LOK SABHA DEBATES (English Version)

f��-g-�_!h Series, Vol. XIX, N!_)�)7 Friday, August 8, 1986 Sravana -1 7. J 908 (Saka}

Sixth Session (Eighth Lok Sabha)

( Yol. XIX eontain.r NoJ. 11 IO 20)

LO.K SABHA SECRETARIAT NEW DELHI Prlr� · R.6, 6.00 No. 17, Friday, August 8. 1986/Sravtlna 17, 1908 (Sakaj

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Oral Answers to Questions 1-32

·Starred Questions Nos. 326,327,329 to 331, 335, 339, 340 and 34:2

Written Answers to Questions 32-251 Starred Questions Nos. 328. 332 to 334. 336 to 338, 32-44 34 t and 343 to 345

TJnstarred Questions Nos. 3216 to 3267, 3269 to 3277, 44-251 3279 to 3306, 3308 to 3324,

3326 to 3340, 3342. to 3364, 3366 to 3371, 3373 to 3376. 3378 to 3406, 3408 to 3424,

3426 to 3432, 3434 to 3450, 34S0-A and 34S0-B

Papers Laid on the Table 255-277

Messages from Rajya Sabha 277- 278

Statem~nt Re : Chinese Intrusion in Sumdorong Chu valley 278-28J area or Arunachal Pradesh Shri K. R. Narayanan 278.

Business of the House 281-288

Business Advisory Committee 289 Twenty Sixth Report

Bills Introduced 289-291 Co~titutioD (Fifty-Forth Amendment) Bill, 1986 289 ------.-----,------.---.--..._~------*Tbe Sign + marked above the name of a Member iDdic~tes til at the queati9n, wq -aally uked on the Boor of tbe House by tbat Member. CoI __

lamil Nadu Legislative Council (AboUtion) BiU, 1986 290

National Security Guard Bill. 1986 290

Higb Court and Supreme Court Judges (conditions of 291 Service) Amendment BiU, 1986

Discussion of Recent Railway Accidents 291-340

Prof. Madhu Dandavate 291 Prof. Nirmala Kumari Shaktawat 302

Sbri V. Tulsiram 30S

Sbri D. P. Yadava 308

Shri Basudeb Ache ria 310

Sbrimati Madhuree Singh 313

Shri Ram Pyare Paoika 314

Shri Narayan Choubey 316

Shri N. Tombi Singh 318

Shri Shiv Prasad Sahu 320

Shri Kali Prasad Pandey 321

Shri Lal Vijay Pratap Singh 323

Shri Ramswa roop Ram 324

Shri Girdhari Lal Vyas 326

Shri Manoj Pandey 327 Shri SOrTlnath Rath 328

Sbri Ata-ur-Rehll1an 330

Sbri Sarf.uaj Ahmad 331

Shri Damo,Jar Pandey 332 Shri C. Janga Reddy . 334 Shrimati ~4ohsioa Kidwai 33' Committee on Private Member·s· Bills and Resolutions 341 .' Twenry .. Second Report (Ht> CoiDlllOa

ResolutiOn ~e: Growth of Rura~ Bconomy 341-:-390

Sbtl Barish Rawat 341

Slui B. N. Reddy 346

Shrl Rajmanpl Pande 349 Shri R. S. Khfrbar 353 Sbri Syed Shahabuddin 35' Sbri Balasaheb Vikbe PatH 362

Sbrl D. P. Yadava 363

Sbri A. C. Sbanmugam 367

Shr; V. Krishna Rao 371 Cb. Sunder Singh 373 Sbri C. Sambu 376

Sbri Raj Kumar Rai 379 Sbrl Somnatb Rath 383

Shri Kali Prasad Pandey 386 Shri Mool Chand Daga 388

Half-an-hour Discussion 390-406 Rebabilitation of persons displaced from Pakistan

Kumari Mamta Banerjee 390 S. Buta Sinlb 396 Shrl Mool Chand DlSa 399 Sbrf AIUt08h Law --- 400 : I, ,'~ " I"" "", /,,", "

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LOK SABHA THE MINISTER OF FINANCE (SHRI VlSJ:lWANATH PRAT AP SINGH) : (8) 'Np, Sir. . ,

,F,i,tIay. Augu", 8, 1986( SravaIJQ 17, t b) N,o, Sir. 1908 (Saka) --- (c) Does not arise. The Lok Sabha met at 1Tronslalion1 Eleven 0/ the Clock. SHRI RAM BHAGAT PAS WAN : Mr. [MR. SPEAKER In the Chair) Speaker, Sir, my question is very simple but it has not been answered. We daily read iD [ElI6li4hJ the newspapers that all the nlulti-national companies are indulging in a lot of 'man'ipu- MR. SPEAKER: Mr. KoJandaivelu, lations in the matter of fore'jgn exchange. you are here solely and wholly monopolising Some three or four days back tht're was a the whole front Be1"ch. Don't you fall under news item in the newspaper in this regard. tbe anti-monopoly Act-what is that Act ?' I would like to know from the Hon. Minister -the MRTP Act? 8S to what are the ruJes which govern the remittans:e of foreign exchaogCi: by the multi. SHRI SOMNATH CHATTERJEE: To- national companies abroad 1 Kindly tell us day, Tamil Nadu has the monopoly! the rules and let us know as to what percentage of their total profit can be sent abroad MR.. SPEAKER : Shri Ram Bhagat in the shape of ,foreign exchange ? Paswan. SHRI VISHWANATH PRATAP SINGH: Sir. so far as the question of remittioa a ORAL ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS porting of their profit is concerned, thOle companies whom we have allow<;d tQ s<\,nd {English] profits abroad can remit profits equivalent (0 their share capital. Of C'our~e. we are impos- MIMIse of foreign exchange by multi- ing a restriction that they must restrict their Itatlonal companies share capital to 40 per cent but in the mJtter of core sector and where exports or techno- *326. SHRI RAM BHAGAT PASWAN: logy is concernod~ cKemption has bce,n giver.. WiJ] tbe Minister of FINANCE be pleased to Ordinarily, they should bav" their share upto state : 40 per cent.

(a) wbether Government propose to SHRI RAM BI-JAGAT PAS\VAN: Mr. examine tbe use of foreign exchange by multi- Speaker, Sir. should J take it that tbey can national companies and ,their subsidiaries; send upto 40 per cent? Is this the rule of the Govern01ent? Because they get pr'ofit ('b) whother Government propose to from two places- from· he're as well ,a~ from apPQint a Sptcjal Committee for this purpose; abroad. 1 would like 'to ,know as to ,w~al . i. aDd their total profit and whether they are sC;Dd- , ing only uplO 40 rer cent 1 Have you .;:ver .(c) if SQ, ;t~e c;1et4ils th~reof? " .:', "", I ,' .. looked into it " For example" how .lnaD)' , AUGUST 8, 1986 Ol'llI.Aalwl" 4

times enquiries have been made in tb e case money is sent in the form of fareian excbange or fTC since 1980 '1 If tbey are sendinJ or Indian currency ? correetl, then should 1 take it that aU the multl.national companies are bonest and are SHRI VJSHWANATH PltATAP SINGH: working properly and there is no manipula .. In the form of foreign exchange. tion etc.? Kindly tell us if tbey are not sendtoa 40 per cent, win you constitute a special committee to investigate the matter ? Foreign Intelligence agencies activities SHRI VISHWANATH PRATAP SINGH: alOPg Trlpura-Bangladesh border Sir, tbe Government remains vigilant and if lOme rule ia violated, action is taken. Bata + India's cases ha" come· They had admitted *327. SHRI PURNA CHANDRA tbeir offence. Search was made in the matter MALIK: of Triveni Tissues Company also in November SHRI MANIK SANY AL : 1985. Some over-invoicing had been reported. Inve§tigations are on. In March, 1986. Will the Minister of EXTERNAL searcb was made in tbe case of Jokai India AFFA IRS be pleased to state : Ltd, Investigations are continuing in their case. In addition to that search was made (a) whether the increasing involvement in February in tbe matter of Brook Bond of foreign intelligence agencies in Tripura- also. Tbey bave admitted their offence. Bangladesh border was taken up with the Regarding lTC, wh'Ch is a multi-national Bangladesh President durins his recent visit company, the information is like .hi') : to India; and

[Eng/ilh) (b) if so, the outcome thereof?

On the E1Ccic;e side the TME cases are THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE pending in various High Courts and the MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS SUf'reme Court. The total amount involved (SHRI K. R. NARAYANA~) : (a) and (b). is Rs. 40.87 crores, Some, of these case~ may No confirmed evidence about involvement of be settled under the Amnesty Scheme now. foreign intelligence agencies along the Tripura .. Bangladesh border is available with the Government. This issue was therefore not In another case the Delhi High Court raised with the Bangladesh President duri~g save a judgment against the ITC and others his recent visit to India. on a matter of determination of sizeable values. The balance amount tu be paid by the ITC by tbe end of August is about Rs. SHRI PURNA CHANDRA MALIK: 1 4.66 crores. would like to know from the Hon. Minister whether the Bangladesh Government has been requested not to give any shelter to oppres- The Director General of Customs and sive elements like the Tripura-National Central Exci.e has decided a case of manipu- Volunteer Force or the MilO National Front" lation of values against ITC and has imposed or the Naga National Council. • penalty of RI. 1 crore which bas been recovered, He has asked the Collectors to work out the dues which may come to over SHRI K. R. NARAYANAN: Yes. We Rs. 100 crores. have made such a request but they have' denied tbat they are giving any such assistance. (Tran.s!at 10"1 SHRI SAIFUDDIN CHOWDHARY :' SHRI MADAN PANDEY: Mr. Speaker, But what Mr. Laldeoga has t

whether the Governmeut of India pointed (a> tbe total amount of advances liva out to PresideDt Brsbad that ono C.I.A. tc) priority sector by the public sector banta apnt, Jbon Oidne has been operatiq in the durin, 1985"86; border, Banaladclb .. Tripura border region. (b> the amount liven to Scheduled SHRI K. R. NARAYANAN: We bave Castes/Scheduled Tribes under DifferoDtja) seen such a report. Rate of Interest (DRI) scheme; and (c) the position of overdue. On sucb PROF. MADHU DANDAVATE: That advances separately with respect to advances is on their side or this side? ,given under the DRI scheme?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THB SHRI K. R. NARAYANAN : We have ~INISTRY OF FINANCB (SHRI SANAR- seen such a report, It is supposed to be in DHANA POOJAR Y): (a) to (c). A State- Cbittagong hin tracts. We have seen these ment is given below : reports and our enquiries have not produced any evidence of any support to these activities. Statement

DR. SUDHIR ROY: I would like to According to the provisional data avail- know from the Hon. Minister how they able from Reserve Bank of India, the total answer that there is no such report, while it outstanding advances of public sector banks is a common knowledge that the Tripura to priority sector increased from as. National Volunteer Force or other suppressive 17971. J4 crores as at the end or Match 1985 elements operate from the Chittagoog BHI to Rs. 20852.75 crOTes by tbe cod of March tracts and they are being aided and abetted 1986. During the same period the outstand- by the Bangladesh GovernmeQt. It is an open ing advances of public sector banks under secret, and all these reports are being publish- Differential Rate of Interest Scheme went up ed daily in the Press. What a.re the steps from Rs. 457.83 crores to Rs. 505.53 taken by tile Government regarding these crores. reports 1 The amount outstanding in favour 01 MR. SPEAKER : What is the difference SC/ST beneficiaries UDder D.R.1. Scheme as between a secret and an open secret? at the end of March, 1986 was Ra,2S7.12 crores. The preseot data reporting system AN HON. MEMBER : It is .. a known does not yield separate information for tbo secret. overdues relating to SC/ST benc6eiaries. However, the total amount of overdues under PROF. MADHU DANDAVATE : If it D,R.I. Scheme was Rs. 130.08 crores as at is opened in Parliament it is an opeD secret. the end of June, 198 S• SHRI 'K. R. NARAYANAN: As I have said, we have taken up tbis matter with the SHRIMATI N. P. ,JHANSI LAKSHMI.: Bangladesb Government. They have denied 1 want to know from the HOD. Minister that they are involved in 8iving belp to them. whether under the DRI scheme be will in- But that does not mean that we have stopped crease tbe amount and thus help the SC aDel watching. If there is any evidence then we S r people at the poorer level. would bring it to their notice and se~ that necessary action is taken to stop their acti· SHRI JANARDHANA POOJAR.Y: As vities. the answel' reveals. out or Rs. 50S.53 crores tbat have been given as assistance under DRI Advaoees to priority sector b, baoks scheme, Rs. 2S 7.12 crores have lonc to SC and STs. It is more than SOper ceot. Even *329. SBRIMATI N. p. JUANSI tbough tbe taraet on all India basis under LAKSHAMI : Will the Minister of DRI scheme is 1 per cent, it has crossed the FINANCE be pleased to, state : target and gone upto 1.0' per coot, 7 Oral.,..,."., AUGUST 8. 1984, Oral ..",.", ' 8

SHltl S. M. GURADI: May I "know is frllStrated. If so. is the Minister takiDJ tlle *cwery volume? You' bave advanced aby steps so that' ba.,ks may advance DiODeY" as;. S05:all

SHRI SHANTI DHARIWAL: Mr. Speaker, Sir, through you, I want to know (a) State-wise break up of mills UDder whether any change has been made in the the management of National Textile Corpo- scheme under which Joans are provided by ration '1 the banks to the educated unemployed under the Self Employment Scheme 1 Have the (b) whether it is a fact that for want of banks been issued instructions afresh so that requisite working capital and advances for lOins are obtained easily? replacement of worn out textile machinery, some of the mills run by the Corporation are [.e.lish} suffering huge losses; and

SHRI JANARDHANA POOJARY : That bas been reviewed and shortly. so far as tne (c) the reasons which prevent sanction educated unemployed nre concerned, the of requisite funds in favour of Corporation G~vernment would come before the House for emdent ma,nagement of textile, mills under or"it may announce a schenle immeoiuldy 11:- c\)otrol and management? after this 5cssion about the relaxation that bas be~o mad~ so far as the amount ,to be aiven to various categories is concerned. THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THB. MH'IlIS1RY OF TEXTILES (SliRl KH,U,R.~' SHRI ASUTOSH LAW: We always SHJ D ALAM KHAN; : (a) to (C). A Sta~e m':!nt is givell below. receive complaints fron) various pnOIJty lector people. Is the Minister aware of the fact that advances which have been made by Statemeat tbo public sector banks to the priority sector are very much erratic, in the sen~e that when (a) State-wise break up of textile" mills they reqQire money, money is not given 1 under National Textile Corporation is as TbI, is why. tbe entire attempt of the people under: 9 O'a(,~'J SRAVANA 17. 1·908 (~) O'Q/~R' to

that there arc 125 mills which are uoder the Number of Mills management ,of NTC, out of wbkb 109 arc, State/Union N.tionaUsed Manased national ised and 16 arc under its maoaac" Territory, ment. While replying to the question of continuous losses, it has been admitted that old and obsolete machinery is the main cause Andhra Pradesh 6 ... for the continuing losses. But how to aug- production 4 ment and how to reduce the Karaataka losses is the main question? It is said that Delhi 1 efforts are beiDg made. But what eifectivo Kerala 5 measure are taken is not disclosed. The reply is very vague and not satisfactory. It is Punjab 4 ... stated that the mills which are under manage .. Rajasthan 4 ment will be taken up for modernisation only Gujarat 12 after they are 'nationalised. But with reasrd to the ] 0 9 mills which are nationalised, it is 7 Madhya Pradesh stated that their modernization win be under- Tamil Nadu 14 taken ,on a sel~ctive basis subject to avail- Maharashtra 22 13 ability of funds. I would like to make a positive suggestion for solving this problem. Pondicberry & Mahe 3 The financial institutions arc ready to help Uttar Pradesh 9 2 this project and if Government takes up this West Bengal 14 ' 1 matter serious view not only the losses will Assam 1 go but the mills will run profitably. Bibar 2 I would like to ask the Hon. Minister a Orissa 1 particular question as to what were the figures of losses of these mills during the last three Total 109 + 16= 125 years?

SHRI KHURSHID ALAM KHAN: Sir. (b) and (c). The Government have been I an'} really very grateful to the HOD. Member providing runds for recoupment of working that he has suggested so many useful thinas. capital, eroded by cash losses of both nation- But I would certainly like to bring to bis alised and managed mills of NrC. Upto notice that modernisation can only be March, 1 986. all amount of Rs. 336 crores achieved when the necessary funds are avail- bad been spent on rehabilitation/modernisa- able. As far as the working of these mins is tion of nationalised units under NTC. concerned, it bas been shown that in 1984· 8 S the total loss was Rs. 172.36 crores Old and obsolete machinery, excess labour while this has been reduced to Rs. 128.80 .orce, under'·utilisation of installed capacity crores in 1985 .. 86. I would also like to due to irreau]ar power supp) y and power mention tbat in 1984 .. 85 there were only shortaac, increase in cost of inputs power, five mills which had made the net profit but coal etc. are some of the major reasons for in 1985 .. 86 tbere were nine mills which had continuous losses of the mills under NTC. made the net profit. As mentioned earlier, for the Seventb Plan we bad given an estimate of Rs. 302 crores for tbe modernisation but Modernisation of nationalised units would unfortunately only an allocation of RI. 11 7 have to be undertaken only on a selective crores was made to us and out of these basis, within avaiJable limited resources. The Rs. 117 crores, almost about Rs. 70 crores mOdernisation of managed units can be under- have already been committed for tbe statutory taken only after th~ uDdertakinlS are nation- replacements. alised. SHRI INDRAJIT GUPTA: Sir, there SH:RI HUSSAIN DALWAI: In reply are five or six causes liven in the statement to the question it is admitted by the Minister for the continuous losses of mills uoder NTC. It

bl,Jt ODe thiDI it missioa bere aad I would" ·ovor the, sick miD. is ·to· reciuce tho JOSHI. hlto to aak: the y,loiiter about tbat. Tbere the ultimate Object is to have ,eoonomlcally are a"Dumber of'N.TC mill. located in States viable units. We find froPl this" tbat tho wbicb ate non·cotton-arowinl. They have reason for takina over majority of sick mills" , to briol' tbe cotton supplies from quite a is continuing mountilll 10lI01.. $0. what is ""nco. But is tho HOD. Minister aware of tho Itrateay ? Stt,ateD is to have the profit t.he fact that some of' these mills do Dot and make it viable' or the strategy is to make receive .,pplies' of cotton for weeks aDd it have cODtinuiDg lOlles ? How do you pro- lDODtbs toptber, aDd if 10. thOJl bow does be pose to meet tbis point? ' expect them to function without losses ? (TranI/at ion) SURI KHURSHID ALAM KHAN: Sir. MR. SPEAKER : You want profit from I do not know. If tbe Hon. Member has got old dilapidated and outdated machines ? any particular information. be should kindly pass it OD to me and I will look into tba t. SHRI BHAGWAT lHA AZAD: This But I do not think we can afford to close is known to you and us both. dOWlllDY mill for one month for Jack of cotton or lack of any other thinas. MR. SPEAKER: Sbri Bbalwat Jba, excuse me, thero is an adage in Punjabi : lTran.tlatlon} Budha ball 10 meet pachada khada SHRI BALKA VI BAIRAGI: Mr. }aye Ie khoda. Speaker, Sir, in spite of Government's policy Lath jaye to lath nohin we come across press reports about the closure khada hi khada. of milia in many cities. Agitations and dharna.3 are resorted to for getting those miJls It means that the old oxen canDot be started. Has the Government formulated a used for farmins and Pachada is a com- national policy under which fresh efforts may munity which begs for food. If such people be made to commission these mills ? I would are your friends, they will only take from like to ask particularly in respect of Madhya you, but will Dot give you anything. If you Pradesh, where in Rat]am 15000 workers of want to get rid of them. do so; otherwise, tbe Sajjan Mills have been thrown out of there is no way of riddance. employment. Has any policy or scheme been formulated in this respect ? SHRI INDRAJIT GUPTA: Tbat ox was not old from the beginning. Someone has made it old r SHRI KHURSHID ALAM KHAN: In respect of the Sajjan Mills of Ratlam we MR. SPEAKER: It should be replaced bave asked the Chief Minister of tbe State by a new calf, There should be replace- to nationalise the mill, if they want to do so. ment.

SHal BALKAVI BAIRAGI : They wallt PROF. MADHU DANDAVATE: The to nationalise it but the question ia how much condition of the Government is )ike that of help will you Jive ? the old ox of Punjab.

