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Lok Sabha Question No. 1833 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-02-13
Subject: Doubling and Electrification of Machilipatnam-Vijayawada Rail Line
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: KONAKALLA NARAYANA RAO

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1833 TO BE ANSWERED ON 13.02.2019

## DOUBLING AND ELECTRIFICATION OF MACHILIPATNAM-VIJAYAWADA RAIL LINE

1833.  SHRI KONAKALLA NARAYANA RAO :

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) the present status of long pending work of doubling and electrification of Machilipatnam-Vijayawada railway line and the reasons for delay, if any;
- (b)  whether  any  funds  are  being  allocated  to  this  project  and  if  so,  the details thereof; and
- (c) the time by which this line would be completed ?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) to (c) The work of Vijaywada-Gudivada-Bhimavaram-Narsapur, Gudivada-Machilipatnam Doubling with Electrification was included in the Budget  2011-12.    Anticipated  cost  of  the  project  is  ₹1503  cr.  Work  has been taken up in the entire section.

An outlay of ₹200 cr has been provided for 2018-19.

The completion of Railway projects requires acquisition of land, shifting of utilities,  various  statutory  clearances  etc.    by  the  State  Govt.  which  are beyond the control of Railways. As such no time limit can be given for this project.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1832 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-02-13
Subject: Prosecution in Corruption
Ministry: PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS
Asked by: VIJAY KUMAR HANSDAK, RAM TAHAL CHOUDHARY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS (DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL & TRAINING)

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1832

(TO BE ANSWERED ON 13.02.2019)

## PROSECUTION IN CORRUPTION

## †1832. SHRI VIJAY KUMAR HANSDAK: SHRI RAM TAHAL CHOUDHARY:

Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:

- (a) whether more than three months delay is being caused in approving the prosecution cases and  efforts  are  made  to  save  the  officers  involved  in  corruption  owing  to  which corruption is not receding at Central level and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government has identified such officers who gave either permission to file the case after three months or have not given the permission as on date;
- (c) if so, the action taken by the Government against such officers;
- (d) whether the Government has found out the background of such officers so as to remove the obstacles in weeding out corruption; and
- (e) if so, the outcomes of the above said action?

## 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)  to  (e):      Madam,  Government  has  issued  guidelines  vide  Office  Memorandum  No. 399/33/2006-AVD-III  dated  06.11.2006  regarding  checking  delay  in  grant  of  sanction  for prosecution  under  Section  19  of  the  Prevention  of  Corruption  Act,  1988,  against  delinquent officials working under different Ministries / Departments. A time line of three months has been prescribed  therein  for  grant  of  prosecution.  The  proposals  of  sanction  for  prosecution  are processed  as  per  the  said  guidelines.  Further,  Government  has  also  issued  procedure  for submission  of  proposals  to  the  competent  authority  for  sanction  of  prosecution  under  Single Window System vide Office Memorandum No. 142/04/2012-AVD.I dated 28.07.2014. A HighLevel Committee under the Chairmanship of Secretary (Personnel) and comprising the Secretary of  the  Administrative  Ministry  /  Department,  Law  Secretary  and  Director,  CBI  has  also  been constituted for scrutiny and reviewing all delayed cases of prosecution for Sanction. The meeting of the said Committee is being held periodically and the recommendation of the Committee is also placed before the Cabinet Secretary for orders of the Competent Authority.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1830 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-02-13
Subject: CCTV in Coaches
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: SHASHI THAROOR, B.V. NAYAK

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1830 TO BE ANSWERED ON 13.02.2019

## CCTV IN COACHES

1830.  DR. SHASHI THAROOR:

SHRI B. V. NAIK:

## Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Ministry has taken steps to install CCTV cameras in all coaches  in  the  country  including  Thiruvananthapuram-New  Delhi Kerala  Express,  Kanyakumari-Mumbai  Jayanti  Janatha  Express, Express, Thiruvananthapuram - Nizamuddin Swarna Jayanti Superfast train and Thiruvananthapuram - Nizamuddin Superfast Express, in order
- ThiruvananthapuramNizamuddin Rajdhani to enhance safety and security of the passengers;
- (b) if so, the details thereof, train-wise and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (c) whether the Ministry has taken steps to provide internet facilities in trains running long distances from Thiruvananthapuram;
- (d) if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## (SHRI RAJEN GOHAIN)

