Question : LAND FOR STRATEGIC PARTNER OF BALCO

(a) whether any proposal is pending with the Government regarding transfer of land for construction of a captive power plant from Bharat Aluminium Company Limited Bidhan Bag unit to M/s Sterlite Industries (India) Ltd., a strategic partner of BALCO;

(b) if so, the details thereof alongwith the reasons therefor; and

(c) the present ownership status of the land and assets of BALCO Bidhan Bag Unit?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS & FERTILIZERS AND THE MINISTRY OF MINES (SHRI B. K. HANDIQUE)

(a): No, Sir.

(b): Does not arise.

(c): Bharat Aluminium Company Limited has informed that the present ownership of land and assets of its Bidhan Bag Unit continues to be with them.