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REPORT NO. 169

PARLIAMENT OF

DEPARTMENT-RELATED PARLIAMENTARY STANDING COMMITTEE ON HOME AFFAIRS

ONE HUNDRED AND SIXTY NINTH REPORT Demands for Grants (2013-14) of Ministry of Home Affairs

(Presented to the Rajya Sabha on 25th April, 2013) (Laid on the Table of on 26th April, 2013)

Rajya Sabha Secretariat, New April, 2013/Vaisakha, 1935 (Saka) Website:http://rajyasabha.nic.in E-mail:[email protected] Hindi version of this publication is also available

C.S.(H.A.)-330

PARLIAMENT OF INDIA RAJYA SABHA

DEPARTMENT-RELATED PARLIAMENTARY STANDING COMMITTEE ON HOME AFFAIRS

ONE HUNDRED AND SIXTY NINTH REPORT

Demands for Grants (2013-14) of Ministry of Home Affairs

(Presented to the Rajya Sabha on 25th April, 2013) (Laid on the Table of Lok Sabha on 26th April, 2013)

Rajya Sabha Secretariat, April, 2013/Vaisakha, 1935 (Saka)

CONTENTS

PAGES

1. COMPOSITION OF THE COMMITTEE ...... (i)-(ii)

2. PREFACE ...... (iii)

3. ACRONYMS ...... (iv)

4. REPORT ...... 1—104

Chapter–I Overview ...... 1—4

Chapter–II Overall Assessment of Demands for Grants...... 5—18

Chapter–III Internal Security Challenges ...... 19—45

Chapter–IV Police Forces ...... 46—69

Chapter–V Other Significant Issues ...... 70—95 Chapter–VI Union Territories ...... 96—104

5. OBSERVATIONS/CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE COMMITTEE — AT A GLANCE ...... 105—123

6. RELEVANT MINUTES OF THE MEETINGS OF THE COMMITTEE ...... 125—139

DEPARTMENT-RELATED PARLIAMENTARY STANDING COMMITTEE ON HOME AFFAIRS (re-constituted w.e.f. 31st August, 2012) RAJYA SABHA 1. Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu — Chairman ^2. Shri D. Raja *3. Vacant 4. Shri Janardan Dwivedi 5. Shri 6. Shri Satish Chandra Misra 7. Shri Prasanta Chatterjee 8. Shrimati Kanimozhi **9. Vacant 10. Dr. V. Maitreyan

LOK SABHA 11. Shri Anandrao Adsul 12. Shri L.K. Advani 13. Dr. Shafiqur Rahman Barq 14. Shri E.T. Mohammed Basheer 15. Shri Avtar Singh Bhadana 16. Shrimati Santosh Chowdhary 17. Dr. Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar 18. Shri Ramen Deka 19. Shri Sandeep Dikshit 20. Shri Naveen Jindal 21. Shri Aaron Rashid J.M. 22. Shri Datta Meghe 23. Shri Lalubhai Babubhai Patel 24. Shri Sanjay Dina Patil 25. Shri Lalu Prasad 26. Shri Rathod Ramesh 27. Shri Hamdulla Sayeed 28. Shri Neeraj Shekhar 29. Shri Navjot Singh Siddhu 30. Shri Ravneet Singh 31. Shri Dinesh Chandra Yadav

^ Shri D. Raja, Member, Rajya Sabha has been nominated w.e.f. 28th December, 2012 to the Committee on Home Affairs due to the appointment of Shri K. Rahman Khan as Minister of Minority Affairs in Union Cabinet. * Due to the resignation of Shri Rishang Keishing, Member, Rajya Sabha from the Membership of the Committee on Home Affairs w.e.f. 22.02.2013. ** Due to the appointment of Shri Tariq Anwar as Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Processing Industries.

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SECRETARIAT Shri P.P.K. Ramacharyulu, Joint Secretary Shri Vimal Kumar, Director Shri D.K. Mishra, Joint Director Shri Bhupendra Bhaskar, Assistant Director Shri Sanjeev Khokhar, Committee Officer Shri Anurag Ranjan, Committee Officer PREFACE

I, the Chairman of the Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs, having been authorized by the Committee to submit the report on its behalf, do hereby present this One Hundred and Sixty Ninth Report on Demands for Grants (2013-14) relating to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). 2. The Committee held two sittings, on 28th March and 4th April, 2012 for examination of Demands for Grants of the Ministry of Home Affairs and heard the Home Secretary and other officers thereon. 3. The Committee in its sitting held on 22nd April, 2013 considered and adopted the Report. 4. The Committee while making its observations/recommendations has mainly relied upon the following documents:– (i) Address by the to both Houses of Parliament assembled together on 21st February, 2013; (ii) Speech of Finance Minister on 28th February, 2013 while presenting the Union Budget 2013-14; (iii) Implementation of Budget Announcements 2012-13; (iv) Detailed Demands for Grants of the Ministry of Home Affairs for the year 2013-14; (v) Annual Report of the Ministry for the year 2012-13; (vi) Outcome Budget of the Ministry for the year 2013-14; (vii) Detailed Explanatory Note on Demands for Grants of the Ministry of Home Affairs for the year 2013-14; (viii) Physical and financial targets fixed and achievements made during the Eleventh Plan period; (ix) Projection of outlays for the schemes to be undertaken by the Ministry during the Twelfth Five Year Plan; (x) Details of under-utilization of the allocations made under different heads during the last three years; (xi) Written replies furnished by the Ministry to the Questionnaires sent to them by the Secretariat; and (xii) Presentations made by the Home Secretary and other concerned officers; (xiii) Written clarifications furnished by the Ministry, on the points/issues raised by the Members during the deliberations of the Committee. 5. For facility of reference and convenience, observations and recommendations of the Committee have been printed in bold letters in the body of the Report.

M. VENKAIAH NAIDU Chairman, NEW DELHI; Department-related Parliamentary 22 April, 2013 Standing Committee on Home Affairs.

(iii) ACRONYMS

MHA Ministry of Home Affairs CAPF Central Armed Police Forces CAPFs Central Armed Police Forces NPR National Population Register NCT National Capital Territory RGI Registrar General of India IVFRT Immigration, Visa and Foreigners Registration and Tracking CCTNS Crime and Criminal Tracking Network System CPMFs Central Para Military Forces NATGRID National Intelligence Grid NDMA National Disaster Management Authority CCA Chief Controller of Accounts NDRF National Disaster Response Force SRE Security Related Expenditures LWE Left Wing Extremist CIAT Counter Insurgency and Anti-Terrorist FICN Fake Indian Currency Notes MAC Multi Agency Center NSG National Security Guards RBI AS&FA Additional Secretary and Financial Advisor IAP Integrated Action Plan SIS Special Infrastructure Scheme SOP Standard Operating Procedure IIGs Indian Insurgent Groups AAPSU All Arunachal Pradesh Students Union CCRCHAP Committee for Citizenship Rights on Chakma and Hajongs of Arunachal Pradesh SMAC Subsidiary Multi-Agency Centres BRO Border Road Organisation CFSL Central Forensic Science Laboratory NCRMP National Cyclone Risk Mitigation Project IPC Integrated Check Post AR Riffles BSF CRPF Central Reserve Police Force CISF Central Industrial Security Force ITBP Indo-Tibetan Border Police SSB NCTC National Counter Terrorism Centre NIA National Investigation Agency

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REPORT

CHAPTER-I

OVERVIEW

1.1 The Outcome Budget (2013-14) envisages the Vision Statement of the Ministry of Home Affairs, (MHA) which reflects that peace and harmony are essential pre-requisites for development of individuals as well as for fulfilling aspirations of the society and for building a strong, stable and prosperous nation. 1.1.1 Article 355 of the enjoins upon the Union to protect every State against external aggression and internal disturbances and to ensure that the Government of every State is carried on in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution. While pursuing these obligations, the Ministry of Home Affairs continuously monitors the situation, issues appropriate advisories, extends manpower and financial support, guidance and expertise to the State Governments for maintenance of security, peace and harmony without encroaching upon the constitutional rights of the State. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has multifarious responsibilities, important among them being internal security, management of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF), border management, Centre-State relations, administration of Union Territories, disaster management, etc.

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES 1.2 The Ministry of Home Affairs administers and implements a wide arch of schemes and programmes. In brief, the goals and objectives of the Ministry are as follows:– ➢ Preserving the internal security of the country; ➢ Promoting harmonious Centre-State relations; ➢ Administering the Union Territories efficiently; ➢ Preserving and promoting national integration and communal harmony; ➢ Raising, administering and deploying Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs); ➢ Modernizing State Police Forces; ➢ Protecting and upholding the principles of human rights; ➢ Managing effectively the international borders and coastline; ➢ Extending relief and mitigating the hardships on account of disasters; ➢ Working for the welfare of freedom fighters; ➢ Carrying out the population census decennially; ➢ Preventing and combating drug trafficking and abuse; ➢ Implementing the official language policy; and ➢ Administering the Cadre as per IPS Rules. 2

1.2.1 Under the (Allocation of Business) Rules, 1961, the Ministry of Home Affairs has the following constituent Departments:– ➢ Department of Internal Security (deals with police, law and order and rehabilitation); ➢ Department of States (deals with Centre-State relations, Inter-State relations, Union Territories and freedom fighters’ pension); ➢ Department of Home (deals with the notification of assumption of office by the President and the Vice-President, notification of appointment of the Prime Minister and other Ministers, etc); ➢ Department of Jammu and Kashmir Affairs (deals with the constitutional provisions in respect of the State of Jammu and Kashmir and all other matters relating to the State excluding those with which the Ministry of External Affairs is concerned); ➢ Department of Border Management (deals with management of borders, including coastal borders); ➢ Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India (deals with all matters relating to the Census operations inclusive of all related data there to and the preparation of the National Population Register (NPR) for assigning unique identity number to each individual); and ➢ Department of Official Language (deals with the implementation of the provisions of the Constitution relating to official languages and the provisions of the Official Language Act, 1963 and the Official Language Rules, 1976). 1.2.2 The Ministry is divided into eighteen divisions for administrative purposes which are as follows:– (i) Centre State Division (ii) Internal Security Division (iii) Police Division (iv) Union Territories Division (v) North-Eastern Division (vi) Jammu and Kashmir Division (vii) Foreigners Division (viii) Freedom Fighters and Rehabilitation Division (ix) Human Rights Division (x) Disaster Management Division (xi) Border Management Division (xii) Police Modernization Division (xiii) Policy Planning Division (xiv) Finance Division (xv) Judicial Division 3

(xvi) Administration Division (xvii) Coordination Division (xviii) Naxal Management Division 1.2.3 The Department of Official Language is headed by a separate Secretary and functions independently. The Departments of Internal Security, Home, Jammu and Kashmir Affairs and Border Management, function under the Union Home Secretary. 1.2.4 which is responsible for maintaining law and order in National Capital Territory of Delhi, functions under the administrative control of Ministry of Home Affairs. 1.2.5 The Ministry also has the following Central Police Organisations functioning under its administrative control:– (i) ; (ii) Border Security Force; (iii) Central Industrial Security Force; (iv) Central Reserve Police Force; (v) Indo-Tibetan Border Police; (vi) ; and (vii) Sashastra Seema Bal; 1.2.6 The institutions/organisations functioning under the administrative control of the Ministry are as follows:– (i) Bureau of Police Research and Development; (ii) National Crime Records Bureau; (iii) Central Finger Print Bureau; (iv) Directorate of Forensic Science; (v) LNJP National Institute of Criminology and Forensic Sciences; (vi) Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL); (vii) Directorate of Coordination (Police Wireless); (viii) ; (ix) Bureau of Immigration; (x) Central Detective Training School; (xi) Central Hindi Training Institute; (xii) Central Translation Bureau; (xiii) Chief Controller of Accounts, Ministry of Home Affairs; (xiv) Committee of Parliament on Official Language; (xv) Home Guards; 4

(xvi) Intelligence Bureau; (xvii) Inter-State Council Secretariat; (xviii) National Civil Defence College; (xix) National Emergency Response Force and Civil Defence; (xx) National Fire Service College; (xxi) National Foundation for Communal Harmony; (xxii) National Human Rights Commission; (xxiii) North Eastern Police Academy; (xxiv) Registrar General, India; (xxv) Repatriates Cooperative Finance and Development Bank Ltd.; (xxvi) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy; (xxvii) Zonal Council Secretariat. 5

CHAPTER-II

OVERALL ASSESSMENT OF DEMANDS FOR GRANTS

2.0 The detailed Demands for Grants (2013-14) of the Ministry of Home Affairs were laid on the Table of Lok Sabha on 14th March, 2013. The total allocation for Demands for Grants of the Ministry of Home Affairs for the year 2013-14 is Rs. 67978.15 Crore. In the BE 2012-13, it was Rs. 62171.11 crore which was reduced to Rs. 57776.35 crore at RE stage. Thus, there is an increase of 17.65% fund allocation over RE 2012-13 and 9.34% over BE 2012-13. The Ministry has informed that out of Rs. 67978.15 crore allocated in BE 2013-14, Rs. 16731.09 crore (25.98 %) is under Plan allocation whereas Rs. 51247.06 (74.01 %) is earmarked under Non-Plan allocation. 2.1 The Demands of the Ministry are divided into two volumes - Volume-I (Demand Nos. 53 – 57) and Volume –II (Demand Nos. 96 – 100). Volume-I pertains to Ministry of Home Affairs, Cabinet, Police, Other Expenditure of MHA and Transfer to Governments with Legislature. The Demand “Transfers to Union Territory Governments with Legislature” covers Assistance to Union Territories of Puducherry and Government of NCT of Delhi in the form of Grants and Loans. The Budget Provision under the Head ‘Plan’ is decided by Ministry of Finance in consultation with Planning Commission. Non-Plan support is extended only in respect of UT of Puducherry to meet their Non-Plan deficit, as NCT of Delhi has a Non-Plan Revenue surplus. 2.2 Similarly, Volume-II pertains to the five Union Territories without legislatures namely Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Chandigarh, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu and . Though, provisions for the Union Territories without Legislature form part of the Demands of the Ministry of Home Affairs, different programmes/schemes are the subject matter of the Ministries which are responsible for scrutinizing, sanctioning and implementing the schemes/projects falling under their purview. The Administrators/Heads of these Union Territories without Legislature have been delegated financial and administrative powers. Based on the ceilings fixed by the Minisry of Finance on ‘Non- Plan’ expenditure and by Planning Commission for ‘Plan’ expenditure, the Union Territory Administrations prepare budget allocations for the schemes against the Ministries/Departments of the Central Government which are administratively concerned. This budgetary break-up is included in the Demands for Grants of the respective UTs and presented by Ministry of Home Affairs. 2.3 The total provision of Rs. 67978.15 Crore has been allocated to the Ministry under following ten Demands:– Demand BE 2013-14 Percentage (in crores) (approx.) 123 53-MHA 2173.86 3.19 54-Cabinet 403.00 0.59 55-Police 52264.81 76.88 56-Other Exp. MHA 2065.17 3.03 57-TFR to UTs 2334.79 3.43 Total (I)-MHA 59241.63 87.12

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123 96-A&N Islands 3188.09 4.68 97-Chandigarh 3069.37 4.51 98-Dadra and Nagar Haveli 794.66 1.16 99-Daman and Diu 756.96 1.11 100- Lakshadweep 927.44 1.36 Total (II)-UTs (without Legislature) 8736.52 12.85 Grand Total-MHA+UTs (without legislature) 67978.15 100%

2.4 On being asked about any major policy shift in the Twelfth Five Year Plan and to what extent the objectives set out in Twelfth Five Year Plan have been realized till date, the Ministry has submitted that the schemes of Police Infrastructure and Border Management which were meant for infrastructure creation and maintenance and hence of Capital nature were shifted from Non-Plan to Plan during 2011-12, i.e., the last year of the Eleventh Five Year Plan. The same are now funded under Twelfth Five Year Plan for the five year period from 2012-13 to 2016-17. 2.5 The Ministry has further replied that Financial Year 2012-13 was the first year of the Twelfth Five Year Plan wherein the approval and appraisal of various competent authorities and the evaluation by the independent bodies in respect of the on-going schemes was required to be made. Accordingly, an independent evaluation of the majority of the schemes has been completed and reports have been submitted. In some cases independent evaluation is underway. Ministry of Finance has extended the timelines for completion of independent evaluation up to 31st March, 2013. The Ministry has further stated that its various schemes are at different stages of their implementation and any worthwhile assessment will be possible at the time of the mid-term evaluation of the schemes. It was also informed the housing satisfaction level of Central Armed Police Forces has gone up from 14% to 16.22% in so far as achievements are concerned during the Financial Year 2012-13. 2.6 The following Table indicate growth of BE from the year 2008-09 to 2013-14 in respect of the ten Grants of MHA and Grant-wise distribution of BE 2013-14 in percentage terms which is as follows:–

Year BE (in crores) Percentage Increase/Decrease 2008-09 29821 2009-10 48195.1 +62% 2010-11 42376.7 -12% 2011-12 55469.25 +31% 2012-13 62171.11 +12% 2013-14 67978.15 +9.34%

2.7 The following table indicates variation of BE 2013-14 in percentage terms with respect to BE 2012-13 and variation of RE 2012-13 in percentage terms with respect to BE 2012-13:– 7

Demand Nos. BE BE Variation RE BE Variation 2012-13 2013-14 in 2012-13 2013-14 in (Rs. crore) (Rs. crore) percentage (Rs. crore) (Rs. crore) percentage 53-MHA 2974.70 2173.86 -26.92 2239.23 2173.86 -2.91 54-Cabinet 741.87 403.00 -45.67 797.13 403.00 -49.44 55-Police 46632.25 52264.81 12.07 43739.18 52264.81 19.49 56-Other Exp. 1873.28 2065.17 10.24 1658.32 2065.17 24.53 MHA 57-TFR to UTs 2226.89 2334.79 4.84 1989.13 2334.79 17.37 Total (I)- MHA 54448.99 59241.63 8.80 50422.99 59241.63 17.48 96-A&N Islands 2978.04 3188.09 7.05 2744.40 3188.09 16.16 97-Chandigarh 2542.01 3069.37 20.74 2691.89 3069.37 14.02 98-Dadar and 714.24 794.66 11.25 673.36 794.66 18.01 Nagar Haveli 99-Daman and Diu 681.45 756.96 11.08 541.00 756.96 39.91 100- 806.38 927.44 15.01 702.71 927.44 31.98 Lakshadweep Total (II)- UTs 7722.12 8736.52 13.13 7353.36 8736.52 18.80 (without Legislature Total - 62171.11 67978.15 9.34 57776.35 67978.15 17.65 MHA+UTs (without legislature)

2.8 The Committee notes that there is an increase of 17.65% over RE 2012-13 and 9.34% over BE 2012-13 in budgetary allocation to the Ministry in BE 2013-14. The Committee also notes that the Government has increased allocation in BE 2013-14 as compared to BE 2012-13 for Union Territories by 13.13 %. The Committee, however, apprehends that the overall marginal increase will only take care of inflationary pressure and may not be able to maintain the tempo of the development of infrastructure and implementation of plans and schemes, which have already been affected by the reduction in the allocation due to austerity measure at RE 2012-13. 2.9 The Committee also notes that the schemes of Police Infrastructure and Border Management have been shifted from Non-Plan to Plan during 2011-12. The Committee hopes that this would help improve implementation of both the schemes. As financial year 2012-13 was the first year of the Twelfth Five Year Plan and the Ministry was busy clearing procedural bottlenecks, the Ministry should complete the process of evaluation of schemes/projects within the timeframe given by Ministry of Finance. Otherwise it can further delay allocation and consequently the same would reflect on schemes/projects. 2.10 The Committee took stock of the unspent balance with the State Government.The details of unspent balances as on 31st December, 2012 with State Governments are given as under:– 8

UNSPENT BALANCES WITH STATE GOVERNMENTS (Rs. in crore) Sl. No. Scheme Amount 1. Modernisation of Police Forces 529.04 2. Scheme for Modernisation of Prisons 15.38 3. Bodo Territorial Council 0.36 4. Special Infrastructure Scheme in LWE affected States 203.81 5. Scheme for construction/strengthening of Fortified Police Stations 264.23 6. Ex-Graitia/cash for land deficiency to displaced from POK1947 23.21 7. Grants-in-aid to State/UT Governments for Capacity Building, System 272.22 Integrator and Project Management Consultancy under CCTNS Scheme 8. Grant-in-aid to ATIs 0.20 9. NPCBAERM/NPCBEERM 3.54 10. Scheme for revamping of Civil Defence set up in the country 9.65 11. Scheme for strengthening of Fire and Emergency Services 3.83 12. National Cyclone Risk Mitigation Project (NCRMP) 1.69 13. State Disaster Management Programme (SDMP) 2.86 14. Assistance to the State Government for Establishment of Counter 5.45 Insurgency and Anti-Terrorist School 15. Additional Relief and Rehabilitation to the victims of communal riot 1.79 of 2002 in 16. Additional relief to Bhagalpur riot victims 0.51 17. Essay competition 0.03 18 Census 2011 285.86 19 National Population Register 721.67 20 Development of infrastructure facilities in rural plots in 31.00

TOTAL :

2.11 The Committee takes a serious view of the fact that a large quantum of unspent balances are lying with State Governments under major schemes such as Modernisation of State Police Forces, Special Infrastructure Scheme in LWE affected States etc. The Committee, therefore, recommends that the Ministry should persuade lagging States/UTs to implement the Schemes/Projects of the Ministry at a fast pace and if the attempts are still not yielding the desired results, the State Governments may be asked to furnish the Utilisation Certificates (UCs) at the earliest. In case, UCs have become overdue, the amount may be asked to be surrendered or the same may be adjusted while granting further allocation. 9

Demand No. 53 – Ministry of Home Affairs 2.12 This Demand mainly includes expenditure relating to Secretariat of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Office of the Registrar General of India (RGI) for Census activities, various offices functioning under the Department of Official Language, Civil Defence, Home Guards, National Human Rights Commission, Fire Services, Inter-State Council, Zonal Council, Contribution to ICPOs, Interpol and UN Convention on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Fund, Upgradation of NCDC etc. and Departmental Accounting Organisation of Ministry of Home Affairs. The budgetary provision of the Demand for 2013-14 is given in the following table:– (Rs. in crore) Actuals BE RE BE 2011-12 2012-2013 2012-2013 2013-2014 Non-Plan 1620.46 835.69 761.23 812.88 Plan 1504.62 2139.01 1478.00 1360.98

TOTAL : 3125.08 2974.70 2239.23 2173.86

2.12.1 The following table gives details of the both Plan and Non-Plan allocations for different activities:– (Rs. in crore) BE RE BE 2012-13 2012-13 2013-14 Census Surveys and Statistics activities 2108.76 1644.95 1621.23 Civil Defence and Home Guards 135.42 116.69 67.92 MHA Secretariat 210.00 204.28 236.10 Department of Official Language 55.61 38.35 46.98 Others (Zonal/Interstate Council, National 464.91 234.96 201.63 Fire Service College, National Human Rights Commission, etc.)

TOTAL : 2974.70 2239.23 2173.86

2.12.2 The Committee was informed that the decrease of Rs. 74.46 crore in RE 2012-13 over BE 2012-13 under ‘Non-Plan’ was mainly due to the implementation of mandatory cut as per the instruction by the Ministry of Finance and the increase of Rs. 51.65 crore in BE 2013-14 as compared to RE 2012-13 under ‘Non-Plan’, is mainly attributed to take care of increase under salaries for all organizations under the Grants during the year 2013-14. 2.12.3 The Committee was also informed that the decrease of Rs. 661.01 crore in RE 2012-13 over BE 2012-13 under ‘Plan’ was due to non-finalization of NPR Scheme of issue of Resident Identity Card to all residents of the age of 18 years and above as this project of Registrar General of India (RGI) could not be cleared by the Government of India and the reduced plan allocation of Rs. 2173.86 crore in BE 2013-14 as compared with BE and RE 2012-13 is mainly due to reduced provision under RGI Schemes and also reduced provision of Strengthening of Fire Service and Revamping of Civil Defence. 10

Demand No. 54 – Cabinet 2.13 The Demand includes budget provision for – (i) Salaries, Tour Expenses, Sumptuary and other allowances of the Council of Ministers; (ii) Prime Minister’s Office; (iii) Cabinet Secretariat; (iv) National Security Council Secretariat; (v) Office of Principal Scientific Advisor to the Government of India; (vi) ; (vii) Department of Performance Management; (viii) Hospitality and Entertainment Expenses.

2.13.1 The Ministry has informed that there is no ‘Plan’ provision under this Demand. The budgetary provision of Demand No - 54 is given in the following table: (Rs. in crore) Actuals BE RE BE 2011-12 2012-2013 2012-2013 2013-2014 Non-Plan 1024.49 741.87 797.13 403.00

2.13.2 The Committee was informed that the increase of Rs. 55.26 crore at RE 2012-13, with reference to BE 2012-13, was mainly due to tours undertaken by the Prime Minister and other Cabinet ministers and Special Protection Group. 2.13.3 The Committee notes substantial decrease in allocation in BE 2013-14 in comparison with BE and RE 2012-13. The Ministry has justified it by saying that it was due to transfer of fund of Special Protection Group from Cabinet Secretariat to ‘Police’ Grant from the next financial year.

Demand No. 55 – Police 2.14 The Demand relates to expenditure on the Central Armed Police Forces and other Central Police Organisations, Departmental Accounting Organisation of Central Armed Police Forces, National Intelligence Grid, Delhi Police, Intelligence Bureau, Bureau of Immigration, Nacrotics Control Bureau, National Investigation Agency, Land Ports Authority of India, as well as for certain schemes administered by Ministry of Home Affairs, such as Modernisation of Police Forces, Border Management, Coastal Security, Security Related Expenditure, Special Infrastructure in Left Wing Extremist affected States, Crime and Criminal Tracking Network System (CCTNS), Mission Mode Project on Immigration, Visa and Foreigners Registration and Tracking (IVFRT), Reimbursement to States for deployment of battalions. Provision under this Grant is also used for Welfare Grants of CPMFs and Research, etc. It is worth mentioning that from the financial year 2011-12, provisions for IB, Bureau of Immigration, Narcotics Control Bureau and National Investigation Agency have been made under this Demand (Demand No. 55 - Police). Earlier they used to be covered under Demand No. 53 of MHA. The Ministry of Home Affairs felt that this change can lead to better budgeting of these organizations. 11

2.14.1 The budgetary provision of Demand No. 55 is given in table given below: (Rs. in crore) Actuals BE RE BE 2011-2012 2012-2013 2012-2013 2013-2014 Non-Plan 35271.38 38586.26 38539.18 43603.79 Plan 4315.38 8045.99 5200.00 8661.02

TOTAL : 39586.76 46632.25 43739.18 52264.81

2.14.2 The Ministry has informed that the increase of Rs. 5064.61 crore at BE 2013-14 as against provision of RE 2012-13 under ‘Non-Plan’ is under Office Expenses, Rent, Arms and Ammunition, Cost of Ration, POL, Clothing and Tentage, Minor Works, Professional Services, Grants-in-aid General, Other Charges and Information Technology under most of CPMFs/CPOs. With regard to decrease of Rs. 47.08 crore in RE 2012-13 as against the provision at BE 2012-13 stage, the Ministry informed that this decrease was nominal. 2.14.3 The Ministry maintained that the decrease of Rs. 2845.99 crore at RE 2012-13 compared to BE 2012-13 under ‘Plan’ was mainly under the heads Grants-in-aid, Other Charges, Machinery and Equipment, Office Buildings and Major Works at Indo-Pak and Indo-Bangladesh Border and works to Coastal Security. 2.14.4 The Ministry has stated that the substantial increase of Rs. 3461.02 crore at BE 2013- 14 compared to RE 2012-13 under ‘Plan’ was the result of new services such as Academy for Police Training, Border Management, Coastal Security, Security Related Expenditure Special Infrastructure in Left Wing Extremist affected States, Crime and Criminal Tracking Network System (CCTNS), Mission Mode Project on Immigration, Visa and Foreigners Registration and Tracking (IVFRT), Reimbursement to States for deployment of battalions. Provision under this Grant is also for Welfare Grants of CPMFs and Research, Assistance to Counter Insurgency, Anti Terrorist School, National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID) etc. The increase is mainly under the head Officer Buildings, Residential Buildings, Other Charges, Modernisation of Police Forces and Border Management.

Demand No. 56 – Other Expenditure of Ministry of Home Affairs 2.15 The Demand No. 56 pertains to relief and rehabilitation of repatriates/migrants from other countries and from the State of Jammu and Kashmir, pension and other benefits for the freedom fighters, modernization of Prison Administration, subsidy for Helicopter services in North-Eastern Region, Debt Relief Scheme for borrowers in Jammu and Kashmir, Disaster Management and other social security and welfare schemes operated by the Ministry. The budgetary provision under this Demand is given in the following table:– (Rs. in crore) Actuals BE RE BE 2011-12 2012-2013 2012-2013 2013-2014 Non-plan 1531.54 1558.28 1508.32 1587.17 Plan 99.35 315.00 150.00 478.00

TOTAL : 1630.89 1873.28 1658.32 2065.17 12

2.15.1 Allocation for this grant has been increased from Rs. 1658.32 crores in the RE 2012-13 to Rs. 2065.17 crores in BE 2013-14. Allocation under non-plan has been increased by Rs. 78.85 crores in BE 2013-14 over RE 2012-13. However, the allocation under plan has been decreased substantially by Rs. 165.00 crore in RE 2012-13 over BE 2012-13, which has again been increased by Rs. 328.00 crore in BE 2013-14 over RE 2012-13. 2.15.2 The Ministry has informed that reduction in plan allocation in RE 2012-13 over BE 2012-13 was mainly due to reduction under plan schemes of National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). Justifying substantial plan increase of Rs. 237 crores in BE 2013-14, the Ministry submitted that major increase has been made for disaster management followed by allocation of Rs. 104 Crore for Special Industry Initiative Scheme for Jammu and Kashmir.

Demand No. 57 – Transfers to Union Territory Governments with Legislature 2.16 The Demand No. 57 covers assistance provided to Union Territories of Puducherry and NCT of Delhi in the form of Grants and Loans for following purposes:– Grant to meet non-plan deficit to UT of Puducherry. Loans and Advances to UT of Puducherry to cover gap in resources under Non-Plan. For making payment of enhanced compensation for death, injury and damage to residential properties in Delhi during 1984 riots,. Grants for Union Territories Plan Schemes. 2.16.1 The budgetary provision of this Demand is given in the accompanying table: (Rs. in crore) Actuals BE RE BE 2011-12 2012-2013 2012-2013 2013-2014 Non-Plan 640.00 568.00 589.50 587.00 Plan 843.77 1640.89 1399.63 1747.79

TOTAL : 1483.77 2226.89 1989.13 2334.79

2.16.2 The Ministry has stated that the reduction of Rs. 241.26 crore in Central Plan Assistance in RE 2012-13 over BE 2012-13 was due to non-utilisation of amount under JNNURM during the financial year 2012-13 and the increase of Rs. 348.16 crore in BE 2013-14 over RE 2012-13 is due to higher allocation of Additional Central Assistance (ACA) to Puducherry under Normal Central Assistance and ACA for NCT of Delhi. 2.16.3 While justifying the increase in non-plan allocation, in RE 2012-13 over BE 2012-13, the Ministry has stated that it was due to additional funds released for the compensation to 1984 riot victims and improvement of Statistical System of GNCT Delhi.

TRENDS IN DEMANDS FOR GRANTS (2013-14) 2.17 The Committee heard the Home Secretary and other officers of the Ministry in its sitting held on 28th March and 4th April, 2013. The Chief Controller of Accounts (CCA), MHA made a presentation on the subject before the Committee on 28th March, 2013 and highlighted some salient features of the Demands of the Ministry which are as follows:– 13

• The total budgetary allocation to the Ministry of Home Affairs (in BE 2013-14) for all the ten grants including Transfers to UTs with Legislature and provision for all the UTs without legislature (on net basis) is Rs. 67978.15 crores as compared to last years’ BE of Rs. 62171.11 crores and RE of Rs. 57776.35 crores. There is an increase of 17.65% over RE 2012-13 allocation and 9.34% over BE 2012-13. • 83.56% is revenue expenditure while 16.43% is the capital expenditure in the current financial year which was 81.47% and 18.52% in the revenue and capital heads respectively during the last financial year. • The total Plan allocation to MHA (2013-14) in respect of all the ten grants is Rs. 16731.09 crores as compared to last year’s allocation of Rs. 16156.09 crores in BE 2012-13 and Rs. 11590.39 crores in RE 2012-13. The Non-Plan allocation has risen from last year’s BE of Rs. 46015.02 crores to Rs. 51247.06 crores in the current year. • The Plan allocation for 3 directly controlled Grants of MHA has remained static at Rs. 10,500 crore in BE 2012-13 and BE 2013-14. • Plan allocation in BE 2013-14 (including Union Territories) has increased by 3.55% as compared to BE 2012-13 while Non-Plan allocation (including Union Territories) has increased by 11.37%. • Police Housing Scheme and creation of infrastructure for CAPFs has been given special attention and an allocation of Rs. 4183.40 Crore in BE 2013-14 has been made for the scheme. • Border Management Schemes have been allocated Rs. 2025.00 Crores under Plan allocation. • There is a reduction in plan allocation meant for Census related activities. 2.17.1 The CCA, MHA apprised the Committee of the trends of expenditure with regard to the year 2011-12 and 2012-13 as follows:–

2011-12 2012-13

Grant BE RE Exp. % Exp. BE RE Exp. % Exp. upto over upto over 31.3.2012 RE 25.3.2013 RE

MHA 4950.39 3284.1 3125.08 95% 2974.7 2239.23 1523.48 68.04% Cabinet 434.61 995.24 1029.47 103% 741.87 797.13 674.49 84.61% Police 39659.99 40131.77 39586.76 99% 46632.25 43739.18 41870.60 95.73% Other Exp. 1744.86 1658.19 1630.89 98% 1873.28 1658.32 1427.98 86.11% of MHA

Transfer to 2130.29 1612.31 1483.77 92% 2226.89 1989.13 1689.63 85.00% UTs

TOTAL : 48920.14 47681.61 46855.97 98% 54448.99 50422.99 46571.69 92.36%

2.17.2 The CCA, MHA also apprised the Committee about the projected demand and proposed demand of the Ministry in BE 2013-14 (Non-Plan). He submitted that the MHA had projected Rs. 55116.41 Crore for the budgetary allocations under three Demands for Grants viz. Grant No. 53 - 14

Ministry of Home Affairs, Grant No. 55-Police; and Grant No. 56-Other Expenditure of MHA. However, the Government has proposed to allocate Rs. 46003.84 crore in BE 2013-14. The details are given in following table:–

Grant Projected Proposed %Variation 53-MHA 959.48 812.88 -15.27% 55-Police 52343.50 43603.79 -16.69% 56-Other Expenditure of MHA 1813.43 1587.17 -12.48%

TOTAL : 55116.41 46003.84 -16.53%

2.17.3 In the Committee’s sitting held on 4th April, 2013, the Home Secretary responding to the Committee’s query raised in its previous sitting held on 28th March, 2013 on the issue of shortfall in various Demands of Ministry of Home Affairs and implications thereof submitted as under:– “...The shortfalls prima facie, if left unattended, will have an adverse impact because the shortfalls pertain to various things like cost of rations, clothing, tentage, POL, etc., all of which are very vital for the functioning of the Armed Forces. But we are confident that we will get additional amounts in the first supplementary because we had found in our experience that in these items that whenever we need additional funds, we get additional funds and funds we have never been denied. There is also a shortfall in the outlay as requested by us for office buildings and residential buildings. Now here if we do not get here additionality, we will be confining our construction plans to what is the allocation given. Even the allocation, which has been given, I think, if we are able to spend it in time, will make an impact both on the accommodation situation and on the construction of various office buildings which are required. One main reason for the financial constraint which we are feeling in the Ministry is that we have been expanding. In the past couple of years, we have raised about 30 odd battalions and this year we are raising 16 more battalions. So, this has led to a requirement of additional resources. We have got some additional resources. We will need some more resources, and I am quite certain that we will get those resources in the first supplementary.” 2.17.4 Responding to the pin-pointed query of the Chairman of the Committee as how the cut in the allocation of the Ministry would affect the functioning of the Ministry, the Home Secretary added as under:– “...if we do not get any additional sums in the supplementary, the amount of money which we have got will not immediately create any constraints for us. But if, after spending this money, we do not get any funds in the first supplementary, then there will be a problem. As of know, there is no problem. If we do not get funds in the first supplementary, then we may have a problem. It depends on our pace of expenditure, but, by and large, we will be needing additional funds in the first supplementary. That is clear.” 2.17.5 The Home Secretary pleaded that what the Ministry of Finance did was, they provided additional funds for the salaries but they made a proportionate deduction under the other heads like clothing, tentage, cost of rations, POL, etc. In the Non-Plan, they have given what they had given virtually in the previous year in the BE. But if one takes out the salary, actually, in the other Heads, there is a decline. 2.17.6 The Committee observes that against the projected amount of Rs. 6,088.22 crores under Plan Head and Rs. 41,272.96 crores under non-plan, an amount of Rs. 3,562.61 crores 15

(Plan) and an amount of Rs.35,288.30 crores (Non-Plan) have been allocated during 2013-14. The reduction of Rs. 2,525.61 crores under Plan and Rs. 5,984.66 crore under non-plan, i.e., a total Rs. 8,510.27 crore less allocation has been made during 2013-14. There is a shortfall in major heads of CAPFs, AR, IB, NIA and CAPFIM. 2.17.7 The Committee feels that it would not be easy for the Ministry of Home Afairs to manage the expenditure over stated projects during 2013-14 as reduction of Rs. 2,525 crores is not a meager amount and, moreover, the Ministry is planning for raising 16 battalions during the year. The Committee observes that with reduced allocation, the Ministry would not be able to raise those battalions. Keeping in view the fact that the demand for sophisticated weapons and gadgets is growing more and more because of increasing rate of crime and also because of increasing population, the Committee feels that there is every need to enhance allocation rather than reducing allocation. 2.17.8 The CCA, MHA during his presentation submitted that the actual requirements under various important schemes of the Ministry have not been met. If the allocation under Demands for Grants of the Ministry of Home Affairs is compared with other Ministries, it is found that it constitutes four per cent of total demands of the Government of India. The details of Demands for Grants of other important ministries are given below:–

Name of the Ministries Percentage Ministry of Defence 15% Ministry of Human Resources Development 5% Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution 5% Ministry of Rural Development 5% Ministry of Home Affairs 4% Ministry of Chemical and Fertilizers 4% Ministry of Health 2%

2.17.9 It is evident from above table that the Ministry of Defence gets largest chunk of budget Grants. During the meeting of the Committee held on 28th March, 2013, comparing the budget allocations across the world, the CCA, Ministry of Home Affairs submitted as under:– “If we look at the Ministry of Defence, it is about 15 per cent. When we compare ourselves with , — we very often compare our country with China – in the case of China, their Defence expenditure is about 119 billion dollars, and their expenditure on internal security is 123 billion dollars. This is very remarkable that they are spending much more in terms of security than on defence. And if we compare our GDP with the GDP of China, we are about one-fourth of China’s GDP. But as far as our allocation for internal security is concerned, it is one-tenth of China’s Budget for internal security.” 2.17.10 He further submitted that additional funds are required under the following major schemes:– • CCTNS: Upto last year the scheme was in preparatory phase. During 2013-14 this scheme will take off as ground work is ready. However, the requirement projected was Rs.797.61 crore in 2013-14, while the allocation is only Rs.276.25 crore. • Security Related Expenditure: Security Related Exp. is crucial for meeting vital security concerns in Jammu and Kashmir, North East and Naxal Affected States in 16

which GOI reimburses the expenditure of State Governments. There has been a shortfall of Rs.173 crore in BE 2013-14. The Ministry had Projected Rs.962 crore, however Rs.789.08 crore has been proposed in BE 2013-14.

• MPF: On the Non-Plan side the shortfall in allocations in 2012-13 and 2013-14 has been to the tune of Rs.2062.30 crore as compared to Cabinet approval.

• CAPFs: Less allocation of Rs.8510.27 crore has been made in BE 2013-14 as compared to projections of MHA. This will severely affect the operational capability of the forces.

• Police Housing: Allocations in 2013-14 under this head is short by Rs.197.65 crore. This will affect the housing satisfaction level of CAPFs which still stands at 16% as compared to 25% recommended by GoM.

2.17.11 The Ministry in its written reply has informed that the schemes/projects pertaining to Police Office Buildings/Residential Buildings/Medical Institute for the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) and Border Outposts are likely to be affected due to reduced allocation during the Financial Year 2013-14. An amount of Rs. 4772.90 crore was proposed for such Schemes against which an amount of Rs.3422.26 crore has been allocated in the BE 2013-14. Accordingly, an additional amount of Rs. 1350.64 is further required by Ministry of Home Affairs for these schemes. The Ministry has furnished details regarding this which is given below: (Rs. in crore)

Name of Scheme Annual Plan Proposed Budget Short fall (2013-14) Quantifiable Estimates proposed outlay Deliverables (2013-14) (No.) 1 2 3 4 5(2-4) 1.Residential 1260.29 8572 987.35 272.94 Buildings (Construction/ Maintenance of Residential Buildings)

2.Office 2089.41 71 number of 2002.41 87.00 Buildings establishments Construction/ for which land is Repairs/ required, 113 Maintenance of number of Barr- Office Buildings acks to be cons- and the office tructed and 1290 infrastructure and number of on- purchase of land going and new for infrastructure works to be constructed. 17

1 2 3 4 5(2-4)

3. Border Out 234.82 Land for 63 BOP 234.00 0.82 Posts is required and Construction/ 217 ongoing and Repairs/ new works are Maintenance/ proposed purchase of land for Border Out Posts (BOP)

4. CAPFs Housing 873.88 Construction of 1.00 872.88 Projects under 6805 houses and Engineering 42 Barracks Procurement and under EPC mode Construction (EPC) mode

5. CAPFs Institute 312.50 Creation of Super 193.50 119.00 of Medical Science Speciality Hospital

TOTAL : 4772.9 3422.26 1350.64

2.17.12 Besides, according to the Ministry, an amount of Rs.120 crore was sought for the construction work of Office Buildings and Residential Buildings of 12 National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) Battalions during 2013-14 under the 12th Five Year Plan, against which only an amount of Rs. 10 crore has been given. Accordingly, there is a short fall of Rs. 110 crore for NDRF Office/Residential buildings: 2.17.13 The CCA, MHA also submitted before the Committee that the Ministry has following tasks ahead in terms of improving internal security system in the country:– • Pro-active tackling of cross-border terrorism by strengthening of borders. • Modernization of Police Forces (Both for States/UTs and CPMFs) • Providing assistance to States for Security Related Expenditures (SRE) (North Eastern States, Jammu and Kashmir and Affected States) • Inter agency coordination for strengthening of intelligence. • Development of Infrastructure for Left Wing Extremist (LWE) affected states. • Undertaking joint and coordinated anti-naxal operations for improving internal security situation in naxalite affected states. • Developing a Crime and Criminal Tracking Network System with all the States. • Setting up of Counter Insurgency and Anti-Terrorist (CIAT) schools. • Setting up of a National Intelligence Grid. • Training and development of officers and staff in the area of Project Formulation, Project appraisal, Outcome budgeting, financial management etc. for improved operations. • Taking up e-governance initiatives in the programmes and processes in the Ministry. 18

2.17.14 The Committee takes a serious note of the downsizing of the projected demands of the Ministry by 16.53 % and feels that the amount projected by the Ministry under its different DFGs should be positively considered by the Ministry of Finance and Planning Commission and suitable enhancement be made at RE 2013-14 stage. The Committee while taking cognizance of the security threats from Left Wing Extremism, Terrorism, flow of FICN, Cyber Security etc. recommends that allocation for Schemes/Projects such as CCTNS, SRE, MPF, NDRF, etc. should be enhanced to the projected levels so as to improve internal security scenario in the country. The Committee also desires that allocations for Police Housing should be enhanced at RE 2013-14 stage so that satisfaction level of CAPFs could improve to 25% as recommended by GoM. 2.17.15 The Committee also takes note of the submission made by the Ministry that China spends around about 119 billion dollars on defence and 123 billion dollars on internal security. The Committee understands that China has a bigger economy than India, as India’s GDP is about one-fourth of China’s GDP but as far as our allocation for internal security is concerned, it is one-tenth of China’s Budget for internal security. The Government should consider higher allocation to the internal security in view of its strategic importance and keeping in view the fact that India is facing internal disturbances on several counts. A separate long term planning should be made for this.

