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LAND ACQUISITION FOR CONSTRUCTION OF BRIDGE FOR THE CONNECTIVITY OF PIZHALA- MOOLAMPILLY BRIDGE AND APPROACH ROAD
Requiring Body GOSHREE ISLAND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (GIDA) GIDA Road, Pachalam, Kochi SIA Unit
20th August 2019 Rajagiri College of Social Sciences Rajagiri P.O Kalamassery, Pin: 683 104 Ph: 0484 2911111 – 2911330-332 www.rajagirioutreach.in Email: [email protected]
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CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1 - EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1.1 Project and public purpose 1.2 Location 1.3 Size and attributes of land acquisition 1.4 Alternatives considered 1.5 Social impacts 1.6 Mitigation measures
CHAPTER 2 - DETAILED PROJECT DESCRIPTION
2.1 Background of the project, including developers background and governance/ management structure 2.2 Rationale for project including how the project fits the public purpose criteria listed in the Act 2.3 Details of project size, location, capacity, outputs, production targets, costs and risks 2.4 Examination of alternatives 2.5 Phases of the project construction 2.6 Core design features and size and type of facilities 2.7 Need for ancillary infrastructural facilities 2.8 Work force requirements (temporary and permanent) 2.9 Details of social impact assessment/ environment impact assessment if already conducted and any technical feasibility reports 2.10 Applicable legislations and policies
CHAPTER 3 –TEAM COMPOSITION, APPROACH METHODOLOGY AND SCHEDULE OF THE SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT
3.1 List of all team members with qualification 3.2 Description and rationale for the methodology and tools used to collect information for the social impact assessment 3.3 Sampling methodology used 3.4 Overview of information/ data sources used
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3.5 Schedule of consultations with key stakeholders and brief description of public hearings conducted
CHAPTER 4 - LAND ASSESSMENT
4.1 Description with the help of the maps, information from land inventories and primary sources 4.2 Entire area of impact under the influence of the project (not limited to land area for acquisition) 4.3 Total land requirement for the project 4.4 Present use of any public, utilized land in the vicinity of the project area 4.5 Land (if any) already purchased, alienated, leased or acquired, and the intended use for each plot of land required for the project 4.6 Quantity and location of land proposed to be acquired for the project 4.7 Nature, present use and classification of land and if agriculture land, irrigation coverage and cropping patterns 4.8 Size of holdings, ownership patterns, land distributions and number of residential houses 4.9 Land prices and recent changes in ownership, transfer and use of lands over the last three years CHAPTER 5 - ESTIMATION AND ENUMERATION OF AFFECTED FAMILIES AND ASSETS
5.1 Estimation of families 5.1.1 Families which are directly affected (own land that is proposed to be acquired) 5.2 Family of scheduled tribes and other traditional forest dwellers who have lost any of their forest rights 5.3 Families which depend on common property resources which will be affected due to acquisition of land of their livelihood 5.4 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 5.5 Families which have been residing on any land in the urban areas for proceeding three years or more prior to the acquisition of the land 5.6 Families which have depended on the land being acquired as a primary source of livelihood for three years prior to the acquisition
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5.6.1 Families which are indirectly impacted by the project (not affected directly by the acquisition of own lands) 5.6.2 Inventory of productive assets and significant lands. CHAPTER 6 –SOCIAL ECONOMIC AND CULTURAL PROFILE
6.1 Demographic details of the population in the project area 6.2 Income and poverty level 6.3 Vulnerable groups 6.4 Land use and livelihood 6.5 Local economic activities 6.6 Factors that contribute to local livelihoods 6.7 Kinship patterns and social and cultural organization 6.8 Administrative organization 6.9. Political organization 6.10 Community based and civil society organizations 6.11 Regional dynamics and historical change processes 6.12 Quality of the living environment
CHAPTER 7 - SOCIAL IMPACT MANAGEMENT
7.1 Approaches to mitigation 7.2 Measures to avoid mitigate and compensate impact 7.3 Measures that are included in terms of Rehabilitation and Resettlement and Compensation as outlined in the Act 7.4 Measures that the Requiring Body has stated it will introduce in the project proposal 7.5 Alterations to project design and additional measures that may be required to address the extend and intensity of impacts across various groups as identified during SIA 7.6 Detailed Mitigation Plan including detailed activities to be carried out for each mitigation strategy, timelines for each mitigation strategy 7.7 The Social Impact Management Plan that the Requiring Body has committed to undertake and those that have been proposed, but not committed to be undertaken by the Requiring Body
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CHAPTER 8 –SOCIAL IMPACT MANAGEMENT PLAN INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK
8.1 Description of institutional structures and key person responsible for each mitigation measures 8.2 Specify role of Non Governmental Organizations etc, if involved 8.3 Indicate capacities required and capacity building plan, including technical assistance if any 8.4 Timelines for each activity
CHAPTER 9 - SOCIAL IMPACT MANAGEMENT PLAN BUDGET AND FINANCING OF MITIGATION PLAN
9.1 Costs of all resettlement and rehabilitation costs 9.2 Annual budget and plan of action 9.3 Funding sources with break up
CHAPTER 10 - SOCIAL IMPACT MANAGEMENT PLAN MONITORING AND EVALUATION
10.1 Key monitoring and evaluative indicators 10.2. Reporting mechanisms and monitoring roles 10.3. Plan for independent evaluation
CHAPTER 11 - ANALYSIS OF COSTS AND BENEFITS AND RECOMMENDATION ON ACQUISITION
11.1 Analysis of costs 11.2 Analysis of Benefits 11.3 Recommendations
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LIST OF TABLES
Table 1.3.1 Size and Attributes of the land to be acquired
Table 1.5.1. Analysis of the various possible social impacts
Table 3.1.1. SIA team members
Table 3.5.1. Queries raised in Public Hearing and reply from the requiring body
Table 5.1.1. Directly affected families
Table 6.1.1 Age Group and Gender
Table 6.1.2 Religious Group
Table 6.2.1. Family Monthly Income
Table 6.2.2. Earning Members and dependants ratio
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 2.6.1. Sketch of the Project
Figure 4.6.1. Longitudinal Section of the project area
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CHAPTER 1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1.1. Project and Public Purpose
The Pizhala Island near Kochi, which has a population of over 40,000 people, is almost 9 kilometers away from Kochi city and 650 meters from Moolampilly, a well connected island in Ernakulam. For years, the residents of island have been depending on 2 make shift ferries to access Kochi city via Moolampilly. The 28th General Council of Goshree Islands Development Authority has decided to take up the Moolampilly- Chathanad road project as 4 independent projects and accordingly Moolampilly - Pizhala Bridge and approaches has been taken up as the 1st phase of the project. Hence the construction of Moolampilly - pizhala bridge and approach roads is the first phase of the approved project of Moolampilly - Chathanad Road Project. The Moolampilly - Chathanad Road would connect Ezhikkara and Kadamakkudy Panchayaths to the Vallarpadom NH Connectivity road at Moolampilly. When completed, this road would connect the isolated small islands in the Vembanad backwater system such as Moolampilly, Pizhala, Kadamakkudy in Kadamakkudy Panchayath and Chathanad in Ezhikkara Panchayath with each other and with the mainland. The people living in the islands depend on the mainland for all their basic requirements like their Medical Needs, Educational facilities, jobs etc. The road is expected to provide the required connectivity to the islands. The proposed connectivity of these Panchayaths to the National Highway is very important in view of their socio-economic development and management of any disaster. Once completed, the road will also enable to develop a direct link between NH 17 at North Paravur to the International Container Transshipment Terminal (ICTT) link road, which will reduce the travel time between North Paravur and Ernakulam to 30 minutes. It will be the shortest road connectivity from the ICTT road to NH 17 at North Paravur. It also connects the islands such as Pizhala, Cheriyakadamakkudy, Valiyakadamakkudy and Chathanad to the main land.
