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VIII. TRANSPORT

Schemes under the sector envisage construction widening and improvement of various roads improvements of intersection, providing street lighting, cycle tracks, grade separators at intersections and construction/ widening of bridges on various roads, over river Yamuna and other drains in Delhi and constructions of subways etc. to facilitate free flow of traffic in Delhi. Under road Transport Programs of Transport Department major schemes are Construction of ISBTs, Mass Rapid Transit System, Regional Rail Network (IRBT), Rationalisation and Revival of DTC, computerisation of Records of Transport Department and High Capacity Bus System / Electric Trolly Buses. The agency wise approved outlay for the 9th Five Year Plan 1997-02 and expenditure, approved outlay for the 10th Five Year Plan 2002-07. Annual Plan 2002-03 expenditure, annual plan 2003-04 approved outlay and expenditure; approved outlay for the Annual Plan 2004-05 are given in the following table: -

(Rs. in Lakh)

Annual Planning 2003-04

SN Agency 9th Five Year Plan 1997-2002 Approved

Outlay

Exp. (Tentative)

10th FYP 2002-07

Approved Outlay

Exp. during

2002-03

Approved Outlay

Exp.

Annual Plan

2004-05 Approved

Outlay

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1. PWD

(i) (Road & Bridge) (ii) CRF

116005.00 62849.97 187280.00 17886.17

22500.00 18196.75

356.57

16500.00

5000.00

2. TYADB (PWD) 2200.00 2384.19 1500.00 258.22 235.00 155.84 260.003. MCD (1) Plan

(2)CRF 50135.00 39350.00 6000.00 8550.00 9500.00 9000.00

500.007500.002500.00

4. NDMC 2500.00 1270.00 2000.00 175.00 400.00 642.00 500.005. Transport

Dept., 145000.00 120215.06 293891.00 39641.35 63788.00 32658.23 84435.00

Total 315840.00 226069.22 544671.00 66510.74 96423.00 61509.39 116695.00

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Physical achievements during 9th Five Year Plan The following projects were completed during the 9th five Year Plan (a) Flyover

Agency No. of

flyovers completed

Name / Location

PWD 4 Moti Bagh, Africa Avenue, Savitri Cinema and Nehru Place.

DDA 4 Sarita Vihar, Nelsan Mandela Marg, Jail Road and Wazirpur Depot.

MCD 2 Pul methai and Grade separator on Najafgarh- Jail road intersection of Tilak Nagar

DTTDC 2 Raja Garden and Peera Gorhi (b) Subways

Agency No. of Subways

Name / location

PWD 3 Munirka, GTB Nagar, Swami Nagar MCD 4 Rampura Crossing, Kirti Nagar,Tilak Nagar

(Najafgarh Road) & Netaji subhash Marg. NDMC 6

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Achievement during 2002-03 AND 2003-04 (a) Flyovers

Name / Location Agency Nos A.P. 2002-03 A.P.2003-04

PWD Completed – 1

Punjabi Bagh Flyover AIIMS & Mayapuri

Nearing completion – 4

Andrew Ganj Flyover Safdarjung Flyover Dhaula Kuan Flyover Mayapuri Flyover

Dhaula Kuan Flyover & Britania Chowk Maa Anand Mayee Marg, Khelgaon Marg B-Avenue, ROB on MB Road

DDA Completed – 1

Vikas Marg-Road No-57.

Wazirabad Road-Road No-66 Ring Road NH -24 By Pass NH 24 By Pass near Gazipur Fright Complex.

Completion – 2 Wazirabad Road – Road No.66, NH-24-NOIDA More

NH-24 Noida More

MRTS Phase-I (a) Financial:- I) Revised project cost (at August, 1998 prices)-Rs 6251 crore.

II) Estimated cost of completion--Rs. 10571 crore III) Expenditure up to March 2004 –5886.87 crore.

(B) Physical:- I) Tis Hazari corridor of MRTS has been opened for traffic from

24th December, 2002. II) Tis-Hazari- Tri Nagar on 30th September 2003. III)Tri Nagar – Ritahala stretch on 31-03-2004.

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Target date for commissioning of other corridors / section are as under:- Name of Section Target Date of commissioning Rithala-Barwala Kept on held Barakhamba Road-Kirti Nagar June , 2005. Vishwavidhyalaya -ISBT 31st December, 2004 ISBT- Central Sectetariat 30th September, 2005 Kirti Nagar-Dwaraka September, 2005. Phase-II The following corridors have been identified for taking up under MRTS phase-II as priority corridors SN Name of Corridor Distance 1. Delhi University-Jahangir Puri 6.59 Km 2. Central Secretariat – Qutab Minar 10.97 Km 3. Indraprastha – Yamuna Depot – New Ashok

Nagar via Mayur Vihar Phase – I, Glaxo and East End Apartment

9.20 Km

Besides the above, the following major projects are proposed to be taken up during 10th Five Year Plan including Annual Plan 2004-05 1. Regional Rail Network. 2. Construction of new ISBT at Dwarka and Narela; Development work of ISBT

Sarai Kale Khan and Anand Vihar. 3. Restructuring of DTC. 4. High capacity Bus system / Electric Trolley Buses. 5. Setting up of Delhi unified Metropolitan Transport Authority (DUMTA) / UMTA. 6. Development of parking lots. I. PWD Regular / maintenance and upgradation of any structure are essential needs alongwith their regular use. Roads network is also one of such structure which

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particularly, in Delhi, are subjected to excessive heavy loading due to high traffic density and mixed nature of traffic. Thus their regular upkeep is also essential which is maintained in phases.

Delhi PWD is responsible for construction and maintenance of district roads of Delhi. The total length of roads under the control of PWD is 318.37km which is equivalent to 2155.63 Km lane length i/c Service Road . This excludes the master plan roads which are to be constructed in Narela Sub-city, by PWD In addition, service road measuring 153 Km which are mostly along Ring Road, Outer Ring Road & some other M.P. Roads are under the control of PWD . For more effective management of physical and financial progress, provisions were made in 10th Five Year Plan 2002-07 for Rs 188780 lakh, out of which some of the road portions have been upgraded in previous years of 10th Five Year Plan through Annual Plan 2002-03 & 2003-04. In order to maintain PWD roads in a systematic way, keeping in view their importance and necessity, the roads have been divided under 5 categories as under :-

1 Ring Road 2 Outer Ring Road 3 Trans Yamuna Roads 4 Rohini Roads 5 Other Roads

For the consecutive upgradation of roads in phases, details of various schemes proposed to be taken up during the Annual plan 2004-05 with total provision of Rs. 21760 lakh under categories enumerated above are detailed as under.

Ring Road(Rs. 1490.00 Lakhs)

Ring Road is life line of Delhi Transport system . This is about 52.76km long with six lane divided dual carriageway having 283km . lane length and it runs through the heart of the city. In addition, 45km long service road exists along Ring Road with equivalent of 90km lane length. Thus total lane length of Ring Road inclusive of service road is 373 km. It is the busiest road and carries the maximum volume of traffic. All the five National Highways passing through Delhi namely, NH-I, NH-2, NH-8, NH-10 & NH-24 start from this road.

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It is proposed to take up the work of Ring Road from 6 lanes to 8 lanes as

recommended in the corridor improvement study of Ring Road by M/s Craphts Consultant. The total lane length of 22.4km is proposed to be widened. Total provision for Rs.1490.00 lakh is made for Ring Road which include mainly strengthening of Ring Road from Rajghat to Wazirpur Depot via Ashram ( which is in progress). Schemes are divided in stretches as under:-

Raj Ghat to Punjabi Bagh flyover via ISBT.

Total length of this portion of Ring Road is 20.38Km with 118.50Km lane length & 45.9Km lane length service road. The major portion of this stretch is strengthened during last two years. Portions from Rajghat to Wazirabad are proposed to be taken up during Annual plan 2004-05. Provision has also been made for other works such as construction of footpath drainage, microsurfacing, etc. Punjabi Bagh to Safdarjung:- Widening of this stretch from 6 lane to 8 lane between Punjabi Bagh to Raja Garden, Raja Garden to Dhaula Kua & then Dhaula Kua to Safdarjung is taken up.

Safdarjung to Rajghat: -

This part of Ring Road is 13.60 km and extends from Safdarjung to Rajghat. It has got six lanes divided carriage way and footpath and service road in parts. Some portion covers VIP route also. For the improvement some provision has been made as under :- It is proposed to take up the following misc. works during 2004-05 on entire Ring Road. (i) Improvement of planter at Ring Road Ph-V Azadpur Jn. to Road No.41. (ii) Beautification of planters of Ring Road, Ph-V. SH:- P/F M.S. Railing. (iii) Improvement of service road of Ring Road Ph-V from W.P. Depot to Britannia

Chowk (iv) C/o ramp from Ring Road Ph-V to Punjabi Bagh ROB. (v) Improvement of flyover at intersection of Ring Road and Road No.41.

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(vi) Improvement of central verge for VIP route from Bhairon Marg to Rajghat. (vii) Providing and fixing road signages on Ring Road and Outer Ring Road. (viii) Signages on flyovers.

Total provision for above main & misc. works is taken for Rs 980 lakh under

Ongoing schemes and Rs. 510 under New Schemes. Provision of Rs. 510 lakh includes some minor improvement works costing less than Rs. 50 lakh for which provision of Rs. 100 lakh has been made under “schemes to be identified “. Outer Ring Road (Rs. 510.00 Lakh) This is the second important road carrying heavy to very heavy traffic for most of its length. At present the length of outer ring road is 29.20 km (lane length of 175.6 km & service road 63.6 km) which comprises of Road No.6, 7, 8, 10 and 26. Outer ring road takes off from NH-2 near Okhla flyover and is continuous upto to NH-8 passing through Nehru Place, Panchsheel,Park, IIT, Munirka and Vasant Vihar. From NH-8 there is missing link upto Najafgarh Road and thereafter it again takesoff from Najafgarh road and goes upto Mukarba Chowk passing through Peeragarhi, Mangolpuri, Madhuban Chowk and Prashant Vihar and thereafter it joins NH-I. The missing link between NH-8 to Najafgarh is due to non-acquisition of land which belongs to Delhi Cantonement Board. Keeping -in view of improvement of road it is necessry to complete the missing link between NH-8 to Najafgarh road. Total provision of Rs. 510 lakh is made for ORR in Annual Plan 2004-05 which is further divided as :- Ongoing Works Provision of Rs. 215 lakh has been made for the ongoing works.

New Works Under new works provision of Rs. 95.00 lakh has been made.

In addition to above some minor improvement works costing less than 50 lakh are also to be taken up for which provision of Rs. 200 lakh has been made under “schemes to be identified”.

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The details of roads are as under: -

Road No.26

Portion of Road No. 26 from Madhuban Chowk to Peeragarhi was strengthened during year 2001-02. Works such as construction of footpath drainage, microsurfacing and other Misc. works have to be taken up during Annual Plan 2004-05. Provision of Rs. 85 lakh has been kept. Road No.8 Strengthening of Road No. 8 with DAC has been proposed during 2004-05. Provision of Rs.110 lakh has been made during 2004-05.

ROADS EAST OF RIVER YAMUNA (TRANS YAMUNA ROADS) The Trans Yamuna area which lies to the East of river Yamuna is a heavily populated area compared with the remaining part of Delhi lying to the west of river Yamuna. The Trans-Yamuna area transport system requires attention in respect of following aspects explained below:

A TRANS-YAMUNA ROADS ( Rs.1975.00 lakhs)

Ongoing Works:

There are ongoing works of roads, which will be continued, in the Annual Plan 2004-2005. An amount of Rs. 1167/- lakh will be spent on these works. Most of these works will be completed by the end of 2004-2005

1. Mother dairy Road Madhu Vihar Road

I. A sum of Rs.32 lakh has been kept during Annual Plan 2004-2005 .

2. Vikas Marg:

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A sum of Rs. 60 lakh has been approved for different works for improvement of Vikas Marg during 2004-05. 3. Road No. 56 & 56-A

Provision of Rs.10 lakh has been made for strengthening of road No. 56-A, Rs. 10 lakh for drainage system of road No. 56, Rs.10 lakh for mastic asphalt on road No. 56, and Rs.10 lakh for mastic asphalt on ROB-17 on Road No. 56. 4. Road No. 57 & 57-A. A sum of Rs. 60 lakh has been kept for different works such as resurfacing of Road No. 57, Road marking, C/O service Road of Road No. 57-A, Pitching of slop of Road No.57. 5. Road No. 58 & 58-A.

A sum of Rs. 75 lakh has been kept for different Misc. works such as improvement of Road No. 58 from Jagat Puri Chowk to Road No. 72 & 72-B Extn. 6. Road No. 71 & 71-A.

A sum of Rs. 10 lakh has been kept for construction of Footpath and drainage system in the Annual Plan 2004-05. 7. Marginal Bund Road

An outlay of Rs.786 lac is approved for the Annual Plan 20014-05. which included Rs.548 lac for ongoing schemes and Rs. 238 lac for new schemes.

8. Road No. 72 & 72-Extention A sum of Rs.40 lakh has been kept for Strengthening of road No. 72 Extn, P/F and improvement of central verge and Stg. of Road No. 72.

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9. Road No. 59:

A sum of Rs.87 lakh has been kept for improvement works during 2004-05.

10. Eastern Approach Road.

A sum of Rs.87 lakh has been kept for Stg. of Eastern approach road and for providing and fixing SFRC railing during 2004-05. 11. Road No.63:

A sum of Rs. 32 lakh has been kept for beautification works during 2004-2005.

12. Road No.64:-

An outlay of Rs. 49 lac is approved for micro surfacing and shifting of Jhuggies during 204-05.

13 Road No.65:

A sum of Rs.51 lakh has been kept for shifting of Colony, construction cycle track & missing links during 2004-05. 14. Road No.66:-

A sum of Rs.35 lakh has been kept for widening on west side and Stg. of Road during 2004-05.

15. Road No.68-:

A sum of total Rs.45 lakh has been kept for strengthening of Road and shifting of 33 K.V. U/G feeder during 2004-05.

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16. M.P. Road No. 111, 112 & 113. A sum of Rs.20 lakh has been kept for fixing of M.S Railing, and mastic on

junction of Road no. 111,112,113 during 2004-05. 17. Road along Ghazipur Drain.

A sum of Rs.10 lakh has been kept for providing M.S railing during 2004-05. 18. Road No. 70.

A sum of total Rs.10 lakh has been kept for missing link work during 2004-

2005.

19. U.P. Link Road A sum of Rs.80 lakh has been kept for Stg., widening, footpath, railing, improvement of Noida T Junction thermoplastic paints and Road signage works during 2004-05. . Rohini Road (Rs. 618.00 lakhs)

Rohini area is developed by DDA as Urban Extention area in north-west of Delhi which is popularly known as Rohini. This is one of the biggest residential colony catering about 1.5 million population. Originally the master plan roads were developed by DDA and some of the roads were handed over to PWD in 1993. The total length of master plan roads handed over to PWD is 24.05 km. (lane length 149.80) The major road in Rohini which link outer ring road, is Road No.41-A. It links outer ring road at Madhuban Chowk and passes through sector 7, 8 and 9. Other major road is 45 meter wide road which passes through sector 13, 14, 15 and 16. This road also joins outer ring road near Prashant Vihar.

Rohini Roads are being maintained by PWD for last few years. However policy

decision of master plan roads is yet to be taken by GNCTD. After the same were handed over by DDA, lot of improvement has since been made. But there is big scope

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of improvement left part of which is proposed during this annual plan. Strengthening of Road No. B-1 & B-4 in Rohini is proposed for this Annual Plan 2004-05. Some new Schemes like strengthening/resurfacing of Road No. B-8, B-6, B-2 and B-5 are proposed also for Annual Plan 2004-05 . An outlay of Rs. 618 lac is approved on the Annual Plan 2004-05.

It includes some minor improvement of works costing less than 50 lakh to be

taken up for which provision of Rs. 328 lac has been made under “schemes to be identified.

Other PWD Roads (excluding Trans Yamuna & Rohini Roads) (Rs. 4000.00 lakhs)

Roads excluding Ring Road, Outer Ring Road, Rohini Roads & Trans Yamuna Roads are categorized as other PWD Roads.

A total provision of Rs.4000 lakh has been made for AP 2004-05 for different

works on following roads as under: Ongoing Scheme

Provision of Rs.2565.00 lac has been made for the ongoing scheme in the AP 2004-05 New Scheme Under new scheme provision of Rs.1356.00 lac has been made for the Annual Plan 2004-05.

