Question : OFFSHORE CONTAINER TERMINAL



(a) whether the Government has carried out any study about the reason for the delay in the construction of offshore container terminal;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) the extent of delay in the completion of this project; and

(d) the time by which the said project is likely to be completed?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF SHIPPING (SHRI G.K. VASAN)

(a): No, Madam. The Government has not carried out any study about the reasons for the delay in the construction of offshore container terminal in Mumbai Port.

(b): Does not arise.

(c): Project is likely to be commissioned after a delay of 21 months.

(d): Project is likely to be completed by September, 2012.