government of punjab social impact assessment of master

GOVERNMENT OF PUNJAB

DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

Social Impact Assessment of Master Plan Road of Majra-T junction to Pallanpur Village

DRAFT SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT REPORT

Submitted to:

A Venu Prasad, IAS Secretary to Government of Punjab,

Department of Housing and Urban Development, Chandigarh

Submitted by:

State SIA Unit, Department of Sociology and Social Anthropology,

Punjabi University, Patiala, Punjab

May - 2014

Department of Housing and Urban Development, Government of Punjab April - 2014

Department of Sociology and Social Anthropology, Punjabi University, Patiala, Punjab Page - 2

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

0.1 PROJECT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE

Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (GMADA) has been engaged in planning and development of a new world class city with modern infrastructure in New Chandigarh. The planning area of New Chandigarh includes health and education institutional infrastructure, commercial and mixed development along with residential colonies. GMADA has already grounded planned development of Eco-City phase-I(residential and mixed), Medi- City Phase-I(Medical infrastructure).Planning for Eco-City Phase-II and Medi- City Phase-II is also in advance stage. GMADA has also planned to develop Master Plan roads and other connecting roads around these urban estates. While land acquisition for the above mentioned urban estate along with some of the Master Plan roads falling inside these urban estates is completed, acquisition for other Master plan roads around these urban estates is to be initiated. Description of these roads along with their status of acquisition is presented in Table E1.

Table E1: Description of Roads and Their Acquisition Status

Sl.No.

Description of Master Plan Roads

Length (Km)

Land Acquisition(Acre

s)

Status of Acquisition

1 Chandigarh boarder(near Mullanpur- Siswan T-Juntion( HR-2)

7.590 95.50 Award Declared

2 BhothGarh-Toga(PR-4) 8.825 133.18 Award Declared

3 Rani-Majra (PR-4) to NH-21(PR-7)

8.768 135.45 Not yet Notified

4 West of Eco-City-I(VR-6) 3.515 32.66 Not yet Notified

5 East of Eco-City-I(VR-3) 3.265 39.56 Not yet Notified

6 Majra T-Juncticon to Pallanpur


7 Chandigah Boarder (Near Toga to Siswan-Kurali Road(VR-2)

3.000 --------- Part of Urban estates

The above mentioned roads are part of GMADA Master Plan of new Chandigarh (Figure 1.1). Out of seven roads, GMADA has completed land acquisition of HR-2 and PR-4 under Land Acquisition Act 1894. Land acquisition for Majra T-Junction to Palnpur roads shall be carried out as per provisions of The Right to Fair Compensation and Transperancy in Land Acquisition and Resettlement and Rehabilitation Act 2013(RFCTLARRA 2013). As per section 4 of the RFCTLARRA 2013, a Social Impact Assessment is required to carry out before intiating land acquisition notifications under section 11 of the act. One of the Objective of the the Social Impact Assessment is to examine wheter the proposed



project is a public purpose project. The proposed land cquisition for construction of Master Plan Road of New Chandigarh from Majra T-Junction to Palanpur is required for the following reasons.

1. The exisiting road is very narrow and passes through built-up and congested section of village ring road(Phirni).

2. Multi axle trucks and vehicle for colleges moves along the exisiting road.

3. The geometry of exisitng road is very poor and not suitable for heavy vehicle. Therefore, chances of accident is more.

4. People who own houses along the exisiting road have reported vibration and noise problem, which may result into cracks in houses. Therefore there is urgent need to construct an alternative road. The proposed Master Plan Road from Majra-T-Juntion to Palanpur is an alternative route.

Above all, Master Plan Roads fall under the list of projects classified in section 2(I-e) i.e. Project for planned Development of the LARR ACT 2013.

0.2 SIA PROCESS

Following methodologies were adopted to carry out the SIA study for the Master Plan Road

(i) The social assessment of the project has been carried out as per requirement ofRFCTLARRA 2013. The details of methodologies are includes

(i) Sample Socio-Economic Survey: Based on final alignments and detailed measurement survey of land and structure,a sample socio-economic survey was carried out during the months of May 2014. The sample socio-economic survey has delineated impacts as minor impacts and major impacts.

(ii) Stakeholder’s Consultation and Public hearing: Consultations were carried out at individual and village level Important issues discussed at village level include (but not limited to) impact of land acquisition on the livelihood of the people, compensation as per LARA 2013, Findings, suggestions and opinion of people have been taken into account while preparing social impact management plan. (Details of the consultations have been presented in chapter 4). Furthermore, consultations with institutional stakeholders have provided an insight to develop social impact management plan for the project.

0.3 SIZE ATTIBUTES OF LAND ACQUISITION

Total length of the proposed 100 feet wide Master Plan road is about 1.6 km which entails acquisition of about 10.88 acre of land. Out of total 10.88 acre of land,about 6.23 acre is private and about 3.65 acre is Governmen land. Details of land to be acquired along with their ownership have been presented in Table E2.



Table E2: Land to be acquired for Proposed Master Plan Road

Sl. No.

Village- Majri

Khasra No.

Area To Be acquired Owner Name

K M

1 26//25/2 0 2 Hakikat Singh s/o Mehar Singh s/o Uttamsingh

2 28//4 Min 1 7

3 28//5 Min 2 1

4 28//6/1 0 10

5 28//6/2 0 12 BanarsiLal S/o Billu Ram S/o Mangal ram

6 29//11 2 3

7 29//10 Min 1 8 Nath Ram s/o Ram Lal S/o Ruliya

8 29//12 2 4 Pritpal Singh S/o Avtarsingh S/o Tara Singh 147/530 , Jasbirsingh S/oTara Singh S/o Essarsingh 187/1590 , Satvindar Singh S/o Avtarsingh S/o Tara Singh 187/1590 , Rajindar Singh S/o Avtar Singh S/o Tara Singh 187/795 , Bachhansingh S/o Indar Singh S/o AmiChand 147/530

9 29//18 1 16

10 29//19/1 0 19 Gurmel Singh s/o Phukiriya S/o Bajja 1/2, Nachhatarsingh S/o Phukeriya½

11 29//19/2

Min 0 13

Pritpal Singh S/o Avtarsingh S/o Tara Singh 1021/1845 , Jasbirsingh S/oTara Singh S/o Essarsingh 652/5535 , Satvindar Singh S/o Avtarsingh S/o Tara Singh 652/5535 , Rajindar Singh S/o Avtar Singh S/o Tara Singh 1168/5535

12 29//23/2

Min 1 9

13 29//24 Min 0 3

14 29//22 Min 0 4

Kisna Devi D/o Teja Ram S/o Prabhu 1/7, Maya devi D/o Teja Ram S/o Prabhu1/7,Pyari Devi D/o Teja ram S/o Prabhu 1/7 , Bhag Chand S/o Teja Ram S/o Prabhu 1/7, Pal Singh S/o Teja ram S/o Prabhu 1/7, Kisan Das S/o Teja ram s/o Prabhu 1/7, Mehar Chand S/o Teja ram s/o Prabhu

15 29//23/1 1 9 Prit Pal Singh s/o Avatar Singh s/o Tara Singh

16 38//23 2 0 BagwaniBibhag Punjab

17 38//24 0 1

18 39//3 1 7 Prit Pal Singh s/o Avatar Singh s/o Tara Singh share 1021/1845, Rajendrasingh s/o Avatar Singh s/o Tara Singh share 67/369, Jasbeer Singh s/o Tara Singh s/o Issar Singh share 326/1845, SatwindarSiingh s/o Avatar Singh s/o Tara Singh share 163/1845

19 39//7/2 1 7

20 39//4 1 3

Prit Pal Singh s/o Avatar Singh s/o Tara Singh share 448/1845, Rajendrasingh s/o Avatar Singh s/o Tara Singh share 67/369, Jasbeer Singh s/o Tara Singh s/o Issar Singh share 326/1845, SatwindarSiingh s/o Avatar Singh s/o Tara Singh share 163/1845, Amarjeet Singh s/o Kulvir Singh s/o Baljindar Singh

21 39//7/1 1 3 Prit Pal Singh s/o Avatar Singh s/o Tara Singh share1021/1845, Rajendrasingh s/o Avatar Singh s/o Tara Singh share 1168/5535, Jasbeer Singh s/o Tara Singh s/o Issar Singh share 652/5535, SatwindarSiingh s/o Avatar Singh s/o Tara Singh share 652/5535

22 39//15/1 1 6

23 39//15/2 0 12

24 39//14 2 16 Avatar Singh s/o Nachhatar Singh s/o Bhajan Singh Share 1/3, Jogindar Singh s/o Pyara Singh s/o Bhajan Singh Share 1/3, Jagmohan Singh s/o Jogindar Singh s/o

25 39//17 0 15



Sl. No.

