(a) whether there have been significant variations in the budgeted estimates and actual expenditure under the head `Modernisation of Office System` for the works undertaken by the C.P.W.D.during the years 2003-04 and 2004-05;
(b) if so, the reasons therefor;
(c) whether the Government will project realistic budget estimates and ensure proper and effective utilisation of the budgeted amounts; and
(d) if so, the steps taken by the Government in this regard?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT ( SHRI AJAY MAKEN )
(a)&(b): No, Sir. The scheme on modernisation of Government
Offices is a Plan Scheme of the Department of Administrative
Reforms & Public Grievances (DAR&PG) and the budget for this is
controlled by them. All the works under the scheme are not
entrusted to CPWD. The Budgetary Estimates as reported by
DAR&PG for the years 2003-04 and 2004-05 are as follows:
Year Funds Funds Actual available sanctioned expenditure## Some of the utilization certificates are awaited from the concerned Ministries/Department.
2003-04 Rs. 2.70 Rs. 2.68 Rs. 1.95 crores crores crores
2004-05 Rs. 3.00 Rs. 3.00 Rs. 2.41 crores crores crores