK):(a) to (c). Indians in the Gulf countries have offered to As regards the expenditure incurred raise funds to the extent of roughly by the Government, an amount of Rs. Rs. 8 crores for construction of an 13 lakhs has' been provided by the international airport at Cochin, through Department of Tourism for organising debentures, lotteries or soft loans the PATA Conference. There is. how from the Gulf countries. ever, liRely to be some saving in the It is not considered appropriate to^ expenditure. accept any grant from private parties for the purpose of developing an .lero- drome. (c) A statement giving the names of Indian delegates who registered for Direct flight from Trivandrum toi the Conference is laid an the Table Gulf countries have been started effec of the House. [Placed in Library. tive 31-1-1978. See No. LT—1595/78]. Since only Papers were read which were not ful- Black Money Unearthed by Demoneti lowed by any discussion, the question sation of Notes of High Denomination o f delegates making an efTective con tribution to the deliberations at fho 080. SHRI YADVENDRA DUTT: Conference does not arise. SHRI D. D. DESAI: SHRI SUKHENDRA SINGH: (d) Although no policy statement on tourism development had been made SHRI MANORANJAN at the PATA Conference, the Union BHAKTA: Minister of Tourism and Civil Avia Will the Minister of FINANCE be tion^ in his Welcome Speech and the pleased to state: Prime Minister in his inaugural Ldd- Tess broadly indicated the direction in (a) how much black money has which tourism development should been unearthed by the demonetisations take placi and the national and social of notes of high denomination; I 69 Written Answers PHALGUNA 6, 1899 (SAKA) Written Answers 170 (b) how much money was in circu THE MINISTER OF STATE IN TUB lation in different high denomination MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI notes; ZULFIQUARULLAH): (a) and (b). As per records of the Reserve Ban^c of (c) how much has been returned to India 41,961 pieces of Rs. 2^ deno the Banks^ how much of it has been mination notes issued by the Govern accounted for and the quantum of the ment of India before the inception of unaccounted money; and the Reserve Bank of India, are still (d) whether any political element with the public. Though under Elec tendered a significant portion of these tion 34(2) of the Reserve Bank o f notes; and if so, details thereof? India Act, these are “deemed not to be in circulation” for the purposes of THE MINISTER OF STATE IN T?IE calculating the liabilities of the Issue MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRl Department of the Reserve Bank, un ZULFIQUARULLAH): (a) to (d). der the Proviso to that Section, the ten Value of “high denomination b'^nk derer of such notes is entitled to get notes’* in circulation as on ICth exchange value at the Reserve Bank January, 1978—Rs. 146.55 crores. of India. {Provisional figure, subject to verifica tion/reconciliation presently in pro (c) The matter will be considered. gress]. Information as to the value of ‘‘high denomination bank notes” (a) National Edible Oil PoUcy held by banks and (b) tendered by others is being collected and will be 682. SHRI K. A. RAJAN: WiU the laid on the Table of the House. Minister of COMMERCE AND CIVII^ Income-tax authorities are making SUPPLIES AND COOPERATION be- enquiries, wherever called for, in cases pleased to state; Involving encashment of high deno mination bank notes. The quantum of (a) whether a national edible oil unaccounted money will be known on policy has been evolved by Govern .completion thereof and finaiisation of ment; and the relevant assessment proceedings. In formation presently available does not show that any political party has ten (b) if so, what are the salient fea tures thereof? dered a significant portion of Uieso notes, say, above Rs. 5 lakhs. THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE DemoneUsation of two and a half rupee MINISTRY OF COMMERCE ANO notes CIVIL SUPPLIES AND COOPERATIC»« 681. SHRI MANORANJAN BHAK- (SHRI KRISHNA KUMAR GOYAL): TA: Will the Minister of FINANCE be (a) and (b). Yes, Sir. A National pleased to state: Edible Oil Policy has been prepared which covers major areas like measu (a) whether it is a fact that a num res for increasing the production and ber of currency notes of two and a productivity of oilseeds, technological half rupees denomination are in cir innovations designed to increase oil culation and continue to be the legal extractions, buffer stocking and nrlce tender; support measures, regulation of the type and quantum of imports and tholr 'b ) if so, facts thereof; and time schedule, and measures for the (c) whether it is proposed to de supply of edible oils to the consumer at monetise them or to bring them to reasonable and relatively stable surface? prices. > X7I Written Annpera FEBRUARY 24, 1S78 Written Answers I7A U ftinc a i 1 Quantltj oC (b) whether the Air India has sane* IroQ 0«e by Japan tioned compensation to all the depen dents of the deceased; and 683. SHRI K. A. RAJAN: WiU the Minister of COMMERCE AND CIVIL (c) if so, at what rate and what is SUPPLIES AND COOPERATION be the amount disbursed so far on this I t L e a s e d to slate: account? (a) whether it is a fact that Japan THE MINISTER OF TOURISM ANI> has been lifting lesser quantity of CIVIL AVIATION (SHRI PURUSHOT- Iron against a higher contracted TAM KAUSHIK); (a) 213 persons taxget; died. (b) if so, what are the details and PASSENGERS: reasons therefor; (b) and (c). Compensation payable to members of the family of the de (c) whether the MMTC had any ceased passengers is governed by the- talks with the concerned officials in Indian Carriage by Air Act, 1972, Japan thereon and regarding price which came into force from 1st April. hike on iron ore recently; and 1973. Under this Act, the Government of India adopted provisions of War (d) If so, the details and the out- saw Convention, 1929 and the Hague thereof? Protocol, 1955, which defines the rum- pensation payable to members of THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE family of passengers. MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND CIVIL SUPPLIES AND COOPERA Depending upon the poinl of origin TION (SHRI ARIF BEG): (a) and ^b). and point of destination as indicated Because of heavy inventories with on the ticket, payment of compensa- Japanese Steel Mills as a result of UOn is governed by international Con continued recession in the world steel ventions, viz. Warsaw Convention/ Industry, Japan may import lesser Hague Protocol. After scrutiny of the quantities against the contracted levels, tickets, it was observed that compen- but the actual exports by India to sation in respect of 3 passengers is Japan during the current year are not governed by Warsaw Convention, 31 likely to be lower than the level of passengers by Hague Protocol and the remaining 156 passengers were not 1976-77. governed by any Convention since (c) Yes. Sir. U.A.E. Is n or a signatory to either of the above Conventions. Under War (d) It would not be in the commer saw Convention, maximum compensa cial interest to disclose these details. tion payable is equivalent to US$10,000 (approx. Rs. 82,500.00) and that under Hague Protocol is equivalent to US $ 20.000 (approx. Rs. 1.65,000.00) How ever, these are maximum limits and Compensation paid to Air India Plane the^ amount of compensation payable Aocidoit Victims will depend upon the income of the deceased and the extent of the financial ' 684. SHRI K. A. RAJAN: WiU the dependency of the members of the Minister of TOURISM AND CIVIL family etc. With regard to 156 pas AVIATION be pieced to state: sengers whose journey is not governed 's ’ I by any Convention, the matter has j (a) what is the number of people been re-negotiated by Air India with died in the Air India flight accident in tbp insurers and it has been agreed Bombay recently; as a social case that compensation 173 WrfeVrvi A n eW rg PHAL6 UNA 5^ 1SB9 (SAKA) Written Answers 174 aunt would* be computed In the (Ra. 3.300.00). l% e claims would be same manner as applicable under the settled without going into minor de Ha£;ue ProtocoL tails with reg[ard to the exact value of the contents of the baggage. Apart irom the compensation Tor death* claims will ^be settled for re- CREW: ^tered baggage and unregistered baggage. For registered baggage, com As far as the members of the rrrew pensation payable is equivalent to US who lost their lives in the accidenl $20 per Kg. (approx. Rs. 165.00 per are concerned, according to the Service Kg.) and in respect of unregistered Regulations of Air India, compensatioo teggage or articles carried by pas for death while on duty is payable sengers, maximum compensation pay to the Operating and Cabin Crew as able is equivalent to US $ 400 shown below: Category Insurancr Compensation Rs. Ks. Command^^r ■ • ■ • 80,000 36 times basic salary G o-Pilot .... •m «•F70.000 Do. f[Fliglit Knginerr . • • • • f 60,000 Do. • f 42 ,000 Do. In addition to the above, Air India Name of Deceased Passenger Am ount Management, in anticipation of the o f com Board’s approval, has sanctioned ex- pensation paid to gratia payment of Rs. 50,000.00 per fam ily person in respect of all crew which m c m h c n will ensure payment of compensation Rs. of not less than Rupees one lakh to any I, Mr. S. Patansingh i»70,490 # crew member. 2. Mrs. Noorjehan A. R. . 1,71,600 As on 17th February, 1978 out of 3. Master Atip Khan (Child b e low 12 years) 56,600 190 deceased passengers, claims in res pect of 163 deceased passengers have 4« Mr. Rego Osmand S. E. 05,443 been ^ received and Air India have so 5. Mrs. Kuruviila A. • 1 .7 1,600 far sent offers of compensation in 71 6. Mrs. R. P. Kamali . , 1,06,270 cases. Necessary discharge documents 7. Mr. Mohmed Hussain S. . 1.69,785 have been received back in 9 cases and I 8. M r. M ohm ed Y usuf K . M . . 1,06,600 final payment totalling to Rs. g. M r. Joginder Sirjgfa • 1,69,620 12,28,460.00 has been made in respect -of these 9 cases as per details below: T o T A t . 12,28,46^ *75 Written Ansufers FEBRUARY 24^ 1978 Written Ansxoera 176 In so far as crew members \»»ere have been settled as on 17th Februuy concerned, out of 23 cases, 17 cases in< 1978, as per details below:— volving payment of Rs. 19,57.000.00 SI. Name or Deceased Crew member Amount of rompen- ^No. ■ation paid to Tamitr meml>er!i R». 1 Shri A. Faria, Fit, Engineer • 1,73,200 2 Shri M. Aval or. In Right Supervisor • >.37.9=0 3 Shri K . H . Kr»t\val, F light t^urser • 6i,86o* 4 Shri A. M . Dubash, Fli^iht Purser • 1.15.600 5 Shri K. R. Mcnon, Assistant Flight Parser 1,08,760 6 Miss K. Maneak, Air Hostess • 1.11.460 7 Miss Reena Dabhi, Air Hostess • 1.11.460 8 Miss Ranjana Lai, Air Hostess • 1.11.460 9 Miss C. Kathok, Air Hostess • 1,13,360 10 Miss M. Nanda, Air Hostess • 1.15.600 11 Miss A. Majithia, Air Hostess • 1,18,480 13 Miss A. Madar, Air Hostess. « 1.15.600 «3 Miss J. Dinshaw, Air Hostess • 1,13,260 *4 Miss J. N. Kotvval, Air Hostess • 1,14,160 *5 Miss K. Paymaster, Air Hostess . • 1.15.600 16 Miss D. R. Mehta, Air Hostess • 1 ,11,460 W S'lri N. Sabapathy, Assistant Flight Purser 1 ,07,860 TofAL 19,57,000 • ) It a lit afRi. 1,21.723' 00, Paid Ri. 6i,8Go to wife and balance50% payable to b .-jfiT r M -. E. D. K.?t>val aad ML*s G . H . K.otwal, his sister. Air India are awaiting execution of (^) ^ CTTVR ^ «TrTT t ^ documents in respect of remaining six cases. TTfvT ^7% *T!rT STfef #T % 57? it m*3nrf^ tt 5tsV *f5ur Jr Mr<-rq«HT ^ *T5T «TT^ *T> Sf ; if W int *IT 'TfrHTM wh: Tiftr ^iT •rt^f APT •rnii stpti (»5) irf? ^ ^TT ^ ^nr<»r 5rW1r 68S. q*To qo ipTM : JTTT 'TfTrTTT TTT 'lYd^ ^ w r fe n STrTT^' ^ fiqi (% : *TT^!TT ^ ’ «T7 Written Anstoers PHAUCiUNA B, 1899 (SAKA) Written Answers lyg ^HTJT %i\x q-fT'-^^T ^tJptt i (?sr) ^TTR F^cT^ TifsT q-^rqr t ?rh: w ^r ^ spmr F^> 3tt I fr^r Jr f^ ffh F T »T % ¥ 1? TTf?T % Hf^rT 5Tiq+<' f^*n-q- ?r? ar^ ^ ^ r4qr^ ^ f^iTPT ^ 3n% vr ^ !3rT^ % wm ^rror | ? snrnr f^rT »T^Tcir TT5^ *T5ft («j> pBVIT^?^f5) : f'F) 5T4T (J3) : “-ft 68 7. «fy q o ^r?T W^gl^ : TitErY rnr ^-PTcjkiT ^qr r^cT JTf ^cTr^ ^ iitt 1971-72 %- 1976-77 fT^T % ?Tc^^?»r f% : £r ST2T i%> *r> ?rrq- ^ ^ %rr^s -O# ftrir *r^ ? :— ( ^ ) SFTT ITTT qra-R ^wrt *Tf« qr ^ m+ ^ i *rar ^-f^ aT r'T ?rrr F^tt *TTr ^ sft f^HiTl'T*^''! % ^T? 50,000 snq+< % ^ TT% % ^ r«r*TK %• (wq¥ Jr) 3Ti% ^ snmr ^ «fV ; 1971-72 3,067 1972-73 3,547 (<3) qf^ 5T, at *Tf^ ?r jfte 1973-74 55,703 l-VW %ST ^ ^ 5IT «fr ; Sfflr 1974-75 1 6,728 1975-76 36,625 1976-77 I 7,63 5 179 Written A n tw ^ a FEBRUARY l«7a Writtmt A tm on^ l 8 » ^-PfaTTVI ^ 1970-71 % Tndm UiilOM ooMnltad Bhotfca- Itngam Study Group on Wa^es ir 157. 36 ^ 5^ »rf InooDies and FrUses I 690. SHRI SOM NATH CHAT- 31 1978 ^ ^ TERJEE: W»tWK #3PT *ltut ^ ?1T^. fllUVT SHRI SAMAR MUKHERJEE: ^ ^ ^ -RTin ^ «ft I WiU the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state: protection of the interests of the (a) the nameg of Trade Unions who growers of Tarmerie ai^peared before the Bhoothalingaca Study Group o%i wages, income and prices; . 689. SHRI SOMNATH CHATT£R- JEE: Will the Minister of CCW^NIERCE (b) the names of Trade Unions who AND CIVIL SUPPLIES AND CO were invited but did not attend the OPERATION be pleased to state: study group; (a) whether Governcnent are aware (c) whether majority of the Trade that the traders in Andhra Pradesh Unions refused to appear before the are utilising the ban on export of study group; and Turmeric and prevent the peasants from obtaining economic price for the produce; (d) if so, the stepg Government pro* pose to take to consult the Trade (b ) if so, whether Government Unions? have considered steps to protect the interest of the growers of turmeric; THE MINISTER OF FINANCE AND REVENUE AND BANKING (SHRI and H. M. PATELT: (a) to (d). The Study Group on Wages, Incomes and Prices (c) whether Government are consi have not so far invited any ofllce dering any actio%i against thg traders bearers of the Trade Unions or em for taking advantage of the situation? ployees’ organisations to appear ^ef >re the Study Group. THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND The Study Group addressed a com munication towards the end of Nov CIVIL SUPPLIES AND COOPERA- ember/early December 1977 to a large TION (SHRI ARIF BEG): (a) to Tc). number of organisations e.g. employees We have received representations from organisations and Trade Unions ixi different industries, Chambers of Com some growers and others urging a merce, etc. inviting their views on the removal of export ban. Prices of terms of reference of the Study Group turmeric in the domestic market have by 15th January, 1978. TiU 16-2-1978^ shown a downward trend recently due views had been received from one em ployees’ organisation. Two employees^ to ban on exports and the arrival of organisations have formally intimated the new crops. The domestic prices that they are boycotting the Study are still at a high level compared to Group. It is the intention of the Government to have dialogue with last year and cannot be regarded as Trade Unions before formulating its uneconomic for the growers. Policy on Wages, Incomes and PricesL x9l Written A ntw era PHAIiCUNA 5, 18M (SAKA) Written Anawera 182 V *jF*T fdr vnrtvn ijw firTT»f 1 ^ ijFlff ?T^T ^TlfhRn ^f*ft ^ 6 9 1 . »To «rt»w : w t f i m »»?it ^ : ( ^ ) 1 1977 ^ r«dH <, «r>F ^rfe^T^nr- I 1977 5IT «fr^ ^- rft^T'tfta'tfw WT t | t ; ^rflTT ^ ~ iRT^rT *TW ( ^ ) 3 R ^ , 1978 Jr ^Wt^vth- W T «ft : r n m r 1960-100 (*r) ^ ^s'TRtsm" % ^TPT I ?FT |q ?t\T ^3^1% 'JlT'fft, 197 7 178.8 307 ?n*T ^qr f IJfJT 5T% ^ ; ^fiT 'RT5r(V, 1977 182. 