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Lok Sabha Question No. 893 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-04
Subject: False GPS Signals
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Shri  Selvaganapathi T.M., Shri Ashok Kumar Rawat

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 893

(To be answered on the 4 th December 2025)

## FALSE GPS SIGNALS

## 893. SHRI  SELVAGANAPATHI  T.M.  SHRI ASHOK KUMAR RAWAT

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether it is a fact that aircraft flying over Delhi have been experiencing severe GPS  spoofing  recently  within  a  60  nautical  mile  radius  of  Delhi  causing  false navigation data such as incorrect aircraft positions and misleading terrain warnings and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether it is also a fact that spoofing is a type of cyber-attack that transmits false GPS signals to mislead navigation systems and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether it is also a fact that the International Air Transport Association(IATA) and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) have warned that these disruptions pose a significant and growing threat to aviation safety and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) whether the Government has ordered any probe into the matter to ascertain the actual cause of such incidents and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Murlidhar Mohol)

(a) & (b): Some flights reported Global Positioning System (GPS) spoofing in the vicinity of Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport, New Delhi while using GPS

based landing procedures, while approaching on RWY 10. Contingency procedures were used for GPS spoofed flights approaching to RWY 10. Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued Advisory Circular ANSS AC 01 of 2023 dated 24.11.2023 for addressing Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS)  interference  in  airspace.  In  addition,  DGCA  has  also  issued  Standard Operating Procedure (SoP) dated 10th November 2025 for real-time reporting of GPS Spoofing/GNSS interference events around IGI airport. GPS spoofing linked disruptions are a global phenomenon which were observed with increased frequency in geographical areas surrounding conflict zones. Cyber  Security threats to the Aviation Sector are in the  form  of  ransom ware/malware. International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) identifies GNSS spoofing as a form of intentional Radio Frequency Interference (RFI). (c):  ICAO  GNSS  Manual  contains  the  mitigation  plan  detailing  preventive  and reactive  measures,  including  frameworks  for  continuous  threat  monitoring,  risk assessment,  and  the  deployment  of  mitigation  barriers.  International  Air  Traffic Association (IATA) has also published advisories to airlines for guidance. Monitoring Organization  (WMO)  to  possibly  identify  the  source  of  interference/  spoofing. During the high-level meeting, WMO was directed to mobilise more resources to identify  the  source  of  spoofing  based  on  approximate  spoofing  location  details

(d): Airports Authority of India (AAI) has requested Wireless shared by DGCA and AAI.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 892 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-04
Subject: Construction of Sewage Treatment Plants in Tamil Nadu
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: Thiru D M Kathir Anand

## MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 892

## TO BE ANSWERED ON DECEMBER 04, 2025

## CONSTRUCTION OF SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANTS IN TAMIL NADU NO. 892. THIRU D M KATHIR ANAND:

Will the Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has constructed Sewage Treatment Plants in Tamil Nadu, particularly in Vellore Lok Sabha Constituency under the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government has provided any financial support to city corporations and municipal bodies in Tamil Nadu for the establishment of  Sewage  Treatment  Plants  under  AMRUT  and  if  so,  the  details thereof; and
- (c) the  steps  taken  by  the  Government  to  provide  financial  support  to industrial units for  commissioning  Zero  Liquid  Discharge  (ZLD) systems  and  Common  Effluent  Treatment  Plants  in  Tamil  Nadu, particularly in Vellore Lok Sabha Constituency?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS (SHRI TOKHAN SAHU)

(a) to (c):   Sanitation is State subject and setting up and management of Sewerage  Treatment  Plants  (STPs)  is  the  responsibility  of  the  State Governments and concerned Urban Local Bodies (ULBs)/ Urban Development Authorities. Government of India supplements the efforts of the States through schematic interventions/ advisories. It provides financial and technical support to the States through various schemes/ Missions such as Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) and AMRUT 2.0.

