# Dataset Notices

This file lists the third-party datasets bundled with `mcp-india-stack`, their upstream sources, licenses, and attributions.

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## 1. Razorpay IFSC Dataset (`ifsc/IFSC.csv`)

- **Source:** https://github.com/razorpay/ifsc/releases (derived from RBI and NPCI master directories)
- **License:** MIT / Public Domain
- **Attribution:** Maintained by Razorpay; derived from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) official bank branch circulars.
- **Last updated in repo:** 2026-03-21

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## 2. India Pincode Dataset (`pincode/pincode.csv.gz`)

- **Source:** https://download.geonames.org/export/zip/IN.zip and Department of Posts, Government of India (data.gov.in)
- **License:** Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC-BY 4.0)
- **Attribution:** GeoNames postal dataset integrated with Department of Posts All-India PIN Code directory.
- **Last updated in repo:** 2026-03-21

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## 3. HSN / SAC Code & GST Rates Master (`hsn/hsn_master.csv`)

- **Source:** https://tutorial.gst.gov.in/downloads/HSN_SAC.xlsx and Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC)
- **License:** National Data Sharing and Accessibility Policy (NDSAP) / Government Open Data Reuse
- **Attribution:** Sourced from Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) and CBIC notifications.
- **Last updated in repo:** 2026-03-21

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## 4. Legal Reference & Crosswalk Datasets (`legal/`)

- **Bare Acts Directory (`legal/bare_acts.json`):**
  - **Source:** India Code Legislative Department (https://www.indiacode.nic.in)
  - **License:** Public Domain / Government Works (Section 52(1)(q) Copyright Act 1957)
- **Court Establishments (`legal/court_establishments.json`):**
  - **Source:** e-Courts Mission Mode Project / Supreme Court of India (https://ecourts.gov.in)
  - **License:** Open Access Public Domain
- **Court Fees Schedules (`legal/court_fees.json`):**
  - **Source:** Respective State Court Fees and Suits Valuation Acts via India Code and State Legislative Gazettes
  - **License:** Public Domain
- **IPC to BNS / CrPC to BNSS / IEA to BSA Crosswalk (`legal/ipc_bns_crosswalk.json`):**
  - **Source:** Ministry of Home Affairs / India Code (Acts 45 of 2023, 46 of 2023, 47 of 2023)
  - **License:** Public Domain
- **Limitation Periods Schedule (`legal/limitation_periods.json`):**
  - **Source:** Limitation Act, 1963 (Act No. 36 of 1963) Schedule via India Code
  - **License:** Public Domain
- **Stamp Duty Rates (`legal/stamp_duty.json`):**
  - **Source:** Indian Stamp Act, 1899 (Act No. 2 of 1899) and State Stamp Acts via State Revenue Portals
  - **License:** Public Domain
- **Last updated in repo:** 2026-10-29

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## 5. RTI Fee Schedules (`rti/rti_fees.json`)

- **Source:** Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), Right to Information Rules 2012, and respective State RTI Rules (https://dopt.gov.in)
- **License:** Public Domain / Government Works
- **Attribution:** Central Right to Information Rules, 2012 and State Information Commissions.
- **Last updated in repo:** 2026-10-29

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## 6. GST State Codes Directory (`state_codes/state_codes.json`)

- **Source:** Goods and Services Tax Council (https://gstcouncil.gov.in)
- **License:** Public Domain / Government Open Data
- **Attribution:** Standard 2-digit Indian State and Union Territory codes defined under Indian GST law.
- **Last updated in repo:** 2026-03-21

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## 7. NPCI UPI Handle Registry (`upi/upi_handles.json`)

- **Source:** National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) UPI Certified PSP List (https://www.npci.org.in/what-we-do/upi/live-members)
- **License:** Open Public Directory
- **Attribution:** National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI).
- **Last updated in repo:** 2026-03-21

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## 8. Dataset Checksum Manifest (`dataset_checksums.json`)

- **Source:** Internally generated cryptographic SHA-256 integrity manifest for bundled datasets.
- **License:** Apache-2.0 (same as repository)
- **Last updated in repo:** 2026-10-29
