Drinking Water Supply Scheme for Paingottoor Grama Panchayath

Social Impact Assessment Study

FINAL REPORT

DRINKING WATER SUPPLY SCHEME FOR PAINGOTTOOR GRAMA PANCHAYATH

District : Ernakulam

Taluk : Kothamangalam

Village : Kadavoor

Submission

District Collector, Ernakulam

Executive Engineer, Project Division, Kattappana

Special Thahasildar (L.A.), KIIFB, Ernakulam

SIA Unit Youth Social Service Organisation Social Service Centre College P.O, Kothamangalam-686666 Phone: 0485 2971222, 9446510628 Website: ysso.net, Email: [email protected]

DECLARATION

As per Kerala Gazatte notification G.O (P) No: C6-3031/20 dated 05-07-2021.

From District Administration, Ernakulam, Youth Social Service Organization is assigned as the SIA Unit to study the Social impact Assessment of Land Acquisition for,

Drinking Water Supply Scheme For Paingottoor Grama Panchayath to be constructed under Executive Engineer, Project Division, Kattappana. The land details are given to the SIA team by Special Tahasildar Office (L.A.) KIIFB Ernakulam. The SIA team has collected data from the project affected families and the stake holders at Drinking Water

Supply Scheme For Paingottoor Grama Panchayath to be constructed under Executive

Engineer, Project Division, Kattappana, the proposed project area. The supportive documents have to be verified by the concerned authorities.

Chairman,

SIA Unit

Youth Social Service Organisation

Ernakulam, 30/07/2021.

FORM NO.6 [See Rule 15(5)]

DRINKING WATER SUPPLY SCHEME FOR PAINGOTTOOR GRAMA PANCHAYATH

Chapter Contents

1. Summary of the study 1.1 Project and Popular Goals

1.2 The Site

1.3 Size of The Acquired Land

1.4 Alternative Routes

1.5 Social Impacts And Mitigation Steps

2. Detailed Project Description 2.1 Background of the project and rationale for the project

2.2 Project Size, Location, Products, targets and costs

2.3 Rationale of the project

2.4 Authorised Basis of Project

2.5 Examination of alternatives

2.6 Work Force Requirements

2.7 The Project’s Construction Progress

2.8 Public Relevance of The Project

2.9 Environment Impact Assessment Details

2.10 Previous Studies

2.11 Applicable rules and statutes

3. Team composition, Study 3.1 Back Ground Approach and Methodology

3.2 Information about the study group

3.3 The Process of Impact Assessment and Project Implementation Preparations

3.4 Desk Research

3.5 Secondary Data

3.6 The Affected Area Visit and Project Awareness Campaigns

3.7 Evaluation of Circumstances

3.8 Schedule of Consultations With Key Stake Holders

3.9 Summary of Public Hearing

4. Valuation of land 4.1 Background

Land inventories (Site Map)

4.2 Entire area of impact under the influence of the project

4.3 Land required for the Project

4.4 Acquisition of affected land

4.5 Requirement of public land

4.6 Land already purchased

4.7 Geography, Current Purpose, and Landforms

4.8 Nature of Ownership

4.9 Date of possession

4.10 Previous Transactions In The Area

5. Assessment and 5.1 Preface Calculations

5.2 Direct Impact of The Project

5.3 Indirect impact of the project

5.4 Family of scheduled tribes and other traditional forest dwellers who have lost any of their forest rights

5.5 Families which depend on common property resources which will be affected due to acquisition of land for their livelihood

5.6 Families which have been assigned land by the state government or the central government under any of its schemes and such land is under acquisition

5.7 Families which have been residing on any land in the urban areas for presenting three years or more prior to the acquisition of the land

5.8 Families which have depend on the land being acquired as a primary source of livelihood for three years prior to the acquisition

5.9 Inventory of productive assets

6. Socio- Economic Design 6.1 Preface

6.2 Family details

6.3 Religious Group

7. Planning of Counter – 7.1 Approach to impact mitigation Impact Implementation

7.2 Measures to eradicate impact or loss

7.3 Compensation for trees and other properties

7.4 Measures to fulfill the project suggestions

7.5 Measures to reduce impact

8. Social impact action plan Directorate and responsible officials directorate

9. Social Impact Management 9.1 Costs of all resettlement and rehabilitation Budget and Financing of required Mitigation plan

9.2 Annual budget and plan of action

9.3 Finding sources with break up

10. Social Impact 10.1 Supervision And Evaluation – Major Indexes Management Plan Monitoring and Evaluation

10.2 Reporting mechanisms and monitoring roles

10.3 Plan of Independent evaluation

11. Analysis of Costs And 11.1 Final conclusion and assessing the aims Benefits Recommendation on Acquisition

11.2 Character of social impacts

Summary

Acknowledgment

LIST OF ANNEXURES

Annexure 1 (a) Gazatte notification

Annexure 1 (b) Notification (Malayalam)

Annexure 1 (c) Draft notice copy

Annexure 2 Socio economic survey questionnaire

Annexure 3 Public hearing notification news (Janmabhoomi, Metro Vaartha)

