GAUGE CONVERSION OF DEFENCE SIDING
LOK SABHA
As per the policy,
the gauge conversion of Jodhpur-Jaisalmer metre gauge section
was to be done on assisted siding terms. Defence Authorities were
approached in June 1995 for conveying their sanction for the Defence
share on conversion of sidings. This was constantly pursued with
Defence Authorities and the sanction from the Ministry of Defence
has been received only in February 2002. Meanwhile, the issue
was also taken up by the Audit.
Defence Authorities
have informed that the payment will be made during the year 2003-2004.
After payment of the Defence share, there will be no loss to the
Railway except that the payment got delayed.
This information
was given by the Minister of State for Railways Shri Bandaru Dattatraya
in a written reply to a question from Col. (Retd.) Sona Ram Choudhary
in the Lok Sabha today.
