Social Impact Assessment (SIA) and Resettlement Action ......Mohammad Ismail Hossain, Manager (T), Engr. Jahid Hasan, Deputy Manager (T) of the SMTL Projects, PGCB is gratefully acknowledged

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GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF BANGLADESH

MINISTRY OF POWER, ENERGY & MINERAL RESOURCES

POWER GRID COMPANY OF BANG LADES~ lTD. (PGCB)

Final Report

on

Social Impact Assessment (SIA) and

Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) of

Siddhirganj -Maniknagar 130 kV 11 km. TIL Project

15 July, 2012 Dhaka

Submitted by:

Center for Environmental and Geographic Information Services

(~GIS A public trust under the Ministry of Water Resources

House 6, Road 23/C, Gulshan-1, Dhaka-1212, Bangladesh. Tel: 8817648-52, Fax: 880-2-8823128

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Acknowledgement

The Center for Environmental and Geographic Infonnation Services (CEGIS), a public Trust under the Ministry of Water Resources, expresses its gratitude to the Power Grid Company Bangladesh (PGCB) Limited for entrusting CEGIS with the responsibility of conducting the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) study of"Siddhirganj Maniknagar llKm 230KV Transmission Line Project (SMTL)" .

CEGIS is indebted to Engr. Md. Jamal Ullah, Managing Director, PGCB for giving CEGIS the opportunity to work with PGCB. CEGIS is also grateful to Engr. Md. Nazim Uddin, Director (P&D), Engr. Kazi Ahsan Shafiq, General Manager (P&D) and Engr. Mokhlesur Rahman, General Manager (Projects). The Deputy General Manager (DGM) and Project Director of this project Engr. Pranab Kumar Roy deserve appreciation for cordially coordinating the whole study. Contributions of Engr. Mohammad Ismail Hossain, Manager (T), Engr. Jahid Hasan, Deputy Manager (T) of the SMTL Projects, PGCB is gratefully acknowledged.

Members of the EIA Team were impressed with the spontaneous response received from the local people in providing infonnation. Their contribution is gratefully recognized by CEGIS. Special mention must be made of the people who had given time to respond to the different types of surveys, Rapid Rural Appraisal, Consultation Meetings, and Group Discussions.

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Table of Contents

Acknowledgement ..................................................................................................................... i

Table of Contents ..................................................................................................................... ii

List of tables ............................................................................................................................. vi

List of figures ........................................................................................................................ viii

Executive Summary ................................................................................................................. x

Abbreviation .......................................................................................................................... xiv

Chapter 1 Introduction ............................................................................................................ 1

1.1 Background of the Study ...... ..... .... .. .. ... .. ..... ... ........................................................... 1 1.2 Objectives ofthe SIA/ RAP study .............................................................. ............... 2 1.3 Scope of Work ................... ...... ................ .... .. ... .. .. ... .. .. ... .. .......... ............................... 2 1.4 The SIA/ RAP study team .................................................. ... ...... .... .. .. ... .. ................. . 3 1.5 Methodology .. ... .. .. ... .. .. ... .. ................................... .............. ... ...... .... .... ... .. ... ... .. .. ........ 3 1.6 Structure ofthe Report ...... ................................... ... .. ..... .. .... .. .. ............. .. ................... 4

Chapter 2 Policies and Guidelines .......................................................................................... 5

2.1 Overview .. ... .. ... .. .. ... .. .. .... ............ ........................................ ........ ................ .. .......... .. . 5 2.2 Policies regarding construction of power transmission lines ..... ................ ... ............ 5

2.2 .1 The Electricity Act(1910) ...................................... ... ........ ...... ........ .................. 5

2.2.2 Building Construction Act, 1990 and Building Construction Rules '1996 ........ 5

2.2.3 Power Policy, 1995 .................... .. .. ... ............................................................... .. 6

2.2.4 Energy Policy (1996) ........... ...... ............................................. ........................... 6

2.2.5 Industrial Policy (1999) ....... ............ ....................... ........................................... 6 2.3 Policies regarding land acquisition/ requisition and development'························ ·· 7

2.3 .1 Immovable Property Ordinance, 1982 ................. ...... .... ... .. ........ .. .... .. ... .. ... .. . 7 2.4 World Bank's Safeguard Policy ... ... .... ... ............................... ............ ... ................... .. 7

2.4.1 OP/BP 4.01 Environmental Assessment.. .. .. ............ .... .. .. ... ....... .. ... .. .... .. ... .... .. .. 7

2.4.2 OP 4.12 Involuntary Resettlement.. ........................................................ ........... 8

Chapter 3 Description of the Project ................................................................................... 11

3.1 Major Components ofthe Project...-.... ..... .. ... ....... ................ .. ....... ...... ... ... ............... 11 3.2 Project Category ..... ....... ... ... ... .. ... .. .. .... ...... ... ................................. ......... .. ................ 11 3.3 Project Location ..... ... .. .. ... ... ... .. .. ... .. ................................. ........................................ 11 3.4 Alternative Route Analysis ........................................................... ......... .. .... ... ... .. ... . 13 3.5 Physical Features ofthe Transmission Lines ....... .. ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ........................... 16 3.6 Component of the Construction Works ................................................. .................. 16 3.7 Construction Equipment .. .... .. .. ... .. ... .. .. ... .. .... .. ...... ... ...... ... ... ............... ..................... 18 3.8 Work Schedule ... ................................................... ..................... ..................... ... .. .... 18

Chapter 4 Socio-Economic Baseline Condition ................................................................... 19

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4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4

