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HARYANA POWER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
DRAFT RESETTLEMENT AND REHABILITATION ACTION PLAN
PACKAGE G-6
TRANSMISSION LINES, HISAR CIRCLE
LILO OF 132 kV HANSI-NARNAUD LINE AT MASOODPUR (HANSI) LILO OF
220 kV D/C 400 kV MAYAR (PGCIL HISAR) S/STN TO ISHERWAL S/STN
AT 220 KV S/STN SAGBAN (TOSHAM) LILO OF 132 kV ISHERWAL – JUI
S/C LINE AT 132 kV SUB-STATION
KAIRU (BHIWANI)
for
HARYANA VIDYUT PRASARAN NIGAM LIMITED
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TTTAAABBBLLLEEE OOOFFF CCCOOONNNTTTEEENNNTTTSSS LIST OF
ABBREVIATIONS
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4
EXECUTIVE
SUMMARY.........................................................................................................
5 CHAPTER 1 – INTRODUCTION AND METHODOLOGY
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7 1.1 Background
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7 1.2 The Project-
HPSIP..........................................................................................................
7 1.3 Haryana Vidyut Prasaran Nigam
Limited.........................................................................
7 1.4 Package G-6 (Transmission
Lines)...................................................................................
8 1.5 Measures Taken to Minimize Impacts
..............................................................................
9 1.6 Objectives of the
Study....................................................................................................
9 1.7 Approach and
Methodology.............................................................................................
9 1.8 Structure of the
Report...................................................................................................
10 CHAPTER 2 – PROFILE OF THE PROJECT AREA
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11 2.1 Introduction
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11 2.2 Profile of the Project Districts
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11 2.3 Socio-economic Profile of Impacted
Villages.................................................................
12 CHAPTER 3 – SELECTION OF TRANSMISSION LINE ROUTE: ANALYSIS OF
ALTERNATIVES .............. 14 3.1 Introduction
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14 CHAPTER 4 – IMPACT ON LAND AND PERSONS
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18 4.1 Introduction
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18 4.2 Social Impact Assessment of the Proposed Sub-packages
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CHAPTER 5 – STAKEHOLDER CONSULTATIONS
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20 5.1 Introduction
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20 5.2 Consultations for Sub-package III
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20 5.3 Consultations for Sub-package
VI..................................................................................
24 5.4 Consultations for Sub-package
IX..................................................................................
27 CHAPTER 6 – RESETTLEMENT POLICY AND LEGAL
FRAMEWORK................................................. 31 6.1
Policy, Legal and Regulatory Framework
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31 6.2 Procedure for Land Acquisition
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31 6.3 World Bank Operational Policy on Involuntary Resettlement
(OP 4.12)......................... 32 6.4 HVPNL Environment and
Social Policy and
Procedures................................................ 33 6.5
Social Entitlement
Framework.......................................................................................
33 CHAPTER 7 – INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS AND GRIEVANCE REDRESSAL
MECHANISMS........ 38 7.1 Introduction
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38 7.2 Institutional
Framework..................................................................................................
38 7.3 Social
Procedures............................................................................................................
38 7.4 Capacity Building
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39 7.5 Grievance Redress Mechanism
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40 CHAPTER 8 – BUDGET ESTIMATES
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42 8.1 Introduction
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42 8.2 Compensation
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42 8.3 Budget and Costs
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42 CHAPTER 9 – IMPLEMENTATION
SCHEDULE................................................................................
45 9.1 Introduction
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45 9.2 Tasks and
Schedule............................................................................................................
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LLLIIISSSTTT OOOFFF AAANNNNNNEEEXXXUUURRREEESSS Annexure A –
Hisar Annexure A1: Photographs of area en-route in Hisar
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47 Annexure A2 – Community consultations
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50 Annexure A3 – Walkover Survey and route marked on Toposheets
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58 Annexure B- Bhiwani Annexure B1: Photographs of area en-route in
Bhiwani (20 km LILO
line).................................................................
60 Annexure B2 – Community
Consultations..................................................................................................................
63 Annexure B3 – Walkover Survey and route marked on
Toposheets.............................................................................
77 Annexure C - Rates of Trees and Crops Annexure C1: Rates of
Trees and Crops
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79 Annexure D - List of Officials Annexure D1 - List of Officials
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88 Annexure E - Formats Annexure E1 – Consultation Checklist
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90 Annexure E2 – Census/Socio Economic Survey Questionnaire
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92 Annexure E3 – Proforma for compensation for standing crops
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LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS AF Affected Family
BPL Below Poverty Line
ESMC Environment and Social Management Committee
ER&RC Environmental Rehabilitation and Resettlement
Committee
ESIU Environmental and Social Implementation Unit
ESPP Environmental and Social Policy Procedures
GOI Government of India
GRC Grievance Redressal Committee
HH Household
HPGCL Haryana Power Generation Corporation Limited.
HVPNL Haryana Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Limited
kV Kilo volts
IT Information Technology
LAA Land Acquisition Act, 1894 (1984)
LILO Loop In Loop Out
OP Operational Policy
PAF Project Affected Families
NGO Non Government Organization
NRRP National Resettlement and Rehabilitation Policy 2007
RRAP Resettlement and Rehabilitation Action Plan
ROW Right of Way
SAMP Social Assessment and Management Plan
SC Scheduled Castes
WB World Bank
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The proposed project – Haryana Power System
Improvement Project, funded by the World Bank and implemented by
Haryana Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Limited (HVPNL), aims to improve the
accountability, efficiency and quality of electricity services in
Haryana through investments in power supply infrastructure,
training/capacity building and technology-transfer, and overall
institutional strengthening. Scope of the Resettlement and
Rehabilitation Plan This plan looks into the resettlement issues
for the transmission lines based on the walkover surveys provided
by the HVPNL. Resettlement and Rehabilitation Plan has been
prepared for G-6 package consisting of 10 transmission lines1, in
compliance with the Environment and Social Policy and Procedures
(ESPP) of the HVPNL. The RRAP for G-6 has been prepared Circle
wise. This RRAP deals with the proposed transmission lines located
in Hisar Circle. Scope of Land Acquisition and Resettlement Social
issues associated with transmission projects are mainly related to
land required for footing towers, without any acquisition of land.
