COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT ASSURANCES 55 (2016-2017)

SIXTEENTH LOK SABHA

FIFTY-FIFTH REPORT

REVIEW OF PENDING ASSURANCES PERTAINING TO THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

(Presented to Lok Sabha on 11 April, 2017)

LOK SABHA SECRETARIAT NEW DELHI

April, 2017/Chaitra, 1939 (Saka) FIFTY-FIFTH REPORT

COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT ASSURANCES (2016-2017)

(SIXTEENTH LOK SABHA)

REVIEW OF PENDING ASSURANCES PERTAINING TO THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

(Presented to Lok Sabha on 11 April, 2017)

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COMPOSITION OF THE COMMITTEE (2016-17) ...... (v)

COMPOSITION OF THE COMMITTEE (2015-16) ...... (vii)

INTRODUCTION ...... (ix)

REPORT I. Introductory...... 1 II. Review of Pending Assurances pertaining to the Ministry of Home Affairs ...... 6 III. Implementation Reports ...... 18

APPENDICES I. USQ No. 2081 dated 16.12.2003 regarding ‘ in 8th Schedule’ ...... 20 II. USQ No. 1121 dated 07.12.2004 regarding ‘Inclusion of Regional Language in Eighth Schedule’ ...... 21 III. USQ No. 3892 dated 20.12.2005 regarding ‘Promotion of ’ ...... 22 IV. USQ No. 3715 dated 16.05.2006 regarding ‘Inclusion of in 8th Schedule of Constitution’...... 23 V. USQ No. 942 dated 28.11.2006 regarding ‘Languages in Eighth Schedule’ ...... 24 VI. Calling Attention dated 18.12.2006 regarding ‘Inclusion of Bhojpuri and Rajasthani Languages in the Eighth Schedule’ .. 25 VII. USQ No. 220 dated 27.02.2007 regarding ‘Inclusion of Languages in Eighth Schedule’ ...... 32 VIII. USQ No. 4107 dated 22.04.2008 regarding ‘Inclusion of Languages in Eighth Schedule’ ...... 33 IX. USQ No. 5130 dated 27.04.2010 regarding ‘Criteria for Inclusion of Languages in Eighth Schedule’ ...... 34 X. USQ No. 4386 dated 07.12.2010 regarding ‘Inclusion of Languages in Eighth Schedule’ ...... 36 (ii)

PAGE XI. USQ No. 5474 dated 06.09.2011 regarding ‘Inclusion of Languages in Eighth Schedule’ ...... 37 XII. USQ No. 4268 dated 20.12.2011 regarding ‘Development of Tribal Languages’ ...... 38 XIII. Calling Attention dated 17.05.2015 regarding “Inclusion of in the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution’ 40 XIV. USQ No. 743 dated 27.11.2012 regarding ‘Inclusion of Languages’ ...... 52 XV. SQ No. 356 dated 18.02.2014 regarding ‘Inclusion of Languages’ ...... 54 XVI. USQ No. 3640 dated 05.08.2014 regarding ‘Inclusion of Languages in Eighth Schedule’ ...... 56 XVII. USQ No. 2184 dated 10.03.2015 regarding ‘Inclusion of Languages’ ...... 57 XVIII. USQ No. 337 dated 26.07.2005 regarding ‘Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act’ ...... 58 XIX. USQ No. 274 dated 21.02.2006 regarding ‘AFSP Act’...... 60 XX. USQ No. 2860 dated 22.08.2006 regarding ‘Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act’ ...... 61 XXI. USQ No. 1885 dated 05.12.2006 regarding ‘AFSP Act’ ...... 62 XXII. USQ No. 389 dated 14.08.2007 regarding ‘Repealing of Armed Forces Special Powers Act’ ...... 63 XXIII. SQ No. 54 dated 07.07.2009 regarding ‘Withdrawal of Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958’ ...... 64 XXIV. USQ No. 824 dated 24.11.2009 regarding ‘Armed Forces Act’ .... 65 XXV. USQ No. 339 dated 27.07.2010 regarding ‘Recommendation on AFSPA’ ...... 66 XXVI. USQ No. 1312 dated 02.08.2010 regarding ‘Armed Forces Special Powers Act’ ...... 67 XXVII. SQ No. 15 dated 09.11.2010 regarding ‘Withdrawal of AFSPA’ . 68 XXVIII. USQ No. 1471 dated 09.08.2011 regarding ‘Enforcement of AFSPA’ ...... 69 XXIX. USQ No. 41 dated 22.11.2011 regarding ‘Amendment in AFSPA’ ...... 70 (iii)

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XXX. SQ No. 34 dated 25.11.2014 regarding ‘Repeal of AFSPA’ ... 71

XXXI. USQ No. 3008 dated 16.03.2010 regarding ‘Honour Killings’ .... 72

XXXII. USQ No. 346 dated 27.07.2010 regarding ‘Honour Killings’ ... 75

XXXIII. SQ No. 121 dated 03.08.2010 regarding ‘Honour Killings’ ...... 77 XXXIV. USQ No. 2729 dated 10.08.2010 regarding ‘Measures to check Honour Killings’ ...... 78 XXXV. USQ No. 174 dated 09.11.2010 regarding ‘ Honour Killings’ ... 80 XXXVI. USQ No. 1364 dated 16.11.2010 regarding ‘Survey of Honour Killings’ ...... 81 XXXVII. SQ No. 122 dated 09.08.2011 regarding ‘ Honour Killings’ 83 XXXVIII. USQ No. 2390 dated 16.08.2011 regarding ‘GoM on Honour Killings’ ...... 85 XXXIX. SQ No. 197 dated 27.03.2012 regarding ‘Honour Killings’ ..... 87

XL. USQ No. 6388 dated 15.05.2012 regarding ‘Honour Killings’ ... 88

XLI. USQ No. 2010 dated 17.12.2013 regarding ‘Honour Killings’.. 89

XLII. USQ No. 396 dated 25.11.2014 regarding ‘Honour Killings’ ... 91

XLIII. USQ No. 219 dated 24.02.2015 regarding ‘Honour Crime’ ...... 95 XLIV. USQ No. 94 dated 13.03.2012 regarding ‘Red Beacons on MP’s Vehicles’...... 97 XLV. USQ No. 2772 dated 11.12.2012 regarding ‘Use of Red Beacon Lights’ ...... 98 XLVI. USQ No. 2762 dated 27.08.2013 regarding ‘Red Beacons’ ...... 99 XLVII. USQ No. 3812 dated 18.02.2014 regarding ‘Use of Red Beacons’ ...... 100 XLVIII. USQ No. 3657 dated 05.08.2014 regarding ‘Use of Red Beacons’ ...... 101 XLIX. Extracts from Manual of Practice and Procedure in the Government of India, Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs, New Delhi...... 102 (iv)

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ANNEXURES I. Minutes of the Sitting of the Committee held on 29 October, 2015 ...... 107 II. Minutes of the Sitting of the Committee held on 06 April, 2017 ...... 115 COMPOSITION OF THE COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT ASSURANCES* (2016-2017)

Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal “Nishank” — Chairperson

MEMBERS 2. Shri Rajendra

@3. Vacant 4. Shri Anto Antony 5. Shri Tariq Anwar 6. Prof. (Dr.) Saugata Bose 7. Shri Naranbhai Bhikhabhai Kachhadiya 8. Shri Bahadur Singh Koli 9. Shri Prahlad Singh Patel 10. Shri A.T. Nana Patil 11. Shri C.R. Patil 12. Shri Sunil Kumar Singh 13. Shri Taslimuddin 14. Shri K.C. Venugopal 15. Shri S.R. Vijay Kumar

SECRETARIAT 1. Shri R.S. Kambo — Additional Secretary 2. Shri P.C. Tripathy — Director 3. Shri S.L. Singh — Deputy Secretary

* The Committee has been re-constituted w.e.f. 01 September, 2016 Vide Para No. 4075 of Lok Sabha Bulletin Part-II, dated 05 September, 2016. @ Shri E. Ahamed passed away on 01 February, 2017.

(v) COMPOSITION OF THE COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT ASSURANCES* (2015-2016)

Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal “Nishank” — Chairperson

MEMBERS 2. Shri Rajendra Agrawal 3. Shri E. Ahamed 4. Shri Anto Antony 5. Shri Tariq Anwar 6. Prof. (Dr.) Saugata Bose 7. Shri Naranbhai Bhikhabhai Kachhadiya 8. Shri Bahadur Singh Koli 9. Shri Prahlad Singh Patel 10. Shri A.T. Nana Patil 11. Shri C.R. Patil 12. Shri Sunil Kumar Singh 13. Shri Taslimuddin 14. Shri K.C. Venugopal 15. Shri S.R. Vijay Kumar

SECRETARIAT 1. Shri R.S. Kambo — Additional Secretary 2. Shri J. M. Baisakh — Director 3. Shri S.L. Singh — Deputy Secretary

* The Committee has been re-constituted w.e.f. 01 September, 2015 Vide Para No. 2348 of Lok Sabha Bulletin Part-II, dated 31August, 2015.

(vii) INTRODUCTION

I, the Chairperson of the Committee on Government Assurances (2016- 2017), having been authorized by the Committee to submit the Report on their behalf, present this Fifty-Fifth Report (16th Lok Sabha) of the Committee on Government Assurances. 2. The Committee (2015-2016) at their sitting held on 29 October, 2015 took oral evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Home Affairs regarding some of the pending Assurances from the 14th Session of the 13th Lok Sabha to the 2nd Session of the 16th Lok Sabha. 3. At their sitting held on 06 April, 2017, the Committee (2016-2017) considered and adopted their Fifty-Fifth Report. 4. The Minutes of the aforesaid sittings of the Committee form part of this Report. 5. For facility of reference and convenience, the Observations and Recommendations of the Committee have been printed in bold letters in the Report.

NEW DELHI; DR. RAMESH POKHRIYAL “NISHANK”, 07 April, 2017 Chairperson, 17 Chaitra, 1939 (Saka) Committee on Government Assurances.

(ix) REPORT

I. Introductory

The Committee on Government Assurances scrutinize the Assurances, promises, undertakings etc., given by the Ministers from time to time on the floor of the House and report the extent to which such Assurances, promises, undertakings have been implemented. Once an Assurance has been given on the floor of the House, the same is required to be implemented within a period of three months. The Ministries/Departments of Government of India are under obligation to seek extension of time required beyond the prescribed period for fulfillment of the Assurance. Where a Ministry/Department are unable to implement an Assurance, that Ministry/Department are bound to request the Committee for dropping it. The Committee consider such requests and approve dropping, in case, they are convinced that grounds cited are justified. The Committee also examine whether the implementation of Assurances has taken place within the minimum time necessary for the purpose and the extent to which the Assurances have been implemented.

2. The Committee on Government Assurances (2009-10) took a policy decision to call the representatives of the various Ministries/Departments of the Government of India, in a phased manner, to review the pending Assurances, examine the reasons for pendency and analyze operation of the system prescribed in the Ministries/ Departments for dealing with Assurances. The Committee also decided to consider the quality of Assurances implemented by the Government.

3. The Committee on Government Assurances (2014-2015) decided to follow the well established and time tested procedure of calling the representatives of the Ministries/Departments of Government of India, in a phased manner and review the pending Assurances. The Committee took a step further and decided to call the representatives of the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs also as all the Assurances are implemented through them.

4. In pursuance of the ibid decision, the Committee on Government Assurances (2015-2016) called the representatives of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Ministry of Law and Justice (Department of 2

Legal Affairs) and the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs and examined the following 48 pending Assurances (Appendices—I to XLVIII) pertaining to the Ministry of Home Affairs at their sitting held on 29 October, 2015:—

Sl.No. SQ/USQ No. dated Subject

1. USQ No. 2081 Khasi Language in 8th Schedule dated 16.12.2003 (Appendix-I) 2. USQ No. 1121 Inclusion of Regional Language in dated 07.12.2004 Eighth Schedule (Appendix-II) 3. USQ No. 3892 Promotion of Rajasthani Language dated 20.12.2005 (Appendix-III) 4. USQ No. 3715 Inclusion of Gondi Language in dated 16.05.2006 8th Schedule of Constitution (Appendix-IV) 5. USQ No. 942 Languages in Eighth Schedule dated 28.11.2006 (Appendix-V) 6. Calling Attention Inclusion of Bhojpuri and dated 18.12.2006 Rajasthani Languages in the Eighth Schedule (Appendix-VI) 7. USQ No. 220 Inclusion of Languages in 8th dated 27.02.2007 Schedule (Appendix-VII) 8. USQ No. 4107 Inclusion of Languages in Eighth dated 22.04.2008 Schedule (Appendix-VIII) 9. USQ No. 5130 Criteria for Inclusion of dated 27.04.2010 Languages in Eighth Schedule (Appendix-IX) 10. USQ No. 4386 Inclusion of Languages in Eighth dated 07.12.2010 Schedule (Appendix-X) 11. USQ No. 5474 Inclusion of Languages in Schedule dated 06.09.2011 (Appendix-XI) 12. USQ No. 4268 Development of Tribal Languages dated 20.12.2011 (Appendix-XII) 13. Calling Attention Inclusion of Bhojpuri Language in dated 17.05.2012 the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution (Appendix-XIII) 14. USQ No. 743 Inclusion of Lanaguages dated 27.11.2012 (Appendix-XIV) 3

Sl.No. SQ/USQ No. dated Subject 15. SQ No. 356 Inclusion of Languages dated 18.02.2014 (Appendix-XV) 16. USQ No. 3640 Inclusion of Languages in Eighth dated 05.08.2014 Schedule (Appendix-XVI) 17. USQ No. 2184 Inclusion of Languages dated 10.03.2015 (Appendix-XVII) 18. USQ No. 337 Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act dated 26.07.2005 (Appendix-XVIII) 19. USQ No. 274 AFSP Act dated 21.02.2006 (Appendix-XIX) 20. USQ No. 2860 Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act dated 22.08.2006 (Appendix-XX) 21. USQ No. 1885 AFSP Act dated 05.12.2006 (Appendix-XXI) 22. USQ No. 389 Repealing of Armed Forces Special dated 14.08.2007 Powers Act (Appendix-XXII) 23. SQ No. 54 Withdrawal of Armed Forces Special dated 07.07.2009 Powers Act, 1958 (Appendix-XXIII) 24. USQ No. 824 Armed Forces Act dated 24.11.2009 (Appendix-XXIV) 25. USQ No. 339 Recommendation on AFSPA dated 27.07.2010 (Appendix-XXV) 26. USQ No. 1312 Armed Forces Special Powers Act dated 02.08.2010 (Appendix-XXVI) 27. SQ No. 15 Withdrawal of AFSPA dated 09.11.2010 (Appendix-XXVII) 28. USQ No. 1471 Enforcement of AFSPA dated 09.08.2011 (Appendix-XXVIII) 29. USQ No. 41 Amendment in AFSPA dated 22.11.2011 (Appendix-XXIX) 30. SQ No. 34 Repeal of AFSPA dated 25.11.2014 (Appendix-XXX) 31. USQ No. 3008 Honour Killings dated 16.03.2010 (Appendix-XXXI) 32. USQ No. 346 Honour Killings dated 27.07.2010 (Appendix-XXXII) 4

Sl.No. SQ/USQ No. dated Subject 33. SQ No. 121 Honour Killings dated 03.08.2010 (Appendix-XXXIII) 34. USQ No. 2729 Measures to Check Honour Killings dated 10.08.2010 (Appendix-XXXIV) 35. USQ No. 174 Honour Killings dated 09.11.2010 (Appendix-XXXV) 36. USQ No. 1364 Survey of Honour Killings dated 16.11.2010 (Appendix-XXXVI) 37. SQ No. 122 Honour Killings dated 09.08.2011 (Appendix-XXXVII) 38. USQ No. 2390 GoM on Honour Killings dated 16.08.2011 (Appendix-XXXVIII) 39. SQ No. 197 Honour Killings dated 27.03.2012 (Appendix-XXXIX) 40. USQ No. 6388 Honour Killings dated 15.05.2012 (Appendix-XL) 41. USQ No. 2010 Honour Killings dated 17.12.2013 (Appendix-XLI) 42. USQ No. 396 Honour Killings dated 25.11.2014 (Appendix-XLII) 43. USQ No. 219 Honour Crime dated 24.02.2015 (Appendix-XLIII) 44. USQ No. 94 Red Beacons on MP's Vehicles dated 13.03.2012 (Appendix-XLIV) 45. USQ No. 2772 Use of Red Beacon Lights dated 11.12.2012 (Appendix-XLV) 46. USQ No. 2762 Red Beacons dated 27.08.2013 (Appendix-XLVI) 47. USQ No. 3812 Use of Red Beacons dated 18.02.2014 (Appendix-XLVII) 48. USQ No. 3657 Use of Red Beacons dated 05.08.2014 (Appendix-XLVIII)

5. The Extracts from Manual of Practice and Procedure in the Government of India, Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs laying guidelines on the definition of an Assurance, the time limit for its fulfillment, dropping/deletion and extension, the 5 procedure for fulfillment etc., besides maintenance of Register of Assurances and periodical reviews to minimize delays in implementation of the Assurances are reproduced at Appendix-XLIX. 6. During oral evidence, the Committee drew the attention of the representatives of the Ministry of Home Affairs to the long pendency in the fulfillment of above 48 Assurances and enquired about the system of implementing/reviewing Assurances in the Ministry, compliance with the instructions of the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs in this regard as well as co-ordination with that Ministry for implementation of the Assurances. The Committee also enquired as to whether the Ministry brings the issue of pending Assurances before the knowledge of the Minister. The Secretary (BM), Ministry of Home Affairs in his disposition before the Committee stated during evidence as under:— ‘‘All the Assurances are very closely monitored by our Ministry for the purpose of implementation. Review meetings are conducted at various levels. At the highest level, these are conducted at Home Secretary level. He conducts meetings with senior level officers at very short intervals, sometimes weekly and sometimes fortnightly. In all the meetings, the number of pending Assurances remains the main agenda along with their reasons for pendency. The Assurances are also analysed from time to time at the level of Additional Secretary who is supervisory level officer. In addition to this, a much more close monitoring of Assurances is done at the Joint Secretary level. We monitor Assurances very closely and as a result we have been able to fulfil some Assurnaces. But, if in the fulfillment of Assurances, inter-Ministerial consultations or major policy decisions are involved, then it takes time. As far as bringing them to the knowledge of Minister is concerned, we do that only when an Assurance is to be transferred to a Ministry and we don't get acceptance for a long time and in cases where we want to take extension as we are not able to fulfil any Assurance within the prescribed 3 months. In this way, it automatically comes before the knowledge of Minister that the Assurance is pending and we have not been able to fulfil it in a time bound manner.’’ 7. When the Committee specifically asked to state the date of the last meeting of the Ministry where pending Assurances were discussed, the Secretary (BM), Ministry of Home Affairs further submitted as under:— ''As we have not come with the dates, we will provide the information later on. However, we conduct sittings at regular intervals. At Hon'ble Secretary's level, the aim is always for fortnightly sittings. But, if due to any reasons, they get postponed, then the Joint Secretary at lower level is being instructed to review the important matters on weekly basis which involves Assurances as well.’’ 6

8. In this regard, the Representative of the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs corroborated as under:— ‘‘We hold meetings with all the Ministries. The last meeting was held between 7th and 16th October (2015) in which meeting with the Home Ministry was also held.'' 9. Subsequently, 12 Assurances mentioned at Sl. Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 have since been partly implemented on 23.08.2013 and one more Assurance at Sl. No. 6 has also been partly implemented on 11.12.2013. Further 10 more Assurances at Sl. Nos. 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39 and 40 have been fully implemented on 09.12.2015 and another Assurance at Sl. No. 45 has also been fully implemented on 04.05.2016. Observations/Recommendations 10. The Committee note that out of 48 Assurances pertaining to the Ministry of Home Affairs which were examined by them, the Assurances mentioned at Sl. Nos. 7, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 41, 42, 43, 44, 46, 47 and 48 are pending for about three to 12 years while the Assurances mentioned at Sl. Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 have been partly implemented after a lapse of about one year to more than nine years. Similarly, the Assurances mentioned at Sl. Nos. 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40 and 45 could be implemented/fulfilled after dealys ranging from more than three to five years. The inordinate delays in fulfillment of the Assurances clearly indicate lackadaisical attitude of the Ministry in undertakings proper follow-up action once as Assurance has been made. The review of the pending Assurances also reveals that the existing mechanism put in place by the Ministry for fulfilling the Assurances especially those involving other Ministries/Departments is far from effective. The Committee are perturbed at the extent of pendency and delay in fulfillment of the Assurances by the Ministry because of which the utility and relevance of the Assurances are lost. The Committee, therefore, recommend that the existing mechanism/system should be overhauled and streamlined with a view to avoiding delay in fulfillment of the Assurances particularly the pending Assurances. The Committee further desire that the Ministry of Home Affairs should adopt a pro-active approach and enhance the level of co-ordination with other Ministries/Departments concerned including the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs and stakeholders for early/timely implementation of all the pending Assurances as well as Assurances to be made in future. In view of the practical difficulties being faced in the fulfillment of Assurances involving other Ministries/ Departments and stakeholders, the Committee would like to caution the Ministry to be extremely careful while giving such Assurances. II. Review of Pending Assurances pertaining to the Ministry of Home Affairs 11. In the succeeding paragraphs, the Committee deal with the pending Assurances pertaining to the Ministry. 7

A. Inclusion of Languages in the Eighth Schedule (i) USQ No. 2081 dated 16.12.2003 regarding 'Khasi Language in 8th Schedule' (Appendix-I) (ii) USQ No. 1121 dated 07.12.2004 regarding 'Inclusion of Regional language in Eighth Schedule' (Appendix-II) (iii) USQ No. 3892 dated 20.12.2005 regarding 'Promotion of Rajasthani Language' (Appendix-III) (iv) USQ No. 3715 dated 16.05.2006 regarding 'Inclusion of Gondi Language in 8th Schedule of Constitution' (Appendix-IV) (v) USQ No. 942 dated 28.11.2006 regarding 'Languages in Eighth Schedule' (Appendix-V) (vi) Calling Attention dated 18.12.2006 regarding 'Inclusion of Bhojpuri and Rajasthani Languages in the Eighth Schedule' (Appendix-VI) (vii) USQ No. 220 dated 27.02.2007 regarding 'Inclusion of Languages in Eighth Schedule' (Appendix-VII) (viii) USQ No. 4107 dated 22.04.2008 regarding 'Inclusion of Languages in Eighth Schedule' (Appendix-VIII) (ix) USQ No. 5130 dated 27.04.2010 regarding 'Criteria for Inclusion of Languages in Eighth Schedule' (Appendix-IX) (x) USQ No. 4386 dated 07.12.2010 regarding 'Inclusion of Languages in Eighth Schedule' (Appendix-X) (xi) USQ No. 5474 dated 06.09.2011 regarding 'Inclusion of Language in Eighth Schedule' (Appendix-XI) (xii) USQ No. 4268 dated 20.12.2011 regarding 'Development of Tribal Languages’ (Appendix-XII) (xiii) Calling Attention dated 17.05.2012 regarding 'Inclusion of Bhojpuri Language in the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution' (Appendix-XIII) (xiv) USQ No. 743 dated 27.11.2012 regarding 'Inclusion of Languages' (Appendix-XIV) (xv) SQ No. 356 dated 18.02.2014 (Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal, M.P.) regarding 'Inclusion of Languages' (Appendix-XV) (xvi) USQ No. 3640 dated 05.08.2014 regarding 'Inclusion of Languages in Eighth Schedule' (Appendix-XVI) (xvii) USQ No. 2184 dated 10.03.2015 regarding 'Inclusion of Languages' (Appendix-XVII) 8

12. In reply to aforesaid Questions, it was stated that a Committee has been constituted under the Chairmanship of Shri Sitakant Mohapatra to make recommendations, inter alia to evolve a set of objective criteria for inclusion of more languages in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution. The Government will consider the recommendations of the Committee and take a suitable decision in the matter. As such no timeframe can be fixed. 13. It was further stated that the Sitakant Mohapatra Committee has submitted its report and made certain recommendations. As decision on the pending demand for inclusion of languages in the Eighth Schedule is under consideration in the light of the recommendations of the Committee. It was also stated that pending representations for inclusion of more languages in the Eighth Schedule could be considered after a set of objective criteria are evolved and finally approved. 14. In their status Note dated 29th October, 2015, the Ministry of Home Affairs elucidated the position in this regard as under:— ''A Committee was constituted in 2003 under the Chairmanship of Shri Sitakant Mohapatra to evolve a set of objective criteria with reference to which all proposals/representations, for inclusion of more languages in the Eighth Schedule could be examined and finally disposed off. Since there are no criteria for inclusion of languages in the Eighth Schedule, an inter-Ministerial Committee, constituted by this Ministry to make an in-depth study of the whole gamut of the issue, including recommendations of Shri Sitakant Mohapatra Committee to suggest a set of uniform criteria which may pave the way for deciding inclusion or otherwise of a language in the Eighth Schedule. The matter is thus under consideration of the Government. Pending representations for inclusion of more languages in the 8th Schedule would be considered only after a set of criteria are evolved and finally approved.'' 15. During oral evidence, the Secretary (BM), Ministry of Home Affairs explained the efforts made by the Ministry to implement the Assurances as under:— ''At present, there is no established set of objective criteria for inclusion of languages in the Eighth Schedule of the . We are in the process of deciding it. A Committee was constituted in 2003 under the Chairmanship of Shri Sitakant Mohapatra to evolve a set of objective criteria. After that, an inter-Ministerial Committee was also formed whose mandate was to study the issue in detail and provide a set of criteria after keeping in view the recommendations of the Sitakant Mohapatra Committee. On the recommendations of this inter-Ministerial Committee, we prepared a Cabinet Note and circulated it among all the stakeholders. However, no decision could be taken as there was divergence of opinion. After that, we decided to take a stand that if any question comes on the subject, we would say that we are studying the issue and we will be able to decide only when the set of criteria is developed. Again, last year, one more Committee was formed under the Chairmanship of the Additional Secretary (Foreigners) of our Department. 9

It included Representatives of Department of Personnel and Training, Official Languages Department, Ministry of Culture, Ministry of Human Resource Development, Ministry of Law and Justice, Sahitya Academy, Central Institute of Indian Languages, Mysore and Registrar General of India. The Committee has started its work and has already conducted four sittings. The last sitting was conducted on 31 August (2015) and hopefully we will get its final Report very soon. Only after the receipt of this Report, an appropriate decision will be taken and we will be in a position to fulfil the Assurance. Keeping in view that it is a very long drawn process involving wider consultations, we have requested for dropping these Assurances. We made a similar request to the Rajya Sabha Secretariat and they have decided to drop all the seven Assurances on the subject. Hence we request, you to drop these Assurances as there will be a long delay in fulfilling them.''

