Question : ASSISTANCE FROM C.R.F. FOR MAHARASHTRA

(a) whether the Union Government have received any representation regarding the release of insufficient amount from the Central Road Fund for the National Highways in Maharashtra during 1998-99; and

(b) if so, the details thereof and the reaction of the Government in this regard?

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SURFACE TRANSPORT

(DR. DEBENDRA PRADHAN)

(a) & (b): No, Sir. The erstwhile Central Road Fund is not used for National Highway works.