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Lok Sabha Question No. 158 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-16
Subject: Renovation of Bridges in Prilaspur Zone
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: TAMRADHWAJ SAHU

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 158

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 16.11.2016

## RENOVATION OF BRIDGES IN BILASPUR ZONE

## †158. SHRI TAMRADHWAJ SAHU:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a)    whether there are seven small and big age old bridges in Bilaspur Zone  on  Mumbai-Howrah  railway  line  from  Raipur  to  Durg  and these bridges are identified as accident prone areas in the railway security          guidelines;
- (b) if  so,  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  renew  these  bridges and if so, by when and if not, the reason therefor;
- (c)    whether there are any national guidelines fixed for the maintenance of the old structure and if so, the details thereof and the action taken on these sites in this regard; and
- (d) the  number  of  accidents  occurred  on  Raipur-Durg  railway  line during the last five years and the steps taken by the railways to check such accidents?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## (SHRI RAJEN GOHAIN)

(a) & (b): No, Madam. There are 98 Railway Bridges of varying ages in Raipur-Durg section of South East Central Railway (SECR). The condition  of  these  bridges  is  satisfactory  and  the  bridges  are  safe  to permit train movement over them.

(c): There is a well established system of inspection of Railway Bridges on  Indian  Railways.  All  the  bridges  are  inspected  twice  a  year,  once before the onset of monsoon and once after the monsoon. In addition, depending  upon  the  condition  of  the  bridges,  certain  bridges  are inspected more frequently. Repair/ strengthening/ rehabilitation/ rebuilding of the bridges is undertaken whenever so warranted by their physical condition as ascertained during these inspections. During last five years (2011-12 to 2015-16), 3846 bridges have been repaired/rehabilitated/strengthened/rebuilt on Indian Railways.

(d):  During  last  five  years  (2011-12  to  2015-16)  and  up  to  31.10.2016 during current year, one consequential train accident (derailment) took place in Raipur-Durg section. There has been no train accident in this section in the said period on account of bridges. The Railway assets are regularly inspected and maintained based on their condition as well as the laid down codal provisions, to avoid accidents.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 157 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-16
Subject: Corporate Disputes
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Asked by: NISHIKANT  DUBEY

157. SHRI NISHIKANT DUBEY

Will the Minister of LAW AND JUSTICE be pleased to state:

- (a)   whether the Government has taken note of the delay in litigation process and disposal of cases related to corporate disputes;
- (b)   if so, the details thereof and the steps taken therefor;
- (c)  whether the Government plans to set up special courts for corporate cases in the country; and
- (d)   if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINSTER OF STATE FOR LAW AND JUSTICE AND ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHRI P.P. CHAUDHARY)

- (a) to (d):  Information is being collected and will be laid on the Table of the House.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF LAW AND JUSTICE DEPARTMENT OF LEGAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.157 TO BE ANSWERED ON 16.11.2016

## Corporate Disputes
Lok Sabha Question No. 156 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-16
Subject: Electric Railway Engines
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: SUKHBIR SINGH JAUNPURIA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 156 TO BE ANSWERED ON 16.11.2016

## ELECTRIC RAILWAY ENGINES

†156.    SHRI SUKHBIR SINGH JAUNAPURIA:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) the policy formulated  by the Government for using electric railway  engines  in  place  of  diesel  engines  on  electrified railway routes;
- (b) the  comparative  details  of  expenditure    being  incurred  on diesel driven trains vis-à-vis electric trains;
- (c)  whether in view of cost effectiveness and saving of time by electric  trains  vis-à-vis  diesel  driven  trains,  the  Railways proposes  to  obtain  clearance  from  the  Commissioner  of Railway Safety for starting electric trains on all the electrified routes in the country; and
- (d)  if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI RAJEN GOHAIN)

(a) to  (d):   A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

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STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (d) OF UNSTARRED  QUESTION  NO.  156  BY  SHRI  SUKHBIR  SINGH JAUNAPURIA TO BE ANSWERED IN LOK SABHA ON 16.11.2016 REGARDING ELECTRIC RAILWAY ENGINES

(a):    Keeping  in  view  the  advantages  of  electrification,  it  has been  decided  to  increase  the  pace  of  electrification  and  take over the trains on electric traction after clearance by Commission of Railway Safety.

