(a) the terms and conditions including the amount for which the land was allotted by the Government to Indian Council of World Affairs Society;
(b) whether the land was allotted on lease basis, then the amount and the period of lease and whether the lease amount was paid regularly by the Society;
(c) if so, the details thereof;
(d) whether any financial assistance was given by the Government to the Council for construction of the building; and
(e) if so, the details thereof?
THE MINISTER OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS AND MINISTER OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT (SHRI GHULAM NABIAZAD):
(a) to (c) A plot of land measuring 1.996 acres was allotted to the Indian Council of
World Affairs (ICWA) in 1950 for a premium of Rs.99807 . The land was given on Perpetual
lease on yearly rent of Rs. 250/- up to 28.2. 1952 and Rs. 499/- thereafter. The ICWA did not
pay the lease amount/ground rent regularly and thereafter, the premises allotted to ICWA,
was re-entered by the Government in 1996.
(d) and (e) No financial assistance was given by this Ministry for construction purposes.