7 310 *rr#, 1977 182. 9 312 (tr) iT^ifir ir sn?r; g?TR- 1977 184. 1 313^^ ^ ^RVn: ^ WT ^TTR *r§, 1977 187. 4 318 f%ir t ? ^?r, 197 7 188. 3 320 ^frrf, 1977 188. 7 326 >irjr^, 197 7 188. 4 327 few Hvr TT^rw if«Fn 197 7 188. 2 331 («ft 1^0 n»To q?w) : ( t ) IRgWT, 1977 185. 2 330 197 7 184. 4 330 ( « ) : r«r 692. TTo ^nrifNirm 7t«17 : fqr (ir) ijw f ^r f^TiST ^ ^ifwiw, srnrf^ 5!^ «ftr ^ y 5rr«rf*nr ^T^'tfcTT t , ^ ^ 1 9 7 6 - 7 7 % ^rfirrcrsff ^ ^tfoTTT rT2n 5trTf^ ^frT v \t n^~ CT^rq-cTT % ? r f c T f ^ "T^R^TT^” % «P5R^ pRT^fV % vnNrRnr Jr fpncTftr ^ *if ; §«r ^rPrrff % ^ ix m ^ t ^ g»ir ai3TT vt «Trer »rr^ irrar ir ?ptt ^ ^>TT, ^PTiTT q r srfERT 6 9 3. «To ?re*fl?nTlt.'«»T «Tii»T: ^ ^ ?TTT sn-q-, q ^ ^ mfmaif, ;nTrf\^ r?,^fTHT qr tv Ail *rrr srfa^ °zrr, ^ ht, *T^ ^ f.qr f*T. ; WTf^ I (J^) W ^rt ^ % f?TTr (^) ^r «(m k «fh: ftf^vT ?n®i?f1r ^TTsrf ^ t :-^ - w f t ‘TTT W T p rr, Jif? ?t, ?ft w % ^ '^Tfriff ^ 11 00 ^ ^ 85 0 f ®T>*i 10 ^nT ^W T t ; ?Tf sm iW ?a>RT, ^JETTT ^ if ( ^ ) ^ qr ^rsnT % srit ^ VTtTT, *1^ ^f^rT H* (^) «fH (y ) : tfJTT w?r.' ^ irn*ifir % ftir? Jr ?pft wnn^ft fr 8%CTTVt §VT fjPTT W ^ WfT fw t ^77!% ^ g f ^ r %% % f«!nr<. % ^rtftrv "SR^RTPT ^rtPTlr 29000 ir fl[«TT amfTT ^ fr^r ^ %nr% Mo TTfvr v r igiRTPT VT f^PTT *WT ^ r f t ^ a n ir 5TT% ^T f^rinT »nn ^ I t I 5 ^ R n m t ^ rft^r^ ^ Ir ?ra ^r 5TT%qT 45, 000^0 s^^rftr (^) 31-1-1978 ^ 847 'Pr »Tf ^ I ^ ^ ^ ^ I ^ 19 7 7 ^ «1 ^fkfpff/wPTTfry % ^*T ^T5ir/« 4< t« '«i ««»iT ?n fe r r 4?ra H-cKsrr^nsr^T 4 ?r« ^ 2 w n ^ »T«w 4«5H WFTtn*Tlf?7m m^rT«TT%?^ ?rrff^ 4^RT ^ 1^ ^*1 «i r i y i ^rm «iM . 5m ^rt% 4 ^ '^rw^'y i RT^lfT^ %ni^ T> n z ^ ^6?T *nr ^»*T^ d«+vdi^^«’ *T-H4f r^5=5WTH |u«^^TMd« iTT4?r wrrr-d< m m v t ^ !. ^ <15TI r^®s' ki^o xT^o ^ 0 fT ^rry^ ^0 TTH5 |ro ^ cfYo :'■ ■ nT-^.\r.v-.-■ ■ m99 Writtmn Amtoery PHAlaGUNA, 9, iS89 (5A K A ) Written Anavtert 19a « r ^ ^ ‘f/#*^frqpf ^ 5mr '7^' ,* 4"' 3t Mo^Ph^witi r« WTO Wt^T ^ . . . ■*To ( •rfV*rft ) ?ft^ V'iftrr ^5T TTO^ sfls«TC.H MIT»T TPT ITot . |r?r d « + tmtY, ^nf5? 5^4nr %o iTrTo v t o v m *rc^ ttj=- n>JT^ 3*rrf F ^ P t^ I 5 n r sf7o r: On « ft fn ra *TTtft g m ^tot w w -«p t f%5T F^TtW if TI5*C ( « f t f^^rfviqf ^ srtsr ar^FfiVTT^^^T^)'': (^ ) ^T (*r) ^ ?T5nT ^rhift’ % ^ m"ZRn: 694. TTo TrwNirm 2. Extension of nmway 18/36 by 1050 ft. X 150 ft. at 18 end. fen I I 3. Widening and strengthening of link taxi track and apron. vr-fNyfryr ^ i96»-7o % WTO Sf ^-f^rafr»T ^ ^ 4. Providing over runs 200 ft. x 150 ft. at each end and »rf 1 1 5. Other miscellaneous items . 2. wnr f w f t vx-f?rafv»r % n f I, q?TT @H THE MINISTER OF TOURISM AND CIVIL AVIATION (SHRI (b) The Board has been constitut PURUSHOTTAM KAUSHIK): (a) ed to promote by such measures as to (d). Agartala airport is at pre it thinks fit the development of the sent suitable for regular operation by rubber industry. F-27 and HS-748 aircrafts and limit ed Boeing 737 operations (Advance ▼ersion with low pressure tyres). (c) and (d). The Rubber Act Plans have been prepared for deve provides for nomination of four re lopment of the airfield for regular presentatives of labour on the Rubber Boeing 737 operations. The works Board. A decision is, however, yet ■anctioned are indicated below; to be taken on the trade union or ganisations who may be given repre 1. Strengtheningand widening sentation on the Board reconstituted^ of runway (18/36) in January 1978. 193 Written Answers PHALGUNA 5, 1899 (.SAKA) Written Answers 19 4 Constitution of National Consumer AND CIVIL AVIATION bfe pleased Council to state; 697. SHRI DINEN BHATTA- (a) the total number of Tourists ■.K> CH ARYA; visiting Tripura during the last 3 SHRI V. A. SEYID years; MUHAMMAD: ' (b) whether Government have Will the Minister of COMMERCE made any assessment of further AND CIVIL SUPPLIES AND CO growth of tourism In the State; OPERATION be pleased to state; (c) if so, the details thereof; and (a) whether he gave an assurance (d) the steps Government propose at a meeting of Industry, Trade, Poli to take to increase tourism in the tical Parties and Trade Unions held on State? ev.e of last budget session that Natio nal Consumer Council will be consti THE MINISTER OF TOURISM tuted expeditiously to watch the price AND CIVIL AVIATION (SHRI behaviour and suggest steps to check PURUSHOTTAM KAUSHIK); (a) the rising prices; Since the Department of Tourism does not maintain tourist statistics on (b) whether such a committee has state-wise basis, no figures of visitors been constituted; and to Tripura during the last three years are available. fc) if not, the reasons for the delay? (b) No, Sir. ; THE MINISTER OF STATE IN (c) Does not arise. THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE, AND CIVIL SUPPLIES AND CO (d) Due to the existing entry res OPERATION (SHRI KRISHNA trictions on international tourists KUMAR GOYAL); (a) Yes, Sir. visiting the State no tourism schemes have been taken up in Tripura in the (b) and (c). Earlier, it was pro Central Sector. However, in the posed to have the national level or State Annual Plan for 1978-79, a pro ganisation as a Government sponsor vision of Rs. 6 lakhs has been made ed apex body. Subsequently, how towards the development of tourist ever it has been decided to have this facilities in Tripura. organisation on a voluntary basis sponsored by the consimier organisa tions themselves. Representatives of Recommendations made by Alexander some of these organisations met on Conunitteie January 27, 1978 and constituted a Steering Committee to work out de tails for the formation of an apex 699. SHRI R. V. SWAMINATHAN: body. SHRI D. B. CHANDRE CJOWDA: Increase of Tourism in Tripura SHRI D. D. DESAI: 698. SHRI DINEN BHATTA- SHRI KANWAR LAL GUPTA: CHARYA: SHRI VASANT SATHE: SHRI SAMAR MUKHERJEE: SHRIMATI PARVATHI V. Will the Minister of TOURISM KRISHNAN: 3648 LS—7. 195 Written Answers FEBRUARY 24, 1978 Written Answers 196 SHRI VIJAY KUMAR («r) «nr rw MALHOTRA: ^T5rn:5r|zrr | ^ ' ptt Will the Minister of COMMERCE «T+'IT % ^T»TT% ^ AND CIVIL SUPPLIES AND CO OPERATION be pleased to state; ^ fft ^iTT ^ irfv «Tcrr (a) whether three-year import ex port policy has been suggested by the ?nn% % ftitr w*rr OiRcial Committee headed by the out ^ I ; going Commerce Secretary, Dr. P. C. Alexander; (b) the terms of reference of this ( n ) f^ g )v < u i % TTJr- Committee, its composition and the iftfirr, yifn+ time limit given for submission of Report; Hih *tmi ^ iftr (c) the main recommendations made % jfte ^ ; tftr therein; (d) whether Government have exa mined the recommendations; if so, the (^) ^ ^<+iv. wi ^ TTftr % details of the same; and ^ spt ^ft'T'TTT ^ (e) the main details of the represen 3TTW^ %% TT fw R % m ^ q r tations received by Government over this Report? =5n=rm TT irt frsnr | ? THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE, AND CIVIL SUPPLIES AND CO (b) and (c). A Statement is laid T3% ^r*TT-McH TT fsiTT vTTTTitT I on the Table of the House. [Placed in Library. See No. LT-1596/78]. (d) The recommendations of the '+>I^tn Trf^ +1 Committee are under consideration. ?T;rm^ ^rTPrr ^ (e) No representations have been received by Government over this ^ ^srr^r | ssftT report, so far. ^ ej4|ct^ir<,4. I, TT t I (»T) 3i% ^ 700- TTo Tunft ^T5fi ■^P°pn ^ ?fh: 'Tfr«5r«T i (5p) % PctHijY-fTUI ^ ^ ir gnn ftR rn ( ^ ) ITcSrv ITTR^ 'TT 5TT^ Vn^"Y f m ; ■ % e n r m vm^rTft ^ 1 197 Written Answers PHALGUNA 5, 1899 (SAKA) WriHen Answers 198 Recovery of FUfht Data and Voice to those families whose members died Recorders of AIR India’s Boelne in the accidents? 'Emperor Ashoka' THE MINISTER OF TOURISM 701. SHRI SUKHDEO PRASAD AND CIVIL. AVIATION (SHRI VERMA: PURUSHOTTAM KAUSHIK): (a) end (b). Yes, Sir. SHRI KRISHNA CHANDRA (c) At present the facilities avail HALDER: able in India are inadequate. Will the Minister of TOURISM (d) The cause(s) of accident as AND CIVIL AVIATION be pleased may be brought out in the report of to state: Court of Inquiry, when received, would be gone into in" detail and (a) whether the flight data and neqess^y remedial [measures would voice recorders (black box) of ‘Em be taken. A statement containing the peror Ashoka’, Air India’s Boeing that information in regard to payment of crashed on the New Year Day 1978 compensation to the dependents of have since been recovered; air-crash victims is attached. (b) if so, whether these have been Statement sent abroad for appropriate make out Ag on 17th February 1978 out of of the version recorded therein; 190 deceased passengers, claims in respect of 163 decreased passengers (c) whether Air India still lacks have been received and Air India equipments to decipher such things; have so far sent offers of compensa and tion in 71 cases. Necessary discharge documents have been received back (d) what steps have been taken to in 9 cases and final payment totalling avoid recurrence of such crashes, to to Rs. 12,28,460.00 has been made in ascertain the cause of the accident, respect of these 9 cases as per details and the amount of compensations paid below: — Sr. Nam? of Deceased Passenger Amount of rompeii- No. sation paid to family members Rs. 1. Mr. S. Ratansingh . . . 1,70,490 2. Mrs. Noorjehan A. R. . 1.71.600 3. Master Atip"Khan"(child below 12 years^ 56(600 4. Mr. Rcgo Osmand S.E. i,05?445 5. Mrs. K.uruvilla A. . 1.71.600 6. Mrs. R. P. Kam ali . . . 1,06,270 7. Mr. Mohamed Hussein S. 1.69,785 8. Mr. Mohmed Yusuf K. M. 1.06.600 9. Mr. Jogindcr Singh .... 1,69,620 T o t a l . . . • 1 2 ,2 8 ,4 6 0 199 Written Answers FEBI^UAJ^Y 24, 1978 Written Answers 200 In so as crew members were have been settled as on 17th F ebru ^y concerned, out of 23 cases, 17 cases' 1978, as per details below: — involving payment of R s. 19,57,000.00 SI. Name of Deceased Crew member Am ount o f compen^ N. sation paid to family members Rs. 1, Stxri A. Faria, Fit. Engineer i,73»aoo 2, Shri M . Avalur, Inflight Supervisor i,37»92o 3. Shri K. H. Kotwal, Flight Purser 6x,B6o* 4. Shri A. M. Dubash, Flight Purser 1.15.600 5- Shri K,. R. Menon, Assistant Flight Purser . 1,08,760 1 - 6. Miss K . M aneck, Air Hostess 1,11,460 r 7. Miss Becna Dahhi, Air Hostess . 1 ,1 1 ,4 8. Miss Ranjana I,al, Air Hostess . 1, 1 1 ,460 9. Miss C. Kathok^ Air Hostess 1,13,260 10. Miss M . N anda, A ir Hostess 1.15.600 11. Miss A. Majithia, Air Hostess 1,18,46a II. Miss A. MarJar^ Air Hostess 1.15.600 13. Miss J. Dinshaw, Air Hostess • 1,13,360 14. Miss J. N. Kotwal, Air Hostess 1,14,160 15. Miss K. Paymaster, Air Hostess 1.15.600 16. Miss D. R. Mehta, Air Hostess z, f 1,460 17. Shri N. Sabapathy, Assistant Flight Purser 1,07,860 T o t a l 19.57.000 *O ut of total amoimt of Rs. 1,21,720* 00 paid Rjs. 6i,8Go to wife and balance 50% payable to brother Mr. E. D. Kotwal and Miss C. H, K otw al, his sister. Air Jndia are awaiting execution of to the Governments of various States documents in respect of remaining to take over the local ‘dharamshalas’ six cases. for better management and for tour, ists’ facilities; Take- (d) if so, the places and locations of plantation growth in West Bengal thereof and the reaction of the pre and reaction found by Government sent management? from the local inhabitants? THE MINISTER OF TOURISM THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE AND CIVIL AVIATION (SHRI MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & CIVIL PURUSHOTTAM KAUSHIK): (a) SUPPLIES AND COOPERATION and (b). A letter was addressed to (SHRI ARIF BEG); (a) and (b). Yes, all the Chief Ministers suggesting Sir. The Cashew Corporation of India that the State Governments may con have agreed to make available funds duct a comprehensive survey of upto Rs. 4 crores for state sponsored, Dharamshalas located in their State export oriented viable schemes of cos- with a view to ascertaining their hew cultivation either by way of soft present condition, and the measures loani or equity participation. AU the xequired to improve them. Based on concerned State Governments (includ -the f i n d i n g s of the above survey, the ing West Bengal) have already oren State Governments were requested requested to send the detailed project to make a planned effort to improve reports for intensive production/area the dharamshalas. It was also sug expansion of cai^ewnuts to enable gested that the dharamshalas which the Cashew Corporation to take deci were n o t being run setisfactorily, and sion on the quantum and nature of as which the management was prepared sistance. ~ ^o haruJ them over to the State Go (c) N6 such project-assessment is vernment, should be taken over and yet available. managed by the State Department of Tourism. (d) No project report for assistance (c) The i^espbnse so far received from the Cashew Corporation has yet been received from the Government of from the State Governments is en West Bengal. As soon as it is recei couraging. The Government of India ved, it will be examined by the Cas has no proposal to take over -any hew Corporation to assess the extent dharamshalas. and type of assistance that could be (d) Does not arise. rendered by them. ’Development of Ca^liew plantation in West Bengal Expenditure on PATA Conference held in New Dielhi 703. SHRI SUKHDEO PRASAD VERMA Will the Minister of COM 704. SHRI L. L. KAPOOR: MERCE AND CIVIL SUPPLIES AND DR. BAPU KALDATY; COOPERATION be pleased to state: WiU the Minister of TOURISM AND (a) whether it is a fa^ct that the CIVIL AVIATION be pleased to state: Cashew Corporation of India has offer ed substantial assistance to various (a) the expenditure incurred by States engaged in growing of cashew Government on the recent PATA plantations; Conference held in New Delhi; (b) if so, the details thereof: (b) the number of foreign dele, (c) whether huge potentialities for gates participated in the Conference; •development of cashew plantation and have been found in certain backward (c) the approximate foreign ex <3istricts of West Bengal; and change earned by the Indian Hotels (d) if so, the efforts made by (Government) from these foreign de ^Government to help development legates? 