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HARYANA POWER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT PROJECT HARYANA POWER SYSTEM
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
DRAFT RESETTLEMENT AND REHABILITATION ACTION PLAN
PACKAGE G-6
TRANSMISSION LINES, PANCHKULA & KARNAL CIRCLES
220 kV D/C LINE FROM 400 kV S/STN PKL TO 220 kV S/STN RAIWALI
(PANCHKULA)
LILO OF ONE CIRCUIT OF 220 kV D/C PANCHKULA – TAPLA LINE AT 220
kV S/STN RAIWALI (PANCHKULA)
LILO OF ONE CIRCUIT OF 132 kV D/C PTPS – CHANDAULI LINE AT 132
kV S/STN KABRI (PANIPAT)
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
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7 1.3 Haryana Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Limited
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7 1.4 Package G-6 (Transmission Lines)
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8 1.5 Measures Taken to Minimize Impacts
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9 1.6 Objectives of the
Study.................................................................................................
9 1.7 Approach and Methodology
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9 1.8 Structure of the Report
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10
CHAPTER 2 – PROFILE OF THE PROJECT AREA
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11 2.1
Introduction................................................................................................................
11 2.2 Profile of the Project
Districts.....................................................................................
11 2.3 Socio-Economic Profile of Impacted
Villages.............................................................
12
CHAPTER 3 – ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES
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14 3.1
Introduction................................................................................................................
14
CHAPTER 4 – IMPACT ON LAND AND PERSONS
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19 4.1
Introduction................................................................................................................
19 4.2 Social Impact Assessment of the Proposed Sub-packages
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CHAPTER 5 – COMMUNITY CONSULTATIONS
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22 5.1
Introduction................................................................................................................
22 5.2 Consultations for Sub-package IV &
V.......................................................................
22 5.3 Consultations for Sub-package
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26
CHAPTER 6 – RESETTLEMENT POLICY AND LEGAL
FRAMEWORK................................................ 29 6.1
Policy, Legal and Regulatory Framework
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29 6.2 Procedure for Land Acquisition
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29 6.3 World Bank Operational Policy on Involuntary Resettlement
(OP 4.12) ..................... 30 6.4 HVPNL Environment and Social
Policy and Procedures ............................................
31 6.5 Social Entitlement
Framework....................................................................................
31
CHAPTER 7 – INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS AND GRIEVANCE REDRESSAL
MECHANISMS........ 36 7.1 Introduction
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36 7.2 Institutional Framework
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36 7.3 Social
Procedures........................................................................................................
36 7.4 Capacity
Building.......................................................................................................
37 7.5 Grievance Redress Mechanism
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38
CHAPTER 8 – BUDGET ESTIMATES
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40 8.1
Introduction................................................................................................................
40 8.2
Compensation.............................................................................................................
40 8.3 Budget and
Costs........................................................................................................
40
CHAPTER 9 – IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE
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45 9.1 Introduction
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45 9.2 Tasks and
Schedule........................................................................................................
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LLLIIISSSTTT OOOFFF AAANNNNNNEEEXXXUUURRREEESSS Annexure A –
Panchkula (13.2 km and 4.2 km LILO line) Annexure A1 – Photographs
of area en-route in Ambala/Panchkula
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47 Annexure A2 – Community consultations
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48 Annexure A3 – Walkover Survey and route marked on Toposheets
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60 Annexure B – Panipat (13.2 km and 4.2 km LILO line) Annexure B1
– Photographs of area en-route in
Panipat..............................................................................................
62 Annexure B2 – Community
consultations...................................................................................................................
63 Annexure B3 – Walkover Survey and route marked on
Toposheets.............................................................................
65 Annexure C1 – Rates of Trees and Crops
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66 Annexure D – List of Officials Annexure D1 – List of Officials
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75 Annexure E – Checklist and Questionnaires Annexure E1 –
Consultation Checklist
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77 Annexure E2 – Census /Socio Economic Survey Questionnaire
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LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS AEE Assistant Electrical Engineer
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 and Procedures
GOI Government of India
GRC Grievance Redressal Committee
HH Household
HPGCL Haryana Power Generation Corporation Limited.