Construction of the Moolampilly-Pizhala bridge is almost completed. In the Moolampilly-Pizhala bridge, a traffic island has been provided at Pizhala side. From there a connectivity bridge has to be constructed for landing the bridge to Pizhala Island. The proposed land acquisition is to construct this connectivity bridge between the traffic island at Moolampilly Pizhala Bridge and Pizhala island. Without constructing this connecting bridge and approach roads Moolampilly Pizhala Bridge will not be completed.
The Government has accorded AS & ES for the construction of Moolampilly- Pizhala Bridge and its approaches vide G.O.(Rt)No.1889/2013/LSGD dated 17/07/2013. Later, on the light of the Lr.No.GIDA/721/2016 dated 22.03.2017, 15.05.2018 from the Secretary, GIDA, the Government has accorded a revised administration sanction as GO(Rt)No.2574/2018/LSGD dated 6/10/2018 which includes construction of the connection bridge. Government are pleased to accord revised Administrative Sanction amounting Rs.95.79 crores for the ongoing construction work of Moolampilly-Pizhala bridge including its connectivity bridge at Pizhala Island from the proposed traffic island of ongoing Moolampilly Pizhala bridge and land acquisition for it.
The proposed project of construction of bridge for the connectivity of Pizhala- Moolampilly bridge and approach road shall be considered as public purpose as per section 2(1)b(i) of RFCTLAR&R Act, 2013 (30 of 2013).
1.2 Location
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The affected area belongs to 10th ward of Kadamakudy Gramapanchayath in Kadamakudy Village, Kanayannur Taluk in Ernakulum District.
1.3 Size and Attributes of Land Acquisition
An extent of 22.91 ares of land from Resurvey Nos.282,283 and 284 of Kadamakudy village is required for the above project. The proposed land belongs to 9 individuals and a concrete road owned by Kadamakudy Grama Panchayath. Except the Panchayath road the whole land belongs to wet land category. The details of the land are given in the table below:
Table 1.3.1. Size and Attributes of the land to be acquired
Sl.No. Name of the Owner Resurvey No. Type of land Proposed Extent of land 1 Jijimon Alex 2 Jojimon Mathew 282/2 Wetland 16.24 Ares 3 Jijo Jose (Jijo Antony) 4 Benny 5 Babu George 283/3 1.85 Ares 6 Mohan George 283/6 Wetland 1.85 Ares 7 Hashim 8 Jijimon Alex 283/4 Wetland 0.44 Ares 9 Francis (Kunjumon) 284/1 Wetland 0.99 Ares 10 Celine John Thomas & 284/6 Wet land 0.78 Ares Roshan 11 Kadamakudy 284/2 0.76 Ares panchayath Total 22.91 Ares
1.4 Alternatives considered Construction of Moolampilly-Pizhala Bridge has almost completed. The proposed project envisages only the construction of connecting bridge between the Moolampilly Pizhala Bridge and the existing road at Pizhala traffic island. Hence, the consideration of alternatives at this stage is not relevant.
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1.5. Social Impacts The affected area is not a residential land so there is no impact in the housing of the affected families. Paddy cum prawn farming (pokkali) have been undertaking in the whole affected land, except in the land owned by Mr.Babu George, Mohan George and Mr.Hashim. Besides 6 coconut trees in the affected area should be cut down. The below table will give a clear picture on the impacts of the land acquisition.
Table 1.5.1. Analysis of the various possible social impacts
Sl.No. Name of the Owner Type of Impact 1 Jijimon Alex 2 Jojimon Mathew Loss of land and paddy cum prawn farming 3 Jijo Jose (Jijo Antony) 4 Benny 5 Babu George Loss of land 6 Mohan George 7 Hashim 8 Francis (Kunjumon) Loss of land, paddy cum prawn farming, Loss of livelihood 10 Mrs.Celine John Thomas Loss of land, paddy cum prawn farming & Mr.Roshan 11 Kadamakudy Loss of 0.76 are concrete road panchayath
The land owned by Mr.Babu George, Mr.Mohan George and Mr.Hashim in survey No.283/3 and the land in resurvey No.282/2 owned by Mr.Jijimon Alex, Mr.Jojimon Mathew and Mr.Jijo Jose are already acquired for approach road. So it should be considered as 2nd acquisition.
Note: The above data is arrived from the information provided by the respondents during the Survey. Supporting documents need to be verified.
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1.6. Mitigation Measures
Compensation as per the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act 2013 and Kerala Rules 2015.
Resettlement procedure as per the Policy vide G.O.(MS)No.448/2017/RD dated 29/12/2017 issued by Revenue(B) Department, Government of Kerala for the rehabilitation and resettlement package for acquisition of land in the state in lieu of RFCTLAR&R Act 2013
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CHAPTER 2 DETAILED PROJECT DESCRIPTION
2.1. Background of the Project including Developer’s Background and Governance/Management structure: GIDA was constituted for the integrated development of the islands of Kochi, as per GO (Ms) No. 114/94/LAD dt. 18.5.1994. The Authority was constituted as per the provisions of the Town Planning Act. The jurisdictional area of the authority covers part of Kochi Corporation and eight Grama Panchayaths, namely Elamkunnappuzha, Edavanakkad, Njarakkal, Nayarambalam, Kuzhuppilly, Pallippuram, Kadamakkudy, and Mulavukad having a total area of 100 Km2. As part of the development of Islands, GIDA constructed Goshree Bridges. Government vide GO(Ms) 234/2001 dtd. 22.8.2001 has given permission to GIDA to sell 25 hectares of reclaimed land for mobilizing funds for the project.
