(a) whether the sanction has been accorded for relocation of Mandal toll plaza located at Hajira-Dhulia National Highway-53 in Tapi district of Gujarat;
(b) if so, the time by which the said relocation work is likely to be completed; and
(c) if not, the time by which the sanction for said relocation is likely to be given ?
THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
(SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)
(a) No Sir.
(b) Does not arise.
(c) Hazira-Dhulia National Highway-53 has been developed on Build, Operate and Transfer (Toll) mode. The location of toll plaza is governed as per Schedule-C & Schedule-R of concession agreement which is one of the bidding parameters. Relocation of this toll plaza from the existing location to a new location have an impact on fee calculation due to increase in length between two plazas besides additional substantial financial implication in shifting of toll plaza.
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