Expert body to oversee if the experiment could be a success
The Delhi High Court on Thursday directed the Delhi Government to allow four-wheelers and three-wheelers to ply on the 5.7-km-long BRT corridor on an experimental basis under the observation of an expert body to see whether these vehicles could be run on the stretch along with buses.
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has seen an increase of over 47 per cent in its land acquisition cost in the current financial year. The highways authority now plans to use about 70 per cent of the proceeds raised through Rs 10,000-crore tax-free bonds in acquiring land for various projects.
A senior NHAI official said land acquisition cost to build one km of road has increased from Rs 85 lakh to Rs 1.25 crore in the current year. "Land rates across the country have increased. Many states are compensating more than the circle rates.
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday took a tough stand on the controversial BRT corridor in the Capital and emphasized on immediate steps to ease the traffic flow on the stretch.
Erode Corporation has completed preparation of a detailed project report for its ambitious Uratchikottai Water Supply scheme with the cost estimated to be Rs. 407 crore.
The civic body will implement the scheme with funds from Tamil Nadu Urban Infrastructure Financial Services Limited (TNUIFSL) with assistance from German Development Bank (KfW).
The Government has approved three highway projects in Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu and Orissa that entail an investment of Rs 3,412 crore, under the National Highways Development Project.
A march was taken out to the district collectorate under the aegis of the NH 17 Joint Protest Committee on Wednesday, demanding the immediate construction of a four-lane road using the 30 metre land acquired for the widening of the Edappally-Moothakunnam stretch of the National Highway.
Protestors, including women, nuns, and uniform-clad students marched from the bus stand to the collectorate.