4.4.1

4.4.2

4.4.3

4.4.4 4.5

4.5.1

4.5.2

4.5.3

4.5.4

4.5.5

4.5.6

4.5.7

4.5.8 4.6

4.6.1

4.6.2

4.6.3

4.6.4

4.6.5

4.6.6

4.6.7

4.6.8

4,6.9

Methodology ... .. .. .. ...................... ... .. ....... ... ........ .. .. ... .. .. ..... ... ...... .... .. ....................... 19 Land Use ofDIA ...... .. ............................................................. ..... ... .. ....................... 19 Socio-economic profile ofthe entire RoW .............................................................. 20 Settlement and Infrastructures in the RoW (lOOm General Impact Area-GIA) ...... 21

Houses ..... .. ....... .. ................................................... .. ....... ... ... ... .... .. ....... .. .. .. ..... . 21

Shops and Industries ................ ' ............................................ .. .......................... 22

Religious and Social Institution ..................... ................. ... .. .. ... .. .. ... .. ... ..... ....... 22

Roads ........... .. .. ........ .. .......... ...... .... ................................................................... 23 Socio-economic profile ofthe DIA .......................................................................... 23

Population and Households ................... ... ...... .. .......... ............................... ....... 23

Age and Sex structures ............................................................. .. ...................... 24

Educational status ................. ... .. ........................... .. ................. ............ ...... .. .... 24

Land Ownerships and classification .................................... .. .......................... 24

Economic Activities ............ .. ..... ...................................................... ... ... .. ........ 25

Public utility services .................... ... .. .... .. .. .. ................ .. .............. .. ........... .. .. .. . 26

Land price ....... .. .... ... .. ................ ......... .. ... ...... .. ............ .. .. .. ....... ... .. .... .. ..... .. ..... 26

Description ofthe new tower sites (T-1 to T-22) with in 20m x 20m DIA ..... 27 Baseline condition of tower sites .......................................................................... .. . 30

Tower 1 to 2 .................................................................................. .. .... .. ........... 32

Tower 5 ...... ..... .............. .. .. .. ..... .. ..... ..................... .. ................ .. ........................ 32

Tower 6 .. .... ........ .. ......... .. .. .. ... .. .. ... .. ...... ... .. ..... ...... ...................... ..................... 32

Tower 7 .......................... ... .. .. ... .. .............. .. ...................................................... 33

Tower 8 ........................................... ......... .. ................................... .. .. .... .. .. ..... .. 34

Tower 9 .. .......................................................................................................... 35

Tower 10 .......................................................................................................... 36

Tower 11 ............ .. ....................... .. .................. .. ............................................... 37

Tower 12 .............................................................................................. ... .. ....... 37

4.6.10 Tower 13 .......................................................................................................... 38

4.6.11 Tower14 .. ............. ................. .. .. ... .. .... .. ........ .. ....... .. ........................................ 39

4.6.12 Tower 15 .. ....... ... .. ......... .. .............. .. .... .. ........ .. ............. .. .................................. 40

4.6.13 Tower 16 ............ .. ......................................... .. ............. .. ... ........... ......... .. ........ . 41

4.6.14 Tower17 ............ .. ................ .. ..... .. ...... .. ........ .. .. .. ............................................. 42

4.6.15 Tower 18 ....... .. ....... .. .......... · .................................................... .... ...................... 43

4.6.16 Tower 19 .................................................. .. ...................................................... 44

4.6.17 Tower 20 .............. .. ...... ... .. ................. .. .... .. ...................................................... 45

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4.6.18 Tower 21 ....... .. ... .. .. ... ... ... .. .. ... .. .... .... ........ ............... ........... ... ... .... ... ..... .. .. .. ....... 45

4.6.19 Tower 22 ....... .. .. ... .. ... ... ... .. .. ... .. .... ... ..... ..... ... ... .. ........... .. .. .. ... ... .... ... ..... ...... ...... 46

4.6.20 Tower 23 .. .. ... .. .. .. .... .. ... ....... .... ........................................................................ . 46

4.6.21 Tower 24 .......................................................................................................... 4 7

4.6.22 Tower 25 .. ..... .. .. ... .. ... ... ... .. .......... .. .. ......... .. .. .. ...... .. .... ... ...... ... .. .... ... .......... ...... . 48

4.6.23 Tower 26 .. ........................................................................................................ 49

4.6.24 Tower 27 ............ .. .. ... .......... ... .. ... ... .... ... .................... ... .............. .. ... .... .... .. .... .. . 50

4.6.25 Tower 28 ..................................... .. .... ..... ............................................... ........... 51

4.6.26 2ower 29 ............................................................................ .. ............. ..... .. ... ...... 52

4.6.27 Tower 30 ...................... ................... ......... .. ..... .. .. ... .. .... .. ... .... ... .. ... .. .. ..... .......... 53

4.6.28 Tower 31 ...................... ....... ............................................................................. 54

4.6.29 Tower 32 .. .. .... ..... ... ... ... ... .... .... ......................................................................... 55

4.6.30 Tower 33 .... ... .. .. ... .. .. .... ...... ............... .............. , ...... .. ....... ............... .................. 56

4.6.31 Tower 34 ............................................................................................ .............. 57

4.6.32 Tower 35 ............. ... ... ... ... .. .. ........................................................ ....... ... , ........ .. 58

4.6.33 Tower 36 ...................... ... .................................... ... ... ... ......... ...... .... ... ... .. ......... 59

4.6.34 Tower 37 ........... ... .. ....... .. .. .. ... ..... ......... ............................................................ 60

4.6.35 Tower 38 ............ .... ... .. ........................................ .......... ........ ........................... 61

4.6.36 Tower 39 .. ... .. .. ... .. .. ... ... ..... ............ .. .... .. ... .. ..... .. .. ... .. .... ... .. ....... .... ... ................. 61