Village- Majri

Khasra No.

Area To Be acquired Owner Name K M

PyaraSingh Share 1/12, Mohan Singh s/o Jogindar Singh s/o Pyara Singh Share 1/12, Manmohan Singh s/o Avatar Singh s/o Nachhatar Singh share 1/6

26 39//15/3 0 16 Suresh Arora s/o Tilak Raj s/o Lal Chandra

27 39//16 0 2 Prit Pal Singh s/o Himmat Singh s/o Diwan Singh Share 1/2, Hari Singh s/o Phukeria s/o Matu share 1/2

28 39//26 3 15 Govt.

29 47//3 1 15

Harnek Singh s/o Babu Ram share 86/839, Nachhatar Kaur w/o Hari Singh share 86/839, Rachhpal Kaur d/o Gian Singh 140/2517, Amarjeet Kaur d/o Gian Singh 140/2517, Malkeet Kaur d/o Gian Singh 140/2517, Labh Singh s/o Babu Ram 126/839, Nayab Singh s/o Babu Ram 126/839, Pal Singh s/o Babu Ram 126/839, Surjit Singh s/o Babu Ram 126/839, Hari Singh s/o Phukheria 109/839

30 47//4 4 13 Sant Singh S/o Matu 1/2, Uttam Singh S/o Matu 1/2

31 47//5 0 18

32 47//6 4 3

33 47//7 0 7

34 48//10/2 2 6 Ajmer Singh S/o Bakhtor Singh

35 48//11/1 1 19 Gurprit Singh S/o Mewa Ram 1/2, Kuldeep Kaur W/o Charanjeet Singh 41/85, Harprit Singh S/o Mewasingh 3/170

36 48//11/4 1 2 Ajmer Singh S/o Bakhtor Singh 1/4, Bakhsis Singh S/o Bakhtar Singh 1/4, Karnail Singh S/o Bakhtar Singh 1/4, Harnek Singh s/o bakhsissingh 1/16,Gurmel singh S/o Bakhsissingh 1/16, Gurnam Singh S/o Bakhsis singgh1/16, Bhagsingh s/o Bakhsissingh 1/16

37 48//12 3 3

38 48//19/1 1 1

39 48//18 3 9 JuvijaChadda D/o Dr. Ski Lark Sawarn Singh Chadda S/o Kartar Singh 40 48//23 1 19

41 48//24 1 11

42 48//19/3 0 7

Harnek Singh S/o Bakhsis Singh 1/6, Gurmel Singh S/o Bakhsis Singh 1/6, Gurnam Singh S/o Bakhsis Singh 1/6, Bhag Singh S/o Bakhsis singh1/6, Baldev Singh S/o Karnail Singh 1/6,Baljeet Singh S/o Karnailsingh 1/6

43 48//19/2 0 16 No. Not In Jamabandi

44 81 12 15 Punjab Waqf Board

45 92 7 16 Village Panchayat

46 93 2 5

47 213 0 7

48 219 0 6

Total 10.81 Acres

87 1



0.4 ALTERNATIVE ALIGNMENTS`

GMADA has already prepared the Master Plan of new Chandigarh. The Master Plan has been approved in June 2013 vide Drawing No. 1922/2008 D.T.P. 2013/9 Dated 21.06.2013 in the area of TahsilKharar,District S.A.S Nagar. As per approved Master Plan, GMADA has indicated the location of the proposed alignment of MajraT-Junction to Palanpur. However, in the process of Social Impact Assessment, two other alternatives have been considered for comparative analysis. (Figure E1). Efforts have been made to understand merits of these alternative alignments in terms of acquisition of land social impacts and people choice. It is learnt the existing Master Plan road alignments is the shortest and most preferred. The three alignments are as follow.

Alternative 1: Starts from Majra T-Juntion, crosses straight through garden and brick-kiln uptoMajra boarder

Alternative 2: Starts from Majra T-Juntion - follows the existing road directing Kuraliuptomajra village firni – then after going through the village firni it follows the existing Palanpur-Majra link road uptoMajra border.

Alternative 3: Starts from Majra-T-Juntion – follows the existing road directing BaddiuptoSultanpur village firni - then after going through the village firni it follows the existing revenue road uptoMajra border.

Table E3 presents analysis of alternatives, Amongst three alternatives considered alternative one is the best alternative in terms of cost and social issues.

Table E3:Analysis of Alternatives for Majra T-Juntion to Palanpur

Alternative

Description

Alternative 1 Alternative 2 Alternative 3

Total length(km) 1.570 2.250 3.000

Land Acquisition(acres)

10.88 13.50 16.50

Acquisition of structures

One boundary wall

About 25-30 residential

15-20

Environmental issues

Not significant except tree cutting



Impact on CPR* Waqf Board Land Water tap, drains Water tap,drains

Relocation of utility Not significant Need shifting of electric poles

Need shifting of electric poles

Travel time to destination after construction

2.00 minutes 5 minutes 5 minutes

Cost of Construction(crores)

9.00 13.50 18

Implementation Challenges

less Huge because of displacement

Moderate

Public Opinion preferred Opposed Not preferred

*CPR- Community Properties Resurces



Figure E1: Alternative alignment of Majra-T-Juntion to Palanpur

0.5 SOCIAL IMPACTS

The social impact of the construction of proposed Master Plan Road from Majra T-Juntion to Palanpur has been classified

(i) Impact during Pre- construction stage

(ii) Impact during Construction Stage

(iii) Impact During Operation stage

The main aim of the Social Impact Management Plan is to ensure that the various adverse impacts are mitigated and the positive impacts are enhanced. The social impact management measures shall be implemented during the various stages of the project viz. Pre-construction stage, Construction Stage and Operational Stage. A description of the various impacts is identified during different stages of construction which is presented in Table E4.

Table E4: Identification of Social Impacts at Various Project Cycle

Item Pre-construction Construction Operation

Impact on Livelihood

Direct -- Enhanced(positive) because of new opportunities

Impact on health

-- Negative impact health problem due to dust and pollution

Positive impact on health in proposed Medi-city town and Chandigarh as health facilities will be accessible

Impact on Community Properties

Relocation of waqf Board land

-- Enhanced quality of CPRs accessibility because of good road



Item Pre-construction Construction Operation

Felling of trees

Direct and negative -Loss of tree

Plantation of tree Positive as new plantation will be along the proposed road

0.6 ASSESSMENT OF SOCIAL COST & BENEFITS

This section provides social costs by comparing project benefits (positive impacts) and negative impact(social cost), from construction of Master Plan Road fromMajra T-Juntion to Palanpur. Total cost of construction of this Master Plan road will be about 29 crores which includes cost of land(about 20 crores and construction cost(about 9 crores). However, this cost will resolve perpetual traffic problem, congestion and risks of accident. Positive and negative aspects of the project have been discussed detailed in following Table E5.

Table E5: Positive and Negative aspects of the Project

Sl.No. Positive Impact Negative Impacts

Remarks

1 Savings in Travel Times

Loss of agricultural land

After careful examination of various parameters of cost and benefit(positive and negative impact),it is found that the proposed construction would benefit local community at large even though cost of construction is about 30 crores.