(a) & (b): Indian Railways is planning to provide CCTV in 127 trains of Rajdhani, Shatabdi, Duranto, Garibrath, Yuva  and   Mahamana Express ….2/-

trains  and  2400  EMU  Coaches  over  Western  Railway    and    Central Railway in  first  phase.  Out  of  list  of  trains  mentioned,  only  train  no. 12431  (Thiruvananthapuram  -  H.  Nizamuddin  Rajdhani  Express)  is covered in first phase. Reserved Coaches of remaining trains will be covered in next phase. A centralized tender is being floated by RailTel Corporation of India Limited (RCIL) a Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) under Ministry of Railways for supply for CCTV cameras and associated system for fixing CCTV cameras in coaches and stations.

(c)  &  (d):  As  a  pilot  project,  Railway  had  provided  Wi-Fi  in  Howrah  New Delhi,  Howrah - Rajdhani Express using Satellite Communication technology. This technology was very capital intensive with recurring cost in form of bandwidth charges. Indian Railways is now exploring various cost effective technologies to provide Wi-Fi in moving trains. Once such a technology is available, decision to extend Wi-Fi facility in trains will be taken.

(e): Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1829 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-02-13
Subject: Cell Phone Towers and Honey Production
Ministry: COMMUNICATIONS
Asked by: J.C. DIVAKAR REDDY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1829 TO BE ANSWERED ON 13 TH  FEBRUARY, 2019

## CELL PHONE TOWERS AND HONEY PRODUCTION

1829. SHRI J.C. DIVAKAR REDDY:

Will the Minister of COMMUNICATIONS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  cell  phone  towers  are  the  main  reasons  for  the  decrease  in  honey production in Andhra Pradesh;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor; and
- (c) whether  any  steps  are  being  taken  to  arrest  this  situation  in  future  and  if  so,  the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE (IC) OF THE MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS & MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI MANOJ SINHA)

(a) to (c) No,  Madam.  The  Department  of  Telecommunications  is  not  aware  of  any association between cell phone towers and honey production anywhere in the country.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1828 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-02-13
Subject: Facilities to Chidlren of Martyrs
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: ASADUDDIN OWAISI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

## DEPARTMENT OF EX-SERVICEMEN WELFARE

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1828

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 13 TH  FEBRUARY, 2019

## 1

## FACILITIES TO CHILDREN OF MARTYRS

1828.  SHRI  ASADUDDIN  OWAISI:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE j{kk ea=h be pleased to state:

- (a) whether prior to 7 th pay commission children of martyrs were eligible to receive full tuition and hostel fee till they get their degree;
- (b) if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  whether  after  7 th pay  commission  Government has restricted the said fee to Rs.10,000 per year;
- (c) if so, the reasons therefor;
- (d) whether all the three services along with Army Welfare Association have written to the Government to review its decision; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof and the action taken or being taken by the Government to restore pre 7 th pay commission facilities to children of martyrs?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

(DR. SUBHASH BHAMRE)

र  ा रा य मं ी

(डा. सुभाष भामरे)

- (a) Yes, Madam.
- (b) The  details  of  the  tuition  fee  and  hostel  charges  till  they  get  their degree  prior  to  7 th pay  commission  notified  vide  letter  No.  6(1)2009/Edu. Concession/D(Res-II), dated 25 th October, 2010 are as under:-
- (i) Tuition Fee:-  Full reimbursement of tuition fee (capitation fee and caution money not included) levied by the educational institutions concerned (including charges levied for the school bus maintained by the school or actual fares paid for railway pass for students or bus fare certified by the Head of institutes).

