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2019

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SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT REPORT OF “Construction of 6- lane Dadra- Tighra Road”

DRAFT REPORT Submitted to:

U.T. Administration Dadra & Nagar Haveli

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT This Social Impact Assessment (SIA) Report is a result of the work executed by SR Asia in Dadra Village,

Dadra and Nagar Haveli as per Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land

Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act 2013. The research team had extensive

consultation with the officials of Land Acquisition Department, officials of Public Works Department,

Project Affected Families (PAFs) and public representatives of Dadra village for collecting valuable inputs,

data on local ecology, culture and socio-economic profiles.

We extend our sincere thanks to Office of Collectorate, Office of District Land Acquisition and Public

Works Department (PWD), Dadra and Nagar Haveli for their cooperation in providing relevant documents

and contact information of the project.

We are also grateful to the Project Affected Families (PAFs) and local representatives for their time and

feedbacks. We appreciate the efforts made by all the respondents and participants of this study and thank

them for their support.

Birendra Raturi

International Director, SR Asia

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TABLE OF CONTENT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ...................................................................................................................... 2

TABLE OF CONTENT ......................................................................................................................... 3

LIST OF ABBREVIATION ..................................................................................................................... 5

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ................................................................................................................ 6

CHAPTER I: PROJECT DESCRIPTION ....................................................................................................11

1.1 ABOUT THE PROJECT AND BACKGROUND ....................................................................................11

1.2 PROJECT OBJECTIVES .............................................................................................................11

1.3 DETAILS OF THE PROJECT ........................................................................................................12

1.4 LEGAL FRAMEWORK ..............................................................................................................13

CHAPTER II: TEAM COMPOSITION, APPROACH, METHODOLOGY AND SIA SCHEDULE ....................................15

2.1 INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................................15

2.2 TEAM COMPOSITION .............................................................................................................15

2.3. STUDY APPROACH ...............................................................................................................15

2.4 METHODOLOGY AND DATA COLLECTION ...................................................................................16

2.6 SOURCES OF DATA ................................................................................................................18

2.7 PUBLIC HEARING ..................................................................................................................18

2.8 SCHEDULE OF SIA STUDY ........................................................................................................19

2.9 MONITORING & QUALITY ASSURANCE: .....................................................................................19

CHAPTER III: LAND ASSESSMENT .......................................................................................................20

3.1 LAND AND AREA ..................................................................................................................20

3.2 LAND REQUIRED FOR PROJECT .................................................................................................20

3.3 TYPE OF LAND ......................................................................................................................20

3.4 LAND USE PATTERN ..............................................................................................................20

3.5 LAND ASSESSMENT DETAILS ....................................................................................................20

3.6 VERIFICATION AND ASSESSMENT OF LAND ..................................................................................20

3.7 LAND HOLDERS AND AREA OF LAND ..........................................................................................21

3.8 LAND DETAILS OF PAFS .........................................................................................................22

3.9 BARE MINIMUM LAND ASSESSMENT..........................................................................................29

3.10 EXTENT OF IMPACT .............................................................................................................29

3.11 NUMBER OF FAMILIES AND PERSONS AFFECTED .........................................................................29

3.12. QUANTITY AND LOCATION OF LAND PROPOSED TO BE ACQUIRED FOR THE PROJECT ...........................29

CHAPTER IV: ESTIMATION AND ENUMERATION OF AFFECTED FAMILIES ASSETS ............................................30

4.1 NUMBER OF PROPERTY AND FAMILIES AFFECTED..........................................................................30

4.2 OWNERSHIP OF LAND ............................................................................................................30

4.3 NUMBER OF RESIDENCE/ AFFECTED STRUCTURES .........................................................................35

4.4 DURATION OF OWNERSHIP OF LAND .........................................................................................35

4.5 LOSS OF COMMON PROPERTY ..................................................................................................35

4.6 LOSS OF INDIVIDUAL ASSETS ...................................................................................................35

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CHAPTER V: SOCIO- ECONOMIC AND CULTURAL PROFILE ...................................................................37

5.1 INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................................37

5.2 DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE .........................................................................................................37

5.3 HOUSE HOLD SCHEDULE .........................................................................................................37

5.4 STAKEHOLDERS’ CONSULTATION ..............................................................................................40

5.5 PUBLIC CONSULTATION .........................................................................................................41

5.6 OPINION OF PAPS ................................................................................................................42

CHAPTER VI: SOCIAL IMPACT MANAGEMENT PLAN ............................................................................46

6.1 INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................................46

6.2 APPROACH TO MITIGATION .....................................................................................................46

6.3 SOCIAL IMPACT ....................................................................................................................46

6.4 IMPACT MITIGATION/MITIGATION PLAN ...................................................................................48

6.5 MEASURES TO AVOID, MITIGATE AND COMPENSATE ....................................................................49

CHAPTER VII: COST AND BENEFIT ANALYSIS.........................................................................................51

7.1 INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................................51

7.2 ASSESSMENT OF PUBLIC PURPOSE ............................................................................................51

7.3 BENEFITS FROM THE PROJECT ..................................................................................................51

7.4 IMPACTS ON STRUCTURES AND ITS MAGNITUDE ...........................................................................51

7.5 DETERMINANTS OF COMPENSATION .........................................................................................51

7.6 ENTITLEMENT MATRIX...........................................................................................................51

7.7 CRITERIA FOR COMPENSATION BASED ON QUALITY OF SOIL / LAND .................................................52

7.8 COST ESTIMATION OF LAND ....................................................................................................53

CHAPTER VIII: PUBLIC HEARING .....................................................................................................54

THIS SECTION OF THE REPORT WILL BE PREPARED AFTER PUBLIC HEARING.CHAPTER IX: RECOMMENDATIONS...54

CHAPTER IX: RECOMMENDATIONS ..................................................................................................55

REFERENCES ................................................................................................................................56

ANNEXURE ..................................................................................................................................56

ANNEXURE 1: QUESTIONNAIRE .....................................................................................................57

ANNEXURE 2: PHOTO DOCUMENTATION ........................................................................................58

ANNEXURE 3: MAP OF THE LAND ..................................................................................................60

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LIST OF ABBREVIATION

CPR Common Property Resources

DPR Detailed Project Report

FGD Focused Group Discussion

LA Land Acquisition

LAP Land Acquisition Plan

NA Not Applicable

OAP Old Age Pension

PAFs Project Affected Families

PAP Project Affected People

RAP Resettlement Action Plan

RFCTLARR 2013 Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition

Resettlement and Rehabilitation Act, 2013

R &R Rehabilitation and Resettlement

SIA Social Impact Assessment

SIMP Social Impact Management Plan

PWD Public Works Department

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Project and Public Purpose

Most of our National Highways are severely congested. Good physical connectivity is essential for sustaining

the economic growth of the country. The traffic issues of Dadra village, Dadra and Nagar Haveli has been

progressing fast over the past years. In order to hold this increasing traffic, more widened roads will be

required in the coming time. The current land acquisition is a part of this project since year 2004. For the

same, U.T Administration of Dadra and Nagar Haveli notified construction of 6- lane Dadra- Tighra road

which would require 30m wide road. However, there is a section of road of about 400 m which is only 20m

wide yet. Therefore, the Land acquisition Department needs to acquire 5m wide land from both the sides of

the road in order to bring uniformity to the road.

In compliance with section 4 of the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition,

Resettlement and Rehabilitation Act (RFCTLARR) 2013, the present Social Impact Assessment (SIA) of the

project was undertaken. The Department of Revenue, U.T. Administration of Dadra and Nagar Haveli in

its Notification No. LAQ/Dadra- Tighra- Town/PWD-RD/20/2019/548 dated 18th November

2019 notified that the SIA study for the construction of 6-lane Dadra- Tighra road will be undertaken by SR

Asia. The SIA was carried out with the objectives of identifying the potential socio-economic positive and

negative impacts of land acquisition and developing attainable mitigation measures to enhance positive

impacts and reduce or avoid negative impact, thereby ensuring a participative, informed and transparent

process of land acquisition for the construction of 6- lane road at Dadra Village.

Acquisition of land for public purposes as defined by the Act RFCTLARR 2013 is undertaken by invoking

the provisions of the act with an objective to ensure a participative, informed and transparent process of

speedy land acquisition of the land for the public purpose. Accordingly, the provisions of the Act authorizes

the government to invoke the provisions of this Act for the acquisition of any land for the concerned

purpose by adhering to due compensation, rehabilitation and resettlement measures as provided in the Act

of 2013. This social impact assessment is in accordance with the Act provision to assess the social impact

prior to the acquisition

Project Location and Alternatives Considered

The present site of 17670 sq.mt of land at Dadra village of Dadra and Nagar Haveli was approved in the

year 2004 by the U.T. Administration of Dadra and Nagar Haveli after reviewing land ahead of the village.

Out of the above mentioned land, 3109.01 sq.mts of land is to be acquired for the construction. The

selected land includes 2522.7 sq.mts of private land; 392.86 sq. mts of government land and 193.42 sq mts

of cultural land. The identified land will be acquired for the swift passage of vehicles since the road through

the Dadra village is narrow and acts as a bottleneck in the easy movement of vehicles.

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Although there are certain losses such as loss of land, loss of residential settlements, loss of commercial

structures and a source of livelihoods of the affected, the lesser social and environmental impact of the

project on the present site saving the project from rehabilitation measures, makes this option the most

suitable place for the construction of 6- lane Dadra- Tighra Road. The following alternatives can be

considered to compact the potential impact of the project. These are:

On the first instance people are not willing to give their land. However they agreed to cooperate with

the U.T. Administration of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and give 2.5 mts of their land for the construction

of 6-lane Dadra- Tighra Road. Therefore, the department should consider the possibility of

constructing the 6 lane road with the extension of 2.5 mts from both ends.

Some of the PAFs shared that they are ready to sell their land in lieu of land of same size in the same

area. The department should make provisions in this regards as per the provisions of RFCTLARR.

Alternatives such as over bridge, bypass road and flyover to connect the Dadra and Tighra village were

suggested by majority of the PAFs during the public consultation.

The compensation amount should be four times the market rate since the land belongs to rural area, as

per the provisions of RFCTLARR 2013.

Size and Attributes of Land Acquisition

Village: Dadra, Tighra

Name of the Panchayat Dadra

Number of PAFs 38 families (spread over 46 survey number)

Size of the land to be acquired 3109.01 sq.mt

Ownership of land Private, community and government land

Classification of agricultural land Non- agricultural land

Use of land Residential, commercial and institutional purposes; barren

land

The total land of 3109.01 Sq.mts is to be acquired for the construction of 6- lane Dadra- Tighra Road. The

present SIA study was done at the project site which is owned by 38 families spread over 46 survey number.