In addition to above some minor improvement works costing less than 50 lakh

are also to be taken up for which provision of Rs.79 lac has been made under “schemes to be identified” Brief details of roads covered in Annual Plan 04-05 are as under: -

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Link Road It is proposed to take up the work of widening of link road having length 1.77 km

from 2 to 6 lanes. This also includes the construction of footpath along the road for which a sum of Rs.50 lakh under the head Other PWD road has been kept. Road no.16 (Aruna Asaf Ali Road)

Widening of Aruna Asaf Ali Road from 2 to 6 was taken up during 2002-03 and is

in progress. The road is 3.8 km long. This is a important road connecting Mehrauli to Outer Ring Road. A sum of

Rs.300 lakh has been kept for the Annual Plan 2004-05.

Road No. 17 (Nilson Mondela Road):- A some of Rs. 300 lac has been approved for widening from 4 lanes to lanes during 2004-05. Road No.9

It is proposed to take up the C/o service road (missing link central verge) during 2004-05. A sum of Rs.3.00 lac is approved in the Annual Plan 2004-05. Road No.36

This road connect jail road to Ring Road having a length of 5.50 Km. At present

this road is having 4 lanes but due to heavy traffic on this road it is proposed to widen this road to 6 lanes. The widening of road is possible only when the drains running on both sides of road are converted into RCC covered drain. Thus it is proposed to take up this work during financial year 2004-05 for which a provision of Rs.250 lakh has been kept. The total cost of the work is Rs.1864 lakh, the sanction is still awaited. Road No.89

Widening and strengthening of Road no.89 from T -point to Janki Dass Kapoor

hospital is required from 4 lanes to 6 lanes keeping in view the heavy traffic on this road. An estimate is being submitted and the work is likely to be taken during 2004-05. The road is 3.05 km long. The estimate of Rs.357 lakh is being sent for sanction. An amount of Rs.150 lakh is approved for the Annual Plan 2004-05.

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Old D.G. Road This road which is 2.5km long is at present having 2 lane width. An estimate for

the widening of this road to 6 lanes has already been submitted to Govt. of Delhi, the sanction is still awaited. It is proposed to take up this work during 2004-05 for which a sum of Rs.150 lakh has been kept under ‘Other PWD roads’. Road no. 4 (Captain Gaur Marg) (Rs. 180.00 lac)

This Road is 2.15 km. long and connects Ring Road at Lajpat Nagar to Outer

Ring Road at Modi flour Mill. It has got 4 lanes divided carriageway with footpath at some locations. The work of widening of this road is in progress and the same will spillover to the Annual Plan 2004-2005. It is proposed to take up the following works during 2004-2005.- (i) Widening from 4 lanes to 6 lanes including footpath on both sides in the entire

length i/c shifting of central verge due to unsymmetrical widening and S. W. Drain on both sides of the road.

(ii) Resurfacing of entire Road and strengthening wherever required based on the Bankelman beam test. A sum of Rs. 180 lakhs is approved in Annual Plan 2004-05

Road no. 5-C (August Kranti Marg)

This road is 3.2 km. long and connects Ring Road at Andrews Ganj crossing to Outer Ring Road at Malviya Nagar crossing. It has got 6 lane divided carriageway with footpath on both sides.

It is proposed to take up the following works during 2004-2005:- Improvement of footpath and central verge wherever required.

A sum of Rs.20 lakhs is approved in the Annual Plan 2004-2005

Road no.15 (Press Enclave Marg) (Rs.60 lac)

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This road is 3.80 km. long and connects Lal Bahadur Shastri Marg at Chirag Delhi to Aurobindo Marg at PTS, Malviya Nagar. It has got 6 lane divided carriageway with footpath on both sides and service road in part stretches.

It is proposed to take some misc. works during 2004-2005.

(i) Improvement I Construction of footpath and central verge from Modi Hospital to

Aurbindo Marg . (ii) Resurfacing I strengthening.

A sum of Rs. 60 lakhs is approved in Annual Plan 2004-05 Sirifort Road (Rs. 5.00 lac)

This road is 1.25 km. long and connects Road no. 5 (Joseph Broz Tito Marg) to Road no. 5-C (August Kranti Marg). It has got 4 lane partly divided carriageway with footpath on both sides.

It is proposed to take up the improvements of footpath towards Sadiq Nagar

Side. A sum of Rs. 5 lakhs is approved in Annual Plan 2004-05.

Kishan Ghat Road infront of Delhi Sachivalya

This road is 1.13 Km. long and connects Vikas Marg and Ring Road to Kishan

Ghat and passes in front of Delhi Secretariat .It has got 6 lane divided carriage way having footpath on both sides.

It is proposed to take up the following works during 2004-2005: -

I(i) Dev. of Parking in front of Delhi Sachivalaya . A sum of Rs. 25 lakhs is approved in Annual Plan 2004-05

Road No. 13- A (Rs. 205.00 lac) This road is 3.12 Km. long which connects NH-2 near Sarita Vihar to Okhla

Barrage. It has got 4 lane divided carriageway and footpath near Kalindi Kunj. Following works are proposed to be taken up During 2004-05.

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(i) Resurfing, footpath, SW drain, Anti encroachment measures, mastic asphalt. (ii) Widening from 4 lanes to 6 lanes .

A sum of Rs.205 lakhs is approved in the Annual plan 2004-05.

Flyover & Bridges The following flyovers have been completed in past & recent past years and are

functional.

Moolchand intersection Oberoi Hotel intersection Inderprastha Estate Lodhi Hotel intersection Hanuman Setu Okhla Flyover ISBT bridge with flyover on Western side Motibagh Africa Avenue Nehru Place Savitri Cinema

Flyovers nearing completion /partly completed are as under: -

Andrews Ganj Mayapuri Safdarjung Punjabi Bagh Dhaula Kuan

The flyovers in construction stage/construction to be taken up are listed below :

B-Avenue Britannia Chowk Flyover

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Maa Anand Mayee Marg Near Kalkaji Temple Panchsheel Club Motinagar Punjabi Bagh Club

In AP 2004-05 a total provision of Rs.6499 is made for construction of flyover / bridges including provision of Rs.959 lac for TransYamuna flyovers & bridges.

On going scheme – The flyovers under ongoing scheme are taken as under:- Britannia Chowk Flyover. Pontoon Bridge on Yamuna River at Shanti Van. C/o Mayapuri Flyover Flyover at Khel Gaon Marg Safdarjung Flyover ROB 21 at Punjabi Bagh Crossing Flyover at Dhaula Kuan (Ground level improvements) C/o bridge across Road No.B-3 in Rohini. C/o bridge across supplementary drain on Road No. B-3 in Rohini, Ph-I, Delhi. New Scheme New flyovers to be taken up are as under: -

C/o Naraina Flyover Flyover on Ring Road at Captain Gaur Marg ‘T’ Jn. Road crossing Railway Track . W/o bridge on Chirag Delhi Nallah Outer Ring Road No. 7 C/o flyover at Mukerba Chowk. C/o under pass on Road No. 37- Ring Road Crossing. Widening of ROB No. 37. C/O Wazirabad Bridge Trans Yamuna Flyovers & Bridges. C/o Azadpur Flyover at Road No. 51

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A provision under new scheme has been taken for Rs.2480 lakh. In addition provision has been made for construction of some other flyovers by DDA for which provision has been made for Rs.915 lakh under “Scheme to be identified (DDA payment)” Brief details of flyover / bridges are as under:- 1. Flyover at B-Avenue (Rs.520.00 lakh)

This flyover is on the intersection of Ring Road and Jhandu Singh Marg. This flyover will be having precast construction on the via duct and RE wall in the approaches. The work of ground improvement have already been awarded.

2. Britania Chowk Flvover (Rs.600.00 lakh)

Construction of flyover at Britania Chowk is in progress and allied works such as construction of lower level roads and construction of drain are at completion stage. A provision of Rs. 600 .lakh is approved during annual plan 2004-05

3. Construction of bridge across supplementary drain Road No. B-3 in Rohini

The provision of Rs.275 lakh is approved in the annual plan 2004-05, for C/o bridge across supplementary drain on Road No. B-3 which is likely to be started. 4. Pantoon Bridge on Yamuna River at Shanti Van

A Pontoon Bridge is provided every year at this spot for easing the load on main

bridges of Yamuna -A provision of Rs 30 lakh is approved annual plan 2004-05.

5. Flyover at Azadpur T-point (Rs.100 lakh)

Azadpur T-point was interrupted to be developed as intersection due to non availability of land of Road No.51. The hurdle has now been cleared and Road No.51’s work is in progress. Accordingly T-point shall be converted into intersection followed by

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provision of flyover which may be taken up. A provision of Rs.100 lakh has been made in the AP 2004-05

6. Naraina Flyover (Rs.10.00 lakh)

There is a proposal of 4 lanes flyover starting from T -point Naraina to Kendriya Vldhyala on Ring Road in the narrow stretch of Naraina Village. However the final decision in this regard shall only be taken after the removal of encroachment and getting the ROW of road minimum to 110 feet whereas at present it is 60-70 feet. A sum of Rs.10 lakh has been kept for this project during 2004-2005.

. 7. Flyover at Ring Road & NH-24 crossing

This flyover is a three lane flyover being constructed by DDA under UDF on Eastern carriageway of Ring Road.

8. Flyover on Ring Road at Sarai Kale Khan

This flyover is a three lanes flyover being constructed by DDA under UDF on the

Western carriageway of Ring road. 9. C/o Flyover at intersection of J. B.Tito Marg and Lala Lajpat Rai Marg

This flyover will be constructed by DDA along with the subway near Central School at Andrews Ganj

10. Flyover on Outer Ring Road No.7 & Khel Gaon Marg Jn.

A full six lane flyover is being taken up on Outer Ring Road No.7 and Khel Gaon Marg Junction during the financial year 2004-05 for which a sum of Rs.150 lakh is approved.

11. Flyover at the junction of S.A road (Maa Anandmoyee Marg at O.R.R. No.3)

Being a "T" junction half flyover near Kalkaji Temple on Southern Carriage way of

Outer Ring Road No.3 is being constructed along with the subway near Kalkaji temple

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and Modi Flour Mill and a Rotary for the Traffic coming from ROB -22 to Capt. Gaur Marg which is the part of the flyover for which a sum of Rs.50 Lakhs is approved in the the Annual Plan 2004-05.

12. ROB 21 AT PUNJABI BAGH CROSSING (Rs.300.00 lakh)

It is a three level grade separator at Ring Road -Rohtak Road intersection at Punjabi Bagh and consists of a flyover along Ring Road, vehicular underpass along Rohtak Road, Rotary at ground level for turning traffic and pedestrian plaza. The flyover along Ring Road has already been completed and opened to the traffic. The vehicular underpass along Rohtak Road has recently been completed and opened to traffic on 30.10.2002. The Total Scheme was to be completed by March 2003.

A sum of Rs.300 lakh is approved in the Annual Plan 2004-05.

13. DHAULA KUAN FLYOVER PROJECT (Rs.500.00 lacs)

An overview of the Scheme: The rotary intersection of Ring -Road at Dhaula Kuan is one of the very important and busiest intersections in Delhi. This intersection is unique in itself due to meeting of 5 roads. Presently there is a large oval rotary at this intersection. This carries an average daily traffic of about one lakh fifty thousand vehicles. To address the volume of this magnitude and complexity of the intersection, a Grade Separator Scheme has been evolved, which on completion would make this important intersection signal free and remove serious traffic bottlenecks as existing on date.

This Grade Separator scheme costing Rs.87.53 crore which has been entangled

in issues of Environmental Clearance, Defence land & many other issues has eventually been started towards the close of year 2000 after modifying it suitably to by-pass these problems. The scheme in its modified configuration consists of a main fIyover of low rise along NH -8 S.P. Marg axis with Ring -Road depressed as Underpass, 2 curved fIyovers on either side of the main fIyover i.e. on Naraina Side and Moti Bagh Side, one Rail Over Bridge along Ridge Road and loop roads of turning traffic.

The main flyover would provide un -interrupted flow of traffic between India

Gate/Connaught Place and Cantt./Airport Sides. The flyover is to be about 345 metre

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long with 75 metres of viaduct and remaining 270 metres in embankments having two carriageways of 3 lane each with Crash Barriers on either side. Mastic asphalt surfacing would be given on the entire length of the flyover.

The Ring - Road depressed as Underpass having carriageway of 5 lane each

would provide uninterrupted flow of straight traffic between Safdarjung / South and Naraina / North sides. Right turning traffic shall take over bridges & loops on Southern & Northern side of Ring Road.

Due care has been taken to provide safe passage for pedestrian users. 3 sub -

ways be constructed one each on Ring Road - North and one on NH -8. 4 Pedestrian links are also being provided to the flyover. By the modification of the scheme, considerable savings are expected. A Grade Separator Scheme has also been formulated to make the nearest T -Junction of NH - 8 and Station Road signal free.

This modified scheme as explained, caters for 25 traffic movements in all to

provide a signal free intersection. This shall be an unique scheme in terms of complexity and planning under severe constraints on land availability. To implement the scheme 10 acres of Defence Land, 8 acres of L & D.0 land has been utilized. A portion of land measuring 1.03 acres was taken over from A.R.S.D. College.

20 acres of alternate land has been arranged and handed over to Defence at Dwarka. About 6.7 acres of forestland has been diverted and more than 1000 trees have been cut/transplanted. 12.65acres of land at Narela has been provided to the Forest Department & about 20 Lakh paid by PWD for afforestation. The project also involved shifting of 900mm dia NDMC Water Main, 900 & 350 metres of 1100 & 1500mm dia DJB Water Mains, 2400, 850 and 2000 metres of 11,33,66 KV DVB Lines, 8000 metres of MTNL cables and 400 metres of GAIL Pipeline.35 running Kiosks were also removed from the Ring Road.

15 high masts are proposed to be provided in conjunction with the street lighting for effective illumination of total project area. This shall make it a well -lit traffic corridor for the safety of evening/night traffic. To facilitate the road users a comprehensive scheme of retro -reflective signages has been developed.

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To Provide an efficient system of drainage, covered RCC U -drains have been planned The peripheral drainage shall be connected to 19 Ground Water Recharge Structures, which shall take the surface run -off to under ground strata.

Targeted for completion in March 2003, this unique and interesting grade separator scheme would result in un-interrupted traffic flow, both vehicular as well as pedestrian at Dhaula Kaun intersection and would be a part of PWD's endeavor towards making the busiest intersection signal free and raising the service levels for commuters.

An outlay of Rs.500 lakh is approved in the annual Plan 2004-05.

(b) BRIDGES 1 C/o Bridge on Old Agra Canal at Okhla

This bridge has been constructed by U.P. Irrigation department as deposits works of PWD. A small work of approaches is yet to be completed by UP Irrigation department PWD has already deposited full amount, so no outlay is proposed for this work during 2004-2005.

2. Widening of Existing bridge at Chirag Delhi on Road No.7

Widening of Chirag Delhi bridge existing on road No.7 is proposed on both side of the main carriageways to connect existing service roads along Soami Nagar and Panchsheel enclave for which a sum of Rs.250 Lakh is approved in the annual Plan 2004-05 Sub Way / Foot Over Bridge (Rs. 326 lakhs)

In the past the following subways have been completed and put to use- 1) Near Hotel Agency 2) Africa Avenue near Bhikaji Cama Place 3) Nauroji Nagar 4) Keshav Puram near Wazirpur 5) GTB Nagar Mall Road 6) IP Estate 7) Swami Nagar

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8) Munirka 9) Dr. Hedgewar MArg at Saraswati Vihar (Mangolpuri) 10) Near Chirag Delhi 11) Paras Cinema flyover Nehru Place 12) Vikas Marg Laxmi Nagar 13) Road No.57 Jagat Puri 14) Vikas Marg at Preet Vihar 15) Road NO.59 near Gokul Puri (Bhajan Pura) 16) NH-24 Mayur Vihar Ph-II 17) Road NO.40 Inderlok 18) Bhairon Marg Pragati Maidan 19) 2 nos. at Azadpur Subzi Mandi on Mall ROad Extn.

On-going scheme 1. Subway at Naraina (Rs.10.00 lacs)

This subway is being constructed across the Ring Road opposite DGBR building. This subway shall cater the needs of the scooterist also. The work is completed. A sum of Rs.10 lakh has been kept during financial year 2004-05.

2. Subway at Rajputana Rifiles Regimental Centre (Rs.10.00 lacs)

There is a demand from the Armed Forces for the construction of a subway across Ring Road opposite Rajputana Rifiles for to and fro movement of their jawans. The feasibility was got checked up by M/s Craphts Consultants and the case is being sent to the committee on road safety, traffic and transport engineering. A sum of Rs.10 lakh have been kept during financial year 2004-05. 3. Subway at Basai Darapur (Rs.60.00 lac)

There is proposal to construct a subway across Ring Road opposite ESI Hospital to facilitate the patients. This subway has already been approved by Road Safety Traffic and Transport Engineering Committee. Estimate is yet to be sanctioned. However, a sum of Rs.60 lakh has been kept during 2004-05.

