Representations were received from the Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) and from the Federation of India Art Silk Weaving Industry (FIASWI), inter alia, to increase customs duty on import of fabrics, in general, from 10% to 20%.
(a) whether the Government has received any representation seeking imposition of higher import duty on steel imports; (b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor; and (c) the action taken by the Government thereon?
The decision to disclose the borrowers details including publishing the details in newspapers is taken by the banks as provided in various statutes and Loan Agreement.
There are limits on deposits on “Small Account” under Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY). Government is not proposing to increase this limit.
(a) Whether the Government has received ` 66,000 crore surplus from Reserve Bank of India (RBI); (b) If so, the details thereof; (c) Whether the surplus generated through RBI’s investment activities, primarily in sovereign bonds like US Treasury-bills; and (d) If so, the details thereof?
Government has considered the various aspects thoroughly relating to advancing the date of presentation of Union Budget. Major advantages in advancing the date of Budget presentations are:
Through the Finance Act, 2015, a separate section 80CCD(1B) has been inserted in the Income Tax Act, 1961 , wherein a subscriber under NPS is allowed a deduction in computation of his total income, whether or not any deduction is allowed under Section 80CCD(1)
As far as surveillance activities are concerned, SEBI maintains constant vigil in the market and in case of any abnormality, takes appropriate action against the concerned entities. The systems and practices are in place to promote a safe, transparent and efficient market and to protect market integrity.
Government has set up a Special Cell to monitor the receipt of fake currency notes and inform such instances to the Economic Offences Wing of State Police, Intelligence/Enforcement agencies of the Central Government and also to the Ministry of Finance.
(a) whether the Government is aware that roadside eatery owners in various cities including Mumbai have made declaration of their unaccounted income and properties after IT raids; (b) if so, the details thereof; and (c) the steps taken by the Government to encourage such evaders to declare unaccounted income without subjecting them to any harassment by IT officials?
