Question : REVENUE EARNED THROUGH AUCTION OF SCRAP



(a) whether the Government sells/auctions the scrap of the worn-out ships at the shipyards set-up under it in the various States;

(b) if so, the shipyard-wise quantum of scrap, in metric tons/auctioned during the last three years and the earning made therefrom;

(c) whether the Government has received complaints of blatant irregularities in the auctions of scrap at the various shipyards;

(d) if so, the details thereof;

(e) whether the Government has constituted/proposes to constitute any committee to investigate the whole matter; and

(f) if so, the details thereof ?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF SHIPPING, ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS (SHRI T.R. BAALU)

(a) to (f): Information is being collected and shall be laid on the Table of the House.