Question : DEVELOPMENT OF DELHI AIRPORTS

(a) whether Government has received any final estimate/cost for the developing Delhi`s both airports i.e. domestic and international by the GMR led consortium so far;

(b) if so, the details in this regard and Government`s observation thereon;

(c) the amount received as development fee from departing domestic and international passengers from Delhi by Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) so far till 31st March, 2010;

(d) whether the Government has reduce the period to receive development fee by DIAL; and

(e) if so, the details thereof?

MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION ( SHRI PRAFUL PATEL )

(a) & (b): M/s Delhi International Airport (P) Limited (DIAL)have recently furnished firmed up project cost estimate for development of IGI airport, Delhi as Rs. 12,718 crore. This project cost is towards completion of the Phase-I of the airport development which inter-alia includes the development/construction of Terminal-1, Terminal-2, Integrated Terminal-T3 and associated buildings, runway, taxiway, apron and lighting, payment to Delhi Metro for Metro Airport Expressway, new ATC Tower and associated facilities, etc. The firmed up project cost as given by DIAL are subject to scrutiny by the Independent Auditors appointed by Airports Authority of India.

(c) As per the latest available report, DIAL has collected an amount of Rs.563.98 crores up to February 2010 as Development Fee.

(d) No, Madam.

(e) Does not arise.