Annexure 4 Notice to the affected families

Annexure 5 List of participants-officials and affected families

Annexure 6 Reply of Authorities

LIST OF TABLES

Table No. 3.1 Details of properties affected

Table No. 4.1 Details of properties affected

Table No.4.2 Land Required for the Project

Table No.4.3 Nature of ownership

Table No.4.4 Date of possession

Table No.5.1 Details of Fruitful Properties

Table No.6.2.1 Family Income

Table No.6.2.2 Age wise detail

Table No.6.2.3 Marital status

Table No.6.2.4 Education details

Table No.6.2.5 Occupation details

Table No.6.2.6 Ration Card Grading

Name of the Project Drinking Water Supply Scheme For Paingottoor Grama Panchayath

State Kerala

District Ernakulam

Taluk Kothamangalam

Revenue Village Kadavoor

Panchayath Paingottoor

Land to be acquired 0.0810 Hectare cost 23.00 Crore

Arthana Official Executive Engineer, Project Division, Kattappana

Acquiring Officer Special Thahasildar (L.A), KIIFB Ernakulam

Location of Project Paingottoor Grama Panchayat is in Kothamangalam Taluk of Ernakulam District. This project comes in 4th & 13th ward of Paingottoor Grama Panchayat.

Chapter 1 SUMMARY OF THE STUDY

1.1 INTRODUCTION: PROJECT AND ITS OBJECTIVES

This report is a study on social impacts of land acquisition for construction of a Drinking Water Supply Scheme for Paingottoor Grama Panchayath of Ernakulam District in Kerala. A drinking water Supply Scheme is a necessity amidst increasing water scarcity in the Paingottoor Grama Panchayat.

Paingottoor Grama Panchayat is in Kothamangalam Taluk of Ernakulam District. This project comes in 4th & 13th ward of Paingottoor Grama Panchayat. Eastern side of this panchayat is beautiful hills and valleys. This place is most suitable for agro- based development projects, as many small scale farmers belongs here. This panchayat has a mixed culture of people living together.

Paingottoor Grama Panchayat is facing severe drinking water scarcity. Though Kadavoor- Kalloorkkadu- Kumaramangalam integrated project is currently covering this area, it is not sufficient to fulfill requirements. Main reason for the scarcity is increasing demand and lack of sources and availability of water. And the distribution is hindered by wear and tear of machines, poor efficiency of water purification and out-of- date distribution pipes. As majority of panchayat is hilly area, regional water sources are sufficient only for 2-3 months. In summers, most wells are arid and water scarcity buds up. Water being a basic necessity, poor quality of water can create a public health issue. Most of the poor people in this panchayat depends on agriculture for living.

7 wards in Paingottoor Grama Panchayat is facing severe drinking water scarcity. April & May months in these areas are burdensome. Even public tap doesn’t provide water, and people have to depend on tanker lorry bringing water which comes only twice a week. Wells nearby paddy fields only have water. Due to water scarcity, jaundice and Diarrhea are common diseases. Public and Panchayat governing body is of the opinion that this project can resolve this issue to a great extent. In this context, project will be helpful to solve water scarcity.

1.2 PROJECT AREA

0.0810 hectare area of Kadavoor village in Kothamangalam Taluk of Ernakulam District is the project area. The Drinking Water Supply Scheme For Paingottoor Grama Panchayath project will be established in Metrankoop area of 4th ward and Kulappuram area of 13th ward of Paingottoor Grama Panchayat. The affected area belongs to 2 private individuals, and have trees. The land belongs to residential category, and doesn’t have any residential buildings.

1.3 SIZE OF ACQUIRING LAND AND BENEFITS

The project area is 0.0810 hectare at Kadavoor village in Kothamangalam taluk in Ernakulam district. This area includes trees. The land belongs to residential category, and doesn’t have any residential buildings.

Paingottoor Grama Panchayat is of 23.50sq. kms area. It is a hilly area with layered structure. Natives are mostly poor farmers and agricultural labourers below poverty line. This is a panchayat lying east of Ernakulam district sharing border with Idukki district. It is a fast developing area and population is increasing too. This area has many public institutions like Schools, Colleges, Anganwadis, Religious & Tourist centres etc.

Increasing population & urbanization is demanding more water in the coming future. In addition to this, consequences and after effects of climate change too is increasing the concerns over this area. This project will help to resolve the issue of water scarcity they are facing.

1.4 ALTERNATE METHODS SUGGESTED

A better alternate route or location suitable for this project is not identified or suggested.

1.5 SOCIAL IMPACTS AND STEPS TO REDUCE THEM

When we analyze the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Re-settlement Act, 2013, it is concluded that social impacts can be managed through legal compensatory measures.

Sl. Expected loss Approach Possible reduction measures No.

1. Loss of trees Compensation and Provide adequate compensation Control and plant same no. of trees in private or public land

2. Sound, atmosphere Control Include in the blueprint of impact pollution, dust etc. reduction measures

3. Delay in land Effective Distribution of compensation acquisition and monitoring and before land acquisition compensation control distribution

4. Include the affected Control Ensure participation of the affected through land in proceedings acquisition measures

5. Grievance redressal Control Functioning of efficient grievance redressal committees at district and panchayat level

Chapter 2

DETAILS OF THE STUDY

2.1 BACKGROUND AND LOGIC OF THE PROJECT

This chapter includes details related to Drinking Water Supply Scheme For Paingottoor Grama Panchayath. The projects public goals and expenditure are included in this chapter.

