Question : CONSTRUCTION PROJECT OF IGI

(a) whether the cost of the construction of Delhi International Airport project which was Rs. 8975 crore earlier has now been increased to Rs. 12718 crore on the recommendation of the Airport Economic Regulatory Authority of India with a view to benefitting a private company; Dial;

(b) if so, whether any violation of rules / irregularities have been reported involving huge loss of revenue;

(c) if so, whether the persons responsible for increasing the cost of construction work by ignoring the rules have been identified;

(d) if so, the details of the action taken so far in this regard;

(e) the details of the complaints received regarding the functioning of the said company Dial during the last three years;and

(f) the amount released so far to the company Dial along with the details of the works for which this amount has been released?

MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION ( SHRI AJIT SINGH )

(a) The cost initially estimated by Delhi International Airport Private Limited (DIAL) was Rs.8975 crore, which was revised to Rs.12857 crore after finalisation of the design and detailed drawings. This revised cost has been considered by Airport Economic Regulatory Authority of India.

(b) No, Madam.

(c) &(d) Does not arise.

(e) Representations / complaints have been received from time to time broadly pertaining to passenger grievances, infrastructure constraints, project related issues, sub contracting of non-aeronautical services to concessionaires, security issues, etc. Action is taken on the representations/complaints under grievance redressal mechanism, laid down procedures and the contractual agreement entered into with the Airport Operator.

(f) Government of India has not released any money for this project. However, Airports Authority of India (AAI) has participated in the equity of DIAL at the rate of 26% (Rs.637.00 crores) as per the Agreement.