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(b):  Total  cost  for  electric  and  diesel  traction  published  in 'Annual Statistical Statement' (ASS) for the year 2014-15 is given below:

## (in thousands of ₹ )

| Diesel        | Electric    |
|---------------|-------------|
| 1,50,63,55,78 | 93,72,14,92 |

(c) & (d): Yes, Madam. In accordance with the Rule 21 (Chapter VI)  of  Railways  (Opening  for  Public  Carriage  of  Passengers) Rules,  2000,  all  new  electrification  works  are  inspected  by Commissioner for Railway Safety (CRS) prior to their opening for public  carriage  on  electric  traction  and  sanction  of  Central Government based on the inspection report of the CRS, thereof.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 153 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-16
Subject: MARS Orbit Mission
Ministry: SPACE
Asked by: THOKCHOM MEINYA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA DEPARTMENT OF SPACE

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.153

TO BE ANSWERED ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2016

## MARS ORBIT MISSION

- 153 DR. THOKCHOM MEINYA:

Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:

- (a) the main purpose of Mangalyaan;
- (b)
- whether ISRO has achieved the target of Mangalyaan;
- (c)
- if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether ISRO has successfully used the cryogenic technology in this mission; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof ?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PG & PENSIONS AND IN THE PRIME MINISTER'S OFFICE

## (DR. JITENDRA SINGH):

- (a) Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM), popularly known as Mangalyaan is India's first interplanetary mission. The main purpose  of  Mangalyaan,  as  a  technology  demonstration mission, is to demonstrate India's capability to insert MOM in Martian orbit and operating Mars Orbiter spacecraft for 6 months.
- (b)
- Yes Madam.
- (c) The significant achievements of MOM include:
-  Mars  orbiter  spacecraft  has  been  successfully  inserted into elliptical orbit around Mars on September 24, 2014. It has completed 25 months in its orbit around Mars and is presently functioning satisfactorily.
-  Scientific  payloads  onboard  MOM  continues  to  provide valuable data of Mars surface and its atmosphere. Mars Color Camera has captured more than 500 images of the Martian surface.
-  It has provided excellent opportunities in planetary research  for  the  scientific  community  of  the  country. Archived  data  was  released  on  24.Sep.2016  for  free download for scientific research. It has witnessed more than  1500  downloads  and  about  40  GB  data  has  so  far been downloaded.
- (d) No Madam. ISRO did not envisage using cryogenic technology in this mission. The launch requirements of the mission were achieved with the XL variant of India's Polar Satellite  Launch  Vehicle.  However,  indigenous  cryogenic technology  has  been  realised  and  demonstrated  in  GSLV launches.
- (e) Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 152 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-16
Subject: District Passport Office
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: RAMDAS CHANDRABHANJI TADAS

- 152.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.152 TO BE ANSWERED ON 16.11.2016

## DISTRICT PASSPORT OFFICE

- SHRI RAMDAS C. TADAS:

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  taken  a  decision  to  set  up District Passport Offices in the country;
- (b) if  so,  the  State-wise  details of  such offices which have been set up/likely to be set up and the time by which they are likely to start functioning; and
- (c) the  time  schedule  laid  down  for  issuance  of  passports  by these passport offices?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

[GEN. (DR) V. K. SINGH (RETD)]

- (a) No.
- (b) Prior  to  implementation  of  Passport  Seva  Project  in  2011, District  Passport  Cells  (DPCs)  were  working  at  district  level  for collection of passport applications only. As it became mandatory for the citizens to appear in person at Passport Seva Kendras for giving ICAO-standard photograph and ten finger bio-metrics, the DPCs were closed  down.  With  the  implementation  of  Passport  Seva  Project (PSP),  the  Ministry  has  established  89  Passport  Seva  Kendras (PSKs) in various States/Union Territories as the extended arms of the existing  38 Passport Offices to provide easy access points for passport services. Seven more PSKs are proposed to be set up and are at various stages of their establishment.
- (c) Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 151 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-16
Subject: M RTS
Ministry: URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: SHOBHA KARANDLAJE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.151

