SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT STUDY
FINAL REPORT
KOCHI WATER METRO PROJECT
KAKKANAD BOAT JETTY
District : Ernakulam Taluk : Kanayannoor Municipality : Thrikkakkara Village : Kakkanad
Submission
The District Collector, Ernakulam
SIA Unit Youth Social Service Organisation Social Service Centre College P.O Kothamangalam-686666 Phone: 0485 2971222, 9446510628 Website: ysso.net, Email: [email protected]
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DECLARATION
As per Kerala Gazatte notification No.G.O (P) No. 74/2019/RD dated 4/11/2019. From District Administration, Ernakulam, Youth Social Service Organization is assigned as the SIA Unit to study the Social impact Assessment of Land Acquisition for Kakkanad Boat Jetty to be constructed under Kochi Water Metro Project. The land details are given to the SIA team by Special Tahasildar Office (L.A) NO2, KMRL, Ernakulam. The SIA team has collected data from the project affected families and the stake holders at Kakkanad Boat Jetty to be constructed under Kochi Water Metro Project, the proposed project area. The supportive documents have to be verified by the concerned authorities.
Chairman,
SIA Unit
Youth Social Service Organisation
Ernakulam,
23-12-2019.
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FORM NO.6 [See Rule 15(5)]
KOCHI WATER METRO PROJECT KAKKANAD BOAT JETTY
Chapter Contents
1. Summary of the study 1.1 Project And Popular Goals
1.2 The Site
1.3 Sixe of The Acquired Land
1.4 Alternative Routes
1.5 Social Impacts And Mitigation Steps
2. Detailed Project 2.1 Background of the project and rationale for the Description project
2.2 Project Size, Location, Products, targets and costs
2.3 Authorised Basis Of Project
2.4 Examination of alternatives
2.5 Work Force Requirements
2.6 The Project’s Construction Progress
2.7 Public Relevance of The Project
2.8 Environment Impact Assessment Details
2.9 Previous Studies
2.10 Applicable rules and statutes
3. Team composition, Study 3.1 Back Ground Approach And Methodology
3.2 Information about the study group
3.3 The Process of Impact Assessment and Project
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Implementation Preparations
3.4 Desk Research
3.5 Secondary Data
3.6 The Affected Area Visit And Project Awareness Campaigns
3.7 Evaluation of Circumstances
3.8 Schedule of Consultations With Key Stake Holders
4. Valuation of land 4.1 Background
Land inventories(Site Map)
4.2 Entire area of impact under the influence of the project
4.3 Land requirement for the project
4.4 Use of public land
4.5 Land already purchased
4.6 Geography, Current Purpose, And Landforms
4.7 Nature of Ownership
4.8 Previous Transactions In The Area
4.9 Period of Ownership of Land
5. Assessment And 5.1 Preface Calculations
5.2 Direct Impact of the Project
5.3 Indirect impact of the project
5.4 Family of scheduled tribes and other traditional forest dwellers who have lost any of their forest rights
5.5 Families which depend on common property resources which will be affected due to
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acquisition of land for their livelihood
5.6 Families which have been assigned land by the state government or the central government under any of its schemes and such land is under acquisition
5.7 Families which have been residing on any land in the urban areas for presending three years or more prior to the acquisition of the land
5.8 Families which have depend on the land being acquired as a primary source of livelihood for three years prior to the acquisition
5.9 Inventory of productive assets
6. Socio- Economic Design 6.1 Preface
6.2 Family details
6.3 Religious Group 6.4 The Affected Livelihood
7. Planning Of Counter – 7.1 Approach to impact mitigation Impact Implementation
7.2 Methods for negation, Mitigation and compensation of the impact
7.3 Measures to Fulfill The Project Suggestions
7.4 Employment opportunities
7.5 Impact Mitigation and management plan
8. Social impact action plan Directorate and responsible officials directorate
9. Social Impact Management 9.1 Costs of all resettlement and rehabilitation Budget and Financing of required Mitigation plan
9.2 Annual budget and plan of action
9.3 Finding sources with break up
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10. Social Impact 10.1 Supervision And Evaluation – Major Indexes Management Plan Monitoring and Evaluation
10.2 Reporting mechanisms and monitoring roles
10.3 Plan of Independent evaluation
11. Analysis of Costs And 11.1 Final conclusion and assessing the aims Benefits Recommendation on Acquisition
11.2 Character of social impacts
Summary
Acknowledgment
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LIST OF TABLES
Table No 3.1 Details of Properties Affected
Table No 4.1 Details of Properties Affected
Table No.4.2 Acquiring Project Affected Land
Table No. 4.3 Type of Possession
Table No. 4.4 Period of Ownership
Table No. 6.1 Family Income
Table No.6.2 Age Wise Detail
Table No. 6.3 Marital Status
Table No.6.4 Education Details
Table No.6.5 Occupation Details
Table No.6.6 Ration Card Grading
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LIST OF ANNEXURES
Annexure 1 (a) Gazatte notification
Annexure 1 (b) Draft notice copy
Annexure 2 Socio economic survey questionnaire
Annexure 3 Public hearing notification news (Mangalam, Metro)
Annexure 4 Notice to the affected families
Annexure 5 List of participants-officials and affected families
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CHAPTER 1 SUMMARY OF THE STUDY
1.1 PREFACE : THE PROJECT AND GOALS
Kochi is a major port city situated on the western coast in the Indian Peninsula as well as one of the densely inhabited cities in the State of Kerala. Kochi has achieved extra ordinary economic growth in the last decade. She has earned enormous investments by means of Vallarpadam International Terminal, Special Economic Zone, Smart City, Infopark and such industrial centres. And these strategic economic investments as a whole, have rendered great contributions to the local financial structure and field of employment.
