Question : Establishment of Forensic Science Laboratory

(a) whether the Government has received any proposal for establishment of Forensic Science Laboratory in the State of Andhra Pradesh and if so, the details thereof;

(b) the status of the proposal and the reasons for the delay in setting up of the Laboratory; and

(c) the steps being taken by the Government for early setting up of Forensic
Science Laboratory in the State of Andhra Pradesh?

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS
(SHRI HANSRAJ GANGARAM AHIR)

(a): Yes, Madam, a proposal for setting up one Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) and 13 district FSLs in Andhra Pradesh has been received.

(b) & (c): Grant of approval is an ongoing process and currently no approval to the proposal has been accorded by the Government.




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