Resettlement Plan
Project Number: 41614-033 March 2018
IND: Assam Power Sector Enhancement Investment Program - Tranche 2 Subproject: 2nd Circuit Stringing of 132kV Samaguri – Lanka (Sankardevnagar) Line
Submitted by Assam Power Distribution Company Limited, Guwahati
This resettlement plan has been submitted to ADB by the Assam Power Distribution Company Limited, Guwahati and is made publicly available in accordance with ADB’s Public Communications Policy (2011). It does not necessarily reflect the views of ADB. This is an updated version of the resettlement plan originally posted in May 2010 available on https://www.adb.org/projects/documents/assam-power-sector- enhancement-investment-program-1. This resettlement plan is a document of the borrower. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent those of ADB's Board of Directors, Management, or staff, and may be preliminary in nature. In preparing any country program or strategy, financing any project, or by making any designation of or reference to a particular territory or geographic area in this document, the Asian Development Bank does not intend to make any judgments as to the legal or other status of any territory or area.
Assam Power Sector Enhancement Investment Program Tranche – 2 (ADB Loan No.: 2677-IND)
Updated Resettlement Plan Report 2nd Circuit Stringing of 132kV Samaguri – Lanka (Sankardevnagar) Line (March, 2018)
Prepared by Assam Electricity Grid Corporation Limited (AEGCL) Table of Contents 1. Introduction ...... 1 1.1. Purpose of Resettlement Plan ...... 1 1.2. Project Description ...... 1 1.3. Sub-project Profile ...... 2 2.Impacts ...... 4 2.0 General ...... 4 2.2 Affected Households ...... 4 2.3 Land Requirements ...... 5 2.4 Loss of Trees ...... 5 2.5 Crop Damage ...... 5 2.6 Impacts on Structure and CPR’s ...... 5 2.7 Restrictions on Use of Land ...... 5 2.8 Income Loss ...... 5 2.9 Vulnerable Groups ...... 5 3. Socio Economic Profile of Affected Persons ...... 6 3.0 General ...... 6 3.1 Households ...... 7 3.2 Gender Distribution ...... 7 3.3 Household Size...... 7 3.4 Literacy ...... 7 3.5 Landholding ...... 7 3.6 Workforce Participation...... 8 3.7 Income Distribution Pattern of Affected Households ...... 8 3.8 Social Stratification of Affected Household ...... 8 4. Policy and Legal Frameworks ...... 9 4.2 Policy Framework ...... 9 4.3 The Electricity Act, 2003 ...... 9 4.4 The Indian Telegraph Act, 1885 ...... 9 4.5 The National Resettlement and Rehabilitation Policy, 2007 ...... 9 4.6 Land Acquisition Act, 1894 amended 1984 ...... 10 4.7 ADB’s Safeguard Policy Statement 2009 ...... 11 4.8 Applicability of Legal Frameworks ...... 11 5. Entitlements, Assistance and Benefits ...... 13 5.1 Eligibility ...... 13 5.2 Entitlements ...... 13 5.3 Valuation of Assets ...... 16 6. Resettlement and Rehabilitation Budget ...... 17 7. Consultation and Disclosure ...... 18 7.1 Consultation in the Project ...... 18 7.2 Key Findings of Consultations ...... 18 7.3 Disclosure ...... 19 8. Grievance Redress Mechanism ...... 20 8.1 General ...... 20 8.2 Grievance Redress Mechanism ...... 20 9. Institution Set-up ...... 21 9.1 Key Institutions involved ...... 21 9.2 Executing Agency ...... 21 9.3 Environmental and Social Management Unit ...... 21 9.4 Project Implementation Unit ...... 21
9.5 Social Safeguard Consultant ...... 22 10. Implementation Schedule ...... 23 11. Monitoring and Evaluation ...... 24 11.1 General ...... 24 11.2 Internal Monitoring by PMU ...... 24 11.3 Monitoring Indicators ...... 24 12. Findings of Due Diligence ...... 25 12.1 General ...... 25 12.2 Compensation for Damaged Land ...... 25 12.3 Compensation for Loss of Trees ...... 25 12.4 R&R Assistance ...... 25 12.5 Findings and Conclusion ...... 25
List of Annexure
Annexure 1 Tower Schedule of final Second Circuit stringing of 132kV Samaguri – Lanka (Sankardevnagar) Line Annexure 2 List of Persons Affected by Stringing of Transmission Line Annexure 3 Consultation Minutes and Photographs Annexure 4 Sample of Ziraat Compensation Receipt
List of Acronyms
ADB Asian Development Bank AEGCL Assam Electricity Grid Corporation Ltd. AP Affected Person APSEIP Assam Power Sector Enhancement Investment Program ASEB Assam State Electricity Board D.C. District Collector EA Executing Agency ESMU Environmental and Social Management Unit GOA Government of Assam GOI Government of India GRC Grievance Redress Mechanism IA Implementing Agency IEE Initial Environmental Examination Ltd. Limited LAA Land Acquisition Act LAO Land Acquisition Officer MFF Multi-Tranche Financing Facility PAP Project Affected Persons PMU Project Management Unit ROW Right of Way RF Resettlement Framework RP Resettlement Plan S/S Sub Station T&D Transmission and Distribution T & T Transmission and Transformation T/L Transmission Line
RP for Second Circuit stringing of 132kV Assam Power Sector Enhancement Investment Program Samaguri – Lanka (Sankardevnagar) Line
Executive Summary
ES1 Project Description The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is supporting ‘Assam Power Sector Enhancement Investment Program’ (APSEIP) through a multi-tranche financing facility (MFF) to support continued investment in the state power sector, which is necessary to support economic growth and poverty reduction. The Tranche-2 is one of the investments under the program, which has six investment components related to transmission system, energy efficiency enhancement and capacity building. The investment components are: i) 2 new 220/132/33 kV substation, (ii) 6 new 132/33 kV substations, (iii) 156.027 km. of 220 kV transmission lines, (iv) 129.32 km. of 132 kV transmission lines, (v) upgrade to OPGW, and (vi) extension and refurbishment of existing transmission substations (for 24 s/s). The Second Circuit stringing of 132kV Samaguri – Lanka (Sankardevnagar) Line (sub- project) is one of the transmission lines under Tranche-2. ES2 Objectives of Resettlement Plan The aims and objectives of this Resettlement Plan (RP) are to mitigate all unavoidable impact due to implementation of the sub-project by providing adequate resettlement and rehabilitation assistance to the affected households, to restore or improve their pre- project standard of living. The plan has been prepared on the basis of findings of inventory survey, socio-economic census survey and consultation with various stakeholders as well as in compliance with ADB’s safeguard policy and other social safeguard policies designed by the Bank to protect the rights of affected persons and communities. The RP also takes in to account the laws and policies of Government of India. A Resettlement Plan for the sub-project’s original alignment was prepared in April, 2010, but the report has not reported affected person due to Second Circuit stringing of 132kV Samaguri – Lanka (Sankardevnagar) Line. In order to capture impacts during implementation of this sub-project vis-à-vis loss of trees and bamboo this RP has been updated. ES4 Impacts As it is a Second Circuit stringing on the existing Samaguri – Lanka transmission line, so no land required for this transmission line. Within 27mtr transmission corridor, 3,046 trees (Fruit Bearing & Timbers) and 15,725 bamboos are impacted belonging to 272 affected persons. ES5 Policy and Legal Frameworks The policy framework and entitlements for the ‘Assam Power Sector Enhancement Investment Program’ is based on the Electricity Act 2003, The Indian Telegraph Act 1885, The Land Acquisition Act, 1894 (LAA, amended in 1984), The National Rehabilitation and Resettlement Policy, 2007 (NRRP) and ADB’s Safeguards Policy Statement 2009. In the sub-project, no land was acquired for transmission tower footings. However, the project authority has paid compensation to affected persons for losses of tree cutting during stringing time. This was done by exercising sections 164 (power to execute provisions of ITA, 1885) and 165 (allowing to adopt land estimation process in LAA, 1894) of the Electricity Act 2003, and reading along with section 10 of the Indian Telegraph Act (ITA) 1885 that allow compensation for damage to private land but without acquiring any right.
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ES6 Entitlements, Assistances and Benefits All affected households (AHHs) are entitled to receive compensation for all losses and affected assets based on the principle of replacement value. All compensation and assistance eligible due to acquisition of land is paid as per the entitlement matrix in the RP. Unforeseen impacts will be mitigated in accordance with the principles of the RP prepared for this Project. ES7 Resettlement and Rehabilitation Budget The resettlement cost for this Project includes compensation for trees the support cost for RP implementation. The total resettlement cost for the Stringing of Second Circuit of 132kV Samaguri – Lanka (Sankardevnagar) Line is INR 98,59,818. ES8 Consultation and Disclosure Public Consultation conducted during the site visit of the Second Circuit of 132kV Samaguri – Lanka (Sankardevnagar) line on 01-11-2017. The public consultations were participated by thirteen people including affected persons, local peoples, and representatives from AEGCL. During the consultations the project features were explained, perceived benefits and losses due to the Project were discussed with the affected persons, and the various stakeholders’ opinions were elicited. The updated Final Resettlement Plan will be translated into the local language and disclosed at the local level, such as at project sites and the offices of the Gram Panchayats and of the Deputy Commissioner. ES9 Grievance Redress Mechanism The EA has established a mechanism to receive and ensure the resolution of affected persons’ concerns and grievances about physical and economic displacement and other project impacts, paying particular attention to vulnerable groups. The grievance redress mechanism is designed to address AP’s concerns and complaints promptly, using an understandable and transparent process that is gender responsive, culturally appropriate, and readily accessible to the displaced persons at no cost. ES10 Institution Set-up The executing agency (EA) through its Project Management Unit (PMU) in the Head Office is responsible for planning, coordinating, implementing and financing of all resettlement activities. The PMU has established an Environment and Social Management Unit (ESMU), headed by the Assistant Manager, to deal with all social safeguards issues. The field units of PIU undertakes all related field level activities, including RP implementation. ES11 Monitoring and Evaluation The sub-project impacts are not significant and resettlement is not involved, it is classified as Category B. The monitoring mechanism for implementation of the RP is limited to internal monitoring. The internal monitoring is the responsibility of the PIUs and ESMU. The PMU prepares biannual social monitoring reports on resettlement activities and submits the same to ADB for review, to determine whether the resettlement objectives have been achieved and livelihoods and living standards have been restored or enhanced, and to recommend suitable corrective actions as required. ES 12 Findings of Due Diligence There is no land acquisition and no physical displacement of affected person. The APs who are affected within the RoW, have been compensated for zirat within the provisions of Resettlement Framework prepared for the APSEIP. In order to have sound and robust
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1. Introduction
1.1. Purpose of Resettlement Plan
1. A Resettlement Planning document (RP) was prepared in April, 2010 for the Tranche- 2 project following the guidelines in Resettlement Framework (RF) of ‘Assam Power Sector Enhancement Investment Program’ (APSEIP). The RP list out the social impacts envisaged during implementation of the project, especially due to eight sub- stations, but the RP has not captured the impacts due to the implementation of ten transmission lines. Consequently, to comply with ADB’s safeguard policies, a separate RP for Second Circuit of 132kV Samaguri – Lanka (Sankardevnagar) line is prepared. As this is Second circuit stringing on existing tower footings, no land has been required for tower footing. In case of persons whose losses are limited to only trees and bamboos located within transmission corridor, a joint verification exercise was conducted by the officials of Revenue Department during transmission corridor verification. The joint verification survey was done in phase manner and participated by officials of IA and respective affected persons as member of the team. The impacts recorded were jointly verified by all the members present during the joint verification exercise. Hence, the census survey was not carried out for such affected person.
