Question : NTPC Sponsored Bridge

(a) the time by which the construction of NTPC sponsored link bridge over Yamuna Canal in Delhi is likely to be completed;

(b) whether the cost of this bridge is escalating because of non-completion of the construction work within the stipulated time-frame, if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the irresponsibility of the construction agency is the reason behind the delay in the construction work, if so, the details thereof;

(d) whether the approach of Government of Uttar Pradesh has been positive in this regard, if so, the details thereof; and

(e) the steps taken by the Government for speedy completion of the under construction bridge?

THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR POWER,
COAL, NEW & RENEWABLE ENERGY AND MINES

( SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL )

(a) & (b) : The construction of a link bridge over Agra Canal was assigned to Uttar Pradesh Irrigation Department (UPID) as a deposit work vide Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) dated 2.2.2008. The construction work has been stopped by UPID since December, 2011. The original estimated cost of the above mentioned work was Rs.432.26 lac which was revised to Rs.645.67 lac during the construction period in February, 2009. NTPC had made full payment of Rs.645.67 Lac to UPID by March, 2010. Final cost, including escalation can be known only after completion of the work.

(c) to (e) : The Government of Uttar Pradesh has informed that the tender for construction of bridge awarded to M/s Shraddha Developers and Infrastructure had been cancelled because the quality of work done by it was substandard. Government of Uttar Pradesh has informed that further necessary action for construction of bridge is in progress.

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