Question : DABHOL POWER PROJECT

to the reply given to Unstarred Question No.1140 on 7.12.2004 and state:

(a) whether the Empowered Group of Ministers constituted to examine and decide all issues related to Dabhol Power Project has submitted its report to the Union Government;

(b) if so, the details thereof along with the recommendations made by the EGOM;

(c) if not, the reasons therefor; and

(d) the time by which the power project is likely to be re-started?

THE MINISTER OF POWER ( SHRI P.M. SAYEED )

(a) : No, Sir.

(b) : Does not arise.

(c) & (d) : The Empowered Group of Ministers (EGOM) has met on several occasions and is considering various alternate options for restructuring the Dabhol project. The EGOM will decide on the details of the restructuring of the project keeping all relevant aspects in view.