16. When the Committee pointed out that irrespective of the challenges involved in the process, the seventeen Assurances, regarding 'Inclusion of Languages in the Eighth Schedule, must be completed in a fixed time frame and the same cannot be dropped, the Secretary (BM), Ministry of Home Affairs submittted as under:—

''A Committee under the chairmanship of Additional Secretary has been working on the subject and we hope that the report will come very soon.''

17. Supplementing him, another represenative of the Ministry deposed before the Committee as under:—

‘‘As explained earlier, Sitakant Mohapatra Committee Report came in 2004, The Committee gave five criteria. According to the Report of the Committee, a language may be included in the 8th Schedule only if it qualifies five criteria. It was apply these criteria then hardly any language will be able to qualify these criteria. When we faced so much difficulty and when none of the languages could qualify the scrutiny, then another Committee, an inter- Ministerial Committee, was called to discuss the applicability of Sitakant Mohapatra Committee recommendations. There are two aspects of this Committee—one is to decide the applicability of the five criteria of Mohapatra Committee Report and the other is to recommend what is to be done further. Regarding the first aspect, we have come to the conclusion that the five criteria of Mohapatra Committee Report are not applicable. We have sought a period of one month and we'll submit the report within that period wherein we'll make it clear that these criteria are not applicable and if there would be any suggestions from our side in regard to inclusion of languages, we will also provide those.” 10

18. When the Committee specifically asked the Ministry to ensure early implementation of the Assurances, the Secretary (BM), Ministry of Home Affairs deposed as under:—

‘‘We are looking at the issue very seriously as our Department has received various representations on this serious topic. When we received requests for inclusion of 38 languages, we felt that if we include all these languages then it will have its effect on the original language. Hence, our Committee is considering all these aspects.’’ Observations/Recommendations 19. The Committee note that this unique country is home to a number of languages which deserve to be promoted and developed to enrich our socio-cultural and linguistic diversity. Inclusion of languages in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution is crucial for ensuring regional parity in a country like India which is marked by huge population in varied geo-political features. Moreover, if a language gets included in the Eighth Schedule, it gets official patronage and people speaking the language get empowerment. The Committee are, however, concerned to find that precious little has been done in this direction by the Ministry with the result that as many as 17 Assurances given by the successive Governments from December, 2003 onwards still remain unfulfilled. Several discussions/ meetings have been conducted and a number of Committee formed in order to draw the conclusion regarding inclusion of languages in the Eighth Schedule. The Ministrty pleaded that since inclusion of languages in the 8th Schedule is a long drawn out process involving consultations, the Assurances should be dropped. The Committee feel that dropping of the Assurances may tantamount to denial of legitimate rights to a large section of people and irrespective of the challenges involved in the process, the Assurances must be fulfilled in a fixed time frame and the same cannot be dropped. The Committee have been informed that a new Committee under the Ministry had been formed and it was likely to submit its report shortly besides giving its recommendations in regard to the inclusion of languages in the Eighth Schedule and the fixation of criteria therefor. However, no conclusive action has emerged as yet as revealed by the pendency of the Assurances. The Committee recommend the Ministry to step up their efforts, scale up their coordination, pursue the matter vigorously at the highest level and take all the requisite steps for ensuring full implementation of the Assurances without further delay. B. Armed Forces Special Powers (AFSP) Act (i) USQ No. 337 dated 26.07.2005 regarding 'Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act' (Appendix-XVIII) (ii) USQ No. 274 dated 21.02.2006 regarding 'AFSP Act' (Appendix-XIX) (iii) USQ No. 2860 dated 22.08.2006 regarding 'Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act' (Appendix-XX) (iv) USQ No. 1885 dated 05.12.2006 regarding 'AFSP Act' (Appendix-XXI) 11

(v) USQ No. 389 dated 14.08.2007 regarding 'Repealing of Armed Forces Special Powers Act' (Appendix-XXII) (vi) SQ No. 54 dated 07.07.2009 regarding 'Withdrawal of Armed Forces Special Powers Act, 1958' (Appendix-XXIII) (vii) USQ No. 824 dated 24.11.2009 regarding 'Armed Forces Act' (Appendix- XXIV) (viii) USQ No. 339 dated 27.07.2010 regarding 'Recommendation on AFSPA' (Appendix-XXV) (ix) USQ No. 1312 dated 02.08.2010 regarding 'Armed Forces Special Powers Act' (Appendix-XXVI) (x) SQ No. 15 dated 09.11.2010 regarding 'Withdrawal of AFSPA' (Appendix- XXVII) (xi) USQ No. 1471 dated 09.08.2011 regarding 'Enforcement of AFSPA (Appendix-XXVIII) (xii) USQ No. 41 dated 22.11.2011 regarding 'Amendment in AFSPA' (Appendix XXIX) (xiii) SQ No. 34 dated 25.11.2014 regarding 'Repeal of AFSPA' (Appendix-XXX) 20. In reply to the aforesaid replies it was stated that the Committee constituted by Ministry of Home Affairs under the Chairmanship of Justice B.P. Jeevan Reddy to review the Armed Forces (Special Forces) Act, 1958 as amended in 1972 has submitted its report to Ministry of Home Affairs on 06.06.2005. The recommendations of the Committee contained in its report are being examined and a decision in the matter is yet to be taken. It was also stated that the application of the Act to certain areas and amendments to the Act are under consideration. 21. In their status Note dated 29.10.2015, the Ministry stated the reasons for non-implementation of the Assurances as under:— "Final decision at the highest level on acceptance of recommendations of the Justice Jeevan Reddy Committee on review/repeal of AFSPA is yet to be taken." 22. During oral evidence, the Committee desired to have a detailed explanation in this regard from the Joint Secretary (Internal Security). He deposed before the Committee as under:— ‘‘It is a very complicated matter related to the Armed Forces Special Powers (AFSP) Act. A Committee was formed in 2004 to either amend or fully repeal this Act. I want to give a complete sum up of this matter as no policy decision has been taken on the matter so far. Under the Act, special powers have been given to the Armed forces deployed in distrubed areas. At times, allegations are leveled that the special powers granted under the Act are misused causing violation of certain fundamental and human rights. Hence, request for repeal 12

of the Act is repeatedly raised. On the contrary, there has been a perception that repeal of the Act may have negative impact on the internal security of the country and as well as on the morale of the armed forces. At some places, situation may get out of control. This debate went on for years. After that, Jeevan Reddy Committee was formed and it recommended to repeal this Act. The Ministry of Defence didn't agree with this. Thereafter, that various discussions were held and today, the latest position is that there is a consensus that the recommendations of the Jeevan Reddy Committee should not be accepted. At present, in some parts there is a need for AFSPA and hence, it is not appropriate to repeal it. However, even this decision will also have its impact on law and order and internal security of the country. Overall, the issue is a policy decision and a complicated matter. One perception is that currently taking decision on this matter is not appropriate. All these aspects are there which can affect the internal security. Hence may humble submission to you is to drop this Assurance." 23. When the Committee asked as to whether the Assurances are with regard to repeal or sanction the Act, the Joint Secretary, (Internal Security) submitted as under:— ‘‘All the 13 Assurances are of different types. Both views are there. One is to repeal the Act and accept the recommendations of Jeevan Reddy Committee and the other is not to repeal anything and amendments should be made." 24. The Committee then asked the representatives to clarify the reasons for not taking a final decision in the matter for such a long time resulting in the accumulation of Assurances. In reply, the Secretary (BM), Ministry of Home Affairs deposed during evidence as under:— ‘‘No decision has been taken, so the Assurances are pending. As final decision is yet to be taken, no action could be taken to implement the Assurances. Even today, the position is that a final decision is pending. When a final decision is taken, then action for implementing the Assurances would also be taken up side by side." 25. The Committee further asked the Ministry as to why they want to drop the Assurances instead of giving the Implementation Report saying that the Act should be in place for some more time. The Secretary (BM), Ministry of Home Affairs responded as under:— "This has been requested by our Joint Secretary. However, it is upto the Committee to accept it. These decisions are policy decisions, so it takes time. Only on that basis we requested for dropping the Assurance. However, if the Committee think that it is not right to drop the Assurances, then we have to accept that decision." 26. On being specifically pointed out by the Committee that the issue does not involve any uncertainty and if the Ministry feel after consulting the other 13

Ministries that the circumstances don't permit them to take a final call then it is their decision, the Secretary (BM), Ministry of Home Affairs submitted as under:— "There are some implications in that decision also. If the Government decides to reject the recommendations of the Jeevan Reddy Commission, then also this decision will have its policy impact." 27. Observing that the matter is under consultation with the Prime Minister's Office, the Committee asked the Ministry of come later with recommendations of PMO and find a middle ground to the problem. The Secretary (BM), Ministry of Home Affairs responded during evidence as under:— ‘‘As soon as the decision is taken we will implement the Assurances also." Observations/Recommendations 28. The Committee note that the matter pertaining to AFSP Act is very complicated and sensitive as there have been different views and opinions voiced based on strongly held beliefs and hence no policy decision could be taken in the matter till now. At times, allegations are levelled that the special powers granted under the Act are vulnerable to misuse causing gross violation of critical fundamental and human rights. Hence, request for the repeal of the Act is repeatedly raised from various quarters. The Committee have also been informed that repeal of the Act may have negative impact on the internal security of the country as well as on the morale of the Armed Forces. Citing that the issue is a policy decision which has not yet been made, the Ministry have requested for dropping of the above mentioned Assurances. Even though the Justice (Retd) B.P. Jeevan Reddy Committee has recommended repeal/withdrawal of the Act in June, 2005, the Ministry are contemplating certain amendments in the Act. However, no final decision has been taken as yet. The effectiveness of the Act is also questionable in view of the growing problems of internal security in the areas where it has been imposed for quite a long time. The Committee desire that the Act needs to be amended suitably. Further, since the matter is under consultation with the Prime Minister's Office, the Committee hope and trust that finality in the matter would be arrived soon. C. Honour Killings (i) USQ No. 2010 dated 17.12.2013 regarding 'Honour Killings' (Appendix-XLI) (ii) USQ No. 396 dated 25.11.2014 regarding 'Honour Killings' (Appendix-XLII) (iii) USQ No. 219 dated 24.02.2015 regarding 'Honour Crime' (Appendix-XLIII) 29. In reply to aforesaid Questions, it was inter alia stated that the Law Commission has submitted its 242nd Report on "Prevention of Interference with the Freedom of Matrimonial Alliance (in the name of Honour and Tradition): A suggested Legal Framework" to the Ministry of Law and Justice in which it has advocated for a standalone legislation to curb the social evil of the caste councils/ Panchayats interfering with endangering the life and liberty of young persons 14 marrying partners belonging to the same gotra or to a different caste/religion. The aforesaid Report has been circulated to all concerned by Ministry of Law and Justice to elicit views and suggestions. It was further stated that the Ministry of Law and Justice is preparing "The Prohibition of Interference with the Freedom of Matrimonial Alliance Bill’’ to curb the incidents of honour killing. It was also stated that acting on the above Report of the Law Commission the Ministry of Law and Justice have taken up State-level consultation to prepare the final contour of the bill. 30. In their status Note dated 29.10.2015, the Ministry apprised the Committee of the following reasons for non-implantation of the above mentioned three Assurances:— "These 3 Assurances are related to Ministry of Law and Justice because these are related to "Prohibition of Interference with the Freedom of Matrimonial Alliance Bill" which is being handled by that Ministry. They have been requested to accept the transfer vide MHA's letter Nos. 15020/04/ 2014-SC/ST-W dated 30.05.2014, 15020/06/2014-SC/ST-W dated 05.03.2015 and 15020/14/2015-SC/ST-W dated 28.07.2015. Reminders were also issued to Ministry of Law and Justice on 03.09.2015, 03.09.2015 and 15.09.2015. Transfer is yet to be accepted by Ministry of Law and Justice." 31. During oral evidence, the Secretary (BM), Ministry of Home Affairs elucidated the matter as under:— ‘‘The Law Commission was studying on Honour Killing and gave its Report to the Ministry of Law and Justice in which it recommended for a standalone Legilsation i.e. Prohibition of Interference with the Freedom of Matrimonial Alliance Bill. The Ministry of Law and Justice have been working on the implementation of the recommendations of this Bill. We have requested the Ministry of Law and Justice thrice to accept the Assurances related to this aspect. We have even given them reminders thrice but we are yet to receive a reply from them." 32. The Committee asked the representatives of the Ministry of Law and Justice as to whether they have given their advice or recommendations on the subject to the Ministry of Home Affairs. In reply, the representative of the Ministry of Law and Justice stated as under:— ‘‘We have given it and I have got a copy with me." 33. At this point, the Secretary (BM), Ministry of Home Affairs elaborated on the issue as under:— ‘‘It is the Ministry of Law and Justice which are at present acting on the recommendations of the Law Commission. They have given us in writing that the Ministry of Law and Justice have started implementing the recommendations of the Law Commission. They are also having discussions with the State Governments on the matter. This implies that whatever action 15

is possible on the subject, it comes under the purview of the Ministry of Law and Justice. Whatever issue was under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Home Affairs, it has already been answered by us and it did not involve any Assurance." 34. Pointing out that being the nodal Ministry, it is the responsibility of the Ministry of Home Affairs to fulfil the Assurances, the Committee asked the Ministry of Law and Justice as to whether they had any joint meeting with the Ministry of Home Affairs. In reply the representative of the Ministry of Law and Justice deposed as under:— ‘‘Yes. In this regard, I want to submit that in the Law Commission Report, there is a draft. If enacted, it will be a kind of minor criminal law dealing with offences and punishment which in turn is the domain of the Home Ministry. The Law Ministry are not having any task force nor have they contracted the State Governments." 35. When the Committee asked the Ministry of Home Affairs to take down the information in writing from the Ministry of Law and Justice, the Secretary (BM), Ministry of Home Affairs replied as under:— ‘‘If they are not in a position to accept the Assurances, then I want to say here that as and when the action would be completed by the Law Ministry and they will inform us, then we'll also fulfil the Assurances." 36. To this, the representative of the Ministry of Law and Justice stated as under:— ‘‘We are prepared to give inputs regarding this. The implementation of this Report was given to us by the then Home Minister who wrote it to the Prime Minister and through that medium, the request has come to us." Observations/Recommendations 37. The Committee are concerned to note that three Assurances regarding Honour Killings could not be fulfilled even after a lapse of more than two to three years ostensibly due to lack of co-ordination between the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Ministry of Law and Justice. Pursuant to the recommendation of the Law Commission for a standalone Legislation i.e. Prohibition of Interference with the Freedom of Matrimonial Alliance Bill, the Ministry of Law and Justice have been requested to accept the Assurances. Despite sending several reminders, the reply from the Ministry of Law and Justice is still awaited. The Committee are of the view that being the Nodal Ministry, the onus of fulfilling the Assurances and bringing them to their logical end lies with the Ministry of Home Affairs. The Committee desire that both the Ministries should work together, hold joint sittings and review meetings at the level of the Secretaries/Minister concerned and fulfil the Assurances with proper planning and meticulous compliance with the due procedures which are apparently found wanting in the instant case. The Committee also express their deep concern at the incidences of honour killings and desire that effective steps must be taken as soon as possible to contain the menace within 16 a fixed time frame. The Committee further urge upon the Ministry to expeditiously complete all the due procedures for implementing these Assurances and lay the requisite Implementation Reports in the House at the earliest. D. Use of Red Beacons (i) USQ No.94 dated 13.03.2012 regarding 'Red Beacons on MP's Vehicles' (Appendix-XLIV) (ii) USQ No.2762 dated 27.08.2013 regarding 'Red Beacons' (Appendix-XLVI) (iii) USQ No.3812 dated 18.02.2014 regarding 'Use of Red Beacons' (Appendix- XLVII) (iv) USQ No.3657 dated 05.08.2014 regarding 'Use of Red Beacons' (Appendix- XLVIII) 38.In reply to above mentioned Questions, it was stated that the Committee of Privileges, in their Second Report laid on the Table of House in November, 2011 had recommeded issue of notification under Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 permitting use of red light beacon atop the vehicles of Members of Parliament. The reccomendation of the Committee is being examined by the Government. It was further stated that information pertaining to the criteria adopted by the Government for the use of red beacons, dignitaries/officials eligible to use red beacons, suggestions/directions from the Supreme Court regarding the use of red beacons, proposal to curtail the use of red beacons, instructions/advisories/notifications issued by the Government to the States to check misue of red beacons etc. is being collected and will be laid on the Table of the House. 39.In their Status Note dated 29.10.2015, the Ministry of Home Affairs stated that the use of Red Beacons is regulated in terms of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 and the Rules framed thereunder, which is the subject matter of Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. The Ministry of Home Affairs gave the Assurances and thereafter requested the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways to accept the transfer of these Assurances. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways are yet to accept the transfer of the Assurances. However, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways informed the Ministry of Home Affairs that they are working on the proposal to revise the list of dignitaries to be authorised to use red beacon on vehicles in consultation with the Prime Minister's Office, Ministry of Law and Justice, Ministry of Home Affairs, Ministry of Finance and Ministry of External Affairs and will inform the Ministry of Home Affairs as and when the list is finalized. 40. During oral evidence, the Secretary (BM), Ministry of Home Affairs apprised the position in this regard as under:— ‘‘We requested the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways to accept transfer of these Assurances and they have accepted these Assurances." 17

41. When the Committee asked as to whether the dispute on the issue is over, the representative of Ministry of Road Transport and Highways submitted as under:— ‘‘We received a letter from the Ministry of Home Affairs on 28th April (2015) in regard to transfer of these Assurances. Discussions were held and it was decided that the necessary information and inputs be provided. Our Ministry provided the necessary information as on 1st May, 2015. We have given in writing that we will try to provide the remaining information and fulfill the Assurances as early as possible." 42. The Committee then pointed out that on one hand the Ministry are saying that the lists of officials entitled to have red beacon lights on their vehicle should not be released and on the other, they are having consultations with the Prime Minister's Office in regard to the release of the list. In reply, the representative of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways submitted as under:— ‘‘There was an order of the Supreme Court that the State Governments and Administration of Union Territories cannot enlarge the scope of the term high dignitaries beyond what is prescribed in clauses C and D of notifications dated 11.01.2002 and 28.07.2005 caused by the Central Government. Therefore, they shall amend the relevant rules and notifications to bring them in tune with the 1981 rules and notifications dated 11.01.2002 and 28.07.2005 issued by the Central Government." 43. One being enquired as to whether the Centre has also marked down and formally notified the diversions which quality under their standards, the representative of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways deposed as under:— ‘‘Notifications were issued in 2002. As per these notifications, opinions of the Law Ministry and advocate General were sought on the matters regarding the dignitaries entitled for red beacon lights. It is shown that the Supreme Court has not given any adverse remark on that. Two or three proposals have been decided with the Home Ministry, External Affairs Ministry and Finance Ministry and it has been put up before the higher authorities." 44. When the Committee specifically pointed out as why MPs have been excluded from the List although standards are yet to be finalised, the representative of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways submitted as under:— ‘‘According to 2002 notifications, the name of MPs are not there in the list. According to Hon'ble Supreme Court, it has been briefed and the discussion is going on." Observations/Recommendations 45. In yet another disquieting instance, the Committee note that four Assurances given in reply to Questions regarding 'Use of Red Beacons' are pending for implementation even after a laspe of about two years to more than five 18 years despite the fact that the task involved is primarily compilation and furnishing of certain information regarding the dignitaries/officers who are entitled to have red beacon lights on their vehicles, directions of the Supreme Court in this regard and proposals/instructions/advisories/ notifications for checking the misuse of red beacons. The Committee have been informed that the Assurances pertain to the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways and the same have been transferred to them. The requisite information is being collected/provided for being laid on the Table of the House. The Committee observe that one of the reasons for the delay in implementation of these Assurances is lack of understanding and co-ordination between the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. The Committee wonder as to why the Ministry should take so much time in compiling/gathering the requisite information. Perturbed at the extent of inordinate delay in fulfilling the Assurances having security and traffic ramifications, the Committee desire that a benchmark must be made and criteria adopted with regard to the use of red beacons on vehicles in line with the directions of Supreme Court and a final list of eligible dignitaries/officials be prepared and notification to this effect issued at the earliest. The Committee, therefore, urge upon both the Ministries to scale up their coordination, pursue the matter vigorously with sustained efforts in a time bound manner and implement the Assurances expeditiously. III. Implementation Reports 46. As per the Statements of the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs, Implementation Reports in respect of the Assurances given in reply to the following 11 SQs/USQs have since been laid on the Table of the House on the dates as mentioned against each:—

(i) Sl. No. 31 USQ No. 3008 dated 16.03.2010 regarding 09.12.2015 'Honour Killings' (ii) Sl. No. 32 USQ No. 346 dated 27.07.2010 regarding 09.12.2015 'Honour Killings' (iii) Sl. No. 33 SQ No. 121 dated 03.08.2010 regarding 09.12.2015 'Honour Killings' (iv) Sl. No. 34 USQ No. 2729 dated 10.08.2010 regarding 09.12.2015 'Measures to check Honour Killings' (v) Sl. No. 35 USQ No. 174 dated 09.11.2010 regarding 09.12.2015 'Honour Killings' (vi) Sl. No. 36 USQ No. 1364 dated 16.11.2010 regarding 09.12.2015 'Survey of Honour Killings' (vii) Sl. No. 37 SQ No. 122 dated 09.08.2011 regarding 09.12.2015 'Honour Killings' 19

(viii) Sl. No. 38 USQ No. 2390 dated 16.08.2011 regarding 09.12.2015 'GoM on Honour Killings' (ix) Sl. No. 39 SQ No. 197 dated 27.03.2012 regarding 09.12.2015 'Honour Killings' (x) Sl. No. 40 USQ No. 6388 dated 15.05.2012 regarding 09.12.2015 'Honour Killings' (xi) Sl. No. 45 USQ No. 2772 dated 11.12.2012 regarding 04.05.2016 'Use of Red Beacon Lights'

NEW DELHI; DR. RAMESH POKHRIYAL "NISHANK", 07 April, 2017 Chairperson, 17 Chaitra, 1939 (Saka) Committee on Government Assurances. APPENDIX I GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2081 ANSWERED ON 16.12.2003 Khasi Language in 8th Schedule 2081. SHRI P.R. KYNDIAH: Will the DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state: (a) the criteria for inclusion of a language in the 8th Schedule of the Constitution; (b) whether the Government received any representation for the inclusion of the Khasi Language in the 8th Schedule which is a rich tribal language in the North Eastern Region; and (c) if so, the steps taken by the Government for the inclusion of the language to the 8th Schedule of the Constitution? ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI I.D. SWAMI): (a) No criteria has been laid down in the Constitution for inclusion of any language in the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution. (b) & (c) Representations have been received for inclusion of various languages, including Khasi language, in the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution. A Committee has been constituted under the Chairmanship of Shri Sita Kant Mohapatra to make recommendations, inter-alia to evolve a set of objective criteria for inclusion of more languages, including Khasi, in the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution. The Government will consider the recommendations of the Committee and take a suitable decision in the matter.

20 APPENDIX II GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1121 ANSWERED ON 7.12.2004 Inclusion of Regional Language in Eighth Schedule 1121. SHRI DUSHYANT SINGH: Will the HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state: (a) whether the proposal to include some regional languages particularly Rajasthani language in the eighth schedule of the constitution is under consideration of the Government; and (b) if so, the steps taken/being taken to implement such proposal? ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI SRIPRAKASH JAISWAL): (a) & (b) The Sita Kant Mohapatra Committee constituted to evolve a set of objective criteria for inclusion of more languages in the Eighth Schedule has submitted its report. A decision on the pending demand for inclusion of languages in the Eighth Schedule, including Rajasthani, is under consideration in the light of the recommendations of the Committee.