SHR.I KHURSHID ALAM KHAN: SHRI BHAGWAT JHA AZAD : It may Our blessings and SOOdwill will constitute OUf be done that way, Sir. help_ [English)

MR.. SPEAKER! He win just shake his SHRY KHURSHID ALAM KHAN: beard. Sir, the avetap 81' of 'bese m,Us is such that really it is impossible without investing [E",liah] buae amounts to make them viable. As I sai~ wo bad made a plan in the Seventb SaRI BKAGWAT JHA AZAD: Sir, Plan; we bave liven an estlmatc of Rs. 302 invariably the reason advanced for takiol crores for this modcfoisatioD. But oo1y IS SltAVANA '.1', 1goa ($AICA) -' ,0,,,, Altsw", . 14

Rs. 11 7 crores was tbe ,allocation, -out 0(- . Supply. of cheaper cloth to wblch. a81 bavc already said, as. 70 crores'~;' '. eoDlUJllers is committed fot the statutory· requirements. Tberefore, it leaves bardl)' any money lor *331. SHRI MOOL CHAND DAGA: modernisation. Will the Minister of TBXTILES be pleased to state: SHRI BHAGWAT JHA AZAD: What does tbe, Finance. Min,ister say about it ? (a) whether it is a fact that despite faU in cotton price, reduction in excise duties and the flexible textUe policy, there is no MR. SPBAKER : FiDance Minister keeps sign of any significant decline in Cloth mum; prices;

THE MINISTER OF FINANCE (SHRI (b) the steps taken by Government VISHWANATH PRATAP SINGH): Allo- to arrange supply of cbeaper clotb cations are made by the P1anning Com- mission. to tbe consumer and tbe results thereof;

(c) the percentage of production under [Tralls/atlon] National Textile Corporation mills sold to Government departments during the last SHRI MOOL CHAND DAGA : Question tbree years; and No·3 t 1. (d) whether the sale was transacted MR. SPEAKER: There is no such through tenders or direct sale at demand question. There is no such question number price ? as has been read out by Shri Daga. THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE AN HON. MEMBER: It does not make MINISTRY OF TEXTILES (SHRI any difference. He will get the san',e repJy. KHURSHID ALAM KHAN) : (a) to (d). A statement is given eJow. SHRI BALKAVI BAIRAGI : You should '. punish a bania's son, if be commits a mistake in the House. Statement ,(a) No Sir, MR. SPEAKER: It is a blunder. (b) Government of India are operatin. SHRI KHURSHID ALAM KHAN: two schemes for supply of cheap cloth to The problem is that I am a Pathan's son weaker sections of society io the country : and I am functioning as bonia. It is aU topsy turvy. (i) Controlled cloth scheme in the NTC sector. [English] (ii) Janta cloth ~cheme in the hand- PROF. MADHU DANDAVATE: He 100m sector. is indirectJ) suggesting that he should be incharge of Defence. The distribution of controlled cloth produced by NTC mills is primarily the res- [Trans/at ion] ponsibility of the State and Union Torritory MR. SPEAKER. : That is correct. Governments who ar~ utilisins tbe aaency of the National Cooperative Consumers Fede- (Interrupt ions) ration 8 S per cent of the controlled cloth produced by the NTC is distributed by [E"glish) NCCF by utilising the services of its member Federations located in various Statesl SHRI KHURSHID ALAM KHAN: UTs. The State Jevel Federations actually Question No. 330. undertake to supply tbo controlled cloth AUGUST 8. '-'8& ". ts

throuab tbeir oet~work of retail outleta such . MR. SPEAKSR.: H. was just provlna as fair price shops and consumers stores tba t be is a PathaD. . and ~oopera'tive outlets. (Interruptions) For Janta cloth in the bandloom sector, State Governments are responsible for both . SHRI MOOL CHAND DAGA: Mr. production and distribution. The State Speaker, Sir, after the announCement of the. agoncies, namely, State Handloom Develop· New Textile PoHcy on 6 June 1985. Shri ment Cooperations, State Handloom Apex Kburshid Alam Khan and other Ministers Societies, Regional Apex Societies undertake started claiming that- sale of Janta cloth thr()ugh specified outlets, fair price shops. consumers cooperative -(English] stores, and other forms of cooperative stores, tribal cooperatives and private retailers -we pass on textile duty benefits to tbe specially approved for this purpose by the consumers. State Governments and the producing . _mcio! subject to certain control. [Translallon]

(c) The position in regard to percentage Good speeches were delivered. You said that of cloth sold to Government Departments the excise duty has been reduced, the prices of cotton have been slashed. People get by NTC mills out of their production during increased subsidy, ranging the last three years is as under given below: from Rs. 50 crores to 58 crores. You are claiming that the :New Textile Policy is a liberal policy. Year Total pro- Supplies %age of They are saying that dhoti, ,saree. longeloth duction of made to proouction and other types of cloth wilt be made avai· the cloth Govr. Deptt, 0/ cloth labJe at cheap rates to the people in remote in MU/;on (in lakh sold 10 areas. All such beautiful and sweet speeches mtrs.) metres) GOVI. have been delivered but the fact is- Depttf • [English) t 98 3·84 902.00 71 0.79% -these are benefits which are not reaching 1984-85 920.00 330 3.58% the poor pC'ople. 198'·86 994.72 476 4.78% [Translation) (d) Prior to 27th Dec. 1983, sale of The Minister incharge of the excise daty, i.e. Textile fabrics by NTC lO Govt. Depart- the Finance Minister, is present here. He ments was made through DOS and D under JZives subsidY also and that too more than open tender systern. After 27.12.83, NTC Rs. 50 crores .•• is making the supply of textile fabrics to Government Departments through DOS and o on single tender basis. The price is fixed, MR. SPEAKER Please. put the on the recommendations of the Cost Accounts question. Branc.h, Ministry of Finance, on normative cost basis. SHRI MOOL CHAND DAGA: The prices of cotton bave also been reduced. (Translation] Will the Minister tell us what were tho (Interruptions) prices of saree, langeloth. dboti and othor type of cloth, for whicp you have set up a MR. SPEAKER : One always tries to new plant, before tbe formulation of the outdo the other. New -Tex.tile Policy and what are tbe prices of tbese items at ptesent in the remote (Interruptions) areas? , . ·I"~ DAVAN" 17,' tMI (SAKA)

'MR. SPBAJtBlt: 1t is bot the, price (Tralflltltloll) but ,... fpeeCti' tlaal is iDcreaSiD'~ TbiS is tbe policy you bave Ja,kI down. After ,Iayilll '" down tbit ,policy ,OU make a claim SHllt KSURSHID ALAM KHAN: So that you have opened three Ia'kb &hoPS. a tar .. the Clueation of Iocrease In the, prices network 01 fair price shops ....beeR 0&**1 of cloth arter the cledaration of the New and that tbe people livin. in the far flu .. Textile Policy i. concerlled. I would like to areas wUI get cloth at tbe controlled price. la, tbat at least we have bad a nqative Mr. Speaker. Sir. J know you 8re a bi. sup- pia. in the sense that the prices have Dot porter.of the poor; we know (or whom you hrcttaIed. 11t~ prkes which had iac:rtased have a soft corner. Tberefore,. you mUM by more than S per cent earlier, have know what is actually bappenio.. In die increased only by 2 per ceot this year. This name of textile, money is taken but that is. or course, there that ir tbe prices of cotton clot~ is no where available. If it is beiDl have been reduced, we should also see that produced in your area then you deaeno bow much prices of tbe other inputs bave coosratula tions. increased. For example, we have to see tbat bow much was" bave increastd, what has MR. SPEAKER: In our area cotton it been the increase in the prices of other items. produced the prices of which have ",mo Had there been control on them, perhaps down. even tbis 2 per cent increase would not have been tbere. SHRI MOOL CHAND DAOA: J was to submit your point also and that I have already done. But here the problem is tbat In addition, we are manufacturing tbat Shri Khurshid AJam Khan says that the type of cloth which is required by the poor cloth will be sold throUlh fair price shops and are providing tbat to the States. The and the National Textile Corporation people Statos and NCCP distribute tbat cloth. We say that tbey will sell the cloth from are tbe manuractures; the distribution is tbeir where more money can be earned. This responsibility and they are doing it, dispute is resulting in non-availability or cloth to the poor.

SHR.f MOOL CHAND DAGA : My MR. SPEAKER: You may put the fint question bas Dot been replied to. J question only. The entire issue is side ... had asked what were tbe earlier prices and tracked without question and its importance what are tbe present prices-wbich you have is lost. not revealed. In the policy you have laid down, you have said that it is not the respon- SHRI KHURSHrO ALAM KHAN: sibility of your Government. Sir, I have already replied to wbat Shri Dap has asked. I have stated that we do not sell cloth, it is sold through tbe State Governments. Their fair price sbops and NCCF sell this cloth. If there is somethlna I will not read the whole thins, but I will wrona in Sbri Dala's State, be should draw read only tbe relevant portion. It lay. : the attention of the Chief Minister. If that does not yield tbe desired result" tben he .11t was also emphasised that days of should tell us; we sball wrile to the CbiGf sale for controlled cloth should be fixed Minister. and the District Collector should arra. for wide publicity of the StiRI MOOL CHAND DAGA : We arrival/sale of the controlled cloth shall teU you but you should visit our both in the urban and rural areas State. tbtoUlh the District Publicity Officer to ensure supply' of the cloth to the (English] common masses and eliminate chances or diversion to unautborised chan· SHRI N. TOMBI SINOH: Sir. the 'DOl,·'. statement lays that for productioo and distri. 19 20

bution of Janata c'oth~ .the State Go,"'ern .. Financial lost suffer,d by Deihl TOIIr.am ment is resronsible. Parliament bas passed Development Corporation a )'a1s1att('n for reservation of certain items inctud.ina Janata cloth for the halldtoom *3~S. SHRI BALWANT SINGH sector and nearly one year has pa~sed after RAMOOWALIA: Win the Min·jster of the legislation regarding reservation of certain TOURISM be pleased to state: items for handloom. (a) whether it is a fact that tbe Delbi Tourism Development Corporation bas been May J ""OW from tbe Hon. Minister incurring loss continuously for the last many whether tbe Government have made any deep years; study on tho reaction. on the subsequent development after the passing of tbis legisla- (b) jf so, the amount of financial loss tion ? What steps have been taken to involve suffered by it during each of the last three all the States concerning handlo('m sector? years; Our rtport in this respect is that practically, there is no progress made on this. May I know from the Hon. Minister, if any con .. (c) whether some employees are now crete step has been taken on these measures? being retrenched to a\oid this financial loss; If not. when wi1J they be taken? and

SHRI KHURSHID ALAM KHAN: (d) if so. the category·wise tott11 number Sir, positive steps have already been taken of such employees? and we have provjd~d 5 milHon metle'S of Janata cloth for the States and each State [English} has been allotted quota for production of Janata .:loth and use then.'of. The basis of THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE allotment is ? /3rd of the quota is allotted on MINl~TRY OF TOURISM (~HRr ba~is S~ate the of total porulat ion of the and SONTOSH MOHAN DEV): (u) 10 (d). A t/3rd is on the basis of population below the ~tatement is given below: poverty line., Besides this, 85 per cent of controlled cloth is given to the States on the basis of their a Hocation. Only 1 5 per cent Statement of the controlled cloth i~ sold through the outlet of National Textile Corporation. (a) and (b). Yes, Sir. The year-wise fig\.lr~s of loss incurred by Ddhi Tourism [Translation] Development Corporation during the last three years are given below: SARI SHIV PRASAD SAHU: Mr. Speaker. Sir, Janta cloth is manufacttired for distribution among the poor and the tribals (Rs. in lakhs) but it is often seen thar this cloth does not 1983-84 23 96* reach the people living in tbe hill areas of Orissa, Bihar and other States, though it is 1984-85 39.44* available in the cities. 1 would like to know 1985-86 26.19* from the Hon. Minister whether the Central * Provisional Government will institute an enquiry to find out whether this cloth reached tbe poor and (c) There is no such proposal at present. the tribals ? (d) Does not arise.

SHRl KHURSHlD ALAM KHAN: Sir~ we have already, written to the Chief SHRI BALWANT SINGH RAMOO· Minj.;:ters to enquire whet her the clorh hus WALIA: Sir. it is clear tbat in the State- reach~(' tho~e people for wl10m it was in .. n'ent the Government has hidden sonle facts. tended? The replies r\!ceived from the Chief It seems the Government is plannjns to re" Ministers show that the doth is beinS dis- move 170 employees flom tlie D.T.D.C. trihuted accordingly. uno it wa$ dec~d~d 90 July 14 that in order Orlll dttItNr, SBAVANA 1 '7, 1908 (SAKA) to contain tbe mounting Josses. the DTDC Again, they are hiding tbe reasons for is loin, to Jay off 170 employees who bave tbe losses. Is it correct tbat the Govern.ncnt been identified as surplus. Through you, I has failed to set up it. seven-year low want to know from the Government, are Budget economy hotels plan and in spUe of they planning to layoff 170 employees under occurring losses, tbe Government is gOiDI the cover of the word "surplus"? It is to pay a huge amount of money to Tata correot or not ? Consultancy Service? Is it ~orrect? I want an answer from the Hon. Minister.

SHRt SONTOSH MOHAN DEV: In view SHRI SOMNATH CHATTERJEE: The of the fact that the organisation was running cat comes out of the bag •. (Interrupllons). at a loss, the Department of Administrative Reforms in 1 985 took a study and they had identified 174 posts which were in excess of SHRI SONTOSH MOHAN DEV : This the requirement. Out of these 1 74 persons is not correct. Out of the total staff, ooly only 85 persons are in employment and other 27 are in the Catering Department. The posts are still lying vacant. They have no rest are in the Tourist Department or io proposal as of today to Jay-ofT any of the the Transport Department. Some are in the staff. They have taken up more liquor Head Office. shops. Some of them will be absorbed in those liquor shops and also they have taken As regards Budget allocation, we are up with the Delhi Adm inistra tion to absurb constructing an economy botel near Palam some of them. Air port. It is meant for the ecoDomical1y backward aod the youth sector of tbe tourists. We shall try to absorb some of SHRI S. JAIPAL REDDY: Is it foreign liquor? the staff there. )n view of the fact that even we are earning losses for the last three years. we have not retrenched any staff. Our SHRI SONTOSH MOHAN DEV : All efforts are still to absorb tbem. But we shall efforts are made to see that they are not un- try. As 1 said, if ultimately we cannot employed. But ultimately we cannot absorb a bsorb them, we shall ha ve to take steps to aU of them. We have to Jay ofT some of retrench then1, because we cannot every year them. incur losses to the tune of Rs. 25 lakbs.

SHRI SOMNATH CHATTERJEE: You SHRI BALWANT SINGH RAMOO- have to give an assurance on this. WALIA: What about Tata Consultancy? \Vhat about low budget economy hotels '1 SHRI BALWANT SINGH RAMOO- WALIA: I want a categorical assurance SHRI SONTOSH MOHAN DEV: I through you, Sir, whether they are going to have no knowledge about Tata Consultancy. jay-off the employees. I will check up and inform tbe Hoo. Member. MR. SPEAKER: And, if not, why not? [Translation[

SHRI SHYAM LAL YADAV : Sir, SHRI SOMNATH eHATTERJEE : rnanp Departments of the Government are Don't get diverted. funning hotels or are preparing schemes to run hotels but experience shows that Tourism SHRI BALWANT SINGH RAMOO- Departo1ent, be it of the Government. of WALIA: The Minister says that the India, of the Dtlhi Administration or of any employees are going to be absorbed in liquor other State, bas been unsuccessful in ruo- selling shops but, to my knowledge, bulk ning the hotels. There are several botels in of the employees are in the Catering Delhi which have either already been con- Department. verted or are proposed to be converted into " ~Gus:t ,... ,,:,~.

~. Aa.BIt th~ tbere a~ hotel, in AI. rea.r. your question about. Aebok DIlbi' ift tlttf Prl~.te' HCtor which art alWays Vatri Nivut it bas alto carDed ,roll 'tit. cr.oyt~' 1iaeOt .very 'Department 'even if )'ear. ft' fa Dot j~ the busiJ*S of boteti.rina it "tal tiotetL 'For exam,plc. tbe, Intern- As reaards the new ho~1 in the' Seventh t~,i ~tr~rt AUthority, bas. stated tbat it Five Year PIaD" tbe PlaDnins Comtnisslop .ur~~'"., ,hotel. Aif, J~dla bu already, bas laid an embarao tor public sector ITDC 4PcoCd 'a ·ho~1. ITPC has also been fUODiDI. not to have any hotel in the COUDtry. We are hotels. There seem. to be a com'petltion in only bavina botels in collaboration with tbe ovOry Department to open a botel. State Corporation. ·al ·a joiot veature·~ ,.tbe profit ratio is S 1:29. MR. S'PEAKBlt : 1 will Dot allow tbe Lok 'Sabba to do lucb a ~biD •. As rcaards previous Question. a fealibiUty stud)l for the low. budlct botel is ·to be dODO, by tbe Tata Consultancy but the proposal is SHRI SHYAM ,LAL YADEV : Who still pend ina ,for approval of tbe Delhi Ad. k'"oWl tbit may also happen. Sometime mini~tradon . p,re ••!Uc cao be put OD you also' for doio, tWa. [Translatio" 1

t wpuleS like .to koow whether if is. the SHRI MANVENDR,A SINGH: Mr. ~ieY"of,the Government that every Depart .. Speaker, Sir. the Ministry had decided; tbat njenl ,_ould ,:Ope~ -botela even if it hal to Yatrikas would be constructed at· all tbe, ~«er losses and fail, to serve iood food places of pilgrimaae where arranaement for ~ to, a~tract tbe tourists.? Assurance is the stay of the pilgrims would be made. I ~ tba\ cbeap hate1s will be opened. would like to know when will these' Yatri- Two botA:ls bave, been opeoed bt:re in WiDd~ kas' be constructed '1 Is there any scheme iO!" plaoo. In the bel~nninl it was promised to construct a 'Yatrikat at Mathura from __ t, tbe room tariff would be between where I come ? Rs .. 30 and RI. SO but now the tariff ~ sky·rocketed. In spite of tbese experien. [English1 ~s, do tb. Government of lndia want to run sucb enterprises in which there are los- SHRI SONTOSH MOHAN DEV: MI from the bcainning to tbe end? The Though this question does not relate to it. we Finance Minister after imposinl taxes on have planned to construct Yatrikaco at tl).e bard earned money of the people is places of pilgrimages. We havo already living, funds to the hotels from the exche- sanctioned seven and our idea is to sanction q.uer. Kindly close such hotels. The insti. more. The problem is about tbe Jaod and tutions which have DO experiCDcc of runnina we, have written to alt the State Govern- betels theuld not enter tbis business. ments. tE".U.th) HRI SOMNATH, CHATTBl.JEB· : 1\'0 ey. SHRt SONTOSH MOHAN DEV: The information which has been given by the SHRI SONTOSH MOHAN DEV : Hon. Member is not correct. ITDC this year Money is not the problem. We are bavinl -GIlly,twD days .a10 we have completed our funds We are giving money to Gana8sqar I~nll-bave earned a profit 4 1/2 crores. in West Bengal. From wherever a proposal comes, if it is viable. we consider. SHU SHY AM LAL YADAV : What is tbJ~ca&t1tlt •. the total, investment? SHRI SOMNATH CHATTERJEE: If thoy are lOlinl tbeir job. then money i. tbo, SHlt~1 SONTOSH MOHAN DEV: ,It is p.oblem. a fact that in R'tation to the total investment, the profU 'I Dot very bias. But Ilbink. further MR. SPEAKER. ! Mr. M,iollter, I would. l iP'JlllOvemtnt· will be tbelt,. like you to take cogniaancc of tbe , face ~ IbM; :j! ,

'die' enVf,~tal and acstbetl¢ "010 'il also I woufd Jike to kaow· whether it is' alao a tact' to .. lOoked 'after. It:is very iinpartlult. tbat tbe investments made by tho Isl. of' Man,e. ~otl1,paDieI' have since been shifted to new camp.aies, British Vitain Island cam .. Noll ,... hIeD. 1.laD PonfoIio' I.,.. • panies, and whether ,Government is aware ,or meat Scheme the exact ownersbip of the shares of these companie., -339. SHlU S.lAIPAL RBDDY:, Will tbet Minister of FINANCE b., pleased to state: SHRI VISHWANATH PRATAP SINOH: As regards the poi.nt made by the HOo. (a) the total amount attracted under the Member about repatriation or outflow of Non-Resident lndian Portfolio Investment forcian excbaDle that wculd "come b)' appre- SCheme upto 31st March, 1986; and ciation, in tbat context tbe total capital aains tax should also be calculated and also (b) whether it is a 'act that tbe scheme the foreign exchanlc variations affect the bas an adverse effect on tbe Indian accounts total amount of outflow. in teftns of repatria ble foreign exchanlc ? As to specific informatiCtD wbether some THE MINISTER OF FINANCE (SHRI of these companies have moved to certain VISHWANATH PRATAP SINGH) : (a) the islcs from there" I win need notice for amount invested b)' NOD-resident Indians that. under Portfolio Investment Scheme upto 3 1at March, 1986 was Rs. 53.54 croro. SHRI DINESH SINGH: Has Govern- ment noticed any irregularity jn these transac- (b) No, Sir. tions ?