4.6.37 Tower 40 & 41 .......... .... .......................................... .. .... .. .. ... .. ... ..... .. ...... .. ... .. ... 62

Chapter 5 Public Consultation and Disclosure ................................................................... 65

5.1 Public Consultation Methodology .......................................... .... .. .. .... ... ... ... .. .... ..... . 65 5.2 Summary of Consultation .... .. ... .. ........................................................... .................. 65

5.2.1 Positive perceptions ................... ......... .. ......... ......................... .. ...... .. .. ............. 65

5.2.2 Negative Perceptions ............................. .......................................................... 69

5.2.3 Suggestions .................. .............. .......... ........................ ... .. ..... ... .... ... .. ....... .... .. .. 69 5.3 Public Disclosure ........... .. .... .. ......... ... .. ...................................................... .............. 69 5.4 List of Participants ............................. ... .. .... .. ..... .. .. ... ... ........................ ....... .. ... ........ 69

Chapter 6 Identification of Social Impacts .......................................................................... 71

6.1 Introduction ......... .. ..... .. .. .. ....... .... ......... ............................. ... .......... .. ....... .. ......... .. .. .. 71 6.2 Selection oflmportant Social Components (ISCs) ....... .... ... ...... ... .. .. ..... .. ...... .. ... .. .. . 71 6.3 Potential social impacts and mitigation options ... .. .. ........... ... .. ... .... .. ... .. .................. 72

Chapter 7 Resettlement Action Plan .................... : ............................................................... 73

7.1 Scope of Resettlement. ...................................... , ........................................... ... .. .. ... . 73 7.2 Objective of Policy Frame ...... ........... .. ... .... .. .. .. ... .. .. ... .. .. .... .. ... .. .. .. ... .. .. .. .... .. ... .... .... 73 7.3 Approach and Operational Framework ... ................................................................. 73

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7.3.1 Approach ......................... .. .. ..... .... .. .. .. ... ... .... ........ .......... .................................. 73

7.3.2 Operational Framework ....................... .. ............ .. ............... .... .. ........................ 74 7.5 Entitlement Matrix .................. .. ............................................................................... 75 7.6 Categories of losses .............................. ... .. .... .. ............ .. ....... .. .................................. 76

Chapter 8 Social Management Plan ..................................................................................... 77

8.1

8.1.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 8.5 8.6 8.7

Social Impact Management. .. ... .. ... .. .... ... .. .. .... .. .. ... ..... .. ...... .. .. ... .. .. ... .. .... ... .... .. .. .. ... .. 77

Description of the Organogram .. .. .. .. ...... ...... .. .. ................ .. .......... .. .. .... ........... 78 RAP Implementation Schedule ................................................................... .. ........... 79 Monitoring and Evaluation .......... .................... .. ........ .. ...................... .. .................... 80 Livelihood Restoration Component ......................................................................... 81 Cost Estimation for Compensation .. .. .......... : .. .................. .. .................. .. ................. 81 Other Managements ................................................................................................. 82 RAP Implementation Budget ............ ... ............................. ..................... ......... ......... 82

Chapter 9 Conclusion and Recommendation ...................................................................... 83

9.1 Conclusion ........................................................................ ................................... .. .. 83 9.2 Recommendations ......................................... ........................................................... 83

Annex 1 Detail Socio-economic Data/Information for GIA ............................................... 85

Annex 2 MoU between the PGCB and BWDB .................................................................... 97

Annex 3 Estimated Compensation by PAPs ...................................................................... lOS

Annex 4 Base Map (A3) ....................................................................................................... 109

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List of tables

Table 1.1: Comparison ofboth new and old RoW for 20m x 20m DIA ................................... 1

Table 3.1: Area covered by the Siddhirganj - Maniknagar T /L .... .......................................... 11

Table 3.2: Route wise properties ofDIA .... .. ................ ... ... ..... .... .. .. ... ..................................... 13

Table 3.3: Alternative Route Analysis for GIA and DIA .. .. ... .. .. ... .................. ........................ 14

Table 3.4: Physical features of transmission lines ................................................................... 16

Table 4.1 Land use in the DIA ..... .. .. .... .. ... .. ............ .. ............................................................... 19

Table 4.2: Administrative units on the RoW .......... ...... .... .... ...... .. .... .. ... .... .. ...... ... ............ ... .... 20

Table 4.3: Population in the unions on the ROW ofSiddhirganj- Maniknagar TIL ..... .. ....... 20

Table 4.4 : Public service utilities on the ROW of Siddhirganj- Maniknagar TIL ................. 21

Table 4.5 : Number of houses with in the lOOm RoW (GIA) ................... ........ ......... ... ............ 22

Table 4.6: Number of shops and industries with in the 1OOm RoW ............. .. ....... .. ......... .. .. ... 22

Table 4.7: Religious Institution on the RoW .. ... .. .. ... ... .. ... ........... .... ... ..................................... 22

Table 4.8: Roads on the ROW ...................... .... .. ... ... .. ... .. ..... ....... .. .. .... .................................... 23

Table 4.9: Distribution of population by age group .................... ... .... ...................................... 24

Table 4.10: Distribution of population by education ... ............................................................ 24

Table 4.11: Land ownership classification of households ......................... ...... ... ...... ....... .. ...... 24

Table 4.12: Primary occupational status ofhouseholds head ....... ... ........................................ 25

Table 4.13: Earning member status .. .................................. ....................... ...... ... .. ...... .. .......... . 25

Table 4.14: Income from Primary occupation ofhouseholds .................. ........ ............ ............ 25

Table 4.15: Expenditure of households .. ...... ..................... .. ............................... .................. ... 26