HVPNL Haryana Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Limited
IT Information Technology
JE Junior Engineer
kV Kilo volts
LAA Land Acquisition Act, 1894 (1984)
OP Operational Policy
PAF Project Affected Families
NGO Non Government Organization
NRRP National Resettlement and Rehabilitation Policy 2007
PAF Project Affected Family
RRAP Resettlement and Rehabilitation Action Plan
ROW Right of Way
SAMP Social Assessment and Management Plan
SC Scheduled Castes
SDO Sub-Divisional Officer
TS Transmission System
UHBVNL Utter Haryana Bijli Vitaran Nigam Limited
XEN/EE Executive Engineer
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 Panchkula and Karnal Circles. 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 two different circles and three districts, a total of 85
towers shall be footed for which the landowners would witness
insignificant impact on their land. Each landowner will have
limited access to the tower land 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 5 villages in the rural areas. A total of 49.68 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,
wheat and cotton. However, HVPNL may like to avoid these standing
crops by scheduling the timing of the construction works between
two crops. Community Consultations The 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 5 villages with the respective
Panchayats, village communities and women groups. These
consultations brought forth the necessity of project intervention
of this kind. Two distinct perceptions emerged from these
discussions. At present, power supply is inadequate and demand for
more power was unanimous to meet the domestic and agricultural
needs with villagers across the districts of Ambala, Panipat
regardless of their socio-economic status. 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 Sangwan (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 Masudpur (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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Depreciation in value of land and potential limited access to
land emerged as their main concerns and therefore requested
re-routing of the lines to save their land. 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 and trees
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 and trees for lines under Panchkula circle
has been estimated at Rs. 20,81,394/- Rupees Twenty Lakhs Eighty
One Thousand Three Hundred and Ninety Four) Only. Compensation for
crops under Karnal circle has been estimated at Rs. 75,600/-
(Rupees Seventy Five Thousand Six Hundred) 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
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take appropriate measures to balance the interest of various
stake-holders in the power sector, namely electricity consumers,
power entities and generation companies etc. 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 Sangwan (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 Masudpur (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) 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) 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 ten districts in the state, namely, Palwal, Faridabad,
Bhiwani, Panchkula, Karnal, Rewari, Mewat, Mahendragarh, Hisar and
Panipat. The present report contains the findings of the social
assessment for the impacted area in Panchkula and Karnal circle due
to the proposed transmission lines. 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 The alignments of
transmission lines in rural areas 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
assistances outlines in the policy to the persons identified as
entitled to such assistance.
Scope of the study The scope of the present study included a
survey for these transmission line routes for.
a) identifying potentially affected populations with special
attention to vulnerable group such as indigenous/tribal population,
scheduled caste, landless families and women headed/physically
handicapped families.
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. The
phase was important to scope the activities. It also included
preparation of social assessment tools, questionnaire and Focus
Group Discussion 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
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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-economic conditions, and living standards of affected
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 Districts profile of Panchkula, Ambala
and Panipat (inclusive of Population, social composition w.r.t. to
SC 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 – Panchkula (13.2 km and 4.2 km LILO line)
Annexure B – Panipat (2.305 km line) Annexure C – Crops and Tree
Rates Annexure D – List of Officials Annexure E – Checklist 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 pass
through under Package G-6. Details are given on those specific
villages in each of these districts that were marked on the
toposheets. These details include details in terms of literacy
rates, working population and social composition such as proportion
of Scheduled Castes (SCs) to the overall population. The
sub-packages pass through two districts of Haryana – Panchkula and
Panipat.
2.2 Profile of the Project Districts Ambala district is
surrounded by Himachal Pradesh in the north and east, Punjab and
Union Territory of Chandigarh in the west and by Ambala district in
the south as well as east. Ambala district shares its borders with
Chandigarh, Mohali district, Ambala district and Solan
district.
Figure 2.1 – Map of Ambala District
Figure 2.2 – Map of Panipat District
Panipat is an ancient and historic city in Panipat District,
Haryana state, India. It is 90 km from Delhi on NH-1 and comes
under the National Capital Territory of Delhi. Panipat is a city of
textiles and carpets. It is the biggest centre for cheap blankets
and carpets in India and has a handloom weaving industry.
Table 2.1 – Socio-economic profile of project districts
S.No. Name of district
Total Population
Female Male SC Total Workers
Main Workers
1 Panipat 967449 438589 528860 152803 382801 289013
2 Ambala 655425 303196 352229 140961 213950 187348
Source: Census of India, 2001
The districts of Panipat and Ambala districts have population
less than 10 lakhs. Panipat district at l5% has less Scheduled
Caste population, though in terms of workforce, both Panipat and
Ambala districts, 30% of the total population comprise the
workforce.