SHRI S. JAIPAL REDDY: I would like SHRI VISHWANATH PRATAP SINGH: to know (rom the Hon. Minister as to cThes~' is a very wide term. whether it is a ract tbat out of Rs. 53 crores invested under tbe Scheme. more than Rs. 23 crores were invested only in one industry SHRI DINESH SINOH : This is about what we are discussing, You have mention- namely, tbe R.eliance Industriel, whether it js ed two investments from this portfolio. Has a fact that Rs 23 crores were invested by Government noticed any irregularity in these 11 Isle of Mane companies from Britain. two specific investments '1

SHRI VISHWANATH PRATAP SINGH: SHRI VISHWANATH PRATAP SINGH; Out of these Rs. 53.54 crores, basically two These have been gone into when there was a major investments have come: one was of debate in Parliament and Government bad lteJiance, Ra. 22.S crores, and one of DCM come to the conclusion that investments ••• Combine of lls. 1 3 crores, and that was a few ycars back. After tbat, tbere baa not been much flow in this portfolio investment. SHRI S. JAIPAL REDDY: I have put Resardin8 tbe question whether tbere were the question here, but he is rererrinl us to companies from ISle or Mane, tbis debate the debate. bas taken place and an details were discussed in Parliament itself. 1 think. tbose issues SHRI VISHWANATH PRATAP SINGH: were already debated. You also refer to SOl many things in the question. So, I have also to refer to some- SHR.I S. JAIPAL REDDY: I would like thing, The conclusion was tbat tho invest .. to know whether it is a fact that the investment was within the ambit of the reaulatloos ments made in Reliance Industries, Rs. 23 and ruJes. crores, have sibee got appreciated to Rs. 100 ctores and if tbis is the rate of appreciation. SHltl.SOMNATH CHAITERlEB: The whether it is not advisable tor tbe Govern .. Han. Minister bas said that there bas not , meat to puc a stop to this atbcme tonbwitb. been m\lcb of all investment tOcco"),. Is , , "" SUI VlSHWANATH PRATAe SlNO,K: A. i,hove said, not much investment ~. SH'ltl lIlt'AHM:A' Dun'~ 'It is a tact .8~Q ..' i~tQ it. ;But tbq~ i. 00 barm ,ID tbat ten'dt;r coeoobt is a delicious' 'drink'.' But tb~re are difti9ulties. Tbe first js, k..... , I, tho .peqplo exporting jfeeJl coconuts will be deprived of , Stllll SOMNATH CHA1TBR:JSe ! Hop- exportioa copra and allo husk which are " in,' to aet soaietbi~sl ' ' more important. We are abort of edible oils " "", " also. Moreover there is another difficulty Esport ,of teader eocoaut and that is that tbe weight of teoder coconut is substantial and tbe freilht involved is also *340. SHill V. S. KRISHNA lYBR ~ very substantial. It is a perishable commo.. Win the Minister of COMM'ERCE be pleas .. dity and DO particular trade inquiry has been received from any country. Of course, the ed to: state :' I Karnataka Government wanted some samples '(a) ,«bether any export of tender coco .. to be sent. We allowed tbem and we do nut is being made at present; not know what bappened afterwards.

(b), if so, tbe quantity exported with SHRI BHAGWAT JHA AZAD: The names of the ,countries; via-media. i" let it be made available in Delhi. Here you will get a good price~ (c) wbether any trade enquiries were received for export of tender coconut by the Government of Karnataka and other States; SHRI SYED SHAHABUDDIN: Tbat aDd does not yet amount to exports. SHRI V. S. KRISHNA IYER; The '(d) whether Union Government have any Hon. Minist~r was pleased to say that the propOsal to encouraae export of tonder coco- demand for copra is morc. Considering the Dut from that State '1 health point of view doctors prescribe aU kinds of patients syrups and other things. THB MINISTBR OF STATE IN THE Though I am not a medical man t I know MINISTRY OF COMMERCE (SHRI that coconut js the best drink (or every kind BRAHMA DUTT) : (a) No, Sir. of patients. Tbe Minister mentioned tbat it is perishable. But it is Dot at all that (b) Does Dot adse. perishable. It can last for eight to ten days. An attempt must be made. I will see that (c) Government is not aware of aoy Karnataka Government gives its views. After trade enquir,ies received by ,State Govern- tbe receipt of tbe reply will you consider ... ment of, Karnataka or any other States. No (Interruptlon,) ••• A. Sbri A1.ad said, it is oot communications also has been received from availablo in Delhi also. It is very surprisina any. State Oovern~ent jn this regard. Sir I suggest that we should 'bave a counter in the Parliament House also.!" so thi)t '(d) No, Sir. ' Members can take a drink and be more efl'eeti"e in their work. That is a substitute SHRrJ V. S. KRISHNA IYER: It i$ for other drinks that they take. surprisinl ('bat· the most delicious, healthiest and contamination-free drink, wbich is re- After tbe receipt of the reply (rom quired for almost all patients except diabetic tbe Karnataka Government will you take f)atients, 15 not. being exported from our step, to ~ t1lat tbe ,teJ:l,der, coc90uta ar. ' country,:, Wbat is tM aotual dime")ty in lOX'" expOrted , ' . , ,,: • , ",1'1' " 1'(\', 1 .. 1,;·,r:. ,.,',:':,,:.,, ",:;:"o;;';;_1;1:~' ,,~".,}:.: ·\.8.".Mf~, ·t<7~r:·t_.: (aA~A) :" ',"', ,l \ ( ,~ ~ \ ,I • :,' '" , ~ , , , I I : • ',':; 1 ',:, I, " ,

·saal Jla:~HMA:' ,'DUTY,: fter.I··iI tm I.plaaretdat... f"retJenttJOIl' ...... ban' .0Il: brinJiq.COCOImft to· Delbt ,or 'to· ·the flf llidJID' Oversea' :Balilt Patlilftllt< 'House ,for ftr Hon. M~mbers; 'but'not f"sfde i'he 'Ffan ••. (Inttt'raptfclls).' ,"" . "~42. SHRlBANWA:kl tAL BAIRWA : . , , L ,- ',''''.' Will the Minister .of' FINANCE '~. p_d . SHRI ,S~, JAIPAL' RBODY: W., want to stale: ' them inside the ·,Central Hall. (a) Whether Oovtrnment's insttuctions SHRI BRAHMA DUfT: I think it is regarding reservation for. Scheduled Castes in tbe n'ational in terest. to e~PQrt coconut. and Scheduled Tribes are beioa foJJowed .in cppra" and husk 8Qd utilise them also in our the Indian O\leneas· Bank in r~ruitlllont edibJe oil. There is DO ban fO'f its movement and promotions to various categorie., of ita inside the country. employees; and

(b) if not. the reasons therefor and the PROF. P. J. KURIEN: You know that action proposed by Government? tender coconut is very sweer. It is sweeter than the pepsi cola and other colas. The Hoo. THE MJN.JSTER OF STATE .IN THB Ministerwas pleased to say tbat the problem MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI JANAR- is regarding tbe export because of its DHANA POOJARY) : (a) and (b)., A State- delicate oeture. The fact is that we are not ment is given below: to export or market the tender coconut b~fore it gets fermented. The Question is of preservation. I would Hke to know whe·thfT Statement the Government is having any scheme for (a) and (b). Indian Overseas Bank bas prC'~eiving tender coconut water and bot1le rerort~d that it and then market it within the country and the policy of the Government Castes also export. In that C8(e we v. jJJ get very regarding reservations for Sc'heduled and Schtdukd Tribes, both in direct recruit· good export market also. I WCllild like to ment and in promotions from the clerical' know whether Governn1ent has any scheme in this regard. cadre to the lowest rung of the officers cadre, is being fonowed by the bank. However, tbe vacancies tilted up throu!h promotions by SARI BRAHMA DtJ1T: As far as we candida1es belonging to the reserved cate- know it is profitable and we get more foreign gories are being calculated in tte bank with exchange by exporting other end products. reference to the totH 1 Vacancies fil1cd up BUf, jf there is any proposal, we definitely every year plus the backlog in the same examine it. category. The system followed by the bank leads to bigher number of reserved vacancies SHRI ANANDA GOPAL MUKHO- than those calculated on the basis of roster PADHY AY : Will tbe GO\ernment considf'r system. The bank bas been advised to it seriously as to whether they can put a bao follow the Joster system as prescribed by the on use of green coconut '? Because by usi.ng Government. it we lose so many things coming out of coconut. Win the Government consider it [Translation] seriously? SHRI BANW ARt LAL BAIRW A : [Trans Tat ion] Mr. Speaker. Sir, in,. connectiop with the informati~on given by the Hon. Minister in MR. SPEAKER: Tbey want it to be reply to my question, I want to submit banned entirely. for the information of the House that on attaining indepetld~nte it was felt that the [Engllsh1 people belonging to' the Schedultd Castes had lagged far behind in comparison with This .is, Brn,othe,r view .. (Inierruptiolll). the other communities. . Therefore, the "SHkI JUlAH.MA nUTr: We C~HHl()t Government. ,in .order to bring them' at par con5jder bannins.· with the otber comtn'Unitio8, formQiatod .a , . 31 clear cut policy tbat tM, :abou1c1·be liven $OMB·HON. MEMBRS: How? .plotectioD in dift"erent fields. It .is the beart- feU willi. of t~ HOD. Prime Minister tbat MR. SPBAKBl\: Please walt •. Let him they may come at par with the otbers at complete the reply. the earliest. For that. it is necessary that the poncies of the Government arc imple· SHltI JANAllDHANA POO)ARY : In mented properly. But instead of ha vinl a tbe Indian Overseas Bank out of 287 vacan- sympatbetic attitude, it bas been observed cies for general category there is provision that tbe implementing agencies very cleverly for 1 S4 for general 68 . (or Scheduled Castes deprive these communities or the benefit and 65 for Scheduled Tribes. Ir the roster duo to tbom. This is the reason that in the procedure bad been followed instead of 68 matttr of reservation there is always a back .. there would have been only 43 for Scheduled loa. 1 want to give you a clear example in Castes and 21 for Scheduled Tribes inltead this connection. It has been said in the of 6S .•. (Interrupt/olll). Statement tbat "the Indian Overseas Bank bas reported that the policy of the Govern- ment resareins reservations for Scheduled Sir, instructions have been issued to Castes and Scheduled Tribes, both in direct follow the roster. now tbe matter is before recruitment and in promotions from the the Hiah Court. It is IUhjud/~. We have clerical cadre to tbe lowest rung of the given instructions to all the banks to follow ofticers cadre. is being followed by the bank. the roster. We have taken serious Dote of However. tbe vacancies fiUed up through it ••. (InterruplionA). promotions by candidates belonging to the reserved categories are being calculated in MR. SPEAKER: Whatever tbe rules say the bank with reference to the total vacancies make it more strict. filled up every year plus the backlog in the same catelory." I have not been able to understand what you mean by promotion upto tbe Jowest rung of the officers cadre? WRIITEN ANSWERS TO QUESTJONS .Is it the first stage of promotion from [English] clerical cadre or is it a little higher than that? First, you may kindly clearly it. World Bank assistance to States for Secondly, I want to know whether all the silk production Government orders are applicable to the public sector' ban ks also or is tbere some ·328. SHill SRlKANTA DATTA separate arrangement for tbem? And NARASIMHARAJA WADIYAR : Will the wbether in this B£lnk roster system is being Minister of TEXTILES be pleased to state : followed properly or not? (a) whether tbe World Bank bas been extending financial assistance to some States [Engll,h] to enhance silk production; SHRI JANARDHANA POOJARY : Sir, (b) if so, the names of the States where as reaards the latter part of the question the silk production bas started with the World bank bas not followed the roster procedure Bank assistance; in promotions. (c) whether tbe World Bank bas been SOME HON. MEMBERS: Wby? assisting Karnataka F.tate to enhance silk productio.D; and MR. SPEAKER: Let him answer. (d) if so, since when, and tbe details or the assistance made available to Karnataka SHRI JANARDHANA POOJARY : But for tba t pu.rpose ? by not following the roster procedure they bave provided more benefit to the scheduled THB MINISTER. OF STAte OF castes and scheduled tribes.. I just give tbe THB MINISTR.Y OF TEXTILES (SHill example. KHUllSH1D AL~M KHAN): (a) to (d). SRAvAMA 1'l.,~1908 ClI&A)· 14

'Kamatab 'I, the". only' , State wblcb us (a) wbether GQvernment propose :to ea- received, World Bank Assistance for tnbaoe- port tea during the current year; aDd ins its silk. production.. The World Bank 'Assisted :'Kamataka 'Setleulture Development (b) if 80. tbe export tat,et tbereof and . Ptoject which WAH initialJy 8anction~ fDr' a the names of the importing' countries ? period of 5 years from 1980-81 to 198"· 8S, with an outlay of Rs. 79.85 crores, THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE bas been txtended by aoother 1.5 years MINISTRY OF COMMERCE .(SHIt I with an enhanced outlay of Rs. 1 01.13 BRAH·MA DUTT): (a) and (b) Export ·of crores. Tbe project aims at increasing raw tea will cQntinue tbis year. Indian tea is ,Uk :production in the State by 1600 M. exported to a large number of countrjes all tonnes. over the world. Major importers of tea from India are lJSSR. UK, ARE, West GermaI1y, World Bank report on rate of Iraq and'lran. The quantum and direction of Inflation in India export of tea will depand upon domestic production and the international situation. *332. SHRI NARSING SURYA- WANSBI : Will the Minister FINANCE of OpenIng of branches of natlon.Jbed be pleased to state: banks in Himachal Pradesh (a) whether" the World Bank Develop- *334. SHRI K. D. SULTANPURI : Wi)) ment Report, 1986 reveals that 'the annual the Minister of FIl'!ANCE be pJe1lsed to rate of inflation in India, has accelerated state: from an average of 6.3 per cent dUling 1965-73 to 7.8 per cent during 1973·84; (a) the number of branches of nationa .. and lised banks proposed to be open~d in Himachal Pradesh during the year 1986·87; (b) jf so, the measures taken or proros- ed in this regard ? (b) whether any survey bas been conducted for the same; and THE M1NISTER OF F1NANCE (SHR! VISHWANATH PRATAP SINGH): (a) (c) if so, the names of the places where According to tbe data presented in the such surveys have been conducted? aeport, the rate of inflation for India is shown a~ 6.3 per cent during 1965-73 and THE M1NJSTFR OF' STAlE IN THE 7.8 per cent duril1g 1973- 84. It may be MIN1S1RY Of' FiNAN(E (SHRJ JANAR- noted that the World Bank calculations are DHANA POOJARY) : (R) to (c:). 7he bas~d on estimates of GDI' defla tor for the CUfreDt bran .. f, licensing rolicy feT the rcriod two periods, and are influenced by the choice 1985·90 seeks to e~tabll~h 8tJebH one: ran"k of cut off dates. . office for a population of Seventeen thousand in the rural ~nd Stmj·llrban Sn'ss (b) The fhrust of Government's anti- of each develq::n1ent block and to co\'er iirflationary policy continues to be on spatial ga p~ ill the availability of tanking f.:ci- ~trective supply rmd den',and ,management, lilies by en·-t1r;n~ ()De bank office ""ilhin a dh, .. including strengthening of public dhtributic·n tance of 10 kms. from {a,b vil!sQe. The system of essential commodities, supply of Lead Bank~/State Governo1ent were zdvi~(:d foodgrains to weaker sections under special by the Reserve Bank of lndia to identify schemes, enforcement of fiscal discipline and centres in rural and semi· urban areas in keeping the aggregate liquidity in the sy~tem accOJ'dance with the Dorms prescribed under ,under control. tbe branch licensing policy. No quantitative targets bave been prescribed in regatd to the Export of tea number of branches to be opened ei1bC'r year- wi~e or state-wise. The process of identifi· *333. SHRI AMAR ROYPRA:D8AN : cation of centres in Himachal Pradesh by the Will the Minister of COMMERCE be ple:,\sed Lead Bank/State Government bas not yet to state: been complet.ed. .~~"'__"'''''':''''''''''.... ""' ...... ,... )1

, ·"tie Df. 1R'~lve to 1lOlI.,,..ocltJttbe o,r ·1\1. (; 5 lakbs provided by ~e. I~d~ltpal I.n~; " e,pendi.. Reoonstruction,. I Bank ,of ,.- '"

'. '. • 3~tS •. SHltJ RANJIT SINGH GAEl{· (b) wbctbor the' said c(;~pany bas been WAD,.:' Will tbe Minister of FINANCE be taken 'over' by some Non·Resid~pt ln4ians; plealtd to state : and (.) whethor Govornment propoae to (c) if so, the details tberrof ? aJ)pOint a Committee of Bxperts to So into the increase in the ratio of productive to Don-oroductive .expenditure and suggest THE MINrS'fER OF STATE IN THE measures to eoinain the rile in the non-pro- MINISTRY OP FINANCE (SHRt JANAR.· ductive expenditure and als.o the inflation; DHANA POOJARY) : (a) to (c). India Meters Limited (lML) wbich was incorpora- ted in 1963 and which started commercial (b) if detaUs thereof; and so, tbe production in 1967, incurred continuous losses and was closed in the yea.r 1974. The (c) what advance steps are proposed to Company approached the erstwhile IRCI be takeD a'aainst the Ukely risc in prices of (now lRBI) for assistance and was re-opened essential commodities 1 in 1977 through a Memorandum of Under .. standing reached among the various financial THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE institutions, banks and Government of DEPARTMENT OF EXPENDITURE (SHRI Tamil Nadu. The Company was, however, B K. GADHVI) : (a) No, Sir. not taken over hy the BHEL. The BHEL .onry provided management support to the (b) Does not arise. Company by deputing some of its executives. It did not contribut~ to the equity capital of (c) The Government bas been closely the Company. monitoring tbe bebaviour of pJices in genera} and that of essential commoditjes in parti- The lRBJ sanctioned Rs. 64.64 lakhs for cular. Remunerative prices have been provi. rehabilitation of the Company in 1976 and ded to farmers through revisiotls in minimum also contributed Rs 9 lakhs towards capital. support/procurement prices of major agricul .. The Company is a board· managed company tural commodities so that there is sufficient and rt"presentatives of financial institutions, iflcentiv~ to take advantage of the potential Government of Tamil Nadu and BHEL ate (or higher production. Short ttrm measures on the board. Efforts are made to induct a to contain inflation relate to effective supply resourceful entrepreneur into the Company a?d demand management inc)udjng strengthe. to improve its long-term viability and various DIDI of the public distribution system, public sector and private sector companie& regula(ed releases of s.ugar and edible oils were contacted for this propose. Tbese efforts,. ir:pport of essential items such as edible oil; however. did not succeed. Two professional. and suaar to augment stocks. enforcement of non-resident Indians had shown intelest in' fiscal discipline and keeping the aggregate taking over the management by bringing in, Ilquidity in the system under control. Rs. 2S Jakhs, as equity initially. No final decision regarding their contributing to equity share capital has so far been taken. . MIl. ladla Meter. Limited

*337.·SHRI THAMPAN THOMAS Export' of reardyoltlde garments Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state.: *338. SHRI VIJAY N. PATIL: WiU the Minister of TEX:TILES be pleased to state : whether it is a fact that MIs. Jndia ~: Metm Ltd. a sick unit in 1967 was taken (a) the present posi'tion of . our garment over by the Bbarat Heavy -Electrical Ltd. e~J)Ort to both quota COl 'Ul\ri~ and rt.on.q~o~1 (BHEL) an~ r~"ive(f with the required capital countries; ,"1

have' been extended upto , (b) *~ QovornJi1ent have ejjRdDOcS: rates' 3,1.12.t988' and ,reviewed india·. promotional polici_ and' for cotton aarment. and "peo 91.3. 986 tOl otber tho impror~", PQUcies ,of the qUq~ .countries; t pments. Slow movina items under and quota which were, .. earlier not eUaibl. tor CCS have also now been mado (c) if so, the steps Government propose eligible. Hiaher rates of CCS· have to take for expandiDI the export of ready- been announced for ~ports to Don- made sannents ? quota countries and fot mao-made· fibre and silk p;rmODtl. THB MINISTER OF STATB, OF THB MINISTR.Y OP TEXTILES (SHRI (iii) Cotton garments have been brouaht KHURSHID ALAM KHAN): (a) to (c). under' the Scheme of Contract The position of garment exports to quota Registration with a view to provi- countries a'od non-quota countries is as indi- ding an element of certainty to cated below :- exporters in the matter of CCS. Value In Rs. croTtS (provisional) (iv) It has been decided to set up a 1985 .. 86 Fashion Technology Institute in _.....,__...... ,.....-- _ Delhi for education, research and training in the areas of fashion Exports to quota countries. 807 design for garment manufacture. Exports to non .. quota 289 countries. (v) The duty drawback rates for cotton garments have been increased. Total 1096 -----,-... -.....--' ...... - ... --.----.. -~ --~ ..,,..,.--."~ .... ------~.------(vi) The number of days of pre-shipment (Source: Apparel Export Promotion credit bas been increased from 90 days to 180 days. The rate of Council). interest has also been reduced by 2.S per cent. The import of garm~nts into quota countries is governed by Bilateral Textile (vii) Import entitlements and the REP Agreements between India and these countries. licences have been Iiberalised vide India strives go get better access in these Appendix 17 of the Import-Export· agreements. The Government bas been Policy for 1985·88. constantly reviewing its promotional policies and as a "result has taken several measures (viii) Many items of raw material·fabrics to boost garment exports which are given in are permitted to be imported under the statement below. the Advance Licensing Scheme under Appendix 19 and duty free REP Scheme under Appendix 2 of Statement t tbe Import-Export Policy, 1985-88.

