Question : MUDKHED ADILABAD GAUGE CONVERSION PROJECT



(a) whether the work on Mudkhed -Adilabad Gauge Conversion Project in South Central Railway under BOLT Scheme has been stopped;

(b) if so, the reasons therefore;

(c) whether the Committee set up to suggest ways and means to complete the project, has submitted its report;

(d) if so, the details thereof; and

(e) the steps taken for early execution of the project?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI O.RAJAGOPAL)

(a) to (e): A statement is attached.



STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (e) OF UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2987 BY SHRI SURESH RAMRAO JADHAV TO BE ANSWERED IN LOK SABHA ON 21-03-2002 REGARDING GAUGE CONVERSION OF MUDKHED-ADILABAD GAUGE CONVERSION PROJECT.


(a) Yes, Sir.

(b) M/s Shakthi Concrete Industries, who were awarded the work of Mudkhed –Adilabad Gauge Conversion under BOLT scheme, failed to progress with work due to their failure to tie up finances despite number of extension given by the railway.

(c) to (e) Yes, Sir. After considering various options, the Committee has recommended for termination of the contract at the risk & cost of the Agency and to get it executed with railway funds. Accordingly, the same had been terminated on 26.11.2001 as per the terms and conditions between Railways and the Agency, at their risks & cost. Railway has since taken up the work with Railway`s finances.