(a) Whether some of the upcoming metro stations in Delhi having not been properly planned
have been rejected by the Delhi Urban Arts Commission (DUAC);
(b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;
(c) whether adequate precautions are being taken to ensure safety of the lines and for this time-bound completion; and
(d) if so, the details thereof?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT (SHRI SAUGATA ROY)
(a)&(b) The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) Ltd. has reported that the Delhi Urban
Arts Commission (DUAC) has no objection to the planning of the metro stations. However, DUAC
has some concern about the planning of the area below the stations and in its close vicinity.
DMRC has clarified to the DUAC that this planning should be taken up by the concerned local
bodies in the areas falling under their jurisdiction. DMRC will extend all co-operation in
this regard.
(c) Yes, Madam.
(d) DMRC has reported that it has taken various measures and precautions to ensure the
safety of the lines and for its time-bound completion as mentioned below:-
i) Concept of self regulation by the contractor and monitoring by DMRC under which all
contracting parties are obligated to abide by, implement and comply with the DMRC’s Safety,
Health and Environment (SHE) conditions of contract.
ii) Contractor’s organization capability & competence under which each contractor appoints
and employs a team of qualified SHE professionals to undertake inspection of the works.
iii) Site inspection by General Consultant’s Safety Experts to monitor the compliance of
safety requirements.
iv) External SHE audit under which each contractor must appoint an external agency, duly
approved by DMRC, to undertake external SHE audit.
v) Monitoring by the DMRC site teams of all the above auditing and inspection activities
and to give appropriate instructions where performance is lacking.