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4. Subway at Modi Flour Mill (Rs.60.00 lac)

Y-shaped subway for pedestrian near Modi Flour Mill at Capt. Gaur Marg Junction on Outer Ring road is being constructed for which a sum of Rs.60 Lakh is approved during the financial year 20034-05.

5. Subway at Munirka

An amount of Rs.5.00 lakh is approved in the Annual Plan 2004-05.

6. Construction of pedestrian subways at Nangloi (Rs.24 lakh) 7. Construction of pedestrian subways at Nigambodh Ghat. (Rs. 24 lakh) 8. Subway at Jwala Heri Road No.30 (Rs.0.50 lakh) 9. Subway at Meerabagh (ORR) (Rs.0.50 lakh) 10. Subway at S.A. Marg intersection. (Rs.50 lakh)

Y-shaped subway for pedestrian is being constructed at Maa Anandmoyee intersection on Outer ring Road near Kalkaji Temple for which a sum of Rs.50 Lakh is approved during the financial year 2004-05.

11. Subway at Greater Kailash Enclave-I (Rs. 10 lakh)

It is proposed to construct a pedestrian subway near Chitranjan Park and G. K. Enclave -I on Outer ring Road no.6 for which a sum of Rs.10 Lakh is approved during the Financial year 2004-05.

12. Subway at Sarvpriya Vihar (Rs. 20 lakh)

A pedestrian subway is being constructed on Outer Ring road no. 7 near Sarvpriya Vihar for which a sum of Rs.20 Lakh. is approved during the financial year 2004-05.

13. Subway at Bharon Temple (Rs.10 lakh)

It is proposed to construct a pedestrian subway near Bharion Temple on Outer

Ring road no.3 at Lotus Temple Road junction for which a sum of Rs.10 Lakh is approved during the financial year 2004-05.

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14. Subway of Panchsheel Park (Outer Ring Road) (Rs. 20 lakh)

A subway at Panchsheel park on Outer Ring Road is being constructed for which a sum of Rs.20 Lakh is proposed during the financial year 2004-2005.

Master plan road Narela Sub city (Rs.26 lakh) The industrial area in Narela Bawana is fast nearing completion and two main

roads for connection NH-1 and NH-10 are proposed to be constructed by PWD. These proposed road in 1st phase are to be constructed with six lane divided carriageway having 3m wide berm on each side. The central verge is proposed to be sufficiently widened so that in future the widening of roads will be done towards central verge.

An outlay of Rs. 26.oo lakh is approved in the annual plan 2004-05.

NH-2 Bypass from Kalindi Colony Ring Road to Haryana Border (Rs. 1056.00 lakh)

It is proposed to construct 14 km. long bypass connecting Kalindi Colony to

Badarpur Border. The construction will be taken up in two parts. The 1st part to be known as " Kalindi Bypass" will be from Kalindi Colony Ring Road to Kalindi Kunj Road No. 13-A and the 2nd part to be known as "NH-2 Bypass” will be from Kalindi Kunj Road No. 13- A to Haryana Border. The Bypass will have 6 lanes divided carriage way with footpath on both sides. Mastic work on crossing and S.W. Drain on both sides and Anti Crash Railings on footpath as well as central verge. The Bypass will also have clover leaf interchange near Kalindi Colony, Flyovers at Sailors Club, Road No. 13-A at Kalindi Kunj and Bridges on Agra & Gurgaon Canal near IOC Botteling Plant near Madanpur Khader and at Haryana Border near Sector 37 respectively .It is proposed to provide Mastic work on crossing and S. W. Drain on both side of the Bypass.

It is proposed to take up the following works during 2004-05.

(i) C/o Kalindi Bypass from Kalindi Colony Ring Road to Kalindi Kunj Road No. 13- A

(ii) C/o Kalindi Bypass from Kalindi Colony Ring Road to Kalindi Kunj Road No. 13- A. SH:- Acquisition of land.

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(iii) Providing fencing and security arrangements to protect Govt. land. (iv) Alignment option study using satellite imagery

A sum of Rs. 1056 lakhs is approved in Annual Plan 2004-2005.

(B) CENTRAL ROAD FUND Ministry of Road Transport and Highways released initial amount of Rs. 10.68 crore in March 2001for execution of works under CRF. Now funds will be released by the Ministry on the basis of utilization of funds under CRF. By the end of March, 2004, this ministry of Road Transport and Highways has released Rs.18.84 crore. An outlay of Rs. 5000.00 lakh is approved for works to be executed under CRF during 2004-05. (C) TYADB WORKS (Rs.260.00 lakhs) An outlay of Rs.60 lakh is approved for execution of works during 2004-05 approved by TYADB.

II. MCD

Delhi’s population has been rising in a spectacular manner due to normal growth and abnormal heavy inflow of migrant population from the adjoining states. Delhi attained extraordinary population growth due to increasing concentration of economic, education, medical and industrial activities, apart from being the nerve centre of political activities of the country. This is evident from the fact that Delhi’s population has increased from 17 lacs during 1941 to about 138 lacs in 2001. The tremendous increase & growth of population together with elevated standard of living has resulted in an alarming race in the growth of vehicular traffic. The number of motor vehicles has increased in the last one decade from 5.7 lacs in 1981 to more than 28 lack in 1996 above 37 lack in 2003, which is higher than motor vehicles put together of three metropolitan cities. In the absence of efficient mass rapid transportation system through railways, the entire burden has fallen on the existing road transport system. Thus transportation in Delhi is predominantly road oriented for meeting the intra city and inter

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city demand. However, the role of the local railways in neutralizing inticacy demand is practically insignificant.

On account of tremendous increase in the population, there has been an unplanned growth of the city resulting in certain degree of income portability between physical form and functional character of the various areas. Apart from this, road users in Delhi are using the road in an undisciplined manner and there is inadequacy in physical adoption of traffic engineering techniques. Unplanned city growth increased the average trip length. Heterogeneous nature of traffic has further added fuel to the fire. These factors had lead to frequent traffic congestion’s and chaos, Delhi has, to be honest, become a victim of its own giantism.

Inspite of the fact that MCD and other road agencies in Delhi had starved hand to over come these problems of high magnitude by carrying out construction of over bridges, grade separators, sub ways, widening of roads, improvement in the riding quality, discipllning pedestrian traffic by providing MS grill on central verge, provlding footpath, improving geometric of intersection, signalization of intersection etc. through massive plan Grants, but there is no denyingt the cardinal fact that much still remains to be accomplished. The issue had also been engaging the attention of the planning Commission well as other planners. For immediate action in the behalf thrust is being given on the following aspects while formulating Xth Five Year plan so as to put to optimum use the existing infrastructural facilities. TO COMPLETE ONGOING SCHEMES: It is proposed to accord top most priority to the ongoing spill over schemes of 9th Plan and to complete the same in the shortest possible time.

Approved outlay for 9th Five-Year Plan was Rs. 50135 lacs. The expenditure during 9th Five – Year Plan was Rs. 37121.23 lakh. Approved outlay for 2003-04 is Rs. 9500 lakh and full amount will be utilized.

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Physical Target and achievements for 2003-04: SN Item Unit Target Achievement 1. W B M Km 50 48.09 2. BM/AC Km 320 358.44 3. FP Km 60 58.03 4. Drainaqe Km 175 105.01 5. Mastic/Asphalt Km 20 7.00 6. Subways Comp. 1 (Netaji Subhash Marg) 7. ROB In progress 2

i. Flyover over New Rohtak road, ii. ROB on GT Rd. Shah

8. RUB In progress 3 i. RUB 23 MB Road ii. RUB 12 Zakhira iii. Patparganj road near Madhuban)

9. Widening of existing bridges

In progress 1. Barapullah nallah Nizamuddin. 2. Calcutta Bridge, Yamuna Bazar.

PROPOSALS FOR 10TH PLAN A. Urban roads: On account of abnormal manifold increase in the number of motor vehicles, increase in trip length and changing culture of Delhi on account of affluence, traffic on existing road net work is increasing day by day thereby resulting in frequent traffic congestion’s and chaos MCD has not been able to undertaken periodic resurfacing of roads for the last several years. With the increasing pressure of traffic and enhanced axle load of traffic, Delhi roads get over stressed with the result that their condition deteriorates faster than in the normal wear and tear. As such it requires frequent resurfacing & strengthening.

Apart from DTC buses, State Transport Authority buses, chartered buses, private buses, proposed additional fleet of buses on roads, a very heavy additional traffic load

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is likely be added on the existing road network, which is virtually going to choke the existing bus routes.

Most of the major arterial roads have already been widened and scope for further widening is now almost exhausted. Therefore, as a policy, efforts are now being made to widen and improve the other city roads, main colony roads, peripheral roads, so that these may share the traffic burden to some extent and can act as bypasses of major congested roads, including blockage of main roads during various agitation and road accidents. This is likely to ease the tremendous traffic pressure on major arterial roads and go a long way in checking encroachment on the roads in times to come. Therefore, the following major steps are being proposed.

a. To widen, Improve, strengthen all the major plan road and arterial roads. b. To widen, Improve, strengthen the sub-arterial roads with ROW of 45’ and

above. c. To construct dedicated independent cycle tracks along main roads, wherever

bicycle traffic is heavy & space is available. d. To improve geometric of inter-sections by providing slip roads, medians,

traffic islands etc. e. To construct bus bays. f. To improve the illumination standard of streets through lighting. g. To improve the road drainage system to avoid frequent damage to roads. h. To improve road markings, destination boards, road sign etc. & to provide

grill, particularly at intersections to check frequent cross joy walking and to regulate the pedestrian traffic.

B. Grade Separators / Road Bridges / Road under Bridges / Widening of Bridges: There is an extraordinary heavy traffic on certain intersections due to various factors and on account of site limitations there, further widening is not possible. Therefore, to manage and regulate the traffic, it is imperative to provide grade separators on these intersections and ROB / RUB at various Rly. Crossings. Most of the schemes included are those, which had been recommended in various studies, made from time to time. Prima facie, this step shall help in reducing the haltage time at these intersections and shall also economise in fuel, time and foreign exchange in petrol, which is being

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imported. It will also help in checking the pollution of monoxide emitted by the vehicles during idling period at these intersections.

C. Subways, elevated walkways & Foot over bridges.

Great concern has quite often been shown in the behavioral pattern of pedestrians in as much as their interests are note being taken care of. That is why the high death rate of pedestrians and their involvement in the accident cases is alarmingly higher on Delhi roads. Therefore, a massive programme for construction of subways, elevated walkways/ FOB on important roads where pedestrian volume is considered quite high had been drawn up. This shall be only case the spill over traffic of the pedestrians on the carriageway in the congested areas, but also result in reducing the high degree of conflict with vehicular traffic. D. Development of Parking sites:

At present, there is an acute parking problem of vehicles throughout the city with the result that vehicles are mostly being parked on the side portion of the carriageway itself. Improper parking further aggravates the problem and reduces the carriageways carrying capacity. Therefore, there is a dire necessity to construct multi level parking to reduce the parking problem on the carriageway, particularly in the congested areas. E. To check the Movement of Heavy Good s Vehicles in the city:

It is proposed to develop one transport nagar near the entry of each national highway so that heavy goods vehicles coming to Delhi may unload the goods in these transport nagars and may leave the city without entering main hazards, whole sale markets and heart of the city.

The Govt. of India has sanctioned a sum of Rs.100 crores under development fund for improvement to road infrastructure in Delhi for some specific schemes though the name of this schemes figure in this document funds for those are not being charged to X Annual Plan Outlays.

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Write up for some of the major projects is given below: 1. Const. Of Two Addl. Openings on either side of existing RUB 12 near Zakhira.

The existing RUB 12 at Zakhira is not sufficient to cope up with the increased volume of traffic. This results in blockage of traffic specially in peak hours. An estimate for Rs. 320.74 lakh was sanctioned by MOST on 7.1.87. Two addl. openings by the side of existing RUB 12 with conventional girder methods, were to be constructed. Later on due to adoption of “Box pushing Techniques” by Rlys. The same was revised to Rs. 1345.37 lakh and as approved by MOST & MCD on 31.12.90.

There is a provision of providing 4 boxes of 9.0m each under Rly. Line with approaches on either side besides underground drainage. It also includes const. Of sumpwell and shifting of different services.

The scheme was started in 1992 by Rlys. And had completed the work of 4

pushing boxes. Almost the work is complete except sump well, which is in progress and likely to be completed by the end of this year. 2. Bridge over S.S. Light Rly. Line on GT Rd. Ghaziabad (Widening to 6 lanes with

Footpath) With the completion of bridge over yamuna near ISBT, it has become very

essential to construct Flyover Bridge cum grade sep. on SS light Rly. On GT Rd. to meet the demand of heavy vehicular traffic from Delhi to U.P.

This bridge will also cater to the demand of vehicular traffic, from large no. of new colonies developed by DDA in Trans Yamuna area near the boarder and institutional complex & Jhilmil Industrial area. The following provisions are made in this scheme:-

1. Elevated rd. having four lanes divided carriage way in a length of 1.207 km 2. Road over bridge having 7 lanes divided way in a length of 0.423 km. 3. Service roads of 3 lane C/way (11 m wide ) in a length of 0.700 km on either

side of ROB. 4. 2.5m wide footpath on external sides of the service road in the entire length.

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5. Two subways for crossing of pedestrian traffic. 6. Suitable turn around for the service roads between the elevated roads.

The original project cost of Rs.1936 lakh was revised to Rs.4762.30 lakh and

approved by MOST on 30.04.93. The work had been taken up in Oct. 89 and 94.5% work has been completed on 12.11.93 middle four lanes for through traffic had been opend but work of approaches to ROB is held up for want of removal of encroachements. Out of which an amount of Rs.537 Lakh has been paid to Secretary (L & B) for the acquisition of properties. The work is likely to be completed in this year provided the encroachments are removed timely. 3. Widening of Calcutta Bridge on S.P. Mukherjee marg Yamuna Bazar:

The objective of the scheme is to remodel the existing arch bridge on S.P. Mukherjee marg which is a bottleneck to the huge traffic running between central Delhi and East Delhi near Yauna Bazar Chowk. This scheme provides for 4 nos. of 7.5m span and improvement to approaches of the bridge with 3 lanes divided carriageway with 1.2m central verge and footpaths on both side. The scheme prepared as per traffic study was approved by MOST for Rs.996.94 lakh on 20.11.92 and by Corporation on 26.04.93. Main work is to be done by the Railways. The Railways has taken up the work at site. One box has been completed and opened to traffic. The work of 2nd (4th as per location) box is in progress. The Railways has been paid Rs.782 Lakh. The work is likely to be completed by Sept. 2004. 4. Constn. of road under bridge at level crossing on Pattarganj near Madhuban

A level crossing situated near Mathuban on Patparganj road connects Vikas marg to Patpaarganj enrooting to mother diary. At this level crossing perpetual traffic jams occur as about 110 to 120 trains pass on this track round the clock. This problem is likely to aggravate further with the no. of new colonies and group housing societies coming up both sides of this crossing. Provision of R.U.B. at this location will provide much relief to the public.

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A project estimate for Rs.4.93 Crores was approved by MOST on 6.1.92 and MCD on 10.02.92. R.U.B. in the railway portion will be constructed by railway with box pushing technique. Salient features of the scheme are as under: - 1. Length 475m including the Rly. Portion. 2. Right of way Vikas Marg side – 80 Ft.

Mother Dairy Side 100 Ft. 3. Under bridge in Rly. Portion 2No. RCC boxes each of 35m length 9m width. 4. Clear height of bridge 5.5 m 5. Approaches Two divided carriageways of 7.5m each with

1.2m wide central verge 1.5m wide footpath on either side of the level crossing.

The uptodate expenditure of Rs.1275 lakh has been done. The work is likely to

be completed by the end of this year. ALLIED WORKS

There are a number of allied works required to be carried out for smooth flow of traffic on roads and to facilities constructions of roads it is necessary to do proper survey of the location where road is required to be constructed, provision of road machinery for construction and maintenance roads through departmental labiour. It is also proposed to provide bicycle track on following roads.

1. MB Road to ITO 2. GT Road to vikas marg 3. Paschim Puri to Puchukian Road 4. Shahdara to Chandni chowk 5. Pankha Road to Maya puri

Provision have also been kept for improvement to drainage system in city area,

provision of destination boards, provision of Busways and Mastic treatment at important cross section on roads.

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It is also proposed to construct bridges across major drains/ Canal to provide, Shorter / alternate route to the traffic at following drains.