The following measures have been taken (Ix) The lmport.. Bxport Pas. Book. to boost exports of garments :- Scheme for manufacturer exporters (i) Sophisticated'garment manufacturing has also been introduced. machines not manufactured indige- nouslY are allowed to be impor- (x) Additional assistance is liven for ted on OOL. As many as 11 4 Dew markets. machines for g~rment manufacture (xi) Under 100 per ceot Export Oriented have been placed under OOL, 97 Units and Pree Trade Zones ot them enjoying' concessiooal Sehenles. facilities, for liberal import import duty. of capital goods and raw material. along with many other concessions (ii) CCS rates have been rationalized with offect frOID 1.7.1986. These arc liven. , ~ii)_. ~,~~efDmen~ .has bec~ ,I,!vinl Hberal in. adtninist~ative and financial procedure' , assl,~~~~e for _pon~rIJlS aad fund- ro~ati~$:t() issue ".of, saDcti~s"·etc. These -are , iM" p~Q",otional . ac~ivitie&. such 8S e~pec!ed, to f~cn,i,1a to a _more ;clficient alloca- rnar~e,t itu,~1ies, Buye,r .. ~ller-Meets, tion of resources and speed 'up .' implementa- ~ticipat!Qn.. I.,. .:. "in international faIrs tion of major projects and scbemes. ~Dd exbibition$. etp. ',~r, ~:, ~ ~ r ;.' I I C-ontinUGUS .efforts are be.l,og. made, by, Pa:~~~g}~( e.~~tare aad;~ improVemeDt the concerned Ministries/DepartD)eo.t~ to ~t: .' fa o... an'.tloQ,a~ p,oe:edur. costs and increase production in the various' • • • ~ • I" , public sector undertakings. Howtver. in the .341. SHRI K. RAMAMURTHY case of pu'bUe sector undertakings incurring Will the i Mitdster of FIN ANCE be pleased large losses the Ministries/Departments have td' i'tate" : been advised by tbe Ministry of Finance for, ,j ., 1/ initiating time t,ound measures for further improvhig operations of the public sector (a) 'lb.~ details of further steps that have undertakings so that they maximise genera.. been t~ken to ensure better programming of tion of in-ternsl resources and reduce reliance expenditure in the medium-term and to effect on budgetary support. Necessary action in irhprovements in administrative efficiency this regard has to be taken by the cODct'roed .tid re(fllc~ioD in costs; and :. .; . ' ' Ministries /Departments.

(b,) tbe details of tbe multi faced strategy formulated to improve organisation and [Translation} procedures. to cut costs and increase produc- Credit~d(' posits in nationalised Banks tion and to bJing about better coordination among key infrastructure producing units 7 *343. SHRI K. N. PRADHAN: Will the Minister of F1NANCE be pleased to T~el MINISTER OF STATe IN THE state the State wise position in respect of DePARTMENT OF EXPENDiTURE (SHRI deposits and amount of loans advanced by B.' K. GADHVI): la) and (b). Government nationalised banks as at end of the 1985 ? have introduced quarterly budgeting for expenditure for major projects and schemes, THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE Zcto base budgeting approach in formulating MINlSlkY OF FINANCE (SHRI JANAR- the Budgets of Central Ministries and DHANA POOJt\RY): A Statement is given Departments and initiated action on cbanges below.

Statement

Provi6ional Stale- wise data on Depositl and Advance$ of Public Sector Bank., as at I he end of 1985 18 set out below :

(Amount in Rs. cror.,)

Slate-wise Deposits & AhvlIl.cc:: of public lector banks ------,----.---_._------Sla.te/Rt'gionjUnion Territory Depostts Advances

1 2 3

t, NGrtbera Region : Haryana 1498.68 1019.• 29 Hi.machal Pradesh 519.14 214.8,0.

Jammu &, Kashmir 424.96 148.56 41"'. ' W,II,. .."",,.. ,,' SRAVAtt.1A 17 •. 1\908::, (i~ J "•. ~ 4~.: 1 2 3

P:unj~ , 4428.4B 2013,.~9 Rajasthan 18,77.71 12;40:·41

Cb~disarh 609.15 1364.27 Delhi 7668~99 4182.76

U·~ North-Eastel'll Region : A~m 890.44 464.43 Manipur 31.33 22.26 Meghalaya 118.89 33.45

Na8_1a~d 73.27 28,14 Tripp.-a 78.02 46.06 Arunachal Pradesh 162.89 7.77 Mizoram 29.87 7.42 Sikkjm 45.21 10.47

III. Eastern Region : Bihar 3599.86 .1343.21 Orissa 968.54 774.34 West Bengal 7822.10 3752.84 Andman & Nicobar Islands t 9.58 7.73

IV. Central Region : ' Madhya Pradesh 2930.70 1722.94 Uttar Pradesh 7830.83 3523.49

V. ~ Western Relion :

Guj~rat 5280.12 2867.33 Maharashtra 14489.26 12139.35 Ooa. Daman & Diu 7 t 1.29 227.19 Dadra & Nagar Ha.veJi 5.23 4.99 VI. Southern Region : Andhra Pradesh 4S 15.66 3449.20 Karnataka 3766.59 3275.65 Kerala 2606.00 1630.13 Tamil nadu 4578.40 4316.36 Pondicherry 11 '.52 63.21 3 .. 58 1.04 Lakshadweep --_-..-,_._- M,•. .,_" AUGust 8,' ·.'I.t8,' ·_.' .. 1 ' .

(E",I18h1 . bank loans from Scheduled CastejSchedu1ed Tlibe commuoities; and port 'of Bas"tt "RIce It} EBC Le., ••• (b) if 80, the salient features thereof? *344, 'SHRr BlltlNDEll SINGH: SHR.t V. TULSIRAM : THE MINISTBR OF STATE IN THE MIN.ISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI JANAK- WUl.,the Minister of COMMERCE be DHANA POOJARY) : (a) and (b). Reserve pleased to state : Bank of India has reported that no specific study has beeD undertaken to ascertain (a) the total export of basmati rice and reasons for deJay in tbe recovery or non .. 'other.·superfine varieties of rice to European recovery of dues from SCjST communities. Economic Comunity market; (Trans/allonl (b) whether Government are searching Disbursement of .ward to employees of other favourable markets for export of rice ARtl-Tax Evasion DepartmeDt and if so, .tbe details thereof; and 3216. SHRI SIMON TIOGA: Will the .(c) the States which will.be affected as a Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state : result of reduction in export of rice to EEC "I (a) whether it is a fact that awards THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE worth about Rs. 50 lakhs have not yet been MINISTRY OF COMMERCE (SHRI disbursed to the employees of the Anti-Tax BRAHMA DUTT) : (a) India's exports of Evasion Department in the Directora te of Basmati Rice to the European Economic Revenue Intelligence to which they were Community (BEC) during 1985-86 are entitled for apprehending tax evasion cases estimated at 12098 tonnes valued at Rs. worth about Rs. 11 crores last year; 9.27 crores. (b) if so, details in this regard; and

(b) The main markets for our Basmati (c) the reasons therefor? rice are Middle Bast and USSR. Exports to the European Economic Community have THE MINISTER OF STATE IN 1"HE varied between S per cent to 6.S per cent of MINISTR Y OF FINANCE (SHRI JANAR- our total exports during tbe last three years. DHANA POOJARY): (a) to (c). In respect of Central Excise tax evasion cases detected (c) The European Economic Community by tbe Directorate of Anti-Evasion jn 1985. bas yet to take a decision on the reported 71 Show Cause Notjces have been issued proposal to reduce tbe existing import levy demanding duty of Rs. 2103.79 lakhs. OD basmati rice by SO per cent for imports Advance rewards to officers become due upto a total quantity of 15,000 tonnes per under existing instructions after issue of show annum. regardless of the country of origin. cause notice subject to the sanctioning The proposed reduction will improve the autbority's satisfaction that tbe evasion will competitiveness of our basmati rice in the be sustained in adjudication and first appeal. Community Market. Advance rewards could not be considered on this basis in respect of 27 cases. In respect of 20 cases advance rewards of Rs. Delay In reeovery /Non-recovery of bank 11,78,825/- have been sanctioned to 152 loan from SCjST communities officers of the Anti·Bvasion Directorate.

·345. SHRI ANADI CHARAN DAS : (~lish] Will the' Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state: Tax on foreign coatrlbutJoD. received by DOD-offidal religiOUS ora.ulsations (a) whether any study bas been under- ~217. SHRI CHINTAMANI JENA taken by Govern~eDt to ascertain the reasons Wnl the Minister of FINANCB be pleased for delay in recovery or Don-recovery of to state: aRAVANA 11, l'O""(SAKA) 46

., ' ", '(a) whetller any tai is beio., cursed on :payment of dues to the inititutloDS, payment .. foreign conttibuticDS tece'ived by non.official of . OOVerlJmeDt due., expenditure 'boin • . reliBiou$ organisations 'in' India; and ioeurred by the . COmpany 'on management group, intercorporate investment in and loans (b) if so .. the detai1s thereof? . to or from associated concerns in .whicb tho promoter group· has significant .interett. .all transactions in shares, policies relating to tbe THB MINn~TER OF STATE IN THB amount of contracts and purchase aDd sale MINISTRY Of FINANCE' (SHRl1ANAR" of raw materials, finished goods, machinery DHANA POOJARY) : (a) Voluntary contri- etc. The nominee Directors are also expected butions . including foreign contributions to ensure that tbe tendencies of the company received by the trusts created for charitable towards extravagance,. levish expenditure and , or religious purposes or by the institutions diversion of funds are curbtd. estab1isbed for such purposes not being contributions towards the corpus of the trust or institution are. treated 8S income for tb e International Award to tourism purpose of Income. tax Act and are cbarged awarded to ITDC to tax except in cases where a11 the conditions for exemption laid down in this regard in .3219. SARI C. K. KUPPUSWAMY: the Income .. tax Act are fulfilled. Win the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state: (b) No details in this regard are l1:ain- (a) whether the prestigious 1986 11th tained hy the Ministry. In view of the vast Jnternational Award to Tourism and Hotel numher of religious organisations in the Industry accorded to tbe ]ndia Tourism country, it will also not be possible to Development Corporation has since been cnllect such details. receive4 at Madrid from International Tourist Review 'Ore Verde' and the Trade Leaders Role of nominee d ircCfors on the boards of Club; and companies assisted by financia, institutions (b) if not, when it is expected to be received? 3218. SHRI SANAT KUMAR MANDAL : wm the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state : THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF TOURISM (SHRI SONTOSH DEV): and (b). (8) whether Government have redefined MOHAN (a) the role of nominee directors OIl the Boards No such award bas been received by ITDC lbi~ of compani s assisted by financial institutions nor any intimation an regard bas been in order to sa feguftrd their own interests as received by them. well as to prevent emergence of industrial High powered tribunal for settling sickness mainly, and exercise viKiiance over tax disput~8 possible abuse of previJeges and business practices detrimental to public interest; and 3220. SHRI N. DENNIS: SHRI SRIBALLA V (h) if so, the broad outlines thereof? PANIGRAHI: Will the Minister of FINANCE be THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE pleased to sta te : MINISTR Y OF FINANCE (SHRI JANAR- DHANA POOJARY): (a) and (b). As per (a) whether there is any proposal under the guidelines is~ued by Government of the conliiideration of Government for estab- India to financial institutions in March, 1984 lishing a higb~ powertd tribunal for settlina he nominee Directors of the institutions are tax disputes; and . required to be given clearly identified responsibilities in a few areas which are iO'lportant (b) if so, the details regarding tbe sugges .. for p~blic policy. Such areas include inter" tions and measures Gover nment propose to alia financial performance' of the company, take in this res~rd ? AUGUST 8~ :~t':8"d

''AIB'MINISTER'OF STATE IN THE .(_, '. whether. GOveJDment propose, to ,ivo :MINISTRY OF FIN,ANCE (SHR, income' tax cencession to a.ard wionina film , :JAN·ARDHANA POOJAIlY): (a') ,."d (b). producers with a view to encoutaginl·in~.t. :J'ft "tbe'Long Term Fiscal Policy, tbe Govern- ment in film production; , tnent bas ,proposed to ,establish an Appellate .' !friblmal:under,'ArtiC1e 32S B of the ConsU .. (b) if so, the details thereof; and "mtioo to deal with all matters concerned with payment 'of Customs and Excise duties. The creation of a separate appellate court for (c) if not, the reasons therebf? Direct Taxes is also under consideration of the lGovernment. The proposals have not yet THE MIN1STER OF STATE IN tHB been \finalised. MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI JANAR- DHANA POOJAR y) : (a) No, Sir.

Import fertilizers or (b) Does not arise. 3221. DR. V. VENKATESH : Will the Minister of COMMERCE be pleased to (c) Investment in film production is Dot state : considered an area in which tax concession is justified. Further, tax concession is Dot an appropriate instrument to encourage invest- (a) tbe amount of foreign exchange ear- ment in film production. 'marked for import of fertilizers during the current financial year for raising agricultural production; Quality of "heat exported abroad (b) the amount already spent so far; and 3223. DR. B. L. SHAILBSH: Will the (c) the quantity of fertilizers acquired Minister of COMMERCE be pleased to thereby '1 state :

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE (a) whether the Indian wheat does not MINISTRY OF COMMERCE (SHRI match the quality 'parametres laid down by BURMA DUTT): (a) The amount of the Western countries especially with regard foreiJl1 exchange released for import of ferti· to protein conteot; lizers is decided on the basis of demand, indigenous production and the gap in avai- (b) whether the poor quality of wheat lability of fertilizers in the country. Since was a major reason for the rejection of nearly India is one of the two biggest importers of S lakh toones of wheat bought by the USSR fertilizers in the world. it will not be in our last year; commercial interest to disclose the amount of foreign exchange released for import of (c) whether the poor quality of Indian fertilizers during the current year. wheat is bindering wheat export; and

(b) and (c). So far 1 S .65 lakh tonnes of (d) if SOt the measures 'Proposed to be fertilizers at a FOB/e & F value of Rs. taken to improve the quality of wheat and 200.81 crores (provisional) have been con- make cleanliness' the hallmark of Indian tracted for import and acquired during the wheat? current year. THE MINISTER OF STATB IN THE laeome tax concession to award wioning MINISTRY OF COMMERCB (SHll! film producers BRAHMA DUTT): (a) Indian wheat for export does not suffer from any deficiency; 3222. 'SHRI PRIVA RANJAN DAS protein content is not a Hmitina factor and MUNSI : Will tbe Minister of FINANCE its preference depeDds upon use to which tbe be pleased to state : wheat is put. SRAVANA .17, 1908 (SAKA) ,

(b) Aa~inst the contract for eX.port of , (b) if 80, siocc wben their investments lath tonnel, 2.07 lakh t.Oflnes of wheat has are being held by the Indian companies and been exported to USSR. Shipm~nts for the reasons for not treating them as jOint balance quantity had to be suspended on ventures; account of concern expressed by the USSR buyinl organization 8 bout the preseoce of (Cj whether these companies have been slight traces of karnal bunt (Neovosia indica permitted by Government to invest abroad; mitral in Indian wheat exported. and (c) No. Sir. (d) bow far tbe activities of the roreisn (d). Stocks are procured by Food Cor- companies are in conformity with the busi.. poration of India as per the uniform speci .. ness objectives of the investing Indian com- ficatioDs laid down by Government of India. panies? Depending on tbe specifications of the buyer's requirements, the stocks are identified and exported. THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE (SHRI BRAHMA DUTT): (a) and (c). Companies TreatmeDt of companies .s formed abroad, with Indian Companies parti- joint ventures abroad cipating in equity with foreign collaborators. are treated as Joint Ventures. Companies set 3224. SHRI D. N. REDDY: up abroad wholly owned by Indian boldins SHRI BHATTAM SRIRAMA companies are treated as Subsidiaries. MURTY:

Will the Minister of COMMERCE be (b) A Statement is given below. pleased to state: (d) White approving proposals for settinl (a) whether it is a fuct that a large num- up Joint ventures, it is kept in mind that ber of companies like Jiyajee Rao Cotton their proposed activities are related to tbe Mills Limited. Raymond Woollen Mills Ltd., past experience and are generally in confor- Bombay Burmah Trading Corporation Ltd. mity with the business objectives of the and Shaw WaJlace & Co. Ltd. are not treated investing Indian Companies. as Indian Joint ventures abroad; AUGUST It t:n: • 52

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- Exemption Of MeIat a.ouut from laeome to FINANCE. be pleased to .• tate, the name. 01 tbe places, State.:wisc, for which }iQeDCel 3225. SHRI SUR.ESH KUIlUP: Win were issued ·to the natlonaUsed banks for the Mini$ter of PINANCB be pleased to opening their branches during the period state: JUDe, 19·54-Marcb, 1985 ?

(a) whether Government are coosiderin, THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THB a proposal to exempt from income tax the MINISTR Y OF FINANCE. (SHRI JANAR- amount paid as -Mebr' by the husband to DHANA i'OOJARY): The information is the wife, belooling to the Muslim Commu- being collected and will be laid on the Table nity. at the time of divorce; and of the House to tbe extent available.

(b) if so, the reasons therefor? Waiver of Customs duty OD CODs'bmeats THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE of computer hardware and software MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SARI JANAR· DHANA POOJARY): (a) No, Sir. ~228. SHRI SYED SHAHABUDDIN: Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased (b) Does not arise. to state:

Disparity In wage seales in NTC (a) whether Customs duty has been waived on some consignments of computer 3226. DR. SUDHIR ROY: Will the hardware and software imported into the Minister of TEXTILES be pleased to state: country since January, t 985;

(a) whether it is a fact that National (b) if so, the particulars of such coo- signments; Textile Corporation (NTC) pays higher scales to its head office staff than to the staff of the (c) particulars of similar consignments 15 West Bengal Mills under National Textile on which exemption was applied for and not. Corporation (WBABO); and granted; and (b) if so. the steps proposed by Govern .. nlent to take to remove the disparity? (d) reasons for granting exemption in the former cases? THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF TEXTILES (SHRI KHUR- THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE SHID ALAM KHAN): (8) and (b). There MINJSTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI JANAk- are differences in the pay structure of emplo- DHANA POOJARY): (a) to (d). Various yeeS in the Corporate office and in the mills Notifications are in force grantinl partial or of NTC, including the milts under NTC complete exemption from Customs duty 00' (WBABO). It is so having regard to tbe Computer hardware and software subject to different job contents/responsibilities of the &.:ertif.cationj recommendation by the Depart- staff of Head Office and units and the prac- ment of Electronics and depending on the tices/usages continuing since inception in nature of the hard .vare/software. Notifi- cotton textile industry as well as other indus- cations No. 71/Cus. dated 26.3.81, 2S1·Cus. tries in the region. However, the matter dated 19 11.84. 282-Cus. dated 19.11.84, regarding scales of pay of its employees is 68-Cus. dated 17.3.~S arid 122-Cus. under examination of NTC (WBABO) in the dated 1 J.4 8 S are relevant. Orders of light of observations made by the High Exemption have also beeD issued under Court. Section 25(2) of the Customs Act, 196:!, ~ince January t 1985 in respect of such leoda. Issue of licenees for open lug of Details are not availabJe regardins the bank branches exemptions availed of in case of individual consignments imported into the' country or 3227. PROF. NARAIN CHAND of exempted rates claimed and either aranted PARASHAR: Win the Minister of or refused at the various port •• AUO~IT ,I. l~'. ''

If the" Hon'ble Member desires. to know have . been affected by the aboye .deQWJQD cf atty ,~,peeific. case{t.), the ·samo can be because c.ompanies are Dot foq·uircd to live wtlected and furnished to hhD. the number of debenture bolqers JD .tbeir applications fOr capital issues.

