(a) whether the Government of Andhra Pradesh has requested for transfer of 200 acres of land of Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL) to develop a world class port at Gangavaram;
(b) if so, the details thereof and the action taken thereon; and
(c) the time by which a decision is likely to be taken in this regard?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF STEEL (SHRI BRAJA KISHORE TRIPATHY)
(a) The Government of Andhra Pradesh in May1997 has requested for 2000 acres of land of RINL (VSP) for developing a minor port at Gangavaram.
(b)&(c): After due deliberations with all concerned central Ministries/Departments, Government of India in October 2002 has permitted RINL (VSP) to enter into an agreement with the Government of Andhra Pradesh for reconveyance of a total of 1400 acres of land subject to certain conditions which inter-alia include transfer of 700 acres of land on land to cost basis.