Kakkanad is situated close to Thrikkakkara, and ancient capital of the legendary King, Mahabali. The place is a basic part of Kochi’s industrial basic as well as its broadcasting bastion. In local terms of democratic administration, Kakkanad belongs to Thrikkakkara Municipality. Being the administrative hub of Ernakulam District, there are several central government offices at Kakkanad; Such as Civil Station (District Collectorate, R.D.O) District Panchayat Office, Airman Selection Board, Shiksha Bhavan (Central H.R.D Ministry Office) Central Sreemsadan (local Labour Commissioner’s Office) etc. And these make Kakkanad very popular. Thus Kochi Water Metro Project is a golden feather on the developmental cap of Kakkanad.
207.79 Ares of land belonging to various villages at 3 taluks of Kanayannoor, Paravoor and Kochi, Ernakulam district are to be acquired for the construction of 15 Boat Jetties for the Project. This reports deals with the social impact study on Kakkanad Boat Jetty construction.
The land area required to the acquired for the building of Kakkanad Boat Jetty is 0.1525 hectare area at Kakkanad Village, Kanayannoor Taluk, Ernakulam District. The said Boat Jetty is within the Municipal area of Thrikkakkara.
The Kochi Water Metro Project is an integral system mutually connecting the islands of Kochi. The Project under the aegis of KMRL has obtained the approval of the Central and state Governments.
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The Water transport system envisaged for Kochi focuses not only on the ferry services as the mode for public transportation, but also envisions a holistic development of the areas being connected by integrating the waterway system as a part of the entire public transport system of the city. Apart from the ferry service development, the project also looks into developing the existing and new roads providing increased access to the jetties and also within the islands, ensuring safety and security to all its users by way of active and well-lit streets, promoting use of small occupancy feeder modes to access the jetties, promoting property development around the jetties and place making. Besides the above, the project also aims at developing non motor vehicle modes, travel facilities for the differently abled, availability and parking facility for bicycles at the jetties, entertainment facilities, promoting tourism as a part of the project, and above all develop on overall Consumer – Centered and community – Participatory transport system, over and above a mere ferry service from one jetty to another.
The goal of the project is to develop the best system at the least cost. Along with the development of travel modes, the project also includes plants to assess and expand the existing routes. Indeed a development Project might face adverse phases and the Rights Act – 2013 has been a device in place to protect the interests of those who suffer impact due to the project. This study is expected to help solving the problems and anxieties of the affected people, paying compensation and defining firm terms for the rehabilitation activities as per legal stipulations.
KOCHI WATER METRO
Kochi Water Metro Project is an integrated water transport project proposed by Kochi Metro Rail Limited. The project has been a jewel on the crown of Kochi, the Queen of the Arabia Sea.
In the ancient times, water transportation had been the primary mode of movement in the Vempanadu Lake for people and Cargo. However, this has declined during the recent decades. The project helps reducing the pollution and traffic jams in the city and pave easy access for the island residents to the mainland and business centres. Water transportation is rather island than rail or road ways. The project makes it possible to launch eco-friendly efficient and safe boats fitted with state of the art engines.
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The Project proposes variants of modernised air-conditioned catamaran passenger boats with wi-fi facility.Boat will have the latest safety and communication equipment. 50-100 passenger – capacity boats have a speed of 8 nautical. Small – size battery – powered boats will ply along the narrow routes. The frequency of service in different routes is every 10-20 minutes. As a part of the infrastructure, it will have intelligent Navigation System and Operation Control Centre (O.C.C.) which will be connected to the City’s intelligent transportation system. It is, as well, expected that the Automatic Fase Collection System to be implemented by Kochi Metro will be extended to water transportation System. It has been learned during the study that the approval of the Environment Committee of the central government has been obtained for the project that connect 10 islands in Kochi through 15 routes at a distance within 78 Kms.
1.2 PROJECT AREA
The land to be acquired for Kakkanad Boat Jetty under Kochi Water Metro Project belongs to18th ward of Thrikkakkara Municipality in Kakkanad Village in Kanayannur Taluk of Ernakulam District.
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1.3 SIZE AND CHARACTERISTICS
The affected land area to be undertaken for the construction of Kakkanad Boat Jetty is 0.1525 hectare belonging to Kakkanad Village, Kanayannoor Taluk, Ernakulam District. It is open expanse of land with no cultivation.
1.4 ALTERNATIVE SITE CONSIDERED
As the proposed land is adjacent to the project area, no other land need to be sought.
1.5 IMPACT MITIGATION STEPS
Sl. Expected loss Approach Possible reduction measures No.
1. Loss of access to rest of the Control Re-settlement of accesses land
2. Sound, atmosphere pollution, Control Include in the blueprint of dust etc. impact reduction measures
3. Delay in land acquisition and Effective Distribution of compensation compensation distribution monitoring and before land acquisition control
4. Include the affected through Control Ensure participation of the land acquisition measures affected in proceedings
5. Grievance redressal Control Functioning of efficient grievance redressal committees at district and panchayat level
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CHAPTER -2
DETAILS OF THE PROJECT
2.1 BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE OF PROJECT
This chapter contains details regarding land acquisition for Kakkanad Boat Jetty, Part of the Kochi Water Metro Project. It also includes the projects popular goals, cost etc.