Transmission line alignments have been finalised by avoiding/
crossing villages and settlement areas and trees. Official
estimates indicate that for these transmission lines in this circle
across two districts, a total of 119 towers shall be footed for
which the landowners would witness insignificant impact on their
land. A total of 1.338 acres of land would be required for footing
these 119 towers. Each landowner will lose only a small area for a
tower and will be able to cultivate under the transmission lines
and towers. The Project will not have adverse impact on livelihood
or income. Farmers will be able to continue growing their crops
under the transmission lines and towers. The outcome of social
impact assessment carried out for these transmission lines indicate
that the adverse impacts shall comprise: loss of crops during
construction, temporary disturbance during construction and
erection of transmission towers and stringing and potential change
in land prices. These lines pass through 9 villages in the rural
areas. A total of 89.26 acres of agricultural land will be covered
by these transmission lines, thereby impacting standing crops
during the construction period. Standing crops observed by the
survey team were mainly mustard and wheat. However, HVPNL may like
to avoid these standing crops by scheduling the timing of the
construction works between two crops. Community Consultations
Consultations constituted an important tool to gauge people’s
perceptions and to record their views with regard to the important
infrastructure development that shall take place in their area. In
addition, they were used as a medium to convey the ESPP and its
relevant provisions. Community consultations were carried out in 9
villages with the respective Panchayats, village communities and
women groups. These consultations brought forth the necessity of
project intervention of this kind. At present power supply is
inadequate and demand for more power was 1 These transmission lines
include Under Faridabad circle: 220 KV D/C Sector -72 Gurgaon to
Rangala Rajpur (Firozepur-Zirka) line with 0.5 Sq. inch ACSR
(Moose) via Nuh – 80 Km; Const. of 220 KV D/C Line with “ACSR
(Moose) from proposed 400 KV substation Nawada (Faridabad) to 220
KV sub-station A-5 Faridabad – 6 km. Under Hisar circle; LILO of
both circuits of existing 220 KV D/C 400 KV Mayar (PGCIL Hisar)
S/Stn to Isherwal S/stn at 220 KV S/Stn Sagban (Tosham) with 0.4
sqm “ACSR (Zebra) 2 x 20 = 40 Km; LILO of 132 KV Isherwal – Jui S/C
line at 132 KV sub-station Kairu (Bhiwani) with ACSR (Painther) –
4.2 Km; LILO of 132 KV S/C Hansi-Narnaud line at Masoodpur (Hansi)
with 0.2 Sq.inch “ACSR (Painther) – 13.620 km. Under Panchkula
circle: 220 KV D/C line from 400 KV S/Stn PKL to 220 KV S/Stn
Rawail (Panchkula) with 0.5 Sq.inch ACSR (Moose) – 13.2 Km; LILO of
one circuit of 220 KV D/C Panchkula – Tapla line at 220 KV S/Stn
Raiwali (Panchkula) with 0.4 sq. ACSR (Zebra) – 4.5 Km. Under
Karnal circle: LILO of one circuit of 132 KV D/C PTPS – Chandauli
line at 132 KV S/stn Kabri (Panipat) with 0.2 Sq.inch “ACSR
(Painther) – 2.305 Km. Under Gurgaon circle: Const. of 132 KV S/C
line on D/C tower with 0.4 sq. “ACSR (Zebra) from 220 KV Dhanonda
to proposed 132 KV substation Nangal Mohanpur (Mohindergarh) –
11.260 km; const. of 132 KV S/C line on D/C tower with 0.4 sq
“ACSR(Zebra) from 220 kv Dhanonda to proposed 132 KV Sub-station
Pali (Gurgaon) – 13.515 km
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unanimous to meet the domestic and agricultural needs with
villagers across the districts of Hisar and Bhiwani regardless of
their socio-economic status. Largely, communities were similar in
their expectations of the project. They expressed concern about the
compensation for land besides standing crops. They appreciated the
efforts made by HVPNL in routing these lines and taking them in to
the interiors that shall ensure that many of the villages at the
tail-end, at long last, shall be beneficiaries. Safety emerged as
major concern for most people and in particular for women folks,
while they acknowledged the overall benefits that will accrue from
these lines. Resettlement Principles and Policy Framework This
project is based on the resettlement principles of avoidance,
minimization and alleviation. Among other principles, special
attention has been paid for the improvement of living standards of
marginalized and vulnerable groups and ensuring delivery of R&R
entitlements and compensation for lost assets based on HVPNL’s
entitlement framework. This project has taken into account the
HVPNL’s Environment and Social Policy and Procedures, which covers
the mandatory social requirements for HVPNL transmission works
including Land Acquisition Act 1894, Haryana Government
Rehabilitation & Resettlement Policy for land acquisition, WB
OP 4.12 on Involuntary Resettlement and OP 4.10 on Indigenous
Peoples. Besides, these policies, National Rehabilitation and
Resettlement Policy 2007 too had been consulted while framing the
ESPP. Public is informed about the project at every stage of
execution by press notes and media release etc. Entitlement
Framework HVPNL’s framework is to ensure realistic rehabilitation
and compensation of the acquired assets of the affected assets
covering categories such as loss of land (homestead land,
agriculture land, tenants, lease holders, encroachers/ squatters
etc), loss of structure ( with valid title, tenants, lease holders,
squatters, cattle sheds, workshop sheds etc.), loss of livelihood,
Loss of standing crops/ trees, loss of access to common property
resources (CPR) and facilities, losses to host communities,
panchayat land and additional benefits for vulnerable persons. The
entitlement for this subproject adopts and complies with the
HVPNL’s framework. For this sub-project, only compensation for
standing crops falls under the framework. Institutional Framework
and Grievance Redressal A three-tier set up is proposed in the ESPP
of HVPNL viz., Divisional, Zonal and at Headquarters, comprising of
Officials at respective levels. At the Head Quarter Level it is
Environment, Resettlement and Rehabilitation Committee (ERRC), at
Zonal level it is Environment and Social Monitoring Committee
(ESMC), and at the Division level it is Environment and Social
Implementation unit (ESIU). The grievance if any will be first
addressed by the ESMC. Compensation and Budget Estimates
Compensation for this package pertains to standing crops only.
These were calculated keeping in view the yield of crops and their
rates. Compensation for land for tower base has not been calculated
as it is not mandatory as per ESPP. Any claimant for compensation
of tower land has to put up his/her case to the District Collector
and only after assessing the impact on that particular family, the
DC will decide on the compensation. Total compensation for crops
has been estimated at Rs. Rs. 17,75,151/- (Rupees Seventeen Lakhs
Seventy Five Thousand One Hundred and Fifty One) Only. Options for
budget have been provided by taking cognizance of the alternative
that HVPNL can schedule such as timing the construction works
between two crops, in which case compensation amount payable would
be nil.
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CHAPTER 1 – INTRODUCTION AND METHODOLOGY
1.1 Background The power demand in Haryana on an average has
been of the order of 7% to 8% in the past. Now it is in the range
of 14% for the state as a whole and between 20-25% in certain
pockets like in Gurgaon district. In response to this increasing
demand, HVPNL has prepared a comprehensive transmission program
that proposes power load growth and evacuation of the proposed
capacity addition of power at an estimated cost of Rs. 7643 crore
during the 11th Five year plan. Under this program HVPNL will
undertake construction of new sub-stations, installations of
additional transformers and laying of new transmission lines
interlinking of lines of existing substations. The state of Haryana
in the northern part of India is located strategically close to the
National Capital of India New Delhi, and one third of its area
falls within the National Capital Region (NCR). It is bordered by
Himachal Pradesh and Punjab to the north and by Rajasthan to south
and west. Its borders to Uttar Pradesh in the East are defined by
the River Yamuna. The capital of the state is Chandigarh which is
administered as a Union Territory and is also the capital of
Punjab. 1.2 The Project- HPSIP The proposed project – Haryana Power
System Improvement Project (HPSIP), funded by the World Bank, aims
to improve the accountability, efficiency and quality of
electricity services in Haryana through investments in power supply
infrastructure, training/capacity building and technology-transfer,
and overall institutional strengthening. Major objectives include
improving service delivery; enhancing operational efficiency and
institutional capacities. The improvement of service delivery of
the transmission company i.e. HVPNL is aimed at by ensuring
efficient transmission of additional power to be available within
the state over the next 4 years; providing greater grid stability
and system security; and by facilitating the transmission to an
open access regime within the state. Another important objective,
which the project has envisaged includes enhanced operational
efficiency and customer service levels in selected geographical
areas of Haryana through investments. This project’s third
important target is to enhance institutional capacities of three
utilities in the transmission lines and distribution sub-sectors
through introduction of modern management practices. In this
context, the World Bank is supporting the strengthening of
transmission system for enhancing reliability and system security
as well as to reduce transmission losses, by constructing new
sub-stations and transmission lines. The project is being executed
by the Haryana Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Limited (HVPNL). HVPNL has
divided the current phase of work into 13 packages consisting of
substations and transmission lines. 1.3 Haryana Vidyut Prasaran
Nigam Limited In 1998, the Haryana State Electricity Board (HSEB)
was re-organized into State owned corporation namely Haryana Vidyut
Prasaran Nigam Limited (HVPNL) for Transmission and Haryana Power
Generation Corporation Limited (HPGCL). HPGCL was made responsible
for operation and maintenance of State’s own power generating
stations. HVPNL was entrusted the power transmission and
distribution functions. Simultaneously, an independent regulatory
body i.e. Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC), was
constituted to aid and advise the State Government on the
development of the power sector, to regulate the power utilities
and take appropriate measures to balance the interest of various
stake-holders in the power sector, namely electricity consumers,
power entities and generation companies etc.
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HVPNL was further reorganized on July 1, 1999 by carving out two
more Corporations, namely Utter Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam Ltd.
(UHBVNL) and Dakshin Haryana Vitran Nigam Ltd. (DHBVNL) with the
responsibility of distribution and retail supply of power within
their jurisdiction. While UHBVNL is responsible for Ambala,
Yamunanagar, Kurukshetra, Kaithal, Karnal, Panipat, Sonepat,
Rohtak, Jhajjar and Jind districts, DHBVN caters to Hisar,
Fatehabad, Bhiwani, Sirsa, Faridabad, Gurgaon, Mewat, Rewari and
Narnaul districts.