The 28th General Council of Goshree Islands Development Authority has decided to take up the Moolampilly-Chathanad road project as 4 independent projects and accordingly Moolampilly-Pizhala Bridge and approaches has been taken up as the 1st phase of the project. The Government has accorded AS & ES for the construction of Moolampilly-Pizhala Bridge and its approaches vide G.O.(Rt) No.1889/2013/LSGD dated 17/07/2013. Later, the Secretary, GIDA via Lr.No.GIDA/721/2016 dated 22.03.2017, 15.05.2018 informed the government that a bridge is urgently required for having a connectivity to the main land as the major bridge is in an elevated position and hence Pizhala island will be connected to the main land only by constructing this connecting bridge to the Moolampilly-Pizhala bridge and submitted the estimate of the connectivity bridge including soil investigation report and alignment plan of the bridge prepared by M/S. Kerala State Construction Corporation, the project implementing agency. GIDA requested AS &
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ES for an amount of Rs.14.5 Crore including LA charges and sanction to acquire an extent of 24.39 Ares of land from Resurvey No.282, 283 and 284 of Kadamakudy village for the construction of bridge connecting Moolampilly-Pizhala bridge to the existing concrete road at Pizhala island. In the view of that letter Government has accorded a revised administrative sanction as GO(Rt)No.2574/2018/LSGD dated 6/10/2018 amounting to Rs.95.79 crores for the ongoing construction work of Moolampilly-Pizhala bridge and approach road including 11.65 crores as construction charge and 2.39 crore for land acquisition for the proposed Connectivity bridge from the proposed traffic island of ongoing Moolampilly Pizhala bridge to Pizhala island
2.2. Rationale for Project, including how the project fits the public purpose criteria listed in the Act.
For years Moolampilly and Pizhala islanders had been faced isolation due to lack of connecting bridges and roads to the nearby towns. They have been depending on two makeshift ferries to access Kochi city from where they approach to meet all their basic needs. Hence they heaved a sigh of relief when the construction of Pizhala - Moolampilly Bridge has been started. But due to the lack of approach roads and connections it has been lying unused. In the ongoing Moolampilly - Pizhala Bridge, a traffic island at Pizhala Island has been provided for connecting the bridge to Pizhala. The proposed project envisages constructing a connecting bridge from the end of the Moolampilly - Pizhala Bridge to the existing concrete road in the Pizhala traffic island. Only through the construction of this connecting bridge the people can make use of the Moolampilly-Pizhala bridge.
The proposed project of constructing connectivity bridge for the Moolampilly-Pizhala bridge shall be considered as public purpose as per section 2(1)b(i) of RFCTLAR&R Act, 2013 (30 of 2013).
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2.3. Details of Project - size, location, production targets, costs and risks
The affected area belongs to the 10th ward of Kadamakkudy Grama Panchayath which belongs to Kadamakudy Village in Kanayannur Taluk in Ernakulam district. The affected land belongs to resurvey Numbers 282,283 and 284.
As per the estimate submitted by Kerala State Construction Corporation Ltd. (the project implementing agency) to GIDA, the length of the bridge comes to 104 m.
The total cost of estimated by Kerala State Construction Corporation Ltd is Rs.12.11 crores including LS for shifting of utilities, LS for lighting arrangements, LS for unforeseen items, consultancy charges, service tax etc. Government has accorded a revised administrative sanction as GO(Rt)No.2574/2018/LSGD dated 6/10/2018 amounting to Rs.95.79 crore for the construction of Moolampilly-Pizhala bridge and approach road including 11.65 crore as construction charge and 2.39 crore for land acquisition for the proposed Connectivity bridge from the traffic island of ongoing Moolampilly Pizhala Bridge to Pizhala Island.
The proposed site is in an island and it is impossible to carry the construction materials by lorry to the site which might be a reason to slow down the project implementation.
2.4. Examination of alternatives
The proposed project envisages only the construction of Connectivity Bridge from the traffic island provided in the ongoing Moolampilly Pizhala Bridge to the existing concrete road in Pizhala Island. Hence, the consideration of alternatives is not relevant.
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2.5. Phases of the Project Construction
The General Council of GIDA, in its 28th meeting held on 12/02/2013, decided to undertake the Moolampilly – Chathanad road project as four independent projects and decided to entrust the work to KSCC (Kerala State Construction Corporation). The ―Construction of Moolampilly – Pizhala Bridge and its approaches‖ is taken at Phase I of the project. Construction of connecting bridge to Pizhala Island is included in the 1st phase.
2.6. Core design Features, size and Type of Facilities:
As per the estimate submitted by Kerala State Construction Corporation Ltd. to GIDA, the length of the connectivity bridge comes to 104 meter with 5 spans. Out of these 2 spans are with post tensioned girders and balance 3 spans are with RCC deck slab. At landing side of connectivity at concrete road a, a round median is proposed for smooth movement of vehicles from different sides. Necessary provisions for approach road for a length of 25m are also included in the estimate. The carriage way of the proposed bridge is 7.6m and with 0.75m wide footpath on either side.
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Figure 2.6.1. Sketch of the project
2.7. Need for Ancillary Infrastructural Facilities
Presently no ancillary infrastructural facilities requires for the project.
2.8 Workforce Requirements (temporary and permanent)
The work force is equipped with modern machineries and planned man power in various range in terms of skilled, semi- skilled, and unskilled labours.
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2.9 Details of Social Impact Assessment/Environment Impact Assessment if Already Conducted and any Technical Facility Reports
Since the construction is within the coastal zone, a detailed study of the coastal ecosystem and morphology was necessary. GIDA entrusted the above task to the Centre for Earth Science Studies (CESS), Thiruvananthapuram. Accordingly, CESS conducted a detailed study and prepared a CRZ (Coastal Regulation Zone) status report for the Moolampilly – Chathanad Road Project with their recommendations. Government vide GO (Rt.) No. 87/2014/ENVT dated 22/05/2014 have granted wet land clearance for the project.