2.2 PROJECT’S SIZE, LOCATION, GOAL COST ETC.
The project is proposed to be implemented at 0.1525 hectare of lands belonging to various Survey Nos of Kakkanad Village, at KanayannoorTaluk, Ernakulam District. The project aims at developing a multi faceted transport system focussed on the need for improved water transportation. As per the instruction of the Urban Development Department the project is being implemented under the aegis of KMRL.
Kochi City has been reported to have the maximum number of vehicles in Kerala. Lack of adequate public transport system and ever-increasing vehicular multiplicity cause acute problems related to transportation. The proposed water transport project has been designed in such a way as to substantially reduce traffic blocks in the city. It is, as well an integral part of a seamless concept for the city to be implemented outside the city. The goal of the project is to offer a far better water transport system at a low price.
Water Metro is the first public transportation project of the state. It yields saving on time by providing improved travelling facilities while promoting social and economic growth. The project is also helpful in increasing employment opportunities, annual income as well as industrial development.
The scope of this integrated water transport development project being implemented following Kochi Metro, is much larger. While improving public transportation, it can also curtail dependence on roadways.
The Kochi Water Metro Project is 78 Km long, including 15 routes and 38 stations. The estimated cost of the project is Rs. 747 Crore.
Kochi Water Metro Project is envisaged with the view to bringing urban transportation under public transport system. With the realisation of the project, the
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2.3 AUTHORISED BASIS OF PROJECT
State Govt. entrusted the Revenue Dept. with the acquisition of land as per the rules and regulation of the new Act of 2013 and handing over to the KMRL. As per Notification No.2652 of Volume 8 of Special Gazette dated november 05, 2019 of Kerala Govt. Youth Social Service Organisation was authorized to conduct a social impact study as per the laws and statutes of 2013, Act and submit a social impact study Report and counter impact implementation Plan. For the Kakkanad Boat Jetty, Social impact study was conducted in 0.1525 hectare of land. Dispensation of compensation prior to land acquisitional as per 2013, Act is the demand of the impacted stakeholders. The Kochi Metro Rail Ltd Dept. shall be the Finance Authority and the Special Tahsildar (L.A) No. 2 shall be the Land Acquisition Officer.
2.4 ALTERNATIVE SITE CONSIDERED
As the proposed land is adjacent to the project area, no other land need to be sought.
2.5 WORK FORCE REQUIREMENTS
In order to complete the proposed project successfully in time, it is important to ensure the availability of multi-skilled labour force during the implementation phase. Modern equipment and expert engineers are essential. Once the work takes off, it ought to be completed without delay. The project is expected to provide work opportunities for the local as well as outside people.
2.6 THE PROJECT’S CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS
Construction activities of the Kakkanad Boat Jetty to be undertaken as part of the project, has not started yet.
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2.7 PUBLIC RELEVANCE OF THE PROJECT
The Kochi Water Metro Project set to acquire land subjected to social impact study, aims at developing the necessary infrastructure for the economic growth of Kerala.
2.8 DETAILS OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STUDY
As the Kochi Water Metro Project opens up a new realm in transportation development field for public utility, it is expected to receive a warmer acceptability rather than environmental impairment.
2.9 PREVIOUS STUDIES
No previous studies have been conducted on Kakkanad Boat Jetty and the present study organized by the Youth Social Service Organisation can well be deemed as the first of its kind in this regard.
2.10 APPLICABLE LEGISLATIONS AND POLICIES
Acts & rules listed below affect Land Acquisition, Transparency, Rehabilitation and Re-settlement related to Kochi Water Metro Project.
Sl. No. Acts and Rules Affected area
1. The Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Impact reduction Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Re-Settlement act and rules
2. Land Acquisition Act 1893 Land acquisition Land Acquisition Act (Rules in Kerala 1990) Rehabilitation and Land Acquisition Act 1961 Re-settlement Rules regarding land acquisition Rehabilitation & Re-settlement act of the government Right to Information act 2005
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RIGHT TO INFORMATION ACT – 2005
The Right to Information Act came into effect in 2005 in order to empower citizens, ensure transparency and accountability in administration and prevent corruption, and to strengthen democratic process and make it people – centric. An informed public is essential for the effective functioning of a democratic regime. It is the most effective law to provide information to the citizens with regard to the activities of Governments.
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CHAPTER -3
UNIT, APPROACH AND RATIONALE OF THE STUDY
3.1 BACKGROUND
The SIA Division of The Youth Social Service Organization, Social Service Centre, College P.O. Kothamangalam has been entrusted with undertaking the Social Impact Assessment Study for Kakkanad Boat Jetty, as per the Kerala Gazette Notification G.O (P) No. 74/2019/RD dated 4.11.2019. The study unit’s responsibility is to assess the Social impact owing to the project.
3.2 DETAILS OF THE STUDY UNIT
The data collection for the social impact assessment study and their integration was done under Team Director of Youth Social Service Organisation by a group of 6 experienced members. Services of experts from development and legal sector have been availed for the study and report preparation. And, revenue official helped to identify the affected areas.