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2.3 Socio-Economic Profile of Impacted Villages
Under Panchkula circle
(i) 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
Table 2.2 – Socio-economic details of villages en-route 13.2 km
line
S.No. Name of district
Name of village
Total Population
Female Male SC Total Workers
Main Workers
1 Panchkula Nagal 1177 518 659 299 433 385
2 -do- Bataur 3379 1501 1878 390 1059 977
3 Ambala Nagayaon 1233 557 676 151 686 600
4 -do- Raiwali 1849 847 1002 566 580 550
Source: Census of India, 2001
The villages en-route this l3.2 km line all have a population
less than 5000 with Bathoud village having the highest at 3379 nos.
The Scheduled caste population is between less than 15% in Bathoud
and Nayagaon villages, where it is in the range of 25-30% in Nagal
and Raiwali villages. In terms of workforce, Nagal and Bathaoud
villages have approximately 33% of their population as the
workforce, whereas in case of Nayagaon, the percentage is more than
50%, while it is marginally more than 25% in case of Raiwali
village. (ii) 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
Table 2.3 – Socio-economic details of villages en-route 4.5 km
LILO line
S.No. Name of district
Name of village
Total Population
Female Male SC Total Workers
Main Workers
1 Ambala Nagayaon 1233 557 676 151 686 600
2 -do- Raiwali 1849 847 1002 566 580 550
Source: Census of India, 2001
The villages enroute this l3.2 km line and the 4.2 km LILO line
all have a population less than 5000 with Bathoud village having
the highest at 3379 nos. The Scheduled caste population is between
less than 15% in Bathoud and Nayagaon villages, where it is in the
range of 25-30% in Nagal and Raiwali villages. In terms of
workforce, Nagal and Bathaoud villages have approximately 33% of
their population as the workforce, whereas in case of Nayagaon, the
percentage is more than 50%, while it is marginally more than 25%
in case of Raiwali village. Under Karnal circle (iii) 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
Table 2.4 – Socio-economic details of villages en-route 2.305 km
line
S.No. Name of district
Name of village
Total Population
Female Male SC Total Workers
Main Workers
1 Panipat Kabri 5863 2546 3317 2162 2041 2008
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Table 2.4 – Socio-economic details of villages en-route 2.305 km
line
S.No. Name of district
Name of village
Total Population
Female Male SC Total Workers
Main Workers
Source: Census of India, 2001
Kabri is a signficanly big village with a population in excess
of 5000. Nearly 37% of the total population belong to Scheduled
Castes 34% of the population constitutes the workforce engaged in
agriculture and industry.
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CHAPTER 3 – 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 the 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 this Package G-6, the applicable impacts are:
i) Land for footing the transmission towers: The amount of land
required for footing2 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. As per official estimates a total of 85 towers are to
be placed for the transmission line in the two circles comprising
of 3 districts. 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.
2 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/ urban area that the finalized transmission line
route
shall pass through 1 220 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
13.2 58 4
2 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
4.5 17 2*
3 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
2.305 10 1
Total 20.005 85 5
* two villages are common to both the lines
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.
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3.2.1 220 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
The proposed transmission line shall commence from the 400 kV
Sub-station at village Naggal and pass through 2 other villages –
Nayagaon and Bathoud, before terminating at Raiwali sub-station
which is the site for the proposed 220 kV sub-station. There are
two other villages in the vicinity of Naggal i.e. Sultanpur,
Jajouli, though the line does not impact the agricultural land of
these villages. Other key features observed alongside and en-route
include many poultry farms, one petrol pump, a canal, a road and a
rural road. Trees of different types were observed too. Those
closer to the main road are plantations of PWD and these are mostly
Safeda (Eucalyptus). Besides closer to the end point, it crosses
through an area densely populated plantation of Kikar, Shisham,
Safeda, Shahtoot, Mango, Ber and Neem. Officials estimate that
approximately 2500-3000 private trees would come within the ROW of
this line. Table 3.2 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 3.2: Comparison of the finalized alignment and straight
line option (13.2 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 Naggal to village Bathoud
Starts from the agricultural land of village and runs along the
main road, besides is at the backside of the many structures such
as poultry farm and a petrol pump
N Same as finalized option N
Village Bathoud to village Nayagaon
The line crosses the road and takes a sharp turn at near 75%
degrees and crosses the road and runs along the Dangri river; in
addition it also crosses the 220 kV Tepla-Panckhula line
N Would have impacted village Barwala
Y
Village Nayagaon to village Raiwali
line continues but moves away from the river, runs into area
densely populated by trees and over the earthen check dam
(bandh)
Y Would have crossed agricultural fields, but would have
impacted existing structures of poultry farm
Y
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 and hence is a viable route. See Table
3.3 for potential impacted area.