Dan on convenlon ~ ,ftOb-coD,etUble debeatureli Premium on equity issued by i eem,.nles 3'229. PROF. MADHU DANOAVATB: ':SH-kl BEZAWAOA PAPI 3230. SHRI JAOANNATH ·PATT· REDDY: NAIK : Will tbe Minis~r of F·INANCE be SHRl·UTTAM RAYBOD: pleased to state : SHRI K P. llNNlKRISHNAN : (a) whether Government have decided to WHf the Minister of FINANCE be liberalise the existing guidelines for the pl..-ased to itate : determination of premium in respect of equity issued by existins compani~s; and (a) the text of ordc r of Government banning the conversion of convertible and (b) if so, the details regarding tbe guide- non convertible debentures into equity sbares; lines and the formula adopted in this regard 1

(b) the circumstances under which this THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE ,order was issued; and MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI JANAR .. DHA NA POOJARY) : (a) No, Sir. (Cl number of companies who had off'~red such conver~I(.>n iilCiltty and number (b) Does not arise. of d.:!benture-holdcrs who have been affected by tbis decision and details thereof? [Trans/ation]

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE Customer Service Centres io MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI JANAR- Oft tionallsed banks DtlANA POOJAR Y) : tal In order to set at rest all spe~ulal1on regarding conversion of 3231. SHRI JAGANNATH PRASAD non-convc:rtlble d~bentun:s and of the non- Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased convertible pOrt ton of partially convertible to slate : debentures, Go:vern'meot have decided that henceforth such conversion shall not be (a) whether Government propose to set ,permttted ,In other words, non-convertible up Customer Service Centres in the national- debentures and non ·convel rible portion of ised banks throughout the country; ipartiaUy convertible debentures would remain as per the original terms of the approval to (b) if so, the time by wbich it is likely -the i.ue. t() bl' done; and

(b) The above decision was taken in view (c) if not, the reasons therefor? of the substantial a;nount of speculation whh:h . was reported in ~()me of the non- THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE convertible issues based largely on the MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI JANAR- e(pectations that ~t some future date DHANA POOJARY) : (a) to (c). The conversion wuuld be permitted. Customer Service Centres are already working at Delhi and all capital cities of States. (.c) Two companies had submitted pro .. Besides, all public sector banks have been posals fO ,·he Go\crnment for approval of advised to ensure that complaint cells are set tbe coo-ver",ion t)f non· convert Ible debentures up at branch, zonat. regional and bead into equity. (l(lVerl1n1~nt have no .information office levels Further, each br.anch is r-equired on lbe numbe.r .of debenture holders wbo to kc:c;p a cQmplaint/suue~tion box. MQnitor- iog of diaposal of custo·mer complaints at Loan ditbursed ·hy bank aad ftDaudal successive Jeve'1s has also beeD pro\'ided for. lostitutlons in Kerala

(English] 3233. SHaI K. MOHANOAS: Will the Mioistec of FINANCB be pleased to state: EarDiolS from. exports to West

3232. SHRI SODE RAMAIAH: Will (a) the sbare of Kerala in the total loan disbursements by nationalised banks and the Minister of COMMERCE be pleased to state: financial jnstitutions during past three yeat.;

(a) whether it is a fact that according to (b) whether it is a fact tbat this share is a study by the RBI, thougb Indit\ has been very low; and exporting more to the West. it bas been earning less than what it did in mid'50 to Ie) if so, the remedial steps taken in mid'60 as reported in the 'Patriot' dated this regard? 17th June, 1986; THE MINISTER OF STAlE IN THE (b) so, tbe details thereof; and if MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI JANAR- DHANA POOJAR Y) : (a) to (c). Advances (c) the action proposed to be taken in of public sector banks in the State of KeraJa the Dlatler ? as at the end of December 1 983, December 1984 and December 1985 stoodatRs.1147 THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE crorcs, Rs. 1431 crores and Rs. 1630 crores MINISTRY OF COMMERCE (SHRl respectiveJy, Corresponding advances of BRAHMA DUTT): (a) and (b). The study public sector banks for the country as a referred to in the Question was conducted by whole were Rs. 36791 crores, Rs. 43990 an official of the Reserve Bank of I ndia and crores and Rs. 49902 crores. do not necessari Iy reflect the views of tbe Reserve Bank. Official figures of unit v...tlue index, as published' by the Unjted Nations The details of Financial assistance sanc- are available for India's gross exports to the tioned and disbursed by Industrial Develop- world only. The unit value figUt cs for 1955, nlent Bank of India, Industrial Finance Corpora tion of India, Industrial Credit and 1965, 1975 and 1980 are as under : Investment Corporation of India, Life Insurance Corporation of India, Unit Trust Year Vllit Vallie Index of India, General Insurance Corporation, Industrial Reconstruction Bank of Jndia, 1955 30 State Financial Corporations and State 1965 34 Industrial Development Corporations to 1975 100 Kerala and AI1 .. )ndia during the last three years are given below : 1980 1 19

(Source : UN International Year Kerala (/U. in crores) Book, 1982) April. March Sanctions Di$bursement 1982-83 77.94 64.23 (c) With a view to boosting our export earn ings. various promotional measures have 1983-84 79.03 66.05 been taken during the recent past. These 1984-85 155.40 98.24 include diversifying our production base, modernising our productive apparatus, All-India strengthening of institlltion support, processing commodities for bigber value realisation, 1982-83 3183.90 2358.33 modificati on and periodic revision of our 1983-84 4043.78 2893.26 industrial policies' and fiscal incentives to oxporters. 1984·85 5624.35 3408.28 ,IitL,"-'---,Jb....,;;~, ~~ .~~ ,.6,.:":

" ,Mv~ of Scbedulcd'~lfdal haBka . (~) N.o eJtimates of ,,uoditclO1C4 ,romp " aad .also 'assistnce ,by FiilaDCial In&titutioDI funds are available with the Government., , , :ba"o boon increaainl in tho State of K.etala.

ProteetlOb of doIneItic i"'trJes rr .. Gold teftaerles subslcU.ed Imports ' 3236. SHR.I AMARSINH RATHAWA : Will the Minister of FINANCB be pleated 3234. SHRI LAKSHMAN MALLICK.: to state: Will the Mini.tor of COM MERCE be pleased to Itate ~ (a) the numbor and location of aold refineries workins in tbe country;

(d) the reaction of Government thereto? THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTR Y OF FINANCE (SHRJ JANAR- THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE DHANA POOJARY) : (a) There is only one MINISTRY OF COMMERCE (SHRI licenced Gold Refinery in the country. It is BRAHMA DUTY): (a) Yes, Sir. located in the India Government Mint, Bombay. (b), to (d). No petition regarding sub .. sidised imports bas been received. We have (b) About 18,000 kilograms per annum. however, received some petitions alleging dumpins of certain products which are being (c) and (d). There is no proposal to examined. establish a Gold Refinery in Ahmedabad.. However, there is a Gold Collection-cum- Scheme ror voluntary disclosure of Delivery Centre functioning at Ahmedabad. foreign funds Export of deoiJed cake 323S. SHRI YASHWANTRAO GADAKH PATIL : Will the Minister of FINANCE be 3237. SHRI MOHANBHAI PATEL: pleased to state : Will the Minister of COMMERCE be pleased to state: (a) whether Government propose to in .. troduoe a scbeme for voluntary disclosure of (a) whether it is a fact that there is loreian funds; decline in the export of deoiled cake and the stock of deoiJed cake has accumulated witb (b) if so, the details thereof; and the mills;

(c) Government's estimate of, un-dis .. (b) if so, the value of deoiled cake closed foreian funds? exported during 1983-84, 1984~8S and 1985·S6 and the main reasons for its THB MINISTER OF STATE, IN THE decline; MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHill JANAR· DHANA POOJARY) : (8) No, Sir. (c) whether it is a fact that there is a great demand of Indian dcoiled cake' in (b) ,Does oot arise. foroilo countries; and fl"'. , ,

" '(4) ,if 80, the meat.re. bet",' taktn to ,(b) and Ccl. 10' respect of items fallin", i.,Cr,.s~ the t'Xl'Olt of' deoUed cake dUTil'S' under 'old tarift' item 68, proforma credit 1916-87 aad lbe tarltt tixed ? facilities would contit1ue to be ,available subject to both Inputs and outputs 'being covered undor the er$t",hlie tariff item 68. THB MINISTER. OF STATB IN THE However, thl scheme of credit of duty paid MINISTRY OF COMMERCB (SMRI on aU tarift' item 68 inputs loin. int() aoy BRAHMA DUTT) : (8) to (c). The value of excisabJe goods bas been discontinued since India's export of d,coiled cake including it is not possible to identify ell sucb inputs deoiled rice bran during 1983-84; 1984-85: with the headings under the new tariff. and 1985-86. as per provisional data com- piled, is estimated at Rs. 180 crores; Rs. 152 crores; and Rs. 1S 5 crores respectively. The Statemeat main reasons for decline in export are slump in the international market for dcoiled cakes Li!t of item excluded from MODYAT and strict quality control regulations enforced scheme but covered under the pro- by the major importing countrirs. However, forma credit scheme exports during the cunent year are showing an improvement. '. Description

(d) have taken a number of Government 1. Vegetable products. measures for increasing tbe export of deoHed cakes. These include grant of cash compen .. 2. Refined diesel oil. satory support on exports of solvent extracted oilmeals. Export of deoiled cakes during 3. Wood and articles of wood falling 1986 .. 8 7 will depend upon the international under Tl 1 bB of tbe old central excise trading environment. tariff. 4. Paper and paper boards and articles thereof falling under Item No. 1 7 of Relief to tariff Items availing of the old central excise tariff. proforma credit 5. Cotton twist yarn, and thread of all 3238. SHRI ANANDA PATHAK: sorts. Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state: 6. Woollen yarD. 7. Cotton fabrics. (a) what are the items falling outside 37 Chapters of the new Central Excise Tariff 8. Man-made fabrics faUiog under Item presently availing of proforma credit which No. 22 of the o1d centra) excise would continue to get the relief to the extent tariff. the revised tariff headings permit; 9. Asbestos cement products.

(b) whether the items falling under the 10. Footwear. old tariff' item 68 wLich were entitled to 11. Jute manufactures. proforma credits would continue to get the relief; and 12. Jute twist, yarn, thread, ropes and twine, all sorts. (c) if not, the reasons therefor,? '13. Confectionery and chocolates. 14. Prepared or preserved foods. THB MINISTER OF STATE IN THB MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI JANAR- 1 S. Glucose and dextrose and preparations DHANA POOJARY) : (a) Broad descrip- thereof. tion of the items, Which fall outside the' MODVAT scheme but which are ,covered 16,. Lubricating oU falling under Item No. under the ,proforma credit scheme, is SI veo 4 11 A of the First Scbedule to 1ho .ip .t~e I~t~alpa.t Jdpw.. ' C. Ex. and Salt Act, 1944. AVGUST 8', '198(1 ·.,1" ... ·.,.." ,

17. ,CaJoined Petroleum coke. Govemments. of . India ae4 tbe USSll are aware of the Deed to diversify the ~ctllre 18. Mineral fibres and yarn and manufac- . of trade in order to avoid excessive depen- tures therefrom dence on a few items. The range of items e~ported fr<'m the USSR to India comprise 19. Good~ faH:og under hem 6B of the of C(lIDllsodilies like ftl'tilizers" Doo .. ferrous First S.,;be~ule to the Central Excise metals, chemicals, crude oil and oil products. aod Salt Act, 1944. etc.. and a number or capital goods and 20. Glyeerine. machinery items including textile machinery. .The Indiao textilo industry do import textile 21. Wool tops and carded, silled slivers. machinery from the USSR. Efforts are containing in eithercase, more than being made to further increase these imports fifty per cent by weight of woo) cal- depending on our requirements and luitability culated 00 the total fibre content. of Soviet machinery for Indian conditions. New items like Liquid Ammonia, Raw Wool. 22. Textile fabrics impregnated, coated or etc. arc also being added to tbe list of laminated with preparations of cellu lose imports from the USSR. Visits by a number derivatives or of other artificial plastic of delegations have taken place between the materials not elsewhere specified. two countries to work out measures for 23. Nylon yarn manufactured wbollyor increasing the trade. Suggestions made in partly out of imported moulding this regard are kept constantly under review powder, meant for use in the manu- by both sides. facture of fishing nets and parachute cords. [Translation) 24. Marble, Credit-deposit ratio of Union Bank of India at Ghazipur district (UP) 2'. Starch. 3240. SHRI ZAINUL BASHER: Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to Purchase of textile machinery from state : Soviet Union (a) the details of the credit-deposit ratio 3239. SHRI ANANTA PRASAD of Union Bank of India at Ghazipur district SETHI: Will the Minister of COM MEReE of Uttar Pradesh during the last three years; be pleased to state : and

(a) whether Government have any pro- (b) the percentage of assistance given to posal under consideration to make regular weaker sections and priority sector separately purchases of Soviet textile machinery and out of the total financial assistance/loan equipments as at present India's imports frool given by bank durins the said period? tbe Soviet market are mainly confined to oil and some industrial goods; THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI JANAR· (b) whether Soviet Union bas also DHANA POOJARY): (a) Union Bank of shown its interest to make other purchases India bas reported that the credit: deposit from its market so as to prevent trade from ratio of the bank in Ghazipur District of totally dependent on oil; beiDa and Uttar Pradesh stood at 33.8 per cent. 36.2 per cent aod 36.6 per cent as at the cnd of (c) wbethor any delegation has visited December 1983, December 1984 and the Soviet Union in this regard and if so, December 1985 respectiveiy. the details of thy agreement, if any, arrived at in this regard \? (b) The percentale share of advances to weaker sections in total advances and in THB MINISTER OF STATE IN THB priority sector advances for Union Bank of MINISTR.Y OF COMMBRCE (SHRI India in the District of Obazipur for the laat JlkAHMA DUrr): (a) to (0). Bot}J thr~e rears were as follows : '. ' .·lfWtt., .,..,." ,.' ft,.nrage ';jare in Toilil (.c) and (d~. the', lleserve Bank: of India AIhQllcl1' ~nd tbe Government ba':\Ie beeD urams bank. from time to time ,to' make efiective and' Advanc" to Advtme~' ,to sustained etTorts to ,keep this areas of work Weak,,. Priority upto date and clear tbe arrears witbin I time .': ,y,,,,. $.,,10118 SlJcl()' bound l'rogramme. The pr

(b) NOD-recondliation of. Inter· Brancb 3242. SHRI NITYANANDA MISRA: TranSactioDs is one of tho areas wbich can Will the Minister of TOUR.ISM be pleased facUitate porpeW,,~lOD of fr,qd •• to s\ato :; AUGUST 8•. t9" .... •• : fa} ~'bether .Oria~ bas 'a larpe potential THB MINISTER OF nATB IN THE. . for' t~:e. d~velol'mel'lt of t-ourh.m both internal MINISTRY Of TOURISM (SMJtl and foreign; SONTOSH MOHAN DEV): (a) Yes,' Sir. (b) ·whethtr Orissa is the fhsl State to declare tourism as an industry; (b) The State Government of Orissa is the first State to declare "botel" as an '(c) wbother Union Government have industry. liveD suitable assistance to ~xp\oit this vast potential; and (c) and (d). The Central Department of (d) the details of assi~tance, financial or Tourism has rendered tbe financial assistance ()tberwise, given by tbe Union Government for the following projects/schemes during'tbe to the State Government during the last three last tbree years viz. 1983·84, 1984-85 and years with proje~tions fot' tth' future? 1985 .. 86 :

(Rupees in lakh.)

Sanctioned Released Amount Amount ------during VI Plan VII Plan

1. Purchase of boats for Chilka Lake 2.00 1.80 ••• 2. Master Plan for Cbilka Lake 8.25 2.00 3. Construction of Toilet Block near 3.49 l.t 1 .... Sun Temple, Konark

4. Cbilka Lake Boat Race 2.14 2.14 ... 5. Lion Safari Park, Nand J.n Kanan 21.01 1.50 ... 6. Floodlighting at Khandlgiri-Udaigiri 8.10 7.29 ... 7. Forest Lodge. SimiJipal 36.76 10.80 16.00 8. Purchase of Padal Boats for Nandan 1.50 .,. 1.35 Kanan. Zoological Parl~, Bhubaneswar 9. Cruj~e Boat for Chilka Lake 3.97 .. , 3.54 10. Yatri Niwas, Satpada 26.50 s.oo

11. Transport facilities at Similipal 4.04 3.64 12. Provision of toilets &: drinking water 3.00 ... 2.00 facilities at Bhubanesw~r & Konark (implemented throuah Archaeological Survey of India) .

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MI,... : of haceatlv. at'f. to . R.eaervo Bank··of India'. has issued tbo fOllow.' Rpoiter5 of baDdloom ins ,iostructions to banks on 2.4.1.1986 (or mopitorinl flow of credit. to minority· com- 3243. 'SMRI C. SAMBU: Will the munities : Minister of TeXTILES be pleased to state :

whether Government arc aware tbat (0 A special cell should be lot uP, in the incentives liven to tbe exporters of each bank for tbis purpose. Handloom textiles are not reachilll tbe weaverslma!ter weavers at the production (ii) Steps taken to facilitate the flow of level; credit to the minority communities and the progress made should be (b) whether it is a fact that incentives rev.iewed regularly at tbe meetings of are grabbed by the middlemen indulging in the District Consultative Committee export handloorn textiles; and aDd the Slate Level Banker's or Committee.

(c) if so, the remedial measures taken to (iii) There should be gOCld publicity redress the grievances of the Handloom about various anti-poverty pro- weavers and master weavers 1 grammes of tbe Government where- ever tbere is large concentration of THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE minority communities and parti- MINISTRY OF TEXTILES (SHRI cularly in identified 40 Districts as KHURSHID ALAM KHAN): (a) Export having such concentration. incentives such as Cash Compensatory Support, Draw Backs, etc. are given to the (iv) The Lead Bank in each of these 40 exporters for meeting the incidence of taxes Districts should have an officer who and other disadvantage<;. Sh~lll exclusi veJy Jook after the problems regarding the credit flow (b) and (c). Do not arise. to minority communities. It shall be his responsibility to publiciso among the minority communities Baok ~redit to minorities the various programmes of bank credit and also to prepare suitable 3244. SHRI G. M. BANATWALLA: schemes for their benefit in colfa- Will tbe Minister of FINANCE be pleased boration with Branch Mana£ers. to state:

(a) whether any instructions have been (c) In continuation of Government of issued to banks to monitor flow of credit to India's instructions dated 19.7.1983. tbo minorities with a view to encouraging the banks were advised vide circular dated 18th said flow; Januaty, 1984 that Muslims, Christians, Nco- Ruddbists, Sikhs and Zoroltrians should be (b) if so, when these instructions were included under the definition of minority issued and the details thereof; and communities.