Table 4.16: Information of access to utility ................ ....... .. ... .. .. ... .. .... .. ..... .. ... .... ... ... ............ .. 26

Table 4.17: Price of agricultural land by Mauza ....................... ............................................... 26

Table 4.18: Detail socio-economic information for 20m X 20m DIA .................. .................. 27

Table 4.19: Requisition of land at Tower 23 ...... ..................................... ......... ..................... . .47

Table 4.20 Requisition of land at Tower 24 ................ .. ...................... .. .. ..... .. ....... ... ...... .. .. ... . .48

Table 4.21: Requisition of land at Tower 25 .. .. ..... .. .... .. .. ... .. .. ................................................ .48

Table 4.22: Requisition of land at Tower 26 ...................................... .. ............ .. ... ...... .. ......... 50

Table 4.23: Requisition of land at Tower 27 .. .. ...... ..... ... .... .. .. ... .. .. ... ... .. ..... .. .... ... ... ... ... .. .. ....... 50

Table 4.24: Requisition of land at Tower 28 .. .. .. ..... .... .. ..... .. .. ... .. .. ... ... .............. ...................... 51

Table 4.25: Requisition of land at Tower 29 ........................... .. ......... .............. .. ..................... 52

Table 4.26: Requisition of land at Tower 30 ................. .. .................................. ...................... 53

Table 4.27: Requisition of land at Tower 31 .. .. .. .. ...... .... ................ .... ... ... .. .... ... ...... ..... .. .. ... .... 54

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Table 4.28: Requisition of land at Tower 32 .. .. .. ... .. ........ ..... .. .. ........ ..... ... ............................... 55

Table 4.29: Requisition of land at Tower 33 .. .. .............. ......... .. .. .. .. .... .. ...... .... .... ... .. ........ ....... 56

Table 4.30: Requisition ofland at Tower 34 .. ...... ... ........... ........... ... ...... ..... .... .... ... ................. 51

Table 4.31: Requisition of land at Tower 35 .. ....... .. .... .. .. ... ........ ........... ... .. .. .... .... ............... .. .. 58

Table 4.32: Requisition of land at Tower 36 .............................................................. ............. 59

Table 4.33: Requisition of land at Tower 39 ............. .... ... ....................................................... 61

Table 4.34: Requisition of land at Tower 40 and 41.. .. .. .. ... .. .. .. ... .. ...... .. .. ... .. .. .. ... .. .. .... .. .......... 62

Table 5.1: List of the Participants in baseline study ...................... ....... .. .. ... .. .. ..... .. .. .... .. ....... .. 69

Table 7.1: Entitle Matrix .. ....... .. ....... .... .. ..... .. ..... ... ..................... .. ... ...... .. .. ... .. .. ... ... .................. 75

Table 8.1 : RAP implementation and compensation schedule ........................... .. ... .. ... ... ..... .... 80

Table 8.2: Major Indicators for Monitoring RAP Activities .. ....... ... ... ................ .. ...... ............ 80

Table 8.3 : Tower wise Estimated Compensation .. ... ....... ... .................. ... ......... ... .. .. ................ 81

Table 8.4: Total Budget for RAP Implementation ... ... ... .. .. ... ....... .......... .. ................................ 82

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List of figures

Figure 3.1: Base Map of Proposed Siddhirganj- Konapara-Maniknagar 230 kV TIL ... .... .. .. .. 12

Figure 3.2: Three alternate options for Siddirganj-Konapara 230 kV 6.6 km TIL ... ............... 15

Figure 4.0: Tower footing area and 20mX20m buffer zone ... ....... ..... .. .. ... .. ... .. .... ... .... .. ... ... .. .. 31

Figure 4.1: Surroundings ofTower 5 .................... .... ................. ... ........................................... 32

Figure 4.2: Surroundings of Tower 6 ..... ... .. .... ... .. ... .. ... ... .. .. ... .. .. ... .. .. .... .. .. ....... .... .......... .. .. .. ... . 33

Figure 4.3 : Surroundings of Tower 7 ............... .... ... .. ... .... ................................................... .... . 34

Figure 4.4: Surroundings ofTower 8 .... .. .... ... .. ....... .. ... ... ................ ........................... ... ........... 35

Figure 4.5: Surroundings ofTower 9 ..... ... .. .. ..... .. ... .. ... ..... ... .... .......... ..... .. .. ..... ....... ....... .. ........ 35

Figure 4.6: Surroundings of Tower 10 .................... .. ... ... .. .. ... .. .. ....... .... .. ... .. .... ... .. ... ... ............. 36

Figure 4.7: Surroundings ofTower 11 ... ... .. ... .. .. .. ... .. ... ... .. .. ........ .. .. .. .................. .. ...... ... .......... 37

Figure 4.8: Surroundings ofTower 11 ........... .. ........................... .... .. ...... ... .. .... ... .. ..... ... ... .... ... . 38

Figure 4.9: Surroundings ofTower 13 ................... ...... ... .. ...... ............ .. .. ... .... .. .... ...... ... ... .. .. .... 39

Figure 4.10: Surroundings of Tower 14 ........... .... .. .. .... .. ... .. .. ... .. ... .. .. ................................ ....... 40

Figure 4.11: Surroundings of Tower 15 ................. ......... .. .......... ... ... ... ... .. ..... .. .... ... .. .. .. .. .. ..... .. 41

Figure 4.12: Surroundings ofTower 16 ....................... ....... .. ... .. .. .. .. .... ... .. ... .. .... .. ... ... ... .. ... .. .. .. 42

Figure 4.13: Surroundings ofTower 17 ... ... .. ........... .... .............. .. ................ ......... ................. . .43

