(a) whether the survey for laying rail line between Tanakpur and Bageshwar had been conducted long ago;
(b) whether the Government had sanctioned Rs.86 crores in the year 1984 for this project;
(c) whether the work on the said project has been started;
(d) if so, the details thereof;
(e) if not, the reasons for delay alongwith the present status thereof;
(f) whether the Government propose to conduct a fresh survey for this line;
(g) if so, the reasons therefor; and
(h) the steps taken by the Government for expeditiously completion of this project?