(ii) Hostel charges:-  Full reimbursement  of Hostel Charges for those studying in boarding schools and colleges. After  the  7 th pay  commission  Government  had  restricted  the  said fee to Rs.10,000/per month vide order No.6(1)/2009/Edu.Concession/D(Res-II), dated 13 th September, 2017. (c) The decision was taken by the Government on the recommendations made by the Seventh Central Pay Commission (7 th CPC) in Para 8.17.42 and 8.17.45  regarding  Educational  Concessions  to  the  Children  of  Armed Forces  Officers  /  Personnel  Below  Officer  Ranks  (PBORs)  Missing  / Disabled / Killed in action vide order No. 6 (1) / 2009 / Edu. Concession / D(Res-II), dated 13 th September, 2017. (d) Yes  Madam,  the  case  was  taken  up  with  MoD  vide  TRIPAS  letter No.C/7026/VII CPC/73/Allce, dated 10 th October, 2017. (e) In continuation of this Department's letter vide order No.6(1)/2009/Edu.Concession/D(Res-II), dated 23 rd March 2018, it has been decided with the approval of competent authority that the cap of Rs.10,000/-  per  month  imposed  on  the  combined amount of  Tuition  Fees and  Hostel  Charges  vide  para-5  of  the  order  dated  13 th September,  2017 stands  deleted and  all other  provisions  remain  unchanged  and  the Educational Concession will continue to be admissible without the cap of Rs.10,000/- per month.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1827 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-02-13
Subject: App-Based Cab Service
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: RAJAN BABURAO  VICHARE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1827

TO BE ANSWERED ON 13.02.2019

## APP-BASED CAB SERVICE

†1827. SHRI RAJAN VICHARE:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether app-based cab services have now been permitted at Mumbai railway  stations  and  if  so,  the  details  thereof  including  the  terms  and conditions of contract;
- (b)  the  details  of  the  estimated  annual  income  of  Railways  from  the permission to app-based cab;
- (c)  the  details  of  the  provision  put  in  place  to  check  overcharging  and charging  low  fares  from  passengers  by  the  'app-based  cabs'  at  railway stations ; and
- (d)  whether the Government proposes to link the 'app-based cab' service with online ticket booking service and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## (SHRI RAJEN GOHAIN)

(a) Yes, Madam. Indian Railways have permitted space at Mumbai Central Railway Station for parking of app-based cabs on contract basis in Western Railway of Mumbai Division. The basic terms and conditions of the contract include - allotment of demarcated area, duly well fenced and leveled by the licensee, with a booth for operation of parking stand; fixed license fee, in case  of  increase/decrease  of  area,  pro  rata  increase/decrease  in  license fee; permission to park  not  more than 10 taxies at any given point of time;

permission to brand  the  kiosk,  without additional  license fee; licensee to appoint only reliable and honest staff with good moral character and police verification certificate; staff should be in adequate number, in uniform and with  ID  card.  Operation  and  Management  of  taxi  booth  shall  be  the  sole responsibility of contractor, including resolution of disputes if any.

- (b) The estimated annual earnings for Financial Year 2018-19 of Railways from parking of app-based cab is about ` 20.93 crore.
- (c) This  is  a  parking  contract  and  'app-based  cab'  service  provider  has been given only space for parking of taxies at station. However, complaint books are available at every station with the station master to register any complaint.
- (d)  At  present,  there  is  no  linking  of  'app-based  cab'  service  with  online ticket  booking  service  since  Railway  is  providing  parking  space  only  on contract basis to the 'app-based cab' service providers.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1825 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-02-13
Subject: Houses around Namner Cantonment
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: Begum Tabassum Hasan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1825

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 13 TH  FEBRUARY, 2019

## HOUSES AROUND NAMNER CANTONMENT

1825.  SHRIMATI  TABASSUM  BEGUM:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE j{kk ea=h be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the cases regarding registration of transfer ownership of houses in GLR, passing of layout map for reconstruction and renovation  of houses located in Namner cantonment area are pending with the Ministry of Defence; and
- (b) if so, the number of such cases and the time by which the pending cases are likely to be disposed?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

र  ा रा य मं ी

(DR. SUBHASH BHAMRE)