2 Reduced Congestion Loss of livelihood

3 Reduced Vehicle Operating Costs

Loss of trees

4 Reduced Road Maintenance Costs

Loss of CPR

5 Reduction in Exhaust Emission

Cost Rs 30 crores

6 Reduction in Exhaust Emission

7 Enhance Cost of Land per Acre

8 Increasing Employment Opportunity

9 Reduced Chances of Accident



Figure E2: Time Schedule of Acquisition of SIA and Land Acquisiiton for Majra T-Juntion to Palanpur

Activity 2014 2010

Implementation Schedule Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb March Apr

Pre-construction Construction

Establishment of SIA Unit(Punjabi University Patiala

Notification of Social Impact Assessment for the project

Notification of Social Impact Assessment in the locality and Panchayat,Tahsi

Information campaign and community consultation

Training to enumerators and capacity building

Detailed measurement and Survey

Sample socio-economic survey

Public hearing

Final list of PAPs

Publication of Notification under section 11 of LARR Act 2014

Hearing of objection(60 days)

Measurement and survey


Valuation of structures for compensation

Finalization of Rate

Declaration of Award

LA payments by LAC Office



CHAPTER – 1: INTRODUCTION

1.1 BACKGROUND

Department of Urban and Housing (Government of Punjab) has entrusted the work of planning, implementation and management of selected portion of Master Plan area of New Chandigarh to Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (GMADA). The GMADA is committed to provide planned residential, commercial and industrial spaces incorporating the latest state of the art technology and town planning norms. It is anticipated that the economic growth will drive urbanization and can spur further growth of Mohali City-Region because of economic growth potential of Chandigarh & the surrounding areas.

GMADA conceived the idea of developing a new independent and self-sustaining city to cater to this spillover of the projected growth of Chandigarh and Mohali over the next 20 years. GMADA has mapped out a vision towards a city of excellence for the greater Mohali area and under this vision the township of Mullanpur is envisaged to rise as a distinctive and sustainable playground of the Greater Mohali Area that will enhance quality living and manage the overall growth. With this in mind, GMADA in 2007, appointed Jurong Consultants Private Ltd. Singapore to complete a comprehensive integrated master plan for the new township of Mullanpur. Being in vicinity of Chandigarh and proposed with a world class infrastructure, this Local Planning Area (LPA) has been renamed “New Chandigarh”, in the Punjab Regional & Town Planning & Development Board meeting held on 28-5-2013.

New Chandigarh LPA is located in the north east of GMADA region, south of the Shivalik range. It is bounded by Chandigarh and Mohali, acting as the northern gateway to the Greater Mohali area. Most of the land is not so fertile and there are a number of brick kilns in this area. Spread over an area of approximately 15,000 acres (6000 ha), it is also near the industrial town of Baddi in Himachal Pradesh. The main settlements are the 32 villages scattered throughout the area, the largest of them being the historic Mullanpur village. A significant portion of its land adjoining the Shivaliks falls under the PLPA (about 1150.20 ha), which imposes restrictions on land uses in such areas as these consist of highly erodible soil and have to be guarded against the harmful effects of deforestation and ecological imbalance. There is a restricted area of 140.8 ha that is dedicated for military use. Its topography is relatively gradual and generally suitable for urban development, providing about 4000 ha of buildable land for the development of new townships and urban activities. The Jayanti Devi Ki Rao, Patiali Ki Rao and Siswan River are the main rivulets which pass through New Chandigarh. The main connectivity is through the existing MDR-B which runs through Chandigarh between New Chandigarh and Panchkula and MDR-C, which starts at New Chandigarh and runs westwards to Kurali and further westwards towards Sirhind.

The existing rivers and their surroundings will be enhanced to become prime physical assets of New Chandigarh. These have been conserved and



development in these areas includes recreational zones only with minimal construction activity. A 100 m buffer zone has been set aside around the perimeter of the Defense Area as a no construction zone. This amounts to approximately to 140.80 ha of land with limited development potential. Other special and detailed development controls have been specified for all categories to ensure a logical and sensitive growth for the land utilization in the new township of New Chandigarh. With the above development controls in place, New Chandigarh will become a township that is in harmony with its environment and nature. Due to its prime location, New Chandigarh is bound to attract the population of Chandigarh and Himachal Pradesh in the long term and hence establish itself as a significant, self-sustaining town offering world class facilities in the fields of Research and Education.

The planning area of New Chandigarh includes health and education institutional infrastructure, commercial and mixed development along with residential colonies. GMADA has already grounded planned development of Eco-City phase-I(residential and mixed), Medi- City Phase-I(Medical infrastructure).Planning for Eco-City Phase-II and Medi- City Phase-II is also in advance stage. GMADA has also planned to develop Master Plan roads and other connecting roads around these urban estates. While land acquisition for the above mentioned urban estate along with some of the Master Plan roads falling inside these urban estates is completed, acquisition for other Master plan roads around these urban estates is to be initiated. Description of these roads along with their status of acquisition is presented in Table 1.1.



Table1.1: Description of Roads and Their Acquisition Status

Sl. No.

Description of Master Plan Roads

Length (Km)

Land Acquisition (Acres)

Status of Acquisition

1 Chandigarh boarder(near Mullanpur- Siswan T-Juntion ( HR-2)

7.590 95.50 Award Declared

2 BhothGarh-Toga(PR-4) 8.825 133.18 Award Declared

3 Rani-Majra (PR-4) to NH-21(PR-7)


4 West of Eco-City-I(VR-6) 3.515 32.66 Not yet Notified

5 East of Eco-City-I(VR-3) 3.265 39.56 Not yet Notified

6 Majra T-Juncticon to Pallanpur


7 Chandigah Boarder (Near Toga to Siswan-Kurali Road(VR-2)

3.000 --------- Part of Urban estates

In order to proceed with the development of key transport network in a synchronized and systematic manner, GMADAhas identified Majra-T-Juntion to Palanpur Road for planning and construction.The proposed road is the only master Plan Road which connects rural areas of Palnpur to new Chandigarh. This road would also connect various college and institutions which are otherwise not connected with good road.

Palanpur

Village

MajraT-

Junction



1.2 JUSTIFICATION OF PUBLIC PURPOSE

One of the Objective of the the Social Impact Assessment is to examine wheter the proposed project is a public purpose project. The proposed land cquisition for construction of Master Plan Road of New Chandigarh from Majra T-Junction to Palanpur is required for the following reasons.

1. The exisiting road is very narrow and passes through built-up and congested section of village ring road(Phirni).

2. Multi axle trucks and school vehicle for colleges moves along the exisiting phirni road.

3. The geometry of exisitng road is very poor and not suitable for heavy vehicle. Therefore, chances of accident is more.

4. People who own houses along the exisiting road have reported vibration and noise problem, which may result into cracks in houses. Therefore there is urgent need to construct an alternative road. The proposed Master Plan Road from Majra-T-Juntion to Palanpur is an alternative route.

Above all, Master Plan Roads fall under the list of projects classified in section 2(I-e) i.e. Project for planned Development of the LARR ACT 2013.

1.3 KEY BENEFITS OF THE PROJECT

The project will entail a multitude of benefits both for the New Chandigarh LPA and the local people of the surrounding rural area. The project will have following benefits for the people:

Easy accessibility to Chandigarh from the rural areas(Palanpur and surrounding villages) because of improved quality of road,

Transport of agricultural produce (especially perishable item like potatoes) to the Chandigarh market,

Development of floriculture, truck farming(vegetable)

Improved medical and health facilities

Establishment of food processing/agricultural based industries

Employment opportunities in the construction ,operation and maintenance period

Reduction in pollution level, enhancement of quality of environment

Accessibility to agricultural fields.

1.4 OBJECTIVES

Social Impact Assessment shall be carried out in accordance with the provision of section 4 of the RFCTLARRA 2013. The SIA shall assess socio-economic impacts of the proposed acquisition based on information collected from secondary and primary sources. The SIA shall assess following aspects while conducting the study.



a. Assess whether the proposed acquisition serves public purpose.

b. Estimate number of affected families and number of families among them likely to be displaced

c. Understand extent of land acquired is bare minimum needed for the project

d. Analyze alternate place (if any)

e. Study of the Social impacts, nature and cost of addressing them and impact of these cost on the overall cost of the project vis-à-vis the benefit of the project

The indicative methodology to study above mentioned aspects of SIA is briefly presented in Table 1.2.

f. Understand extent of land public and private, houses, settlement and other common properties likely to be affected by the proposed acquisition

Table 1.2: Indicative Methodology of Conducting SIA

Sl No.

