(a) whether the Government have received representation for opening of new railway route between Thiruvannamalai and Hosur via Jollarpetti, Bargur and Krishnagiri and Dharmapuri and Kuppam via Krishnagiri;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the action taken by the Government thereon?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS ( SHRI BANDARU DATTATRAYA )
(a) to (c): The demand for these lines have not been received from the State Government in the recent past. However, a survey for new line from Jolarpettai to Hosur via Krishnagiri has been completed in 2000-2001. As per the survey report, cost of construction of this 104 Km. long line has been assessed as Rs. 226 crore with a negative rate of return. In view of unremunerative nature of this proposal and heavy throwforward of the ongoing projects, it has not been found feasible to consider the proposal. No surveys have been taken up for other referred lines.