Sl. No. Name Designation, eligibility and experience
1. Jose Paruthuvayalil MSW, Director, 22 years experience in SIA unit
2. Kuriakose George Project Coordinator, LLB, 15 years experience in development sector
3. Baiju PT Research Associate, MSW, 10 years experience in development sector
4. SavithaSajeesh Research Associate, BA, 2 years experience in development sector
5. Jinu Joseph Research Associate, B.Com, ICW, 2 years experience in development sector
6. Mini Jibish Research Associate, BA, 2 years experience in development sector
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3.3 THE PROCESS OF IMPACT ASSESSMENT AND PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION PREPARATIONS
Acquisition of land and properties affects social and economic sustainability, social impact study and properly planned rehabilitation programs should be done. Rehabilitation plans should establish livelihood programs of the affected people same as before the land acquisition. The study unit has conducted the preparations for the social impact assessment with these obligations as priority.
Figure 3.1 shows the approach and rationale of the study in a flowchart. And stages of the study are listed below.
FIGURE 3.1: SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT STUDY DESIGN AND METHOD
STAGE 1: ACTIVITIES BEFORE STUDY
Social Analysis and pilot meeting Pilot survey and beginning of external works
Detailed project analysis Pilot study Preparation of the project Preparation and checking of survey tools blueprint Identifying the groups for data collection RFCT in LARR Act 2013 Finalizing the pilot report State laws on land acquisition
STAGE 2: DATA COLLECTION METHODS AND IMPLEMENTATION
The affected families/people/society Facilities required for the project
Training for the field staff Analysis of legal rules and regulations
Data collection from the affected Analysis of rehabilitation programs with family members local officials
Discussions with officials of concerned Data analysis departments Draft of collected data, their analysis and impact assessment
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STAGE 3: ACTIVITIES AFTER SURVEY AND BLUEPRINT OF THE
ANALYSIS
Tabulation of the collected data and Concerns on the Social Impact Assessment blueprint of analysis Study
Integration, categorization of data Organize public hearing
Finalization of the report Meeting and discussions on study findings with affected people Analysis of the collected data Analysis and opinions of concerned Preparation and submission of the officials draft report of the social impact assessment study Integration of the opinions and submission of final report
3.4 DESK RESEARCH
Study Team examined the relevant documents, Reports, Project Plans etc. in details.
3.5 SECONDARY DATA
Secondary data was prepared from the studies conducted earlier and concerned departments. The study unit could realize the social economic and cultural circumstances of the affected people through the social impact assessment study.
3.6 THE AFFECTED AREA VISIT AND PROJECT AWARENESS CAMPAIGNS
Before beginning the detailed study on the social impact, site visit for the socio- economic survey and preliminary study were done. In addition, interviews were held with the affected persons and their response was recorded. The study team had made the necessary additions and corrections in the interview schedules as appropriate.
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Based on locating the project site and identifying the impacted persons and families, primary data was collected directly from the concerned parties in November, 2019 and social impact study draft report was prepared, editing the data thus compiled.
Affected Area
Discussion with village officer
Affected Area
3.7 DATA COMPILING AND CHECKING
The whole data thus collected for analysis and assessment was compiled and the necessary checking was made. Moreover, available data was being collected from time to time and they were updated. The team had taken the necessary precautions to delete errors in the data.
3.8 SCHEDULE OF CONSULTATIONS WITH KEY STAKE HOLDERS
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Table 3.1 contains the socio-economic impact on the parties who are to be compensated for giving up land for the Project.
TABLE 3.1: DETAILS OF PROPERTIES AFFECTED
Sl. Address of the Person Survey Issues/ requirements No. Number put forward
1 Bonifas Satheesh, Kakkanad Have informed that they are ready to Kooruveliparambil, Village contribute their property and need Aiwarya Lane, 540/4-2pt adequate compensation Thammanam P.O., Pin Issues arose during Public hearing: 682032 Informed that they need required support to construct new building in the remaining land
2 Asha Abraham, Kakkanad Earlier this land has been acquired twice Kunnathu, Cess P.O., Village (Seaport-Airport road, bridges). They are Chittethukara, 541/1 pt willing to give land, if adequate Kakkanad, Pin 682037, compensation and job for their son as per Arun Jacob, Abraham, Ann his qualification are provided. Maria Abraham Issues arose during Public hearing: The property is in triangular shape. And hence, as the land’s value is being lost, it is a huge loss. If the land is being acquired in this manner, they are not willing to provide land. They requested to acquire the land without affecting rest of the land.
3 Babu&Sussanna, Kakkanad This property has been acquired earlier Parekkara, Village for Container Terminal. They have Kothamangalam, 541/2 pt demanded to provide way to the rest of Ernakulam, Pin-686691 the land after acquiring for water metro project. And have informed that they are ready to provide land if adequate compensation paid. Issues arose during Public hearing: Demanded required support for construction of a building in the remaining land and pathway to that land.
4. State Corporation Kakkanad Remainder govt. land
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Panchayat Road Village 540/5
3.9 SUMMARY OF PUBLIC HEARING
A public hearing of the landowners affected by acquisition of plots belonging to Kakkanad Village at Kanayannoor Taluk, Ernakulam District, was held before the authorities at 11.00 am on 12 December. 2019 at the Municipality Hall, Thrikkakkara. The whole procedure had been video graphed to keep on record.
