(a) whether a large number of fake revenue stamps are in
circulation in the country and causing loss of crores of
rupees to the exchequer; and
(b) if so, the details thereof and the action taken against the responsible persons?
(a) whether a large number of fake revenue stamps are in
circulation in the country and causing loss of crores of
rupees to the exchequer; and
(b) if so, the details thereof and the action taken against the responsible persons?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTER OF FINANCE (GINGEE N. RAMACHANDRAN)
(a)&(b) : Revenue stamps are printed in India Security Press,
Nashik and distributed by the Department of Posts. As per the
records of Department of Posts, the total value of fake revenue
stamps detected during the last three years is Rs. 6,94,734. In
addition, India Security Press, Nashik has received reports about
10,461 fake stamps (valued at Rs. 10,461) during the last three years
from various authorities. Appropriate criminal action has been initiated
against the departmental officials and outsiders involved in this
malpractice.