21 APPENDIX III GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3892 ANSWERED ON 20.12.2005 Promotion of Rajasthani Language 3892. SHRI DUSHYANT SINGH: Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government has any proposal under consideration to promote the Rajasthani Language; (b) if so, the details thereof; and (c) the steps taken in this regard? ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS ( SHRI SRIPRAKASH JAISWAL): (a) to (c) Demands of Rajasthani and various other languages for inclusion in the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution are pending with the Government. A Committee was set up under Shri Sitakant Mohapatra to evolve a set of objective criteria for inclusion of more languages in the Eighth Schedule. The Committee has submitted its report and made certain recommendations. A decision on the pending demands for inclusion of languages in the Eighth Schedule, including Rajasthani, will be taken in the light of the recommendations of the Committee.

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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3715 ANSWERED ON 16.05.2006 Inclusion of Gondi Language in 8th Schedule of Constitution 3715. SHRI SUBODH MOHITE: Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state: (a) whether Government has received any memorandum from 'All India Gond Samaj Religious Conference' to include Gondi Language in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution of India; and (b) if so, the reaction of the Government thereon? ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS ( SHRI SRIPRAKASH JAISWAL): (a) & (b) Demands of Gondi and various other languages for inclusion in the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution are pending with the Government. A Committee was set up under Shri Sitakant Mohapatra to evolve a set of objective criteria for inclusion of more languages in the Eighth Schedule. The Committee has submitted its report and made certain recommendations. A decision on the pending demands for inclusion of languages in the Eighth Schedule, including Gondi, will be taken in the light of the recommendations of the Committee.

23 APPENDIX V GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 942 ANSWERED ON 28.11.2006 Languages in Eighth Schedule 942. SHRI G. KARUNAKARA REDDY: Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government has received any proposal from the State Government of for inclusion of Kodava Language in the 8th Schedule of the Constitution; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) whether the Government has also received any proposal from other State Governments Institution for inclusion of languages in the 8th Schedule of the Constitution; (d) if so, the details thereof alongwith the names of the languages State-wise; and (e) the time by which these languages are likely to be included in 8th Schedule of the Constitution? ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI SRIPRAKASH JAISWAL): (a) to (d) Yes, Sir. The Government has received demands from State Governments/Chief Ministers for inclusion of various languages, including Kodava, in the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution as follows:—

Name of Language State Government (i) Bhojpuri Bihar (ii) Chhattisgarhi Chhattisgarh (iii) Bhutia, Lepcha & Sikkim Limboo (iv) Kodava & Tulu Karnataka (v) Mizo Mizoram (iv) Rajasthani (vii) Tenyidie Nagaland

(e) A Committee was set up under Shri Sitakant Mohapatra to evolve a set of objective criteria for inclusion of more languages in the Eighth Schedule. The Committee has submitted its report and made certain recommendations. The demands for inclusion of these languages in the Eighth Schedule, will be considered in the light of the recommendations of the Committee and Government decision thereon.

24 APPENDIX VI CALLING ATTENTION TO MATTERS OF URGENT PUBLIC IMPORTANCE (i) Need to include Bhojpuri language in the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution. SHRI PRABHUNATH SINGH (Maharajganj, Bihar): Mr. Speaker, Sir, I, through you, would like to draw the attention of hon'ble Minister of Home Affairs for including Bhojpuri language in the Eighth Schedule. MR. SPEAKER: I have enough trouble. Do not further add to it. THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI SRIPRAKASH JAISWAL): The Government has been receiving demands for inclusion of various languages in the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution ...(Interruption)... SHRI PRABHUNATH SINGH: Sir, the hon'ble Minister should speak in . He is conversant with the language. MR. SPEAKER: You can only request him....(Interruption)... SHRI PRABHUNATH SINGH: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I am requesting him through you....(Interruption)... SHRI SRIPRAKASH JAISWAL: I do not have the Hindi translation of the statement. I shall participate in the rest of debate not in Hindi but in Bhojpuri. MR. SPEAKER: Mr. Minister, turn over the page and speak in Hindi. MR. SPEAKER: That you cannot hear as yet....(Interruptions) SHRI SRIPRAKASH JAISWAL: Over the past few years government has been receiving demands for including various languages in the Eighth Schedule. At present there are 22 languages in the Eighth Schedule. There are:—(1) Assamee, (2) Bengali, (3) Bodo, (4) Dogari, (5) Gujarati, (6) Hindi, (7) , (8) Kashmiri, (9) Konkani, (10) Maithli, (11) , (12) Manipuri, (13) Marathi, (14) Nepalese, (15) Oriya, (16), Punjabi, (17) , (18) Santhali, (19) Sindhi, (20) Tamil, (21) Telugu, (22) . (2) Since no criteria have been fixed for including language in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution, therefore, a high-level committee was set up by this Ministry under the chairmanship of the then Secretary, official languages for formulating certain norms for including more languges in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution in October 1986. (3) The Committee submitted its report in April, 1998 and recommended following criteria for including more languages in Eighth Schedule:— 1. One Official language of a State may be included in the Eighth Schedule.

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2. It must be spoken by the majority of the people of that particular State. 3. It should be an independent language and it should not be a dialect of a language derived from one of the languages included in the Eighth Schedule. 4. It should have the recognition of Sahitya Academy. 5. It should have a developed literature of a high level. (4) Above criteria are being used to examine the demands for including more languages in the Eighth Schedule. (5) Accordingly action has been taken to consider the inclusion of Bhojpuri and Rajasthani languages in the Eighth Schedule. MR. SPEAKER: You have got your answer now. SHRI PRABHUNATH SINGH: Sir, has the action been taken. MR. SPEAKER: Action has already started: SHRI PRABHUNATH SINGH: Mr. Speaker, Sir, first of all I express my gratitude to you as whenever I requested you that I want to raise the question of Bhojpuri language, whether it was during the zero hour or through calling attention motion, you always allowed me to speaker. Though this issue has not been raised for the first time in the House. For the first time I raised this question through a private resolution in the year 1999 when our NDA Government was in power at the centre. But our Government did not respond positively, the answer was negative. After that in the year 2002, I again raised this issue through calling attention motion, at that time the Minister of State of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Shri I. D. Swami had replied but none of the answer was satisfactory. After that with your permission, I raised this issue through calling attention in 2004 and hon'ble Minister of Home Affairs Shri Shivraj V. Patil had replied to it. The reply given was the same which was the reply of I.D. Swami. But in the lower part of the reply there was some improvement. When several hon'ble Members i.e. Devendra Yadavjee,, Raghunath Jhajee, Basudeo Acharyajee, Ram Vilas Paswanjee, who is not present here and Sushil Kumar Modijee and many others from this side expressed their views, only then he replied. I would like to read it out within one minute. SHRI SHAILENDRA KUMAR (Chail): We also raised this issue in the zero hour. MR. SPEAKER: You do not speak Bhojpuri. SHRI SHAILENDRA KUMAR: We do speak Bhojpuri. MR. SPEAKER: All right. SHRI PRABHUNATH SINGH: Mr. Speaker, Sir, the hon'ble Minister had said "Sir, earlier also the matter in this regard was brought to our notice outside the House by many hon'ble Members. Therefore, the Mahapatra Committee was 27 constituted. The Committee was constituted to find out the norms on the basis of which a language can be included in the 8th Schedule of the Constitution. We have received the report submitted by the Committee. The contents of the report are nearly identical to the views of the Government. However, we are not accepting the report in toto. The facts given by you in the House in this regard are broadly in conformity with the norms of the Committee. It will facilitate the Government in arriving at decision whatsoever in this regard. You have asked that I should give assurance here but giving assurance would not be right. But, you can fully understand the meaning of what I am saying and I do not feel that any hurdle is likely to come up in this way". When the hon'ble Members raised a question after that then he said that he would taken a decision soon. Mr. Speaker, Sir, Hon'ble Home Minister had said in the House in 2004 that he would take a decision soon. Today, 2006 is nearing its end. I am raising this question again with your permission. MR. SPEAKER: It is written here that a decision has been taken and action thereon has been in progress. SHRI PRABHUNATH SINGH: They are going to take action thereon. In the meanwhile, a statement of the Home Minister appeared on the TV and newspaper. We have seen that statement. He has stated that he is going to refer it to the Cabinet. But, hon'ble Minister nowhere stated in this reply that he has sent it or is sending it to the Cabinet. Mr. Speaker, Sir, through you, I would like to urge that the ground for including Bhojpuri language in the VIIIth Schedule is very strong. The reason being that the Bhojpuri soil has had a lot of important role in any war that was waged in the country. MR. SPEAKER: We acknowledge its importance and is why I have allowed you to speak. SHRI PRABHUNATH SINGH: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I will not speak if you do not permit. I lose my momentum, when you. MR. SPEAKER: I am only supporting you. SHRI PRABHUNATH SINGH: That is why I am urging you to give me 10 minutes time so that I can apprise the Government and the House of the importance of language. MR. SPEAKER: You can speak for three minutes more. SHRI PRABHUNATH SINGH: I shall deal with it at length in Bojpuri language when Bhojpuri get included the the VIIIth Schedule. It will not form part of the House's proceedings if I start right now in Bhojpuri, therefore, at the moment you please hear me in Hindi only. 28

Mr. Speaker, Sir, regarding grounds for its inclusion, I wanted to tell that Champaran is the district of Bhojpuri soil which was Gandhiji's ‘Karma Bhoomi' (area of action). Only Bhojpuri soil had given support during the struggle against the British. The revolt against the British in 1857 had its origins in the Bhojpuri soil itself under the leadership of Babu Singh. Not only this, even Loknayak Jaiprakash narayan belonged to Bhojpuri soil. That Voice had its origin in Bhojpuri soil. The land of such luminaries, whether it was their battle field or area of action or their birth place, has a total population of 24 crore including 18 crore in India and 6 crore in 17 countries of the world. Now, this language is spoken widely at some places and to a lesser extent at other places. The Government has included languages spoken by lesser number of people in the VIIIth Schedule even though it is spoken by a population of 24 crore in India and abroad. Mr. Speaker, Sir, through you, I want to draw the attention of hon'ble Minister of State of Home Affairs to what Bhartendu Harish Chandra has said— ‘‘Nij Bhasha Unnati Ahai, Sab Unnati Ke Mool Bin Nij Bhasha Gyan Ke, Mitat Na Hiya ke Shool." Mr. Speaker, Sir, even the section 350 of the constitution speaks of providing primary level education through the medium of mother tongue. Not only this, even the Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi had also said that primary education should be imparted only through one's mother tongue. Any language is the document of the Society. Civilization and culture of its speakers. It is a mirror of that society. Bhojpuri speaking people are able to meet this objective in the Bhojpuri language. Great Poet Tulsidas, Munshi Premchand, Hazari Prasad Dwivedi, Dr. Namvar Singh, Dr. Kedar Nath Singh, Rahul Sankrityayan, Bhartendu Harishchandra, Raghubir Narayan, Manager Pandey, Mahendra Mishra Bhikhari Thakur, Dr. Viveki Roy etc. are among hundreds of scholars of Bhojpuri language of international repute. Sir, the literature and philosophy of the tenth Guru of Sikhs Govind Singhji is in Bhojpuri language. Many of the literary works of world famous scholar Rahul Sankritayayan are in Bhojpuri language. More than 150 newspapers and magazines are published in Bhojpuri language in the country. MR. SPEAKER: All right. Ask your question. SHRI PRABHUNATH SINGH: Sir, Bhojpuri is spoken in many countries of the world in varying percentages. Here, I would like to just tell the names of those countries instead of giving information about them separately. Bhojpuri speaking people live in Mauritius, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobagos, British, Guyana, Holland, Fiji, Jamaica, Nepal, Uganda, Thailand, Kenya, Burma, Singapore, Maldives, Phillippines, America (Peninsular) and South Africa. There is difference in the percentage of Bhojpuri speaking people in these countries. While 45% peoples speak Bhojpuri in Suriname, 10% people speak it in the peninsular parts of America. Due respect has not been given till date to this language which is spoken by 6 crore people in 17 countries of the world. The majority of people who speak this 29 language in the country belong to Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. Besides, Bhojpuri has a stronghold in Chhattisgarh and in your State i.e. West Bengal. Shri Dasmunsiji is not present here at the moment. He gets elected to the House shows that Bhojpuri- speaking people support him. The day Bhojpuri-speaking people stop supporting him he would live in Bengal, he would not be able to get elected to the House. That is why I would like to urge him to give a clear assurance in this regard since his party is in power at the moment.

MR. SPEAKER: I am sure he would be very happy to know that you are so concerned about him.

SHRI PRABHUNATH SINGH: Sir, Bhojpuri language has gained so much importance that a number of artistes form Hindi Cinema, including Amitabh Bachchan are taking up roles in Bhojpuri films. People belonging to other countries dance to the tunes of Bhojpuri songs even if they do not understand the language. You may observe this in England as well. 18 crore people in our country speak Bhojpuri.

MR. SPEAKER: Please put your question. If you speak for a longer time other hon'ble Members would not get a chance to speak.

SHRI PRABHUNATH SINGH: Sir, respecting the 18 crore people in the country and the 6 crore speaking people living in other countries, I would like to request the hon'ble Minister, through you, to make it clear without any prevarication as to whether he intends to present the Bill to include Bhojpuri and Rajasthani in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution during the budget session which commences in February, since it is not possible to do so during the current session? If the Minister says 'Yes' in reply to this question. I will sit down instantly....(Interruptions)

MR. SPEAKER: He will not speak now, he will reply when his turn comes.

PROF. VIJAY KUMAR MALHOTRA (South Delhi): Sir, we also want to associate ourselves with this matter.

SHRI ALOK KUMAR MEHTA (Samastipur): Sir, I have also given notice on the subject.

MR. SPEAKER: Who told you that merely giving notice would suffice? You have to take my permission too. I have given permission only to Shri Shailendra Kumar. Shri Shailendra Kumar, you are permitted to put question only.

SHRI SHAILENDRA KUMAR: Sir, I respect you a lot. I never argue with you. I have stood to speak only after you gave me permission to do so. 30

MR. SPEAKER: I will believe that you respect me only if you confine yourself to putting your question. SHRI SHAILENDRA KUMAR: Sir, my friend Shri Prabhunath Singh has raised an important issue. I had raised this matter last Friday during zero hour. I have been trying to raise this issue for the last two weeks but I got the opportunity to do so only on Friday at 7.30 in the evening. Sir, I would not like to go into the details of the points put forward by Shri Prabhunath Singhji I would like to associate myself with the matter. Budget session is going to commence in February. I would like to ask the hon'ble Minister whether he would make arrangements for interpretation in Bhojpuri language for the convenience of the Members on lines of interpretation facilities provided in respect of other languages. SHRI ALOK KUMAR MEHTA: It is impossible to measure the vastness of Bhojpuri language. 24 crore people speak this language. MR. SPEAKER: All this has already been said. You only put your question. SHRI ALOK KUMAR MEHTA: I associate myself with the previous speakers and demand that Bhojpuri language be included in the Eighth Schedule at the earliest. ...(Interruptions) MR. SPEAKER: Rasa Singhji, your language is not Bhojpuri. PROF. RASA SINGH RAWAT (): I would like to demand that Rajasthani language may also be included in the Eighth Schedule along with Bhojpuri. Rajasthani is spoken by four to five crore people and its grammer and literature have been given recognition by the 'Sahitya Academy'. A resolution to this effect has also been passed by the Rajasthani Legislative Assembly four years ago. I would like to ask the Government whether the Minister would make an announcement for including Rajasthani language in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution in the forthcoming budget session? Like Bhojpuri, Rajasthani is also spoken all over the country. Hence, the Minister may give a clear reply, regarding the time by which a positive action in this regard is likely to be taken. MR. SPEAKER: Rajasthani is a very sweet language. What is the need to speak so loudly. SHRI SITARAM SINGH: (Sheohar): I associate myself with the views expressed by Prabhunath Singhji. He has made a strong case for Bhojpuri. I would like to know whether the Minister intends to bring the Bill for inclusion Bhojpuri language in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution in the forthcoming Budget session of the Parliament? MR. SPEAKER: There are names of four other Members whose notice came much later, at 12.23 hours. I would mention the names of those hon'ble Members. 31

They will be allowed to associate themselves for the purpose of record, without making any statement. They are Md. Salim, Dr. Devendra Prasad , Shri Brajesh Pathak, Shri G.L. Bhargava and Shri Vijoy Krishna. They are associating themselves with the demand. SHRI GIRDHARI LAL BHARGAVA (): I would also like to request that the Rajasthani language which is spoken by crores of people be included in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution. MR. SPEAKER: Bhargavaji, I have called your name and it has come into record. You are such a good speaker then why are you behaving like this. SHRI SRIPRAKASH JAISWAL: Mr. Speaker, Sir, in my statement I have clarified all the points raised through a calling attention motion by hon'ble Member Shri Prabhunath Singhji. There is no doubt that there has been a demand to include Rajasthani and Bhojpuri languages in the eighth schedule of the constitution since long. This long pending demand of the people has not been fulfilled. Hence I can understand the concern of hon'ble Members. This issue has been raised many a times here and many governments gave some indications in this regard but any assurance was not given. I can just say that Bhojpuri and Rajasthani are very rich languages of our country. These languages are spoken in every nook and corner of the country. These languages are spoken not only in our country but also in many other countries of the world as well. Prabhunath Singhji has informed that particularly Bhojpuri language is spoken in almost half a dozen countries of the world. I would like to tell the hon'ble Member that he should not have even a little bit of doubt after my statement in this regard. Like you I also hail from Bhojpuri region. Now it would not take much time. We hope that the Bill in this regard will be passed in the next session and both these languages will get recognition which has been a matter of concern for not only the people of Bhojpuri region but also for our Hon'ble members. MR. SPEAKER: I hope Shri Prabhunath Singh will also arrange for interpreters. SHRI PRABHUNATH SINGH: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I am grateful to you and through you I welcome the hon'ble Minister for giving an assurance for bringing in a Bill in this regard during the next session. APPENDIX VII GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 220 ANSWERED ON 27.02.2007 Inclusion of Languages in Eighth Schedule 220. SHRI HARISINGH NASARU RATHOD: SMT. NIVEDITA MANE: SHRI EKNATH MAHADEO GAIKWAD: SHRI KIRTI VARDHAN SINGH: SHRI SHAILENDRA KUMAR: Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government has received memorandums/representations/ reports from various associations/organisations/Members of Parliament/State Governments including from Sitakant Mohapatra Report for inclusion of various languages including language in the 8th Schedule of the Constitution; (b) if so, the details of the representations/recommendations/suggestions and names of languages thereof, State-wise; (c) the steps taken by the Government to include each language in 8th Schedule of the Constitution including Banjara language; and (d) the time by which such languages are likely to be included in the Constitution? ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI SRIPRAKASH JAISWAL): (a) & (b) Yes, Madam. The representations for inclusion of 37 languages viz. , Banjara, Bazika, Bhojpuri, Bhoti, Bhotia, Chhattisgarhi, Dhatki, English, Garhwali (Pahari), Gondi, Gujari, Ho, Kachachhi, Kamtapuri, Khasi, Khul, Kodava (Coorg), Kok Barak, Kumaoni (Pahari), Kurak/ Kurukh, Kurmali, Lepcha, Limbu, Mizo (Lushai), Magahi, Mundari, Nagpuri, Nicobrese, Pahari (Himachali), , Rajasthani, Sambalpuri/Kosali, Shaurseni (), Siraiki, Tenyidie and Tulu for inclusion in the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution have been received from various States including organizations and individuals. The Sitakant Mohapatra Committee, which was set up to evolve a set of objective criteria for inclusion of more languages in the Eighth Schedule had submitted its report indicating the criteria to be adopted for inclusion of languages in the Eighth Schedule. (c) & (d) The demands for inclusion of these languages including Banjara in the Eighth Schedule will be considered, inter alia, in the light of the recommendations of the Committee and Government decision thereon. 32 APPENDIX VIII GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4107 ANSWERED ON 22.04.2008 Inclusion of Languages in Eighth Schedule 4107. SHRI HITEN BARMAN: SHRI SUBRATA BOSE: Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government had considered the report of Sitakant Mohapatra Committee for inclusion of 37 languages including Bhotia and Lepcha in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) if not, the reasons therefor; and (d) the time by when these languages are likely to be included in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution? ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI SRIPRAKASH JAISWAL): (a) to (d) The Sitakant Mohapatra Committee, which was set up, inter alia, to evolve a set of objective criteria for inclusion of more languages in the Eighth Schedule, submitted its report and the same is under examination in consultation with the concerned departments of the Central Government. No time frame can be fixed for consideration of the demands for inclusion of more languages including Bhotia and Lepcha in the Eighth Schedule as it involves a lot of consultation with the concerned departments of the Central Government.

33 APPENDIX IX GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5130 ANSWERED ON 27.04.2010 Criteria for Inclusion of Languages in Eighth Schedule 5130. SHRI MAHABAL MISHRA: SHRI JAI PRAKASH AGARWAL: SHRI SYED SHAHNAWAZ HUSSAIN: Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state: (a) the criteria adopted for the inclusion of a language in the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution as an official language; (b) whether any committee has been set up to revise/change the criteria; (c) if so, the details thereof along with the composition and terms of reference of the committee; and (d) the time by which Government is likely to take a final decision on the inclusion of Bhojpuri and Rajasthani in the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution? ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI AJAY MAKEN): (a) No criteria has been laid down in the Constitution of India for inclusion of a language in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution. (b) to (d) A committee was set up in September, 2003 under the Chairmanship of Shri Sitakant Mohapatra to evolve a set of objective criteria for inclusion of more languages in the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution of India. The committee submitted its report in 2004 and made certain recommendations. The composition of the committee is as follows: (i) Shri Sitakant Mohaptra — Chairperson (ii) Shri Bh. Krishnamurti — Member (iii) Shri B.K. Sharma — Member L.S.U. S.Q. No. 5130 for 27.04.2010 (iv) Shri Gopi Chand Narang — Member (v) Dr. Birendranath Datta — Member (vi) Shri S.R. Faruqui — Member

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(vii) Prof. Suraj Bhan Singh — Member (viii) Shri Udya Narayan Singh — Member (ix) Secretary, Deptt. of — Member Secretary Official Language The terms of reference of the Committee:— (i) To evolve a set of objective criteria with reference to which all proposals/ representations for inclusion of more languages in the Eighth Schedule could be examined and finally disposed of and also consider the feasibility of including languages in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution for which requests have been received. (ii) To study the feasibility of treating all 18 languages included in the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution as Official Languages. The report of the Committee is under consideration in consultation with the concerned Ministries/Departments. No time frame can be fixed for consideration of the demands for inclusion of more languages including Bhojpuri and Rajasthani in the Eighth Schedule. APPENDIX X GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4386 ANSWERED ON 07.12.2010 Inclusion of Languages in Eighth Schedule 4386. SHRI MADHUSUDAN YADAV: Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government has any proposal to include more languages in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution of India; (b) if so, the details thereof, language-wise and State-wise; (c) the time by which such languages are likely to be included in the Eighth Schedule; (d) whether the Union Government has taken any assistance from various State Governments in this regard; (e) if so, the details thereof; (f) whether the Sitakant Mohapatra Committee looking into the matter of inclusion of more languages in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution has submitted its report; (g) if so, the details thereof; and (h) if not, the time by which the Committee is likely to submit its report alongwith the directive issued in this regard? ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI AJAY MAKEN): (a) to (h) A Committee was set up in September, 2003 under the Chairmanship of Shri Sitakant Mohapatra to evolve a set of objective Criteria for inclusion of more languages in the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution of India. The Committee submitted its report in 2004. The report of the Committee is under consideration in consultation with the concerned departments of the Central Government. No time frame can be fixed for consideration of the demands for inclusion of more languages in the Eighth Schedule.

36 APPENDIX XI GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5474 ANSWERED ON 6.09.2011 Inclusion of Languages in Eighth Schedule 5474. SHIR ANURAG SINGH THAKUR: SHRI SANJAY BHOI: Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state: (a) the names of languages which are under consideration of the Government for inclusion in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution, language-wise including Himachali, Bhoti and Kosali; and (b) the time by which any decision in this regard is likely to be taken? ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI JITENDRA SINGH): (a) At present there are demands for inclusion of 38 more languages including Pahari (Himachali), Bhoti and Sambhalpuri (Kosali) in the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution of India. These are: (1) Angika, (2) Banjara, (3) Bazika, (4) Bhojpuri, (5) Bhoti, (6) Bhotia, (7) Bundelkhandi (8) Chhattisgarhi, (9) Dhatki, (10) English, (11) Garhwali (Pahari), (12) Gondi, (13) Gujjar/Gujjari (14) Ho, (15) Kachachhi, (16) Kamtapuri, (17) Karbi, (18) Khasi, (19) Kodava (Coorg), (20) Kok Barak, (21) Kumaoni (Pahari), (22) Kurak, (23) Kumali, (24) Lepcha, (25) Limbu, (26) Mizo (Lushai), (27) Magahi, (28) Mundari, (29) Nagpuri, (30) Nicobarese, (31) Pahari (Himachali), (32) Pali, (33) Rajasthani, (34) Sambalpuri/ Kosali, (35) Shaurseni (Prakrit), (36) Siraiki, (37) Tenyidi and (38) Tulu. (b) A Committee was set up in 2003 under the Chairmanship of Shri Sitakant Mohapatra to evolve a set of objective criteria for inclusion of more languages in the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution of India. The Committee submitted its report in 2004. The report of the Committee is under consideration in consultation with the concerned Departments/Ministries of Central Government. No time frame can be fixed for consideration of the demands for inclusion of more languages in the Eighth Schedule.