PARTICIPATED OFFICIALS
1. Sri. Abraham - Deputy Collector (L.A.) 2. Sri. Joe Paul M - JGM, KMRL. 3. Sri. Abbas JE - Special Tahsildar (LA) No. 2 4. Sri. KP Mohan Das - CRO, KMRP 5. Sri. Gangadharan - Advisor KMRL 6. Sri. K S Sudhakaran - Consultant (LA) KMRL 7. Sri. Nishanth. - Manager, KMRL 8. Sri. Felix Medwin - Consultant (LA) KMRL 9. K.T. Eldho - Vice Chairman, 10. Sri. P.S. Shibu - Municipal Secretary, Thrikkakkara 11. Sri. K.P. Sivan - Counciller, Thrikkakkara Municipality 12. Sri. T.M. Ali - Counciller, Thrikkakkara Municipality
REPLY OF AUTHORITIES
GANGADHARAN (Advisor KMRL)
As per earlier law, there was no social impact assessment (SIA). But in 2013, as per RFCT LARR Act, this assessment is a prerequisite. If a land is to be acquired for Government programs, first step is to decide whether this acquisition is required or not. As per the act in 2013, the issues and concerns of the affected are heard in SIA, and final report is submitted including all these. And this final report is to be submitted to Expert committee under District Collector. This report is then transferred to Government and final decision is of theirs. Water Metro Project of Kochi Metro is a government project. Vyttila Boat Jetty and Kakkanad Boat Jetty are two jetties which can change the face of Kochi. Kakkanad boat Jetty requires 72 cents of land, of which 35 cents of land will be given by 1WA. But their demand was to broaden roads and provide space for parking facilities. Otherwise, this 35 cent land was enough for Kakkanad Boat Jetty. But as the
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He also informed that plan may change again, and final decision maker is not KMRL. The triangular land required is for parking, and path will be open to all. He also assured that as the water metro comes, value of land will increase (as a reply to concern of the affected). He also said that RFCT LARR Act 2013, is an act giving importance to land owners.
SPECIAL TAHSILDAR (LA) NO.2.
The RFCT LARR Act 2013 is very supportive to land owners and it protects the owners in a way that they should have no loses during or after acquisition. 100% solatium will be given for the concern on land’s price. If there is a building in the land, this Act also provides for packages to the tenants and employees of the shops in this building.
Tax extension has been given for acquiring land for water metro. Thos who file income tax can avail most of this act. This should be used properly by people affected. In case if anyone is not satisfied by this act, they can approach court on this regard.
DEPUTY COLLECTOR (LA)
The price will be decided after considering documents of land before 3 years, and taking the maximum price into consideration, that is after publishing 11(1) notification.
VICE CHAIRMAN
Kochi Water Metro will be most appropriate solution for traffic issues in Kochi. All should provide possible support and cooperation. And he opined that those who are willing to provide land should leave adversaries.
SECRETARY
Water metro project will also be supportive to tourism. And will support transportation from Infopark till Veegaland. He felicitated that this project may go forward in all positive ways.
COUNSELLOR
This project integrates all waterways and thus provides good transportation facility and tourism. And he believes that Water Metro will give a new face to our place.
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PHOTOS OF PUBLIC HEARING
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CHAPTER -4
LAND ASSESSMENT
4.1 PREFACE
For acquiring land for Kochi Water Metro Project, details of people losing land, the affected people, their socio economic information were collected through interview schedule prepared for it in 2019 November. Details regarding the affected properties, their type, ownership, impacts on private properties, income and livelihood of people, and depth of impact due to project were collected. The effects of land acquisition for Kochi water metro project is depicted below with the help of survey with an image.
LAND INVENTORIES (MAP OF SITE)
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4.2 TOTAL IMPACT DUE TO THE PROJECT
Table 4.1 shows the Socio – economic impact on those receiving compensation for surrendering lands for the project.
Sl. Address of the Person Survey Problems/Demands Raised No. No.
1 BonifasSatheesh, Kakkanad Have informed that they are ready to Kooruveliparambil, Village contribute their property and need adequate Aiwarya Lane, 540/4-2pt compensation Thammanam P.O., Pin Issues arose during Public hearing: 682032 Informed that they need required support to construct new building in the remaining land
2 Asha Abraham, Kakkanad Earlier this land has been acquired twice Kunnathu, Cess P.O., Village (Seaport-Airport road, bridges). They are Chittethukara, 541/1 pt willing to give land, if adequate compensation and job for their son as per his Kakkanad, Pin 682037, qualification are provided. Arun Jacob, Abraham, Ann Maria Abraham Issues arose during Public hearing: The property is in triangular shape. And hence, as the land’s value is being lost, it is a huge loss. If the land is being acquired in this manner, they are not willing to provide land. They requested to acquire the land without affecting rest of the land.
3 Babu&Sussanna, Kakkanad This property has been acquired earlier for Parekkara, Village Container Terminal. They have demanded Kothamangalam, 541/2 pt to provide way to the rest of the land after acquiring for water metro project. And have Ernakulam, Pin-686691 informed that they are ready to provide land if adequate compensation paid. Issues arose during Public hearing: Demanded required support for construction of a building in the remaining land and pathway to that land.
