(a) whether the Ministry of Defence is objecting to the proposal
of Bangalore Mahanagar Palika to the construction of basic civic
amenities in main roads along side Defence land;
(b) if so, the reasons therefor;
(c) whether the Ministry will look into this request afresh and
allow Bangalore Mahanagar Palika to take construction of these
civic facilities; and
(d) if so, the time by which the said project is likely to be
allowed?
MINISTER OF DEFENCE (SHRI PRANAB MUKHERJEE)
(a) No, Sir. A government sanction was issued in 1997 regarding
transfer of Defence land for infrastructure development of Bangalore
and 11.10 acres land was to be given to Bangalore City Corporation.
9.0547 acres of land has already been transferred and air force
authorities have been requested to take action for transfer of the
remaining land.
(b) to (d): Does not arise in view of (a) above.