2. The main objective of this RP is to mitigate all involuntary resettlement impacts caused by the subproject and provide adequate R&R assistance to the affected households to restore or improve their pre-project standard of living. The RP is based on the final engineering design and consultation with various stakeholders, and R&R activities implementation status provided by Executing Agency. The RP is in compliance with national laws and policies, such as the Electricity Act 2003, The Indian Telegraph Act 1885, the National Rehabilitation and Resettlement Policy 2007, the Land Acquisition Act 1894 and the ADB Safeguard Policy Statement (SPS) 2009. Tranche 2 of APSEIP is classified as Involuntary Resettlement Category B due to its low significant impacts.
3. A due diligence exercise was carried out for resettlement & rehabilitation activities implemented in the sub-project. This was desired due to (a) all resettlement & rehabilitation (R&R) activities were already implemented without updating the RP, and (b) to ascertain compensation paid to APs identified during stringing of transmission line were as per RF. A due diligence chapter is included in Chapter 12 of this final RP.
1.2. Project Description
4. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is supporting ‘Assam Power Sector Enhancement Investment Program’ (APSEIP) through a multi-tranche financing facility (MFF) to support continued investment in the state power sector, which is necessary to support economic growth and poverty reduction. The investments under the program are intended to (i) facilitate increased power transfers to accommodate increased demand and economic growth; (ii) improve supply-side energy efficiency by system de-bottlenecking and reducing technical losses; (iii) reduce the intensity of greenhouse gas (GHG) and other emissions via improved system efficiency; (iv) support expanded private sector participation in distribution system operations and other energy services; and (v) facilitate poverty reduction via improved electricity services and economic growth.
5. The impact of the investment program will be a sustainable state power sector with increased T&D capacity to support inclusive economic growth. The outcome will be
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enhanced quality and expanded service delivery of electricity through improved technical, commercial, and financial performance and capability of power utilities.
6. The Tranche-II is one of the investments under the program, which has six investment components related to transmission system, energy efficiency enhancement and capacity building. The investment components are: i) 2 new 220/132/33 kV substation, (ii) 6 new 132/33 kV substations, (iii) 156.027 km. of 220 kV transmission lines, (iv) 129.32 km. of 132 kV transmission lines, (v) upgrade to OPGW, and (vi) extension and refurbishment of existing transmission substations (for 24 s/s).
1.3. Sub-project Profile
7. In Tranche-II, the physical investment for expansion and upgrade of transmission and distribution systems involves construction of eight sub-stations and ten transmission lines. The Second Circuit Stringing of 132kV Samaguri – Lanka (Sankardevnagar) Line is one of the transmission line sub-project implemented under Tranche-II. The final alignment of this existing transmission line traverse through 42 villages under Nagaon, Samaguri, Kampur, Doboka and Hojai Revenue Circle of Nagaon District. The existing transmission line length of 60.455km will be laid over 206 towers. These towers are located in private Agriculture land (Table 1.1). The approved final tower schedule is in Annexure 1. Table 1.1: Details of Towers Schedule Sl. No Tower Location Village No Land Use 1 to 8 AP. No. 1 to AP. No. 8 Samaguri 9 to10 AP. No. 9 to AP. No. 10 Gendali & Manjohati 11 to 16 AP. No. 11 to AP. No. 16 Bagat Gaon 17 to 21 AP. No. 17 to AP. No. 21 Badagudi & Hurugaon 22 to 23 AP. No. 22 to AP. No. 23 Badaguri 24 to 28 AP. No. 24 to AP. No. 28 Mopura 29 to 31 AP. No. 29 to AP. No. 31 Bamangaon & tekllasu 32 to 33 AP. No. 32 to AP. No. 33 Katrosukh 34 to 39 AP. No. 34 to AP. No. 39 Solsholo Bamangaon 40 to 47 AP. No. 40 to AP. No. 47 Jola 48 to 58 AP. No. 48 to AP. No. 58 Bamanidulay Gaon 59 to 60 AP. No. 59 to AP. No. 60 Kumarpud & Kosarigaon 61 to 78 AP. No. 61 to AP. No. 78 Chhota Kandoli 79 to 83 AP. No. 79 to AP. No. 83 Pokhri Basti 84 to 85 AP. No. 84 to AP. No. 85 Agarmail Gaon Agricultura 86 to 87 AP. No. 86 to AP. No. 87 Gorabari 88 to 90 AP. No. 88 to AP. No. 90 Rangola 91 to 99 AP. No. 91 to AP. No. 99 Nij Kathiatoli 100 to 103 AP. No. 100 to AP. No. 103 Charali Market 104 to 108 AP. No. 104 to AP. No. 108 Namebar Gaon 109 to 112 AP. No. 109 to AP. No. 112 Renkbank Gaon 113 to 114 AP. No. 113 to AP. No. 114 Sanguntanga Gaon 115 to 121 AP. No. 115 AP. No. 121 Sarupathar Gaon 122 to 126 AP. No. 122 to AP. No. 126 Khokhanjodi 127 to 129 AP. No. 127 to AP. No. 129 Okhimiya Gaon 130 to 131 AP. No. 130 to AP. No. 131 Veluguri Kachari Gaon 132 to 134 AP. No. 132 to AP. No. 134 Sagmanti Gaon 135 to 137 AP. No. 135 to AP. No. 137 Nepalibuti Gaon 138 to 145 AP. No. 138 to AP. No. 145 Modartoli Gaon
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146 to 154 AP. No. 146 to AP. No. 154 Daboka Bhatur 155 to 162 AP. No. 155 to AP. No. 162 Nadi Amnna 163 to 165 AP. No. 163 to AP. No. 165 Namdaboka 166 to 169 AP. No. 166 to AP. No. 169 Sadeshipur 170 to 172 AP. No. 170 to AP. No. 172 Uttar Rashi Nagar 173 to 178 AP. No. 173 to AP. No. 178 Ashinagar 179 AP. No. 179 Nil Bagan 180 to 183 AP. No. 180 to AP. No. 183 Jonta Basthi 184 AP. No. 184 Tengi Par 185 to 196 AP. No. 185 to AP. No. 196 Sona Bhati 197 to 202 AP. No. 197 to AP. No. 202 Hira Basti 203 to 205 AP. No. 203 to AP. No. 205 Sikanderdev Nagar 206 AP. No. 206 Sikandradev Nagar S/S According to the 2011 Census, Nagaon district has a population of 28,23,768 with a population density of 711 persons per sq. km. The average literacy rate of Nagaon district is 72.37%, with male and female literacy of 64.06% and 56.37% respectively. The sex ratio of the district is 962 that at par with states recorded sex ratio of 958.
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2. Impacts
2.0 General
8. The Resettlement Plan prepared is adopting the guidelines in Resettlement Framework of the project. The RP intended to minimise and mitigate social impacts due to stringing of transmission line. As per this RP, impacts due to the sub-project include loss of trees and bamboos (Table 2.1). No CPRs, structures, and any other assets were impacted. No non-titleholders were identified as affected. This RP is prepared to comply and incorporating comments received from ADB.
9. The identification of project affected people due to the 2 nd circuit stringing was limited to Project Impact Area, which is the Right of Way (RoW) required for stringing of transmission lines i.e. 27m for 132kV. The people affected were identified during Route Survey of sub-project alignment, which was jointly verified with Circle Officer. 10. In case of persons whose losses are limited to only trees and bamboos located within transmission corridor, a joint verification exercise was conducted by the officials of Revenue Department during transmission corridor verification. The joint verification survey was done in phase manner and participated by officials of IA and respective affected persons as member of the team. The impacts recorded were jointly verified by all the members present during the joint verification exercise. Hence, the census survey was not carried out for such affected person.
11. The involuntary resettlement impacts identified in the RP are summarized in Table 2.1. The impact reported from henceforth is for the finalised transmission line alignment.
Table 2.1: Summary of Impacts - Final T/L Alignment Impacts Sl. No Impacts Description Unit Final RP 1 Total Affected HHs No. 272 a. AH due to tower footings (HH) No. Not Applicable b. AH due to T/L stringing (HH) No. 272 2 Total Land Requirement ha Not Applicable a. Agriculture land ha Not Applicable 3 Loss of Structure No. Nil 4 Loss of Trees (non-fruit + fruit tree) No. 3,046 5 Loss of Bamboos No. 15,725 6 Vulnerable Affected Person No. Nil 7 Loss of Assets No. Nil 8 Area of Crop Damage Ha. Nil
2.2 Affected Households
12. As it is a Second Circuit stringing on the existing line, so no land required for this transmission line. A total of 272 households are only sustaining losses of trees and bamboos due to the stringing of transmission line. The detail of AHH’s is Annexure 2.