Under  AMRUT,  States/  Union  Territories  (UTs)  are  empowered  to select, appraise, prioritise and implement the projects.

As reported by the State on AMRUT portal, 18 sewerage and septage management  projects  worth  ₹5,670.8  crore have  been  grounded  under AMRUT which includes augmentation of 9 STPs of 500 Million Litre per Day (MLD)  capacity.  The  State  has  not  taken  Zero  Liquid  Discharge  (ZLD) systems/ Common Effluent Treatment Plants (CETPs) under AMRUT.

In Vellore Lok Sabha Constituency, State has taken up 03 sewerage/ septage management projects worth ₹885.91 crore, which includes 2 STPs of 69.21 MLD capacity.

Under  AMRUT,  no  funds  have  been  released  to  industrial  units  for commissioning  Zero  Liquid  Discharge  (ZLD)  systems/  Common  Effluent Treatment Plants (CETPs) in the State of Tamil Nadu.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 891 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-04
Subject: Toll Collection on Sitapur to Lucknow Road
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Shri Rakesh Rathor

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 891 ANSWERED ON 4 TH  DECEMBER, 2025

## TOLL COLLECTION ON SITAPUR TO LUCKNOW ROAD

891. SH. RAKESH RATHOR:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether   tolls   are   being continuously  collected  at  the  two  toll plazas set up on the road from Sitapur to Lucknow in the State of Uttar Pradesh for nearly 20 years;
- (b) If so, the period for which these toll plazas are likely to continue toll
- collection and their present legal status thereof,
- (c)  whether   any   concrete   plan   has  been  developed  to  address  the problem of frequent traffic jams at these toll plazas due to understaffing, non-operation of all gates and frequent disputes arising from untrained and inappropriate behaviour of the appointed sta ff , if so, the details thereof, and
- (d) if not, whether the Government proposes to undertake a comprehensive review of these toll plazas, ensuring regular inspections,  grievance  redressal  and  participation  of  local  Member  of Parliament?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

(SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

(a) to (b) As per the provision of National Highways Fee (Determination of Rates and Collection) Rules, 2008, the user fee shall be leviable till the end of the concession period, and after the concession period is over,  the  fee  shall  be  collected  by  the  Government  or  the  executing authority  as  per  the  fee  specified  under  sub-rule  (2)  of  rule  4  of National  Highway  Fee  Rules,  2008  on  the  date  of  transfer  of  such section of the National Highway, bridge, tunnel or bypass, as the case may be, to be revised annually. In respect of a public funded project, the fee leviable shall continue to be collected for such section of the National Highway, bridge, tunnel or bypass, as the case may be, to be revised annually in accordance with these Rules. Presently, both the fee plazas from Sitapur to Lucknow are operating as per the provisions of the Concession Agreement and fee collection was  commenced  on  18.10.2011.  User  fees  at  these  plazas  will continue  to  be  collected by the Concessionaire  till the end  of Concession period i.e. upto 20.06.2026 and thereafter these Fee Plazas  will  be  transferred  to  Government  and  then  user  fee  will  be collected on behalf of Government and deposited in Consolidated Fund of India (CFI). (c)  to  (d)  These  fee  plazas  are  functioning  properly and adequate number  of  toll  staff  are  deployed  to  ensure  smooth  and  unhindered traffic movement. Further, M/s. HLL Lifecare Ltd. has been engaged to behavior, communication  and  professional  conduct  to  minimize  disputes  and impart training to fee plaza personnel on staff enhance user experience.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 889 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-04
Subject: Repair Work on NHs in Andhra Pradesh
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Dr. Gumma Thanuja Rani

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 889 ANSWERED ON 4 TH  DECEMBER, 2025