(c) the minorities which are covered by these instructions ? Collection or taxes from Tea Companies THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI JANAR- 3245. SHRI M. R. SAIKIA : Will tbe DHANA POOJARY) : (a) and (b). Govern· Minist"l' of FINANCE be pleased to state: ment of India issued instructions to all the public sector banks in July, t 983 to' monitor (a) the number of Hecld Offices of Tea the Assistance flowing to minority commu· Companies of Tea Gardens in Assam located nitics under various development programmes in Assam and how. many are outside A~sam; . iacludinS the 20 .. Point Programme. The and ~ J.l'::-1 ' " WIif"", ,_,"':,~.'" .. , . ·,~.~t~, ":'t2'" ,', ; <.),,;:'1~ :uaou.t .of. Ineome Tax '0" tban " vlai,ted Ildia dud", "J~ao~Julr, ,',',"6~ . Duil1ll .. CO",ftM' tal "ooUeQUKl Jrom -,or ...... ',O~ tbeh' 'visit' tlte ....tloa ~.~ YMiOQt.p~. ,t__ ,~paniel ioclodiDa ,tuu on ' 'safaries and held' direct Delouations with .them· -tot' . of,~OQ's employoc1 i,S) tbOle, Head ~ "pu~ or ,bulk, ~Dd paek.... tea. - and. out of this revenue how much JC~ues to .Asiam and how mucb 10 states otber than Under the provisions of Tea (Replation ".-Asilm ? of EJPort LiccnsiDld Order. 1.984 coDtracta ·for export of bulk tea .re requite4· to be T,HE M.lNlSTEIl OF STATE IN THB registered with Tea Board -within 11 days MiNlS1RY OF P'lNANCE (SHR.I JANAR.. from date of such con'tracts. POr packet fees ·: .. :bl'llANA POOJARY): (8) The Dumber of exporters are required to obtain ihilnllf:flt '" 'Tea Companies ba viPa lea aardens and Head licences from tbe Tea Board. No request has -oftl.ces located in ASSl\ru is 146. The ,Dumber 80 far been received from Lipton India Ltd. of such tea companies with Head Offices for registration of contracts under the provi. lO~led outside Assam is 104. sions of Tea (Regulation of Bxport Li~ensin&) Order, t 984 or for shipment licences for export of packet tea. There is no Minimum (b) The amount of income- tax other than Export Prices for Export of Tea. Corporate tax coUected or assessed on these -companies includiog taxes. on salaries of (d) Does not arise. ~rsons employed in those Head Offices is RI. 29,17\OUO). The tlgures -of revenue arc cot m,ain"taiaed separately for the State of Production and export of coffee Assam lind other States as there is a common divisible pool. 3247. SHRI MANIK REDDY: Will the Minister of COMMERCE be pleased to state : Uwdel'cutClng of export price of t~a by Lipton (a) the figures of production of coffee 3246. DR. G. VIJAYA RAMA RAO : during 1984-85 and 1985-86; Will the M ioister of CO M MEReE be pleased to 'state : (b) the reasons for lower production of coffee during 1985 .. 86 as reported in the (a) whether Governn1ent's attention has 'Economic Times' dated 10 July, 1986; been drawn to the news item appearing in 6Ecortomic limes' of )"0 July 1986 regarding (c) the export earnings from coffee for undercutting by Lipton in tea export to Jran tbe past three )cars, year-wise with quantities - which has result~d in a foreign exchansc loss exported; 'of Rs. 1 ) crores; (d) whether productivity of coffee has in- (b) if so, the facts of the case; creased due to~R and i> efforts; and

'(c) the corrective st('PS taken/proposed (e) if so, the details thereof? to be taken in tbis matter; and

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE ~d) whether the country ha~ suffered MINISTR Y OF COMMER-CE (SHRI similar losses due to undercutting hy any BRAHMA DUTT): (a) The production of uther private multi-naticnal company / Indian coffee during 1984-8S and 1985·86 seasons 'compan! es for any other export items ? is as under:

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN TaE Seosons (JuJy •. June) Production in tonne, MINISTRY OF COMMERCE (SHRI BRAHM A DlJTT): (a) to (c). At the invi- _ 1984-85· 19S800 tatioll of Tc:a ~oard a delesation from Iran . 1985-86* i20000, ·Pr,ovisj·onal. • 'j, I , , ,Ell)' ,J-\ .1. ta, ,prod~tiQn,' duriltJ, dQPUle S.ix .ofticef.l fOJ; ~be, foreiaa based trail'1~ , l'~8S,~F 6, 'is due ,to,,', the :biennial .netuie or ' ing proaramme at ',London (U. K.). The coffee wberof'n a peat prOduction .season', is objective' of the ,London training is to build follOWed by a leaD one. a cadre of offi~rs in the 'bank who can successfully wotk at branches ~Ying, sizeable ·(0) The .xports of ,coffee during tm;, past foreign excbange/in'ternadonal baDkini busi- tbree yta,a were as under : ness by familiarising them with modern coo- ,cepts in International Bankio,. '

Year QtJ'. in 10""'8 'Value in Rs. Crore:J (b) No SC/ST candidate bas been idend- 1983-84 71179 175.05 fieu in the recent selection process for the said training programme as none was found 1984 .. 8,5 688% 2.09,69 suitable amongst the two aligible SC/ST candidates. 1985 .. 86 99298 274.98

(d) and (0). Coffee productivity bas gene- (c) The Bank have also advised that tbe rally shown an upward trend partly due to demand made by the All India SC/ST Emp- the various Rand D efforts such as use of loyees Federation regarding the relaxation in high yieldiog selection, effective control of educational qualification t e. reducing the requirement of CAIIB Part-II to CAIJB Part .. pests and disease~ and optimum fertilization etc. I was not conceeded by tbe Bank on the ground that foreign exchange is a subject covered in Part-II of CAIlB and the trainees Selection of candidates for training deputed to London are expected to be well programmes at IJondon by Central versed in foreign exchange. Bank of India

3248. DR. P. VALLAL PERUMAN : DeOlsnd of Indian roo,twea.. by SHRIR.M.BHOYE: Australia and New Zealand

Will the Minister of FINANCE be 3249. SHRI HARIHAR SOREN : Will pleased to state : the Minister of COMMERCE be pleased to state:

(a) the total number of candidates pro· (a) whether Indian Footwear has good posed to be deputed to the foreign based demand in Australia and New ZeaJand; training pr,:)gramme at London (UK) by the Central Bank of India stating tbe salient (b) if so, whether Government have any features of the training programme; proposal to step up export of this item to those countries; and (b) the number of SCjST candidates identified out of recent selections made for (c) the efforts made in this regard, if deputation to the said training programme any? and if none amongst SC/ST is identified, the reasons therefor; and THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COM'MERCS (SHRI (c) whether the demand of All India BRAHMA DUTT) : (a) to (c). The demand Central Bank SC/ST Employees' Federation for Indian footwear in Australia and New for relaxation in educational qualification bas Zealand bas not been high. The Council for found favour, and if no1.. the reasons tbere- Leather Exports, Madras oraanised a Buyer· for? Seller-Meet in Australia in May '86 and also sponsored a Sales-cum-Study team to THE MINIST'ER OF STATE IN THE - Australia and New Zealand in JUDe-July, 86 MJNJSTR.Y OF FI'NANCE (SHRI JANAR.· to promote sales of leather and leather pro- DHANA PoOJARY) : (a) The Central Bank ducts including leather footwear to tbcac Of 'India haVe advised 'tbat .tbe)' propose to uw:kcts. ,. is

SINO-US cooperation in defeaee field THE' MINISTEll OP STATE· IN THE, MINIStRy ,OF COMMeRCE (SHill .3250. SHRI K. 'V. SHANKAAA BRAHMA DUTT) : (8) Yes, Sir• .. GOWDA : Will the Minister of EXTERNAL APFAIR.S be pleased ·to Jtate .: (b) Importers under Duty Exemption Scheme (Advance Licensins. Scheme) are allowed for. the purposes of maollfactttre of (8) whether Government have seen the soods for export. press reportt that the senior military officials of China and the United States discussed weapons and training cooperation including (c) In the 1983·84 and 1984-85 the possibility of joint military exercises; Import-Export Policy, import of raw silk was permissible against flexibility provisions of REP licences and against Additionall..icences (b) if so, whether Union Government issued to Trading Houses upto certain limits. had verified the facts of the press reports; and (d) In the 1985-88 Import-Export Policy the imports of raw sUk against flexibility (c) if so, the reaction of Government of provisions of REP licences is not allowed. India thereto?

Discussion on Indian Ocean as a THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE Zone of peace MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SaRI K. R. N-\RAYANA.N): (a) to (c). 3252. SHRIMATI JAYANTI Yes, Sir. China is acquiring defence equip- PATNAIK : Will the Minister of EXTER .. ment from the United States as part of its NAL A.FFAIRS be pleased to state: programme for the modernisation of its Defence forces. Government continue to (a) whether there was a proposal to dis- closely follow developments relating to Sino- cuss the matter regarding Indian Ocean to be US defence cooperation in order to assess its made a zone of peace at the UN meet; implications on the security situation in our neighbourhood. (b) if so, efforts made by Government to take up this issue for discussion at the UN meet; and Import of natural silk products (c) by which year such issue is expected 3251. SHRI K. S. RAO: Will the to be discussed at United Nation's Organi- Minister of COMMERCE be pleased to sation '1 state: THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THB (a) whether it is a fact that advance MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS licences with duty exemption are being granted (SHRI K. R. NARAYANAN): (a) Yes, to exporters of natural silk products; Sir. Two sessions of the UN Ad-Hoc Com ... mittee met this year to discuss this proposal. (b) if so, the details thereof; (b) Government bas consistently suppor- (c) whether it is also a fact that some ted this proposal since the original resolution exporters are importing raw silk under various 28/32 of 1971, called for the establishment other provision of the Import Policy of 1983- of the Indian Ocean as a Zone of Peace. ~4 and 1984 .. 8S under the so-called flexi .. bility provisions; and (c) Toe Ad .. Hoc Committee bas now adopted by consensus a draft resolution .for (d) if so, the steps being taken to rectify consideration by tbe 418t UN General \bo loopholes? Assembly. This requests the Ad-Hoo Com- 17, 8ltAVANA ,17. t tos (SAKA) ,

mlttee t9 ,complete, ,preparatory work relating (c) the number of cases in which, action to tho conference durina 1987, in order to is pending and the total amount involved in enable the openiDl' of the conference Dot these cases; later than 1988.

Fraud eases against of.licla15 of (d) whether the mODey involved in these: Datlonalised banks cases has been recovered; and

3253. SHaI GURUDAS KAMAT: (e) if so, the amount thereof? Will the Minister of FINANCE pleased to' state: THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THB (a) the number of officers and staff MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI JANAR.. members of the nationalised banks who were DHANA POOJARY): (a) and (b). Accor- involved in fraud cases in bank~ during the ding to Reserve Bank of India tbe total last three years; , number of bank employees involved in cases of frauds and the action taken against them (b) tbe number of persons against whom to the extent reported by public sector banks, action has been t8 ken and the nature of for tbe years 1984, 198 Sand 1986 (upto action taken against them; 31.3.86) is as given below:

1984 1985 1986 (upto 31.3.86)

(i) No. of employees convicted on charges 32 30 5 of frauds

(ii) No. of employees given major!minor 481 686 105 penalties

(iii) No. of employees out of (ii) above dis- 221 236 66 missed/discharged/removed

(iv) No. of employees against whom prosecu- S2S 335 345 tion is pending in Court (v) No. of enlp10yees against whom depart- 1318 717 653 mental proceedings are pending ------(c) to (e). RBI has reported that the (b) amount outsanding in respect of each present data reporting system does not yield of them; information in respect of number of cases in which action is pending, the amount involved (c) whether any States have overdrafts in such cases and the recoveries thereof. with R.B.!. as on June 30, 1986;

(d) if so, details thereof ? Overdrafts by States

3254. SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMA- THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE CHANDRAN: Will the Minister of DEPARTMENT OF EXPENDITURE (SHRI FINANCE be'pleased to state: B. K. GADHVI) : (a) No State was in overdraft as OD 31st March, 1986. The Union (~) names. of Statcs/Union Territories Territories accounts are part of the Consoli .. which had overdrafts witb the Reserve Bank dated Fund of India and tbey do not bank Of India as QD ,.S~ March, 1986; separately with R.B.I. , " : ,," AUOUST'··'.I·'.86'. ,e

. ,..... ,. . -.(b)' Doei DOt ad•. (b) wbe.~bOr the UniOll Government ;h~ve . received . any J'eprCMGtltiOQ "in this 'ro,ard . (0) 'No State. was in overdraft A$ ·on 30th from Jute <;orpotatlbn of lodia, Assam Unit; June, 1'986. . and

(d) Does Dot arise. (c) if 80, tbe decision taken thereon .,

THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE. Excise duty OD P-X,leae MINISTRY OF TEXTILES (SHRt KHUR.- SHID ALAM KHAN) : (a) No. Sir. 3255. SaRI JANAKRAJ GUPTA: Will tbe Minister of FINANCE be pleased to (b) A representation to this effect was state : submitted by the Jute Corporation of India Assam' Employees Union to the Government (a> wbether it is a fact that P .. Xylcne of Assam which bas been forwarded to tbe used (or manufacture of DMT has been Union Government. exempted from excise duty and countervailing excise duty under Finance Ac~ 198 S; (c) Jel has 3 Regional Offices in Assam located at Guwabati, Dbubri and Nawgaon. (b) if so, the quantum of reduction in leI does not have a Zonal Office in any of the price of DMT as a result thereof; and the jute and mesta growing States and, hence there seems no need to set up a Zonal Office (e) the steps Government have taken to in Assam. see that tbe prices of DMT are reduced pro- portionately by locltl manufacturers ? Losses suffered by Coffee Houses in the capita) THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTR.Y OF FINANCE (SHRI JANAR. 3257. SHRI M. RAGHUMA REDDY: DHANA POOJARY): (a) Paraxylene con- Will tbe Minister of COMMERCE be sumed captively in the factory of production pleased to state : in tbe manufacture of DMT has been exempted from excise duty with effect from 2.4 86. (a) whether it is a faet that the Coffee Imported paraxylene for the manufacture of House1 in the capital are rUDDina in loss. DMT bas also been exempted from addi- if so. the details thereof; tional duty of customs (countervailing duty) with effect from 16.4.86. (b) the State-wise details of Coffee Houses running in 108S;

(b) and (c). Tbe above e"~mptions, (c) the reasons fo~ the loss; and broadly, continue the exemption available even earlier. Moreover, the price or a product (d) whether Government propose to take depends on a variety of' factors such as, over these Coffee Houses? demand and stlpply, besides the incidence of excise and customs duties. THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THB MIN1STRY OF COMMERCB (SHRI Setting up of JCI Zonal Office In Assam BRAHMA DUTT): (a) to (d). A Statement is given below. 32S6. SaRI ABDUL HAMID: Will the Minister of .TEXT.ILES be pleased to Statement state : The CofFoe Housea run by the' Cotfee (8) whether Government propose to' start Board were started for promotion 0:( coffee Zonal Office of Jute Corporation of India i·o and allo 'for hoJdiog tbe .price line and DOt Aesarn; as commercial VCDt\l~". Tho ·exCOll of ~';;. Wrllllll ANwIr, 8a

4lture ,over recoiptt In t 984--85 in respect of RelJef ,)fin submitted by Textile Yariotd Colfee Houses in tbe country was as maehlqery -makers . under : 3258. S.HRI MURLJDBAR MANE: -__,.._.------.. W.ill· the Minister of FINANCE be s. No. Name of the Q1lit Net expend i.. pleased to state: ture over receipts in (a) whether the Textile machinery makers 1984·8S submitted five point reJ ief plan to Govern- (in Rs. lakhs) ment to save the industry from fallin, sick; and

1. India Coffee House, 1.13 (b) if so, the reaction of Govemment Calcutta, West Bengal. thereto?

2. India Coffee Room, 0.7S THE MINISTER OF STATB IN THE Akasbvani Bbavan, MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI JANAR- New Delhi. DHANA POOJARY):

4. India Coffee Buffet, 0.20 (b) The representation is beina looked Parliament House, into. New Delhi. S. India Coffee Room, 0.35 Port call by U.S. Seventh Fleet at Cochln Shastri Bbav4n, New Delhi. 3259. SHRI DHARAMVIR SINGH TYAGI: Will the Minister of EXTERNAL 6. India Coffcc Room, 0.11 AFFAIRS be pleased to state: Yojana Bbavan, New Delhi. (8) whether it is a fact that a ship of 7. India Coffee House, 6.78 the US Seventh Fleet made a port call in Guruvayur, Kerala. Cocbin early last year; 8. India Coffee House, 1.32 (b) jf so, what measures were taken to Patna, Bihar. ensure that the said ship was not nuclear- propelled or a nuclear-weapon carrying one 9. India Coffee House, 1.90 in conformity with the Government's declared Srinagar, Jammu & stand of not allowing nuclear ships of any Kashmir. foreign navy inside an Indian port?

10. India Coffee House. 0.12 THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THB Andhra Pradesh. MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS LeaisJative Assembly. (SHRI K. R. NARAYANAN): (a) No. Sir. Hyderabad. (b) Does not arise. 1 t. India Coffee House. 3.53 Tirupupati, Hyderabad. (Translation]

Raids in Bihar to unearth black The budpt provision for rUDning the money Coffee Houses ttom part of the budget of tbo Coffee Board approved by the Central 3260. SHRI KUNWAR RAM: Will Government. Hence tbe question of take over the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to of those units docs Dot arise. state ; , "1;'"",,;,, " , ',(a) ,the D~r" pf ,~i", Ul' Bibar which were raided bY t,ncomo-iaK Depar:tmest jll,,·,"'.',: and ,dltti,nl 'h~ curreltt year; Wor., Ba" loaD to Incll. ' ,It,) tbe profe~!'i\)n·wis~ number or per~ 3261. SHRt PIYUS TIR.AKY : Will the 100 in whose premises black money was Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state 4CtaUs of tbe 1080. provided to India by ...... World Bank in tbe ~ast three years. year .. wise and the terms and condition:". or each Joan ? tt) 'tie ...... amoutit df blact mcme, iDyol ...ed therein; anet THe MINISTER OF STATE IN THB MINISTR.Y OF FINANCE (SHRI (1) tile nUmber of the perIODs arruted ID tbi, connection? JANARDHANA POOJARY): Details of World Bank assisted projects a10n8 with the Joan/credit committed for Bank fiscal years : THE MINISTBR OF STATE IN THB J984, 1985 and 1986 (1st July, 1983 to ~f)JI.Tay O}4' FINANCe (:SHR.I JANAR~ 30th June, 1986) are given in the statement ~HA1!lA ,POOJAR. Y): (a) at (d). Tbe below • .,...., of searches conducted in Bibar fa t_ I_Clefa,J ,ear 1985·8'6 was t 68 w.&U~b re5Ulted in tho seizure of wets worth World Bank assistance cOl'Isists of IBRD approximately Rs. 2.0 t crores. The profes- Joans aDd IDA credits. lBRD loans carry sion-wise break up of the parties in whose an interest fixed at six-monthly intervals. The .,.ise, .earthes were conducted ate as current rate of interest is 8 23 per cent. In undor: addition, the loans also carry a commitment cbarge of 0.75 per ceot on the undisbursed lust-earneD 141 portjon of, tbe loan amount. The loans are repayable over a period of 20 years, inclusive Contractors 17 of a grace period of .s years. IDA credits arc repayable over 50 years, including a grace LotIt professioQ 10 period of 10 years. They carry no interest charges but only a service charge of 0.7'5 No .nest has been made as the Income Tax per cent on the disbursed portion of the ~t d~J not provide for arrest during the credit and a commitment fee of 0.50 per cent COUAe' of search operation. on the undisbursed portion.

Statement

]Mlalls ell projects approved by Ih' World Bank GrOup lor loans/credits to India eluring FY.1984 FY-198S and FY-1986

-.-.....,_-.------~ ---.---.... ,... ._."------,-''''~ ~.~------.. ---"'-,_. SI. No. Name of the project Amount of loan/credit Remarks (in US $ million)

(I) (2) (3) (4) (5) ------'"-----''"-.. ,,--,--~-.. ---., .. --.. -, FR· 1984 IBRD IDA 1. Sbeva Project. Nbava Port 2'0.00 "' .. 2. Dudhichua Coal Project. IS 1.00 ••• 3. Gamba, Balm Petroleutn Project. 242.5 ... 4. Railway Electrification and Workshop ~bdemiZation Project. .280.7 ••• ,. Bodb,hat H>,dt~ect,~ Project. 157.4 " • _,' I " ". ,i "', ' .: ...... ~i'" S1tAY~A:':t~:~, J__ ,.:(~)

(-I) '(2) (3) (4) (5) ------~------6. Madbya Pradesh Fertilizer Project. 203.6

7. Soeond f'arakka Thermal Power Project. 300.8 ••• 8. Second Orissa Irriaation Project. ... 105.0 9. Pilot Project for Watershed Development in !tainted Areas. 31.0 10. Third Population Project. .,. 70.0 11. Kamataka Social Forestry Project. 27.,0 t 2. Tamil Nadu Water Supply and Sanitation Project. .. '" 73.0 13. Second Periyar Vaigai Irrigation Project. 35.0 14. Bodhghat Hydroelectric Project. 143.0

t 5. Upper GaDsa Irrigation Modernization Project. J 25.0 16. Second Oujarat Medium Irrigation Project. 172.0 17. Third National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) Project. 220.0 18. Fourth Trombay Thermal Power Project. 135.4

FY.. 1985

1. Jharia Coal Mine Development Project. 248.0 ••• 2. Sardar Sarovar Dam and Power Project. 200.0 3. Maharashtra Petrochemical Project. 300.0 ... 4. National Higbways Project. 200.0 S. Cbandrapur Thermal Power Plant Project. 300.0

6. Singrauli .. Riband Thermal Power Plant Project. 250.0 ••• 7. Kerala Hydropower Project. 176.0 ... 8. Kerala Social Forestry Project. 31.8 9. National Agricultural Extension Project. 39.1

10 ~ Bombay Urban Development Project. 138.0 11. Water Delivery and Drainage Project. 150.0 12. Sardar Sarovar Dam and Power Project. ... 100.0 13. Second Na tional Agncultural Extension Project. ... 49.0 14. National Social Forestry. ••• 165.0 ·. '7 WrlIIMJ" 'AIJ$WIft' AUGUST'·$. ,19•• . .W.. tea .,._, HII

(I) (2) (3) (4) (s)

FY.1986 1. Po·pulation Project .. IV ... S 1.0 2. Kerala Water Supply...... 41.0 3. West Bengal Minor Irrigation Project. • •• 99.0 4. Mabarashtra Irrigation-III Project. 160.0 S. National Agricultural Research Project-II • •• 72.1 6. Industrial EAport (Engineeriag) Project 250.0 ... 7. Oujarat Urban ... 62.0 8. Nation:ll Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development-I Project. 375.0 ., . 9. Cement Energy Saving Project. 200.0 10. Andhra Pradesh Irrigation Project. 131.0 140.0 It. Combined Cycle Power Project. 485.0 ... 12. Anola Fertilizer Project. 332.2 ...