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2.3 Land Requirements
13. As it is stringing of second circuit on the existing tower, so no land required for this transmission line.
2.4 Loss of Trees
14. The final alignment of Second Circuit of 132kV Samaguri – Lanka (Sankardevnagar) Line has impacted 3,046 trees and 15,725 bamboos located within transmission corridor of 27m. The impact to trees includes 1,607 fruit bearing trees (Jack Fruit, Pineapple, Beetle nut, coconut, mango, berry, lemon, Jamuk, Pan tree, Guava, Bel tree Etc.) and 1,439 non-fruit trees (Gamari, Neem, Simolu Etc.) belonging to affected households. The details of trees impacts are in Annexure 2.
Table 2.2: Number of households losing trees by type Sl.No Type of Trees Number of AHHs Percentage
1 Fruit trees 85 31.25
2 Non-fruit Trees 34 12.5 Both fruit and non-fruit 3 153 56.25 trees Total 272 100
2.5 Crop Damage
15. No crop damage impacted during the stringing period because the stringing activities were carried out after the completion of harvesting.
2.6 Impacts on Structure and CPR’s
16. No private structures and common property resources were impacted due to the sub-project.
2.7 Restrictions on Use of Land
17. Land use restriction is limited to width of land within the transmission corridor (27m). No construction of building and planting of tall trees within the transmission corridor is allowed to maintain safe vertical clearance of 6.1mt from the lowest conductor.
2.8 Income Loss
18. The Second circuit stringing of this line was done post harvesting of crops, as a result the overlapping with cultivation period has been avoided. This change in construction schedule has prevented impacting livelihood source of affected person involved in agriculture occupation.
2.9 Vulnerable Groups
19. No vulnerable person has been impacted due to the sub-project.
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3. Socio Economic Profile
3.0 District Profile
20. As part of Tranche-II, The Second Circuit Stringing of 132kV Samaguri – Lanka (Sankardevnagar) Line is one of the transmission line sub-project implemented in Nagaon district. Batadrowa gave birth to the Vaishnavite reformer Sankardeva, who brought about a Renaissance in Assamese society. Located in the very heartland of Assam, it falls directly at the center of the entire northeast of India. The present district of Nagaon is one of the historically famous districts in the state of Assam of north-east India. It became the easy target of the Burmese during their invasions in the state in the late 17th century. In the year 1826, after the signing of the Treaty of Yandaboo1 this part of the province came under the British who made it a separate administrative unit in the year 1832. The British took some years to finally settle it down on the bank of the river Kolong and to declare Nagaon as a district headquarters in 1839. It gradually emerged as a town and later became a municipality in 1893. The district was earlier known as Nowgong which later changed into Nagaon (Na meaning new and Gaon as village in Assamese). Hence the name Nagaon stands for a ‘new village’.
3.1 Population Growth
21. In 2011, Nagaon had population of 2,823,768 of which male and female were 1,439,112 and 1,384,656 respectively. In 2001 census, Nagaon had a population of 2,314,629 of which males were 1,190,950 and remaining 1,123,679 were females. Nagaon District population constituted 9.05 percent of total Maharashtra population. In 2001 census, this figure for Nagaon District was at 8.68 percent of Maharashtra population.
3.2 Sex Ratio 22. With regards to Sex Ratio in Nagaon, it stood at 962 per 1000 male compared to 2001 census figure of 944. The average national sex ratio in India is 940 as per latest reports of Census 2011 Directorate. In 2011 census, child sex ratio is 964 girls per 1000 boys compared to figure of 975 girls per 1000 boys of 2001 census data.
3.3 Literacy 23. Average literacy rate of Nagaon in 2011 were 72.37 compared to 61.73 of 2001. If things are looked out at gender wise, male and female literacy were 76.51 and 68.07 respectively. For 2001 census, same figures stood at 68.27 and 54.74 in Nagaon District. Total literate in Nagaon District were 1,710,716 of which male and female were 921,850 and 788,866 respectively. In 2001, Nagaon District had 16,988,329 in its district.
3.4 Population Density 24. The initial provisional data released by census India 2011, shows that density of Nagaon district for 2011 is 711 people per sq. km. In 2001, Nagaon district density was at 582 people per sq. km. Nagaon district administers 3,973 square kilometers of areas.
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Table 3.1: District Level Social Indices as per Census 2011 and 2001 Sl. Assam Nagaon Description No 2011 2011 2001 1 Total Population 31,205,576 2,823,768 2,314,629 2 Male 15,939,443 1,439,112 1,190,950 3 Female 15,266,133 1,384,656 1,123,679 4 Population Growth 17.07 22.00 22.26 5 Area km2 78,523 3,973 3,973 6 Density person/km2 398 711 582 7 Percentage of Assam Population (%) - 9.05 8.68 8 Sex Ratio (Per 1000) 958 962 944 9 Literacy 19,177,977 1,710,716 16,988,329 10 Male Literacy 10,568,639 921,850 9,245,497 11 Female Literacy 8,609,338 788,866 7,742,832 12 Literacy (%) 72.19 72.37 61.73 13 Male Literacy (%) 77.85 76.51 68.27 14 Female Literacy (%) 63.00 68.07 54.74 15 Total Child Population (0-6 age) 4,638,130 459,940 426,265 16 Male Population (0-6 Age) 2,363,485 234,203 215,800 17 Female Population (0-6 Age) 2,274,645 225,737 210,465 18 Child Sex Ratio (0-6 Age) 962 964 975
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4. Policy and Legal Frameworks
4.2 Policy Framework
33. The policy framework and entitlements for the ‘Assam Power Sector Enhancement Investment Program’ is based on the Electricity Act 2003, The Indian Telegraph Act 1885, The Land Acquisition Act, 1894 (LAA, amended in 1984), The National Rehabilitation and Resettlement Policy, 2007 (NRRP) and ADB’s Safeguards Policy Statement 2009.
4.3 The Electricity Act, 2003
34. An Act to consolidate the laws relating to generation, transmission, distribution, trading and use of electricity and generally for taking measures conducive to development of electricity industry, promoting competition therein, protecting interest of consumers and supply of electricity to all areas, rationalization of electricity tariff, ensuring transparent policies regarding subsidies, promotion of efficient and environmentally benign policies constitution of Central Electricity Authority, Regulatory Commissions and establishment of Appellate Tribunal and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. This act provides guidelines for compensating damage in private land when installing of electricity transmission equipment. The section of this acts relevant to RP preparation are; a. The sub-section 3 of section 67 of part VIII stipulate to cause little damage and has made provision to make full compensation for any damage, detriment or inconvenience caused. b. The sub-section 6 of section 68 of part VIII set provision for compensating trees affected due to lying of transmission line. c. The section 164 of part XVII empowers to execute the provisions of the Indian Telegraph Act 1885. d. The section 165 of part XVII empowers to acquire land under the provision of the Land Acquisition Act 1894.
4.4 The Indian Telegraph Act, 1885
35. The Indian Telegraph Act, 1885 main objective was to give power to the Government to install telegraph line and poles on private as well as public property. The act contain six parts, of which section 10 of part III details out the power of telegraph agency and procedures for compensating for damage sustained in private and public land at time of installing and maintaining of telegraph line and poles. Further, the act also clearly specify not to acquire any right other than that of user only in the property under, over, along, across in or upon which the telegraph authority places any telegraph line or post.
4.5 The National Resettlement and Rehabilitation Policy, 2007
36. The NRRP stipulates the minimum facilities to be ensured for persons displaced due to the acquisition of land for public purposes and to provide for the basic minimum requirements. All projects leading to involuntary displacement of people must address the rehabilitation and resettlement issues comprehensively. The State Governments, Public Sector Undertakings or agencies, and other requiring bodies shall be at liberty to put in place greater
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benefit levels than those prescribed in the NRRP. The principles of this policy may also apply to the rehabilitation and resettlement of persons involuntarily displaced permanently due to any other reason. The objectives of the Policy are: i. to minimize displacement and to promote, as far as possible, non- displacing or least displacing alternatives; ii. to ensure adequate rehabilitation package and expeditious implementation of the rehabilitation process with the active participation of the affected families; iii. to ensure that special care is. taken for protecting the rights of the weaker sections of society, especially members of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, and to create obligations on the State for their treatment with concern and sensitivity; iv. to provide a better standard of living, making concerted efforts for providing sustainable income to the affected families; v. to integrate rehabilitation concerns into the development planning and implementation process; and vi. where displacement is on account of land acquisition, to facilitate harmonious relationship between the requiring body and affected families through mutual cooperation. The NRRP is applicable for projects where over 400 families in the plains or 200 families in hilly or tribal or Desert Development Program (DDP) areas are displaced. However, the basic principles can be applied to resettling and rehabilitating regardless of the number affected.
4.6 Land Acquisition Act, 1894 amended 1984
37. The LAA provides a framework for facilitating land acquisition in India. LAA enables the State Government to acquire private land for public purposes. LAA ensures that no person is deprived of land except under LAA and entitles APs to a hearing before acquisition. The main elements of LAA are:
i. Land identified for the purpose of a project is placed under Section 4 of the LAA. This constitutes notification. Objections must be made within 50 days to the District Collector (DC, the highest administrative officer of the concerned District). ii. The land is then placed under Section 6 of the LAA. This is a declaration that the Government intends to acquire the land. The DC is directed to take steps for the acquisition, and the land is placed under Section 9. Interested parties are then invited to state their interest in the land and the price. Under Section 11, the DC will make an award within one year of the date of publication of the declarations. Otherwise, the acquisition proceedings shall lapse. iii. In case of disagreement on the price awarded, within 6 weeks of the award, the parties (under Section 18) can request the District Collector (DC) to refer the matter to the Courts to make a final ruling on the amount of compensation. iv. Once the land has been placed under Section 4, no further sale or transfer is allowed. v. Compensation for land and improvements (such as houses, wells, trees, etc.) is paid in cash by the project authorities to the State Government, which in turn compensates landowners. vi. The price to be paid for the acquisition of agricultural land is based on sale
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prices recorded in the District Registrar's office averaged over the three years preceding notification under Section 4. The compensation is paid after the area is acquired, with actual payment by the State taking about two or three years. An additional 30 percent is added to the award as well as an escalation of 12 percent per year from the date of notification to the final placement under Section 9. For delayed payments, after placement under Section 9, an additional 12 percent per annum is paid for the first year and 15 percent for subsequent years.