1.4 Package G-6 (Transmission Lines) Under this package ten
transmission lines are proposed. These lines are spread in five
HVPNL circles in the state of Haryana. Circle-wise lines are given
below sub-packages under Package G-6 as listed below:
Under Faridabad circle (i) 220 kV D/C Sector -72 Gurgaon to
Rangala Rajpur (Firozepur-Zirka) line with 0.5 Sq.
inch ACSR (Moose) via Nuh – 80 Km (ii) Const. of 220 kV D/C Line
with “ACSR (Moose) from proposed 400 kV substation
Nawada (Faridabad) to 220 kV sub-station A-5 Faridabad – 6 km
Under Hisar circle (iii) LILO of both circuits of existing 220 kV
D/C 400 KV Mayar (PGCIL Hisar) S/Stn to
Isherwal S/stn at 220 kV S/Stn Sagban (Tosham) with 0.4 sqm
“ACSR (Zebra) 2 x 20 = 40 Km
(iv) LILO of 132 KV Isherwal – Jui S/C line at 132 kV
sub-station Kairu (Bhiwani) with ACSR (Painther) – 4.2 Km
(v) LILO of 132 kV S/C Hansi-Narnaud line at Masoodpur (Hansi)
with 0.2 Sq.inch “ACSR (Painther) – 13.620 km
Under Panchkula circle (vi) 220 kV D/C line from 400 kV S/Stn
PKL to 220 KV S/Stn Rawail (Panchkula) with 0.5
Sq.inch ACSR (Moose) – 13.2 Km (vii) LILO of one circuit of 220
kV D/C Panchkula – Tapla line at 220 kV S/Stn Raiwali
(Panchkula) with 0.4 sq. ACSR (Zebra) – 4.5 Km Under Karnal
circle (viii) LILO of one circuit of 132 kV D/C PTPS – Chandauli
line at 132 kV S/stn Kabri
(Panipat) with 0.2 Sq.inch “ACSR (Painther) – 2.305 Km Under
Gurgaon circle (ix) Const. of 132 kV S/C line on D/C tower with 0.4
sq. “ACSR (Zebra) from 220 kV
Dhanonda to proposed 132 kV substation Nangal Mohanpur
(Mohindergarh) – 11.260 Km
(x) Const. of 132 kV S/C line on D/C tower with 0.4 sq
“ACSR(Zebra) from 220 kV Dhanonda to proposed 132 kV Sub-station
Pali (Gurgaon) – 13.515 km
These lines cross eight districts in the state, viz. Palwal,
Faridabad, Bhiwani, Panchkula, Karnal, Rewari, Mewat, Mahendgarh,
Hisar and Panipat. The present report contains the findings of the
social assessment for the impacted area under Hisar circle. The
report is prepared in conformity with the provisions of the
Environment and Social Policy and Procedures of HVPNL.
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1.5 Measures Taken to Minimize Impacts Alignments of
transmission lines have been finalized in accordance with HVPNL’s
R&R policy of avoidance, minimization and alleviation, wherein
efforts were made to minimize the adverse impacts of the project,
while selecting the route. Criteria considered for selection of
optimum route, are the following:
(i) The route of the proposed transmission lines does not
involve any human habitation;
(ii) Any monument of cultural or historical importance is not
affected by the route of the transmission line;
(iii) The proposed route of transmission line does not create
any threat to the survival of any community;
(iv) The proposed route of transmission line does not affect any
public utility services such as playgrounds, schools and other
establishments;
(v) The line route does not pass through any sanctuaries,
National Park, Biosphere reserves or eco-sensitive zones; and
(vi) The line route does not infringe with area of natural
resources. 1.6 Objectives of the Study The main objective of the
study was to:
identify the impacts of land acquisition and other adverse
impacts for various civil works on the people who own properties to
be acquired or used for the project; and
present an action plan for delivery of the compensation and
assistance outlined in the policy, to the persons identified as
entitled to such assistance.
Scope of the study The scope of the present study is to conduct
a survey for these transmission lines for.
a) identifying potentially affected populations with special
attention to vulnerable group, scheduled caste, landless households
and women headed/physically handicapped households.
b) gathering information on the various categories of losses and
other adverse impact likely under the project. These are:
loss of land and other productive assets such as trees; loss of
structures, temporary or fixed; loss of access to public services
(roads, drinking water, schools, medical, etc); loss of access to
common property resources; and disruption of social, cultural,
religious or economic ties and networks.
1.7 Approach and Methodology Approach and methodology mainly
consist of qualitative and quantitative tools and techniques. The
study was conducted in three phases.
Phase I - Collection and review of documents. This involved
collection of documents from client such as walkover survey and
relevant topographic maps. This phase was important to scope the
activities. It also included preparation of social assessment
tools, questionnaire and Focus Group Discussion (FGD) guidelines.
The Questionnaires and Checklist for FGDs are presented in the
Annexure E1 & E2. Phase II - Survey Activities The phase
combined field assessment using the walkover survey and holding
consultations, in order to assess the impact if any on any private/
community/government assets. The survey team walked along the route
to observe and record socially sensitive receptors, current land
use and cropping pattern. The survey, inter alia, assessed the
likely impacts of the project, the socio-
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economic conditions, and living standards of impacted persons.
Consultations were held with key informants and the qualitative
survey included focus group discussions and in depth interviews
with various sections of people such as women, knowledgeable
persons, community leaders. It sought to elicit their expectations
and suggestions, willingness to contribute, their perceptions of
the project and also to convey the likely benefits from the
project. Phase III - Post Survey Activities – Analysis and Reports
The information collected through structured interviews and
questionnaires was systematically validated, analyzed and
processed. Wherever required, the observations were supported from
the information collected through desk research.
1.8 Structure of the Report The Chapterisation plan for this
RRAP is given in the Table below:
Chapters Title of Chapter Brief Description of Contents 1
Introduction and Methodology Project description, approach and
methodology
adopted 2 Profile of Project Area District profile of Hisar and
Bhiwani districts
(inclusive of Population, social composition population,
poverty, Education, work force etc.) Impacted villages and their
socio-economic profile covering Population, gender, economic
activities, workers non-workers, poverty literacy, composition,
unemployment, Land use
3 Analysis of Alternatives Analysis of Alternative for routes of
transmission lines, 4 Impact on Land and Persons Adverse/positive
Impacts on persons/land/private
properties/common property resource; Alternatives Impact on
crops, Landholding size / cropping pattern/standing crops /
Estimated impact on crops
5 Community Consultations
Details on the community consultations with villagers and
vulnerable group (women)
6 Resettlement Policy and Legal Framework
HVPNL policy and entitlements and its applicability
7 Institutional Arrangements & Grievance Redress
Mechanisms
Mechanisms for implementation, and grievance redressal
8 Costs and Budget
Compensation for crops and trees and cost estimates for
implementation of RRAP
9 Implementation Schedule Time duration for implementation of
RRAP
Annexures Annexure A – Hisar Annexure B – Bhiwani Annexure C –
Crops and Tree Rates Annexure D – List of Officials Annexure E –
Formats and Questionnaires
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CHAPTER 2 – PROFILE OF THE PROJECT AREA
2.1 Introduction This chapter provides a very brief overview of
project districts through which three transmission lines shall pass
under Package G-6 and the socio-economic profile of project
impacted villages. These details include details in terms of
literacy rates, working population and social composition such as
proportion of Scheduled Castes to the overall population.
2.2 Profile of the Project Districts The sub-packages shall pass
through Hisar and Bhiwani districts of Haryana. Hisar: Hisar
previously spelled as Hissar, is a city in the state of Haryana, in
northwestern India, and it is also headquarters of Hisar District.
The state of Haryana at the time of its formation had seven
districts. Subsequently, over the period, thirteen new districts
were notified from time to time by changing the boundaries of the
existing districts. At present, the district is bounded by
rajasthan in west, Faridabad in north, Jind and Rohatak in the east
and Bhiwani district in the south.
Bhiwani: Bhiwani district has 442 villages, and urban centres
include Charkhi Dadri, Loharu, Bawani Khera and Tosham. The
district is bordered by Hissar District on its north, some area of
Jhunjunu & Churu District of Rajasthan on its west,
Mahendergarh and Jhunjunu District on its south and District Rohtak
to the east. Bhiwani is known as Little Cuba2 in India due to the
large number of boxers who hail from the region.
2 Bhiwani came to the limelight in 2008 as four of the five
boxers who represented India at the 2008 Summer Olympics are from
Bhiwani. Bhiwani Boxing Club, or "BBC" as it is known locally, a
powerhouse of Indian Boxing had among the 2008 olympians, Jitender
Kumar (Flyweight) (51kg) and Akhil Kumar (54kg) went on to qualify
for the quarter finals, while Vijender Kumar (75kg) won a Bronze
medal.
Figure 2.1: Map of Hisar District in Haryana
Figure 2.2: Map of Bhiwani District in Haryana
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Table 2.1 – Profile of project districts
S.No. Name of district
Total Population
Female Male SC Total Workers
Main Workers
1 Hisar 1537117 706597 830520 338045 665572 516817
2 Bhiwani 1425022 666769 758253 279470 609320 425210
Source: Census of India, 2001
Both Hisar and Bhiwani are districts adjacent to each other. In
terms of population, both are big district with population in close
to or in excess of 15 lakh persons. Hisar district is more
populous. Female population in terms of percentage is greater in
Hisar. In terms of main workers too, Hisar at 77% has a greater
proportion of working population as compared to Bhiwani district
(69%).