(डा. सुभाष भामरे)

(a) & (b): Registration of transfer of ownership is done as per Clause 6 of GGO  Order  No.179  dated  12.09.1836  and  Ministry  of  Defence  guidelines dated 29.03.1978.  One such case of transfer of occupancy rights in respect of  GLR  Sy.  No.131/352,  located  in  Namner  was  received  in  the  Ministry wherein the transfer by sale took place without the sanction of competent authority.  Since the matter of transfer and mutation of property, including Old Grant Bungalows has been specifically referred to the Expert Committee on Working of Cantonment Boards, a decision on cases of this nature  would  be  taken  on  the  basis  of  recommendations  of  the  Expert Committee and subsequent decision of the Government thereon.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1824 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-02-13
Subject: Sir Creek Issue
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: PARASURAMAN K.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1824

TO BE ANSWERED ON 13.02.2019

## SIR CREEK ISSUE

## 1824. SHRI K.PARASURAMAN:

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) the stand of the Government in respect of Sir creek issue with Pakistan;
- (b) whether the Government intends to renegotiate the Katchatheevu deal with Sri-lanka and if so, details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government has concluded the negotiation regarding TAPI pipeline project and if so, the status of it's implementation;
- (d) whether the Government is building Parliament House for Afghanistan; and
- (e) if so, the details of assistance released so far and the time by which it is likely to be completed?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) India   and   Pakistan   have   held   bilateral   talks   on   the   Sir   Creek   issue, including under the composite dialogue. The last such formal talks were held in June 2012 and the two sides inter-alia discussed the land boundary in the Sir Creek area and delimitation of International Maritime Boundary between India and Pakistan.   In   December   2015,   it   was   agreed   to   start   a   Comprehensive Bilateral Dialogue. This included Sir Creek issue. However, the terror attack on the Airbase in Pathankot in January 2016 and Pakistan's continued support to cross border terrorism against India has prevented holding of any structured bilateral dialogue.
- (b) The matter relating to the Katchatheevu Island is currently sub-judice in the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India.
- (c) The Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan (TAP) project was announced in May 2002. India joined the consortium in 2008. In 2014, TAPI Pipeline Consortium Ltd (TPCL) was incorporated. The Share Holders Agreement of TPCL was signed on 13 December 2015 under which Turkmenistan holds 85% share and India, Pakistan and Afghanistan hold 5% share each. Asian Development Bank is the Transaction Advisor for the project. TPCL has engaged   M/s ILF BeratendeIngenierue for Project Management and FEED Consultancy services for the Afghanistan-Pakistan section of the pipeline. TPCL has also appointed M/s Portland   Advisers   as   Financial   Advisor   for   the   project   to   carry   out   detailed financial due deligence and achieve financial closure.
- (d) & (e) Afghan   Parliament   building   was   constructed   in   Kabul   with   the assistance of Government of India. The approximate cost of the project was Rs

969 Crores. Afghan Parliament building was jointly inaugurated by the Prime Minister of India and the President of Afghanistan on 25 December 2015. *****
Lok Sabha Question No. 1823 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-02-13
Subject: Make in India Programme
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: SHIVKUMAR CHANABASAPPA UDASI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1823 TO BE ANSWERED ON 13.02.2019

## MAKE IN INDIA PROGRAMME

## 1823.    SHRI SHIVKUMAR UDASI:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of expenditure incurred on import of various items used in the Railways operations along with the details of major items;
- (b) the action taken by the Railways to reduce import bills, including initiatives taken under 'Make in India' strategy to reduce imports; and
- (c) the  other  steps  taken/being  taken  by  the  Railways  to  explore various avenues to mop up its resources?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

(SHRI RAJEN GOHAIN)

(a):  Expenditure  incurred  on  import  of  various  items  used  during  the financial year 2017-18 in the Railway operations was ₹ 1232.95 crore. and electronic equipment for rolling stock, springs, dampers, rubber bonded

Major category of items imported are sophisticated electric metal components, track machines and their spares.