Being a non-agricultural land, some of the land owners have their residence at the project site. The current

land acquisition of this area was delayed since 2004 due to resistance of people in the project. Most of them

had gained ownership of the land through heredity. Ownership through direct purchase was achieved by

two households and commercial settlement and it was done during the past couple of years.

Few households reported that the main source of their income was from their shops and rents. While for

other PAPs it was from business/trade or old age pension. No transaction was undertaken on any of the

land during the last three years. The land is primarily a non- agricultural land and accordingly there are

households or commercial establishment existing in the area.

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Social Impact

Potential impacts and benefits as a result of the implementation of the project have been considered in four

dimensions as social, environmental, cultural and economic. Construction of 6-lane Dadra Tighra road

under the project will lead to enhanced land value as the project will lead to development which is of

national interest. Since the road on both the ends of the village is connecting to industries and other

commercial establishment, the construction under this project will provide easy road access to the villages

and industries and road condition may be better than the current. The construction under the project will

lead to widening of road on both sides of the Dadra village which will lead to increased road safety while

crossing road.

Besides having potential positive impacts the project also have negative impacts. The most significant

negative impacts of the project are the loss of land, loss of ancestral property, cultural heritage loss, loss of

residential structures and commercial establishments for the households and their dependents. Acquisition

of this land is estimated to affect a population of approx 148 people from these 38 families who will lose

part of the land.

The land notified for the construction of 6- lane Dadra Tighra road including the area under SIA study is

primarily a non- agricultural land and is principally used for commercial, residential and institutional

purposes. Considering the commercial establishment at the project site it is assumed that acquisition is

likely to deprive them of one source of income - income from the shops (also in the form of rent).

Currently, the government owned land at the project site is being used to run primary govt. school and

Panchayat office. The residential households, commercial establishments and institution on the identified

land will be affected substantially with the construction under the project.

Loss of individual assets such as bore wells may contribute to impact the water needs of the identified area.

Besides individual assets, there will be impact on common public resources such as Bhavani Mata Temple,

panchayat office and primary school. Few PAFs told the team that approximately every household in the

village has bore well at the project site since the quality of water/ availability of ground water is not

appropriate at the interior of the village. The construction of 6-lane Dadra- Tighra road over the land is

likely to impact the water needs of the project area thus worsening the water shortage problem especially

during summer.

Social Impact Mitigation Plan (SIMP)

The construction of 6-lane Dadra Tighra road for which the land has to be acquired has both positive and

negative impacts. Based on the desk review, field investigations and consultations undertaken during the

Social Impact Assessment of land acquisition for the same, Social Impact Mitigation Plan (SIMP) has been

developed. The major mitigation measures drawn are:

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i. Economic Measure

Loss of property and assets due to acquisition of land for the construction of 6- lane Dadra- Tighra road

should be compensated as mandated by the Act under sections 26-31 and which are listed in the First

Schedule of the Act for the households spread over 46 survey number. During the construction, preference

should be given to the project affected families (PAFs) and their members for income opportunities

depending on the impact on their commercial property. This would compensate the livelihood options

which are likely to be affected due to the acquisition of the land.

ii. Environmental measures

The proponent shall design the project minimizing the impact on the flora and fauna of the village. More

number of trees plantation shall be undertaken in the project site to compensate the loss of trees. Similarly,

the impacted bore wells can be planned in order to maintain and preserve water needs of the project area.

iii. Rehabilitation measure

Since there are residential houses and commercial establishments on the project site and are going to be

impacted substantially, rehabilitation measures are recommended as appropriate. During interaction with

project affected people in public consultation most of them demanded for land for their loss of land as a

preferred compensation. A few of PAPs also reported that there is hardly land available within village to

make shift arrangements.

To conclude, the discussions and interactions with the stakeholders including the project affected families

highlighted their discontent with the construction of 6- lane Dadra-Tighra road. It is opined that the project

is a milestone in the development of the village and would provide easy access to village. Through the

construction Dadra village of Dadra and Nagar Haveli is expected to gain a brand value a place in the

national map and is to become a center of attraction and development. The SIA team is unanimous in

viewing that the land should be acquired by providing due compensation as per the RTFCTLARR Act 2013

provisions. The team emphasizes that the project is important for the development of the overall national

project and its success, the proponent is suggested to balance environmental and social considerations and

benefits through implementation of the proposed mitigation measures. It is recommended that preventive

measures be given first consideration in order to reduce the cost of mitigation measures and at the same

time minimize the negative impact of the project.

Assessment of Social Cost and Benefits

The construction under the project has both positive and negative impacts as mentioned above. A detailed

assessment was done in order to find out the social cost and benefits. It was found that the road widening

for the construction of 6-lane Dadra- Tighra Road will have more positive impacts than negative for the

PAFs and people living in the nearby villages. The anticipated losses in terms of social, cultural,

environment, biodiversity, etc. can be recovered by adopting mitigation measures. However, it will lead to

development of better infrastructure for future. Complete estimate is provided in Chapter IV of this report.

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Public Hearing (To be held after submission of draft report).

This Social Impact Assessment Report and Social Impact Management Plan is a draft report and changes can

be included in the final SIA report after Public hearing.

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CHAPTER I: PROJECT DESCRIPTION

1.1 About the project and background Good physical connectivity is essential for sustaining the economic growth of the country. Major

improvements are required in this sector to ensure level playing field for the producers and manufacturers

located in different parts of the country.

The traffic issues of Dadra village, Dadra Nagar Haveli have been progressing fast over the years. In order to

accommodate this increasing traffic more widened roads will be required. The proposal of land acquisition

of Row 30m was notified and approved in the year 2004 but due to resistance of local residence, only 20 m

of land was acquired. Keeping this in mind, U.T Administration of Dadra and Nagar Haveli notified

construction of 6- lane Dadra- Tighra road which would require 30m wide road. However, there is a

section of road (approx 400 mts) which is only 20m wide yet. Therefore, the Land acquisition Department

needs to acquire 5m wide land from both the sides of the road in order to bring uniformity and lead to the

development of the overall project.

Detailed project report (DPR) and other project related documents were not made available to the project

team due to which very limited information about the project has been availed.

The proposed site is located in the Dadra village of Dadra and Nagar Haveli. The neighboring villages are

Demni, Tighra, Naroli, Athal and Kharadpada. A total of 3109.01 sq.mts of land will be acquired for

construction of 6- lane road. The land to be acquired is non agricultural land and comprises open

land/barren land, residential houses, educational institution, temple and commercial establishments.

1.2 Project Objectives The project aims to construct 6- lane Dadra – Tighra road by expanding the road on both the sides by 5

meters. This will be carried out in order to manage traffic congestion and facilitate in free flow of traffic.

The key objective of the assessment was to identify the potential socio-economic positive and negative

impact of land acquisition and to develop attainable mitigation measures to enhance positive impact and

reduce or avoid negative impact.

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1.3 Details of the project

Project Location

The U.T Administration Dadra and Nagar Haveli reviewed the

project location in the year 2004 and identified 17670 sq.mts of

land with a distribution of 2522.7 sq.mts of private land; 392.86

sq. mts of government land and 193.42 sq mts of cultural land in

Dadra village as the only appropriate site for the construction of

6- lane Dadra Tighra road. The land yet to be acquired under this

project has been identified in the year 2004 however has been

delayed due to resistance of the local people. The road through

Dadra village acts as a bottleneck in the free flow of traffic since

the road on both ends of the village is wider. Therefore the U.T

Administration of Dadra and Nagar Haveli decided to widen the

road by expanding the road by 5 mts on both sides of the village.

Regarding the specificities of the land to be acquired, there are

residential structures and commercial settlements of

private/public nature existing at the project site. However, the

project site also comprised of institution and barren land.

Project cost

The detail of the project cost has not been provided to the project

team during the visit.

Key benefits of the project

Fast and safe connectivity resulting in savings in fuel,

travel time and total transportation cost

Employment opportunity to people of the project area

Development of local industry, agriculture and

handicrafts at the identified location

Increased Road Safety

Reduction in pollution due to less emission as there will

be free flow of traffic

Better approach to medical & educational services and

quick transportation of perishable goods like fruits,

vegetables and dairy products

Improved infrastructure in the area

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Objectives of the study

The study was conducted with the following objectives:

To assess whether the proposed acquisition serves public purpose.

To estimate the number of affected families and number of families among them likely to be

displaced.

To understand extent of land acquired is bare minimum needed for the project.

To identify the process of acquiring land as per Govt. Act/regulations and decide the fair

compensation for the concerned party.

Identify the potential social and economic changes and conduct the impact assessment through onsite

field investigations, public hearings and consultations.

Outline steps to mitigate or enhance negative or positive aspects of change if at all exists.

To examine the positive and negative impacts on the socio-economic condition of people in the

project area

To develop appropriate measures to minimize the negative socio-economic impacts of the project

1.4 Legal Framework

Application of national statutes and regulations on socio-economic impact suggests that the proponent has a

legal duty and social responsibility to ensure that the proposed development be implemented without

compromising the status of the environment, livelihood of people, natural resources, public health and

safety. This enhances the importance of this social impact assessment for the proposed site to provide a

benchmark for its sustainable operation. However, there are extended arms of the act which could be

looked into. The major legislation that governs the land acquisition for the present project is discussed

briefly here:

Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and

Resettlement Act, 2013

This Central Act is to ensure a humane, participative, informed and transparent process for land acquisition

for development of essential infrastructural facilities, industrialization and urbanization with least

disturbance to the owners of the land and other affected families and provide just and fair compensation to

the affected families whose land has been acquired or proposed to be acquired or are affected by such

acquisitions and make adequate provision for such affected persons for their rehabilitation and resettlement

and for ensuring that the cumulative outcome of compulsory acquisition should be that affected persons

become partners in development leading to an improvement in their post-acquisition social and economic

status and for matters connected there with.

Chapter IV, Section 11 states that “whenever it appears to the appropriate government that land in any area

is required or likely to be required for any public purpose, a notification to that effect along with details of

land to be acquired shall be published in the official Gazette, two daily newspapers, uploaded on the

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website of appropriate government and in the affected areas to all the persons affected” (RFCTLARR Act,

Sec.11). Prior to the acquisition section 4 of the Act mandates conduct of a Social Impact Assessment study

of the affected area to study the impact the project is likely to have on various components such as

livelihood of affected families, public and community properties, assets and infrastructure particularly

roads, public transport. Similarly, where land is acquired, fair compensation shall be paid promptly to all

persons affected in accordance with sections 28, 29 and 30 of the Act, along the following parameters:

Area of land acquired,

Market value of the property decided by the Collector,

Value of things attached to land or building Damages sustained from the severance of the land

parcel from the land,

Damages to other property in the process of acquiring the said land,

Consequences of changing residence or place of business by the land owners,

Damages from diminution of profits of the land acquired.

