(a) whether Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd. has failed to complete
Bakreswar Power Project within stipulated time;
(b) if so, the reasons therefor;
(c) the amount of penalty to be paid by BHEL to the West Bengal Power
Development Corporation due to delay in completion of the project; and
(d) the time by which BHEL is likely to handover all the units of the
project to West Bengal Power Development Corporation for commercial
operation?
MINISTER OF STATE FOR HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES (DR. VALLABHBHAI KATHIRIA)
(a) & (b): Yes, the Bakreshwar Power Project was largely delayed due to
problems encountered in the generator and imported mills requiring
replacement of generator of Unit I and time taken in grid synchronization of
various units.
(c): There is no decision on penalty and it would be subject to negotiations
in view of reasons mentioned above.
(d): Unit I is already handed over, Units II is expected to be handed over
by January 2001 and Unit III by March 2001.