Question : WIDENING OF N.H.17



(a) whether the land required for the widening of NH-17 passing through Trichur district in Kerala was acquired and marked few years back but the construction of the Highway has not yet started;

(b) if so, when the land acquisition was made and the reason for such a long delay in the construction;

(c) whether the Government is aware that the owners of the land have launched agitation; and

(d) if so, the Government`s reaction thereto?

Answer given by the minister

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SHIPPING, ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS (SHRI K. H. MUNIYAPPA)

(a) : No land has been acquired for widening of NH-17 passing through Thrissur (Trichur) district in Kerala.

(b) to (d) : Does not arise.