(a) whether Government are aware that during 2005-06, the Delhi Development Authority spent only 50% of the allocated amount for construction of houses and shops;
(b) if so, the details thereof alongwith the reasons therefor; and
(c) the details of the allocation made for the year 2006-07 and the steps the Government proposes to take to ensure that whole allocated amount is utilised?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT ( SHRI AJAY MAKEN )
(a)&(b): The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has informed
that as against the budget provision of 289.75 crore provided
for construction of houses and shops during 2005-06, an
expenditure of Rs.290.95 crores has been incurred.
(c): The DDA has further informed that the allocation made for
the year 2006-07 for construction of houses and shops in budget
estimates is Rs.533.81 crore and utilization of the said amount
is strictly monitored by DDA.