Imphal, August 22: Notwithstanding the declaration of Jiribam-Imphal railway line as a National project by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, survey work for the Tupul-Imphal section of the railway line is yet to be started.

Moreover, revised compensation proposal for standing crops likely to be affected by the railway line has not been submitted to the Government by Horticulture Department and PWD till date.

The 125.7 kms long Tupul-Imphal section was slated for completion by 2014.Nevertheless, with the completion of survey work on Jiribam-Tupul section, track laying work has been started from Jiribam side, informed an official source.

As the Horticulture Department and PWD are unable to submit revised compensation proposal for standing crops likely to be affected by the railway project, the Chief Minister and the Chief Secretary are unable to take up steps for distribution of due compensation.

The Jiribam-Tupul section of the project with estimated cost of Rs 2714 crores is targeted for completion by 2012.The railway line will pass through 25 tunnels and 135 small bridges and 35 large ones.

There has been no security deployment at Govakot, Hangoipat and Thingaou for implementation of the railway project even though security deployment at these places were deemed necessary.

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