Award of solarium

Interest paid at the rate of minimum 12% per annum on such market value for the period

Commencing on and from the date of the publication of the notification of the social impact

assessment study.

The Proponent has undertaken Social Impact Assessment and developed mitigation measures for those who

will be affected by the proposed project. The Proponent shall adhere to the requirements of the act in the

implementation of land acquisition.

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CHAPTER II: TEAM COMPOSITION, APPROACH,

METHODOLOGY AND SIA SCHEDULE

2.1 Introduction SR Asia is an International Organization and registered under Section 8 of the Companies Act-2013 has

head quartered in India and has presence in over 12 countries in the Asian region. SR Asia work in

sustainability domain and currently working for government, public and private sector and multilateral

agencies. The organization has professionals consisting of suitably qualified experts in diverse discipline

functioning at all levels. The team consists of Management professionals, Economists, Social

Scientists/Anthropologist etc. The organization has an experience of conducting Social Impact Assessments

in various states of the country. SR Asia is empanelled with various state governments such as Daman, and

Diu, Dadra Nagar and Haveli, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh etc for conducting SIA studies

as per RFCTLARR-2013.

Section 4 of the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and

Resettlement Act 2013, requires that all SIA studies undertake surveys /public consultations as part of the

study. The aim of SIA is to ensure that all stakeholders interested in a proposed project including project

beneficiaries and the general public in the vicinity of the proposed project be identified and their opinion

considered during project planning, design, construction, operation and decommission phase. In

compliance with the requirements of the regulations, the SIA team conducted the assessment during the

month of November, 2019 and interacted with project affected families, panchayat members and other

stakeholders of the current project in the whole area.

This chapter illustrates the approach and methodology adopted for undertaking the social impact assessment

and gives an overview of the SIA unit and activity schedule of the study.

2.2 Team Composition SR Asia project team that undertook SIA study for construction of 6-lane Dadra Tighra road at Dadra

village, Dadra and Nagar Haveli was headed by Ms. Garima Kaushik (Manager Operations and Project

Leader), Ms. Mansangeet Patrai (Executive Consultant and Project Associate) and others. The team

members are post graduates in social work and well versed in investigating social phenomena, undertaking

interviews and questionnaire surveys, conducting group discussions and PRA techniques to elicit

information pertaining to the subject of inquiry. All the team members have prior experience of

conducting SIA.

2.3. Study Approach The approach to this exercise was structured in a manner to cover the requirements under the Right to Fair

Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act 2013. It involves

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a combination of qualitative research methods such as public consultations with project affected population

and public representatives (panchayat members) of the project areas, focus group discussions and other PRA

techniques, quantitative household surveys and desk research.

2.4 Methodology and Data Collection The methodology adopted for the assessment was a mix of quantitative and qualitative methods.

Quantitative information on the project affected people and families were gathered through the household

survey. As per the notification and 7*12 land details provided by the Department of Revenue, U.T.

Administration Dadra and Nagar Haveli there are 46 families who have property ownership at the project

location. Household interviews and questionnaire surveys were conducted with most of the land holders to

elicit information pertaining to the subject of the SIA study area. In addition, the project team also targeted

household owners who live in Mumbai from last many years and have structures on the identified area.

Qualitative information was gathered along with the field study/household survey through public

consultation targeting various stakeholders of the SIA study. The consultation was conducted through the

use of focused group guideline points and set of objective specific questions. The SIA team developed

several formats and guidelines for focus group discussion which included PAPs and representatives of

panchayat.

Household interviews were conducted with most of the land holders of the SIA study area. As per the

report provided by the U.T. Administration Dadra and Nagar Haveli there are 38 families and their

dependents, who have property ownership at the project location. Representatives of cent percent of these

households were contacted to elicit information pertaining to the subject. In addition, the interviewers also

targeted households whose owners have structures at the project site and are living outside the village. The

project team tried to connect with them over telephone however it was difficult. Household survey was

undertaken by qualified and experienced data enumerators by administering predefined interview schedules

targeting the project affected population (PAP).

A public consultations/focus group discussion was held with the project affected population within the

proposed project area with the assistance of the panchayat members. The agenda of the meeting were:

project introduction, socio-economic impact discussions, question and discussion session and conclusion.

The consultation was attended by one to two people representing the project affected families (PAFs). After

the detailed introduction on the project and the purpose of the consultation each one of the participants was

given a fair chance to comment on the project and its impact on their socio-economic lives. List of all those

who were consulted are annexed to the report (Annexure-3).

The key informant stakeholders, viz., elected representatives of panchayat and project affected people

totaling to 30 were contacted and relevant information was collected through holding consultative

discussions and administering of questionnaires. Samples of questionnaires administered are annexed to this

report (Annexure1). The stakeholders were identified and consulted with the objective of understanding

the existing socio-economic conditions of the area of influence and the immediate surroundings of the

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proposed project. The data obtained from the survey was analyzed to provide a summary of relevant

baseline information on affected populations; all categories of project impact which include direct and

indirect impact of physical and/or economic nature on the people and the general environment. The

responses received through the public consultation and socio-economic survey is represented in the

subsequent chapters of this report.

2.5 Methods and tools used The methods and tools adopted for the Social Impact Assessment are the following:

Desk review

Physical inspection

Questionnaire Survey

Stakeholders' Consultation

Public Consultation/ focus group discussion

Desk Review

Desk review of available reports, project related documents and records from Department of Land

Acquisition and literature including maps, details of land owners etc. was undertaken. This was done to

understand the socio-cultural and economic status of the people of the village in general and the project

affected households in particular.

Physical Inspection

The project team physically visited the land holding which is to be acquired with the help of the surveyor of

the Land Acquisition Department in order to make an independent assessment of the resources in the

project land and the land use pattern.

FIGURE 1: INTERACTION WITH PAFS

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Questionnaire Survey

In order to understand the socio- economic profile of the affected family, a questionnaire was prepared. The

questionnaire was carefully designed to assess the condition of affected family and its economic and social

aspects. It also aimed at understanding the details of land that was acquired, its ownership, uses, etc. The

questionnaire consisted of both open and close ended questions. Sample of the questionnaire is attached as

Annexure 1 in the report. The data obtained from the questionnaire survey was analyzed to provide a

summary of relevant baseline information on affected populations; all categories of project impact which

include direct and indirect impact of physical and/or economic nature on the people and environment.

Stakeholders' Consultation

To gain in-depth understanding of the situation, stakeholders' consultation was conducted with the project

affected families and panchayat members. Office of Directorate was also contacted to get an overview of the

project. Maps of the project site and other related document were given by Department of Land

Acquisition and Executive Engineer, PWD. These documents were used to understand about the location

of acquired land, necessity of acquiring that land, benefits that the project will bring to the village and its

impact on the stakeholders were discussed. Details of discussions held are mentioned in Chapter VI.

Public Consultation/focus group discussion

A discussion was held with the affected family on the background of the land and the potential impact of the

project. The discussion helped in understanding the opinion of the PAFs regarding land acquisition.

2.6 Sources of data Data collected using primary and secondary methods was carefully analyzed by the project team. The

primary source included responses from project affected families of the study, and the secondary data

sources included various legislations, documents, reports and other desk review materials from the

department of land acquisition. The impact/s of the project on the village, PAFs, its cost and benefits were

assessed. Based on the same, recommendations are provided.

2.7 Public Hearing Section 5 of the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and

Resettlement Act of 2013 envisages that whenever an SIA study is required to be conducted, the

Government shall ensure that a Public Hearing is held at the affected area to ascertain the views of the

affected families to be recorded and included in the SIA Report. RFCTLARR Rules 2014 have prescribed

detailed procedure for the conduct of the public hearing.

In accordance with the above Rules of RFCTLARR, SR Asia will organize a public hearing after the

submission of draft report.

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2.8 Schedule of SIA study On receipt of confirmation of SIA work from the Department of Revenue, detailed planning of the project

activities was worked out. As proposed in terms of reference (ToR), a work schedule was developed.

*This schedule was followed throughout the SIA study.

2.9 Monitoring & Quality Assurance:

The project was monitored by the Project Leader and Project Associate. Roles and responsibilities

of different members of the project team were defined by the project leader before the start of the

project.

In order to finish the project in time, the work break-down structure was prepared identifying

various activities and milestones.

Scheduling of activities was done in order to define the start and end date of each activity, and the

milestones. This document was reviewed at regular intervals to check status against the planned

target date.

Quality was built into every process of the project study. For every milestone there is some quality

requirements in terms of correctness or accuracy, completeness, representation, techniques employed etc.

S. No Activity Week1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 Week7 Week8

1 Team formation

2 Desk Research

3 Project Planning

4 Training of field team

5 Meeting with

stakeholders

6 Site visit

7 Questionnaire survey

8 Data Analysis

9 Report Writing

10 Submission of draft

report

11 Public Hearing

12 Submission of Final

Report

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CHAPTER III: LAND ASSESSMENT

3.1 Land and Area The land to be acquired for construction of 6 lane Dadra-Tighra road falls in Dadra village of Dadra and

Nagar Haveli. The village is located within 7 km of distance from the city Silvasa.

3.2 Land required for project 3109.01 Sq.mts of land needs to be acquired for the construction of six lanes. The map of land is included

in Annexure-3.

3.3 Type of land The land to be acquired under this project is non-agricultural land.

3.4 Land Use pattern During discussion with the PAFs, it was found that the site has both residential and commercial

establishments in the project location. Some part of the land is barren and left unused by the land owners

since they were aware about the notification of construction of 6 lane road. Some households were found to

be vacant and the team was informed that the land owner have permanently shifted to Mumbai.

3.5 Land assessment Details

The land to be acquired is located in the Dadra village of Dadra Nagar Haveli. Total proposed land area of

3109.01 Sq.mts is to be acquired for the construction of 6-lane Dadra Tighar road. Project team visited the

site location and checked/ verified the details with the map provided by Land Acquisition office. During the

survey, some of the PAFs shared that the residential households are their ancestral property and they own it

from more than 100 years. Further, they mentioned that due to the project it will be impacted resulting

into a major loss. A few of PAFs also shared that the village has Portuguese architecture which will be

impacted substantially with the construction of 6 lane road. This will result in loss of heritage and culture of

the area.

3.6 Verification and assessment of land

Detailed verification of land was done by the project team during site visit.