2.3 Socio-economic Profile of Impacted Villages Transmission
lines under Hisar division
(i) LILO of 132 kV S/C Hansi-Narnaud line at Masoodpur (Hansi)
with 0.2 Sq.inch “ACSR (Painther) – 13.620 km
In the two villages fall enroute this line i.e. Masoodpur and
Sheikhpura. Scheduled castes population comprise less than thirty
percent of the population. Also in these villages less than 35% of
the population constitutes the total workforce.
Transmission lines under Bhiwani division
(ii) LILO of both circuits of existing 220 KV D/C 400 kV Mayar
(PGCIL Hisar) S/Stn to Isherwal S/stn at 220 kV S/Stn Sagban
(Tosham) with 0.4 sqm “ACSR (Zebra) 2 x 20 = 40 Km
Four villages – Sagban, Rathera, Kirawar and Mujhaipur fall
enroute this line. Except for Mujahidpur, all other villages have
more than 5000 populations and are bigger villages. In both these
villages, Scheduled caste population is approximately 25% or less.
In Rathera and Kirawar villagers, Scheduled caste population is
between 27-33%, while it is significantly lower and at 12-16% in
villages of Sagban and Mujahidpur. In terms of workforce too, all
of these villages have approximately 30% of the total population
constitutes the workforce. (iii) LILO of 132 KV Isherwal – Jui S/C
line at 132 KV sub-station Kairu (Bhiwani) with
ACSR (Painther) – 4.25 Km Only two villages – Kairu and Indiwali
lie enroute this line. In terms of population, Kairu is a
significantly bigger village with population in excess of 5000. In
terms of workforce too, approximately 17-21% of the total
population constitutes the workforce. Table 2.1 below presents
socio-economic profile of these villages that fall en-route the
proposed transmission lines under this package.
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Table 2.1 – Socio-economic profile of impacted villages en-route
(Line wise)
Name of S. No. District
Village
Total Population
Female Male SC Total Workers
Main Workers
LILO of 132 KV S/C Hansi-Narnaud line at Masoodpur (Hansi) with
0.2 Sq.inch “ACSR (Painther) – 13.620 km
1 Hisar Masoodpur 7081 3230 3851 1886 2670 2385
2 -do- Sheikhpura 5313 2391 2922 1499 2233 1562
LILO of 132 KV Isherwal – Jui S/C line at 132 KV sub-station
Kairu (Bhiwani) with ACSR (Painther) – 4.25 Km
1 Bhiwani Kairu I 8077 3722 4355 2068 2380 1422
2 -do- Indiwali 2622 1228 1394 521 1010 553
LILO of both circuits of existing 220 KV D/C 400 KV Mayar (PGCIL
Hisar) S/Stn to Isherwal S/stn at 220 KV S/Stn
Sagban (Tosham) with 0.4 sqm “ACSR (Zebra) 2 x 20 = 40 Km
1 Bhiwani Ratera 5112 2413 2699 1385 2335 1507
2 -do- Mazadpur 3181 1498 1683 525 1362 979
3 Hisar Kirawar 5056 2377 2679 1702 1903 1637
4 Bhiwani Sagban 5572 2589 2983 724 3578 2507
Source: Census of India, 2001
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CHAPTER 3 – SELECTION OF TRANSMISSION LINE ROUTE: ANALYSIS OF
ALTERNATIVES
3.1 Introduction This chapter deals with the selection of
optimum route for transmission lines and an overview of the generic
anticipated impacts in context of these lines. Following which, it
analyses the already finalized alignment for each of the
transmission line by comparing it with alternative explored, if
any. Wherever, the alternative was not explored, the smallest
distance from the two points was taken as another route for the
purpose of analysis. It does so by stating the features observed
en-route and the resultant potential impacts on features such as:
impacts on land, structures properties, common property resources,
crops and trees. The impact assessment includes landholding
size/cropping pattern/standing crops, estimated impact on crops,
anticipated impact on aesthetic appeal of the project affected
area. As per the provision contained in Haryana Electricity Reforms
Act 1997 & Electricity Act, 2003, HVPNL has authority to
install transmission towers in any kind of land. In transmission
projects land is not acquired for footing towers. For selection of
optimum route and siting of towers, HVPNL exercises certain
flexibility, by taking the following criteria into
consideration:
The route of the proposed transmission lines does not involve
any human habitation; Any monument of cultural or historical
importance is not affected by the route of the
transmission line; The proposed route of transmission line does
not create any threat to the survival of any
community; The proposed route of transmission line does not
affect any public utility services such as
playgrounds, schools and other establishments; The line route
does not pass through any sanctuaries, National Park, Biosphere
reserves
or eco-sensitive zones; and The line route does not infringe
with area of natural resources.
In case of these transmission lines in Hisar circle of the
potential impacts are:
i) Land for footing the transmission towers: The amount of land
required for footing3 a tower for 220 kV line and 132 kV line is 49
sqm. (approx. 0.012 acre) and 25 sqm. (approx. 0.006 acre)
respectively. The walkover survey, verified by the Consultant
suggested that a total of 119 towers shall be placed for the
transmission lines in this circle. A tower is placed every 300-350
meters;
ii) 7 meter Right of Way: The RoW for line through different
areas whether it be the agricultural fields or semi-urban
areas;
iii) Height: 4.6 metre for a 220 kV tower and 4.0 meter for a
132 kV tower is the minimum clearance between conductors and tops
of trees and need to be maintained during the operation stage;
iv) Restrictions imposed on the area under the transmission
lines and height of trees and crops, though usage of such land
continues as before;
v) Land holding could become unviable, particularly for the
vulnerable groups; vi) Damages that occur to standing crops and
other trees during construction and operation; vii) Cutting and
trimming of trees to maintain the proper clearances in ROW.
3 Depending upon the tower type – A or B or C or D used, the
area of land required for footing a tower could vary, but is likely
to be between 25 sq.m or 49 sq.mtr
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3.2 Analysis of Alternatives
The survey team walked along the proposed route of three
transmission lines. Details regarding length of the line, with
number of villages and towers that required to be footed are
provided in Table 3.1 below.
Table 3.1: Details of sub-packages
S. No.
Name of Transmission line Length of line (in Km.)
No. of towers footed
No. of villages that the finalized transmission
line route shall pass through
1 LILO of 132 KV S/C Hansi-Narnaud line at Masoodpur (Hansi)
with 0.2 Sq.inch “ACSR (Painther) – 13.620 km
13.620 46 3
2 LILO of both circuits of existing 220 KV D/C 400 KV Mayar
(PGCIL Hisar) S/Stn to Isherwal S/stn at 220 KV S/Stn Sagban
(Tosham) with 0.4 sqm “ACSR (Zebra) 2 x 20 = 40 Km
40 58 4
3 LILO of 132 KV Isherwal – Jui S/C line at 132 KV sub-station
Kairu (Bhiwani) with ACSR (Painther) – 4.2 Km
4.2 15 2
Total 57.82 119 9
Source: Walkover Survey
Details of the land use, other observation in terms of cropping
patterns, and socio-economic profile of the villages adjacent to
/crossing the villages are dealt with in the subsequent paragraphs.
3.2.1 LILO of 132 kV S/C Hansi-Narnaud line at Masoodpur (Hansi)
with 0.2 Sq.inch “ACSR
(Painther) – 13.620 km The proposed line shall commence from the
proposed 220 kV sub-station at Masoodpur, Hansi in Hisar district,
and connect to the existing 132 kV S/C Hansi-Narnaud line. It
traverses over area where the land use is predominantly
agricultural. Masoodpur and Shekhpura fall en-route the proposed
line. Other features observed during the field visit include 2 road
crossings between Masoodpur-Shekhpura and Shekhpura and Dhanpali
villages. A canal exists between villages of Masoodpur and
Shekhpura. Land use along the entire stretch was nearly entirely
agrarian. Crops observed at the time of survey included Wheat and
Mustard. There are trees that were observed include Neem, Babool,
Shisham, Pipal and Safeda and belong to panchayat. The finalized
route alignment is nearly a straight line and has taken cognizance
of the socially sensitive receptors such as human habitations, etc.
and is therefore the most viable alternative. Hence no other
alternatives were explored. See Table 3.2 for potential impacted
area.
Table 3.2: Area impacted by 13.260 km line Length of line (in
Km).