2 03 Written Ansiv^rs FEBRUARY 24, 1978 Written Answers 204 THE MINISTER OF TOURISM AND Herald (Allied publications private CIVIL AVIATION (SHRI PURUSHOT- lim ited); TAM KAUSHIK): (a) An amount of (b) has the Government instituted Rs. 13 lakhs has been provided by the a thorough enquiry as to how the Department of Tourism for the initial capital came to existence, bear organisation of PATA Conference. ing in mind the extensive public There Is, however, likely to be some donations that were received, how saving in expenditure. it appreciated and how it has come to this present day figure; (b) Accorcfing to preliminary esti mates approximately 1300 foreign dele (c) whether he has already taken gates including spouses attended the steps to record the statement of em Conference. ployees who have categorically stated and given in writing that every (c) Information so far received in month Mrs Gandhi gave Rs. l i lakhs dicates an earning of Rs. 6.12 lakhs. of unaccounted money to National Herald through Sarvashri S. D. Pillai, Dhan Singh and Mohd. Yunus; Overdrafts ffiven to Kohinoor Mills (d) whether a thorough probe has 705. SHRI JYOTIKMOY BOSU; WiU been instituted against the late the Minister of fTNANCE be pleased Jawaharlal Nehru Estate, Smt. Indira to state whether responsibility has Gandhi's and her family members’ been fixed and action ta&en against Estate with regard to Wealth Tax, those who were responsible for giving Income Tax, Estate Duty and Gift massive overdrafts to KoHinoor Mills Tax and capital gains tax; and and other concerns of Kapadlas, speci (e) if .30, details thereof? ally Sudhir Kapadia, in disregard of established banking rules?. THE MINISTER OF STAT7 IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI THE MINISTER OF FINANCE AND ZULFIQARULLAH); (a) Complaints REVENUE AND BANKING (SKRI against the management of M /s Associ H. M. PATEL)^:Govemment has re ated Journals Ltd. [and not AUiei ceived the report of the One-man Publications (P) Ltd.] Printers & Committee regarding grant ol advances Publishers of the National Herald, and other facilities by the Central have been received. In a letter ad-^ BanR of India to Kohinoor Mills Ltd. dressed to Smt. Indira Gandhi, a copy Governments’ consideration of the Re of which has been forwarded to the port is expected to be completed short Central Board of Direct Taxes, Shri ly and the House will soon be in Bhushan Raina, stated to be President formed about the action proposed to of the National Herald ^ Employees be taken on the Report. Union, has alleged that “ the National Herald was getfing on an average a sum of Rs. 1.5 lakhs per month which Complaints regarding accumulation of was never accounted for in the ac black money by Mrs. Gandhi and count books’\ He has also made cer others tain allegations against Shri Mohd. Yunus, Shri S. D. Pillai and Shri M. R 706. SHRI JYOTIRMOY BOSU: Will Sherwani. the Minister of FINANCE be pleased (b) and (c). "The subscribed capital to state: of the Associated Journals Ltd. in (a) whether the Minister has re creased from Rs. 25,51,620 in 1966 67 ceived written complaints about ac to 52,89,550. Its liability for secured cumulation of black money by Mrs. loan was Rs. 20,30,923 on 31-3-1969 and Gandhi, Mohd. Yunus, M. R. Sherwani, Rs. 65,84,910 on 31-3-1977, while its S. D. Pillai, Dhan Singh of National liability for unsecured loans rose from 205 'Written Answers PHALGUNA 5, 1899 (SAKA) Written Answers 206 Rs. 7.78,313 on 31-3-1967 to Rs. 24,16,828 ments for payments for imports routed on 31-3-1977. Enquiries are being through the State Bank of India, the made into this Increase in its capital balances are repatriated to India from and also the donations/contributions tiprie to time under intimation to the which it is alleged to have receive^J Reserve Bank of India. On the other during the last few years. hand, if the foreign exchange needed by the State Bank of India for making (d) and (e). The jurisdiction over payments abroad is more than the the cases of S/Shri Rajiv Gandhi, amount held by it abroad, foreign San jay Gandhi and their family mem exchange is remitted from India with bers has been assigned to an Income- the pei-mission of the Reserve Bank tax Officer in the charge of the Com of India. missioner of Income-tax Delhi .(.Cen tral), Enquiries in these cases are in progress. Regarding the estate of the High denomination notes received at late Shri Jawahar Lai Nehru, there is various authorised centres followingr no definite information calling for a of demonetisation of notes probe. As regards Sifil. Indira Gandhi, enquiries as called for are being -nade 708. SHRI M. KALYANASUNDARAM: in the course of the pending assess Will the Minister of FINANCE be ment proceedings. pleased to state: (a) the details of the high denomi Foreign exchange with Guntur branch nation notes received at various Of state Bank of India authorised centres for encashing fol 707. SHRI JYOTIRMOY BOSU: Will lowing decision of the Government the Minister of FINANCE be pleased demonetising high denomination notes; to state whether it is a (b) whether in all cases amounts fact that with Guntur Branch of the have been deposited in the account of State Bank of India alone has at least the individuals; Rs. 1 crore of foreign exchange re maining unrepatriated abroad and (c) if so, the details thereof; and this amount is a part of sale proceeds of tobacco? (d) names of the people who have iubmitted notes of value of Rs. 10,000 and more? THE MINISTER OF FINANCE AND REVENUE AND BANKING (SHRI THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE H. M. PATELJ: The foreign exchange MINIS'FRY OF FINANCE (SHRI ZUL- realised from importers abroad by the FIQUARULLAH): (a) to (c). Com Guntur Branch of the State Bank of plete information has not become India as sale proceeds of tobacco etc. available. The details will be laid on is credited to the foreign exchange the T&ble of the House as soon as balances of the State Bank of India availal' le. with its branches abroad or with its correspondent banks immediately on (d) Too much time and labour will realisation. The Guntur Branch is not be involved in compiling this informa permitted to have a separate accoui t tion. of its own to keep its foreign exchange realisations abroad. Demands of bank employees The Foreign Department of the State 709. SHRI M. KALYANASUNDARAM: Bank of India at Calcutta centrally Will the Minister of FINANCE be controls the Toreign exchange balancos pleased to state: of the bank as a wTiole. After keep ing abroad amounts of foreign exchange (a) whether the bank employees needed to meet its day-to-day require observed two day^ stiike for four 2 07 Written Answers FEBRUARY 24, 1978 Written Answers 208 Hours on 29th and full day on 30th Government. Government had with a December, 1977; view to maximising the utilisation of capacity decided that Ministries af'd (b) if so, their demands; and Government Departments should pur chase their requirements from public (c) the steps being taken to consi enterprises to the maximum extent der their demands? possible. Public enterprises were given a price preference upto 10 per THE MINISTER OF FINANCE AND cent, under this scheme. The scheme REVENUE AND BANKING (SHRI was applied mainly to engineering H. M. PATEL): (a) to (c). Indian enterpri^s in the public sector. As Banks Association has reported that there had been substantial improve bank employees belonging to unions ment in the working of the public affiliated to All India Bank Employees enterprises and in order to increa^ Association and Indian National Bank competitTve efficiency, the price prefer Employees Congress went on strike on ence has been withdrawn. 29th and 30th December, 1977. The demands of the bank employees relate to revision of wages, payment of bonus and the relief of office-bearers of trade unions fb ‘do their trade union work Decision on recommendatloiis ot JliA during office hours (referred to as “res Commission on taxation toration of trade union rights”). The Chief Labour Commissioner (Central) has initiated concibaiion i t j- 711. s h r t m . kalyanasunda - ceedings in the matter under the Indus RAM; Win the Minister of FINANCE trial Disputes Act. The conciliation be pleased to stale; proceedings have nojt yet been con cluded. (a) whether any decision has been taken on the recomnnendations of Jha Commission on taxation; and Removal of Preferences to Public Sector Enterprises (b) if so, the details thereof? 710. SHRI M. KALYANASUNDARAM: Will the Minister of FINANCE be THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE pleased to state: MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI SATISH AGRAWALT: (a) and (b). (a) whether Government have de The report of the Jha Committee cided to remove all preferences to pub covers the entire gamut of indirect lic sector efsnterprises; and taxes levied both by the Union and the States and contains a wide range of recommendations. Government (b) if so, what are the preferences have already taken the following deci that have, been given to the public sec sions in relation to Central Excise and tor enterprises at present and reasons Customs duties, keeping in view the for removing them? recommendations of the Committee: THE MINISTER O f FINANCE AND (i) Amalgamation of basic and REVENUE a n d BANKING (SHRI auxiliary duties of excise. H. M. PATEL): (if) and (b). Presum ably the Honourable Member is re (ii)“* Conversion of specific duties ferring to the price and purchase pre of Central Excise into ad valorem ference given to public enterprises by levies as far as possible. 209 Written Answers PHALGUNA 5, 1899 (SAKA) Written Answers 210 (iii) Stepping up of duty under on the 1972-73 Foreign Tourists Survey Item 68 of the Central Excise TarilT. and the prevailing trend in tourist arrivals, a projection of hotel r »om (iv) Grant of set off in respect of requirements for international tourists duties paid under Item 68 of Ihr was made at the time of formulatirg Central Excise TarFFT, on inputs used the Fifth Plan. Accordingly, the in the manufacture of other excisea- hotel room requirements were est’ma ble goods. ted to be 15,000 additional rooms by the end of the Fifth Plan (1974-79) for 800,000 tourists expected to visit ^ndia (v) Reduction of Central Excise by the end of tKis Plan period. duty on water coolers. PATA emphasis for building more ?vi) Reduction of Central Excise h»jtels for middle income tourists. duty on pumping sets. 713. SHRI MUKHTIAR SINGIt MALIK: (vli) Revision of the Central Ex cise duty structure on cotton fabrics SHRI K. M. BANATWALLA: 5(except fine and superfine) in rela tion to the value of the fabric rather Will the Minister of TOURISM AND than physical specification relating CIVIL AVIATION be pleased to thereto. state; (vlii) Reduction of import duty on (a) whether Government have seen slainless steel sheets, stripts and the press reports in the Indian Express plBtes used as rdW material for the dated the 17h January, 1978 wherein manufacture of specified capital top experts of the Pacific Area Asso goods (machinery) and componenls. ciation have emphasised the need for building more hotels for middle-in- come tourists in India; Survey of requirement of Rooms in (b) if so, what is Government of Hotels for Tourists India’s reaction thereto; and 712. SHRI M. RAM GOPAL REDDY: (c) whether Government propose to chalk out any plan for construc Will the Minister of TOURISM AND tion of such hotels in the country and CIVIL a v i a t i o n if so, the details thereof? be pleased to state; THE MINISTEK OF TOURISM AND CIVIL AVIATION (SHRI PURUSHOT- (a) whether Government have con TAM KAUSHIK):(a) Yes, Sir. ducted any survey regarding the re quirement of rooms in hotels for tne tourists who are expected to visit this (b) and (c). It is proposed to con country by the end of the Fifth Plan; struct Janata 'hotels at metropolitan and cities (Delhi, Bombay. Calcutta and Madras) and other selected tourist (b) if so, the details thereof? centres. The number, location and siz.e of such hotels to be constructed THE MINISTER OF TOURISM AND in the Central Sector will depend ipon CIVIL AVIATION (SHRI PURUSHOT- the resources made available for this TAM KAUSHIK): (a) and (b). Based purpose in the next Five year Plan. 2 11 Wiritten Ans^^rers FEBRUARY 24, 1978 Written Answers 2 1 2 Export of Aluminium (a) whether it has come to his notice that monkeys imported from India are 714. SHRI MUKHTIAR SINGH being used in USA for radiation tests MALIK: to perfect the Neutron Bomb, a ‘clear-' SHRI SUBHASH AHUJA: nuclear device, while under the monkeys can be used for medical and SHRI G. M. BANATWALLA: research work only; and Will the Minister of COMMERCE (b) if so, v/hat steps are being taken AND CIVIL SUPPLIES AND CO to see that the laws are not flouted OPERATION be pleased to state: and the monkeys are not used for this cold-blooded salughter? (a) whether it is a fact that India ]ia6 been asi exporter of aluminium THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE during the past two years; and if so, MINISTRY OF COMMERCE \ND the quantity of aluminium which was CIVIL SUPPLIES AND COOPERA export 3d by India during the sarrid TION (SHRI ARIF BEG): (a) and (b). period, year-wise; We have seen newspaper reports al leging misuse of monkeys. The ex (b) whether it is also a fact that at port of monkeys has been banned. present there is shortage of aluininium and Government have planned to im port this metal during the year 1977- Recommendations of the Jha Com 78; and mittee on Indirect Taxation (c) the reasons for this shortage and 716. SHRI CHITA BASU: WiU the its effect on India’s foreign exchange? Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state: THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND (a) whether the Jha Committee on CIVIL SUPPLIES AND COOPERA- Indirect Taxation has since submitted TION (SHRI ARIF BEG): (a) Yes, Sir. its final report; The quantity of aluminium exported during 1975-1976 and 1976-77 were (b) if so, principal recommendations around 10 thousand tonnes and 25 thereof; thousand tonnes respectively. (c) whether the Government have (b) Yes, Sir. since studied the report and recom- n;endations; and (c) Shortage is due to increase in (d) the conclusions of Government demand of aluminium without cor thereon? responding increase in the production. Foreign exchange out-go as a result THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE of import is estimated to be around MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI Rs. 20 crores. SATISH AKRAWAL): (a) Yes, Sir. (b) Part I of the Final Report of the I^^se of monkeys imported from India Committee,, which contains in a con for radiation tests densed form the main coclusions and 715. SHRI MOHINDER SINGH recommendations of the Committee has SAYIAN WALA: already been laid on the Table of the House on the 16th December, 1977 SHRI YASHWANT BOROLE: (c) The whole Report, which covers Will the Minister of COMMERCE the entire gamut of indirect taxation AND CIVIL SUPPLIES AND CO by both the Union and the States, is OPERATION be pleased to state: under study at present. 