Question : IMPROPER MAINTENANCE OF SAFDARJUNG HOSPITAL



(a) whether the Delhi High Court has issued notice to Central Public Works Department for improper maintenance of Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the reaction of the Government thereon?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT ( SHRI GHULAM NABI AZAD )

(a)to(c): Yes, Sir. The Hon`ble High Court of Delhi directed CPWD to attend to all repairs of the building & services of the Safdarjung Hospital by 30.4.2005 and to complete the whitewash & painting by 30.6.2005. Efforts will be made to complete these works within the stipulated date subject to the site of works being made available by the hospital authorities.