4.7 ADB’s Safeguard Policy Statement 2009
38. ADB has adopted the Safeguard Policy Statement (SPS) in 2009, including safeguard requirements for environment, involuntary resettlement and Indigenous People. The objectives of the Involuntary Resettlement Safeguard policy are to avoid involuntary resettlement wherever possible; to minimize involuntary resettlement by exploring project and design alternatives; to enhance, or at least restore, the livelihoods of all displaced persons in real terms relative to pre project levels; and to improve the standards of living of the displaced poor and other vulnerable groups.
39. The involuntary resettlement safeguards cover physical displacement (relocation, loss of residential land, or loss of shelter) and economic displacement (loss of land, assets, access to assets, income sources, or means of livelihoods) as a result of (i) involuntary acquisition of land, or (ii) involuntary restrictions on land use or on access to legally designated parks and protected areas. It covers them whether such losses and involuntary restrictions are full or partial, permanent or temporary.
4.8 Applicability of Legal Frameworks
40. This final RP has to be consistent with provisions of legal frameworks enforced in the country. An analysis has been carried out to identify acts, rules, and regulations triggered and its extent of applicability. The Table 4.1 summarises the applicability of various legal frameworks.
41. To minimise the impact on affected persons, the project authority decided not to acquire and to pay compensation for damaged private land due to tower footings construction. This has been accomplish by exercising sections 164 (power to execute provisions of ITA, 1885) and 165 (allowing to adopt land estimation process in LAA, 1894) of the Electricity Act 2003, and reading along with section 10 of the Indian Telegraph Act (ITA) 1885 that allow compensation for damage to private land but without acquiring any right.
Table 4.1: Applicability of Legal Frameworks Sl. Legal Framework Objectives Applicability No The National The NRRP stipulates the minimum facilities to Resettlement and be ensured for persons displaced due to the Applicable. 1 Rehabilitation Policy acquisition of land for public purposes and to (MoRD), 2007 provide for the basic minimum requirements.
Provides a framework for facilitating land Applicable. Land Acquisition Act, acquisition in India. LAA enables the State The estimation of land 2 1894 amended 1984 Government to acquire private land for public damaged compensation purposes. LAA ensures that no person is has been carried out deprived of land except under LAA and following the procedures
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Sl. Legal Framework Objectives Applicability No entitles APs to a hearing before acquisition. stipulated in the LA Act 1894.
The Act lays down procedures for estimating Not Applicable. The Right to Fair fair compensation of the affected families Compensation and The sub-project does (and not just the titleholders) due to land Transparency in Land not involve acquisition acquisition, rehabilitation and resettlement. 3 Acquisition, of land. Additionally, the The Act prohibits acquisition of multi-cropped Rehabilitation and estimates for land irrigated land as a special provision to Resettlement Act (RFCT damage was done safeguard food security, unless in exceptional in LARR), 2013 before enactment of this circumstances as a demonstrable last resort. Act.
An Act to consolidate the laws relating to generation, transmission, distribution, trading and use of electricity and generally for taking measures conducive to development of electricity industry, promoting competition therein, protecting interest of consumers and supply of The Electricity Act-2003 4 electricity to all areas, rationalization of Applicable. as amended in 2007 electricity tariff, ensuring transparent policies regarding subsidies, promotion of efficient and environmentally benign policies constitution of Central Electricity Authority, Regulatory Commissions and establishment of Appellate Tribunal and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
Applicable.
The main object of the Telegraph Act was to The payment for land Indian Telegraph Act, give power to the Government to install damage compensation 5 1885 telegraph lines on private as well as public without acquiring the property. right has been as per section 10 of the ITA, 1885.
The objectives of the Involuntary Resettlement Safeguard policy in SPS, 2009 is to avoid involuntary resettlement wherever possible; to minimize involuntary ADB Safeguard Policy resettlement by exploring project and design 6 Applicable. Statement (SPS), 2009 alternatives; to enhance, or at least restore, the livelihoods of all displaced persons in real terms relative to pre-project levels; and to improve the standards of living of the displaced poor and other vulnerable groups.
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5. Entitlements, Assistance and Benefits
5.1 Eligibility
42. The APs entitled to compensation and/or rehabilitation provisions for this sub- project include (i) all APs losing land either covered by legal title/traditional land rights, or without legal status; (ii) registered and unregistered tenants and sharecroppers; (iii) owners of buildings, crops, trees, plants, or other objects attached to the land; and (iv) APs losing income and/or access to natural resources.
43. Compensation eligibility is limited by a cut-off date set for the subproject. The day of the census survey will serve as the cut-off-date. APs who settle in the affected area after the cut-off date will not be eligible for compensation. They will however be given sufficient advance notice, requested to vacate the premises and dismantle affected structures prior to project implementation.
5.2 Entitlements
44. A Resettlement Framework for Assam Power Sector enhancement Investment Program was prepared and explains the detailed description of each compensation measure and assistance provided in the entitlement matrix. At the time of finalising this RP, the Resettlement Framework was updated in August 2014. Since, the estimation of R&R budget for this sub-project was completed in 2013 and compensation payment was started from 2014 onwards, Resettlement Framework 2009 has been adopted to keep consistency of procedures and provision adopted in R&R budget. The entitlement matrix of original RF 2009 is detailed out in Table 5.1.
45. The construction of tower footings and stringing of transmission line are the key activities inducing social and environmental impacts due to implementation of the sub-project. Hence, the affected persons of this sub-project is entitled for:
i. damage to private land due to tower footings construction; ii. loss of trees, bamboos and crop damages etc.; iii. vulnerable groups;
Table 5.1: Entitlement Matrix Type of Definition of S.No Application Entitlement Loss Entitled Person • Compensation at replacement value or land-for-land where feasible. • Transitional allowance based on three Legal titleholders/ months minimum wage rates. APs with customary • Shifting assistance for households land right/APs with (@Rs.10,000/- per affected household). Permit from local • Notice to harvest standing seasonal crops. Agricultural authority If notice cannot be given, compensation Loss of land, for share of crops will be provided. 1 homestead private land • Additional compensation for vulnerable land or vacant households. plot • Compensation for rental deposit or Tenants and unexpired lease. leaseholders • Transitional allowance based on three (whether having months minimum wage rates. written • Shifting assistance for households. tenancy/ lease documents or not) • Notice to harvest standing seasonal crops. If notice cannot be given, compensation
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Type of Definition of S.No Application Entitlement Loss Entitled Person for share of crops will be provided. • Additional compensation for vulnerable households. • Notice to harvest standing seasonal crops. If notice cannot be given, compensation Sharecroppers for for share of crops will be provided. agricultural land • Additional compensation for vulnerable households. • Reimbursement of unexpired lease. • Transitional allowance based on three months minimum wage rates. • Shifting assistance @ no less than Rs. 10,000/- per household. Leaseholders • Notice to harvest standing seasonal crops. If notice cannot be given, compensation for share of crops will be provided. Vacant plot, • Additional compensation for vulnerable Loss of Agricultural households. 2 Government land and • Advance notice to shift from encroached land homestead land. land • Notice to harvest standing seasonal crops. Encroachers If notice cannot be given, compensation for share of crops will be provided. • Additional compensation for vulnerable households. • Advance notice to shift from occupied land. • Notice to harvest standing seasonal crops. Squatters If notice cannot be given, compensation for share of crops will be provided. • Replacement value of the structure and other assets (or part of the structure and other assets, if remainder is viable). • Fees, taxes, and other charges related to replacement structure. • Shifting assistance @ no less than Rs. Legal titleholders 10,000/- per household. • Right to salvage materials from structure and other assets with no deductions from replacement value. • Additional compensation for vulnerable households. • Replacement value of the structure and other assets (or part of the structure and other assets, if remainder is viable) constructed by the AP. Loss of Residential • Compensation for rental deposit or 3 residential structure and unexpired lease. structure other assets Tenants and • Shifting assistance @ no less than Rs. leaseholders 10,000/- per household. • Right to salvage materials from structure and other assets with no deductions from replacement value. • Additional compensation for vulnerable households. • Replacement value of the structure and other assets (or part of the structure and other assets, if remainder is viable) constructed by the AP. Encroachers and • Shifting assistance @ no less than Rs. squatters 10,000/- per household. • Right to salvage materials from structure and other assets • Additional compensation for vulnerable
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Type of Definition of S.No Application Entitlement Loss Entitled Person households. • Replacement value of the structure and other assets (or part of the structure and other assets, if remainder is viable). • Fees, taxes, and other charges related to replacement structure. • One time financial assistance @ Rs. 25,000/- per structure. Legal titleholders • Shifting assistance @ no less than Rs. 10,000/- per household. • Right to salvage materials from structure and other assets with no deductions from replacement value. • Additional compensation for vulnerable households. • Replacement value of the structure and other assets (or part of the structure and other assets, if remainder is viable) constructed by the AP. • Compensation for rental deposit or Loss of Commercial unexpired lease. 4 commercial structure and • One time financial assistance @ Rs. Tenants and structure other assets 25,000/- per structure. . leaseholders • Shifting assistance @ no less than Rs. 10,000/- per household. • Right to salvage materials from structure and other assets with no deductions from replacement value. • Additional compensation for vulnerable households. • Replacement value of the structure and other assets (or part of the structure and other assets, if remainder is viable) constructed by the AP. • One time financial assistance @ Rs. Encroachers and 25,000/- per structure. squatters • Shifting assistance @ no less than Rs. 10,000/- per household. • Right to salvage materials from structure and other assets. • Additional compensation for vulnerable households Legal titleholder/ • Assistance for lost income based on three tenant/ leaseholder/ months minimum wage rates. Loss of non-titled /employee 5 Livelihood • Additional compensation for vulnerable livelihood of commercial households. structure, farmer/ • Consideration for project employment. agricultural worker • Notice to harvest standing seasonal crops • If notice cannot be provided, compensation for standing crop (or share of crop for sharecroppers) at market value Legal titleholder/ • Compensation for trees based on timber Loss of Standing trees tenant/ leaseholder value at market price, and compensation 6 trees and for perennial crops and fruit trees at and crops /sharecropper/ non- crops annual net product market value multiplied titled AP by remaining productive years; to be determined in consultation with the Forest Department for timber trees and the Horticulture Department for other trees/crops. Impacts on • Additional one time financial assistance: 7 All impacts Vulnerable APs vulnerable Assistance in the form of grant will be paid
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Type of Definition of S.No Application Entitlement Loss Entitled Person APs to those below the poverty line and the vulnerable including households headed by women, SC, ST, disabled and the elderly at the rate of Rs.10,000 per eligible households • Vulnerable households will be given priority in project construction employment. • Provision of rent for period of occupation for legal titleholders. • Compensation for assets lost at replacement value, Land temporarily • Restoration of land to previous or better Temporary Legal titleholders, quality 8 required for loss of land non-titled APs sub-project • Additionally, Cash Compensation will be paid for the temporary damage of crop construction under the RoW during the maintenance and repair after the construction. Also, the AP may be allowed to cultivate their land under the transmission lines (RoW) • Replacement or restoration of the affected Loss of Common community facilities – including public 9 common Communities resources water stand posts, public utility posts, resources temples, shrines, etc. Any other • Unanticipated involuntary impacts will be 10 loss not - - documented and mitigated based on the identified principles of the Resettlement Framework.
