Question : EXEMPTION FROM PAYMENT OF DIVIDEND

(a) whether the Railways have approached the Union Government for exempting it from paying dividend for five years;

(b) if so, the details alongwith the reasons therefor; and

(c) the reaction of the Union Government thereto?

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI R. VELU)

(a) No, Sir.

(b) & (c): Does not arise.