37 APPENDIX XII GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4268 ANSWERED ON 20.12.2011 Development of Tribal Languages 4268. SHRI SUDARSHAN BHAGAT: Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government has formulated any plan for the development of tribal languages like Santhali, Mundari, Ho and Kurankh etc.; (b) if so, the details thereof; and (c) if not, the reasons therefor including the reasons for not including these languages in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution of India? ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI JITENDRA SINGH): (a) and (b) Santhali language was included in the Curriculum of the Central Institute of Indian Languages (CIIL), Mysore, a subordinate office of the Ministry of Human Resource Development by way of teaching Santhali to the non-Santhali speakers. Side by side, development of teaching materials and research on the languages were also taken up by the CIIL. Mundari, Ho and Kurukh are covered by the Centre for Tribal and Endangered Languages in CIIL. Primers, Dictionaries, Grammers and Materials for teaching the primary level were developed by the CIIL. (c) Santhali Language has already been included in the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution of India. A Committee was constituted in 2003 under the Chairmanship of Shri Sitakant Mohapatra to evolve a set of objective criteria with reference to which all proposals/representations for inclusion of more languages in the Eighth Schedule could be examined and finally disposed of. The Committee submitted its report and made certain recommendations. In a reference, Department of Personnel & Training has informed that UPSC is already facing problems in conducting the examinations in some of the languages included in the Eighth Schedule and they have constituted a High Level Standing committee to examine the modalities for implementing the recommendations of the Parliamentary Resolution in a manner consistent with the high standards of UPSC, for the existing

38 39 languages in the Eighth Schedule. In view of this, it has been decided to await the report of the high Level Standing Committee and Government decision to be taken thereon after which a fresh assessment of the demands of inclusion of more languages including Mundari, Ho and Kurak will be made and a decision on Dr. Sitakant Mohapatra Committee's Report taken. APPENDIX XIII CALLING ATTENTION Inclusion of Bhojpuri Language in the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution 1204 hours MADAM SPEAKER: Now, the House will take up Item No. 13, Calling Attention. Shri Jagdambika Pal ...(Interruptions) SHRI JAGDAMBIKA PAL (DIMARIYAGANJ): I call the attention of the Minister of Home Affairs to the following matter of urgent public importance and request that he may make a Statement thereon: "The need to include Bhojpuri language in the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution and steps being taken by the Government in this regard." THE MINISTER OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI P. CHIDAMBARAM): There are 22 languages in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution. The Government has received from time to time, representations and suggestions for including more languages in the Eighth Schedule. There are representations in respect of 38 languages for inclusion in the Eighth Schedule. Bhojpuri is one of the 38 languages. There was no established set of criteria for considering proposals for inclusion of languages in the Eighth Schedule. A High Powered Committee was constituted under the Chairmanship of Shri Sitakant Mohapatra to evolve a set of objective criteria for inclusion of more languages in the Eighth Schedule. This Committee submitted its report in 2004 and suggested certain criteria for inclusion of languages in the Eighth Schedule. A final decision on these recommendations is yet to be taken. A proposal was mooted in 2006 for inclusion of Bhojpuri and Rajasthani languages in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution. The inclusion of a language in the Eighth Schedule has, at present a direct link to the examinations conducted by UPSC. Hence, it was decided that a decision on the inclusion of these languages in the Eighth Schedule may be deferred till a decision is taken by the Government on the issue of the UPSC examinations. UPSC made a request that the Eighth Schedule languages may be de-linked from the commission's scheme of examinations, keeping in view the problems faced by the Commission in conducting the examinations in all the Eighth Schedule languages. UPSC had constituted a High level Standing Committee to examine the modalities for implementing the recommendations of the Parliamentary Resolution

40 41 of 1968 which had recommended that all languages of the Eighth Schedule may be permitted as alternative media for the All India and Higher Central Services Examinations. It was decided to await the report of the said High level Committee before a decision is taken on the Shri Sitakant Mohapatra Committee's report regarding inclusion of more languages in the Eighth Schedule. The report of the High level Committee constituted by the UPSC has been received by the Department of Personnel and Training in March, 2012 and it is under consideration. Jh txnfEcdk iky ¼Mqefj;kxat½% v/;{k egksn;k] ekuuh; ea=h th us] esjs lanHkZ ds mYys[k esa] 8oha vuqlwph esa Hkkstiqjh ;k jktLFkkuh dks 'kkfey djus ds lacaè esa dgk fd ;wih,llh ds }kjk ijh{kkvksa ds ysus ds lacaè esa ,d lfefr gS vkSj tc rd mlesa fu.kZ; u gks tk,] rc rd bls LFkfxr fd;k tkrk gSA tc Hkkjr dk lafoèku cuk] ml le; 8oha vuqlwph esa dsoy 14 Hkk"kk,a FkhaA le;≤ ij ns'k dh tu Hkkoukvksa dks ns[krs gq, blesa 8 Hkk"kkvksa dks vkSj 'kkfey fd;k x;k gS vkSj ekuuh; ea=h th us bls Lohdkj fd;k gS fd vkt lafoèku dh vkBoha vuqlwph esa 22 Hkk"kk,a gSa vkSj 38 Hkk"kkvksa ds fy, muds lkeus izLrko yfEcr gSa] ftlesa ,d Hkkstiqjh Hkk"kk Hkh gSA blh lnu esa de ls de 15 ckj izkbosV esEcj fcy bl ij vk pqds gSaA ;g loky igyh ckj /;kukd"kZ.k izLrko ds ek/;e ls ugha mBk gSA ;g o"kZ 2004 esa] 2006 esa Hkh mB pqdk gSA vkt ea=h th lnu esa c;ku ns jgs gSa rFkk lafoèku dh 8oha vuqlwph esa Hkkstiqjh Hkk"kk dks 'kkfey djus ds fy, ;wih,llh dh ijh{kkvksa dh lfefr dk lgkjk ysdj] LFkfxr djus ds izLrko ds lacaè esa] tks c;ku lanfHkZr fd;k gS] eSa le>rk gwa fd ;g lnu dh Hkkoukvksa dks ns[krs gq, dnkfpr mfpr ugha gSA blh lnu esa rRdkyhu x`g ea=h f'kojkt ikfVy th us dgk Fkk fd dkaxzsl ;wih, dh ljdkj lafoèku dh 8oha vuqlwph esa Hkkstiqjh dks 'kkfey djus ij fopkj djsxhA vkt f'kojkt ikfVy th lnu ds lnL; ugha gSa ysfdu ekuuh; Jh izdk'k tk;loky tks vkt Hkh dSfcusV fefuLVj gSa vkSj tc os dsUnzh; x`g jkT; ea=h Fks] ;gha ij mBk;s x;s iz'u ds tokc esa mUgksaus dgk Fkk fd gekjh ljdkj Hkkstiqjh Hkk"kk dks lafoèku dh 8oha vuqlwph esa 'kkfey djsxhA ---¼O;oèku½ v/;{k egksn;k% vki D;ksa [kM+s gks x;s gSa] vki cSB tkb;sA ---¼O;oèku½

MADAM SPEAKER: Nothing else will go on record. (Interruptions)... (Not recorded) Jh txnfEcdk iky ¼Mqefj;kxat½% vknj.kh; j?kqoa'k th us tks ckr dgh] mUgksaus dgk fd vxys l= esa bldk fcy Hkh vk tk,xkA eSa èU;okn nwaxk vknj.kh; j?kqoa'k th dks ftUgksaus crk;k fd blh lnu esa ,slk dgk x;kA bl ljdkj ds eaf=;ksa ds }kjk bl lnu esa fn;s x;s vk'oklu D;k dqN ek;us j[krs gSaA geus dkaxzsl ;wih, dh ps;jilZu Jherh lksfu;k th dks Hkh vizksp fd;k] geus fpfV~B;ka fy[kh vkSj mUgksaus x`g ea=h dks fpfV~B;ka ekdZ dhaA bl lnu esa vkt i{k ;k izfri{k dk loky ugha gSA v/;{k egksn;k] eSa le>rk gwa fd lnu ds lHkh lnL; pkgs os Hkkstiqjh u tkurs gksa] ysfdu Hkkstiqjh Hkk"kk dh feBkl] tks nqfu;k ds 16 eqYdksa esa 20 djksM+ ls T;knk yksx cksyrs gSa] vxj vkt 42 oksfVax gks tk, rks lEiw.kZ lnu lfefr ls Hkkstiqjh Hkk"kk dks lafo/kku dh vkBoha vuqlwph esa 'kkfey dj ysxkA Hkkstiqjh Hkk"kk dks vkBoha vuqlwph esa 'kkfey djus ds fy, dksbZ O;; ugha djuk iM+sxk] ljdkj ij fdlh izdkj dk iSls dk cks> ugha iM+sxk] cfYd ;g loky dsoy gekjh Hkk"kk dks viuh igpku fnykus dk gSA ge lHkh yksx turk }kjk pqudj vkrs gSa] D;k ge viuh Hkk"kk dks igpku ugha fnyk ldrs] mls ,d lafo/kkfud ntkZ ugha fnyk ldrs gSa\ tc fnYyh esa vf[ky Hkkjrh; Hkkstiqjh fo'o lEesyu gksxk] v/;{k egksn;k vkidks cqyk;k tk,xk] lHkh nyksa ds yksx cqyk, tk,axsA vkius dgk fd ljdkj fopkj dj jgh gS] tgka Lihdj egksn;k vki gSa] iwjk lnu gS yxkrkj bl ckr dk vk'oklu vk jgk gS rks D;k dkj.k gS fd ljdkj }kjk vk'oklu nsus ds ckn Hkh Hkkstiqjh Hkk"kk dks vkBoha vuqlwph esa 'kkfey ugha fd;k tk jgk gSA ;g cgqr nq[k dh ckr gS fd gekjh Hkk"kk ekU;rk izkIr djus ds fy, na'k >sy jgh gS vkSj ekjh'kl esa tc fo'o Hkkstiqjh lEesyu gqvk rks ogka ds jk"Vªifr th us o"kZ 2011 esa dgk fd ge Hkkstiqjh Hkk"kk dks ekjh'kl esa jk"Vªh; Hkk"kk ds :i esa fjDxukbt djsaxs vkSj mUgksaus ,slk fd;k Hkh] rFkk vkt Hkkstiqjh ogka dh lSdsaM ySaXost gSA nqfu;k ds nwljs ns'kksa esa Hkkjr dh Hkk"kk Hkkstiqjh ekU;rk izkIr dj pqdh gS vkSj vkt ge lnu esa ml Hkk"kk dks ekU;rk fnykus ds fy, vkils Qfj;kn dj jgs gSa vkSj ljdkj ls U;k; dh mEehn dj jgs gSaA Hkkstiqjh Hkk"kk] tks ns'k dh tuHkkouk ls tqM+h gS] ,slk ugha gS fd dsoy fcgkj esa] iwohZ mÙkj izns'k esa] >kj[k.M esa] caxky esa cksyh tkrh gS] cfYd fnYyh esa ge dsoy Hkkstiqjh Hkk"kk cksyrs gh ugha] cfYd bl Hkk"kk }kjk Jh egkcy feJk th pqudj laln esa vk, gSaA eqEcbZ esa ;g Hkk"kk cksyh gh ugha tkrh gS] lat; fu#ie th Hkh blh Hkk"kk ls lacaf/kr gSa vkSj pqudj vk, gSaA vxj eSa ,eiht+ vkSj ,e,y, dh fxurh d:a rks ,d yEch fyLV cu tk,xhA ns'k dh jkt/kkuh esa bl Hkk"kk dks cksyus okyksa dh bruh [;k gks] ftlls laln lnL; pqus tk jgs gksa] fo/kk;d pqus tk jgs gksa] ea=h pqus tk jgs gksa] egkjk"Vª esa] caxky esa dksbZ Hkh ,slk jkT; ugha gS] tgka bl Hkk"kk dks cksyus okys yksx u jgrss gksaA nqfu;k ds ns'kksa esa vkt iz/kkuea=h cu jgs gSa] jk"Vªifr cu jgs gSa] ml Hkk"kk ds cksyus okyksa dh ckr fd bls lafo/kku dh vkBoha vuqlwph esa 'kkfey dj fy;k tk, rks blesa dksbZ xyr ckr ugha gSA ekuuh; x`g ea=h th us dgk fd ,d desVh cuk nh gS] D;ksa bldk dksbZ ØkbVsfj;k lsV ugha gS fd lafo/kku dh vkBoha vuqlwph esa fdlh Hkk"kk dks dSls 'kkfey fd;k tk,] blds fy, dksbZ ØkbVsfj;k lSV ugha gSA eSa dguk pkgrk gwa fd tc dksbZ lSV ØkbVsfj;k ugha gS] rks tc igys lafo/kku dh vkBoha vuqlwph esa 14 Hkk"kk,a Fkha] rks dSls usikyh] eSfFkyh] laFkky vkSj dksad.kh tqM+ xbZA vkt tks Hkk"kk,a tksM+h xbZ gSa] og tuHkkoukvksa dks ns[kdj tksM+h xbZ gSaA vkB Hkk"kkvksa dks cksyus okys yksxksa dh la[;k 3 djksM+ 71 yk[k gSA tcfd 20 djksM+ yksx Hkkstiqjh cksyrs gSaA ljdkj us ,d desVh cuk;h Fkh fd lafo/kku dh vkBoha vuqlwph esa fdlh Hkk"kk ;k cksyh dks lfEefyr fd;k tk ldsA Jh Jhdkar egkik=k dh v/;{krk esa og desVh cuhA ml desVh us o"kZ 2004 esa ljdkj dks fjiksVZ izsf"kr dj nhA o"kZ 2004 ls vkt o"kZ 2012 gS] vkt vkB lky gks pqds gSa vkSj ljdkj QSlyk ugha ys ik;h fd ge fdl rjhds ls lafo/kku dh vkBoha vuqlwph esa bls 'kfey djsaxsA ;g ea=h th dk tokc gS] eSa viuh rjQ ls bldk mYys[k ugha dj jgk gwaA o"kZ 2004 esa ljdkj }kjk xfBr lfefr Jh Jhdkar egkik=k us fjiksVZ izLrqr@lfCeV dh vkSj lq>ko fn;k fd fdl rjg ls fdlh Hkk"kk dks ge lafo/kku dh vkBoha vuqlwph esa 'kkfey dj ldrs gSa] ysfdu o"kZ 2012 rd bl ckjs esa dksbZ fu.kZ; ugha gqvk gSA vkB o"kksZa esa blh ljdkj us] blh lnu esa eaf=;ksa us vk'oklu fn;k] ysfdu dqN ugha gqvkA D;k ljdkj bl ckjs esa fopkj dj jgh gS\ vxys l= esa ge fcy yk,axs] ysfdu bruk dqN gksus ds ckotwn Hkkstiqjh dks 'kkfey D;ksa ugha fd;k tk jgk gS\ ;k rks blesa dksbZ iz'kklfud vM+axk gks] blfy, ge bl Hkk"kk dks ekU;rk nsus ds fy, rS;kj ugha gSaA 43

ge bl ns'k ds yksxksa dks dgrs g® fd fofo/krk esa ,drk gSa bl ns'k dh lcls cM+h iwath D;k gS\ og gS fd bl ns'k esa reke Hkk"kk,a vkSj {ks=h;rkA dU;kdqekjh ls d'ehj rd fofHkUu Hkk"kk,a gSaA -----¼O;o/kku½ Jh 'kjn ;kno ¼e/ksiqjk½% v/;{k egksn;k] txnfEcdk iky th us dgk gS] eSa mudh ckr ds lkFk viuh ckr tksM+rk gwa fd vVy th us eSfFkyh Hkk"kk dks ,ukmal fd;k FkkA fdlh desVh dh ckr ugha lquh FkhA-----¼O;o/kku½ v/;{k egksn;k% Bhd gSA txnfEcdk iky th] vki cksy jgs gSa ;k cSB jgs gSa\ ---¼O;o/kku½ Jh txnfEcdk iky ¼Mqefj;kxat½% egksn;k] eSa dUdywM dj jgk gawA v/;{k egksn;k% fQj vki cSB D;ksa jgs gS\ -----¼O;o/kku½ Jh txnfEcdk iky ¼Mqefj;kxat½% Li"V rkSj ij Hkkjr ds lafo/kku vuqPNsn 44¼1½ vkSj 35 esa Hkk"kk dh MsfQus'ku nh xbZ gS fd Hkk"kk dks dSls fMQkbu fd;k tk,xkA vxj bl ns'k esa U;k;ikfydk vkSj dk;Zikfydk dh Hkk"kk vaxzsth gks ldrh gS] fganh gks ldrh gS] {ks=h; Hkk"kk,a gks ldrh gSa rks D;k vktknh ds brus lkyksa ckn lafo/kku dh vkBoha vuqlwph esa Hkkstiqjh Hkk"kk 'kkfey ugha gks ldrh gS\ lafo/kku ds vuqPNsn esa bl Hkk"kk dks fjdksxfu'ku ;k ekU;rk izkIr ugha gSA lafo/kku ds vuqPNsn 344¼1½ vkSj 351 esa Hkkjr dh laln esa 'kfDr;ka fufgr gSaA laln esa gh 'kfDr;ka fufgr gSa fd fdlh Hkk"kk dks] pkgs jktLFkkuh gks] ekU;rk ns ldrs gSA blesa dksbZ erHksn ugha gS fd vkis pkgs Hkkstiqjh ysa jkTkLFkkuh ysaaaA ge dgrs gSa fd 38 Hkk"kk,a pkgrh gSa fd bl ns'k dh vkBoha vuqlwph esa 'kkfey gks tk,aA ;g lkSHkkX; gksxk fd ;s Hkk"kk,a lafo/kku dh vkBoha vuqlwph esa 'kkfey gks tk,a ftlls ml Hkk"kk dks cksyus okyksa dks ekU;rk feysxhA bl ekU;rk ls ns'k etcwr gksxk] ,drk etcwr gksxh] v[k.Mrk etcwr gksxh vkSj ns'k ,d lw= esa ca/ksxkA Hkkstiqjh Hkk"kk dks ekU;rk nsuk yxkrkj yafcr gks jgk gSA vkt Hkh nks fcy isafMax gSa] vkse izdk'k ;kno dk Hkh fcy gSA lat; dk izkbosV eSEcj fcy gSA geus Hkh fcy yxk;k gS] es?koky th dk Hkh gSA bl rjg ls lnu dSls pysxk\ egksn;k] tgka rd ;wih,llh dh ckr gS] mUgksaus izLrko fn;k fd bu Hkk"kkvksa dks fMyhV dj fn;k tk,A eq>s le> esa ugha vkrk fd mldk fu.kZ; bl Hkk"kk ls tksM+us dk D;k rkRi;Z gS\ ge bl Hkk"kk dks lafo/kku dh vkBoha vuqlwph esa 'kkfey djkuk pkgrs gSa vkSj vki ;wih,llh dh ijh{kkvksa ds lkFk tksM+dj yafcr j[kuk pkgrs gSaA vki dc rd yafcr j[kuk pkgrs gSa\ vkt tokc vk x;kA ge vkidks cM+h d`ikiwoZd /kU;okn nsuk pkgrs gSa fd vkt vkius bls Lohdkj dj fy;k fd vc 'kk;n ,d ;k vk/kk lky ;g fo"k; Lohdkj ugha gksxkA vkt ;g vk'oklu fey x;k fd bls ;wih,llh ,Xtke ds lkFk tksM+ j[kk gS ;g ckr rks igyh ckj vk jgh gS fd ;wih,llh ds ,Xtke ds lkFk tksM+k tk jgk gSA eSa dgrk gwa fd vki bls ekU;rk ns nhft, vkSj pkgs ;wih,llh deh'ku ds lkFk ,Xtke esa tksM+s ;k u tksM+sas vkt fcgkj ds fo'ofo|ky;ksa esa ;g Hkk"kk i<+kbZ tkrh gSA oSLV caxky esa fo"k; gS] ekjh'kl esa gSaA eSa fganqLrku vkSj nqfu;k ds dbZ mnkgj.k ns ldrk gwaA egksn;k] nqfu;k esa reke fo'ofo|ky;ksa esa Hkkstiqjh] Hkk"kk ij 'kks/k gks jgk gS] Hkkstiqjh Hkk"kk esa i<+kbZ gks jgh gS tcfd ge vkt vius gh ns'k esa Hkkstiqjh Hkk"kk cksyus okyh yxHkx 20 djksM+ dh 44

vkcknh dh Hkkouk ugha le> jgs gSaA eSa dksbZ ubZ ckr ugha dg jgk gwaA eSa pkgrk gwa fd ljdkj fn, x, vk'okluksa dks iwjk djsA iz.kc nk us Hkh bl ckr ij bUVjohu fd;k FkkA fiNyh ckj bl ij ppkZ gqbZ Fkh rc usrk lnu us dgk fd bl fo"k; ij fu;e 193 ds rgr ppkZ djds ikfjr djsaxsA vki ,d ckj jk; ys ysa] Hkkouk,a ns[k ysaA lkjk lnu bl ckr ls lger gksxk fd Hkkstiqjh dks lafo/kku dh vkBoha vuqlwph esa 'kkfey fd;k tk,A Jh 'kSysUnz dqekj ¼dkS'kkEch½% ekuuh; v/;{k egksn;k] vkius eq>s dkfyax vVSa'ku ds egRoiw.kZ fo"k; ij Hkkx ysus dk ekSdk fn;k] blds fy, eSa vkidk vkHkkjh gwaA eq>s bl ckr dh [kq'kh gS fd vkius Hkkstiqjh Hkk"kk ds dkfyax vVSa'ku ds fy, Lohd`fr nh] eSa blds fy, Hkh vkidks fo'ks"k /kU;okn nsuk pkgrk gwaA eSa bl lnu esa rhljh ckj pqudj vk;k gwaA 12oha vkSj 15oha yksd lHkk esa eSa pqudj vk;k gwa vkSj yxkrkj eSaus ns[kk fd 'kwU;dky esa izkbosV eSEclZ fcy ds ek/;e ls vkSj dkfyax vVSa'ku esa ges'kk ;g ekax mBrh jgh gS fd Hkkstiqjh Hkk"kk dks lafo/kku dh vkBoha vuqlwph esa 'kkfey fd;k tk,A eSa ;g Hkh tkurk gwa fd vki Hkh fcgkj vkSj Hkkstiqjh izns'k esa pqudj vkrh gSa vkSj vkidh euksHkkouk Hkh ge yksxksa ds lkFk gS ;g eq>s ekywe gSa vkSj eSa bldk Lokxr Hkh djrk gwa vkSj eSa vkils vkxzg djrk gwa fd vki ge yksxksa ds oDrO; ij cy nsaxh vkSj dqN funs'k Hkh nsaxhA eSa vkHkkj O;Dr djuk pkgwaxk fd fiNyh yksd lHkk esa Jh izHkqukFk flag us Hkh izkbosV eSEclZ fcy ds ek/;e ls bl fo"k; ij bl lnu esa ppkZ djkbZ FkhA ekuuh; 'k=q?u flUgk th ;gka cSBs gq, gSa vkius thjks vkWoj esa ;g ekeyk mBk;k FkkA Jh lat; fu:ie th cSBs gSaa] vkius Hkh ;g ekeyk mBk;k FkkA---¼O;o/kku½ MkWñ j?kqoa'k izlkn flag ¼oS'kkyh½% fdlh dh lquokbZ dgka gSA ----¼O;o/kku½ v/;{k egksn;k% vki cSB tkb;sA vkidh ckjh vk jgh gS] ysfdu vHkh vki D;ksa cksy jgs gSa\ Jh 'kSysUnz dqekj ¼dkS'kkEch½% Jh txnfEcdk iky th us vHkh bl Hkkouk dks lnu esa mBk;kA MkWñ j?kqoa'k izlkn flag Hkh cgqr vkØksf'kr gSa bUgksaus Hkh dbZ ckj ;g ekeyk lnu esa mBk;kA Jh mek 'kadj th---¼O;o/kku½