213 Written Answers PHALGUN’A 5, 1899 (SAKA) Written Answers 2 14 (d) Government have already taken THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE the following decisions in relation to MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI Central Ebcctse and Customs duties, SATISH AGRAWAL); (a) Reports keeping in view the recommendations received by the Government do not of the Committee: provide any such indication. (i) Amalgamation of basic and au (b) Although smuggling on the xiliary duties of excise. West Coast continues to be effectively contained, anti-smuggling measures (ii) Coniversion of specific duties have been s4trength/ened tfurther by of Central Excise into ad valorem augmenting the preventive staff, pro levies as far as possible. viding more sea crafts for coastal (iii) Stepping up of duty under patrolling and setting up observation Item 68 of the Central Excise Tariff. posts at vulnerable i>oin+s along the Western coast. Wireless communica (iv) Grant of set off in respect cf tion net work has been set up all duties paid under Item 68 of the along the West Coast. Recently, Coast Central Excise Tariff, on inputs used Guard Organisation has been set up in the manufacture of other excis which will also supplement the efforts a b l e goods. of the Customs Department in anti (v) Reduction of Central Excise smuggling operations. duty on water coolers. (vi) Reduction, of Central Excise Ban on Export of Poultry, Vegetables d u t y On pumping sets. and Fresh Fruits (vii) Revision of the Central Ex 718. DR. VASANT KUMAR PAN cise duty structure on cotton fabrics DIT: Will the Minister of COMMERCE (except fine and superfine) In rela AND CIVIL SUPPLIES AND COOPE tion to the value of the fabric rather RATION be pleased to state: than physical specification relating thereto. (a) whether it is a fact that Govern ment have put certain controls on the (viii) Reduction of import duty on export of poultry, vegetables and fresh stainless steel sheets, strips and fruits; prates used as raw material for the manufacture of specified capital (b) what was the total export of goods (machinery) and components. the above goods during 1976-77 and what are the commitments for 1977- The conclusions of the Government 78; on the various other recommendations will be announced in due course. (c) is it a fact that the 14th Annual Conference of Processed Foods Ex> Smuggling operations on West Coast af port Promotion Council in New Delhi India held in January, 1978 requested Gov ernment to lift the ban on export of 717. SHRI CHITTA BASU: Will the onions, potatoes; if so, what is the price Minister of FINANCE be pleased to of onion and potatoes over each of the slate; last eighteen months; and (a) whether it is a fact that smug (d) what action Government pro gling operations on the West Coast of pose to take in the matter? India have recently been on ascen dency; and THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND (b) if so, the steps proposed to be CVIL SUPPLIES AND COOPERATION taken to curb smuggling operations? (SHRI ARIF BEG): :2I5 Written An&nrers FEBRUARY 24, 1978 Wintt«n Ansioers 216 (a) Export policy in respect of poultry vegetables and fresh fruits is indicated below:— Poultry other Export is freely allo\\cd. than Eggs Export is allowed subject to realisation uf a minimum export price of Rs. 40 per 100 numbers f.o.b. V e g e ta b les Export of potatoes, onion? and other fresh vegetables has been stopped with effect from ist week of March 1977, 13th May 1977 & 19th July 1977 respec tively, ExpK>rt of onions and fresh vegetables is, however, allowed in small quantities against pre-ban commitments or to meet request from neigh bouring friendly countries. (b) In Rs. LaVh 197G-77 April— J u n e '77 Frcsb vegetable including Potatoes and Onions . .... 2746*32 697-67 Fresh fruits 35125 287*48 Poultry Li^'e it K illed . 7'7O 1 • t*a Egg5...... 32 a4’ 24 Export orders are booked by expor Principles followed to settle ters and data in regard to commit satlcm claiibs Vlettabs of Air Inch^ ment's made by them is not maintain- Plane crlsh near Bombay ^ cd by Government. 719. SHRI C. K. CHANDRAPPAN: WiU the Minister of TOURISM AND (c) At the 14th Annual Conference CIVIL AVIATION be pleased to state: of the Processed Foods Export Promo tion Council held on 28th December (a) what are thg priviciples based 1977, the Chairman of the Council on which the Air India is going to set made a request, inter-alia, for permit tle the compensation claims made by ting export of fresh vegetables and the relatives of the victims of the onions. Air India plane crash near Bombay oin 1st January 1978; (b) to what extent Government have proceeded in disbursing com The wholesale price of onions and pensation to the relatives of the vic potatoes during the last eighteen tims,- details thereof; a'nd months are given in the statement laid On the Table of the House. [Placed (c) whether Government will en in Library. See No. LT-1597/78]. sure that the relatives of those unfor tunate victims will get thg compensa tion without being harassed or un (d) Government policy is to accord dergoing v e r y rigorous and compli the first priority to the domestic mar cated procedures? ket in case of essential consumer items t like onions, potatoes and export will THE MINISTER OF TOURISM AND be allowed only when exportable sur CIVIL AVIATION (SHRI PURUSHOT- plus is generated, and domestic price TAM KAUSHIK): (a) and (b) A •stability is ensured. statement containing the requisite in 2 17 Written Answers PHALfGUNA 5, 1899 (SAKA) Written Answers 2.1 S- formation is laid on the Table of the (x) Six escape slides, House. IPlaced in Library. See No. (xi) One oxygen bottle LT-1598/78]. (xii) One fire extiguisher. (c) Yes, Sir. (xi:i) Digital flight data recoider CoUection of Wreckage of Air India (Slack Box). ^Emperor Ashoka’ Plane and prelimi (xiv) Cockpit Voice Recorder nary Investigation (CVR). 720 SHRI C. K. CHANDRAPPAN: Will the Minister of TOURISM AND Out of 213 persons Killed in the air CIVIL AVIATION be pleased to state: crash, only 93 bodies of the victims have been recovered. Out of 93 bodies (a) whether Government have got recovered , 20 bodies were indentified. any clue regarding ‘‘Emperor Ashoka" after preliminary investigsPtion in cluding the study of the recording in (d) The inquiry is in progress. The the ‘flight recorder’; mandatory digital flight data recorder was sent by the Court of Inquiry to (b) if so, the details thereof; National Transportation Safety Board in Washington for ‘‘read out’’ of the (c) to what extent Government various parameters. ‘ Read out’* has succeeded in collecting the wreckage been received from the National Trans of the aircraft from the sea and how portation Safety Board. The Cockpit many of the dead bodies found out Voice Recorder has also been s e n t by and victims identified; details thereof; the Court of Inquiry to National ar^j Transportation Safety Board, (d) at what stage is the enquiry Washington. now? THE MINISTRY OF TOURISM AND Sal^ of Demonetised notes at CIVIL AVIATION (SHRI PURU- Reduced Rates SHOTTAM KAU SH IK): (a) No. Sir. The acciden' is under investigation 721. SHRI C. K. CHANDRAPPAN: by a Court pf Inquiry. Will the Minister of FINANCE be (b> Does not arise. pleased to state; (c). The wreckage recovered so far (a) whether the attention of Gov consists of the following:- ernment has been draw'n to reports about the selling of demonetised cur (i) Right hand body gear. rency notes at highly reduced rates (ii) No. 3 engine. in different places; and (iii) No. 2 engine—only the wheel (b) if so, whether Government took cas^ and exhatist case. any action against these people and if (iv) Portion of the cowling. so, details thereof? (v) Small portion of wing, outboard THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE“ aileron. MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI ZULFIQUARULLAH): (a) Yes, Sir. (vi) Spoiler with its actuater. (vii) Left hand out board flap in (b) Appropriate action, as provided broad jack screw No. 2 location. under the law, will be taken, in cases in which the facts including indentity ^viii) Few pieces of floor board. of the person or persons co.icerned is- (ix) One life raft. established. Written Answers J2I9 Writteii Answers FEBRUARY 24, 1978 220 n>rm , »5»Tlr, »Tfwalr wh: VT fsTOfW • 723. «fV *T«m : m r 7 22. wifijiw *J.^ i At W^!- ?f*iT ^jfw wVt w^vrfr^n V ifrm TT?ft ^ i m ^r^ir : *T^ wm^ ^ frqr fw : ( ^ ) JT^ ^ ( ^ ) ^ ^TT^R %• ifhThT, ^TPT 4fT» TT ^ ^ 5RTTTf^TlrfCT f%*TT %ftr *Tlwff ?T«rr ^^-ctifr % fn^Td ^ *nTTf t ; ( ^ ) f t , ?ft ( w ) rft 5T sftr ^TT % ; ^ ^ f^JTT ^TTrTT «rr « f t r »T5t ^ , ?r5T # n ) ; ( ^ ) »r>Tt^ (»TFr Tfw^r % {m ) (»T) sn^TJT^ ^3^ I im r ) % t t : ^ ^ ^ f l ^ t I % f ? T q % TT i f t T > ^ ?T»rT f t »Tt ^ I qfenff spt 3 t » f f qrrasT w Vt srm r fiWT<>T?T «rerm v ^ % f?T!rfrT q r sptf TTT ^ ^ I V T iTT^T arTH V i N t A ( ^ ) PT0% cfr^T ^ ?T«rT ^ St^f % ^TffsTR 724. «ft ^ fsTT^^T 3rr^ fw ^ ?r»rr q ^ qr qjfr^T stftt f?r»rR?T ir^Fr ferr w r # i [«-^hu ^ T (»T) ^ »fe?i w k *nn< r«*n>T^ ihm m ^ % frTt? ^nft snrnff ^ n T^’inT^ ^ t 72 5. sw ra ^i>?nsT : w r rft ^3^ WT ^nr«i ^ ? ?tV?: ?mTT nrKTHH fT-TT ap^T : qasH vhr sTmr ftmvrr («fV ^w>w*4 fJMwwf) : (^) : I ( ^ ) *r STc^WT 12 ^^T fm ^ P5pnr so $tRtw tt t iffh: ^JT Jr ^ w Pbt^ ^nNiftzff ^ f^:rT% epiNrfnff ^ ■?rreR: s rR ^ 1 =^5Tr35 5irT I !T«raiT fsTr^Y^ ^ ^«TffT srr^ ^ ^'t t ; ( ^ ) 16 ^T^j*rnff *r f»r?r- ( ) l ) 5fTT ^Fm =^F3; 3TW T’fT^r ?r^ (n ) TTvir*T|t|T f?Tinff ^ ?TTnT=T %'ThT yx^nr % ^JT^rfrzflr ^ 'tt (»t) ^r fd'-M’oi ?tY?: ?TT^ ^ ?T °rRT ^nt^rfTzff % i^tii ^ ^T% % ^ f f ; ?A t ’ET^*rr>if cr# ^«HrfTiff ^Ft ^ fNim % ^TTRT i m ^ 3TPT% (^) sprr +4^iPTiff 1%5^ «ri% ^Ft'^ ^rrsnrrfOTf ^jNrfTjft if fs'T'T ?fh: ?rr#g-^ f%«r% ^ f ^ ^ ^ ^T'T^TT ?rf^ rfin r ^rnr ^ »PTr I ?rk JTfe ?T^1r, f «i% ^ r ^ ^ mv[^ f^TT w r I I ^ t ? ^ sfr^rffrT % f%rtT sT^q-cr^dO ^T^nrv qjfe?T ^ ^ a r ? Trmr 5f g^nr q^q> TH vVfw ) : (^) ?TTT (g-) “1^ ^ *h1^ ^r “MH w>T% ?rtT 5TRT i%Trr5T^ JT^r^rq’ *r % f?T(» liTf^TT jft^SRT ^ ^rm ^ H w r , ^ srr ^ I fJT TTTfjff % 'Tftorm- . sTPT^ cr«TT fecqwr wVt w ^ n r J f % snr>T 5pt fern ?rr^^5T % Jf^rVr ^ snrf^ g t I snif^-^TT qT% fiTT^rfTJTf ^ ^^-STTT S^t^T 3ra r?5T ^ I sr^ T I :---- ^ 3 Written An^eis FEBRUARY 24. 1978 * Written Answers 224 'sft fd'-q-ur ^ «rr#g'T H1 W4> 3TPT ir f rT ?T€Tr !nfrjnTr !TF?T 1 1 2 3 4 1. ^ 19 17 in 2. ^ 2 5 21 15 ’ 3. ^ 77 70 3 9 ( ^ ^I'^hRi?T) • 4. »r 64 61 44 4-^ 185 1 69 1 1 3 rrrf^m % '?t ' (TrTnprf<=r) Enquiry into the afTaii's of Lakshmi Commercial Bank Ltd. K ‘V ’ *r ^Trgrfe'fiT (d) whether the R.B.I. has looked Ctiainiian of the Pimjab and Sind into the complaitits of fraud is the ^ NatAonal Lakffhmi Commercial Bank Ltd. aad 727. SHRI TRIDIB CHAUDHURI: in the various branches of the bank WiU the Minister of FINANCE be since 1909 onwards? pleased to state: THE MINISTER OF FINANCE AND (a) what is the policy of the REVENUE AND BANKING (SHRI H. Reserve Bank of India in the matter M. PATEL): (a) A memorandum alleg of appointment of wholetime Chair ing certain irregularities in the work man of non-nationalised Banks with ing of the Lakahmi Commercial Bank regard to age limit, period of appoint was sent to the Government by Shri ment and qualifications; Jagjit Singh Anand, M.P., Rajya (b) whether it is a fact that these Sabha. This memorandtim has been norms have been overlooked by the forwarded to the Reserve Bank of Reserve Bank while granting several India for looking into the alleged extensions to the appointment of the irregularities. present Chairman of the Punjab and Sind National Bank; (b) Section 10 of the Banking Re gulation Act, 1949 does not pertain to (c) whether it is a fact that the the appointment of directors of a bank Reserve Bank has allowed the Chair ing company. Section lOA of the man of the Punjab and Sind Bank to Act, however, requires the Reserve acquire more than 20 per cent of the Bank to ensure that not less than 61 equity capital of his Bank as against per cent of the directors of a bank a limit of 1 per cent provided under have special knowledge or practical the Banking Regulation Act; and experience in subjects specified in this Section. The Reserve Bank have re (d) whether it is in the knowledge ported that Shri S. K. Tulshan is not of the Reserve Bank that other Banks a director in the majority sector as have granted loans to the Chairman contemplated in Section lOA and as of Punjab and Sind Bank and his such his appointment did not require relatives to finance the purchase of their concurrence. aforesaid shares of Punjab and Sind Bank and if so, whether this financial (c) In accordance with the practice arrangement has been permitted by and usages customary among bankers the Reserve Bank? information relating to individual con- tituents of banks is not to be divulged. THE MINISTER OF FINANCE AND Reserve Bank have, however, in this REVENUE AND BANKING (SHRI H. context reported that Section 20 of M. PATEL): (a) Appointment of Chair the Banking Regulation Act does not men of non-nationalised banks is not prohibit grant of advances to cor.cems made or initiated by the Reserve Bank. in which the friends or relatives of the The only legal requirement is that directors of a bank are interested and such appointments should have the that they do not have information ab previous approval of the Reserve out the advances, if any. granted by Bank. Law on the subject also enjoins the Lakshmi Commercial Bank to such that the whole-time Chairman shall concerns. hold office for such period, not exceed ing 5 years at a time, as the Board of (d). Reserve Bank have reported that Directors of the bank may fix, and apart from the memorandum referred that he should be a professional to in part (aT of the QuesUon, they had banker having special knowledge not received any other complaints of and practice! experience of bank fraud in the Lakshmi Commercial ing and not an industrialist. The Bank Limited. Reserve Bank, before conveying theic 3648 LS— 8. approval to the appointment or re-ap 227 Written Answ*ers FEBRUARY 24, 1978 Written Aryswers 228 pointment of the Chairman of a non- a repayment schedule or to its waiver nationali^Sd^ bank, satisfy