Question : MERGER OF DEPARTMENT OF SUPPLY WITH COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY

(a) whether there is a proposal to merge the Department of Supply with the Ministry of Commerce and Industry;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) the savings that would be effected by this merger;

(d) whether the interest of employees working in the Department of Supply, including its Pay and Accounts Office are to be protected in the inter-seniority list; and

(e) if so, the details thereof?

MINISTER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (SHRI MURASOLI MARAN)


(a) & (b) The Government has under its consideration the question of restructuring of Department of Supply.

(c) The savings would depend on the nature of restructuring.

(d) & (e) The issue of seniority would be dealt with in accordance with the relevant rules and Government instructions on the subject.