Question : CONSTRUCTION WORK OF IGIPESS



(a) whether any construction work of Indira Gandhi Institute of Physical Education and Sports Science has been started despite 17.5 acres land given in the year 1996;

(b) if not, the reasons therefor; and

(c) the time by which the construction work is likely to start and complete?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT & POVERTY ALLEVIATION ( SHRI O. RAJAGOPAL )

(a)to(c): The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD) has reported that the construction of the boundary walls of Indira Gandhi Institute of Physical Education and Sports Science (IGIPESS) is in progress, and the Public Works Department, GNCTD has been requested for finalisation of the estimates for complete construction work.

The Delhi Development Authority has reported that as per the existing policy, in case of institutional allotment to Government Departments and autonomous bodies where the building is to be constructed with Government funds a period of 7 years is allowed for the construction of building without levy of composition fee.