(a) the expenditure incurred on the repair of National Highway Number 31-A during 1998-99 and 1999-2000;
(b) whether the Government have conducted any enquiry regarding its maintenance;
(c) if so, the steps taken by the Government to improve its dilapidated conditions; and
(d) if not, the reasons therefor?
MINISTER OF STATE FOR ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS (MAJOR GENERAL (RETD.) B. C. KHANDURI, AVSM)
(a) Expenditure amounting to Rs. 575.44 lakh and Rs. 790.36 lakh has been incurred on the repairs of National Highway No. 31-A during 1998-99 and 1999-2000 respectively.
(b) No, Sir.
(c)&(d) Do not arise. However, it is proposed to develop the existing intermediate lane road to double lane standard depending upon availability of funds.