MADAM SPEAKER: Nothing else will go on record. (Interruptions)...(Not recorded). v/;{k egksn;k% vki ps;j dks lacksf/kr dhft,A vki iz'u iwfN;sA vki Li"Vhdj.k dk iz'u iwfN;s vkSj lekIr dhft,A Jh 'kSysUnz dqekj ¼dkS'kkEch½% eSa cksydj gh iz'u iwNwaxkA vHkh eSa ekuuh; x`g ea=h th dk mÙkj i<+ jgk Fkk] mUgksaus 22 Hkk"kkvksa dks vkBoha vuqlwph esa 'kkfey dj fn;k gSA eSa iwNuk pkgwaxk fd la?k yksd lsok vk;ksx dh ijh{kkvksa esa Hkk"kkvksa dks ysdj vkius bl iz'u dks Vkyus dk dke dj fn;k gSA eSa ;g iwNuk pkgawxk fd orZeku le; esa vxj vkius 22 Hkk"kkvksa dks vkBoha vuqlwph esa 'kkfey fd;k gS rks D;k mudh ijh{kk,a yxkrkj la?k yksd lsok vk;ksx esa gks jgh gSa ;k tks mPp Lrjh; ijh{kk,a gks jgh gSa] muesa vki ys jgs gSaA vkt ,d cgkuk

rhljh ckr eSa dguk pkgrk gaw fd 38 Hkk"kkvksa dks vkBoha vuqlwph esa 'kkfey djus ds fy, ;gka ekax mBh gSA ysfdu vkt ns[kk tk, rks Hkkstiqjh Hkk"kk dks ns'k&fons'k ds 40 djksM+ yksx cksyus dk dke djrs gSaA vHkh Hkh txnfEcdk iky th us bl fo"k; esa foLrkj ls dgk gS] eSa mlesa tkuk ugha pkgwaxkA vkt Hkkstiqjh Hkk"kk dh fQYesa vk jgh gS] Hkkstiqjh ds xkus vk jgs gSaA ;gka rd dh blls ns'kHkfDr dh Hkkouk Hkh tkx`r gksrh gSA eSa fons'k esa vkblySaM x;k Fkk] ogka fcgkj dk ,d ukStoku FkeZy ikoj IykUV esa dke dj jgk Fkk] og eq>s nwrkokl esa ,EcslMj ds Hkkst esa feyk] mlus tc eq>ls Hkkstiqjh Hkk"kk esa ckr dh rks eq>s csgn [kq'kh gqbZA mls ;g xoZ gqvk fd eSa fganqLrku ls vk;k gaw] mls ;g xoZ gqvk fd eSa fcgkj ls gawA ,d rjhds ls ns[kk tk, rks Hkkstiqjh Hkk"kk ,d&nwljs ns'k dks tksM+us dk dke Hkh djrh gS vkSj ns'kHkfDr dh Hkkouk dks ykus dk dke djrh gSA vHkh dgk x;k fd 2004 esa Hkkstiqjh Hkk"kk dks vkBoha vuqlwph esa 'kkfey djus ds fy, Jh lhrkdkar egkik=k dh v/;{krk esa mPp Lrjh; desVh cukbZ xbZ vkSj mlesa mUgksaus ,d ekud fn;kA eSa iwNuk pkgwaxk fd ml fjiksVZ dks vkius vkt rd lnu esa izLrqr D;ksa ugha fd;k\ Jh lhrkdkar egkik=k ds D;k ekud gSa] D;k ekinaM gSA ;fn 22 Hkk"kk,a 'kkfey gqbZ gSa rks mu Hkk"kkvksa dk Hkh vki ewY;kadu vkSj ekinaM dhft,A vkt ns'k vkSj fons'k ds pkyhl djksM+ yksx Hkkstiqjh Hkk"kk cksyrs gSaA ysfdu mUgsa vkius njfdukj dj fn;k gS] utjvankt dj fn;k gSA blh lnu esa 2006 dks ;g ekeyk izLrqr gqvk Fkk] ml ij ekuuh; Jh Jhizdk'k tk;loky th us dgk Fkk vxys l= esa Hkkstiqjh dks lafo/kku dh vkBoha vuqlwph esa 'kkfey djus ds fy, ge fcy yk;saxsA ysfdu vkt rd og BaMs cLrs esa iM+k gqvk gS] ftls ge iqjtksj rjhds ls daMSe djrs gSA eSa vxyh ckr dguk pkgrk gaw fd Jh lhrkdkar egkik=k dh tks fjiksVZ gS] mls vkius dkfeZd izf'k{k.k foHkkx dks lkSai fn;k] mls Hkh vkius BaMs cLrs esa Mkyus dk dke fd;k gSA eSa vkids ek/;e ls iwNuk pkgawxk fd vkt iwjs lnu dh Hkkouk gS vkSj ;g Hkk"kk dsoy ns'k gh ugha cfYd fons'kksa esa Hkh cksyh tkrh gSA gekjs reke iz/kku ea=h gq, gSa] vU; ns'kksa esa ogka ds lkaln gq,] fo/kk;d gq,] dkmalyj gq,A vxj bl Hkk"kk dks bruk lEeku nsus dk dke fd;k x;k rks eSa vkids ek/;e ls laj{k.k pkgawxk fd vki Hkh ml izns'k ls vkrh gSa] vki Hkh Hkkstiqjh cksyrh gSaA ge bl ekeys esa vkidk laj{k.k pkgsaxs fd vki lnu esa funsZf'kr djsa vkSj bl ckjs esa dksbZ ?kks"k.kk gks fd lafo/kku dh vkBoha vuqlwph esa Hkkstiqjh dks 'kkfey fd;k tk,A bUgha ckrksa ds lkFk eSa viuh ckr lekIr djrk gawA cgqr&cgqr /kU;oknA MkWñ j?kqoa'k izlkn flag ¼oS'kkyh½% v/;{k egksn;k] Hkkstiqjh Hkk"kk ds fy, eq>ls igys cksyus okys nksuksa ekuuh; lnL;ksa us /;ku vkd`"V fd;k fd Hkkstiqjh dks lafo/kku dh vkBoha vuqlwph esa Mkyk tk,A --- ¼O;o/kku½ yksd lHkk esa ftruh ckj ;g loky mBk gS] vkt rd bruh ckj nwljk dksbZ loky ugha mBk gSA 15 ckj izkbosV esEclZ fcy esa /;kukd"kZ.k esa vkSj thjks vkoj esa fofHkUu ekuuh; lnL; bls mBkrs jgs gSa A ;g 20 ls 25 djksM+ yksxksa dh Hkk"kk gSaA fcgkj ds 7 ftyksa esa] mÙkj izns'k ds 17 ftyksa esa] e/; izns'k vkSj ns'k Hkj ds reke cM+s 'kgjksa vkSj fnYyh] dksydkrk] eqacbZ] yqf/k;kuk lfgr fo'o ds 14 ns'k esa Hkkstiqjh Hkk"kk cksyh tkrh gSA ekWjh'kl] fQth] lwjhuke] f=funkn] fczfV'k xq,uk] ekynho] flaxkikqj] cekZ] usiky] cSadkd] teSdk] L;ke] nf{k.k vQzhdk vkfn 14 ns'kksa esa ;g Hkk"kk cksyh vkSj le>h tkrh gSA ;g bl Hkk"kk dk egRo gSA 46

egksn;k] blesa O;kdj.k gSA ckcw daqoj flag ij vkB egkdkO; fy[ks x,A ohj xkFkk] vkYgk] Åny] yksfjdkbu] ,d jktk HkÙk`gfj] xksihpan] fofHkUu yksdxkFkk] yksd xhr] yksd lkfgR;] yksd ukV~;] yksdksfDr;ka] eqgkojs vkfn Hkjs iM+s gSaA lksfuV Hkh fy[kk x;k gSA dsoy vaxzsth esa yksx dgrs gSa fd A sonnet is a poem of 14 lines. It is Italian by Petrarca. There are two types of sonnets Petrarchan sonnet and Shakespearean sonnet. ysfdu Hkkstiqjh esa lksfuV Hkh fy[kk x;k gSA fganqLrku ds Hkkstiqjh ds 'ksDlfi;j Jh fcgkjh Bkdqj th] mudh jpuk fonsf'k;k] cVksfg;k pysA egksn;k] ml bykds ls fganqLrku esa 50 gtkj oxZ ehy esa ;g Hkk"kk cksyh tkrh gSA ,d ls ,d egku foHkwfr & ns'kjRu ckcw jktsUnz izlkn] ckcw t; izdk'k ukjk;.k] ckcw txthou jke] ,d ls ,d egku fo}ku MkW gtkjh izlkn f}osnh] MkW ukeoj flag] Jhpanz 'ks[kj] tks ml le; ds etnwjksa ds usrk FksA HkwriwoZ iz/kkuea=h rFkk MkWñ x.ks'k izlkn fo|kFkhZ us nqfu;k esa uke fd;kA egksn;k] ,d ls ,d egkjFkh Hkkstiqjh bykds ls bl ns'k esa yksxksa us daVªhC;wV fd;k gSA ns'k dh vktknh ls ysdj lu~ 1857 esa ckcw daqoj flag us vktknh dh yM+kbZ dh 'kq#vkr dhA tc ogka ds Hkkstiqfj;k yksx dgs fd ckcw dqaoj flag rsxok cgknqj] mMsyk mMsyk xqykyA bl rjg dh ohj xkFkk] vkYgk] Åny] ns[kc bl enkZuxh esa fdruh {kerk gSA vusd ohj xkFkk] daqoj fotb;k ds xhr] fot;ey dk xhr] yksfjdkbu dk xhr] ,d ls ,d yksd lkfgR;] yksd u`R; vkSj ,d ls ,d fo}ku ogka ij gq, gSaA egksn;k] egsUnz feJ ds xhr us ns'k esa uke fd;k gSA lqXxu th dk yksd laxhr] xzke xhrkatyh] panjhd dk] egsUnz feJ dk egsUnz eaxy] iStfu;k] t;uan vks>k th] ladVk izlkn] Jhefr fo/;okfluh nsoh ds yksd xhr dksbZ lqus rks vkneh jkLrk pyuk #d tk,xkA iañ jke ujs'k f=ikBh] MkWñ mn; ukjk;.k frokjh] Jh >kaxqj f=ikBh] MkWñ jfld fcgkjh vks>k fuHkhZd] dSyk'k ukFk bR;kfn ds Hkkstiqjh esa i;kZIr lkfgR; gSA egksn;k] Hkkstiqjh esa i;kZIr lkfgR; dk HkaMkj gSA mlesa ,d ls ,d ys[kd] dfork] egkdkO;] O;kdj.k ] lHkh Hkk"kk dh {kerk j[krk gSA bls ljdkj us Lo;a Lohdkj fd;k gS] ysfdu vQlksl gS] ;g lnu dh xfjek] efgek ij ljdkj ds }kjk ,d vk?kkr gSA ,slk eSa D;ksa dgrk gaw\ bUgha dk ea=h] blh jkt esa] mUgksaus D;k dgk] og eSa la{ksi esa crkuk pkgrk gaw] ;g Jh Jhizdk'k tk;loky] jkT; ea=h th dk mÙkj gS fd vc blesa T;knk nsj ugha yxsxh] ge mEehn djrs gSa fd vkxkeh l= esa bl laca/k esa ;g fcy lfgr ikfjr djk;k tk,xkA o"kZ 2006 esa bl lnu esa ogha ls dgk x;k fd vxys l= esa ikfjr djk;k tk,xkA ----¼O;o/kku½ bruk gh ugha] blds lkFk gh bu nksuksa Hkk"kkvksa] jktLFkkuh vkSj Hkkstiqjh Hkh ----¼O;o/kku½ bl laca/k esa nksuksa Hkk"kkvksa dks ekU;rk feysxh] ftlds fy, yacs le; ls u dsoy Hkkstiqjh {ks= ds yksx] cfYd gekjs ekuuh; lnL; Hkh fpafrr gSaA ----¼O;o/kku½ v/;{k egksn;k% j?kqoa'k ckcw] vc lekIr dfj,A----¼O;o/kku½ MkWñ j?kqoa'k izlkn flag ¼oS'kkyh½% egksn;k] blh rjg ls fQj ckn esa Hkh loky mBk rks ekdu th] tks gkse fefuLVj Fks] mUgksaus ogka ls dgk fd ge bl ij rqjar fopkj dj jgs gSaA lhrkdkar] egkik=k desVh vk;h ;wih,llh dh desVh cuk nh] o"kZ 2009 esa mldh fjiksVZ cuh vkSj ekpZ esa og fjiksVZ Hkh vk x;h] bUgksaus dgk fd ekpZ esa fjiksVZ vk x;hA v/;{k egksn;k % vc lekIr dfj,A 47

MkWñ j?kqoa'k izlkn flag ¼oS'kkyh½% egksn;k] eSa loky iwNrk gaw] eSa ljdkj ls LisflfQd mÙkj pkgrk gaw fd tks 14 Hkk"kkvksa ds ckn 22 Hkk"kk,a cuh] D;ksa Hkkstiqjh ds gh le; lhrkdkar egkik+=k desVh cuh] fQj ;wih,llh dh desVh vkSj fQj o"kZ 2004 ls ysdj vkt 8 o"kZ rd vxj&exj djds Hkkstiqjh dks jksdus dk D;k dkj.k gS\ tSls vkB Hkk"kkvksa dks 'kkfey fd;k x;k] de yksxksa dh cksyh dks 'kkfey dj fy;k x;k] ysfdu chl ls iPphl djksM+ yksxksa dh cksyh dk D;k gqvk\ ljdkj D;ksa vfMx gS] D;ksa Ny gks jgk gSa] D;ksa desVh ij desVh fcBkdj nsj djus ds fy, Hkkstiqfj;k txr dks mdlkus dk dke gks jgk gS\ ----¼O;o/kku½ v/;{k egksn;k% Bhd gS] vc lekIr dfj,A MkWñ j?kqoa'k izlkn flag ¼oS'kkyh½% eSa ljdkj ls ;g LisflfQd tkuuk pkgrk gawA D;k dkj.k gS fd ;s lHkh desfV;ka cuus ds ckn Hkh] o"kks±&o"kks± chr tkus ds ckn Hkkstiqjh 'kkfey ugha gks ik;hA vkt fo'o Hkkstiqjh lEesyu gks jgk gS ] ;g fo'oHkk"kk gS] mldh D;ksa mis{kk gks jgh gS\ ljdkj bls crk;s] ugha rks gkml esa cksyus dks D;k ykHk gS] ;g fQj dkxt esa jg tk,xkA vxyk l= dc vk,xk\ o"kZ 2006 ls o"kZ 2012 vk x;k] dgrs Fks] fd vxys l= esa ikl gks tk,xk] ;s yksx dSls cksy nsrs gSa] D;k djrs gSa\ lnu dh rjQ ls bu yksxksa dks naM Hkh feyuk pkfg,] Mk;jsDV vk'oklu Fkk rks D;ksa ls lnu dks vk'oLr djds bls ugha dj jgs gSaA----¼O;o/kku½ v/;{k egksn;k% vc vki LFkku xzg.k dj yhft,A MkWñ j?kqoa'k izlkn flag ¼oS'kkyh½% egksn;k] vHkh vkSj Hkh Hkk"kk;sa gS] efPNdk fyPNoh fjifCyd dh Hkk"kk vfxdk] exgh] ls lHkh Hkk"kk;sa Hkkstiqjh vkSj jktLFkkuh lfgr vusd Hkk"kk,a gSa] bl ij ljdkj rqjar fu.kZ; djs vkSj vkt gesa Li"V crk;sA vc VkyeVksy ls dke ugha pysxk] ;kruk ugha vc j.k gksxk] thou tk;s ;k ej.k gksxk] vc ns[ks bl Hkkjr esa dkSu cM+k ohj cfynkuh gS] fdldh /keuh esa [kwu vkSj fdldh /keuh esa ikuh gsA Jh mek'kadj flag ¼egkjktxat½% ge jmvk vkHkkjh ckuh fd jmvk gekj /;kukd"kZ.k izLrko Lohdkj dbyhA v/;{k egksn;k% vki fgUnh esa cksfy;s] vHkh Vªkalys'ku dh lqfo/kk ugha gSA Vªkalys'ku dh lqfo/kk ugha gSA Jh mek'kadj flag ¼egkjktxat½% gekj fugksjk esa fuokZ ,djs [kkfrj ge jmvk vkHkkjh ckuh] ysfdu ge T;knk le; u ysdj dqN mnkgj.k jmvk ds lkeus nsgc] mnkgj.k jkmjs nsgcA v/;{k egksn;k% baVjfizVs'ku dh lqfo/kk ugha gS] cgqr ls yksxksa dks le> eas ugha vk;sxk] blfy, vki fgUnh esa cksfy,A Jh mek'kadj flag ¼egkjktxat½% vPNk egksn;k] ge fgUnh esa cksyrs gSaA vkius gh 23 flrEcj] 2009 dks bafM;k gSchVsV lsaVj esa bXuw }kjk vk;ksftr Hkkstiqjh esa vk?kkj ikB~;Øe dk foekspu fd;kA ml volj ij tks Hkk"k.k vkius fn;k] og fdrkc esjs ikl gSA vkidh vuqefr gksxh rks eSa og fdrkc Vscy ij j[kwaxkA ;gh ugha] gtkj o"kZ igys dk bl Hkk"kk dk bfrgkl gSa bl Hkk"kk 48 esa ckcw txthou jke th fy[krs Fks] xkxj dk lkxj] og fdrkc Hkh gekjs ikl gSa gtkj o"kZ igys ds Hkkstiqjh ds bfrgkl dh og lc ckrsa /;kukd"kZ.k esa vk xbZ gSaA 2004 esa rRdkyhu x`g ea=h f'kojkt ikfVy th us dgk vkSj vHkh ekuuh; ea=h Jh Jhizdk'k tk;loky th cSBs gSaA bUgksaus 2006 esaa dgk Fkk 22 Hkk"kk,a gSaA muesa ls vkB Hkk"kk,a tks vkius yh gSa] mudks 20 ls 25 gtkj yksx gh cksyrs gSa tcfd 20 ls 25 djksM+ yksxksa dh cksyus okyh Hkk"kk dks vkBoha vuqlwph esa ykus ds fy, 12 o"kks± ls ;g ckr py jgh gSA vkt rd ;g vuqlwph esa ugha vkbZ gSA ge vkils dguk pkgrs gSa fd Hkkstiqjh dh fdrkc fy[kh xbZ gS] esjs ikl og fdrkc Hkh gSA og Hkkstiqjh dk bfrgkl gS 5 tqykbZ] 1984 & Hkkstiqjh Hkk"kk vkSj lkfgR;] Hkkstiqjh Hkk"kk dk bfrgkl & jkl fcgkjh ik.Ms] 1986( Hkkstiqjh BsB Hkk"kk O;kdj.k & iafMr f'konkl vks>k] 1983( Hkkstiqjh lkfgR; dk laf{kIr bfrgkl & ukxsUnz izlkn flag] 2009( Hkkstiqjh fgUnh&vaxzsth 'kCndks'k & dsUnzh; fgUnh laLFkku] laiknd & jktsUnz izlkn flag] 2009( buoSLV vkWQ bafM;u Qksd VsYl] fons'k esa Hkkstiqjh dgkuh ds vuqokn & vksfj;sUVy CySdfLeFk] iafMr jkexjhc pkScs 2003( Hkkstiqjh dh fyfi] Hkkstiqjh vdkneh dh LFkkiuk] eSfFkyh&Hkkstiqjh vdkneh dh LFkkiukA eSa vkidks crkuk pkgrk gwa fd fdu&fdu fo'ofo|ky;ksa esa ;g Hkkstiqjh Hkk"kk vHkh i<+kbZ tkrh gSA ohj dqaoj flag fo'ofo|ky;] vkjk] fcgkj fo'ofo|ky; eqt¶Qjiqj] ukyank vksiu fo'ofo|ky; iVuk tgka ls fMIyksek vkSj lfVZfQdsV fn;k tkrk gSA t;izdk'k fo'ofo|ky; Nijk] ch,p;w esa Hkkstiqjh Hkk"kk dsUnz ds fMIyksek] lfVZfQdsV esa ,eñ,ñ rd dh i<+kbZ izksñ lnkuUn lkghA bXuw ubZ fnYyh esa Hkh Hkkstiqjh Hkk"kk dsUnz ds vk/kkj ikB~;Øe rFkk lfVZfQdsV dkslZ dh i<+kbZ& izksñ 'k=q?u( tkSuiqj iwok±py fo'ofo|ky; esa Hkkstiqjh ,eñ,ñ rd fo"k; gSA nhun;ky mik/;k; fo'ofo|ky; xksj[kiqj esa Hkkstiqjh fgUnh ikB~;Øe dk fgLlk gSaA bl rjg tks Hkk"kk brus fo'ofo|ky;ksa esa i<+kbZ tk jgh gS vkSj vkius foxr rhu o"kks± ls tks c;ku fn;k gS] og c;ku Hkh esjs ikl gSA vkius fo'o Hkkstiqjh lEesyu esa 2012 es] 2010 esa] 2009 esa Hkkstiqjh Hkk"kh lkalnksa ls vihy dh fd vki yksx lnu esa fo/ks;d yk,aA bl ckj 25-3-2012 dks ge Hkh ekStwn FksA vkius dgk fd vkBoha vuqlwph esa Hkkstiqjh dks 'kkfey djus dh ekax tk;t gS vkSj vki pkgrh gSa fd Hkkstiqjh vkBoha vuqlwph esa 'kkfey gksA ;g NBk fo'o Hkkstiqjh lEesyu FkkA ge vkids ek/;e ls ekuuh; ea=h th ls ;g iwNuk pkgrs gSa vkSj vkidk laj{k.k pkgrs gSa fd tc vki [kqn dgrh gSa fd vki yksx fo/ks;d yk,a rks vki D;ksa ugha funsZ'k ns jgh gSa fd bldks vkBoha vuqlwph esa 'kkfey fd;k tk,\ vkidk drZO; curk gS] vkius fdrkc dk foekspu fd;k gS] vkius dbZ ckj bl ij /;ku fn;k gSA blfy, eSa vkils fuosnu d:axk fd vki ljdkj dks vkSj ea=h th dks Mk;jsD'ku nhft, fd Hkkstiqjh dks vkBoha vuqlwph esa 'kkfey fd;k tk,A blls yksxksa dh Hkkoukvksa dks cy feysxk vkSj vkids firkth ckcw txthou jke th] yksduk;d t;izdk'k ukjk;.k th vkSj MkWñ jktsUnz izlkn] ;s lkjs yksx Hkkstiqjh Hkk"kh Fks ftu yksxksa us ns'k ds fuekZ.k esa] ns'k dh vktknh fnykus esa viuh dqckZfu;ka nh gSaA ,sls yksxksa dh cksyus okyh Hkk"kk dks 'k=q?u flUgk th rFkk dbZ lnL;ksa us dbZ ckj mBk;k ysfdu vkt rd bldks 12 o"kks± ls D;ksa yVdk;k tk jgk gS] vkSj dksbZ u dksbZ cgkuk

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MADAM SPEAKER: Now, the hon. Minister, please....(Interruptions)... MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI SUDIP BANDYOPADHYAY): Madam, we may associate ...(Interruptions)... MADAM SPEAKER: I cannot do it....(Interruptions)... MADAM SPEAKER: Yes, Mr. Minister....(Interruptions)... 1245 hours THE MINISTER OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI P. CHIDAMBARAM): Madam, Speaker, it appears that, from what all the hon. speakers said, they have made out a very strong and powerful case for inclusion of Bhojpuri language in the VIII Schedule. I am at disadvantage; I wish I could have replied, at least, in Hindi Now, let me say in Bhojpuri that 'hum rauwa sabke bhavna samjhatani'...(Interruptions)... There has been some progress since 2006. Although I will be the first to admit that it has not been progressed fast enough. As I have said in the statement, in 2006, a proposal was, indeed, moved to include Bhojpuri and another language in the VIII Schedule. But at that time, in the Government in which my good friend, Mr. Singh was a Minister, a decision was taken — 'Let us deal with the issue of the UPSC language first, and then take a decision on Shri Sitakant Mohapatra Committee Report' Now, that is a decision taken in 2007. 50

Fortunately, as I stand up here, I can say that the UPSC Committee Report has come in March, 2012. The DoPT is examining the Report. I will certainly make every effort to see that a decision is taken on that Report as early as possible; and immediately after a decision is taken on that Report, I shall certainly endeavour to have the Government to take a decision on Shri Sitakant Mohapatra Committee Report. I hope that I can come back to this House with good news but for the present, please bear with me. I again repeat—ge jmvk lcds Hkkouk le{kvrfu ...(Interruptions)... MkWñ j?kqoa'k izlkn flag ¼oS'kkyh½% egksn;k] vkB o"kks± ls ;g ekeyk py jgk gSA --- ¼O;o/kku½--- ;g Hkkstiqjh ds lkFk D;ksa gks jgk gS\ ---¼O;o/kku½--- ekuuh; ea=h th dks bldk tokc nsuk iM+sxkA ---¼O;o/kku½--- egksn;k] vkidh rjQ ls funsZ'k vkuk pkfg,A --- ¼O;o/kku½------v/;{k egksn;k% eq>s [kq'kh gS fd gekjs x`g ea=h tks vf/kdka'kr% vaxzsth esa gh cksyrs gSa] eSus mUgsa fgUnh esa Hkh cksyrs ugha lquk gS] ysfdu vkt os Hkkstiqjh esa cksys gSaA mUgksaus vk'kk O;Dr dh gS fd os tYnh gh ,d [kq'k[kcjh ds lkFk ykSVsaxsA eSa vk'kk djrh gwa fd os tYnh ykSVsaxsA ---¼O;o/kku½--- MkWñ j?kqoa'k izlkn flag ¼oS'kkyh½% egksn;k] tYnh eryc fdrus eghus esa ykSVsaxs\ ---¼O;o/kku½---

