Question : COMMISSION ON SMALL SAVING SCHEMES

(a) whether the Department of Posts gets commission on small saving schemes;

(b) if so, the amount collected by the Department of posts under small saving schemes during the last three years;

(c) the total commission received by the Department of Posts from the collection of small savings during the said period;

(d) whether the commission of small savings is not being given to the Department of Posts by the Ministry of Finance as per the agreement;

(e) if so, the reasons therefor; and

(f) the time by when an appropriate decision is likely to be taken in this regard?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (DR. SHAKEEL AHMAD)

(a) Yes, Sir.

(b)	2001-2002	Rs. 79645.35	crores	2002-2003	Rs. 103323.04	crores	2003-2004	Rs. 133439.06	cores
(c)	2001-2002	Rs. 1496.75	crores	2002-2003	Rs. 1577.00	crores	2003-2004	Rs. 1762.50	crores