(a) whether the Government has formulated any scheme to acquire land for the construction
of buildings for the post offices in the country;
(b) if so, the details thereof, State-wise; and
(c) the funds allocated released and spent in this regard during the last three years and the current year?
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ( SHRI SACHIN PILOT)
(a) Yes, Madam.
(b) Under the activity of “Purchase of Land†in respect of current Plan scheme “Estates Managementâ€,
the available fund is being utilized to purchase plots from State Governments /Development Authorities
and also in areas where department has difficulty in hiring premises to house post offices. The scheme
is applicable all over India. An outlay of Rs.6.39 crores has been provided for purchase of plots
during the XI Five Year Plan.
(c) The funds allocated, released and spent in this regard during the last three years & the current
year are given in Annexure ‘A’