Figure 4.14: Surroundings ofTower 18 .................... .... .. .. .. .. ... .. .. .. ... ... .... .... .. .... ... .. ................. 44

Figure 4.15: Surroundings ofTower 19 ... .. ... .. .. ... .... ... .. .............. ...... .................... ................... 45

Figure 4.16: Surroundings ofTower 20 ... .. ... .. ................... ........ .. .. ... ....... .... .. ....... .... ............ ... 45

Figure 4.17: Surroundings ofTower 21 ... .. ... .. .. ... ........................................ ...... ... .. .. ... ... .. ... ... .46

Figure 4.18: Surroundings ofTower 22 ... .. .... ... ... .. .... ....... .. ....... ........ .. ... .... ..... .. .... ........... .... ... 46

Figure 4.19: Surroundings ofTower 23 ............ ... .............. ................... .. ....... .. ....... .. ...... .... ... .. 47

Figure 4.20:. Surroundings of Tower 24 ... .. ... .. .. ... .. .. ............................................................... . 48

Figure 4.21 : Surroundings of Tower 25 ... .. ... .. .. ... .. .................................................. ....... .. ...... .49

Figure 4.22: Surroundings of Tower 26 ...................... .......... ........... .... .. ..... ... .. .. .... ... ..... ... .. .. ... 49

Figure 4.23: Surroundings of Tower 27 .... .... .. ..... .. .. .......... ... ... .... .. .. .................... ........ ............ 51

Figure 4.24: Surroundings of Tower 28 .... ... ........ .. .. ................ .. .. .. .... .......................... ............ 52

Figure 4.25 : Surroundings ofTower 29 ... .. ... .. ..... .. .. .......... ... ... .. .. .. ... ... ....................... .. ........... 53

Figure 4.26 : Surroundings of Tower 30 ... .. ... ............ .... ..... ... ....... .. .. ................ ......... ............... 54

Figure 4.27: Surroundings ofTower 31 .... ............... ............................... ......... ........................ 55

Figure 4.28: Surroundings ofTower 32 ... .. ... ....... .. .. .... .. ... .... ....... .. .. ....... .. ....... .. .. ..... .... .......... . 56

Figure 4.29: Surroundings ofTower 33 ... .. ... .. .. ... ...... .. .. ... .. .... .... ... ... ... ..... .. ... ....... .. ...... .. ......... 57

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Figure 4.30: Surroundings of Tower 34 ............................ ....... ...... ... ... ..... .. ... ... .... .. .. ...... .. ... .... 58

Figure 4.31: Surroundings ofTower 35 ......................... ... .. ................. ...... ........... .. ...... ........... 59

Figure 4.32: Surroundings of Tower 36 ........... .... .. .. .... .. ... .. .. ... .. .. ... ..... ... .. ..... .. .. ... .. .. .... .. .. ... .... 60

Figure 4.33: Surroundings ofTower 37 ........ .. ...... .... ... .. ... .. .. ... .. .. .. ... ...... .. .. ...... .... .. .... .. .. .. ....... 60

Figure 4.34: Surroundings of Tower 38 .......... ... .... ... ... .. ... .. ..... .. .. ... .. .. .. .. .. ....... ... .. ...... .. .. ... .. .. .. 61

Figure 4.35: Surroundings ofTower 39 ....... ... ........ .................. ... .. ..... ..... ........ .. ... .. .. .... .... ... .. .. 62

Figure 4.36: Surroundings of Tower 40 ....... .................................................................... ,. ...... 63

Figure 4.37: Surroundings of Tower 41 ... .. ... .. .. ... .. .. .... .. ... .. .. ... ....... ... .. ... .. .. .... ... .... .... ... .. .. ... .. .. 63

Figure 5.1: Public consultation at Siddhirganj ............. ...................................................... ... ... 66

Figure 5.2: Public consultation at Mizmizi... ........................................................................... 67

Figure 5.3: Public consultation at Sarulia ............................................................... ... .. ........... . 67

Figure 8.1 : Organization for RAP Implementation .................................... .... ................. .. ...... 77

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Executive Summary

The power sector is considered as one of the most vital sectors in Bangladesh, contributing to other important sectors like agriculture, industry, domestic power supply, etc. At present, the electricity generation is less than requirement hampering proper supply of electricity. The aim of the power distribution project renovation and expansion is to cater to the growing power demand at the customer level. The power demand of the capital city Dhaka and the suburbs is about fifty percent of the total demand of the country. Since it is the capital city, the Government gives the highest priority to the Dhaka area for power supply. The city is important both for industrial and commercial activities. Renovation of the existing system and addition of new distribution facilities are essential to meet the fast growing demand for electricity of the vast numbers of new customers. Quality power supply is indispensable to maintain normal life and for the development of industrial and commercial activities. With a view to meet the electricity demand of the consumers, Power Grid Company of Bangladesh Ltd . (PGCB) is planning to construct transmission line facilities under the project "Siddhirganj - Maniknagar 230 kV transmission line project" to extract power from the proposed Siddhirganj 2 x 150 MW Peaking Power Plant.

The objective of the project is to meet the fast growing demand of the Dhaka city area. The proposed Siddhirganj-Maniknagar 230 KV transmission line will be constructed from Siddhirganj, just outside of Dhaka up to Maniknagar. The total length of the line will be about 11 km.

PGCB is required to take clearance from the Department of Environment (DOE), Ministry of Environment and Forest, Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh for implementation of the transmission line and other ancillary work. With this end in .view, PGCB has obtained site clearance from the DOE. This SIA and RAP have been prepared in compliance with World Bank (WB) OP 4.12 Involuntary Resettlement.