The 20th general council meeting of GIDA held on 26/12/05 had entrusted the work of evaluating the feasibility of the Moolampliiy - Chathanad road project to the Kerala State Housing Board. An MOU also was signed between GIDA and KSHB on 18.01.06. As per the MOU, KSHB has carried out:
The Detailed Topographical survey of the alignment Preparation of the General Alignment Drawing Structural Design Design Calculation Estimate of the Project. Etc. The Housing Board has examined the various alternatives and feasibility of the project. On the basis of the above mentioned studies, the existing alignment of Moolampilly - Pizhala Bridge and approach road project was arrived upon.
Besides Rajagiri College of Social Sciences, Kalamassery has conducted a Social Impact Assessment study of the land acquisition for construction of approach road to Moolampilly - Pizhala bridge and submitted the report to Ernakulam district administration.
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2.10. Applicable legislations and policies
The applicable laws on land acquisition, rehabilitation, and resettlement for the proposed construction of Connectivity bridge from Moolampilly-Pizhala Bridge to Pizhala Island :-
The Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013.
Government of Kerala – Revenue (B) Department -State Policy for Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition vide G.O (Ms) NO.485/2015/RD dated 23/09/2015.
Government of Kerala – Revenue (B) Department -State Policy for Rehabilitation and Resettlement Package for Land Acquisition in the State in lieu of RFCTLAR&R Act 2013 vide GO(MS)No.448/2017/RD dated 29/12/2017.
Right to Information Act, 2005
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CHAPTER 3 TEAM COMPOSITION, APPROACH METHODOLOGY AND SCHEDULE OF THE SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT
As per the Notification from Ernakulam District Administration No.C5- 11565/18 dated 19/03/2019, published in Kerala Gazatte No.20 dated 14th May 2019 Rajagiri College of Social Sciences, Kalamassery has entrusted as the SIA Unit to conduct the Social Impact Assessment of land acquisition for construction of connectivity bridge between the traffic island provided at Pizhala-Moolampilly Bridge and the existing concrete road in Pizhala Island.
The objective of a Social Impact Assessment (SIA) is to enumerate affected land and structures, affected families and persons, to identify social impacts, and to prepare Social Impact Management Plan (SIMP). In order to capture data for the present exercise, both primary as well as secondary sources were systematically tapped. As a part of SIA, a census socio-economic survey has been conducted by experienced members of the SIA Unit in the proposed site at Pizhala to assess the adverse impacts of the project.
3.1. List of all Team Members with Qualifications:
The study team headed by the Principal of Rajagiri College of Social Sciences who is the Chairman of SIA Unit. A team of 6 members having experience in conducting Social Impact Assessment Study and Socio-economic Surveys were assigned for field level data collection, monitoring of data collection and co-ordination of the study. Representatives from Revenue Department supported the investigators to identify the affected families. Details of the study team are given in the table below:
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Table 3.1.1. SIA Team Members Sl.No Name Qualification and Experience Designation 1 Dr.Binoy Joseph MA(HRM), LLB, Ph.D. 23 years in Chairman teaching, research and training MSW, 31 years in Meena Kuruvilla 2 Consultant development
sector MA, DSS, 26 years in 3 Maria Tency.V.S Research Associate development sector BA,DSS, 24 years in 4 Ranjith K U Research Associate development sector 24 years in A.B.(Philosophy) 5 Biju C.P development Development Officer sector 1 year in MSW 6 Tony Mathew development Research Associate sector
3.2. Description and Rationale for the Methodology and Tools Used to collect Information for the Social Impact Assessment
Before preparing the SIA study report the study team acquired maximum information about the project with the support of requiring body. The team visited the affected area and studied the socio-economic background of the affected families. Various impacts of land acquisition were assessed in detail. The primary
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3.3. Sampling Methodology Used
As the Social Impact assessment Study requires the data of the entire affected family and the individual and no affected person can be left behind Therefore no sampling methods are used instead all the affected individuals are taken into consideration during the survey.
3.4. Overview of Information/Data Sources Used
The primary data were collected through the face to face interview by visiting the all affected families. A pretested questionnaire was used for the face to face interview with the affected people. The questionnaire included both the closed and the open ended questions. Their basic demographic details, the after effects of land acquisition, etc. were collected through the house visit .
The secondary information was collected from the Requiring Body and the Revenue department. RTFCT in LARR Act 2013 and the Policy and Rule framed by the State Government in lieu of the Act also were referred. The study team also collected the details through the key informant interviews conducted in the project area.
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3.5. Schedule of Consultations with Key Stakeholders:
03/05/2019 Data collection from Special Tahasildar(LA-GCDA)
20/05/2019 &
11/06/2019
Visit to project area
14/05/2019 & 15/05/2019 Survey in project affected families
28/05/2019
Project details collection from GIDA office
18/06/2019
Meeting with Panchayath Secretary
18/06/2019
Meeting with the representative of Karamuttikkal samara samithi
Public Hearing held on 29th June 2019
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As per Form 5 of Rule 14(1) of the Kerala Right to Fair Compensation and Tansperancy in Land Acquisition and Resettlement Rules 2015, a public /community consultation (Public Hearing) was held on 29/06/2019, Saturday 11 am at St.Francis Xavier Church Hall, Pizhala. The officials from GIDA, Office of Special Tahsildar (LA) GCDA, SIA unit, KSCC and Kadamakudy village office were present in the public hearing. Besides Kadamakudy Panchayath President, Member of the Ward in which the affected area belongs, Development Committee Standing Committee Chairman and representatives of Karamuttikkal Samara Samithi were also participated and expressed their views on land acquisition. The members of the affected families were raised their queries/suggestions on land acquisition and that was answered by the concerned officials from GIDA, KSCC and Office of Special Tahsildar (LA) GCDA. The Public Hearing procedures were video recorded. The queries raised by the affected families were given to the requiring body in writing and it was answered by them. The table below will give a picture on the concerns shared and queries raised by the affected families and the reply from the concerned authorities
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Table 3.5.1 Queries Raised in Public Hearing and Reply from the Requiring body Name of the Survey Comments/queries Raised Reply from the authority respondent No Benny Xavier 282/2 The paddy field owned by him has been The entire plot of 16.24 Ares of wet land is unused since the construction of bridge lying undivided. The Surveyor, Office of is started. He is willing to give his land the SPL. Tahsildar (LA)GCDA,informed for the development of the area. that he will make pencil sub division and intimate the extent of land required for LA Whether it is possible to know how from each land owner. much land is acquired from each one’s portion since the measurement is mentioned as altogether for all owners ? Francis 284/1 He owns 41 cents of land in the affected An extent of 0.99 Ares of wet land is area. The family had been survived required for LA for connectivity bridge. with the income from the paddy/prawn Compensation will be paid as per LARR cultivation in the affected land. Since Act 2013. the construction of bridge started they lost that income. He is a patient and it is difficult to meet the medical expense Jojimon Mathew 282/2 GIDA already acquired his land for the The wet land belonging to Sri. Jojimon project. Now it is a second acquisition. Mathew and Jijimon Alex were taken The compensation for the first possession for the construction of Traffic acquisition is not yet received. He is Island at Pizhala, in Moolampilly-Pizhala willing to give the land for Bridge by direct development but requested to speed up Purchase. The required documents were the procedures for land acquisition not produced by the land owners for the which is lagging now. payment of compensation. The sale Deed will be Due to acquisition his land will be split executed on production of all required into two parts. During the first meeting documents and payment will be made. with GIDA he requested for The present Land Acquisition is for connectivity to the other part of his Connectivity Bridge at Pizhala. GIDA has land. Also would like to know whether not agreed GIDA will give consent for electricity to provide connectivity and construction and pipe to that land. of wall. Kerala State Construction Corporation LTD, After losing the job abroad he was Ernakulam has agreed to provide planning to do farming in the affected connectivity and to remove the concrete area. GIDA already agreed to construct waste. The land value will be fixed by the a wall to avoid falling construction District Collector, as per the LARR Act waste into the field. So he has given the 2013. field for lease for prawn farming But due to contamination the farming was in loss.