EXPENDITURE MANAGEMENT 2.18 During presentation, the Committee was also apprised of the details of the following expenditure management mechanism functional in the Ministry:– • Regular expenditure monitoring through MIS report from e-lekha and CPSMS (the web-based information systems) • Expeditious scheme formulation, appraisal and approval. • Enhancing appraisal capacity through a technical support unit • Enhanced financial delegation to field organizations to improve budget execution • To improve budget execution additional financial delegations to MHA is needed. 2.18.1 The Committee notes expenditure management mechanism of the Ministry to monitor the financial activities and hopes that efficient and vigilant watch will be exercised to ensure optimum utilization of funds without any leakage. 19

CHAPTER-III

INTERNAL SECURITY CHALLENGES

3.1 The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) performs multifarious functions and maintenance of internal security is its foremost responsibility. India suffers from a wide range of internal security threats such as secessionist movements in the North East, Jammu and Kashmir, Terrorism from across the border and within, Left Wing Extremism, Communal Violence, Smuggling of Illegal Arms and Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) etc. 3.2 The Ministry, responding to a query about action taken to contain such threats, submitted that though Law and Order and Police is a State subject and the primary responsibility to address these issues rests with the State Governments but combating terrorism is a shared responsibility considering its implication for internal security and the Government of India has been assisting the State Governments to modernize their Police forces through the Modernization of State Police Force Scheme. 3.3 The Ministry has informed that in order to deal with the menace of extremism and terrorism, the Government of India have taken various measures which are as follows:– • Strengthen and re-organize Multi-Agency Centre to enable it to function on 24x7 basis for real time collation and sharing of intelligence with other intelligence and security agencies; • Very close and effective coordination amongst intelligence agencies at the Centre and the State levels on a regular basis and the Multi Agency Centre (MAC) has been strengthened and re-organised to enable it to function on 24x7 basis for real time collation and sharing of intelligence with other intelligence agencies and security intelligence inputs are shared with the concerned States through the established mechanism, which ensures close coordination and sharing of intelligence and seamless flow of information between the States and the Central Security and Law Enforcement Agency. This has resulted in busting of many terrorist modules; • Tighten immigration control; • Effective border management through round the clock surveillance and patrolling on the borders; • Establishment of observation posts, border fencing, flood lighting, deployment of modern and hi-tech surveillance equipment; • Upgradation of Intelligence setup and coastal security; • Augment the strength of Central Armed Police Forces; • Establishment of NSG hubs at Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad and Mumbai; empowerment of DG, NSG to requisition aircraft for movement of NSG personnel in the event of any emergency; • The National Investigation Agency has been constituted to investigate and prosecute offences;

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• To counter terrorist threats, the National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID) has been created; • To raise the issues of Cross-Border Terrorism in all its aspects including its financing in various multi-lateral and bilateral fora; • The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 has been amended and notified in 2008 to strengthen the punitive measures to combat terrorism; • Further in order to deal the issue of FICN in more effective manner, The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Amendment Act 2012 was notified on 4th January 2013. As per this amendment, the damage to the monetary stability of India by way of production or smuggling or circulation of High Quality Fake Indian Paper Currency, coin or any other material has been declared as terrorist act. Further, this Amendment Act enlarges the scope of section 17 of the UAPA Act, 1967 relating to punishment for raising funds for terrorist act, clarifies the scope of proceeds of terrorism to include any property intended to be used for terrorism, criminalizes the offence committed by companies, societies or trusts and enhances punishment thereof; • To address the multi-dimensional aspects of illegal inflow of funds for terrorist activities, several agencies such as RBI, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Home Affairs, Security and Intelligence agencies of the Centre and States etc. are working in tandem to ensure effective checks. Further, based on the experience gained and gaps identified, Government continuously upgrades technical, coordination and forensic capabilities of the Central Intelligence and Investigation Agencies to effectively deal with the threat; and • The Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 has been amended in 2009 to inter- alia, include certain offences under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 as predicate offence. 3.4 During the meeting of the Committee held on 28th March, 2013, AS and FA, MHA submitted before the Committee that internal security situation in 2012 has shown distinct improvement as per the following table:

2009 2010 2011 2012 Incidents of terrorist violence 499 488 340 192 No. of civilians killed 71 47 31 15 No. of security personnel killed 74 69 33 15

3.5 The Ministry further submitted that the terrorism in hinterland has been, by and large, under control except for the incidents in 2012 i.e. (i) low intensity serial bomb blasts in Pune on 1st August, 2012 and (ii) Sticker bomb blast in the car of Embassy of Israel in New Delhi on 13th February, 2012; and twin blast in Hyderabad on 21st February, 2013. He also added that the investigation agencies neutralized a major module of Indian Mujahidin in October, 2012.

LEFT-WING EXTREMISM 3.6 The maoists are far-left radical Communist groups operating in India. The political objective of the maoists is to overthrow the government and upper classes of society through violent means. They are considered as a terrorist organisation under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 21 which has been amended and notified in 2008. Maoists also work under the garb of many civil society and front organisations on many socio-economic issues such as displacement, land reforms and acquisition for expanding their mass support base. 3.6.1 The Ministry has informed that although vestiges of Left Wing Extremist (LWE) insurgency are still in existence and operating in certain parts of India for a few decades, but the problem assumed serious proportions during the last decade or so. Nine States of India viz. Andhra Pradesh, , Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, , , Odisha, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal are considered affected by Left Wing Extremism (LWE) in varying degrees. Out of these, the States of Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Bihar and Odisha are considered badly affected and the States of West Bengal and Maharashtra are considered partially affected and the States of Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh are considered slightly affected States. 3.6.2 According to the Ministry, there is substantial improvement in the situation in Andhra Pradesh and West Bengal, whereas LWE violence has remained low-key in Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. The Home Ministry has admitted that the maoists are attempting to spread their tentacles into southern States of , Karnataka and and planning to link up the Western Ghats to the Eastern Ghats through these States. According to the Ministry, there are intelligence inputs that the maoists are planning to expand their area of activities and carve out a base for themselves in the tri-junction of Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu. The Ministry understands that though they have not met with much success till now since the number of armed cadres in this region is very small, but their efforts in is a cause for serious concern and the States concerned have been suitably sensitized in this regard. 3.6.3 The Ministry has submitted that the Assam-Arunachal border has witnessed LWE activities as maoists are trying to establish organizational bases in the North East with a view to forge relations with other insurgent groups to meet its military requirements. Certain groups are operating in Assam and Arunachal Pradesh and have been involved in incidents of looting of weapons and extortion from local villagers. The forays of maoists into the sensitive North-Eastern States are fraught with serious strategic implications, since it has potential trans-border possibilities of connection, activities or interaction. 3.6.4 The Ministry has added that a number of front organizations are active in Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Uttarakhand, and parts of Uttar Pradesh in espousing the cause of maoists and also carry out propaganda on their behalf in the media. These front organizations masquerade as Human Rights Organizations and take up issues against security forces at various fora with a view to undermine enforcement action against maoists. 3.6.5 On being asked about developmental activities undertaken in LWE infested regions, the Ministry made the following submissions:– • The Government of India is implementing the Integrated Action Plan (IAP) in 82 selected tribal and backward districts in LWE affected States. • A number of other development initiatives like the Road Requirement Plan, enhanced communication connectivity, etc are also in progress. • Allotment of Title Deeds to forest dwellers under the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006 is also an initiative in this regard. • The Ministry of Home Affairs has been organizing Tribal Youth Exchange Programmes in different parts of the country to expose the younger generation to the technological and industrial advancement taking place in different States of the country. 22

• The Ministry of Labour and Employment have formulated a Scheme of “Skill Development in 34 Districts Affected by Left-Wing Extremism”. • The Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) also have provision of recruitment of certain percentage of personnel from the severely LWE affected districts. 3.6.6 It was also stated that the Planning Commission is implementing the Integrated Action Plan (IAP) for Selected Tribal and Backward Districts for accelerated development since December, 2010. The Scheme now covers 82 districts (including 71 LWE affected districts) in 9 LWE affected States. The Development Commissioner/equivalent Officer in charge of development in the State is responsible for scrutiny of expenditure and monitoring of the IAP. Macro-level monitoring of the IAP is carried out by a Committee headed by the Secretary, Planning Commission. Regular monitoring of the IAP is being done by the Planning Commission through video conference/meetings with the District Collectors/District Magistrates concerned. The States upload data online on implementation of the IAP on the MIS portal developed by the Planning Commission. Intensive monitoring both at the State level and at the Central level is being done to ensure that the programme is implemented in accordance with the guidelines and the pace of implementation is maintained. The Ministry further stated that though the IAP is under implementation only since December 2010, but the impact of this Scheme is already visible in many LWE affected districts. 3.6.7 The Ministry has furnished following details of Integrated Action Plan (IAP):– • The funds under the IAP are placed at the disposal of a Committee headed by the District Collector and consisting of the Superintendent of Police of the District and the District Forest Officer. • The District level Committee has the flexibility to spend the amount for development schemes according to needs assessed by them. • The Schemes taken up under IAP relate to public infrastructure and services such as school buildings, Anganwadi Centres, Primary Health Centres, Drinking water Supply, Village Roads, Electric lights in public places such as PHCs and schools etc. • The funds are released to the Consolidated Funds of the State Governments and the State Governments are to ensure that the funds are transferred within 15 days to the Saving Bank Account opened in a Public Sector Bank by the District Collector/District Magistrate concerned. • Regular physical and financial audit of the works taken up under the IAP must be carried out by Chartered Accountants listed in the panel of the State Government or the AGs of the State. • In order to maintain quality, works undertaken under the IAP are required to be regularly inspected by a team of officers as decided by the three member District-level Committee. • The State Governments and the District Collectors/District Magistrates have also been advised to ensure consultation with the elected representatives including Members of Panchayati Raj institutions in addition to the local Member of Parliament on the Schemes to be taken up under the IAP. 3.6.8 As a result of the aforesaid efforts, as on 15.03.2013, out of 105734 works taken up by the States under the IAP, 74,364 have been completed and against Rs. 5540 crore of central funds released, the expenditure reported is Rs. 3967.33 crore. 23

3.6.9 The Ministry informed the Committee that Central Government has a holistic approach towards combating LWE, wherein it supplements the efforts of the State Governments over a wide range of measures. The Central Government assists the State Governments through security related and development related interventions. The Ministry informed that in security related interventions, apart from directly deploying CAPFs, the Government of India provides assistance for capacity building of the States through Schemes like the Security Related Expenditure (SRE) Scheme, the Special Infrastructure Scheme (SIS), the Construction/Strengthening of Fortified Police Stations Scheme, etc. Other security related interventions include providing helicopters to States for anti-naxal operations, setting up of Counter Insurgency and anti-Terrorism (CIAT) Schools, assistance to raise India Reserve Battalions (IRB), modernization and upgradation of the State Police and their Intelligence apparatus under the Scheme for Modernization of Police Forces (MPF) Scheme, etc. 3.6.10 The Committee was given to understand that a combination of calibrated police action, focused development efforts and improvement in governance are the effective instrumentalities to combat LWE insurgency in the long-term and the efficacy of this policy is being gradually felt and is reflected in the decrease in LWE violence profile during the last two years 3.6.11 The Ministry has furnished details of civilians/armed personnel who lost their lives in naxal violence during the last four years which are given below:–

Year Incidents Civilians killed SFs killed 2009 2258 591 317 2010 2213 720 285 2011 1760 469 142 2012 1415 301 114 2013 (upto 28th Feb., 2013) 162 38 23

3.6.12 During the presentation before the Committee on 28th March, 2013, the Home Secretary observing that there improvement in LWE activities, stated as under:– “The situation has changed across all the States, and it has changed for the better. There has been an absolute turnaround in Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand and now we are chasing the naxal groups. In Odisha we are chasing the naxal groups. There is a u-turn in Gadchiroli where we are chasing the naxals as well. These figures actually reflect a situation which has totally changed on the ground in so far as Left Wing extremism is concerned.” 3.6.13 Left Wing Extremism is the single biggest threat to India’s internal security. The maoists are directly challenging the democratic fabric of our country. Left Wing Extremism is violent in nature and has pre-defined political objectives of seizing political power through barrel of gun. They do not believe in parliamentary democracy. Maoists’ violence, which persisted for a long time has assumed serious and threatening proportions. The Committee feels that while pursing security related and development related activities, the maoists should also be challenged ideologically at various fora such as seminars, media etc. Though the Home Secretary contends that there is improvement in the situation, the Committee feels that there is no marked visibility of the improvement. 3.6.14 The Committee is well aware of the fact that maoists have expanded their areas of influence considerably by exploiting social, economic and political grievances of local poor 24 population. The maoist problem is the result of the lack of adequate resources to the poor people and tribals, and hence the maoist affected regions remained underdeveloped with less infrastructure facilities. The Committee, therefore, recommends that the Central and State Governments should ensure that the fruits of development should reach the LWE infested areas as well to bring back the misguided people to the mainstream of the society. More and more employment of the youth from those areas will go a long way in improving the situation.

3.6.15 The Committee is of considered view that schemes such as development of socio- economic infrastructure and services such as school buildings, Anganwadi Centres, Primary Health Centres, Drinking water Supply, Village Roads, Electric lights in public places such as PHCs and schools etc. under Integrated Action Plan (IAP) for Selected Districts should be implemented in a big way. The Committee is of the firm view that providing basic infrastructure facilities in LWE infested areas can change the mindset of inhabitants and check their support to Left Wing Extremism.

3.6.16 The Committee expresses its concern over the expansion of maoists influence in new areas particularly in North-Eastern region of the country. The presence of LWE in the north-eastern parts of the country can derail the socio- economic developmental projects of the Central and States Governments as a result of which, efforts of the Government could go in vain. The Committee, therefore, recommends that the Government must show its determination to flush out maoists from these areas.

3.6.17 The Committee also notes the death of several security forces personnel in LWE incidents in 2012. In some cases, it was alleged that the personnel were posted in those areas without adequate training and the casualties occurred due to non-observance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). The committee feels that these issues need serious consideration and recommends that the Government should provide adequate training to the personnel of Central Police Forces as well as State police forces before sending them to LWE affected areas. The Committee also recommends that these personnel should be equipped with all necessary modern weapons and security gadgets and the required SOPs should be scrupulously followed by the forces.

NORTH EAST

3.7 The prevalence of insurgency in North-east is a serious threat to nation. With the Naga insurgency since India’s independence in 1947, several insurgent groups have sprung up in most of the States of the region. Demands of the insurgent groups have been wide-ranging such as establishing independent States, separate States for particular tribal community and maximum autonomy within the purview of the Indian constitution.

3.7.1 During the meeting of the Committee on 28th March, 2013, the Chief Controller of Accounts, MHA submitted that the security situation in some of the North Eastern States have remained complex for quite some time because of diverse demands advocated by various outfits. The States of Assam and continue to account for the bulk of incidents of violence in the North Eastern Region. In and , the violence level was higher than the previous year. , Mizorom and Sikkim remain peaceful.

3.7.2 The Ministry has furnished details of incidents in the North Eastern Region during the last five years which are given below:– 25

Security situation in North Eastern States during the period 2007 to 2013 (upto 28.02.2013)

Head 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 (upto 28.02.2013) Incidents 1489 1561 1297 773 627 1025 113 Extremists 2875 4318 3842 3306 2746 3562 524 arrested/killed/ surrendered SFs killed 79 46 42 20 32 14 04 Civilians killed 498 466 264 94 70 97 07

3.7.3 During the presentation before the Committee on 28th March, 2013, the Home Secretary made following observation regarding security situation in North East. “In the North-East, there has been a large number of surrenders by the underground elements in the past few months. Also, we have taken measures to ensure that the armed cadres do not come out of the designated camps and that if they do come out, they are checked. Now, this has had some degree of impact on the armed cadres in the North-East, (particularly) those who are in talks with us. We have made progress even in our talks with the NSC-IM and we are hopeful that we would reach some solution soon.” 3.7.4 The Committee took cognizance of the reports of insurgents having trans-border linkages and strategic alliances among themselves and even with maoists and Jammu and Kashmir insurgents. It has made this region a troubled hotspot. The Ministry was asked about steps taken in recent period to counter such tendencies and they replied as under:– • Deployment of Para-military Forces and Army in the States, coordinated counter insurgency operations by Army, Para Military Forces and State Police, declaration of Insurgent groups as unlawful association under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, reimbursement of security related expenditure to the State Governments and modernization/ upgradation of State Police Force are some of the steps undertaken. • Regular review of the situation both at State and Central Government level is being made. • Government has taken up the issue of Indian Insurgent Groups (IIGs) camps in Bangladesh and Myanmar at various levels including Home Secretary Level Talks regularly. The Governments of Bangladesh and Myanmar have assured at the highest level that their territories will not be allowed to be used for activities inimical to India. Both the countries have actively cooperated in apprehending the insurgent elements. • Government has always shown willingness to enter into dialogue with any group, which is willing to abjure the path of violence and place its demand within the framework of the Constitution of India. • Due to persistent efforts of the agencies, the security forces and help of the neighboring Countries, several groups have now ceased to exist and many have been delivered crippling blow so as to render them almost ineffective. The links between these groups and the moists have also been snapped after the arrest of some functionaries of the Manipur valley based Insurgent groups and elimination of the remnants of moists in Upper Assam and Arunachal Pradesh. 26

3.7.5 The Home Secretary was asked about reports of illegal narcotics trade activities in the North-East with connivance of some army personnel. He replied as under:– “our seizures of narcotics have also been high. So, we have remained very alert on narcotics. We have seized quite a number of illegal drugs and our effectiveness in the NCB has gone up. You must have noticed that our seizures have been going up, both on the Western front as well as in the North-East.” 3.7.6 On being asked to furnish status note on Chakma refugees. The Ministry has furnished the following details regarding settlement of Chakmas and Hajongs including the possibility of grant of Indian Citizenship to eligible Chakmas/Hajongs and to recommend measures to be taken by Central Government/State Government– • To examine various issues relating to settlement in the matter, a Committee, with the approval of Home Minister, has been constituted under the Chairmanship of the Joint Secretary(NE), MHA on the 10th August, 2010 with representatives from Ministry of Home Affairs and other members being JS(Foreigners), MHA, Secretary (Pol.), Government of Arunachal Pradesh, All Arunachal Pradesh Students Union (AAPSU) and Committee for Citizenship Rights on Chakma and Hajongs of Arunachal Pradesh (CCRCHAP), etc. • The First Meeting of the Committee was held on 9th January, 2012 at Itanagar. In terms of decision taken in the First Meeting of the Committee, the Committee for Citizenship Rights on Chakma and Hajongs of Arunachal Pradesh (CCRCHAP) has since submitted its Joint Survey Report on Chakma and Hajong of Arunachal Pradesh. • The findings of the Survey Report were discussed in the 2nd Official Committee Meeting on 26th October, 2012 at Itanagar, which was not accepted by AAPSU members as the survey was conducted independently by CCRCHAP without associating members from AAPSU and citing that there were variations with actual figures. • It was, therefore, decided to constitute a State Level Core Committee comprising representatives from CCRCHAP, AAPSU and the State Government of Arunachal Pradesh to discuss and work out the modus operandi for carrying out the joint verification survey specifically to identify the refugees migrated between 1964-69 and to arrive at the actual figures. The First Meeting of the Core-Committee was scheduled to be held in the 3rd week of March, 2013. 3.7.7 The Ministry is implementing a scheme for Surrender cum-Rehabilitation of militants in North East w.e.f 1st April, 1998 which has been revised again in 2012. The revised guidelines are as under:– (i) An immediate grant of Rs 1.5 lakh is given to each surenderee which is to be kept in a bank in the name of the surrenderee as Fixed Deposit for a period of three years. This money can be utilized as collateral security/margin money against loan to be availed by the surrenderee from the bank for self-employment; (ii) Increase in stipend from Rs. 2,000 to Rs. 3,500 per month to each surrenderee w.e.f. 1st December, 2009 for a period of one year. The State Governments may consult this Ministry, in case support to beneficiaries is required beyond one year; and (iii) Provisions for vocational training to the surrenderee for self-employment. 3.7.8 The Ministry has furnished details of militants who have surrendered from the year 2005 to 2012 (upto 31st October, 2012) which is as under:– 27

Year 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 (upto 31.10.2012) No. of Militants 555 1430 524 1112 1109 846 1122 1195

3.7.9 The Committee is concerned over the prevalence of insurgency in north-east with the neighbouring countries of the region aiding and abetting ultra-groups in the region. The Committee notes the large number of surrenders by the underground militants in recent period and is also aware of the fact that the Government of India has initiated talks with NSC-IM and other militant groups of the region and hopeful that it will yield desired results soon. The Committee feels that neighbouring countries of the region should be diplomatically approached and negotiated at highest level for not allowing their territories for carrying out anti-India activities by insurgent groups of the region. The Committee understands that several schemes for infrastructural development scheme are under implementation in the North East. But the pace of the work is so less that its impact is not much visible. This needs to change. The Committee is of the firm view that socio-economic development and expansion of connectivity infrastructure in the North-eastern region only can counter the ideological influence of the insurgent groups. TERRORISM IN J&K 3.8 The Committee understands that there is no place in the country so much affected by terrorist violence as the State of Jammu and Kashmir. The State of Jammu and Kashmir has been affected by terrorist and secessionist violence, sponsored and supported from across-the border since long. The levels of terrorist violence and encounters in the hinterland of Jammu and Kashmir are inextricably linked to the infiltration attempts from across the border. 3.8.1 The Ministry has submitted that there has been a substantial decrease in the levels of terrorist violence including the fatalities in respect of the security forces and civilians. The Home Secretary during the meeting of the Committee held on 28th March, 2013 admitted that apart from the decline in terrorist violence, there has been a quantum increase, in the number of tourists visiting the Kashmir Valley. According to the Ministry, the terrorist violence statistics/parameters in 2012 is the lowest since the start of insurgency in Jammu and Kashmir about two decades ago. 3.8.2 The Ministry has further submitted that the situation in Kashmir, in terms of terrorist violence has shown 35.29% decline in 2012 compared to 2011 and the fatalities in respect of Security Forces Personnel and civilians came drawn by 54.54% and 51.61% respectively, in 2012 compared to the year 2011. A total of 72 terrorists were neutralized in 2012 in various encounters/ operation. Trends of Terrorist Violence in Jammu and Kashmir Year Incidents Security Civilians Terrorists Forces killed killed killed 2005 1990 189 557 917 2006 1667 151 389 591 2007 1092 110 158 472 2008 708 75 91 339 2009 499 79 71 239 2010 488 69 47 232 2011 340 33 31 100 2012 220 15 15 72 2012 (Upto Feb.) 25 0 4 6 2013 (Upto Feb.) 13 0 3 1 28

3.8.3 The Ministry maintains that the terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan/PoK remains intact and the infiltration attempts from across the border still continue to pose a challenge to the security forces. The Ministry has reported that there are 42 militant camps functioning across the borders – 25 in PoK and 17 in Pakistan with about 2500 militants. The Ministry has furnished details of infiltration attempts which are as under: • In 2011 Infiltration showed a downward graph compared to 2010. • As per estimates, the number of infiltration attempts in 2011 was 247 compared to 489 during 2010, which is a decline of 49%. However, during 2012, infiltration has shown a marginal increase of 6.88% compared to 2011. • During the year 2012, 264 infiltration attempts have been reported compared to 247 during the corresponding period in 2011. 3.8.4 The Ministry estimates that the number of militants in the valley would be around 350 (MAC, January, 2012) belonging to LeT, JeM, HUJI, HM and local militants, operating with the support of Over Ground Workers. The Ministry informed the Committee that the Central Government in tandem with the State Government, have adopted a multi-pronged approach to contain cross border infiltration, which, inter-alia, include strengthening of border management and multi-tiered and multi-modal deployment along international Border / Line of Control, and near the ever changing infiltration routes, construction of border fencing, improved technology, weapons and equipments for SFs, improved intelligence and operational coordination; and synergizing intelligence flow to check infiltration and pro-active action against terrorists within the State. 3.8.5 The Committee has been apprised that the Central Government has adopted various counter terrorist methods to neutralise the efforts and capabilities of militants to disturb peace in the State. The Government has also encouraged policies to mainstream the youth and discourage the local youth from joining militancy. The strategy is to:– • Proactively take suitable measures by all the SFs to safeguard the borders from cross- border terrorism and to contain militancy. • To ensure that the democratic process is sustained and primacy of civil administration is restored to effectively tackle the socio-economic problem facing the people on account of the effects of prolonged militancy in the State, and • To ensure sustained peace process and to provide adequate opportunities to all sections of the people in the State who eschew violence to effectively represent their view points and to redress their genuine grievances. 3.8.6 The Committee was informed that the Central Government supports the Government of Jammu and Kashmir through SRE scheme which provide reimbursement of expenditure on Police (SRE-Police) which are spent on the following activities:– (1) Carriage of constabulary (COC) (2) Material and supplies (3) Rent of Accommodation/ Alternate accommodation for Security Forces (4) Honorarium to SPOs (5) Civil Action Progarmme (6) Security Works, etc. 29

3.8.7 The Committee notes the claim of the Ministry of Home Affairs that there has been decline in terrorist violence and infiltration attempts by Pakistan based and aided militants in J&K and quantum increase in flow of tourists visiting the Kashmir Valley. However, the Committee cautions the Government from being complacent and to be vigilant constantly as the terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan/PoK remains intact and infiltration attempts are still being made from across the border.

3.8.8 The Committee is of the view that the impact of good governance should be visible at the ground level in the remotest areas of the valley. The Committee recommends that the Government in tandem with State Government should make an all-out effort for socio- economic development of the State which could heal the deep wounds of people of Jammu and Kashmir victimised by terrorism. Besides, the Government should also utilize “advocacy and publicity” to make people aware about terrorism and its negative fallout. More employment opportunities should be provided to the youth of the State. Private sector should also be encouraged in selecting youth from the area for employment.

NATIONAL INVESTIGATION AGENCY

3.9 The NIA is a Central Investigation Agency which is mandated to investigate and prosecute offences affecting the sovereignty, security and integrity of India, friendly relations with foreign States and offences under Acts enacted to implement international treaties, agreements, conventions and resolutions of the United Nations and other international organizations and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto under NIA Act, 2008. In addition to the headquarters at Delhi, NIA has five Branches located at Mumbai, Hyderabad, Lucknow, Kochi and Guwahati. Out of these, three, namely, Kochi, Mumbai and Lucknow, were created in 2012.

3.9.1 The Ministry has informed that the Rule 7 (b) of the National Investigation Agency (Manner of Constitution) Rules, 2008 empowers and mandates NIA to provide assistance to, and seek assistance from other intelligence and investigation agencies of the Central Government and State Governments and at the operational level, the intelligence coordination is affected through the structured network of Multi-Agency Centre (MAC) and Subsidiary Multi-Agency Centres (SMAC). According to the Ministry, while discharging its mandate, NIA collects investigation related intelligence and as such there is no overlap of its functions with other intelligence agencies.

3.9.2 During the meeting of the Committee held on 28th March, 2013 to consider the Demands for Grants of the Ministry of Home Affairs, the Chairman of the Committee asked the Chief of the NIA about his requirements. The NIA Chief made the following submission:– “The total manpower which has been sanctioned for the NIA is 657, out of which, when the Department of Expenditure sanctioned the three new branches in 2012, they said that in that particular year 2012-13, only 60 per cent of the posts shall be filled up which meant that, in effect, my strength would be 565, …my strength was 565, de facto. Out of this, the total number of posts filled up today is 475, which works out to 82.5 per- cent…The remaining forty per cent posts are to be filled up this year.”

3.9.3 The Home Secretary added that Ministry of Finance has instructed to first fill up these posts and then come back to the Ministry of Finance for the release of balance 40 per cent of the posts.

3.9.4 The Chief of the NIA added that the agency has sent proposals for creation of three more branches in Bhopal, and Kolkata during the year 2012-13. Since, the Department of Expenditure had imposed some austerity measures, the proposals were not processed and forwarded to them. He further added that it has been decided that these proposals will now be forwarded to the Department of Expenditure for sanction. 30

3.9.5 The NIA Chief explaining about the non-availability of vehicles with the Investigating Agency stated that the three branches which were created in March, 2012 are in existence. However, because of the austerity measures, they have not been sanctioned any vehicle, this forcing them to use taxies for movement of officers and because of that mobility is a big problem. He added that they hope that this year, the vehicles would be sanctioned. 3.9.6 The Committee is constrained to express its displeasure that NIA, a premier investigating agency, entrusted with the responsibilities to investigate and prosecute offences affecting the sovereignty, security and integrity of India is working without required manpower and essential facilities such as vehicles and the officers of the Agency are forced to perform their duties using private taxies. The Committee, therefore, strongly, recommends that all the vacancies in NIA must be filled up at the earliest and the Agency should be provided with all needed infrastructural and logistic support. The Committee recommends that the Ministry of Finance should come forward with positive attitude and provide requisite fund for the three proposed regional offices of the NIA at the RE stage.

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE GRID (NATGRID) 3.10 The Committee was apprised that National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID) is a first of the kind project which will link various databases between user (intelligence and investigative agencies) and provider agencies (such as telecom companies) to enhance counter-terrorism capabilities. NATGRID is headed by an Apex Committee (consisting of Home Minister, National Security Advisor, Cabinet Secretary, Expenditure Secretary and Home Secretary), Operations Committee (consisting of Home Secretary, Secretary (Expenditure/Revenue/Financial Services/DIT, DoPT, DIB, CEO, NATGRID) and an Audit Committee (consisting of Deputy National Security Advisor, Director General/NIC and HoD Computer Science IIT). 3.10.1 In BE 2012-13 under plan allocation Rs.364.15 crore was allocated for NATGRID which was reduced to Rs.10.89 crore at RE 2012-13 stage. Now Plan allocation for this project in BE 2013-14 stands at Rs.56.50 crore. The Ministry was asked about this uneven trend of allocation of funds for NATGRID. The Ministry in its written reply stated that the NATGRID Project was envisaged to be completed in two years period starting from 18th June 2012. Along with the Cabinet approval, submission of separate EFC note for construction related activities of NATGRID i.e. construction of Main Office Building; Data Centre and BCP Centre at Andheria More, New Delhi and construction of the Disaster Recovery Centre and Bangaluru was also to be taken up separately. 3.10.2 The Ministry of Home Affairs informed that the NATGRID solution approved by Cabinet has a major dependency on the construction of Datacentre building which has been entrusted to National Building Construction Corporation (NBCC) on a turn-key basis. As per the draft EFC under circulation to nodal ministries, the projected timelines of commissioning is by 30 calendar months after the approval of the Cabinet and keeping this in view, the allocation for professional services and IT (Machinery and Equipment) of the NATGRID project has been aligned to constructions activities and hence the revised allocation bas been sought. 3.10.3 The Ministry was asked about the projected demand for NATGRID and about new infrastructure improvement to be made by this new enhancement. The Ministry has replied that the Project was envisaged to be completed in two years as detailed in the table below:– (Rs. in lakh) Year 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 Projected Outflow 2,817.50 42,398.96 55,080.72 as per EFC 31

3.10.4 According to the Ministry, however, due to alignment with the Datacentre building construction, the budget has been staggered. Therefore, there is no enhancement of demand, and there is no proposal of new infrastructure to be laid. 3.10.5 During the meeting of the Committee held on 28th March, 2013 the Chairman of the Committee asked the Home Secretary the reason for delay in completion of this project which was approved in 2010. The Home Secretary submitted as under:– “…the EFC proposal for construction activities for NATGRID was circulated to all the Ministries for comments. Their comments have come. Some Ministries have raised some queries. Their answers have been written out. We expect the EFC meeting in the Ministry of Finance will be held in the next fortnight. …We can take component wise. One is manpower. Regarding manpower, we engaged a consultant to give us advice on the manpower requirements and hierarchy which should be there. They gave us the report. That report was discussed with the Ministry of Personnel and the Ministry of Finance. After detailed discussions, it was sent to the Ministry of Personnel. I think, one meeting was held at the level of the NSA with the Secretary, Ministry of Personnel. Hopefully, it will have an impact. I think, we will have a meeting at the level of Home Minister. Your point is well taken.” 3.10.6 The Committee is constrained to express its deep displeasure over dilly-dallying attitude of the Government in regard to creation of infrastructure of NATGRID. The very proposal of setting up of NATGRID is still at nascent stage even after a lapse of two years. The Committee understands that delay in construction of Data centre building of NATGRID would create hurdles in accomplishing the set objective of the organization. The delay is unacceptable and the project should pick up pace. The Committee observes that there is no seriousness on the part of Central Government and, therefore, recommends that the Home Minister or the Cabinet Secretary should have a meeting with all the concerned Ministries to clear procedural bottlenecks and this project should take off on immediate basis without any further time and cost overruns.

NATIONAL COUNTER TERRORISM CENTRE (NCTC) 3.11 The National Counter-Terrorism Center (NCTC) is a proposed federal anti-terrorism unit mandated to counter terror threat to the country. The Government brought forward this proposal after 26/11 Mumbai attack. 3.11.1 The Committee desired to know the status of the National Counter Terrorism Centre in the wake of various State Governments opposing its mandate. Responding to that the Ministry of Home Affairs replied as under:– “Cabinet approved the setting up of NCTC on 12.01.2012. Order regarding setting up of NCTC was issued on 03.02.2012. As there were certain reservations/objections raised by some States, the order regarding setting up of NCTC has been kept in abeyance. Subsequently, based on their request for consultation with all the States/Union Territories, a meeting was held by the Union Government with the Chief Ministers/Administrators/Lt. Governors of all the States/Union Territories on 5th May, 2012. The matter is under examination.” 3.11.2 The Committee, while examining Demands for Grants 2012-13 had taken note of the objections raised by the Members and also objections reportedly raised by several State Governments on the issue of setting up of NCTC. The Committee suggested to the Government to keep the decision in abeyance until discussions were held with all the State 32

Governments and all political parties and a consensus was arrived at. The Committee takes note of the fact that meeting was held on 5th May, 2012 with State Governments and UTs and the matter is still under examination. The Committee, in the circumstances, would like to impress upon the Government that the matter may be sorted out to the satisfaction of all the State Governments and UTs and decision may be taken with the consensus of all the concerned.

COASTAL SECURITY 3.12 The Committee took note of the fact that Coastal Security is an important component of internal security. After the Mumbai Terrorist attack where terrorists sneaked into Mumbai through sea route to carry out terror attack, the coastal security has come under focused attention of the Government and the entire coastal security scenario of the country was thoroughly reviewed by the Government of India.. There are variations in allocation for coastal security under major head 4055, which was Rs.170 crore in BE 2012-13 and then reduced to Rs.80.00 crore in RE 2012-13. This has again been increased to Rs.150.00 crore in BE 2013-14. 3.12.1 The Ministry, when asked to justify this variation and also about the projects underway and the new schemes proposed to be taken up with the enhanced allocation, replied that out of total 180 boats to be procured under Coastal Security Scheme Phase-II, specifications for 150 boats was finalised on 23rd February, 2011 and the process of procurement of these 150 boats has been initiated by PM Division of the Ministry. According to the Ministry, tender was issued on 3rd October, 2011and the last date was 20th June, 2012. The Ministry has submitted that due to long process of procurement of boats, a substantial amount allocated under Sub Head ‘Machinery and Equipment’ could not be utilized during 2012-13, therefore, the allocation was reduced from Rs. 170 crore to Rs. 80 crore in RE 2012-13. The Ministry has informed the Committee that the process of procurement of boats is likely to be completed during 2013-14 and therefore the allocation for coastal security has been increased to Rs.150 crore in BE 2013-14. 3.12.2 The Ministry of Home Affairs has submitted that subsequent to the terrorists attack in Mumbai on 26/11, the coastal States/UTs carried out vulnerability/gap analysis in consultation with Coast Guard to firm up their additional requirements for formulation of Phase-II Scheme of the Coastal Security. After getting detailed proposals from the coastal States/UTs, Coastal Security Scheme (Phase-II) amounting to Rs.1579 crore is being implemented in 13 States/UTs by the Government. The Ministry submitted that allocation for 2013-14 is sufficient for the present ongoing scheme of coastal security i.e. Coastal Security Scheme Phase-II. The components of the Scheme comprises of construction of 131 coastal Police stations, equipped with 60 jetties, 150 boats (12 Ton), 20 boats (19 mtr) for Tamil Nadu and 10 boats (5 Ton) for Gujarat, 10 Marine Police Operation Centres, 10 large vessels (A&N), 35 Rigid Inflatable Boats, 131 four wheelers and 242 motor cycles. 3.12.3 When the Committee sought to know the status of the coastal security scenario in the country and the new initiatives which have been taken to sanitize coastal areas from terrorists, it was apprised of the following steps being taken:– • A three tier coastal security ring all along the coast is provided by Marine Police, and . • Government has initiated several measures to strengthen Coastal Security, which includes improving the surveillance mechanism and enhanced patrolling by following an integrated approach. • Joint Operational Exercises are conducted on regular basis among Navy, Coast Guard, Coastal Police, Customs and others to check the effectiveness of this approach adopted for security of coastal areas including island territories. 33

• Continuous review and monitoring of various mechanisms have been established by the Government at different levels, involving various agencies, including the State / Union Territory authorities. • The intelligence mechanism has also been streamlined through the creation of Joint Operation Centers and multi-agency coordination mechanism. Installation of radars covering the country’s entire coastline and islands is also an essential part of this process. 3.12.4 During the meeting of the Committee held on 4th April, 2013, when a Member of the Committee asked about decrease of Rs.90 crore due to non-finalisation of Plan schemes for Coastal Security, the Home Secretary replied that this was a new scheme and there was a lot of equipment component in it which was something new for the Home Ministry. The Home Secretary added that the Ministry had to depend on the Navy and the Coast Guard to give specifications for boats and also other equipments which were very, very important. The tendering procedure and finalisation of specifications took a long time. He also submitted that Construction of jetties, fast interceptor boats, etc., took some time and now the Ministry is also becoming more and more accustomed to technicalities of naval operations. He assured the Committee that from this year onwards, the Government would be able to do it better. 3.12.5 The Home Secretary added as under:– “On the coastal security project phase 2, you will notice that there has been a good progress in jetties; there has been a good progress in coastal police stations. Tenders for procurement of boats have been floated. Technical bids have come in. Those bids have to be evaluated. For that, a Committee has to be constituted in which there will be representatives of Navy and the Coast Guards. We have asked the Ministry of Defence to nominate their representatives. As soon as they nominate their representatives, technical evaluation will take place.” 3.12.6 The Chairman of the Committee then stated that during the visit of the Committee to the coastal areas of Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu, it was noticed that the local police, without any training, without any understanding, were posted on the coastal security duty. He added that the police neither had the motivation nor proper understanding nor proper training and in view of this a suggestion was made to have a regular training course for personnel posted for coastal security. 3.12.7 Secretary, Border Management, clarifying the position admitted that this was one of the major drawbacks which has been found and the Government is tackling this on two levels. ➢ For immediate training, the Government is sending them to the Coast Guard and the Navy. There are short-term training courses, and there are also some slightly long-term training courses. But it will take some time for them to get used to the waters. ➢ The Government is planning to set up two State Naval Police Training Academies, one on the East Coast and other on the West Coast. All the coastal States have been requested to provide adequate land to set up those academies and provision for this has been made in the present Plan. 3.12.8 The Secretary, Border Management also clarified that some States were thinking to have a separate cadre for coastal police but the Government has not given any firm instructions. The Government was trying to motivate States like Maharashtra which are far advanced in planning to have a separate Marine Police Force. 3.12.9 With regard to progress in coordination with the Indian Navy for identification of boats, radio communication or otherwise, the Secretary, Border Management gave the following clarifications:– 34

“…we have two categories of boats which we have been targeting. One is above 20 meters and the other is below 20 meters. The problem is with the one which is below 20 meters because they are ordinary boats; they are to be colour-coded and we are also trying to put, as a temporary measure, some RF-ID units on all these boats. But that itself will not solve the overall problem because we will only know that a boat is coming in and going out. For who is there on the boat, what is there on the boat, we have set up a pilot project. It is being run in two places – one is Porbandar and the other place is in Odisha. We are firming up the technologies for that, whether it is the vessel identification technology or whatever else. There are two technologies which the Navy and the Coast Guards are working out. They have put out the tenders. It has to be run on a pilot basis. Then, we will come to a firm conclusion on which technology should be used for identification of the boat and also identifying as to who are the people who are the owners, etc. It is like a complete picture available from one chip only. This is being worked out.” 3.12.10 The Committee is anguised to note that the proposed procurement of boats under Coastal Security Scheme Phase-II due to procedural wrangles is still halfway and a substantial amount allocated for the purpose could not be utilized during 2012-13 which led to the reduction of allocation from Rs. 170 crore to Rs. 80 crore in RE 2012-13 which is causing delay in completion of projects. The Committee, therefore, strongly recommends that the process of procurement of boats should be completed during 2013-14 as assured by the Ministry with enhanced allocation without time and cost overrun. The Committee also recommends that other components of the Coastal Security Scheme such as construction/ procurement of coastal Police stations, jetties, Marine Police Operation Centres, large vessels, Rigid Inflatable Boats, four wheelers and motor cycles should be completed at the earliest as any delay could further delay the putting in place of Coastal Security Scheme. The Committee is of the view that Phase-II of the Coastal Security Scheme must be implemented within set time frame to avoid any further delay in ensuring the safety of the long stretch of India’s coast. 3.12.11 The Committee appreciates that some coastal states are considering to raise specific cadre for Coastal Security. The Union Home Ministry should take this idea further. The Committee feels that coastal States should be motivated and provided possible help to set up separate cadre for coastal police and till such arrangements are made, it is advisable that the local State Police personnel should be deployed for Coastal Policing with proper training. 3.12.12 The Committee feels that all the sensitive coastal areas of the country should be fortified to check smuggling, crime, infiltration, terrorism, which are serious threats to the nation. The Committee, therefore, strongly recommends that the Navy which is responsible for overall maritime security including coastal security and offshore security should work in close coordination with State Police and Coastal Police to ensure safety and security to the coast of the country.