Description Land assessment and assets verification

Location of land required The land is located in the Dadra Village of Dadra Nagar Haveli, 7

km from Silvasa city.

Land Ownership(proposed land to be acquired) It consists of both private and government land.

Land use details of the area of operation of the

proposed land

Most of the PAFs shared that they use the land for residential and

commercial purposes. The site had pucca structures.

Determining the necessity for land acquisition Land is required for road widening on both sides of the road for

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construction of 6 lane highway as proposed in the year 2004.

Common property resource (CPR)that may be

disturbed due to proposed land acquisition

Bhawani Mata Temple and its boundary walls, tress and street

light poles. Panchayat ghar and primary school will be impacted

partially.

3.7 Land holders and area of land The properties covered by SIA study (3109.01 sq. mts) are owned by 38 families spread over 46 survey

numbers. The ownership of land here is private land. Some part of the land to be acquired also belongs to

the government. Majority of respondents gained ownership for the property at the project location through

heredity (share from ancestors) whiles two of them had directly purchased the land from others.

FIGURE 4 PORTUGUESE ARCHITECTURE OF THE VILLAGE

FIGURE 5 R IGHT VIEW OF THE VILLAGE

FIGURE 3 LEFT VIEW OF THE VIL LAGE FIGURE 2BHAWANI MATA TEMPLE

3.8 Land Details of PAFs Village Old

Survey

No

Name of owner Affected

Area (sq.

mts)

Percent of land

affected (in%)

Classification

of land

Use of land Details of

structure

Structure

type

Dadra 34 Bhavani Mata Trust 193.42 49.21 Non-

agricultural

land

Cultural Temple

and trees

Communit

y/public

Dadra 33/1 -Widow Naynaben Gunvantari Desai

-Shri Chintanbhai Gunvantari Desai

-Purvi Gunvantari Desai

-Sejal Gunvantari Desai

49.26 16.42 Non-

agricultural

land

Open land Open land Private

Dadra 33/2 -Chirag Harshadbhai Desai 55.35 18.45 Non-

agricultural

land

Open land Bore well Private

Dadra 33/3 Hirubhai Kikabhai Desai 52.28 17.42 Non-

agricultural

land

Residential Residential Private

Dadra 33/4 -Maheshbhai Jinabhai Desai

-Harshadbhai Jhinabhai Desai

-Mukundbhai Jhinabhai Desai

-Dhansukhbhai Jhinabahi Desai

56.01 25 Non-

agricultural

land


Dadra 33/5 -Paliben Nathubhai

-Ashokbhai Nathubhai

-Kamleshbhai Nathubhai

17.50 5.8 Non-

agricultural

land


Dadra 28 -Paragji Durlabhbhai

-Rameshchandra Ranchhod Desai

-Bharatbhai Ishwarlal Desai

90.02 8.3 Non-

agricultural

land



-Ramilaben Jayantilal

-Divyesh kumar Jayantilal

-Nikunj kumar Jayantilal

82.56 7.4 Non-

agricultural

land


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-Jayantilal Ranchhod Desai

Dadra 26 Harshadbhai Jhinabhai Desai 52.69 7.6 Non-

agricultural

land


Dadra 25/1p Sumantrai Gulabbhai Desai 39.35 11.5 Non-

agricultural

land

Commercial

and

Residential

Commerci

al and

Residential

Private

Dadra 25/2p -Sumantrai Gulabbhai Desai

-Sureshchandra Gulabbhai Desai

42.22 12.06 Non-

agricultural

land

Commercial

and

Residential

Commerci

al and

Residential

Private

Dadra 23/1 Narottambhai Narsinh Panchal 36.17 22.7 Non-

agricultural

land


Dadra 23/2 Manubhai Chotubhai Desai 39.29 22.5 Non-

agricultural

land


Dadra 23/1p Ravindra Jagannath Badgujar Non-

agricultural

land

Commercial Commerci

al

Private

Dadra 22/1p -Narottam Dahya Panchal

-Shashikant Laxman Panchal

-Jayantilal Vanmali Panchal

-Shashikant Vanmali Panchal

46.73 10.38 Non-

agricultural

land


Dadra 22/2p Jayeshkumar Bhikubhai Desai 57.55 38.36 Non-

agricultural

land


Dadra 14 -Shantilal Govindji Valand

-Sureshchandra Govindji Valand

-Vinodkumar Govindji Valand

-Jayantilal Govindji Valand

-Hemantkumar Govindji Valand

113.24 14.91 Non-

agricultural

land

Commercial

and

Residential

Commerci

al and

Residential

Private

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-Mukeshkumar Govindji Valand

-Ushaben Govindji Valand

-Arunaben Govindji Valand

Dadra 13/p Shri Sheetalnath Bhagwan Jain

Dehradun Pedhi

51.92 49.4 Non-

agricultural

land

Commercial Commerci

al

Private

Dadra 13/p -Vimal V.Vaid/Surekha Shreedhar

Mohile

-Smt. Smita Shreedhar Mohile

80.93 15.2 Non-

agricultural

land


Dadra 9 -Govind Bhikha

-Keshav Naran

-Girdhar Naram

-Chandrakant Premjibhai

-Devendrabhai Premjibhai

-Shailesh Premjibhai

-Widow Saraswati Premjibhai

-Dinesh Shantilal

-Pravin Shantilal

-Smt. Naynaben Balvantbhai Mistry

-Widow Jyoyiben Harkishan Panchal

-Chetan Harkishan Panchal

-Widow Jasumati Champaklal Panchal

-Sanjay Champaklal Panchal

-Rajesh Champaklal Panchal

96.62 10.1 Non-

agricultural

land


Dadra 8/p Maganlal Pranjivan Panchal 74.99 74.99 Non-

agricultural

land


Dadra 8/p Chetankumar Uttamlal Panchal 74.99 17.04 Non-

agricultural

land


Dadra 8/p Nileshkumar Jayvantlal Shah - - Non- Residential Residential Private

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agricultural

land

Dadra 6/p -Smt. Jyotiben Bharatkumar Shah

-Shri Akshay Bharatkumar

-Smt. Krushna Akshay

- - Non-

agricultural

land

Commercial Commerci

al

Private

Dadra 6/p Dharmeshbhai Kasturchand Shahd 225.67 Non-

agricultural

land


Dadra 68 -Bhikhiben Laxman Panchal

-Pushpaben 65.76Govindji Panchal

-Narendrakumar Panchal

-Kishanlal Panchal

-Ruskshmaniben -Narottam Panchal

-Hemant Narotam Panchal

-Jayshree Jayantilal Panchal

141.76 34.40 Non-

agricultural

land

Dadra 60 -Narottambhai Chhanabhai

-Harkishan Chhanabhai

65.76 25.6 Non-

agricultural

land


Dadra 59 -Shri Jagdish Bhagwan Rohit

-Smt.Shilaben Suresh Rohit

-Babubhai Manilal Desai

-Rameshbhai Manibhai Desai

-Nanubhai Manibhai Desai

-Shri Hitendra Rameshbhai Desai

-Smt.neetaben Bharatbhai Desai

123.66 23.07 Non-

agricultural

land


Dadra 58 Kundan Cholaram Sirvi 45 11.6 Non-

agricultural

land


Dadra 57 -Maheshbhai Jhinabhai Desai

-Hemlataben Ghelabhai Desai

40 10.6 Non-

agricultural

land


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Dadra 56 -Nathu/Gaman Khandu Desai

-Rameshchandra Khandu Desai

50.05 10.23 Non-

agricultural

land

Commercial

and

Residential

Commerci

al and

Residential

Private

Dadra 48p Patel Talati Office 186.18 93.09 Non-

agricultural

land

Panchayat

Ghar

Panchayat

office

Communit

y/public

Dadra 46 Shree Sarkar Education Department 148.05 24.6 Non-

agricultural

land

School School

building

Governme

nt

Dadra 45p Shree Sarkar Road 58.63 17.7 Non-

agricultural

land

School School Governme

nt

Dadra 45/1p -Dilipbhai Hirachand Shah

-Dr. Satishkumar Hirachand Shah

-Manjulaben Bharatbhai Shah

-Tanujaben Bharatbhai Shah

-Dimpleben Bharatbhai Shah

-Pinaben Bharatbhai Shah

-Arpita Bharatbhai Shah

-Jigarbhai Bharatbhai Shah

Non-

agricultural

land


Dadra 44 -Shailesh Jhaverchand Shah

-Yogesh Jhaverchand Shah

-Manjulaben Jitendrakumar shah

-Abhaykumar Jitendrakumar Shah

56.77 10.3 Non-

agricultural

land


Dadra 43/p2 Rajeshkumar Chhotalal Shah 66.37 36.07 Non-

agricultural

land


Dadra 43/1p -Natwarlal Ratanchand Shah

-Ashokkumar Ratanchand Shah

- Non-

agricultural

land


Dadra 42 -Shri. Vijay Ratilal Shah 39.05 10.24 Non- Residential Residential Private

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-Smt.Kanakben Vijay Shah

-Ramniklal Chunilal Shah

agricultural

land

Dadra 41/1 Yashwant Raichand Shah 42.2 17.4 Non-

agricultural

land

Commercial

and

Residential

Commerci

al and

Residential

Private

Dadra 41/2p Manish R. Shah 36.14 14 Non-

agricultural

land

Commercial Commerci

al

Private

Dadra 40 Kalidas Chhaganlal 41.42 11.1 Non-

agricultural

land

Commercial

and

Residential

Commerci

al and

Residential

Private

Dadra 39 -Parvatiben Panchal

-Jaysukh Panchal

-Narottam Panchal

-Ramanlal Panchal

-Amrutlal Panchal

-Shantaben Panchal

39.14 10.6 Non-

agricultural

land


Dadra 38/1 Shree Chetankumar Natwarlal Shah 144.71 21.6 Non-

agricultural

land


Dadra 38/2 -Mohanlal Nagindas Panchal

-Manjulaben Amrut Panchal

-Manilal Nagindas

-Balkrushna Nagindas

-Chandrakant Nagindas

-Hemantkumar Nagindas

-Thakorlal Hargovandas Panchal

-Kantilal Hargovandas Panchal

-Natwar Hargovandas Panchal

Non-

agricultural

land


Dadra 36 - 155.36 - - - -

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These details were provided in the notification provided by the Department of Revenue, UT Administration of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and

responses collected from PAFs.

The average percentage area of the households that will be impacted by the construction of 6 lane road is approx 22.02%.