The present development of the island should be considered when fixing the land value David 284/6 Their field remains unused as the waste Kerala State Construction Corporation for of construction flows into it. Willing to LTD has agreed to remove the Celine,W/oThomas give the land for development Construction waste on completion of the John work.
Rithik 283/4 The plot will split into two parts due to GIDA has not assured to take S/o.Jijimon Alex acquisition. Since GIDA assured to take precautionary measures as stated. KSCC precaution measures, they have given LTD has agreed to remove the concrete their land for prawn farming. But due waste on completion of the work. to contamination it was a lose. Concrete waste of construction is filled in the
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field so now it lays unused. Measures to be taken to remove the waste from the field Cerine Xavier The present construction is undertaking Moolampilly- Pizhala Bridge is the first Member by closing the only way to Cheriya phase of Moolampilly- Chathanad road Ward X Kadamakudy. When the approach road project. Cheriya kadamakkudy- Pizhala constructs in height, it will be difficult bridge is another project of GIDA which to go to Cheriya Kadamakudy. Whether has not been taken up at present. However any alternative arrangement should be , a Traffic Island at Pizhala has been done to go to this island where having constructed in the Moolampilly- Pizhala 60 households? Bridge for future development. Francis The paddy fields in the project area are Kerela State Construction Corporation President contaminated because of the LTD.has agreed to remove the Karamuttikkal construction waste flows into it. So all construction waste from the nearby fields Samara Samithi remain unused. He requested to on completion of the work. The consider that fields too for land owners whose land is not included in compensation. Land Acquisition proceedings and whose fields are affected due to flow of construction waste may apply to the District Collector, for considering payment of compensation to them
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CHAPTER 4 LAND ASSESSMENT 4.1 Land Description with the help of Maps, Information from Land Inventories and Primary Sources
Pizhala, one among the islands belongs to Kadamakudy village in Ernakulam district situated very near to Kochi city i.e. around 14 k.m. The proposed project area is the joining point of the Moolampilly - Pizhala bridge (under construction) at Pizhala Island. These affected lands are paddy fields where once the Pokkali cum prawn cultivation was active.
Figure 4.1.1. Longitudinal section of the project area
4.2 Entire area of impact under the influence of the project
An extent of 22.91 areas of land from re survey Nos.282, 283 and 284 of Kadamakudy village is required for the above project. The proposed land belongs to 9 individuals and a part of concrete road owned by Kadamakudy Grama Panchayath. Paddy cum prawn farming have been undertaking in the whole affected land, except in the land owned by Mr. Babu George, Mohan George and Mr. Hashim. Besides 6 coconut trees in the affected land should be cut
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The debris and waste water of the construction of Moolampilly - Pizhala Bridge and its approaches reaches to some of the nearby fields which are not included in acquisition. These fields are presently in unused stage because of this and that should also be considered as an indirect impact of this project.
4.3 Total Land Requirement for the Project: For the construction of connectivity bridge to Pizhala - Moolampilly bridge requires 22.91 Ares of land which belongs to resurvey Numbers 282, 283 and 284 in Kadamakudy Panchayath, Kanayannur Taluk in Ernakulam district. The proposed land is owned by 9 individuals and a concrete road owned by Kadamakudy Grama Panchayath.
4.4. Present Use of any Public, Utilized land in the Vicinity of the Project Area:
A panchayath road under resurvey No.284 is included in the acquisition. This is a presently used road but the acquisition may not cause hindrance to the way of the public.
4.5. Land (if any) Already Purchased, Alienated, Leased or Acquired, and the intended Use for Each Plot of Land required for the project The land is already acquired for the construction of approach road to Moolampilly - Pizhala Bridge. The present acquisition is for the construction of Connectivity Bridge from Moolampilly - Pizhala Bridge to the already existed concrete road at Pizhala traffic island. In total 22.91 Ares land is proposed to be acquired and the whole land is to use the construction of connectivity. 4.6. Quantity and Location of Land Proposed to be Acquired for the Project: In total 22.91 Ares land is proposed to be acquired for the project. The land in resurvey numbers 282,283 and 284 belongs to Pizhala Island in Kadamakudy Panchayath in Kanayannur Taluk in Ernakulam district.
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4.7. Nature, Present use and classification of Land and if Agricultural Land, Irrigation Coverage and Cropping Patterns
Except one land in resurvey No.284/2 i.e. the road owned by Panchayath, the whole land belongs to wet land as per the records available from the Land acquisition office. The affected areas are paddy fields where once Pokkali cum prawn cultivation was active. 6 coconut trees are also there in the affected land.
4.8. Size of Holding, Ownership Pattern, Land Distributions and Number of Residential Houses
The one land in resurvey No.284/2, is a road owned by Kadamakudy Grama Panchayath. Two lands belong to 283/3 and 283/6 are jointly owned by 3 individuals and the other lands are owned by 6 individuals separately.