themselves in respect of any advances granted to about the s^^?bility of the person with Shri inderjit Singh and his relatives regard to aforesaid criteria. Fur against the shares of the Punjab & Sind ther, even though Law makes no sti Bank. pulation regarding age limit, the Re serve Bank generally observe ‘the principle that the tenure of Scheme for massive distribution sys the Chief Executive f of a bank should tem for essential commodities not go ^'beyond 05 years of age. The Reserve Bank have reported that the 728. SHRI S. R. DAMANI: Will the additional factors taken into account Minister of COMMERCE AND CIVIL in apprpy^ng the appointment of a SUPPLIES AND COOPERATION be Chairman arje the performance of the pleased to refer to reply given to Un- banks during his tenure ar^d availabili starred Question No. 1722 on 24th ^ ty/non-avJuilabiUty of a suitable succes- June^ 1977, regarding rise in prices and sor. state; (b) The Reserve Bank have reported (a') whether Government have finalised the method of building up a that they had approved the tenure of massive distribution system for all '■ the present Chairman of the Punjab & essential commodities and if so, the ^'Slnd Bank Ltd. who was 64 years of details thereof; ' age in" June. 1976. for two years, in 'view of the spectacular growth of the (b) whether implementation has bank duHna his stewardship. fM . ® started and if so, the impact it has (c) The Reserve Bank's permission made on easy availability of goods to is not required for any person (includ- the common man at reasonable prices; ^4tlg the Chairman of a bank) to ac- and ^'qtiire the shares of a banking company. Banking Regulation Act, how- (c) if the answer to (a) and (b) lays down that no person holding above be in the negative, what are the diiHculties faced? '^hat^^^s in a' banking company shall ^eXe^ise voting rights in excess of 1 t& it'of the total voting rights of THE MINISTER OT STATE IN THE all the shareholders of the banking MINISTRY OF COMMERCE! AND CIVIL SUPPLIES AND COOPERA TION (SHRI KRISHNA KUMAR GO- YAL): (a) A scheme for increased pro ^'^ile the provisions ot the Bank- duction and distribution of essential n prohibits the grant commodities empasising the need to advances by a bank on widen the scope of the present system :of its own shares, there is of distribution has since- b^n circulat ^^no^^^^h^ftion on the grant of any ed to all State Governments for their . loajtjs oi: advances by one bank on the considered views ahd recommendations i,,s^ur iteserve Bank policy for mvestment of (c) what are the " names of the forei^ ezehang-e reMi^es rupee payment countries; and 729. SHRI S. R. DAMANI: WiU the (d) what are the details of the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to ^ trade transacted with each country state: during 1978? i (a) the policy followed by the THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE Reserve Bank to invest foreign ex MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND change reserves; CIVIL SUPPLIES AND COOPERA TION (SHRI ARIF BEG): (a) and (b) the details of investments made (b). Among the rupee payment coun thereunder; and tries, the Government have changed over the system from bilateral trade (c) the interest accrued upto 31st with payments in non-convertible December, 1977 and the average rate Indian Rupees into multilateral trade of interest earned? with payments in free foreign ex change in the case of Yugoslavia and Hungary. Such a change in the case of THE m in is t e r o f FINANCE AND the Democratic People’s Republic of REVENUE AND BANKING (SHRI H. Korea and Poland is envisaged with M. PATEL); (a) In investing foreign effect from 1-3-1978 and 1-1-1981, exchange reserves, the Reserve Bank respectively. is guided by considerations of the safety of the funds, their liquidity and (c) At present trade with USSR, the yield. Bulgaria, Czechoslovakia, GDR, Po land, Romania and DPRK is conduct (b) The information sought cannot ed on bilateral basis with payments in be divulged in accordance with the non-convertible Indian rupees. practices and usages customary among Central Banks and since any such (d) The details of the trade transact disclosure will not be in the public in ed with each of the above countries terest. during 1978, will become known only after the year is over. (c) The interest accrued during the half year ending 31st December,. 1977 is estimated at Rs. 141.04 crores yield Steps to check rise in Prices of ing an average earning of 6.10 per cent. essential commodities in Delhi 731 SHRI DURGA CHAND: Will the Proposal for modifications in Trade Minister of COMMERCE AND CflVIL Relations with rupee payment SUPPLIES -AND CO-OPERATION be Countries pleased to state: * 730. SHRI ‘ DURGA CHANDf Will (a) whether the Delhi Administra the Minister of COMMERCE AND tion has taken any steps to check CIVIL SUPPLIES AND COOPERA price rise of essential commodities in TION be pleased to state: the capital during the period from April to December, 1977, if so, the (a) whether it is a fact that * he details thereof; has recently made a statement to the (b) to what extent the prices of effect that Government propose to these commodities were checked as a make modifications in trade relations result thereof; with rupee payment countries; (c) further steps being taken by (b) if so. what are the details the Delhi Administration in thi^ therTOf; regard; and 231 Written Antvrers FEBRUARY 24. 1978 Written A ntw ert 232 (d) the price of essential commodi (b) As a result of the measures taken ties in the capital during the last six the prices of several essential commo months, month-wise and commodity, dities have not only been checked but w ise' prices af some of th e m have actually come down during the past six months. THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE Details are given at Annex. I, [Plac- - MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND ed in Library. See No. LT-1600/78] CIVIL SUPPLIES AND CO-OPERA TION (SHRI KRISHNA KUMAR GO- (c) Continued vigilance is being exer YAL): (a) Delhi Administration has cised and further corrective steps will taken several measures to check price be taken as and when required. rise of essential commodities during the current year. Important ones; (d) Details are given for important among them, are indicated below: — essential commodities of Annex.-I. [Placed in Library. Se.« No. LT-1600/ (i) Delhi Administration has pro 78]. mulgated the Delhi (Display of Prices and Stocks of Scheduled Essential Travel Agencies functioning in the Commodities) Order, 1977, under Country which dealers are required to display the prices of specified articles. 732. SHRI DURGA CHAND: WiU the Minister of TOURISM AND CIVIL (ii) Delhi Essential Articles (Price AVIATION be pleased to state: Control) Order. 1977 was issued under which the prices of certain (a) whether it is a fact that a essential commodities have been number of travel agencies are func fixed. tioning in the country; (iii) The Stock Limit Control Or (b) what is the number of such der has been promulgated to have agencies in each State; a check on stocks by dealers in res pect of oilseeds, edible oils including (c) whether it is a fact that these vanaspati and pulses. travel agencies are indulging in such activities which are not in the inter (iv) Raids were organised by the est of the visitors; Office of the Commission<»r, Food and (d) whether it is fact tiiat these Civil Supplies Department. Delhi Ad travel agencies are making huge ear ministration to see that dealers com nings on account of manipulations ply with the provisions of various with the connivance of Clovern- statutory orders and do not indulge ment officials; and in mal-practices. (e) if so, whether Government (V) A Marketing Intelligence Cell have any control over these agencies, has been set up for keeping watch it 90. what are the details thereof, if On the prices of essential commodi not, what measures are being taken ties. to bring these agencies under Government control? (vi) Sale of some essential com modities like pulses, non-levy sugar, THE MINISTER OT TOURISM onions, potatoes, tea, refined rapseed AND CIVIL AVIATION (SHRI oil was arranged through selected PURUSHOTTAM KAUSHIK): (aX cooperative stores. Yes, Sir. (vii) Cereal quota issued through (b) The travel agencies on the ap fair price *hops has been increased proved list of the Central Department from 6 kg. to 10 k^. per unit per of Tourism number 119. A Statement month. showing these agencies is attached. 233 Written Answers PHALGUNA, 5, 1899 (SAKA) Written Answers 234 (c) and (d). The Department of Formolatlon of a Sch^nm for not Sz- Tourism is not aware of any mal-prac- portliur Conmmer Goods tices or manipulations in earnings in dulged in by travel agencies on its ap proved list. 733. SHRI DURGA CHAND: Will the Minister of COMMERCE AND (e) The approved travel agencies are CIVIL SUPPLIES AND COOPERA- required to submit their annual reports TION be pleased to state: containing audited proflt/loss state ments, information on Iheir earnings (a) whether it is a fact that Gov Including foreign exchange, income- ernment have formulated a scheme tax clearance certiflcates, number of for not exporting those consumer tourists haiviled. etc. If any travel goods which are badly needed for agency is found indulging in malprac home consumption; tices its recognition is withdrawn. This would preclude their receiving (b) if so, what are the details benefits attached to Government ap thereof; and proval such as foreign exchange for travel and promotion abroad, Rail (c) what are the consumer items way recognition for getting commis which are proposed to be put under sion on sale of tickets, priority for the banned list for export during 1978? getting telephone and telex connec tions, contracts with foreign tour THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE operations/travel agencies for can MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND vassing business and support of over CIVIL SUPPLIES AND COOPERA seas tourist offices for this purpose, TION (SHRI ARIF BEG): (a) to (c). etc. No. Sir. However, it is the policy of Statem ent the Government to take into account Number o f travel agencies approved by the priorities of home consumption, parti Central Tourism Department in each ^tntf. cularly for mass consmption items, in evolving its export strategy. In regu State No, of lating such exports every case is consi approved dered on its merits. travrl agencies Exemption of Recognised Political 1 (I) Assam .• Parties from Payment of Income Tax (2) Andhra Pialdesh • « 4 G oa • I 734. SHRI KANWAR LAL GUPTA; ( 3) Will the Minister of FINANCE be (4) G ujarat . • • 7 pleased to state: (5) Jammu & Kashmir • • 3 (a) is it a fact that Government (6; Karnataka • • 6 have decided to exempt recognised (7) Kerala . • m 7 political parties from payment of in come tax; (8) Madhya Pradesh •• 1 ( 9 ) Maharashtra •• 29 (b) if so, the details thereof; (10) N ew Delhi • 25 (11) Rajasthan • • • I (c) how much arrears of income (12) Tam il N adu •• *4 tax, wealth tax etc., have been pend- Uttar Pradesh . • m 2 against each political party, trade (13) union and youth organisation; and (14) West Bengal • m 18 (d) the steps taken by the Govern T o t a l . • 119 ment to recover the same? 235 WriUen Answers FEBRUARY 24. 1978 'Written Answers 236 THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE ple^s Republic of Korea and Poland MINISTRY OF FINANCE ^SHRl ^iUL- is envisaged with efTect from 1-3-TO FIQUAitUl3riA^ U)' and Gov- and 1-1-19&1 respectively; ^ ^ eminent propose to sponsor legislation to provide exemption from income-tax (b) The above changes hav® the con to poiitic^il parties, which are register sent of the concerned foreign countries. ed or deem ed.be registered with the Election Commission of India' under the liection Symbols (Reservation and Representation from Tea Estates Allotment) Order, 1968, in respect of Owners the income derived by them from their investments (in both movable and im 736. SHRI KANWAR LAL GUPTAt movable ^properties) and income by Will, the Minister of COMMERCE AND way of donations from non-members. CIVIL SUPPLIES AND COOPERA The proposed exemption will be allow TION be pleased to state; ed only where the political party main tains proper books of iLCCOunt and gets (a) whether Government have its annual accounts audited by a char received any representation from Tea tered accountant or other qualified ac Estates owners; countant. (b) if so, the details thereof and (c) and (d). The information is the action taken by the Government thereon; being collectsd from the Commis sioners of Income-tax -nd will be laid (c) is it a fact that the quantity of on the Table of llie-iiouse as early as export of tea from India to foreign possible. countries has been going down pro portionately than the other tea ex porting countries; Proposal to move away from rupee (d) what steps Oovemment pro Trade to fully convertible Currencies pose to take to encourage more ex port and the production of tea in the 735. SHRI KANWAR LAL GUPTA: country; and Will the Minister of COMMERCE AND CIVIL. SUPPLIES AND COOPERA (e) whether Government propose TION be pleased to state: to reduce the price of tea for home consumption? (a) whether it is a fact that Govern ment have decided to move away THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE from rupee trade to fully convertible MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND currencies in many Socialist countries; CIVIL SUPPLES AND COOPERA and TION (SHRI ARIF BEG): (a) and (b). Representations from different (b) if so. what is the reaction of sections of the tea industry as well as each Socialist country over it? individual owners of tea estates on various matters received from time to THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE time. In the absence of specific men MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND tion of the representation, it would CIVIL SUPPLIES AND COOPE be difficult to give these details. RATION (SHRI ARIF BEG): (a) Among the Socialist countries, the (c) No, Sir. The share of India in Grovernment have changed over the total world exports has increased from system from bilateral trade with pay 27.1 per cent in 1973 to 29.8 per cent ment in non-convertible Indian Rupees fn 1976. into multilateral trade with payment in free foreign exchange in the case of (d) Government's present policy is Yugoslavia and Hungary. Such a chao- to encourage export only after fully ge in the case of the Democratic Peo meeting domestic requirements. Tea 237 Written 5, 1899 (SAKA) Written Answ^i^s 238 j Board has been continuing promotional National ' AgricultuFal