4. State Corporation Kakkanad Remainder govt. land Panchayat Road Village 540/5
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4.3 LAND REQUIREMENT FOR PROJECT
0.1525 hectare land area belonging to Kakkanad village, Kanayannoor Taluk, has to be acquired for the Kakkanad Boat Jetty, a part of Water Metro Project. It is empty land including government land.
TABLE 4.2 ACQUISITION IN IMPACTED AREA
Sl.No. Name of the land owner Survey No. Size
1 Bonifas Satheesh, Kooruveliparambil, 540/4-2pt 0.0042 Aiwarya Lane, Thammanam P.O., Pin 682032
2 Asha Abraham, Kunnathu, Cess P.O., 541/1 pt 0.1320 Chittethukara, Kakkanad, Pin 682037, Arun Jacob, Abraham, Ann Maria Abraham
3 Babu & Sussanna, Parekkara, 541/2 pt 0.0152 Kothamangalam, Ernakulam, Pin-68669
4 State Corporation Panchayat Road 540/5 0.0011
Total 0.1525 h
4.4 NEED OF PUBLIC LAND
Public land is to be taken over for the construction of Kakkanad Boat Jetty.
4.5 LAND PURCHASED FOR THE PROJECT
No land has been purchased till date. Acquisition activities will begin only after social impact assessment study.
4.6 NATURE OF LAND, CURRENT UTILITY STRUCTURE OF LAND
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The land to be acquired is city area. No commercial or industrial activity on the land and it is not agricultural land at all
4.7 TYPE OF OWNERSHIP
Table No. 4.3 Type of Ownership
Type Number Percentage
Ancestral 2 66.67
Purchased 1 33.33
Total 3 100
4.8 PREVIOUS TRANSACTIONS IN PROJECT AREA
One transaction had taken place for land belonging to Survey No. 540/4 pt on 4.6.2019. Official documents are to be checked for verification and details.
4.9 DURATION OF OWNERSHIP OF LAND
Table no.4.4 duration of ownership of land
Year Number Percentage
Above 50 years 1 33.33
Between 20-30 1 33.33
2019 1 33.33
Total 3 100
(The information furnished above is based on statements provided by the concerned parties during the visits; supporting documents are to be referred to for verification.
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CHAPTER -5
NUMBER OF IMPACTED FAMILIES AND LOSS OF ASSETS
5.1 PREFACE
This chapter contains the dimension of the direct and indirect impacts of the project on families.
5.2 DIRECT IMPACT OF THE PROJECT
As the 0.1525 hectare land to be undertaken for the project is open grounds, no significant direct impact is likely to be caused.
5.3 INDIRECT IMPACT OF THE PROJECT
Those persons who live or work in the area, but are not affected directly by the acquisition, are considered to be the indirectly affected persons.In terms of such a definition, there are no indirectly impacted person in the Project Area.
5.4 FAMILIES OF SCHEDULED TRIBES OR TRADITIONAL FOREST – DWELLERS WHO FORFEIT FOREST RIGHTS.
In the construction activities of Kakkanadu Boat Jetty, no families of Scheduled Tribes of traditional forest dwellers who lose their forest rights, are impacted
5.5 ARE THE ACQUIRED LANDS BEING DEPENDED FOR 3 YEARS FOR FAMILIES FOR LIVELIHOOD ?
In connection with land acquisition for the project, the impacted persons lose land only. Hence the Boat Jetty construction does not affect livelihood at all.
5.6 IS THE ACQUIRED LAND’S ORIGINAL OWNERSHIP AWARDED BY VIRTUE OF ANY WELFARE SCHEME OF THE CENTRAL OR STATE GOVT.?
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The land to be acquired for the Boat Jetty was not obtained as part of any welfare scheme of the State of Central Government.
5.7 HAS THE FAMILY BEEN LIVING IN URBAN AREA FOR THE LAST 3 OR MORE YEARS ?
The impacted families have been living in the city area.
5.8 ARE THE FAMILIES DEPENDANT ON PUBLIC LAND FOLLOWING LOSS OF LIVELIHOOD DUE TO THE ACQUISITION ?
No families dependant on public property following loss of livelihood due to the acquisition, are involved in connection with the construction of Kakkanad Boat Jetty
5.9 DETAILS OF YIELDING LAND
The proposed project area contains no yielding crops
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CHAPTER - 6
SOCIO – ECONOMIC PLAN
6.1 BACKGROUND
This chapter includes socio economic cultural details of affected families and the situation of these factors. Demographic details, situation, livelihood affected families and additional information of the affected people are also enlisted.
6.2 FAMILY DETAILS
Table6.1 FAMILY INCOME
Income No. Percentage
40000-50000 2 66.67
Above 1 Lakh 1 33.33
Total 3 100
TABLE 6.2 AGE WISE DETAIL
Age No. Percentage
15-25 2 18.18
25-35 4 36.36
45-55 2 18.18
55-65 3 27.27
Total 11 100
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TABLE 6.3 MARITAL STATUS
Income No. Percentage
Married 6 54.54
Unmarried 4 36.36
Widows 1 9.09
Total 11 100
TABLE 6.4 EDUCATION DETAILS
Education No. Percentage
Secondary 1 9.09
Degree 4 36.36
Masters degree 6 54.54
Total 11 100
TABLE 6.5 OCCUPATION DETAILS
Employment No. Percentage
Business 1 9.09
Private job 2 18.18
Others 8 72.73
Total 11 100
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TABLE 6.6 RATION CARD GRADING
Type No. Percentage
Above poverty line 2 66.67
No 1 33.33
Total 3 100
6.3 RELIGIOUS GROUP
The affected people belongs to Christian community
6.4 THE AFFECTED LIVELIHOOD
The affected area contains open grounds which has no homestead or
commercial complexes.