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 16 TH  NOVEMBER, 2016 MRTS

## No.151                  KUMARI SHOBHA KARANDLAJE:

Will the Minister of URBAN DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state :

- (a) whether the Government is aware of the fact that growing population and growing traffic invariably calls for a shift from modes  of conveyance  to  public  transport  in  metro  and  mega  cities  of  the country;
- (b) if  so,  whether  Mass  Rapid  Transport  System  (MRTS)  helps  in  low energy consumption, eco-friendly, minimising air and sound pollution, averts road accidents and provides comfort with modern coaches;
- (c) if  so,  whether  the  Government  plans  to  increase  MRTS's  feeder network in the country and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) whether  the  Government  proposes  proper  MRTS  to  solve  the  traffic woes of densely populated metros/mega cities like Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT (RAO INDERJIT SINGH)

(a) & (b): Yes, Madam.

Contd…….2/-

- (c)& (d): Since Urban Transport is intertwined with Urban Development,  which  is  a  State  subject,  planning  and execution  of  urban  transport  facilities  including  Mass Rapid Transport System (MRTS) and feeder network are done by the concerned State/Union Territory (UT)/Urban Local  Body  (ULB).    Financial  assistance  for  projects  of Urban  Transport  like  Buses,  Bus  Rapid  Transit  System (BRTS), Metro Rail Systems, etc. is provided to State/UT/ULB under different schemes.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 150 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-16
Subject: Review of Functioning of Investigating Officers
Ministry: PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS
Asked by: MANSUKHBHAI DHANJIBHAI VASAVA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS

## (DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL & TRAINING)

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 150

(TO BE ANSWERED ON 16.11.2016)

## REVIEW OF FUNCTIONING OF INVESTIGATING OFFICERS

## †150. SHRI MANSUKHBHAI DHANJIBHAI VASAVA:

Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  conduct  a  review  of  the  functioning  of  the investigating  officers  of  cases  of  corruption  when  the  accused  are  acquitted  by  the court;
- (b) if so, the concerned provision thereof;
- (c) the  number  of  officers  against  whom  action  has  been  taken  during  the  period  of review during the last three years and the results of such action; and
- (d) the reaction of the Government on the aforesaid results?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions and Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office. (DR. JITENDRA SINGH)

- (a) & (b):   As per the provisions of the Delhi Special Establishment  (DSPE) Act, 1946, the superintendence  over  Central  Bureau  of  Investigation  (CBI)  in  respect  of  investigation  of Prevention  of  Corruption   (PC)  Act  case  vests  with  the  Central  Vigilance  Commission (CVC). To perform this statutory role, the CVC conducts regularly monthly review meeting with  Director  CBI  in  which  among  other  things,  an  in-depth  review  of  the  progress  of investigation of cases under PC Act is done. The Central Government does not interfere in the investigation of cases carried out by the CBI.
- (c) & (d):   CBI also conducts periodical meetings of its senior officers in which, inter alia, the investigation of cases is reviewed in detail. In addition, all court orders are scrutinized in CBI  and  appropriate  action  is  taken  by  the  Bureau  thereafter.   However  the  acquittal  of accused cannot be solely attributed to investigating officers and the same can inter alia be due to witnesses turning hostile, delayed trials leading to eroding of oral, documentary evidence etc.  Further, in many cases CBI goes in appeals/revisions against such decisions of acquittal or discharge of accused by the trial courts.

In the last three years, action has been taken against 27 officers/prosecutors based on acquittal/discharge of case in courts.

