Question : CONSTRUCTION OF FOOT OVER-BRIDGE AT CBEVTHALA



(a) whether the Government are aware of the difficulties experienced by the people due to the delay in taking up the construction of a foot over bridge at Chevthala (Trivandrum Division); and

(b) if so, the steps taken in this regard?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI DIGVIJAY SINGH)

(a) & (b): The work for construction of a foot-over-bridge was sanctioned during 1998-99 at an estimated cost ofRs. 9.8 lakh. Detailed study at the site revealed that the work will cost Rs.19.95 lakh. A revised work at the cost of 19.95 lakhs has been sanctioned by the Railway for execution during the current year itself.