- (b):  To  reduce  import  bill,  all  out  efforts  are  being  made  through indigenisation by placing developmental orders on manufacturers by

Indian  Railways.  The  Government  has  formulated  policy  for  'Make  in India'  to  promote  manufacturing  of  goods  and  services  in  India.  The policy has been implemented by Indian Railways in all its procurements. (c):  Railways  have  taken  steps  to  mop  up  resources  by  targeting progressively  higher  traffic  throughput,  periodic  rationalization  of  fare and freight rates, capturing more and more traffic through effective and innovative marketing strategies, creating additional capacity and optimally utilizing the existing rail infrastructure including rolling stock, enhancing  productivity  and  efficiency,  improving  passenger  interface and focussing on increasing the share of non-fare revenue in Railways' earnings.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1821 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-02-13
Subject: Coal Supply to Gujarat
Ministry: COAL
Asked by: JAYSHREEBEN  PATEL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COAL LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1821 TO BE ANSWERED ON 13.02.2019

## Coal Supply to Gujarat

## 1821. SHRIMATI JAYSHREEBEN PATEL:

## Will the Minister of COAL be pleased to state:

- (a)  the quantum of coal supplied to Gujarat at present;

(b)  whether State-owned GSECL has been directed to supply 13-14 rake per day;

(c)  if so, whether GSECL is supplying only 7-8 rakes per day; and

(d) whether the Government has formulated any scheme to fulfil the above mentioned requirement of coal?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF RAILWAYS, COAL, FINANCE AND CORPORATE AFFAIRS (SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL)

(a)  to  (d): In  2018-19  (up  to  31.01.2019),  the  total  coal  supplied  to  the Gujarat  based  Power  Plants from  Coal  India  Limited  (CIL)  is  16.15  Million Tones (MT) which is a growth of about 15% over the supply of 14.1 MT in the  corresponding  period  of  last  year. In  the  month  of  January,  2019, average  of  about  45,000  tonnes  of  coal  per  day  was  supplied  to  GSECL plants which comes to about 12 rakes per day whereas 8 rakes per day was supplied in the corresponding period of last year. As per Central Electricity Authority (CEA) report dated 07.02.2019, Gandhi Nagar TPS, Sabarmati (C station), Ukai TPS and Wanakbori TPS were having coal stocks of 41 days, 12 days, 34 days and 18 days respectively. At present, no power plants in Gujarat is in the critical/supercritical list.

As per the CEA, the power supplied to the State of Gujarat during the period April-December, 2018 has been 88,776 MU against the energy requirement 88,791 MU which is 99.99% supply. Further, no notified power cut has been reported in respect of Gujarat during this period.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1819 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-02-13
Subject: Supply of Railway Tracks
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: NAGARAJAN P.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1819 TO BE ANSWERED ON 13.02.2019

## SUPPLY OF RAILWAY TRACKS

1819. SHRI P. NAGARAJAN:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has entrusted/assigned any private company in the country to supply railway tracks;
- (b)
- if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the  volume  of  work/order  for  supply  of  railway  tracks  to  the Railway;
- (d) the total number of private companies entrusted this task and  the total value of work, company-wise; and
- (e)
- the terms and conditions  laid down for the said work?

## ANSWER

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

- (a): Yes, Madam.
- (b) & (c): Developmental  order  is  placed  for  limited  quantity  on  such domestic  manufacturers  who  are  assessed  by  RDSO  to  have  requisite infrastructure as per specifications of RDSO. Under this provision, order (developmental) for supply of 97,400 MT, 60kg/90UTS rails was placed on M/s Jindal Steel & Power Limited (JSPL) in August, 2018.
- (d): Only 01 (one) private company M/s JSPL has been given the Order for 97,400  MT,  60kg/90UTS  rails  for ₹ 563,16,68,000/-  (Rupees  Five Hundred and Sixty Three Crores Sixteen Lakhs and Sixty Eight Thousand only), inclusive of taxes.

(e): 97,400  MT,  60kg/90UTS  rails  are  to  be  supplied,  as  per  RDSO Specifications, within a delivery period of 12 months.

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