1. Najafgarh drain near Bharat Nag. 2. Najafgarh drain at Kalidass marg. 3. Najafgarh drain at joining blick 38-39 with DESU colony in Shakti nagar. 4. Chhawla drain 5. Jhorada Kala rd. 6. Palam drain at dabri 7. Palam drain at Sagarpur 8. Mangesh pur drain at Dichokalan 9. Mangesh pur drain at Dicho depot. 10. Rawata drain near Rowata. 11. Drain at Zakhira

The outlay for 10th Five year plan (2004.07) is Rs. 60,000 Lakh and for Annual Plan

2003-04 is Rs. 9500 Lakh. The approved RBE for the year 2003-04 is Rs. 9500 Lakh and the approved BE for 2004-05 is Rs.10000 Lakh. Proposed Physical Target Annual Plan (2004-05) S.No. Item Unit Target (Km)

1. WBM Km 40 2. BM/AC Km 300 3. FP Km 56 4. Drainage Km 120 5. Mastic/ Asphalt Km 18

III. NDMC

NDMC area is very important and enjoys special status. The floating population

is much more as compared to the permanent inhabitants in its area. The floating populations include domestic, national and international. Being capital area, the road infrastructure and allied facilities need to be upgraded to the international standards.

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1. Strengthening & Resurfacing of roads in NDMC area ( Rs.345.00 lac)

As per recommendations of Sub-Committee constituted for this purpose in 1993, resurfacing of roads in NDMC area is normally to be done after every five years by laying 40 mm thick hot bituminous carpet as per conventional method. The technology is being upgraded by using macro-seal technology or by laying hot bituminous carpet with the use of modified bitumen (CRMB). This will ensure better riding quality, avoidance of humps and more life i.e. minimum 6 years without increasing level of road surface and there will not be any increase in level of road surface and thereby saving of expenditure in re-alignment of gully chambers provided for surface water drainage. With the use of this technology, the resurfacing will be done after 6 years instead of 5 years. An outlay of Rs. 345.00 lac is approved in the Annual Plan 2004-05.

2. Construction of Parking lots in Metropolitan City in NDMC area.(Rs. 50.oo lakh) It is proposed as under:

i) Providing 2 multi-storeyed car parking, one at Kasturba Gandhi Marg and second at Baba Kharag Singh Marg to decongest the parking in Connaught Place.

ii) Multi level surface car parking at Sarojini Nagar iii) Underground parking at Indian Oil Bhawan, Janpath.

A provision of Rs.50.00 Lakh is approved in the Annual Plan 2004-05. 3. Construction of Subways (Rs.50.000 lakh)

A survey has been conducted and construction of subways has been identified. Subway is to be constructed at Peshwa Road, Mandir Marg, T-Junction. It is proposed to construct 15 subways in 10th Five year Plan at a total cost of Rs.15 Crores. An outlay of Rs.50.00 lakh is approved in the Annual Plan 2004-05 towards construction of subway at Peshwa Road, Mandir Marg T-Junction.

4. Widening of other Roads & Bus-Q-Shelters and Bus-Bays. (Rs.20.00 lakh)

Delhi Traffic Police Authorities keep on sending the demand for development of new bus-bays, which include inter-alia improvement of geometric as well as Construction of new bus-Q-shelters in NDMC area.

An outlay of Rs.20.00 Lac is approved for the Annual Plan 2004-05.

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5. Procurement of Special T&P (Rs.14.00 lakh)

The new technology for resurfacing is being slowly introduced, however, for maintenance of roads technology need to be strengthened. It is proposed to purchase special T&P to mechanize road repairs by way of purchase of pneumatic cutters, patch making machines or mobile mixing plants for hot mix as well as for cold mix. There is also a need for augmenting/replacement of trippers/trucks/tempos etc.

An amount of Rs.14.00 Lakh is approved for the Annual Plan 2004-05. 6. Traffic Transportation Study.(Rs.5.00 lakh)

Traffic authorities have been suggesting improvement and geomatrics, signages etc. for which traffic studies are required to be conducted. A provision of Rs.5.00 Lakh is approved in the Annual Plan 2004-05. 7. Setting up of new Casting Yard. (Rs.5.00 lakh)

NDMC has set up a new casting yard at Sarai Kale Khan which would partially cater to the need of manufacturing C.C.Units such as slabs, manhole covers, kerb stones etc. The proposal for the procurement of machinery for the fabrication of RCC footpath slabs in NDMC Casting Yard is also in process. A token provision of Rs.5.00 Lakh is approved in for the Annual Plan 2004-05. 8. Road Improvement at Tolstoy Marg, Jantar Mantar Marg and Ashoka Road

(Rs.1.00 lakh)

A token provision of Rs.1.00 lakh is approved in the annual Plan 2004-05 9. Construction of Grade Separators (Rs.5.00 lakh)

Delhi Govt. has provided large number of grade separators, flyovers on express roads such as Ring Road, major roads in north south axis and east-west axis. In NDMC area, there are only two flyovers, one on Aurobindo Marg and the other at School Lane which are more than 20 years old. The two flyovers requires intensive repairs and

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rehabilitation through specialized agency. The traffic in NDMC area has increased manifolds and it has become imperative to provide grade separators within the municipal limits on major roads at north-south axis and east-west axis. It is proposed to take up at least one grade separator each year and each grade separator would cost around Rs.2000.00 Lakh. A token provision of Rs. 5.00 lakh is approved in the annual plan 2004-05. 10. Widening of Minto Bridge (Rs.5.00 lakh)

Northern Railway has contemplated providing two additional tracks on the Minto Bridge. Since the road width below this bridge is narrow as compared to road width on either side, Northern Railway has proposed to widen the bridge also so as to have uniform road width. As per normal procedure, the proportionate cost of widening of bridge is required to be shared by the Railways, MCD and NDMC, as one side of the area falls under MCD and the other in NDMC jurisdiction. The Chief Secretary, NCT, Delhi has indicated that the work is proposed to be taken up by the Northern Railway and estimated share of each agency i.e. Railways, MDC and NDMC would be around Rs.4.5 Crores. The Chief Secretary, GNCT has agreed in principle to provide grant to the local bodies towards the cost of its share for widening of the bridge to be paid to Railways. Railway authorities have demanded Rs.400.00 lakh towards NDMC part for the above stated work. Rs.400.00 Lakh have already released during 2003-04. An outlay of Rs.5.00 lakh is approved in the Annual Plan 2004-05. IV TRANSPORT DEPARTMENT Tenth Five Year Plan (2002-07) and Annual Plan in respect of the ”Motorised Transport” has been formulated by keeping in view the recommendations made in the “Report for Delhi – 21”. The basic object of Urban Transport System for 2021 will be to provide safe, efficient, eco-friendly and cost effective modes of transportation through a well integrated multi-modal transport system. Besides strengthening of the ring railway system and regional linkage between Delhi Metropolitan area and the National Capital Region (Satellite) towns, reduced usage of personalized vehicles through improvements

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in the public transport system, parking policy, control of pollution through technological interventions and enforcement of regulations. The growth in population in Delhi, has been accompanied by the phenomenal growth in motorized vehicles also. As at the end of the Annual Plan 2002-03, their number has gone up to 37.90 lakhs of which personalized vehicles accounted for more than 90%. With the objective of achieving a balanced model mix and to discourage personalized transport, it is proposed to augment mass transport by massive investment accompanied by institutional improvement. The focus, therefore, will be on increasing mass transport option by providing adequate, accessible and affordable modes like, Buses, Mini Buses, Electric Trolley Buses complemented by a network of Rail based mass rapid transit systems like Metro and Commuter rail. Para transit modes like autos and taxis are envisaged to provide feeder services in designated areas catering to work and leisure trips. Non-motorized transport like bicycles and cycle rickshaws will be accommodated.

In order to strike the appropriate modal balance, an extensive mass transport system including a metro, commuter rail and buses will be required. Considering this, 245 K.M. of a metro system network to cater to demand upto 2021 is being planned. Of this in Phase-I, 22 K.M. is under implementation and 40.80 K.M. is expected to be completed by 2005. In addition to Phase – I of the commuter rail system called the Integrated Rail and Bus Transit (IRBT) along three existing railway lines is also being taken up in partnership with neighboring State Governments of Haryana and Uttar Pradesh and the Government of India.

Even after a fully developed rail based Mass Rapid Transit System has come into

existence, the bus system will continue to play the role of the main mass transport system provider. The bus system is proposed to be augmented to 10,000 CNG buses within a year. Stage Carriage to be supplemented with about 4000 CNG buses by chartered and premium services. Premium bus services will be introduced on selected routes. High Capacity Bus System on selected corridors of 100 K.M. is planed. In addition, on 32 K.M. of selected corridors, Electric Trolley Buses will also be introduced

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in order to reduce congestion and pollution. A light Rail Transit for the walled city is being considered. In order to improve the bus system dedicated Busways / Lanes are being planned on designated road corridors.

Development of bus terminals is very important for efficient operation of any bus

system. Three directional Inter State Bus Terminals (ISBT’s) have already been provided and two more are to be taken up at Dwarka and Narela. The services at the existing ISBT’s at Kashmere Gate, Anand Vihar and Sarai Kale Khan will be further improved.

For the Tenth Five Year Plan (2002-07) of Transport Department, an outlay of Rs.293891 Crore has been approved. During 2002-03 an amount of Rs.396.41 Crore was spent. During 2003-04 department spent Rs.362.52 crore against approved outlay of Rs.637.88 crore.

For the Annual Plan 2004-05, an outlay of Rs.844.35 crore is approved with the

following break up:-

(Rs. In Lakhs) 1. Revenue 12295.00 2. Capital 62040.00 3. Loan 10100.00

Total 84435.00

1. ESTABLISHMENT OF A CENTRALISED UNIT FOR COLLECTION AND UPDATING DATA UNDER PLANNING AND MONITORING CELL SCHEME (Rs.5.00 lakh)

On the recommendation of Delhi Environment and Infrastructure improvement

project Delhi-21, it is proposed to establish a centralised unit for collection and updating of data in various aspects of traffic & transportation

As for a scientific approach in planning for long run and short term measures, it is

necessary to have a database which will have to be continuously updated.

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This unit will provide/maintain data such as vehicle registration, traffic volume, trip information, parking, truck movement public transport, pollution level norms and accidents etc. The work will be assigned to reputed organisations who will collect the data as well as conduct surveys as per requirement of this department.

For better coordination and to undertake the field studies effectively, availability of a field vehicle is essential and therefore it is proposed to purchase one Maruti Van which will be used for survey work. Beside provision for purchase of office furniture, equipment, and one Photostat machine has also been made under this scheme As desired by the Chief Secretary in Plan Review Meeting held on 9.12.2003. It is proposed to engaged some experts like, Transport Planner on contractual basis so as to have proper feed back in r/o all the related issues of transport planning.

Since it is one of the most important aspects of transport planning, it is proposed to continue this scheme in the Tenth Five Year Plan (2002-07) also. An outlay of Rs.40.00 lakh has been approved for the Tenth Five Year Plan (2002-07).

For the Annual Plan 2004-05, an outlay of Rs.5.00 lakhs has been approved.

2. MOTOR DRIVING TRAINING SCHOOLS (Rs.300.00 lakhs)

Training in Motors Driving has continued to be imparted through private Motors Driving Training Schools and one govt. owned Motor driving school at Loni. The Govt. owned motor driving training school is being run by a registered society called FAITH. The Hon’ble Delhi High Court has issued directions that Transport department may open state of art MDTS in every district by the end of 2005. The present status of various driving training school is as under: 1. IDTR (Institute of Driving Training and Research), Loni Road, run by Maruti Udyog Ltd.

Catering to requirement of the entire Delhi and district East and North East particularly. 2. MDTS, Burari, to be run by M/s Ashok Leyland. It is expected to commence by

June, 2004 and will cater to requirements of North District.

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3. Sarai Kale Khan MDTS, this would be an extension of IDTR Maruti Udyog Ltd. Loni and is likely to start functioning by the end of 2005 and will cater to Central Zone requirement.

4. DTC MDTS, Nand Nagri, run by DTC is serving East Zone. 5. MDTS New Delhi, the location is yet to be decided and procured. 6. MDTS South, the location is yet to be decided and land yet to be procured. 7. MDTS South-West, its location would be Jhuljhuli for which land has been

procured and expression of interest is likely to be invited shortly. 8. MDTS West, the location is yet to decided and land yet to be procured. 9. MDTS North-West, the location is yet to be decided. At least 10 acres of land is required for opening a Motor Driving Training School. Accordingly, for North -West District ( Rohini Side) North Distt. (Narela) and East Delhi (Ghazipur/Mayur Vihar), Department propose to purchase 10 Acres of land for each of the Motor Driving Training School @ 50 lakes per acre. Total cost for these three MDTS will be about Rs.15 crore.

A provision of Rs. 2914 lakh has been made in 10th Five Year Plan. For Annual Plan 2003-04, a provision of Rs.200 lakhs was made. An outlay of Rs. 300.00 lakh is approved in the Annual Plan 2004-05. 3. COMPUTERISATION OF RECORDS OF TRANSPORT DEPARTMENT

(Rs.151.00 lakh) Computerization of records is one of the continuing plan schemes of the Department. Since more than thirty-eight lakh vehicles stand registered under different categories of vehicles, which necessitated retention of records on permanent basis. To deal with such a large number of vehicles efficiently and effectively, this plan scheme was approved by Planning Commission. It has been decided to computerise the record in respect of the following activities: (i) Registration of Vehicles. (ii) Road Tax collection. (iii) All operations relating to Permits. (iv) Driving Licences.

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(v) Computerisation of Pollution Control data. (vi) Research and Development in respect of data pertaining to transport. (vii) On line updation of transport data (viii) Public Relation Operations. (ix) M A C Ts. (x) Certification of fitness.

The Transport Department, Govt. of Delhi, has entered into an MOU with the

National Informatics Center (NIC); to computerize all its major activities at Headquarters, Zonal and sub-offices on an On-Line Transaction Processing (OLTP) based computer system, on a turn-key-basis. The responsibility of NIC involves system analysis, design, software development & implementation, procurement and installation of hardware and other equipments.

During the Tenth plan period, following activities are proposed to be undertaken with a view to improve public interface with the department i.e. eliminating inconvenience, harassment and discrimination, reducing delays substantially and to create database for research and development activities.

1) Completion of online computerization for registration of vehicles and associated

activities. 2) Introduction of Smart Card & Back End (for driving license) activities & its

integration with Front end activities. 3) All the Zonal computer systems are proposed to be networked through ISDN

lines for the creation of Central Database. 4) To stabilize day-to-day computer operations to handle public dealing in a

transparent manner.

The Computerization program of the Department envisages creation of a Wide Area Network (WAN) connecting all Zonal authorities, two sub-offices and National Crime Record Bureau (NCRB) with host computer installed at the Headquarter. COMPUTERISATION OF STA BRANCH:- Most of the activitiesof the STA have already been computerized. However authorization of ATTPs. Counter Signature and

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Renewal of National Permits and issue of Temporary Permits are still being done manually. It is proposed to computerize these activities too.

For computerization of Driving License activity in each zonal office an agreement was signed with M/S. HCL Infosystems Limited for five years on BOOT basis in 1998 and front-end activity of driving license is valid up to December 2003. However the department has extended it for a period of six months further. Ministry of I.T., GOI, has appointed a consultant to provide comprehensive hand holding for implementing the Driving License Management Project (DLMP).

The project of computerization of Transport Department Govt. of NCT Delhi

would comprise of the Implementation of application of software “ SARATHI” and “VAHAN” provided by National Informatics Centre and issuance of smart cards for vehicle registration and driving licenses using them. The project envisages complete integrated solution for all activities being performed by the Department at all of its offices on Build, Own, Operate and Transfer (BOOT) basis.

All the zonal offices having on-line computer facilities for Registration and allied activities are needed to be provided with adequate technical staff for feeding information to the computer. The sensitive and sophisticated equipments installed at each zonal office needs to be handled by technical staff, who should be well conversant with the operations and proper upkeep of hardware and system application software. The following additional staff is, therefore, essentially required for successful implementation of the project: - S.No. Post No. of posts

Required Scale of Pay (Rs.)

i) EDP Manager 01 12000-16500 ii) Programmer 03 8000-13500 iii) Data Entry Operator Gr-‘C’ 07 5000-8000 iv) Steno 01 4000-7000

During Tenth five year plan, it is proposed to have our own website after purchasing & installing it with web server, which is likely to involve an expenditure of Rs. 50.00 lakhs.

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Department has decided to introduce SMART OPTICAL CARD in the Transport Department for Registration of Vehicles and its associated activities, like Registration, Permit issuance, Road Tax Collection, Fitness of vehicles, Challaning and Pollution Control activities etc. on BOO (Built Own Operate) basis..

All the zonal computer systems are in the process of being networked through

ISDN lines. Department had purchased one central RISC based (Sun System Entreprises3500) for storing registration data for all zones and retrieving/assessing vehicular information from any zonal office through net working. Four zonal offices have already been connected with HQ through ISDN lines and the remaining zonal offices would be connected with HQ very soon. As soon as networking is established, registration related information will be put on Internet for query purpose for the public.

We have already installed Proxy Server with 19 nos. of intelligent workstations

for senior officers/branches of the Deptt. . For office automation through LAN, one ISDN connection has been installed for Internet and E-mail purpose.