5.3 Valuation of Assets
46. Land: In the sub-project, land for tower footings has not been acquired under LAA, 1894, as a result the provision for loss of private land (Sl.No 1) in the entitlement matrix is not applicable. However, to mitigate the impact, the project authority has compensated ten affected persons for damaged to their land by exercising section 164 of part XVII of the Electricity Act 2003 and read along with section 10 of the Indian Telegraph Act 1885. Further, in accordance with sub-section (2) of section 165 in the Electricity Act 2003, the process defined under Land Acquisition Act, 1894 has been adopted for calculating compensation amount for the land area damage due to tower footings. As it is stringing of second circuit on the existing tower. A joint verification exercise was conducted to estimate loss of trees /bamboos due to stringing of transmission line by a team comprising officials of Revenue Department and Implementing Agency, and respective Affected Persons. However, the affected persons due to stringing of T/L were not surveyed.
47. Tree Loss: The compensation rate for trees has been decided after consulting concerned departments to arrive at a rate at-par with market value. The rate for timber tree has been determined in consultation with the Forest Department, similarly, horticulture department was consulted to obtain remaining productive period of fruit bearing trees.
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6. Resettlement and Rehabilitation Budget
48. The resettlement cost for this Project includes compensation for zirat; and the support cost for RP implementation. Ten percent contingency has been added to the budget. Based on the above, the final resettlement budget for the Second Circuit of 132kV Samaguri – Lanka (Sankardevnagar) Line is INR 98,59,8181.
Table 6.1: Resettlement Budget
Sl. Final T/L Alignment Items Unit Unit Rate (INR) No Quantity Total Cost (INR) 1 2 3 4 5 6 A Compensation for Trees/Zirat A1 Timber Trees No. 1607 2,385,617 Rate determine by A2 Fruit Trees No. Forest Department/ 1439 5,323,896 horticulture department A3 Bamboos No. 15725 1,253,958 Sub Total for A 89,63,471 Contingency (10%) on (A) 896347.1 Grand Total (INR) 98,59,818 Grand Total in Million (INR) 9.85
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7. Consultation and Disclosure
7.1 Consultation in the Project
49. Public consultation is an important tool to ensure peoples participation in the planning and implementation phase of this sub-project. Public consultations were organised during preparatory stage of the project. The details of consultation undertaken are summarised in Table 7.1
Table 7.1: Summary of Consultation Number of Date Venue Issues Discussed Participants • Awareness about the project and 28-01-2010 Kamakhya 14 environmental pollution. • Benefits of the projects. • Social and Environmental problems in the region. 29-01-2010 Sonabil 10 • Presence of environmental sensitive areas in the region. • Health and safety issues. 01-02-2010 Hailakandi 12 • Compensation payment mechanism initiatives for minimal environmental / social impacts. • Presence of Indigenous People. 13-03-2010 Bilasipara 20 • Likely participation of the people for the future project implementation
st 50. Public consultation in the sub-project area was held at 42 village on 1 November 2017 through which the transmission line is traversing. The consultation was limited to one-on-one interaction with thirteen people that also includes affected persons. The mode of consultation was informal meeting and one to one interaction. The consultations were conducted with major objectives of; • Establishing an understanding on overall developmental goals and benefits of the project; • Understanding the views of the people affected, with reference to use of land and its due compensation; • Resolving issues related to impacts on community property and their relocation, if any; • Examine APs’ opinions on health safety issues during the construction and selection garbage materials or the waste materials; • Identifying levels and extent of community participation in project implementation and monitoring; • Developing a thorough coordination between all the stakeholders for the successful implementation of the project;
7.2 Key Findings of Consultations
51. The key findings of the consultation on various issues such as: general perception about the project, suggestions to mitigate any damage or loss of livelihood are presented below. (Annexure 3) • This is an existing transmission line so a compensation issue was not there. • The line passing through agriculture land.
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• There was no Environmental issue seen within the ROW of this line. • Compensation for tree cutting was paid to the affected person during stringing period. • Line was charged and Running successfully.
7.3 Disclosure
52. To ensure transparency in planning and active involvement of APs and other stakeholders, the project information will be disseminated through disclosure of the updated Final RP. The summary of the final RP will be made available in Assamese language. The official of IA will continue interacting with affected persons and information dissemination through consultation will continue throughout Investment Program implementation. A copy of the final RP will also be disclosed in ADB’s and AEGCL website.
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8. Grievance Redress Mechanism
8.1 General
53. RP implementation requires an efficient grievance redress mechanism that will resolve the queries and complaints of the APs. The EA established a mechanism to receive and facilitate the resolution of affected persons’ concerns and grievances about physical and economic displacement and other project impacts, paying particular attention to the needs of vulnerable groups. The grievance redress mechanism is required to address AP’s concerns and complaints promptly, using an understandable and transparent process that is gender responsive, culturally appropriate, and readily accessible to the displaced persons at no costs.
8.2 Grievance Redress Mechanism
54. PIU Level Grievances will first be addressed to Implementing Agency (IA) at the local level and registers grievances in a complaint register with details related to the date of complaint, the type and nature of the complaint, action taken, follow up and communication sent to the complainant. Investigation of grievances involves site visits and consultation with relevant parties, such as the affected persons, contractors, land acquisition officials and the like. If a grievance remains unresolved within 2 weeks it is referred to the Grievance Redress Committee (GRC).
55. Grievance Redress Committee The GRC comprises representatives of the APs, PMU, PIU, ESMU, field level staff, district magistrate/commissioner, local administration, revenue authority and local community. The main responsibilities of the GRC are to: (i) provide support to APs on problems arising from land/property acquisition; (ii) record AP grievances, categorize, and prioritize grievances and resolve them; (iii) immediately inform the PMU of serious cases; and (iv) report to APs on the resolution of their grievances and decisions of the GRC and the PMU. Other than disputes relating to ownership rights, which require to be resolved by a court of law, the GRC will review grievances involving compensation assessment and payment, relocation and other assistance. The GRC will meet every month if grievances are brought to the Committee, determine the merit of each grievance, and resolve grievances within a month of receiving the complaint. Simultaneously, the affected person is free to access the country’s legal system at any time, although the GRM is the preferred mechanism of grievance redress. All costs involved in resolving the complaints (meetings, consultations, communication, and reporting and information dissemination) will be borne by the Project. Records will be kept of all grievances received, including contact details of the complainant, date the complaint was received, nature of grievance, agreed corrective actions and the date these were effected, and the final outcome. The GRCs will continue to function during the life of the Project including the defect liability period.
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9. Institution Set-up
9.1 Key Institutions involved
56. The implementation of the RP requires the involvement of various institutions at different stages of the project cycle. This section deals with roles and responsibilities of various institutional actors. It is noted that the Program (MFF) has been under implementation, therefore, all the necessary institutions are already in place and functional. Additionally, the relevant staff has been trained to deal with safeguards issues and has been involved in RP implementation for several years. The primary institutions involved in the process are as follows: • Assam Electricity Grid Corporation Limited (EA and IA) • Project Management Unit (PMU) • Environment and Social Management Unit (ESMU) at PMU Level • Project Implementation Unit (PIU)
9.2 Executing Agency
57. The Assam Electricity Grid Corporation Limited (AEGCL) is the executing agency (EA) for the APSEIP. The AEGCL also functions as the implementing agency (IA) for APSEIP with a dedicated Project Management Unit (PMU). The PMU in AEGCL has been set up for the overall implementation of the subproject activities. PMU is responsible for planning, coordinating, implementing and financing all resettlement activities. The PMU also comprises an Environment and Social Management Unit (ESMU) headed by an Assistant Manager to deal with the safeguards issues. A Land Acquisition Officer is placed in the PMU to handle land acquisition issues. Additionally, the EA/IA ensures that the office of the District Commissioner and its concerned staff are involved during the land acquisition process.
9.3 Environmental and Social Management Unit
58. The Environment and Social Management Unit (ESMU) has been set up within the PMU/AEGCL, along with other engineering units, to address all environmental and social issues of the APSEIP. The ESMU is headed by an Assistant General Manager, who works closely with other staff of the PMU and assists the PMU in getting all necessary clearances and in the implementation of the resettlement activities prior to the start of any civil works. The ESMU coordinates safeguard activities both at headquarter and PIU level. All activities are managed and supervised by the Assistant General Manager based at the Head Office.
