(a) whether the online trading of crypto-currencies / bitcoin has increased rapidly in the country in the recent past, if so, the details thereof and the reaction of the Government thereto;
(b) whether the Government has any data on the volume of trade being transacted through crypto-currencies/ bitcoins in the country, if so, the details thereof along with names of crypto-currencies not recognized but are being used for trade purposes;
(c) whether the Reserve Bank of India/ Government has raised concerns about the Bitcoin / virtual currencies and has sought inputs on bitcoin regulation from public followed by constitution of an Inter-Disciplinary Committee to look into the matter and suggest measures to dealing with such currencies, if so, the details thereof along with the outcome of the inputs/ recommendations thereof;
(d) whether the Government is planning to enact a law/ amend the present law with regard to virtual currency and close the regulatory gaps to keep a check on virtual currencies including bitcoins, if so, the details thereof and the timeline for such enactment/ amendment of law; and
(e) whether the Government is considering to declare bitcoin as illegal and the Income Tax Department has issued notices to people who have invested their money in crypto-currencies / bitcoins, if so, the details thereof along with the measures taken by the Government to keep a check on illegal activities through bitcoin including action taken by the Government against the erring Bitcoin exchanges in the country and ensure consumer protection?