Right of way for a 132 KV line (in meters)
Total Area (in acres)
No. of towers
Area required per tower (in acre)
Total area required for towers (in acres)
Potentially Impacted plots/ Households
132 7 32.604 46 0.012 0.552 46 Source: Walkover survey
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3.2.2 LILO of both circuits of existing 220 kV D/C 400 kV Mayar
(PGCIL Hisar) S/Stn to Isherwal S/stn at 220 KV S/Stn Sagban
(Tosham) with 0.4 sqm “ACSR (Zebra) 2 x 20 = 40 Km The LILO line
shall begin from the proposed sub-station at village Sagban, Tosham
sub-district and shall traverse in parallel to an existing 220 kV
transmission line and over the agricultural lands that belong to
four villages, viz. Sagban, Rathera, Kirawar/Jatan Ki Chand and
Mujahidpur. It terminates at Tower no. 50 of the 220 kV D/C 400 kV
Mayar (PGCIL Hisar) S/Stn to Isherwal S/stn. Most of the villages
that are en-route are away at least by 2-4 km from the finalized
alignment. Table 3.3 below indicates the features marked on the
alignment marked on topographic maps and subsequently observed and
recorded during the survey carried out.
Table 3.3: Comparison of the finalized alignment and assumed
straight line (20 km)
Option 1 – Finalized alignment
Sensitivity Y / N
Option 2 - If the alignment had been a straight line all
through
Sensitivity Y / N
Stretches
Impacts based on features observed as per maps and survey
Village Sagban – Village Jatan ki Chand/village Kirawar
Starts from village Sagban (site of the proposed 220 kV
sub-station) and runs along the agricultural fields
N Would have impacted village Kirawar/Jatan ki Chand
Y
Village Kirawar/ Jatan ki Chand - Village Rathera
Traverses across agricultural fields and runs in parallel to the
existing 220 kV line and closer to village Rathera deviates away
from the existing 220 kV line and avoids the Rathera and monuments
of the village
N Would have impacted the monuments and also run very close to
the village Rathera
Y
Village Rathera - Village Mujahidpur
Runs across agricultural land and deviates to avoid Mujahidpur
village
N Would have impacted the Mujahidpur village
Y
Source: Walkover Survey Y-Yes, N-No
The analysis of alternative reveals that the finalized alignment
has taken cognizance of the socially sensitive receptors and hence
is a viable route. See Table 3.4 for potential impacted area.
Table 3.4: Area impacted by 20 km line Length of line
(in Km). Right of way for a 220 KV line (in
meters)
Total Area (in acres)
No. of towers
Area required per
tower (in acre)
Total area required for towers (in
acres)
Potentially Impacted plots/
Households
20 7 49.40 58 0.012 0.696 58
Source: Walkover Survey
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3.2.3 LILO of 132 kV Isherwal – Jui S/C line at 132 kV
sub-station Kairu (Bhiwani) with ACSR (Painther) – 4.2 Km The LILO
line shall commence from the proposed 132 kV sub-station at Kairu
village, Bhiwani district, and connects to Tower no. 68 of the 132
kV Isherwal-Jui S/C line that lies at the back of the Indiwali
village. Key features observed include a stretch of barren land
adjacent to the site of the proposed sub-station, a Deer (chinkara)
sanctuary which shall be avoided by this line. Land use observed
along nearly the entire stretch is agriculture with different types
of crops such as wheat, mustard, gram and trees such as Beria,
Kikar, Doogar, Neem, etc. It crosses a small village road before
reaching the end point of village – Indiwali. Table 3.5 below
indicates the features marked on the alignment marked on
topographic maps and subsequently observed and recorded during the
survey undertaken and provides a comparison with straight line
option that had been explored.
Table 3.5: Comparison of the finalized alignment and straight
line option (4.2 km) Option 1 – Finalized
alignment Sensitivity
Y / N Option 2 - If the alignment had
taken the shortest route Sensitivity
Y / N Stretches
Impacts based on features observed as per maps and survey
Village Kairu to Village Indiwali
Starts from proposed sub-station site and runs far from the Deer
sanctuary/ Chinkara breeding park
Y Would have impacted or run very close to the Chinkara breeding
park/ Deer sanctuary
N
Source: Walkover Survey Y-Yes, N-No The analysis of alternative
reveals that the finalized alignment as indicated in the walkover
survey has taken cognizance of the socially sensitive receptors
such as the eco-logically sensitive area as the Breeding
park/Sanctuary and is the only suitable option. See Table 3.6 for
potential impacted area.
Table 3.6: Area impacted by 4.2 km line Length of line (in
Km).
Right of way for a 132 kV line (in meters)
Total Area (in acres)
No. of towers
Area required per tower (in acre)
total area required for towers (in acres)
Potentially Impacted plots/ Households
4.2 7 7.26 15 0.012 0.09 15
Source: Walkover Survey
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CHAPTER 4 – IMPACT ON LAND AND PERSONS
4.1 Introduction Like any investment in linear projects
transmission lines impact inhabitants. This chapter provides
details on the potential impacts that have been assessed during the
survey and in consultations with the villagers. Socio–economic
assessment of the proposed transmission line brought forth three
types of impact on affected persons:
1. Agriculture land owner will experience insignificant impact
due to tower erection; 2. Agriculture land owner will experience
loss of crops during implementation; and 3. Reduced/potential drop
in agricultural land rates through which the line is passing.
4.2 Social Impact Assessment of the Proposed Sub-packages The
social impact assessment was carried out for all three transmission
lines of this package in Hisar circle.
4.2.1 LILO of 132 kV S/C Hansi-Narnaud line at Masoodpur (Hansi)
with 0.2 Sq.inch “ACSR (Painther) – 13.260 km The finalized route
of the proposed transmission line is nearly a straight line and did
not require any alternative to be explored. It is clearly away from
habitations. During the social assessment, it was found that the
only impact likely shall be on the land under towers and under the
line during construction. The land use is predominantly
agricultural in the area wherein 2 villages – Masoodpur and
Shekhpura lie en-route, though it crosses two road crossings.
Approximately 5% of the land is barren in this entire stretch with
the rest under cultivation. The entire route passes through
agricultural land for nearly 90% of its entire length. Crops
observed by the survey team during the visit were Mustard, Wheat,
and Vegetables. It is estimated that 46 towers would be laid across
the 13.260 km stretch would have the following impacts in terms of
area as given in table 4.1.
Table 4.1 – Impacted agriculture area by 13.260 km transmission
line Area (acres) Agriculture land (in acres) Estimated Crop area
by type
of crop (in acres) Barren / Others
(in acres) Mustard 7 23.55 21 Wheat 14
2.35
Source: Preliminary Survey
4.2.2 LILO of both circuits of existing 220 kV D/C 400 KV Mayar
(PGCIL Hisar) S/Stn to Isherwal S/stn at 220 kV S/Stn Sagban
(Tosham) with 0.4 sqm “ACSR (Zebra) 2 x 20 = 40 Km In the 4
villages that fall en-route in this sub-package, the land use is
predominantly agricultural. Habitations are at least 2-4 km
kilometer away from the finalized route alignment, thus ensuring
that there is no impact on residential structures. These
transmission lines shall run in parallel to another 220 kV
transmission line and pass over agricultural fields. While HVPNL
shall make efforts to minimize the crop damage by starting the work
following the harvest season, it is unlikely to be in all cases, as
the stringing of wires across such distances are likely to carry on
for long periods of time cutting across months. Assessment of loss
and damages to crops would be made during construction stages.
Cropping patterns are likely to be impacted particularly for
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those owning pieces of land on which towers shall be footed.
Overall at this stage the impact appears to be insignificant.
During the implementation after tower points are fixed using
theodolite surveys4, an assessment by the implementing agency will
give the exact location of towers and number of plots impacted and
extent of impact in terms of number of PAPs owning the land. It is
estimated that 58 towers would be laid across the 20 km stretch
would have the following impacts in terms of area as given in table
4.2. As indicated in the table, the entire route passes through
agricultural land for nearly 90% of its length. Crops observed by
the survey team during the visit were Mustard, Wheat, Gram and
Vegetables.
Table 4.2 – Impacted agriculture area by 20 km transmission line
Area (acres) Agriculture land (in acres) Estimated Crop area by
type
of crop (in acres) Barren / Others
(in acres) Mustard 4 Wheat 33
49.40 44
Gram 7
5.94
Source: Preliminary Survey 4.2.3 LILO of 132 kV Isherwal – Jui
S/C line at 132 KV sub-station Kairu (Bhiwani) with ACSR (Painther)
– 4.2 Km The land use is predominantly agricultural in the area
wherein 2 villages – Kairu and Indiwali fall en-route. A road
crossing that separates the agricultural land and the village of
Indiwali is the only feature. There is no impact on habitation or
on the deer sanctuary. Nearly 95% of the entire stretch is of
agricultural land with a few structures such as semi-pucca
structures of 2-3 cow sheds that lie en-route. Crops observed by
the survey team during the visit were Mustard, Wheat, and Gram.
