Question : Disposal of Unserviceable Ammunition

(a) the details of ammunition disposed off and waiting break down or demolition during the last three years and the current year; and

(b) the amount of revenue released from the disposal of unserviceable ammunition in timely manner during the said period?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF STATE (DR. SUBHASH BHAMRE)
IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
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(a) Arising of unserviceable ammunitions are a regular feature due to expiry of service life of ammunition, defects etc. Accordingly, all Depots carry out the exercise of disposal of unserviceable ammunition on a regular basis.

(b) Ammunition items are broken down to individual components, metal scrap etc. by demolition / break down and only those components which do not contain explosives are sold through e-auction as part of overall scrap. Separate details on revenue realized from disposal of ammunition is not maintained.

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