Table 3.3: Area impacted by 13.2 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
13.2 10 32.60 58 0.012 0.696 58
Source: Walkover Survey
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3.2.2 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) –
4.525 Km
The LILO line shall commence from Nayagaon village wherein it
intercepts the Panchkula-Tapla line and continues till village
Raiwali – site of the proposed 220 kV sub-station. Other key
features observed en-route include many poultry farms and a rural
road. Trees closer to the main road are plantations of Public Works
Department, Govt. of Haryana and these are mostly Safeda
(Eucalyptus). Besides closer to the end point, it crosses through
an area densely populated with trees such as Kikar, Shisham,
Safeda, Shahtoot, Mango, Ber and Neem. Officials estimate that
approximately 2500-3000 private trees would come within the ROW of
this line. Table 3.4 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 3.4: Comparison of the finalized alignment and straight
line option (4.525 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 Nayagaon to village Raiwali
runs into area densely populated by trees and over an earthen
check dam (bandh)
Y would have crossed agricultural fields, but would have
impacted existing structures of poultry farm
Y
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 structures en-route and is
comparatively a more suitable option. The potential impacted area
is shown in Table 3.5.
Table 3.5: Area impacted by 4.525 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
4.525 10 11.12 17 0.012 0.204 17
Source: Preliminary Survey, 2009
3.2.3 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 The proposed LILO line shall commence from the proposed
132 kV sub-station at Kabri village, Panipat district, and connect
to 132 kV D/C PTPS – Chandauli line. It shall cross over a barren
piece of land adjacent to the proposed station before crossing over
to the agricultural land and continues till the end of its length.
The land use in the village is a mix of industrial and agriculture.
Approximately 0.3 km of the line crosses the barren piece of land
and a kutcha road. The remaining section of the line shall cross
agricultural field that have wheat crop sown in it. This section of
the line is approximately 4-6 km away from habitation on one side
and also 2-3 km from a few trees i.e. Kikar that were observed.
Table 3.6 below indicates the features marked on the alignment
marked on topographic maps and subsequently observed and recorded
during
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the survey undertaken and provides a comparison with straight
line option that had been explored.
Table 3.6: Comparison of the finalized alignment and straight
line option (2.305 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
Existing 33 kV S/Stn at Village Kabri
Starts from the existing S/stn (to be upgraded to 132 kV s/stn)
and deviates to avoid industry complex adjacent to sub-station
Y Would have impacted industry complex adjacent to
sub-station
N
Existing 33 kV S/Stn at Village Kabri
Starts from the existing S/stn (to be upgraded to 132 kV s/stn)
and deviates to avoid industry complex adjacent to sub-station
Y Would have impacted industry complex adjacent to
sub-station
N
Source: Walkover Survey, 2009 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 industrial complex and is the
only suitable option. The potential impacted area has been shown in
Table 3.7.
Table 3.7: Area impacted by 2.305 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
2.305 7 3.99 10 0.006 0.06 10
Preliminary Survey, 2009
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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 trasnmsision
lines of this package in Panchkula and Karnal circles. 4.2.1 220 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 The land use is
predominantly agricultural in the four villages that fall en-route
this line. The area has three other key features namely – poultry
farms, a densely populated tree cover and also an earthern check
dam. In the initial 4 km length, the line traverses along the main
road (NH -73) and closer to the Dangri river. The rest of the
length is away from the river and crosses the road and traverses
across agriculture fields. While the route alignment avoids the
poultry farm structures, it shall impact and result in felling of
nearly 2500-3000 private trees as per official estimates. A
majority of these trees are private trees while the rest alongside
the road belong to PWD. In terms of impact on crops, while HVPNL
shall and can make efforts to minimize the crop damage by starting
the work following the harvest season, it shall not be possible in
the case of these trees. Assessment of loss and damages to crops
would be made during construction stages as a large number of
households that depend on agricultural labor would be impacted.
