Question : NH FROM CHAMRAVATTOOR TO KUTTIPURAM

(a) whether the work on the National Highway from Chamravattoor to Kuttippuram in Kerala has come to a deadlock; and

(b) if so, the steps being taken to restart the work?

MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS (SHRI R. P. N. SINGH)

(a) and (b) The work of realignment and construction of new road from Chamravattoor to Kuttippuram was sanctioned by the Ministry on 27.5.03 for an amount of Rs.1465.80 Lakh. The work was awarded by the State PWD on 26.2.2004. Due to poor performance of the contractor and abnormal delay,the work was terminated. The quantum of balance works is being assessed by the State PWD and further proposal is awaited from the State Government of Kerala.