CRIME AND CRIMINAL TRACKING NETWORK AND SYSTEMS (CCTNS) 3.13 Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and Systems (CCTNS) project aims to synchronise the data bases of security organizations. It is a services-centric project that will improve the delivery of services to all stakeholders – citizens, Police officials at various levels from 14303 Police Stations to higher offices including MHA. According to the Ministry, it will enable:– • Receipt of online complaints and tracking of status of the complaint. • provide for other citizen based services like passport verification, arms license application, unclaimed property, tracing stolen vehicles, police verification of employees, servants or tenants, matching identity of missing/found children, permission for events, unclaimed property, unidentified dead bodies and citizen feedback. 35

• Past criminal records anywhere can be accessed and Supervisors would be able to track the progress of investigation of any case. 3.13.1 CCTNS has got a substantial increase in its allocation – from Rs 85 crore in RE 2012-13 to Rs 276.25 crore in BE 2013-14. The Ministry was asked about the new proposals to be implemented with enhanced allocation. The Ministry in its written reply has informed that the project cost of CCTNS is Rs.2000 crore and the Scheme would be operational by 2015 as per CCEA approval. According to the Ministry, only Rs 456 crore have been released to various agencies for its implementation as on date. The Ministry has admitted that the progress in the last year has been relatively slower specifically because many States/ UTs were in the process of signing the contracts with their respective System Integrators who would do the necessary implementation in the States. 3.13.2 The Ministry has mentioned that currently, 29 State/UTs have been able to sign the contracts with their respective System Integrators and hence the progress of implementation is expected to be much smoother in the next financial year and accordingly, fresh releases are to be made to the concerned agencies for hardware procurement and delivery, commissioning of connectivity and other activities. 3.13.3 The Ministry has pointed out that there are no new proposals that are supposed to be implemented but due to the implementation progress as highlighted above, there is requirement of enhanced allocation from the Ministry to the State/UTs to ensure smooth implementation. It is because of this, the revised BE for the FY 2013-14 is on higher side as compared to the RE in FY 2012-13. In fact, the Ministry had sought a higher budget estimate of Rs 800 crore. The Home Secretary also submitted as under:– “….For CCTNS, we had asked for more money but we have only got this. We will have to go back to them asking for supplementary grants.” 3.13.4 Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and System (CCTNS) was launched on 4th January 2013 on a pilot basis. The Pilot launch earmarked connectivity of nearly 2000 locations in 25 States/UTs. The Ministry was asked about locations connected under this scheme so far and the time it will take for completion of this project. The Ministry in its reply has submitted that as on 15th March, 2013, 1036 sites have been commissioned and as per the CCEA approval, the project is envisaged for completion in March, 2015. However, the project implementation including hardware delivery, network commissioning etc. except Software Customization is proposed to be completed across all States/ UTs by 31st August, 2013. 3.13.5 The Committee understands that Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and System (CCTNS) project would go a long way in tracking criminals and investigation of criminal cases, besides strengthening citizen based service delivery system. The Committee, therefore, recommends that the Government should complete this project within stipulated time frame for its actual operationalisation. The Committee is of the strong opinion that the project should not suffer for want of funds, and therefore, further recommends that enhanced allocation may be made for CCTNS project during the current financial year, if necessary. The Committee also desires that the physical target of project implementation by August, 2013 should be achieved.

BORDER MANAGEMENT 3.14 The major objective of effective border management is to secure the borders of the country against illegal and notorious activities from across the border through fencing, floodlighting, patrolling etc. while facilitating trade and commerce through ICPs with a longterm strategy for improvement of border management. 36

3.14.1 An amount of Rs 2025.00 crore has been allocated for border management in this year’s budget for erection of barbed wire fencing, construction of border roads and border works and along the borders with Myanmar, Nepal, Bhutan which is more than double compared to last year’s (RE 2012-13) modest allocation of Rs 986.04 crore. When the Ministry was asked about action plans for utilization of enhanced allocation, the Ministry has furnished the action plans for utilization of enhanced allocation for year 2013-14 as under:–

Sl. Name of Scheme/ RE Proposed Action plans for utilization of enhanced No. Programme 2012-13 BE 2013-14 allocation 12 3 4 5 1. Indo-Bangladesh 502.00 550.00 The balance work of construction of Border Works approximately 621 km of fencing and approximately 629 km of roads under Phase-II and the balance work of construction of approximately 70 km of fencing under Phase-III will be undertaken. Construction of approximately 113 BOPs and floodlighting work in approximately 612 km will also be undertaken. 2. Indo-Pakistan 170.00 230.00 The balance works of fencing, floodlighting Border Works and border roads in approximately 81 km in Gujarat sector will be undertaken. 3. Indo-China 270.00 300.00 Approximately 200 km of roads along Border Works Indo-China border will be constructed. 4. Development of 40.00 890.00 The CCS has approved construction/ roads of upgradation of 1377 km of strategic border operational and roads along Indo-Nepal border in the States strategic of Uttarakhand (173 km), Uttar Pradesh significance in (640 km) and Bihar (564 km) at an areas along the estimated cost of Rs. 3853 crore. Indo-Nepal Border The said project is scheduled to be completed within five years w.e.f. 2011-12. During the F/year 2011-12 no funds were allocated for the project and during Financial year 2012-13 an amount of Rs.40 crore have been allocated and utilized. During the year 2012-13, HLEC has approved 552.30 km of roads in Bihar, 12 km in Uttarakhand and 248.32 km in UP and further Detail Project Reports (DPRs) for 293.60 km of road in U.P. have been submitted to CPWD for evaluation. The construction work of roads at Bihar and Uttarakhand has started. Tenders have been finalized by U.P. State and work is expected to start in 2013-14. The work of 37

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all the roads is expected to start during the year 2013-14. As the work will start in full fledged way in year 2013-14 and allocated amount of Rs. 900 crore will be required and utilized. 5. Development of 0.01 40.00 The allocation in respect of Bhutan border roads of for construction of border roads in Assam operational and has been enhanced from Rs.0.01 crore in strategic RE 2012-13 to Rs.50.00 crore in BE 2013-14 significance in as the work is likely to commence in 2013-14. areas along the Indo-Bhutan Border 6. Indo-Myanmar 4.00 15.00 The allocation in respect of Myanmar Border Works border for erection of barbed wire fencing on a stretch of 10 km in Manipur has been enhanced from Rs.4.00 crore in RE 2012-13 to Rs.7.00 crore in BE 2013-14 as the work is targeted to be completed by March, 2014.

TOTAL: 986.01 2025.00

3.14.2 During the meeting of the Committee held on 4th April, 2013, one Member of the Committee opined that Border Management is an ambitious project for which allocation has been enhanced. He had apprehension that given the difficult terrains in the North-East and Jammu and Kashmir region, how the Ministry would be able to complete projects. The Secretary, Border Management replied that this is one of the biggest challenges that the Ministry has been facing, which has led to the slow progress of work in the Border Road Organisation (BRO). 3.14.3 The Home Secretary further added that much of the addition in the allocation is because the Government has taken up construction of a road on the Indo-Nepal border for which the Ministry has an approved project worth eight hundred odd crores of rupees. The Home Secretary informed the Committee that the work has started in UP, Bihar and Uttarakhand. The Ministry is going to sanction about 300 more kilometers. The second thing is that the remaining portions which need to be fenced are actually the more difficult portions, whether they are on the western border or on the eastern border. On the eastern border, on the Indo-Bangladesh border, in respect of the gaps which are there, either the feasibility of fencing is more difficult, or the land acquisition is a problem, or there are some local problems like the one in Meghalaya where people do not want fencing. He added that for construction of fencing within the limit of 150 yards the Government has to get an agreement signed with Bangladesh which is delaying the whole process. However, despite all these difficulties, the Home Secretary assured the Committee that the Government was confident of spending the allocated amount. 3.14.4 The Secretary, Border Management also added that the Government is contemplating to set up a separate construction organization within the MHA for construction of all these interior roads and fencing, etc. 38

3.14.5 Infiltration from across the border, smuggling of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN), illegal arms etc. has threatened internal security of India. India has also been facing infiltration from across the border since long. The Ministry was asked about present situation of infiltration from across the border and measures taken to counter such efforts. The Ministry in its reply has submitted that the cases of infiltration and instances of infiltration have been reported across the borders of the country including Indo-Pak border. The border-wise details of instances of infiltrations across the borders of the country including Indo-Pak border during the year 2012, are as follows:– Infiltration Figures (In Nos.) Year Number of infiltrators arrested across the Borders Indo- Indo- Indo- Indo- Indo- Indo- Bangladesh Pakistan Nepal Myanmar Bhutan China 2012 1383 123 705 81 Nil Nil

Infiltration across Line of Control (LOC) Year Attempt Killed Went back Surrender/ Net made by Arrested infiltration infiltrators 2012 264 13 130 0 121

3.14.6 The Ministry in its written reply informed that the Government has adopted a multi-pronged approach to devise an efficient border management strategy to counter infiltration of terrorists and smuggling along international borders of the country while at the same time allowing the legitimate flow of goods, services and people. The Ministry has furnished following details of measures taken by Government to counter the infiltration across the borders:– • Effective domination of the border by carrying out round the clock surveillance of the borders by patrolling nakas (border ambushes) and by deploying observation posts all along the International Border. The Riverine segments of International Border are being patrolled and dominated with the help of water crafts/speed boats/floating Border Out Posts (BOPs) of BSF water wings. • Construction of fencing, patrol roads, floodlighting systems and additional Border Out Posts. • Constant efforts are being made to procure the latest surveillance equipment fully equipped with day and night vision devices for further enhancing the border domination. • Upgradation of intelligence network and co-ordination with sister agencies, conduct of special operations along the border. • Vulnerability mapping of the BOPs which are sensitive with regard to illegal migration/ human trafficking, smuggling of FICN and cattle along IBB have been carried out. The identified 182 BOPs have been strengthened by deploying additional manpower, special surveillance equipments, vehicles and other infrastructure support. • Two additional battalions have been deployed on Jammu international border for effective domination of the international border. 39

• 2 frontiers Head Quarters, 3 sectors Head Quarters and 16 battalions to augment BOPs in riverine/hilly/vulnerable segments on IBB have been sanctioned. These battalions are being raised in a phased manner in 5 years from 2009-10 to 2013-14. • In addition to the above, Government have sanctioned 383 BOPs for IBB and 126 BOPs for IPB which are being constructed under composite scheme. These establishment are being raised in a phased manner in 5 years perspective plan from 2009-10 to 2013-14. 3.14.7 The India-Bangladesh border is infested with illegal migration, smuggling, and trans-border movement of insurgents, which are serious threats to the security of the country. The Government was asked about steps taken by the Government for properly managing this border. The Ministry has furnished details of steps taken by the Government to curb illegal migration, smuggling and trans-border movement of insurgents to properly manage the Indo-Bangladesh border which has total length of 4096 km. 3.14.8 The status note on the recent development on Indo-Bangladesh Border is as under:– • The Government of India has sanctioned 2502 km. of fencing under Phase-II along Indo-Bangladesh Border, out of which 1907 km. has been completed. • Likewise, 2840 km. of floodlighting was sanctioned by the Government against which 1065 km. has been completed. Balance fencing and floodlighting works which are pending due to land acquisition, public protest, 150 yards problem and litigation are being sorted out with the help of concerned State Governments. • 834 BOPs have been constructed against the sanctioned 1185 number of BOPs. Construction of remaining 351 BOPs are under progress. • An amount of Rs.254.00 crore was allotted for floodlighting works during RE 2012-13 and the entire amount stands consumed. An amount of Rs.250.00 crore has been sought for floodlighting works under BE 2013-14. 3.14.9 The status note on the recent development on Indo-Pak Border is as under:– • The Government has sanctioned a total length of 2043 km. of fencing along IPB out of which 1958 km. has been completed. • Likewise, 2009 km. length of floodlighting works has been sanctioned out of which 1900 km. has been completed 3.14.10 The Home Secretary during the oral evidence before the Committee in its meeting held on 28th March, 2013, made following observation regarding progress in Indo-Bangladesh Border Management:– “We have listed out all the gaps which exist on the Indo-Bangladesh border because our objective is to plug all the gaps. We have classified these gaps as those gaps which can be fenced. The gaps can be fenced even if we have to move closer to the border; we are getting that fencing sanctioned if it has not been sanctioned. Where we have to move closer to the border less than 150 yards, we have to take the permission or concurrence of Bangladesh Government. Now we have identified 185 plus 47 spots where we needed concurrence of Bangladesh. We have got concurrence on almost all the spots except about 37. We plan to plug those gaps and complete the fencing there. Then there are places where fencing is not feasible. There we have said that you work out technological means so that we are able to detect any intruder. Out objective is to plug the fencing and, therefore, reduce whatever infiltration is there. That is our major objective. Flood lighting is going. 40

Availability of power is an issue. We have requested the Ministry of Power that you give us direct allocation from the Central pool. If that materialize, that will be taken care of.” 3.14.11 He also added that across the ICPs, concern of the Government has been to detect the attempts at smuggling, narcotics and other items like weapons, etc. and the Government is trying to strengthen the security to make sure that any goods which come across Pakistan are thoroughly rummaged to make sure that the trucks which come across Pakistan and drivers who come across Pakistan are insulated. 3.14.12 The Committee observed that for a very long time it has been stated on the part of Government that fencing work, construction of Border roads would be completed, however, on the ground, nothing has been realised. The Secretary, Border Management enumerated the problems coming in these works as under:– “We have a very typical problem on the Indo-Bangladesh border. Number one is the Zero Line construction because, in many of the places, the border is passing right through the heart of the city, including in Assam. Bangladesh authorities are not allowing us to set up the fence on the border. They say we have to go 150 yards inside the border. If we go 150 yards inside the border, then, the population of India gets outside the fence, towards Bangladesh. We want to avoid that. There are 185 such spots. We have requested the Bangladesh Government to allow us to do Zero Line construction. The Home Secretary in his last talks in Dhaka in December has requested them for clearance. And, if they do not give clearance, then, we are also considering whether we could put the fencing on the Zero Line or not. Number two, the terrain on the Indo-Bangladesh Border is very, very unique. It is riverine. It is full of hills. It is full of undulations. So, there are some places where we will not be able to do construction. For them, we are adopting technical solutions. We are looking at whether we can put some laser guns or something through which physically people cannot come. If they come, we are able to, at least, detect them. Thirdly, there is also a lot of resistance from the local population in Meghalaya, in some places in Assam, as also in Tripura. They are not allowing us to do fencing for various reasons. So, although we have fixed the target dates, I am not very sure whether we would be able to seal the Indo-Bangladesh Border completely within the allocated time.” 3.14.13 The Home Secretary added more which is as follows:– “There are three types of problems. One is the land acquisition. There is a certain stretch in West Bengal and some stretches in Tripura and Meghalaya where the land in question is an issue. It is taking time. That is one. The second is environmental clearance. About 58 kms of land is involved; Dampa Tiger Reserve was involved. Now, we have got the clearance. There are certain stretches where there is local resistance, for example in Meghalaya. We have spoken to the State Government; the Chief Minister was here. So, we are sorting out that issue involving about 62 odd kms.” 3.14.14 The Home Secretary, however, assured the Committee that the Government would try its best to complete these projects by 2014. 3.14.15 Regarding enhancement in allocation and progress in Indo-Bhutan border roads, the Secretary, Border Management stated that the major problem is the land acquisition because the Assam Government is asking for compensation to be paid for the land acquired and for this only enhancement has been made. He also stated that the Government would be able to convince the Assam Government and start construction. 3.14.16 The Home Secretary informed the Committee that for a long-term solution for border infrastructure works, MHA was in the process of drafting the Border Infrastructure Development Bill which will fast-track the work of both land acquisition and environment clearance. 41

3.14.17 One Member of the Committee raised the issue of need of inner-line permit for Indian citizens to visit some border areas. He opined that movement of Indian citizens in these borders would enhance the feedback from those regions and also integrate those regions. The Home Secretary assured the Committee to examine this issue. Construction of roads (In km.) Sanctioned Completed Under progress Road Phase-I 2866.39 2637.93 Nil Phase-II 1540.72 947.60 593.12

3.14.18 The Ministry furnished following status report of the proposed Integrated Check Posts:–

Sl.No. ICP Location Remarks 12 3 1. Attari (Punjab) ICP at Attari was inaugurated on 13th April, 2012 and has since been operationalized. 2. Raxaul (Bihar) The project cost of ICP Raxaul is Rs. 120 crore. Land to the extent of 216 acres has been acquired. Foundation stone laid on 24th April, 2010. 61% of the physical infrastructure has been completed. Construction work on the site, that had stopped since April 7, 2012 has resumed on 01.12.2012. Physical Progress : 61% Financial Progress : 60% Scheduled commissioning : August, 2013. 3. Jogbani (Bihar) The project cost of ICP Jogbani is Rs. 82.49 crore. Land to the extent of 185 acres has been acquired. Foundation stone laid on 24th June, 2010. 48% of the physical infrastructure has been completed. Physical Progress : 48% Financial Progress : 45% Scheduled commissioning : May, 2013 4. Moreh (Manipur) Land has been acquired for the ICP. Retendering in the matter has been undertaken as no party qualified in the initial bidding process. The bid is being placed before the Authority on 20.03.2013 for approval. Contract is likely to be awarded soon. Project completion period is 24 months. 5. Petrapole The project cost of ICP Petrapole is Rs. 172 crore. Land to the (West Bengal) extent of 80.28 acres has been acquired. The foundation stone for the Petrapole ICP was laid on 27th August, 2011. The work for construction of physical infrastructure has been awarded for Rs. 93.61 crore. 8% of the construction works have been completed. Physical Progress : 8% Financial Progress : 5.5% Scheduled commissioning : November, 2013 42

12 3 6. Agartala The project cost of the ICP is Rs. 73.50 crore. Land to the extent (Tripura) of 8.49 acres has been acquired. Foundation stone laid on 17th May, 2011. 70% of the physical infrastructure has been completed. Physical Progress : 70% Financial Progress : 65% Scheduled commissioning : May, 2013. 7. Dawki Land measuring 7.8 acres has been acquired. Government of (Meghalaya) Meghalaya has been requested to acquire additional land to plan an ICP to meet the expected demand. About 2 ½ years are likely to be taken by the remaining activities like finalization of Detailed Engineering Report, obtaining statutory, clearances, floating tenders, construction and commissioning.

3.14.19 The Committee observes that the main objective of effective border management is to secure the country from ulterior motives of enemy countries such as illegal migration, infiltration, smuggling etc. while facilitating legitimate trade and commerce across the border. The Committee believes that Border Roads in good condition would help in better Border Management. The Committee, therefore, recommends that construction of roads on Indo-Nepal Border, Indo-Bangladesh Border and Indo-Bhutan Border should be completed in a time bound manner as per desired specifications. The Committee also notes that Ministry is contemplating to set up a separate construction organization under its ambit. Such proposal would reduce delay in achievement of physical and financial targets. The Committee recommends that this proposal may be pursued in the right earnest with sufficient technical expertise and staff strength. 3.14.20 The Committee expresses serious concern over infiltration attempts made from across the border particularly across the Line of Control. The Committee recommends that security mechanism at sensitive Border points from where most of the infiltration takes place, must be strengthened in flawless manner through appropriate measures. 3.14.21 The Committee notes that the Government is planning to bring the Border Infrastructure Development Bill for long term solution to border infrastructure works. The Committee hopes that enactment of the Bill would fast-track the activities undertaken for better Border Management and desires that the Bill be brought at the earliest. 3.14.22 The Committee understands the hurdles coming in the way of fencing, construction of roads etc. due to difficulties in terms of acquisition of land, difficult terrain, non- cooperation from bordering countries etc. The Committee is of the view that the Government should sort out all these bottlenecks at the earliest and complete remaining works of fencing and flood lighting as targeted in a given timeframe. The Committee recommends that the Government should diplomatically approach and negotiate with the Bangladesh Government for border fencing within 150 yards along Indo-Bangla Border. An early decision may be taken in the matter. 3.14.23 The Committee notes that the Integrated Check Post (ICP) at Attari has been operationalized. The Committee observes that delay in the acquisition of land is procrastinating construction of other ICPs. The Committee, therefore, recommends that all the problems coming in the way of land acquisition should be resolved and ICPs should be operationalised with all necessary infrastructure and logistic support as per the schedule. Petrapole should be commissioned by November, 2013 as scheduled and there should be no delay. Raising of battalions for strengthening BOPs on reverine/hilly/vulnerable segments 43 along IBB be completed by 2013-14 as scheduled. New BOPs sanctioned for IBB and IPB may be completed at the earliest so that the borders can be insulated completely.

CYBER CRIMES AND SECURITY 3.15 Over the past few years, India has been a victim to cyber attack in the form of cyber assaults, cyber espionage and cyber sabotage, etc being faced by the government departments, particularly intelligence and defence establishments and hence Cyber warfare has emerged as a new form of threat to Indian security. Cyber rumormongering is also a new form of cyber threat which usually makes use of mobile phones, internet and social media for fomenting trouble in the country. For example, during Assam riots last year, a series of bulk SMSes, MMSes started spreading like a virus across mobile phones and tweets on social media targeting people from North-Eastern States who stayed away from their homes across India. As these text messages spread, panic struck people started leaving for their home states which led to a mass exodus of north eastern people from different parts of the country. There were also reports of Chinese hackers breaching the computers of India’s top military organisation, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) which was touted to be one of the biggest such security breaches in the country’s history. 3.15.1 The Ministry was asked about measures to deal with this threat. According to the Ministry, the issue of hacking of websites is covered under Information Technology Act, 2000, which is administered by Department of Electronics and IT. Department of Electronics and IT has intimated MHA about various corrective measures taken to check recurrence of such hackings of websites and prevent cyber attacks which are as under: • Department of Electronics and Information Technology has circulated Computer Security Guidelines and Cyber Security Policy to all the Ministries/ Departments on taking steps to prevent, detect and mitigate cyber attacks. • All Central Government Ministries/Departments and State/Union Territory Governments have been advised to conduct security audit of entire Information Technology infrastructure including websites periodically to discover gaps with respect to security practices and take appropriate corrective actions. • The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) under Department of Electronics and Information Technology tracks the latest cyber threats and issues advisories and alerts to organizations suggesting measures to prevent and respond to the cyber security incidents. CERT-In regularly publishes Security Guidelines and advisories for safeguarding computer systems including websites from hacking and these are widely circulated. • The “Crisis Management Plan for countering cyber attacks and cyber terrorism” was prepared and circulated for implementation by all Ministries/ Departments of Central Government, State Governments and their organizations and critical sectors. As part of best practices, user awareness is being created by conducting workshops and training. • The Information Technology Act, 2000 as amended by the Information Technology (Amendment) Act, 2008 has been enforced on 27.10.2009. The Act provides legal framework to address the issues connected with security breaches of information technology infrastructure. • National Informatics Centre (NIC) managing Government websites and providing e-mail services is implementing measures to secure the Government Information Technology infrastructure from cyber attacks. 44

• All the new government websites and applications are to be audited with respect to cyber security prior to their hosting. National Informatics Centre has been directed not to host web sites, which are not audited with respect to cyber security. The existing Government websites are periodically audited from security perspective and vulnerabilities found are plugged. • Government has formulated a set of investigation manuals with procedures for Search, Seizure Analysis and Presentation of digital evidence in courts. The manuals have been circulated to the Law Enforcement Agencies in all States. 3.15.2 The Committee takes note of the fact that though the Ministry of Home Affairs, has the prime responsibility for internal security concerns but it has little role in combating cyber threat. The Committee observes that cyber attacks have emerged as a new but serious threat to the country and the Government should pay serious attention to it. The Committee, therefore, recommends that the Government should evolve an institutionalised mechanism to deal with this kind of new age threat and make our cyber security mechanism effective to prevent sabotage, espionage and other forms of cyber threats. The Government should explore possibility to evolve a National Cyber Security Architecture involving all the intelligence agencies of Central as well as State Governments. Cyber attacks can be launched from distant corner of the world with the click of the mouse, hence can’t be tackled by individual level. The Committee, therefore, recommends that India should go into bilateral or multi-lateral negotiations with other countries to counter the threat of cyber terrorism. In preventing cyber threats, Ministry of Home Affairs should play an important role. 3.15.3 The Committee also recommends that the security agencies of the country should be vigilant all the time in terms of checking suspicious profiles on social networking sites where rumour mongers could create havoc in the mind of any particular group, community etc.

FAKE INDIAN CURRENCY NOTES (FICN) 3.16 Circulation of counterfeit currency has emerged as a serious and challenging threat to economic stability of the country. Pakistan and its intelligence agency ISI has allegedly been involved in pumping fake currency into India. 3.16.1 Regarding steps being taken by the Ministry to check flow of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs), the Ministry has submitted that the action to stem the production and circulation of FICN is an on going process and to address the multidimensional aspects of the Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) menace, several agencies such as the RBI, the Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Home Affairs, Security and Intelligence agencies of the Centre and States, CBI are working in tandem to thwart the illegal activities related to FICNs. Accoding to the Ministry, the works of these agencies are periodically reviewed by a nodal group set up for this purpose. Besides, according to the Ministry various steps have been taken which are as under:– • The legal regime has been further strengthened by way of recent amendments in the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 wherein the damage to the monetary stability of India by way of production or smuggling or circulation of High Quality Fake Indian Paper Currency, coin or any other material has been declared as ‘terrorist act’. • One special FICN Co-ordination (FCORD) Group has been formed in MHA to share the intelligence/information amongst the different security agencies of State/Centre to counter the menace of circulation of Fake currency notes in the country. 45

• AS UAPA is a scheduled offence, the NIA is empowered to investigate and prosecute offences relating to FICN. The Government has also constituted a Terror Funding and Fake Currency Cell (TFFCC) in NIA to focus investigation on Terror Funding and Fake currency cases. The TFFC is presently investigating 07 cases of FICN involving production, circulation and smuggling of high quality counterfeit currency in the country. • The security features in the High Value currency notes are being constantly upgraded by Ministry of Finance. RBI has also strengthened the mechanism for detection of counterfeit notes by the Banks. RBI has instructed all scheduled banks that banknotes in the denomination of Rs.100/- and above should be re-issued by banks over their counters or through ATMs only if these banknotes are duly checked for authenticity/ genuineness and fitness by machines. • The Deputy of RBI (looking after the affairs of Currency Management) has taken one- to – one meeting with the Chairmen/Managing Directors of banks to sensitize them on the problems relating to counterfeit notes. As of now, meetings have been held with 24 banks. • Reporting mechanism of detected counterfeit notes has further been streamlined and strengthened. Accordingly, bank branches or treasuries are required to report such cases to police authorities’ promptly. • In addition, RBI regularly conducts training programmes on detection of counterfeit notes for employees/officers of banks and other organisations handling large amount of cash. In the Monetary Policy Statement 2012-13, it has been announced that the Indian Banks Association, in consultation with the banks, will ensure that all bank personnel handling cash are trained on features of genuine Indian bank notes. The objective is to train all such personnel within a period of three years. The Reserve Bank will also provide faculty support and training materials. • RBI has also launched a multimedia, multilingual awareness campaign through Doordarshan. The sixty second film is titled “Paisa Bolta Hai” and is being shown in Hindi and eleven other languages. The film’s message to the common man is to form a habit of examining the banknotes. • The Reserve Bank’s website provides information to the public on security features of banknotes. Posters on “Know Your Banknotes’ are also displayed at bank branches. A film depicting the security features of a genuine note has been made by Films Division and the same has been released in theatres besides being exhibited by Regional Offices of RBI at various exhibitions, bus stations/railway stations 3.16.2 The Committee understands that the Central Government in close coordination with concerned state Governments must try to check the challenge of this new economic security threat and affected States should be motivated and persuaded to step up their drive against FICNs. The Home Ministry should impress upon the Finance Ministry to make it mandatory for banks operating in a particular area to evolve a mechanism of a nodal officer to deal with this threat who would report the seizures of the FICNs to concerned authorities. The Committee also feels that circulation of FICNs is a form of economic terrorism and the Government must make all efforts to neutralize it. 46

CHAPTER-IV

POLICE FORCES

CENTRAL POLICE FORCES 4.1 There are seven Central Police Forces working under the Ministry of Home Affairs, namely Assam Rifles (AR), Border security Force (BSF), Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), National Security Guard (NSG) and Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB). AR, BSF, ITBP and SSB are actually the border guarding forces while CRPF is instrumental in assisting the States in matters related to law and order as it is trained and equipped for internal security management. CISF provides security and protection to vital installations, Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs), Important Private Sector Industries and Establishments, airports, industrial buildings, museums and Government buildings etc. NSG is a specialized force for counter-terrorism and anti-hijacking operations. It is also entrusted with the task of securing high risk VIPs. 4.1.1 The Committee raised the issue of drastic cut in budget allocation for various Forces and Schemes under the Ministry of Home Affairs in the meeting of the Committee held on 28th March, 2013. The Home Secretary in the meeting of the Committee held on 4th April, 2013, agreeing that the shortfalls prima facie, if left unattended, will have an adverse impact because the shortfalls pertain to various things like cost of rations, clothing, tentage, POL, etc., all of which are very vital for the functioning of the Armed Forces. He further stated as under:– “...But we are confident that we will get additional amounts in the first supplementary because we had found in our experience that in these items that whenever we need additional funds, we get additional funds and we have never been denied funds. There is also a shortfall in the outlay as requested by us for office buildings and residential buildings. Now if we do not get here additionality, we will be confining our construction plans to what is the allocation given. Even the allocation, which has been given, I think, if we are able to spend it in time, will make an impact both on the accommodation situation and on the construction of various office buildings which are required.” 4.1.2 If allocation of BE 1012-13 with BE 2013-014 for Police forces is compared, then there is an increase and if compared it with RE also there is an increase. The Home Secretary during the meeting of the Committee held on 28th March 2013 explaining the increase submitted as under:– “…this increase is mostly on salaries. But one thing we must recognise. We have been sanctioned additional battalions for CRPF and those additional battalions are being raised. So this increase also covers the salaries for the additional battalions.” 4.1.3 The Home Secretary also submitted that so far as the forces are concerned, the allocations for all need some increase. The Home Secretary admitted that one main reason for the financial constraint which the Ministry is facing because of raising of additional battalions in the last couple of years. He informed the Committee that the Government has raised about 30 odd battalions and this year 16 more battalions are to be raised which has led to a requirement of additional resources. He was quite confident that the Minisry will get those resources in the first supplementary. 4.1.4 The Home Secretary informed the Committee that the Finance Ministry has provided additional funds for the salaries but they made a proportionate deduction under the other heads like

46 47 clothing, tentage, cost of rations, POL, etc. According to him in the Non-Plan, they have given what they had given virtually in the previous year in the BE but on the other Heads, there is a decline.

4.1.5 The Home Secretary admitted before the Committee that the Ministry would face several problems due to financial constraints. He explained as under:–

“ If we do not get any additional sums in the supplementary, the amount of money which we have got will not immediately create any constraints for us. But if, after spending this money, we do not get any funds in the first supplementary, then there will be a problem. As of know, there is no problem. If we do not get funds in the first supplementary, then we may have a problem. It depends on our pace of expenditure, but, by and large, we will be needing additional funds in the first supplementary. That is clear.”

4.1.6 The Committee took note of “Orderly system” functional in Police forces where regular security personnel are used as cooks, drivers, attendants, etc. There were also media reports that the police personnel were also made to work at the residences of senior officers of the forces for domestic purposes and refusal by some lower level of personnel resulted into their service problems. The AS and FA added that the Sixth Pay Commission has recommended for abolition of orderly system and this recommendation has been sent to all the Forces with the request that only Suraksha Sahyaks would be there and the orderly system should be abolished.

4.1.7 The Home Secretary submitted that as far as he recalls the Ministry had sanctioned some posts for some Forces and he assured the Committee to examine this issue on priority basis.

4.1.8 The Committee is of the view that financial constraints should not come in the way of raising of additional battalions. The Committee expresses its deep concern over drastic cut in budget allocation for various Forces and Schemes under the Ministry of Home Affairs. The concern expressed by the representatives of Ministry that this reduction would have an adverse impact on various components of Police Forces expenditure such as vehicles, weapons, rations, clothing, tentage, POL, etc. which are basic necessities of the personnel of Armed Forces, needs to be addressed at RE stage.

4.1.9 The Committee is of the view that “Orderly system” functional in Police forces is quite discriminatory and reminiscent of British colonial era which affects the morale of the forces personnel who are trained to become security personnel,` however, employed as cooks, drivers, attendants, etc. The Committee is of the view that this system should be abolished completely, forthwith, as recommended by Sixth Pay Commission. The Committee is also of the view that posts of cooks, drivers, attendants, etc if necessary at the residences of senior officers of the forces should be sanctioned separately.

4.1.10 The Committee also recommends that Ministry of Home Affairs should issue a mandatory direction to all the heads of the Forces including the Delhi Police as well as police in UTs, for not using any security personnel or police personnel for duties such as drivers, washermen, cooks, attendants, peons, or for other personal use of the officers other than their regular security duties. The Centre should set up an example by compliance of such mandatory directions so that the States can follow.

CENTRAL RESERVE POLICE FORCE

4.2 The details of Budget Estimate/Revised Estimate for the year 2012-13 and BE for 2013-14 are as under:– 48

(Rs. in crore)

BE 2012-13 9307.10

RE 2012-13 9867.88

BE 2013-14 10818.53

Variation (Enhancement) 950.65

4.2.1 The country’s largest paramilitary force CRPF has been allocated Rs 10,496.53 crore in the BE 2013-14 in comparison to last year’s Rs 9,867.88 crore at RE stage. According to the Ministry, the proposed enhancement in allocation is mostly on account of salary. In 2009, Government had sanctioned 38 additional Battalions, including two Mahila Battalions in CRPF along with support and supervisory staff to meet internal security needs. Out of these 4 Bns are under raising in 2012-13 and 4 will be raised in 2013-14. The increased strength as well as enhancement in the rate of DA, risk allowance, cost of ration as well as increase in increment @ 3% to every personnel each year has added to the pay and salary bill, hence increase in the allocation. The other factors are payment of training allowance to personnel of Additional Training Centres and payment of remuneration to ex-army personnel appointed for Improvised Explosive Device Ops training.

4.2.2 When asked about non-plan expenditure incurred under this major head (2055 and 4055), the Ministry has furnished the details of expenditure incurred as on 1st March, 2013 which is given below: (Rs. in crore)

Heads of BE 2012-13 RE 2012-13 Expenditure as on Accounts (Non Plan) (Non Plan) 1.3.2013 (Non Plan)

Revenue (2055) 8969.04 9596.08 9390.26

Capital (4055) 338.06 271.80 244.15

TOTAL : 9307.10 9867.88 9634.41

4.2.3 The Committee notes the fact that enhanced allocation in BE 2013-14 would mostly be utilized for salaries, allowances and raising of additional Battalions. The Committee, while acknowledging the fact that salaries and allowances are an important aspect for CRPF personnel, recommends that the allocation should be enhanced at RE stage for further modernizing the armed personnel in terms of weaponry, training etc.

4.2.4 The Committee also takes note of the delay in raising of additional Battalions. In 2009 itself, Government sanctioned 38 additional Battalions, however, only four Battalions were under the process of being raised in 2012-13 and additional four will be raised in 2013-14. The Committee strongly recommends that the proposed 38 battalions be raised at the earliest.

NATIONAL SECURITY GUARD (NSG)

4.3 The allocation for NSG has been increased to Rs.585.81 crore in BE 2013-14 from Rs.500.67 crore in RE 2012-13. The details of Budget Estimate/Revised Estimate (BE/RE) for the year 2012-13 and BE for 2013-14 are as under:– 49

(Rs. in crore) B.E 2012-13 501.20 R.E 2012-13 500.67 B.E 2013-14 585.81 Variation (Enhancement) 85.14

4.3.1 According to the Ministry, the amount allocated is sufficient to meet the current requirement for creation of infrastructure for the new NSG Hubs and acquisition of Arms, Ammunition etc. for the financial year 2013-14. The Ministry informed that at present sanctioned strength of NSG is 19,319 and there is no proposal to increase the strength further. Post Mumbai incident of 26/11, four regional hubs of NSG have been operationalized at Mumbai, Hyderabad, Chennai and kolkata to reduce the reaction time. A Regional Centre at Hyderabad is also being raised for which 600 acres of land has been acquired. MHA has conveyed sanction of Rs. 533.68 crore towards the construction of this Southern Regional Centre, NSG at Ibrahimpatnam, Hyderabad.

4.3.2 There were reports of poor quality of construction work in the new building constructed in Mumbai for NSG Hub. The Ministry was asked about the matter and outcome of enquiry in this regard. Responding to the query, the Ministry submitted that it was noticed that the buildings constructed by NBCC for NSG Regional Hubs, Mumbai were not as per codes applicable in Sept. 2009. Accordingly, IIT Roorkee was asked to conduct a structural review of the building. The Ministry has received detailed report from IIT Roorkee on construction of Regional Hub in Mumbai through NBCC. The report has been scrutinized and NBCC has been asked to take remedial measures as suggested by IIT Roorkee. 4.3.3 The Committee notes the stand of the Ministry that allocation of Rs. Rs.585.81 crore is sufficient to meet the current requirement for creation of infrastructure for the new NSG Hubs and acquisition of Arms, Ammunition etc. for the financial year 2013-14.

4.3.4 The Committee believes that the increased allocation would be utilized properly for construction of NSG Hubs. The physical and financial targets should be met without time and cost overrun. The Committee takes serious note of the reported poor quality of construction work in the new NSG Hub building in Mumbai. The Committee is of the view that a proper monitoring mechanism should be created for overseeing quality of construction of works at the site. The Committee desires to be informed of the findings of IIT Roorkee and the corrective measures taken.

BORDER SECURITY FORCE

4.4 The allocation for BSF has been increased to Rs 9,811.46 crore in BE 2013-14 from Rs. 8566.58 crore and Rs. 9,154.98 crore in BE and RE 2012-13 respectively. The details of Budget Estimate/Revised Estimate (BE/RE) for the year 2012-13 and BE for 2013-14 are as under:– (Rs. in crore) B.E 2012-13 8566.58 R.E 2012-13 9154.98 B.E 2013-14 9811.46 Variation (Enhancement) 656.48 50

4.4.1 The Ministry was asked about utilization of increased allocations. The Ministry has replied that this increase is mainly to cater to the needs of raising of new Battalions/SHQrs during the financial year 2012-13 and 2013-14. According to the Ministry, major increase is due to salary, cost of ration, clothing and tentage to troops and other important heads of account to provide essential amenities to the troops deployed on international Border as well as on Anti Naxal Operation duties etc.

4.4.2 According to the Ministry, at present there is no proposal to sanction additional strength to BSF. In 2009 Government had sanctioned 29 Battalions to BSF out of which 16 Bns have been raised and 2 Bns are under raising in 2012-13 and 11 Bns will be raised during 2013-2016.

4.4.3 The Ministry has informed that no fund has been allotted to BSF during 2013-14 for purchase of weaponry under the Modernisation head. However, Rs. 500.00 crore has been allotted for procurement of arms and ammunition under general budget head.

4.4.4 The Committee while taking note of the increase in allocation for BSF in BE 2013-14 in comparison to last year’s allocation in RE 2012-13, is quite hopeful that increased allocation would be utilized for raising of new Battalions/SHQrs in a time bound manner. The Committee recommends that both physical and financial targets should be met. The Committee notes that 16 Bns out of sanctioned 29 Bns have already been raised. The Committee hopes that the remaining 13 Bns would also be raised soon, so that border points could be manned properly. The physical targets may be met as per targets. Arms and ammunition may be procured as per the requirement and efforts may also be made for modernization.

INDO-TIBETAN BORDER POLICE

4.5 Allocation for ITBP has been enhanced from Rs. 2378.12 crore at RE stage in 2012-13 to Rs. 2726.73 crore in BE 2013-14. The details of Budget Estimate/Revised Estimate (BE/RE) for the year 2012-13 and BE for 2013-14 are as under:– (Rs. in crore) B.E 2012-13 2432.75 R.E 2012-13 2378.12 B.E 2013-14 2726.73 Variation (Enhancement) 348.61

4.5.1 The Committee was informed that an amount of Rs. 340.88 crore was projected to Planning Commission for 2013-14 under the Plan schemes against which an amount of Rs. 327.04 crore has been allocated by the Planning Commission for ITBP.

4.5.2 According to the Ministry, the enhanced allocation would be utilized as under:–

• Meeting the increased requirement for salary and cost of ration due to expansion of the force and joining of new recruits in the year 2012-13, because of raising of 04 Bns. This has resulted in need for increased allocation under heads Salary and Cost of Ration.

• Due to functioning of 02 newly raised formations (01 Frontier HQ and 01 Sector HQ), 07 Training Institutes, 04 Logistic Establishments (01 Sub Depot, 01 Central Weapon Store and 02 Field Arms Workshops) and 01 Water Wing. 51

• Provision of Motor vehicles, Arms and Ammunition, Clothing, Machinery and Equipments and basic infrastructure at newly raised locations. • For meeting of increase in cost of materials, cost index, expenditure on account of air lift charges, fuel for heating at border areas and overall inflation in costs. 4.5.3 The Ministry has informed that the Government has sanctioned 20 additional Battalions in ITBP in January, 2007 to be raised in 2006-07 to 2008-09. The Government has also sanctioned 13 additional battalions and conversion of 20 Battalions from 4 coys on GD pattern to 6 coys GD patterns for guarding the Indo China Border. The Ministry understands that the strength is sufficient for the tasks assigned to it. 4.5.4 The Ministry has informed that no fund has been allotted to ITBP during 2013-14 for purchase of weaponry under the modernisation head, however, Rs.150.00 crore has been allotted for procurement of arms and ammunition under general budget head. 4.5.5 The Committee expresses its displeasure over the fact that the amount provided in BE 2012-13 to the tune of Rs. 2432.75 was reduced to Rs. 2378.12 at RE stage. The Committee in its 161st Report on DFG 2012-13 had made observation that even the amount of Rs. 2432.75 was not sufficient for procurement of modern and latest weapons and had recommended for enhancement of the amount under this head at the RE stage, and despite that the same was reduced. The Committee feels that this is not at all desirable as the scheme must have suffered due to reduced allocation. 4.5.6 The Committee also recommends that besides incentives to personnel working in difficult terrains, Risk/Hardship based allowance may also be given to the personnel of ITBP at par with that paid to the army troops deployed in difficult altitude/terrains.

CENTRAL INDUSTRIAL SECURITY FORCE 4.6 The allocation made under the major head 2055 for CISF to the tune of Rs. 3694.77 crore in RE 2012-13 has been enhanced to Rs. 3982.50 crore in BE 2013-14. The details of Budget Estimate/Revised Estimate (BE/RE) for the year 2012-13 and BE for 2013-14 are as under:– (Rs. in crore) B.E. 2012-13 3536.27 R.E.2012-13 3694.77 B.E. 2013-14 3982.50 Variation (Enhancement) 287.73

4.6.1 According to the Ministry, enhancement in BE for 2013-14 is mainly due to increase in expenditure under the head of Salaries and Cost of Ration to take care of the enhancement in the DA rate, grant of annual increment, likely enhancement in the Cost of Ration and filling up of vacant posts.