The land in resurvey Nos.284/1, 283/3 and 283/6 are purchased by the present owners and land in resurvey numbers 282/2, 283/4 and 284/6 are hereditarily occupied by the owners.
Nobody is residing in the affected land. 4.9. Land prices and recent changes in ownership, transfer and use of lands over the last 3 years
The land in resurvey No.283/6 is purchased by the owners in 2016. No other transactions were done in the land to be acquired for the last 3 years as per the information received from the respondents.
Project area
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CHAPTER 5 ESTIMATION AND ENUMERATION OF AFFECTED FAMILIES AND ASSETS This chapter comprises of the details of the families that are directly and indirectly affected by the project and extend of impact.
5.1 Estimation of families
5.1.1 Families which are directly affected (own land that is proposed to be acquired) The 9 families who will lose their land due to the acquisition are the directly affected families of the project. In total 7 properties including a Panchayath road will be acquired for the
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Sl.No. Resurvey No. Name of the Owners 1 282/2 1. Jijimon Alex 2. Jojimon Mathew 3. Jijo Jose (Jijo Antony) 4. Benny
2. 283/3 1. Babu George 2. Mohan George 3. Hashim 3 283/6 1. Babu George 2. Mohan George 3. Hashim 4 283/4 Jijimon Alex 5 284/1 Francis (Kunjumon) 6 284/6 Celine John & Roshan 7 284/2 Kadamakudy Panchayath
5.2. Family of Scheduled Tribes and other Traditional Forest Dwellers who have lost any of their Forest Rights
Not Applicable
5.3. Families which depend on Common Property Resources which will be Affected due to Land Acquisition for their Livelihood
Not Applicable
5.4. Families which have been assigned Land by the State Government for the Central Government Under any of its Schemes and such Land is Under Acquisition
Not applicable
5.5. Families which have been Residing on any land in the Urban Areas for Proceeding three years of more prior to the acquisition of land
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Not applicable
5.6. Families which have depended on the Land Being Acquired as a Primary Source of Livelihood for three years prior to the acquisition
Except the Panchayath road, the whole land proposed to be acquired were pokkali cum prawn cultivation fields. During the Social Impact Assessment Survey the owner of the land in resurvey No.284/1 shared that the family had been depended on the agriculture in the affected land for their livelihood.
5.6.1 Families which are indirectly impacted by the project (not affected directly by the acquisition of own lands)
The site of Moolampilly - Pizhala bridge approach road and Connectivity Bridge are fields where pokkali cum prawn cultivation was active before the project construction. The fields near to the project site which are not included in acquisition now remain idle since the debris and waste of the construction flows to it. That should be considered as the indirect impact of the construction of Moolampilly - pizhala bridge approaches and connectivity.
5.6.2 Inventory of productive assets and significant lands
2 coconut trees approximately 25 years old 2 coconut trees approximately 10 years old 2 coconut trees approximately 5 years old
The whole land proposed to be acquired was pokkali cum prawn cultivation fields and it has been laying unused since the construction of Moolampilly-Pizhala bridge started.
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CHAPTER 6 SOCIO-ECONOMIC AND CULTURAL PROFILE
This chapter contains information about the socio-economic and cultural aspects of the affected families. It includes the demographic details, economic status, vulnerability among the affected families, local economic activities in the area, enumeration of the livelihoods of affected families, socialization pattern of the project affected persons, and other related information.
6.1. Demographic Details of the Population in the Project Area
Nobody is staying in the affected area. The demographic details of the project affected families are explaining in the table below
Table 6.1.1. Age Group and Gender
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Gender Age in years Total Male Female
0-18 7 5 12
19-30 6 3 9
31-45 2 3 5
46-59 6 7 13
60 and above 2 2 4
Total 23 20 43
Table 6.1.1 reveals the age group distribution of the affected persons of the project. 4 family members ie 2 male and 2 female are above 60 years of age. Seven female members and six male members are in the age group of 46-59. Two male members and 3 female members belong to the age group of 31-45 years. Nine family members, including 6 male and 3 female belong to the 19-30 age group, and twelve members—7 boys and 5 girls, belong to the age group of 0-18 years.
Table 6.1.2 Religious Group
Religion No of families Percentage
Muslim 1 11.1
Christian 8 88.9
Total 9 100
Table 6.1.2 indicates the distribution of project affected families on the basis of religious group. Out of the 9 affected families, eight (88.9%) follows Christian religion and one family (11.1%) follow Muslim.
Social Group 5 affected families are belonging to OBC group and all others include in General category. Family Pattern All the affected families are nuclear families.
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6.2. Income and Poverty Level Based on the classification by Public Distribution System 6 families possess white ration card. Pink and blue cards are possessed by 1 and 2 families respectively . Table 6.2.1 Family Monthly Income
Description (Amount in Rs) No of families
26,000/- 1
50,000/- 1
1,00,000/- 2
Information not revealed 5
Total 9
Out of the nine affected families, two families are earning monthly income upto Rs.1,00,000/-, one family earns Rs.50,000/- and another one family earns Rs.26,000/-. The rest of the five families have not revealed information about their income. Table 6.2.2. Earning members and dependants ratio
Number of Number of Earning Number of Families Members dependants 1 5 2 1 3 4 3 2 3 2 1 1 2 1 4
Out of the total 43 affected population 18 are earning members and 25 are dependants. In one affected family the ratio of earning members and dependants are 5:2 and in another 1 family it is 3:4. The ratio is 2:3 in 3 families, 1:1 in another 2 families and 1:4 in the remaining 2 families.
6.3. Vulnerable Group
Out of the total affected family members 12 children below 18 years of age and 4 members who are above 60 years of age and 2 of them are widows should be considered as vulnerable group. Besides 1 owner is bedridden due to stroke should also be considered as vulnerability.
6.4. Land Use and Livelihood
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Except in the land owned by Mr.Babu George, Mr.Mohan George and Mr.Hashim all other families are doing Paddy cultivation cum prawn farming in the affected land. Besides 6 coconut trees are there in the affected land.
The families lost the income from agriculture and from the yield of coconut trees. One family opined that the income receives from the affected land was their main livelihood earning
6.5. Local Economic Activities
Pizhala is an island where most people are depending on paddy cum fish/prawn farming and other agricultural fields for their livelihood. The affected land is an agricultural land so the project may badly affect the agricultural activities of the area. Recently due to the reducing agricultural activities people are being shifted to other jobs 6.6. Factors that Contribute to Local Livelihood Since agriculture was the main livelihood factor of the people in Pizhala island and the affected land is paddy fields, there is a negative impact in it.