9.4 Project Implementation Unit
59. In addition to the PMU, there is a PIU at the level for the independent implementation of sub-project. The PIU is responsible field for field level activities, including all social safeguards related requirements and RP implementation. The PIU maintains all databases, works closely with APs and other stakeholders and monitors day-to-day resettlement activities.
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9.5 Social Safeguard Consultant
60. In addition to the above, a social safeguard consultant has also been engaged to facilitate the process of finalization of the Resettlement Plans prepared for sub- projects under the APSEIP. The key responsibility of the Social Safeguard Consultant is to review and update all sub-project RPs, based on the Resettlement Framework (RF) agreed for this MFF and the relevant ADB policies. In addition, the Consultant’s responsibilities also include advising and assisting the EA/IA in mitigating Social and Environmental issues and administration and Implementation of measures in RP, as required.
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10. Implementation Schedule
61. The implementation of the RP was scheduled as per the overall project implementation timeframe. All activities related to land acquisition and resettlement were planned to ensure that compensation is paid prior to the commencement of civil works. Public consultation, monitoring and grievance redress were undertaken intermittently throughout the project duration. As part of advance actions, the EA established the PMU, PIU, ESMU and GRC for resettlement implementation.
62. Payment of compensation to all ten affected persons for land damaged and twenty four affected persons losing trees, bamboos, and crop damage during stringing of transmission line is completed.
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11. Monitoring and Evaluation
11.1 General
63. RP implementation is closely monitored through both, internal and external monitoring arrangements, to assess resettlement progress and identify potential difficulties and problems. Internal monitoring is undertaken by the PIU with assistance from the PMU/ESMU. The extent of monitoring activities, including their scope and periodicity, is commensurate with the Project’s risks and impacts. AEGCL is required to implement safeguard measures and relevant safeguard plans, as provided in the legal agreements, and to submit periodic monitoring reports on their implementation performance.
11.2 Internal Monitoring by PMU
64. The PMU internal monitoring include: (i) administrative monitoring: daily planning, implementation, feedback and troubleshooting, individual AP file maintenance, and progress reports; (ii) socio-economic monitoring: baseline information for comparing AP’s socio-economic conditions, evacuation, demolition, salvaging materials, community relationships, dates for consultations, and number of appeals placed; and (iii) impact evaluation monitoring: Income standards restored/improved, and socioeconomic conditions of the affected persons.
65. Monitoring and evaluation reports documenting progress on resettlement implementation and RP completion reports will be provided bi-annually by the PMU to ADB for review.
11.3 Monitoring Indicators
66. The indicators related to physical progress of the work will include items such as: • Training of PIU and other staff completed • Census, assets inventories, assessments and socio-economic studies completed • Grievance redress procedures in-place and functional • Compensation payments disbursed, and • Monitoring and evaluation reports submitted. These indicators will form the basis of the monitoring and evaluation of RP implementation. The information collected through the household survey will provide benchmarks for comparison on the socio-economic status of the DPs in the project implementation period. A key objective will be the maintenance or improvement of the APs incomes and quality of lives.
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12. Findings of Due Diligence 12.1 General
67. The main purpose of the due diligence exercise is to (i) assess the compliance of all RP activities already implemented under the subproject with provisions of the RF, (ii) identify gaps, if any, and (iii) design corrective actions as required.
12.2 Compensation for Damaged Land
68. As it is stringing of second circuit on the existing tower, so no land required for this transmission line.
12.3 Compensation for Loss of Trees 69. Compensation for 3,046 trees (fruit & non fruit) and 15,725 bamboos owned by 272 title holders has been paid based on their market value. The rate for compensation for these impacts was finalized by engaging the Horticulture and Forest Departments. The loss of trees (timber & fruits) and bamboos was compensated at applicable market rates amounting to a total of INR 77,09,513/- and INR 12,53,958/-, respectively. The grand total amounts to INR 89,63,471/-. See Annexure 4 for sample documentary evidence of compensation payments made for trees.
12.4 R&R Assistance 70. No households were identified in vulnerable category.
12.5 Findings and Conclusion
71. As it is stringing of second circuit on the existing tower, so no land required for this transmission line. All affected persons have been paid the compensation for loss of trees and bamboos.
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ANNEXURES
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Annexure 1
Tower Schedule of Final Second Circuit stringing of 132kV Samaguri – Lanka (Sankardevnagar) Line
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Annexure 2 List of Persons Affected by Stringing of Transmission Line SL No Name of Affected People Fruit Bearing Timber Bamboos Fruit Timber Bamboo Total 1 SRI NUMAL CH. GOGOI 5 905.00 905.00 2 SRI BHUBAN CH. GOGOI 2 1,200.00 1,200.00 3 SRI DURGESHWAR GOGOI 3 1 1,200.00 678.00 1,878.00 4 SRI RUPEN PATOR 2 14,835.00 14,835.00 5 SRI MOTI KALE RONGPIPI 8 5 50 7,280.00 10,000.00 5,000.00 22,280.00 6 SRI DHANIRAM RONGPI 15 10 100 10,818.00 20,000.00 10,000.00 40,818.00 7 SRI UMA GOGOI 2 450.00 450.00 8 SRI PRASANTA BORAH 2 1,625.00 1,625.00 9 ASSAM COMPANY INDIA LTD. 5 3 12,000.00 6,480.00 18,480.00 10 SRI TULUKAI DOIMARI 5 5,351.00 5,351.00 11 SRI KHARGESWORI KALITA 2 100 800.00 2,283.00 3,083.00 12 SRI PUHIRAM BORAH 5 6 2,071.00 4,100.00 6,171.00 13 SRI JOYRAM SWARGIWARI 10 3 8,150.00 6,851.00 15,001.00 14 SRI LAVESWAR LAHAN 12 50 2,692.00 3,500.00 6,192.00 15 SRI HUNMONI BORDOLOI 10 100 4,430.00 7,000.00 11,430.00 16 SRI PRADIP LAHAN 5 2,267.00 2,267.00 17 SRI BISHNURAM BORAH 4 2,000.00 2,000.00 SRI KAMALESHWAR 18 10 5 100 10,000.00 18,360.00 7,000.00 35,360.00 BORDOLOI 19 SRI ATUL KUWAR 10 150 2,880.00 8,000.00 10,880.00 20 SRI RINA SAIKIA 3 4 4,500.00 7,121.00 11,621.00 21 SRI MANU SAIKIA 6 100 11,093.00 7,000.00 18,093.00 SRI PURNA KANTA 22 5 8 5,100.00 8,091.00 13,191.00 SWARGIWARI 23 SRI RANJAN BASUMATARI 3 2,040.00 2,040.00 24 SRI BIHURAM SWARGIWARI 2 50 8,148.00 5,000.00 13,148.00 25 SRI HARUMAI BORAH 5 5,730.00 5,730.00
