Question : FUNDS FOR CONSUMER PROTECTION



(a) whether there are two separate funds available for consumer protection and awareness-one with the Department of Company Affairs (DCA) and another with the Securities and Exchange Board of India(SEBI);

(b) if so, the funds utilized by DCA so far for the purpose;

(c) whether the Government is considering to transfer the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) available with DCA to the SEBI; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF COMPANY AFFAIRS (SHRI PREM CHAND GUPTA)


(a) No, Sir.

(b) Does not arise.

(c) No, Sir.

(d) Does not arise.