The site preparation including purchase of air-conditioners for the remaining

zonal computer cells and the front-end terminals will be undertaken. Besides maintenance/ renovation/ repair of the existing computers is required and a provision of Rs. 50.00 lakhs under Capital head was made for the Tenth Five Year Plan (2002-07)

To meet other expenses including contracting services, a provision of Rs. 300.00

lakhs was made in the Tenth Five Year Plan (2002-07). For the Annual Plan 2002-03, an outlay of Rs. 240.00 lakhs was approved and the expenditure incurred was Rs. 112.73 lakhs Similarly, for Annual Plan 2003-04 as against the approved outlay of Rs. 255.00 lakhs, was kept which is likely to be utilized.

However, for the Annual Plan 2004-05 an outlay of Rs. 151.00 lakh out of which Rs. 141.00 lakhs under revenue head & 10.00 lakhs under capital head has been proposed for meeting the expenditure on the following heads: (Rs. In Lakhs) S.No Name of the scheme Revenue Capital

1 For Driving licence project 02.00 2. Training 04.00

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3. Consumables & Pre-printed Computer Stationery 10.00 4 Printers and Printer Heads 06.00 5 Salary for RCC Programmers 12.00 6 AMC of Servers, Printers, Desktops and UPS etc 20.00 7 Replacement of servers of 6 remaining zonal offices 20.00 8 Payment to HCL towards Finger print software 50.00 9 Networking EQUIPMENT /ISDN lines recurring

Expnditure. 10.00

10 Purchase of Computers for zonal offices and for E-Gov. 06.00 11 Salary Token Provision 01.00 12 Electrical and Civil Work and purchase of Air Con. 10.00

Total 151.00 Lakh 141.00 10.00 4. ROAD SAFETY AND GRANT IN AID TO NGO’s (Rs. 64.00 lakh)

Due to tremendous increase in vehicular population in Delhi, over the last few decades the number of accidents including fatal has been increasing, which is primarily attributed to the over speeding and lack of knowledge about driving rules about signage etc. and thus Road Safety Programmes have become very important and relevant. To address this requirement, 92 road safety clubs were set up in various public/Govt. schools of Delhi in 2002-03. 26 NGOs were also associated to taking up road safety activities and to create road safety awareness among schools children/general public. Such NGOs were provided GIA on the basis of a good track record of working in the field of promotion of Road Safety. Beside, it is proposed to set up 100 new Road Safety Clubs in schools every year to further spread awareness amongst the school children about Road Safety. These Safety Clubs will also be provided grant-in- aid @ 4000 per school per annum.

Beside awareness programmes/activities such as Nukkad Nataks, Films,

Audio-Video Publicity, camps, competitions etc. will also be organised during the Road Safety week, which is observed in the first week of January every year. At least 100 street shows are proposed to be conducted this year to create awareness among public and school children.

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To meet the expenditure on all these heads, an outlay of Rs. 450.00 lakhs has been approved in the Tenth Five Year Plan. An expenditure of Rs. 33.08 lakh was incurred against approved outlay of Rs.90.00 lakh during 2002-03. In 2003-04, Rs. 69.58 lakh were spent against approved outlay of Rs. 100.00 lakh.

For Annual Plan 2004-05 an amount of Rs. 64.00 lakh has been approved for

the scheme as under:- 1. Grant-in-aid to NGOs 50.00 lakh 2. Observation of Road Safety week 10.00 lakh 3. Grant-in-aid to Safety Clubs for 100 Schools 04.00 lakh ------------------------------ 64.00 lakhs ------------------------------ 5. STRENGTHENING OF TRANSPORT DEPARTMENT (Rs. 820.00 lakhs)

The work relating to registration of vehicles, issue of driving licences and other

related activities has been increasing over the years and to cope up with the increased work load and also to enforce Motor Vehicle Rules effectively, the department needs to be suitably strengthened. The AR study has recommended to have a better and effective control over the zonal offices, for which the headquarter has to play an important role.

1. DEVELOPMENT OF ZONAL OFFICES

The Transport Department is functioning through 9 zonal offices established on the basis of revenue districts notified by the Delhi Government. Each zonal office is headed by one Motor Licensing Officer. Out of 9 zonal buildings only two buildings i.e. North East (Loni) and Anand Vihar (East) are having proper office buildings and the remaining are functioning in the commercial complexes / rented buildings and outside district jurisdiction. The status of these buildings is as under:- 1. South (Sheikh Sarai) - Commercial complex (Bldg. Purchased

from DDA) 2. South West (Palam) - Commercial complex

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3. West (Janak Puri) - Commercial complex 4. Sarai Kale Khan - Rented building of Slum and JJ

Deptt 5. North West (Ashok Vihar) - Rented building 6. North (Mall Raod) - Temporarily shifted to 5/9, Underhill Road. Its building is being constructed at Mall Road 7. New Delhi - Court. Rented building a Court case is pending in the Hon’ble Supreme

In view of the above status of zonal buildings functioning in these buildings is not very suitable for the public dealing. Hence the proper zonal buildings are to be constructed for all the 7 zones. Land for South West and West Districts has already been identified and the DSIDC has been assigned the construction work by zonal office at Dwarka and Raja Garden. Each model zonal office bldg. will cost Rs. 80 Lakes. The zonal office for North District which has temporarily been shifted to 5/9, Under Hill Road as its building is being constructed by DMRC at Mall Road where from the old zonal office was functioning. For its construction Rs. 80 lakhs approx. will be needed. The zonal office for Central District is presently functioning at Sarai Kale Khan on rental basis. This building belongs to Slum and JJ Department who are pressing hard to vacate it. The Sarai Kale Khan area is covered in South District area it has therefore been decided to shift it to a site in Central District. The matter has been taken up with the L & DO Office, Govt. of India, to allot the suitable piece of land at Anand Parvat Institutional area. For purchase of land and construction of zonal building an amount of Rs.100 lakhs is required.

The land for construction of zonal office (South) is being identified. The land cost and the construction of the building will cost approx. Rs.100 lakhs. For New Delhi Zonal Office also land/bldgs. is being identified as who may pass eviction orders a case is pending in the Hon’ble Supreme Court. The land cost and the construction of the building will be about Rs. 150 lakhs. The North West Zonal office is presently functioning in a rented building at Ashok Vihar. Earlier a piece of land at Pitampura DTC depot was identified but the DDA did not agree to change the land use. Hence the alternative site has to be identified for the North West District also. The amount required for this purpose will be approx. Rs.7 lakhs for purchase of land and

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construction of building also. Thus, the total amount required for land and construction of 7 model zonal offices will be approx. 700 lakhs. At present only 3 sites are available where construction work can be taken up in the year 2004-05 so a provision of Rs. 300 lakhs only is proposed under this scheme.

Besides above expenditure on repairs/renovation of existing Zonal Office and Hqtr. building is also met out of this scheme.

II. STRENGTHENING OF ENFORCEMENT WING.

Enforcement Branch of this Department is required to enforce the provisions of Motor Vehicle Act and Rules. The branch is having 290 officials of different ranks from Constable to Enforcement Officer and is headed by Additional Commissioner (Transport) who is assisted by Dy. Commissioner (Enf.) 14 teams headed by SI / Inspectors have been constituted for field work i.e. to check the vehicles and prosecute the vehicle owners for violating the provisions of Motor Vehicle Act/Rules. A Special Task Force (Complaint Cell) headed by EO ( STF ) works round the clock to attend the complaints received in the office as well as through the Help Line Call Centre . The achievements of the Enforcement Branch are as follows :-

A. Details of prosecution by Enf. teams during the period from 01.01.2003 to 30.11.2003 as well as the details of revenue collection.

1. Total vehicles challaned : 32,952 2. Total number of challans prepared: 55,720 3. Total vehicles impounded : 9,225 4. Total C/F collected : Rs. 1,81,81,840/- 5. Total court fine : Rs. 3,77,13,370/-

6. Total revenue collected : Rs. 5,58,95,210/-

B. Details of complaints received and disposed off by STF as well the revenue Collected: -

1. Total complaints received : 55,970 2. Total No. of challans prepared : 49,191 3. Total C/F collected : Rs.35,21,510/-

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4. Total court fine : Rs.3,20,350/- 5. Total revenue collected : Rs.38,41,860/-

NOTE: - To attend to public complaints on telephone a private call centre has been engaged on contract basis.

As the number of vehicles and its heterogeneity is increasing day by day, violations of MVAct / Rules is also increasing which needs to be minimized through enforcement measures. For this purpose strengthening of following activities of Enforcement Branch is proposed :-

(a) Vehicles for staff (b) Uniforms for staff (c) Vehicles & other infrastructure for STF (d) Training for enforcement staff (e) Land for impounded vehicles

The justification and estimated expenditure of these activities is briefly indicated below: -

a) Vehicles for staff:

There are 14 teams each headed by one SI / Inspector (Enf.) and they perform their duties in the fields / roads at odd hrs also. The defaulter vehicles generally try to escape and do not stop for checking. In these circumstances it is not possible to chase and intercept such vehicles in the absence of a four wheeled vehicle. Hence each team require at least one four wheel vehicle. To supervise these 14 teams there are three Enforcement Officers and each one require one four wheel vehicle. Availability of these vehicles shall ensure increase in collection of revenue through fines. The total requirement of vehicles is 17 costing rupees i.e. 17 x 6.5 lakh per vehicle = Rs. 110.5/- lakh. b) Uniform for staff :

The staff of Enforcement Branch is being deployed during odd hrs in uniform

.Two pairs of separate uniform including over coat & shoes etc for summer & winter

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seasons for all the members of Enforcement Branch is required . The total cost for all the 290 officials is estimated to be Rs. 24 lakh. c) Vehicles & other infrastructure for STF

Keeping in view the number of public complaints and directions of Hon’ble High Court of Delhi in a PIL, the Transport Department has created a Special Task Force consisting of 15 officials headed by EO(STF). To streamline the receipt of complaints and proper disposal, a private Call Centre has been engaged on contract basis. This Call Centre receives complaints on telephone and forward the same to the Transport Department through E – Mail as well as in print. The Help Line Call Centre phone number is 9604 – 400400. On receipt of these complaints notices are issued to the vehicle owner but in cases of serious and emergent complaints STF has to conduct physical check for which they need vehicle. As the complaints are being received on telephone and the telephone numbers of the complainant are being recorded in the complaints, one telephone connection is required for STF to verify the genuineness of the doubtful complaints. Thus, one four wheel vehicle and two motorcycle are required for strengthening of Special Task Force (Complaint Cell). The total amount required for this infrastructure will be approx. Rs.8 lakh and expenditure of hiring the Call Centre & Courrier Service is Rs.16 lakh.

(d) Training for Enforcement Staff:

To bring physical fitness to all Enforcement Officials and to abreast them with

latest information relating to Transport Sector, comprehensive training of all enforcement staff is essential which may cost Rs. 10 lakh.

(e) Land for impounded vehicles:

One of the statutory responsibilities of enforcement wing is impounding of vehicles under Section 207 of the MVAct and their safe keeping till they are released. Of the two impounding pits at Burari and Mall Road, one has already been acquired for MRTS scheme by DMRC. On the other hand , the number of vehicles being impounded by the Department is increasing consequent to Enforcement and Supreme Court directions requiring seizure of vehicles. As a result, the existing impounding pit at Burari

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is inadequate. Due to this problem the Enforcement Branch has to discontinue its special drives before completion. For this purpose 10 acre of lands in south or south west district is required. The cost of land is estimated to be Rs. 300 lakh with additional cost of construction of Rs.50 lakh.

For all theses activities an outlay of Rs. 518.5 lakh has been proposed for Annual

Plan 2004-05 as per details given below :- (Rupees in Lakhs)

S.NO. NAME OF THE HEAD AMOUNT 1. Vehicle for staff 110.52. Uniform for staff 24.03. Vehicle & other infrastructure for STF 24.04. Training 10.05. Land for impounded vehicles 350.0

TOTAL 518.5

III. SETTING UP OF LEGAL CELL IN TRANSPORT DEPARTMENT

Transport Department has been implementing number of schemes including Delhi Mass Rapid Transit Project and Urban Commuter Rail-cum-Bus Projects with a view to improve the Public Transport System and to make it speedier, comfortable, affordable and pollution free. Besides, the Department also implements the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 and the Rules framed there under, viz. Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 and Delhi Motor Vehicles Rules, 1993. The nature and functioning of the department is both i.e. a service provider as well as regulator under the law. During the course of implementation of the projects aimed at providing better public transport services and enforcement laws, a number of court cases are instituted and will continue to be instituted against the Department.

The nature of cases, so instituted, generally pertains to acquisition of land for the

Delhi MRTS project, grant of permit to the transport vehicles, grant of permit and fitness to the transport vehicles, interpretation of laws, vehicular pollution, registration of vehicles, levy and collection of taxes on motor vehicles etc. Besides, the regular cases filed against the department in different judicial fora, a number of public interest litigations are also filed in which Transport Department is impleaded as one of the main

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respondent in the Supreme Court of India, Delhi High Court. Other State High Courts, District Courts, Consumers grievances and redressal forums, Central Administrative Tribunal (by the present and ex-employees) etc. At present, around 300 cases are pending against the department in different judicial fora and Courts.

Transport Department also faces difficulty, many a times, in interpretating the

orders of the Court and seeks clarification and opinion on different matters. There is no legal cell in the department inspite of the fact that it is one of the

biggest litigant in the High Court of Delhi. Considering the nature and quantum of litigation work in the Transport Department, it is imperative that a legal cell should be set up with sufficient manpower.

Under 10th Five Year Plan, an outlay of Rs. 2000 lakes has been approved for

this scheme of which Rs.1500.00 lakhs is under Capital Head. For the Annual Plan 2003-04, an outlay of Rs.175.00 lakhs including Rs. 150.00 lakhs for capital works was approved. An outlay of Rs. 820 lakhs has been approved in the Annual Plan 2004-05. of which Rs. 800.00 lakh under capital Head.

6. MASS RAPID TRANSIT SYSTEM (Rs.48305.00 lakhs)

A multi modal public Transport System has been visualized to cope up with the Public Transport requirements for the National Capital Territory of Delhi, which at present, exclusively depends upon Buses as its sole mode of mass transport, which are inadequate, inefficient and heavily overcrowded. This multi modal Transport System includes Delhi mass rapid Transit System, which is a non-polluting, efficient, speedy, easily accessible , affordable mass rapid Transport System and duly integrated with other modes of transport.

Delhi metro may be graded as a “World Class Metro”. To ensure reliability and

full safety in train operations, it is equipped with the most modern signalling and Train Control System. Now travelling in Delhi Metro Rail is a pleasure and trains are available to the public at six minutes frequency. For convenience of commuters, adequate number of escalators have been installed at Metro Stations. The expected ridership in the year 2005 is 21.82 lakhs passengers per day for MRTS Phase-I Nsetwork.

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I) MRTS PHASE-I :

Delhi MTS Phase-I covers a length of 62 KMs comprising of a fully underground metro corridor from Delhi Vishwa Vidyalaya - Central Secretariat (11KMS) and two surfaced/elevated rail corridors viz. Shahdara to Barwala (28 KMS) and Barakhama Road to Dwarka (23 KMS).

LINE 1ST

The Shahdara-Tis Hazari Section of Line- 1 ( Shahdara-Barwala Corridor) was

opened for public on 24th December, 2002 and Tis Hazari-Tri Nagar Section (4.5KM) of this corridor was commissioned on 3rd October, 2003 for commercial services. Tri Nagar - Rithala Section has been opened to traffic on 31st March. 2004.

As per the decision of Board of Directors of DMRC, the Barakhamba Road-

Indraprashta Section of MRTS Phase-II is to be included into Phase-I instead of Rithala - Barwala Section, a part of MRTS Phase-I.

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62% of Civil Works on Delhi Vishwa Vidhyalaya to ISBT section and 50% of

civil works on ISBT to Central Secretariat Section have been completed on Delhi Vishwa Vidhyalaya to Central Secretariat Corridor. The expected date of commissioning of this corridor is 30th September, 2005.

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A Joint Survey with revenue officials for acquisition of private land for

Barakhamba Road- Dwarka has been completed. The work relating to acquisition of land is in progress. 5% of civil works at Barakhamba Road – Connaught Place – Kirti Nagar Section has been completed. The target date of commissioning of this section is 30th September 2005.

Project cost: - Rs.4,860/- Crores at April, 1996 Price .The modified project is targeted to be completed by 30th September 2005. The cost of completion of the modified project has been estimated at Rs.10571 crore.

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II) MRTS PHASE-II.

The Government of Delhi has approved the Phase-II MRTS Project and will include the following corridors :-

1. DELHI VISHWA VIDHYALA – NEW AZAD PUR –

S.G.T.NAGAR 8.6 kms.