## REPAIR WORK ON NHs IN ANDHRA PRADESH

889.   DR. GUMMA THANUJA RANI:

Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has released funds or expedited repair work on National Highways and bridges in Andhra Pradesh damaged by recent floods and storms;
- (b)  if  so,  the  stretches  sanctioned  for  urgent  repair  and  funds released therefor;
- (c ) if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (d) the criteria and expected timeline for completion of road repairs impacting inter-State connectivity?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

(SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

- (a)  Due  to  recent  floods/storms,  there  were  no  major  damage  on National  Highways(NHs)/Bridges  in  the  State  of  Andhra  Pradesh. There  were  few  minor  damages  reported  on  the  stretches  which were  rectified  by  the  contractors  deployed  on  these  stretches. Regular  maintenance  work  is  being  undertaken  to  rectify  normal damage to NHs out of maintenance works already sanctioned.
- (b) to (d)   Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 888 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-04
Subject: Technical Glitches in Flights
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Adv. Adoor Prakash

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 888

(To be answered on the 4 th December 2025)

## TECHNICAL GLITCHES IN FLIGHTS

888.

ADV. ADOOR PRAKASH

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether the  Government is aware of the technical glitches being reported on Boeing 787 flights recently;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the action taken/proposed to be taken by the Government;
- (c) whether the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has conducted any special audit in view of the technical issues reported on Boeing 787 aircraft; and
- (d) if so, the details and the findings thereof?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Murlidhar Mohol)

(a)  to  (d):  During  operations,  an  aircraft  may  experience  technical  faults  due  to malfunctioning  of  components  equipment  fitted  on  the  aircraft  which  require rectification  action  by  the  airlines  for  continued  safe,  efficient  and  reliable  air transport service. These technical snags/occurrence are reported by the flight crew on receiving an aural/ visual warning in the cockpit or an indication of an inoperative/ faulty  system  or  while  experiencing  difficulty  in  handling/operating  the  aircraft. These snags are recorded by the flight crew in the Flight Report Book of the aircraft and after completion of the flight which is examined by a duly qualified and type-

rated Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME), as per the procedure laid down in the Manufacturer's Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM)/ Trouble Shooting Manual. The snag is thereafter rectified as per the procedure in the AMM and may involve replacement of components, testing, servicing etc. Upon satisfactory rectification, the aircraft is released for service and an entry to this effect is made in the Flight Report Book. Since July, 2025, 03 technical glitches were reported on Boeing 787 aircraft by the Air India Ltd. Post-accident  of  Boeing  787  aircraft  on  12.06.2025,  at  Ahmedabad,  Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued direction to the airline to carry out enhanced safety inspections on fleet of Boeing-787 aircraft dated 13.06.2025. All

Boeing aircraft were checked and found satisfactory by airline.

DGCA ensures the compliance of airlines with all safety and maintenance standards through the mechanism of conducting surveillance, spot check, night surveillance etc.  of  the  airlines  and  its  personnel.  The  observations/findings  made  during surveillance, spot check and night surveillance are provided to the airlines for taking corrective action. In case of violation, DGCA takes enforcement action in accordance with laid down procedures which may consist of warning, suspension, cancellation including imposition of financial penalty to the airlines/ personnel.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 887 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-04
Subject: CEFPPC Scheme
Ministry: FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES
Asked by: Shri Harendra Singh Malik

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 887

ANSWERED ON 04 TH  DECEMBER, 2025

## CEFPPC SCHEME

## 887. SHRI HARENDRA SINGH MALIK

Will the Minister of FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES be pleased to state:

- (a) the number of food-processing units approved under the Creation/ Expansion of Food Processing and Preservation Capacities (CEFPPC) scheme in Western Uttar Pradesh region including Muzaffarnagar during the last five years and their current and updated status of these units and if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (b) whether any proposal has been made under the CEFPPC scheme for the processing and preservation  of  sugarcane-based  products,  if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  if  not,  the  reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES (SHRI RAVNEET SINGH)

