Question : MISUSE OF LAND BENEATH OVER BRIDGE ON N.H.- 50



(a) whether the Government is aware that traffic on National Highway No. 4 is stopped during blasting of stone mines at Khind Wadi near Satara in Maharashtra;

(b) if so, whether the Government plans to stop stone mining activities along this National Highways;

(c) if so, the distance in Km. where mining activities are banned along the Highways throughout the country, State-wise; and

(d) the steps taken/proposed to be taken to strictly adhere to the same?

Answer given by the minister

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SHIPPING, ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS (SHRI K.H. MUNIYAPPA)

(a) No such incidence has been brought to the notice of the Government.

(b) Does not arise.

(c) No, Sir.

(d) Does not arise.

(e) As per Government policy on utilization of space beneath ROB`s/flyovers on National Highways, the land cannot be transferred to any voluntary organisation.