4.6.2 The Ministry has informed that an amount of Rs.116.83 crore was projected to Planning Commission for 2013-14 under the Plan schemes against which an amount of Rs.95.10 crore has allocated by Planning Commission for CISF. Thus there is 19.60% reduction in the allocation which will not meet the requirement.

4.6.3 In the year 2009, Govt. amended the CISF Act, 1968 to the effect that CISF can be deployed in the core industries in the Private/Joint Venture Organizations. The Ministry has 52 informed that at present CISF is deployed in six Private Sector Companies. The details of those Companies along with the sanctioned strength are as under:–

Sl.No. Name of the Unit Sanctioned Strength 1. Infosys, Bangalore 111 2. Electronics City, Bangalore 102 3. Infosys, 48 4. Reliance Refinery and Petrochemicals, Jamnagar, Gujrat 217 5. Delhi Airport Metro Express Lines (P) Ltd. 419 6. Infosys Technologies Ltd, Pune 134

TOTAL : 1051

4.6.4 The Ministry was asked about mandates regarding dealing with labour unrest in those establishments. The Ministry in response has stated that the mandate for deployment of CISF in Private/Joint Venture Sector is to safe-guard Industrial units whose products or services are vital to the country’s economic security and growth and loss or serious damage to that would affect India’s international image adversely. 4.6.5 According to the Ministry, CISF is providing hard security cover i.e. access control, perimeter protection, patrolling, armed back up to thwart terrorist attacks, forcible armed intrusions and to carry out anti-sabotage checks through Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad and Dog Squads. 4.6.6 The Ministry was asked whether there are any requests from private sector pending for deployment of CISF in their establishment. The Ministry replied that at Present, following five requests are under examination in CISF and security survey was underway for assessing the number of persons required:

Sl. Name of Private Sector Companies Priority Request received No. on 1. Pipavav Shipyard Ltd, Amreli, Gujrat. I 16.08.2010 2. Karaikal Port, Chennai I 18.01.2012 3. Srinagar Hydro Electric Project (Alaknanda Hydro I 17.05.2012 Power Company Ltd.), Pauri, Uttarakhand 4. Cairns India Ltd, Gujarat I 08.02.2013 5. Bank Note Paper Mill Pvt. Ltd, Mysore. III 11.02.2013

4.6.7 Regarding modernization plans for CISF, the Ministry has stated that modernisation of a force is a continuous exercise and the Government accords approval to proposals submitted by the CISF for modern weapons/equipments. CAPFs have also been delegated powers for procuring weapons/equipment. Modernization plan-II is under active consideration of the Government. 4.6.8 The Ministry has submitted that no fund has been allotted to CISF during 2013-14 for purchase of weaponry under the modernisation head. However, Rs.100.00 crore has been allotted for procurement of arms and ammunition under general budget head. 53

4.6.9 The Committee expresses its concern that the ministry has projected an amount of Rs.116.83 crore for CISF to Planning Commission for 2013-14 under the Plan schemes against which an amount of Rs.95.10 crore has allocated by Planning Commission. The Committee is surprised to find that no fund has been allotted to CISF during 2013-14 for purchase of weaponry under the modernisation head and Rs.100.00 crore has been allotted for procurement of arms and ammunition under general budget head. The Committee, therefore, strongly recommends that the Planning Commission must consider favourably the projection for allocation made by the CISF as it would help meeting its requirements. The Committee hopes that allocated amount of Rs.100.00 crore for procurement of arms and ammunition under general budget would be utilized as per targets and requirements without time and cost overrun. 4.6.10 The Committee, in view of the requests made by private sectors for deployment of CISF in their establishment, desires that there should be proper security audit before these requests are acceded to. The Committee hopes that pending requests would be cleared as soon as possible. The Committee in this connection would also like to emphasise that claims for reimbursement of the charges for providing deployment of personnel should also be settled on regular basis and huge pendency of such claims should be avoided.

ASSAM RIFLES 4.7 The non-Plan outlay of Rs. 2962.55 crore allocated in BE 2012-13 was increased to the tune of Rs. 3007.35 crore in RE 2012-13 which has been further increased to Rs. 3295.68 crore in BE 2013-14. The details of Budget Estimate/Revised Estimate (BE/RE) for the year 2012-13 and BE for 2013-14 are as under:– (Rs. in crore) B.E. 2012-13 2962.55 R.E. 2012-13 3007.35 B.E. 2013-14 3295.68 Variation (Enhancement) 288.33

4.7.1 According to the Ministry, the increases are mainly on account of salary and allowances. The Ministry has submitted that the total projected demand for Assam Rifles during 2013-14 was Rs. 743.32 Crore. Against this demand, the agreed amount conveyed to Assam Rifles is Rs. 623.75 Crore under Plan Scheme. According to the Ministry, the allocated amount is not sufficient to meet the requirement. 4.7.2 Assam Rifles is mandated for Border Guarding and conduct of Counter Insurgency/ Counter Terrorism Operations in the North Eastern States. Out of the 46 Assam Rifles battalions, 31 battalions are deployed in Counter Insurgency/Counter Terrorism role and 15 for Border Guarding along the Indo-Myanmar border. The present sanctioned strength of the Assam Rifles is 66,412. A minimum of 41 battalions are required to effectively guard the Indo-Myanmar border on BOP pattern. The proposal regarding guarding of Indo-Myanmar border as per GoM recommendation in 2000 is under consideration of Government. 4.7.3 The Ministry has further informed that the following allowances are being given to Force personnel posted in difficult terrain:– • Risk/Hardship allowance. • Hill Compensatory allowance • Free ration above 7000 feet height. 54

4.7.4 Regarding modernization plans for AR, the Ministry has informed that modernisation of a force is a continuous exercise and in order to equip the Assam Rifles with modern weapons/ equipment, the government accords approval to proposals submitted by the Assam Rifles. CAPFs have also been delegated powers for procuring weapons/equipment. Further, Modernisation Plan-II is under active consideration of the Government.

4.7.5 According to the Ministry, a sum of Rs.5.00 crore has been allotted to Assam Rifles for purchase of weaponry under the modernisation head during 2013-14. In addition to above, Rs.93.70 crore has also been allotted for procurement of arms and ammunitions under general budget head during 2013-14.

4.7.6 The Committee is constrained to express its anguish to observe that against total projected demand of Rs. 743.32 Crore for Assam Rifles during 2013-14 the agreed amount allocated to Assam Rifles is Rs. 623.75 Crore under Plan Scheme. As per the submission of the Ministry the allocated amount is not sufficient to meet the requirement. The Committee, therefore, recommends that the Government must consider enhancing the amount at RE stage as per the projection of Assam rifles. Keeping in view the fact that the Assam Rifles is mandated for Border Guarding and conduct of Counter Insurgency/ Counter Terrorism Operations in the North Eastern States and atleast 41 battalions are required to guard the Indo-Myanmar border, the Committee recommends that the 41 battalions as required for AR be sanctioned without any delay.

4.7.7 The Committee hopes that allocations made for arms and ammunitions under general budget would be utilized in a time bound manner so that it improves the combat strength of Assam Rifles. The Committee also desired that the physical targets should be met.

SASHASTRA SEEMA BAL

4.8 The allocation made under the major head 2055 for Sashastra Seema Bal was Rs. 2048.65 crore in RE 2012-13 which has been increased to 2394.02 crore in BE 2013-14. The details of Budget Estimate/Revised Estimate (BE/RE) for the year 2012-13 and BE for 2013-14 are as under:– (Rs in crore) B.E. 2012-13 1845.28 R.E. 2012-13 2048.65 B.E. 2013-14 2394.02 Variation (Enhancement) 345.37

4.8.1 According to the Ministry, this enhanced amount will be utilized for following purposes:–

• Raising of 08 New Bns. 01 New Sector Hqrs. and 01 New Frontier Hqrs. in 2011-12 (2nd phase of new raising)

• Raising of 4 New BNs in 2012-13 (3rd phase) and raising of 02 New Sectors Hqrs. and 04 New Bns to be raised in 2013-14 as per New Raising plan.

• New raising of Bns, Sector Hqrs. and Frontier Hqrs. in 2011-12 involved an increase in the strength of the Force by 9968 personnel in 2011-12, 4688 personnel in 2012-13 and 5058 personnel in 2013-14. This increase in strength required additional funds in all the Heads. 55

4.8.2 According to the Ministry, SSB had 37 Ops and 04 Reserve Battalions with which SSB had established 450 BOPs on Indo-Nepal border and 132 BOPs on Indo-Bhutan border for carrying out the mandated border guarding duties. 4.8.3 The Ministry has submitted that in order to further enhance operational efficiency of SSB, 16 additional operational Bns have been sanctioned for deployment on Indo-Nepal and Indo-Bhutan borders, out of which 9 Bns will be deployed on Indo-Nepal border and 7 Bns on Indo-Bhutan border. Once fully raised, 89 new BOPs will be established on Indo-Nepal border and 63 new BOPs on Indo-Bhutan border, raising the number of SSB BOPs on Indo-Nepal border from 450 to 539 and on Indo-Bhutan border from 132 to 195. Apart from this, 01 operational Bn for guarding vital installations at Delhi, 01 operational Bn for ROP/Convoy Protection duties and 14 reserve Bns have been sanctioned for the force. 4.8.4 The Ministry has furnished details of confiscations made by SSB of the smuggled goods or attempted to be smuggled (Up to 28.02.2013) which are as under:–

ITEMs 2010 2011 2012 2013 Grand (28.02.13) Total Narcotics (in crore) 64.06 47.1 28.04 13.46 152.66 Prohibited items (in crore) 21.48 18.61 11.11 1.47 52.67 Forest Product (in crore) 8.41 4 2.12 0.58 15.11 FICN (Face value in lakh) 5.99 3.87 1.49 0.005 11.355 Arms (in Nos.) 36 16 25 14 91 Cartridge (in Nos.) 290 1414 267 10 1981 Arrests (in Nos.) 2541 1424 749 92 4806

4.8.5 During this period 23 third country nationals have also been arrested for not carrying proper documents while entering India. 4.8.6 The following allowances are being given to Force personnel posted in difficult terrain:– • Risk/Hardship allowance. • Hill Compensatory allowance. • Free ration above 7000 feet height. 4.8.7 According to the Ministry, Force Strength as on 28th February,2013 is given below in table:–

Authorization Posted Vacant 80697 67124 13573

4.8.8 The Ministry has submitted that SSB is in expansion mode and year-wise approved strength will be as under:–

Year Strength 2013-14 85755 2014-15 90813 2015-16 96093 56

4.8.9 The Ministry is of the view that requirements of any further increase of the strength will be assessed after completion of the ongoing expansion process upto 2015-16. The Ministry mentioned that in order to equip the SSB with modern weapons/equipment, the government accords approval to proposals submitted by the SSB. CAPFs have also been delegated powers for procuring weapons/ equipment. Further, Modernisation plan-II is under active consideration of the Government. 4.8.10 The Ministry has submitted that no fund has been allotted to SSB during 2013-14 for purchase of weaponry under the modernisation head. However, Rs.77.00 crore has been allotted for procurement of arms and ammunition under general budget head. 4.8.11 The Committee hopes that SSB would utilize the enhanced allocation for raising of new battalions, Sector Headquarters, Frontier Headquarters in time bound manner. The Committee hopes that the targets would be adhered to for enhancing the operational efficiency of SSB. 4.8.12 The Committee notes that though SSB has been trying to check smuggling of illegal Arms, FICNs, Narcotics and other prohibited items besides manning Indo-Nepal and Indo- Bhutan Border, however it is reported very often that most of the smuggling is taking place through Nepal border. The Committee feels that much still needs to be done to check smuggling of illegal Arms, FICNs, Narcotics and in this regard more vigilance, including watch on unscrupulous personnel, if any, is required The Committee also observes that about 17% vacancies exist in SSB against its authorized strength of 80697 personnel. In view of the Committee, this is a very peculiar case of contradictions where on one hand SSB is in expansion mode whereas on the other side, significant vacancies are there. The Committee, therefore, strongly recommends that all the sanctioned strength be filled first without any delay, and thereafter the expansion plan may be taken up.

DELHI POLICE 4.9 Delhi Police under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Home Affairs is the law enforcement police force for the National Capital of India and has been entrusted for policing the NCT of Delhi. It upholds the law and provides assistance to the people when necessary and in times of emergency, disaster and crisis. The functions of Delhi Police include maintaining peace and order in the city; protect the citizen’s life and property; prevent and detect crime; bring offenders to justice; manage the traffic; uphold the law and provide policing service. 4.9.1 The allocation made for Delhi Police in RE 2012-13 was Rs.3758.01 crore while the allocation is Rs.4067.99 crore at the BE 2013-14. The increase of Rs.309.98 crore is mainly under the heads of Salary (Rs.250 Crore), Cost of Ration (Rs.26.34 Crore), D.A. and annual increment. The head wise detail of main increase is as under:– Sub-Heads R.E. 2012-13 B.E. 2013-14 Variation between Agreed by Agreed by B.E. 2013-14 and M.H.A. M.H.A. R.E. 2012-13 Salary 2850.00 3100.00 250.00 Cost of Ration 157.00 183.34 26.34 Minor Works 36.90 60.43 23.53 POL 40.00 50.71 10.71 Office Expenses 90.00 100.00 10.00 Medical Treatment 61.00 65.00 5.00 Motor Vehicles 25.00 30.00 5.00 Road Safety Cell 10.50 15.75 5.25 57

4.9.2 According to the Ministry, an amount of Rs.4028.36 crore was proposed under plan schemes for the entire Twelfth Five year Plan 2012-2017, out of which the Planning Commission has agreed only for Rs.1874.13 crore (46.52%). Similarly, for the financial year 2013-14, Rs.421.68 crores has been agreed by M.H.A. against the projection of Rs.813.94 crores under Plan Schemes. The Ministry has admitted that the allocated funds will not be sufficient to complete all projects proposed for the financial year 2013-14.

4.9.3 The allocation made in RE 2012-13 was Rs. 0.50 crore for induction of latest technology in Delhi Police which has been increased to Rs. 2.00 crore in BE 2013-14. When asked how this enhanced allocation will help improve crime detection in the city and NCR, the Ministry has replied that in order to detect red light jumping and over speeding on isolated junctions and accident prone roads/stretches where the motorists tend to violate traffic rules very frequently, Delhi Traffic Police has purchased equipment to check red light/over-speeding violators and got it installed. It curbs these violations with evidence and also reduces road accidents. The system can be re-located as well. The system is proving to be very effective. The Ministry has further submitted that two intersection/junctions i.e. Kingsway Camp and Aurbindo Marg-Safdarjung Road have been selected for installation of Red light and speed violation check cameras to cover all arms of the junction/ crossing. Proposal for procurement of 08 Nos. Red Light and Speed Violation Check Camera costing approximately Rs.25 Lakhs each is under process and provision for the same has been kept in the financial year 2013-14.

4.9.4 The Delhi Police was asked about modernization plans of Delhi Police and about the amount earmarked for modernization and purchase of latest weaponry to the force. They replied as under:–

“...MHA has agreed to provide Rs.100 crore during the financial year 2013-14 for ongoing building projects under Police Modernization Scheme for which Annual Action Plan has already been sent to M.H.A. During the year 2010-11, no purchase of weaponry was made by Delhi Police under Police Modernization Scheme. During the financial year 2011-12 an outlay of Rs.5.95 crore was made under head Modernization scheme for procurement of Weaponry i.e. new 1000 Nos.Glock-26 Pistols and 100 MP-5 A3 sub- machine guns and 500 Nos. Glock-26 Pistols and 66 Nos. MP-5 sub-machine guns, which could not be procured during 2010-11. As per directions of MHA, advance payment of Rs.2,22,01,038/- was made to ITBP (Nodal agency) for purchase of 166 Nos. MP5 sub machine guns and advance payment of Rs.3,03,06,801/- was made to CISF (Nodal agency) for purchase of 1410 Nos. Glock-26 Pistols. Out of the total outlay of Rs.5.95 crore, funds to the tune of Rs.5,25,07,839/- was utilized. Due to MHA allocation of 910 Nos. Glock-26 Pistols instead of 1000 Nos. Glock-26 Pistols and reduction in prices, there was a saving of Rs.69,92,161/-.”

4.9.5 The Committee notes that as per the information given by the Government, representation of women in the Delhi Police is only 6 per cent and in due course, the government would take it to around 30 per cent. When asked about the timeframe of implementation of 30% target, the Home Secretary replied that the Ministry was in the process of taking decision regarding 30% posts for women at the level of Sub-Inspectors and Constables. The Home Secretary further replied as under:

“we have sanctioned about 1,600 additional posts exclusively for women. Around 1,000 odd are additional posts; and 500 posts have been converted from general Policemen to Policewomen.”

4.9.6 The Ministry in its written reply has furnished total number of women police personnel in Delhi Police, rank wise and their deployment status which is given below:– 58

Rank In position Speacial CP Nil Joint CP 01 (on CCL) Additional CP Nil DCP 02 Additional DCP 03

Field Duty

ACP Inspector (Exe.) SI (Exe.) ASI (Exe.) HC (Exe.) Ct. (Exe.) 01 73 535 347 569 4904

19* 73 211 344 558 3611

(*Additionally, 18 ACPs deployed)

4.9.7 One Member of the Committee pointing out that increase in budget of the Delhi Police is mainly under the heads of Salary (Rs.250 Crore), asked about proposal of increase in motor vehicles/PCR vans, CCTV surveillance etc. The Home Secretary admitted that most of the increase is accounted for increased provision for salaries; however, during the financial year if some more schemes are sanctioned, the Ministry/Delhi Police would be allocated funds through supplementary demands. He accepted that overall situation is that the increase is not what was desired and even though it seems that there is an increase over the last year, much of the increase is because of salaries and much of the increase in Plan is because schemes have been transferred from Non Plan to Plan. He also accepted that overall increase is not there in view of overall financial situation being tight.

4.9.8 The Home Secretary also made following observations:– “Apart from this, for Mega City Policing, under the MPF scheme, we have a separate window for Mega City Policing, which is about Rs.800 crores over two years. Now this will also assist all major cities like Mumbai, Kolkata, etc. to build up their capacity to fight crimes. And, for the MPF scheme, the allocation is not what we wanted. But, Sir, if you look at the overall allocation and compare it with the allocations of the previous five years, the overall allocation in these five years is much more. The overall allocation in these five years would be around Rs.12,000 crores, whereas in the previous five years, it would have been an average of Rs.800 crores or Rs.900 crores per year. So, the allocation for MPF has, actually, gone up. But, for 2013-14, the allocation under Non Plan should have been Rs.1,600 crores. It is only Rs.900 crores. But, under Plan, they have given us Rs.1,097 crores for 2013-14. So, for 2013-14, again, the total allocation for Plan for Non Plan comes to around Rs.1,800 crores, which is twice that of last year. But I am not comparing it with last year. What I am comparing with is what the Cabinet has sanctioned to me as a scheme for five years. According to that, I should have got Rs.2,600 crores.”

4.9.9 The Additional Secretary and Financial Advisor of MHA also admitted that the Ministry has not got any substantial additional amount for any of the Forces including Delhi Police and sought the support of the Committee in raising this issue with the Ministry of Finance. He further added that the Ministry has got much less than what had been projected. 59

4.9.10 Regarding requirements of Delhi Police, the Home Secretary briefed as under:– “as far as the Delhi Police is concerned, I will tell you the position. We have already sanctioned 1,084 police posts, and the proposal for sanction of 2,700 posts is with the Ministry of Finance. I am confident that this will be sanctioned. This year, the year which has just gone by, we have given 422 vehicles to the Delhi Police, and this will continue. We have a Safe City Project for Delhi which costs about Rs.1,700 crore, and I am quite confident that this will also get through.” 4.9.11 The Ministry was asked about the total number of PCRs in the fleet of Delhi Police and the number of them not operational. In its written reply Delhi Police has informed that there are 655 numbers of PCR Vans in the fleet of Delhi Police out of which 95 are not operational due to various reasons. 4.9.12 In regard to progress in procurement of more PCR vans for Delhi Police, the Home Secretary submitted that Delhi Police added 370 over and above 655 PCR vans and these new vehicles would come by April, 15th 2013. He added that the Ministry of Finance has also cleared replacement for those which had been condemned. The Joint Secretary, MHA also added that whenever the Ministry would receive proposal from Delhi Police about 95 condemned vehicles, it will immediately give sanction. 4.9.13 Regarding transfer policy of Delhi Police and the number of SHOs who are continuing in the same Station House for the last three years or who have come back to the earlier postings within one year, the Ministry has submitted that the transfers/postings of officers below the rank of ACP in Delhi Police is governed under the provisions, contained in Standing Order No.289 of 2010. However, no Station House Officer is continuing in the same Police Station for more than 3 years. At present, none of the SHOs has come back in the same police station within one year. 4.9.14 On being asked about the number of complaints of not registering FIRs by the Police Personnel at the Police Stations in Delhi and the details of action taken against such erring personnel who refuse to register FIR and steps taken to help complainants, the Ministry has furnished the details which are as under:– • During last year (2012), 493 complaints for not registering FIRs by the police personnel at various police stations in Delhi were received out of which 32 complaints have been found genuine. • While censures/warnings/ advisories have been issued against Delhi Police personnel as a result of departmental action, the other cases are under examination/ enquiry and the same will be decided on merit and punishment will be awarded to those police personnel who will be found guilty for non registration of FIRs in due course. • As regards the actions to help complainants, it is intimated that the provisions of Standing Order No.145/2008 and instructions issued by Commissioner of Police, Delhi vide No.106-306/P.Sec./CP dated 12.01.2013 are followed in this regard. • The Standing Order clearly outlines the procedure for receiving and diarizing the complaint, reading over of the complaint to the complainant after recording, registration of FIR and handing over a copy of the FIR to the complainant after registration and later even by post/mail. • Through the order of CP, Delhi dated 12.01.2013, it has been clearly stipulated that irrespective of jurisdictions, the first recipient of a complaint among the Delhi Police should respond to the call or the complaint immediately and start the process of recording complaint, going to spot, gathering material help and chasing an accused, etc. 60

• It has also been stipulated that if a complainant is sent away or prompt police response not provided on grounds of jurisdiction, very severe disciplinary action will be taken. 4.9.15 The Committee takes serious note of the fact that the allocated funds will not be sufficient to complete all projects of Delhi Police proposed for the financial year 2013-14. Keeping in view that the internal security is the top priority for the Government and Delhi being the national capital city of the Country for which Delhi Police has been entrusted for policing, the Committee is unable to understand the logic behind drastic cut in the fund allocations which could hamper effective functioning of Delhi Police. The Committee is aware of the fact that there has been a spurt in cases of crimes and there is also an increase in the reporting of the crimes in Delhi. The Government must not cut down expenditure in the name of fiscal deficit or for maintaining fiscal deficit as the same would invite unwarranted situation which may affect adversely the policing in Delhi. 4.9.16 The Committee is of the view that arms, vehicles, GPS systems or other modern equipments, as required for the Delhi Police, should be provided because the Delhi Police is the Police of the national capital, and any shortage of funds will have negative impact on the functioning of the Delhi Police. Keeping that in mind, the Committee strongly recommends that the Finance Ministry should positively consider the proposal and requirements of the Delhi Police as projected by them in their demand. 4.9.17 Only Rs. 0.50 crore was provided for induction of latest technology in Delhi Police in RE 2012-13 which has been increased to Rs. 2.00 crore in BE 2013-14. The Committee is of the belief that the nature of crime has turned complex due to development in science and technology. In view of this, the Government should equip Delhi Police with latest gadgets so that criminals could be nabbed easily. Besides, the Committee recommends that equipment to check red light/over-speeding violators should be installed in all the important traffic locations in Delhi. 4.9.18 The Committee in its 161st Report had apprehended that actual figures regarding complaints for not registering FIRs may be bigger than the number of complaints came to light. The Committee reiterates its recommendation for a separate cell of Delhi Police for registering such complaints where representatives of NGOs, local bodies, etc. may be involved so that people trying to lodge such complaints would do it. The Committee is at a loss over the fact that out of 493 complaints registered against non-registering of complaints, only 32 cases were found to be genuine. In view of this, the Committee feels that one can not be judge in one’s own case and it would be better if complaints of non- registration are inquired by an independent body. The Committee is of the considered view that stringent action is required to be taken against the concerned officers for non registering of FIRs. 4.9.19 The Committee also recommends that any victim of crime should be given the opportunity to file FIR in any police station which could be transferred later to the police station under which jurisdiction the said crime took place. 4.9.20 The Committee notes that the Government has approved 370 more PCR vans in addition to existing 655 in the fleet of Delhi Police. The Committee hopes that these sanctioned additional fleet of PCR vans would have been added to the force within the stipulated time i.e. 15th April, 2013. If not, immediate action may be taken. 4.9.21 The Committee is concerned to note that representation of women in the Delhi Police is only 6 per cent. Keeping in view of the fact that crime against women is on the rise in the capital city, the Government should expedite the process of enhancing it to 33% 61 posts. The Committee understands that most of the time the women victims of crimes do not report it to the police due to social stigma attached. If visibility of women police personnel increases, women victims will have no hesitation to go to police station to report crimes against them.

4.9.22 The Committee in its 167th Report on the Criminal Law (Amendment) Bill, 2012 has observed that women police in over all police strength in the country is only about 6% which is very inadequate. The Committee viewed that the strength of the women police force should be at least be 33 per cent of total strength, and therefore recommended that Union Ministry of Home Affairs may impress upon the State Governments to take suitable measures in this regard. The Committee reiterates its recommendations made in the 167th Report and recommends that the Ministry of Home Affairs should take suitable action to enhance the women strength in other Central Police Forces also.

MODERNIZATION OF STATE POLICE FORCES (MPF)

4.10 The Ministry of Home Affairs has been implementing a Non-plan Scheme for Modernization of State Police Forces since 1969-70 to supplement the efforts of the State Governments in modernizing their police forces. The Scheme provides assistance to the State Governments, as 50% grant-in-aid and 50% loans for purchase of vehicles, equipment for forensic science labs, finger print bureau, police training, weaponry, construction of housing for police personnel, police stations, training buildings etc. An equal matching contribution was expected from the State Governments. 4.10.1 The main objective of the scheme is to meet the identified deficiencies in various aspects of police administration, worked out in the year 2000 by the Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPR&D) in a study, according to which a requirement of about Rs.25,000 crore, was needed for the purpose. Another objective of the scheme is to reduce the dependence of the State Governments on the Army and Central Para Military Forces to control internal security and the law and order situation. The above non-Plan Scheme has been under implementation in States since 1969-70 on a cost sharing (50:50) basis. 4.10.2 The Ministry has informed that in the BE 2012-13 provision made for the Scheme for Modernization of State Police Forces (MPF Scheme) under Non-Plan was Rs. 750.00 crore and there was also a provision of Rs.150.00 crore in BE 2012-13 for extending assistance to State Police Organisations in kind for creation of Capital Assets under Grant for Police. 4.10.3 The Ministry has also submitted that since the implementation of the Scheme for a further period of five years with effect from 2012-13 was approved in the month of February, 2013, no funds could be released to States out of the BE provision of Rs.750 crore under Non-Plan. Besides, the provision of Rs. 150 crore under Non-Plan for creation of Capital Assets was also not utilized as the Infrastructure components were decided by Ministry of Finance to be funded out of Plan budget head. The Ministry has accepted that for these reasons the BE 2012-13 provision of Rs. 900 crore for MPF Scheme was reduced to Rs.300 crore in RE 2012-13 under Non-Plan till February, 2013. Out of the RE 2012-13 provision made for MPF Scheme under Non-Plan, an amount of Rs.282.10 crore has been released to States, upto 28th February, 2013, pursuant to the approval for extension of the Scheme from 2012-13 onwards. 4.10.4 The BE 2013-14 provision approved for MPF Scheme under Non-Plan is Rs.750 crore and the Annual Plan 2013-14 (BE) provision for MPF Scheme under Plan is Rs.1097.00 crore. Therefore, a total amount of Rs.1847 crore has been provided for MPF Scheme, under Non-Plan and Plan put together. 62

4.10.5 According to the Ministry, the Planning Commission had agreed to meet the requirement of funds of Rs.3750.87 crore under the MPF Scheme for various construction components under Plan during the XII Plan period (2012-13 to 2016-17), with the year-wise provision of Rs.562.63 crore for 2012-13; Rs.797.06 crore for the each of the financial years 2013-14 to 2016-17 but no provision has been made for the MPF Scheme under Plan in RE 2012-13.

4.10.6 The Ministry has informed that the States will be grouped into two categories, i.e., Category A and Category B for the purpose of funding both under Non-Plan and Plan. Category ‘A’ States, namely, J&K and 8 NE States including Sikkim, will receive financial assistance on 90:10 Centre, State sharing basis. The remaining States will be in Category ‘B’ and will be provided financial assistance on 60:40 Centre, State sharing basis.

4.10.7 The Ministry has also submitted that Mega City Policing will continue to be a sub-set of the Non-Plan MPF Scheme from 2012-13 and will be funded on 60:40 cost sharing basis. The requirements for Mega Cities of Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata and Bengaluru for their State Police will be funded under Mega City Policing for two years. The year-wise provision approved by CCS for Mega City Policing under MPF Scheme is Rs.144.30 crore and Rs.288.60 crore. The components for naxal affected districts, desert policing and border policing has been dropped from the MPF Scheme from 2012-13 onwards.

4.10.8 As far as furnishing of Utilization Certificates for the last three years 2009-10 to 2011-12 for MPF Scheme funds is concerned, a Statement indicating the funds released to States under the MPF Scheme during the years 2009-10 , 2010-11 and 2011-12, and the utilization position reported by State Governments for the year 2009-10 and 2010-11 is given below. The Utilization Certificate for the year 2011-12 shall become due on 1st April, 2013.

Name of the 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 State Funds Amount Unspent Funds Amount Unspent Funds Amount Unspent released spent amount released spent amount released spent amount

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Andhra 115.54 103.02 12.52 89.96 56.88 33.08 6.35 5.97 0.38 Pradesh

Arunachal 11.50 11.30 0.20 10.75 6.28 4.47 7.08 0.00 7.08 Pradesh

Assam 60.79 8.40 52.39 48.51 32.28 16.23 48.02 0.00 48.02

Bihar 59.34 59.34 0.00 63.67 63.67 0.00 28.50 0.00 28.50

Chhattisgarh 17.04 17.04 0.00 29.8 29.19 0.61 12.48 6.31 6.17

Goa 7.09 7.09 0.00 2.3 1.58 0.72 0.08 0.00 0.08

Gujarat 52.18 47.03 5.15 55.27 46.35 8.92 33.23 33.23 0.00

Haryana 46.63 43.21 3.42 30.41 7.07 23.34 5.23 0.00 5.23

Himachal 7.10 7.10 0.00 6.36 4.20 2.16 5.91 2.18 3.73 Pradesh

Jammu and 111.18 111.18 0.00 148.25 132.24 16.01 109.73 0.00 109.73 Kashmir

Jharkhand 33.49 28.30 5.19 36.9 11.54 25.36 6.58 5.92 0.66

Karnataka 63.96 63.77 0.19 83.01 62.20 20.81 53.37 25.37 28.00

Kerala 32.54 32.54 0.00 42.68 42.34 0.34 27.05 21.37 5.68 63

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Madhya 54.87 51.71 3.16 72.41 62.90 9.51 37.54 31.62 5.92 Pradesh

Maharashtra 72.48 70.48 2.00 42.26 35.30 6.96 64.72 0.00 64.72

Manipur 27.44 17.34 10.10 26.63 24.44 2.19 38.76 0.00 38.76

Meghalaya 9.73 8.33 1.40 8.48 0.00 8.48 6.69 0.00 6.69

Mizoram 11.48 11.48 0.00 19.55 0.00 19.55 13.18 0.00 13.18

Nagaland 31.50 31.50 0.00 33.77 33.77 0.00 30.08 0.00 30.08

Orissa 51.86 51.83 0.03 54.24 54.24 0.00 20.28 11.74 8.54

Punjab 33.50 28.12 5.38 26.08 19.97 6.11 32.12 7.67 24.45

Rajasthan 51.18 48.69 2.49 47.88 45.45 2.43 33.17 26.25 6.92

Sikkim 4.72 4.12 0.60 2.17 1.24 0.93 5.02 0.00 5.02

Tamil Nadu 60.67 52.52 8.15 92.52 71.01 21.51 43.19 13.30 29.89

Tripura 22.92 22.92 0.00 23.08 18.54 4.54 16.35 0.00 16.35

Uttar Pradesh 125.17 118.88 6.29 77.61 61.70 15.91 61.76 19.95 41.81

Uttarakhand 5.29 5.29 0.00 6.35 6.35 0.00 5.75 4.22 1.53

West Bengal 48.81 48.76 0.05 43.73 0.00 43.73 47.78 0.00 47.78

TOTAL : 1230.00 1111.29 118.71 1224.63 930.73 293.90 800.00 215.10 584.90

4.10.9 The Committee notes that the Planning Commission had agreed to meet the requirement of funds of Rs.3750.87 crore under the MPF Scheme under Plan during the 12th Plan period with the year-wise provision of Rs.562.63 crore for 2012-13 and Rs.797.06 crore for each of the financial years 2013-14 to 2016-17 but no provision was made for the MPF Scheme under Plan in RE 2012-13. The Committee takes serious exception to such non fulfillment of commitment and recommends that the Government should pay attention to the decision of Planning Commission and allocate the fund as recommended by it.

4.10.10 The Committee takes serious note of the fact that the implementation of the Scheme for a further period of five years with effect from 2012-13 was approved in the beginning of 2013 which led to non releasing of funds to States out of the BE provision of Rs.750 crore under Non-Plan. Approval should have been given well in advance so that the under utilization could have been avoided. The Committee also takes a serious view of the fact that the provision of Rs. 150 crore under Non-Plan for creation of Capital Assets could also not be utilized due to procedural handicaps. The Committee hopes that Rs.1847 crore allocated under Non-Plan and Plan put together for this year under this scheme would be utilized without time and cost overrun.

4.10.11 Keeping in view the fact that the naxal affected districts continue to lack proper policing, the Government should reconsider its decision of dropping components for naxal affected districts under the MPF Scheme. Similarly, border policing is also crucial in view of activities from across the border and dropping of border policing from the MPF Scheme also needs reconsideration.

4.10.12 The scheme of MPF plays an important role in police modernization of States/UTs particularly naxal affected ones. The Committee takes serious note of the fact that some States/UTs have not utilized the amount allocated under this scheme. The Committee 64 recommends that the Ministry of Home Affairs should not release the funds to the State/ UT Governments till they utilize their earlier allocation fully in a time bound manner. 4.10.13 The Ministry may also take up with the state governments to increase the women police force in the respective state police forces to 33%.The Committee also recommends that the Ministry of Home Affairs should impress upon the State Governments to set up women cells compulsorily in all the police stations throughout the country so that victim woman could be able to have free and easy access to lodge complaints against the perpetrators. Women cell in each police station would further enhance the participation of women in the policing system.

HOUSING SCHEME 4.11 The provision of housing facilities to CPF personnel has been an important issue for long. Keeping in view the fact that the personnel of Forces are working for long periods in far flung areas distant from their ancestral residence home places, the demand for family accommodation for them has increased considerably in recent years. The Ministry was asked whether allocated amount in this budget would be enough to address the problems of accommodation for Central Police Forces. The Ministry in its reply has informed that during 2013-14, under the scheme of Residential Building (Plan), an amount of Rs.987.35 crore has been allocated for Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and it has been proposed to construct 4532 houses during 2013-14 with the fund available specifically for CAPFs. 4.11.1 The Ministry has submitted that the allocation made under Residential Building (Plan) is not sufficient to meet the requirement of CAPFs. 4.11.2 The Ministry was asked to furnish a status note on the Housing scheme for Central Para Military Forces and Delhi Police. The Ministry has furnished following details:– • During 2012-13, under the Scheme of Residential Building (Plan), Rs. 1185.00 crore was allocated in BE for Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs). However, the amount has been reduced to Rs.917.80 crore in RE 2012-13. • The overall allocation for 12th Five Year Plan Period was reduced and against a projected demand of Rs. 32,000 crore of MHA, only Rs.13613.58 crore was made available for regular schemes for creation of capital infrastructure. This reduction in budget has also affected the CAPF housing. • In addition to the above mentioned regular scheme of ‘Residential Building’, the Government has planned a CAPF Housing Project to cater to the needs for housing for CAPFs. 4.11.3 The Ministry has further submitted that originally a demand of Rs 11547.90 crore was projected to Planning Commission to be included in the 12th Five Year Plan for construction of approximately 58,000 numbers of houses and barracks. However, the Planning Commission has allocated only Rs 5346.43 crore for CAPFs Housing Project during the 12th Five Year Plan. Based on this allocation, the Ministry proposes to construct approximately 22800 houses and 170 barracks in the 12th Plan Period. The Ministry has informed that the project is being taken up under the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) mode through CPWD/PWOs after the approval of the competent authority. 4.11.4 During 2012-13, physical target of 6665 houses was fixed against which 2586 No. of houses have already been completed while 3401 No. of houses are in the advance stage of construction. The fund allocated in BE is amounting to Rs. 1185 crore (BE). This was reduced to 65

Rs.917.80 crore in RE out of which Rs. 771.36 crore has already been utilized as on 15.3.2013. The progress of construction is being monitored on a regular basis with CAPFs and meetings are also being regularly held with CPWD from time to time. CAPFs have also been advised to closely monitor the progress of construction of houses as per the timelines fixed so as to avoid any time and cost overrun. 4.11.5 Regarding status of Housing Scheme for Delhi Police, the Ministry has furnished following information:– • The housing satisfaction level of Delhi Police is 18.60%. Delhi Police has planned to construct 1202 staff quarters (Ty.II 657, Ty.III 400, Ty.IV 105, Ty.V 34 and Ty.VI 06) during the 12th Five Year Plan Scheme. • It has been planned to construct 5202 Staff Quarters through Public Private Partnership (PPP mode) at Dheerpur. • 1688 Staff Qtrs. under Non Plan Head (Police Modernization) are under construction. • By constructing the above staff quarters (existing 15646 + 1204 (Plan Head ) + 1688 (PMS) + 5202 (PPP mode) Delhi Police will have total 23740 Staff Qtrs. and housing satisfaction level will increase to 28.34% by the end of 12th Five Year Plan Scheme. 4.11.6 The Ministry was asked about the total amount spent/likely to be spent in 2012-13 on housing scheme for Delhi Police. The Ministry replied that during the Twelfth Plan Period (2012-17), an amount of Rs. 1304.33 crore has been earmarked for the Building Projects of Delhi Police. During the year 2012-13, an amount of Rs. 181.26 crore was made available which has been utilized in full. During the year 2013-14, an amount of Rs. 394.73 crore has been earmarked. It was further informed that a total of 50 Building Projects of Delhi Police have been included for implementation during the Twelfth Plan period (2012-17). These include Office buildings, Office- cum-residential buildings and exclusively residential complex projects. Out of these 50 building Projects, approval in respect of 33 projects worth Rs. 363.21 crore have already been conveyed to Delhi Police and 2 projects are under process for approval. Mandatory clearances in respect of most of these projects have already been obtained and these projects are at various stages of construction and are targeted to be completed during the year 2014-15. 4.11.7 The remaining 15 Building Projects (where estimated cost of each project is above Rs. 25 crore) have been clubbed and are being placed before the Expenditure Finance Committee (EFC) under the chairmanship of Secretary Expenditure, Ministry of Finance, for appraisal for which file has already been sent to the Ministry of Finance. After the appraisal by the EFC, these projects shall be placed before the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) for approval and thereafter the construction work shall be started. 4.11.8 The allocation made for Delhi Police under Housing Scheme is Rs.163.90 crore in BE 2013-14. In the context of growing housing needs of Delhi Police personnel, the Ministry was asked whether this amount would suffice. The Ministry in its written reply has admitted that the allocated funds are not sufficient and funds amounting to Rs.432 crores will be required in FY 2013-14 to meet the requirements. 4.11.9 The Committee expresses concern to note that the allocation made under Residential Building (Plan) is not sufficient to meet the requirement of CAPFs. The Ministry had projected an amount of Rs 11547.90 crore to Planning Commission in Twelfth Plan. However, Planning Commission allocated Rs 5346.43 Crore against this projected demand. In view of the reduced allocation, the Committee strongly recommends that the Government should reconsider its decision and allocation must be increased as per 66 requirement, otherwise, the Housing Projects would suffer a lot. 4.11.10 The Committee finds that the target to construct 6665 houses for CAPFs in the year 2012-13 has not been achieved till date, and therefore, recommends that construction of remaining 3401 houses should be expedited and completed at the earliest. 4.11.11 The Committee finds that an ambitious project of construction of houses for Delhi Police under PPP mode has been taken, which would go a long way in meeting the requirement of Delhi Police for residential accommodation. The Committee therefore, recommends that all procedural formalities in this regard should be completed without delay. The Committee also notes that recently 15 Building Projects have been sent to the Expenditure Finance Committee (EFC) for appraisal and after the appraisal by the EFC, these projects shall be placed before the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) for approval. The Committee recommends that all procedural clearance to the 15 remaining projects be given at the earliest so that construction of accommodation is started without delay. Necessary funds may also be provided for the purpose and steps be taken to avoid time and cost overrun.

SHORTAGE OF IPS OFFICERS 4.12 According to the Ministry, as on 1st January, 2013, 3637 number of IPS officers are in position against the 4730 number of sanctioned posts. Out of these, direct Recruits are 2574 and 1063 are Promoted ones. The Ministry has informed that as on 01st January, 2012 there were total 1255 vacancies which have been reduced to 1093 as on 1st January, 2013. 4.12.1 The Ministry has submitted that for filling up the vacancies of promotion quota, Ministry of Home Affairs has taken the steps for timely convening of Selection Committee Meetings by UPSC. However, some problems regarding Gradation List being under litigation (Andhra Pradesh, J&K) and non availability of eligible State Police Service Officer for induction into IPS (Odisha) has resulted in unfilled vacancies in some of the States. 4.12.2 The Ministry has apprised that for filling up the vacancies under Direct Recruitment Quota, intake of the IPS officers has been increased and presently 150 Direct Recruit IPS officers are being recruited every year since 2009. In addition, 80 officers are expected to be recruited yearly through a new mode of recruitment namely Limited Competitive Examination. 4.12.3 The Ministry has admitted that at present there is a shortage of 703 IPS in Direct Recruitment quota and in the next eight years, 592 vacancies will arise due to retirement of Directly Recruited IPS officers. Therefore, there will be total 1295 vacancies over the next eight years. The Ministry believes that an intake of 230 IPS officers every year will clear the gap in next six years. 4.12.4 The Committee is constrained to expresses its displeasure to find that there is a shortage of 1093 IPS officers in the country which shows lack of action on the part of the Government. The role of IPS officers in the administration of the country is well known and need not be emphasized. The Committee, therefore, strongly recommends that the Government should explore the possibility to overcome this shortage by filling up the vacancies on promotion from State Police Service Officers and also on special recruitment drive from Central Police Forces.