International Conference on indepen- attempts to establish a "linkage" between th dence Namibia independence of Namibia and the presence of Cuban troops in Angola. It supported 3262. SHRI ANAND SINGH: Will the immediate imposition of comprehensive the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be mandatory sanctions against South Africa pleased to state: under Chapter VII of the UN Charter and caUed upon all States to take resolute unila- (a) wheth€r a message from the Prime teral action against the Pretoria regime as Minister was carried by the Minister of State well as intensify assistance to Namibian in the Ministry to the International Confe .. People and their liberation movement rence beld in Vienna from 7th to 11 tb July, SWAPO. 1986 on immediate independence of Nami- bia; and The Conference issued a Declaration and a Plan of Action reflecting its decisions and recommendations on various aspects of tbe (b) if so, the gist of the discussions held situation in Namibia. at the Conference? India's contribution to OAU special THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE fund for drought and famine MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SHRI K. R. NARAYANAN) : (a) Yes, 3263. SHRI T. BASHEER: Win the Sir. Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be plek- sed to state : (h) The Conference re-affirmed its commitment to immediate independence for (a) whether Government have taken aoy Namibia on the basis of the United Nations decision to contribute towards Orpnisation Plan. in particular, Security Council Resulu- of Africao Unity special fund for drought don 435 (1978), and rejected South Africa"s and famine; aod (b) if 10, the quantum of contributioD [T'IlnJlatlonJ aDd the other detail, thereof ? Development of tourist centres In Bihar, Uttar Predel" and West THB MINISTBR OF STATB IN THB Beagal 'MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SHRI K. R, NARAYANAN): (a) and (b). 3265. SHRI KALI PRASAD PANDEY: Maoy African countries have been stricken Will the Minister of TOURISM be pJeased to by drought and famines in recent years. In state: November, 1984. Prime Minister announced a lift of 100,000 tonnes of wheat valuod at (a) the number of tourist centres opened Rs. 23 crores, approximately. for the affec- during 1985-86 and 1986.. 87 in Bihar, ted countries. This wheat has been supplied Uttar Pradesb aDd West Bengal; through the World Food Programme and t~e main recipients are Ethiopia, Sudan, Somaha, Tanzania and Kenya. In response to an (b) the number of tourist centres under construction in these States; appeal by OAU, India also pledged ~t tbe 21st Summit of OAU in 1985, to contribute RI. 12 crores' for purchase of food grains (c) the number of tourist centres proposed from India. to be opened by Government during 1986.. 87 and 1987-88 and the details of the expenditure likely to be incurred thereon with Dames Use of vehicles registered in the of the major tourist centres; and names of companies/firms for personal purpose. (d) the number of persons likely to be provided employment after completion of 3264. SHRI HAFIZ MOHD. SIDDIQ : these tourist centres ? Will the Minister of FJNANCE be pleased to refer to the reply given to Unstarred Ques- tion No. 1157 on 25 July, 1986 regarding THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE use of vehicles registered in the names of MINiSTRY Of' TOURJSM (SHRI SON- companies firms for personal purposes and TOSH MOHAN DEV): (a) to (c). The state : number of tourjst projects opened with cen ... tral assistance during 1985-86 and 1986.87 in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Wcst Bengal are (a) the number of cases of misuse of the as foHows : facility which came to the light at the time of assessment in Delhi during the last three years; and Opened in Expected to be 1985-86 opened In (b) the details tbereof? ------1986.87 1987.88 THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE Bihar Nil 2 MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI lANAR- 1 DHANA POOJAR Y): (a) and (b). Expen- Uttar Pradesh 1 Nil 4 diture on running of vehicles is generaJly West Bengal Nil 2 1 claimed as business expendi tUfe by firms and companies using the vehicles. Since personal The details of tbe on-going projects and Use of these vehicles by partners and direc .. those proposed to be started in ] 986-87 tors cannot be ruled out, the ext.cnt of use and 1987·88 are as follows: for personal purposes is always inquired into CO$t while framing the Income-tax assessments. Proportionate or Jumpsum disallowance of (Rs. in lakhs) expenditure OD running of vehicles is always Bihar made while· computing the taxable income. 1. Tourist Complex at Bodhgaya The number of such cases is very large and 20.00 the exact number is almost impossible to 2. Forest Lodge at Betla 46.76 ascertain. 3. Cafetaria at Rajgir S.04 ···.00••. .1 ••,

. . .'. " ....~. UtI. P,.,h (c) whether Oovemmint .pr,~ to. _~ iO$lruction. to tbe Contrat .financial inStitu· 1; .TOurist Complex. at FatotqM# 147.32 tions to rcJe..., financial assi.tance -to the' . Sikrl~(First pilase Ill" 69.17 DOW fat:tories under COn.tru~OD: and lakbs) (d) if 80, the do tails thereof? 2. 'OHUttu'tioo of COftqeS aDd 20.90 Ilestaurant at Auli·Josbimatb THB MINISTER. OF STATE IN THB 3. Tourist Complex, Sra'\,asti 63.00 MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI JANAR· DHANA POOl A R Y) : (a) and (b). There 4. Way-side amenities at Ayodhya 26.80 are heavy o.erdues of the financial iostitutiODl aDd stalo for OpeD air theatre on tbe part of 24 cooperative supt' milll of Maharashtra. In view of this, the fina Dew W.I~ &lI6al institutions bad taken a view that the ifCI, which is the lead institution in respect of S 1. Construction of cottages at 8.52 new COQperativc sUlar mills in tbe Vidarbba Ajodhya Hills and Maratbwada res ions would Dot make disbursoments to these units until the interest 7.00 2. Floadns accommodation at overdues were cleared by the existing coope- SunderbaDs rative units in Maharashtra and a sa tisfactory formula for liquidation of principal dues was 47.39 3. Y. tri Niwas at Darjee.lina received from Government of Mabarasbtra. 4. Construction of Cot tages at 40.17 IFCJ had also requested the State Govern- ment of Maharashtra to provide Rs. S ba Dia . crores to the defaulting units for clearance of (d) As per the estimates available, the the overdue interest amount, tbe State Government being the principal promoter total employment in the tourism sector, and guarantor of the loans of the institutions. includina indireet employment, was 4.5 million in the year 1980. Tbe State-wise and industry-wise break-down of this esti- (c) No. mate arc pot a.vaUable. (d) Question does not arise. [English] Special eooceSSIODs to tourists visiting Assistance to suaar factoriel of V idarbba Goa and Maratbw.da by ftoalltial institutions 3267. SHRI SHANTARAM NAIK : 3266. SHRI BALASAHEB VIKHE Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased PATIL: Will the Minister of FINANCE to state: be plcaacd to state : (a) whether any special concessions are given to the tourists-both domestic and (a) whether it is a fact that tbe Central international tourists-visitio8 Goa; financial institutions have taken the stand tbat unloss Stato Government of Maharashtra (b) whether his Ministry has approacbed provides Ils. S crores to tbe 24 sugar facto- the Indian Airlines 'in the matter of givins air ries who have gone into beavy arrears they travel concession to tourists visiting Ooa would not release loans to the factories during a certain period of the year; and undor construction which are from the backward relions of Vidarbha and Maratb- (c) if so, details thereof? wads; THB MINISTER OF STATE IN THE (b) wbethel' it is a fact tbat tbe Central MINISTRY OF TOURISM. (SHRI MO~AN financial institutions arc Unkina the arant of SONTOSH OEV): (a) and (b). No, Sir. financial assistance to the DOW factor. with tIlo defaults mado by tho other factories; (c) Does DOt atile. t4

Ipro_fl'. 'ur ,.~ "'yl.. i1I (a) wlJetber tile 'awentb round of official . Silk'" leve! tala on boundary question betwocm India and CbiDa was beld at Beijinl in July, 3~269~' SHRlMATI D. K_ BHAN'DARI : 1986; .aad Will the Minister of ~ TB'XTJLES be pleased to state : (b) if so, the outcome of these talks 1 Yes, Sir.

(b) if so, whether Union Government (b) At the 7th Round of Official Level propose to help these tribal people for the Talks between India and China held from promotion of their tradition a) art of weaving? July 2 t to 23, 1986" substantive diicussions were continued on the Eastern Sector of the THE 'MINISTER OF STA TE OF THE India-China boundary. Thereafter, discussions MINISTRY OF TEXTILES (SHRI KHUR- commenced on the Western Sector. SHID ALAM KHAN) : (a) Yes. Sir. The Chinese side reiterated that the (b) Yes, Sir. One Marketing and Service Eastern Sector was tbe area of "largest dis. Extension Centre has already been functioning pute". In response, the Jndian side clearly in the State to promote handicrafts including enunciated our well-known stand tbat the carpets by providing package of assistance to India-China boundary in tbe Fastern Sector tbe arHsans and weavers. is the traditional customary line, which baa received the additional sanction of treaty and Border disputes with ChlDa administrative jurisdiction.

3270. PROF. RAMKRISHNA MORE: SHRI KALI PRASAD PANDEY: Pilferage of Imported edible oil from DR. B. L. SAILESH : STC IOOOb. SHRI SUBHASH Y ADA V : SHR! DHARAM PAL SINGH 3271. SHRI SAMAR BRAHMA MALIK: CHOUDHURY: Win the Minister of SHRI P. NAMGYAL: COMMERCE be pleased to state: SHRI SARFARAJ AHMAD: SHRI P. M. SAYEED: (a) whether it is a fact that there is large SHRJ C. MADHAV REDDI : scale pilferage of imported edible oil in SHRI AMAR ROYPRADHAN : 10doWD and also during transit from the SHRI LAKSHMAN MALLICK: ports to 10doWDS as reported in the ··Nav- SHRI K. V. SHANKRA bbarat Times' dated 30th May. 1986 under GOWDA: the caption C cKaroron Ki Cbori. KUabon SHRI PRAKASH V. PAT1L: ' Main Rafa Dafa"; SHRl R. S. MANB : SHRI SRIKANTA DATTA (b) the names of vanaspati factories in NARASIMAHARAJA WADIYAR: whose aodOWD imported oil was kept by SHRI CHINTAMANI S. T. C.; PANIGRAHI = SaRI MOHANBHAI PATEL: (c) whether an enquiry bas been conduc- SaRlO. M. BA.NATWALLA : ted in the matter; saRI BHATTAM SRJRAMA tif MURTI: (d) if so, the results thereof; SHaJ UTTAM RATHOD :

SHRI ZAINUL BASHER : (e) if- not t tbe reasons tbereof; and

Will tee Minister of EXTERNAL (f) the steps be.ioa taken by the Govern- APPAlas '" pleated to ,clte : JDCot to plUS the loopholes? • · THE MINISTER. 01' StA.TE IN THB 2. . M /s JaiD$udba· Vanaspati Co..• MINISTR.Y OF COMMEllCB (SHlll Guldbar, Guldbar. Gba~iabad. BRAHMA DUl'T): (a) There is DO large scale pilferage of imported edible oil in 3. MIs Gancsh Floor Mills, Kanpur, godowoa and in transit. Some minor cases of (Government Unit) pilferaae. however, have been report..,d. 4. M/s Balaji Veaetable Products- Sitapur. (b) inrormation is given in the statement below. 5 .. MIs Motital Padampat UdyOS Ltd., Kanpur. (0) to (f). Legal and administrative action is taken by STC in these cases including 6. MIs Ballarpur Industries Ltd., referrilll tbe ca~es to ]ocal police and debiring Yamunanagar of godowns. Following steps have been taken 7. M /s Amrit Banaspati Co., Rajpura to pluS the loopholes:- 8. Mis Rohtas Industries, Jaipur. (i) All tank and wagon operating valves are sealed with special tamper proof 9. MIs Premier Vegetable, Jaipur plastic seals. 10. MIs DCM Chemicals Ltd. (now known as Sri ram Foods & Fertilizers (ii) Proper cali bration charts of all tank Ltd. wagons used in the movement of edible oils are documente. t 1. MIs Rohtas Industries. Dalmianagar 12. M Kusum Products, Calcutta (iii) Standard density valves are adopted Js both at loading and unloading 1 3. MIs Rucbi Vegetable Products, points for the purpose of quantifi- Indore. cation. t 4. MIs Indian Vegetable Products, Bombay. (iv) All loading and unloading operations at the time of despatch and 15. MIs Vegetable Vitamin & Foods receipt of railway wagons are invari- Pvt. Ltd., Bombay ably supervised. 16. M /s Tata Oil Mills, Bombay (v) Gradual dehiring of storage tanks of 17. M /s Ahmed Omerbhai, Bombay vanaspati units. 1 8. Oswal Oils & Vanaspati Industries, Madras. Statement postponement of credit camps at Storage tank, currently under hire lor Kankapura (Karnataka) bulk edible oils from following l'anaspati factories 3272. SaRI MAHENDRA SINGH Will the Minister of FINANCe be pleased 1. M/s Modi Vanaspati Co., Modinagar. to state: 2. MIs Hindustan Vegetable Oil Corpn., Amritsar (A Government of India (a) whether it is a fact that credit camps Undertaking) scheduled to be held at six places in Kanaka- pura Lok Sabha constituency in Karnataka 3. Liberty Oil Mills, Bombay on 11 May, 1986 were indefinitely postponed 4. MIs lai Hind Oils Mills. Bombay. as reported in the Indian Express of 20 May, 1986; and SIDra,. tank, hired In the Past but dehlr~d (b) If so, tbe circumstances under which 1. M/_ Amrit Baoaspati Co •• Ghaziabad the credit camps had to be postponed ? 'Sfr' '7f

" ',TSS'M1NJliBi\,:oP STATB,"',lN ,THE . (b) whetbtt 'any ,pJdelinea'iD·tbis, rep'" MINJSTkY OF PIN~~, (SR.aI JANAK- havo· been i&ued,. "by 'GO\r:OrDb')OtJt ot DSANA PooIAltY); ,(.) and (b). It baa ' NABARD: beoa tej)Orted that Credit Calnps scheduled to be hdd in 'Kanak.putt Lok Sabba Consti- . (c) if 10:, whether ady campfajute have tueDCY in May - 1 !)86 were postponed for been received about Dation.Used ballk lome time due ro 'administrative re&$Ons branches in Welt Bengal not .aroeil1& to and were subsequently held in the month 'of reschedule repayments deposite advice by July 1986. NABARD; and

(d) the details tbereof and tbe action Vaeaat pcJIts 01 Chairman and DJrec- taken in this regard ? tori 1ft STC

3273. SaRI H. M. PATEL: THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THB SHRI YASHWANT RAO MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI JANAR.. GA,DAKH PATIL : DHANA POOJARY):

Cut in rate of interest on foreign Perctntage share in currency loans 'Total Advances 3276. SHRI P. M. SAYEED : Will the Minister of FINANCE l'e pleased to state: Year ------Weaker Direct Secllon Agriculture (a) whether it is a fact that Government have taken a decision to ask the develop- December 1985 10.2 15.3 ment banks to cut the prevalent rate of 15.0 foreign currency loans drasticalJy; March 1986 10.3

(b) whether the orders in this regard The present data reporting system does bave been issued to the development banks not yield separate information in respect of and if so, tbe details tbereof; and marginal farmers.

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THB 3279. SHRI BHATTAM SRIRAMA- MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI JANAR- MURTY: Will the Minister of FINANCB DHANA POOJARY): (a) to (c). The be pleased to state : interost ra tes on foreign currency loans released by development banks determined (a) whether a number of incentives and and fixed by the development banks and not c('Incessions are provided to the corporate by the Government, on the ba~is of the cost sector which result in the so-called HZero- of funds to these institutions on various tax" phenonlenon; instruments of borrowing. (b) whether it en9:b1es a number of Loans disburstd by commercial banks companies not to pay any corporate income- and regional rural banks tax in spite of making bugc profits to the tune of several crores of rupees; and 3277. ~HR' JITENDRA PRASAD~ : Will the Minister of fINANCe be pleased (c) the reasons for providing them such. to st~'e : jn~enfiv~s,? t. • ... ' ' 101 SUVAMA 11, ,1901 (SAKAl

. 'THE MINISTBR OF STATE 'IN THB (a) whether it i. a fact that there bas MINISTR.Y OF FINANCB (SHRI JANAR. .. been substantial increase in the export of DHANA P,OOJARY): (a) to (c)_ Number iron ore in 1985-86; of companies do Dot' appear to pay taxes in consooaDCC with their income. They mini- (b) whether it is also a fact that the mise tboir tax lhtbUity by planning tbeir export target of 30 million tonoes or iron affairs in sucb a manner as to derive ore envisaged in the Seventh Plan will be maximum beneftt of the provision of tax achieved in t 986 .. 87 itsolf; and incentives under tbe Income-tax Act. eventually resulting in zero .. tax. or minimal tax liability. With a view to ensuring that (c) the spe.:ific steps envisaged by the various tax concessions do not reduce Government to boost the export of iron tbe ta"able income of companies to the ore concentrates from Kurdremukh in extent that there may be no tax liability at Karnataka ? all or the tax'liability may be disproportio- nately reduced, the law has been suitably THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE amended from time to time. MINISTRY OF COMMERCE (SHRI BRAHM A DUTT): (a) Yes, Sir.

Export performance of machine and (b) It is planned to export more tools industry than 30 million tonnes of iron ore during 3280. SHRI BR,"" AMOHAN 1986-87. MOHANTY: Will tbe Minister of COM- MERCE be pleased stElte : '(c) Intensive efforts are being made to to locate overseas export markets for iron ore (a) whether the export performance of concentrates. As a result of these efforts machine and tools industry bas not been of Japan, China and some West European a higher order on account of non-availability countries are developing into markets for of steel at internationally competitive prices; these concentrates.

(b) if so, the details thereof; and National Committee on Tourism (c) the steps Government have taken to remove the difficulty ? 3282. SHRI H. B. PATIL : SHRIMATI GEETA THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MUKHERJEE: MINISTRY OF COMMERCE (SHRI DR. G. S. RAJHANS : BRAHMA DUTT): (a) and (b). Engineer- SHRI SOMNATH RAIH : ing industry, including machine and tool SHRI V. TULSIRAM : industry, is provided the facility of duty free SHRI LAKSHMAN MALLICK: import of steel to meet its export commit- PROF. NARAIN CHAND ments. Apart from this, higher cost of PARASHAR: indigcnous steel used for export production Will the Minister of TOURISM be is reimbursed under the International Price Reimburscment Scheme. rJeased to state : (a) whether it is a fact that Government (c) Requirements of steel for export have recently set up a 12 .. member National production is given the highest priority for . Committee on Tourism; allocation~ (b) if so, the details regarding its Iron ore export during 1985 .. 86 composition alongwith the guidelines issued and other tasks assigned to it; and 3281. SHRIMATI BASAVARA- JESWARI: Will the Minister of COM- (c) when the committee is expected to MERCE be pleased' to state : submit its report ? , ' I ·'t·,. :' I'

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TH.S 'MINISTBR Of STATE IN TaB 10. Ihri ~j~ JetiOf. MlfUtTa y . OP TOUR.ISM " ,(SHRI .:. Manaaina'I.ti'J"oc.tor· 'SONTOBH MQ,HAN DSV):, f Taj Group Hotels . (0) 'fbc compositioe a~d the terms of or refordoce :of tbe' National Committee 00 12. Sbr.i i.. ](.. Puri· Secretary Tourism are liyen in tbe Statement below. Sr. Vice Pres,ideOl (Commercial) Tho Committee is expected to submit itl I.T.D.C. rc;port.bY Jaguar1 1987. Terms of Reforence of the Committee State•• t are: State1ffe1Jt giving com,polltlon and term8 (i) Evaluate tbe economic and social o/I;e/erenu o/the Notional relevance of international aDd Committe, on Tourism domestic tourism of India.