6.7. Kinship Patterns and Social and Cultural Organization
All the affected families are nuclear families. No social and cultural organizations in the community are affected because of the project.
6.8. Administrative Organization
A concrete road owned by Kadamakudy Grama Panchayath is included in the acquisition. Other than that none of the administrative organization’s properties are included in the land acquisition.
6.9. Political Organization None of the political organization’s properties are included in the land acquisition.
6.10. Community Based Civil Society Organization
No such organizations are affected due to the project.
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6.11. Regional Dynamics &Historical Change Process
Pizhala was an isolated island but now it is in developmental stage because of the construction of Moolampilly - Pizhala bridge and approaches. So the project cause positive impact on the dynamics and change process of the region.
6.12. Quality of the Living Environment
Pizhala Island is at present facing isolation. The project may improve the mobility of the people and transportation in the area. So the project will bring positive impact on the quality and living environment of the people of the region.
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CHAPTER 7 SOCIAL IMPACT MANAGEMENT PLAN
7.1 Approaches to Mitigation
Compensation for the land owners as per the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act 2013 and Kerala Rules 2015. Resettlement procedure as per the Policy issued by Revenue(B) Department, Government of Kerala vide G.O.(Ms)No.448/2017/RD dated 29/12/2017 for the rehabilitation and resettlement package for land acquisition in the state in lieu of RFCTLAR&R Act 2013 Comply rules and regulations for the developmental activities in wetlands, Mangroves, agriculture fields including paddy etc. The affected land was active paddy fields till project construction begun and it becomes unused as the construction waste flow into it. Compensate the income loss of the affected families during construction period. The families who face 2nd acquisition should be treated with priority. Reinstall livelihood opportunities for the affected families or give reasonable compensation. Consider and compensate the loss of the families who are not included in acquisition but hindering the agricultural activities during project construction period.
7.2 Measures to avoid mitigate and compensate impact Consider the suggestions given in 7.1.
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7.3. Measures those are included in the terms of Rehabilitation and Resettlement and Compensation as outlined in the Act The Rehabilitation and Resettlement package as per the Policy issued by Revenue(B) Department, Government of Kerala vide G.O.(Ms)No.448/2017/RD dated 29/12/2017 for the rehabilitation and resettlement package for land acquisition in the state in lieu of RFCTLAR&R Act 2013
7.4. Measures that the Requiring Body has stated it will introduce in the Project Proposal Sufficient fund has been reserved for payment of compensation to the affected title holders.
7.5. Alterations to project design and additional measures that may be required to address the extend and intensity of impacts across various groups as identified during the Social Impact Assessment process Not Applicable
7.6. Detailed Mitigation Plan including detailed activities to be carried out for each mitigation strategy, timelines for each mitigation strategy
To mitigate the social impact of the proposed land acquisition, Compensation should be provided to the families as per RFCTLAR&R Act 2013 and Resettlement procedures should be taken as per the Policy issued by Revenue(B) Department, Government of Kerala vide G.O.(Ms)No.448/2017/RD dated 29/12/2017 for the rehabilitation and resettlement package for land acquisition in the state in lieu of RFCTLAR&R Act 2013 by strictly following the time plan stated in the Kerala Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Rules, 2015
7.7. The Social Impact Management Plan indicating which measures the Requiring Body has committed to undertake and those that have been proposed, but not committed to be undertaken by the Requiring Body
Not Applicable
CHAPTER 8 SOCIAL IMPACT MANAGEMENT PLAN
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INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK 8.1 Description of institutional structures and key person responsible for each mitigation measures
RFCTLAR&R Act, 2013 defines the Administrator appointed by the State Government would be the person responsible for Preparation of Rehabilitation and Resettlement Scheme for affected families of Land Acquisition. Subject to the superintendence/ directions / control of the appropriate Government and the Commissioner for Rehabilitation and Resettlement, the formulation, execution and monitoring of the Rehabilitation & Resettlement Scheme shall vest with the Administrator. In the proposed land acquisition for the construction of connectivity bridge from the ongoing Moolampilly-Pizhala bridge to Pizhala island, the major mitigation measures from the acquisition can be handled by providing the appropriate compensation under the RFCTLAR&R Act, 2013.
As per G.O. (Ms) No.485/2015/RD, dated 23/09/2015, The Kerala State Policy for Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, the District Level Fair Compensation, Resettlement and Resettlement Committee comprising : District Collector, Administrator for resettlement and rehabilitation, Land Acquisition officer, Finance Officer, Representatives of the requiring body to take financial decisions on its behalf, Representatives of Local Self Government Institution will monitor the Rehabilitation Action Plan. (No rehabilitation is required for this project)
8.2 Specify the Role of Non Governmental Organization, if any
Not applicable
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8.3 Indicate Capacities Required and Capacity Building Plan, Including Technical Assistance, if any
Not applicable
8.4 Timelines for Each Activity
Timeline will be finalized as per the Kerala Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Rules, 2015
CHAPTER 9 SOCIAL IMPACT MANAGEMENT BUDGET AND FINANCING OF MITIGATION PLAN
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9.1. Costs of all resettlement and rehabilitation costs Not Applicable
9.2. Annual budget and plan of action Not Applicable
9.3. Funding sources with breakup Not Applicable
CHAPTER 10
SOCIAL IMPACT MANAGEMENT PLAN MONITORING AND EVALUATION
10.1 Key Monitoring and Evaluative Indicators
Fair compensation Resettlement procedures Speedy procedures and disbursement of compensation
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Time bound clearance of construction waste without disturbing the paddy fields in the area
10.2 Reporting Mechanisms and Monitoring Roles
As per the State Policy issued by the Revenue(B) department as G.O.(MS)No.485/2015 RD dated 23/09/2015
10.3 Plan of Independent Evaluation
Not Applicable
CHAPTER 11 ANALYSIS OF COSTS AND BENEFITS AND RECOMMENDATION ON ACQUISITION
11.1. Analysis of Costs: An extent of 22.91 Ares of land from Resurvey Nos.282, 283 and 284 of Kadamakudy village will be acquired for the project. The proposed land belongs to 9 individuals and a part of the concrete road owned by Kadamakudy Grama Panchayath. Except the Panchayath road the whole land belongs to wet land category. Paddy cultivation cum prawn farming have been undertaking in the whole affected land, except in the land owned by Mr. Babu George,
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Mohan George and Mr. Hashim. Besides some paddy fields near to project area which are not included in acquisition also affected due to the project construction. The area is having 6 coconut trees which have to be destroyed for the project. One family shared that income from the agriculture in the affected land was their main earning hence their livelihood is affecting due to the land acquisition. 11.2 Analysis of Benefits: Construction of Moolampilly - Pizhala Bridge and its approaches is the 1st phase of Moolampilly - Chathanad road Project. The Moolampilly - Chathanad Road would connect Ezhikkara and Kadamakkudy Panchayaths to the Vallarpadom NH Connectivity road at Moolampilly. When completed, this road would connect the isolated small islands in the Vembanad backwater system such as Moolampilly, Pizhala, Kadamakkudy in Kadamakkudy Panchayath and Chathanad in Ezhikkara Panchayath with each other and with the mainland. The people living in the islands depend on the mainland for all their basic requirements like their Medical Needs, Educational facilities, employment etc. The road is expected to provide the required connectivity to the islands. The proposed connectivity of these Panchayaths to the National
Highway is very important in view of their socio-economic development and management of any disaster. Once completed, the road will also enable to develop a direct link between NH 17 at North Paravoor to the ICTT link road, which will reduce the travel time between North Paravoor and Ernakulam to 30 minutes. It will be the shortest road connectivity from the ICTT road to NH 17 at North Paravoor.