Overall at this stage the impact appears to be limited to trees and
standing crops. During the implementation after tower points are
fixed using theodolite surveys3, an assessment by the implementing
agency will give the exact number of plots impacted and extent of
impact in terms of number of PAPs owning the land. Socio-economic
assessment carried out brought out that most villages have more
than 1000 acres of agricultural land in the area.
It is expected that 58 towers would be laid across the 13.2 km
stretch would have the following impacts in terms of area as given
in table 4.1. As indicated in the table, the entire route passes
through agricultural land for nearly 80% of its entire length.
Crops observed by the survey team during the visit were Mustard,
Wheat, and Vegetables.
Table 4.1 – Impacted agriculture area by 13.2 km transmission
line Area (acres) Agriculture land (in acres) Estimated Crop area
by type
of crop (in acres) Barren / Others
(in acres) Mustard 2 Wheat 22
32.60 24
Vegetables 0
8.15
Source: Walkover Survey
3 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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However, footing of towers on land of village Naggal seems
significant (See Chapter 5 on consultations) as consultations in
the village revealed that they are opposed to the site of the
POWERGRID sub-station, from where the proposed transmission line
would start. Before starting the work on the transmission line, the
HVPNL is advised to address the issue of the said substation site
identified by POWERGRID. The social opposition of this site has
spread across the area and the villagers are likely to oppose
footing of towers, if the issue of substation site is not resolved.
4.2.2 LILO of one circuit of 220 kV D/C Panchkula – Tepla line at
220 kV S/Stn Raiwali (Panchkula) with 0.4 sq. ACSR (Zebra) – 4.5 Km
The land use through which the transmission line is proposed is
predominantly agricultural. Poultry farms, a densely populated tree
covered area, an earthern check dam and a PMGSY road
under-construction were the other features observed. While the
route alignment avoids the poultry farm structures, it clearly
shall result in felling of nearly 500-600 private trees that
include fruit bearing trees such as Mango, Shahtoot, etc and mostly
used for household consumption. In terms of impacts on crops, HVPNL
shall and can make efforts to minimize the crop damage by starting
the work following the harvest season. However, it would not be
possible in case of trees. Overall, at this stage, the impact
appears to be limited to crops and trees. During the implementation
after tower points are fixed using theodolite surveys4, an
assessment by the HVPNL/ contractor will give the exact number of
plots impacted and extent of impact in terms of number of PAPs
owning the land.
It is expected that 17 towers would be laid across the 4.5 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 entire length.
Crops observed by the survey team during the visit were Mustard,
Wheat, and Vegetables.
Table 4.2 – Impacted agriculture area by 4.5 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 8
11.12 9
Vegetables 0*
2.12
Source: Walkover 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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4.2.3 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 The chosen route avoids the industrial area adjacent to
the existing sub-station and travels across a small patch of barren
land before taking a straight route right till its end point. The
distance between the proposed line and habitation of Kabri village
is at least 3-6 km along its route and hence there is no impact on
habitation. There is no impact on any tree either. The area of
village Kabri has merged with Panipat district with land usage
divided between industrial and agricultural activities. A total of
10 towers are likely to be footed in this stretch and these would
have the following impacts in terms of area as given in table
4.3.
Table 4.3 – Impacted agriculture area by 2.305 km transmission
line
Area (acres) Agriculture land (in acres) Estimated Crop area by
type of crop (in acres)
Barren / Others (in acres)
3.99 3 Wheat 14 0.99 Source: Walkover Survey
Overall there will be no impact on land. No land acquisition is
required in this sub-package for erecting towers. A full length
socio-economic survey was not undertaken as the exact location of
the transmission towers won’t be known till near the date of
installation. A detailed survey would be required after the
finalization of tower bases and transmission line route, to
ascertain and record the impacted persons the Contractor/executing
agency will need to record the name of the owner, current use and
type of land and extent of damages suffered by the construction
activities. During the project execution, demand for compensation
by any affected person, shall be decided as per The Works of
Licensees Rules, 2006.
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CHAPTER 5 – COMMUNITY CONSULTATIONS
5.1 Introduction Consultation refers to the two-way transfer of
information or joint discussion between project proponent and the
community in concern. It helps build a rapport with the community
and also helps to provide certain details on the area that planners
cannot often foresee. It helps identify impacts, the vulnerable
groups, their source of vulnerabilities and the people and groups
that are likely to be affected. Besides, information provided
during such consultations help allay fears and builds trust – a key
aspect to the successful implementation of any project. This
chapter provides details on the consultations held during the field
visit and their outcomes
with respect to the villages where the four sub-stations are
sited. 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 plan
for the sub-station, the difficulties felt in selecting the most
appropriate alignment, criterion
adopted therein and the alternative 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 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 IV & V 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
Consultations with Officials: XEN, T/S Division, Assistant
Executive Engineer and, A.A.E, Madanpur sub-station were consulted.