The Composition of the National Com- (ii) Define the tourism product, its mittee on Tourism is : prescot and futuro variation keeping in view tbe market needs and 1. Sbri Mohammed Yunus Chairman demands. Chairman, Trade Fair Authority of India « (iii) Determine tht' requirements of a 2. Sbri S. K. Misra, Member balanced, integrated infrastructure Secretary and facilitation measures to achieve Ministry of Tourism tbe maximum consumer satisfactioD.

3. Smt. Kapila Vatsayan Member (iv) Develop a planned market strateay Secretary based on scientific research aad Department of Arts. consistent with on-going responses of the market needs throuah a 4. Shri K. L. Thapar Member realistic communication strategy. Adviser (Transport & Tourism) Planning Commission (v) Determine and Define the role of s. Shri K. B. Lal Member the Central Ministries, State Former Commerce Secretary Governments, Public and Private aDd Ambassador to EEe Institutions in the promotion of tourjsm .and sugaest a mechanism 6. Dr. B. Venkataraman Member for monitoring the performance of 1ForDDet Secretary these agencies 8gains t the well Ministry of Tourism and defined economic yardstick. Civil Aviation

7. Sbri A. N •.Haksar M~mbcr (vi) Assess the manpower Deeds for Former Chairman, ITC development of tOalrism sector and to recommend appropriate 8. Sbri Inder Sharma M\!mber training programmes for manpower Chairman development. Sita World Travels (vii) Recommend orpoisational aDd 9. Shri Gaatam Kbanoa Member institutional measures to systematise Sr. Vice President lena-term plaDQina .for the tourism Oberoi .Hotels and sector on a ,sound. teelulical.and ChairMao-Mercury Travels OCODO.D;1iC balis...... tIop& la"pfoaaotloa'for"sc/srs ~. introdu~ time-·bOund promotion scheme . In MMtC aad Sye and on r~p,,' ·of .the ., information" tIM matter would be coQtJd:ered by them with·a . '3283. S,HRI N .. V. N. SOMU : Will the view to evolviq the 'policy on tbe .ubject.· MiDi.tor of COMMERCE be pleased to state ! Increase la tourist tratllc to Varaaas. and· libuba•• war (4) whether Department of Personnel have issuod any instructions through BPE 3284. SHRI SOMNATH RATH : to public sector . uoits that they should not SHRI NITYANANDA MISRA: conclude any aBreetllent with Trade U niom on matters pertaining" reservation t(i) SCI Will the Minister of TOURISM be STa in recruitment aDd promotion; pleased to state :

(b) if so, the details thereof; (a) whetber there has been a remarkable improvement of tourist traffic in Varanasi and Bhubaneshwar; and (0) whether it is a fact that MMTC and STC have in violation of Government (b) if so, the details thereof 1 instructions, concluded agreement with Trade Unions on promotion policy which affects res,rvation for SC/STs in promotion; THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE and MINISTRY OF TOURISM (SHRI SONTOSH MOHAN DEV): (a) and (b). (d) if so, the action Government propose Statistics of tourist traffic, both domestic to take to restore reservation in promotion and international, to different places in the for SC/STs in MMTC and STC'I country are not available. However, the foreign tourist arrivals to the country has THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE registered an increase of 14.6 per cent MINISTR.Y OF COMMERCE (SHRI during the first half of 1986 as compared BRAHMA DUTT) : (a) and (b). BPE issued to tbe arrivals during the same period in the instructions in January, 1985 to the effect previous year. tbat agreements of the Public Sector Enter- prises with their recognised units, which are Setting up Ashok Yatri Njwas In not strictly in conformity with tbe directives States issued by the Government on reservation for employees belonging. to the Scheduled 3285. SHRIMATI KISHORI SINHA: Castes/Scheduled Tribes, should be modified. Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state : (c) MMTC and STe. on the basis of agreements entered into by them with their (a) whether Government consider the recognised unions which represent both experiment of starting hotels like the Ashok general and Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Yatri Niwas for middle class tourists a Tribes categories of employees, have intro- success; duced time-bound promotion policy with effect from 1st December, 1984 and 16th (b) whether the Asbok Yatri Niwas has February, t 98S respectively. Under tbis made profits as reported in the Hindustan policy, tae qualifying period of the employees Times of July 13, 1986; and belonging to Scbeduled Castes and Scheduled (c) if so, whether Oovel1lment intend to Tribes has been kept lower as compared to replicate such hotels in all State capitals and the qualify ina period prescribed (or general cateaory employees. major tourists centres '?

(d), The Bureau of Public Enterprises has THE MINISTER. OF STATE IN THB calJed for detailed information from all tbe MINISTRY OF TOURISM (SHRI Public Sector Un4ertakiDaa. which .ma)' hav~ SONTOSB MOHAN DEV) ; aDd (e). The. ,108

CA,D't,al De~rtmeD.t or Tourism bu fQrmu· ft,ures of India~.: productiotl of tea .s '_nat lated '. tcbeme for the construction' of low .. total world .production are as follows :..:.. budpt-aQlommodation in tbe form of Yatri Ntw&8eI and Yatrikas in all States for middle Year Production 0/ tetl class tourilts. (Million tp.) India World (b) The profitability of hotel Ashok Yatri Niwu. New Delhi is as under :- 1983 S81 2029 1984 640 215S (+) Net profit/loss (-) (R.s. in lakhs) 1985 6S7 2261

1982-83 (-) 26.71 (b) India's share in world exports of tea during 1985 was 22.9 per cent as compared 1983-84 (-) 14.18 to 23.4 per cent in 1984. 1984-85 <+> 17.28 (c) and (d). Measures envisaged for in- 1985 .. 86 <+) 48.42 creasing tea production include short term measures like optimization of inputs. medium Tea Production term measures like irrigation and drainage. infilling and rejuvenation of tea bushes and 3286. SHRI AMAL DATTA: Will the long term measures like extension pJanting Minister of COMMERCE be pleased to and replanting. Measures to increase export state : of tea include assistance for brand promotion and warehousing abroad well as cash com .. (a) whether production of tea in the . pensatory support for value added teas. Tea country has been slower than the world pro- Board also lJndertakes promotional compaigns duction of tea. with comparative figures from through its offices abroad. 1983 to 1985; (e) and (f). A number of tea clones cap- (b) whether India's sbare in world tea able of giving much higber yields and better market bas declined during 1984 .. 85; if so, quality have been developed by successful the extent thereof; application of the traditional methods of plant improvement. A laboratory for under- (c) whether any long term strategy has taking research in bio-technology is being set been formulated to promote production of up by the Tea Research Association with the tea as well as i t8 export; financial assistance from Tea Board.

(d) if so, the main features of the strategy and to what extent it has been or is being Resenation in Handloom Sector implemented ; 3287. SHRI LALITESHWAR PRASAD SHAHI: Will the Minister of TEXTILES be (e) whether there has been any successful pleased to state: application of modern developments in bio- technology for production of higb yielding (a) whether Government are aware of aDd better quality tea bushes; and tbe repercussions of reservation of' 22 items under Handloom sector; . (f) if so, the details thereof ?

(b) since when this reservation policy THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE has been implemented; and MINISTRY OF COMMERCE (SHRI BRAHMA DUTT) : (a) India registered pro- (c) whether Government are aware that duction increase of around 13 per cent in in bandloom sector, cooperative union office 198 S as compared to 1983, as against an bearers bave monopoliled the hand loom increase of 11.43 per cent in world tea pro .. societies and fa,ke production fisures arc duWOD during tbis period. Comparative sbown to draw sublidy 2 "saAVANA .,,"1908'(9AKA)· 110

THB ·MINlSTER OF STATE OF THB Win the Minister of TEXTILES be pleas- MINJ.STR Y,' OF TEXTILES (SHRI ed to state: KHURSHlb ALAM KHAN) : (8) and (b). The reservation of 22 items for elclusive (a) wbether Government are aware that production in the handJoom sector has been the silk industry in the Soutb particularJy in brought into effect only from 31 st March, Karnataka bas b~n recently affected due to 1986. Since under the HandJooros \R~er imports of raw silk by exporters under the vation of Articles for Production) Act 19t5S, r~pleni~hment scheme and advance licensins tbr~e mouths, timc is allo~'ed for discontinu- scheme; ing the production of items reserved under the Act, it is not possible to assess the re- (b) jf so, whether Government of Kama- percussions at this stage: taka bas urged the Union Government to baa import of silk; (c) Nu such reports have been received by Government of India. (c) the reaction of the Union Govern- ment thereto; and Steps to fncrea~e produrfioD of Mica (d) the steps taken in this regard to save 328R. DR, O. S. RAJHANS : Will the the indigenous silk industry? 1\1 inister of COMMERCE be pleased to state: THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF TEXTILES (SHRI (a) whether mica industry in Bihar is KHURSHID ALAM KHAN): (a) to (c). threafened with closure and mass unemploy- Government of Karnataka has represented ment as reported in the 'Searchlight' dated 4 for imposition of ban on import of raw silk. JuJy. 1986; However in view of fact tbat ALS/REP schemes a re export promotion schemes of (b) whether it is a fact that Government Government of India and import of silk had announced recently tbat a high level under these schemes is allowed only for or committee would be set up to devise ways tigajnst exports of silk items it bas not beCll and means to increase the production of mica considered feasible to ban import under and to make the mica industry viahle; and these schemes. The fact that silk production in the country has been steadily increasing (c) if so, the details thereof '! and prices of silk in the local market continue to rule at remunerative levels, reveals THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE that import of raw silk under these schemes MINISTRY OF COMMERCE (SHRI does not have an adverse effect on domestic BRAHMA DUTT) : (8' Although data on production. number of working mines and production of mica in Bihar indicates a declining trend, (d) Does not arise. overall exports of mica have increased. There is, thu!;. no threat of mas.;, unemploy- [Tran.~latjon] ment in mica industry in Bihar due to reduction in number of working mines. Madhya Pradesh Government's pro- (b) and (c). Need for carrying out a posal for tuke-on'r of Sajan Cloth techno-economic survey of mica mines to Mill, I~atlam find out reasons for closure of mines has been suggested by the Advisory Committee, 3290. SHRI DILEEP SINGH BHURIA: recently. Will tbe Minister of TEXTILES be pleased to state: Import of Silk and Its impact On Silk Industry (a) whether Madhya Pradesh Governe ment has submitted any proposal to th 3289. SHRI H. N. NANJE GOWDA: Union Government for the take-over of SHRr G. S. BASAVARAJU ;' Sajan Cloth Mill, Ratlam; ., '"

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t· (b) if 'iO. tbe action takeD by Union , (b) The, .Utellcel' are .issued· to ',okS 'Go¥emment io this fcsard so far; aDd dealers in accordance witb the ,ProvisioJ'l$:ot Go]d Control (Liccosip8· of ~eR) Rules. (0) ,when the ..id mill will atart, Cune .. 1969. '. tioniDl' (c) and (d). Tbe ,purity or sold orna· ments is commonly cbecked by tbe touch- lHB MINISTER OF STATB OF THE stone the of gold MINlSTRY OF TEXTILES (SURI methOd. However, purity , KHURSHID ALAM KHAN) : (8) Yes, Sir. is checked by fine assay method at the Government owned Mints at (b) anq (c). As per Oovernment's Textile Bombay. Calcutta and Collection-cum-delivery Centre Policy Statement of June, 1~85. where a unit has no expectation of becoming viable at Ahmedabad. By this method the cheek· in a reasonab1e period of time, there may be ing equipments needed are mainJy. specially designed assay tray. micro no alternative but to allow the unit to close furnace, platinum sensitive balances provided the interests of the workers are etc. protected. Take over by the Government or (e) Does not arisc. nationalisation of sucb sick units does not provide so1ution to the problems of sickness and tt!e Government would not, as a IFe} Subsidy Scheme rule, intervene in such cases. Government has also set up a Nodal Agency to evolve 3292. SHRI SRIBALLAV PANIGRAHI: and manage rehabilitation packages in res. Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased pect of sick textile mills which are potentially to state: viable. (a) whether it is a fact that Industrial Finance Corporation of India has liberalised [English) its scheme of subsidy to new entrepreneurs Checking Purity of Gold for meeting cost of market research surveys and providing marketing assistance to existing small scale units, being operated through 3291. SHRIMATJ VYJAYANTHIMALA various technical consultancy organisations BALI : Wi]} the Minister of FINANCE be established in the country; and pleased to state : (b) jf so, the details regarding the faci ..

(c) whether there are any equipmcnts for (b) As per the information furnished by checking purity of gold; lFel, the liberalised scheme of subsidy to new entrepreneurs for meeting cost of market research/survey covers new entrepreneurs in (d) if so, at what places and whether the small scale as well as medium scale Government have any control on them; and sector. Under the scheme the fee for market research payable to a Technical Consultancy (e) if not, how the purity of gold is Organisation (TeO) by the entrepreneurs is checked? subsidised by IFCI to tbe extent of 7S per cent of tbe fee of mark.et research/surveyor THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE Rs. 7 ,500/~, whichever is less in tbe case of MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI projects of small scaJe sector while in the JAN ARDHANA POOJAR Y) : (a) There is case of medium scale sector. tbe subsidy is no requirement under the Gold Control Act to the extent of 75 per cent of the cost of that gol~ aVbilabl, in the form or jewellery market research or at. l!,OOO}.. whichever shou1d be of 2l carat p\Jrity only. is leM, I:, !' ", " , '.- f~,(:· ,..... ';~::~;~~., .. .·ir.~~'~·"'l"~ .' . '. Tbt· ObJoe·ttve ·"of.. ~be .' scheme of 'U1bsidy (I)· Cp~plete"elemptiC)ft of excise . duty . ' M',."ovhtlDi ·arhUnt·, .$~e;· to, :,_ll on PlaiD' :.'-,1' '.~' .yam "bJ· the sc... ·i!D:ita is'tQ -®AlP, 'll)a!1 ',scale SHtm balldlOC?M' *lot; . ' t.O avail ,of 'the =rketiol' 'assistaucc .Ottem!' by TeOs.· Tbe .rkot assistaDcc illtet.... Jia , (ij). SO .per emt: ~essWn Oil double C9YCf' ,iDvatipt.ioa ,.. 01 marketiol problems, , cross r~el bank yarn' purcba,sed ,by: provid·int market int:o)llpnce, evaluation of States Handloom Developmellt market stra.teJY. etc. Under the scbeme, Corporations and, BaDdlcom Co- tbe Teo. receive, paymut from the concern- opera live Societies; ed entrepreneur. in instalments and the subsidy payable by IFCJ to the TeO for the (iii) Complete excmptios of excise duty aSlilDJl'eot is limited to the last iOltaJment on processing of cotton. woolltn aod of fees cbarseablo by Teo lubjtct to· a limit polyester fabrics tnade 011 hand- of 40 per cent of the total fees or Rs. 7,500, Jcom and processed by pJocer.sir, wbichever is less. The subsidy is given by bouses set up by State MandJIlom IFCI subject to the condition that the bene- Develcprrent Corporations· 804, ficiary unit certifies that the marketing Apex Handloom C'ooperativel assistanco provided by the TeO has been put Societies. into implementation aDd has resulted in perceptible improvement in sales turnover .. (iv) Concessional proce~sing duty on" processing of cotton and woolltn Handloom Sector to revitalize fabrics made on handlooms and Handlovm Fabric processed by independent proces- sors approved by Government of 3293. SHRI N. SUNDARARAJ: Win India on the advice of Development the Minister of TEXTILES be pleased to Commissioner for Handlooms. state : (v) Exemption from excf.se duty OD (a) whether it is Q fact that the Hand- polyester and polyester blended loom sector in the country is beiDg re-vitaljz· yarn with certain polyester conttnt ed to give the handloom fabric a better when purchased by State Handloom orientation; design with greater consumer Cooperative Societies and State Handloom Development Corpora- (b) jf so, steps taken to reduce the pro- tions. duction cost in comparision to the min and powerloom sector; and (vi) Supply of duty free polyester fibre (c) whether proposals have been sub- for production af low-priced blend- mitted by the Handloom Export Promotion ed fabrics. CouDcil in this regard ? (c) Yes, Sir. HEPC had submitted a THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE proposal which has been approved by the MINISTRY OF TEXTILES (SHRI Government on the visit of a designer from KHURSH'ID ALAM KHAN): (a) The UK under EFe assistance for the develop- Central Government has set-up 23 Weavers ment of winter fabrics on handlooms with Service Centres/Sub-Centres aDd 3 Indian the latest designs and colours. The Hand .. Institutes of HandJoom Technology in order Joom Export Ptomotiou Council has also to servicc' tbe bandloom . industry by pr,ovid- submitted a proposal to Ministry for holding ing better designs and also through training demonstration of Weave Design System in programmes for th~ weavers. col1aboration with manufacturers from U.K. during the last week of AUlust. 1986 in two (b) With a view to reduciDg the cost places viz. Delhi and Madras. Council has differentia) of rumdlooms vis-a-vis mill and also proposed to purchase the said Weave powerloom sectors, a !lumber or fiscal con- Designs System for installation in one of the cess:ioDS .ba,,~ 'b=n allowed by the Govern- Weavers Service Centres for the use of ex- PleDt, details of which are .a foJloW$ :- porters etc. - . Grl.t of t, 1~'l·lou. to E~·Stnkemea t'e"l(nishem~nt Il«nces by' the Tea Tr~jJ)I" C'oJpot·ation p( lndia (TTCI) at 11'081)' 3294. SHRl' AJAY MUSRRAN: Win under-valued rates: the -Minister or FlNANCB be 'pleased to staU! (b) if'so, the findings of ,tb~ . inquiry; and Ca) whether Government o·r the Reserve Bank of India have issued any instructions to (c) the action taken on the findinp ? natioaaUted banks reaatdins grant of bank loans to ex- servicemen; THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THB 'MINISTRY OF COMMERCE (SHRI (b) if so, details thereof; and BRAHMA DUTT) : (a) Yes, Sir.

(c) t.he steps nationalised banks have (b) and (c). Tbe inquiry is under taken for proper publicity of tbese progress. acbcmcs ?

Em.plo~'ets In I.. T. D. C. Hotels THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTR.Y OF FINANCE (SHRI JANAR- 3296. SHRI E. AYYAPU REDDY: DHANA POOJARY) ~ (a) and (b). Yes, Sir. Will tte Minister of TOURISM be pleased Reserve Bank of India have issued guideli- to state: ne·s to an St heduled commercial banks including the public ~ctor banks in May (8) tbe total number of persons employ- and December, 1985 regarding sanction of ed by the India Toutism Dtvelopmcnt Cor .. ex·servicemen under bank credit to the poration hotels; and special scheme of preparing ex-servicemen for self-employment (PEXSEM). The basic (b) the norms which are ronowed in objective of the PEXSEM is to impart train- fi xil'lg the emolurr.cnts of the cn··plo)cts and ing to retiring and retired defence personnel also in selecting and recruiting the emplo- rural settled in the areas so as to belp them y~es ? in taking up sclf·emp]oyment close to their bonies by providing technical and financial THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE assistance. PEXSEM Scheme is being imple- MINISTRY OF TOURISM (SHRI mented basis on a pilot in six selected dis- SONTOSH MOHAN DEV): (a) and (b). tricts (viz. Mohindergarb, Jhuojhunu, The total number of persons employed in Patiala, Kanara, Basti and North Arcot) of IT DC ho te]s as on 3 1 -3 -1 986 is 69 S9. the country at present. Apart from sanction of need-'based bank credit, the scheme provides grant of capita) subsidy and interest The norms for se1ection and recruitment s~bsidy by the Government. of employees are laid down in ITDC recruit.. ment, proQlotion seniority rules. while those (c) Tbe banks have circu1ated the scheme for fixing emploments is as per Settlementl Understanding entered into with the Emp)o ... among th~ concerned branches for its effec- yees of the Corporation. tive implementation.

[Trans/at ion] ClandestIne sale of Import Repleni- sbluellt Licences by the TTCI Change In K anash MaD8sarover Route 3295. SHRI RAM DHAN: Will the 3297. SHRI HARISH RAWAT: Will Minister or COMMERCE be pleased to the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be state: ' pleased. to state :

(a) whetber it is a fact that tbe C. B. I. (a) whether Government are aware that had registered a case and made inquiry Tanak pur·Champawa t Pithoragarh-Naraia ipto.o atJeFd cland¢stin~ s~T~ of import Ac;hr3m, thy tradiHo~a1 route of the XCailasb- .," , ., ,- . , :~P~"'M..t, , 8aA~ANA. 1 ~:. I'. ($AiA) 1-18. '