- (a): During the last five years, a total of three food processing units have been approved under  the  Creation/  Expansion  of  Food  Processing  and  Preservation  Capacities  (CEFPPC) scheme in Western Uttar Pradesh region including Muzaffarnagar. Their current and updated status is that all three units stand approved under the Scheme. The details of three projects are as follows:
- (b): No proposal has been received which meets the eligibility criteria under the Creation/ Expansion of Food Processing and Preservation Capacities (CEFPPC) scheme for processing and preservation of sugarcane-based products.

|   S.No. | Name of Unit                        | District   | Date of Approval   | Sector            |
|---------|-------------------------------------|------------|--------------------|-------------------|
|       1 | M/s Vadilal Industries Limited      | Bareilly   | 05/01/2023         | Consumer Products |
|       2 | M/s Haldiram Snacks Private Limited | Noida      | 05/01/2023         | Consumer Products |
|       3 | M/s Shivam Naturals Oils Pvt Ltd    | Hapur      | 24/01/2023         | Oil Mill ing      |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 886 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-04
Subject: Delay in Release of Share under SBM-G
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Asked by: Smt. Manju Sharma

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF JAL SHAKTI DEPARTMENT OF DRINKING WATER AND SANITATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO . 886

ANSWERED ON 04.12.2025

## DELAY IN RELEASE OF SHARE UNDER SBM-G

†886. SMT. MANJU SHARMA:

Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposes to set up an effective financial management mechanism to solve the problem of delay in releasing the share of States under Swachh Bharat MissionGrameen (SBM-G);
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR JAL SHAKTI

(SHRI V. SOMANNA)

(a) to (c) Funds under Swachh Bharat Mission-Grameen [SBM(G)] Phase-II are being released to the States through the SNA-SPARSH module under PFMS, which was introduced by the Department of Expenditure (DoE), Ministry of Finance (MoF) in 2023. The guidelines for the module  issued by the DoE  assign  responsibilities to various stakeholders, including Ministries/Departments of the Government of India and State Governments regarding SNASPARSH to ensure proper monitoring and also release of State share.

The  Department  of  Drinking  Water  and  Sanitation,  Ministry  of  Jal  Shakti,  follows  these guidelines issued by the Department of Expenditure (DoE) for SNA SPARSH  module  under PFMS for the release and monitoring of funds under SBM(G) Phase II.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 885 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-04
Subject: Measures to Encourage Investment in Real Estate
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Ve Vaithilingam

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 885

## TO BE ANSWERED ON DECEMBER 04, 2025

## MEASURES TO ENCOURAGE INVESTMENT IN REAL ESTATE

NO. 885. SHRI VE VAITHILINGAM:

Will the Minister of HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- whether the Government has formulated or proposes to formulate specific measures to encourage investment in real estate through non-loan routes and  promote  liquidity,  particularly  emphasizing  the  role  of  high  net  worth individuals and institutional investors in the sector to stabilize the market and  reduce  financial  distress  among  salaried  middle-class  homebuyers
- (a) across the country;
- (b) if  so,  the  details  thereof  along  with  the  details  of  incentives,  regulatory support or alternative financial instruments promoted by the Government to broaden real estate investment options and improve overall market
- transparency; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE (SHRI TOKHAN SAHU)

- (a) to (c): As  per  the  information  received  from  Department  of  Economic Affairs,  Ministry  of  Finance,  a  number  of  initiatives  have  been  taken  to promote  investments  in the real estate sector. In particular, SEBI's regulatory framework  for Real Estate Investment  Trusts (REITs)  and Infrastructure  Investment Trusts (InvITs), including the Small and Medium REIT (SM REIT) framework, has expanded access to real estate by enabling regulated, listed pooled investment vehicles. Further, SEBI has reclassified REITs  as  'equity-related  instruments'  for  mutual  fund  and  Specialised Investment  Fund  (SIF)  investment  purposes  (effective  1  January  2026), which is expected to facilitate wider institutional participation and improved market depth.