Consultations with officials indicated that the line was to begin
from Naggal village. This is the site wherein a 400 kV sub-station
would be constructed and operated by POWERGRID for a period of five
years before being handed over to HVNPL. Officials indicated that
villages in the area were having fertile land and the route had
many trees that need to be cut. However, they had managed to avoid
structures i.e. poultry farms. Consultations with Community: Four
villages – Naggal, Bathoud, Nayagaon and Raiwali fall en-route. All
the villages shared the common concern of poor and inadequate power
supply and its associated problems.
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Agriculture is the mainstay of the majority along the proposed
route and the land use is predominantly agricultural. Three phase
supply that is required for agriculture is available for 4-5 hours
in a day. Even this supply is only available only every other day
with too many interruptions. The village of Raiwali – site of the
proposed 220 kV sub-station indicated that though their village is
well developed, it receives only a maximum of 4-5 hours of power
every day. Villagers in Bathoud and Nayagaon on many occasions have
protested against the erratic power supply, but have subsequently
realized the difficulties faced by the officials. They are aware
that the existing transformer of 8 MVA is inadequate and often
breaks down and requires replacement or upgradation. These power
cuts and resultant protests increase during summers and also during
the paddy crop season when more water is required. They were vocal
in their disapproval of the sectoral distribution of power wherein
many of these lines are constructed onn their land but are meant to
serve the industries and commercial areas of Chandigarh, Gurgaon,
Panchkula. They mentioned that the due to inadequate power supply,
agriculture suffers the most. They also voiced their concern that
children do not get power to study in the evenings and have to rely
upon other sources and means such as oil lamps. Besides, being a
costly option, the smoke emanating is also stressful on their eyes.
It is not possible to use as they too need to be recharged for
which there is not enough power. Refrigerators are sent for repair
as they get affected due to power cuts. A related social concern is
that many ladies in the village prefer to stay away from the
village during the peak summer months beginning April till August
as they are unwilling to face the power cuts. These ladies go back
to Chandigarh/Panchkula due to such power shortages. A related
social concern is that those ladies who are habituated to life in
Panchkula/Chandigarh where power supply is adequate, do not desire
to stay for more than a week. Consequently, parents of such girls,
are unwilling to marry their daughters to such persons in villages
where there is little power supply. The village of Nayagaon has a
peculiar problem wherein it is served by different feeders – one is
providing electricity and another provides for water supply. As a
result when the water is supplied vide the other feeder, the
villagers are unable to store water since they do not have
electricity and end up seeing water wasted. If it had been the same
feeder then they could use their motor pumps to operate and store
water in overhead tanks. They requested that this issue be resolved
following which they could derive benefits of this proposed line.
They reported good water quality. They are not averse to the
proposed transmission line, but doubt whether they will get as much
supply as neighboring state of Punjab where they perceive that
villagers get 22 hours power supply per day. Government has
provided Solar lighting panels in the village of Nayagaon – six of
them with each one supporting one tubelight. These panels
automatically switches on in the village at evening and provides
for street lighting and it provides till morning 4.00 am and is
seen to be beneficial. Among other issues, the villagers opine that
there are no NGOs operational in the village or in the area. Many
persons from BPL families go to nearby areas for labor as the wage
rates in the nearby areas are higher. 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. Other
information that 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
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i.e. 400 kV. These consultations ensure that people of impacted
villages were aware of the land required for tower base and
negative impact on standing crops. 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 land. No safety related
concerns were reported. The Consultants noted a key issue at Naggal
at the starting point of this 220 kV transmission line. Here,
POWERGRID shall be constructing a 400 kV sub-station5 at this
village and for it has already issued LA notifications – 4(1), 6
(1) and 9 (1). The villagers propose another site for the same.