Socio-economic data was collected from the tower sites and alignment through a socioeconomic questionnaire. Public consultation was also carried out to get the people's view, as suggested in the SIA guideline. Socio-economic data from different sources (B.B.S., BWDB; Agro-climatic survey of Bangladesh and other lEE reports) of the proposed project area were collected to prepare a baseline environmental and socio-economic profile of the area. The Consultant's multi-disciplinary team of experts made a visit to visualize the condition of project site and its surroundings and to identity alternate sites for investigation.

The 11 km transmission line will include a stretch of 6.6KV (Siddhirganj to Konapara, Demra) along the west bank of Dhaka Narayanganj-Demra (DND) irrigation canal on public land belonging to the Bangladesh Water Development Board (BWDB) for the proposed Siddhirganj-Maniknagar 230KV transmission line that has already been accepted by the authority of Power Grid Company Bangladesh (PGCB) LTD and BWDB. Towers 1-22 will be built newly on this stretch of public land. The rest of the 11km transmission line will cut across private land along a route upon which PGCB towers have existed for a long time. These towers will be replaced with new ones. The replacement will include expanding the base of the tower footing from 6.4mx6.4m by another 6.2mx6.2m. Keeping safety and construction activities in mind, a further 14mx14m area has been considered as a buffer zone making the area of impact (including permanent and temporary) 20mx20m at each tower footing along the ROW. It may be mentioned that no significant impacts will occur between the towers along the ROW where wires will be stringed.

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It may be mentioned that the RAP for the entire transmission line comprising lllcm was prepared, approved and disclosed by PGCB in 2008. The line was then designed to be wholly on private land traversing through densely populated residential areas. The SIA and RAP demonstrated significant social impacts including the permanent displacement of households from the area (as tower footings were placed within homes and required expansion as part of replacement). Due to delays in deputing contractors and implementing the RAP, public dissatisfaction regarding compensation and resettlement grew. PGCB and the Bank undertook many rounds of public consultations with local communities. PGCB was able to manage an agreement with the BWDB to use their land along the DND canal in order to avoid the heavily populated area entirely and locate 6.6km of the line there. This has brought much relief to the local communities and significantly brought down social impacts associated with this component of the project. The portion of the line now designed to be on private land falls in open fields, fallow lands and in some cases one-crop agricultural lands. This portion of the line had been covered under the previous RAP.

There are no permanent structures on the ROW for the transmission line that now falls on public land. Only four traders are presently using the 14m x 14m area chosen for tower footings and for storing goods as they have built shops on BWDB land near the direct impact area (DIA). Public consultation with them shows that they are agreeable to moving their stores to nearby vacant spots.

Towers numbers 23- 39 will pass through private agricultural lands which are single cropped areas. Boro (HYV) is the only one crop in this area. In monsoon period the area is inundated with water. Comparing the previous proposed line, the impacts of the newly proposed line are significantly Jess.

The socio economic baseline condition of the proposed alignment was collected from the project site. The bounding of the study area for data collection was taken to be a 100-meter RoW of the transmission line as the general impact area (GIA). On the other hand, a 20-meter wide RoW of the transmission line was considered as the direct impact area (DIA) for the 230 kV line. A brief description of the socio-economic baseline is given in this report.

Tower nos. 1-22, 33-34, 39-41 Public Land (BWDB- 1-22, DCC 33-34, WASA 39-41)

About 6.6km of the route is on BWBD land along the DND canal. According to SIA and census survey, only 4 squatters are temporarily impacted in this RoW in the direct impact area. Out of these four petty traders, only their stock piling areas where they have been squatting will be impacted. Their shops will not be affected/ touched during implementation period with in this DIA.

Tower nos. 23 - 39: Private land (except DCC 33-34, W ASA 39-41)

PGCB towers exist at these locations since 1969 (in that period it was called Power Development Board -PDB). A 6.4m x 6.4m area under each tower has been used by PGCB. However, PGCB is not mandated to acquire the land under Electricity Act. 1910. Private land owners have allowed PGCB to use their land for the greater public interest though the ownership of those lands has remained with the owners. PGCB will now require 6.2m x 6.2m land under the new tower footing, replacing the existing ones. Taking safety, stoking construction goods and piling into account a further around 14m x 14m area outside the tower footing have been taken temporarily as a buffer zone. Therefore, a total of 20m x 20m area will be impacted (permanent 6.2m x 6.2m and temporarily 14m x 14m- see figure) .

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I Present use 6.4mX 6.4m

Progosed 6.2mX6.2m

area under tower footing

20m

<------' 20m

Buffer area (20m X 20m)

The area under towers on private farmland can be returned to its original user after the construction period. The farmlands are single crop area growing Boro (HYV). Seasonally, the lands go under water. Since land use will be temporarily disrupted but the ownership would remain with the original owners. PGCB will pay for crop losses estimated for one cropping season in the 20m x 20m area.

Land belonging to Private industries: The lands where towers 23-25 and 35-37 already exist (i.e. T-23 and T-24 re-rolling mills, T-25-City groups, T-35-37 Real Estate Co. Lt.) belong to the aforementioned industries. The surrounding lands have been lying vacant for many years. No structures or industry- related economic activities are taking place in the vicinity of the existing towers. Poor neighboring farmers have been allowed to come in and do seasonal agriculture in small patches as well as do net-culture fishing in wet season. Therefore as far as industries are concerned, the land use under the tower would be permanently impacted as far as industrial use goes (i.e. owner cannot expand factory /mills in this area). In such a situation, PGCB should ideally acquire the land that would be permanently impacted. However given the fact that PGCB is not mandated to acquire land, land title will not be taken away from the owners (who are reluctant to give it up and are willing to voluntarily allow PGCB to use of their lands for the greater public interest and improved electricity supply for themselves). PGCB will only pay for temporary crop losses and other temporary impacts. In order to comply with WB policy requirements, PGCB will have to show proof of agreements documenting that the owners are voluntarily offering the use of their land. Where PGCB cannot show the proof, they will be obliged to pay for the land loses. Repeated consultation has taken place with the owners and this has been documented in the report.

