(a) whether the opinion of the Attorney General has been sought with regard to foreign investment in the distillery sector in the country;
(b) if so,the details thereof;
(c) whether the Government have received some foreign investment proposals in this regard; and
(d) if so, the steps taken by the Government in this regard?
THE MINISTER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY [SHRI MURASOLI MARAN]
(a) & (b) : The Government had sought the opinion of the Attorney General of India, inter-alia, with regard to investment in the alcohol sector in India. The Attorney General of India opined that foreign collaborations fall within the exclusive domain of the Central Government.
(c) : Yes, Sir.
(d) : The proposals are under examination.