money received through diesel cess

Wednesday, July 27, 2005

Rajya Sabha


The revenue collection from diesel cess under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana during the years 2002-03, 2003-04, 2004-05 and likely during 2005-06 are:


Year
Revenue (Rs. Crore)

2002-03
4074.38

2003-04
5966.70

2004-05(provisional)
7441

2005-06 (BE)
9962



At present, the diesel cess is Rs. 1.50 per litre.


The details of roads constructed in different States/UTs, as reported by States/UTs so far, are given in the statement at Annexure.


This information was given by the Minister of State for Rural Development, Smt. Suryakanta Patil in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.


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