(a) whether the preliminary eilgineering-cum-traffic survey was conducted in a new railway line between Sakleshpur-Kadur Chikmagalur by the Railways;
(b) if so, the results of the survey:
(c) the follow up action taken to construct the said line; and
(d) the fund sanctioned therefor?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS AND PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS (SHRI O. RAJAGOPAL)
(a) Yes, Sir.
(b) As per the survey conducted in 1995-96, the cost of this 93 km long line from Kadur to Sakleshpur via Chikmagalur was assessed as Rs. 157 cr. with rate of return of 6.38%.
(c) The work has been included in the budget 1996-97. The clearances have since been obtained and work has been taken up.
(d) An amount of Rs. 8.56 cr. has been spent upto 31.3.2001. An outlay of Rs. 3. Cr. has been provided during 2001-02.