Aspects of SIA Description of Methodology

Source

1 Assess whether the proposed acquisition serves public purpose

List has been presented in section 2(I); a to f

RFCTLARRA

2013

2 Estimate number of affected families and number of families among them likely to be displaced

Census and baseline survey of families affected(Low Population size) through questionnaire method

Field Study

3 Understand extent of land public and private, houses, settlement and other common properties likely to be affected by the proposed acquisition

‘Transact Walk’ through Alignment, based on ownership details of the land and type of land to be acquired, enumeration of affected properties, trees etc

Field study

4 Understand extent of land acquired is bare minimum needed for the project

In-depth study of proposed utilization of land to be acquired including examining cross section of 100 feet road and relevance of land acquisition

Desk study and field verification

5 Whether Acquisition at other place is found not feasible

Alternative analysis of alignment and location of project

Desk study and field verification



Sl No.

Aspects of SIA Description of Methodology

Source

6 Study of the Social impacts, nature and cost of addressing them and impact of these cost on the overall cost of the project vis-à-vis the benefit of the project

The social assessment of the project has been carried out as per requirement of RFCTLARRA 2013. The details of methodologies are includes

(i) SampleSocio-Economic Survey: Based on final alignments and detailed measurement survey of land and structure,a sample socio-economic survey was carried out during the months of May 2014. The sample socio-economic survey has delineated impacts as minor impacts and major impacts.

(ii) Stakeholder’s Consultation and Public hearing: Consultations were carried out at individual and village level Important issues discussed at village level include (but not limited to) impact of land acquisition on the livelihood of the people, compensation as per LARA 2013, Findings, suggestions and opinion of people have been taken into account while preparing social impact management plan. (Details of the consultations have been presented in chapter 4). Furthermore, consultations with institutional stakeholders have provided an insight to develop social impact management plan for the project.

1.5 ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES

GMADA has already prepared the Master Plan of new Chandigarh. The Master Plan has been approved in June 2013 vide Drawing No. 1922/2008 D.T.P. 2013/9 Dated 21.06.2013 in the area of TahsilKharar,District S.A.S nagar. As per approved Master Plan, GMADA has indicated the location of the proposed alignment of MajraT-Junction to Palanpur. However, in the process of Social Impact Assessment, two other alternatives have been considered for comparative analysis. (Figure 1.1). Efforts have been made to understand merits of these alternative alignments in terms of acquisition of land social impacts and people choice. It is learnt the existing Master Plan road alignments is the shortest and most preferred. The three alignments are as follow.

Alternative 1: Starts from Majra T-Juntion, crosses straight through garden and brick-kiln uptoMajra boarder

Alternative 2: Starts from Majra T-Juntion - follows the existing road directing Kuraliuptomajra village firni – then after going through the village firni it follows the existing Palanpur-Majra link road uptoMajra border.



Alternative 3: Starts from Majra-T-Juntion – follows the existing road directing BaddiuptoSultanpur village firni - then after going through the village firni it follows the existing revenue road uptoMajra border.

Table 1.3 presents analysis of alternatives, Amongst three alternatives considered alternative one is the bestalternative in terms of cost and social issues.

Table 1.3: Analysis of Alternatives for Majra T-Juntion to Palanpur

Alternative

Description

Alternative 1 Alternative 2 Alternative 3

Total length(km) 1.570 2.250 3.000

Land Acquisition(acres)

10.88 13.50 16.50

Acquisition of structures

One boundary wall

About 25-30 residential

15-20

Environmental issues




Impact on CPR* Waqf Board Land Water tap, drains Water tap,drains

Relocation of utility Not significant Need shifting of electric poles

Need shifting of electric poles

Travel time to destination after construction

2.00 minutes 5 minutes 5 minutes

Cost of Construction(crores)

9.00 13.50 18

Implementation Challenges

less Huge because of displacement

Moderate

Public Opinion preferred Opposed Not preferred

*CPR- Community Properties Resources



Figure 1.1: Alternative Alignment of Majra-T-Juntion to Palanpur

1.6 PHASES OF PROJECT CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN

The proposed road improvement envisages 2- 4-laning with paved shoulder. The service road will be planned as per requirement. The proposed RoW of 30(100 feet) m will be required for the present improvement.Figure1.2 suggest indicative design of the road improvement. Consultation with technical team ascertains that width of 30 m is minimum land width required for Master Plan road which is proposed for4 laning. The justification ofutilization of 30 mland are as follow:

Width of Main carriage way-2x7.25= 14.50 m

Width of Service road- 2x 3.5 m= 7 meter

Median width- 1.5-2.5 meters

Width of utility,drains and green belt- 2x4 meters

Therefore, from the above mentioned utilization of land it is established that entire land shall be utilized at once and the land being acquired is barest minimum. Since the land being acquired shall be used for the construction of road, hence phasing of project construction is not required.



Fig. 1.2: Cross Section showing the Utilization of Road

1.7 APPLICABLE LEGISLATION AND POLICIES

Table 1 presents the environmental regulations and legislations relevant to AP state road project.



Table 1: Environmental Regulations and Legislations

SR. No

Act / Rules Purpose Applicable

Yes/ No Reason for

Applicability Authority

1.

The Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition and Rehabilitation and Resettlement 2013

Set out rule for acquisition. of land by government

Yes

This act will be applicable to as there will be acquisition of land for Master Plan Road.

Land acquisition Collector, Department of Housing, GoP.

2.

National Environment Appellate Authority Act (NEAA) 1997

Address Grievances regarding the process of environmental clearance.

No Grievances if any will be dealt with, within this act.

NEAA

3. Environment Protection Act-1986

To protect and improve overall environment

Yes

As all environmental notifications, rules and schedules are issued under this act.

MoEF. Gol; DoE, State Gov. CPCB; SPCB

4.

The Forest (Conservation) Act 1927 The Forest (Conservation) Act. 1980 forest (conversion ) Rules 1981

To check deforestation by restricting conversion of forested areas into non- forested areas

Yes

The project road between km 56/700 to 59/300 passes through reserved forest. 2.072 hectares area will be acquired from forest land.

Forest Department, GoP

5.

Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981

To control air pollution by & Transport controlling emission of air Department. Pollutants as per the prescribed standards.

Yes

This act will be applicable during construction; for obtaining NOC for establishment of hot mix plant, workers' camp, construction camp, etc.

SPCB

6. Water Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act1974

To control water pollution by controlling discharge of pollutants as per the prescribed standards

Yes This act will be applicable during construction for (establishments of hot mix plant, construction camp, workers' camp, etc.

SPCB



SR. No

Act / Rules Purpose Applicable

Yes/ No Reason for

Applicability Authority

7. Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control Act) 1990

The standards for noise for day and night have been promulgated by the MoEF for various land uses.

Yes This act will be applicable as vehicular noise on project routes required to assess for future years and necessary protection measure need to be considered in design.

SPCB

8. Public Liability and Insurance Act 1991

Protection form hazardous materials and accidents.

Yes Contractor need to stock hazardous material like diesel, Bitumen, Emulsions etc.

SPCB

9. Explosive Act 1984 Safe transportation, storage and use of explosive material

Yes For transporting and storing diesel, bitumen etc.

Chief Controller of Explosives

10. Minor Mineral and concession Rules

For opening new quarry.

Yes Regulate use of minor minerals like stone, soil, river sand etc.

District Collector

11. Central Motor Vehicle Act 1988 and Central Motor Vehicle Rules1989

To check vehicular air and noise pollution.

Yes This rule will be applicable to road users and construction Machinery.

Motor Vehicle Department

12. The Mining Act The mining act has been notified for safe and sound mining activity.

Yes The construction of project road will require aggregates. These will be procured through mining from riverbeds and quarries

Department of mining, GoP



CHAPTER - 2: ESTIMATION AND ENUMERATION OF AFFECTED FAMILIES

2.1 GENERAL

This chapter describes about the socio-economic profile of the project area and the project affected persons. This chapter specifically analyzes the impacts on land and other immovable assets based on Detailed Measurement Survey done. Based on the impact on land and structures, a sample Survey was carried out; and the results of the Survey established socio-economic status of PAFs. The survey has indicated the nature and characteristics of R&R interventions required to mitigate negative impacts of the proposed project.

2.2 THE PROJECT AREA

(i) General: The project area is part of foothills zone of Himalaya and falls in Siwalik mountain range. General slopes is from North to South. The project area falls in Ghaghar river basin and act as watershed between Ghghar and Satlujriver. Important crops of the zone are rice, wheat, maize, mustard,sugarcane, barley, gram, pigeon pea, moong, lentil, groundnut pearl millet, sorghum, and rapeseed. Potato, tomato, vegetable pea and cucurbits are the major vegetables and mango, guava, aonla, banana and citrus are the major fruits grown in the zone. Flower cultivation is also popular in some areas.