2. CENTRAL SECTT. – VASANT KUNJ 18.2 KMS 3. BARAKHAMBA ROAD- INDRAPRASTHA-NOIDA 15.3 KMS TOTAL 42.1 KMS

The DMRC Ltd. has assigned the work for conducting the study of MRTS

Phase- II to M/s RITES Ltd. The cost for preparation of detailed Project Report (DPR) is 4.05 Crores. The total cost of Phase-II is estimated at 8900 crores (approximately at current prices).

In view of the forgoing, an Outlay of Rs.144141.00 lakhs is approved in the Tenth Five Year Plan (2002-07). Rs.20513.36 lakh and Rs.34351.86 lakh were spent during 2002-03 and 2003-04 respectively. III) REIMBURSEMENT OF SALES TAX ON WORKS CONTRACT TO DMRC. As per the Cabinet Decision of GNCT of Delhi, payment of works contract tax made by DMRC to its contractors is to be reimbursed to DMRC by the Delhi Government. In all an amount of Rs.251 Crores is to be reimbursed to DMRC on this account during 2003-04 to 2005-06. During 2003-04 an amount of Rs.6139.11 lakhs has been reimbursed from the Sub-Head Equity Shares (Revenue) . A provision of Rs. 100 Crores has been made in the Annual Plan 2004-05.

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For the Annual Plan 2004-05 an Outlay of Rs.48305.00 lakhs is approved with the following Break-up.

(RS. IN LAKHS) ANNUAL PLAN MRTS TENTH FIVE YEAR

PLAN (2002-07) R.E. 2003-04

APPROVED OUTLAY

2004-05 STUDIES 700.00 300.00 300.00 MRTS CELL 50.00 5.00 5.00 LAND ACQUISITION 20000.00 5000.00 8000.00 (A) EQUITY SHARES (B) REIMBURSEMENT OF WORKS

CONTRACT TAX TO DMRC

123391.00 24594.00 6139.11

30000.00 10000.00

TOTAL: Rs.144141.00 Rs.36038.11 Rs.48305.00 7. MODERNISATION OF INFRASTRUCTURE FOR CERTIFICATION OF ROAD

WORTHINESS OF VEHICLES (Rs. 300.00 lakhs)

Inspection, fitness and certification of commercial/transport vehicles is mandatory under section 56 of the Motor Vehicle Act read with rule 62 of the Central Vehicle Rules, 1983. Before registration every new, commercial/transport vehicle requires fitness from Board of Inspection, Burari as defined under Rule 2(b) of the Delhi Motor Vehicle Rules, 1993, which is valid for two years. Thereafter the fitness is required to be renewed every year and commercial/transport vehicles plying without valid fitness are deemed to be de-registered under the law. 1. At present there are more than 2 lakhs registered commercial/transport vehicle in

NCT, Delhi. There is only one inspection and maintenance pit at Burari, which has been found to be inadequate to meet the heavy requirement. This scheme has two components, viz, (i) Modernization of the Inspection Pit at Burari and (ii) setting up of Additional Inspection Pits.

2. Vehicles Inspection Unit, Burari works under the overall administrative control

and supervision of Deputy Commissioner who is assisted by Chief Motor Vehicles Inspector. There are 15 Inspectors posted in the Vehicles Inspection Unit. A Board of Inspection comprises of two Inspectors, who are jointly

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responsible under the law to inspect, certify and grant/renew fitness. The Certificate of Fitness and renewal thereof is issued jointly and severally by both the Inspectors, constituting Board of Inspectors. The inspection and certification fees have been prescribed by the Central Govt. in rule 31 and 81 of the Central Motor Vehicles Rule, 1989 for different types of vehicles, as indicated below:-

Autorickshaws / Three wheeler Rs.100/- Taxis Rs.200/- Medium Transport Vehicles Rs.300/- Heavy Transport Vehicles Rs.400/-

3. Besides the certification fee of Rs.100/- is charged for each transport vehicle in addition to the aforementioned inspection fees.

4. It is proposed to decentralize the registration and fitness of commercial/transport

vehicles, step by step, so that the transporters and owners of these vehicle do not face any difficulty, by setting up the I & M facilities in different area, wherever land is available. Each inspection pit require land and infrastructure, with technically qualified staff and periodical maintenance of the units and machinery. It is proposed to involve private sector in this work. Requirements of the technical staff will be restricted to the barest minimum.

5. The inspection and certification of commercial/transport vehicles plays a pivtol

role in ensuring roadworthiness of the vehicles and controlling vehicular pollution. Supreme Court of India in Public Interest Litigation – Writ Petition (Civil) No.13029 of 1985 in the matter of M.C. Mehta Vs. Union of India and Ors. on vehicular pollution in NCT of Delhi has issued the following directions to Department of Transport, Govt. of NCT, Delhi vide their order dated 28.07.1989.

(a) To set up Automated Inspection and Maintenance facility for

commercial vehicles in the first phase with immediate effect. (b) Comprehensive inspection and maintenance programmes to be

started by Transport Department and private sector by 31.03.2000.

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6. Vehicles Inspection Unit Burari by performing the statutory responsibility of inspection and certification of commercial/transport vehicles, generated revenue also as indicated in the following Table:

Estimated Revenue / Fees Financial Year No. of Transport vehicles Collection (Excluding

granted fitness late fee)

1997-98 19404 Rs.20.00 lakh 1998-99 46,163 Rs.50.00 lakh 1999-00 55,219 Rs.60.00 lakh 2000-01 95,786 Rs.1.00 Crore 2001-02 88,479 Rs.3.79 Crore 2002-03 94,600 Rs.4.33 Crore

7. In order to expand the existing inspection and maintenance facility in respect of commercial/transport vehicles at vehicles inspection unit, Burari, payment of Rs.55.00 lakhs has been made to Delhi Jal Board for a plot of land of 2.5 acres and its possession has also been taken. On this plot of land which is just across the road where I & M Unit at Burari is functioning, I & M unit for inspections about one lakh vehicles will be set up. The impounding pit may be shifted there and construction already available at the existing impounding pit may be utilized for A/R, Taxi etc.

8. In addition, during the period of 10th Plan (2002-07) three Inspection and

maintenance Units for light, passenger and commercial/transport vehicles at three Zonal Offices viz. Sarai kale Khan, Anand Vihar and Jhuljhuli will be set up for which codal formalities have been initiated.

9. Department of Transport propose to set up a new inspection and maintenance

unit in South-West adjoining Inter-state Bus Terminal at Dwarka. The Department has already got possession of land for ISBT in Dwarka from Delhi Development Authority at a cost of Rs.8.16 Crores. A plot of land for Inspection and Maintenance Unit at Dwarka is likely to be earmarked for the Inspection and Maintenance Unit for commercial/transport vehicles.

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10. With the setting up of five new Inspection & Maintenance Units in different Zones, the private non-commercial vehicles (cars and scooters of 15 year old and above), which require re-registration after 15years from the date of registration, will also be subjected to inspection and certification before allowing their re-registration for five years in accordance with Law. At present these private non-commercial vehicles of 15 years old are not subject to any inspection and certification because facilities for the same do not exist. It is an axiomatic fact that by and large the old vehicles are more polluting and manufactured in the country when we did not have any Emission standards/Norms. Further with the setting up of new I/M Units, considering the higher level of vehicular pollution in NCT, Delhi is-a-vis the rest of the country, private non-commercial vehicles of five year and above could also be subjected to inspection and certification by bringing in an amendment in Rule 5 of the Central Motor Vehicles Rule, 1989 and urging Central Govt. in this regard.

11. This is an ongoing scheme since the Ninth Five Year Plan (1997-2002) for which

an outlay of Rs.1650.00 lakhs was approved. 12. The EFC has approved an amount of Rs.2.48 Crores for purchase of machinery

and equipment in 2003-04 for inspection and testing of vehicles. 13. For the purpose of maintenance and upgradation of vehicles Inspection Unit,

Burari and to set up 5 new additional inspection and maintenance units, as delineated above, an outlay of Rs2594.00 lakhs has been approved for Tenth Five Year Plan (2202-07). However, for Annual Plan 2003-04, an outlay of Rs.320 lakhs has been approved including Rs.70 lakhs under capital head, which has been brought down to Rs.250 lakhs in RE. For A.P.2004-05 an amount of Rs.300 lakh is approved including Rs.50 lakh under capital Head.

8 DECONGESTION AND RATIONALISATION OF ISBT’s (Rs. 1375.00 lakh)

Inter State Bus Terminals play a very important role in tackling inter state bus traffic. Keeping that in view and ever increasing interstate passenger/ commercial traffic movement. Master Plan Delhi-2001 recommended for having five ISBTs in Delhi. Accordingly, Govt. of Delhi prepared the Tenth Plan proposals. The ISBT/Kashmere Gate was constructed by DDA and on 5.5.93, it was transferred to Transport Department. Subsequently, to reduce the pressure from ISBT/Kashmere

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Gate, two more ISBTs Viz, Anand Vihar and Sarai Kale Khan were made functional. The trips transferred to Anand Vihar were mainly of destinations in U.P. and the trips transferred to Sarai Kale Khan some were destined to Rajasthan and Haryana and some to UP also. It has been observed that despite transfer of many trips from ISBT Kashmere Gate to other ISBTs but with passing of time ISBT-Kashmere Gate has again become congested and to reduce it some more trips are proposed to be transferred to ISBT-Anand Vihar and Sarai Kale Khan.

For the Tenth Five Year Plan following have been fixed under this scheme :

i) To reduce the pollution level of the city. ii) To reduce the traffic circulation from Delhi’s roads. iii) To ensure that the citizens residing in the outskirts of Delhi are not made to do

much travelling for getting the buses of desired destinations. iv) To reduce the extra load from the ISBT- Kashmere Gate. v) To arrange the trips from various ISBTs in the most suitable way for the

commuters. vi) To provide efficient services to commuters at all the ISBTs. vii) To out source construction of new ISBTs

The position of the two ISBTs proposed to be constructed is as under: -

a) For the convenience of passengers/commuters and keeping in mind the various pronouncements of the judicial force, two more modern ISBTs are proposed to be constructed in South West and in North Delhi.

b) The ISBT at South West will be constructed at Dwarka for which possession of the land has already been taken and this ISBT is to be constructed on BOT basis.

c) For the ISBT to be constructed in North District, land has been identified by DDA near village Holambi Kalan and its possession is likely to be taken in 2003-04. This ISBT also is proposed to be constructed on BOT basis.

d) The construction work of modern ISBT Sarai Kale Khan is likely to be undertaken by PWD and estimates for shifting of services are awaited form PWD.

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e) M/s RITES has been appointed as consultant to explore the feasibility for construction of these ISBT on BOT basis.

ISBT- ANAND VIHAR The Inter state as well as local bus services from ISBT, Anand Vihar are steadily increasing and at present 800 interstate and 1200 local bus trips are operating daily. This ISBT has been connected with all parts of Delhi by local bus services. Since ISBT is located near to UP it has helped in taking off considerable traffic load from Delhi roads as many of the buses terminate there leasing to decongestion on city roads. There is also proposal to transfer some more routes for U.P. from ISBT Kashmere Gate to ISBT Anand Vihar as majority of U.P. routes are operating from there, resulting in additional load of 450 Interstate and 400 Local bus trips. Accordingly, the infrastructure and environmental facilities at Anand Vihar needs to be upgraded to meet the projected rise in passenger trips during 2004-2005. A. CIVIL WORKS a) Infrastructural Improvement i) The infrastructural improvement during next year shall be necessitated on account of increase in traffic as well as passengers. The following work shall be to cope up with additional buses entering ISBT to provide additional public facilities: - (Rs.in lakh) 1. Improvement of Roads and paths with dense carpeting 0.35 2. Bitumen mastic 0.20 3. Improvement of water supply, phase – II 0.10 4. C/o Nallah near idle parking 0.10 5. Raising of boundary wall. Phase – II 0.07 6. C/o Urinals 0.03 7. Infrastructure and passengers facilities 0.15

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ISBT / SARAI KALE KHAN It has been decided to construct a Modern ISBT at Sarai Kale Khan. There is a proposal to undertake the following works during 2004-05. (Rs. in lakhs) 1. Shifting of temporary structure for construction of ISBT

at SKK by PWD 10.00

2. Filling of dispersion at SKK with fly ash 0.25 3. Shifting of HT wire 2.35 An outlay of Rs.6000.00 lakh is approved in the 10th F.Y.P 2002-07. The approved outlay of Rs.660.00 lakh in the Annual Plan 2003-04 was rised to Rs.700 lakh in R.E. However, department could utilize only Rs.107.24 lakhs. An outlay of Rs.1375 lakh has been approved in the Annual Plan 2004-05 including Rs.15.00 lakh.

9. CONTROL OF VEHICULAR POLLUTION FROM THE EXHAUST OF MOTOR VEHICLES (Rs.250.00 lakh)

Objectives 1. This Scheme has the following objectives: - (i) To control pollution caused by motorized vehicles plying in Delhi. (ii) To create awareness amongst the motoring public in particular and public at

large about the ill effects of various vehicular pollutants. (iii) To provide adequate pollution checking and certification facilities in Petrol Pumps

and Workshops. (iv) To enforce standards of various pollutants emitted by the vehicles prescribed in

the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989. (v) To enforce the provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 and Rules framed

thereunder to contain effects of overloading in Goods Vehicles. (vi) To enforce pollution control related orders of Supreme Court and Environment

Pollution (Prevention & Control) Authority for the NCR Region.

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The scheme was introduced in the latter part of Sixth Five-Year Plan and thereafter it has continued as a plan scheme during 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th plan period. Magnitude of the Problem 2. The vehicular population in Delhi has been growing at a much faster rate than in other parts of the country. From 2 lakh vehicles registered in 1970, the vehicular population in Delhi has reached to 37.90 lakhs by the end of March 2003. Registered Vehicles are increasing at on average annual compound growth rate of about 6.7%. 3. Vehicular pollution in Delhi has also increased rapidly as a result of rapid growth in vehicular population. It is estimated that about 3000 M.T. of air pollutants are emitted every day in Delhi of which 67% is due to vehicular emissions making Delhi one of the highest polluted cities of World. Vehicular emissions, inter-alia, include Carbon Monoxide, Hydrocarbons, Oxides of Nitrogen, Particulate matter and Lead. Petrol driven vehicles are mainly responsible for the high levels of particulate matter and Oxides of Nitrogen. Together, these emissions are responsible for making Delhi’s rate of respiratory diseases several times higher than that of the national average. These vehicular pollutants also result in damage to brain, lever, kidneys & cause abnormalities in fertility and pregnancy. Besides, they are responsible for photochemical smog and cause extensive damage to vegetation, buildings and historical monuments. 4. Vehicular emissions constitute a very important component of any strategy to control air pollution in Delhi because not only is it the largest source of air pollution, its share is likely to increase in the near future because of projected increase in vehicular population. Legal Provisions 5. Govt. of India have laid down specific standards under Rule 115(2) of CMV Rules, 1989 in respect of Carbon monoxide levels for petrol / CNG driven vehicles and smoke emission levels in respect of diesel driven vehicles. As per these standards, idling CO (Carbon monoxide) emission limits for all four-wheeled petrol / CNG driven vehicles should not exceed 3%. Similarly, idling CO Emission levels of all 2 and 3 wheeled petrol / CNG driven vehicles should not exceed 4.5%. Smoke density limits of

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65 HSU by Free Acceleration method of Test has been prescribed in respect of Diesel vehicles. 6. Rule 115(1) of CMV Rules, 1989 requires that every vehicle shall be maintained and driven as to comply with the standards prescribed in Rule 115(2) of CMV Rules, 1989. Rule 115(7) of CMV Rules, 1989 makes it compulsory for every motor vehicle more than one year old to carry a valid PUC Certificate by an agency authorized for this purpose by the State Govt. The certificate shall always be carried in the vehicle and produced on demand by the officers authorized in this regard. In Delhi, validity of PUC Certificate has been fixed as 3 months. Section 190(2) of Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 lays down the penalty for violation of prescribed emission standards. The amount of fine has been kept as Rs.1000/- for the first offence and Rs.2000/- for every subsequent offence. 7. Section 113 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 provides that no person shall drive or allow to be driven any motor vehicle having laden weight/ unladen weight beyond that specified in its Registration Certificate. Section 114 empowers the officers of this department to direct the driver of a vehicle to get it weighed and off –load its excess goods at his own risk. The offence of Overloading is punishable under Section 194 of Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 with a minimum fine of two thousand rupees and an additional amount of one thousand rupees per tonne of excess load, together with the liability to pay charges for off-loading of the excess load. 8. Section 93 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 provides for regulation of the business of collecting, forwarding and distribution of goods carried by the goods vehicles by way of licensing of their agents. Rule 82 of the Delhi Motor Vehicles Rules, 1993 lays down the procedure of licensing of agents doing the business of collecting, forwarding and distribution of goods carried by the goods vehicles; terms and conditions of license etc. 9. Directions of the Supreme Court Hon’ble Supreme Court has been seized of a Public Interest Litigation regarding vehicular pollution in Delhi. (CWP No.13029 of 1985 in the matter of M.C. Mehta Vs.

