(a) the present status of the works on the Angamali-Sabarimala new line project
including the status of land acquisition;
(b) the details of fund allocated and utilized so far; and
(c) the steps taken/being taken by the Railways for immediate release of funds
for compensating the land owners in lieu of land acquired therefrom along with the
details of the compensation; paid so far?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI ADHIR RANJAN CHOWDHURY)
(a): On this project, work on Angamali-Kaladi section (7.58 Km) is likely to be
completed during 2013-14 where land acquisition, earthwork and minor bridges have
already been completed. Work on the balance sections of the project would be taken
up once sufficient land is made available to the Railway.
(b): An expenditure of `93.83 crore has been incurred on this project upto March, 2013
and an outlay of `10 crore has been provided for this project during 2013-14.
(c): An amount of `90 crore has already been paid to the land owners for acquisition
of 23.17 hectare of land.