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Hyderabad , May 22

In an effort to streamline traffic flow, the Cabinet has approved a proposal to four-lane all roads belonging to the Roads and Buildings Department in the State, and a master plan prepared to achieve this objective.

This would be by privatisation of development process through build, operate and transfer (BOT) model. The State Highway Authority will be given powers to handle the development process.

Safety initiatives

At a Cabinet meeting held here on Monday, the issue regarding road safety and increasing number of accidents was discussed. The Cabinet took serious note of accidents on State roadways, which claim the lives of about 30 people a day.As a part of the Government effort to stem this problem, the Roads and Buildings Department has been directed to prepare a master plan that would outline the steps and funds required for this initiative.

A draft Bill to amend the Registration Act in the State was cleared by the Cabinet. This curbs registration of Government land by private parties. A section inserted into the act was struck down by the court, as it failed to define the document opposed to public policy. Now the Government has made rules under the Registration Act clearly defining the documents that are opposed to public policy.

Insurance

The Cabinet has also approved an insurance scheme for toddy-tappers providing for an ex-gratia to the family on accidental death of a toddy-tapper, Rs 50,000 for permanent disability and Rs 10,000 for temporary disability.

As a part of this initiative, identity cards would be issued for 2.6 lakh tappers under the insurance scheme to be implemented through a tie up with ICICI Lombard General Insurance, which quoted the lowest premium of Rs 65 per head annually.

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