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Union of India and Others). The Hon’ble Court has issued a number of directions from time to time for the control of vehicular pollution, which are produced below:

• Phasing out/ban on plying of old commercial / transport vehicles more than 15 year old by 31.12.1998.

• Establishment of two Independent Fuel Testing Labs by 01.06.1999.

• Only non-commercial vehicles complying with EURO-I norms to be registered in NCR by 01.06.1999.

• Only non-commercial vehicles complying with EURO-II norms to be registered in NCR by 01.04.2000.

• Comprehensive Inspection & Maintenance facilities to be started by Transport Department and Private Sector.

• Replacement of all pre-1990 autos and taxis with new vehicles using clean fuel by 31.03.2000.

• Replacement, with financial incentives, of post-1990 autos and taxis with new vehicles on clean fuel by 31.03.2001.

• Expansions of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) supply outlets from 9 to 80 by 31.03.2000.

• Ban on plying of buses more than 8 years old except on clean fuels 01.04.2000.

• Entire city bus fleet to be converted on single fuel mode on CNG by 31.03.2001.

• Augmentation of public transport to 10,000 buses (from existing 6,600 buses) by 01.04.2001.

• Automated inspection and maintenance facilities to be set-up for commercial vehicles.

• Permission to ply less than 8 years old autos & taxis and buses on conventional fuels till 30.9.2001 on special permits provided they have placed firm orders for new CNG vehicles or conversion of existing vehicle to CNG mode by 31.3.2001 (Order dated 26.3.2001).

• Further extension granted to diesel buses to ply till 31.1.2002.

• Diesel buses to ply only after payment of fine. 800 Diesel buses to be phased out per month starting from 1st May 2002 (Order dated 05.4.2002).

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10. Directions of the Environment Pollution (Prevention & Control) Authority Ministry of Environment & Forests, Govt. of India had constituted an Environment Pollution (Prevention & Control) Authority (EPCA) under the directions of the Supreme Court. The authority is empowered under the Environment (Protection) Act of 1986 to take all necessary measures for protecting and improving quality of environment and preventing, controlling and abating environment pollution in the NCR Region. 11. EPCA has directed Transport Department, Govt. of Delhi to chalk out a time bound plan for completely eliminating the plying of overloaded vehicles within the NCT of Delhi since it has been felt that overloading of vehicles is one of the major causes of pollution. It has further directed that special check posts at all points of access in Delhi should be established to stop the entry of overloaded vehicles. The department had been asked to implement the action plan and start intensive drive for complete ban on entry/plying of over loaded vehicles in Delhi. Stage of Implementation of scheme up to end of Financial Year 2002-03 12. To control the vehicular pollution, the following infrastructure has already been created in the Transport Department under this scheme: Sl. No. Name of Post No. of Posts Revised Pay Scale (Rs.)

1. Pollution Control Officer 10 6500 - 10500 2. Pollution Level Test Inspector 56 5500 - 9000 3. Statistical Assistant 01 4500 - 7000 4 Driver 02 3050 - 4590 5. Constable* 18 2550 - 3200

* There is functional integration of the pollution control and enforcement branches in the department. Therefore, these 18 nos. of Constables recruited under the Pollution Control Division were subsequently promoted as Head Constables, against the posts available in the Enforcement Branch. Since then, 18 Constables of the Enforcement Branch are being given salaries on the strength of posts of Constables created under this scheme.

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13. Work Done The following work is being done under the Scheme: - (i) There is statutory requirement of carrying roadworthiness inspection of Transport

vehicles numbering approx. 3 lakhs. These vehicles are checked for pollution levels at the time of such inspection.

(ii) It has been made mandatory for every motor vehicle registered in Delhi to obtain Pollution Under Control Certificate after every 3 months.

(iii) More than 400 Petrol pumps and Workshops have been authorised to check the exhaust emission tuning of pollution vehicles and issue of Computerised Pollution Under Control Certificate for both petrol and diesel driven vehicles. In the improved system the emission values are recorded on the computer without intervention of the operator and a photograph of the registration number plate is also printed on the PUC certificate.

(iv) Through mobile enforcement teams, regular checking against polluting and overloaded vehicles is being carried out and punitive action under provisions of M.V. Act is taken.

(v) Pollution Control related directions of the Supreme Court including the phasing out of old commercial vehicles and ban on plying of commercial passenger vehicles, which are not on CNG mode are being enforced through mobile enforcement teams.

(vi) The directions of the Environment Pollution (Prevention & Control) Authority for curbing the incidence of overloading in goods vehicles are being enforced through Mobile Enforcement Teams.

(vii) Provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act relating to “Construction and Maintenance” of Transport vehicles are being enforced through mobile enforcement teams. Public awareness campaigns are carried out to educate the people, especially motorists about hazards and need for vehicular pollution control. The nature of work profile under the plan scheme has undergone significant

changes during the last 7 years. Earlier, the emphasis was to provide adequate pollution checking facilities to the vehicle owners through departmental pollution checking Centres and also challan the vehicles after carrying the pollution level measurements. However, with the massive expansion of pollution checking facilities

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through authorised Centres and amendment of Rule 116 of CMV Rules and its interpretation by High Court of Delhi (providing that a vehicle not carrying a ‘PUC’ Certificate shall be deemed to be polluting) has resulted in removal of emphasis from providing pollution-checking facilities. Instead, emphasis has shifted on the enforcement of the pollution control related orders of the Supreme Court, Environment Pollution (Prevention & Control) Authority and possession of valid PUC Certificate. 14. Details of Vehicles Checked (Between April 1990 and July 2003):-

About 229.8 lakh vehicles (both petrol & diesel driven vehicles ) have been checked for pollution levels including 198 lakh vehicles checked by Authorized Pollution Checking Centers. Of these 34.3 lakh polluting vehicles have been tuned / repaired by these Centers to bring them with in the prescribed pollution levels.

Regular checking against the polluting vehicles is being carried out through mobile enforcement squads. 2,21,421 vehicles have been challaned and Certificates of Fitness/ PUC Certificates of about 1.76 lakh vehicles have been cancelled till July 2003 for not meeting the prescribed pollution standards. Further 15,151 vehicles have been prosecuted for the offence of Overloading (contributing to vehicular pollution) during the last two years (2001-03).

Proposed Activities during the year 2004-2005

15. Creation of public awareness :- Creation of public awareness for control of vehicular pollution is to be continued during the year 2004-2005. It is proposed to emphasize public awareness on matters such as emission standards laid down for different vehicles; the locations of Centers authorized authorized for pollution checks in the city; the ill effects of vehicular exhaust etc., befeftis of clean fuels/ alternate source of energy i.e. CNG, Propane, Electricity, LPG, Solar Power. Following mass awareness activities are proposed :-

(i) Advertisement in newspapers. (ii) Distribution of handbills and other educational materials.

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(iii) Deployment of volunteers and Home Gurads. (iv) Any other activity connected with creation of mass awareness.

16. Computerization of Pollution Checking Centres:-

Transport Department has authorized about 400 petrol pumps and workshops as pollution checking Centres (PCCs) to provide facilities for pollution checking, tuning of polluting vehicles and issue of PUC Certificates. The department had taken up computerization of all authorized Pollution Checking Centres during the last plan year. In the improved system, the emission values are recorded on the computer without intervention of the operator and a photograph of the registration number plate is also printed on the PUC certificate. The computerization has helped in improving the credibility of PUC certificates by minimizing human intervention. The computerization would also help in creation of comprehensive database on emission characteristics of vehicles in different categories and age groups.

The computerization of all Centres has been completed in the current plan year i.e. 2003-2004. In the year 2004-05, a Computer Network (Server ) would be established in the department to electronically link all the computerized Centres with a server in the Transport Department to receive and store pollution checking data for all Centres. All these activities will be couered undr the plan scheme Computerization of Record Transport Department as this activity is also part of that scheme.

It is proposed to deploy a team of two Pollution Control Officers in each of the 9 districts for conducting regular inspections at these Centres for effective monitoring and also intensive training of staff of these Centres about pollution testing procedure and operation of equipments.

17. Strengthening of Enforcement Infrastructure :-

Regular enforcement drive against polluting vehicles and also technical provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act is proposed to be strengthened further. It is also proposed to carry out a pilot study for assessing the usefulness of ‘Remote Sensing Equipment’ in Indian conditions. The equipment is,

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reprtedly, being used in Western and American cities and is capable of measuring emissions of several thousand of vehicles per day and cab be effectively used to catch the polluting vehicles. It is felt that the equipment can help in development of vehicular emission inventories, identification of most significant vehicle types in relation to high emissions and also of individual high emitting vehicles. It is proposed to assess the effectiveness of this equipment. If the sesults of the Pilot Project are found encouragiong, the equipment might be procured.

The enforcement activity would be strengthened with strengthened with continued deployment of about 90 Home Guards. It is estimated that 20 teams would be required for intensive enforcement of provisions of Motor Vehicle Act and rules framed there under pertaining to vehicular pollution control and also directions of Supreme Court and Environment Protection Authority. These teams would enforce the provisions of Motor Vehicles Act with special emphasis on following violations by vehicles:-

(i) Which are polluting beyond prescribed standards and which are not

carrying Computerized PUC Certificate. (ii) Which are overloaded and carrying excess goods than prescribed. (iii) Which are of age beyond the limit imposed in the orders of the

Supreme Court and Delhi Govt. (iv) Which do not comply with other directions of the supreme Court in

CWP No. 13029/1985 viz. plying of auto rickshaws, taxis and buses on CNG and other clean fuels.

18. Licensing of the Goods Agents :-

With a view to contain the menace of overloading, it is proposed to regulate the business of collecting, forwarding and distribution of goods carried by the goods vehicles by way of licensing of their agents. The scheme would be implemented as per provisions of the Section 93 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 and Rule 82 of Delhi Motor Vehicles Rules, 1993. With the implementation of these provisions, the Department would be able to take action against the Goods Booking Agencies indulging in booking of the goods in goods carriages in excess of their load capacity. Implementation of the proposal would help in controlling the vehicular pollution caused by the goods carriages

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as overloading of goods vehicles is considered to be a major cause of the vehicular pollution.

It is proposed to create a cell comprising of two Pollution Control Officers and six Inspectors for implementation of the above scheme.

19. Curbing Fuel Adulteration :- An independent Fuel Testing Laboratory ahs been established at Noida by Petroleum Industry for curbing fuel adulteration in the NCT of Delhi and surrounding areas in pursuance of the directions of the Hon’ble Supreme Court. Fuel adulteration has been cited as one of major causes of vehicular pollution. Regular checking of fuel samples from petrol pumps in NCT of Delhi through the Food and Civil Supplies Department and their free testing at this laboratory will be a strong deterrent and will help in reducing fuel adulteration and consequently, vehicular pollution. Keeping the above in view, Govt. of Delhi has entered into an agreement with this laboratory and has agreed to provide Rs.50 Lakhs per annum as part of its annual running cost.

20. Training :- It is envisaged to conduct training / refresher courses for the officials of the Pollution Control Division on the matters viz. latest developments and strategies being adopted elsewhere in the would for integrated approaches/ programmes for vehicular pollution control including aspects relating to traffic management, fuel and engine technologies, measurement techniques including remote sensing, inspection of CNG /LPG vehicles and retrofitment kits regulation aspects, transports, transportation systems etc. The proposed training programmes are likely to cost Rs.10 Lakhs. 21. Additional Infrastructure Required for above mentioned Activities

As the department is enforcing the standards prescribed in the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 various direction of the Hon’ble supreme court and Environment Pollution (Control and Prevention ) Authority, it would be necessary to have following additional infrastructure so as to effectively implement the scheme. The activity being a continuous one, the infrastructure proposed is fully justified.

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Additional Staff Sr. No.

Name of Post No. of Posts

Revised Pay Scale

Technical Staff 1. Dy. Commissioner 04 10,000-15,200 2. Pollution Control Officer 10 6,500-10,500 3. Pollution Level Test

Inspector 15 5,500-9,000

Enforcements Staff 4. Head Constable 15 3,050-4,500 5. Constable 30 2,550-3,200 Establishment Staff 6. Driver (for buses / Jeeps) 08 4,000-6,000 7. U.D.C. 01 4,000-6,000 8. L.D.C. 01 3,050-4,590

Additional Equipments

Sl. No. Equipment / Parts Approx. Cost 1. Spare parts / Consumable / accessories

and /maintenance servicing of existing equipment

Rs.05Lakhs

2. Server and Five Computers (Networking of Pollution Checking Centres and compilation of reports)

Rs.20 Lakhs

The provision has also been kept in the Scheme for items such as office equipment – furniture, wireless/ Mobil phone network, Telephone, stationary items, fitment alternation in Mobil squad vehicles, hazardous duty allowances to felid staff, inform to staff etc. Rooms/ port a cabins to meet the existing requirement and also housing the Serve for networking of Pollution Checking Centres are proposed to be constructed.

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22. Outlay:_

An Outlay of Rs.1700.00 Lakh is approved in the 10th Five year Plan 2002-07. An outlay of Rs.270.00 Lakhs including Rs.20.00 Lakh under capital head is approved in the Annual Plan 2004-05.

10. PROVIDING OF PARKING FACILITIES (Rs. 100.00 lakhs) 1. It is a well known fact that in Delhi, the number of vehicles, particularly the motorised, has been increasing every year. The bulk of these motorised vehicles are personalised vehicles i.e. two wheelers (scooters and motorcycles) and cars. The increase in all types of vehicles has resulted in every heavy congestion on Delhi roads. The main reason for increase in the personalised vehicles is attributable to lack of reliable, comfortable and cheap public transport except the public transport vehicles, all vehicles are parked for most of the time of the day either at home or at the place of work and this creates huge problem of parking. 2. Increasing parking demand together with limited parking supply and absence of a parking policy is an impediment to the smooth flow of traffic, especially in and round major commercial areas/activity centres. With the basic objectives of reducing the parking demand (especially for personalized vehicles), parking pricing is a major tool. Moreover, provision of ‘Park and Ride’ facilities, additional parking supply in critical areas with optimal private sector participation, employers participation in transport demand management and stringent controls in zoned areas are key policy issues. 3. Parking in Delhi has not received the attention it deserves. Therefore, there is a need to have a parking policy. Efforts are afoot to prepare parking policy and the same will be submitted to Chief Secretary MOT/CM for approval. In a meeting taken by the Chief Secretary on 8.1.04, it was decided that the govt. of Delhi will have to take an initiative in developing parking sites in Delhi as local bodies particularly MCD, who has about 90% of geographical area of Delhi under its jurisdiction is facing financial constraints and is therefore unable to develop parking sites out of its own resources and for meeting the situation, there should be a regular plan scheme in the annual plan which should have adequate budget.

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a) To meet the fund requirement of studies and also for development of parking sties by local bodies, this scheme was included in the Tenth Five Year Plan (2002-07). Provision of Rs. 10.00 lakes was made each year during 2002-03 to 2003-04, which remained unspent. It is hoped that the parking policy may be ready by the beginning of the next financial year. The local bodies are unable to develop parking site out of its own resources. Therefore meeting the situation, there should be a regular plan scheme in the annual plan, which should have adequate budget. An outlay of Rs. 100.00 lakh is approved in the Annual Plan 2004-05.

11. RE-STRUCTURING AND REVIVAL OF DELHI TRANSPORT CORPORATION

(Rs.10100.00 lakhs as loan)

As a state transport undertaking of Govt. of Delhi, Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) has the major responsibility of providing an effective and rapid public transport system in the city at a reasonable price. In the 9th Five-Year Plan, it was envisaged that out of a total requirement of 10000 state carriage buses in Delhi by 2001, DTC will have to provide a fleet of 50 % ie., 5000 buses for city operation. Though the number of DTC buses on road has declined but as a result of several steps taken by its performance has improved and consequently, DTC had reduced its net loss to Rs.174.87 crores during the year 2000-01 against the targeted loss of Rs.187.43 crores.

During the 10th Five-Year Plan, a number of prestigious projects are in hand with the DTC like Global Positioning System, ergonomic norms for body building designs, automatic ticketing machines, installation of Electronic Speed Governors, introduction of smart cards, Bus Queue Shelters, commercial use of its assets, computerization of its records and inventories etc. These projects will be taken up after finalization of restructuring plan and approval of Govt. of Delhi there to.

An outlay of Rs. 61800.00 lakhs has been approved for Tenth Five Year Plan (2002-07).