OCCUPATIONAL STRESS IN PARAMILITARY FORCES 4.13 A Study on ‘Occupational Stress in Paramilitary Forces (BSF and CRPF)’ was conducted by the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (IIMA) in the year, 2012 by visiting various 67 establishments/field formations of both BSF and CRPF and interaction with troops of both these Forces with the following objectives:– • To find out the antecedents and consequences of the stress. • To understand the role of intervening variables like emotional intelligence and resilience on the outcome of the stress. • To find out the remedies to overcome level of stress in the personnel and suggest suitable recommendations to mitigate the level of stress. 4.13.1 This study report has made several recommendations related to personnel, medical, financial and welfare matters in order to reduce the stress among force personnel. The Ministry has submitted that following remedial measures have been taken by the Government to tackle the various issues related to service and living conditions of the CAPF personnel, raised in the study report:– • Implementing a transparent, rational and fair leave policy; • Grant of leave to the Force personnel to attend to their urgent domestic problems/ issues/needs; • Regular interaction, both formal and informal, among Commanders, officers and troops to find out and address their problems; • Revamping of grievances redressal machinery; • Regulating duty hours to ensure adequate rest and relief; • Improving living conditions through provision of basic amenities/facilities for troops and their families; • Motivating the Forces through increased risk, hardship and other allowances; • Provision of STD telephone facilities to the troops to facilitate being in touch with their family members and to reduce tension in the remote locations; • Better medical facilities for troops and their families including introduction of Composite Hospitals with specialized facilities; • Organizing talks by doctors and other specialists to address their personal and psychological concerns; • Yoga and meditation classes for better stress management; • Recreational and sports facilities and provision of team games and sports etc; • Providing welfare measures like Central Police canteen facility to the troops and their families, scholarships to their wards, etc; • Giving status of ex-CAPF personnel to the retired personnel of CAPF, which is expected to boost the morale of the existing CAPFs personnel and also expected to provide better identity, community recognition and thus higher esteem and pride in the society to the Ex-CAPF personnel. 4.13.2 The Committee understands that long years of postings of para-military forces personnel in difficult areas distant from their permanent residence, long working hours, 68 sleep deprivation, denial of leave, lack of healthcare facilities, delay in promotions, poor quality uniforms, lack of clarity in order etc. are the many reasons responsible for stress amongst them and are also forcing them to quit the paramilitary forces. The Government should address the stress issue very seriously. The immediate superiors should be regularly in touch and gauge the behavior and attitude and any abnormality should be immediately attended to. The Committee recommends that the findings/recommendations of the Report submitted by IIM, Ahmedabad should be implemented by the Government in letter and spirit.

COORDINATION BETWEEN STATE AND PARA-MILITARY FORCES 4.14 The role of Para-military forces is to assist the local police forces in dealing with the emergent situations. There were media reports that paramilitary forces, often, are not adequately supported by the local police forces in matters of logistics, intelligence sharing, etc. in conducting operations in alien situations. The Ministry was asked about steps taken by the Government to ensure better co-ordination between the para-military forces and the State-Police Forces. 4.14.1 According to the Ministry, it is a fact that the State Police Forces are best equipped to deal with law and order problems in all its dimensions. However, in view of large number of vacancies in State Police Forces, inadequate police-population ratio and sub-optimal training, the Government of India has to deploy paramilitary forces to assist local forces. 4.14.2 The Ministry has admitted that at times, there are minor functional problems arising out of lack of synergy among the two forces. However, the Government of India has developed the Central Reserve Police Force as the counter-insurgency force of the Union. They are required to play this role in different parts of the country facing problems of terrorism and insurgency. At present, in all the States including J&K, North East and LWE affected, the level of synergy has improved significantly. It also needs to be borne in mind that the Central Forces assist the State Forces during operations and all operations are planned by the State Police Forces in consultation with the CAPFs. 4.14.3 The Ministry has informed that there will be a Unified Command (which is headed by the /Chief Minister) as well as the coordination committees chaired by the concerned Chief Secretaries in all the North-Eastern States through which coordination is ensured. Thus institutional mechanism exists for the purpose of coordination between the Central Security Forces and the State Civil Administration. Moreover, even as per the SOPs, the Security Agencies carry out their operations in the North-East only in conjunction with the State Police Forces. There is absolute intelligence sharing and operational coordination between the State Police and the Central Agencies. In addition, wherever found necessary, as in the case of Arunachal Pradesh, funds are also provided for the construction of infrastructure for the CRPF Forces and for training of the State Police Forces 4.14.4 Para-military Forces happen to be unaware of the terrain where they are deployed, therefore, they deserve much cooperation and support from local police. They are after all there to assist State police force only. The Committee recommends the Government to impress upon the State/UT Governments for ensuring better co-ordination between the para- military forces and the State-Police Forces. The Committee also recommends that mechanism of Unified Command should be reviewed from time to time to ensure better coordination.

FORENSIC SCIENCES LABORATORIES 4.15 According to the Ministry, Government of India, MHA has allocated Rs. 322 crore in 12th 69

Five Year Plan for various schemes of DFSS to strengthen and upgrade the Forensic Science facility in the country. This includes construction of new buildings of CFSL at Bhopal, Pune and Guwahati, manpower induction and procurement of modern equipment. Three new CFSLs have started functioning at Bhopal, Pune and Guwahati from rented premises and 52 scientific and ministerial staff have been posted from existing CFSLs. 210 posts of scientific and ministerial staff have been sanctioned by MHA on contract basis. Recruitment process is about to be over. 4.15.1 The Ministry was asked about heavy pendency at the Forensic Sciences Laboratories which is hampering criminal justice system and the poor quality of output at these laboratories because of which many courts are referring the cases to a private forensic laboratory. The Ministry in its written reply has stated that DFSS/MHA has taken various steps to reduce the pendency in CFSL so that reports of crime cases can be delivered to the courts in time. Beside this, DFSS has also undertaken a scheme to upgrade the existing CFSLs at Kolkata, Hyderabad and Chandigarh by opening new divisions and strengthening the existing divisions. An amount of Rs. 22.68 crore has been allocated for this. 4.15.2 According to the Ministry, there are 29 State FSLs and 144 District Forensic Science Labs. In Eleventh Five Year Plan, a provision of Rs. 100 crores was made to open 6 RFSLs and 52 DMFUs. The States were identified and after signing of MoU, two installments were released by MHA. However, due to paucity of funds, this scheme has not been considered in Twelfth Five Year Plan as rolling over scheme. 4.15.3 The Committee notes that the Government of India has allocated Rs. 322 crore in Twelfth Five Year Plan for various schemes of DFSS to strengthen and upgrade the Forensic Science facility in the country. The Committee understands that in the era of complicated nature of crimes the Forensic Science Laboratories play an important role in crime investigation. The Committee, therefore, recommends the Ministry to impress upon DFSS for timely completion of upgradation of existing CFSLs at Kolkata, Hyderabad and Chandigarh. The Committee also recommends that Planning Commission should reconsider the proposal of opening of 6 RFSLs and 52 DMFUs in 12th Five Year Plan. 70

CHAPTER-V

OTHER SIGNIFICANT ISSUES

HOME GUARDS 5.1 The primary role of Home Guards is to serve as an auxiliary to the Police in maintenance of law and order and internal security, help the community in any kind of emergency such as air- raid, fire, cyclone, earthquake, epidemic etc. It also helps in maintenance of essential services, promote communal harmony and assist the administration in protecting weaker sections, participate in socio-economic and welfare activities and perform civil defence duties. They render valuable assistance to Police in regulation of traffic, crowd control. 5.2 During 2013-14, Rs.39 crore has been kept in BE 2013-14 under Non-Plan for Home Guards. According to the Ministry, this amount is adequate for the purpose. 5.3 The Ministry apprised the Committee about the organizational structure and functions entrusted to Home Guards in the country which is as under:– • An officer of the rank of Director General of Police is the Commandant General of Home Guards in the State. • He is assisted by Additional Director General of Police/Additional Commandant General and Inspector General of Police/Deputy Commandant General. • These officers in the State Home Guards Head Quarters are drawn from Indian Police Service cadre. • There are also Deputy Inspector General/Deputy Commandant General and Assistant Commandant General/Divisional Commandants and District Commandant level officers from Home Guards Officers cadre posted in the State Head Quarters to assist the Commandant General. • Divisional Commandant/Assistant Commandant General head the organization at the district level. • District Commandants reporting to the District Magistrate supervise the organization at the district level. 5.4 The Committee has been further apprised that to make Home Guards an effective force for maintaining law and order, protection of public property, rescue and relief work during disasters, calamities and other entrusted work, they are trained in various police crafts like regular drill, map reading, security, intelligence collection, law and order maintenance, rifle/pistol/automatic gun handling, traffic duty, disaster management, fire fighting, first-aid, leadership etc., at State level Home Guards Training Institutes. These institutes are responsible for induction and in-service training of Home Guards. There are training centers at district/divisional level to cater for the training requirements. 5.5 Regarding service conditions of Home Guards in the country, the Ministry has informed that whenever called up for duty/training a Home Guard is paid duty/training allowance at prescribed rates to meet out of pocket expenses. They are provided free uniforms/duty/training allowances and

70 71 award for gallantry/distinguished and meritorious services. Members of the Home Guards with three years in the organization are trained in policing for maintenance of law and order, prevention of crime, anti-dacoity measures, border patrolling, flood relief, fire fighting, election duties and social welfare activities. Besides, In the event of national emergency, some portion of civil defence work is also entrusted to them. The Home Guard volunteers on duty enjoy the same powers and privileges as those of a police constable. No prosecution can be initiated against the Home Guards for any action during the official deployment except with the previous sanction of the District Commandant or higher authorities.

5.6 The Ministry has informed the Committee that DGCD had appointed a Committee under the Chairmanship of Commandant General Home Guard, Government of Rajasthan having members from the States to prepare a concept note on revamping of Home Guards set up in the country. The recommendations of this Committee are under examination.

5.7 The Committee is aware of the fact that Home Guards are governed by the Home Guard Acts and Rules of their respective States/Union Territories. However, the Ministry of Home Affairs should impress upon the State/UT Governments to improve the working conditions of the Home Guards. They do not get fixed remuneration as they are paid pocket expenses when they are called for duty which makes their life miserable. The Committee recommends that Government should consider to make service-conditions of Home Guards more lucrative and sustaining as the job description of Home Guards, even if voluntary, demands better remuneration and facilities. In all the States, there are a large number of vacancies in the State Police Forces. Until the vacancies are filled, Home Guards services may be used to the maximum extent.

REHABILITATION OF REPATRIATES FROM SRI LANKA

5.8 According to the Ministry of Home Affairs, under the Indo-Lanka Agreement of 1964, out of total of 9,75,000 estimated stateless persons of Indian origin in Sri Lanka, 3 lakh persons (together with their natural increase) were to be granted Sri Lankan citizenship and 5,25,000 (together with their natural increase) were to be granted Indian citizenship and repatriated to India over a period of 15 years. 5.8.1 According to the Ministry, another Indo-Lanka agreement was signed in 1974. Accordingly, Sri Lanka Government agreed to grant citizenship to 75,000 persons out of 1,50,000 stateless persons left uncovered by the first Agreement and the remaining 75,000 persons were to be granted Indian citizenship.

5.8.2 The Ministry has submitted that by these two Agreements, 6 lakh persons were to be repatriated to India and 3.75 lakh Tamils were to be granted citizenship by Sri Lanka. Out of 6 lakh persons, 3.35 lakh persons along with their natural increase of 1.26 lakh, were repatriated to India till 1987. However, Sri Lanka had granted citizenship to only 1.78 lakh Tamils.

5.8.3 According to the Ministry, during early 1980s, there were 4 categories of Tamils in Sri Lanka and in India.

(i) The Indian passport holders who had not yet been repatriated.

(ii) Persons who had applied for Indian citizenship but whose cases had not been finally disposed off.

(iii) Stateless persons who had not applied for Indian citizenship or those not yet conferred Sri Lankan citizenship.

(iv) Sri Lankan citizens. 72

5.8.4 The Ministry has informed that the persons belonging to categories (i) and (ii) mentioned above are generally in the category of Sri Lankan repatriates, who have been rehabilitated under various schemes viz. plantation, agriculture, small trade/business, employment in industrial schemes and schemes of repatriate bank (REPCO) and self-employment scheme viz. dairy schemes, powered cycle rickshaw, match industry etc. 5.8.5 The Ministry has accepted that no organized repatriation has taken placed from Sri Lanka after 1984 due to disturbed conditions there. 5.8.6 Regarding initiatives taken for rehabilitating repatriates, the Ministry has given following information:– • The Repatriate Co-operative Finance and Development Bank Ltd. (REPCO), Chennai was set-up in 1969 under Multi-State Co-operative Society Act to help promote the rehabilitation of repatriates from Sri Lanka and repatriates from other countries. • The Bank is offering specialized assistance to repatriates. The repatriates are providing various loans such as jewel loan, development loan, hire purchase finance, mortgage loans, housing loan etc. at concessional rates of interest. • In addition, the children of repatriates are offered educational loan at very low interest of 4% per annum. • The Bank is also undertaking various welfare measures for repatriates such as educational aid for the repatriates students for various courses, encouragement of higher scorers among repatriates students by means of cash awards, medical aid to the ailing repatriates, solatium to support bereaved repatriate families, distribution of free note-books and uniforms to the repatriate children etc. • Apart from this, the Bank also undertakes entire educational expenditure for top 3 repatriate student every year. • The Sri Lankan repatriates who were mostly plantation workers have been rehabilitated by providing employment through various Plantation Schemes viz. Nilgiris Tea Plantation, Kanyakumari Rubber Plantation, Chinchona Plantation (all in Tamil Nadu) and Rehabilitation Plantation Limited (RPL) in Kerala. • The repatriates have also been rehabilitated through Agricultural Schemes such as Land Colonization Scheme, State Farm Corporation and Industrial Schemes such as Co- operative Spinning Mills, Repatriate Co-op Schemes etc. • They have also been provided business loans, housing loans. About 77,445 repatriate families have been benefited by availing the business loan and 57,461 families have availed housing loans. 5.8.7 The Ministry has mentioned that for the categories (iii) and (iv) mentioned above, the liability lies with Sri Lanka. Due to ethnic violence disturbed conditions in Sri Lanka, a large number of these Sri Lankan Tamils refugees have entered India since July, 1983. The position of influx of refugees in phases is indicated below:

Phase Duration of Phase Influx of refugees 12 3 1st Phase 24.07.1983 to 31.12.1987 1,34,053 2nd Phase 25.08.1989 to 30.04.1991 1,22,078 73

12 3 3rd Phase 31.07.1996 to 30.04.2003 22,418 4th Phase 12.01.2006 to 31.12.2006 16,631 12.01.2007 to 31.12.2007 3,796 12.01.2008 to 31.12.2008 2,797 12.01.2009 to 31.12.2009 1,295 12.01.2010 to 31.12.2010 717 12.01.2011 to 31.12.2011 475 12.01.2012 to 01.11.2012 9

TOTAL : 3,04,269

5.8.8 According to the Ministry, the Committee of Secretaries in their meeting held on 16th September, 1983 had decided that the liability was basically of Sri Lanka and the Government of India’s approach is to discourage the movement of people as refugees but if any refugees belonging to these categories do come, they are granted relief on humanitarian grounds. However, the ultimate objective is that they should be repatriated back to Sri Lanka. Relief is given pending such repatriation. The Ministry has furnished status details of such refugees:– • While 99,469 refugees have been repatriated to Sri Lanka upto March, 1995, there has been no organized repatriation after March, 1995. • However, some refugees have gone back to Sri Lanka or left for other countries on their own. As on 01.11.2012, about 67,307 Sri Lankan refugees are staying in 112 refugees’ camps in Tamil Nadu and one camp in Orissa. Besides about 34,783 refugees are staying outside the camps, after getting themselves registered at the nearest Police Station. • Upon arrival, refugees are quarantined and after complete verification of their antecedents, they are shifted to refugee camps. • Pending repatriation, certain essential relief facilities are provided to them on humanitarian grounds. • These facilities include shelter in camps, cash doles, subsidized ration, clothing, utensils, medical care and educational assistance. • Initially the expenditure on relief to Sri Lankan refugees is incurred by the State Government and is subsequently reimbursed by the Government of India. • An amount of Rs.605.02 crore (approximately) has been spent by the Government of India for providing relief and accommodation to these refugees during the period July 1983 to March, 2013. • Beside the Central assistance, the State Government of Tamil Nadu is also providing relief assistance to the Sri Lankan Tamil Refugees through various schemes such as (i) Chief Minister’s Sri Lankan Refugees Relief Fund, (ii) Dr. Muthulakshmi Reddy Maternity Financial Assistance Scheme, (iii) Girl Child Protection Scheme, (iv) Social Security Scheme, (v) Moovalur Ramamirtham Ammaiyar Memorial Marriage Assistance Scheme, (vi) Free School Education, (vii) Concessions for College Students, 74

(viii) Admission of Students in Hostels, (ix) Scholarship for College Students, (x) Revolving fund for Self Help Group (SHG), (xi) Aid and Appliances for Differently Abled Persons, (xii) Free Sewing Machine Scheme. 5.8.9 The Committee was informed that an amount of Rs.69.00 crore including provision for reimbursement of Rs.29.51 crore against expenditure incurred during the period 2009-10 by the Tamil Nadu Government for development of infrastructure in Tamil Refugee camps in Tamil Nadu was sought in BE 2012-13. However, an allocation of Rs.50.00 crore was made in BE 2012-13 which was further reduced to Rs.45.00 crore in RE 2012-13 by effecting a 10% cut which has been reimbursed to the State Government for providing relief assistance to the Sri Lankan Tamil refugees in camps. As such the reimbursement of the expenditure of Rs.29.51 crore made by the State Government of Tamil Nadu could not be made in the year 2012-13. 5.8.10 It was also informed that for the year 2013-14, a provision of Rs.70 crore has been made for meeting the expenditure on relief and rehabilitation of the Sri Lankan Tamil Refugees staying in 112 camps in Tamil Nadu and one camp in Odisha. This include a provision of Rs.40 crore for the routine expenditure and Rs.29.51 crore for reimbursing the expenditure incurred by the Government of Tamil Nadu on infrastructure. 5.8.11 The Ministry further submitted that in case the funds over and above Rs.70.00 crore are required by the Government of Tamil Nadu/Odisha for relief and rehabilitation of Sri Lankan refugees, the additional allotment of funds would be sought at the stage of RE 2013-14. 5.8.12 The Ministry has further submitted that in December, 2012, an Inter-Ministerial meeting was taken by the MEA on the issue of Voluntary Repatriation of Sri Lankan Refugees and to discuss the issues related to the assessment of the desire to return among the Sri Lankan Refugees in India and ascertaining the kind of support and facilitation they may need and the role of United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) etc. After a detailed discussion the following course of action was agreed to: • A joint inter-Ministerial delegation would visit camps in Tamil Nadu in January- February, 2013. The objective of the visit would be to assess the desire among Sri Lankan Refugees in India and ascertaining the kind of facilitation they expect on return to Sri Lanka. The proposed visit of the inter-Ministerial delegation to Tamil Nadu has, however, not taken place. • An informal tripartite meeting involving the Government of Sri Lanka, the Government of India (along with Government of Tamil Nadu) and the UNHCR would be organized after the inter-Ministerial visit to refugee camps in Tamil Nadu with a view to examine possible assistance and facilities for voluntary repatriation of Sri Lankan Tamil Refugees from India. If required, nodal points could be appointed in respective organizations. • A livelihood programme/assistance package would be developed based on discussion with the Refugees, Government of Tamil Nadu, Government of Sri Lanka and UNHCR. • Resumption of ferry services between Rameshwaram – Talaimanar could facilitate the voluntary repatriation process, and that this should be encouraged. • It was agreed that the role of the UNHCR in the voluntary repatriation process needs to be defined and they could play an increased role in settlement of Refugees at Sri Lanka. They could be encouraged to look at enhancing the scope and scale of assistance being presently provided to refugees returning to Sri Lanka, including higher baggage allowance/sponsoring transport of baggage through containers, and also play 75

role in monitoring the rehabilitation of Refugees returning to Sri Lanka. UNES Division, MEA was requested to discuss the matter with the UNHCR. 5.8.13 During the meeting of the Committee held on 4th April, 2013, the issue of Srilankan repatriates was raised and Home Secretary was asked about their status in terms of refugees or repatriates. The Home Secretary replied as under:– “For repatriates, we have an agreement with Sri Lanka, wherein we had agreed to take back some Sri Lankan Tamils — that quota was fixed — over a number of years. Now, those people are called repatriates and we had a scheme for rehabilitating them. That scheme, I think, has been, by and large, implemented. Most of the people, who were supposed to have been taken back, have been taken back and they have been resettled. That is one category, that is, the repatriates. The other category can be divided into two parts. One is refugees who come and who do not want to go back. The second is those who have come but who are waiting for the situation there to improve so that they can go back. The second category is more. The first category of refugees is less. That is why we have categorized them separately as repatriates and others. Repatriates are those whom we accepted for rehabilitation in terms of an agreement.” 5.8.14 The Home Secretary added that whatever expenditure is incurred by the Government of Tamil Nadu on the camps, the Central Government reimbursed it. On the issue of rehabilitation efforts, the Joint Secretary of the Ministry mentioned as under:– “We have 113 camps, 112 in Tamil Nadu and one in Orissa, in which there are 67,000 refugees from Sri Lanka. Every year, the Government of India is supporting them with about Rs.40 crores to Rs.45 crores. But, this year, our allocation estimate is Rs.70 crores because in the year 2009-10, we had sanctioned Rs.25 crores for the development of infrastructure in these camps, and the Government of Tamil Nadu reported in November, 2012, about six months back, that they had spent the money. So, in addition to Rs.45 crores, which is the normal grant every year, we are reimbursing this amount of Rs.25 crores as well. That is how in this year, the Budget estimate is Rs.70 crores.” 5.8.15 The Committee finds that Sri Lankan Government is not abiding by the Commitment made in the agreement on the issue of repatriation of Sri Lanka Refugees. The Committee understands that this is very sensitive issue where two countries with ethnic overlapping are involved and the rehabilitation process would take a long time. The Committee observes that 99,469 refugees have been repatriated back to Sri Lanka upto March, 1995, and thereafter, there is no organized repatriation. In view of the large influx of Tamil refugees, the Committee is of the view that the approach of the Government of India should be to see that the influx of refugees should be discouraged and they should be rehabilitated in their own homeland of Sri Lanka. The Committee in this regard notes that as a follow up action decided in the inter-ministerial meeting, a joint inter-ministerial delegation was to visit camps in Tamil Nadu in January-February, 2012, but its visit is yet to be materialized. The Committee understands that other course of actions are to be followed up on the findings of the delegation. This reflects non-seriousness of the Government in redressing the problem. The Committee, therefore, recommends that the course of action as decided in the inter-ministerial meeting held by Ministry of External Affairs be pursued in the right earnest. The Government should try to prevail upon the Sri Lankan Government to create conditions conducive for their return.

TELEPHONE TAPPING 5.9 There were reports of attempts to tap and get Call Details Record (CDR) of certain political 76 leaders. It was also felt that there is a feeling among various Members of Parliament that the telephones of political leaders across parties are tapped. The Committee in its sitting held on 28th March, 2013 took note of this issue. On being asked to throw light on this issue, the Home Secretary made following submission before the Committee:– “…the call details of the Leader of the Opposition’s phone were taken unauthorizedly. That was detected by the Delhi Police. The Delhi Police registered a case in that suo motu, and then they investigated it. They caught the people who were behind it. …one Constable was caught. He named one detective agency. That detective agency was caught. That detective agency named a bigger detective agency. Now, that bigger detective agency was also caught. Now, the Delhi Police’s Investigation Officer’s suspicion was that that bigger detective agency was not acting on its own. That bigger detective agency was doing it at the behest of somebody. Thereafter, they interrogated that person, that Anurag Singh, for some time. For a long time, he was only saying that he was doing it of his own volition or for his own benefit. The investigative agency did not believe that. Therefore, they continued persisting and interrogating him.” 5.9.1 The Commissioner of Police, Delhi added further as under:– “the exact motive why the CDRs were being obtained, we have not been able to establish. The last person in the chain is a man called Dr. Anurag Singh, who is the same person who had actually tapped the telephone of Shri Amar Singh, some years back. Sir, he runs a detective agency called ‘V-Detect’ from Connaught Place. He said that he needed some relief in his earlier case, he wanted some help, and he thought that if he got some critical information about the Leader of the Opposition, who he is in contact with, perhaps, he can use that to get some benefit in his earlier trial. Now, this alibi is far-fetched, and we did not believe it. We tried all techniques available at our disposal to break him, but we could not, Sir. There were some suspects who we thought could be behind him. We interrogated them also, but neither could we have any technical link between Dr. Anurag Singh and those people nor did anything emerge in the interrogation to link them with this crime.” 5.9.2 The Chairman of the Committee then asked about remedial measures to be taken to check such incidents in future. The Commissioner, Delhi Police submitted that earlier, one ACP in each district had been authorised for accessing the call detail records. However, Now, Deputy Commissioners of Police rank officer has been authorized for the purpose. He also submitted that there is a proposal from the Ministry of Home Affairs for further raising it to the Joint Commissioner of Police level which is being examined. He, however, stated that in many investigation situations Delhi Police requires the data in a real-time basis. 5.9.3 The Chairman of the Committee then asked the Director, IB about procedures followed for tapping any individual’s/politician’s phone. The Director, IB replied that no politician’s phone is tapped and there is a laid down procedure by the Supreme Court for every phone that is taken under observation and IB takes specific clearance from the Home Secretary for this. He added that there is a procedure for systematic reviewing at the level of the Cabinet Secretary. It is all done legally, as per the Telegraph Act and the Supreme Court guidelines. 5.9.4 Regarding guidelines for telephone tapping, the Home Secretary made following observation:– “no telephone can be tapped and as per the Telegraph Act no telephone can be monitored without my permission. Before giving permission, I look at the reasons given as to why such person’s telephone needs to be monitored. Every permission, which I give, is for a finite period, not for more than sixty days. If renewal is required, again the concerned has to give me reasons and they have to tell me as to what they have found in the previous sixty days 77

which will just suffice its continuation. So, I remain responsible for any phone whose monitoring I have authorized. There is an Audit Committee under the Cabinet Secretary. They look at the cases, which I have authorized, on a random basis. As far as legal interception is concerned, cross-checks are there. There is an instrument called ‘off the air monitoring system’. Now we had information that certain of these monitoring systems had been imported. Then we wrote to all the State Governments because we had heard that some State Special Branches had imported some of their monitoring systems and some other people had also imported that monitoring systems. I said, “You deposit all of them at a particular place.” Some have been deposited, many have not been deposited. Some agencies have confessed of having it. So, they have been registered and they have been told that this is where they will keep it. So, we are on the alert. Some of the ‘off the air systems’ are part of the overall telecom equipment which is imported by the companies. So, it goes into the telecom system. That, of course, is okay. Apart from that, some of the Special Branches have imported and they reported it to us, they have deposited it and things like that.” 5.9.5 On the issue of State Governments tapping the telephones of their opponents, the Home Secretary submitted that the same procedure applies for them also where the State Home Secretary has to give permissions, specific and written, and he happens to be accountable for this. 5.9.6 The Committee takes note of the incidents of unauthorized telephone tapping and getting Call Data Records (CDR) of some prominent individuals including politicians in recent past for ulterior motive. There were also alleged reports of the country’s elite intelligence agencies involved. In view of this, the Committee recommends that such incidents should not occur in future and directs the Ministry of Home Affairs to issue a strict guideline in this regard. The Committee is of the view that there should be a mandatory provision that before getting CDR or telephone tapping of a sitting Member of Parliament, permission of the Presiding Officer of the concerned House should be solicited. Similarly, in the case of other political leaders, the Chief of the Party may be informed before taking any such action.

CIVIL DEFENCE 5.10 Plan allocation for Civil Defence has now been decreased to Rs.9.50 crore in BE 2013-14 from Rs. 63.07 crore at RE stage in 2012-13. Explaining the reason for the drastic reduction, the Ministry has submitted that Rs.63.07 crore at RE stage in 2012-13 was kept for two plan schemes viz. Revamping of Civil Defence set up in the country and Strengthening of Fire and Emergency Services in the country. Both these schemes have come to an end by 31st March, 2013. 5.10.1 Besides, two new schemes viz. Mainstreaming Civil Defence in disaster risk reduction with a total outlay of Rs.600 crore and Modernisation of Fire and Emergency Services with an outlay of Rs. 2000 crore have been contemplated to be implemented during Twelfth Plan period for which Planning Commission has given in-principle approval for both the schemes and draft EFC note is being finalized in consultation with Integrated Finance Division of MHA. The Ministry has informed that since it will take time in getting final approval of the competent authority for these two new schemes, a token provision of Rs.10 crore has been kept for both these schemes in BE 2013-14. 5.10.2 During the meeting of the Committee held on 28th March, 2013, explaining about reasons for reducing allocation to Rs. 5 crores at RE for Civil Defence which was Rs. 23 crores in BE last year, Joint Secretary, MHA replied as under:– “…we are confident that within the coming three months, we will be able to get the necessary processes for sanction of schemes. In principle, we got clearance from the Planning Commission. The EFC Note has been prepared. The Expenditure Finance 78

Commission will go through. So, we are confident that within the coming three months sanction will come. And, in the Supplementary Budget, we will make provision for it.” 5.10.3 One Member of the Committee asked about civil defence preparedness in the event of war with limited allocation if the capital city of the country is bombed. The Home Secretary replied as under:– “…..for categorized towns i.e., towns which are under threat, there are civil defence plans. Those plans are updated from time to time. This allocation of Rs. 5 crores does not mean that this is the only amount meant for civil defence. The normal expenditure on civil defence will be met out of non-plan funds and that is given by us to the States as reimbursement.… for Non-Plan expenditure on civil defense, the allocation will be much more. Now, this is for additional schemes for civil defense. That means, it is for purposes like some civil defense organization needing some vehicles, equipments etc.” 5.10.4 Regarding measures adopted for revitalization of Civil Defence during 2012-13, The Ministry has given following information:– • The scheme of Revamping of Civil Defence set up in the country was being implemented during 2012-13. • An amount of Rs. 18.37 crore has been released to the States to strengthen the existing Civil Defence Training Institutes and also to set up new Civil Defence Training Institutes in such states where they did not exist at present. • In addition funds were also provided to strengthen the civil defence set up in 100 multi-hazard districts. • Apart from this State Governments have also been provided funds to the tune of Rs.11 crore in RE 2012-13 towards reimbursement to the States. 5.10.5 Regarding further steps envisaged for further revitalization of Civil Defence in the country, the Ministry has stated that a new scheme “Mainstreaming Civil Defence in disaster risk reduction” with a total outlay of Rs. 600 crore has been contemplated to be implemented during Twelfth Plan period. This scheme has following objectives: • To strengthen the achievements of the previous scheme on revitalizing Civil Defence organization in the States and creating Civil Defence organizations including development of Civil Defence Training infrastructure in such states where it is non- existent. • To augment the trained Civil Defence volunteer strength in identified 350 most vulnerable districts/MHDs (250 new Most Vulnerable Districts to be selected in addition to 100 MHDs included in the previous Scheme). • To prepare a comprehensive document bringing out the risk vulnerability in 350 selected districts. • To ensure availability of motivated, trained and equipped Teams of Civil Defence volunteers in 350 districts for participation in disaster risk reduction and disaster management activities at community level. • To create a pool of trained manpower by enhancing their skills through training in reputed training institutions abroad and in State level Civil Defence Training Institutes. • To strengthen the institutions of Civil Defence with a view to keeping Civil Defence in forefront of the Disaster Management strategy of the country as the community would remain the first and the foremost responders. 79

• To generate publicity and awareness about Civil Defence activities and the role of Civil Defence in Disaster Risk Reduction and Disaster Management across the country by launching extensive media campaigns as well as holding regional workshops. 5.10.6 The Committee notes the Ministry’s submission that Mainstreaming Civil Defence in disaster risk reduction with a total outlay of Rs.600 crore has been proposed to be implemented during Twelfth Plan period for which Planning Commission has given in- principle approval and draft EFC note is being finalized in consultation with Integrated Finance Division of MHA. The Committee observes that procedural bottleneck has become the reason for reducing the allocations. The Committee thinks that strengthening of civil defence is the need of hour and allocation should be made as per the requirement. Even though it is such an important set up, the Ministry has taken a very long time in revising the scheme and even now also it is not final as yet. An early decision should be taken in this regard. Civil Defence set up should also be closely linked with Disaster Management set up.

JAMMU AND KASHMIR MIGRANTS 5.11 The allocation for relief and rehabilitation of J&K Migrants has been increased to the tune of Rs.115.75 crore in BE 2013-14 from Rs.100.00 crore and Rs. 94.90 crore in BE and RE 2012-13 respectively. The Ministry has informed that an amount of Rs. 87.23 crore has been utilized till 31st December, 2012. The Ministry has submitted that the provision for the B.E. 2013-14 has been kept keeping all the factors into consideration to extent possible. However, depending on the actual utilization of funds, the position may be reviewed at RE stage for enhancing/decreasing the budgeted provision. 5.11.1 The Ministry has also submitted that relief is a State subject and MHA is not dealing with the individual cases of settlement of claims of affected persons. According to the Ministry, the funds are reimbursed to the State Government under Security Related Expenditure (Relief and Rehabilitation) on the eligible/approved items of expenditure, as per the provisions of the scheme. Presently, the Government is concerned with the implementation of the PM’s package for return and rehabilitation of Kashmiri migrants and is monitoring the progress of implementation. 5.11.2 Prime Minister announced a Package for return and rehabilitation of Kashmiri Migrants to the Valley of the State of J&K in April, 2008. According to the Ministry, the various components of the Package are — assistance towards housing, transit accommodation, continuation of cash relief, student scholarships, employment, assistance to agriculturists/horticulturists and waiver of interest on loans. The State Government of J&K is the implementing authority for the Package which has constituted an Apex Committee under the chairmanship of Revenue Minister to oversee the implementation of the Package. 5.11.3 The Ministry has furnished progress on components of the Package which is as under:– Employment – The Package envisages creation and filling up of 6000 posts, with funding of half of these posts by Centre and another half by the State. Against 3000 posts (Central Funding) created by the State Government, 2184 appointment letters were issued, against which 1446 candidates have joined. Shortfall in the number of persons having joined against the employment offer are attributed to many of the candidates, in whose favour appointment orders were issued, decided not to join in the Valley. Some of the migrants were offered appointment on two posts; as such they decided to join on the higher posts only thereby leaving the lower posts vacant. The process for filling up the remaining 1554 posts initiated by recruiting agencies, however, has been stalled by Hon’ble High Court as few of the applicants who appeared in the initial recruitment process approached the Court with certain 80

grievances. The case is presently being contested in the court of law. In the meantime the recruiting agencies have initiated the process of inviting applications with a condition in the advertisement that the process of selection will be subject to the outcome of the petitions pending before the court of law. As regards the other 3000 posts (State Funding), the State Government has yet to create and fill in these posts. It has been reminded to expedite the process. Transit Accommodation – The Package provides for enabling the return of migrants to Valley. As such it was considered desirable that arrangements for some transit accommodation are also made. 5.11.4 Accordingly, the State Government started construction of 505 units of transit accommodation in the Valley against which 405 have been completed and remaining 100 are expected to be completed shortly. The location wise status is as under:–

Place Total Completed Vessu (Kulgam) 250 150 Khanpur (Baramulla) 130 130 Hawal (Pulwama) 65 65 Kupwara 60 60 505 405

5.11.5 Besides the above, another 200 flats have been constructed at Budgam which are also being used for providing transit accommodation. The transit accommodation, however, is presently allotted on sharing basis to migrants who have been appointed against the employment component of PM’s Package. As regards the provision of transit accommodation, the PM’s package provides for construction of transit accommodation at three sites @ Rs.20.00 crore each for total Rs. 60.00 crore. Alternatively, one-time grant of Rs.1.00 lakh per family is given towards rental and incidental expenses to those families who may not be accommodated in transit accommodation. The State Government submitted a revised package for return and rehabilitation of Kashmiri migrants which inter alia includes the assistance towards housing and transit accommodation, with enhanced assistance. The proposal has been examined in the Ministry and financial implications of the revised proposal are awaited from the State Government. DDA launched a housing scheme in July, 2001 offering expandable flats at subsidized rate to Kashmir migrant living in camps in Delhi. 237 families living in camps have availed the scheme. ➢ Other Components – Regarding other components of the Package, much progress has not been made due to number of reasons. The migrants have so far failed to reach any consensus amongst themselves about the return to the Valley. The policy of the Government is to enable the migrants to return to the Valley and to provide facilities for their resettlement in the Valley. The State Government had invited applications from the migrants willing to return to the Valley. As per information, about 7000 families have shown interest in returning to the Valley. Although some other families have also shown interest, there is no specific proposal from the migrants for return to the Valley. The State Government have observed that the Package earlier framed in 2008 needed some changes and accordingly, a revised Package has been framed which provides for higher assistance towards housing from Rs.7.5 lacs to 20 lacs, Rs.2 lacs to 4 lacs for dilapidated houses, construction of bigger size transit accommodation i.e. from an area 240 sq. ft. to 540 sq. ft., enhancement of financial assistance to agriculturists/ 81

horticulturists from Rs. 1 lac to Rs. 3 lacs etc. The revised Package has been examined in the Ministry and the State Government has been requested to send the financial implications of the revised Package, which are awaited. 5.11.6 The details of domestic as well as foreign tourists in the valley during the last four years is given below:–

Year Domestic Foreign Total 2009 4,51,869 23,636 4,75,505 2010 5,47,434 26,450 5,73,884 2011 8,66,341 32,217 8,98,558 2012 11,97,983 38,958 12,36,941

5.11.7 The details of violence and casualties during the last four years in the valley is given below:

Year Incidents SFs Civilians Terrorists killed killed killed 2009 499 79 71 239 2010 488 69 47 232 2011 340 33 31 100 2012 220 15 15 72

5.11.8 According to the Ministry, in the meeting chaired by Home Secretary in October, 2012, Relief Commissioner (Migrants) was requested to keep regular interaction with the migrants. It was emphasized that the return and rehabilitation of the migrants would require a personalized approach – allaying the apprehensions of the migrants and building bridges with the host community. 5.11.9 During the meeting held on 4th April, 2013, the Committee asked about the amount allocated, amount spent and the amount required under the PM’s package for return and rehabilitation of Kashmiri migrants to the Valley of the State of Jammu and Kashmir. The Joint Secretary, MHA replied as under:– “…the money that is given in the Budget under the SRE for Relief and Rehabilitation is Rs. 115 crores, and we will only require that much for relief and rehabilitation under monthly funding, which we pay to the migrants every month, their salary of Rs. 6,600 plus ration, etc. As regards the other expenditure, it is only going to take place after the migrants return there. There are only two heads now where they are consciously implementing it. One is the employment of the Kashmiri migrants where they have employed up to 1,441, and the remaining are stuck in some litigation. So, we do not expect too much of expenditure on that. But these people are being lodged now in 405 transit quarters which have already been built out of 505 proposed for the year. …they are living there on a complimentary basis. I think, two or three persons are living in a room. So, what we have told the Jammu and Kashmir Government is to build the houses under the Scheme for them so that they can bring their families.” 5.11.10 The Committee is aware of the fact that relief is a State subject and Central Government is not dealing with the individual cases of settlement of claims of affected persons. However, displacement of J&K migrants is one of the biggest mass level exodus 82 of a group of people in the country. In view of this, they should be declared “internally displaced persons” and the Central Government should take responsibility for their rehabilitation as the State Government is not coming forward with many proposals. 5.11.11 The Committee takes note of the rehabilitation attempts made under PM’s package. The Committee observes that as against 2184 appointment letters issued to candidates, only 1446 persons joined. Explaining the reason for low number of persons joining the service, it was submitted that some of the selected persons do not want to join in valley and also due to some of them getting appointment on two posts and they chose to join higher posts. The Committee, therefore, recommends that the migrants should be given the choice in terms of place of joining the jobs i.e. at a place where they feel safe and secure. The Committee also recommends that remaining posts also be filled up at the earliest and action be taken to get the cases in the courts settled at the earliest. The Committee is however distressed to note that for other 3000 posts for which it is the responsibility of the State Government nothing has been done. The Committee takes serious note of the negative attitude of the State Government. The Union Government should prevail upon the State Government of Jammu and Kashmir for filling up these posts as soon as possible. 5.11.12 The Committee also notes that out of 505 units of proposed transit accommodation, the State Government has completed 405 units of transit accommodation in the Valley and remaining 100 are expected to be completed shortly and another 200 flats have been constructed at Budgam and the accommodation has been allotted to migrants who have been appointed. The Committee recommends that the Government should make a comprehensive plan for constructing permanent accommodation for migrants so that they can live there peacefully along with their families. 5.11.13 The Committee is aware of the pitiable condition of the J&K migrants and note that much progress has not been made in the implementation of Prime Minister Package except in respect of employment and transit accommodation. The Committee notes that the migrants failed to reach any consensus amongst themselves about the return to the Valley. The Committee understands that the Government has not been able to create conducive environment in the valley so that the migrants feel safe to return to the valley. The Committee, therefore, feels that the Government should create a safe environment involving local communities in the valley so that these migrants could return. The Committee notes that the Prime Minister Package framed in 2008 needs some changes and the revision is already underway. The Committee recommends that the revised package may be finalised at the earliest. 5.11.14 The Committee notes that the number of domestic as well as foreign tourists in the valley has increased manifold during the last four years. The Government should further promote tourism in the Kashmir valley, which is considered heaven on the earth, as it would lead to employment generation for the people residing there. 5.11.15 The Committee is also pleased to note that violence and casualties during the last four years is on the decrease. However, the Government should not be complacent and continue to remain vigilant as the forces from across the border can try to foment trouble.