(ii) Land Use Pattern: General Land Use Pattern of the State indicated that the project area has mixed land use dominated by agriculture (82.60%) followed by land not available for agricultural use (10.57%), forest (5.80%) and fallow (0.24%). Economy of the project areas is predominantly subsistence agriculture with wheat, maize cultivation as the main activity. Small level orchard farming (Mango, guava, banana) is also undertaken.



General Landuse in Punjab (2010-11)

Source: Charts of Statistical Abstract of Punjab-2012

(iii) Socio -Economic Characteristics of the Project Area:Most of the people in the project districts are dependent on the agricultural activities. The Table below indicates that the project area depicts average performance on important development indices such as work participation rate(46.13). The socio-cultural indicators point to low development indices. Total literacy rate of Village Majra 53.87. This is a region with a high decadal growth rate of population of above 54.87%. (Table 2.1)



Table 2.1: Social and Economic Indicators of the Project Area (2001)

State/ District/ Block/ Village

Economic Social& Demographic

Work Participation

Rate (%)

% Non-Workers

Literacy Decadal Growth

Rate

SC (%)

Total Male Female

Punjab State 37.47 62.53 69.7 75.2 63.4 20.10 28.85

Mohali District 41.25 58.75 78.4 83.8 72.1 22.84 28.19

Majri Block 48.42 51.58 62.84 22.52 28.83

Majra Village 46.13 53.87 56.22 54.87 46.82 Source: 1.Reports of ESO Punjab Management Information System – Village Directories

2.Punjab at a Glance, District – Wise, Govt. of Punjab, India

2.3 PROJRECT IMPACTS

Following sections illustrate analysis of the results of socio-economic and sample surveys. The analysis describes about the social, demographic and economic profile of PAPs to understand the type of R&R intervention measures required to enhance living condition of PAPs. The socio-economic study has been done based on education, occupation, demographic profile other social characteristics of the PAPs.

(i) Loss of Land: The proposed project stretch will involve acquisition of about 10.88 acres of land in which 6.13 acres are under private acquisition. Out of 3.75 acres of private land. (Table 2.2)

Table 2.2: Project Area: Loss of Land

Village

Land(area in acre)

Structures(Area in sqm) Total*(in ha)

Private Govt. Residential Commercial Other

Majra 6.23 3.65 0 0 0 10.88

(ii) Impact on Plots: Table 2.3 present severity of impact on affected plots. Out of 48 plot affected about 44 plot are having less than 0.5 acre, 3 plots are in between 0.5-1.0 acres and only one plots are having more than 1.5 acres size.

Table 2.3: Parcel of Plot Affected of each PAFs

Sl. No.

Name of Village

Category of Affected Area of Agriculture Land in Ha. Total

0. to 0.5 0.5-1.0 1.0-1.5 1.5-above

1 Majra 44 3 0 1 48

(iii) Impact on People: The estimated number of families being affected are about 52. Total number of land owners in the project is 48. However, as stated above about 44 plots have severity of less than 0.5 acres. Therefore, the project will not affect livelihood adversely. The impact on livelihood could be mitigated with the intervention of Rehabilitation measures as per the LARR Act 2013. Further explorative technique has been used to assess social impacts on families,understand social and demographic profile the project affected families.As can be seen from Table 2.4 that there are 288 PAPs from 52 estimated PAFshaving average family size for the project is 5.5.



Table 2.4: Project Affected Families (PAFs) and Project Affected Persons (PAPs)

Name of Village

Land(agri) PAFs

PAPs Average Family size

Majra 52 288 5.5

2.4 SOCIAL PROFILE OF THE PAPs

(i) Age-Sex Composition:Out of 13 families survey based on sample survey method, there 164(56%) male and 124(44%)female, sex ratio of affected families is 756. The Table also presents distribution of the age-sex composition of PAFs loosing agricultural land in the project.

Table 2.6: PAPs Loosing Agricultural Land: Age-Sex Composition

Type of

Impact

0-6 6-15 15-18 18-45 45-59 59-Above Total

M F M F M F M F M F M F M F

Total 20 4 24 16 4 4 84 74 8 8 24 18 164 124

Among the PAFs loosing agricultural land in the project, the people in the active age group of 19-59 years constitute about 60.04% of the total population. This is relatively higher among females (66.12) than males (56.09). Details are attached in the Annexure 2.1.

(ii) Religious Composition: In the families loosing agricultural land in the project, the dominant religious group is Sikh about 84% % of the total population followed by Hindu 16%. The SIA has ascertained that no other religious families are affected directly by the project.

Table 2.7: Social Composition of PAFs

Village Social Category (No. of Families)

Total Hindu Muslim Sikh Other

Majra 8 0 44 0 52

(iii) Social Stratification: Table 2.8 indicates that out of 52 families being affected directly by the project, 40 (76.92%) belong to general category and 15.38% are from other backward caste. Another 7.69% families belong to the various Scheduled Castes. In other words, socially vulnerable population affected by the construction of the Master Plan Road is only 7.69%. The impact on the families requires specific Rehabilitation and Resettlement(R&R) Program including good communication strategies such as education about best utilizationy of the compensation, skill up gradation training are required.

Table 2.8: Social Strata of PAFs

Village Land

Gen. OBC SC ST Total

Majra 40 8 4 0 52



(iv) Education Status: Amongst the PAPs, there is a high degree of illiteracy in the project area. About one-fourth (13.88 %) PAPs are uneducated. Another 23.61 % of the PAPs are basic literates. About 15.19% of the total PAPs have studied up to the 8th standard school level (Table 2.9). Amongst PAPs, there are only 15 (5.20%) graduates in the area. Since about 13% of the PAPs are illiterate, special efforts and attention would be required for communicating awareness about social issues resettlement and rehabilitation options, compensation and project related decisions.

Table 2.9: Education Status of PAPs

Sl. No.

Name of Village

Education Total Un

Educated Educated 8th 10th Intermediate Graduate

1 Majra 40 68 46 102 17 15 288



CHPATER – 3 : LAND ASSESSMENT

3.1 BACKGROUND

Land acquisition of the proposedMaster Plan Road is being carried out as per provision of the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition and Rehabilitation and Resettlement 2013. Following sections discuss the extent of LA, steps involved in LA process, status of LA under the project, procedure for valuation of land and structures, and LA schedule.

3.2 EXTENT OF LAND ACQUISITION

Total length of the proposed 100 feet wide Master Plan road is about 1.6 km which entails acquisition of about 10.81 acre of land. Out of total 10.88 acre of land,about 9.53 acre is private and about 1.25 acre is private land. Details of land to be acquired along with their ownership have been presented in Table 3.1.

Table 3.1: Land to be acquired for Proposed Master Plan Road

Sl. No.

Village- Majri

Khasra No.


1 26//25/2 0 2 Hakikat Singh s/o Mehar Singh s/o Uttamsingh

2 28//4 Min 1 7

3 28//5 Min 2 1

4 28//6/1 0 10

5 28//6/2 0 12 BanarsiLal S/o Billu Ram S/o Mangal ram

6 29//11 2 3

7 29//10 Min 1 8 Nath Ram s/o Ram Lal S/o Ruliya

8 29//12 2 4 Pritpal Singh S/o Avtarsingh S/o Tara Singh 147/530 , Jasbirsingh S/oTara Singh S/o Essarsingh 187/1590 , Satvindar Singh S/o Avtarsingh S/o Tara Singh 187/1590 , Rajindar Singh S/o Avtar Singh S/o Tara Singh 187/795 , Bachhansingh S/o Indar Singh S/o AmiChand 147/530

9 29//18 1 16

10 29//19/1 0 19 Gurmel Singh s/o Phukiriya S/o Bajja 1/2, Nachhatarsingh S/o Phukeriya 1/2

11 29//19/2

Min 0 13

Pritpal Singh S/o Avtarsingh S/o Tara Singh 1021/1845 , Jasbirsingh S/oTara Singh S/o Essarsingh 652/5535 , Satvindar Singh S/o Avtarsingh S/o Tara Singh 652/5535 , Rajindar Singh S/o Avtar Singh S/o Tara Singh 1168/5535

12 29//23/2

Min 1 9

13 29//24 Min 0 3

14 29//22 Min 0 4

Kisna Devi D/o Teja Ram S/o Prabhu 1/7, Maya devi D/o Teja Ram S/o Prabhu 1/7, Pyari Devi D/o Teja ram S/o Prabhu 1/7 , Bhag Chand S/o Teja Ram S/o Prabhu 1/7, Pal Singh S/o Teja ram S/o Prabhu 1/7, Kisan Das S/o Teja ram s/o Prabhu 1/7, Mehar Chand S/o Teja ram s/o Prabhu

15 29//23/1 1 9 Prit Pal Singh s/o Avatar Singh s/o Tara Singh

16 38//23 2 0 BagwaniBibhag Punjab

17 38//24 0 1



Sl. No.

