Question : LOSSES DUE TO EARTHQUAKE IN GUJARAT



(a) the total loss suffered by the Departments under the Law Ministry due to recent earthquake in Gujarat; and

(b) the relief/aid sent by the Ministry for such Departments as well as for earthquake victims ?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF LAW, JUSTICE & COMPANY AFFAIRS AND SHIPPING ( SHRI ARUN JAITLEY)


(a)&(b) No loss has been suffered by any of the Departments under the Ministry of Law, Justice & Company Affairs. The question of sending any relief to such departments, therefore, does not arise. However, a sum of about Rs.1.68 lakhs has been contributed by the officers/staff of the Departments of this Ministry to the Prime Minister`s Relief Fund for the earthquake victims.