MADAM SPEAKER: Now, we will take up Item No. 14, Calling Attention — Shri Basu Deb Acharia. ...(Interruptions)... Jh mek'kadj flag ¼egkjktxat½% egksn;k] blds fy, ,d le; fu/kkZfjr fd;k tk,A --- ¼O;o/kku½--- Jh jkefd'kqu ¼pUnkSyh½% egksn;k] Hkkstiqjh dks vkBoha vuqlwph esa 'kkfey fd;k tk,A ---¼O;o/kku½--- Jh uhjt 'ks[kj ¼cfy;k½% egksn;k] blds fy, dksbZ le; crk,aA vkidk laj{k.k pkfg, ugha rks fQj Ng lky vkSj bartkj djuk iM+sxkA ---¼O;o/kku½--- Jh 'kSysUnz dqekj ¼dkS'kkEch½% egksn;k] bl ij QSlyk gksuk pkfg,A ---¼O;o/kku½--- 1247 cts ¼bl le; Jh vtqZu jk;] Jh dkS'kysUnz dqekj] Jh 'k=q?u flUgk] Jh mek'kadj flag vkSj dqN vU; ekuuh; lnL; vkdj iVy ds fudV Q'kZ ij [kM+s gks x,A½ v/;{k egksn;k% vki yksx okil tk,aA 51

1248 cts ¼bl le; Jh vtqZu jk;] Jh dkS'kysUnz dqekj] Jh 'k=q?u flUgk] Jh mek'kadj flag vkSj dqN vU; ekuuh; lnL; vius&vius LFkkuksa ij okil pys x,A½ Jh ykyw izlkn ¼lkj.k½% egksn;] vki mUgsa funsZ'k nhft,A ---¼O;o/kku½--- Jh 'kSysUnz dqekj ¼dkS'kkEch½% egksn;k] ekulwu l= esa bldh ?kks"k.kk dj nsaA ---¼O;o/kku½--- v/;{k egksn;k% og ge dSls djsa\---¼O;o/kku½--- 1249 cts ¼bl le; Jh 'kSysUnz dqekj] Jh mek'kadj flag] Jh dkS'kysUnz dqekj vkSj dqN vU; ekuuh; lnL; vkdj iVy ds fudV Q'kZ ij [kM+s gks x,A½ v/;{k egksn;k% vki yksx okil tk,aA 1250 cts ¼bl le; Jh 'kSysUnz dqekj] Jh mek'kadj flag] Jh dkS'kysUnz dqekj vkSj dqN vU; ekuuh; lnL; vius&vius LFkkuksa ij okil pys x,A½

SHRI P. CHIDAMBARAM: Madam, we will consider these two Reports and take a decision and we will be able to announce a decision in the Monsoon Session. ...(Interruptions)... APPENDIX XIV GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 743 ANSWERED ON 27.11.2012 Inclusion of Languages 743. SHRI MURARI LAL SINGH: Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state: (a) whether the Union Government has received any proposals from the State Governments for inclusion of more languages in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution; (b) if so, the details theeof, State-wise and language-wise including Chhattisgarh; and (c) the time by which these languages including Chhattisgarh are likely to be included in the Eighth Schedule? ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI R.P.N. SINGH): (a) Yes, Madam. (b) The details of State-wise and language-wise proposals received from various State Governments from time to time for inclusion of languages in the Eighth Schedule are as under:—

State Governments Name of Language (i) Bihar Bhojpuri (ii) Chhattisgarh Chhattisgarhi (iii) Himachal Pradesh Bhoti (iv) Karnataka Kodava and Tulu (v) Mizoram Mizo (vi) Nagaland Tenyidi (vii) Rajasthan Rajasthani (viii) Sikkim Bhutia, Lepcha and Limboo (c) There is no criteria for inclusion of languages in the Eighth Schedule. Government appointed Shri Sitakant Mohapatra Committee for recommending a criteria for inclusion of more languages in the Eighth Schedule. The report of this Committee is under consideration. In addition to above, in terms of Parliamentary

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Resolution of 1968, the inclusion of a language in the Eighth Schedule has a direct link to the examinations conducted by UPSC. The UPSC constituted a High Level Standing Committee in July, 2009 to examine the modalities for implementing the recommendations of the above Resolution. The report of the High Level Committee has since been received in Department of Personnel and Training in March, 2012 and is under examination. A final decision on the same is likely to be taken shortly in that Department. The pending proposals for inclusion of languages in the Eighth Schedule would be considered as and when, on the basis of above Committees, a criteria for inclusion of more languages in the Eighth Schedule is approved by the Government. APPENDIX XV GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 356 ANSWERED ON 18.02.2014 Inclusion of Languages *356. SHRI ARJUN MEGHWAL: Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state: (a) the criteria adopted by the Government for inclusion of more languages in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution; (b) the details of the proposals/requests received from the States and others for inclusion of more languages along with the response of the Government thereto, State and language-wise including Rajasthani and Bhojpuri; (c) the details of the recommendations submitted by the Committee of Linguistic Experts (Sitakant Mohapatra Committee) in its report; (d) whether all the recommendations of the said Committee have been implemented by the Government; and (e) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor? ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI R.P.N. SINGH): (a) to (e) A statement is laid on the Table of the House. STATEMENT IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) to (e) LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 356 FOR 18.02.2014 (a) There are no approved criteria for inclusion of languages in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution of India. (b) At present there are demands for inclusion of 38 more languages in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution of India. These are: (1) Angika, (2) Banjara, (3) Bazika, (4) Bhojpuri, (5) Bhoti, (6) Bhotia, (7) Bundelkhandi, (8) Chhattisgarhi, (9) Dhatki, (10) English, (11) Garhwali (Pahari), (12) Gondi, (13) Gujjar/Gujjari, (14) Ho, (15) Kachachhi, (16) Kamtapuri, (17) Karbi, (18) Khasi, (19) Kodava (Coorg), (20) Kok Barak, (21) Kumaoni (Pahari), (22) Kurak, (23) Kurmali, (24) Lepcha, (25) Limbu, (26) Mizo (Lushai), (27) Magahi, (28) Mundari, (29) Nagpuri, (30) Nicobarese, (31) Pahari (Himachali), (32) Pali, (33) Rajasthani, (34) Sambalpuri/ Kosali, (35) Shaurseni (Prakrit), (36) Siraiki, (37) Tenyidi and (38) Tulu. (c) to (e) A Committee of Linguistic Experts (Sitakant Mohapatra Committee) was constituted in 2003 to evolve a set of objective criteria with reference to which

54 55 all proposals/representations for inclusion of more languages in the Eighth Schedule could be examined and finally disposed off. An internal Inter Ministerial Committee was constituted by the Ministry to make an in-depth study of the whole gamut of the issue, including recommendations of the Sitakant Mohapatra Committee to suggest a set of uniform criteria having regard to extent of development of a language, its usage etc. which may pave the way for deciding inclusion or otherwise of a language in the Eighth Schedule. The matter is under consideration of the Government. APPENDIX XVI GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3640 ANSWERED ON 05.08.2014 Inclusion of Languages in Eighth Schedule 3640. SHRI P. KARUNAKARAN: Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state: (a) the criteria adopted by the Government for inclusion of more languages in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution; (b) the details of the proposals/requests and representations received from the States and various organisations for inclusion of more languages along with the response of the Government thereto, State and language-wise including ; and (c) the time by which such languages are likely to be included in the Eighth Schedule? ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI KIREN RIJIJU): (a) There is no established set of objective criteria for the inclusion of languages in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution. (b) and (c) At present there are demands for 38 more languages including Tulu for inclusion in the Eighth Schedule. These are: (1) Angika, (2) Banjara, (3) Bazika, (4) Bhojpuri, (5) Bhoti, (6) Bhotia, (7) Bundelkhandi, (8) Chhattisgarhi, (9) Dhatki, (10) English, (11) Garhwali (Pahari), (12) Gondi, (13) Gujjar/Gujjari, (14) Ho, (15) Kachachhi, (16) Kamtapuri, (17) Karbi, (18) Khasi, (19) Kodava (Coorg), (20) Kok Barak, (21) Kumaoni (Pahari), (22) Kurukh, (23) Kurmali, (24) Lepcha, (25) Limbu, (26) Mizo (Lushai), (27) Magahi, (28) Mundari, (29) Nagpuri, (30) Nicobarese, (31) Pahari (Himachali), (32) Pali, (33) Rajasthani, (34) Sambalpuri/Kosali, (35) Shaurseni (Prakrit), (36) Siraiki, (37) Tenyidi and (38) Tulu. The criteria for inclusion of languages into the Eighth Schedule are being evolved in consultation with the concerned Ministries/Departments of the Government of India. The pending representations for inclusion of more languages in the Eighth Schedule could be considered after a set of objective criteria are evolved and finally approved.

56 APPENDIX XVII GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2184 ANSWERED ON 10.03.2015 Inclusion of Languages 2184. SHRI SANKAR PRASAD DATTA: Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state: (a) whether there is any specific rule or policy to include any language in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) whether the Government has any proposal to include 'KoKbrok' language of Tripura in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution; and (d) if so, the time by which it is likely to be included in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution? ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI KIREN RIJIJU): (a) to (d) At present, there is no established set of objective criteria for inclusion of languages in the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution of India. There are demands for inclusion of 38 more languages including KoKbrok in the Eighth Schedule. The pending representations for inclusion of more languages including KoKbrok in the Eighth Schedule could be considered after a set of objective criteria are evolved and finally approved. As such no time-frame can be fixed.

57 APPENDIX XVIII GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 337 ANSWERED ON 26.07.2005 Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act 337. SHRI SUGRIB SINGH: SHRI KISHANBHAI V. PATEL: SHRI SURAVARAM SUDHAKAR REDDY: SHRI C.K. CHANDRAPPAN: Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state: (a) whether a Committee was set up to review the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act; (b) if so, the composition and terms of reference thereof and the circumstances leading to its constitution; (c) whether the main Committee has since submitted its report; (d) if so, the main observations and recommendations thereof; and (e) the action so far taken by the Government thereon? ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI S. REGUPATHY): (a) Yes, Sir. (b) The Committee to review the provisions of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 was headed by Justice B.P. Jeevan Reddy. The other Members were: (1) Dr. S.B. Nakade, former Vice-Chancellor and Jurist; (2) Shri P.P. Shrivastav, former Special Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs; (3) Lt. Gen. (Retd.) V.R. Raghavan, former Director General Military Operations; and (4) Shri Sanjoy Hazarika, journalist. The terms of reference of the Committee were as follows: (i) To amend the provisions of the Act to bring them in consonance with the obligations of the Government towards protection of Human Rights; or (ii) To replace the Act by a more human Act; or

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(iii) To recommend such other legislative measure as may be found, appropriate. Committee was set up following demands made by the general public and the civil groups for the review of the provisions of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958. (c) Yes, Madam. (d) & (e) The recommendations of the Committee are being considered by different Ministries concerned with the subject. APPENDIX XIX GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 274 ANSWERED ON 21.02.2006 AFSP (Act) 274. SHRI GURUDAS DASGUPTA: Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state: (a) whether a Committee headed by Justice (Retd.) B.P. Jeevan Reddy to look into the demand for repealing the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act has submitted its report; (b) if so, the details and the main recommendations of the said Committee; and (c) the details of the action so far taken on such recommendations? ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI S. REGUPATHY): (a), (b) and (c) The Committee constituted by Ministry of Home Affairs to review the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 as amended in 1972 has submitted its report to Ministry of Home Affairs on 06.06.2005. The recommendations of the Committee contained in its report are being examined and a decision in the matter is yet to be taken.

60 APPENDIX XX GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2860 ANSWERED ON 22.08. 2006 Armed Forces Special Powers Act 2860. DR. THOKCHOM MEINYA : Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state: (a) the details of the recommendations made by Justice (Retd.) B.P. Jeevan Reddy Review Committee Report on the Armed Forces Special Powers Act, (1958); (b) whether the Government has taken a final decision on the recommendations of said Committees; (c) if so, the details of action so far taken in this regard; and (d) if not, the time by which the Government will finalise the action on these recommendations? ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI S. REGUPATHY): (a), (b), (c) and (d) The Committee constituted by Ministry of Home Affairs to review the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 as amended in 1972 has submitted its report to Ministry of Home Affairs on 06.06.2005. The recommendations of the Committee contained in its report are being examined and a decision in the matter is yet to be taken.

61 APPENDIX XXI GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1885 ANSWERED ON 05.12.2006 AFSP Act 1885. DR. THOKCHOM MEINYA: SHRI PRABODH PANDA: Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state: (a) the details of recommendations made by the Justice (Retd.) B.P. Jeevan Reddy Committee on the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958; and (b) the action so far taken by the Government thereon? ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI S. REGUPATHY): (a) and (b) The Committee constituted by Ministry of Home Affairs to review the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 as amended in 1972 has submitted its report to Ministry of Home Affairs on 6.6.2005. The recommendations of the Committee contained in its report are being examined and a decision in the matter is yet to be taken.

62 APPENDIX XXII GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 389 ANSWERED ON 14.08.2007 Repealing of Armed Forces Special Powers Act 389. SHRI SYED SHAHNAWAZ HUSSAIN: Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government has set up an Administrative Reforms Commission to repeal the Armed Forces Special Powers Act; (b) if so, whether the Commission has submitted its report; (c) if so, the details of recommendations made by the Commission; (d) whether the Government has considered the recommendations; (e) if so, the details thereof; (f) if not, the reasons therefor; and (g) the steps taken by the Government to check the violation of human rights by the Armed Forces? ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRIMATI V. RADHIKA SELVI): (a) to (f) The second Administrative Reforms Commission in its Fifth Report on 'Public Order' has, inter alia, made recommendations regarding the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958. These recommendations of the Commission along with the recommendations of Justice B.P. Jeevan Reddy Committee on review of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 are being examined. (g) For preventing misuse of powers under the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958, the Army Headquarters have issued guidelines containing 'Do's & Don'ts' for the Armed Forces deployed in Counter Insurgency Operations. Violation of these guidelines by members of the Armed Forces made them liable for prosecution under the Army Act. In addition, the Chief of Army Staff has issued 'Ten Commandments' to the troops deployed in Counter Insurgency Operations to guide them while conducting the operations. The Human Rights Cell established at various level of Army regularly monitors human rights violations, if any, by the members of the Armed Forces. The troops are sensitised at regular intervals regarding the importance of upholding Human Rights.

63 APPENDIX XXIII GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 54 ANSWERED ON 07.07.2009 Withdrawal of Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 *54. SHRI GURUDAS DASGUPTA: Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state: (a) whether there is any proposal to withdraw the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958; and (b) if so, the time by which it is likely to be withdrawn? ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN): (a) and (b) While there is no proposal to totally withdraw or repeal the Act, the application of the Act to certain areas and

64 APPENDIX XXIV GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 824 ANSWERED ON 24.11.2009 Armed Forces Act 824. SHRI BHIBU PRASAD TARAI: DR. THOKCHOM MEINYA: SHRI GURUDAS DASGUPTA: SHRI VARUN GANDHI: Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state: (a) whether there is any proposal to amend the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 and also to withdraw the Act, from some areas, where it is in operation; and (b) if so, the details thereof? ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN): (a) and (b) Amendments to the Act are under consideration.

65 APPENDIX XXV GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 339 ANSWERED ON 27.07. 2010 Recommendation on AFSPA 339. SHRI ASADUDDIN OWAISI: Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government has constituted a committee under the Chairmanship of Justice B.P. Jeevan Reddy to review the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act; (b) if so, whether the committee has submitted its report; and (c) if so, the details of the recommendations made by the committee and the action taken thereon? ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN): (a) to (c) Justice Jeevan Reddy Committee constituted by Ministry of Home Affairs to review the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 as amended in 1972 had submitted its report to Ministry of Home Affairs on 6.6.2005. The recommendations of the Committee contained in its report are being examined and a decision is yet to be taken in the matter.

66 APPENDIX XXVI GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1312 ANSWERED ON 02.08.2010 Armed Forces Special Powers Act 1312. SHRI RAKESH SINGH: Will the Minister of DEFENCE be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government proposes to amend the Armed Forces Special Powers Act; (b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor; (c) whether the Army Chief has expressed his opinion in this regard; (d) if so, the details thereof; and (e) the impact of the proposed amendment on the performance of the Armed Forces? ANSWER THE MINISTER OF DEFENCE (SHRI A.K. ANTONY): (a) to (e) The Government has not taken any decision in the matter so far.

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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 15 ANSWERED ON 09.11. 2010 Withdrawal of AFSPA *15. SHRI BHUDEO CHOUDHARY: SHRIMATI MEENA SINGH: Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government is contemplating to modify/withdraw the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act in the State of Jammu and Kashmir; (b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor; (c) whether the Government has assessed the likely impact of such measures; and (d) if so, the details thereof? ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN): (a) to (d) A proposal to amend the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 is under consideration of the Government. No decision has so far been taken on the proposal.

68 APPENDIX XXVIII GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1471 ANSWERED ON 09.08.2011 Enforcement of AFSPA 1471. SHRI PRABODH PANDA: Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state: (a) whether the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) is enforced in the North-Eastern Region of the country; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) whether the Union Government has received representations from various social organisations and public representatives to withdraw the Act; and (d) if so, the details thereof and the action taken in this regard? ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN): (a) and (b) Yes, Madam. The Act is enforced in the following areas: (i) Entire State of Assam and Nagaland; (ii) Tirap and Changlang districts of Arunachal Pradesh; (iii) 20 km wide belt bordering Assam in the States of Arunachal Pradesh and Meghalaya; (iv) The entire State of Manipur excluding Imphal Municipal Areas; and (v) Parts of Tripura as notified by the State Government. (c) Yes, Madam. (d) Many representations were received from different organizations including NGO's in Manipur for repealing the Act. Government constituted a Committee under the Chairmanship of Dr. Justice Jeevan Reddy to review the provisions of the Act on 19th November, 2004. The Committee in its report submitted on 6th June, 2005 recommended repealing of the Act and suggested amending the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 by inserting a new Chapter VI-A in respect of North Eastern States so as to provide for provisions contained in AFSPA. No final decision has been taken on these recommendations.

69 APPENDIX XXIX GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 41 ANSWERED ON 22.11.2011 Amendment in AFSPA 41. SHRI HARI MANJHI: SHRI HANSRAJ G. AHIR: Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government has received any proposals regarding amendment in the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958; (b) if so, the details thereof; and (c) the steps taken by the Government so far? ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN): (a) to (c) Yes, Madam. A proposal to amend the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 is under consideration of the Government. The Ministry of Home Affairs is seized of the matter and the process of consultation is going on to arrive at a decision.

70 APPENDIX XXX GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 34 ANSWERED ON 25.11.2014 Repeal of AFSPA *34. SHRI Y.V. SUBBA REDDY: SHRI M.B. RAJESH: Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state: (a) the salient features of the recommendations made by the Justice Jeevan Reddy Committee constituted to review the provisions contained in the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA); (b) the action taken by the Government thereon; (c) whether there is any demand for repeal of the AFSPA; and (d) if so, the reaction of the Government thereto? ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI KIREN RIJIJU): (a) to (d) A Statement is laid on the Table of the House. STATEMENT IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) to (d) OF LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *34 FOR 25.11.2014. (a) The salient features of the recommendations made by the Justice Jeevan Reddy Committee in its report submitted to the Government on 06.06.2005 are as under:— (i) Repeal the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA). (ii) Amend the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 by inserting a new Chapter VI-A in respect of North Eastern States so as to provide for provisions contained in Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act. (b) The recommendations of the Committee are under consideration of the Government. (c) Representations have been received from time to time from different organisations and Non-Governmental Organisations from Manipur for withdrawal and also from the State Government of Jammu & Kashmir for phased withdrawal of the Armed Farces (Special Powers) Act. (d) Several insurgent/militant groups are operating in the North East Region and Jammu & Kashmir with cross-border support challenging the sovereignty and integrity of the Nation. Decisions on matters concerning security of the Nation are taken, keeping in view the ground realities.

71 APPENDIX XXXI GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3008 ANSWERED ON 16.03. 2010 Honour Killings 3008. SHRI MADHU GOUD YASKHI: SHRI EKNATH M. GAIKWAD: SHRI CHANDRAKANT KHAIRE: SHRI B.B. PATIL: SHRI M.B. RAJESH: Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state: (a) whether there are reports of several cases of honour killings in various parts of the country; (b) if so, the details thereof and the total number of such cases registered during each the last three years and the current year, State-wise; (c) whether the Government has any proposal to amend the Indian Penal Code to make honour killings a distinct crime and provide deterrent punishment; and (d) if so, the details thereof? ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI AJAY MAKEN): (a) and (b) instances of honour killings have been reported in the media. As honour killing is not classified as a separate crime and treated as murder, information in this regard is not maintained separately by National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB). However, State/UT-wise details of cases registered under murder during 2006-2008 are enclosed at Annexure- I. (c) and (d) A proposal to amend the laws, including Indian Penal Code, 1860 to take care of the situation arising out of honour killings is under the consideration of the Government as honour killing is not a separately clsassified crime under the Indian laws.