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SL No Name of Affected People Fruit Bearing Timber Bamboos Fruit Timber Bamboo Total 26 MD. AHIDUL HAQUE 2 5 200 5,000.00 12,000.00 14,000.00 31,000.00 27 SRI MINU SAIKIA 5 14,181.00 14,181.00 28 SRI ARUN CH.BORAH 6 6,040.00 6,040.00 29 SRI DILIP BARUAH 5 5,675.00 5,675.00 30 SRI PRABHAT BORDOLOI 5 3 150 6,090.00 9,900.00 10,500.00 26,490.00 31 SRI MILAN BORAH 2 4 100 4,608.00 11,500.00 7,000.00 23,108.00 32 SRI BALARAM BORAH 4 8,340.00 8,340.00 33 MD.NAYEB ALI 10 3 200 35,108.00 15,000.00 20,000.00 70,108.00 34 SRI MINUMAI BORA 12 3 12,488.00 14,200.00 26,688.00 35 SRI DEBEN DEKA 2 4 900.00 8,265.00 9,165.00 36 SRI BIREN BORA 1 756.00 756.00 37 SRI PUSPENDRA GAYAN 2 3 1,200.00 2,201.00 3,401.00 38 SRI TAPAN KR. GAYAN 3 5,246.00 5,246.00 39 SRI BIREN SAIKIA 2 1,073.00 1,073.00 40 SRI SIBARAM BORA 1 1,388.00 1,388.00 41 SRI NITEN SAIKIA 3 3,059.00 3,059.00 42 SRI KAMAL CH. SAIKIA 8 100 6,130.00 8,000.00 14,130.00 43 SRI LIBAN BORA 3 3,603.00 3,603.00 44 SRI RENU BORA 1 1,592.00 1,592.00 45 SRI BHADRAKANTA SAIKIA 1 1,087.00 1,087.00 46 SRI JUGESWAR BORA 1 1,632.00 1,632.00 47 SRI RABINDRA BORA 2 3 1,650.00 3,489.00 5,139.00 48 SRI MUKUL HANDIQUE 3 3,541.00 3,541.00 49 SRI HARUMAI BORA 2 4,554.00 4,554.00 50 SRI RAG BORDOLOI 3 3,441.00 3,441.00 51 SRI BHASKAR MUNDA 4 4,059.00 4,059.00 52 SRI BUDURAM BORDOLOI 6 2 6,151.00 6,000.00 12,151.00 53 SRI BALURAM PATOR 4 3 4,800.00 3,946.00 8,746.00
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SL No Name of Affected People Fruit Bearing Timber Bamboos Fruit Timber Bamboo Total 54 SRI DIPAK PATOR 1 590.00 590.00 55 SRI DAMBOR TUSSU 6 150 5,930.00 12,000.00 17,930.00 56 SRI SUNIL TUSSU 5 8 4,500.00 12,964.00 17,464.00 57 SRI MANGAL SINGH LEKTHE 3 3,564.00 3,564.00 58 Md.Mofiz Uddin. 4 2 200 2,000.00 2,560.00 16,000.00 20,560.00 59 Md.Moinul Haque. 5 3 4,080.00 5,676.00 9,756.00 60 Md.Alahaz Ali. 4 150 8,814.00 12,000.00 20,814.00 61 Mussa. Nurjahan. 1 903.00 903.00 62 Md.Idris Ali. 3 3204.00 3204.00 Kathiatali Rangalugaon 63 3 3900.00 3900.00 Anchalik Kabarstan 64 Mussa.Setuhaara Begum. 2 3 2000.00 4294.00 6294.00 65 Md.Fazlu Rahman. 2 2780.00 2780.00 66 Md.Hazrat Ali. 4 3 3500.00 6485.00 9985.00 67 Md.Giyas Uddin. 4 6257.00 6257.00 68 Md.Abdul Jalil. 5 12 250 5000.00 45693.00 20000.00 70693.00 69 Md.Abdul Haque. 2 4 2100.00 6362.00 8462.00 70 Md.Abdul Salam. 5 5055.00 5055.00 71 Md. Zahur Ali. 6 12 200 14362.00 29060.00 16000.00 59422.00 72 Md.Musfikur Rahman. 3 4 2500.00 4937.00 7437.00 73 Md.Mishir Ali. 2 5 50 1200.00 15445.00 4000.00 20645.00 74 Mussa. Manowara Begum. 10 8 100 17500.00 13960.00 8000.00 39460.00 75 Mussa Zahura Khatun 2 10 1200.00 10560.00 11760.00 76 Abdul Hashim. 5 12 6200.00 14286.00 20486.00 77 Md.Adul Rahman. 6 2 100 2600.00 8931.00 8000.00 19531.00 78 Md.Akkas Ali. 2 5 50 8000.00 21752.00 4000.00 33752.00 79 Md.Abdullah. 10 9 10000.00 18523.00 28523.00 80 Md.Abdul Hashim. 3 20 250 20000.00 320000.00 20000.00 360000.00 81 Md.Adul Sahid. 4 12 250 8000.00 63236.00 20000.00 91236.00
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SL No Name of Affected People Fruit Bearing Timber Bamboos Fruit Timber Bamboo Total 82 Md.Aalal Uddin. 6 10 19868.00 42000.00 61868.00
83 Md. Abdul Hashim. 10 100 53308.00 8000.00 61308.00 84 Md. Abdul Hashim. 3 10 100 4500.00 29387.00 8000.00 41887.00 85 Md.Fazar Ali. 2 6 4200.00 13878.00 18078.00 86 Md. Mainul Haque. 5 3 7500.00 10300.00 17800.00 87 Md.Maijuddin Sarkar. 6 4 7146.00 12000.00 19146.00 88 Md.Nausar Ali. 5 6166.00 6166.00 89 Sri.Bijay Gowala. 1 2 50 960.00 13466.00 4000.00 18426.00 Md.Manur Uddin. 90 5 5650.00 5650.00
91 Md.Kashem Ali. 4 5000.00 5000.00 92 Md.Fazar Ali. 2 4000.00 4000.00 93 Md.Bardul Islam. 5 5000.00 5000.00 94 Md.Rajab Ali. 2 2 50 1500.00 4500.00 4000.00 10000.00 95 Md.BaharUddin. 4 2500.00 2500.00 96 Mussa Anuwara Khatun. 2 2000.00 2000.00 97 Md.Asgar Ali. 3 2500.00 2500.00 98 Sri.Arup Basumatary. 3 3000.00 3000.00 99 Sri.Ratan Pal. 3 3000.00 3000.00 100 Sri.Mahadev Pal. 4 4000.00 4000.00 101 Mr.Shambhu Pal. 1 1000.00 1000.00 102 Mr.Anukul Pal. 4 2 3500.00 4500.00 8000.00 103 Md.Nuruddin. 2 2 1350.00 3650.00 5000.00 104 Md.Nizam Uddin. 3 3000.00 3000.00 105 Md.Hussain Ali. 2 1500.00 1500.00 106 Md.Ainul Haque. 3 2500.00 2500.00 107 Md.Sifar Ali. 2 2500.00 2500.00 108 Md.Yashin Ali. 4 3 50 10490.00 15000.00 4000.00 29490.00 109 Md.Muslim Uddin. 5 3 50 11000.00 5775.00 4000.00 20775.00
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SL No Name of Affected People Fruit Bearing Timber Bamboos Fruit Timber Bamboo Total 110 Md.Abdul Karim. 4 100 14600.00 8000.00 22600.00 111 Md.Munna Khan. 8 50 18670.00 4000.00 22670.00 112 Md.Hussain Ali. 12 100 55848.00 8000.00 63848.00 113 Md.Anuwar Hussain. 2 2500.00 2500.00 114 Sri.Mohan Bordoloi. 3 1 3500.00 1500.00 5000.00 115 Sri.Kulai Bordoloi. 1 2 650.00 2350.00 3000.00 116 Sri. Dhansai Kurmi. 2 2000.00 2000.00 Sri.Sanjit Pator. 117 4 8000.00 8000.00
118 Sri. Keton Mashlai. 1 2 1500.00 3500.00 5000.00 119 Sri.Ratul Mashlai. 3 3000.00 3000.00 120 Sri.Naresh Pator. 3 3000.00 3000.00 121 Sri. Bilu Bordoloi. 3 3000.00 3000.00 Sri.Dhulai Bordoloi. 122 3 3000.00 3000.00
123 Sri.Mukuta Bordoloi. 2 1 2500.00 3500.00 6000.00 Sri. Anukul Bordoloi. 124 1 2 1400.00 3600.00 5000.00
125 Sri. Sony Bordoloi. 4 4000.00 4000.00 126 Sri.Paban Bordoloi. 3 3000.00 3000.00 127 Sri.Sunil Das. 4 4000.00 4000.00 128 Sri.Hedela Deuri. 3 3000.00 3000.00 129 Sri. Karun Bordoloi. 2 2 2000.00 4250.00 6250.00 130 Sri. Membor Bordoloi. 3 2 3000.00 4500.00 7500.00 131 Sri. Hariprasad Bordoloi. 3 50 5592.00 4000.00 9592.00 132 Sri. Jail Singh Bordoloi. 4 2 4000.00 3000.00 7000.00 133 Sri.Nripen Bordoloi. 3 3000.00 3000.00 134 Sri.Tapan Bordoloi. 1 2 1200.00 5050.00 6250.00 135 Sri.Hasiram Bordoloi. 3 3000.00 3000.00 136 Sri.Rai Singh Bordoloi. 3 3500.00 3500.00
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SL No Name of Affected People Fruit Bearing Timber Bamboos Fruit Timber Bamboo Total 137 Sri.Khemlal Giri. 4 4000.00 4000.00 Nambor Lalung Gaon Shanti 138 23 50 98370.00 4000.00 102370.00 Committee. 139 Sri.Sumanta Das. 4 4000.00 4000.00 Sri.Ajit Bordoloi. 140 3 3000.00 3000.00
141 Sri.Deben Sarkar. 3 5384.00 5384.00 142 Sri.Bablu Patail. 2 1800.00 1800.00 143 Sri.Biren Sautal. 1 5 100 1200.00 15370.00 8000.00 24570.00 144 Sri.Gaman Majumdar. 3 3072.00 3072.00 145 Sri. Budhai Sautal. 3 25 11877.00 2000.00 13877.00 Sri.Siunandan Gaur. 146 3 6279.00 6279.00
147 Sri.Dip Bhumij. 4 2 4000.00 10449.00 14449.00 148 Sri.Binud Kurmi. 5 9144.00 9144.00 149 Sri. Manindra Das. 2 2 3500.00 4665.00 8165.00 150 Sri.Sudip Das. 3 50 16259.00 4000.00 20259.00 151 Sri.Shaymal Pal. 3 3945.00 3945.00 152 Sri.Sanjoy Nath. 2 6125.00 6125.00 153 Sri.Suraj Munda. 4 2 100 4600.00 7714.00 8000.00 20314.00 Sri.Gurupad Pal. 154 2 2532.00 2532.00
155 Sri. Raicharan Pal. 6 11631.00 11631.00 156 Sri. Saniram Kurmi. 4 3 4000.00 21341.00 25341.00 157 Sri.Narayan Pal. 5 10631.00 10631.00 158 Sri. Fogi Kurmi. 3 4 3300.00 20392.00 23692.00 159 Smt .Jutika Das. 5 8 100 8500.00 91860.00 8000.00 108360.00 160 Sri. Ajoy Das. 3 6 4500.00 26452.00 30952.00 161 Smt. Jamuna Borah. 4 2 5400.00 11163.00 16563.00 162 Sri.Sashi Kanta Singh. 5 7 200 5000.00 31366.00 16000.00 52366.00 163 Sri.Bhula Gowala. 2 20 10400.00 1600.00 12000.00