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CHAPTER – 7
SOCIAL IMPACT MITIGATION
7.1 IMPACT MITIGATION APPROACH
The affected individuals are demanding compensation amount and job for family members in order to reduce the impact of land acquisition. Hence, in order to reduce the impact, compensation of land acquisition needs to be decided through discussions with the affected families and distribute them before land acquisition.
The affected families should be made aware of the benefits of Kochi Water Metro Project, and take necessary steps to provide them the advantages of the project.
7.2 METHODS FOR NEGATION, MITIGATION AND COMPENSATION OF THE IMPACT
The compensation should be decided and distributed as per ‘The Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Re-Settlement act, 2013 (RFCTLARR Act 2013) in a timely manner.
7.3 MEASURES TO FULFILL THE PROJECT SUGGESTIONS
A special budget needs to be identified for distribution of compensation.
7.4 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
One of the major demands of the local people is employment in the vacancies arising for the project. Educational qualification can be laid down as criteria.
7.5 IMPACT MITIGATION STEPS
Sl. No. Expected loss Approach Possible reduction measures
1. Loss of access to rest of the land Control Re-settlement of accesses
2. Sound, atmosphere pollution, dust Control Include in the blueprint of etc impact reduction measures
3. Delay in land acquisition and Effective Distribution of compensation monitoring
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compensation distribution and control before land acquisition
4. Include the affected through land Control Ensure participation of the acquisition measures affected in proceedings
5. Grievance redressal Control Functioning of efficient grievance redressal committees at district and panchayat level
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CHAPTER - 8 SOCIAL IMPACT ACTION PLAN DIRECTORATE
8.1 DIRECTORATE AND RESPONSIBLE OFFICIALS
Administrator appointed by government as per RFCTLARR Act 2013 will be responsible for developing re-settlement scheme for affected families. Under the supervision and guidance of government and Commissioner of rehabilitation and re- settlement, Administrator of Rehabilitation and Re-settlement will be responsible for the formulation, implementation and monitoring of scheme for Rehabilitation and Re- settlement.
Provision of adequate compensation to the affected, as per RFCTLARR Act 2013, will not reduce impact.
As per the laws of state government, the district level committee on adequate compensation, Rehabilitation and Re-settlement should include following persons.
District Collector Administrator of Rehabilitation and Re-settlement Land acquisition officer Finance officials Representatives of Arthana officials for taking financial decisions Representatives of Local Self Government
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CHAPTER -9
SOCIAL IMPACT ALIENATION BUDGET
9.1 COST OF REHABILITATION AND RE-SETTLEMENT
The expenditure for Rehabilitation and Re-settlement is not calculated.
9.2 ANNUAL BUDGET AND PLANNING DOCUMENT
Not applicable
9.3 FINANCIAL SOURCE BY CATEGORY
Financial source of the affected area is not categorized.
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CHAPTER -10
SOCIAL IMPACT ELEMINATION PLAN – SUPERVISION AND EVALUATION
10.1 SUPERVISION AND EVALUATION – MAJOR INDEXES
Participation of land owners in district level purchasing committee Land was purchased directly from how many land owners Indicators used to calculate compensation Re-settlement of blocked entrances Formation of grievance redressal committee Time required for Rehabilitation and Re-settlement
10.2 REPORTING PATTERN, SUPERVISION AND DUTIES
Not applicable
10.3 INDEPENDENT EVALUATION – PLAN
Not applicable
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CHAPTER -11
MERITS AND DEMERITS, ANALYSIS AND PROPOSAL REGARDING ACQUISITION
11.1 CONCLUSION AND APPRAISAL OF POPULAR GOALS
The Kochi Water Metro Project mainly targets not only ferry services for public transportation, but also environment – friendly development of all the locations that can be connected by water transportation by being a link in the chain of the city’s integrated public transportation. Much more than a common place ferry service, it intends to device a customer centered and community – partaking transportation facility. It is a link of a great concept, that is, a flawless integration for the city. The project is an easy and fast means to reach the city and a remedial measure for the illnesses that affect the body of transportation. With the advent of the proposed project, the accursed traffic blocks in the city are expected to be straightened well-nigh.
11.2 THE NATURE AND SEVERITY OF THE IMPACT
That the project is not impacting on socially backward community, is helpful to mitigate the impact.
By Way of establishing an improved water transport system by harnessing water resources, saving in time and travel facilities are advantages. The project gives priorities to employment opportunities as well as developmental activities.
The Project promotes the social and economic developments, of the region while helping mitigation of social impacts. It was much as a public development project, people have to forsake land. Though land is undertaken for a public purpose, it affects people adversely. In such a situation when people face impacts, the Rights Act of 2013 which stipulates Fair Compensation, Transparency, Rehabilitation and Re-settlement, comes to their rescue Providing protection. Article -4 of this Act mandates that public interest and Social impacts should be assessed as and when land is taken over for any developmental activity in India.