3.9 Bare minimum land assessment A few of the PAPs (land owners) are not willing to sell their land & properties. During the public consultation they

shared that the highways in Gujarat and Mumbai are also 4 lanes and therefore there is no need of the current

expansion of the same to six lane highway. Officials from Land Acquisition Department and panchayat members

during discussion informed that the road on both end of the village is connecting to the 30m wide (6 lane national

Highway) and therefore the road through Dadra village needs to be expanded by 5m on both sides. Most of the

PAPs mentioned that they wish to keep the land for their future plans. Hence, a total of 5m on both the sides of the

village is the bare minimum land for construction of six lanes by widening the road up to 30 meters.

3.10 Extent of impact The land spread over 46 survey numbers and owned by 38 families at the project location will be impacted partially

by the acquisition. The potential impact on the residential and commercial structures in the identified location will

be partial. However, a few PAFs have their shops (part of project site as the sole means of livelihood. These PAFs

will be majorly impacted by the acquisition. Some households are built on load-bearing structure having old

Portuguese architecture. A slight break down at one place might lead to falling of the entire structure. It is inferred

from the above that deprivation of the income from the land at the project site is likely to decrease their livelihood

and bring about a transition in their expenditure pattern, property loss and cultural loss.

3.11 Number of families and persons affected With the acquisition of their property at the project location, all the 38 families and their dependents totaling to a

population of 148 people will be affected by the project at Dadra village. It was learnt from the interactions that the

commercial settlement at the location acted as a source of income for few of these households. The major source of

earning for most of the households in the affected category however was from their employment/business. For few

of the PAFs, the source of income was from the service pension. These households survived solely on the income

from their business, employment (also in the form of rent) and old age pension.

3.12. Quantity and location of land proposed to be acquired for the project As stated earlier, the land to be acquired for the project is estimated to be 3109.01 Sq.mts owned by 38 families and

their dependents. It is spread across 46 household survey numbers. The proposed land is located in Dadra Village of

Dadra and Nagar Haveli.

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CHAPTER IV: ESTIMATION AND ENUMERATION OF

AFFECTED FAMILIES ASSETS

This chapter describes in detail about directly affected landowners and the impact that the construction of 6 lane

Dadra Tighra road will have on their property, resources, assets, community resources etc. at the identified project

site.

4.1 Number of property and families affected The land spread over 46 survey numbers and owned by 38 families at the project location will be impacted by the

construction of 6 lanes Dadra Tighra road. Total 3109.01 sq.mts of land will be acquired under the project for the

same. Acquisition of this land for the project will affect them in terms of loss of land and deduction in their source

of income.

4.2 Ownership of land Detailed socio-economic profile of the project affected land owner is given in the next chapter. This section

provides area of individual landholder to be acquired with his/her name. This information was collected from the

U.T Administration Dadra and Nagar Haveli and PAFs.

The SIA study area accounting to 3109.01 Sq.mts is fully privately owned by the land owners. It also includes

government land or common property resources. However, it is observed that although the SIA study area includes

only private owned land, the project area when considered in total includes government besides private land.

Acquisition of the government land will directly affect the population that resides in the project site since a primary

school and panchayat Office..

FIGURE 7ONE OF THE SURVEY NUMBERS FIGURE 6ONE OF THE PAPS

Details of the project affected families have been explained belo

Village Old Survey No. Name of owner Affected Area (in sq.mts) Age Telephone number

Dadra 34 Bhavani Mata Trust 193.42 - -

Dadra 33/1 -Widow Naynaben Gunvantari Desai

-Shri Chintanbhai Gunvantari Desai

-Purvi Gunvantari Desai

-Sejal Gunvantari Desai

49.26 67

9824132220

Dadra 33/2 -Chirag Harshadbhai Desai 55.35 54 982472200

Dadra 33/3 Hirubhai Kikabhai Desai 52.28 58 9377001574

Dadra 33/4 -Maheshbhai Jinabhai Desai

-Harshadbhai Jhinabhai Desai

-Mukundbhai Jhinabhai Desai

-Dhansukhbhai Jhinabahi Desai

56.01 74 -

Dadra 33/5 -Paliben Nathubhai

-Ashokbhai Nathubhai

-Kamleshbhai Nathubhai

17.50 67 9824066220


-Rameshchandra Ranchhod Desai

-Bharatbhai Ishwarlal Desai

90.02 81 9737023311


-Ramilaben Jayantilal

-Divyesh kumar Jayantilal

-Nikunj kumar Jayantilal

-Jayantilal Ranchhod Desai

82.56 81 9737023311

Dadra 26 Harshadbhai Jhinabhai Desai 52.69 67 9824151228

Dadra 25/1p Sumantrai Gulabbhai Desai 39.35 73 9824130399

Dadra 25/2p -Sumantrai Gulabbhai Desai

-Sureshchandra Gulabbhai Desai

42.22 73 9824130399

Dadra 23/1 Narottambhai Narsinh Panchal 36.17 - -

Dadra 23/2 Manubhai Chotubhai Desai 39.29 78 9824780389

Dadra 23/1p Ravindra Jagannath Badgujar 51 9824138424

Dadra 22/1p -Narottam Dahya Panchal

-Shashikant Laxman Panchal

46.73 - -

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-Jayantilal Vanmali Panchal

-Shashikant Vanmali Panchal

Dadra 22/2p Jayeshkumar Bhikubhai Desai 57.55 64 9979620081

Dadra 14 -Shantilal Govindji Valand

-Sureshchandra Govindji Valand

-Vinodkumar Govindji Valand

-Jayantilal Govindji Valand

-Hemantkumar Govindji Valand

-Mukeshkumar Govindji Valand

-Ushaben Govindji Valand

-Arunaben Govindji Valand

113.24 58 9173899578

Dadra 13/p Shri Sheetalnath Bhagwan Jain Dehradun Pedhi 51.92 - -

Dadra 13/p -Vimal V.Vaid/Surekha Shreedhar Mohile

-Smt. Smita Shreedhar Mohile

80.93 - 9714234279

Dadra 9 -Govind Bhikha

-Keshav Naran

-Girdhar Naram

-Chandrakant Premjibhai

-Devendrabhai Premjibhai

-Shailesh Premjibhai

-Widow Saraswati Premjibhai

-Dinesh Shantilal

-Pravin Shantilal

-Smt. Naynaben Balvantbhai Mistry

-Widow Jyoyiben Harkishan Panchal

-Chetan Harkishan Panchal

-Widow Jasumati Champaklal Panchal

-Sanjay Champaklal Panchal

-Rajesh Champaklal Panchal

96.62 - 9833987309

Dadra 8/p Maganlal Pranjivan Panchal 74.99 - -

Dadra 8/p Chetankumar Uttamlal Panchal 74.99 - 9820065681

Dadra 8/p Nileshkumar Jayvantlal Shah - 9824143299

Dadra 6/p -Smt. Jyotiben Bharatkumar Shah

-Shri Akshay Bharatkumar

- -

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-Smt. Krushna Akshay

Dadra 6/p Dharmeshbhai Kasturchand Shahd 225.67 - -

Dadra 68 -Bhikhiben Laxman Panchal

-Pushpaben 65.76Govindji Panchal

-Narendrakumar Panchal

-Kishanlal Panchal

-Ruskshmaniben -Narottam Panchal

-Hemant Narotam Panchal

-Jayshree Jayantilal Panchal

141.76 67 9638680048

Dadra 60 -Narottambhai Chhanabhai

-Harkishan Chhanabhai

65.76 64 9737223234

Dadra 59 -Shri Jagdish Bhagwan Rohit

-Smt.Shilaben Suresh Rohit

-Babubhai Manilal Desai

-Rameshbhai Manibhai Desai

-Nanubhai Manibhai Desai

-Shri Hitendra Rameshbhai Desai

-Smt.neetaben Bharatbhai Desai

123.66 63 -

Dadra 58 Kundan Cholaram Sirvi 45 42 7567452233

Dadra 57 -Maheshbhai Jhinabhai Desai

-Hemlataben Ghelabhai Desai

40 74 -

Dadra 56 -Nathu/Gaman Khandu Desai

-Rameshchandra Khandu Desai

50.05 85 9714729399

Dadra 48p Patel Talati Office 186.18 - -

Dadra 46 Shree Sarkar Education Department 148.05 - -

Dadra 45p Shree Sarkar Road 58.63 - -

Dadra 45/1p -Dilipbhai Hirachand Shah

-Dr. Satishkumar Hirachand Shah

-Manjulaben Bharatbhai Shah

-Tanujaben Bharatbhai Shah

-Dimpleben Bharatbhai Shah

-Pinaben Bharatbhai Shah

-Arpita Bharatbhai Shah

-Jigarbhai Bharatbhai Shah

- 9825690837

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Dadra 44 -Shailesh Jhaverchand Shah

-Yogesh Jhaverchand Shah

-Manjulaben Jitendrakumar shah

-Abhaykumar Jitendrakumar Shah

56.77 - 9824772100

Dadra 43/p2 Rajeshkumar Chhotalal Shah 66.37 49 -

Dadra 43/1p -Natwarlal Ratanchand Shah

-Ashokkumar Ratanchand Shah

Dadra 42 -Shri. Vijay Ratilal Shah

-Smt.Kanakben Vijay Shah

-Ramniklal Chunilal Shah

39.05

Dadra 41/1 Yashwant Raichand Shah 42.2 69 9344585831

Dadra 41/2p Manish R. Shah 36.14 82 9824192881

Dadra 40 Kalidas Chhaganlal 41.42 56 9824669999

Dadra 39 -Parvatiben Panchal

-Jaysukh Panchal

-Narottam Panchal

-Ramanlal Panchal

-Amrutlal Panchal

-Shantaben Panchal

39.14 - -

Dadra 38/1 Shree Chetankumar Natwarlal Shah 144.71

Dadra 38/2 -Mohanlal Nagindas Panchal

-Manjulaben Amrut Panchal

-Manilal Nagindas

-Balkrushna Nagindas

-Chandrakant Nagindas

-Hemantkumar Nagindas

-Thakorlal Hargovandas Panchal

-Kantilal Hargovandas Panchal

-Natwar Hargovandas Panchal

- -

Dadra 36 - 155.36 - -

*Some of the PAFs as per the list provided were not available during the site visit since they have migrated and are presently living in Mumbai. SR

Asia team tried to connect with PAPs through telephone however it was difficult to reach to them. Hence their details do not figure in the above list.

4.3 Number of residence/ affected struct ures The land is fully a non- agricultural land. There are residential or commercial establishments existing or functioning

in the area. The table below briefly describes the estimation of the affected property.

