(a) whether the Government are aware of the circulation of the fake Rs.5/-
coins around the capital;
(b) if so, whether any enquiry has been made in this regard; and
(c) if so, the outcome thereof?
(a) whether the Government are aware of the circulation of the fake Rs.5/-
coins around the capital;
(b) if so, whether any enquiry has been made in this regard; and
(c) if so, the outcome thereof?
Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance (SHRI DHANANJAYA KUMAR)
(a)(b) & (c): As per available information, only a few cases of
circulation of fake coins in country including Delhi have come
to notice. In Delhi, five cases were detected by Delhi Police
since 1998. In one case, the accused has since been convicted.
Out of the remaining four cases, three are pending trial and
one is pending investigation. As regards such crimes committed
in the States, appropriate action against culprits is taken
by the State Police.