2.2 DETAILS OF LOCATION, SIZE, OBJECTIVES AND EXPENDITURE OF THE PROJECT

The project area is 0.0810 hectare at Kadavoor village in Kothamangalam taluk in Ernakulam district. Drinking Water Supply Scheme For Paingottoor Grama Panchayath will be established in Metrankoop area of 4th ward and Kulappuram area of 13th ward of Paingottoor Grama Panchayat. This area includes trees.

Paingottoor Grama Panchayat is of 23.50sq.kms area. It is a hilly area with layered structure. Natives are mostly poor farmers and agricultural labourers below poverty line.

The study team could comprehend that this project will resolve water scarcity in this Panchayat. Kerala Water Authority will be running and do further proceeding of this project. Total project cost is Rs.23.00 Crore Only.

2.3 RATIONALE OF THE PROJECT

Paingottoor Grama Panchayat is facing severe drinking water scarcity. Main reason for the scarcity is increasing demand and lack of sources and availability of water. As majority of panchayat is hilly area, regional water sources are sufficient only for 2-3 months. In summers, most wells are arid and water scarcity buds up. Water being a basic necessity, poor quality of water can create a public health issue. Most of the poor people in this panchayat depends on agriculture for living. and they are below poverty line. Due to water scarcity, jaundice and Diarrhea are common diseases. Considering the gravity of the situation, a new project has to be established.

2.4 AUTHORISED BASIS OF PROJECT

 State Govt. entrusted the Revenue Dept. with the acquisition of land as per the rules and regulation of the new Act of 2013 and handing over to the Executive Engineer, Project Division, Kattappana

 As per Notification No. 1965 of Volume 10 of Special Gazette dated july 05, 2021 of Kerala Govt. Youth Social Service Organisation was authorized to conduct a social impact study as per the laws and statutes of 2013, Act and submit a social impact study Report and counter impact implementation Plan.

 For the Drinking Water Supply Scheme For Paingottoor Grama Panchayath, Social impact study was conducted in 0.0810 Hectare of land.

 Dispensation of compensation prior to land acquisitional as per 2013, Act is the demand of the impacted stakeholders.

 The Executive Engineer, Project Division, Kattappana Dept. shall be the Finance Authority and the Special Tahasildar (L.A) KIIFB Ernakulam shall be the Land Acquisition Officer.

2. 5 ALTERNATIVE ROUTES CONSIDERED

Alternative routes are not applicable in the case of the said project

2.6 WORK FORCE REQUIREMENTS

In order that the project be completed successfully on the estimated time, it is imperative to ensure availability of the required diverse skilled manpower in the initial execution phase and work should eventually be finished as per schedule. For this purpose, most modern equipment and expert engineers are necessarily essential. Therefore, once work has begun, it should go on uninterrupted until the project is completed. It is expected that the locals as well as outsiders will get work opportunities during the project execution phase.

2.7 THE PROJECT’S CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS

The construction of Drinking Water Supply Scheme For Paingottoor Grama Panchayath Project has not started yet.

2.8 IMPORTANCE OF PUBLIC REQUIREMENT OF THIS PROJECT

The Drinking Water Supply Scheme For Paingottoor Grama Panchayath aims at providing basic infra-structure for economic development of Panchayath.

2.9 ENVIRONMENT IMPACT ASSESSMENT

It is felt that as Drinking Water Supply Scheme For Paingottoor Grama Panchayath is for public utilisation, the minor environment impacts are negligible when compared to its benefits.

 Should ensure eco-friendly construction  Should protect natural resources  A committee should formed to prevent any harm to the environment during after construction

2.10 PREVIOUS STUDIES

No previous studies have been conducted Drinking Water Supply Scheme For Paingottoor Grama Panchayath Project and the present study organized by the Youth Social Service Organisation can well be deemed as the first of its kind in this regard.

2.11 ACTS AND RULES AFFECTING THE PROJECT

Acts & rules listed below affect Land Acquisition, Transparency, Rehabilitation and Re-settlement related to the Drinking Water Supply Scheme For Paingottoor Grama Panchayath

Sl. Acts and Rules Affected area No.

1. The Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Impact reduction land acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement act and rules

2. Land Acquisition Acts & Rules Land acquisition Rehabilitation and Rehabilitation & Re-settlement act of the government resettlement Right to Information act 2005 Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act 2016

RIGHT TO INFORMATION ACT 2005

For the effective functioning of democratic processes in a nation, informed citizens are a prerequisite. The Right to information Act 2005 is aimed to strengthen the democratic process by public participation through citizens’ empowerment, ensuring transparency and responsibility in governance and prevent corruption. This is an act giving information regarding activities of government to the citizens.

RIGHTS OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ACT 2016

Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act 2016 came into being for socially and economically empowering persons with disabilities. On one hand it promotes equality and participation and the other hand it eradicates all discriminations.