NO RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES ALONG THE ENTIRE ROW IN THE DIRECT IMPACT AREA WILL BE AFFECTED.

Nineteen households, which includes actual land owner of tower sites and rental households, will be directly affected by the proposed Siddhirganj -Maniknagar 230 kV power transformation line. Among these 19 households, 15 households are actual owner and 4 are squatter households.

In spite of the loss of some crops, people living along the route of the transmission line expressed interest in the project. Their main consideration is that the overall development in the power sector would contribute to national development. Local people along the transmission line alignment will be benefited, as the project will generate some employment opportunities for them during the preconstruction and construction phases.

As the proposed Siddhirganj - Maniknagar 230 kV transmission line will not have any significant irreversible negative impact; the project can be implemented subject to proper implementation of an environmental management plan and resettlement action plan according to rules and regulations of GoB and WB.

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Satisfactory compensation should be given to the affected people. Specially, assets removed from the tower sites should be compensated appropriately. Minor negative impacts like clearing of vegetation and cutting of trees at the pre-construction and construction phases should be taken care of by taking proper mitigation measures. The work schedule should be made in compliance with the cropping season to minimize damage to existing crops. In both cases proper compensation for all types of damages must be paid and land should be brought back to its original form before handover to the owners in case of requisition.

Local people should be employed as much as possible during the pre-construction and construction phases. The contractor should be specifically instructed to employ as many local laborers as possible. The health and safety issues of the workers should be taken care of under the specific order of the contractor and client. The construction labour camps should be provided with water supply and sanitation facilities . The workers should be apprised of hygienic practices.

The transportation of materials should be done by feasible routes in order to minimize loss of crops and vegetation. The stores and equipment yards should be properly guarded so that all equipment remains safe.

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Abbreviation

ADB

BBS

BP

BWDB

CEGIS

DC

DCC

DG

DEPC

DIA

DOE

DOF

DND

EA

ECA

EIA

EMF

EMP

ESIA

FIDC

GIA

GO

GPS

HH

HES

HTW

HYV

IEC

lEE

kV

LGI

LGED

MOEF

NCS

NEMAP

C~GIS

Asian Development Bank

Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics

Bank Procedure

Bangladesh Water Development Board

Center for Environmental and Geographic Information Services

Deputy Commissioner

Dhaka City Corporation

Director General

Department of Environment Pollution Control

Direct Impact Area

Department of Environment

Department of Fisheries

Dhaka-Narayanganj-Demra

Environmental Assessment

Environmental Conservation Act

Environmental Impact Assessment

Electro Magnetic Field

Environmental Management Plan

Environmental and Social Impact Assessment

Forest Industries Development Corporation

General Impact Area

Government Organization

Geographic Positioning System

Household

Health, Environment and Safety

Hand Tube Well

High Yielding Variety

Important Environmental Component

Initial Environmental Examination

Kilo Volt

Local Government Institution

Local Government Engineering Department

Ministry of Environment and Forest

National Conservation Strategy

National Environmental Management Action Plan

xiv

NGO

NOC

OMS

OP

PAP

PDB

PGCB

RAP

RoW

SIA

SMTL

SMP

ToR

TIL

Tk.

T&T

UNCED

WASA

WB

C~GIS

Non Government Organization

No Objection Certificate

Operation and Management System

Operational Policy

Project Affected People

Power Development Board

Power Grid Company of Bangladesh Ltd.

Resettlement Action Plan

Right of Way

Social Impact Assessment

Siddirganj-Maniknagar Transmission Line

Social Management Plan

Terms of Reference

Transmission Line

Taka (Bangladesh currency)

Telephone and Telegraph

United Nations Conference of Environment and Development

Water and Sanitation Authority

World Bank

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1.1 Background of the Study

Chapter 1

Introduction

The power demand of the capital city Dhaka and suburb is about fifty percent of the total demand of the country. As a capital city, Government gives highest priority for supply to Dhaka area. The city is important both for industrial and commercial activities. Due to fast growing demand of electricity, renovation of the existing system as well as addition of new distribution facilities are essential to meet demand of the vast numbers of new customers and quality of power supply. Quality power supply is indispensable to maintain normal life of the people besides development of industrial and commercial activities. With a view to meet the electricity demand of the consumers, PGCB is planning to construct transmission line facilities under the project "Siddhirganj- Maniknagar 230 kV ll km. transmission line project" to evacuate the power from the proposed Siddhirganj 2 x 150 MW Peaking Power Plant.

An Initial Environmental Examination (lEE) study was conducted for the proposed "SiddhirganjManiknagar 230 kV transmission line project". And 'Site clearance' from the Department of Environment (DOE) had been obtained for the project in 2007. From the recommendation of lEE report, DOE and World Bank, a full- fledged Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Social Impact Assessment (SIA)/ Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) study had been done in 2008.