Construction of Moolampilly - Pizhala bridge is almost completed. In the Moolampilly - Pizhala Bridge, a traffic island has been provided at Pizhala side. From there a connectivity bridge has to be constructed for landing the bridge to Pizhala island. The proposed land acquisition is to construct this connectivity bridge between the traffic island at Moolampilly - Pizhala bridge and Pizhala island. Without constructing this connecting bridge and approach roads the construction of Moolampilly - Pizhala bridge will not be completed.
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Since no persons are residing in the project affected area, there will not be any rehabilitation necessary for the project.
The proposed project of construction of bridge for the connectivity of Pizhala - Moolampilly bridge and approach road shall be considered for the public purpose as per section 2(1) b (i) of RFCTLAR&R Act, 2013.
11.3 Recommendation Compensation for the land owners as per the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act 2013 and Kerala Rules 2015. Resettlement procedure as per the Policy issued by Revenue(B) Department, Government of Kerala vide G.O.(Ms)No.448/2017/RD dated 29/12/2017 for the rehabilitation and resettlement package for land acquisition in the state in lieu of RFCTLAR&R Act 2013.
Comply rules and regulations for the developmental activities in wetlands, Mangroves, agriculture fields including paddy etc. The affected land was active paddy fields till project construction begun and it becomes unused as the construction waste flow into it. Compensate the income loss of the affected families during construction period. The families who face 2nd acquisition should be treated with priority Reinstall livelihood opportunities for the affected families or give reasonable compensation. Consider and compensate the loss of the families who are not included in acquisition but hindering the agricultural activities during project construction period.
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Survey for Social Impact Assessment Study of Land Acquisition for the Construction of connectivity bridge of Moolampilly- Pizhala Bridge& Approach road, ,Ernakulam District
SIA Ref No Interviewer’s Name Survey Date Supervisor Name Data Entry Staff’ Name Data Entered Date Data verified by, and Date
Name of the respondent______
Name of the Affected Family (Head)______
Place/ Location Q.1 Identification Ward No. Name of Panchayath ASSET DETAILS
Q. 2 Type of property a) Open land (Purayidam) b) Nilam c) Nilam Nikathu Purayidam Q.3 Type of use a) Open Land b) Agriculture c) Residential d) Others Specify______Q.4 Type of ownership Own Rent Lease Q.5 Address details Address of the Affected Property (with pincode) Communication Address of the owner (with phone number & pincode)
Q.5 Contact Number………………………………..
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Q.6 Name of title holder/s of the property
(specify the names of all the members specified as per the title deed)
Date of acquiring of the property (approx)
Details of transactions made on the property
within the last three years
Q.7 Acquisition by a) Hereditary b) Purchase c) Encroached d)Lease/Rent
Q.8 Property Details a) Survey No______b) Total Area owned______c) Area of acquisition______
Q.9 Extent of acquisition: Fully Partially
Q.10 Whether you will be displaced: Yes No
Q.11 Religious Group: Hindu Muslim Christian Other Specify______
Q.12 Social Group: SC ST OBC General Others Specify______
Q.13 Ration Card Yes No Ration Card Number______
Q.14 Type of Ration Card PINK BLUE WHITE Not Applicable
Q.15 Family Pattern Joint Nuclear Individual
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Q.16. FAMILY MEMBERS - DETAILS
Education
Sl.N
Monthly o Marital Major Name Age Sex Job Status diseases Income
of the family the of
ontinuing
C
Completed Relationship with the Head Head the with Relationship
SIA study– Construction of connectivity bridge of Moolampilly- Pizhala Bridge& Approach road (SIA Unit, RAJAGIRI outREACH)
Q.17 REHABILITATION OPTIONS a) Owner Equivalent / better productive land and 1 construction allowance for any structure being affected What is preferred rehabilitation Cash compensation at replacement value 2 measure Shifting and rental value 3 Training for income restoration 4 Other (specify) ______9 b) Tenant What is preferred rehabilitation Shifting and rental allowance 1 measure Training for income restoration 2
Other (specify) ______9
Q.18 Family Monthly Income______Q.19 Family Monthly Expenditure______
Q.20 No of adult earning members______Q.21 No of dependents ______
Q.22 Major Source of Income ______
Q.23 Livelihood (Major Source of Income) of Family Affected Yes No
Q.24 Whether Agriculture is Affected Yes No
Q.25 If Yes, Mention loss
Sl Affected Crop Agriculture area Number of trees/ No affected crops affected 1 Coconut tree 2 Paddy 3 4 5
6 7 Others
Q.25 (a) Specify the affected structures if any with number :
Q.26.Are you aware of the proposed project and Land acquisition for the Construction of connectivity bridge of Moolampilly- Pizhala Bridge& Approach road? Yes No
Q.27 If yes, source of information Newspaper Internet/social media
TV/ Media Community members
Rajagiri Team All of the above Others Specify______
Q.28 Opinion about the project ______
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Q.29 Views regarding acquisition of land______
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Q.30 Additional Information, If any______
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