Chapter 3

UNIT, APPROACH AND RATIONALE OF THE STUDY

3.1 BACKGROUND

As per G.O(P) No: C6-3031/20 dated 05-07-2021, Youth Social Service Organization, Social Service Centre, College P.O, Kothamangalam is assigned to conduct Social Impact Assessment study on Drinking Water Supply Scheme For Paingottoor Grama Panchayath Project. This study unit is responsible to assess social impacts of the project.

3.2 DETAILS OF THE STUDY UNIT:

The data collection for the social impact assessment study and their integration was done under Team Director of Youth Social Service Organization by a group of 6 experienced members. Services of experts from development and legal sector have been availed for the study and report preparation. And, revenue official helped to identify the affected areas.

Sl. Name Designation, eligibility and experience No.

1. Jose Paruthuvayalil Director, MSW, 22 years experience in development sector

2. Kuriakose George Project Coordinator, LLB, 15 years experience in development sector

3. Baiju PT Research Associate, MSW, 10 years experience in development sector

4. Savitha Sajeesh Research Associate, BA, 2 years experience in development sector

5. Jinu Joseph Research Associate, B.Com, ICW, 2 years experience in development sector

6. Mini Jibish Research Associate, BA, 2 years experience in development sector

3.3 SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT STUDY AND PREPARATION OF IMPLEMENTING PLAN:

Acquisition of land and properties affects social and economic sustainability, social impact study and properly planned rehabilitation programs should be done. Rehabilitation plans should establish livelihood programs of the affected people same as before the land acquisition. The study unit has conducted the preparations for the social impact assessment with these obligations as priority.

Figure 3.1 shows the approach and rationale of the study in a flowchart. And stages of the study are listed below.

Figure 3.1: Social Impact Assessment study design and method

Stage 1: Activities before study

Social Analysis and Pilot survey and beginning of pilot meeting external works

 Detailed project analysis  Pilot study  Preparation of the project  Preparation and checking of survey tools blueprint  Identifying the groups for data collection  RFCT in LARR Act 2013  Finalizing the pilot report  State laws on land acquisition

Stage 2 : Data collection methods and implementation

The affected families/people/society Facilities required for the project

 Training for the field staff  Analysis of legal rules and regulations  Data collection from the affected family members  Analysis of rehabilitation programs with local officials  Discussions with officials of concerned departments  Data analysis  Draft of collected data, their analysis and impact assessment

Stage 3 : Activities after survey and blueprint of the analysis

Tabulation of the collected data and Concerns on the Social Impact Assessment blueprint of analysis Study

 Integration, categorization of data  Organize public hearing  Finalization of the report  Meeting and discussions on study findings with affected people  Analysis of the collected data  Analysis and opinions of concerned  Preparation and submission of the officials draft report of the social impact assessment study  Integration of the opinions and submission of final report

3.4 DESK RESEARCH

Study Team examined the relevant documents, Reports, Project Plans etc. in details.

3.5 SECONDARY DATA

Secondary data was prepared from the studies conducted earlier and concerned departments. The study unit could realize the social economic and cultural circumstances of the affected people through the social impact assessment study.

3.6 THE AFFECTED AREA VISIT AND PROJECT AWARENESS CAMPAIGNS

Field visit and pilot study of socio economic survey was conducted before the detailed study of social impact assessment. Responses of the affected people were documented while conversing with them. The unit made adequate additions and corrections in the interview schedule.

As the area of the study and affected people were identified, primary data was collected from the concerned in July 2021, and the report was prepared by integrated analysis of the collected data.

THE AFFECTED AREA

3.7 EVALUATION OF CIRCUMSTANCES

The data collected where analyzed and studied, and where modified as per new information was generated. The study unit has taken required measures before data collection to prevent errors.

MEETING WITH PAINGOTTOOR MEETING WITH PAINGOTTOOR PANCHAYATH PRESIDENT PANCHAYATH MEMBERS

MEETING WITH WATER AUTHORITY

3.8 SCHEDULE OF CONSULTATIONS WITH KEY STAKE HOLDERS

Table 3.1 contains the socio-economic impact on the parties who are to be compensated for giving up land for the Project.

TABLE 3.1: DETAILS OF PROPERTIES AFFECTED

Serial Address Survey Problems/Demands Raised No No

1. Francis Paul 708/1A The affected area includes 30 Mangalath Kalappurayil house rubber, 1 small anjili, Paingottoor P.O, Pin.686671 1 small teak. Request made in Public Hearing: Construction of Approach Road to Kulappuram Tank

2. Joshy Jacob 1092/ The affected area includes 10 Chencheril House 1-16-161 cocoa, 4 arecanut, Chathamattam, 4 large anjili, 4 jack, 1 vatta. Chathamattam P.O Request made in Public Pin. 686671 Hearing: Fencing for Water Tank

3.9 SUMMARY OF PUBLIC HEARING

In connection with the land acquisition for Drinking Water Supply Scheme For Paingottoor Grama Panchayat Project, of the sites belonging to Kadavoor Village, Kothamangalam Taluk, a public hearing of the landowners before the authorities was held at the Panchayat Hall, Paingottoor Grama Panchayat at 11.00 am on 27rd July 2021.

