(a) the details of the current stock of arms and ammunitions in
the Customs Shops;
(b) the details of the persons who are entitled to purchase arms
from the customs department;
(c) the manner in which the price of arms sold to MPs is
determined;
(d) whether some concession is given to MPs for the purchase of
weapons for self defence; and
(e) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF STATE (REVENUE) IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE
(SHRI V. DHANANJAYA KUMAR)
(a): The current stock of confiscated non-prohibited bore arms
and ammunition ripe for disposal, available with various Custom
Houses/Commissionerates is reported to be as under :
Nos.(b): It has been the policy of the Govt. to consider individual requests of VIPs after meeting the departmental requirements. The weapons sold are for their personal use/safety and carry a condition of `No resale`. For security considerations and lack of sufficient availability, very restricted sales to VIPs only are permitted.
(i) Assorted arms such 572 as Pistols /Revolvers/ Rifles/Guns etc.
(ii) Assorted 1,67,646 Ammunition