(a) whether the present population of Kollam (UA)(Kerala) as per census 2001, justifies the upgradation into a B2 city; and
(b) if so, the steps taken by the Government to declare Kollam as B-2 city?
(a) whether the present population of Kollam (UA)(Kerala) as per census 2001, justifies the upgradation into a B2 city; and
(b) if so, the steps taken by the Government to declare Kollam as B-2 city?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE AND COMPANY AFFAIRS (SHRI ANANDRAO V. ADSUL)
(a)&(b): Final population figures as per Census 2001 have not been released by the Registrar General of India. The reclassification of all cities, including Kollam, for the purposes of HRA/CCA to Central Government employees will be considered when the final population figures as per Census 2001 are available from the Registrar General of India.