DISASTER MANAGEMENT 5.12 There is a sharp increase in allocation earmarked for Disaster Management which has been pegged at Rs. 835.49 crore (Rs. 367.00 crore plan and Rs. 468.49 crore non plan) in BE 2013-14 as compared with RE of 2012-13 at Rs. 572.86 crore (Rs. 130.00 crore plan and Rs. 442.86 crore 83 non plan). According to the Ministry, the sharp increase in allocation earmarked for Disaster Management can be attributed to the following main reasons:– • 10 Bns. of National Disaster Response Force have been constituted for the purpose of specialist response to disasters, as per provisions of the Disaster Management Act, 2005 and are located at 10 strategic places across India. For their office and residential infrastructures, considerable sum of money is required. Only Rs. 372.37 crore has been provided for this purpose in BE 2013-14, which is an enhancement of Rs. 9.57 crore over Rs. 362.80 crore R.E. of 2012-13. Besides this, Rs. 11 crore has been provided for a Plan scheme for creation of infrastructure of NDRF. Earlier there was no provision for this scheme. • The National Emergency Communication Plan (NECP) Phase-II is under implementation since 2011-2012. Hence for procurement of capital items like motor vehicles, machine and equipments, more money is required for which a provision of Rs. 25 crore in B.E. 2013-14 has been kept, which is an increase of Rs.12.00 crore with respect to R.E. (2012-13) of Rs. 13.00 crore. • National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM), established as per provisions of the Disaster Management Act, 2005, is mandated for planning and promoting training and research in the area of disaster management, documentation and development of national level information base relating to disaster management policies, prevention mechanisms and mitigation measures. Till date, due to non-availability of land, NIDM could not develop its own building complex and is functioning from the rented premises of Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA). Now, Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has allotted land for NIDM for which payment has been made during last year. It is expected that the construction work will start during the year 2013-14. Therefore for development of office and residential buildings more funds shall be required in next financial year. Hence, Rs. 29.00 crore has been kept in B.E. 2013-14 which is just Rs. 9.55 crore in excess to the funds of Rs. 19.45 crore provided in R.E. of 2012-13. • National Disaster Management Programme: B.E.2013-14 has been pegged at Rs. 1.66 crore which is an increase of Rs. 1.07 crore due to provision for Foreign Travel Expenses which is required to enhance professional capabilities of officials involved with Disaster Management Activities and provision for making contribution for the membership of the Global Finance for Disaster Risk Reduction. • National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA): Establishment charges: There is enhancement of Rs 4.45 crore in B.E. 2013-14 over R.E. of Rs. 27.01 crore of 2012-13 which is due to increase in Domestic Travel Expenses, Office expenses, Foreign Travel Expenses, Publications, Advertisement and Publicity, Professional Services etc. Enhancements are essential due to increased activity of NDMA. 5.12.1 Capital outlay on National Disaster Management Authority has been increased to only Rs.96.03 crore in BE 2013-14 from Rs.93.64 crore of RE 2012-13. The Ministry has submitted that the present provision of Rs. 96.03 crores is sufficient to meet the operation and maintenance of the machinery and equipment of NDRF ongoing scheme for Building up Specialized Capability for rapid intervention (NECP Phase-II) and making advance payment for construction of new building of NIDM. However, after the approval of the scheme of NDRF infrastructure, more fund may be required. 5.12.2 The Ministry has informed that a New Scheme namely Creation of Infrastructure for NDRF battalions at an estimated cost of Rs.1250.80 crore is being formulated which will be implemented 84 during the Twelfth Five Year Plan. Initially it was proposed to implement NDRF infrastructure scheme as Non-Plan Scheme but subsequently, it was proposed to convert it into plan scheme. Since, the scheme is yet to be approved, only Rs. 11 crore have been provided and the remaining Capital Outlay is on the Non-Plan side. 5.12.3 National Disaster Management Authority, established as per the provisions of the Disaster Management Act, 2005, with as its Chairperson, ex officio, has been mandated for laying down policies, plans and guidelines for disaster management for ensuring timely and effective response to disaster. The Ministry informed that though 124 posts were created for this Authority from the level of Secretary downwards, there was difficulty in filling all the posts. In recent pasts to facilitate filling up of vacancies in NDMA, Recruitment Rules have been framed for Group ‘A’ and Group ‘C’ posts including that of Financial Advisor and only few posts are now vacant. 5.12.4 The Ministry further informed that for efficient implementation of National Cyclone Risk Mitigation Project, which is an externally aided project, and being implemented by NDMA, a Project Director (Joint Secretary equivalent) has been selected and has taken over the responsibility. 5.12.5 Further, to examine and review the Disaster Management Act, 2005, a Task Force was constituted. The Task Force after having consultation with all the stakeholders has submitted its recommendations which are under examination. The suggestions of Task Force if implemented may make NDMA more responsive and efficient 5.12.6 Prevention and mitigation contribute to lasting improvement in safety and should therefore be integrated in the disaster management. The Ministry has undertaken following awareness programmes during the last year to prepare people during or post-natural or man made disasters. • Mainstreaming disaster risk reduction into development plans is an important mandate of Disaster Management Act, 2005. Similarly, preparedness at different levels such as Government, Non-Government and other stakeholders level is an important component of disaster risk reduction. • Preparedness include collection of statistical data on the weather changes and seismological activities which are important components relating to management of disaster. This include timely prediction and forecasting of different kinds of disaster and development of standard operating procedure. • Forecasting has been mandated to different agencies such as Cyclone-Indian Metrological Department, Tsunami-Indian National Centre for Oceanic Information Services, Floods - Central Water Commission, Landslides - Geological Survey of India, Avalanches - Snow and Avalanches Study Establishment, Heat and Cold Waves - Indian Metrological Department. • Training and capacity development lead to better preparedness and mitigate the impact of disaster. National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM) has been involved in development of training modules, conduct of training programmes/ workshops/seminars/conferences, research studies, documentation of disasters, development of resources and databases etc. It is also taking initiatives like organizing Disaster Management/congress, observing Disaster Reduction Day and Disaster Disability Day etc. aimed at raising public awareness about preparedness, mitigation and management of hazards. • NIDM has conducted 101 training programmes including E-learning programme during 2012-13 on different aspects of disaster management. Out of them, some courses have been conducted in State capitals in collaboration with the Centers for Disaster 85

Management at Administrative Training Institute. 15067 participants have attended these training programmes. • National Disaster Management Authority(NDMA) is the body set up for formulation of policies, plans and guidelines and increasing public awareness on Disaster Management. NDMA has undertaken a number of public awareness campaigns through electronic and print media. • The mock exercises conducted by NDMA pertain to (i) earthquake, (ii) floods, (iii) cyclone, (iv) chemicals (industrial) disaster, (v) terrorist attacks including scenarios of gas leakage and firing etc. As on date 488 such exercises have been conducted by NDMA in various parts of the country during October, 2006 to March, 2013. This include 98 schools and colleges. The objective of mock drills are to measure the response and timeliness of various emergency functionaries so that corrective measures and appropriate improvements can be effected. • NDMA in partnership with State Disaster Management Authorities (SDMAs) of Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh and Himachal Pradesh conducted a Mega Mock drill simultaneously in the tri cities of Chandigarh, Mohali and Panchkula and in Shimla on 13th February, 2013. • Earlier to that Delhi Disaster Management Authority in collaboration with National Disaster Management Authority conducted Delhi Emergency Management Exercise at 32 different location in all the 11 revenue districts including Mock Exercise from 29th November till 5th December, 2012. 5.12.7 According to the Ministry, the need to reduce the impact of disaster by means of systemic efforts has been gaining recognition. It requires political and legal commitment, scientific knowledge, careful development planning, application of technology, law enforcement, community participation, early warning systems and effective disaster preparedness and response mechanisms. 5.12.8 The Ministry has informed that the Government of India vide its resolution dated 26th February, 2013 has constituted a National Platform on Disaster Risk Reduction (NPDRR). Regarding progress report on NPDRR, the Ministry has furnished that the first session of NPDRR will be held on 13th and 14th May, 2013. The theme of the platform is “Mainstreaming Disaster Risk Reduction in Development: From Risk to Resilience” and all necessary arrangements are being made to make the first session a success. 5.12.9 The Committee is aware of the fact that India is vulnerable to many natural and man made disasters due to geo climatic conditions and terrorism and extremism. The Committee is of the view that the main objective of any disaster management project should be disaster mitigation alongwith minimizing the loss of lives and property. The Committee understands the need for further disaster preparedness at the grass root level. 5.12.10 The Committee in its 161st report had observed that a specialized force like National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) having 10 battalions only, for entire country, will not serve the purpose and recommended for raising more battalions of this force. The Ministry in its Action Taken Reply had mentioned that a draft Cabinet Note for raising of two Additional NDRF battalions by conversion of two SSB battalions has been prepared by NDRF and the total battalions of NDRF will be raised to 12. The Committee in its 165th Report on ATR of the Government then observed that conversion of two SSB battalions into NDRF will not be right approach as it would affect working of SSB and recommended to the Government to explore other sources to raise additional battalions of NDRF. The Ministry in its written reply has mentioned that 10 Battalions of National Disaster Response Force 86 have been constituted for the purpose of specialist response to disasters and are located at 10 strategic places across India. The Committee is constrained to observe that the Government has done very little in compliance with the recommendations of the Committee. The Committee reiterates its recommendation that the Government should raise more Battalions of NDRF for responding to disasters.

5.12.11 The Committee notes that a New Scheme namely Creation of Infrastructure for NDRF battalions at an estimated cost of Rs.1250.80 crore is being formulated for implementation during the Twelfth Five Year Plan. The Committee recommends that all necessary procedural clearance may be obtained to start the scheme at the earliest for creating state of the art infrastructure for NDRF.

5.12.12 The Committee also recommends that the Ministry should impress upon the State/ UT Governments to raise separately, specialized Disaster Response Force, instead of using existing force during the disasters as only specialized Disaster Response Force can exert the suitable response to tackle disaster.

5.12.13 The Committee notes that the Government is implementing National Emergency Communication Plan (NECP) Phase-II since 2011-12. The Committee also notes that the provision of 96.03 crores is sufficient for the year 2013-14, subject to the condition that after approval of NDRF infrastructure, more funds would be required. The Committee recommends that fund allocation may be enhanced suitably to avoid time and cost overrun.

5.12.14 The Committee is concerned to note that NIDM is still not functioning from its own building complex. Since, Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has allotted land, the Committee recommends that the construction work should take off soon and be completed without further delay. Steps may be taken to remove all the procedural delays.

5.12.15 The Committee appreciates that the Ministry has been undertaking mass awareness programmes to prepare people during or post-natural or man made disasters. The Committee understands that without participation of common people, the Government machineries alone cannot tackle disasters at different locations of country. The Committee, therefore, recommends that the Government should continue to conduct mock exercises from time to time which could be very helpful in the wake of any actual incident of disaster. Civil Defence set ups may be also involved in all such mock drills.

5.12.16 The Committee recommends that “National Platform on Disaster Risk Reduction (NPDRR) should be used to evolve a comprehensive mechanism for dealing with disasters by making it a converging point for all institutions dealing with disasters. The Committee also recommends that in the direction of strengthening the Disaster Risk Reduction, efforts should be made for bringing the corporate social responsibility into this.

NATIONAL POPULATION REGISTER 5.13 The Ministry informed that the plan allocation for Census Surveys and Statistics has been decreased to Rs.1122.16 crore in BE 2013-14 from Rs. 1400.00 crore at RE stage in 2012-13. The Ministry also stated that the plan outlay during 2013-14 for Census Surveys and Statistics including National Population Register (NPR) was projected at Rs.1783.16 crore which was reduced to Rs.1122.16 crore (excluding Rs.220.00 crore earmarked for North Eastern Area) in BE 2013-14 as per Annual Plan allocation for 2013-14 by Planning Commission for MHA. The Ministry has admitted that the above reduction will affect the plan scheme of NPR substantially and other schemes to some extent. The Ministry has furnished the Scheme wise proposed outlay and the allocation in BE 2013-14 which is given in the table:– 87

(Rs. in crore) Plan Scheme Proposed BE Difference Outlay for 2013-14 between 2013-14 Proposed Outlay and BE 2013-14 National Population Register 1691.25 1045.27 645.98 Improvement in Vital Statistics System 66.02 55.23 10.79 GIS Based Town Mapping 8.8 7.47 1.33 Modernisation of Data Dissemination Activity 7.33 6.13 1.20 Training Unit in the Office of the RGI 0.51 0.43 0.08 Mother Tongues Survey of India(MTSI) 9.25 7.63 1.62

TOTAL : 1783.16 1122.16 661.00

5.13.1 The Government has approved the scheme of creation of NPR in the country which would contain 15 demographic fields alongwith photographs, 10 finger prints and 2 IRIS prints of all usual residents who are of age 5 years and above. The Ministry informed that the demographic data collection at 1.2 billion people (in paper format) for creating the NPR has been completed for the entire country along with Houselisting and Housing Census in 2010. 5.13.2 Current status of the implementation of National Population Register Project in the country is as follows:– (i). House to house enumeration for collection of details required for the creation of NPR in the country has been completed by the designated government officials appointed for the purpose. The demographic details of 1.2 billion people have been collected in the paper format. (ii) As the NPR is a statutory requirement, preservation of the basic record and retrieval of the same is essential. Accordingly, all the paper records have been systematically scanned and an electronic archive of approximately 27 crore household schedules bearing the details of more than 1.2 billion persons along with the signature of one respondent from every household has been created. Each and every form has also been countersigned by a Government servant. (iii) The work of data entry has been entrusted to two principal agencies as per the decision of the Cabinet- a consortium of Central Public Sector Undertakings (CPSUs) consisting of BEL, ECIL and ITIL and the Department of Information Technology (DIT). The data entry of more than 116.8 crore persons has been completed. (iv) Biometrics enrolment of more than 12.98 crore persons has been completed so far. The State-wise detail is at Annexure-1. 5.13.3 According to the Ministry, the collection of biometrics and generation of Aadhaar number is one part of the enrolment process under NPR. During the NPR enrolment camp, the biometrics of all the usual residents is captured and sent to the UIDAI for de-duplication and generation of ‘Aadhaar number’. Moreover, during the course of NPR biometric enrolment, if a person indicates she/he is already enrolled for Aadhaar, the biometric data of that person will not be captured for NPR. Instead the Aadhaar number will be recorded in NPR and the biometric data will be sourced from the UIDAI which would eliminate duplicates in the NPR database. 88

5.13.4 The Ministry further informed that the processes of the NPR have been carefully devised after considerable deliberations at the level of an Empowered Group of Ministers (EGoM), pilot trials, consultations with the States/UTs, advice of other Ministries (including the Ministry of Law, Ministry of Finance, Planning Commission, M/o Communication and Information Technology and UIDAI) and the approval of the competent authority has been obtained after following all processes laid down. 5.13.5 The Ministry has informed that the NPR is fully adhering to all the processes and technology prescribed by the UIDAI as far as the biometric enrolment is concerned - the software used for the biometric enrolment is supplied by the UIDAI; the biometric devices used in NPR are procured from the OEMs certified by the UIDAI; the devices are operated by operators, duly enrolled with the UIDAI and who have taken the tests, prescribed by them. Thus, as far as biometric enrolment is concerned, the NPR is fully aligned with the UIDAI standards, processes and technology. Hence, the Government has clearly laid down the procedure for creation of NPR and the same are being scrupulously implemented by the RGI/MHA. 5.13.6 The Ministry was asked about status of those people who were not registered for Aadhar Card earlier but now registered under NPR and whether such people will be issued both NPR card and AADHAR card. The Ministry in its reply has stated that the enrolment in NPR is mandatory but Aadhaar is voluntary. According to them, Aadhaar is only a number and not a card and UIDAI only issues a letter intimating the Aadhaar number to the resident, which is referred to, in common parlance, as the “Aadhaar Card”. Residents, who have not been registered for Aadhaar number earlier and now registered under NPR would also be assigned Aadhaar numbers. Residents would be issued Aadhaar letter communicating the Aadhaar number. 5.13.7 The Ministry also apprised the Committee about a proposal for issuance of Resident Identity [smart] Cards (RICs) to all usual residents in the country who are of the age of 18 years and above, under the scheme of creation of National Population Register(NPR) in the country which has been appraised by the Expenditure Finance Committee and recommended. The Union Cabinet considered this proposal on 31st January, 2013 and directed that the proposal be considered by a Group of Ministers (GoM). The GoM has been constituted and apprised of the scheme in its first meeting held on 13th March, 2013. 5.13.8 With regard to Caste census, the Ministry has submitted that there was a demand by various sections including Members of Parliament that each caste may be enumerated as a part of the Census 2011. This demand/matter was referred to a Group of Ministers (GoM) chaired by the then Union Finance Minister. This Group of Ministers recommended to go ahead with caste census. The Cabinet, therefore, in its meeting held on 9th September, 2010, decided inter-alia to conduct caste enumeration, as a separate exercise after the Population Enumeration phase of the Census 2011. 5.13.9 According to the Ministry, the proposal at that stage was only to give a count of all the castes and there was no proposal of socio-economic profiling of the castes but on subsequent demands from Members of Parliament for Socio-Economic profiling of each caste along with the count, the matter was reconsidered and the Union Cabinet decided in its meeting held on 19th May, 2011 that a combined survey to enumerate caste along with Socio Economic profile called “Socio Economic and Caste Census (SECC)” will be conducted by the Government of India across the country in a phased manner. 5.13.10 Regarding progress in Socio-Economic and Caste Census (SECC), the Ministry has furnished following information:– • The field work for this survey is being conducted by the respective State/UT Governments. The financial and technical support for this exercise is being provided 89

by the Central Government. Technical support is being provided by the Registrar General and Census Commissioner. • The Nodal Ministries in the Union Government are the Ministries of Rural Development and the Ministry of Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation. • The field data collection by the enumerators has already been more or less completed in all States and UTs, except 4 States, namely, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Manipur and Jharkhand and the detailed time lines of completion of field-work will be available with the central nodal Ministries. • Regular liaison with the nodal agencies of the concerned State Governments is being conducted by the nodal Ministries in the Central Government for completion of the field-work. • As of 11th March 2013, out of about 24.75 lakh Enumeration Blocks all over India, field data collection by the enumerators has been completed in 24.29 lakh EBs. • Data collected by the enumerators are uploaded at the central server at the National Informatics Centre (NIC), where uploaded data is checked and invalid/inconsistent records are re-sent to the States for field supervision and verification. • Data verification is currently being conducted in all the States/UTs. Regular liaison with the nodal agencies of the concerned State Governments is being conducted by the nodal Ministries in the Central Government, for completion of the field-work. 5.13.11 The Ministry has further stated that after the complete data of the SECC is uploaded at the NIC, the Office of Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India would process the caste data and hand over the details of the castes/tribes returns to the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment and the Ministry of Tribal Affairs for categorization and classification of the returns by the Expert Group to be constituted by the Central Government in consultation with the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment and the Ministry of Tribal Affairs. Only after this, the socio- economic profile of each caste would be tabulated. 5.13.12 The Committee in its sitting held on 28th March, 2013, considered the issue of National Population Register comprehensively. Explaining about the progress in NPR, the Census Commissioner made following observation on the issue:- “…the data required for the National Population Register has already been collected during the census. Now, the other component, which has been mentioned there, is the data entry of the entire records. In that, as on date, we have completed about 117 crores out of 120 crores. So, the basic register is actually with us in soft copy. Now, the collection of biometrics and de-duplication is going on which will clean up the database. So, that is where we have also the component of Aadhaar generation. So, basically, in this 120 crore database, which we have collected, we are collecting the biometrics. The biometrics has been sent to the UID Authority of India. They do the de-duplication based on biometrics and generate the Aadhaar. Now, that comes back to us, after which, we would be publishing in the local areas for inviting objections of the public. So, if we take the question of data available with us for the NPR, that is available with us and 117 crores out of 120 crores have also been put in a unified database. So, what is going on now is the cleaning up of the data, removing of duplication, ghost entries in the data by collecting the photographs and biometrics, sending it to the UID for getting the de- duplication.” 90

5.13.13 Clarifying on the concern over delay in ongoing projects, the Home Secretary in response made following submission:–

“…I have taken a meeting of the concerned agencies. I propose to take another meeting in the first fortnight of April. I am trying to push the agencies to expedite this. In many States, Aadhaar is supposed to reach up to a certain level before NPR can begin. So, in those States, the NPR cannot begin. In many other States, the NPR is supposed to make some progress. Now, part of the progress was held up because many States were allotted to the Department of Information Technology. That Department of Information Technology, somehow or the other, could not engage the service providers. That took time. So, we had to take back from them.”

5.13.14 On the issue of mandate for monitoring of Aadhar cards, the Census Commissioner stated that it is under the Planning Commission and the Home Ministry is only responsible for the NPR. He added that for the MHA, Aadhaar Cards is one of the processes in NPR process and it is mainly to clean up ministry’s own data base. So, the de-duplication aspect is being done through the Aadhar. The MHA is not directly involved with the Direct Benefit Transfer but it is using the database for internal security purposes. This unified database is very useful for anti-terrorism, anti- insurgency activities.

5.13.15 The Chairman and the Members of the Committee also raised the issue of verification of Indian citizenship before enrolling into National Population Register (NPR) and how it is checked. The Census Commissioner in response mentioned as under:–

“….. noting your concerns from the last time, detailed instructions have been issued by the Home Secretary to all the States that the lists, when they come up after de- duplication, should be verified by the local police stations and it should also be verified by the local Tehsildar and the Collector is the final authority for giving us the authenticated list. Apart from the general social vetting, which is done by publication and invitation of objections, the Home Secretary has issued specific instructions that the list should be scrutinized by the local officials. Before this, we have two other steps which also ensure that only usual residents will be there. One is, we have gone house-to-house through Government servants and we have collected the data with the signature of the respondent. Secondly, we are collecting the biometrics only in the presence of Government servant. It is not that it is done without any supervision. Only persons who are in the list are actually captured in the presence of a Government servant. These are the two steps, which we have already taken. Third verification is by publication and invitation of objections. Fourth verification is by placing in the local bodies, and, then, getting a resolution by the Gram Sabha or the Ward Committee, and, only after that, the local thana, the police station and the local officials will be verifying the same. And, when they have verified and given that to us, only then, this comes finally in the National Population Register. You mentioned about adequate precautions last time, and, since then, we have issued instructions in this regard to all the States.”

5.13.16 The Home Secretary added that the Government is conscious of the concerns and it has sent a circular mentioning that where there is any substance to doubt whether a person is actually an original inhabitant of India or whether he is a recent immigrant, it should be mentioned in the remarks column so that at the second round it can be verified.

5.13.17 One Member of the Committee asked about the modalities for preparation of NRC in Assam and updating the National Population Register in Assam. The Census Commissioner replied as under:– 91

“… the State Government had given the modalities for updating the National Register of Citizens in Assam and two pilot projects were ordered and notified last year. But when the pilot projects were taking place, there were riots over there and, therefore, it was given up by the State Government, and, the State Government said that it wanted to revise the modalities. Finally, they have revised the modalities by forming a special Committee of the Cabinet, and, they have sent it to us it about a month ago. Even last week, there was a meeting with the Home Secretary of Assam and they have fixed the 8th for the next meeting for finalizing the modalities as to how to update the National Register of Citizens. In the meantime, they have also asked us to go ahead with the National Population Register process in seven Districts of Upper Assam. We have already placed orders on vendors and we have also given instructions to the State Government to take up the NPR work in these seven Districts which have been indicated by the State Government.” 5.13.18 The Home Secretary added that seven Districts are those Districts where there is least likelihood of any problem because the number of suspected illegal immigrants there is minimum. 5.13.19 On the issue of fate of the Karimganj pilot project launched during NDA-regime, the Census Commissioner replied as under:– “….that was the pilot project. Multi-purpose National Identity Card project had a pilot, on the basis of which the NPR evolved later. That pilot project was to test the processes, in which it was found that it is very difficult to establish citizenship directly. So, first, they asked us to prepare the National Population Register, and, then, from that, make the Citizenship Register. So, that pilot project has been given up.” 5.13.20 The Committee observes that MHA projected the plan outlay during 2013-14 for Census Surveys and Statistics including National Population Register (NPR) at Rs.1783.16 crore which was reduced to Rs.1122.16 crore (excluding Rs.220.00 crore earmarked for North Eastern Area) which may affect the plan scheme of NPR substantially and other schemes to some extent. The Committee, in view of this, recommends that the amount should be enhanced as per requirement of MHA. 5.13.21 The Committee notes that the demographic data collection (in paper format) for creating the NPR has been completed for the entire country along with Houselisting and Housing Census in 2010. However, the Committee is constrained to observe that data digitalisation process has not yet been completed and as far as biometric enrolment and issuing of Aadhar Cards are concerned the work is also at slow pace. Aadhar card issuance and National Population Register would take years to complete. Since, Aadhar card is linked with Direct Benefit Transfer Scheme, it should be completed at a fast pace; otherwise the beneficiaries would not be able to avail their entitlements. The Committee recommends that there should be some interlinkage between the Aadhar card and the NPR otherwise it would prove to be duplication of whole exercise causing confusion in the minds of common people about their utility and validity. 5.13.22 The Committee is also apprehensive that refugees, foreigners and nationals of hostile countries may try to be enrolled into NPR so that they could prove to be an Indian citizen. The Government should look in this aspect seriously. The Committee is of the considered view that the responsibility of NPR enrollment approval can not be left to a local “patwari” particularly in those areas where there are a large number of foreign nationals allegedly residing there. There must be a high level foolproof mechanism in each district for scrutinizing and giving final approval and cross checking. This is because the moment the National Population Register comes up, it will be a legal document for claiming Indian citizenship and also avail related facilities. 92

OFFICIAL LANGUAGE 5.14 Non-Plan allocation of Department of Official Language has been increased to Rs.38.67 crore in BE 2013-14 from Rs. 31.87 crore in RE 2012-13. 5.14.1 The details of allocation of funds under Non-Plan to Official Language Department for RE 2012-13 and BE 2013-14 is given below in the table:– (Rupees in lakh) Major Head/Detailed Head as indicated Approved Approved Increase(+)/ in Detailed Demands for Grants Revised Budget Decrease(-) Estimates Estimates 2012-13 2013-14 01-Hindi Teaching Scheme 1651.50 1798.00 +146.50 02-Central Translation Bureau 654.00 923.05 +269.05 03-Other Schemes 03.01-Technical Cell 34.68 44.96 +10.28 03.02-Regional Implementation Offices 291.12 365.22 +74.10 03.04-Expansion of Training in Translation 106.70 156.02 +49.32 03.05-Central Hindi Training Institute 367.98 397.50 +29.52 03.10-Expansion of Translation Capacity in 55.02 135.25 +80.23 Central Translation Bureau 03.11-Crash Program for Imparting Training 26.00 47.00 +21.00 Translation Total Official Language Department 3187.00 3867.00 +680.00

5.14.2 Explaining the reasons for increase in the outlay, the Ministry has submitted that increase in the Non-Plan Expenditure is attributable to:– • Increase in Salary Head on account of increase in grant of annual increments to the employees and announcement of increase in the rates of Dearness Allowance twice in a year by the Government; • Increase in Medical Claims preferred by the Employees; and • Increase in Office Expenses and minor increase in other Heads. 5.14.3 During the meeting of the Committee held on 4th April, 2013, the Chairman and Members of the Committee discussed issues concerning Official Language. The Secretary, Official Language when asked about problems faced by the Department with regard to fund allocation, he replied as under:– “…we have no problem in fund allocation. The Department is responsible for the implementation of the Official Language Policy of the Government of India. The Constitutional provisions are very clear. Hindi is the official language of the Union. There are provisions relating to the languages of States. The States can declare their own regional language as their official language and so on. We as part of our regular activity are having the facilities for training of the staff, the Government officials, to learn about Hindi language. Second thing is that we are also training the Government staff in the translation.” 93

5.14.4 The Chairman of the Committee asked about non-availability of Hindi version of documents from Ministries and he also wanted to know whether Department of Official Languages has ever conducted meeting with the officials of different Ministries regarding problems coming in the way of translation.

5.14.5 The Secretary, Official Language in response stated that every Ministry has such kind of facilities and staff for translation in Hindi. The Department of Official Langauges also reviews and evaluates the work done by different Ministries to see to what extent they have implemented the official language policy. This finding of the Department is presented to the Government. The Annual Report of the Department contains the figure of implementation by the Ministries. He added that the Policy objective of Central Government is to promote/encourage official language i.e. Hindi not to impose. The Department of Official Langauges encourages departments/ministries for work in official language

5.14.6 Regarding non-availability of documents in Hindi, Secretary, Official Language added that it is the responsibility of concerned ministries. The Department of Official Language makes efforts to promote work in Hindi. He also stated that the only solution to this problem is to promote officers and staff to use Hindi in their work.

5.14.7 It was also brought to the notice of the Committee that according to Section 3(3) of the Official Languages Act 1963, notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1) both Hindi and the English languages shall be used for-

• resolutions, general orders, rules, notifications, administrtative or other reports or press communiques issued or made by the Central Government or by a Ministry, Department or office thereof or by a corporation or company owned or controlled by the Central Government or by any office of such corporation or company;

• administrative and other reports and official papers laid before a House or the Houses of Parliament;

• contracts and agreements executed, and licences, permits, notices and forms of tender issued, by or on behalf of the Central Government or any Ministry, Department or office thereof or by a corporation or company owned or controlled by the Central Government or by any office of such corporation or company.

5.14.8 The Department of Official Language in its written reply has informed that every Ministry/ Department except Ministry of Panchayti Raj, Department of Chemical and Petrochemical, Department of Scientific and Industrial Research and Ministry of Health and Family Welfare have reported that the Notification/Circular have been issued bilingually.

5.14.9 The Department has also informed that there is a shortfall in availability of staff in various Ministries/Departments in various categories. The vacancies have remained unfilled due to delay in completion of recruitment process by Staff Selection Commission. The post of Junior Hindi Translator is filled up by direct recruitment through Staff Selection Commission. The Department of Official Language has been requesting SSC for timely filling up the vacancies. Some posts of Director (OL) and Joint Director (OL) of Central Secretariat Official Language Service (CSOLS) Cadre which are required to be filled up on deputation basis remain unfilled due to none availability of suitable candidates. In the Department of Official Language there is also shortage of availability of staff which is evident from the table given below:– 94

Sl. No. Designation Sanctioned Vacant Posts Posts 1 Director/Deputy Secretary 05 02 2 Under Secretary 04 02 3 Assistant Director 04 02 4 Section Officer 07 05 5 Junior Translator 01 01 6 Assistant 11 05 7 Sub-Editor 02 02 8 UDC/LDC 15 07

5.14.10 The Secretary, Official Language submitted before the Committee that the Department is facing following problems:– • Lack of officers/staff as needed:- A cadre review was done one year back which recommended to double work strength, so that the Department could post them in different Ministries as per requirement. The Department is dependant on UPSC and SSC for filling up these posts. The Department has requested them several times for recruiting required strength. • Implementation of language policy:- Ministries have the responsibility to work and promote working in Hindi, however, it is not being implemented fully. 5.14.11 On the issue of evaluation of difficult and technical Hindi words to develop a Hindi dictionary of “saral” Hindi words, he submitted that a Committee has been set-up recently to evaluate present Hindi vocabulary and make “saral” Hindi dictionary which could be used without any difficulties for administrative and other purposes. 5.14.12 Regarding mechanism of writing back to the people in their own languages who write in their regional scheduled languages and send it to Government departments for settlement of their grievances, the Secretary, Official Languages stated that according to the language policy, whole country has been divided into three parts i.e. ‘A’ ‘B’ and ‘C’. He added that according to rule, a letter received from such regions will have to be replied in English and a copy of that will be made available in Hindi also. The mandatory part is that a translation should be available, but the reply should be given in English only. 5.14.13 The Committee understands that it is the constitutional duty of the Government of India to promote Hindi language and it is duty of the Department of Official Language to promote/encourage use of Hindi Language in all the Departments/Ministries of the country. The Committee is of the view that all the documents of the Government of India should be made available simultaneously both in Hindi and English. 5.14.14 The Committee takes note of the fact that a Committee has been set-up recently to evaluate present Hindi vocabulary and develop “saral” Hindi dictionary which could be used without any difficulties for administrative and other purposes. The Committee desires that the evaluation process done by the said Committee may be completed in a time bound manner. 5.14.15 The Committee is constrained to observe that Ministry of Panchayti Raj, Department of Chemical and Petrochemical, Department of Scientific and Industrial 95

Research and Ministry of Health and Family Welfare are not abiding by the provisions of Section 3(3) of the Official Languages Act 1963. The Committee recommends that the matter should be taken up with all these Ministries/Departments and this Parliamentary Committee’s observation should be conveyed to them. The Committee further recommends that Department of Official Language should prevail upon these Departments/Ministries to follow the rules/acts in this regard strictly. 5.14.16 The Committee also recommends that the vacancies in various Departments/ Ministries should be filled up at the earliest. The Department of Official Language should pursue the matter vigorously with Staff Selection Commission. 5.14.17 The Committee feels that if a person writes in one of the scheduled languages other than English and Hindi to any department/Ministry or to any officer of the Government of India, there should be a mechanism to give reply in that language. The Committee desires that Department of Official Language may explore this possibility. 96

CHAPTER-VI

UNION TERRITORIES

LAKSHADWEEP 6.1 Agatti Airport:- During the meeting of the Committee held on 4th April, 2013, one Member of the Committee raised the issue of extension of Agatti Airport in the UT of Lakshadweep. Since, there is difficulty in operating bigger aircrafts, UT of Lakshadweep Administration had proposed extension of Agatti Airport for operation of ATR flights with full payload. The Home Secretary, in response, made following observations:– “Environmental clearance is there. I held a meeting with the Airports Authority of India, the Ministry of Civil Aviation and the Administrator and laid down some timelines for preparation of DPR. The Administrator can tell us the details.” 6.1.1 The Administrator added that after the Home Secretary’s meeting the AAI visited the spot and the land acquisition issue has been sorted out and they have to prepare the DPR and they have to proceed for the tendering formalities. He further added that as far as the environmental clearance is concerned, Ministry of Environment and Forests has already given. Once the tendering process is completed, then project will be taken up. Regarding schedule of flights, Administrator, Lakshadweep stated that Alliance Air is only airlines flying there six days a week. 6.1.2 As regards extension of Runway at Agatti in UT of Lakshadweep, the Ministry in its written reply stated that UT Administration of Lakshadweep has intimated that they have already initiated the land acquisition process for 9 acres. The majority of the work is on the sea. The issue was also recently discussed in the Home Minister’s Advisory Committee (HMAC) meeting held on 28th February, 2013. Secretary, Civil Aviation intimated that at present due to short runway and refuelling problems there is load penalty and the project requires a funding of about Rs.800 crores. It was informed that the project may be taken up by the Planning Commission for funding, as it is required for not only reliable connectivity to the islands but also for security reasons. 6.1.3 One Member of the Committee representing in Lok Sabha from Lakshadweep asked about the amount to be spent by AAI Airport at Agatti. The Home Secretary in response submitted as under:– “the requirement is about Rs.882 crores. My view was that this is a national investment so the Government of India, either the Ministry of Home Affairs or Civil Aviation, should spend the money. We cannot expect the AAI by itself to invest all the money. That is something which we will have to address.” 6.1.4 The Committee observes that since long the issue of extension of runway in Agatti in UT of Lakshadweep is being raised at various levels. Due to short runway airlines operators face difficulty in operating bigger aircrafts. Since, environmental clearance has been granted by the Ministry of Environment and Forests, the UT Administration in tandem with the Union Ministry of Home Affairs should complete the process of land acquisition for the runway extension. The Committee recommends the Ministry of Home Affairs to come forward and take charge of the project and ensure that it may be completed at the earliest. The matter may also be taken up with Ministry of Civil Aviation.

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6.2 51st IR Battalion: - The Committee was given to understand that the 51st IR Battalion was created by the Ministry of Home Affairs, New Delhi for Lakshadweep, Daman and Diu, Dadar and Nagar Haveli and the Personnels recruited for this Battalion consists of persons from Lakshadweep, Daman and Diu and Dadar and Nagar Haveli. A company of persons consisting of 126 are usually transferred from one place to another on completion of two years tenure. In Lakshadweep, the IRB personnels get a salary of Rs.18,000/- or more whereas if they are posted in other places like Daman and Diu, Silvassa etc. they would get only a salary of Rs.12000/-. The expenses for getting a rented house in out stations are huge when compared to Lakshadweep. Moreover, they are not paid mess allowances as paid to other Armed Forces. Their family life is miserable. The medium of teaching in Daman and Diu and Dadar and Nagar Haveli is Gujarathi where as the medium of teaching in Lakshadweep is Malayalam. It becomes difficult for the children of IRB personnel to come up in their studies because of change of medium of teaching. In Lakshadweep, the children get free education in schools because of the Scheduled Tribe status given to the people of Lakshadweep on account of their social, economic backwardness and also because of the geographical isolation from the mainland 6.2.1 This issue was also raised in the meeting of the Committee held on 4th April, 2013. The Home Secretary in response made following reply:– “We discussed this in the Committee headed by the Home Minister when the hon. Member was also there, and two or things were agreed to. One was that the tenure of posting of people in another U.T. would be increased to a minimum of three years. The second thing, which we agreed to, was this. The people from Lakshadweep get scholarships; they get assistance for education of their children. That assistance was getting discontinued when they were being posted in the U.T. of Daman and Diu. We said that would not get discontinued. So, the assistance, which normally should be available to children of inhabitants of Lakshadweep, will continue to be available. So, I think, we have sorted out this problem.” 6.2.2 Regarding salaries of IRBn personnel, the Home Secretary stated that the Government will try and work out a mechanism whereby they are given some sort of compensation so that they don’t lose when they are posted in Daman and Diu. 6.2.3 The Ministry in its written reply has submitted that in the Home Minister’s Advisory Committee (HMAC) meeting on 28th February, 2013, issue regarding converting the IRBn into State Armed Police was raised. In the said meeting, the issues regarding grant of hard area allowance, mess allowances, HRA etc. to the IRBn personnel posted in Daman and Diu were also raised. It was explained in the Meeting about the difficulty in getting free education for the children in Daman and Diu unlike in Lakshadweep where free education is available on account of the fact that Scheduled Tribe status has been given to the people of the Lakshadweep 6.2.4 According to the Ministry, the following decisions in this regard were taken in the said meeting:– • the conversion of IRBn to State Armed Police is possible only if the constitution is consisting of personnel from a single State, whereas in this case, it is mixed with persons from Lakshadweep, Daman and Diu. It is therefore, not possible to create a separate battalion for Lakshadweep. • After detailed discussion, it was decided that three companies can be posted in Lakshadweep and three in Daman and Diu. The reduction of one company for Daman, Diu can be made up with allocation of one more company of CRPF. • Further, the duration of deployment be made as three years in the islands and three years outside instead of two years and four years. 98

• It was decided that UT administration should work out a scheme to provide the same facilities like free books, note books, etc. which the students in Lakshadweep get, to the children of IRBn personnel from Lakshadweep working in Daman and Diu. • With regard to the hard area allowance issue it was decided that a proposal to give detachment allowance similar to that of armed forces may be taken up with Finance Ministry through MHA for approval. 6.2.5 The Committee is not satisfied with the plea of the Ministry that conversion of IRBn to State Armed Police is possible only if personnel constituting any battalion belong to a single state. The Committee, in view of this, recommends that the Ministry should ponder upon creating a separate UT cadre of IRBn wherein their salaries and allowances should be same wherever they are posted. 6.2.6 The Committee is pleased to note that a decision regarding detachment allowance on the line of armed forces has been taken up. The Committee hopes that the matter would be seriously pursued by the MHA with the Finance Ministry, so that final decision of the Government is taken up on the issue. 6.3 Fishing:- Endowed with vast lagoons and tuna-rich oceanic waters, the Lakshadweep sea is estimated to have an annual fishery potential of about 90,000 tonnes. The Ministry was asked about initiatives taken to increase the yield in the UT. The Ministry in its response stated that the present fish landing is to the tune of 12000 tonnes. The Ministry has submitted that following measures have been taken to increase the yield:– • To increase the fish landings fish aggregation devices have been deployed near all the islands. • To encourage the fishermen in multi day fishing and to move to distant waters financial assistance of 50% with a ceiling of 25.00 lakh for construction/acquisition of modern/multi day fishing boats and for construction of open type Lakshadweep model pole and line boats 40% on hull and 50% for machineries are extended. • There is a proposal in the department for procurement of a Mother vessel for aiding fishing in Lakshadweep waters. Meanwhile an expression of interest for hiring a Mother Vessel was also floated. • To improve the quality of fish Ice plants are established and commissioned in three islands and two are in the completion stage of erection. • Besides the above schemes financial assistance is also given for purchase of fishing gears, Ice boxes and for establishing small procuring units. 6.3.1 The Committee is aware of the fact that UT of Lakshdweep is endowed with vast lagoons and tuna-rich oceanic waters. Given this natural advantage, the Committee hopes that UT would increase its fish landing. The Committee notes the initiatives taken by the Ministry to increase fishing yield. The Committee recommends that the fishing community should be given financial incentives and other encouragement such as fishing boats, machineries etc. at subsidized rates as this is the main avocation of the people there.

DAMAN AND DIU 6.4 Minor Ports in Daman and Diu:- The Ministry when asked to furnish status of the construction of Minor Ports at Daman and Diu, made following submission:– 99

• The M/s. Egis India Ltd., has been appointed as a consultant for the consultancy services for preparation of Detailed Project Report, plan design, drawing, including surveying and soil investigation etc. vide Order dated 31st January, 2013. The date of completion of consultancy service is 11th February, 2014. • The consultant has submitted inspection report on 26th February, 2013. 6.4.1 Construction of Bridges:– The Ministry was asked to furnish present status of construction of bridges in UT of Daman and Diu specially signature Bridge connecting Moti Daman and Nani Daman. The Ministry in its written reply has furnished following details:– (i) Construction of bridge at village Pataliya, Nani Daman to Udwada village on Kolak River. • Work order was issued on 02.05.2012. • The stipulated date of completion of the said project is 31.11.2013. • Out of total 17 piers including abutment of the work of 10 piers and 02 Abutments is near completion stage. (ii) Construction of bridge at Jampore Moti Daman to Kalai village on River Kalai. • Detailed Project Report was received on 27/08/2012 from the consultant. • In 109th OIDC Board of Directors’ meeting, it is decided to keep this work on hold. (iii) Construction of bridge across river Kolak at Village Kadaiya to Village Kolak at Nani Daman. • Detailed Project Report was received on 27/08/2012 from the consultant • In 109th OIDC Board of Directors meeting it is decided to keep this work on hold. (iv) Construction of bridge across river Damanganga at village Magarwada to Village Kachigam at Nani Daman. (v) DPR as prepared by the consultant, has been received and the SFC proposal has been drawn up. (vi) Construction of bridge across river Kalai at village Bamanpuja to village Pali at Moti Daman. • Work order issued amounting Rs.6,72,80,885/- on 22.02.2013. • Contractor has already started mobilization of machinery tools plants and equipment to the site for the execution of work. The stipulated date of completion of the said bridge is 21.11.2014. (vii) Construction of bridge with approaches across Damanganage River connecting Kachigam on Nani Daman side and Zari on Moti Daman side in the U.T. of Daman Jampore Bridge. SVNIT has proof checked the design of bridge and the proposal is submitted for the issue of Technical Sanction. (viii) Consultancy services for detailed report for construction of Parallel bridge to the existing Diu Ghogla bridge. The design received from the consultant is submitted to IIT Mumbai for proof checking. 100

(ix) Consultancy services for detailed project report for signature Bridge from Moti Daman Light House to Nani Daman jetty (cable stayed/Extra dosed bridge)

(x) The work of soil/geotechnical investigation by the consultant is in progress and will be completed by March’ 13.

6.4.2 Regularization of daily wage employees:- The Ministry was asked to brief the Committee in regard to progress in regularization of daily wage employees in UT of Daman and Diu. The Ministry in its written reply has informed that UT Administration of Daman and Diu regularized only 9 employees who were working on daily wages/ad-hoc/contract basis as per judgment passed by the Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court in Civil Appeal Nos.3535-3612/ 1999 etc., in the case of Secretary, State of Karnataka and others Vs. Uma Devi and others, wherein it was directed that the Union of India, the State Government and their instrumentalities should take steps to regularize as a one time measure the services of such irregularly appointed, who are duly qualified persons in terms of the statutory recruitment rules for the post and who have worked for ten years or more in duly sanctioned posts but not covered under orders of court or tribunals.

6.4.3 According to the Ministry, it was found that seventeen employees were working on daily wages basis for more than 10 years as on 10th April, 2006, however, the DSC could not consider these cases as none of the employees was working against sanctioned post.