72 73 ANNEXURE I 2008 2007 Lok Sabha USQ No. 3008 for 16.3.2016 1756 1739 712 911 675 208 1957 1878 673 921 701 295 1989 1981 761 2006 2656 2091 472 5983 5754 961 2693 2248 429 5905 5391 911 2795 2320 482 6202 5926 886 2766 2291 511 5332 50851207 1259 2665 6393249 2481 2337 178 1949 5231098 697 5660 1192 6224 5537 849 5397 278 1386 1564 2690 1374 372 3034 2515 16871165 2368 947 1657 445 885 658 5537 207 756 6277 1809 5782 1097 259 5450 1225 2148 1579 951 864 2160 267 3139 2153 1426 354 544 1710 1166 743 717 1646 50491492 966 143 5256 714 1815 1579 826 1169 2031627 1141 2259 1380 933 414 2266 259 1709 349 278 2628 478 3039 1787 1106 2931 6112309 1722 1617 2059 927 590 561 1034 1538 950 180 5065 1192 5011 2192 339 2446 2137 259 1961 2244 2904 1778 352 1998 2961 571 943 402 1697 5114 1698 1141 5099 1363 2191 430 2322 200 2003 2059 2929 1696 1040 2688 5268 707 5315 526 2701 CHARGESHEETED (PCS) & PERSONS CONVICTED (PCV) UNDER MURDER DURING 2006-2008 tates/UTs CR CS CV PAR PCS PCV CR CS CV PAR PCS PCV CR CS CV PAR PCS PCV CASES REGISTERED (CR), CASES CHARGESHEETED (CS), CASES CONVICTED (CV), PERSONS ARRESTED (PAR), PERSONS ARRESTED (PAR), CASES REGISTERED (CR), CHARGESHEETED (CS), CONVICTED (CV), PERSONS 1 2 34567891011121314151617181920 1. Andhra Pradesh 2. Pradesh Arunachal 3. Assam 4. 60 Bihar 5. 46 Chhattisgarh 6. Goa 27. 838. 469. Himachal Pradesh 2 68 111 47 39 71 873 35 3 658 35 74 13 266 182 58 51 158 54 2 70 22 127 72 33 87 56 16 36 3 13 181 91 163 35 76 29 72 129 19 6 86 49 33 39 219 14 204 56 66 44 25 15. 12. Karnataka 13. Kerala14. 393 360 126 790 766 310 367 347 171 722 727 275 362 353 91 791 723 145 10. Jammu & Kashmir11. Jharkhand 487 239 9 524 528 11 318 226 17 533 523 29 237 140 24 361 361 46 Sl.No. S 74 1078 1033 420 626 687 260 1102 1092 291 010001001100000 1534 1390 519 760 597 277 1358 1251 590 769 546 325 1362 1225 613 1159 926 2551209 1811 1843 876 380 506 12101363 2119 1211 2108 962 1172 459 1303 215 31895480 2121 3067 867 5034 1899 1016 29771299312950 1633 436 336 7994 1411 2089 1250 50001425 2100 1050 4181 1082 594 3676 923 23721211310931 227 3433 1297 338 6216 1911 1750 2774 4564 1927 905 1759 2241 3677 1547 2187 391 11135 450 605 9724 477 1652 2011 6605 3766 1197 2012 3775 1304 1297 227 2823 2452 366 1811 1205 218 2929 2408 375 1394425082 96786214159616220993173325075 86586219157629201773214024859 8507 603535682720543 Total States Total UTsTotal 537 468 221 928 778 358 585 455 246 1 2 34567891011121314151617181920 16. Manipur17. Meghalaya18. Mizoram19. Nagaland20. Odisha 21. Punjab22. 205 157 Rajasthan 23. Sikkim 75 524. 25 Nadu Tamil 25. 123 3 2 23 Tripura26. 37 187 Uttar Pradesh 3527. 57 Uttarakhand 817 76 2228. 39 5 682 Bengal West 82 5 49 291 21 4 114 77 21 240 15 154 36 35 274 43 11 122 111 228 3 30 1 33 39 1 66 18 171 98 40 667 67 33 112 12 60 70 580 15 40 29 180 57 3 3 138 268 34 1 50 126 130 197 9 187 34 33 35 23 75 143 5 7 132 499 22 6 32 148 502 16 1 1 154 273 27 65 223 14 42 83 37 155 56 172 130 49 6 100 8 8 26 19 18 411 28 1 241 1 340 188 299 9 31 10 2 9 10 2 29. A&N Islands30. Chandigarh31. D&N Haveli32. Daman & Diu33. Delhi34. 4 Lakshadweep35. 12 Puducherry 7 9 11 6 3 15 6 3 6 31 0 0 476 12 1 19 30 416 12 1 13 201 29 24 3 12 772 0 13 19 15 656 1 0 23 321 1 13 94 10 495 12 9 65 371 7 8 41 217 5 15 4 820 2 58 34 764 7 2 17 354 8 35 18 7 554 17 11 11 639 8 10 8 225 176 5 4 17 928 182 5 9 928 23 32 2 223 5 8 25 35 3 35 22 32 4 0 30 10 9 5 5 101 10 90 9 6 25 0 Source: Crime in India Note: Information on disposal by Police and courts includes the information pending cases from previous years also. APPENDIX XXXII GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 346 ANSWERED ON 27.07.2010 Honour Killings 346. SHRI UDAY SINGH: SHRI NISHIKANT DUBEY: SHRI GOPINATH MUNDE: SHRI KODIKKUNNIL SURESH: SHRI CHANDRAKANT KHAIRE: SHRI GURUDAS DASGUPTA: SHRI D. B. CHANDRE GOWDA: SHRI RADHA MOHAN SINGH: SHRI VISHWA MOHAN KUMAR: SHRI PRABODH PANDA: SHRI KAILASH JOSHI: SHRI SURESH ANGADI: SHRI S. PAKKIRAPPA: Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state: (a) whether a number of murders attributed to honour killings have been reported from different parts of the country; (b) if so, the details thereof alongwith the number of such cases reported and the action thereon including action against the authorities/police personnel responsible, State-wise; (c) whether the Supreme Court has issued any directive to the Union and State Governments on the alleged instances of honour killings; (d) if so, the details thereof and the response of the Union Government thereto; and (e) the details of the steps taken by the Union Government in coordination with the State Governments to tackle the spate in such crimes including legislative measures to declare honour killing as a separate crime under the IPC? ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI AJAY MAKEN): (a) & (b) Instances of honour killings have reported in the media. 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(c) to (e) Supreme Court in its Judgment dated 7.7.2006 in Writ petition (Criminal) 208 of 2004 has directed that "the administration/police authorities throughout the country will see to it that if any boy or girl who is a major undergoes inter-caste or inter-religious marriage with a woman or man who is major, the couple are not harassed by anyone nor subjected to threats or acts of violations, and anyone who gives such threats or harasses or commits acts of violence either himself or at his instigation, is taken to task by instituting criminal proceedings by the police against such persons and further stern action is taken against such persons as provided by law," Ministry of Home Affairs has sent a detailed advisory dated 4th September, 2009 to all State/UT Governments wherein States have been directed, inter alia, to take comprehensive review of the effectiveness of the machinery in tackling the problem of violence against women, and to take appropriate measures to curb the 'Violation for Women's Rights by so called Honour Killings and to prevent forces marriage in some Government is considering the necessity on otherwise to amend the existing law or to enact separate law in order to tackle honour killings. APPENDIX XXXIII GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *121 ANSWERED ON 03.08. 2010 Honour Killings *121. SHRI MANICKA TAGORE: SHRI M. ANANDAN: Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government has constituted any Committee/Group of Ministers to examine the issue of honour killings and related amendments/changes in the various laws; (b) if so, the details thereof and the outcome thereon; (c) whether the Union Government has issued any advisory to the State Governments to sensitise the police personnel in handling such cases; and (d) if so, the details thereof? ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN): (a) & (d) A statement is laid on the Table of the House. STATEMENT IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) To (d) OF THE LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 121 FOR 03.08.2010 (a) Yes, Madam. (b) to (d) As per the seventh schedule to the Constitution of India, "Police"and "Public Order" are State subjects and, as such, the primary responsibility of prevention, detection, registration, investigation and prosecution of crime, lies with the State Governments/Union Territory Administrations. However, Government of India is deeply concerned with the crime of honour killing and other forms of violence. Ministry of Home Affairs has sent a detailed advisory dated 4th September, 2009 to all States/UT Governments wherein States have been advised, inter alia, to take comprehensive review of the effectiveness of the machinery in tackling the problem of violence against women, and to take appropriate measures to curb the violation of women's rights by so called 'Honour Killings'. Government is also actively considering a proposal to amend the existing law or to enact a separate law in order to tackle the crime of honour killings.

77 APPENDIX XXXIV GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2729 ANSWERED ON 10.08. 2010 Measures to check Honour Killings 2729. DR. SHAFIQUR RAHMAN BARQ: SHRIMATI INGRID MCLEOD: SHRIMATI JYOTI DHURVE: SHRIMATI BOTCHA JHANSHI LAKSHMI: SHRI SHAILENDRA KUMAR: SHRI P.C. MOHAN: SHRI ADHIR CHOWDHURY: PROF. Sk. SAIDUL HAQUE: SHRI RAMKISHUN: SHRI KAUSHALENDRA KUMAR: SHRI E.T. MOHAMMED BASHEER: SHRI ANTO ANTONY: SHRI VARUN GANDHI: Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state: (a) whether instances of the newly wedded couples, who have suffered honour killings continues despite Supreme Court directives and advisories from the Union Government in this regard; (b) if so, the details thereof alongwith the number of such killings reported during each of the last three years and the current year, State-wise; (c) whether the Union Government has taken any additional steps to provide protection to the young couples facing threat of honour killings and to prevent the same; (d) whether the Government has any proposal to invoke criminal liability on the part of persons instigating and encouraging such crimes including village bodies, religious sects and extremist elements; and (e) if so, the details thereof? ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI AJAY MAKEN): (a) & (b) Many instances of alleged honour killings have been reported. As honour killing is not classified as a separate crime and it is treated as murder, information in this regard is not maintained separately by National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB).

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(c) to (e) As per the Seventh Schedule to the Constitution of India "Police" and "Public Order" are State subjects and, as such, the primary responsibility of prevention, detection, registration, investigation and prosecution of crime including the crime of honour killing, lies with the State Governments/Union Territory Administrations. However, Government of India is deeply concerned with the crime of honour killing and other forms of violence. Ministry of Home Affairs has sent a detailed advisory dated 4th September, 2009 to all wherein States/UTs have been advised, inter alia, to make comprehensive review of the effectiveness of the law enforcement machinery in tackling the problem of violence against women, and to take appropriate measures to curb the violation of women's rights by so called 'Honour Killings' Government is also actively considering a proposal to amend the existing law or to enact a separate law in order to tackle the crime of honour killings. A Group of Ministers has been constituted to consider a draft Bill on the subject. APPENDIX XXXV GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 174 ANSWERED ON 9.11.2010 Honour Killings 174. SHRI VARUN GANDHI: Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government proposes any separate provision in the Indian Penal Code providing for criminal liability on the decisions of the Khap Panchayats enticing and culminating in criminal action; and (b) if so, the details thereof, and if not, the reasons therefor? ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN): (a) and (b) There was proposal to amend the existing laws including the Indian Penal Code, 1860 in order to tackle the crime of 'Honour Killings'. However, the matter has since been referred to a Group of Ministers to deliberate on the issue. The first meeting and second meeting of the GoM were held on 12.8.2010 and 25.8.2010 respectively.

80 APPENDIX XXXVI GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1364 ANSWERED ON 16.11.2010 Survey on Honour Killings 1364. SHRIMATI CHANDRESH KUMARI: SHRI MANICKA TAGORE: SHRI P.L. PUNIA: SHRI MANOHAR TIRKEY: SHRI CHANDRAKANT KHAIRE: SHRI S.S. RAMASUBBU: SHRIMATI MEENA SINGH: SHRI SURESH ANGADI: SHRI SARVEY SATHYANARAYANA: Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state: (a) whether the United Nations has included India in its report on violence against women due to honour killings; (b) if so, the details thereof and the reaction of the Government in this regard; (c) whether the Government has conducted any survey on honour killings in the country; (d) if so, the details and the outcome thereof; (e) whether the Government has reconstituted any Committee/Group of Ministers to examine the issue relating to honour killings; (f) if so, the details thereof and the recommendations made by such Committee/ Group; (g) whether the Government has issued such recommendations to various State Governments for implementation; and (h) if so, the details thereof and the reaction of the State Governments in this regard? ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI AJAY MAKEN): (a) and (b) Government is aware of the "Report of the Special Rapporteur on violence against women, its causes and consequences, 2002" as well as the latest report i.e. "15 Years of the United Nations Special Rapporteur on Violence Against Women (1994-2009)—A Critical Review”. These reports do not mention India in the context of honour killings. However, the Government of India is sensitive to any violence against women and has made

81 82 sincere efforts to deal with the matter in a holistic manner, which includes enforcement of various legislations related to crime against women as well as tackling the socio- economic dimension of the problem. (c) and (d) No such survey has been conducted although many instances of alleged honour killings have been reported. As honour killing is not classified as a separate crime and it is treated as murder, information in this regard is also not maintained separately by National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB). (e) to (h) A Group of Ministers has been constituted to deliberate on the issue and it has held two meetings till date i.e. on 12.8.2010 and 25.8.2010. It has not submitted its recommendations. APPENDIX XXXVII GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 122 ANSWERED ON 09.08.2011 Honour Killings *122. SHRIMATI DASHMUNSI DEEPA: DR. M. JAGANNATH: Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state: (a) whether incidents of honour killings have been reported from various parts of the country; (b) if so, the total number of persons killed, cases solved/under-investigation, steps taken to solve pending cases and the action taken against the accused during each of the last three years and the current year, State-wise and gender-wise; (c) whether the Supreme Court has issued any directives to the Union Government and the State Governments in this regard; and (d) if so, the details thereof along with the concrete measures initiated by the Union Government to curb the violation of women's rights by the so called 'honour killings'? ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI JITENDRA SINGH): (a) to (d) A Statement is laid on the Table of the House. STATEMENT IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) to (d) of LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 122 FOR 09.08.2011. (a) and (b) Many instances of alleged honour killings have been reported. As honour killing is not classified as a separate crime and it is treated as murder, information in this regard is not maintained separately by National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB). (c) and (d) Hon'ble Supreme Court in its Judgment in Arumugam Servai versus State of Tamil Nadu (Criminal Appeal No. 958 of 2011) has directed that "we direct the administrative and police officials to take strong measures to prevent such atrocious acts. If any such incident happens, apart from instituting criminal proceedings against those responsible for such atrocities, the State Government is directed to immediately suspend the District Magistrate/Collector and SSP/SPs of the district as well as other officials concerned and chargesheet them and proceed against them departmentally...."

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Ministry of Home Affairs vide letter No. 24013/34/2011-SC/ST-W dated 20th April, 2011 directed the State Governments to ensure strict compliance of Supreme Court directions. Ministry of Home Affairs has also sent a detailed advisory dated 4th September, 2009 to all States/UT Governments wherein States have been directed, inter alia, to take comprehensive review of the effectiveness of the machinery in tackling the problem of violence against women, and to take appropriate measures to curb the 'Violation of Women's Rights' by so called Honour Killings and to prevent forced marriage in some Northern States. A Group of Ministers (GoM) has also been constituted under the Chairmanship of Union Finance Minister to consider the issue of making a legal provision to deal with honour killings. APPENDIX XXXVIII GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2390 ANSWERED ON 16.8.2011 GoM on Honour Killings 2390. SHRI ADHALRAO PATIL SHIVAJI: SHRI P.L. PUNIA: SHRI GAJANAN D. BABAR: SHRI SOMEN MITRA: SHRI ANANDRAO ADSUL: SHRI HAMDULLAH SAYEED: Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government has constituted any Committee/Group of Ministers (GoMs) to examine the issue relating to honour killings; (b) if so, the details thereof and the recommendations made by such Committee/ Group; (c) whether the Government proposes to frame a law to prosecute persons/ groups involved in honour killings in the country; (d) if so, the details thereof; and (e) the steps taken by the Government to provide adequate security to couples threatened by their family members? ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN): (a) to (d) Yes, Madam. The issue relating to honour killings has been referred to a Group of Ministers. The GoM has not yet completed its deliberations. (e) As per the seventh schedule to the Constitution of India "Police" and "Public Order" are State subjects and, as such, the primary responsibility of prevention, detection, registration, investigation and prosecution of crime, lies with the State Governments/Union Territory Administrations. However, Government of India is deeply concerned with the crime of honour killing and other forms of violence. Ministry of Home Affairs has sent a detailed advisory dated 4th September, 2009 to all State Governments/UT Administrations wherein States have been advised, inter alia, to take comprehensive review of the effectiveness of the machinery in tackling the problem of violence against women, and take appropriate measures to curb the violation of women's rights by so called "Honour Killings'. Many of the State Governments, where alleged instances of honour killings have been reported,

85 86 have issued detailed instructions to district authorities for the protection of life and liberty of the runway couples. Some of States have also established Protection Homes for runway couples. APPENDIX XXXIX GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 197 ANSWERED ON 27.3.2012 Honour Killings *197. SHRI NIKHIL KUMAR CHOUDHARY: Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state: (a) whether the Group of Ministers (GoM) constituted to look into the issue relating to honour killings, has completed its deliberations; (b) if so, the final outcome thereof; (c) whether the Law Commission has also given some suggestions in this regard: (d) if so, the details thereof; and (e) the time by which a comprehensive legislation to deal with honour killings is likely to be enacted? ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN): (a) to (e) A Statement is laid on the Table of the House. STATEMENT IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) to (e) of LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 197 FOR 27.03.2012. (a) to (e) The Group of Ministers constituted to look into the issue of honour killing has not so far completed its deliberations. The Law Commission of India has not so far made any suggestions pertaining to ‘honour killings'. No timeframe can be fixed in this regard.

87 APPENDIX XL GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 6388 ANSWERED ON 15.5.2012 Honour Killings 6388. SHRI ANAND PRAKASH PARANJPE: SHRI SANJAY BHOI: SHRI A.T. NANA PATIL: SHRI VIRENDER KASHYAP: SHRI EKNATH M. GAIKWAD: SHRI B.B. PATIL: SHRI P.L. PUNIA: Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government has any proposal to amend the Indian Penal Code to make honour killing a separate crime and provide deterrent punishment for the culprits; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) whether the Government has received any recommendations from any quarters for such an amendment; and (d) if so, the details thereof and the action taken by the Government in this regard? ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN): (a) to (d) Suggestions have been received from various quarters to amend the existing laws or to enact a separate law in order to tackle honour killings. A Group of Ministers (GoMs) has been constituted to deliberate on the issue of honour killings.The GoM has not yet completed its deliberations.

88 APPENDIX XLI GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2010 ANSWERED ON 17.12.2013 Honour Killings 2010. SHRI BHARTRUHARI MAHTAB: SHRI SANJAY DHOTRE: DR. NILESH N. RANE: PROF. RAM SHANKAR: Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state: (a) whether honour killings and harassment of married couples are on the rise in the country; (b) if so, the details thereof and the total number of such cases reported along with the accused arrested and the action taken against the guilty persons during each of the last three years and the current year, state-wise; (c) whether the Union Government has constituted any Committee/Group of Ministers (GoMs) to examine the issue relating to honour killings; (d) if so, the details thereof and the recommendations made by such Committee/ GoM and the steps taken by the Government to implement such recommendations; (e) whether the Ministry has received recommendations from the Law Commission in this regard; (f) if so, the details thereof along with the reaction of the Government thereto; and (g) the other measures taken by the Government to check such cases in future and to identify the reasons behind such cases? ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN): (a) and (b) As per information provided by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), data regarding honour killings is not maintained centrally. (c) to (e) A Group of Ministers (GoMs) was constituted in 20.07.2010 into the issue of Honour Killing. However, the GoM after several meetings was unable to reach any consensus due to non-uniformity of opinion among State Governments. The GoM has been dissolved. The Law Commission has submitted its 242nd Report on "Prevention of Interference with the Freedom of Matrimonial Alliance (In the name of Honour and 89 90

Tradition): A suggested Legal Frame work" to the Ministry of Law and Justice in which it has advocated for a standalone legislation to curb the social evil of the caste councils/Panchayats interfering with endangering the life and liberty of young persons marrying partners belonging to the same gotra or to a different caste/ religion. The aforesaid has been circulated to all concerned by Ministry of Law and Justice to elicit views and suggestions. (g) As per Seventh Schedule, 'Police' and 'Public Order' are State subjects under the constitution, and as such, the primary responsibility of prevention, detection, registration, investigation and prosecution of crimes, including crimes against women and children, lies with the State Governments and Union Territory Administrations. However, the Union Government attaches highest importance to the matter of prevention and control of crime against women and children. The Ministry of Home Affairs has sent a detailed advisory on Crime against Women dated 4th September, 2009 to all State Government/UTs, wherein through Para XXX it has specifically advised the States/UTs to take Special steps to curb the 'Violation of Women's Rights by so called Honour Killings and to prevent forced marriage in some northern States, and other forms of Violence'. The Supreme Court has delivered several judgements condemning Khap Panchayats and Honour Killings. The Ministry of Home Affairs has also circulated the Judgements of Hon'ble Supreme Court to all the State Government/UT Administrations for necessary and appropriate action the Judgements are: (i) Arumugam Several versus State of Tamil Nadu (Criminal Appeal No. 958 of 2011) dated 19th April 2011. (ii) Criminal Appeal No. 1117 of 2011 @ SLP (Cri) NO. 1208 of 2011 dated 9th May 2011 in the cases of Bhagwan Dass Vs. State (NCT) of Delhi. (iii) Hon'ble Supreme Court in Writ Petition (Criminal) 208 of 2004 in Lata Singh's (supra). APPENDIX XLII GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 396 ANSWERED ON 25.11.2014 Honour Killings 396. SHRI M.B. RAJESH: Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state: (a) whether there has been an increase in the cases of moral policing and honour killing in the country; (b) if so, the details thereof during each of the last two years and the current year; (c) the effective measures adopted/proposed to be adopted in coordination with the State Governments to tackle moral policing and honour killing; (d) the steps taken/proposed to be taken to deal with the activities of Khap Panchayats; (e) whether the Government proposes to bring any legislation regarding moral policing and to check the activities of the Khap Panchayats; and (f) if so, the details thereof? ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI KIREN RIJIJU): (a) and (b) As per information provided by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), collection of data on Honour Killing has just been started this year and hence at this point it is not possible to compare data with previous years. However provisional data for this year is given in Annexure. (c) to (f) The Ministry of Law and Justice is preparing "The Prohibition of Interference with the Freedom of Matrimonial Alliance Bill" to curb the incidents of honour killing. The Supreme Court in a judgment on 19th April, 2012 has termed the Khap Panchayats illegal and has directed the State Government to take strong measures to prevent any atrocious acts by the Khap Panchayats. As per the seventh schedule to the Constitution of India 'Police' and 'Public Order' are State subjects and, as such, the primary responsibility of prevention, detection, registration, investigation and prosecution of crime, lies with the State Governments/Union Territory Administrations. The Ministry of Home Affairs has

91 92 circulated the advisories based on directions of the Hon'ble Supreme Court to the States/UTs. The Ministry of Home Affairs had issued a detailed advisory on crime against women dated 4th Sept., 2009, to all the States and Union Territory Administrations wherein the States have been directed to conduct a comprehensive review of the effectiveness of their law and order machinery in tackling the problem of violence against women and to take appropriate measures aimed at increasing its responsiveness to such violence. Para XXX (30) of the advisory specifically advises to take Special steps to curb the 'Violation of Women's Rights by so called Honour Killings, to prevent forced marriage in some northern States, and other forms of Violence'. ANNEXURE I State/UT-wise incidence of Honour Killing upto October 2014 (Provisional)

S.N. State/UT Honour Figure are upto the month of Killing

1. Andhra Pradesh 1 Upto August 2. Arunachal Pradesh 0 Upto August 3. Assam 0 Upto March 4. Bihar 0 Upto August 5. Chhattisgarh 0 N.A. 6. Goa 0 Upto September 7. Gujarat 1 Upto September 8. Haryana 1 Upto August 9. Himachal Pradesh 0 Upto August 10. Jammu & Kashmir 0 N.A. 11. Jharkand 0 Upto June 12. Karnataka 0 N.A. 13. Kerala 0 Upto September 14. Madhya Pradesh 0 Upto July 15. Maharashtra 1 Upto September except August 16. Manipur 0 Upto August 17. Meghalaya 0 Upto July except January & February 18. Mizoram 0 Upto September 19. Nagaland 0 Upto August except January, April, May 20. Odisha 0 Upto March 21. 2 Upto August except July 22. Rajasthan 0 Upto March 23. Sikkim 0 Upto September 24. Tamil Nadu 1 Upto October 25. Tripura 0 Upto September except May

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S.N. State/UT Honour Figure are upto the month of Killing 26. Uttar Pradesh 7 Upto June 27. Uttarakhand 0 Upto August 28. West Bengal 0 N.A. Total (State) 14 29. A & N Islands 0 Upto September 30. Chandigarh 0 Upto October except May 31. D & N Haveli 0 Upto September 32. Daman & Diu 0 Upto June except January to March 33. Delhi 0 Upto August 34. Lakshadweep 0 Upto August 35. Puducherry 0 Upto August

Total (UTs) 0 Total (All India) 14 Source: Monthly Crime Statistics Data is provisional N.A. Stands for data not available APPENDIX XLIII GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 219 ANSWERED ON 24.2.2015 Honour Crime 219. SHRIMATI KIRRON KHER: Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government has any proposal to recognise and specify honour crime as a separate category of crime; (b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and (c) the present status of "The Prohibition of Interferences with the Freedom of Matrimonial Alliance Bill."? ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI HARIBHAI PARATHIBHAI CHAUDHARY): (a) to (c) Acting on the 242nd Report of the Law Commission on "Prevention of Interference with the Freedom of Matrimonial Alliances (in the name of Honour and Tradition)", the Ministry of Law and Justice has taken up State-level consultations to prepare the final contour of the bill. Status as received from the M/o Home Affairs Status Note: Pending Lok Sabha Assurances relating to "Honour Killings" S.N. SQ/USQ Date Subject Status 1. USQ 3008 16.03.2010 Honour Killings IR Submitted on 20.10.2015 2. USQ 346 27.07.2010 Honour Killings IR Submitted on 20.10.2015 3. SQ 121 03.08.2010 Honour Killings IR Submitted on 20.10.2015 4. USQ 2729 10.08.2010 Measures to check IR Submitted on 07.08.2015 Honour Killings. 5. USQ 174 09.11.2010 Honour Killings IR Submitted on 03.08.2015 6. USQ 1364 16.11.2010 Survey on Honour IR Submitted on 25.08.2015 Killings 7. USQ 122 09.08.2011 Honour Killings IR Submitted on 07.08.2015 8. USQ 2390 16.08.2011 GoM on Honour IR Submitted on 03.08.2015 Killing

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S.N. SQ/USQ Date Subject Status 9. SQ 197 27.03.2012 Honour Killings IR Submitted on 07.08.2015 10. USQ 6388 15.05.2012 Honour Killings IR Submitted on 05.08.2015

Status Note including the reasons for non-implementation of the Assurances and other relevant information Implementation Reports for fulfillment of the Assurances were sent between August 2015 and October 2015 to Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs under intimation to Lok Sabha Secretariat and are likely to be laid on the Table of the House in the next Session of Parliament. APPENDIX XLIV GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 94 ANSWERED ON 13.3.2012 Red Beacon on MPs' Vehicles 94. SHRI UDAY PRATAP SINGH: SHRI LAL CHAND KATARIA: Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state: (a) whether the status of Members of Parliament has been elevated in the order of precedence; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) whether the Government has any proposal to provide red beacons on the vehicles of the Members of Parliament; and (d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor? ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN): (a) No, Madam. (b) The Committee of Privileges, in their Second Report laid on the Table of House in November, 2011 had recommended placement of the Members of Parliament at S. No. 17 instead of Sl. No. 21 in the Table of Precedence. The recommendations of the Committee are under consideration of the Government. (c) and (d) The Committee of Privileges, in their Second Report laid on the Table of House in November, 2011 had recommended issue of notification under Central Motor Vehicles rules, 1989 permitting use of red light beacon atop the vehicles of Members of Parliament. The recommendation of the Committee is being examined by the Government.

97 APPENDIX XLV GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2772 ANSWERED ON 11.12.2012 Use of Red Beacon Lights 2772. SHRI ASHOK ARGAL: Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state: (a) the details of the officers who are entitled to have red beacon lights on their vehicles; (b) whether any guidelines have been prepared in this regard; and (c) if so, the details thereof? ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN): (a) to (c) Information is being collected and will be laid on the Table of the House.

