Haryana assembly passes resolutions on metro extension

Chandigarh, Mar 22 (UNI) The Haryana assembly today passed two official resolutions with regard to the extension of metro railway up to Sushant Lok in Gurgaon.

Moving the resolutions in the House, Parliamentary Affairs Minister said it was desirable that matters relating to construction works of metro railway and its operation and maintenance should be regulated by Parliament by law.

The Sushant Lok metro project, costing Rs 1422 crore, fell both in the areas of Delhi and Haryana, Mr Surjewala said.

The 9.2 km stretch in Delhi area would cost 734 crore while the 7.5 crore stretch falling in Haryana would cost Rs 688 crore, he said.

The resolutions were passed by a voice vote.

Earlier, Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda said regarding the metro extension up to Faridabad and Bahadurgarh, the RITES had already prepared the Detailed Project Report (DPR).

UNI