Question : INDEPENDENT REGULATOR FOR RAILWAYS



(a) whether Planning Commission in its mid-term appraisal has recommended for setting up of an independent regulator for Railways;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the steps being taken by the Railways in this regard?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI K.H. MUNIYAPPA)

(a) Yes, Madam.

(b) The Planning Commission has recommended that in order to put Railway fares on a rational basis, it is essential to establish a Rail Tariff Regulatory Authority.

(c) The Ministry is not in agreement with recommendation of Planning Commission.