Question : DEVELOPMENT OF EXPRESSWAYS



(a) whether the Government proposes to bring a separate legislation to govern the development of Expressways in the country;

(b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;

(c) whether the Government also proposes to amend the National Highway Authority of India Act in this regard;

(d) if so, the time by which it is likely to be amended; and

(e) the steps taken by the Government in this regard?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SHIPPING,ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS (SHRI T.R. BAALU)

(a) and (c) No, Sir.

(b), (d) and (e)Do not arise.