Central Government has supported CBI in upgrading  its  infrastructural and training facilities so as to further improve the efficiency of Investigating/prosecuting officers

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Lok Sabha Question No. 149 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-16
Subject: Vacancies in Railways
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: RAJESH KUMAR DIWAKAR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.149 TO BE ANSWERED ON 16.11.2016

## VACANCIES IN RAILWAYS

149. SHRI RAJESH KUMAR DIWAKER:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  railways  have  more  than  one  lakh  job  vacancies presently and if so, the details thereof, zone-wise;
- (b) whether this huge vacancy backlog has had severe impact on rail safety issues and if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the steps taken to prevent rail accidents and take care of rail safety issues with such a serious manpower shortage?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## (SHRI RAJEN GOHAIN)

- (a) to (c):  A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

STATEMENT  REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  PARTS  (a)  TO  (c)  OF UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 149 BY SHRI RAJESH KUMAR DIWAKER  TO  BE  ANSWERED  IN  LOK  SABHA  ON  16.11.2016 REGARDING VACANCIES IN RAILWAYS

## (a) The  total  number  of  vacancies  in  the  Zonal  Railways  as  on 01.04.2016 (Provisional) is as under.

| Railways           |   Vacancy |
|--------------------|-----------|
| Central            |     21578 |
| East Coast         |      6997 |
| East Central       |     16682 |
| Eastern            |     22066 |
| Metro              |       801 |
| North Central      |     13569 |
| North Eastern      |     11144 |
| Northeast Frontier |     10217 |
| Northern           |     25395 |
| North Western      |     11475 |
| South Central      |     12814 |
| South East Central |      6478 |
| South Eastern      |     16235 |
| Southern           |     10233 |
| South Western      |      5047 |
| West Central       |     11434 |
| Western            |     15204 |
| Total*             |    217369 |

(b)

(c)

(d)

(b) No, Madam.

(c)  Safety  is  accorded  highest  priority  by  Indian  Railways  and  all possible  steps  are  undertaken  on  a  continual  basis  to  prevent accidents and to enhance safety. These include timely replacement of over-aged assets, adoption of suitable technologies for upgradation and maintenance of track, rolling stock, signaling and interlocking systems, launching of safety drives, training of officials and inspections at regular intervals to monitor and educate staff for observance of safe practices. Safety devices/systems being progressively  installed  to  prevent  accidents  include  provision  of Block  Proving  Axle  Counters  (BPAC),  Auxiliary  Warning  Systems (AWS), LED Signals, Vigilance Control Device (VCD). Certain safety devices/systems  are  under  development  stage  and  these  include Train  Collision  Avoidance  System  (TCAS),  Train  Protection  and Warning System (TPWS) etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 147 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-16
Subject: Nuclear Reactors in Pakistan
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: VIRENDRA  KUMAR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.147 TO BE ANSWERED ON 16.11.2016

## NUCLEAR REACTORS IN PAKISTAN

## † 147. DR. VIRENDRA KUMAR:

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  is  aware  that  China  is  constantly providing help to Pakistan for developing nuclear reactors and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether  Pakistan  is eyeing the  latest  power  technology developed by China and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the above mentioned developments may pose threat to our country;
- (d) if so, the details thereof; and
- (e)
- the steps taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS [GEN. (DR) V. K. SINGH (RETD)]

- (a) & (b) Yes.  Government  is  aware  of  the  agreement  to  supply two additional nuclear power reactors, Chashma-3 and Chashma-4, by China to Pakistan. These reactors are reportedly under construction, in addition to Chashma-1 and 2, which are already in operation. Government is further aware of reports of an agreement for  supply  of  additional  reactors  of  Chinese  origin  to  be  built  at Chashma, Karachi and a third site in Pakistan. Government is also aware  of  the  Chinese  assistance  to  Pakistan  in  developing  the Khushab nuclear reactor that is capable of producing plutonium for use in Pakistan's nuclear weapons.
- (c) to (e) Government keeps a constant watch on all developments  having  a  bearing  on  India's  national  interest  and takes all necessary measures to safeguard it.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 146 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-16
Subject: Investment in Atomic Energy Sector
Ministry: ATOMIC ENERGY
Asked by: M. B. RAJESH, PARAYAMPARANBIL KUTTAPPAN BIJU

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA DEPARTMENT OF ATOMIC ENERGY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 146

TO BE ANSWERED ON 16.11.2016

## INVESTMENT IN ATOMIC ENERGY SECTOR

146. SHRI  M.B. RAJESH: SHRI  P.K. BIJU:

Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:

- (a) whether there is expectation of increase in investment in the atomic energy sector  in  the  country  in  the  wake  of  enforcement  of  new  rules  regarding nuclear liability and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the foreign companies  investing in India would also transfer technology for atomic energy; and
- (c) if so, the number of nuclear reactors proposed to be set up and the number of proposals which have been approved by the Government so far?

