Question : LAYING OF RAILWAY LINE ON FOREST LAND



(a) whether the forest land falling on the ongoing railway line laying project have been forwarded by the Railway authorities to the Chief Conservator of Forests for environmental clearance;

(b) if so, whether this project has been given clearance by Chief Conservator of Forests;

(c) if not, the reasons therefor; and

(d) the details of the progress made in this project?

Answer given by the minister

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

(a) to (d): There is no specific mention of a particular project in the Question. It is therefore not possible to offer a subject-wise precise reply to the Question.