6.4.4 The Ministry has submitted that as the clause “candidates who have been working on daily wages/ad-hoc/contract basis against vacant sanctioned posts and have completed 10 years or more services as on 10th April, 2006” is a mandatory clause while considering the cases for regularization of daily wages/ad-hoc/contract basis employees.

6.4.5 The U.T. Administration of Daman and Diu feels that the judgment of Hon’ble Supreme Court in the above case is not restrictive in nature, in fact it is more of enabling nature which permits the Government to regularize employees, who have worked for more than 10 years. The period of 10 years can be counted from the date since when the concerned person is working on daily wages/ad-hoc/contract basis, instead of cutoff date 10th April, 2006.

6.4.6 According to the Ministry, another condition is that the concerned person should have been working against a regular post. However, it is observed that most of the departments in the administration had engaged persons on daily wages/ad-hoc/contract basis because of exigencies of service in the absence of regular posts which were not available in the department. However, subsequently posts have been vacated/created in the same or another department, and at present the concerned person can be regularized against those posts.

6.4.7 The Ministry has submitted that UT Administration had requested it to fix the cutoff date as 1st April, 2011 instead of 10th April, 2006, to allow regularization of employees who have completed ten years of service on daily wages/ad-hoc/contract basis, as on 1st April, 2011. It has also been requested that the clause of working on daily wages/ad-hoc/contract basis of said employees on sanctioned post may be relaxed to enable the UT Administration to regularize the daily wages employees who are working for more than 15 years, and are duly qualified otherwise. Accordingly, the matter was taken up with Ministry of Law and Justice, Department of Legal Affairs for advice.

6.4.8 According to the Ministry, as advised by the Department of Legal Affairs the matter for specific advice/relaxation has been taken up with Department of Personnel and Training, by the UT Administration and is being followed up by the UT Administration with that Department. 101

6.4.9 Fishermen rotting in the jails of Pakistan:- During the meeting of the Committee held on 4th April, 2013, the issue of fishermen rotting in the jails of Pakistan who are caught while fishing was raised. The Home Secretary in response made following submissions:– “...our Coast Guard and Navy patrol the area. As far as the issue of intrusion by Pakistani Coast Guard into our area is concerned, it is something which we will have to verify from the Ministry of Defence. But as far as the issue of Indian fishermen in the custody of Pakistan is concerned, we have a system whereby we also repatriate Pakistani prisoners and Pakistan repatriates Indian prisoners. We repatriate Pakistan fishermen who are in our custody and Pakistan repatriates Indian fishermen who are in their custody. In 2012, Pakistan repatriated 661 Indian fishermen who were in their custody; we repatriated 64 Pakistani fishermen who were in our custody. As on 01.01.2013, the figure which we have of Indian prisoners and fishermen in Pakistani jails is like this. As per our information through the High Commission, the number of Indian prisoners in Pakistani jails is 226 and the number of Indian fishermen in Pakistani jails is 215. The figure of Pakistani prisoners and fishermen in our jails is like this. Pakistani prisoners in our jails are 260 and Pakistani fishermen in our jails are 37…I raised in my talks with my counterpart when I had gone to Pakistan. I said that our request is that you must return the boats as well. In fact, that was mentioned in the joint communiqué, in the minutes of the meeting which we had drawn up. This is something of which we are aware. As far as the exact figures pertaining to Daman and Diu fishermen who are in Pakistani jails are concerned, I would request the Administrator to give the figures.” 6.4.10 The Administrator, Daman and Diu added that as per data available, 68 fishermen from Diu are in Pakistani jails. He further mentioned that actually, 35 fishermen have been in Pakistan jails as on December, 2012, however, 33 more fishermen had been detained in January, 2013. 6.4.11 Lack of National Highway Connectivity:- Asked about major issues concerning UTs of Daman and Diu and Dadra and Nagar Haveli, the Administrator, Daman and Diu submitted that the major issue concerning UTs, is the lack of National Highway connectivity. He added that every one has to pass through Gujarat or Maharashtra to access NH-8 in Daman and Silvassa and an extension of NH-8 near Diu. The UTs have requested the Government of India to declare the connecting stretches as a National Highway. 6.4.12 The Committee reiterates its recommendation made in its 165th Action Taken Report on 161st Report that development of Minor Ports in Daman and Diu is necessary for promoting tourism through cruise ships plying between Daman and Diu and between Mumbai and Daman. The Committee notes that the Egis India Ltd. submitted Inspection Report on 26th February, 2013. The Committee recommends that UT Administration should take follow-up-actions at the earliest so that the work takes off without delay. 6.4.13 The Committee, in its 161st Report on Demands for Grants (2012-13) had, recommended that seven bridges across the rivers and one signature bridge (cable stayed) connecting Moti Daman and Nani Daman which are at various stages of construction should be completed in time bound manner. The Ministry in its Action Taken Note on 161st Report apprised the Committee about status of these proposed Bridges. The Committee in its 165th Report expressed its deep displeasure over non-completion of these bridges. Again, the Committee finds that construction of these bridges is still at nascent stage. The Committee, in view of this, strongly recommends that all the procedural obstacles should be cleared soon to complete construction of these bridges. 6.4.14 The Committee, in its 161st and 165th Reports, had recommended the Ministry and UT administration for expediting the process of regularization of daily wage employees. Since, 102

UT administration considers that the judgment of Hon’ble Supreme Court in above case is not restrictive but more of enabling nature which permits the Government to regularize employees, who have worked for more than 10 years, the Committee reiterates that the UT Administration should take necessary action to regularize these daily wage employees at the earliest by adopting pro-active approach on humanitarian ground.

6.4.15 The Committee takes note of the issue of fishermen rotting in the jails of Pakistan caught while fishing. The Committee recommends that the Ministry of Home Affairs in tandem with Ministry of External Affairs should raise this issue before Pakistani establishment during diplomatic talks for bringing them back. The Committee, in this regard, recommends that reports of intrusion by Pakistani Coast Guard into our Sea should be verified with Ministry of Defence and if found true, should be checked with all possible means.

6.4.16 The Committee takes note of the fact that major issue concerning UTs of Daman and Diu and Dadra and Nagar Haveli is the lack of National Highway connectivity. The Ministry of Home Affairs should pursue the matter with the Ministry of Transport in this regard.

ANDAMAN AND NICOBAR ISLANDS

6.5 During the meeting of the Committee held on 4th April, 2013, asked about major issues concerning the UT pending with the various Ministries, the Administrator, Andaman and Nicobar Islands replied that there are 42 issues pending with various Ministries.

6.5.1 The Chairman then asked the Administrator about non-disbursement of sanctioned money meant for Tsunami victims. The Administrator in response stated as under:–

“…a lot of money has been sanctioned throughout. This was the latest compensation which had been sanctioned. Unfortunately, some of the people who are to be given the money, they are not interested in taking it now. So, we are trying to persuade them to take the money.”

6.5.2 The Home Secretary added as under:–

“…The background is like this. This is regarding the compensation for the land which was submerged and which has gone into the sea. Now, the issue was of giving them compensation and they had to surrender that land because it has gone into the sea. The Government, of course, cannot give compensation if the land is not surrendered. The farmers were of the view that they should not be asked to surrender the land so that in case, if sometime in the future, the land reemerges, they can go back to that land. This was discussed and it was not agreed to. The compensation amount was also an issue. That compensation amount issue has been addressed. We have enhanced the compensation amount. Now, most of the farmers have taken the compensation which is a major advance. …Now, only some farmers are sticking to the stand that they should not be asked to surrender the land.”

6.5.3 The Chairman then asked about waiver of loan to Tsunami-affected fishermen. The Administrator replied as under:-

“…the work has been sanctioned and the banks have been given the money. Actually, the money was paid to the banks and then the banks could write it off from the beneficiary. Now, we have given the cheques to the banks and they have written it off… there are a lot of things from 2004 onwards which have been done. This was the final amount of the loan to be waived off.” 103

6.5.4 The Home Secretary further stated that initially, the stance of the Ministry of Finance was that they do not waive off loans. In 2010, a fresh request was made by Member of Parliament from Andaman and Nicobar Islands and at that time, at the level of the Prime Minister, probably, a decision was taken that waiver should happen, and then, it happened which was the reason for delay. 6.5.5 The Chairman asked about progress of fish landing centres, jetties and sea walls. In response, Administrator made following submission:– “we have got the sanction from the Ministry of Fisheries and work is in progress…..The sanction came last year. Out of 56 jetties, 53 have been made functional. The RCC approach to Pongi Balu jetty has been newly constructed and is now fully operational. Restoration of Dry Dock No.I and II at Port Blair has now been made operational. All ferry jetties in and around Port Blair were raised by one metre for facilitating smooth berthing of local ferry vessels. In Katchal Island, Temporary jetty – I (at Kapanga) was constructed and made operational. Jetty and wharf at Mus in Car Nicobar was restored. Reconstruction of RCC approach to jetty at Campbell Bay has been completed. Reconstruction of RCC approach to wharf at Little Andaman has also been completed.” 6.5.6 Regarding progress in shipping in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, the Home Secretary replied as under:– “…about shipping, I took a meeting and the decision taken was that the Administration will immediately start procurement of more ships because most of the Island and Mainland ships are very old and they are fit for condemnation. So, the Ministry of Shipping was also there apart from the Island Administration. …It was agreed that they would start procurement of new ships quickly. They already have orders, which they have given to some shipyards for construction of 500 passenger vessels. But the construction work of these two vessels is running beyond time, and there is time overrun. So, the decision taken was that the shipyard, which was a private shipyard, would be given notice and some cut will be levied; that is, some L.D., etc., will be levied on that. Then, there is also a need for carrying out a survey and locating a place where a proper dry dock can be placed so that the repair of ships happen on the Island itself instead of coming to the mainland. In the meantime, they will be using the 14 dry docks of the Navy for carrying out repairs. So, the shipping issue has been addressed.” 6.5.7 The Chairman and the Members of the Committee then raised the issue of development of Jetty Marina at Viper Island (Andaman and Nicobar Islands). The Viper Island is a very important island because Lord Mayo, the then Viceroy was killed by Sher Ali Khan. There is a monument in the Viper Island. The Home Secretary made following explanation:- “…we got the Island Administration for a report on this. It says that this is a tourism sort of initiative being taken up under the Ministry of Tourism. I was thinking that I would, one day, call a meeting with the Island Administration and the Ministry of Tourism and discuss it with them. The whole scheme has been approved by the Ministry of Tourism. All the sanctions, etc., have been given by the Ministry. In fact, they held the EFC, SFC, etc. What the Island Administration says is that we will be using only a part of it for parking of yachts and providing ancillary services. This has been given out on a PPP mode to a private party after an open tender. The open tender was on the basis of revenue-sharing. The maximum bid, which they got, was from a Malaysian company, and the revenue share which they agreed to give was only 15 per cent.” 6.5.8 The Ministry of Home Affaris in its written subsequent reply informed that the project for setting up of a Marina at Viper Island covering an area of two hectares out of 31.19 hectares of area was taken up by the UT of Andaman and Nicobar Administration on recommendations of 104

Expenditure Finance Committee (EFC) on 25th February, 2010 and Standing Finance Committee (SFC) on 17th January, 2012 held under the Chairmanship of Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India. 6.5.9 The Ministry has also submitted that since it has received some objections to the project from Member of Parliament representing the UT, it would call a meeting with Ministry of Tourism and Andaman and Nicobar Administration to take a firm view in the matter expeditiously. 6.5.10 The Ministry in its written reply assured the Committee that the UT Division will organize a meeting with various Ministries to review the pending issues relating to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The Ministry later added that the directions of necessary action towards organising an Inter-Ministerial meeting to review the pending issues relating to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands has already been initiated in the Ministry. 6.5.11 The Committee notes that the Ministry has taken necessary action to organise an Inter-Ministerial meeting to review the pending issues relating to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and hopes that it would help expedite solving problems concerning the Islands. The Committee would like to be apprised of the outcome of the exercise undertaken in this regard. 6.5.12 The Committee takes serious note of the fact that Tsunami occurred in 2004 and compensations and other rehabilitation measures have still not been completed particularly the issue of loan waiver to fishermen in the UT of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The Committee recommends that the Ministry should get the entire issues examined and furnish the status report to the Committee at the earliest. 6.5.13 The Committee takes note of the fact that the Government has sanctioned a project of setting up of a Marina at Viper Island. Since, the matter pertains to the sentiment of the people as the said Island has a historical value, the Committee recommends that the Ministry should impress upon Ministry of Tourism and Andaman and Nicobar Administration to shift this project to any other Island of UT of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. 6.5.14 The Committee also recommends that necessary immediate action be taken for procurement of ships by the Andaman and Nicobar Administration. 6.5.15 The Committee, in view of the pending issues concerning the UTs, particularly the UT of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, directs the Home Ministry to impress upon the UTs administrations to hold review meeting with the concerned Members of Parliament representing the UTs and ask for report on the action taken and furnish the same to the Committee. 105

OBSERVATIONS/CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE COMMITTEE — AT A GLANCE

OVERALL ASSESSMENT OF DEMANDS FOR GRANTS The Committee notes that there is an increase of 17.65% over RE 2012-13 and 9.34% over BE 2012-13 in budgetary allocation to the Ministry in BE 2013-14. The Committee also notes that the Government has increased allocation in BE 2013-14 as compared to BE 2012-13 for Union Territories by 13.13%. The Committee, however, apprehends that the overall marginal increase will only take care of inflationary pressure and may not be able to maintain the tempo of the development of infrastructure and implementation of plans and schemes, which have already been affected by the reduction in the allocation due to austerity measure at RE 2012-13. (Para 2.8) The Committee also notes that the schemes of Police Infrastructure and Border Management have been shifted from Non-Plan to Plan during 2011-12. The Committee hopes that this would help improve implementation of both the schemes. As financial year 2012-13 was the first year of the Twelfth Five Year Plan and the Ministry was busy clearing procedural bottlenecks, the Ministry should complete the process of evaluation of schemes/ projects within the timeframe given by Ministry of Finance. Otherwise it can further delay allocation and consequently the same would reflect on schemes/projects. (Para 2.9) The Committee takes a serious view of the fact that a large quantum of unspent balances are lying with State Governments under major schemes such as Modernisation of State Police Forces, Special Infrastructure Scheme in LWE affected States etc. The Committee, therefore, recommends that the Ministry should persuade lagging States/UTs to implement the Schemes/Projects of the Ministry at a fast pace and if the attempts are still not yielding the desired results, the State Governments may be asked to furnish the Utilisation Certificates (UCs) at the earliest. In case, UCs have become overdue, the amount may be asked to be surrendered or the same may be adjusted while granting further allocation. (Para 2.11)

TRENDS IN DEMANDS FOR GRANTS (2013-14) The Committee observes that against the projected amount of Rs. 6,088.22 crores under Plan Head and Rs. 41,272.96 crores under non-plan, an amount of Rs. 3,562.61 crores (Plan) and an amount of Rs.35,288.30 crores (Non-Plan) have been allocated during 2013-14. The reduction of Rs. 2,525.61 crores under Plan and Rs. 5,984.66 crore under non-plan, i.e., a total Rs. 8,510.27 crore less allocation has been made during 2013-14. There is a shortfall in major heads of CAPFs, AR, IB, NIA and CAPFIM. (Para 2.17.6) The Committee feels that it would not be easy for the Ministry of Home Afairs to manage the expenditure over stated projects during 2013-14 as reduction of Rs. 2,525 crores is not a meager amount and, moreover, the Ministry is planning for raising 16 battalions during the year. The Committee observes that with reduced allocation, the Ministry would not be able to raise those battalions. Keeping in view the fact that the demand for sophisticated weapons and gadgets is growing more and more because of increasing rate of crime and also because of increasing population, the Committee feels that there is every need to enhance allocation rather than reducing allocation. (Para 2.17.7)

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The Committee takes a serious note of the downsizing of the projected demands of the Ministry by 16.53 % and feels that the amount projected by the Ministry under its different DFGs should be positively considered by the Ministry of Finance and Planning Commission and suitable enhancement be made at RE 2013-14 stage. The Committee while taking cognizance of the security threats from Left Wing Extremism, Terrorism, flow of FICN, Cyber Security etc. recommends that allocation for Schemes/Projects such as CCTNS, SRE, MPF, NDRF, etc. should be enhanced to the projected levels so as to improve internal security scenario in the country. The Committee also desires that allocations for Police Housing should be enhanced at RE 2013-14 stage so that satisfaction level of CAPFs could improve to 25% as recommended by GoM. (Para 2.17.14) The Committee also takes note of the submission made by the Ministry that China spends around about 119 billion dollars on defence and 123 billion dollars on internal security. The Committee understands that China has a bigger economy than India, as India’s GDP is about one-fourth of China’s GDP but as far as our allocation for internal security is concerned, it is one-tenth of China’s Budget for internal security. The Government should consider higher allocation to the internal security in view of its strategic importance and keeping in view the fact that India is facing internal disturbances on several counts. A separate long term planning should be made for this. (Para 2.17.15)

EXPENDITURE MANAGEMENT The Committee notes expenditure management mechanism of the Ministry to monitor the financial activities and hopes that efficient and vigilant watch will be exercised to ensure optimum utilization of funds without any leakage. (Para 2.18.1)

LEFT-WING EXTREMISM Left Wing Extremism is the single biggest threat to India’s internal security. The maoists are directly challenging the democratic fabric of our country. Left Wing Extremism is violent in nature and has pre-defined political objectives of seizing political power through barrel of gun. They do not believe in parliamentary democracy. Maoists’ violence, which persisted for a long time has assumed serious and threatening proportions. The Committee feels that while pursing security related and development related activities, the maoists should also be challenged ideologically at various fora such as seminars, media etc. Though the Home Secretary contends that there is improvement in the situation, the Committee feels that there is no marked visibility of the improvement. (Para 3.6.13) The Committee is well aware of the fact that maoists have expanded their areas of influence considerably by exploiting social, economic and political grievances of local poor population. The maoist problem is the result of the lack of adequate resources to the poor people and tribals, and hence the maoist affected regions remained underdeveloped with less infrastructure facilities. The Committee, therefore, recommends that the Central and State Governments should ensure that the fruits of development should reach the LWE infested areas as well to bring back the misguided people to the mainstream of the society. More and more employment of the youth from those areas will go a long way in improving the situation. (Para 3.6.14) The Committee is of considered view that schemes such as development of socio- economic infrastructure and services such as school buildings, Anganwadi Centres, Primary Health Centres, Drinking water Supply, Village Roads, Electric lights in public places such as PHCs and schools etc. under Integrated Action Plan (IAP) for Selected Districts should be implemented in a big way. The Committee is of the firm view that providing basic 107 infrastructure facilities in LWE infested areas can change the mindset of inhabitants and check their support to Left Wing Extremism. (Para 3.6.15) The Committee expresses its concern over the expansion of maoists influence in new areas particularly in North-Eastern region of the country. The presence of LWE in the north-eastern parts of the country can derail the socio- economic developmental projects of the Central and States Governments as a result of which, efforts of the Government could go in vain. The Committee, therefore, recommends that the Government must show its determination to flush out maoists from these areas. (Para 3.6.16) The Committee also notes the death of several security forces personnel in LWE incidents in 2012. In some cases, it was alleged that the personnel were posted in those areas without adequate training and the casualties occurred due to non-observance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). The committee feels that these issues need serious consideration and recommends that the Government should provide adequate training to the personnel of Central Police Forces as well as State police forces before sending them to LWE affected areas. The Committee also recommends that these personnel should be equipped with all necessary modern weapons and security gadgets and the required SOPs should be scrupulously followed by the forces. (Para 3.6.17)

NORTH EAST The Committee is concerned over the prevalence of insurgency in north-east with the neighbouring countries of the region aiding and abetting ultra-groups in the region. The Committee notes the large number of surrenders by the underground militants in recent period and is also aware of the fact that the Government of India has initiated talks with NSC-IM and other militant groups of the region and hopeful that it will yield desired results soon. The Committee feels that neighbouring countries of the region should be diplomatically approached and negotiated at highest level for not allowing their territories for carrying out anti-India activities by insurgent groups of the region. The Committee understands that several schemes for infrastructural development scheme are under implementation in the North East. But the pace of the work is so less that its impact is not much visible. This needs to change. The Committee is of the firm view that socio-economic development and expansion of connectivity infrastructure in the North-eastern region only can counter the ideological influence of the insurgent groups. (Para 3.7.9)

TERRORISM IN J&K The Committee notes the claim of the Ministry of Home Affairs that there has been decline in terrorist violence and infiltration attempts by Pakistan based and aided militants in J&K and quantum increase in flow of tourists visiting the Kashmir Valley. However, the Committee cautions the Government from being complacent and to be vigilant constantly as the terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan/PoK remains intact and infiltration attempts are still being made from across the border. (Para 3.8.7) The Committee is of the view that the impact of good governance should be visible at the ground level in the remotest areas of the valley. The Committee recommends that the Government in tandem with State Government should make an all-out effort for socio- economic development of the State which could heal the deep wounds of people of Jammu and Kashmir victimised by terrorism. Besides, the Government should also utilize “advocacy and publicity” to make people aware about terrorism and its negative fallout. More employment opportunities should be provided to the youth of the State. Private sector should also be encouraged in selecting youth from the area for employment. (Para 3.8.8) 108

NATIONAL INVESTIGATION AGENCY The Committee is constrained to express its displeasure that NIA, a premier investigating agency, entrusted with the responsibilities to investigate and prosecute offences affecting the sovereignty, security and integrity of India is working without required manpower and essential facilities such as vehicles and the officers of the Agency are forced to perform their duties using private taxies. The Committee, therefore, strongly, recommends that all the vacancies in NIA must be filled up at the earliest and the Agency should be provided with all needed infrastructural and logistic support. The Committee recommends that the Ministry of Finance should come forward with positive attitude and provide requisite fund for the three proposed regional offices of the NIA at the RE stage. (Para 3.9.6)

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE GRID (NATGRID) The Committee is constrained to express its deep displeasure over dilly-dallying attitude of the Government in regard to creation of infrastructure of NATGRID. The very proposal of setting up of NATGRID is still at nascent stage even after a lapse of two years. The Committee understands that delay in construction of Data centre building of NATGRID would create hurdles in accomplishing the set objective of the organization. The delay is unacceptable and the project should pick up pace. The Committee observes that there is no seriousness on the part of Central Government and, therefore, recommends that the Home Minister or the Cabinet Secretary should have a meeting with all the concerned Ministries to clear procedural bottlenecks and this project should take off on immediate basis without any further time and cost overruns. (Para 3.10.6)

NATIONAL COUNTER TERRORISM CENTRE (NCTC) The Committee, while examining Demands for Grants 2012-13 had taken note of the objections raised by the Members and also objections reportedly raised by several State Governments on the issue of setting up of NCTC. The Committee suggested to the Government to keep the decision in abeyance until discussions were held with all the State Governments and all political parties and a consensus was arrived at. The Committee takes note of the fact that meeting was held on 5th May, 2012 with State Governments and UTs and the matter is still under examination. The Committee, in the circumstances, would like to impress upon the Government that the matter may be sorted out to the satisfaction of all the State Governments and UTs and decision may be taken with the consensus of all the concerned. (Para 3.11.2)

COASTAL SECURITY 3.12.10 The Committee is anguised to note that the proposed procurement of boats under Coastal Security Scheme Phase-II due to procedural wrangles is still halfway and a substantial amount allocated for the purpose could not be utilized during 2012-13 which led to the reduction of allocation from Rs. 170 crore to Rs. 80 crore in RE 2012-13 which is causing delay in completion of projects. The Committee, therefore, strongly recommends that the process of procurement of boats should be completed during 2013-14 as assured by the Ministry with enhanced allocation without time and cost overrun. The Committee also recommends that other components of the Coastal Security Scheme such as construction/ procurement of coastal Police stations, jetties, Marine Police Operation Centres, large vessels, Rigid Inflatable Boats, four wheelers and motor cycles should be completed at the 109 earliest as any delay could further delay the putting in place of Coastal Security Scheme. The Committee is of the view that Phase-II of the Coastal Security Scheme must be implemented within set time frame to avoid any further delay in ensuring the safety of the long stretch of India’s coast. (Para 3.12.10) The Committee appreciates that some coastal states are considering to raise specific cadre for Coastal Security. The Union Home Ministry should take this idea further. The Committee feels that coastal States should be motivated and provided possible help to set up separate cadre for coastal police and till such arrangements are made, it is advisable that the local State Police personnel should be deployed for Coastal Policing with proper training. (Para 3.12.11) The Committee feels that all the sensitive coastal areas of the country should be fortified to check smuggling, crime, infiltration, terrorism, which are serious threats to the nation. The Committee, therefore, strongly recommends that the Navy which is responsible for overall maritime security including coastal security and offshore security should work in close coordination with State Police and Coastal Police to ensure safety and security to the coast of the country. (Para 3.12.12)

CRIME AND CRIMINAL TRACKING NETWORK AND SYSTEMS (CCTNS) The Committee understands that Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and System (CCTNS) project would go a long way in tracking criminals and investigation of criminal cases, besides strengthening citizen based service delivery system. The Committee, therefore, recommends that the Government should complete this project within stipulated time frame for its actual operationalisation. The Committee is of the strong opinion that the project should not suffer for want of funds, and therefore, further recommends that enhanced allocation may be made for CCTNS project during the current financial year, if necessary. The Committee also desires that the physical target of project implementation by August, 2013 should be achieved. (Para 3.13.5)

BORDER MANAGEMENT The Committee observes that the main objective of effective border management is to secure the country from ulterior motives of enemy countries such as illegal migration, infiltration, smuggling etc. while facilitating legitimate trade and commerce across the border. The Committee believes that Border Roads in good condition would help in better Border Management. The Committee, therefore, recommends that construction of roads on Indo-Nepal Border, Indo-Bangladesh Border and Indo-Bhutan Border should be completed in a time bound manner as per desired specifications. The Committee also notes that Ministry is contemplating to set up a separate construction organization under its ambit. Such proposal would reduce delay in achievement of physical and financial targets. The Committee recommends that this proposal may be pursued in the right earnest with sufficient technical expertise and staff strength. (Para 3.14.19) The Committee expresses serious concern over infiltration attempts made from across the border particularly across the Line of Control. The Committee recommends that security mechanism at sensitive Border points from where most of the infiltration takes place, must be strengthened in flawless manner through appropriate measures. (Para 3.14.20) The Committee notes that the Government is planning to bring the Border Infrastructure Development Bill for long term solution to border infrastructure works. The Committee 110 hopes that enactment of the Bill would fast-track the activities undertaken for better Border Management and desires that the Bill be brought at the earliest. (Para 3.14.21) The Committee understands the hurdles coming in the way of fencing, construction of roads etc. due to difficulties in terms of acquisition of land, difficult terrain, non- cooperation from bordering countries etc. The Committee is of the view that the Government should sort out all these bottlenecks at the earliest and complete remaining works of fencing and flood lighting as targeted in a given time-frame. The Committee recommends that the Government should diplomatically approach and negotiate with the Bangladesh Government for border fencing within 150 yards along Indo-Bangla Border. An early decision may be taken in the matter. (Para 3.14.22) The Committee notes that the Integrated Check Post (ICP) at Attari has been operationalized. The Committee observes that delay in the acquisition of land is procrastinating construction of other ICPs. The Committee, therefore, recommends that all the problems coming in the way of land acquisition should be resolved and ICPs should be operationalised with all necessary infrastructure and logistic support as per the schedule. Petrapole should be commissioned by November, 2013 as scheduled and there should be no delay. Raising of battalions for strengthening BOPs on reverine/hilly/ vulnerable segments along IBB be completed by 2013-14 as scheduled. New BOPs sanctioned for IBB and IPB may be completed at the earliest so that the borders can be insulated completely. (Para 3.14.23)

CYBER CRIMES AND SECURITY The Committee takes note of the fact that though the Ministry of Home Affairs, has the prime responsibility for internal security concerns but it has little role in combating cyber threat. The Committee observes that cyber attacks have emerged as a new but serious threat to the country and the Government should pay serious attention to it. The Committee, therefore, recommends that the Government should evolve an institutionalised mechanism to deal with this kind of new age threat and make our cyber security mechanism effective to prevent sabotage, espionage and other forms of cyber threats. The Government should explore possibility to evolve a National Cyber Security Architecture involving all the intelligence agencies of Central as well as State Governments. Cyber attacks can be launched from distant corner of the world with the click of the mouse, hence can’t be tackled by individual level. The Committee, therefore, recommends that India should go into bilateral or multi-lateral negotiations with other countries to counter the threat of cyber terrorism. In preventing cyber threats, Ministry of Home Affairs should play an important role. (Para 3.15.2) The Committee also recommends that the security agencies of the country should be vigilant all the time in terms of checking suspicious profiles on social networking sites where rumour mongers could create havoc in the mind of any particular group, community etc. (Para 3.15.3)

FAKE INDIAN CURRENCY NOTES (FICN) The Committee understands that the Central Government in close coordination with concerned state Governments must try to check the challenge of this new economic security threat and affected States should be motivated and persuaded to step up their drive against FICNs. The Home Ministry should impress upon the Finance Ministry to make it mandatory for banks operating in a particular area to evolve a mechanism of a nodal officer to deal with this threat who would report the seizures of the FICNs to concerned authorities. The 111

Committee also feels that circulation of FICNs is a form of economic terrorism and the Government must make all efforts to neutralize it. (Para 3.16.2)

CENTRAL POLICE FORCES The Committee is of the view that financial constraints should not come in the way of raising of additional battalions. The Committee expresses its deep concern over drastic cut in budget allocation for various Forces and Schemes under the Ministry of Home Affairs. The concern expressed by the representatives of Ministry that this reduction would have an adverse impact on various components of Police Forces expenditure such as vehicles, weapons, rations, clothing, tentage, POL, etc. which are basic necessities of the personnel of Armed Forces, needs to be addressed at RE stage. (Para 4.1.8) The Committee is of the view that “Orderly system” functional in Police forces is quite discriminatory and reminiscent of British colonial era which affects the morale of the forces personnel who are trained to become security personnel, however, employed as cooks, drivers, attendants, etc. The Committee is of the view that this system should be abolished completely, forthwith, as recommended by 6th Pay Commission. The Committee is also of the view that posts of cooks, drivers, attendants, etc. if necessary at the residences of senior officers of the forces should be sanctioned separately. (Para 4.1.9) The Committee also recommends that Ministry of Home Affairs should issue a mandatory direction to all the heads of the Forces including the Delhi Police as well as police in UTs, for not using any security personnel or police personnel for duties such as drivers, washermen, cooks, attendants, peons, or for other personal use of the officers other than their regular security duties. The Centre should set up an example by compliance of such mandatory directions so that the States can follow. (Para 4.1.10)

CENTRAL RESERVE POLICE FORCE The Committee notes the fact that enhanced allocation in BE 2013-14 would mostly be utilized for salaries, allowances and raising of additional Battalions. The Committee, while acknowledging the fact that salaries and allowances are an important aspect for CRPF personnel, recommends that the allocation should be enhanced at RE stage for further modernizing the armed personnel in terms of weaponry, training etc. (Para 4.2.3) The Committee also takes note of the delay in raising of additional Battalions. In 2009 itself, Government sanctioned 38 additional Battalions, however, only four Battalions were under the process of being raised in 2012-13 and additional four will be raised in 2013-14. The Committee strongly recommends that the proposed 38 battalions be raised at the earliest. (Para 4.2.4)

NATIONAL SECURITY GUARD (NSG) The Committee notes the stand of the Ministry that allocation of Rs. Rs.585.81 crore is sufficient to meet the current requirement for creation of infrastructure for the new NSG Hubs and acquisition of Arms, Ammunition etc. for the financial year 2013-14. (Para 4.3.3) The Committee believes that the increased allocation would be utilized properly for construction of NSG Hubs. The physical and financial targets should be met without time and cost overrun. The Committee takes serious note of the reported poor quality of construction work in the new NSG Hub building in Mumbai. The Committee is of the view that a proper monitoring mechanism should be created for overseeing quality of 112 construction of works at the site. The Committee desires to be informed of the findings of IIT Roorkee and the corrective measures taken. (Para 4.3.4)

BORDER SECURITY FORCE The Committee while taking note of the increase in allocation for BSF in BE 2013-14 in comparison to last year’s allocation in RE 2012-13, is quite hopeful that increased allocation would be utilized for raising of new Battalions/SHQrs in a time bound manner. The Committee recommends that both physical and financial targets should be met. The Committee notes that 16 Bns out of sanctioned 29 Bns have already been raised. The Committee hopes that the remaining 13 Bns would also be raised soon, so that border points could be manned properly. The physical targets may be met as per targets. Arms and ammunition may be procured as per the requirement and efforts may also be made for modernization. (Para 4.4.4)

INDO-TIBETAN BORDER POLICE The Committee expresses its displeasure over the fact that the amount provided in BE 2012-13 to the tune of Rs. 2432.75 was reduced to Rs. 2378.12 at RE stage. The Committee in its 161st Report on DFG 2012-13 had made observation that even the amount of Rs. 2432.75 was not sufficient for procurement of modern and latest weapons and had recommended for enhancement of the amount under this head at the RE stage, and despite that the same was reduced. The Committee feels that this is not at all desirable as the scheme must have suffered due to reduced allocation. (Para 4.5.5) The Committee also recommends that besides incentives to personnel working in difficult terrains, Risk/Hardship based allowance may also be given to the personnel of ITBP at par with that paid to the army troops deployed in difficult altitude/terrains. (Para 4.5.6)

CENTRAL INDUSTRIAL SECURITY FORCE The Committee expresses its concern that the Ministry has projected an amount of Rs.116.83 crore for CISF to Planning Commission for 2013-14 under the Plan schemes against which an amount of Rs.95.10 crore has allocated by Planning Commission. The Committee is surprised to find that no fund has been allotted to CISF during 2013-14 for purchase of weaponry under the modernisation head and Rs.100.00 crore has been allotted for procurement of arms and ammunition under general budget head. The Committee, therefore, strongly recommends that the Planning Commission must consider favourably the projection for allocation made by the CISF as it would help meeting its requirements. The Committee hopes that allocated amount of Rs.100.00 crore for procurement of arms and ammunition under general budget would be utilized as per targets and requirements without time and cost overrun. (Para 4.6.9) The Committee, in view of the requests made by private sectors for deployment of CISF in their establishment, desires that there should be proper security audit before these requests are acceded to. The Committee hopes that pending requests would be cleared as soon as possible. The Committee in this connection would also like to emphasise that claims for reimbursement of the charges for providing deployment of personnel should also be settled on regular basis and huge pendency of such claims should be avoided. (Para 4.6.10)

ASSAM RIFLES The Committee is constrained to express its anguish to observe that against total 113 projected demand of Rs. 743.32 Crore for Assam Rifles during 2013-14 the agreed amount allocated to Assam Rifles is Rs. 623.75 Crore under Plan Scheme. As per the submission of the Ministry the allocated amount is not sufficient to meet the requirement. The Committee, therefore, recommends that the Government must consider enhancing the amount at RE stage as per the projection of Assam rifles. Keeping in view the fact that the Assam Rifles is mandated for Border Guarding and conduct of Counter Insurgency/ Counter Terrorism Operations in the North Eastern States and atleast 41 battalions are required to guard the Indo-Myanmar border, the Committee recommends that the 41 battalions as required for AR be sanctioned without any delay. (Para 4.7.6) The Committee hopes that allocations made for arms and ammunitions under general budget would be utilized in a time bound manner so that it improves the combat strength of Assam Rifles. The Committee also desired that the physical targets should be met. (Para 4.7.7)

SASHASTRA SEEMA BAL The Committee hopes that SSB would utilize the enhanced allocation for raising of new battalions, Sector Headquarters, Frontier Headquarters in time bound manner. The Committee hopes that the targets would be adhered to for enhancing the operational efficiency of SSB. (Para 4.8.11) The Committee notes that though SSB has been trying to check smuggling of illegal Arms, FICNs, Narcotics and other prohibited items besides manning Indo-Nepal and Indo- Bhutan Border, however it is reported very often that most of the smuggling is taking place through Nepal border. The Committee feels that much still needs to be done to check smuggling of illegal Arms, FICNs, Narcotics and in this regard more vigilance, including watch on unscrupulous personnel, if any, is required. The Committee also observes that about 17% vacancies exist in SSB against its authorized strength of 80697 personnel. In view of the Committee, this is a very peculiar case of contradictions where on one hand SSB is in expansion mode whereas on the other side, significant vacancies are there. The Committee, therefore, strongly recommends that all the sanctioned strength be filled first without any delay, and thereafter the expansion plan may be taken up. (Para 4.8.12)

DELHI POLICE The Committee takes serious note of the fact that the allocated funds will not be sufficient to complete all projects of Delhi Police proposed for the financial year 2013-14. Keeping in view that the internal security is the top priority for the Government and Delhi being the national capital city of the Country for which Delhi Police has been entrusted for policing, the Committee is unable to understand the logic behind drastic cut in the fund allocations which could hamper effective functioning of Delhi Police. The Committee is aware of the fact that there has been a spurt in cases of crimes and there is also an increase in the reporting of the crimes in Delhi. The Government must not cut down expenditure in the name of fiscal deficit or for maintaining fiscal deficit as the same would invite unwarranted situation which may affect adversely the policing in Delhi. (Para 4.9.15) The Committee is of the view that arms, vehicles, GPS systems or other modern equipments, as required for the Delhi Police, should be provided because the Delhi Police is the Police of the national capital, and any shortage of funds will have negative impact on the functioning of the Delhi Police. Keeping that in mind, the Committee strongly recommends that the Finance Ministry should positively consider the proposal and requirements of the Delhi Police as projected by them in their demand. (Para 4.9.16) 114

Only Rs. 0.50 crore was provided for induction of latest technology in Delhi Police in RE 2012-13 which has been increased to Rs. 2.00 crore in BE 2013-14. The Committee is of the belief that the nature of crime has turned complex due to development in science and technology. In view of this, the Government should equip Delhi Police with latest gadgets so that criminals could be nabbed easily. Besides, the Committee recommends that equipment to check red light/over-speeding violators should be installed in all the important traffic locations in Delhi. (Para 4.9.17) The Committee in its 161st Report had apprehended that actual figures regarding complaints for not registering FIRs may be bigger than the number of complaints came to light. The Committee reiterates its recommendation for a separate cell of Delhi Police for registering such complaints where representatives of NGOs, local bodies, etc. may be involved so that people trying to lodge such complaints would do it. The Committee is at a loss over the fact that out of 493 complaints registered against non-registering of complaints, only 32 cases were found to be genuine. In view of this, the Committee feels that one can not be judge in one’s own case and it would be better if complaints of non- registration are inquired by an independent body. The Committee is of the considered view that stringent action is required to be taken against the concerned officers for non registering of FIRs. (Para 4.9.18) The Committee also recommends that any victim of crime should be given the opportunity to file FIR in any police station which could be transferred later to the police station under which jurisdiction the said crime took place. (Para 4.9.19) The Committee notes that the Government has approved 370 more PCR vans in addition to existing 655 in the fleet of Delhi Police. The Committee hopes that these sanctioned additional fleet of PCR vans would have been added to the force within the stipulated time i.e. 15th April, 2013. If not, immediate action may be taken. (Para 4.9.20) The Committee is concerned to note that representation of women in the Delhi Police is only 6 per cent. Keeping in view of the fact that crime against women is on the rise in the capital city, the Government should expedite the process of enhancing it to 33% posts. The Committee understands that most of the time the women victims of crimes do not report it to the police due to social stigma attached. If visibility of women police personnel increases, women victims will have no hesitation to go to police station to report crimes against them. (Para 4.9.21) The Committee in its 167th Report on the Criminal Law (Amendment) Bill, 2012 has observed that women police in over all police strength in the country is only about 6% which is very inadequate. The Committee viewed that the strength of the women police force should be at least be 33 per cent of total strength, and therefore recommended that Union Ministry of Home Affairs may impress upon the State Governments to take suitable measures in this regard. The Committee reiterates its recommendations made in the 167th Report and recommends that the Ministry of Home Affairs should take suitable action to enhance the women strength in other Central Police Forces also. (Para 4.9.22)

MODERNIZATION OF STATE POLICE FORCES (MPF) The Committee notes that the Planning Commission had agreed to meet the requirement of funds of Rs.3750.87 crore under the MPF Scheme under Plan during the Twelfth Plan period with the year-wise provision of Rs.562.63 crore for 2012-13 and Rs.797.06 crore for each of the financial years 2013-14 to 2016-17 but no provision was made for the MPF Scheme under Plan in RE 2012-13. The Committee takes serious exception to such non 115 fulfilment of commitment and recommends that the Government should pay attention to the decision of Planning Commission and allocate the fund as recommended by it. (Para 4.10.9) The Committee takes serious note of the fact that the implementation of the Scheme for a further period of five years with effect from 2012-13 was approved in the beginning of 2013 which led to non releasing of funds to States out of the BE provision of Rs.750 crore under Non-Plan. Approval should have been given well in advance so that the under utilization could have been avoided. The Committee also takes a serious view of the fact that the provision of Rs. 150 crore under Non-Plan for creation of Capital Assets could also not be utilized due to procedural handicaps. The Committee hopes that Rs.1847 crore allocated under Non-Plan and Plan put together for this year under this scheme would be utilized without time and cost overrun. (Para 4.10.10) Keeping in view the fact that the naxal affected districts continue to lack proper policing, the Government should reconsider its decision of dropping components for naxal affected districts under the MPF Scheme. Similarly, border policing is also crucial in view of activities from across the border and dropping of border policing from the MPF Scheme also needs reconsideration. (Para 4.10.11) The scheme of MPF plays an important role in police modernization of States/UTs particularly naxal affected ones. The Committee takes serious note of the fact that some States/ UTs have not utilized the amount allocated under this scheme. The Committee recommends that the Ministry of Home Affairs should not release the funds to the State/ UT Governments till they utilize their earlier allocation fully in a time bound manner. (Para 4.10.12) The Ministry may also take up with the state governments to increase the women police force in the respective state police forces to 33%.The Committee also recommends that the Ministry of Home Affairs should impress upon the State Governments to set up women cells compulsorily in all the police stations throughout the country so that victim woman could be able to have free and easy access to lodge complaints against the perpetrators. Women cell in each police station would further enhance the participation of women in the policing system. (Para 4.10.13)

HOUSING SCHEME The Committee expresses concern to note that the allocation made under Residential Building (Plan) is not sufficient to meet the requirement of CAPFs. The Ministry had projected an amount of Rs 11547.90 crore to Planning Commission in Twelfth Plan. However, Planning Commission allocated Rs 5346.43 crore against this projected demand. In view of the reduced allocation, the Committee strongly recommends that the Government should reconsider its decision and allocation must be increased as per requirement, otherwise, the Housing Projects would suffer a lot. (Para 4.11.9) The Committee finds that the target to construct 6665 houses for CAPFs in the year 2012-13 has not been achieved till date, and therefore, recommends that construction of remaining 3401 houses should be expedited and completed at the earliest. (Para 4.11.10) The Committee finds that an ambitious project of construction of houses for Delhi Police under PPP mode has been taken, which would go a long way in meeting the requirement of Delhi Police for residential accommodation. The Committee therefore, recommends that all procedural formalities in this regard should be completed without delay. The Committee also notes that recently 15 Building Projects have been sent to the 116

