(a) The number os BITs in force is 13.
The response to (i)(aa), (bb), (cc), (dd) is provided in Annexure 1.
(ii) The Government does not intend to renew the BITs still in place. Discussions have commenced with the affected countries. The protection of investment will going forward be in accordance with the Protection of Investment Act.
2. The BITs do provide for expropriation with compensation. The reference to the relevant clauses are attached hereto as Annexure 2.