Question : OVER- BRIDGE AT BELSA CROSSING



(a) the works accomplished so far by the Uttar Pradesh Setu Nigam on Belsa Crossing (Level crossing No.29A) on Azamgarh-Sarai Rani rail route for which Rs.50 lakh has been released during 2006-07;

(b) the amount likely to be spent on the overbridge over Belsa crossing near Azamgarh alongwith the amount earmarked for the next year; and

(c) the steps being taken for initiating the construction works and to ensure their timely completion?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS ( SHRI R.VELU)

(a) Alignment plan has been finalized. Profile sketch has been sent to State Government for submitting combined General Arrangement Drawing (GAD).

(b) The work estimated to cost Rs.602.79 lakh each to Railway and State Government. An outlay of Rs.15 lakh has been proposed during 2007-08.

(c) All out efforts will be made to complete work in time after GAD is approved and Detailed (Combined) Estimate is sanctioned