(a) whether there are reports that most of the monitoring equipments installed in the busiest markets of Delhi are not functioning properly;
(b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;
(c) whether monitoring of these equipments is not done properly; and
(d) if so, the arrangements made by the Government for its monitoring?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS
(SHRI HANSRAJ GANGARAM AHIR)
(a) to (d): Delhi Police has reported that some of the CCTV cameras installed have become dysfunctional temporarily due to various reasons including technical snags, construction/ digging work undertaken by civic agencies, Delhi Metro works etc. However, all possible steps are taken by Delhi Police to make these cameras functional at the earliest. Further, all these cameras are under Annual Maintenance Contract with the installing agencies for proper maintenance, repair and functioning.
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