These  measures  help  channel  long-term,  diversified  capital  into  incomegenerating real estate assets, while strengthening transparency, governance and disclosure standards through a regulated, exchange-traded structure. They also provide investors with liquidity and portfolio diversification compared to traditional direct ownership of property.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 875 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-04
Subject: Inclusion of Tribes from Maharashtra in ST List
Ministry: TRIBAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Bhausaheb Rajaram Wakchaure

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO 875

TO BE ANSWERED ON 04.12.2025

## INCLUSION OF TRIBES FROM MAHARASTRA IN ST LIST

†875. SHRI BHAUSAHEB RAJARAM WAKCHAURE:

Will the Minister of TRIBAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Union Government has taken or proposes to take any steps for inclusion of Dhangad, Talwar and Ramosi tribes of Maharashtra in the Central list of Scheduled Tribes, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) the details of the progress made so far in this regard; and
- (c)  the  time  by  which  the  Government  proposes  to  include  these  castes  in  the  Central  list  of  Scheduled Tribes?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR TRIBAL AFFAIRS (SHRI DURGADAS UIKEY)

(a):  Government of  India on 15.6.1999 (further amended on 25.6.2002 and 14.9.2022) has laid down the modalities  for  deciding  the  claims  for  inclusion  in,  exclusion  from  and  other  modifications  in  Orders specifying Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes lists. As per the modalities, only those proposals which have  been  recommended  and  justified  by  the  concerned  State  Government  /  UT  Administration  and concurred with by Registrar General of India (RGI) and National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) are to be considered and legislation amended. All action on the proposals is taken as per these approved modalities.  The  recommendation  of  the  concerned  State  Government  is  pre-requisite  to  process  the  case further.

The Dhangad community is already notified at entry no. 36 in the Scheduled Tribes List of Maharashtra. Further,  no  proposal  of  the  State  Government  of  Maharashtra  for  inclusion  of  Ramosi  and  Talwar communities is pending with the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.

- (b) & (c): In view of the above, do not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 873 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-04
Subject: Kochi Bypass Project
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Shri Hibi Eden

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the delay in publishing the 3D notification has resulted in the lapse of the 3A notification issued in August 2024, if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;
- (b) whether the Government is aware that the commencement of work on  the  Kochi  Bypass  is  facing  uncertainty,  if  so,  the  details  thereof and the reasons therefor;
- (c) whether the Government has taken note that only about thirty per cent of the survey and land acquisition data has been compiled so far, if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;
- (d) whether the Government is aware that the delay in publishing the 3A or 3D notification would increase the cost of land acquisition and raw materials for the Kochi Bypass project, if so, the details thereof; and
- (e)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  intervene  with  the  State Government  of  Kerala  to  ensure  adequate  deployment  of  surveyors and  timely  completion  of  procedural  requirements  for  publishing  the 3A  or  3D  notification  and  if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  if  not,  the reasons therefor?

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 873 ANSWER ON 04 th  DECEMBER, 2025

## KOCHI BYPASS PROJECT

873. SHRI HIBI EDEN:

Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क पररवहन एवं राजमार्ग मंत्रालय

## ANSWER MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## (SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

a  to  e).    Ernakulam  bypass  is  proposed  on  NH-  544  starting  form Angamaly Junction and meeting at Kundanoor on NH-66. The alignment  needs  to  be  studied  further  keeping  in  view  the  Cochin Airport  connectivity  near  the  start  and  habitation  near  Kundanoor  at the end. Accordingly, technical studies have been initiated. After finalisation of alignment, the project has to be appraised by Public Private Partnership Appraisal Committee (PPPAC) and approved by the Government. Land Acquisition proceedings in terms of publication of notification under section 3D of the National Highways Act,  1956,  for  vesting  of  land  in  Government  and  subsequent  legal processes  for  determination  and  disbursement  of  compensation  can be  taken  up  only  after  approval  of  the  project  proposal  by  the competent authority.

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