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SL No Name of Affected People Fruit Bearing Timber Bamboos Fruit Timber Bamboo Total 164 Sri. Malay Kanti Das. 3 8 3600.00 31008.00 34608.00 165 Sri.Krishna Das. 3 6 3000.00 13444.00 16444.00 166 Sri.Rajen Sautal. 3 3343.00 3343.00 167 Sri.Pitar Gaur. 2 2 100 2200.00 20474.00 8000.00 30674.00 168 Sri.Daulat Ram Mess. 3 6 3000.00 9396.00 12396.00 169 Smt.Bimala Devi Agarwala. 3 1500.00 1500.00 170 Smt.Lakhi Rani Das. 6 50 31161.00 4000.00 35161.00 171 Sri.Gobin Panika. 12 5 200 24000.00 53796.00 16000.00 93796.00 172 Sri.Rintu Borah. 27 20 500 37500.00 66597.00 40000.00 144097.00 173 Sri.Kulindra Das. 25 10 100 19000.00 27265.00 8000.00 54265.00 174 Sri Bashanti Boro 12 50 13,890.00 4,000.00 17,890.00 175 Sri Sushil Namasudra 10 8 100 12,500.00 17,052.00 8,000.00 37,552.00 176 Sri Subud Namasudra 9 7 25 7,520.00 18,024.00 2,000.00 27,544.00 177 Md. Fazar Ali 12 8 7989.00 20000.00 27989.00 178 Liele Begum Chudhury 5 12 5600.00 60024.00 65624.00 179 Md. Fazar Ali 6 7 12000.00 34664.00 46664.00 180 Md. Nur Ahmed Laskar 7 5 7000.00 11999.00 18999.00 181 Molana Syed Ahmed 9 7 100 18000.00 36571.00 8000.00 62571.00 182 Md. Amiruddin Talukdar 7 8 50 7000.00 28753.00 4000.00 39753.00 183 Sri Lilaram Boro 25 5 200 49247.00 15500.00 16000.00 80747.00 184 Md. Abdul Wahed 12 20 500 25000.00 132550.00 40000.00 197550.00 185 Md. Zakir Hussain 5 5 2500.00 18550.00 21050.00 186 Sri Nabin Boro 3 8 3000.00 8938.00 11938.00 187 Sri Kush Satnami 5 7 5500.00 58837.00 64337.00 188 Sri Durga Satnami 6 8 3200.00 8858.00 12058.00 189 Sri Babul Namasudra 12 10 1200.00 37704.00 38904.00 190 Sri Dhikheswar Basumatary 8 5666.00 5666.00 191 Md. Aziruddin Laskar 11 12 250 25000.00 295020.00 20000.00 340020.00
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SL No Name of Affected People Fruit Bearing Timber Bamboos Fruit Timber Bamboo Total 192 Md. Rahimuddin Laskar 6 5 50 6000.00 7453.00 4000.00 17453.00 193 Mussa Dilara Begam 2 4 70 4200.00 23112.00 5600.00 32912.00 194 Md.Rahmat Ali. 2 2610.00 2610.00 195 Md. Ibrahim Ali 4 8 50 6800.00 35725.00 4000.00 46525.00 196 Md. Abdul Sukur 8 9 100 16000.00 30990.00 8000.00 54990.00 197 Md. Abdul Sukur 10 10 100 20000.00 66690.00 8000.00 94690.00 198 Mussa Latifa Khatun 5 14 60 7500.00 48782.00 4800.00 61082.00 1. Mussa Dilwar Begam 199 15 12 200 20543.00 55000.00 16000.00 91543.00 2. Hussain Ahmed 200 Md. Hanif Anshari 18 9 60 22080.00 40512.00 4800.00 67392.00 201 Mussa Rahima Khutan 14 10 50 24000.00 36022.00 4000.00 64022.00 202 Md. Moinul Haq 20 12 17338.00 26500.00 43838.00 203 Md. Hanif Ali 30 25 200 48000.00 52717.00 16000.00 116717.00 204 Md. Aamin Rashid 20 16 150 22000.00 59890.00 12000.00 93890.00 205 Md. Sakat Ali 5 6 6500.00 8311.00 14811.00 206 Md. Abdul Kadir 6 6893.00 6893.00 1. Md. Faizul Islam 207 30 20 500 45600.00 44400.00 40000.00 130000.00 2. Shaidul Islam 208 Moin Tick plantation 35 47 300 78000.00 218000.00 24000.00 320000.00 M/s Flower Valley Agro Tech 209 78 55 1000 350000.00 584000.00 80000.00 1014000.00 Pvt. Ltd. 210 Kur Kur Basti Kaali Mandir 2 1725.00 1725.00 211 Sri Sunita Kurkut 6 6150.00 6150.00 212 Md. Rashid Ahmed 1 3 1200.00 4750.00 5950.00 213 Md. Badduruddin Laskar 15 2 50 17083.00 4000.00 4000.00 25083.00 214 Md. Samsul Haq 2 1 4145.00 2500.00 6645.00 215 Md. Abdul Latif 2 100 2450.00 8000.00 10450.00 216 Md. Abdul Kalam 4 4250.00 4250.00 217 Md. Akdus Ali 10 5 50 10593.00 8000.00 4000.00 22593.00 218 Md. Forrid Uddin 2 45 2200.00 3600.00 5800.00
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SL No Name of Affected People Fruit Bearing Timber Bamboos Fruit Timber Bamboo Total 219 Md. Abdur Razzak Mazumdar 8 3 7060.00 7500.00 14560.00 220 Md. Abu Bakkar 2 1 3200.00 3500.00 6700.00 221 Allauddin Laskar 3 6000.00 6000.00 222 Md. Moinuddin Barbhuyan 15 12 200 20000.00 34000.00 16000.00 70000.00 223 Mahamad Ali. 4 5 8000.00 17550.00 25550.00 224 Md.Saleh Ahmed. 4 3800.00 3800.00 225 Md.Muhibur Rahman Lashkar. 12 33 250 56700.00 120000.00 20000.00 196700.00 226 Md.Abdul Laitf Lashkar. 5 13 15000.00 49160.00 64160.00 227 Md.Suhag Ali Lashkar. 5 1 50 5000.00 1600.00 4000.00 10600.00 228 Md.Alkas Ali. 9 12 50 9500.00 30450.00 4000.00 43950.00 229 Md. Ahmed Ali. 2 2100.00 2100.00 230 Md.Arif Ali Lashkar. 6 8 100 12000.00 35500.00 8000.00 55500.00 231 Md.Jahir Uddin. 5 10 50 9000.00 24500.00 4000.00 37500.00 232 MD. ABDUL MUSSABBIR 12 1 10 12,000.00 3,768.00 800.00 16,568.00 233 JAMAL UDDIN 50 34 1500 56,000.00 81,596.00 120,000.00 257,596.00 234 MD. ABDUL LATIF 2 14 4,000.00 26,000.00 30,000.00 235 MD. KASHIM ALI 12 9 150 32,000.00 52,669.00 12,000.00 96,669.00 236 RENU MIYA 1 1,299.00 1,299.00 237 MD. ABDUL KADIR 36 25 500 40,000.00 79,976.00 40,000.00 159,976.00 238 MD. ELUS MIYA 1 778.00 778.00 239 JAMIR AHMED 2 3,259.00 3,259.00 240 SRI MOHIT SAHU 20 5 50 34,000.00 14,106.00 4,000.00 52,106.00 241 SRI JAYATA SAHU 18 8 150 21,000.00 41,310.00 12,000.00 74,310.00 242 MD. HASEN ALI FAKIR 2 3 4,000.00 6,068.00 10,068.00 243 MD. JAHURUDDIN FAKIR 5 2 12,000.00 7,990.00 19,990.00 244 MUSA. AFIA BEGUM 10 8 14,000.00 24,149.00 38,149.00 UTTAR ASINAGAR 245 2 2 5,200.00 12,860.00 18,060.00 KABARASTAN 246 MD. ABDUL GONI LASKAR 5 12 100 6,664.00 34,000.00 8,000.00 48,664.00
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SL No Name of Affected People Fruit Bearing Timber Bamboos Fruit Timber Bamboo Total 247 MD. ABDUL RAHMAN LASKAR 2 3 2,000.00 7,123.00 9,123.00 248 MD. ABDUR RAB LASKAR 5 2 5,000.00 4,825.00 9,825.00 249 MD. HUSSAIN ALI, 12 25 500 24,500.00 59,328.00 40,000.00 123,828.00 250 MUSA. SAMIRAN NESA 15 20 35,000.00 37,376.00 72,376.00 MD. ABDUL JALIL, MD. 251 5 8 3,500.00 8,148.00 11,648.00 NURUDDIN MD. SOIDUL ISLAM, MD. 252 12 10 250 24,000.00 38,796.00 20,000.00 82,796.00 SAIDUL 253 MD. ALI AHMED 2 2,016.00 2,016.00 254 MD. TASHIR ALI 2 4,000.00 4,000.00 255 MD. ATABUR RAHMAN 3 4,952.00 4,952.00 256 MRS. FARIDA BEGUM 4 10 150 8,000.00 66,502.00 12,000.00 86,502.00 257 MD. SURUJ ALI 18 12 20,000.00 20,480.00 40,480.00 258 MD. ABDUL KHALEK 8 2 200 4,000.00 2,703.00 16,000.00 22,703.00 259 MD. ABDUL SUWAN 6 8 6,000.00 6,639.00 12,639.00 260 FAKARUDDIN AHMED 12 15 12,000.00 14,992.00 26,992.00 261 MD. ABDUL MATLIB 25 43 350 32,000.00 125,760.00 28,000.00 185,760.00 262 HAJI RUSTAM ALI 7 8,100.00 8,100.00 263 SRI HAREKRISHNA ROY 9 6 6,500.00 8,163.00 14,663.00 264 SRI BISHWAMBOR DAS 13 20 210 13,261.00 31,200.00 16,800.00 61,261.00 265 SRI SAHADEV DAS 10 15 100 5,000.00 17,975.00 8,000.00 30,975.00 266 SRI JAYKRISHNA DAS 10 14 200 8,500.00 29,095.00 16,000.00 53,595.00 267 SRI JAGADISH CH. DAS 7 7,486.00 7,486.00 268 SRI ISARAM DAS 5 3 4,500.00 6,825.00 11,325.00 269 SRI ANIL PAUL 12 8 150 9,690.00 14,000.00 12,000.00 35,690.00 270 SRI MAKHAN DAS 15 2 10,500.00 5,630.00 16,130.00 271 SRI NONI GOPAL DAS 5 100 3,330.00 8,000.00 11,330.00 RADHA KRISHNA ATMA 272 35 40 350 56,000.00 72,000.00 28,000.00 156,000.00 SAHAYAK Total 1607 1439 15725 2,385,617.00 5,323,896 1,253,958.00 8,963,471.00
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Annexure 3
Public Consultation Minutes
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Public Consultation Attendance Sheet
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Socio Economic Census Survey & Consultation Photographs
Photo 1: Public Consultation at Samaguri Village Photo 2: Meeting with Samaguri Gird Substation for Second Circuit stringing line Samaguri – Official staff. Lanka Line Dated 1st November 2017
Photo 3: Existing tower Near Samaguri Photo 2: Existing tower Near Lanka Gird Substation. (Sankardevnagar) Substation.
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A. Sample of Ziraat Compensation Receipt
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