Expenditure Finance Committee (EFC) for appraisal and after the appraisal by the EFC, these projects shall be placed before the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) for approval. The Committee recommends that all procedural clearance to the 15 remaining projects be given at the earliest so that construction of accommodation is started without delay. Necessary funds may also be provided for the purpose and steps be taken to avoid time and cost overrun. (Para 4.11.11)

SHORTAGE OF IPS OFFICERS The Committee is constrained to express its displeasure to find that there is a shortage of 1093 IPS officers in the country which shows lack of action on the part of the Government. The role of IPS officers in the administration of the country is well known and need not be emphasized. The Committee, therefore, strongly recommends that the Government should explore the possibility to overcome this shortage by filling up the vacancies on promotion from State Police Service Officers and also on special recruitment drive from Central Police Forces. (Para 4.12.4)

OCCUPATIONAL STRESS IN PARAMILITARY FORCES The Committee understands that long years of postings of para-military forces personnel in difficult areas distant from their permanent residence, long working hours, sleep deprivation, denial of leave, lack of healthcare facilities, delay in promotions, poor quality uniforms, lack of clarity in order etc. are the many reasons responsible for stress amongst them and are also forcing them to quit the paramilitary forces. The Government should address the stress issue very seriously. The immediate superiors should be regularly in touch and gauge the behavior and attitude and any abnormality should be immediately attended to. The Committee recommends that the findings/recommendations of the Report submitted by IIM, Ahmedabad should be implemented by the Government in letter and spirit. (4.13.2)

COORDINATION BETWEEN STATE AND PARA-MILITARY FORCES Para-military Forces happen to be unaware of the terrain where they are deployed, therefore, they deserve much cooperation and support from local police. They are after all there to assist State police force only. The Committee recommends the Government to impress upon the State/UT Governments for ensuring better co-ordination between the para- military forces and the State-Police Forces. The Committee also recommends that mechanism of Unified Command should be reviewed from time to time to ensure better coordination. (Para 4.14.4)

FORENSIC SCIENCES LABORATORIES The Committee notes that the Government of India has allocated Rs. 322 crore in Twelfth Five Year Plan for various schemes of DFSS to strengthen and upgrade the Forensic Science facility in the country. The Committee understands that in the era of complicated nature of crimes the Forensic Science Laboratories play an important role in crime investigation. The Committee, therefore, recommends the Ministry to impress upon DFSS for timely completion of upgradation of existing CFSLs at Kolkata, Hyderabad and Chandigarh. The Committee also recommends that Planning Commission should reconsider the proposal of opening of 6 RFSLs and 52 DMFUs in Twelfth Five Year Plan. (Para 4.15.3) 117

HOME GUARDS The Committee is aware of the fact that Home Guards are governed by the Home Guard Acts and Rules of their respective States/Union Territories. However, the Ministry of Home Affairs should impress upon the State/UT Governments to improve the working conditions of the Home Guards. They do not get fixed remuneration as they are paid pocket expenses when they are called for duty which makes their life miserable. The Committee recommends that Government should consider to make service-conditions of Home Guards more lucrative and sustaining as the job description of Home Guards, even if voluntary, demands better remuneration and facilities. In all the States, there are a large number of vacancies in the State Police Forces. Until the vacancies are filled, Home Guards services may be used to the maximum extent. (Para 5.7)

REHABILITATION OF REPATRIATES FROM SRI LANKA The Committee finds that Sri Lankan Government is not abiding by the Commitment made in the agreement on the issue of repatriation of Sri Lanka Refugees. The Committee understands that this is very sensitive issue where two countries with ethnic overlapping are involved and the rehabilitation process would take a long time. The Committee observes that 99,469 refugees have been repatriated back to Sri Lanka upto March, 1995, and thereafter, there is no organized repatriation. In view of the large influx of Tamil refugees, the Committee is of the view that the approach of the Government of India should be to see that the influx of refugees should be discouraged and they should be rehabilitated in their own homeland of Sri Lanka. The Committee in this regard notes that as a follow up action decided in the Inter-ministerial meeting, a joint inter-ministerial delegation was to visit camps in Tamil Nadu in January-February, 2012, but its visit is yet to be materialized. The Committee understands that other course of actions are to be followed up on the findings of the delegation. This reflects non-seriousness of the Government in redressing the problem. The Committee, therefore, recommends that the course of action as decided in the inter-ministerial meeting held by Ministry of External Affairs be pursued in the right earnest. The Government should try to prevail upon the Sri Lankan Government to create conditions conducive for their return. (Para 5.8.15)

TELEPHONE TAPPING The Committee takes note of the incidents of unauthorized telephone tapping and getting Call Data Records (CDR) of some prominent individuals including politicians in recent past for ulterior motive. There were also alleged reports of the country’s elite intelligence agencies involved. In view of this, the Committee recommends that such incidents should not occur in future and directs the Ministry of Home Affairs to issue a strict guideline in this regard. The Committee is of the view that there should be a mandatory provision that before getting CDR or telephone tapping of a sitting Member of Parliament, permission of the Presiding Officer of the concerned House should be solicited. Similarly, in the case of other political leaders, the Chief of the Party may be informed before taking any such action. (Para 5.9.6)

CIVIL DEFENCE The Committee notes the Ministry’s submission that Mainstreaming Civil Defence in disaster risk reduction with a total outlay of Rs.600 crore has been proposed to be implemented during Twelfth Plan period for which Planning Commission has given in- principle approval and draft EFC note is being finalized in consultation with Integrated 118

Finance Division of MHA. The Committee observes that procedural bottleneck has become the reason for reducing the allocations. The Committee thinks that strengthening of civil defence is the need of hour and allocation should be made as per the requirement. Even though it is such an important set up, the Ministry has taken a very long time in revising the scheme and even now also it is not final as yet. An early decision should be taken in this regard. Civil Defence set up should also be closely linked with Disaster Management set up. (Para 5.10.6)

JAMMU AND KASHMIR MIGRANTS The Committee is aware of the fact that relief is a State subject and Central Government is not dealing with the individual cases of settlement of claims of affected persons. However, displacement of Jammu and Kashmir migrants is one of the biggest mass level exodus of a group of people in the country. In view of this, they should be declared “internally displaced persons” and the Central Government should take responsibility for their rehabilitation as the State Government is not coming forward with many proposals. (Para 5.11.10) The Committee takes note of the rehabilitation attempts made under PM’s package. The Committee observes that as against 2184 appointment letters issued to candidates, only 1446 persons joined. Explaining the reason for low number of persons joining the service, it was submitted that some of the selected persons do not want to join in valley and also due to some of them getting appointment on two posts and they chose to join higher posts. The Committee, therefore, recommends that the migrants should be given the choice in terms of place of joining the jobs i.e. at a place where they feel safe and secure. The Committee also recommends that remaining posts also be filled up at the earliest and action be taken to get the cases in the courts settled at the earliest. The Committee is however distressed to note that for other 3000 posts for which it is the responsibility of the State Government nothing has been done. The Committee takes serious note of the negative attitude of the State Government. The Union Government should prevail upon the State Government of Jammu and Kashmir for filling up these posts as soon as possible. (Para 5.11.11) The Committee also notes that out of 505 units of proposed transit accommodation, the State Government has completed 405 units of transit accommodation in the Valley and remaining 100 are expected to be completed shortly and another 200 flats have been constructed at Budgam and the accommodation has been allotted to migrants who have been appointed. The Committee recommends that the Government should make a comprehensive plan for constructing permanent accommodation for migrants so that they can live there peacefully along with their families. (Para 5.11.12) The Committee is aware of the pitiable condition of the Jammu and Kashmir migrants and note that much progress has not been made in the implementation of Prime Minister Package except in respect of employment and transit accommodation. The Committee notes that the migrants failed to reach any consensus amongst themselves about the return to the Valley. The Committee understands that the Government has not been able to create conducive environment in the valley so that the migrants feel safe to return to the valley. The Committee, therefore, feels that the Government should create a safe environment involving local communities in the valley so that these migrants could return. The Committee notes that the Prime Minister Package framed in 2008 needs some changes and the revision is already underway. The Committee recommends that the revised package may be finalised at the earliest. (Para 5.11.13) 119

The Committee notes that the number of domestic as well as foreign tourists in the valley has increased manifold during the last four years. The Government should further promote tourism in the Kashmir valley, which is considered heaven on the earth, as it would lead to employment generation for the people residing there. (Para 5.11.14) The Committee is also pleased to note that violence and casualties during the last four years is on the decrease. However, the Government should not be complacent and continue to remain vigilant as the forces from across the border can try to foment trouble. (Para 5.11.15)

DISASTER MANAGEMENT The Committee is aware of the fact that India is vulnerable to many natural and man made disasters due to geo climatic conditions and terrorism and extremism. The Committee is of the view that the main objective of any disaster management project should be disaster mitigation alongwith minimizing the loss of lives and property. The Committee understands the need for further disaster preparedness at the grass root level. (Para 5.12.9) The Committee in its 161st report had observed that a specialized force like National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) having 10 battalions only, for entire country, will not serve the purpose and recommended for raising more battalions of this force. The Ministry in its Action Taken Reply had mentioned that a draft Cabinet Note for raising of two Additional NDRF battalions by conversion of two SSB battalions has been prepared by NDRF and the total battalions of NDRF will be raised to 12. The Committee in its 165th Report on ATR of the Government then observed that conversion of two SSB battalions into NDRF will not be right approach as it would affect working of SSB and recommended to the Government to explore other sources to raise additional battalions of NDRF. The Ministry in its written reply has mentioned that 10 Battalions of National Disaster Response Force have been constituted for the purpose of specialist response to disasters and are located at 10 strategic places across India. The Committee is constrained to observe that the Government has done very little in compliance with the recommendations of the Committee. The Committee reiterates its recommendation that the Government should raise more Battalions of NDRF for responding to disasters. (Para 5.12.10)

The Committee notes that a New Scheme namely Creation of Infrastructure for NDRF battalions at an estimated cost of Rs.1250.80 crore is being formulated for implementation during the 12th Five Year Plan. The Committee recommends that all necessary procedural clearance may be obtained to start the scheme at the earliest for creating state of the art infrastructure for NDRF. (Para 5.12.11) The Committee also recommends that the Ministry should impress upon the State/ UT Governments to raise separately, specialized Disaster Response Force, instead of using existing force during the disasters as only specialized Disaster Response Force can exert the suitable response to tackle disaster. (Para 5.12.12) The Committee notes that the Government is implementing National Emergency Communication Plan (NECP) Phase-II since 2011-12. The Committee also notes that the provision of 96.03 crores is sufficient for the year 2013-14, subject to the condition that after approval of NDRF infrastructure, more funds would be required. The Committee recommends that fund allocation may be enhanced suitably to avoid time and cost overrun. (Para 5.12.13) 120

The Committee is concerned to note that NIDM is still not functioning from its own building complex. Since, Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has allotted land, the Committee recommends that the construction work should take off soon and be completed without further delay. Steps may be taken to remove all the procedural delays. (5.12.14) The Committee appreciates that the Ministry has been undertaking mass awareness programmes to prepare people during or post-natural or man made disasters. The Committee understands that without participation of common people, the Government machineries alone cannot tackle disasters at different locations of country. The Committee, therefore, recommends that the Government should continue to conduct mock exercises from time to time which could be very helpful in the wake of any actual incident of disaster. Civil Defence set ups may be also involved in all such mock drills. (5.12.15) The Committee recommends that “National Platform on Disaster Risk Reduction (NPDRR) should be used to evolve a comprehensive mechanism for dealing with disasters by making it a converging point for all institutions dealing with disasters. The Committee also recommends that in the direction of strengthening the Disaster Risk Reduction, efforts should be made for bringing the corporate social responsibility into this. (5.12.16)

NATIONAL POPULATION REGISTER The Committee observes that MHA projected the plan outlay during 2013-14 for Census Surveys and Statistics including National Population Register (NPR) at Rs.1783.16 crore which was reduced to Rs.1122.16 crore (excluding Rs.220.00 crore earmarked for North Eastern Area) which may affect the plan scheme of NPR substantially and other schemes to some extent. The Committee, in view of this, recommends that the amount should be enhanced as per requirement of MHA. (5.13.20) The Committee notes that the demographic data collection (in paper format) for creating the NPR has been completed for the entire country along with Houselisting and Housing Census in 2010. However, the Committee is constrained to observe that data digitalisation process has not yet been completed and as far as biometric enrolment and issuing of Aadhar Cards are concerned the work is also at slow pace. Aadhaar card issuance and National Population Register would take years to complete. Since, Aadhar card is linked with Direct Benefit Transfer Scheme, it should be completed at a fast pace; otherwise the beneficiaries would not be able to avail their entitlements. The Committee recommends that there should be some interlinkage between the Aadhar card and the NPR otherwise it would prove to be duplication of whole exercise causing confusion in the minds of common people about their utility and validity. (5.13.21) The Committee is also apprehensive that refugees, foreigners and nationals of hostile countries may try to be enrolled into NPR so that they could prove to be an Indian citizen. The Government should look in this aspect seriously. The Committee is of the considered view that the responsibility of NPR enrollment approval can not be left to a local “patwari” particularly in those areas where there are a large number of foreign nationals allegedly residing there. There must be a high level foolproof mechanism in each district for scrutinizing and giving final approval and cross checking. This is because the moment the National Population Register comes up, it will be a legal document for claiming Indian citizenship and also avail related facilities. (5.13.22)

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India to promote Hindi language and it is duty of the Department of Official Language to promote/encourage use of Hindi Language in all the Departments/Ministries of the country. The Committee is of the view that all the documents of the Government of India should be made available simultaneously both in Hindi and English. (5.14.13) The Committee takes note of the fact that a Committee has been set-up recently to evaluate present Hindi vocabulary and develop “saral” Hindi dictionary which could be used without any difficulties for administrative and other purposes. The Committee desires that the evaluation process done by the said Committee may be completed in a time bound manner. (5.14.14) The Committee is constrained to observe that Ministry of Panchayti Raj, Department of Chemical and Petrochemical, Department of Scientific and Industrial Research and Ministry of Health and Family Welfare are not abiding by the provisions of Section 3(3) of the Official Languages Act 1963. The Committee recommends that the matter should be taken up with all these Ministries/Departments and this Parliamentary Committee’s observation should be conveyed to them. The Committee further recommends that Department of Official Language should prevail upon these Departments/Ministries to follow the rules/acts in this regard strictly. (5.14.15) The Committee also recommends that the vacancies in various Departments/ Ministries should be filled up at the earliest. The Department of Official Language should pursue the matter vigorously with Staff Selection Commission. (5.14.16) The Committee feels that if a person writes in one of the scheduled languages other than English and Hindi to any department/Ministry or to any officer of the Government of India, there should be a mechanism to give reply in that language. The Committee desires that Department of Official Language may explore this possibility. (5.14.17)

LAKSHADWEEP Agatti Airport The Committee observes that since long the issue of extension of runway in Agatti in UT of Lakshadweep is being raised at various levels. Due to short runway airlines operators face difficulty in operating bigger aircrafts. Since, environmental clearance has been granted by the Ministry of Environment and Forests, the UT Administration in tandem with the Union Ministry of Home Affairs should complete the process of land acquisition for the runway extension. The Committee recommends the Ministry of Home Affairs to come forward and take charge of the project and ensure that it may be completed at the earliest. The matter may also be taken up with Ministry of Civil Aviation. (6.1.4)

LAKSHADWEEP 51st IR Battalion The Committee is not satisfied with the plea of the Ministry that conversion of IRBn to State Armed Police is possible only if personnel constituting any battalion belong to a single State. The Committee, in view of this, recommends that the Ministry should ponder upon creating a separate UT cadre of IRBn wherein their salaries and allowances should be same wherever they are posted. (6.2.5) The Committee is pleased to note that a decision regarding detachment allowance on the line of armed forces has been taken up. The Committee hopes that the matter would 122 be seriously pursued by the MHA with the Finance Ministry, so that final decision of the Government is taken up on the issue. (6.2.6)

LAKSHADWEEP Fishing The Committee is aware of the fact that UT of Lakshdweep is endowed with vast lagoons and tuna-rich oceanic waters. Given this natural advantage, the Committee hopes that UT would increase its fish landing. The Committee notes the initiatives taken by the Ministry to increase fishing yield. The Committee recommends that the fishing community should be given financial incentives and other encouragement such as fishing boats, machineries etc. at subsidized rates as this is the main avocation of the people there. (6.3.1)

DAMAN AND DIU The Committee reiterates its recommendation made in its 165th Action Taken Report on 161st Report that development of Minor Ports in Daman and Diu is necessary for promoting tourism through cruise ships plying between Daman and Diu and between Mumbai and Daman. The Committee notes that the Egis India Ltd. submitted Inspection Report on 26th February, 2013. The Committee recommends that UT Administration should take follow-up-actions at the earliest so that the work takes off without delay. (6.4.12) The Committee, in its 161st Report on Demands for Grants (2012-13) had, recommended that seven bridges across the rivers and one signature bridge (cable stayed) connecting Moti Daman and Nani Daman which are at various stages of construction should be completed in time bound manner. The Ministry in its Action Taken Note on 161st Report apprised the Committee about status of these proposed Bridges. The Committee in its 165th Report expressed its deep displeasure over non-completion of these bridges. Again, the Committee finds that construction of these bridges is still at nascent stage. The Committee, in view of this, strongly recommends that all the procedural obstacles should be cleared soon to complete construction of these bridges. (6.4.13) The Committee, in its 161st and 165th Reports, had recommended the Ministry and UT administration for expediting the process of regularization of daily wage employees. Since, UT administration considers that the judgment of Hon’ble Supreme Court in above case is not restrictive but more of enabling nature which permits the Government to regularize employees, who have worked for more than 10 years, the Committee reiterates that the UT Administration should take necessary action to regularize these daily wage employees at the earliest by adopting pro-active approach on humanitarian ground. (6.4.14) The Committee takes note of the issue of fishermen rotting in the jails of Pakistan caught while fishing. The Committee recommends that the Ministry of Home Affairs in tandem with Ministry of External Affairs should raise this issue before Pakistani establishment during diplomatic talks for bringing them back. The Committee, in this regard, recommends that reports of intrusion by Pakistani Coast Guard into our Sea should be verified with Ministry of Defence and if found true, should be checked with all possible means. (6.4.15) The Committee takes note of the fact that major issue concerning UTs of Daman and Diu and Dadra and Nagar Haveli is the lack of National Highway connectivity. The Ministry of Home Affairs should pursue the matter with the Ministry of Transport in this regard. (6.4.16) 123

ANDAMAN AND NICOBAR ISLANDS The Committee takes serious note of the fact that Tsunami occurred in 2004 and compensations and other rehabilitation measures have still not been completed particularly the issue of loan waiver to fishermen in the UT of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The Committee recommends that the Ministry should get the entire issues examined and furnish the status report to the Committee at the earliest. (6.5.12) The Committee takes note of the fact that the Government has sanctioned a project of setting up of a Marina at Viper Island. Since, the matter pertains to the sentiment of the people as the said Island has a historical value, the Committee recommends that the Ministry should impress upon Ministry of Tourism and Andaman and Nicobar Administration to shift this project to any other Island of UT of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. (6.5.13) The Committee also recommends that necessary immediate action be taken for procurement of ships by the Andaman and Nicobar Administration. (6.5.14) The Committee, in view of the pending issues concerning the UTs, particularly the UT of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, directs the Home Ministry to impress upon the UTs administrations to hold review meeting with the concerned Members of Parliament representing the UTs and ask for report on the action taken and furnish the same to the Committee. (6.5.15)

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XVI SIXTEENTH MEETING

The Committee met at 3.00 P.M. on Thursday, the 28th March, 2013 in Main Committee Room, Ground Floor, Parliament House Annexe, New Delhi.

MEMBERS PRESENT 1. Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu — Chairman

RAJYA SABHA 2. Shri D. Raja 3. Shri Janardan Dwivedi 4. Shri Rajiv Pratap Rudy 5. Shrimati Kanimozhi 6. Dr. V. Maitreyan

LOK SABHA 7. Shri Anandrao Adsul 8. Shri L.K. Advani 9. Shrimati Santosh Chowdhary 10. Dr. Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar 11. Shri Ramen Deka 12. Shri Naveen Jindal 13. Shri Aaron Rashid J.M. 14. Shri Sanjay Dina Patil 15. Shri Lalu Prasad 16. Shri Rathod Ramesh 17. Shri Neeraj Shekhar 18. Shri Ravneet Singh

SECRETARIAT Shri P.P.K. Ramacharyulu, Joint Secretary Shri Vimal Kumar, Director Shri D.K. Mishra, Joint Director Shri Bhupendra Bhaskar, Assistant Director Shri Sanjeev Khokhar, Committee Officer

WITNESSES Representatives of Ministry of Home Affairs 1. Shri R.K. Singh, Home Secretary

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2. Shri A.K. Jain, Secretary (OL) 3. Shri A. Jayaraman, Special Secretary 4. Shri Syed Asif Ibrahim, Director, Intelligence Bureau 5. Shri K.A. Ganai, Additional Secretary (Foreigners Division) 6. Shri K. Skandan, Additional Secretary (CS) 7. Dr. Rajiv Sharma, Additional Secretary (Naxal Management) 8. Shri S.C. Panda, Additional Secretary and Financial Advisor 9. Shrimati Veena Kumari Meena, JS (PM) 10. Shrimati Bina Prasad, JS (Security) 11. Shri Rakesh Singh, JS (Internal Security-I) 12. Shri N.S. Kalsi, JS (Police-II) 13. Dr. A.K. Saxena, JS (Delhi) 14. Dr. Prafulla Kerketta, JS (Finance) 15. Shri G.V.V. Sarma, JS (Disaster Manament) 16. Shri K.K. Mittal, JS (Police-I) 17. Shri K. K. Pathak, JS (UT) 18. Shri Lokesh Jha, JS (Police and Planning) 19. Shri M. Gopal Reddy, JS (Internal Security-II) 20. Shri M.A. Ganapathy, JS (Naxal Management) 21. Shri Deepak Kumar, JS (Border Management) 22. Shrimati Rashmi Goel, JS (Human Resource) 23. Shri Satpal Chouhan, JS (Coordination and Public Grievances) 24. Shri S. Suresh Kumar, JS (Centre-State) 25. Shri Bhagwan Shankar, JS (A) 26. Shri Shambhu Singh, JS (NE) 27. Shri V. Vumlunmang, JS (Foreigners Division) 28. Shri I.S. Chahal, JS (Freedom Fighter and Rehabilitation) 29. Shri D.K. Pandey, JS (OL) 30. Dr. Sanjeev Mishra, Chief Controller of Accounts 31. Shri K.C. Meena, Joint Director, IB 32. Shri Subhash Joshi, DG, BSF 33. Shri Dilip Trivedi, Special DG, BSF 34. Shri Arvind Ranjan, DG, NSG 35. Shri Asutosh Shukla, IG (Hq), NSG 36. Shri Pranay Sahay, DG, CRPF 37. Shri Ajay Chaddha, DG, ITBP 38. Shri Arun Chaudhary, DG, SSB 39. Shri S.C. Katoch, IG, SSB 40. Shri Anand Prakash, IG, BPR and D 41. Shri S.C. Sinha, DG, NIA 42. Shri Loknath Behera, IG, NIA 43. Dr. Y.K. Gautam, IG, NIA 129

44. Shri Rajiv, DG, CISF 45. Dr. S.B. Singh, IG, CISF 46. Shri R.R. Sahay, IG, CISF 47. Shri Neeraj Kumar, CP, Delhi Police 48. Shri B.S. Bassi, Special Commissioner of Police, Delhi Police 49. Shri Deepender Pathak, Joint CP (Security), Delhi Police 50. Shri M.K. Meena, Joint CP (Security) Delhi Police 51. Shri Y.S. Shahrawat, Chairman, LPAI 52. Shri Raghu Raman, CEO, NATGRID 53. Shri Ravi Kota, Joint Secretary, NATGRID 54. Ms. Soma Roy Barman, JS and FA, NATGRID 55. Dr. Shyam Agrawal, Secretary, NDMA 56. Shri S. Rajan, Joint Secretary, NDMA 57. Dr. P.M. Nair, DG, NDRF 58. Dr. Satendra, ED, NIDM 59. Shri Rajiv Mehta, DG, NCB 60. Dr. A.K. Dhawan, ADG (Medical) CAPF 61. Dr. K.K. Mukherjee, IG (Medical) CAPF 62. Lt. General Ranbir Singh, DG, Assam Rifles 63. Shri B.K. Sharma, Director, Planning, Government of NCT of Delhi 64. Shri H. Rajesh Prasad, Administrator, Lakshadweep 65. Dr. N.N. Vasantha Kumar, CDC, Lakshadweep 66. Shri Bhupinder Singh Bhalla, Administrator, Daman and Diu 67. Shri R. Kini, ADG, BPR and D 68. Shri K.K. Sharma, Administrator, Chandigarh 69. Shri Anil Kumar, HS, Chandigarh Administration 70. Shri V.K. Singh, Finance Secretary, Chandigarh Administration 71. Shri A.K. Mathur, Director, NEPA, Shillong 2.0 The Chairman welcomed the Members and apprised them of the agenda for the day, i.e. to hear presentation of the Home Secretary, Secretary, Official Langauge alongwith other senior officers of the Ministry on Demands for Grants (2013-14) of the Ministry of Home Affairs. (At this stage witnesses were called in) 3.0 Thereafter, the Chairman asked the Home Secretary to make presentation on the Demands for Grants of the Ministry of Home Affairs for the year 2013-14 and also asked him to focus on both the budgetary aspects and the issues concerning the major programmes and policies of the Departments, Divisions and Organisations under the Ministry. He also asked him to focus on programmes/projects where the targets could not be achieved or where the schemes were delayed. 3.1 The Chairman also asked the Home Secretary to update the Members on the major issues concerning the Home Ministry such as ‘Left Wing Extremism’, ‘Cross-Border Terrorism’, ‘Coastal Security’, ‘Status of AADHAR Card and National Population Register (NPR)’ among other aspects while making presentation on the Budget Estimates of MHA. 130

4.0 The Home Secretary then briefed the Committee about the general internal security situation in the country. He underlined the measures taken to counter terror threats. He also briefed the Committee about the initiatives taken to check the growth of naxalism in the country.

4.1 Thereafter, the Additional Secretary and Financial Advisor made a powerpoint presentation on the Demands for Grants (2013-14) of the Ministry of Home Affairs. The highlights of the presentation are given below:–

■ Internal Security situation in 2012 has shown distinct improvement;

■ Terrorism in the hinterland has been, by and large, under control;

■ A major module of Indian Mujahidin was neutralized in October, 2012;

■ The security forces achieved notable successes in arresting/neutralizing elements of the top leadership of Maoists;

■ During the period from 2007-08 to 2010-11, Rs.4860.97 crores was disbursed as grants to States under MPF scheme. Out of this amount, Rs,4400.73 crores has been reported as utilized by States (90%);

■ Total budgetary allocation to the Ministry of Home Affairs (in BE 2013-14) for all the 10 grants (on net basis) is Rs.67978.15 crores. In BE 2012-13, it was Rs. 62171.11 crores and in RE 2012-13 it was Rs. 57776.35 crores. Thus, there is an increase of 17.65% over RE 2012-13 and 9.34% over BE 2011-12;

■ Total Plan allocation to MHA (2013-14) in respect of all 10 Grants is Rs. 16731.09 crores as compared to Rs. 16156.09 crores in BE and Rs. 11590.39 crores in RE 2012-13;

■ Non-Plan allocation has risen from last year’s BE of Rs. 46015.02 crores to Rs. 51247.06 crores in the current year;

■ Focus on Police Housing Scheme and creation of infrastructure for CAPFs has been maintained and an allocation (Rs. 4183.40 crores) has been made for the scheme;

■ For schemes of border management Rs. 2025.00 crores has been made under plan allocation; and

■ There is a reduction in plan allocation made for Census related activities. An allocation of Rs. 1342.16 crores has been made as against the last year’s allocation of Rs. 2038.00 crores. 4.2 The Additional Secretary and Financial Advisor also apprised the Committee about the projected demand and proposed demand of the Ministry in BE 2013-14 (Non-Plan). He submitted that the MHA had projected Rs. 55116.41 crores for the budgetary allocations under three Demands for Grants viz. Grant No. 53 – Ministry of Home Affairs, Grant No. 55 – Police; and Grant No. 56 – Other Expenditure of MHA. However, the Government has proposed to allocate Rs. 46003.84 crores in BE 2013-14. The CCA also mentioned that allocation for internal security in India was very less when compared with the spending of China on internal security. In China, spending on internal security is more than that on Defence, while in India, Defene gets 15% and Home gets only 4% of the total allocation. 4.3 The Additional Secretary and Financial Advisor, Ministry of Home Affairs also submitted as under:– “If we look at the Ministry of Defence, it is about 15 per cent. When we compare ourselves with China, — we very often compare our country with China – in the case of China, their 131

Defence expenditure is about 119 billion dollars, and their expenditure on internal security is 123 billion dollars. This is very remarkable that they are spending much more in terms of security than on defence. And if we compare our GDP with the GDP of China, we are about one-fourth of China’s GDP. But as far as our allocation for internal security is concerned, it is one-tenth of China’s Budget for internal security.” 4.4 The Home Secretary submitted that the actual requirements under various important schemes of the Ministry have not been met. 5.0 The Chairman and Members in between sought clarifications on the following issues:– • Requirements of NIA in terms of man power and finance; • Reasons behind delay in completion of NATGRID project which was approved in 2010; • Progress in Border Management particularly slow pace of construction of Border Roads; • The timeframe of implementation of proposed 30% target of representation of women in the Delhi Police which is only 6 per cent now; • Increase in budget of the Delhi Police is mainly under the heads of Salary (Rs.250 crore). • Status of proposal of increase in motor vehicles/PCR vans, CCTV surveillance etc; • There were reports of attempts of phone tapping and getting Call Details Record (CDR) of certain political leaders. How the same could be checked; • Reasons for reducing allocation to Rs. 5 crore at RE for Civil Defence which was Rs. 23 crore in BE last year; • Delay in projects such as issuance of Aadhaar Cards and preparation of NPR; • Verification of Indian citizenship before enrolling into National Population Register (NPR). 5.0 The queries/issues raised were replied/clarified by the Home Secretary and other officers of the Ministry. The Chairman then asked the Home Secretary to send detailed note/replies to the queries which were not replied in the meeting within a week. 6.0 A verbatim record of the proceedings of the meeting was kept.

7.0 The Committee then adjourned at 5.26 P.M. 132

XVII SEVENTEENTH MEETING

The Committee met at 11.00 A.M. on Thursday, the 4th April, 2013 in Main Committee Room, Ground Floor, Parliament House Annexe, New Delhi.

MEMBERS PRESENT 1. Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu — Chairman

RAJYA SABHA 2. Shri D. Raja 3. Shri Janardan Dwivedi 4. Shri Rajiv Pratap Rudy 5. Shri Prasanta Chatterjee

LOK SABHA 6. Shri Anandrao Adsul 7. Shri L.K. Advani 8. Dr. Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar 9. Shri Ramen Deka 10. Shri Naveen Jindal 11. Shri Lalubhai Babubhai Patel 12. Shri Sanjay Dina Patil 13. Shri Hamdullah Sayeed 14. Shri Neeraj Shekhar 15. Shri Ravneet Singh

SECRETARIAT Shri P.P.K. Ramacharyulu, Joint Secretary Shri Vimal Kumar, Director Shri D.K. Mishra, Joint Director Shri Bhupendra Bhaskar, Assistant Director Shri Sanjeev Khokhar, Committee Officer Shri Anurag Ranjan, Committee Officer

WITNESSES Representatives of Ministry of Home Affairs 1. Shri R.K. Singh, Home Secretary

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2. Shri A.K. Mangotra, Secretary (BM) 3. Shri A.K. Jain, Secretary (OL) 4. Shri Syed Asif Ibrahim, Director, Intelligence Bureau 5. Shri K.A. Ganai, Additional Secretary (Foreigners Division) 6. Shri K. Skandan, Additional Secretary (CS) 7. Dr. Rajiv Sharma, Additional Secretary (Naxal Management) 8. Shri S.C. Panda, Additional Secretary and Financial Advisor 9. Shrimati Veena Kumari Meena, JS (PM) 10. Shri Rakesh Singh, JS (Internal Security-I) 11. Shri N.S. Kalsi, JS (Police-II) 12. Dr. A.K. Saxena, JS (Delhi) 13. Shri Sambhu Singh, JS (North East) 14. Dr. Prafulla Kerketta, JS (Finance) 15. Shri K.K. Mittal, JS (Police-I) 16. Shri Lokesh Jha, JS (Police and Planning) 17. Shri R.K. Srivastava, JS (Kashmir) 18. Shri Deepak Kumar, JS (Border Management) 19. Shri Satpal Chouhan, JS (Coordination and and Public Grievances) 20. Shri S. Suresh Kumar, JS (Centre-State) 21. Shri Bhagwan Shankar, JS (A) 22. Shri V. Vumlunmang, JS (Foreigners Division) 23. Shri I.S. Chahal, JS (Freedom Fighter and Rehabilitation) 24. Shri D.K. Pandey, JS (OL) 25. Dr. Sanjeev Mishra, Chief Controller of Accounts 26. Shri K.C. Meena, Joint Director, IB 27. Shri Dilip Trivedi, Special DG, BSF 28. Shri Arvind Ranjan, DG, NSG 29. Shri Pranay Sahay, DG, CRPF 30. Shri Ajay Chaddha, DG, ITBP 31. Shri Arun Chaudhary, DG, SSB 32. Shri Anand Prakash, IG, BPR&D 33. Shri S.C. Sinha, DG, NIA 34. Shri Rajiv, DG, CISF 35. Shri B.S. Bassi, Special Commissioner of Police, Delhi Police 36. Shri Y.S. Shahrawat, Chairman, LPAI 37. Shri Raghu Raman, CEO, NATGRID 38. Shri Ravi Kota, Joint Secretary, NATGRID 134

39. Ms. Soma Roy Barman, JS & FA, NATGRID 40. Dr. Shyam Agrawal, Secretary, NDMA 41. Shri S. Rajan, Joint Secretary, NDMA 42. Dr. P.M. Nair, DG, NDRF 43. Dr. Satendra, ED, NIDM 44. Shri Rajiv Mehta, DG, NCB 45. Dr. A.K. Dhawan, ADG (Medical) CAPF 46. Shri Rajendra Kumar, Secretary (IT), Government of NCT of Delhi 47. Shri B.K. Sharma, Director, Planning, Government of NCT of Delhi 48. Shri A.K. Sharma, Director, Delhi Fire Service 49. Shri H. Rajesh Prasad, Administrator, Lakshadweep 50. Shri Bhupinder Singh Bhalla, Administrator, Daman & Diu 51. Shrimati M. Sathiyavathi, Chief Secretary, Puducherry 52. Shri K.K. Sharma, Administrator, Chandigarh 53. Shri Anil Kumar, HS, Chandigarh Administration 54. Shri V.K. Singh, Finance Secretary, Chandigarh Administration 55. Shri Anand Jerai, Superintendent, SVPNPA, Hyderabad 56. Shri A.K. Mathur, Director, NEPA, Shillong 57. Shri Anand Prakash, Chief Secretary, Andaman Administration 58. Smt. Rina Ray, Principal Secretary (Planning) Andaman Administration 59. Shri B.L. Sharma, Secretary (Finance), Andaman Administration 60. Dr. Aditya Arya, DG, Home Guard

2.0 At the outset, the Chairman welcomed the Members to the sitting of the Committee and apprised them of the agenda for the day. He recalled that in the last sitting held on 28th March, 2013, the Committee had heard the presentation of the Ministry on Demands for Grants (2013-14). He added that the discussion was not concluded that day and the Committee would further hear the representatives of Ministry of Home Affairs with replies to the queries made by Members in its previous sitting and thereafter, Members may seek further clarifications.

(At this stage witnesses were called in)

3.0 The Chairman welcomed the witnesses and asked the Home Secretary to first respond to the questions raised by Members in the previous sitting of the Committee, and then, the Members would seek clarifications.

3.1 The Home Secretary then replied to certain queries/issues raised in the previous sitting of the Committee. Responding to the issue of shortfall in various Demands of Ministry of Home Affairs and implications thereof, the Home Secretary submitted as under:–

“...The shortfalls prima facie, if left unattended, will have an adverse impact because the shortfalls pertain to various things like cost of rations, clothing, tentage, POL, etc., all of which are very vital for the functioning of the Armed Forces. But we are confident that 135

we will get additional amounts in the first supplementary because we had found in our experience that in these items that whenever we need additional funds, we get additional funds and funds we have never been denied. There is also a shortfall in the outlay as requested by us for office buildings and residential buildings. Now if we do not get here additionality, we will be confining our construction plans to what is the allocation given. Even the allocation, which has been given, I think, if we are able to spend it in time, will make an impact both on the accommodation situation and on the construction of various office buildings which are required. One main reason for the financial constraint which we are feeling in the Ministry is that we have been expanding. In the past couple of years, we have raised about 30 odd battalions and this year we are raising 16 more battalions. So, this has led to a requirement of additional resources. We have got some additional resources. We will need some more resources, and I am quite certain that we will get those resources in the first supplementary.”

3.2 Responding to the pin-pointed query of the Chairman of the Committee as to how the cut in the allocation would affect the functioning of the Ministry, the Home Secretary added as under:-

“...if we do not get any additional sums in the supplementary, the amount of money which we have got will not immediately create any constraints for us. But if, after spending this money, we do not get any funds in the first supplementary, then there will be a problem. As of know, there is no problem. If we do not get funds in the first supplementary, then we may have a problem. It depends on our pace of expenditure, but, by and large, we will be needing additional funds in the first supplementary. That is clear.”

3.3 The Home Secretary pleaded that what the Ministry of Finance did was, they provided additional funds for the salaries but they made a proportionate deduction under the other heads like clothing, tentage, cost of rations, POL, etc. In the Non-Plan, they have given what they had given virtually in the previous year in the BE. He further added that if one takes out the salary, actually, in the other Heads, there is a decline.

4.0 Thereafter, the Chairman and Members sought clarifications on the following issues:–

■ There is a decrease of Rs. 90.00 crore due to non-finalisation of Plan schemes for Coastal Security;

■ During the visit of the Committee to the coastal areas of Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu, it was noticed that the local police, without any training, without any understanding, were posted on the coastal security duty. Such local police neither had the motivation nor proper understanding nor proper training for coastal security;

■ Progress in coordination with the Indian Navy for identification of boats, radio communication or otherwise for Coastal Security;

■ Border Management is an ambitious project for which allocation has been enhanced. Given the difficult terrains in the North-East and Jammu and Kashmir region, how the Ministry would be able to complete projects;

■ Progress in Indo-Bangladesh Border Management;

■ There is an enhancement in allocation for Indo-Bhutan border roads. What is the progress thereon; 136

■ Logic behind need of inner-line permit for Indian citizens to visit some border areas;

■ “Orderly system” functional in Police forces where regular security personnel are used as cooks, drivers, attendants, etc.

■ Status of Police Housing Scheme for CPMFs and Delhi Police;

■ Representation of women in the Delhi Police is only 6 per cent. What is the timeframe of implementation of 30% representation target?

■ Progress in recruitment of more women police officers in other states and CPMFs;

■ The total number of PCRs in the fleet of Delhi Police and the number of non- operational ones;

■ Status of proposed Second phase of Modernization of Prison Administration;

■ Status of Srilankan repatriates and their rehabilitation;

■ The amount allocated, amount spent and the amount required under the PM’s package for return and rehabilitation of Kashmiri migrants to the Valley of the State of Jammu and Kashmir;

■ problems faced by the Department of Official Language with regard to fund allocation;

■ Non-availability of Hindi version of documents from Ministries;

■ whether Department of Official Languages has ever conducted meeting with the officials of different Ministries regarding problems coming in the way of translation;

■ Is there any proposal for evaluation of difficult and technical Hindi words to develop a Hindi dictionary of “Saral” Hindi words;

■ Mechanism of writing back to the people in their own languages from Departments/ Ministries if they write to them in their regional scheduled languages other than Hindi and English;

■ Extension of runway of Agatti Airport in the UT of Lakshadweep;

■ Issues relating to pay/allowances of personnel of 51st IR Battalion consisting of persons from Lakshadweep, Daman Diu and Dadar Nagar Haveli;

■ The issue of fishermen rotting in the jails of Pakistan who are caught while fishing was raised;

■ Non-disbursement of sanctioned money meant for Tsunami victims in Andaman and Nicobar Islands;

■ Delay in waiver of loan to Tsunami-affected fishermen in Andaman and Nicobar Islands;

■ Progress in shipping in Andaman and Nicobar Islands; and

■ Issue of development of Jetty Marina at Viper Island (Andaman and Nicobar Islands) which is having a historical importance. 137

5.0 The Chairman asked the Home Secretary to direct all the UT Administration authorities to hold a meeting with concerned Members of Parliament on the issues concerning UTs.

6.0 Some queries were replied by the Home Secretary and other officers of the Ministry. The Chairman then asked the Home Secretary to send detailed note/replies to the queries which were not replied orally.

7.0 A verbatim record of the proceedings of the meeting was kept.

8.0 The Committee then adjourned at 1.59 P.M. 138

XIX NINTEENTH MEETING

The Committee met at 3.00 P.M. on Monday, the 22nd April, 2013 in Committee Room ‘A’, Ground Floor, Parliament House Annexe, New Delhi.

MEMBERS PRESENT 1. Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu — Chairman

RAJYA SABHA 2. Shri D. Raja 3. Shri Satish Chandra Misra 4. Shri Prasanta Chatterjee 5. Dr. V. Maitreyan

LOK SABHA 6. Dr. Shafiqur Rahman Barq 7. Dr. Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar 8. Shri Datta Meghe 9. Shri Sanjay Dina Patil 10. Shri Rathod Ramesh 11. Shri Hamdullah Sayeed 12. Shri Neeraj Shekhar 13. Shri Ravneet Singh

SECRETARIAT Shri P.P.K. Ramacharyulu, Joint Secretary Shri Vimal Kumar, Director Shri D.K. Mishra, Joint Director Shri Bhupendra Bhaskar, Assistant Director Shri Anurag Ranjan, Committee Officer

WITNESSES ** * 2. At the outset the Chairman welcomed the members to the meeting of the Committee and apprised them the agenda of the day which is as under:– (i) * * *

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(ii) To consider and adopt the following draft reports of the Committee:– (a) 169th Report on Demands for Grants (2013-14) of the Ministry of Home Affairs; and (b) * * * 2.1 * * * 3. The Committee then first took up the draft 169th Report on Demands for Grants (2013-14) of the Ministry of Home Affairs for consideration. After a brief discussion the report was adopted with some minor changes. 3.1 * * * 3.2 The Committee then nominated its Chairman and in his absence Shri D.Raja, M.P., Rajya Sabha and Dr. V. Maitreyan, M.P., Rajya Sabha to present the 169th and 170th Reports to the Rajya Sabha on 25th April,2013. The Committee also nominated Shri Rathod Ramesh, MP, Lok Sabha and in his absence Shri Sanjay Dina Patil, MP, Lok Sabha to lay both the reports on the Table of Lok Sabha the same day. 4.0–4.3 * * * 5. A verbatim record of the oral evidence was kept.

6. The Committee then adjourned at 3.20 P.M.

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