In a stern signal to state governments, the Railways Ministry has decided to “review” further investment in new lines that have been stuck “for a long period” due to delay in land acquisition. According to a new policy move, the Railways will start manual work and tendering of contracts only after the entire parcel of land needed for the project has been acquired.
In a letter sent to chief secretaries last week, the Railway Board requested states to initiate or expedite the land-acquisition process so that “project activities” may continue.
“General Managers of Zonal Railways have also been empowered to review further investments where state support is not forthcoming and the projects have remained in limbo for a long period,” states the letter from Railway Board Additional Member (Works) Ajit Pandit. Read More…
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