Village- Majri

Khasra No.


18 39//3 1 7 Prit Pal Singh s/o Avatar Singh s/o Tara Singh share 1021/1845, Rajendrasingh s/o Avatar Singh s/o Tara Singh share 67/369, Jasbeer Singh s/o Tara Singh s/o Issar Singh share 326/1845, SatwindarSiingh s/o Avatar Singh s/o Tara Singh share 163/1845

19 39//7/2 1 7

20 39//4 1 3

Prit Pal Singh s/o Avatar Singh s/o Tara Singh share 448/1845, Rajendrasingh s/o Avatar Singh s/o Tara Singh share 67/369, Jasbeer Singh s/o Tara Singh s/o Issar Singh share 326/1845, SatwindarSiingh s/o Avatar Singh s/o Tara Singh share 163/1845, Amarjeet Singh s/o Kulvir Singh s/o Baljindar Singh

21 39//7/1 1 3 Prit Pal Singh s/o Avatar Singh s/o Tara Singh share1021/1845, Rajendrasingh s/o Avatar Singh s/o Tara Singh share 1168/5535, Jasbeer Singh s/o Tara Singh s/o Issar Singh share 652/5535, SatwindarSiingh s/o Avatar Singh s/o Tara Singh share 652/5535

22 39//15/1 1 6

23 39//15/2 0 12

24 39//14 2 16 Avatar Singh s/o Nachhatar Singh s/o Bhajan Singh Share 1/3, Jogindar Singh s/o Pyara Singh s/o Bhajan Singh Share 1/3, Jagmohan Singh s/o Jogindar Singh s/o Pyara Singh Share 1/12, Mohan Singh s/o Jogindar Singh s/o Pyara Singh Share 1/12, Manmohan Singh s/o Avatar Singh s/o Nachhatar Singh share 1/6

25 39//17 0 15

26 39//15/3 0 16 Suresh Arora s/o Tilak Raj s/o Lal Chandra

27 39//16 0 2 Prit Pal Singh s/o Himmat Singh s/o Diwan Singh Share 1/2, Hari Singh s/o Phukeria s/o Matu share 1/2

28 39//26 3 15 Govt.

29 47//3 1 15

Harnek Singh s/o Babu Ram share 86/839, Nachhatar Kaur w/o Hari Singh share 86/839, Rachhpal Kaur d/o Gian Singh 140/2517, Amarjeet Kaur d/o Gian Singh 140/2517, Malkeet Kaur d/o Gian Singh 140/2517, Labh Singh s/o Babu Ram 126/839, Nayab Singh s/o Babu Ram 126/839, Pal Singh s/o Babu Ram 126/839, Surjit Singh s/o Babu Ram 126/839, Hari Singh s/o Phukheria 109/839

30 47//4 4 13 Sant Singh S/o Matu 1/2, Uttam Singh S/o Matu 1/2

31 47//5 0 18

32 47//6 4 3

33 47//7 0 7

34 48//10/2 2 6 Ajmer Singh S/o Bakhtor Singh

35 48//11/1 1 19 Gurprit Singh S/o Mewa Ram 1/2, Kuldeep Kaur W/o Charanjeet Singh 41/85, Harprit Singh S/o Mewasingh 3/170

36 48//11/4 1 2 Ajmer Singh S/o Bakhtor Singh 1/4, Bakhsis Singh S/o Bakhtar Singh 1/4, Karnail Singh S/o Bakhtar Singh 1/4, Harnek Singh s/o bakhsissingh 1/16,Gurmel singh S/o Bakhsissingh 1/16, Gurnam Singh S/o Bakhsis singgh1/16, Bhagsingh s/o Bakhsissingh 1/16

37 48//12 3 3

38 48//19/1 1 1

39 48//18 3 9 JuvijaChadda D/o Dr. Ski Lark Sawarn Singh Chadda S/o Kartar Singh 40 48//23 1 19



Sl. No.

Village- Majri

Khasra No.


41 48//24 1 11

42 48//19/3 0 7

Harnek Singh S/o Bakhsis Singh 1/6, Gurmel Singh S/o Bakhsis Singh 1/6, Gurnam Singh S/o Bakhsis Singh 1/6, Bhag Singh S/o Bakhsis singh1/6, Baldev Singh S/o Karnail Singh 1/6,Baljeet Singh S/o Karnailsingh 1/6

43 48//19/2 0 16 No. Not In Jamabandi

44 81 12 15 Punjab Waqf Board

45 92 7 16 Village Panchayat

46 93 2 5

47 213 0 7

48 219 0 6

Total 10.81 Acres

87 1

As mentioned above, acquisition of 10.88 acre land is from Majra Village only. The proposed acquisition of land are mainly used for agricultural purposes. Details of land Plan is marked on sajra maps.

3.3 TYPE OF LAND

Following section presents type of land required for proposed Master Plan Road. Type of land being impacted is taken from record of Revenue Department.The proposed project stretch will involve acquisition of about 10.88 acres of land in which 6.23 acres are under private acquisition. Out of 3.65 acres of private land. At many built-up locations land width (CoI) has been reduced to as less as 17 meters which resulted in reducing impact on the residential as well as commercial structures (Table 2.2)

Table 3.2: Project Area: Loss of Land

Village Land(area in acre) Structures(Area in sqm) Total*(in

ha) Private Govt. Residential Commercial Other

Majra 6.23 3.65 0 0 0 10.88

Table 2.4 present severity of impact on affected plots. Table 3.3 present severity of impact on affected plots. Out of 48 plot affected about 44 plot are having less than 0.5 acre, 3 plots are in between 0.5-1.0 acres and only one plots are having more than 1.5 acres size.

Table 3.3: Parcel of Plot Affected of each PAFs

Sl. No.

Name of Village

Category of Affected Area of Agriculture Land in acres Total

0. to 0.5 0.5-1.0 1.0-1.5 1.5-above

1 Majra 44 3 0 1 48



These information will be very helpful in determining Rehabilitation and Resettlement assistance under LARR ACT 2013.&

Following sections describe area cropping pattern, area under major crops, irrigateted area in Majra Village. Wheat is cultivated in 67% of total cropped area in Majra Village. Other important crops are rice(25%) and sugarcane(6%).About 48% of gross cropped area is irrigated in majra Village in camparision to 97% of Punjab and 86% in Mohali.

Source: Reports of ESO Punjab Management Information System – Village Directories


60%

36%

3% 1%

Area under Major Crops in S.A.S Nagar District

Wheat Rice Cotton Sugarcane Oil Seeds

65%

26%

8%

1%

Area under Major Crops in Majri Block





Source:1.Charts of Statistical Abstract of Punjab-2012

3.4 DETERMINATION OF COMPENSATION

As per provision 26 of LARR 2013 the collector shall adopt following criteria to assess and determine the market value of land.