S. No Category of loss Description of loss

1 Total Land Area 3109.01 sq. mts

2 Structures Boundary walls, residential houses, commercial

establishment and institution (school)

3 Livelihood Loss of Monthly income (in form of rent and shops)

4 Common Property Resource Tress, street light poles and panchayat ghar

5 Any Others (cultural heritage) Bhavani Mata Temple

4.4 Duration of ownership of land Out of the 38 households affected by the project implementation, ownership of 36 households was obtained by

them through the hereditary process. In case of the remaining two families, the land was acquired through direct

purchase from others in the past years indicating an ownership period between 3-6 years

4.5 Loss of common property

Trees, streetlight poles, compound, and structures such as residential and commercial structures, Bhavani Mata

Temple and its boundary walls will be affected by the construction of six lane highway

S No Particulars Total Number

1 Temple Yes

2 Masjid / Gurudwara/Church Nil

3 Hand Pump Nil

4 Transformer Nil

5 Electric poles Yes

6 Water Bodies Nil

7 Government Structures Yes

4.6 Loss of individual Assets Individual assets in the form of loss of land bore well, garden, plants, residential and commercial structures will be

affected by the project.

Loss of Community/Public Assets

S.No Particulars Total numbers

1 Residential Houses 25

2 Bore wells 6

3 Farm Ponds -

4 Cattle shed -

5 Compound 12

6 Water Tank -

7 Pipeline -

8 Commercial establishments 19

9 Any other activity -

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10 Garden 1

11 Commercial Plots for renting purpose 12

12 Others -

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CHAPTER V: SOCIO- ECONOMIC AND CULTURAL PROFILE

5.1 Introduction The social impact assessment unit in compliance with the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land

Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act 2013, undertook the socio-economic survey and collected data on

relevant socio-economic circumstance of the project affected population including family details, demographic

information on social classification, education and occupation of family members, total family income (from all

sources), identification of vulnerability; key issues likely to be faced with regard to land acquisition and

compensation; quantification and criteria of vulnerable PAPs and strategies for minimizing impact on current land

use activities or cultural heritage. This chapter provides summary of the baseline information on the findings of the

socio-economic survey.

5.2 Demographic profi le Dadra is located 7 km west of Silvassa, the capital of Union Territory. Dadra consists of Dadra town and two other

villages. The land that has to be acquired is located partly in village Dadra. This village falls in Dadar Tehsil of Silvasa

District, Dadra and Nagar Haveli. The total area of village is 457.11 Hectares. As per census 2011, total population

of this village is 13039 people. The neighboring villages are Demni and Tighra. Local language spoken by people is

Gujarati and Hindi. A total of 6944 males and 3374 females are literate in this village. People of the village are

mostly engaged in petty business/trade or are working as farmers or are retired. The village has two primary

schools and three anganwadi centre.

The present socio-economic assessment was part of the Social Impact Assessment study to understand the

population who will be affected by the construction of 6-lane Dadra- Tighra road. The household survey was

targeted to cover 46 households with a representation 71.7% of the directly affected families at the project site. For

the current project, 38 families will be affected directly. The land to be acquired for the construction of 6 lane

highway is privately owned by the families. Majority of families belong to Jain religion while a few belong to Hindu

Religion. The average family size is five to seven members in each family and most of the PAPs fall in the age group

of 20-50 years. Information related to various socio-economic aspects was gathered from the adult member

representatives of each household. Detailed and relevant baseline information on affected populations deduced from

the study findings are presented below.

5.3 House hold schedule Details of the socio- economic conditions of the PAFs

are mentioned in this section.

All the data reported in the graph is in

percentage terms.

a) Age of PAP

More than half of the PAPs are in the age

bracket of 20-50 years. Only 7 % of PAPs falls

in the age bracket of 0-12 years. Whereas 36%

7% 9%

48%

36%

Age Groups of PAPs

0-12

13-19

20-50

above 50

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41%

59%

Family Pattern

joint nuclear

of total falls in the age group of above 50. Out of total PAPs interviewed 28 belonged to age group above

50 which indicate the majority of PAPs here were senior citizens.

b) Family Size

Majority of the PAFs have five to seven

members in each while some of them also have

above 7. About a quarter of the families have 2-

4 members. The average size of the households

under the SIA study is 4.8 persons per

household. There are three households where

the number of family members is more than 8

persons within their family. The number of

persons in the household and the factor of the

size of the households gain importance given the

comparatively small income of the houses that

impinge on the living conditions of the family members.

c) Family Pattern

More than half of the PAFs live in nuclear family

while some of them also live in joint families.

Most of the families belonged to joint family

pattern consisting of 5-7 members in each

family.

d) Religion and caste

There were households adhering to Jain and Hindu faiths amongst the surveyed households. Among the

total households surveyed 17 households belonged to Jain religion and remaining 13 households to Hindu

religion.

The affected families belonged to the general and minority social group. There were no households that

belonged either to Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe category in the affected group.

e) Education status of PAP

The PAP belongs to different educational groups.

An overview of the educational status of the

respondents revealed that majority of the

respondents was of either high school education

or graduate. The team observed nil illiterate

during the survey.

0

2

4

6

8

10

12

14

2 to 4 5 to 7 above 7

Family Size

0

50

100

150

Illiterate Primary 10-12th Graduate

Education of PAPs

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0

10

20

30

40

50

Business Govt. Private

f) Gender

Most of the project affected people (84 out of 148) in the study were men. Women constituted almost one

third of (64 out of 148) the affected people. It enabled due representation to the views of the women

group.

g) Composition of the structure

Of the households covered under the SIA study most of them were living in houses of their own. A few of

the PAPs also had open land/plot and commercial structures on the land. It needs to be observed here that

few residences of the directly affected people were away from the project area though they possessed

property at the project site. The nature and type of place of stay highlights that affected families owned

pucca houses. Pucca here means houses which are strong and permanent; terraced and tiled houses that are

properly maintained.

h) Work Status

Approximately 45% of the total affected people

were engaged into work. People were engaged in a

range of work for which they were getting paid. The

PAPs were involved in private and government jobs

whereas the other few were involved in

business/trade. For some households surveyed the

source of income was the service pension after their

retirement.

i) Occupation of PAP

Most of the PAPs are engaged in their own family business/trade. Some are in government services and

private service also. There are some PAPs who are

dependent on agriculture for their livelihood. The

employment / works in which the directly affected

people were engaged include business, government

jobs and private jobs (teacher and engineer). Around

more than half of the PAP is financially dependent

on the head and other earning members of the

family.

Yes 45%

No 55%

Work Status

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j) Monthly salary of PAF

More than 40% of the PAFs shared that their

monthly salary is between INR 30,000-

40,000. An almost equal percentage of PAFs

shared that their monthly salary is more than

INR 40000. Only few (3-4%) of the PAFs

have monthly salary of less than INR 20000.

These details were collected by the project

team during the survey.

k) Rehabilitation and Resettlement

Many of the PAPs during public consultation

and individual interaction told the team that

they demand land for land only if the land is

available within the project area (village).

Also during the public consultation few of

the PAPs mentioned that there is no land

available in the village for resettlement and

rehabilitation. While other few said that they

want cash assistance for their land at the

market rate instead of government rates.

5.4 Stakeholders’ Consultation For the purpose of understanding the details of current situation, consultations were held with various stakeholders

who were directly or indirectly impacted by the project. Details of discussion with each stakeholder are mentioned

in the next section.

Stakeholder’s consultation

The project team met the different stakeholders related to the project. The summary of feedbacks and responses of

various stakeholders interacted during the field visit is mentioned below.

S.No Name of the stakeholder Details of discussion

1 Deputy Collector (Mr. Apurv

Anand)

The team met the Deputy Collector. He interacted with the team

and discussed regarding the project.

2 Officials from Land Acquisition

department (Mr. T.S. Sharma, Mr.

The staff briefed the project team about the situation and provided

documents related to the project.

0

2

4

6

8

10

12

14

30,000-40,000 40,000-50,000 Above 50,000

Income of PAFs

50% 50%

Resettlement and Rehabilitation

Land for land Cash Assistance

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Rishikesh Sankalp & Mr. Ritesh)

3 Executive Engineer (Mr. Bhavser) Mr. Bhavser gave overview of the project to the research team. He

also shared with the team that the proposal was already notified and

approved in the year 2004 but could not happen due to certail

reasons. Further he told the team that ROW 30 mts was notified in

that respective year however only ROW 20 mts was done. Also he

gave the map of the land to the team and other documents relating to

the description of assets.

4 Panchayat Members (Mrs. Sumitra,

Sarpanch; Mr. Dilipsinh P.Parmar,

Panchayat Secretary; Mr. Kamlesh

N. Desai, Upp. Sarpanch)

Panchayat members shared their views with the team on the project.

Also they shared the negative as well as the positive impacts of the

project with the project team. Further, they shared the details of the

village and also provided the contact details of the PAPs who have

their land in the village and from past years are living in Mumbai.

5 PAPs

(Vijay Ratilal, Yashwat Shah,

Bhikubhai Desai and others)

The team interacted with the people who will be affected by the

construction of six lane highway. The PAPs expressed their

reluctance with the expansion of the road on both the sides. One of

the PAP (Mr Yashwant Shah) shared that it is their ancestral property

and is more than 100 years old. Further, he said that due to this

widening of the road it will impact the structure. He also shared that

Bhavani Mata temple falls in the area which will be acquired.

Sentiments of the entire village are attached to this temple and hence

they do not want to give away that land.

PAFs also shared that the after the construction all the heavy vehicles

will be parked here which will create problem to the villagers. Other

PAFs also shared that they are not willing to sell their land. Some of

them shared that they may consider selling the land in case land of

similar nature within the area is provided to them at the market

rates. They also mentioned that it would negatively impact their lives

in many ways.

5.5 Public Consultation The project team organized an interaction with

the Project Affected Families (PAFs). During the

interaction, Ms. Garima Kaushik, SR Asia,

sensitized them about the project and details of

land acquisition. She also informed the families on

the provisions of RFCTLARR. During the

interaction, it was found that most of the PAFs

shown disapproval to the project. They shared that

they want to keep the land for themselves and FIGURE 8 STAKEHOLDERS CONSULTATION

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their children since this is their ancestral property and is more than hundred years old. They mentioned that they

either want their children to inherit that land or want to keep it for securing their future. They were not willing to

sell their land. A few of them also said that flyover or over bridge can be constructed from Silvasa. While other also

mentioned that instead of 5 meters of land on both sides of the village the proponent can take 2.5 meters. This way

it will be an equal settlement at ends of both parties (Department of Land Acquisition and PAFs). This view was

favoured by majority of PAFs. While others recommended of making bypass from ring road as this way the road will

connect to the outside of village. Most of the PAFs shared with the team that the heritage and culture of the area

will be impacted to a large extent with the construction of the project. The PAFs also discussed the potential

positive and negative impacts of the construction of 6 lane road.