Trees observed en-route would be Ber, Kikar, Doogar, Neem. It is
estimated that 15 towers would be laid across the 4.2 km stretch
would have the following impacts in terms of area as given in table
4.3.
Table 4.3 – Impacted agriculture area by 4.2 km transmission
line
Area (acres) Agriculture land (in acres) Estimated Crop area by
type of crop (in acres)
Barren / Others (in acres)
Mustard 1 Wheat 3
7.26 5
Gram 1
1.82
Source: Preliminary Survey
4 Survey conducted using theodolite shall help to fix the
following positions: a) Fixing of angle tower positions b)
Finalizing of crossing points of major EHV lines (66 KV and above)
& details of the lines; c) Finalizing of crossing points of
Railway Tracks & details of such points.; d) Finalizing of
crossing points of major rivers & details of such points.
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CHAPTER 5 – STAKEHOLDER CONSULTATIONS
5.1 Introduction Consultation refers to the two-way transfer of
information or joint discussion between project staff and the
community in concern. It helps identify impacts, the vulnerable
groups, their source of vulnerabilities and the people and groups
that are likely to be affected. It provides some of the details
that planners cannot foresee. Besides information provided during
such consultations help allay fears and misinformation. Under this
package, three sets of consultations were held – with the
officials, with Panchayats and community members and with the
women’s groups. Consultations with officials were carried out to
understand the coverage of the lines, the proposed route, the
difficulties felt in selecting the most appropriate alignment,
criterion adopted therein and the alternative routes explored, if
any. Consultations with Panchayat/Village community members were
carried out based on the list of issues that were part of the
consultation checklist developed (see Annexure E1), and covered a
host of issues, such as current land holding, BPL status,
education, health, types of crops cultivated, likely employment
opportunities, etc in order to assess the impact, identify
vulnerabilities and understand their perceptions. Consultations
with women’s groups were held to understand their perceptions and
understand the variations in their perceptions towards a similar
infrastructure development. An attempt too was made to understand
the current power supply status, development schemes of government
and other on-going development work in the village or in its
vicinity. This chapter presents the summary of consultations held
with these three groups.
5.2 Consultations for Sub-package III LILO of both circuits of
existing 220 KV D/C 400 kV Mayar (PGCIL Hisar) S/Stn to Isherwal
S/stn at 220 kV S/Stn Sagban (Tosham) with 0.4 sqm “ACSR (Zebra) =
20 Km
Consultations with Officials: Consultants interacted with
Executive Engineer , Transmission System (T/S) Division, Sub
Divisional Officer (S. D. O.) Civil, J. E., S.D.O. Civil at Bhiwani
during the site visit. Consultations with officials indicated that
the line was to traverse in parallel to another existing 220 kV
line. Moreover deviations had been made as necessary to avoid human
habitations had been carried out. They indicated that this option
was the most suitable option, both from the load factor point of
view and also from point of view of available electricity supply to
the villages. Consultations with Community: Four villages that lie
en-route the transmission line were given prior intimation
regarding the proposed consultation and the topics that are likely
to be discussed, and with a request to ensure good gathering and
participation. Following this consultations were held in 3 villages
i.e. Sagban (site for proposed 132 kV sub-station), Mujahidpur and
Rathera. In the fourth village – Jatan Ki Chand/Kirawar, villagers
were preoccupied with certain functions, and could not be
consulted. Consultations were held with Panchayat member, villagers
– general community to inform them about the project, understand
their view and the perceived benefits. Attempt was made to see if
the project would impact them positively or negatively. These
covered a host of issues such as current land holding, crops sown,
land area and holdings, and potential employment opportunities.
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Problems faced Agriculture is the mainstay of the majority along
the proposed route and the land use as surveys indicated was
predominantly agricultural. In these villages three phase power
supply which is required for agricultural purposes is available for
only 4-5 hours in 24 hours. Power supply for domestic usage
available between 10 am - 11.00 am and 2.00 pm to 3.00 pm and later
in the night for 1 hour, but it is too erratic. Also the light
received is dim and not adequate for usage. Poor power supply leads
to difficulty in operation of machines. Sometimes transformer gets
overloaded leading to long power cuts at infrequent intervals,
forcing them to stay in the dark in the night. They observed that
water is saline and not good for consumption and felt that better
water supply is a critical need just like better power supply. CFL5
bulbs are used in the village for providing electricity in the
internal lanes/streets. Solar panels, as installed in other
villages in the area are not there though they are aware of their
presence in other villages. Information dissemination Consultations
included information dissemination on the 220 kV line, details on
likely period of commencement of construction works; height of the
towers; time duration of construction, the ROW that would be
required. Other information that were highlighted the requisite
safety norms such as ground clearance of transmission wires from
trees/structures, potential restrictions on land use, height of
trees were also covered. Villagers seemed to be aware of such
infrastructure works from their experiences with similar lines
though of higher voltage i.e. 400 kV. These consultations ensured
that people of impacted villages were aware of the land required
for tower base and negative impact on standing crops. They were
told that for this purpose there is a standard proforma (See
Annexure E3 for Format) that they need to fill in and obtain
signatures from Sarpanch of the village and also from the Patwari.
The villagers in response indicated the need for compensation for
crops and also mentioned that if access routes are planned through
agriculture field, adequate compensation should be paid for crops.
However, they were informed that HVPNL’s ESPP and provisions of
compensation and assistances that are applicable. Safety Villagers
at Mujahidpur in particular reported a few instances of a cattle
dying because of accidents caused by low hanging wires, but
mentioned that people have been safe thus far. Benefits of the
project: Benefits were highlighted and these were indicative of
their beliefs and anticipation of the project. Majority of the
consulted stakeholders including the Sarpanch perceived that there
was a need to change the present scenario of intermittent power
supply, particularly as it impacts the agricultural potential of
the villages. Better supply of electricity would help increase the
productivity in the village. Another positive impact is the
shortage of light particularly during evening hours that deprive
the children of valuable time for their studies. Other issues Among
other issues, villagers of Mujahidpur and Rathera observed that
though roads are available there are no means of transportation. If
the town buses are linked to this village, as at present its
remoteness causes a lot of difficulty in accessing amenities in
nearby town of Tosham or Bhiwani. Presently No NGOs are operational
in the village. One key govt. scheme is operational i.e. NREGA
scheme.
5 Compact fluorescent lamp (CFL), or energy saving light is a
type of fluorescent lamp. Compared to general service incandescent
lamps giving the same amount of visible light, CFLs generally use
less power, have a longer rated life, but a higher purchase
price.
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Consultations with women: Women were consulted only in
Mujahidpur village as in other villages they were busy in the
fields and household work. Women informed that farming is the main
occupation and the type of crops that they sow. Total electricity
supply during a day is around 5-6 hours a day. Sometimes crops were
destroyed because of no electricity. Irrigation is an issue,
particularly when electricity is not available regularly. Depth of
ground water is a matter of concern because of shortage of other
water bodies in the vicinity of the village except one which is
already polluted due as it used for bathing buffaloes, and other
garbage too is sunk into it. Regarding medical facilities they said
there was no medical facility in the village and they had to
approach the nearby towns at Bhiwani or Hisar for themselves.
Photo 1 - Well adjacent to the sub-station and transmission
tower site at Sagban village
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Photo 2 – Consultations with panchayat and community at Sagban
village
Photo 3 – Consultations with Women at Sagban village
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5.3 Consultations for Sub-package VI LILO of 132 kV Isherwal –
Jui S/C line at 132 kV sub-station Kairu (Bhiwani) with ACSR
(Painther) – 4.2 Km
Consultation with Officials: Consultants interacted with
Executive Engineer, Transmission System (T/S) Division, Sub
Divisional Officer (S. D. O.) Civil, J. E., S.D.O. Civil at Bhiwani
during the visit. Consultations with officials indicated that the
line was to begin from Kairu village wherein a 132 kV sub-station
is to be constructed. Officials indicated LILO line had been
deliberately routed to keep it a safe distance from the Deer
Sanctuary/breeding park. It shall traverse across only agricultural
field and meet the Isherwal – Jui S/C line at a predefined Tower
point, beyond Indiwali village. Consultation with Community:
Consultations were held at Kairu6 and Indiwali villages whose land
shall be impacted by this line. Both villages shared the view that
the villages had potential for all round development and the
critical infrastructure of power had been a major bottleneck. They
observed that 4-5 hours in a day is the total power supply
available. Children find it extremely difficult to study at night
because of poor power supply and in fact closer to exams they tend
to stay in towns like Bhiwani to study better. Currently power that
is available is only for 2-3 hours in the day time and for 2-3
hours in the night time. Sometimes it comes for only 15-20 minutes.