PARTICIPATED OFFICIALS

Sri. Raju P.C. - Deputy Tahsildar, Special Thahasildar (L.A, KIIFB, Ernakulam)

Sri.V.M.Rasheed - V.O. Kadavoor Village

Sri.Vinod kumar - Clerk, Special Thahasildar (L.A, KIIFB, Ernakulam)

Sri.Visakh M.J. - Assistant Engineer, Piravam

Sri.Shaji M.S. - FGS, KIIFB, Ernakulam

Smt.Milsy Shaji - Member, (Ward 13) Paingottoor Panchayat

Sri. Santhosh - Member, Paingottoor Panchayat

Smt.Sissy Jaison - President, Paingottoor Panchayat

Smt.Saramma Poulose - Member, (ward 4) Paingottoor Panchayat,

Smt.Savitha Sajeesh, Ysso

Mr.Yedhu Krishna, Ysso

MAJOR ISSUES RAISED BEFORE AUTHORITIES

 Regarding prise estimation  Regarding construction of Approach Road to Kulappuram Tank in Ward No. 13  Regarding fencing for water tank in Methrankooppu and Kulappuram

REPLY OF AUTHORITIES

Special Tahsildar (L.A.) KIIFB

For the construction of 2 water reservoirs as part of Drinking water distribution project in Paingottoor Panchayat, compensation for the land to be acquired is as per

LARR Act, 2013. The price of buildings, trees, agricultural products will be consolidated by PWD department, Forest Department, Agricultural Officer respectively.

Asst. Engineer, Water Authority, Piravom

Reported that concreting of Approach Road to Kulappuram water tank and fencing of both Kulappuram & Methrankooppu watertanks are included in the project estimate of Drinking water distribution project in Paingottoor Panchayat.

Public Hearing was concluded after extending gratitudes.

PHOTOS OF PUBLIC HEARING

Chapter 4

EVALUATION OF THE LAND

4.1 INTRODUCTION

For acquiring land for Drinking Water Supply Scheme For Paingottoor Grama Panchayath, details of people losing land, the affected people, their socio economic information were collected through interview schedule prepared for it in July 2021. Details regarding the affected properties, their type, ownership, impacts on private properties, income and livelihood of people, and depth of impact due to project were collected. Authentic details obtained through a survey of the social impact related to land acquisition for the proposed Drinking Water Supply Scheme For Paingottoor Grama Panchayath Project are given hereunder.

LAND INVENTORY (MAP OF SITE)

4.2 TOTAL IMPACT DUE TO INFLUENCE OF THE PROJECT

Table 4.1 includes socio economic impact of people who donates their land and need compensation

Serial Address Survey Problems/Demands Raised No No

2. Joshy Jacob 1092/ The affected area includes 10 Chencheril House 1-16-161 cocoa, 4 arecanut, Chathamattam, 4 large anjili, 4 jack, Chathamattam P.O 1 vatta. Pin. 686671 Request made in Public Hearing: Fencing for Water Tank

4.3 LAND REQUIRED FOR THE PROJECT

0.0810 hectare land is being acquired for Drinking water distribution project in Paingottoor Panchayat. The land with survey number 708/1A has 30 Rubber trees, 1 small Wild Jack tree, 1 small Teak. Land with survey number 1092/1-16-161 has 10 Cocoa trees, 4 Arecanut trees, 4 Wild Jack trees, 4 Jack Fruit trees, 1 Vatta tree. The land belongs to residential category, and doesn’t have any residential buildings.

Table 4.2 Land Required for the Project

Sl. Survey Description Extent No. No. 1 708/1 A Property 0.0405 hectare 2 1092/1 Property 0.0405 hectare Total 0.0810 hectare

4.4 ACQUISITION OF AFFECTED LAND

The project area is 0.0810 hectare at Kadavoor village in Kothamangalam taluk in Ernakulam district. The project impacted area includes trees.

4.5 REQUIREMENT OF PUBLIC LAND

The acquiring land for Paingottoor Grama Panchayat drinking water distribution project doesn’t require any public land as per the two survey numbers provided.

4.6 LAND PURCHASED FOR THE PROJECT

No land is purchased for the project yet. Formalities for purchasing land will begin only after social impact assessment study.

4.7 GEOGRAPHY, CURRENT PURPOSE, AND LANDFORMS

Paingottoor Grama Panchayat is of 23.50sq.kms area. It is a hilly area with layered structure. Natives are mostly poor farmers and agricultural labourers below poverty line. This is a panchayat lying east of Ernakulam district sharing border with Idukki district. It is a fast developing area and population is increasing too. This area has many public institutions like Schools, Colleges, Anganwadis, Religious & Tourist centres etc. The project impacted area includes trees.

4.8 NATURE OF OWNERSHIP

Table 4.3 Nature of Ownership Purchase d Type No. Percentage 0%

Inherited 2 100

Purchased 0 0

Total

2 100 Inherited 100%

Inherited Purchased

4.9 DURATION OF OWNERSHIP OF LAND

Table 4.4 Duration of 2001 - ownership of land 2010 0% Year No Percentage

2001 - 0 0 2010

2011 - 2 100 2020 2011 - Total 2 100 2020 100%

2001 - 2010 2011 - 2020

4.10 EARLIER BUSINESSES IN THE AFFECTED AREA

Informants told that there were no land transactions in previous 3 years.