5.6 Opinion of PAPs More than 80% of the PAFs gave a bad opinion

regarding the project. Whereas few of the affected

families also said that it‟s a good project in terms of

development of the village and future needs. A few of

PAFs said that since it is their ancestral property they

don‟t want to give away their land. Out of the total

PAFs interviewed, three PAFs said that they can‟t say

anything regarding the project.

Below is the summary of the responses and feedbacks

of the project affected population during the public

consultation.

S.No Plot No Name Remarks

1 40 Ms. Ketan Chopra We do not want to give our land. The family is dependent on the land for

income and self- sustenance. We have both commercial and residential

settlement on the land. If the construction will be carried out it will

impact our income directly. Also our shop is the only source of income of

the family.

2 22/2p Mr. Jayeshkumar

Bhikubhai Desai

This is a good initiative in terms of development. It is important for the

development of village and villagers.

3 26 Mr. Harshadbhai

Jinabhai Desai

We would like to have another land in the village only. We are ready to

coorporate. It will be good if we will get land for land in the same village.

If there is minimum loss of residential structure than its good on part of

villagers. Also it‟s necessary for the development of village and the

villagers.

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2

4

6

8

10

12

14

16

Good Bad Both Can't Say

Opinion of PAFs on the project

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4 41/1 Mr. Yashwant

Raichand Shah

I am not interested in selling the land. I have already given land earlier in

the year 2004. There is no need of 6 lanes in our area. After the

construction all the heavy vehicles will be parked here as at other places

and will block the roads resulting into traffic jam. Presently there is no

traffic jam in the village. The government should take only the required

area of land. He further quoted” aap raat mai dekhiye yha sirf truck park

hote hai, six lane krke bhi sirf truck park honge. Iska koi use nhi hai. Ye

hmare liye hi problem hai.”

“Yeh hmara pushtani ghar hai, yhi tut jaega toh kya faida”.

5 27& 28 Mr. Bhikubhai

Desai

There is no such need for the construction of six lane highway. We are

ready for expansion of 2.5meters on both sides of the road instead of 5

meters. He also said “Ghar toot jaega toh jaenge kahan”

6 60 Mr. Narottam

Channabhai

It is good for the development of village. It was necessary also for a better

future. The government should also look into the alternatives for equal

settlement on both the sides.

7 14 Mr. Shantilal

Govindji

There is no requirement of such road widening. We are here since

Portuguese time. If the road will be stretched it will impact our

commercial structure too. Bypass and over bridge is one such alternative

the government should look into.

8 58 Mr. Kundan

Cholaram Sirvi

We are willing to give the land for appropriate price. It would be better if

they will pay us at the market rate instead of the government rates.

9 23/1p Mr. Ravindra

Jagannath

Badgujar

“It is a meaningless since there is no need for the expansion of road. There

are no such traffic issues or traffic congestion.

10 42 Mr. Vijay Ratilal

Shah

It is not required. Already people are settled and are living here from

more than 80 years. The village is popular because of ancestral property

and architecture. If the government wants to take land than they should

take only the required land. I believe over bridge can be a good alternative

to this.

11 48p Mr. Dilipsinh

Parwar (Panchayat

Secretary)

The village has all old buildings and structures and it will be impacted the

most because of this project. This is important also for the development

and to minimize traffic congestion.

12 48p Mrs. Sumitra Devi

(Sarpanch)

People do not want to give away their ancestral property. Although they

may have another land or property somewhere else. The interior of the

village needs to be considered. The shops are on rent and the owners are

living nearby but these are the only source of income to them and might

be impacted with the project.

13 48p Mrs. Bharti U

Halpati

It should be done. It will benefit the people of the village as development

is a good step and is a must thing. The road had so much traffic due to

which many accidents happened. This will be overcome due to the

project. The road is connecting to Nasik, therefore should be widened.

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14 56 Mrs. Parul Bhen

Desai

There is no such problem of traffic jam. The shop will go in road

widening and our income thus will be affected. Even the compound of

our house will be gone in the project but our major loss will be our shop.

There is no need of such highway construction as after six lane highway it

will all go in parking.

15 34 Members of

Bhavani Mata

Mandir trust

“Bhavani mata mandir ke sath bajrangbali ka mandir bhi hai. Agr ye hogya

toh mata nraz hojaegi. Phele bhi hmne mandir todkr piche bnaya tha ab

bhi agr tuta toh pura tut jaega. Iski zarurat hi nhi hai koi”.

16 Few PAFs Few PAFs also mentioned that at the nearby 6 lane roads, one lane is used only to park vehicles of industries. They shared that the additional lane will not have any utility for the commuter

*Personal information of few of the project affected population has been kept confidential.

An overview of the socio-economic cultural profile undertaken under the present SIA study portrays that 46 households are

partially affected by the land acquisition in the project location. A total of 148 people -64 women and 84 men- are affected by

the project. There was neither any Scheduled Caste nor Scheduled Tribe and no other backward class households who are directly or

partially affected. Majority were from general social group. Out of the total population, children and elderly constituted 10 and

55 members each. Family business/ trade, employment/occupation at the government and private sector were the major source of

income for the project affected families and they earned between Rs.20,000/- and Rs. 40,000/- per month indicating a better off

status. For five households service pension formed the source. All of these land owners resided in their property at the project site.

There were residential, commercial or cultural structures in their property. It was primarily a non-agricultural land. The income

from the commercial property acted as a source of livelihood/income for these households. From the analysis it can be inferred that

most of the project affected households were of high middle income group.

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Snapshots from the field visit

Interaction with the PAP Project team with PAP Group discussion with PAF

Interaction with PAP Interaction with panchayat members Group Discussion with PAFs

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CHAPTER VI: SOCIAL IMPACT MANAGEMENT PLAN

6.1 Introduction This Social Impact Management Plan (SIMP) has been prepared to mitigate negative social impacts of this project

according to RFCTLARR. The SIMP consists of a set of mitigation, monitoring and institutional measures to be

taken during the design, construction and operational phases of the project to eliminate adverse social impacts or to

reduce them to acceptable levels. The main aim of the SIMP is to ensure that the various adverse impacts are

mitigated and the positive impacts are enhanced. The SIMP shall be implemented during the various stages of the

project viz. pre-construction stage, construction stage and operational stage.

In compliance with section 4 of the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition,

resettlement and rehabilitation Act of 2013, the present social impact assessment was carried out with the prime

objective to identify the potential socio-economic positive and negative impacts of land acquisition and to develop

attainable mitigation measures to enhance positive impacts and reduce or avoid negative impacts and thereby

ensure a participative, informed and transparent process of land acquisition for the construction of six lane

highway.

6.2 Approach to mitigation The SIA team made use of a combination of two research approaches i.e., quantitative and qualitative, for the

identification of various social impact and the mitigation measures. Adoption of a combination of both qualitative

and quantitative methodology was intended to obtain a more comprehensive data and more holistic result without

excluding any important area of assessment. The mitigation measures proposed were arrived at through a series of

interactions and discussions with different categories of stakeholders, viz., the project affected population,

panchayat member, government officials of department of Revenue. The collected information on social impact

was studied and discussed internally and externally with experts in order to frame the mitigation plan. The process

of such interactions culminated at framing various measures to mitigate and avoid or reduce the impact.

This chapter summarizes and presents the major social impacts both negative and positive and the mitigation

measures to be adhered to at various stages of the project with a vision to mitigate the negative social impact and

enhance the positive ones.

6.3 Social impact The area of the SIA study which was limited to an extent of 3109.01 sq. mts was possessed by 38 land holders

spread over 46 survey number. Information elicited through a multipronged strategy highlighted that most land

holders were not happy with the construction of six lane highway in the area identified. At the same time they

expressed certain concerns that could affect/impact their social and economic life in the society due to the

acquisition of their land. The following provides the major anticipated impacts (both positive and negative) of the

proposed project which were discussed by the PAFs with the project team:

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9.3.1. Positive Impact

Responses highlight that with the construction and operation of the six lane highway the people and the area wil

have positive impacts considering future requirements in mind. A few of the major ones cited are:

(i) Increase in land price

With the construction, the value of the land holdings in the entire area of Dadra village is likely to go higher.

However, the PAFs were quite apprehensive whether it should be considered as positive or negative. Among the

directly affected households, except two, all the others will be deprived of any land at the vicinity of the project

location after acquisition.

(ii) Increased road safety

A few of the PAFs mentioned that it is good project for the development of people and the village. Also they shared

that since the road through the village acts as a bottleneck for the passage of the traffic the widening of road will help

in the free flow of traffic thus increasing the road safety. Further they told that because of the narrow roads it get

difficult to cross the road specially for school children after their school gets over.

(iii) Improved Infrastructure

The construction of 6 lane road will lead to the overall development of area in terms of improved infrastructure for

travelling. The road will provide solution to the traffic congestions that might affect the area in longer run

(iv) Reduction in pollution

(v) Increase in road access and connectivity

9.3.2. Negative Impact

Through the acquisition of land which is primarily non-agricultural in nature, the land holders who are affected

stated the following impacts which will negatively affect their lives. They were undivided on the fact that unlike the

industries existing in the area, construction of six lane Dadra Tighra road will have negative impact. The negative

impacts indicated are mentioned below:

(i) Impact on livelihood (Loss of source of income)

Among the land holders in the project area few households reported that they had commercial structure on land

and that is the only source of income for the family. Accordingly, acquisition of their land for construction of six

lane highway will permanently take away a source of their income. To quote their words, a few respondents

stated, „our shop is the only source of income. “Ab ghr bhi tut jaega toh jaenge kahan”, “Already last time expansion

mai hamara half portion gya tha aura ab shop chle gait oh kya krenge.pura family iss shop pr dependent hai.” In

consonance with the above, few of them stated that they would be deprived of a source of earning resulting in a

decrease in their income

(ii) Impact on Land

The identified land for construction under the project is primarily a non-agricultural land. While certain plots were

laying barren for decades. Nevertheless, acquisition will lead to loss of entire residential and commercial settlement

impacting PAFs.

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(iii) Impact on Physical resources (Loss of assets)

The respondents during conducting survey questionnaire and personal interviews reported about loss of trees, loss

of bore wells and loss of compounds in their land at the project site. However, during physical visit by the SIA team

no yielding trees could be observed in the land.

(iv) Impact on ancestral property

Most of the land owners have occupied the property from heritage. Many of the structures at the project location

are more than 100 years old and are built up in Portuguese architecture. The construction of 6 lane Dadra Tighra

road will impact the residential settlements and commercial establishment on the land hence affecting the historical

value of the area.

