Question : CLEARANCE TO STORM WATER DRAINAGE SYSTEM



(a) whether the Ministry of Defence has received any proposal from the Government of Karnataka in 2003 for development of storm water drainage system (SEDS);

(b) if so, the reasons for not giving clearance to the said proposal; and

(c) the time by which the proposal is likely to be cleared?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF DEFENCE (SHRI PRANAB MUKHERJEE)

(a) Yes, Sir.

(b) Local Military Authorities had requested the Bangalore Mahanagar Palika (BMP) to submit a detailed proposal in this regard. However, the same is yet to be received from BMP.

(c) The request of the Government of Karnataka would be considered after the detailed and final proposal is received from BMP.