Question : REQUEST FOR LAND FROM MAHARASHTRA .



(a) whether the Railways have received any request from the Government of Maharashtra for transfer of Railway land at Achalpur under Amravati district for setting up of a textile mill by National Textiles Corporation;

(b) if so, the details and the present status thereof; and

(c) the reaction of the Railways thereto?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI K.H. MUNIYAPPA)

(a)to(c): Yes, Madam. Request from Government of Maharashtra has been received for transfer of Railway land at Achalpur measuring about 7.73 acres for National Textile Corporation on lease/exchange basis. In this regard, action as per extant policy and instructions has been undertaken.