Rs 27 cr released to SMC
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Mar 25: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today assured the House that his Government remains committed to the development of administrative units created under his previous tenure and will ensure the necessary infrastructure is built over time.
Replying to a supplementary question from MLA G.A. Mir, the Chief Minister stated that the construction of the Mini Secretariat Dooru was initiated in 2018 by JKPCC at an estimated cost of Rs. 590 lakh. He informed the House that work has been completed up to the plinth level, and part payments have been made accordingly.
However, a Detailed Project Report (DPR) amounting to Rs. 598.91 lakh was prepared by PWD, but the required Administrative Approval (AA) and Technical Sanction (TS) have not been accorded.
“Out of the total estimated cost of Rs. 590 lakh, an amount of Rs. 25 lakh was released under the District Budget 2017-18, which has been utilized against the total work done claims of Rs. 39 lakh. The work has been completed up to the plinth level,” the Chief Minister said.
He further stated that a revised DPR of Rs. 598.91 lakh was prepared by PWD in 2021, but it requires reassessment in line with the latest Schedule of Rates (SoRs), considering the impact of cost escalation. A final decision will be taken once this reassessment is completed.
Replying to another question of Shamima Firdous Chief Minister said that an amount of Rs. 27.07 cr has been released to the Srinagar Municipal Committee for installation of street lights.
He informed the House that as per the tripartite agreement between HUDD, JKPDD & EESL, M/s. EESL is maintaining installation along with warranty replacement during the project period of 7 years ending in 2027.
He further said that the restoration of defunct street lights is carried by the concerned.
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