(The above information was provided by informants during data collection. Documents related need to checked and verified.)

Chapter 5

NO. OF FAMILIES AFFECTED AND DETAILS OF LOSS OF LAND

5.1 INTRODUCTION

The depth of impact on people and their properties affected directly and indirectly is depicted in this chapter.

5.2 PEOPLE AFFECTED DIRECTLY BY THE PROJECT

0.0810 hectare land is required for this project. The affected area belongs to 2 private individuals. This area includes trees.

5.3 PEOPLE AFFECTED INDIRECTLY BY THE PROJECT

Those who are not directly impacted by the project, but live or work in the area, are regarded as indirectly impacted persons.

5.4 FAMILIES OF SCHEDULED TRIBE AND FOREST DWELLERS WHO LOSE RIGHT ON FOREST

The acquisition of land for Drinking Water Supply Scheme For Paingottoor Grama Panchayath Project does not affect any families of scheduled tribe and forest dwellers that lose right on forest.

5.5 DID THE FAMILIES DEPEND ON THIS LAND FOR LIVELIHOOD IN PAST 3 YEARS ?

The land required for the proposed project does not affect livelihood

5.6 WAS THE LAND AVAILED THROUGH ANY WELFARE PROGRAMS OF STATE-CENTRE GOVERNMENTS ?

The affected land was not availed through any welfare programs of state- centre governments.

5.7 WERE THE AFFECTED FAMILIES, INHABITANTS OF CITY FOR 3 YEARS OR MORE ?

The affected families are not inhabitants of city.

5.8 ARE THE AFFECTED FAMILIES DEPENDING ON PUBLIC LAND AFTER ACQUIREMENT?

The affected does not have any families depending on public land after acquirement.

5.9 DETAILS OF FRUITFUL PROPERTIES

The project area includes fruit trees in the land owners area

Table 5.1 Details of Fruitful Properties Teak (Small) Vatta Anjili 1.81% Trees No Percentage 1.81% (large) Rubber 30 54.54 7.28% Jack Anjili 7.28% Cocoa 10 18.19 (Small) 1.81% Arecanut 4 7.28

Anjili (Small) 1 1.81 Arecanut 7.28% Anjili (large) 4 7.28 Rubber 54.54% Cocoa Jack 4 7.28 18.19% Vatta 1 1.81

Teak (Small) 1 1.81 Rubber Cocoa Total 55 100 Arecanut Anjili (Small) Anjili (large) Jack Vatta Teak (Small)

Chapter 6

SOCIO ECONOMIC BLUEPRINT

6.1 BACKGROUND

This chapter includes socio economic cultural details of affected families and the situation of these factors. Demographic details, situation, livelihood affected families and additional information of the affected people are also enlisted.

6.2 FAMILY DETAILS

Table 6.2.1 Family income

Monthly No. Percentage Income

Up to 5000 1 50 Up to 5000 5001 - Up to 10000 5000 5001 - 10000 5001 - 10000 1 50 50% 50% Total 2 100

Table 6.2.2 Age wise categorization

Age No. Percentage Above 80 0% 0 - 10 0 - 10 0 0 0% 61 - 70 0 - 10 0% 11 - 20 1 12 11_20 71 - 80 11-20 21 - 30 2 25 13% 12% 21 - 30 31 - 40 31 - 40 0 0 41 - 50 41 - 50 2 25 51 - 60 21 - 30 25% 25% 51 - 60 51 - 60 2 25 61 - 70 71 - 80 61 - 70 0 0 41 - 50 31 - Above 80 25% 71 - 80 1 13 40 0% Above 80 0 0

Total 8 100

Table 6.2.3 Married/unmarried/widows

Marital No. Percentage Children Widower Status 0% 0%

Married 4 50 Widow 12.50% Married Unmarried 3 37.75 Unmarried Widow Widow 1 12.50 Married Children 50% Children 0 0 Unmarried 37.75% Widower Widower 0 0

Total 8 100

Table 6.2.4 Education of the affected

Education No. Percentage

Primary 1 12.50 Master’s Illiterate degree 0% 12.50% SSLC SSLC 0 0 0%

Secondary 4 50 Primary 12.50% Primary Degree 2 25 SSLC Master’s 1 12.50 Degree Secondary 25% degree Degree Secondary Master’s degree Illiterate 0 0 50% Illiterate Total 8 100

Table 6.2.5 Employment related data of the affected

Employment No. Percentage Coolie Self employed 1 50 Self employed 0%

Business 0 0 Business

Government 0 0 job Self Government Agricultu employe job re Private job 0 0 d Private job 50% 50%

Agriculture 1 50 Agriculture

Coolie 0 0 Business Coolie Private Total 2 100 0% job Govern 0% ment job 0%

Table 6.2.6 Category of ration card

Type No. Percentage Below Poverty Below Poverty Line 0 0 0% Line Below Poverty Line Above Poverty 2 100 Above Line Above Poverty Line Poverty Line 100% Total 2 100

6.3 RELIGION

The affected people comprise of Christians communities.