Cooperative ‘ activities for Indian tea in different Marketing Federations^of India Ltd. countriea within the fraifie^ork of- (NAFED). this policy. These include: — (i) Introduction of predorijlnantl^^^ Demand for Bonus by Indian Airlines Indian packs in foreign markets in' , Employees cooperation with local packers; ‘ ' 737. DR. VASANT KUMAR PANDIT; (il) Participation in overseas trade Will the Minister of TOURISM AND fairs and exhibitions; CIVIL AVIATION be pleased to stale: ri (iii) Visits of tea importers fro ^ (a) whether, it is a fact that the foreign countries^to India, as fireU^as Airlines Corporation Employees Union media publicity for Indian tea; and Indian Aircraft Technicians Asso ciation went on one day token strike 'I (iv) CJeneric promotion of tea for on October 12, demanding 20 per cent increasing total consumption of tea bonus; as a beverage through tea councils (b) is it also a fact that the employ set up in different countries in colla ees of Indian Airlines have started boration with other exporting coun-1 work-to-rule protest over their de tries and the tea trade of the coun mands; and tries concerned. (v) A public sector organisation (c) if so, what steps have Govern viz.. Tea Trading Corporation of ment taken to resolve the situation? India has been set up for promoting THE MINISTER OF TOURISM AND expK)rt of Indian tea in various forms. CIVIL AVIATION (SHRI PURU- So far as the growth of the tea SHOTTAM KAUSHIK): (a) No. Sir. industry is concerned, the Tea Board has been assisting in the develop (b) and (c). Certain sections of ment and growth of tea industry by workmen represented by the Air Cor providing assistance in the form of porations Employees’ Union and plantation finance loans for exten the Indian Aircraft Technicians* As sion, replacement and deplanting of sociation were on work-to-rule agita tea areas, hire purchase facilities for tion with effect from 22nd September, purchase of machineries, irrigation 1977 to 3rd November, 1977 demanding equipment and vehicles, as well as payment of ex-gratia @20 per cent. subsidy for replanting or rejuvena The agitation was called off on 3rd tion of old tea areas. November, 1977 after several rounds of discussions with the Unions. It (e) Government are on the alert to was agreed that joint meetings will ensure that tea prices for home con be held between the representatives or sumption are maintained at reasona the Unions atid the Management to ble levels. Towards this objective Go discuss the specific proposal for a vernment have already taken a num productivity linked formula. These ber of steps to bring down prices of discussion are in progress, Meanwhile, tea for home consumption which in- the Unions have accepted the pay elude increase in production of tea, ment,, of ex-gratia at the rate of 8.33 levy of export duty on tea and aboli per cent. tion of export incentives, sale of larger quantities through public auctions, In formal regulation of retail prices of Setting UP of an Edible Oil racket tea etc. Steps have also been corporation akei^ to arrange dislributioja^^pf ^ tea hrough the outlet^ of Nationals <^011- 738. DR. MURLI MANOHAR JOSHI: sumera' Cooperative Federation and Will the Minister of COMMERCE AND 239 Written Aneuxers FEBRUARY 24. 1978 Written Answers 240 CIVIL SUPPLIES AND COOPERA (c> All available media are being TION be pleased to state; utilised for publishing tbe National (a) whether Government have Development Bonds. Some of the more taken a decision to set up an Edible important measures taken are: — Oil Corporation; I. Press Advertising: From Sep (b) if so, the details in th^« regard; tember, 1077 onwards, advertise ments have been given in selected asid newspapers in various languages. (c) whether Government have also The advertisements will be repeated considered th^ possibility of chan from time to time. nelising the trade of non-edible oils II. Printed Tnaterial: The Bond in such a manner that their prices Rules have been published as a book and the products of common use made let in English and Hindi ar)d copies therefrom are regulated? have been supplied to post offices/ public sector banks. THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND III. Radio and T. V. advertising: CIVIL SUPPLIES AND COOPERATION A 30-second radio spot in Hindi and (SHRI KRISHNA KUMAR GOYAL): various regional languages has been (a) and (b). There is a proposal under broadcast since October 1977. This the consideration of the Government is being supplemented by a 30-se to set up a national-level Corporation cond musical spot which is expected for edible oils and oilseeds. The de to go on the air (both radio and tails are being worked out. television) shortly. (c) The export of castor oil and the (IV ). Outdoor media: Hoardings import of mutton tallow are currently on the Bonds were displayed during being canalised through the State Trad sports toumamennts, exhibitions, ing Corporation. fairs, etc. 50,000 copies of PVC E^cker; have been produced in English and Hindi for prominent Non-availability of National IXevelop- display in post offices and the public ment Bonds in Bombay Banks and sector banks. Publicity for the Bonds Post Offices will also be done through cinema slides and advertisement on postal 739. DR. BAPU KALDATY: WiU the stationery (inland letters). Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state: The publicity measures are being constantly reviewed so as to intensi (a) whether it is a fact that the fy them and increase their effective National Development Bonds are not ness. available in the Bombay Banks and Post Offices; (b) if so, the reasons thereof; and Polyester Scandal (c) steps taken to popularise these Bonds? 740. DR. BAPU KALDATY: Will the Minister of COMMERCE, CIVIL THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE SUPPLIES AND COOPERATION be MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI pleased to state; ZULFIQUARULLAH): (a) No. Sir, the National Development Bonds are (a) whether Government have seen now available in all the post offices and the editorial in the ‘'Business staVid- public sector banks in Bombay. ardr Calcutta, dated 20-1-78 about (b) Does not arise. the ‘The Polyester Scandal’; J2 4 I Written Answers PHALGUNA fl, 1809 iSAKA> Wrmen Answers 242 (b ) if 80, the reasons for relaxing (a) whether the proposal to have the polyester import; and ' an Independent Accidents Investiga tion Conmiission under hia Ministry (c) the ramiilcations of the rever- has been dropped; of the order? (b) if so, what are the details and THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE the reasons therefor; and MINISTRY OF COMMERCE \ND CIVIL SUPPLIES AND COOPERA (c) whether Government propose to TION (SHRI ARIF BEG): (a) Yes. set up a panel of specialists to assist Sir. in accidents investigatic«i and advise on air safety; if sc, th® details there (b) and (c). A policy of liberalised of? imports was adopted to increase the supplies of this commodity for meet THE MINISTER OF TOURISM A.VD ing the rising demand. The policy CIVIL AVIATION (SHRI PURUSHOT- measures, have helped in bringing down TAM KAUSHIK): (a) and (b). The the market price of this commodity and Civil Aviation Review Committee con making it more easily available to the stituted by Government under the actual users. Chairmanship of Shri J. R. D. Tata recommended that the functions of in vestigation of serious accidents should Demonetised High Denominatloo no longer be the responsibility of the Notes Received from Foreign Director General of Civil Aviation, but Coantries should be transferred to an Accident Investigation Commission in the Minis 741. SHRI P. K. KODIYAN: WiU the try of Tourism and Civil Aviation. Minister of FINANCE be pleased to However, considering that such a Com state: mission when appointed may hnve (a) whether the foreign Govern very little work to do, and as in major ments were allowed to send high de fatal accidents, a Court of Enquiry nomination demonetised tiotes to India normally presided over by a High for the purpose of tendering; Court Judge is appointed, it is not considered necessary to set up a sepa (b) if so, whether any time limit was rate accident investigation commission given thereto; and in the Ministry of Tourism and '!ivil Aviation. (c) if so, the details thereof and total value of notes received by Go (c) The matter is under considera vernment so far from each country? tion. THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI ZUL- Relaxation |n Rules regaFdin^ Debt- FIQUARULLAH): (a) to (c). Govern Equity Ratio for Sugar Mills ment have agreed, as a special case, to allow exchange of high denomina 743. SHRIMATI PARVATHI KRI- tion notes of the value of Rs. 40,000 SHNAN: Will the Minister of FINANCE from Nepal and Rs. 2,79,000 from be pleased to state: Bhutan. (a) whether Government have de Independent Accidents Investigation cided to relax rules regarding debt- Commission equity ratio for sugar mills undertak ing modernisation ^nd rehabilitation; and 742. SHRI P. K. KODIYAN: Will the Minister of TOURISM AND CIVIL (b) if so, the details thereof and AVIATION be pleased to state: reasons therefor? 243 WriUeH Angijxers FEBRtJXll^ 24, 1978 Written Answers 2 4 4 THE MINISTER OF FINANCE ASD THE MINISTER OF FINANCE AND REVENUE AND BANKING (SIIRI H. M. PATEL/): (a) and (b). Nor REVENUE AND BANKING (SHRl H. M. PATEL): (a) to (c). Some fiUe- mally a stipulation is made In the gations of irregular transactions In industrial licence for expansion of volving officials of the Federal Bank sugar mills to the effect that debt- Ltd., Trivandrum have been made in equity ratio on completion of the an article in Blitz of 21-1-1978 cap scheme should be maintained within 1:1 with a view to restrict the quantum tioned ‘Probe Federal Bank Bungles’. The Reserve Bank of India have re of loan assistance ffom the institutions ported that the allegations contained and to ensure that the concern taking in the article are under their investi up expansion programme makes ade- * gation. quate contribution from its own re sources for financing the project. It has been felt that a liberal policy should be adopted 'fn regard to grant of !.>nns to such sugar factories as propose to Passengers died and Compensation modernise/rehabilitate, as otherwise paid to each Family of Victims of Air these factories are likely to go ^ick. India Jumbo 'Emperor Asholca’ Government of India, has, therefore, decided that a debt-equity ratio of 1:1 need not be insisted ui>on in the case 745. SHRI K. MALLANA: of rehabilitation and modernisation of SHRI AHMED M. PATEL: the sugar factories which effect exnan- SHRI SHIV SAMP ATI RAM: sion in terms of the parameters laid down for modernisation and rehabili Will the Minister of TOURISM AND tation under the Soft Loans Scheme CIVIL AVIATION be pleased to state: being operated by the all-India Public Financial Institutions. (a) whether it is a fact that an Air The said ceiling of debtequity ratio India Jumbo 'Emperor Ashoka* crash of 1:1 continues to apply in the case ed on the eve of the new year 1978; of normal expansions and in such cases it would also be ensured by the lend-, (b) if so, the number oi passengers ing institutions that the guidelines died and the compensation paid to prescribed by the Government in re each family of each victim; cmd gard to effective deployment of the resources of the company before de ciding on the grant of loans are ad (c) the total loss suffered due to this hered to. rccidentf Irregular Transactions in Federal THE MINISTER OF TOURISM AND Bank Limited, Trivandrum CIVIL AVIATION (SHRI PURUSHOT- TAM KAUSHIK): (a) to (c). Aii India’s Boeing 747 aircraft ‘Emperor 744. SHRIMATI PARVATHI KRI- Ashoka" VT-EBD, while operating SHNAN; Will the Minister of FINANCE ^ Bombay-Dubai flight AI-855, crashed be pleased to ^tate: near Bombay on 1st January 1978, re (a) whether irregular transactions sulting in the death of 213 persons involving some ofR<-‘ials of the Federal (including 23 crew members). A Bank Limited, Trivandrum came to statement showing the details of com light during a Reserve Bank Drobe pensation paid upto iTth February recently; 1978, and total loss suffered due to this accident ^is laid on the Table of (b) if so, the details thereof; and the liouse. [Placed in Library. See ^ (c) the action taken ther^n? No. LT-1601/7d]. 245 Written Vlnsioers.^PHALGUNA, 5, 1899 (SAKA) Writt^ Answers*- 246 rr '5f ?m^lr’ »iir TT iFhr^ gfVumf f«f-f.m V ^«T (*f/) Compensation payable for loss of cargo (Estimated) 3 5 ,0 0 ,0 0 0 (/o) Compensation payable for loss of Airmail Bags (Estimated) 5 ,0 0 ,0 0 0 T otal loss ...... The entire loss mentioned above is (b) if so. whether the Indian side recoverable from insurers. also referred to the anti-dumping case relating to steel wire strands, the im (2) Total loss suffered due to acci port relief case regarding industrial dent to Indian Airlines Boeing 737 fasteners and the trigger price mechan aircraft VT-ESL at Hyderabad Airport ism for steel products; on 12th January, 1978. The aircraft ha^ not suffered any (c) if so. what was the U.S. Govern •damage. ment’s reaction; (d) what were the other discussio'.is Discussion with U.S. Trade Team held with the U.S. trade team; and • 749. SHRI PRASANNBHAI MEHTA: (e) whether any agreement has been Will the Minister of COMMERCE .'VND reached? CIVIL SUPPLIES AND COOPERA TION be pleased to state: THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND (a) whether it is a fact that Indian CIVIL SUPPLIES AND COOPERA concern at the United States counter TION (SHRI ARIF BEG): (a) to (e), vailing duty on certain commodities A senior officials’ trade delegation from including textiles was conveyed to the the US held consultations in New U.S. Delegation when the two 'coun Delhi with the officials of the Minis tries held trade consultations in New try of Commerce on 30-31st January, Delhi on gOth January, 1978; 1978. The purpose of the consulta- 249 Written A n w er s PHALGUNA, 5, 1899 (SAKA) Written Answers 230 lions waft to exchange . views on India’s support for its move for »arly various issues pertaining to the Multi and successful conclusion of the nego> lateral Trade Negotiatiomg being held tiations. While supporting their in- in Geneva. The Indian aide took the itiative in this regard, the Indian side opportunity to voice concern a^bout the called upon the US Government to protectionist measures at present un- implement their offers for tariff con der consideration of the U.S. authori cessions on tropical products. A joint ties. Reference was made to the U.S. statement was issued at the end of the International Trade Commission re consultations. commendation for raising the tariff Investigations Regarding