They fear landlessness due to the substation and another project
planned by Haryana State Industrial Development Corporation
(HSIDC). They indicated that they raised their voice against this
site and suggested another site adjacent to the current site which
will be suitable and it would only extend the length of the
proposed line. The Sarpanch indicated that in case of substation he
has to give 20 acres of land and that he is left with only 50 odd
acres of land. The villagers during discussion were found to be
aggressive on this issue and indicated they might resort to other
means if the issue is not amicably settled. (See Annexure A2 for
full detail of this consultation). In the light of this
consultation, it is suggested that both the siting of the 400 kV
sub-station and the emanating 220 kV transmission line be
reviewed.
Consultations with women: Women were consulted in only two
villages of Raiwali and Nayagaon. Women expressed disappointment
that though they have constructed big houses, all the time they
have shortage of power. Some of them even suggested that they ought
to have to have separate houses so that they can spend their
summers in the Punjab to avoid the heat. Many refrigerators have
been sold off due to low voltage. Certain domestic chores such as
processing of cattle fodder manually becomes strenuous as on
occasions the fodder is too strong. As a result, their cattle stay
hungry for a few days. Women and men use auto rickshaws and
bicycles to cross the border to Punjab to fetch water where it is
available in abundance. They are particularly desperate during the
harvest season, and also for paddy cultivation. They also expressed
inadequate supply in the evening which affects study of children
and particularly during examination times. The available water
supply is not satisfactory as the water is sticking and greasy
water occasionally and irritating. Also occasionally due to the
problem of water supply they are not able to take bath on
occasions.
5 This 400 kV station to be built by POWERGRID is not within the
present scope of work of SMEC India
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Photo 1 – Consultations with Panchayat member and villagers at
Naggal village
Photo 2 – Consultations at Nayagaon village
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5.3 Consultations for Sub-package X 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
Consultation with Officials: Consultants met with XEN T/S
Division, Panipat district and other junior officials. Interactions
with the officials indicated that the proposed 2.305 km is a short
LILO line that shall connect the upgraded 132 kV station at Kabri
village to the line from the Panipat Thermal Power Station (PTPS-
Chandauli). They stated they used the existing Right of Way (ROW)
and also to ensure that settlements and industries are not impacted
the line is going over agricultural field and avoids structures and
also trees before connecting to Chandauli line. Consultations with
Community & Women: Consultations were held with community and
also with a Mill owner in the Kabri village. BPL housing colony:
Majority of persons in the BPL colony work in the agricultural
field through which the line passes, and live adjacent to the
Sub-station. They work as laborers in adjacent factories. With
respect to power supply, they state that they receive 7-8 hours of
power supply and have a single fan at home and pay Rs. 200-300 per
month as bill to pay. While some of these households have legal
connections, other are reported to have illegal connections. On
other issues they stated that for education children go to school
in Kabri village that is bordering Panipat. Their main occupation
is working in adjacent factories and occasions such as at present,
wherein due to lower demand, currently there is shortage of work.
As per government policy, they get education facilities for girl
children besides the routine provisions that give them Rs. 2
kg/wheat, kerosene – Rs. 10/litre.
Mill owner: The factory carries out Spinning, weaving, finishing
and producing yarn for blankets with markets all over India. They
work in 3 shifts and experience tripping for an intervals of 5
minute. For approximately 3-6 hours in a day they experience power
cuts and for this period, they depend on diesel generator. The
factory has three meters totaling to 210 kilowatt connection. They
require water for the commercial consumption and have submersible
pumps to fetch ground water. They observed that it would be better
to have reliable and better power supply and hoped that this
upgradation would help reduce dependence on diesel gensets which in
turn help improve production and also profits. It would
significantly help to meet production targets without resorting to
use of gensets or inverters. Also they observed that if prior
schedule of powers cuts were made available to them, that would
immensely help them to schedule production.
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Photo 1 – Consultations with residents of Lakshmi colony 2-3 km
from the route of proposed 2.3 km line
Photo 2 - Consultations with women of Kabri sub-station
colony
Photo 3 – Consultations with officials at Kabri village enroute
2.3 km LILO line
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Table 5.1 – Key issues raised in consultations in Village
Panchayat/Community members/Women’s groups in Package G-6
(Panchkula, Karnal Circle)
Sl. No.
No. of Participants
Issues discussed Benefits perceived by the community
Apprehensions raised
by the community
Suggestions from community
1 61 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 been fatal incidents
both relating to human beings 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
Re-routing of transmission line route to avoid agricultural
fields
Increase ground clearance of wires so that people, particularly
in farms do not feel induction while passing below these lines.
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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 lines under Panchkula and Karnal
circles 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