67%

6%

2%

Area under Major Crops in Majra Village


97.99%

85.69%

73.98%

48.51%

Punjab State S.A.S Nagar District Majri Block Majra Village

Persentage of Gross Irrigated Area among Gross Cropped Area



(a) Market value specified in the Indian Stamp Act, 1899, for the registration of sale deeds or agreement to sell where land is situated,

(b) The average sale price of similar type of land situated in the nearest village or nearest vicinity,

(c) Consented amount of compensation as agreed upon under sub-section(2) of section in case of acquisition of lands for private companies,

Whichever is higher,

Stamp duty rate of Village Majra:

Agricultural-75 lacs per acre,

Barani- 75 lacs per acre

Banjarkadam-70 lacks

Pahad 37,500

Abadi-one lakh per Marla,

Since the land to be acquired is agricultural the rate would be RS 75 Lakhs,

Registry rate collected from Majri tehsil are as follow

Sr.No. Village Name Agriculture Land

Average Residencial Land

Average

1 Hoshiyarpur 5318132.02 12389069.83

2 Takipur 4679858.9 33617786.89

3 Kartarpur 4687816.74 8636318.25

5 Majra 3510971.51 13652550.1

Registry rate for agicultural land is 35 laks per acre, therefore the rate to be considered is RS 75 laks per acre,

Distance from Chandigarh Municipal limit less than 10 km, therefore multiplier would be 1.25, hence the rate of land= 1.25x75=92.5 lakhs,

Solatium=100%, i.e. 92.50 laks

Total compensation of land= 1.85 crore per acre,



Activity 2014 2010

Implementation Schedule Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb March Apr

Pre-construction Construction

Establishment of SIA Unit(Punjabi University Patiala

Notification of Social Impact Assessment for the project

Notification of Social Impact Assessment in the locality and Pnachayat,Tahsi

Information campaign and community consultation

Training to enumerators and capacity building

Detailed measurement and Survey

Sample socio-economic survey

Public hearing

Final list of PAPs


Hearing of objection(60 days)

Measurement and survey


Valuation of structures for compensation

Finalization of Rate

Declaration of Award

LA payments by LAC Office

Figure E2: Time Schedule of Acquisition of SIA and Land Acquisiiton for Majra T-Juntion to Palanpur



CHAPTER – 4: TEAM COMPOSITION APROACH AND SCHEDULE OF SIA

4.1 TEAM COMPOSITION

Financial Commissioner, Government of Punjab vide Notification No. 24/84/2013-LR-1/2344, has notified Department of Sociology and Social Anthropology, Punjabi University Patiala as State Social Impact Assessment Unit. The SIA notification for Master Plan Road from MajraT-Junction to PalAnpur was published on 6th March 2014. The Collector, Land Acquisition, Department of Housing and Urban Development(LAC) has provided details of land to be acquired to Punjabi University Patiala.

In response to the SIA notification and details provided by the LAC, Pujabi University has constituted a team to carry out SIA.

ORGANOGRAM OF SIA TEAM

4.2 CONSULTATION AND PUBLIC HEARING

Consultative procedure has been a critical but important front in the entire social Impact Assessment process. This consultation framework will be continued during preparation of Social Impact Management Plan (SIMPs), which in turn, will develop strategies for community dialogues and their involvement in the project during implementation of the project. While social impact assessment ensured involvement of local communities through participatory planning, structured consultations and public hearing have been conducted at village to

Dr Harvinder Singh Bhatti Professor and Director, CSSR,PU

Coordinator, Social Impact Assessment

Shri Sukhwant Singh,Ph.D(Prof in PU)

Co-Coordinator, Social Impact Assessment

Shri T.S. Jeji,Ph.D (Prof in PU)

Co-Coordinator, Social Impact Assessment

Research Supervisor

Mr Pushpendra Singh,

Mr RituP.Kausal,

Mr Sandip Singh,

Miss KavitaSuman,(Gender specialist)

Miss Parul,

MissNancy,

Mr Gurusevak Singh



endorse important planning approaches and policies. Following section highlights Type of consultations, continued consultation in further project preparation.

4.3 TYPE OF CONSULTATION

Information Dissemination: The dissemination process and the type of information shared with the stakeholders during consultation are described below.

While undertaking inventory of road side utilities and structures, and sample survey of PAFs, information dissemination focused on the proposed project characteristics, land width required for the construction of road,

PAFs were consulted to inform them about, resultant impacts and possible socio-cultural conflict (if any) including loss of accessibility during road construction,

During these consultations, google maps, Master plan maps were used to explain about the location of proposed Master Plan road, distance of their properties with proposed road. This activity helps people to understand the impact on their assets and properties.

Pamphlets/PARCHAon the project was prepared and shared with the villagers explaining proposed project and social impact assessment studies (Fig 4.1)

Consultation during sample Survey Stage: SIA at this stage included consultations at individual PAF level, groups of local people and focused group discussions at strategic locations such as Gurdwara, school to understand acceptability’s of the project issues related to land acquisition. The overall objective of these consultations was to ensure that people participate willingly; they are allowed to express their concerns and opinions; and agreements are reached on their suggestion/preferences which will be eventually shared after preparation of SIA report.

SIA Team, Punjabi University, Patiala Consultation with local PRI

representatives

Fig. 4.1: Consultations during Sample Baseline Survey



Public Hearing: Public hearing was conducted in MajraSchool on 10th May 2014 as per provision of section 4(5) of LARR Act 2013.Besides general consultations as described above, consultations with specific objectives were conducted in this public hearing. For this purpose, date and venue of consultation were fixed in advance and in coordination with the PRI representatives (sarpanch and Lambardar) at village level and officials from Revenue and other line department at Tahsil level. The date of public hearing was widely publicized through Newspaper, Banner and Munadi at village level.(Attachment 4.1)

Issues Raised by Sarpanch, Majra, Verification of Document by Coordinator SIA,PU,during public hearing

4.4 FINDING OF CONSULTATION

Consultations were carried out at individual as well as Village level. While villagelevel consultations were held during sample socio-economicsurvey, Public hearing and Consultations at Tehsil District level is planned.

Important issues of consultation at village level were related to loss of livelihood, compensation for lost land and properties, provision of job in the project. Important issues raised during these consultations are presented below (Table 4.1).

Table 4.1: Important Issues of Consultation

Issues Identified Solutions

Provision of Job in lieu of compensation as per New LARR Act 2013,

Cracks in houses because of high speed loaded multi axle trucks because of vibration,

Loss of source of livelihood because of loss of fertile

To be intimated in Final SIA report



Issues Identified Solutions

agricultural land,

4 times compensation as per provision of new LARR Act 2013,

Compensation for Irrigation pipeline and underground pipe

4.5 FRAMEWORK FOR CONTINUED CONSULTATION

As per provision of section 4(6) and section 7(6) of the LARR Act 2013, the SIA required to be disclosed to people at conspicuous locations, Village Panchayat ,Tahsil, District offices. To fulfill the goal the SIA team ensures that

Key stakeholders GMADA(requiring body), Land Acquisition office of Department of Housing and Urban Development, Government of Punjab(representing Appropriate Government) and Punjabi University,Patiala will be involved actively in approval of recommendations of social impact assessment studies by expert appraisal group as per provision of section 7 of LARR Act 2013,

A sensitization workshop will be held involving GMADA(requiring body), Land Acquisition office of Department of Housing and Urban Development, Government of Punjab(representing Appropriate Government) and Punjabi University,Patiala to share experiences of SIA of the project during approval stage.

Identified critical issues will be given due attention in developing good communication strategies with the land owners during acquisition process under LARR Act 2013,

Key features of the compensations and R&R entitlements(as per provision of section 30 of the LARR Act 2013 will be displayed in billboards, in the village for understanding its acceptability.

4.6 SCHEDULE OF SIA

Details showing the date wise work undertaken for Social Impact Assessment (SIA) of Land Acquisition of Master Plan Road of New Chandigarh from Majra-T Junction to Palanpur.

Date Particulars Remarks

05-02-2014 Forwarding of SIA notification to Government along with other documents.

25-02-2014 Government of Punjab Revenue Rehabilitation and Disaster Management Department Notified



Date Particulars Remarks

Department of Sociology and Social Anthropology, Punjabi University, Patiala as State Social Impact Assessment Unit (SSIAU)

04-03-2014 Approval of SIA Notification of Land Acquisition of Master Plan Road by the Government of Punjab Department of Housing and Urban Development vide Notification No.6/1/2014/6HG1-153 dated 04-03-2014.

04-03-2014 Forwarding of Notification of Government of Punjab Revenue Rehabilitation and Disaster Management Department and SIA Notification of Land Acquisition of Master Plan Road to The Dean, Punjabi University, Patiala.