Illegal Depo on industrial fasteners, the U.S. De sits Abroad partment of Treasury investigations to •750. DR. VASANT KUMAR PAN consider imposition of antt-dumping DIT: Will the Minister of FINANCE and countervailing duties on wire be pleased to state: strands, textile mill products and (a) whether the investigation and mens' and boys' apparel and the U S. efforts by the Directorate of Enforce Treasury Department’s decision to ment, C.B.I. and Intelligence Bureau has led to any results in tracing illegal introduce the trigger price mechanism deposits abroad during the period of for import of selected steel products last three years ending 31st Decem into the USA to cut short the process ber. 1977; of anti-dumping investigations. (b) if so, how many such cases and how much amount of such 'llegp.l transactions have been traced and The US oflEicials agreed to communi from how many parties; and cate the concern of the Indian Gov (c) what action Government pro ernment to the appropriate US autho pose to take in the above cases? rities. Since then we have learnt that THE MINISTER OF STATE IN IKE in regard to the industrial fasteners, MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI SATISH AGRAWAL); (a) Investiga the US President has not accepted the tions and efforts by the Directorate of recommendations of the US ITC to Enforcement and the C.B.I. in the last raise the tariff. The investigations three years have resulted in tracing of illegal deposits abroad. in regard to anti-dumping and coun tervailing duties on wire strands and (b) and (c). Action is initiated in such cases under Foreign Exchange Re textile mill products are continuing. gulation Act and wherever requiredl also for any other economic offences In the course of exchange of views involved. Statistical details of such on the general issues relating to cases are being collected and will be^ MTNs, both sides stressed the need for laid on the Table of the House. continued global trade liberalisation 12M hrs. and improvement in the international trading framework that would provide PROF. P. G. MAVALANKAK (Gandhinagar): Sir, I am on a point for the full participation of develop of order. I would like to invite ing countries in the international trad ettention to what seems to be an ing system. The US side also sought unfortunate lapse on y^our part in the 1-51 Written Answers 'FEBRUARY- 24. 1978 * ‘“Paper* 'Laid- 25' Observatians you made yesterday ( o 12.0S hrs. with regard to the language contro versy and interpretation in various PAPERS LAID ON THE TABLE languages. I want to respectfully in vite your attention to P- 1371 of T e a B o a iio ( R e c r u i t m e n t a n i > C o n yesterday’s uncorrected debates in d i t i o n s OF S e r v ic e o f O v f ic e r s which the report says: APPOINTED BY G o v t .) A m d t . R u l e s , 1978 AND S t a t e m e n t r e . R e a s o n s fo f NOT liAYING t h e ‘F i RST A n NUAL “Mr. Speaker: Already the R b p o r t a n b A c c o u n t s o f T o b a c c o Speaker in this House has ruled B o a r d that so far as the question hour is concerned, it ig not practicable THE MINISTER OF STATE IN it is not possible to interpret in 18 THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE languages” AND CIVIL SUPPLIES AND CO OPERATION (SHRI KRISHNA So far, it is all right. But then, Sir, KUMAR GOYAL): On behalf of you are also quoted as saying: Shri Arif Beg. I beg to lay on the Table: — “EKiring the debates we have provided you interpretation in all (1) A copy of the Tea Board languages”. (Recruitment and Conditions of Service of officers appointed by I feel that you have been wrongly Government) Amendment Rules, reported. 1978 (Hindi and English versions) published in Notifications No. MR. SPEAKER: Jn some lan- G.S.R. 139 in Gazette of India dated the 21st January, 1978 under sub guages, is what I had said. section (3) of section 49 of the PROF. P. G. MAVALANKAR: Tea Act, 1953. [Placed in Library. My point is, if this goes into the de See No. L T -1569/78]. bates, there will be a difficulty.. I know this is an uncorrected copy, (2) A statement (Hindi and En glish versions) 'u explaining the but you may kindly correct the re cord: otherwise, a wrong impression reasons for not laying the First Annual Report and the accounts of will be created. the Tobacco Board within the stipu MR. SPEAKER: I merely said ‘in lated period after the close of the some languages’. Anyway, it will be acounting year, [Placed in Lib corrected. rary. See No. L T -1570/78]. PROF. P. G, MAVALANKAR: It N O T iriC A T IO N S UNDfcR ESSE N TIAL' seems it hasjfc>een reported in the Press C o m m o d i t i e s A c t , 1955 also. SHRI KRISHNA KUMAR GOYAL: I beg to lay on the Table e copy each MR. SPEAKER : Probably they are of the following Notifications (Hindi anticipating it! and* English "versions) under sub- section (0) of section 3 of the Essen PROF. P. G. MAVALANKAR: They tial Commodities Act, 1999: — have repogrted ‘in all the 18 languages*. So, a cqrrectlon should be made In^the (1 > The ^ Pulses, Edible O ilsri^ .Pr.ess aljpo. and Edible 011» (Storage Control) Order„ 1077^ published in Notifica tion No. S.6 . 780(P) In Qaaette of Ihdia dated ' the 21st NoveiAber, 253 Papers Laid PHAX-GUNA 5, 1899 (SAKA) Papers Laid 254 1977 (English versions) and 10th (ii) The Indian Cbinege Rules. December, 1977 (Hindi version). 1976, (Development Oriented Coins, 1976) published in Notifi- (2) The Refined Groundnut Oil cation No. S.O. 1721 in Gazette (Regulation of Refining and Price) of India dated the 29th May, Control (Amendment) Order, 1978, 1976. published in Notification No. S.O. 25 (E) in Gazette of India dated (iii) The Coinage (Weight and the 19th January^ 1978. Remedy of Coins of Rupees Fifty and Ten and Paise Ten and Five (3) S.O. 59 (E) published in Coined for Save for Develop Gazette of India dated the 2nd ment) Rules, 1977 published in February, 1978, rescinding the Mus Notification No. S.O. 1999 in tard Oil (Price Control) Order, Gazette of India dated the 18th 1977. June, 1977. [Placed in Library. See No: LT-1573/78]. (4) The Pulses, Eklible Oilseeds and Edible Oils (Storage Control) (3) A copy each of the following Amendment Order, 1978, published Notifications (Hindi and English in Notification No. SO. 64 (E) in versions) under section 38 of the Gazette of India dated the 4th Central Excises and Salt Act, February, 1978 (English version) 1944:.— and 11th February, 1978 (Hindi version). IPlaced in Library. See (i) The Central Excise (Twen No. LT-1571/78]. ty-eighth Amendment) Rules, 1977 published in Notification No. National Development Bonds G.S.R. 1695 in Gazette of India (Aividt. ) Rules, 1977, 11 t h V a l u a dated the I7th December, 1977. tion Report of L.I.C. as on 31-3-77 and N otifications (ii) The Central Excise (Twen'- ty-ninth Amendment) Rules, THE MINISTER OF STATE IN 1977, published in Notification THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE No. G.S.R. 772 (E) in Gazette of (SHRI ZULFIQUARULLAH); I beg India dated the 23rd December, to lay on the Table: 1977. (iii) Central Excise (Amend (1) A copy of Notification No. ment) Rules, 1978, published in S.O. 4062 (Hindi and English ver Notification No. G.S R. 27 (E) in sions) published in Gazette of Indie Gazette of India dated the 10th dated the 20th Sept^ember, 1975 January 1978. issued under section 6 of the Indian Coinage Act, 1906. [Placed (iv) The Central Excise in Library.' See No. L T -1572/78]. (Second Amendm^nt) Rules, 1978, published in Notification (2) A copy each of the following No. G.S.R. 44 (E) in Gazette of Notifications (Hindi and English India dated the 25th January, versions) under sub-section (3) of 1978, together with an explana section 21 of the Indian Coinage tory memorandum. XPlaced in Act, 1900: — Library. See No. JjT-1574/78], (i) The Indian Coinage Rules, (4) A copy of the National Deve 1975 (Development '"Oriented lopment Bonds (Amendment) Coins,‘ 1975') published in Notifi Rules, 1977 (Hindi and English cation No. S.O. 4063 in Gazette of versions) published in Notification India dated the 20th ^pttember, No. tJ.S.R. 725 (E) in Gazette of - 197B. India dated the 1st December, 1977, 255 Papers Laid FEBRUARY 24. 1978 Papers Laid 256 under sub-section (3) of section 12 glish versions) issued under the of the Government Savings Cer Central Excise Rules. 1944: — tificates Act, 1950. IPlaced in I.ibrary. See No. LT-1575/78]. (i) G.S.R. 1739 published in Gazette of India dated the 31st (5) A copy each of the follow December. 1977 together with an ing Notifications (Hindi and En explanatory memorandum. glish versions) under section 150 A of the Customs Act, 1962; — (ii) G.S.R. 30 (E) published in Gazette of India dated the 13th (i) G.S.R. 785 (E) to 780 (E) January, 1978 together with an published in Gazette of India explanatory memorandum. dated the SOth 'December, 1977 together with an explanatory (iii) G.S.R. 76 published in memorandum. Gazette of of India dated the 14th January, 1978 together with an (ii) G.S.R. 4 (E) published in explanatory memorandum. Gazette of India dated the 4th January, 1978 together with an (iv) G.S.R. 34 (E) and 35 (E) explanatory memorandum. published in Gazette of India dated the 17th January, 1978 to (iii) G.^.R. 33 (E) published gether with an explanatory in Gazette of India dated the memorandum. 13th January, 1978 together with an explanatory memorandum. (v) G.S.R. 52 (E) published in Gazette of India dated the 28th (iv) G.S.R. 54 (E) and 55 (E) January, 1978 together with an published in G«zette of India explanatory memorandum. dated the SOth January, 1978 to gether with an explanatory (vi) G.S.RI.. 179 published iffi memorandum. Gazette of India dated the 28th January, 1978 together with an (v) G.S.R. 59 (E) published in explanatory memorandum. Gazette of India dated the 31st January, 1978 together with an (vii) G.S.R. 63 (E) published explanatory memorandum. in Gazette of India dated the 3rd (vi) G.S.R. 60 (E) and 61 (E) February, 1978 together with an published in Gazette of India explanatory memorandum. dated the 31st January, 1978 to gether with an explanatory (viii) G.S.R. 65 (E) to 67 (E) memorandum. published in Gazette of India dated the 4th February, 1978 to gether with an explanatory (vii) G.S.R. 72 (E) published memorandum. in Gazette of India dated the 9th February, 1978 together with an (ix) G.S.R. 240 published in explanatory memorandum. Gazette of India dated the 11th February, 1978 together with an (viii) G.S.R. 74 (E) published explanatory memorandum. [Plac in Gazette of India dated the ed in Library. See No. LT- 16th February, 1978 together with 1577/78]. an explanatory memorandum. [Placed in Lihrarif. See No. (7) A copy of the Eleventh LT-1576/78]. Valuation Report (Hindi and En tr. I glish versions) of the Life Insu (6) A copy each of the follow rance Corporation of India as on ing Notifications (Hindi and En the 81st March, 1977 under section 257 Papers Laid PHALGUNA 5, 1899 {SAKA) Commonwealth Heads 258 Regional Meeting {Statement) , 29 of the Life Insurance Corpora- (viii) The Hardoi-Unnao Gra ^ tion Act, 1956. IPlaced in Library. min Bank (Meetings of Board) ^ See No. L T -1579/80]. Rules, 1977, published in Notifica-- (8) A copy each of the following tiOn No. S.O. 3980 in Gazette o f Notifications (Hindi and EngUsh India dated the 24th December,. 1977. [Placed in Library. See visions) under sub-section (3) of No. LT-1578/78]. section 29 of the Regional Rural Banks Act, 1976; — (i) The Sultanpur Kshetriya Gramin Bank (Meetings of 12.03 hrs. Board) Rules, 1977, published in STATEMENT BY PRIME MINISTER Notification No. S.O. 3973 in RE. HIS PARTICIPATION IN THE Gazette of India dated the 24th COMMONWEALTH HEADS OF GO December, 1977. VERNMENT REGIONAL MEETING HELD AT SYDNEY (ii) The Uttar Banga Kshetriya Gramin Bank (Meetings of THE PRIME MINISTER (SHRI Board) Rules, 1977, published in MORARJi DESAI): On the 17th of Notification No. S.O. 3974 in February I returned from the meet Gazette of India dated the 24th ing of the Commonwealth Heads of December, 1977. Government of Asian and Pacific Region, which was held in Sydney (iii) The Pandyan Grama for the first time. The initiative for Bank (Meetings of Board) Rules, this Conference was taken by Prime 1977 published in Notification Minister Fraser of Australia at the No. S.O. 3975 in Gazette of India Commonwealth Conference held in dated the 24th December, 1977. London last June. Even at that time^ (iv) The Vaishali Kshetriya I had welcomed the proposal since r believed that a smaller regional Gramin Bank (Meetings of meeting could be more useful and Board) Rules, 1977, published in Notification No. 3976 in Gazette of effective in initiating and pursuing plans for cooperation in a number of India dated* the 24th December, fields, mainly economic. We were 1977. glad to note that the Sydney meet (v) The Monghyr Kshetriya ing was attended by the Heads of Gramin Bank (Meetings of Government of all the 12 countries Board) Rules, 1977 published in in the region. I was accompanied by Notification No. S.O. 3977 in a delegation which included the Min Gazette of India dated the 24th ister for External Affairs. December, 1977. From India’s^ point of view, the (vi) The Bundelkhand Kshe Conference served an important pur triya Gramin Bank (Meetings of pose in bringing together the leaders Board) Rules, 1977, published in of the Commonwealth countries in Notification No. S.O. 3978 in the Asian and the Pacific region, Gazette of India dated the 24th some of them from small countries December, 1977. like Nauru, West Samoa and Tonga, with which we have not had close (vii) The Santhal Parganas contacts. I also bad a valuable Gramin Bank (Meetings of opportunity^ tk> renew my acquajin- Boards) Rules, 1977, published in tance with President Ziaur Rahman Notification No. S.O. 3P79 in of Bangladesh, President Jayawer- Gazette, of India dated, the 24th dene of Sri Lanka, Prime Minister December, 1978. Lee Kuan Yew of Singapore, Prime 8048 LS— 9 Commonwealth Heads FEBRUARY 24, 1978 Rtgional Meeting 260 (Statement) Minister Hussain Onn of Malaysia, meeting also decided that si>ecial Prime Minister Ratu Sir Kamsese Commonwealth programmes to assist Mara of Fiji, Prime Minister Mul- small States should be presented for tShri Bhanu Pratap Singh] also and quota limits and price re sugarcane—sugar, khandsari and gur— strictions have been withdrawn fully have exhibited a declining trend. on the export of gur. The wholesale prices o£ Iree-sale sugar in the principal markets have declined Government have also reduced the in the last two months by about Rs. excise duty on sulphur and desi khand 70 per quintal. In some place, the sari substantialy. The effect of these fall has been even