Latest Answer: Hello Srikumar..these people pointed out some issues which were not covered by RITES. Thus they rejected the proposal on the basis of cost escalation. Kolkata metro is funded by Japan International Cooperation Agency ,Railways, and the Union urban development ministry. And yes compensation was provided to affected people after they agreed to move to a temporary accommodation in a building till the metro work gets over.
Latest Answer: They are planning to balance all fare by multiples of five for example commuters will be charged Rs 5 for the distance whose fare is Rs 5, Rs 4 or Rs 6 and Rs 10 for the distance whose fare is Rs 7, Rs 8 or Rs 9. This logical increase in fare would let many passengers to pay one rupee less and maximum Rs 3 more