06-03-2014 Publication of Notification of Government of Punjab Department of Housing and Urban Development vide Notification No.6/1/2014/6HG1-153 dated 04-03-2014 in English & Punjabi Newspaper “Daily Post &AjitAwaj”

28-04-2014 Information to Deputy Commissioner S.A.S Nagar, regarding issuance of above said notification in the knowledge of Tehsildar for further information to concerned HalkaKango&Patwari.

29-04-2014 Fixing of Public Hearing on 10-05-2014 at Majra, Tehsil Kharar for the notice of general public through Deputy Commissioner, S.A.S.Nagar.

06-05-2014 Publication of notice for Public hearing in newspapers “The Tribune &Ajit”



CHAPTER-5: SOCIAL IMPACT MANAGEMENT PLAN

5.1 BACKGROUND

This Social Impact Management Plan (SIMP) is prepared to mitigate social impact for Master Plan Road from Majra T-Juntion to Palanpur. The Social Impact Management Plan (SIMP) consists a set of mitigation, monitoring and institutional measures to be taken during the design, construction and operational phases of the project to eliminate adverse social impacts, to offset them, or to reduce them to acceptable levels. The main aim of the SIMP is to ensure that the various adverse impacts are mitigated and the positive impacts are enhanced. The SIMP shall be implemented during the various stages of the project viz. Pre-construction stage, Construction Stage and Operational Stage. A description of the various management measures suggested during different stages of improvement of highway and is provided in following section.

Table 5.1: Classification of Social Impacts at different Stages of Project Cycle

Pre-construction Construction Operation

Acquisition of agricultural land

Acquisition of orchard and trees

Loss of livelihood

Loss of Community Properties

Temporary impact of Brick kiln workers

Dust and pollution

Connectivity to the village during peak construction period

Employment in construction

Employment in

5.2 MAJOR FINDINGS OF SIA STUDY

Sample Survey has estimated about 52 project affected families and about 288 Project affected Persons. The number appears to be highconsidering acquisition of only 10.88 acres of land, actual impact in terms displacement is zero loss of livelihood is very less. Average acquisition per family works out to be 0.20 acre.

The project shall not displace any residential or commercial structure

Resident of Majra village has welcomed the project as it will reduce movements of heavy multi-axle trucks from their village.

Public hearing was conducted on 10-05-2013. Important point discussed in public hearing includes compensation norms, schedule of construction and timeline of land acquisition,



This Social Impact Management Plan(SIMP) of the proposed Master Plan Road from Majra T- Junction to Palanpur is prepared to mitigate social impact of the acquisition of 10.88 acre land in Majra Village. The SIMP will follow The Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition and Rehabilitation and Resettlement 2013(LARR 2013). It is learnt from the analyses and overview of the acts that provisions of compensation for LA under LARR 2013 will be sufficient to manage social issues Moreover to provide clarity in the provisions of the act following broad principle will be adopted under the project:

The Social Impact Management Plan(SIMP applicable to Master Plan Road from Majra T junction to Palnpur,

Continued consultation with representatives of Panchayati Raj will be the main feature of the R&R planning and implementation of the project,

Administrator and Commissioner for Resettlement and Rehabilitation will be appointed as per provision of LARR 2013 by the appropriate Government,

The Administrator of the project will ensure preparation of R&R plan and disclosure as per provision of LARR 2013,

The SIA report shall be disclosed as per section 7 (5)of the LARR 2013 ,

R&R benefit will be as per provision of second schedule of LARR 2013

Table 5.2:Analysis of Social Impact of Majra-T-Juntionto Palanpur Master Plan Road

Sl.No.

Type of Impact Photographs Mitigation measures

1. Loss of fertile agricultural land,

Loss of livelihood of people,

About 9 acres of agricultural land is being acquired

About 48 families are losing their livelihood

Compensation as per provision of LARR Act 2013,

Rehabilitation Assistance as per second schedule,

One time five lakhs rupees whose primary source of livelihood is being affected,

The stamp duty and other fee payable for registration shall be borne by the GMADA



Sl.No.

Type of Impact Photographs Mitigation measures

Loss of orchard of farm house,

About 1 acre land devoted to orchard is being acquired,

The orchard is part of farm house,

Important trees in orchards are mango, eucalyptus, kekar, guava,

Compensation for land as per provision of lARR Act 2913,

Compensation for timber bearing trees as per norms of department of Forest,GoP,

Compensation for fruit bearing trees as per norms of Department of Horticulture,

The stamp duty and other fee payable for registration shall be borne by the GMADA

5.3 ANALYSIS OF SOCIAL IMPACT OF MAJRA-T-JUNTION TO PALANPUR MASTER PLAN ROAD

Type of Impact Photographs Mitigation Measures

Acquisition of land from brick kiln,

Removal of temporary residence of labourers working in brick kiln,

Acquisition of trees and other assets near temporaory shelter

The resident shall be informed in advance to change their location away from road boundary,

Compensation for land as per provision of LARR Act 2913,

Advance notice to Brick kiln owner to readjust temporary house



CHAPTER 6 COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS

The proposed Master Plan road is part New Chandigarh local planning area. While

most of the proposed Master Plan roads are part of various sector road, the proposed

Majra T-Junction to Palanpur is one of few connectivity which is meant to avoid threat

of accidents, safety issues and noise and vibration from built-up section of MajraPhirni.

The proposed road not only benefits to the rural population beyond Palanpur village,

but also serves institutional areas such as professional educational institutions in the

area. One of the objectives of SIA to study of social impacts of the project and nature

and cost of addressing them and impact of these costs on the overall cost of project vis-

à-vis the benefits of the project. Following sections discusses cost of construction and

benefits of the project.

COST OF THE PROJECT

As mentioned in earlier section, about 10.88 acres of land is being acquired. Out of total

10.88 acres land, about 6.23 acres is private and 3.65 acres is Government land. The cost

of acquisition of land is presented in Table 6.1.

Table 6.1 Cost of SIA and Civil Cost

Sl.No. Description of Item Rate in Lacs(Rs) Amount in lacs (Rs)

1 Cost of private land(6.23 acres) 185 1152.55

2 Cost of Government land(3.65 acres)

185 675.25

3 Cost of trees and structures Lum sum 200

4 Rehabilitation and Resettlement Cost@10% of Sl.No.

115.25

5 Cost of Social Impact Studies Lump sum 6.25

Total Cost of Social Impact(say 20 crores) 2034.05

6 Civil Cost of Construction of Road Tentative @ 6crore/km

900

Benefit from the Project

Though, it is very difficult to quantify actual cost of social impact based on severity of

land acquisition. However efforts shall be made to minimize impact through

intervention of R&R measures. However, the project will entail a multitude of benefits

both for the New Chandigarh LPA and the local people of the surrounding rural area.

The project will have following benefits for the people:

Easy accessibility to Chandigarh from the rural areas(Palanpur and

surrounding villages) because of improved quality of road,



Transport of agricultural produce (especially perishable item like potatoes) to

the Chandigarh market and New Chandigarh LPA,

Development of floriculture, truck farming(vegetable)

Improved medical and health facilities

Establishment of food processing/agricultural based industries

Employment opportunities in the construction ,operation and maintenance

period

Reduction in pollution level, enhancement of quality of environment

Accessibility to agricultural fields.

Social costs by comparing project benefits (positive impacts) and negative

impact(social cost), from construction of Master Plan Road fromMajra T-Juntion

to Palanpur. Total cost of construction of this Master Plan road will be about 29

crores which includes cost of land(about 20 crores and construction cost(about 9

crores). However, this cost will resolve perpetual traffic problem, congestion and

risks of accident. Positive and negative aspects of the project have been

discussed detailed in following Table



Sl.No. Positive Impact Negative Impacts Remarks

1 savings in travel times Loss of agricultural land After careful

examination of

various parameters

of cost and

benefit(positive and

negative impact),it

is found that the

proposed

construction would

benefit local

community at large

even though cost of

construction is

about 29 crores.

2 Reduced Congestion Loss of livelihood

3 reduced vehicle

operating costs

Loss of trees

4 reduced road

maintenance costs

Loss of CPR

5 reduction in exhaust

emission

Cost Rs 29crores

6 reduction in exhaust

emission

7 Enhance cost of land per

acre

8 Increasing employment

opportunity

9 Reduced chances of

accident

As mentioned above, the proposed Master Plan road will have more positive impacts

than negative impacts, this is concluded that the potential benefits of the project

outweigh overall cost of the project.

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