For the year 2003-04, an allocation of Rs.10000.00 lakhs was approved for procurement of new buses and activities approved by the Govt. of Delhi after finalization of restructuring plan. But only Rs.10 crore could be released for construction of Rs BQSs as Govt. of Delhi decided that Transport Department and DTC will take appropriate action for approval of the report received from TATA Consultancy Services on restructuring of DTC before further release funds. The report is under consideration

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of Govt. of Delhi and consultant has been requested to report specific measures/steps which are implementable within a specific time frame alongwith their impact on the functioning of DTC.

An outlay of Rs.10100.00 lakh is approved in the Annual Plan 2004-05 for purchase of 432 CNG buses and other activities to be approved by Govt. of Delhi after finalization, of restructuring plan of DTC

12. MODERNISATION OF STATE TRANSPORT AUTHORITY (Rs.5.00 lakh)

RENOVATION AND REFURBISHING THE STA BRANCH

It is proposed to give a complete facelift to the existing STA Branch at the Headquarter of the Transport Department and to make it a public friendly branch on the lines of Corporate Sector/Banks. For this purpose, funds will be spent on the engagement of a designer/interior, decorator, air-conditioning, furniture’s and fixtures, other office equipments.

For proper functioning of STA Branch it is proposed to create a post of Secretary(STA) in the scale of Rs. 12,000-16,500 in Transport Department subject to proper justifications.

For this schemes, an outlay of Rs.25.00 lakhs has been approved in 10th Five Year Plan. For Annual Plan 2004-2005, an outlay of Rs.5.00 lakhs is approved.

13. DEVELOPMENT OF ALTERNATIVE MODES OF TRANSPORT

(Rs. 1,0000.00 lakhs)

There has been a tremendous upsurge in the use of personalized vehicles in Delhi. As a consequence road congestion idling traffic and imperative increasing vehicular pollution have chocked the lungs of metropolis it is to reverse this trend. In this perspective, the Committee on sustainable Transport was constituted to consider various available alternatives in mass transport systems that have been successful in several cities in the world and have recommended a range of options for Delhi. The Committee is of the view that the transport system in the future should not only be environmentally sustainable but also cost effective ad flexible to meet the travel requirements of the city. The transport system should also be socially sustainable in as much as it should provide people better physical access to places of employment and

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schools and hospitals and that it should also cater to certain specific segments of the society. The Committee after having considered all these aspects recommended that in addition to augmenting mass transport options the way forward is to evolve policies and instruments to discourage the use of personalized vehicles in Delhi. This is the only solution to tackling the present urban transport problems in Delhi. By creating choices in mass transport and increasing the economic cost of using personalized transport it would be possible to create a sustainable inter-model transport system capable of meeting the needs of commuters. It has recommended following alternative modes of transport for Delhi.

(1) BUS PRIORITY LANES (HIGH CAPACITY BUS SYSTEM (HCBS)

Delhi needs to augment mass transport in least time and at minimum cost. Therefore, the first step should be to improve the performance of the existing bus service. Road stretches that are presently bottlenecks to the running of buses should be systematically improved, route by route, for better bus turn-around time and hence improvement in the quality of service. Such road stretches should be reorganized to carve out bus priority lanes. At the same time separate cycle lanes should be set up wherever feasible, for segregation of slow moving vehicles. This will provide quick and immediate relief at minimum cost. Preferential signaling for buses at intersections is an essential requirement because maximum delay occurs at crossings.

Out of the 14 corridors identified for operation of HCBS following five corridors

used to be follow up on priority.

High Priority Corridors for Bus Priority Schemes SN

Corridor Length (Kms.)

1. Nangloi – Peeragarhi - Punjabi Bagh - Anand Parbhat - Rani Jhansi Road - Link Road - Gole Market - Shivaji Terminal

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2. Azadpur - Wazirpur Industrial Arrea - Punjabi Bagh - Raja Garden - Naraina Vihar - Dhaula Kuan - Moti Bagh - South Extn. - Mool Chand – LSR - Nehru Place

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3. Jahangirpuri – Azadpur - Rana Pratap Bagh - Malka Ganj - St.Stephen’s Hospital - Mori Gate - Old Delhi Rly. Stn.

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4. Dr. Ambedkar Nagar - Masjid Moth - Mool Chand - Sunder Nagar - Appu Ghar - Delhi Gate - Lal Qilla – ISBT Kashmere Gate

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5. Anand Vihar - Karkarduma Chowk - Swasthya Vihar -Lakshmi Nagar – ITO - Bara Khamba Road - Shivaji Terminal.

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98-100 km.

It has been decided to take up the “Dr. Ambedkar Nagar – ISBT, Kashmere Gate corridor in the their instance and out of this corridor, a portion viz from Dr. Ambedkar Nagar to Mool Chand Hospital will be taken up to make a beginning.

Operation of the above five corridors will involve: -

(i) Financial implications : Rs.250 Crores (ii) Planning period : 6 to 9 months (iii) Final Implementation period : Within One year

As per International experience, implementation of bus-ways will require about one year for implementation after preparatory works have been completed. Bus-ways are a least initial cost mass transport option. The capital cost of providing bus-ways with separate signal phase at Intersections works out to approximately Rs.2.5 crores per route.

2. ELECTRIC TROLLEY BUS (ETB)

Electric Trolley Bus should be implemented on following corridors:

SN Corridor Length (Km.) 1 Hari Nagar Clock Tower, Lajwanti Garden - Kirby

Place, Dhaula Kuan - SP Marg - Wilingdon Cresent-Talkotora Stadium - Central Sectt.

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2 Badarpur - Sarita Vihar - Ashram Chowk - Humayun’s Tomb - Sunder Nagar – Pragati Maidan

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Financial Implications : Rs.160 Crores Planning Period : 1 year Final Implementation period : Within 2 years

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* An ETB has a carrying capacity of about hundred passengers and an average load factor of about 55%.

** The total cost of the project will include electrical power supply, a collection system and maintenance depot, modification to road surface, existing electricity poles and other utility services and signals at intersections. The Trolley Bus itself costs approximately Rs.60-70 lakhs at April 2002 prices.

*** The total capital cost of a modern ETB including modifications to fixed infrastructure for dedicated bus ways, has been tentatively estimated at Rs. 5 Crores per route km. O&M cost per passenger, however, is much lower than metro (and even a regular bus) and works out to 69 paise per passenger km.

For above two schemes an outlay of Rs.10,000.00 lakhs is approved in the Annual Plan 2004-05.

14. SETTING UP OF INTEGRATED METROPOLITAN TRANSPORT AUTHORITY (Rs.

5.00 Lakhs)

In Delhi, many authorities are providing/helping in providing transport facilities to the people, like Transport Department, PWD, MCD, NDMC, DDA, DTC Traffic Police etc. who are engaged in construction and maintenance of roads, subways, over bridges, enforcement of central and DMV Act and Rules framed there under etc. At times it has been noticed that there is lack of coordination amongst them and overlapping in their functions.

The Delhi Urban Environment & Infrastructure Improvement Project - Delhi 2021

report, prepared by Govt. of India & GNCT, Delhi for perspective planning upto 2021, has recommended for an early setting up of a Unified Metropolitan Transport Authority (UMTA) to remedy the situation. It has, therefore, been felt that Delhi should have such an authority, who will act as a link between the public, transporters and the Govt. The proposed authority was expected to perform several functions and some of them are enumerated hereunder:-

i) To prepare long term and short term transport system plan of NCT of Delhi.

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ii) To mobilise resources for development of transport facilities. iii) To ensure integrated planning, development and operations of transport system,

facilities and services. iv) To decide the need for and bring new transport facilities. v) To prescribe terms and conditions of a license to a transport facility. vi) To provide finance, land and other resources as loan or grant or equity on

prescribed terms and conditions etc. vii) To facilitate preparation of private enterprise and private resources for transport

services. viii) To formulate/integrate fare policy for transport sector. ix) To advise GNCT of Delhi in the matters relating to the development of urban

transport technology and other related matters. x) Design and maintain Delhi Transport Information System and to publish its

salient features on a regular basis. xi) Prescribe safety standards.

In Sept-Oct. 2002, the Transport Department organised three one day workshops

of all the stake holders of transport sector and on the basis of discussions and recommendations made therein, it has been decided to set up “Integrated Metropolitan Transport Authority (IMTA), who is function directly under the Chief Minister, Delhi, instead of going for DUMTA as it was felt that DUMTA may not work in Delhi. Name of this scheme has also been changed accordingly.

The draft bill of UMTA was prepared by a consultant and the same was

submitted for approval of Govt. of Delhi but it has been decided that the existing bill is not so relevant in view of the Delhi Metro and Railways and other agencies operating in Delhi. It is therefore, decided to prepare a revised bill so that proper coordination in the filed of transport planning for Delhi is undertaken.

For the Tenth Five Year Plan (2002-07), an outlay of Rs. 250.00 lakh has been

approved But no expenditure could be incurred by the end of 2003-04. For Annual Plan 2004-05, an outlay of Rs. 5.00 lakhs is approved.

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15. INCENTIVE FOR LIGHT PUBLIC TRANSPORT PASSENGER VEHICLES (Rs. 80.00 lakh)

This is an ongoing scheme wherein subsidy is being given to the owners of those authorickshaw and taxi owners, who have replaced their 15 years old vehicles with a new CNG operated autorickshaw @ 6% per annum and 4% in other cases (Taxies and Phatphat Sewa). As per direction of Hon’ble Supreme court all the autorickshaws plying on petrol, were banned and owners of these autorickshaw were provided financial assistance through D.F.C. for purchase of new CNG operated vehicle. As an incentive to them, interest subsidy is being provided by Transport Department. At present new CNG operated vehicles are being registered and DFC is not providing financial assistance for purchase of new three wheelers. However, only interest subsidy on annual basis is being released to DFC for crediting the same in the accounts of individual beneficiaries.

During the financial year 2000-2001 an amount of Rs.98,39,000/- was released to DFC against total claim of Rs.1,28,31,438/- . Similarly, during 2001-2002, an amount of Rs.25.00 lakh only was released to DFC due to non-availabililty of funds. During the financial year 2002-03, provision of Rs.243.00 lakhs was kept to meet out outstanding claim of DFC for 2000-01, 2001-02, out of which an amount of Rs.2.28 crore has been paid to DFC. During 2003-04, Deptt. incurred an expenditure of Rs. 97.00 lac against approved outlay of Rs. 160.00 lakh.

An outlay of Rs.80.00 lakh is approved in the Annual Plan 2004-05.

16. STUDIES AND CONSULTANCY SERVICES (Rs. 75.00 lakh)

Following studies are proposed to be undertaken on priority during Tenth Five Year Plan (2002-07):

a) Study related to MRTS Project b) Policy advisory for transport planning estimation of travellers, modal split, supply of

services through multiple modes, fares and tariffs. c) Route planning d) Feeder route e) Electronic Trolley Buses

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f) LRT Study. g) Parking Policy h) Any other study related to transport planning. i)

An outlay of Rs.2000.00 lakh is approved for Tenth Five Year Plan (2002-07). The approved outlay of Rs.75.00 lakh was reduced to Rs. 50.00 lakh in R.E. 2003-04. However Deptt. could utilise only Rs. 10.80 lakh. An outlay of Rs. 75.00 lakh is approved in the Annual Plan 2004-05.

17. DEVELOPMENT OF BUS TERMINALS AND DEPOTS (Rs. 500.00 lakh)

For efficient functioning of DTC, availability of bus terminals and bus depots in adequate quantity is absolutely essential as it is a necessary infrastructural requirement. Keeping the importance of bus terminals and depots in view, provision for the same has been made in the master Plan for Delhi wherein it is mentioned that the range of activity is such that private sector participation is desirable. At an appropriate stage, a scheme for setting up of a Corporation, on the lines of IAAI to manage ISBTs, terminals and depot may be taken up.

DDA has allotted land for the construction of following bus terminals and depots:

SN Location Area in Hectare

Purpose Land cost (in Rs.)

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 1. Rohini 0.2 Bus Terminal 13,17,025.002. Mangol Puri Phase-II 0.398 -do- 34,07,144.003. Shalimar Bagh

(Pitam pura) 4000 Sq.m -do- 26,36,045.00

4. Bindapur 0.357 Bus Terminal 18,08,377.005. Najafgarh 7851 Sq.m -do- 67,21,464.006. C.B.D.Ground

Sahadra 4705 Sq. m. -do- 6053659

7. Vikas Nagar 3 Bigha 13 Biswa

-do- 17,48,985.00

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Work regarding construction of bus terminals at Najafgarh has been completed and at Mangolpuri is in progress and is likely to be completed this year.

Proposal for allotment of land for proposed bus terminal at Mangol Puri Phase-II

has been deferred. An amounts of Rs. 1.05 crore has also been paid to DDA for acquiring land at

Rohni, Narela, Mangalpuri ,Shalimar Bagh , Bindopur etc. All the sites earmarked for bus depots/terminals have been taken over by

Transport Department and it is expected that most of the terminals/depots will be developed by PWD in 10th Five Year Plan.

It is also proposed to purchase land from concerned authority of Ghaziabad,

Haryana, Greater Noida for construction of bus terminals to serve NCR region. Theses authorities have been requested to provide suitable land for construction of bus terminals and provision for staff quarters vide DTC’s letter dt.18-05-99. Response from Greater Noida Authority has been received and they are ready to allot 4 acres of land for this purpose. The matter is likely to be finalised in C.F.Y. The said land has been inspected by a team of officers from Transport Department and was found suitable, DTC has submitted a proposal for construction of bus depot at Ghumenhera and has requested for release of Rs. 3.00 crores in the C.F.Y. This proposal is under active consideration of E.F.C. and is likely to be approved in C.F.Y. 2004-2005. If approved by the E.F.C., the proposed Terminal will be got constructed through NBCC.

For this scheme an outlay of Rs.2500.00 lakhs was approved, under Capital

Head, in Tenth Five Year Plan and Rs.500.00 lakhs for Annual Plan 2003-04 which is likely to be utilised in full if proposal for construction of Bus Terminal at Gummanhera is approved by EFC in the current financial year.

For Annual Plan 2004-05 an amount of Rs. 500.00 lakhs is approved.

18. INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT OF RAIL AND BUS TRANSPORT SYSTEM IN NCT AND NCR FOR DECONGESTION OF DELHI (Rs. 12000.00 lakh)

The Public Transport System in NCT of Delhi is dependent on large number of

buses and other privatized Motor Vehicles thereby causing a lot of pollution, road

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congestion and accidents. These problems are not only limited to the Government of Delhi roads but also in the towns coming in the vicinity of National Capital Region. Although sub urban trains are already in operation between Delhi and its neighbouring towns, the services are inadequate, unreliable, inefficient and inconvenient due to the lack of feeder bus services from the end points. Keeping these points in view the “Development of Ring Railway in Integration with MRTS” scheme was included in Ninth Five Year Plan (1997-2002) and provisions of 1 crores and Rs.200 crores were made for Annual Plan 2000-01 and 2001-02 respectively. Ministry of Railways, Government of India commissioned Rail India Economic and Technical Services (RITES) in 1998 –99 to conduct a study on identification of rail projects for commuter travel in National Capital Region (NCR) and Delhi and to submit its report. The RITES in its draft report recommended 28 urban rail commuter projects and out of which 11 projects have been approved for NCT of Delhi and the remaining for NCR.

A technical committee comprising of representatives from MOR, MOUD, NCRPB,

Transport Department (GNCTD) was formed to recommend projects for implementation on priority basis. The technical committee recommended the following priority projects for implementation in first phase.

1. GHAZIABAD-SAHIBABAD-SHAHDARA RAIL LINK (14.9 KMS) CORRIDOR - I 2. SAHIBABAD-TILAK BRIDGE-SHIVAJI BRIDGE RAIL LINK (17.36 KMS) CORRIDOR- II 3. TRI NAGARI – BIJWASAN-GURGAON RAIL LINK(29.4 KMS) CORRIDOR-III

Transport Department, GNCTD awarded the work of carrying out detailed

feasibility study in respect of above mentioned three corridors to M/s RITES Ltd. The RITES has submitted its Detailed Project Report to the Government of Delhi for all the three corridors.

An outlay of Rs.37550 lakhs is approved for this projects in Tenth Five Year Plan (2002-07) The approved of Rs.11388 lakhs was reduced to Rs. 1388 lakh is R.E 2003-04. Out of which only Rs.67 lakhs was released to M/s RITES as the consultation fee for the feasibility study and preparation of DPR for IRBT Corridor. The project could not be started due to non- finalization of Memorandum Of Understanding amongst all the stake holders of IRBT Project.

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(A) (RS. IN LAKS)

I. APPROVED OUTLAY FOR TENTH FIVE YEAR PLAN 2002-07 RS.37550.00 II. EXPENDITURE DURING 2002-03. RS.150.75 III. EXPENDITURE DURING 2003-04. RS.67.00

An outlay of Rs.12,000 lakhs is approved out of which Rs. 11,000 lakes are under for capital head.