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(iii) Due to the abovesaid difficulties faced by the users of SH37 and SH21, it was decided to construct a flyover in the said junction, after conducting a detailed study. The detailed project report of the said project was prepared, as per Standard Specifications and Guidelines of Indian Roads Congress (IRC) by a reputed international consultant (M/s.STUP Consultants Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai), who is an expert in the fields of highways, transportation, environmental, socio economic and finance. All the mandatory field studies, traffic studies, cost benefit analysis and social impact studies have been done comprehensively, as per the requirements envisaged in the IRC codes and guidelines for such projects. Necessary public hearings were also conducted at Dharapuram on 06.03.2015. It is necessary to state that comments from public were received and after consideration of the same and effectively incorporated in the Detailed Project Report and in order to ease the traffic congestion and to maintain safety of the fast moving vehicles and pedestrians, construction of a flyover/grade separator was found to be prime necessity and the same was included in the scope of the project, after careful field studies and various surveys related to the safe movement of traffic and pedestrians.

(xviii) Sixth respondent has further stated that the tender for the entire road project including the flyover to a cost of Rs.713 Crores has been called for and the same is in the final stage. As such, considering the large public interest, it is necessary to dedicate the benefits of the flyover to the public in time.

(xix) Detailed Project Report of this project has been prepared as per Standard Specifications and Guidelines of Indian Road Congress (IRC) by reputed international consultant (M/s.STUP Consultants Private Ltd., Mumbai) who is an expert in the field of highways, transportation and finance. Further as regards public hearing, field study and cost benefit analysis, the same have already been done through highly experienced internationally reputed consultant, in this field (M/s.STUP Consultants Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai). Based on the outcome of the studies the flyover has been proposed.

(xx) Petitioner has already been intimated about the finalization of the proposed flyover by the Project Director (2nd Respondent) by a letter dt. 06.01.2016.

(xxi) Design of the Flyover/Grade Separator along with the road had been finalised by M/s.STUP Consultants Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai, a reputed international consultant in this field with due care. Extensive traffic surveys have been conducted and accordingly flyover has been designed by M/s.STUP Consultants Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai. The flyover was designed as warranted in the site, based on the prevailing and projected traffic demands. Detailed cost benefit analysis have also been done by M/s.STUP Consultants Pv.t Ltd., who have prepared project reports for many such projects and present in the field for more than 50 years.

(xxii) It is submitted that based on site requirements, traffic conditions and public safety only the said flyover has been proposed. All the necessary studies have been made by M/s.STUP Consultants Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai, after conducting public hearing, 06.03.2015, as per the project preparation guidelines, wherein the following persons participated;

1) Representatives of Bus Owners Association.

2) Hotel Owners

3) Local Public.

(xxiii) Sixth respondent has further stated that the construction of the said flyover is decided only after conducting public hearing, considering the objections raised in the above mentioned public hearing, as the same is essential for Dharapuram Town in the larger public interest.