(The above mentioned information is provided by the concerned parties during data collection. Documents proving these should be checked).

Chapter 7

REDUCTION OF SOCIAL IMPACT

7.1 APPROACH TO REDUCE IMPACT

Social Impact Study Plan is made to reduce impacts of acquiring land for the mentioned project. It is suggested to discuss and finalize the price for the land and other properties being acquired and distribute the amount prior to acquisition in order to reduce social impacts.

7.2 MEASURES TO ERADICATE IMPACT OR LOSS

The compensation should be decided and distributed as per ‘The Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in land acquisition, Rehabilitation and Re-settlement act, 2013 (RFCTLARR Act 2013) in a timely manner.

7.3 COMPENSATION FOR TREES AND OTHER PROPERTIES

An adequate compensation should be provided for trees and other properties in the land.

7.4 MEASURES TO FULFILL THE PROJECT SUGGESTIONS

A special budget needs to be identified for distribution of compensation.

7.5 MEASURES TO REDUCE IMPACT

Sl. Expected loss Approach Possible reduction measures No.

1. Loss of trees Compensation and Provide adequate compensation Control and plant same no. of trees in private or public land

2. Sound, atmosphere Control Include in the blueprint of pollution, dust etc. impact reduction measures

3. Delay in land Effective Distribution of compensation acquisition and monitoring and before land acquisition compensation control

distribution

4. Include the affected Control Ensure participation of the through land affected in proceedings acquisition measures

5. Grievance redressal Control Functioning of efficient grievance redressal committees at district and panchayat level

Chapter 8

SOCIAL IMPACT MANAGEMENT

8.1 INSTITUTIONAL SYSTEMS AND RESPONSIBLE PERSONS

Administrator appointed by government as per RFCTLARR Act 2013 will be responsible for developing Re-settlement scheme for affected families. Under the supervision and guidance of government and Commissioner of Rehabilitation and Re- settlement, Administrator of Rehabilitation and Re-settlement will be responsible for the formulation, implementation and monitoring of scheme for Rehabilitation and Re- settlement.

Provision of adequate compensation to the affected, as per RFCTLARR Act 2013, will not reduce impact.

As per the laws of state government, the district level committee on adequate compensation, Rehabilitation and Re-settlement should include following persons.

 District Collector  Administrator of Rehabilitation and Re-settlement  Land acquisition officer  Finance officials  Representatives of Arthana officials for taking financial decisions  Representatives of Local Self Government

Chapter 9

SOCIAL IMPACT ERADICATION BUDGET

9.1 Expenses in Rehabilitation and Re-settlement

As the Land acquisition of 2013 states, these will be decided by Committee authorised by state and district authorities.

9.2 Annual budget and Plan blue print

Respective governments decide the compensation to reestablish and resettlement of land owners during land acquisition. Budget and future plans will be carried by Arthana official under supervision of respective departments.

9.3 Economic sources- categorized

The project affected area’s economic sources are not categorized.

Chapter 10

Social Impact Eradication Program- Monitoring & Evaluation

10.1 MONITORING & EVALUATION – IMPORTANT INDICATORS

 Participation of land owners in District Level Purchasing Committee  Land was purchased directly from how many land owners  Indicators used to calculate compensation  Re-settlement of blocked entrances  Formation of grievance redressal committee  Time required for Rehabilitation and Re-settlement

10.2 METHOD OF REPORTING, MONITORING AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Not applicable

10.3 INDEPENDENT EVALUATION- MODEL

Not applicable

Chapter 11

ANALYSIS OF ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES: SUGGESTIONS ON LAND ACQUISITION

11.1 FINAL CONCLUSION: ANALYSIS OF POPULAR OBJECTIVES

The project area is 0.0810 hectare at Kadavoor village in Kothamangalam taluk in Ernakulam district.

Drinking Water Supply Scheme For Paingottoor Grama Panchayath will have considerable impact on agriculture, small scale industries etc.

Both public and governing body is of opinion that this project will resolve their drinking water scarcity. The Social Impact Assessment Study too suggests same.

The land to be acquired is in private ownership and can be acquired by providing compensation as per 2013 act. The affected are ready to provide land for the project.

11.2 NATURE & EXTREME OF IMPACTS

The project area has trees which will be lost. As majority of panchayat is hilly area, regional water sources are sufficient only for 2-3 months. In summers, most wells are arid and water scarcity buds up. Water being a basic necessity, poor quality of water can create a public health issue. Most of the poor people in this panchayat depends on agriculture for living.

But as it is a public development program, individuals need to provide their private land. Many people get affected adversely when land is acquired for public purposes. For protecting such person’s rights, the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013 was

38 enacted. 4th section of this act rules that if land is acquired for the nation’s development, public interest and social impact needs to be assessed.

SUMMARY

In terms of the scarcity of water in the villages, the Drinking Water Supply Scheme For Paingottoor Grama Panchayath Project is a milestone. The proposed project requires 0.0810 hectare area of land. This study helps awarding fair compensation to the impacted on per RECTLARR Act, 2013.