steeper. Similarly, reductions would be to make the the price of gur has fallen by over average incidence of excise duty at Rs. 25— 40 per quintal in almost all about Rs. 10 and Rs. 5 per quintal re parts of the country. Khandsari pr'ces spectively for sulphur and desi khand have also declined by about Rs. 40— sari. 60 per quintal. The fall in prices ol sweetening agents has no doubt pro vided some relief to the consumer. At Hon’ble Members are aware that the the same time. Government fully share Government have taken steps to pro the anxiety of the House that the fall tect the legitimate interest of the cane in prices should not be so steep ds to growers. Apart from the statutory result in the farmers getting unremu minimum cane prices offered by the nerative prices. Government of India, the cane gro wers are also entitled to a sharing of Basically, the imbalance between the excess realization in the free-salo supply and demand has arisen due to a sugar. In actual practice, the levels spurt in cane production during the of prices paid by the sugar industry current 1977-78 sugar year. From the are even higher than the statutory enti information so far available, it tlement of the cane grower. Even appears that the area under sugar at the beginning of the current sugar cane, which was about 29 lakh hectares season, the State Governments were in 1976-77, has gone up to 31-32 lack requested to ensure that the actual hectares. Sugarcane production esti levels of cane prices in the various mated at 165 million tonnes, is also States, payable by the sugar industry, expected to be higher by about 10-11 are maintained at the level of the pre million tonnes. The sugar industry is vious year. In quite a few States, for expected to register a record produc example, in U.P., Bihar, Haryana and tion of at least 52 lakh tonnes during Punjab, the State-advised prices for the current season. The extra sugar the current year are higher by 25/50 production of the order of about 4 lakh paise per quintal as compared to last tonnes would provide an outlet Icr year. However, the Government are 4 million tonnes of cane. Even so the aware that in some cases, the cane problem remains to find an outlet for p r ic e s paid, though not less than the about 5 million tonnes of additional statutory minimum price, are not at cane, aft4»r making allowance for seed the level of prices paid last year. and chewing requirements. Govern Now in U.P., the mills have taken the ment arc exploring the possibility o£ a higher off-take by the sugar industry stand that w.e.f. 21-2-1978, they would adhere only to the sharing formula. It this year at a level more than 52 nni- may be stated that due to precipitous lion tonnes of cane. fall in the price of free sugar, rome As part of a series of measures to factories in the recent past have not stabilize the prices of gur, the Gov been able to realize their cost of pro ernment have allowed export of gur duction. The Government is aware of outside the country. The National the situation and on its own initia Agricultural Cooperative Marketing tive, would have taken remedial Federation Ltd. (NAFED) has also measures to remove this hardship. The been instructed to purchase gur in sugar industry in U.P, has been ill ad adequate quantities. Gur export has vised to resort to the extreme step, been allowed through private channels which has led to the closure of the 265 Reported fall in prices PHALGUNA 5, 1899 \sAKA) of gur etc, (CA) 266 mills. Because the Government will tinued to rule at levels comparable to soon redress the genuine grievance of the prices which prevailed during the sugar millers. I appeal to them to re last year i.e. 1976-77. trace their steps. I however, assure the house, that the Government will When the current cotton season com not submit to pressure and will take menced, the prices in various centres all possible measures to protect the have been not only more than the sup interest of the cane growers. I also port prices but also were comparable appeal to the cane growers not to be to the prices which obtained during the led away by the extreme elements, corresponding period in the previous who want to derive political advan year. Only from the second fortnight tage out of the present situation. of January, 1978 the prices started declining. This Ts attributable to the With regard to mustard seed, the fact that nearly 80 to 85 per cent of wholesale prices were ruling in the the estimated crop in Punjab and range of Rs. 370 to Rs. 400 per quintal Haryana had by then been marketed in December 1977 in the important and the left over stock constituting markets of Delhi and Hapur. These about 10 to 15 per cent of the total came down to Rs. 325 to Rs. 360 per crop remains to be disposed of. A quintal in the first week of February, major portion of the unsold stock con but thereafter recovered to the level sists of third picking and consequently of Rs. 345 to Rs. 360 per quintal. the prevailing prices of these remain While the prices have no doubt show'ii ing stocks will have to be viewed with a declining trend it cannot be said as reference to their quality. yet that the fall in prices is steep enough to warrant any concern. In a mixed economy, the prices de pend to a large extent on the forces Regarding cotton, it has to be ap- of demand and supply. At present ihe preciated that the prices of raw cot demand is somewhat depressed main ton cannot be considered in isolation. ly because of the quality of cotton Its impact on the textile industry in now available and also because a sub cluding the handloom sector has to be stantial share has already been nnar- kept in view while discussing the trend keted. of prices of raw cotton. The market prices of different v^arie- «fV ^ : ties of kapas have been ruling far ^ higher than the minimum support price announced by the Government sq-cpft sqsRT ^ on the basis of the recommendations I ^ rRT ^ of the Agricultural Prices Commission. ^ JTf 5TRT t In fact, minimum support prices v/ere higher than the support prices recom I I if mended by the A.P.C- for 1976-77 by ^ t, sfrt 16 per cent. ^ srr rff During 1976-77 (September-August) ?T*TfT^ g fk: wrr cotton season, prices spiralled to un precedented high levels on account of shortfall in domestic production of cotton. As against the cotton produc tion of 59.50 lakh bales during that I year viz. 1976-77, the current year’s cotton production is estimated at 66 lakh bale% Notwithstanding the in crease in its production, the prices con 267 Reported fall in prices FEBRUARY 24, 1978 of gur etc. (CA) 268 IT5 flmwr ^pnw tftr tn iy rft^flr JTf IT2F rR? Ir TPsftiT | ^'iffT tfMP-uw «rr I y^Bn" ftr <3^hI’ ^ i n r 2 5 ^ 5> ^ m^r ^ i f t I f^ST% ^ *T^ t *To f^vrfri' fr a ^ 15 ?TT?r *r ^rtft st^ # 3T5 ^»rr 1% ^'<»R ^ ?T»rr qr ?rrf I TT^ir %• sm rrr «tt i Jr^ ^ gwra- fV ?t JPTTW I I «ft I I *TPTftq- JT^ *Tft^ ^ *P^ I ftr ^ ^an^TTRt ?rt?: snrr ^ ?rr%^ tfft ferr | i Jr 5 3 ^ g W =5TT^ g ^ !TT%^ I cfr 5RT f ^ r f i iTcfi w*T ^ ^ » r t ? wm 7 ^ , 5ft f w r CrTrfT^T T ^ Jirft^ 37^^mrf% ift f¥ ^TTf *r f*r7=fT ^ p u sftr #rrff ^ ^racT ?fk vfV ^ TfT t , ^ s n m ^ W t I ^ra" <3*t> <. niWT m w t SHRI KANWAR LAL GUPTA: You give me three or four minutes only. I shall finish. Jfw ytt dR^ld f w t ft: ^51% f?rff Jr ^cpft MR. SPEAKER: You have already m ^ *t I ^ spoken for 15 minutes on the subject. ^ «fTT iSr m?RTT g fsp^HTPTT SHRI KANWAR LAL GUPTA: No, Sir. I have spoken for only .Teven ^ ^ xi5WR)- ^ 7!^ ?TP^ ^ I minutes. I am finishing. This is a very important matter. 5fr v r ^ t^ iT^ MR. SPEAKER: It is very important* 5 ftp 'ft'o *r »ft ^ That is why I have allowed this. ' 5Tt?ft 3TW I ^3^^ ?r»ft?Rrif^«n%?r P;«ii ^ I %*T ^ra' ^ ft* ^ ^PHY •d»i ^ 'd'1 «pt ^ftr ftmr ^ i^+fTTtt TT I, CTTvn: > 3fT^, rrgwr^ ft=^ ^ii| QirgWRt ? fk »jf % cnr 5R- «<+T< iT^ xiYsr # iT^ ^ ft: * F ^ I # '^ im i 5 f t : ^iTT ?mT 5nTT ^ v m ^TCTTR ^Tg% TT^^ SFT^ ^ vf.41^1 ^ 3 ^ ^ q t ^ ?ftT ^ I *T^t^ %■ TT^ir ?HTT if qiq^rvTT ^ *TT f t : ^ I ^ 5Ft ?rrT 5TRFr t«RT itfh: qr% ^ jft ^ % w n : ^ t 5ft ^ ^ I ^ ^ Cf*TT I ?rr^T ^r *f iMV ^ ^nW ^I^dl f ftr WT JTo 'fVo t>?[: ^ srmTTT ft: » T ^ - qr w It TF5*T ^ ^?niTT t g;«iT * n w r | ?rh: qrrf ^ ^rnqj ft: t qx%^ f=Fr yrr ^ ^ I JTf ?nr7*rf *P^, HT ^?*T I 5T=^ I 5ft 3PTar qr€f t , ^ 5fr 5nT5rr q i^ ^ ^i^ft i rf't ^ xft^ wrTT?r ^ sfq»»T *' MR. SPEAKER: There are three 5Ft ^?IT ^ % rft^t frrPTft^sft other Members to put questions. You are making a speech. ^ ^33TTt I 271 Reported fall in prices FEBRUARY 24, 1978 o / gur etc. (C ^ ) 2 72 SRTT? ' ^TTT % sm q^ ^ «ft ^ 11T*T^ ^ ^ Jf *7f T?: 5 > n I «TPT %■ .... (sjrarerrr) ^rnm f^iTT ^ ^ ?rrT ^ %qr . . . («WT5T) fJITTO ( VMHI ) ; w cfr ^hTT I ^ TTfc«(\t»1 r^'Ti I M«.s «iri yTifs<^ I t , ^fTT s r ^ % rnrm y rM^i tiT ^ >H5j Jwnr »n: t, ^ *ff5T ^ 7:5 ^ ^ ^ ^ ?Tf*TW f f*F ------(«oweiTH) . . . ^TTsr tft 3ft »r^ ?rk ir MR. SPEAKER: That is not a point ■H*i^i «rr TT ^ ^ ^ order. % ^ t^Tf?nr ^ fsTH % ^TTT"T SHRI MORARJI DESAI: May I ^ ^ ^ ^ »rf request my hon’ble friends that thi« is not the way to solve the problem and fv ^ ^ ir ^ wh: ^ nothing will be solved even if all of iir t I ^ ^ them shout together. This is aoit the k Pf> srar ^ I %f%TT, TTR iPTT i*+ tt^ TlW*r ^ ^g «rt ^T^ft Hm (fw^nrtr) : «ft ?TTH : ?TFr ’HMHI’M') spt fH^rfcT ^ ^ ?fr *nT5T^ t irat WK t ? t I «rt smnr «rt ^ srrm ftrj? : >sft»Tflr, ^nr iMi f ^ w t • («qwai5T). ,. Jr t ^ ^ f% ?TTTt f ^ f d ?t ^ sft^ THE PRIME MINISTER (SHRI Jftf^ 5>ft I ^ Jr W MORARJI DESAI): Why do you speak 'TT 55T: fk^srVK 5>TT ?flT all together? I cannot understand. arnrir f^rr # ^ ^rmr | MR. SPEAKER: Kindly don’t inter ^rrft ?r*rn^ irm^ft i .. fere. There are occasions for you to (nr^Erm) ...... speak. MR. SPEAKER: Do not record. (Interruptions') ' «ft wt«T SWTW ?*nnt ) ; MR. SPEAKER; I hope the senior ^ :^ T tS 5ITTO «rr# T I ?TWT«T Members of Parliament will observe ••Not Recorded- fi73 Reported fall in pricc® PHALGUNA 5, 1899 iSAKA) of gur etc. (CA) 274 the rules in the House. If haU a dozen of Members speak together not- thing will come out of it. If you want fsparr «tt f=P % ftrcr 12 . 50 a solution, then you must coolly dis sfh: 1 3 , 50 cuss the matter. ^ TPT r+'Mnlf ferr 3n%nr ?ft ar? ^ sftrrr rftf f e n W5I TTlf : ^req-eST *raT ? srr^ t ^ rfd i f enpT Ttfsnr i CT’ »T)nf5rT ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ nrfc’ hm fVi^ii nifWi fii^ MR. SPEAKER: Opportunity will bo 3TT$‘, ^ w r 1 % ^ ^ ?^V5C given to the hon’ble Members at the ^trft fir% I ^ ^ appropriate stag;e for discussion. Now, 4>TM>n ^ rft 5T5 TT^T it is a Calling Attention motion. The ^Ti>r ^ 5Fnr 1 ^ Minister is replying. If half a dozen n f I iirnT ^ ^ ^ I hon’ble Members speak together, it srnr% ^ *rw ^ z r r ^ will be difficult to record. Now I call 8.50 r+lTti ^ ^ •dn'p'Y ■!TStTO # JTT^Tifrq- gft ^ I >HMT=IT t r w - arrr^ |j i ^!T%’ % f^TT 3ft wft 3rnr% ^ •3‘vtx ^ I qx 41 tT^mra ■pr^ ^ ^ I 'TRT ^*T^'TT?rnT 50^0 Tnr^rr, wrr m r 5T»TT f =Mm't 2 5 ^ 5 ^ ?rnrT f^qr | 't?: ^ ^ RfTc^d ?rrcr ^ srrtnft i rpc^ ^ fr^ n ^ ?rrd ^ ^ ^TPT 8 ^pg- 2 tT iT^^TTt# I ^TcT *11^^ ^ I =?!TCr cTST t wrr ^ ^ »rqT, iTf ^ q?t 3TFT I ^rnr^ ss ^ ^ »r«n w k 5ft ^ i»-+y r^'d =?fNY q r ^ ^ ^ 0 % frtH ^ % *T5r ^ ^iTT ^ ^ ^ ^ ir^ir I Pt?t m f^ lf ^ ^ ?rnT^ ?rrf i «pt ^ft q m ^ 4 ^ 0 - 1 , 3 p p ^ ^r f^NTT*T snr^ ^ *rf I ^ % I ^ fN» jTi ’H in ^srr^ 5 5r arnm ^■i^rfi g f% ^3^ JTT ^ ^ T>ft ^ fimHt >Ft «<*IT ^ 1977 *f t » 275 Reported fall in prices FEBRUARY 24, 1978 of gur etc. (CA) 2 7 S [«iV ^ Pf ^ *ftir ?rV5!: tr^ ST%vr ^TT^FTT % TT ^ I TT ITTWT ^ ^ ^3WT ^TTiT ^srrm ?EPT% M>«rH %% SHRI MORARJI DESAI: Can there- % ^^STTTT t ?TT^ sfhiwf ^ ^ be a speech like this on a Calling At % ^ T t t I tention Notice? This is not within the rules. Better conform to the rules iJnterruptions). This cannot be solved *fI «=?< ?:, fr ’sjTT % mnr»T ^ srar^ here. ^ frfir *T^ ^ ^ iT^ ^mrr y^vrnr | F^f «sft ^n^^si^Trr MR. SPEAKER: For the benefit of ^ frf'T TTSq- I , ifr fsPT the Members I may mention that in a t fv m r f ^ arTFTfvv CaUL-ig Attention, a brief observation is made and a question can be asked R? ^ 5R7 w r , cTW ^ p5F5r SHRI MORARJ7 DESAI: This is not ^R7crr I I w % the way. This is why we are suffer I Mtffr ^ f w ing. ? 7 9 Reported fall in prices FEBRUARY 24, 1978 ► of gur etc. (CA) 280 yfisr ftwTf H^nFra ^ ttwj if *TRT =^r^, ^ %^ri, I a?rni w«hdg-<, q'^M< if gi^TR Jr I irnrfPT % ?rq^ F^-h k ^r ^ *nfV crt ^ r«<^K ^ T# I fsTT^ »fr^ ^ ?TTt ^ I # ?nq% fe^TPT ^f g^TT I I %tTK ggTT«ri ^ ^T?T ^TPrr ^i^cfl 5 I if iT*p ^ ^ fw^ra ?ft7: gsnsrt % 1 ^ f^?r t I ^ 10 ' T ^ ^ fT9TR I q n r ^ fir?rr^ % 1%rq Jr ^ ^rPTT P '■4l^cll g *ft ^ ^i*ftt ^i7:?ff I I ^ ^ *f ^ rTT^ %■ TT f k ^ t 1% ^rqiH ftrTT I ?Tt ^ ^ ^Pftd %■ '»l«r^ tl*l»r'-l I ^ ^T < *151 qff ^^3tf5rt ^ smft | w m r t ^ uTPnrr i # ^ ^ «ftr ^ SiTFT § sflir ^^qrw % f%tr * f *TTT> iff »Tt»T t »ft I eft *R+r< TtTTT *ttV *r >HT ^ «fk 5>ft =qrf^ I 5R777 sriw %t^ ^ ^ 9 % jpY , ^ »fY ^tw f it 'TfT^r =5nf?ir ^tVt: ^fffrarft ; fqif?T9^ O ^ ^ *T^r ^ ^TT^lT ^ f^iFT 'TT ®FtTT^ jfV% ^5TRfV ^ ^3R1% Pt>MM ir ^>^«rr ^ ^ 3ft TT ^f7TT?T T7HT ^ =qrf^ ?rk ^ ^ Jfr% =^?ft snRft t I ^ yTRTT, f t m rr V(\t w t[^ I ?rrfV ^ frrffpre- f if =511^ ^ f ^r% if ?TT^wr^ ? ft ^ ‘ wjff qt% snrft I I STTT f I sft snrm fr^t | f% «ft jnmr ftr^ : t irppfw f^^ft ^ +1iTrf ?mT 5RTH srr?w ?T5^q'l % O r t ^ ^-=TT ^^cTT ^ ^ t ?fr fTTT% ^ ^ ^ ^ % qr srir??r i ^ VT ^ ^ ^ «TT ^ 5JT5- wrr w t tttst 7fr t i «ft *TFft Tm (’ ^ t ) ; ir=f7 iT^ cttV^t 5>tt ^ ^ ^ fir r j iJrt 5tt^ #' »r?JT stv^ ^ i f 4 ^ t I ^ch: ^ ^ ^tttt I irfe MR. SPEAKER; In calling attention, fs p ^ ^ ^ ^ only the persons whose names are ^ >M 12.56 hrs. ?rr ( i ) R e p o r t e d D i s m i s s a l o f W o r k e r s ( 4) T^rnTTT ^rrarrr ^ IN B a n m a u r c e m e n t F a c t o r y i n M o r e n a D is t r i c t ( 5) TT^^hr ’hi*(I?T f^rnr*T, sftr t 3 7 7 ^ ITrnfTT ( 6 ) ^ T T t^ ^nr^r, ^ ^PT tTTPT ’mfjrn f I WT^ f^^rfrT I rm ^ ? T : fST fJTWf If ^ 'TT^ JTS3T % f3T?rr l^nrf ^ ^ ?mTf^?T ftjin m r % \ ^ t| 100 JT'jf^Oi wft ^ TT % f^r +i<«i 12.58 hrs. ^ 'pnp ^ t ' ^ ELECTION TO COMMITTEE 100 *TT% ^ R u b b e r B o a r d ^ ^ »r$ t I ^ rn‘i.P. % qr SP’T ^ *f % %!Tr th e m inister OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND w t I aSy Matters FEBRUARY 24, 1978 under Rule 377 2 8& MR. SPEAKER: Yes. There is no difficulty. We want to give more ^pnfh: % w rofhi *T3r^ opportunity. PROF. P. G. MAVALANKAR: We » n if^ % 97 !v p : ^ ^ 5Trrr are happy if we get one more day. f e n ^ fiK'WK ^ f^rirr | i 13.01 hr s. The Lok Sabha adjourned, for Lunch • «jw ^ ^n^nr ^ iftw f till Fourteen of the Clock. ^ srnmh: rro?ft-o^^o % hst^O' The Lok Sabha reassembled after ^ *nn ^^t^TTT ?T Lunch at Five Minutes past Fourteen 3nirT ir 5EmgfW oint=r ^ i of the Clock, ^TPff^nr *TPlf ^ fr