Generator and handpumps are present in the village to help meet the
water supply. Villagers complain that even for things like grinding
of wheat grain, power supply is not insufficient. Heated wires of
11 kV lines had reportedly resulted in some hazard about a year
back and they would like to ensure that such incidents do not
happen again with the installation of the new 220 kV line.
Consultations with Women: Farming is the main occupation in these
villages, particularly in the village of Indiwali where the entire
community is of Harijans. Electricity is available only for 5-6
hours. Sometimes crops were destroyed because of no electricity.
Regarding other issues, they expressed there was no medical
facility in the village and they go to Bhiwani and Tosham
themselves as well as their cattle. Women expressed their anguish
that several promises were made on the availability of water but
not fulfilled. Women reported that they go to work for chunai and
other labour class jobs in the nearby towns. If electricity were
available it would facilitate household work, education of children
and generate more employment because of industries.
6 There are two villages by the name of Kairu – Kairu I and II
and they are adjacent to each other. The substation is proposed for
siting in Kairu I
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Photo 1 – Consultations at Kairu – I village
Photo 2 – Consultations at Kairu – I village
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Photo 3 - Consultations with women at Kairu village
Photo 4 - Consultations with villagers at Indiwali
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Photo 5 - Consultations at Indiwali village
5.4 Consultations for Sub-package IX LILO of 132 kV S/C
Hansi-Narnaud line at Masoodpur (Hansi) with 0.2 Sq.inch “ACSR
(Painther) – 13.620 km
Consultations with Officials: Superintending Engineer
Transmission System (T/S) Circle, Hisar; Executive Engineer T/S
HVPNL Hisar; Assistant Electrical Engineer (AEE) &
Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO) Construction S/D- II Hisar; XEN/
Civil, HVPNL, Hisar and Junior Engineer, HVPNL, Hisar were
consulted. Officials indicated that the proposed line is the most
optimum route and no other alternatives were considered because
this straight line option was not impacting any structure. In fact,
they stated even any minor deviations would not have led to any
impact. Consultations with Community: Consultations included
information dissemination on the 220 kV line, details on likely
period of commencement of construction works; height of the towers;
time duration of construction, the ROW that would be required.
Benefits of the project too were highlighted and these were
indicative of their beliefs and anticipation of the project.
Community perceived benefits to be increase in the duration of
power supply; temporary employment opportunity, increase in land
rates, potential for developing industry as good power supply is a
pre-requisite. Industry gets a fillip e.g. cottage industry, small
scale industries. Household activities will be easier to carry out
and particularly beneficial to students if there is improvement in
duration of power supply to students for their studies. Besides,
they expect power supply for 24 hrs with concession in electricity
bill; preference in employment during construction and maintenance.
A key apprehension relating to the project was with regard to the
provision for compensation for land under the towers. They
suggested that employment opportunities should be given under
Government Schemes, polytechnic college, degree college and a
hospital should come up in the village.
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Consultations with Women: Consultations with women group brought
out key issues related to supply of water fresh drinking water for
which women have to go far away up to village boundary. There is no
hospital near by and for medical needs they have to go to Hansi. No
hospital / PHC – they have to go Hansi (18 Km away) for treatment.
There is no permanent space for Anganwadi centre. Education for
elders (aged persons) is not available within village. No better
education facilities, technical, vocational training centres are
available for girls. Decision making right for women is limited and
also no social activities are allowed for them. Employment
opportunities are not available for women within the village.
They suggested that regular water and electric supply be made
available. There is a requirement of health centres, maternal care
within the village. Improvement in education level – requirement of
Girls’ High School, Degree College, technical institute, vocational
& computer training centre is needed. Permanent accommodation
required for Anganwadi centre and stitching centre is a requirement
too and also employment opportunities for women. Small scale
industries, self help groups, etc. should be developed in the
village. Training centres for improvement of Self employment
opportunities should be established in the village under different
government schemes.
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Photo 1 – Consultation with women at Masoodpur
Photo 2 – Consultation at Sheikhpura
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Table 5.1 – Key issues raised in consultations in Village
Panchayat/Community members/Women’s groups in Package G-6 (Hisar
Circle)
Sl. No.
No. of Participants
Issues discussed Benefits perceived by the community
Apprehensions raised
by the community
Suggestions from community
1 215 General
Transmission lines (start point and destination) & KV
(66/132/220/400)
Duration of construction for Tower erection/construction of
Sub-station
Details of the ROW (right of way) of the transmission lines
Safety Issues
Ground clearance of transmission wire from trees/structures
Restrictions on land use
Restrictions on height of trees under transmission lines
Social impacts
Loss of land structures and other community property
resources
Loss of standing crops, trees
Temporary Loss of access to road, etc.
Temporary loss of income
Potential depreciation of land price due to presence of a tower
structure
Better power supply is welcome in context of the power cuts that
take place because of transformer overload
Key infrastructural requirement for development
Helps development of industries
Helps education of children as longer hours and reliable power
supply immensely benefits
Helps in carrying out domestic chores more efficiently and less
strenuously
Safety issues particularly relating to 11 kV lines.
Lines should be placed higher as there have fatal incidents both
relating to humans and cattle
Depreciation in land prices
Landlessness owing to the cumulative impact of this project
development interventions planned
Though lines are taken over their fields, they may not be
recipient of the power supply
Land under towers becomes totally un-usable as no tractor can
ply on the land under the tower
Compensation for the land under the towers
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CHAPTER 6 – RESETTLEMENT POLICY AND LEGAL FRAMEWORK 6.1 Policy,
Legal and Regulatory Framework This section presents the legal
requirements of Land Acquisition Policy and the Resettlement and
Rehabilitation Policy and entitlements for affected families. The
legal framework for any project includes process of land
acquisition and measures to mitigate adverse impacts. Haryana
government had published its R&R policy in 2007. As a result
HVPNL has joined a list of other entities in power transmission
business to have an Environment and Social Policy and Procedures
document. The features of the R&R Policy are indicative of the
kind of impacts that have been felt by such companies over many
years. HVPNL undertakes its transmission activities within purview
of Indian laws keeping in mind appropriate obligations and
guidelines of statutory and funding agencies. As per provision
contained in Haryana Electricity Reforms Act 1997 & Electricity
Act, 2003 Acts, HVPNL has authority to install transmission towers
in any kind of land. Electricity Act, 2003 seeks to create a
framework for the power sector development by measures conducive to
the industry. However, HVPNL integrates environmental protection as
a part of its project activities. Power transmission schemes are
planned in such a way that the power of eminent domain is exercised
responsibly. Mandatory environment requirements for HVPNL
transmission works include: Mandatory social requirements for HVPNL
transmission works includes Land Acquisition Act 1894, Haryana
Government Rehabilitation & Resettlement Policy for land
acquisition Oustees and funding agencies requirement like WB OP
4.12 involuntary resettlement, WB OP 4.10 Indigenous People.
National Rehabilitation and Resettlement Policy 2007 has also been
consulted while framing the ESPP.
6.2 Procedure for Land Acquisition All land acquisition for any
public purpose in the state is governed by the Land Acquisition Act
1894 as amended from time to time by the State Govt. This empowers
the government to acquire compulsorily any land not owned by it
which is required for a public purpose. The definition of land
includes benefits to arise out of land & things attached to
earth or permanently fastened to any thing attached to the earth.
This act applies to those with legal entitlements to land and
structures thereon. (i) For any LA the Act under Section (u/s)-4(1)
stipulates publication of a notification to that
effect in the official Gazette and in 2 daily newspapers
circulated in the locality, at least, one shall be in the regional
language. Such a publication authorizes an authorized officer to
enter upon such a land make a preliminary survey ascertain its
suitability and determine the exact position of land to be
acquired. However, person can enter into any building or any
enclosure attached to a dwelling house either by giving notice of
seven days to the occupant or with the consent of occupant. The
substance of this notification is given as public notice at a
convenient place in the locality in which the land to be acquired
is located, such a notification provides an opportunity to the
parties interested in the land to file objections if any, u/s-5A to
the proposed acquisition.