Landowners shall need give up own properties for the realization of any project. In this context, in connection with land acquisition for the project, will lost trees. Nevertheless, the project will indeed be a boon to the people as a whole.

The affected people should get their compensation as per RFCTLARR Act 2013. Hence the study unit has assessed social impact and has included suggestions to reduce impact in this report.

While analyzing the beneficial side of the project, land acquirement for the project is highly essential. RFCTLARR Act 2013, has enough provisions to acquire land and provide compensations.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

This SIA Study project would not have completed without the help of different people and organisations. First of all we are grateful to the revenue department for entrusting this project to Youth Social Service Organisation. We also remember and acknowledge our gratitude to Ernakulam District collector and all the staff members for their timely guidance to complete this project successfully.

We also acknowledge our gratitude to Special Thahasildar (L.A.), KIIFB, and all the staff members for helping us to collect all the details of land acquisition. We remember Executive Engineer, Project Division and all the staff members for their service to complete this project.

We Thank Paingottoor Panchayat staff members, staff members of Kadavoor Village, and all the people of project area for their help and co-operation.

We also gratefully remember the Executive Director of youth social service organisation for being the back bone of this project and guiding us in every step. If we could not have received any support from all these persons, we would not have completed this project successfully.

Annexure 1 (a) Gazette notification

Annexure 1 (b) Notification (Malayalam)

Annexure 1 (c) Draft notice copy

Annexure 2 Socio economic survey questionnaire

Socio Economic Survey for Social Impact Assessment Study Land Acquisition for Drinking Water Supply Scheme For Paingottoor Grama Panchayath Project

SIA Ref No Interviewer’s Name Survey Date Supervisor Name Data Entry Staff Name Date Entered Date Data verified by, and Date

Respondent’s Name Name of the affected person (if different from above) Address including PINCODE (Location in the Affected Area) Contact (Landline No.) Contact (Mobile No) Identity Card Details (any one id proof) Aadhaar No. Ration Card No. Passport No. Voters Id

Q.1 Identification Place/Location Ward No. Name of Panchayath

Q. 2 Respondent Owner Representative of Owner

Q. 3 Name & Owner Representative Address of the of Owner Respondent

ASSET DETAILS

Q. 4 Type of Property

Open Land Nilam Nilam Nikathu Purayidam

Q. 5 Type of use

Open Land Wet Land Others (specify) (Agricultural Land)

Q. 6 Name of title holder of the property (Specify the names of all the members specified as per the title deed) a) Communication Address (with PINCODE) b) Contact No c) Relationship with family head d) Acquisition by Hereditary Purchase Encroached/squatter Others (specify) e) Date of acquiring of the property (approx period) f) Details of transactions made on the property within the last three years

Q. 7 Property Details a) Survey No (Mandatory b) Total Area (in hectares) c) Area Affected (in hectares)

In case of more than one property please use additional pages

IMPACT

Q.8 Extent of acquisition Fully Partially Q. 9 Whether property viable after Yes No implementation of project

Q. VULNERABILITY

Q. 10 Do you have Ration Card? Yes No If Yes, Mention Number Q. 11 Type of Ration Care BPL APL AAY

GENERAL INFORMATION

Q. 12 Size of Family/ Male Female household (specify no of family members)

Family Joint Nuclear Individual Pattern

Q.13 Religious Hindu Muslim Christian Jain Others

Q.14 Social Group SC ST OBC General Others

FAMILY MEMBERS – DETAILS

SL. Name Relationship Age Sex Marital Education Job Monthly Major No. with the Head Status Income diseases of the family Completed Continuing

Q. 15 Livelihood (Major Source of Income) of Family Yes No affected

Q. 16 Family Income & Source

a) Family monthly income (in Rs.) b) Family monthly expenditure (in Rs.) c) Major Source of Income c) No of adult earning members d) No of dependents

Project Related Information

Q. 17. Are you aware of the proposed Socio Economic Yes No Survey for Social Impact Assessment Study Land Acquisition for Drinking Water Supply Scheme For Paingottoor Grama Panchayath Project

Q. 18 If yes, source of information

Newspaper Internet/Social media TV/Media Community members All of the above Other (Specify)

Q19. What is the positive or other impacts envisaged from this project development

Positive impacts perceived Other perceived impacts Increase in employment opportunities Loss of productive land for

56 due to better access facilities agriculture Increase in movement in terms of Pressure on existing infrastructure facility and frequency Increase in economic and business Conflict with outsiders activities Increase land prices Increase in the density around the project area Improvement in the real estate sector Increased spread of communicable diseases and other vulnerabilities Better reach/access to larger towns Increase in rentals for tenants for (health/education) both residential and commercial properties Higher income from rental due to this Others (specify) ...... infrastructure development Others (specify) ......

Q. 20 REHABILITATION OPTIONS a) Owner

Equivalent/better productive land What is preferred rehabilitation Case compensation at replacement value measure Training for income restoration Other (Specify) ......

Additional information

Sign

Annexure 3 Public hearing notification news (Janmabhoomi, Metro Vaartha)

Annexure 4 Notice to the affected families

Annexure 5 List of participants-officials and affected families

Annexure 6 Reply of Authorities