98 APPENDIX XLVI GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2762 ANSWERED ON 27.08.2013 Red Beacons 2762. SHRI ASADUDDIN OWAISI: SHRI MANICKA TAGORE: Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state: (a) whether the Supreme Court has recently directed the Union as well as the State Governments to reduce the number of people using red beacons; (b) if so, the reaction of the Government and other stakeholders thereto; (c) the steps taken or being taken by the Government to reduce the use of such beacons; (d) whether the Ministry of Home Affairs has received any suggestions from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways on the use of the said beacons; and (e) if so, the details thereof and the reaction of the Ministry of Home Affairs in this regard? ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN): (a) to (c) Information is being collected and will be laid on the Table the House. (d) and (e) The subjct matter of red beacon lights is being handled by Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. The issues involved are being examined by that Ministry in consultation with concerned Ministries including Ministry of Home Affairs.

99 APPENDIX XLVII GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3812 ANSWERED ON 12.02.2014 Use of Red Beacons 3812. SHRI TARACHAND BHAGORA: SHRI N. DHARAM SINGH: SHRI E.G. SUGAVANAM: Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state: (a) the details of dignitaries and officials eligible to use red beacon on the official vehicles; (b) whether the Government has recently received suggestions/directions from the Supreme Court regarding the use of red beacon on Government vehicles; (c) if so, the details thereof; (d) whether the Government has accepted/implemented all the suggestions/ directions; and (e) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor? ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN): (a) to (e) Information is being collected and will be laid on the Table of the House.

100 APPENDIX XLVIII GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3657 ANSWERED ON 05.08.2014 Use of Red Beacons 3657. DR. THOKCHOM MEINYA: SHRI ANURAG SINGH THAKUR: Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state: (a) the criteria adopted by the Government for use of red beacons on the vehicles of VIPs and Emergency Service Providers; (b) whether the Government has any proposal to curtail the use of red beacons on the vehicles of VIPs and if so, the details thereof along with the reasons therefor; (c) whether the Supreme Court has recently raised objections regarding use of red beacons on the vehicles of VIPs; (d) if so, the details thereof and the reaction of the Government in this regard; and (e) the details of instructions, advisories and notifications issued by the Government to the States in this regard and also to check misuse of red beacons in the country? ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI KIREN RIJIJU): (a) to (e) Information is being collected and will be laid on the Table of the House.

101 APPENDIX XLIX (Vide Para 5 of the Report) EXTRACTS FROM MANUAL OF PRACTICE & PROCEDURE IN THE GOVERNMENT OF INDIA, MINISTRY OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS, NEW DELHI

Definition 8.1 During the course of reply given to a question or a discussion, if a Minister gives on the part of the Government in reporting back to the House, it is called an 'assurance'. Standard list of such expressions which normally constitute Assurances and as approved by the Committees on Government Assurances of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha, is given at Annex 3. As Assurances are required to be implemented within a specified timelimit, care should be taken by all concerned while drafting replies to the questions to restrict the use of these expressions only to those occasions when it is clearly intended to give an assurance in these terms. 8.2 When an assurance is given by a Minister or when the Presiding Officer directs the Government to furnish information to the House, it is extracted by the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs from the relevant proceedings and communicated to the department concerned normally within 10 working days of the date on which it is given.

Deletion from the list 8.3.1 If the administrative department has any of Assurances objection to treating such a statement as an assurance or finds that it would not be in the public interest to fulfil it, it may write to the Lok Sabha/Rajya Sabha Secretariat direct with a copy to the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs within a week of the receipt of such communication for getting it deleted from the list of Assurances. Such action will require prior approval of the Minister. 8.3.2 Departments should make request for dropping of Assurances immediately on receipt of statement of Assurances from the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs and only in rare cases where they are fully convinced that the Assurances could

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not be implemented under any circumstances and there is no option left with them but to make a request for dropping. Such requests should have the approval of their Minister and this fact should be indicated in their communication containing the request. If such a request is made towards the end of the stipulated period of three months, then it should invariably be accompanied with a request for extension of time. The department should continue to seek extension of time till a decision of the Committee on Government Assurances is received by them. Copy of the above communications should be simultaneously endorsed to the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs.

Time limit for fulfilling 8.4.1 An assurance given in either House is and assurance required to be fulfilled within a period of three months from the date of the assurance. This time limit has to be strictly observed.

Extension of time for fulfilling 8.4.2 If the department finds that it is not possible an assurance to fulfil the assurance within the stipulated period of three months or within the period of extension already granted, it may seek further extension of time direct from the respective Committee on Government Assurances under intimation to the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs as soon as the need for such extension becomes apparent, indicating the reasons for delay and the probable additional time required. Such a communication should be issued with the approval of the Minister.

Registers of Assurances 8.5.1 The particulars of every assurance will be entered by the Parliament Unit of the department concerned in a register as at Annex. 4 after which the assurance will be passed on to the concerned section. 8.5.2 Even ahead of the receipt of communication from the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs, the section concerned should take prompt action to fulfil such Assurances and keep a watch thereon in a register as at Annex. 5. 104

8.5.3 The registers referred to in paras 8.5.1 and 8.5.2 will be maintained separately for the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha Assurances, entries therein being made session-wise. Role of Section Officer 8.6.1 The Section Officer incharge of the and Branch Officer concerned section will: (a) Scrutinise the registers once a week; (b) ensure that necessary follow-up action is taken without any delay whatsoever; (c) submit the registers to the branch officer every fortnight if the House concerned is in session and once a month otherwise, drawing his special attention to Assurances which are not likely to be implemented within the period of three months; and (d) review of pending Assurances should be undertaken periodically at the highest level in order to minimise the delay in implementing the Assurances. 8.6.2 The branch officer will likewise keep his higher officer and Minister informed of the progress made in the implementation of Assurances, drawing their special attention to the causes of delay.

Procedure for fulfilment 8.7.1 Every effort should be made to fulfil the of an assurance assurance within the prescribed period. In case only part of the information is available and collection of the remaining information would involve considerable time, an implementation report containing the available information should be supplied to the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs in part scrutinize of the assurance, within the prescribed timelimit. However, efforts should continue to be made for expeditious collection of the remaining information for complete implementation of the assurance at the earliest. 8.7.2 Information to be supplied in partial of complete fulfilment of an assurance should be approved by the Minister concerned and 15 copies 105

thereof (bilingual) in the prescribed proforma as at Annex. 6, together with its enclosures, along with one copy each in Hindi and English duly authenticated by the officer forwarding the implementation report, should be sent to the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs. If, however, the information being furnished is in response to an assurance given in reply to a question etc., asked for by more than one member, an additional copy of the completed proforma (both in Hindi and English) should be furnished in respect of each additional member. A copy of this communication should be endorsed to the Parliament Unit for completing column 7 of its register. 8.7.3 The implementation reports should be sent to the Ministry of the Parliamentary Affairs and not to the Lok Sabha/Rajya Sabha Secretariat. No advance copies of the implementation reports are to be endorsed to the Lok Sabha/Rajya Sabha Secretariat either. Laying of the implementation 8.8 The Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs, after a report on the Table of scrutiny of the implementation report, will arrange the House to lay it on the Table of the House concerned. A copy of the Statement, as laid on the Table, will be forwarded by the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs to the member as well as the department concerned. The Parliament Unit of the department concerned and the concerned section will, on the basis of this statement, make a suitable entry in their registers. Obligation to lay a paper on 8.9 Where there is an obligation to lay any paper the Table of the House (rule/order/Notification, etc.) on the Table of the vis-a-vis assurance on House and for which an assurance has also been the same subject given, it will be laid on the Table, in the first instance, in fulfilment of the obligation, independent of the assurance given. After this is done, a report in formal implementation of the assurance indicating the date on which the paper was laid on the Table will be sent to the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs in the prescribed proforma (Annex. 6) in the manner already described in para 8.7.2. 106

Committees on Government 8.10 Each House of Parliament has a Committee Assurances LSR 323, 324, on Government Assurances nominated by the RSR 211-A Speaker/Chairman, It scrutinized the implementation reports and the time taken in the scrutinized of Government Assurances and focuses attention on the delays and other significant aspects, if any, pertaining to them. Instructions issued by the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs from time to time are to be followed strictly. Reports of the Committees 8.11 The department will, in consultation with the on Government Assurances Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs, scrutinize the reports of these two Committees for remedial action wherever called for. Effect on Assurances on 8.12 On dissolution of the Lok Sabha, all dissolution of the Lok Sabha Assurances, promises or undertakings pending implementation are scrutinized by the new Committee on Government Assurances for selection of such of them as are of considerable public importance. The Committee then submits a report to the Lok Sabha with a specific recommendation regarding the Assurances to be dropped or retained for implementation by the Government. ANNEXURE I MINUTES COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT ASSURANCES (2015-16) (SIXTEENTH LOK SABHA) THIRD SITTING (29.10.2015) The Committee sat from 1500 Hrs. to 1615 Hrs. in Committee Room "B", Parliament House Annexe, New Delhi PRESENT Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' — Chairperson

MEMBERS 2. Shri Rajendra Agrawal 3. Shri Bahadur Singh Koli 4. Shri Prahlad Singh Patel 5. Shri Sunil Kumar Singh 6. Shri Taslimuddin 7. Shri S.R. Vijay Kumar

SECRETARIAT 1. Shri R.S. Kambo — Joint Secretary 2. Shri S.C. Chaudhary — Director 3. Shri T.S. Rangarajan — Additional Director 4. Shri G.C. Dobhal — Deputy Secretary

WITNESSES Ministry of Home Affairs 1. Shri Anoop Kumar Srivastava, Secretary (BM), MHA 2. Shri B.K. Prasad, Additional Secretary 3. Shri Sailesh, AS(CS) 4. Shri Jaideep Govind, AS(LWE) 5. Shrimati Bina Prasad, JS(C&PG) 6. Shri Kumar Alok, JS(CS), MHA

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7. Shri M.A. Ganapathy, JS(IS.I), MHA 8. Shrimati Rakhee Gupta Bhandari, JS(HR), MHA 9. Dr. R.K. Mitra, JS(Judl), MHA 10. Shri V. Vumlunmang, JS(PM), MHA 11. Shri Satpal Chuahan, JS(A), MHA 12. Smt. Rina Guha, DS, MHA 13. Shri Jasbir Singh, US, MHA 14. Shri Tilak Raj, US(Parl.) 15. Shri Ganesh Kumar Consultant (Parl.), MHA 16. Shri Ajya Sharma, SI (ITBP) (on deputation with Parl. Section, MHA 17. Shri R. Mani Section Officer (Parl.) Ministry of Road Transport and Highways 1. Shri Niraj Verma, Joint Secretary 2. Smt. Irene Cherian, deputy Secretary Ministry of Law and Justice (Department of Legal Affairs) 1. Dr. M. Vijayawargiya, Additional Secretary 2. Mrs. Veena Kothavale, Additional L.C. 3. Shri R.S. Jaya Krishana, A.L.C. Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs 1. Shri A.B. Acharya, Under Secretary 2. Shri Purshotam Kumar, Section Officer At the ousets, the Chairperson welcomed the Members to the sitting of the Committee and apprised them regarding the agenda. 2, The Committee then took oral evidence of the representatives of the Ministy of Home Affairs regarding some of the pending Assurances from 14th session of 13th Lok Sabha to 2nd session of 16th Lok Sabha. The Committee reviewed all the 48 Assurances of the Ministry of Home affairs on the following subjects:— Inclusion of Languages in 8th Schedule (i) USQ 2081 dated 16.12.2003 regarding Khasi Language in 8th Schedule, USQ 1121 dated 07.12.2004 regarding Inclusion of Regional Language in Eighth Schedule, USQ 3892 dated 20.12.2005 regarding Promotion of Rajasthani Language, USQ 3715 dated 16.05.2006 regarding Inclusion of Gondi Language in 8th Schedule 109 of constitution, USQ 942 dated 28.11.2006 regarding Languages in Eighth Schedule, Calling Attention dated 18.12.2006 regarding Need to Include Bhojpuri Language in the Eighth Schedule, USQ 220 dated 27.02.2007 regarding Inclusion of Languages in 8th Schedule, USQ 4107 dated 22.04.2008 regarding Inclusion of Languages in Eighth Schedule, USQ 5130 dated 27.04.2010 regarding Criteria for Inclusion of Languages in Eighth Schedule, USQ 4386 dated 07.12.2010 regarding Inclusion of Languages in Eighth Schedule. USQ 5474 dated 06.09.2011 regarding Inclusion of Languages in Eighth Schedule. USQ 4268 dated 20.12.2011 regarding Development of Tribal Languages, Calling Attention dated 17.05.2012 regarding Need to Inclusion Bhojpuri Language in the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution, USQ 743 dated 27.11.2012 regarding Inclusion of Languages, SQ 356 dated 18.02.2014 (Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal, M.P.) regading Inclusion of Languages, USQ 3640 dated 05.08.2014 regarding Inclusion of Languages in Eighth Schedule, USQ 2184 dated 10.03.2015 regarding Inclusion of Languages, (Sl. Nos. 1 to 17 of Annexure). The Committee were informed that there is lack of an objective criteria with regard to the inclusion of languages in the Eighth schedule of the Constitution. The Committee were further informed that the inclusion of languages in the 8th Schedule of the Constitution is a long drawn out process involving wider consultations, hence the Assurances in this regard maybe dropped. The Committee observed that irrespective of the challenges involved in the process, the Assurances regarding inclusion of languages in the 8th Schedule must be completed in a fixed time frame and the same cannot be dropped. Armed Forces (Special Power) Act (AFSP, Act) (ii) USW 337 dated 26.07.2205 regarding Armed Froces (Special Power) Act, USQ 274 dated 21.02.2006 regarding AFSP Act, USQ 2860 dated 22.08.2006 regarding Armed Forces Special Power Act, USQ 1885 dated 05.12.2006 regarding AFSP Act, USQ 389 dated 14.08.2007 regarding Repealing of Armed Forces Special Powers Act, SQ 54 datede 07.07.2009 (Shri Gurudas Dasgupta, M.P.) regarding Withdrawal of Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958, USQ 824 dated 24.11.2009 regarding Armed Forces Act, USQ 339 dated 27.07.2010 regarding Recommendation on AFSPA. USQ 1312 dated 02.08.2010 regarding Armed Forces Special Powers Act, SQ 15 dated 09.11.2010 (Shri Bhudeo Choudhary, M.P) regarding withdrawal of AFSPA, USQ 1471 dated 09.08.2011 regarding Enforcement of AFSPA, USQ 41 dated 22.11.2011 regarding Amendment in AFSPA, SQ 34 dated 25.11.2014 (Shri Yerram Venkata Subbareddy, M.P) regarding Repeal of AFSPA (Sl. Nos. 18 to 30 of Annexure) The Committee were informed that the matter pertaining to the AFSPA Act is very complicated and no policy decision could be taken in the matter till now. Under the Act, Special powers have been given to the Armed Forces deployed in disturbed areas. At times, allegations are levelled that the special powers granted under the Act are misused causing violation of certain fundamental rights and human rights hence, request for the repeal of the Act is repeatedly raised. The Committee were further informed that repeal of the Act may have negative impact on the internal 110 security of the country and as well as on the morale of the Armed Forces. Citing that the issue is a policy decision which has not yet been made the Ministry requested for dropping of the above mentioned Assurances. Pointing out that the matter is under consultation with the Prime Minister's Office, the Committee desired to taken up the matter after the Ministerial consultation with the PMO is over and expressed that the Assurances cannot be treated as withdrawn. Honour Killings (iii) USQ 3008 dated 16.03.2010 regarding Honour Killing, USQ 346 dated 27.07.2010 regarding Honour Killing, SQ 121 dated 03.08.2010(Shri Manicka Tagore, M.P) regarding Honour Killing, USQ 2729 dated 10.08.2010 regarding Measures to check Honour Killings, USQ 174 dated 09.11.2010 regarding Honour Killings, USQ 1364 dated 16.11.2010 regarding Survey on Honour Killing, SQ 122 dated 09.08.2011 (Smt. Deepa Dasmunsi, M.P) regarding Honour Killings. USQ 2390 dated 16.08.2011 regarding GoM on Honour Killings, SQ 197 dated 27.03.2012 (Shri Nikhil Kumar Choudhary, M.P) regarding Honour Killing, USQ 6388 dated 15.05.2012 regarding Honour Killings, USQ 2010 dated 17.12.2013 regarding Honour Killings, USQ 396 dated 25.11.2014 regarding Honour Killing, USQ 219 dated 24.02.2015 regarding Honour Crime, (Sl. Nos. 31 to 43 of Annexure) The Committee were informed that in so far as the USQ Nos. 3008 to 6388 as mentioned in the above sequence regarding repeal/withdrawal and Amendment in the Indian Penal Code are concerned, and implementation report had been sent of the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs. The Ministry have confirmed the receipt of the implementation report. The Committee desired that the said implementation report may be laid on the table of the House and that would lead to the fulfillment of the Assurances. As regards USQ Nos. 2010, 396 and 219, the Committee were informed that the Law Commission had recommended for a standalone Legislation i.e, Prohibition of interference with the Freedom of Matrimonial Alliance Bill. Hence, the Ministry of Law have been requested to accept the Assurances. The Committee expressed their concern at the incidents of honour killings and desired that steps must be taken as soon as possible to contain the menace within a fixed time frame. Red Beacons on MP's Vehicles (iv) USQ 94 dated 13.03.2012 regarding Red Beacons on MP's Vehicles, USQ 2772 dated 11.12.2012 regarding Use of Red Beacons Lights, USQ 2762 dated 27.08.2013 regarding Red Beacons, USQ 3812 dated 18.02.2014 regarding Use of Red Beacons, USQ 3657 dated 05.08.2014 regarding Use of Red Beacons, (Sl. Nos. 44 to 48 of Annexure) The Committee were informed that Implementation Report regarding USQ No. 94 had been sent to the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs and the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs have not examined the same. The Committee expressed that the fulfilment of the Assurance seemed to have been completed but the matter must be examined and the necessary follow-up action taken. 111

As regard USQ No. Nos. 2772, 2762, 3812 and 3657, the Committee were informed that the Assurances pertain to the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways and the requisite information was being collected and the same would be laid on the Table of the House. The Committee desired that a benchmark must be made with the direction of Supreme Court and a final list of eligible officials be prepared and notification be issued to this effect. 3. The evidence was completed. (The witnesses withdrew) 4. A verbatim record of the proceedings has been kept on record. The Committee then adjourned. STATEMENT OF PENDING ASSURANCES OF THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS RELATING TO (I) INCLUSION OF LANGUAGES IN EIGHTH SCHEDULE, (II) ARMED FORCES (SPECIAL POWERS) ACT, (III) HONOUR KILLINGS, AND (IV) USE OF RED BEACON

S.No. SQ/USQ No. dated Subject 1. USQ No. 2081 Khasi Language in 8th Schedule dated 16.12.2003 2. USQ No. 1121 Inclusion of Regional Language in Eighth dated 07.12.2004 Schedule 3. USQ No. 3892 Promotion of Rajasthani Language dated 20.12.2005 4. USQ No. 3715 Inclusion of Gondi Language in Eighth dated 16.05.2006 Schedule of Constitution. 5. USQ No. 942 Languages in Eighth Schedule dated 28.11.2006 6. Calling Attention Need to include Bhojpuri Language in the dated 18.12.2006 Eighth Schedule 7. USQ No. 220 Inclusion of Languages in Eighth Schedule dated 27.02.2007 8. USQ No. 4107 Inclusion of Language in Eighth Schedule datd 22.04.2008 9. USQ No. 5130 Criteria for Inclusion of Languages in Eighth dated 27.04.2010 Schedule 10. USQ No. 4386 Inclusion of Languages in Eighth Schedule dated 07.12.2010 11. USQ No. 5474 Inclusion of Languages in Eighth Schedule dated 06.09.2011 12. USQ No. 4268 Development of Tribal Languages dated 20.12.2011 13. Calling Attention Inclusion of Bhojpuri Language in the dated 17.05.2012 Eighth Schedule to the Constitution 14. USQ No. 743 Inclusion of Languages dated 27.11.2012 15. SQ No. 356 Inclusion of Languages dated 18.02.2014 (Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal, M.P)

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S.No. SQ/USQ No. dated Subject 16. USQ No. 3640 Inclusion of Languages in Eighth Schedule dated 05.08.2014 17. USQ No. 2184 Inclusion of Languages dated 10.03.2015 18. USQ No. 337 Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act dated 26.07.2005 19. USQ No. 274 AFSP ACT dated 21.02.2006 20. USQ No. 2860 Armed Forces Special Power Act dated 22.08.2006 21. USQ No. 1885 AFSP ACT dated 05.12.2006 22. USQ No. 389 Repealing of Armed Forces Special Powers dated 14.08.2007 Act 23. SQ NO. 54 Withdrawal of Armed Forces (Special Powers dated 07.07.2009 Act, 1958 (Shri Gurudas Dasgupta, M.P) 24. USQ No. 824 Armed Forces Act dated 24.11.2009 25. USQ No. 339 Recommendation on AFSPA dated 27.07.2010 26. USQ No. 1312 Armed Forces Special Powers Act dated 02.08.2010 27. SQ No. 15 Withdrawal of AFSPA dated 09.11.2010 (Shri Bhudeo Choudhary, M.P.) 28. USQ No. 1471 Enforcement of AFSPA dated 09.08.2011 29. USQ No. 41 Amendment in AFSPA dated 22.11.2011 30. SQ No. 34 Repeal of AFSPA dated 25.11.2014 (Shri Yerram Venkata Subbareddy, M.P) 31. USQ No. 3008 Honour Killings dated 16.03.2010 114

S.No. SQ/USQ No. dated Subject 32. USQ No. 346 Honour Killings dated 27.07.2010 33. SQ NO. 121 Honour Killings dated 03.08.2010 (Shri Manicka Tagore, M.P) 34. USQ NO. 2729 Measures to check Honour Killings dated 10.08.2010 35. USQ NO. 174 Honour Killings dated 09.11.2010 36. USQ NO. 1364 Survey on Honour Killing dated 16.11.2010 37. SQ NO. 122 Honour Killings dated 09.08.2011 (Smt. Deepa Dasmunsi, M.P) 38. USQ NO. 2390 GoM on Honour Killings dated 16.08.2011 39. SQ NO. 197 Honour Killings dated 27.03.2012 (Shri Nikhil Kumar Choudhary, M.P) 40. USQ NO. 6388 Honour Killings dated 15.05.2012 41. USQ NO. 2010 Honour Killings dated 17.12.2013 42. USQ NO. 396 Honour Killings dated 25.11.2014 43. USQ NO. 219 Honour Crime dated 24.02.2015 44. USQ NO. 94 Red Beacons on MP's Vehicles dated 13.03.2012 45. USQ NO. 2772 Use of Red Beacon Lights dated 11.12.2012 46. USQ NO. 2762 Red Beacons dated 27.08.2013 47. USQ NO. 3812 Use of Red Beacons dated 18.02.2014 48. USQ NO. 3657 Use of Red Beacons dated 05.08.2014 ANNEXURE II MINUTES

COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT ASSURANCES (2016-17) (SIXTEENTH LOK SABHA) SEVENTH SITTING (06.04.2017) The Committee sat from 1500 hours to 1645 hours in Committee room “C”, Parliament House Annexe, New Delhi. PRESENT Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' — Chairperson

MEMBERS 2. Shri Rajendra Agrawal 3. Shri Naran Bhai Kachhadia 4. Shri Prahlad Singh Patel 5. Shri A.T. Nana Patil 6. Shri K.C. Venugopal

SECRETARIAT 1. Shri R.S. Kambo — Additional Secretary 2. Shri P.C. Tripathy — Director 3. Shri S.L. Singh — Deputy Secretary At the outset, the Chairperson welcomed the Members to the sitting of the Committee and apprised them regarding the day's agenda. Thereafter, the Committee considered and adopted the following Eleven (11) draft Reports without any amendment; (i) Draft 48th Report regarding Review of Pending Assurances Pertaining to the Ministry of Civil Aviation. (ii) Draft 49th Report regarding Review of Pending Assurances Pertaining to the department of Atomic Energy. (iii) Draft 50th Report regarding requests for dropping of Assurances (Acceded to). (iv) Draft 51st Report regarding requests for dropping of Assurances (Not acceded to). (v) Draft 52nd Report regarding Review of Pending Assurances Pertaining to the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas.

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(vi) Draft 53rd Report regarding Review of Pending Assurances Pertaining to the Ministry of Culture. (vii) Draft 54th Report regarding review of Pending Assurances Pertaining to the Union Territory of Lakshadweep. (viii) Draft 55th Report regarding Review of Pending Assurances Pertaining to the Ministry of Home Affairs. (ix) Draft 56th Report regarding review of Pending Assurances Pertaining to the Ministry of Urban Development. (x) Draft 57th Report regarding requests for dropping of Assurances (Acceded to). (xi) Draft 58th Report regarding requests for dropping of assurances (Not acceded to). 2. The Committee also authorized the Chairperson to present the reports during the current session of the Lok Sabha. ** ** ** ** The Committee then adjourned.

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