(v) Impact on common public resources

There are common public resources i.e. Bhavani Mata temple, panchayat ghar and primary school that will be

impacted with the construction of this project.

Table: Impact table

Impact Negative/ positive Direct/

Indirect

Temporary /

permanent

Major/

Minor

Loss of a source of income for

PAF

Negative Direct Permanent Major

Loss of Assets (ponds, wells etc.) Negative Direct Permanent Major

Depletion of water source Negative Direct Permanent Major

Loss of trees present in the project

site

Negative Direct Permanent Major

6.4 Impact Mitigation/Mitigation Plan

Based on the desk review, field investigations and consultations undertaken during the social impact assessment

study towards the construction of the six lane highway, the following Social Impact Mitigation Plan (SIMP) has been

developed to mitigate negative social impact that may arise from the same at Dadra village of Dadra and Nagar

Haveli. Environment degradation, social impact, and economic loss were found to be the negative impacts of the

project. In this regards, the following mitigation measures can be adopted:

Economic measure

a) The most significant social impact through the construction of the project at the present location is the loss

of property for 38 households and their dependents spread over 46 survey number. Loss of property and

the assets due to acquisition of land for the construction of 6-lane Dadra -Tighra road should be

compensated as mandated by the Act under sections 26-31 and which are listed in the First Schedule of the

Act for the 38 households.

b) The commercial settlements can be rehabilitated at preferred location of PAF..

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Environmental Measures

a) To minimize the impact on the environment due to the loss of trees it is suggested that the proponent

should ensure that more number of trees are planted at the project area.

b) The proponent can and should ensure that the water resources available at the project site are maintained

and preserved so that these resources can be used to meet the water needs of the area.

c) Check on vehicular emission and CFCs should be done

d) Sprinkling of Water Shall be carried out regularly at site to reduce the air pollution during the construction

phase

Rehabilitation Measures

There are residential households and construction establishments at the project site. Some of the PAFs were willing

to provide land in lieu of another land in the village. However, they were also of the view that no such land is

available in the village. Hence, if possible such measure should be undertaken. Rehabilitation under the project is

one such measure and so the affected population be rehabilitated on the land at the project area.

Other measures

a) A Public redressal mechanism should be designed at the project site to address the concerns of the directly

affected population (if any) during the construction stage of the project.

b) The proponent should establish an extension wing that would design, plan and implement innovative

programmes for the overall development of the villages in the nearby areas. This would be instrumental in

integrating the project with the people outside.

c) The land owners shall be suitably compensated

d) Construction materials & waste should be properly covered during transportation to avoid spillage &

dispersion.

e) Affected cultural structure (temple) should be relocated with due consultation with local communities.

Table: Mitigation Measures

Impact Proposed Mitigation

Loss of Property (Residential and commercial) Compensation as per RTFCTLARR Act, 2013

Loss of Assets (borewell, etc.) Compensation as per RTFCTLARR Act, 2013

Loss of source of income Compensation as per RTFCTLARR Act, 2013

Impact on water source Incorporate water sources in order to meet and maintain the

water needs of the village

6.5 Measures to Avoid, Mitigate and compensate The Proponent should ensure that preventive measures are taken to address the issues. A redressal system may be

set up with representatives from Revenue department, Panchayat and the proponent for the speedy settlement of

the unanticipated issues that may crop up during various stages of the project. Comparing/weighing the positive

against the negative impacts, it can be easily concluded that the former outweigh the latter reaffirming the identified

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site as the most suitable and apt one for the construction of 6-lane Dadra Tighra Road. It is observed that although

the landholders for sure lose the land, their quality of life is less likely to get affected as they mainly depended on

employment/business as the major means of livelihood. The loss of asset which is ancestral for most will have its

negative impact physically and psychologically. Yet, analyzing the impacts it is inferred that there is absolutely no

displacement of households on one side and on the other the negative impact on land, livelihood, physical resources,

public facilities or culture are comparatively lesser or minimum. It is also observed by the SIA team that many of the

negative impacts highlighted above can be minimized or reduced further with appropriate and effective mitigation

measures/strategies mentioned above.

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CHAPTER VII: COST AND BENEFIT ANALYSIS

7.1 Introduction After the careful analysis of positive and negative impacts of construction of six lane highway, the project team

compared the cost with its benefits. In the following section, a detailed analysis of benefits and respective costs are

presented.

7.2 Assessment of Pub lic Purpose The construction of six lane highway will help in reducing the traffic congestion accommodating the growing

population in the coming years. However, the project will prove fruitful for the PAFs and people of nearby villages.

7.3 Benefits from the project

The project will provide control over traffic congestion.

It will lead to enhance the value of land.

7.4 Impacts on structures and its magnitude Bhavani Mata Temple is present on the land to be acquired. People of the village have sentiments attached to this

temple and don‟t want the same to be affected in land acquisition process. The total land to be acquired by the land

acquisition department is 3109.01 hectares and will have partially impact on the structures.

7.5 Determinants of Compensation As per RFCTLARR-2013, the collector shall adopt following criteria to assess and determine the market value of

land and amount of compensation. Market value specified in the Indian Stamp Act, 1899, for the registration of sale

deeds or agreement to sell where land is situated, The average sale price of similar type of land situated in the

nearest village or nearest vicinity can be considered.

During the interaction with the PAPs, majority of them shared that the market price of one Guntha of land is Rs 4

Crore (one Guntha=101.17 sq mts). They demanded similar compensation for the land.

The compensation should be made keeping in mind the provisions of the RFCTLARR-2013 of Central Government.

7.6 Entitlement Matrix As per RFCTLARR-2013, the collector shall adopt following criteria to assess and determine the market value of

land and amount of compensation. Market value specified in the Indian Stamp Act, 1899, for the registration of sale

deeds or agreement to sell where land is situated,

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

Consented amount of compensation as agreed upon under sub-section (2) of section 2 in case of acquisition

of lands for private companies,

R& R package as per RFCTLARR-2013

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The basic principles governing compensation structure are shown in the table

Basic Principles Governing Compensation Structure

S. No Category of

Impact

Eligibility for

Entitlement

Relevant RTFCTLARR Act 2013

1 Loss of Land Title holder Market value of land. This will be

determined as per Sections of

RFCTLARR Act 2013 by DC.

Amount equivalent to current

stamp duty and registration charges

on Compensation amount for

replacement of lost assets

Applicable as per RTFCTLARR

Act 2013.

Affected

family/person

Land

Land for Land Applicable as per RTFCTLARR

Act 2013.

2 Loss of other

immovable Assets

Title Holder Value of Assets attached to land or

building

This will be provided to affected

families as per the RTFCTLARR

Act 2013 (provision under First

Schedule Sl.No.2 (ref. Section 29

of the said Act). This will be

provided along with the loss of

land and/or the structure which

will be finalized by the Collector

(revenue department.

3 Loss of Land and

other assets

Title Holder Additional 12% on market value of

land

Value of land, additional 12% per

annum to be paid on such market

value commencing on and from

the date of publication of

notification of SIA u/s (2) of

section 4 in respect of land, till

award or date of taking Possession

of land Whichever is earlier.

7.7 Criteria for compensation based on Quality of Soil / Land As the land trade/ transactions have been happening among every community in the area, PAPs have their own view

about the amount they have to get as compensation. As per PAPs the market rate of the land he should be

compensated minimum four times the market rate of the land plus property value of houses if the same is being

acquired. However, when Land and revenue department was approached, they have shared that the rate of lands are

fixed as per the classification of the land /soil. The details of the land /soil acquired are as below

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7.8 Cost estimation of Land On the basis of discussion with the public, the following cost of the estimation for the compensation is given below.

There is variation of cost of the land. As per the locals, rates of the residential land are very high. They mentioned

that the market of 1 sq mt of land is 3.95 lakhs.

Since most of the PAFs were not willing to sell their land, details readings their assests cound not be comprehended

by the project team. Therefore, the concerned valuator has to assess the actual cost in case the department goes

further for land acquisition. Thhe final compensation should be decided with consent with the PAFs and as per the

RFTLARR 2013.

Land Cost Estimation

Total Area (Sq mts) Avg. Cost of land per Sq mts Total cost (Rs in crores)

3109.01 sq mts Rs 3.95 Rs 121.25

Compensation can be given as per RFCTLARR Act 2013 or as per populated demand of minimum four times of the

circle rate since the land belongs to urban area. Hence, total estimated cost of the proposed land is approx. Rs

121.25 crores as per circle rates year 2019.

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CHAPTER VIII: PUBLIC HEARING

THIS SECTION OF THE REPORT WILL BE PREPARED AFTER PUBLIC HEARING.

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CHAPTER IX: RECOMMENDATIONS

After careful analysis of the data collected through questionnaire, interview with the PAFs and meetings with

the officials and elected representatives the project team has developed some recommendations.

A detailed project report should be prepared with details regarding the socio- economic development of

the people of the villages from where land has to be acquired.

Most of the PAFs shared that they do not want to sell their land. However, they agreed to cooperate with

the Land acquisition department for 2.5 m of land for the construction of six lane Dadra- Tighra road.

Hence the department should consider this.

Some of the PAFs shared that they are ready to sell their land in lieu of land of same size in the same area.

The department should make provisions in this regards as per the provisions of RFCTLARR.

Alternatives such as over bridge and bypass road from the canal area were suggested by majority of the

PAFs during the public consultation.

The compensation amount should be four times the circle rate since the land belongs to rural area, as per

the provisions of RFCTLARR 2013 and with the consent of people.

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REFERENCES

1. Right to Fair and Transparent Compensation in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act 2013

2. 7‟12‟‟ documents provided by the Department of Land Acquisition, Dadra and Nagar Haveli

3. Village profiles provided by Panchayat Office

ANNEXURE Annexure 1: Questionnaire

Annexure 2: Photo documentation

Annexure 3: Map of the land

Annexure 4: List of participants in Public consultation

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Annexure 1: Questionnaire

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Annexure 2: Photo Documentation

FIGURE 9 PUBLIC CONSULTATION

FIGURE 9 VIEW OF PROJECT SITE

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FIGURE 10 DOOR TO DOOR INTERACTIONS WITH PAF

FIGURE 11 TEAM MEMBERS AT PANC HAYAT GHAR- DADRA

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Annexure 3: Map of the land

Documents

Dadra and Nagar Haveli - SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT REPORT …dnh.nic.in/Docs/25Dec2019/SIA_Draftreport.pdf · 2019-12-26 · same, U.T Administration of Dadra and Nagar Haveli notified