## ANSWER

THE  MINISTER  OF  STATE  FOR  PERSONNEL,  PUBLIC  GRIEVANCES  & PENSIONS AND PRIME MINISTER'S OFFICE (Dr. JITENDRA SINGH):

- (a) Yes Sir.  Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in India's nuclear power programme is not allowed. However, there is no restriction on FDI in the nuclear industries for  manufacturing  of  equipment  and  providing  other  supplies  for  nuclear power plants and other related facilities.
- (b) Transfer  of  Technology  for  peaceful  uses  of  nuclear  energy  is  part  of  the scope of cooperation under bilateral civil nuclear cooperation agreements that India has signed with international partners. Transfer of Technology constitutes an important aspect in our negotiations with foreign suppliers.
- (c) The  Government  had  accorded  'in  principle'  approval  of  sites  for  locating  a total  of  46  new  reactors  comprising  23  twin  unit  projects  to  be  set  up  in  a phased  manner.  Two  projects  Gorakhpur  Haryana  Anu  Vidyut  Pariyojana (GHAVP)  Units  1&2  (2X700  MW)  at  Gorakhpur,  Haryana  and  Kudankulam Nuclear  Power  Project  (KKNPP)  Units  3&4  (2  X  1000  MW)  at  Kudankulam, Tamil Nadu have been accorded administrative approval & financial sanction.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 145 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-16
Subject: New Benech of Allababad High Courts
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Asked by: HARI OM PANDEY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF LAW AND JUSTICE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.145

## TO BE ANSWERED ON WEDNESDAY, THE 16 TH  NOVEMBER, 2016

## New Bench of Allahabad High Court

## 145.   SHRI HARI OM PANDAY:

Will the Minister of LAW AND JUSTICE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Ministry has proposed to 'Establish new bench of Allahabad High Courts in near future;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor ?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE FOR LAW AND JUSTICE AND ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

## (SHRI P.P. CHAUDHARY)

(a) to (c): In  accordance  with  the  recommendations  made  by  the  Jaswant  Singh Commission and judgment pronounced by the Apex Court in W.P.(C)  No.  379  of  2000, Bench(es)  of  the  High  Court  are  established  after  due consideration of a complete proposal from the State Government  incorporating readiness  to provide infrastructure and meet the expenditure, along with the consent of the Chief Justice of the concerned High Court who is authorized to look after the day to day administration of the High Court and its  Bench.  The  proposal  should  also  have  the  consent  of  the  Governor  of  the  concerned State.

No  proposal  has  been  received  from  the  State  Government  of  Uttar  Pradesh  to establish a Bench of Allahabad High Court.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 144 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-16
Subject: Dedicated Railway Track
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: ARVIND GANPAT SAWANT

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.144 TO BE ANSWERED ON 16.11.2016

## DEDICATED RAILWAY TRACK

144.  SHRI ARVIND SAWANT:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  Mumbai  Port  Trust  was  having  a  dedicated  railway track to load and unload goods and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether  there  is  any  plan  to  use  this  track  for  carrying  the passengers in day time and goods during the night so that the huge number of passengers travelling Harbour Line of Central Railway will get relief; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI RAJAN GOHAIN)

(a)  Yes, Madam. Mumbai Port Trust is having their own rail network operated  by  them  connected  to  Central  railway  at  Raoli  Junction, and there is an exchange yard at Wadala for Mumbai Port Trust.

(b) & (c) No, Madam. The rail network of Mumbai Port Trust is under the exclusive control of the Port Trust.

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