(ii) In order to proceed with the acquisition of the land (as
notified u/s-4) it is followed by declaration u/s 6 of the ibid Act
specifying that land is required for public purpose. Every
declaration is published in the official Gazette and in two daily
newspapers with circulation in the local area, thereafter revenue
Department issues direction to the Collector u/s-7 of the Act to
take order for the acquisition of notified land to be marked
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out, measured land/or other immovable properties, which is done
under the provision of Sec.8 of the act in question. Thereafter
under the provisions contained in Sec.-9 notices are served to the
concerned persons stating the intention of the Government to take
possession of the land and that any claims for compensation should
be made to the Collector, Finally, the award of compensation is
made by the collector u/s-11 of the Act after inquiring into
objections(if any) in pursuance of the notice given u/s-9 to the
measurements made u/s-8 and into the value of the land on the date
of publication of the notification/s4(1). The award u/s-11 is made
within two years from the date of publication of the declaration
and if no award is made within this period, the entire proceedings
of the LA is lapsed and fresh notification u/s-(4) needs to be
initiated. Once the award is passed, the collector takes possession
of the land which there upon vests absolutely in the Government
free from all encumbrances. However, in case of urgency Section-17
of the Act empowers the Collector to take possession of the land
even though no award has been made. Such land thereupon vests with
the Government free from all encumbrances.
However, this Act further provides remedy for seeking
enhancement of compensation by the person to seek enhancement of
compensation in lieu of acquired as per provisions contained in
Sec.18 of ibid Act. This act was further amended in 1984 with
respect to sections 4,23,28 and 34 which deal with publication of
primary notification determination of compensation; power of the
court in determining the amount of compensation; interest on
compensation and payment of interest respectively. To sum up the
amended provisions have resulted in the following:-
The publication of the primary notification, apart from the
Official Gazette, has to be made in two daily newspapers circulated
in that locality of which at least one shall be in the regional
language.
In addition to the market value of the land the court is to
award a sum of thirty percent as solatium on such market value in
consideration of the compulsory nature of the acquisition.
The amount of compensation awarded by the court is not to be
lower than the amount awarded by the collector.
The interest of excess compensation has been enhanced from 9 per
cent to 15 per cent after the date of expiry of a period of one
year from the date on which possession has been taken.
HVPNL strictly follows procedures laid down under the Land
Acquisition Act (LA Act), 1894, when land is acquired for
sub-stations. Once the award is passed, the collector takes
possession of the land which there upon vests absolutely in the
Government free from all encumbrances. These are further reinforced
taking into consideration HVPNL’s entitlement framework and public
consultation process apart from inbuilt consultation process of LA
act, public consultation/information by HVPNL is an integral part
of the project implementation. Public is informed about the project
at every stage of execution by Press Notes and media etc. During
socio-economic survey taken up in parallel with land acquisition
process, HVPNL’s site officials meet people and inform them about
the Land acquisition details, proposed R&R measures and
compensation packages 6.3 World Bank Operational Policy on
Involuntary Resettlement (OP 4.12) The objectives of the Bank’s
policy on involuntary resettlement are as follows:
Involuntary resettlement should be avoided where feasible, or
minimized, exploring all viable alternative project designs.
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Where it is not feasible to avoid resettlement, resettlement
activities should be conceived and executed as sustainable
development programs. Providing sufficient investment resources to
enable the persons displaced by the project to share in project
benefits.
Displaced persons should be meaningfully consulted and should
have opportunities to participate in planning and implementing
resettlement programs.
Displaced persons should be assisted in their efforts to improve
their livelihoods and standards of living or at least to restore
them, in real terms, to pre-displacement levels or to levels
prevailing prior to the beginning of project implementation
whichever is higher
6.4 HVPNL Environment and Social Policy and Procedures The ESPP
of the company has been developed following consideration of all
the mandatory requirements of the national and state policies and
acts and also the guidelines of funding agencies in addressing the
social and environmental issues arising out of its activities. The
company is committed to identify, assess, and manage environmental
and social concerns at both organization and project levels by
strictly following the basic principals of avoidance, minimization
and mitigation of environmental & social impacts with the
improvement of Management Systems and introduction of State of the
Art and proven technologies. The key principles of HVPNL’s social
policy are: 1. Avoid any disruption of socially sensitive areas
with regard to human habitation and areas of
cultural significance; 2. Wherever losses are suffered,
assistance will be provided to the affected persons to improve
or at least regain their living standards; 3. Consultations will
be held among local population regarding finalization of proposed
route of
the transmission lines and sub-stations; 4. Ensure in delivering
R&R entitlements and compensation for lost assets based on
HVPNL’s
entitlement framework. 5. Involuntary resettlement will be
avoided or minimized by exploring all viable alternative
project designs. 6. All adversely affected persons including
those without title to land will be provided
assistance to improve or regain their living standards to the
pre project levels. 7. Special attention will be paid for the
improvement of living standards of marginalized and
vulnerable groups. 8. If any person’s remaining land holding
becomes operationally non viable, the entire holding
will be acquired and compensated accordingly, if the Affected
Family (AF) desires. A similar approach will be adopted for
structures affected partially.
9. Physical works will not commence on any portion of land
before compensation and assistance to the affected population have
been provided in accordance with the policy framework.
6.5 Social Entitlement Framework The prescriptive social
entitlement framework derives from the aforementioned
constitutional directives national R&R Policy, State R&R
Policy and relevant policies. Physical displacement of people is
not, and will not be, a major consequence of the company’s projects
as has been the experience in the case with the other transmission
companies. Regardless of displacement occurs, the entitlement
framework will be a base for all its management procedures. The
objective of the HVPNL’s framework is to ensure realistic
rehabilitation and compensation of the acquired assets of the AFs
covers categories such as loss of land (Homestead land, agriculture
land, tenants, lease holders, encroachers/ squatters etc), loss of
structure ( with valid title, tenants, lease holders, squatters,
cattle sheds, workshop sheds etc.), loss of livelihood, loss of
standing crops/ trees, loss of access to Common Property Resources
(CPR) and facilities,
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losses to host communities, Panchayat land and additional
benefits for vulnerable person. Based on review of literature –
walkover survey and Topo maps and surveys carried out by the team,
it is to be stated that for the transmission under Package G-6, the
applicable provision shall be relating to the compensation for loss
of standing crops. See Table 6.1 that provides HVPNL’s social
entitlement framework applicable for all kinds of impacts.
Table 6.1 - HVPNL's Social Entitlement Framework
Sr. No.
Type of Loss/ Impact Entitled Person/s Entitlement
1. Loss of Land
a) Homestead land with valid title, or customary or usufruct
rights
Titleholders
i) Cash compensation as per LA Act 1894
ii) Actual registration charges for purchase of alternate land
for maximum of compensation amount within one year as per proof of
purchased land.
iii) The land owners will be paid annuity for 33 years over and
above the usual land compensation. The amount of annuity will be
Rs. 15,000/-per acre per annum on prorata basis. Annuity of Rs.
15,000/- will be increased by a fixed sum of Rs.500/- every year as
per State Government Policy.
Vulnerable person Titleholders One time additional compensation
of Rs.5000 per acre on prorate basis will be paid in addition to
above entitlements.
b) Agricultural Land
(i) With valid title Titleholders i) Cash compensation as per LA
Act 1894
ii) Actual registration charges for purchase of alternate land
for maximum of compensation amount within one year as per proof of
purchased land.
The land owners will be paid annuity for 33 years over and above
the usual land compensation. The amount of annuity will be Rs.
15,000/-per acre per annum on prorata basis. Annuity of Rs.
15,000/- will be increased by a fixed sum of Rs.500/- every year as
per State Government Policy.
Vulnerable person Titleholders One time additional compensation
of Rs.5000 per acre on prorate basis will be paid in addition to
above entitlements.
(ii) tenants, sharecroppers, leaseholder including the
commercial and other establishments
Individual with proof of tenancy/share cropping/leasing
Reimbursement for unexpired tenancy/share cropping/lease
period.
Note: This amount will be deducted from the compensation payable
to land owners.
Vulnerable person Individual with proof of tenancy/share
One time additional compensation of Rs.5000 will be paid in
addition to above entitlements.
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Table 6.1 - HVPNL's Social Entitlement Framework
Sr. No.
Type of Loss/ Impact Entitled Person/s Entitlement
cropping/leasing
(iii) Encroacher/Squatters Occupant Assistance to be provided
for inclusion in various Government Schemes.
2. Loss of structure
(i) with valid title, Structure owner
i) Compensation as per Haryana PWD scheduled rates
ii) One time financial assistance of Rs.10,000/- for shifting of
family, building ma