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CONCLUSION
The Kochi Water Metro Project that can solve the problems of the city’s traffic jams and travel difficulties, is a boon to Kochi. 207.79 Ares land is acquired for the construction of 15 Boat jetties, out of which 0.1525 hectare is for Kakkanad Boat Jetty. This study has been instrumental in providing fair compensation to the affected people as per RFCTLARR Act of 2013.
Developing a multi – purpose transport system in consideration of the inevitability of an advanced water transport, is the goal of the project. It is implemented under the aegis of KMRL as per the directive of the Dept of Urban Development. The Project’s over all driving force is to develop a sustainable integrated water transport system of international standard, integrating with the other systems of metro pattern at a common ticket rate and general time schedule for the city of Kochi in tune with the expectations of the people
In view of the innumerable advantages that the project offer to the general public land acquisition is indispensible. However, the fairest deal is, indeed to transact the process of the take-over by providing lawfull and just compensation to the affected citizens.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
This SIA Study project would not have completed without the help of different people and organisations. First of all we are grateful to the revenue department for entrusting this project to Youth Social Service Organisation. We also remember and acknowledge our gratitude to Ernakulam District Collector and all the staff members for their timely guidance to complete this project successfully.
We also acknowledge our gratitude to Special Thahasildar LA,No2, and all the staff members for helping us to collect all the details of land acquisition. We remember KMRL and all the staff members for their service to complete this project.
We Thank Thrikkakara Municipality Chairperson, all the staff members, staff members of Kakkanad Village and all the people of project area for their help and co- operation.
We also gratefully remember the Executive Director of Youth Social Service Organisation for being the back bone of this project and guiding us in every step. If we could not have received any support from all these persons, we would not have completed this project successfully.
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Annexure 1 (a) Gazatte notification
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Annexure 1 (b) Draft notice copy
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Annexure 2 Socio economic survey questionnaire Socio Economic Survey for Social Impact Assessment Study Land Acquisition for Kochi Water Metro Project Kakkanad Boat Jetty, Ernakulam District
SIA Ref No.
Interviewer’s Name
Survey Date
Supervisor Name
Data Entry Staff Name
Date Entered Date
Data verified by, and Date
Respondent’s Name
Name of the affected person (if different from above)
Address including PINCODE (Location in the Affected Area)
Contact (Landline No.)
Contact (Mobile No)
Identity Card Details (any one id proof)
Aadhaar No.
Ration Card No.
Passport No.
Voters Id
Q.1 Identification Place/Location
Ward No.
Name of Panchayath
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Q. 2 Respondent Owner Representative of Owner
Q. 3 Name & Address Owner Representative of the Respondent of Owner
ASSET DETAILS Q. 4 Type of Property
Open Land Nilam Nilam Nikathu Purayidam
Q. 5 Type of use
Open Land Wet Land Others (specify) (Agricultural Land)
Q. 6 Name of title holder of the property (Specify the names of all the members specified as per the title deed)
a) Communication Address (with PINCODE)
b) Contact No
c) Relationship with family head
d) Acquisition by Hereditary
Purchase
Encroached/squatter
Others (specify)
e) Date of acquiring of the property (approx period)
f) Details of transactions made on the property within the last three years
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Q. 7 Property Details a) Survey No (Mandatory b) Total Area (in hectares) c) Area Affected (in hectares)
In case of more than one property please use additional pages IMPACT
Q.8 Extent of acquisition Fully Partially
Q. 9 Whether property viable after Yes No implementation of project
Q. VULNERABILITY
Q. 10 Do you have Ration Card? Yes No If Yes, Mention Number
Q. 11 Type of Ration Care BPL APL AAY
GENERAL INFORMATION
Q. 12 Size of Male Female Family/household (specify no of family members)
Family Joint Nuclear Individual Pattern
Q. 13 Hindu Muslim Christian Jain Others Religious
Q. 14 SC ST OBC General Others Social Group
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FAMILY MEMBERS – DETAILS
SL. Name Relationship Age Sex Marital Education Job Monthly Major No. with the Status Income diseases Head of the Completed Continuing family
Q. 15 Livelihood (Major Source of Income) of Family Yes No affected
Q. 16 Family Income & Source a) Family monthly income (in Rs.) b) Family monthly expenditure (in Rs.) c) Major Source of Income c) No of adult earning members d) No of depenents
Project Related Information
Q. 17. Are you aware of the proposed Kakkanad Boat Yes No Jetty Project
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Q. 18 If yes, source of information
Newspaper Internet/Social media TV/Media
Community members All of the above Other (Specify)
Q19. What is the positive or other impacts envisaged from this project development
Positive impacts perceived Other perceived impacts
Increase in employment opportunities Loss of productive land for agriculture due to better access facilities
Increase in movement in terms of Pressure on existing infrastructure facility and frequency
Increase in economic and business Conflict with outsiders activities
Increase land prices Increase in the density around the project area
Improvement in the real estate sector Increased spread of communicable diseases and other vulnerabilities
Better reach/access to larger towns Increase in rentals for tenants for both (health/education) residential and commercial properties
Higher income from rental due to this Others (specify) ...... infrastructure development
Others (specify) ......
Q. 20 REHABILITATION OPTIONS a) Owner
Equivalent/better productive land
What is preferred rehabilitation measure Case compensation at replacement value
Training for income restoration
Other (Specify) ......
Additional information
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Annexure 3 Public hearing notification news (Mangalam)
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Annexure 4 Notice to the affected families
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Annexure 5 List of participants-officials and affected families
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