However, during implementation of the project, at Siddirganj- Konapara area, local people objected to construction of the line due to significant impacts in dense residential areas on the RoW. Through communication with local people and a series of public consultations, PGCB took their advice and decided to change the RoW. An alternative route has been identified for the RoW. Comparison of the impacts for both the route is presented in the following Table 1.1

Table 1.1: Comparison of both new and old RoW for 20m x 20m DIA

Old RoW New Proposed RoW

Tower IDs Number of PAP Comments Tower Number of Comments Families IDs PAP Families I to 4 0 Public land I to 4 0 Public land

5 to 15 37 Private land and densely 5 to 15 3 Public lands. Only 3 esidential area squatter families

I6 to I8 I3 !Private land and densely I6 to 18 I Public lands. Only I esidential area ~quatter family

I9 to 22 9 !Private land and densely I9 to 22 - 19-22 public land esidential area

23 to 24 2 !Private land and densely 23 to 24 2 ~3-24 private land, esidential area land owned by re-

!rolling mill 25 to 29 5 !Private land, agricultural 25 to 29 7 !Private land,

and, no residential area !agricultural land, no esidential area

30 to 32 3 !Private land, agricultural 30 to 32 3 !Private land, and, no residential area !agricultural land, no

esidential area

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Old RoW New Proposed RoW

Tower IDs Number of PAP

Comments Tower Number of

Comments Families IDs PAP Families 33-34 0 !Public land (DCC) 33-34 0 !Public land (DCC) 35-39 3 IJ>rivate land, agricultural 35-39 3 !Private land,

and, no residential area ~griculturalland, no esidential area

40 to 41 0 !Public land (W ASA} 40 to 41 0 !Public land (WASA) Total 72 Total 19

Source: CEGIS, RAP study, 2012.

All the stakeholders i.e. PGCB, World Bank, CEGIS, LGI, GO and NGOs have taken decision to change the RoW of the SMTL project. A 6.6 km RoW has identified along with the DhakaNarayanganj-Dernra (DND) drainage canal from Siddirganj to Konapara, Dernra to avoid the densely populated area. This portion of RoW is entirely on the public land. Although some impacts will occur on shops and sheds belonging to few squatters in this portion of the route, the route change has dramatically minimized the scale of social impacts. PGCB has signed Memorandum of understanding (MoU) with BWDB, legal authorities of DND canal for the proposed RoW (Annex 3).

PGCB assigned CEGIS to undertake SW RAP study for the proposed transmission line. Hence this SW RAP report has been prepared.

1.2 Objectives of the SIAl RAP study

According to EWSIA guidelines for Industries of Department of Environment (DoE), Bangladesh, Power Plant and electricity distribution, construction Ire-construction/ extension fall under the Red category (Category-D) . Red category projects require ESIA that should be preceded by lEE. The lEE report has been cleared with a direction to prepare a full phase SIA/RAP study for this type of red category project.

The main objectives of the SWRAP study are:

• To analyze social impact and mitigation measures • Prepare Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) • Preparing a social management and monitoring plan

1.3 Scope of Work

In the initial stage, the lEE report has provided baseline environmental condition (physical, biological and social environment) of the project area. It identified potential impacts of the proposed project activity in the project area on social aspects.

The SW RAP study was conducted with the following scope of work: • Describing the existing social condition of the area • Identifying important social components and project affected persons • Assessment of the potential impacts of interventions on those components,

including residual impact of the proposed project • Identifying mitigation measures to minimize the effect of the negative impacts • Prepare Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) • Preparing a social management and monitoring plan

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Introduction

1.4 The SW RAP study team

The SW RAP study team comprised of the following professional experts:

• Dr. Dilruba Ahmed, Senior Sociologist

• Mr. Subrata Kumar Monda!, Socio-Economist

• Mr. Abdur Rashid, Agriculture Specialist

• Mr. Md. Saurav Mahrnud, Junior Ecologist

• Mr. Muhammad Shifuddin Mahrnud, Anthropologist

Two field workers with multidisciplinary background helped the team by collecting data from the field.

1.5 Methodology

The report has been prepared on the basis of the information of the proposed project activities supplied by the project proponent (PGCB). The Consultant's multi-disciplinary team of experts made further reconnaissance and exploratory site visits. The interaction between the project activity and the significant environmental components was made, based on a checklist. This checklist was prepared following the DOE Guidelines for selected industries (DOE, 1997), Environmental Guidelines for selected industrial and :water development'projects (ADB 1990), World Bank operational polices (OP) and bank procedures (BP) for environmental assessment; and the consultants' experience on similar projects.

The SW RAP study has been conducted by a group of trained enumerators who collected socioeconomic data from the project area (all over PGCB electricity distribution network and the site of the proposed substation) by administering a socioeconomic questionnaire.

At tower sites, household survey was conducted for all land owners and renters within 20m x 20m area of existing tower base. All structural and non-structural losses were estimated for each affected households (Annex 1 ).

For the Right of Way (RoW) other than tower base, only land owners and existing structures and land use were surveyed within 100 m width of RoW in Annex 1.

Total compensation package for each affected household has been calculated for individual PAP profile and integrated summary table is given in Annex 1. ·

Secondary data from different sources (BBS, DoE, Department of Meteorology, BWDB; Agroclirnatic survey of Bangladesh and other SIA reports) were collected to for social impact assessment study.

Finally a Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) and Social Management Plan (SMP) have been prepared with expert judgments and policy guidelines.

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Introduction

1.6 Structure of the Report

The report has been structured in compliance with the requirement of the ToR.

Chapter 1: Introduction: The introduction chapter presents a brief overview of the assignment along with its background, objectives, scope of works, methodology etc.

Chapter 2: Policies and Guidelines: This chapter describes the policies and guidelines for preparing and implementing RAP and social management plan (SMP).

Chapter 3: Description of the Project: Chapter three presents the description of project components and activities, which will be conducted in the project area.

Chapter 4: Socio-Economic Baseline Condition: Chapter five presents the description of socioeconomic baseline condition of the project area. Specific information on tower sites, RoW and project affected persons (PAP) are also provided in this chapter.

Chapter 5: Public Consultation and Disclosure: Chapter four presents the objectives of the public consultation, problems, suggestions and recommendations for specific information on tower sites, as well as RoW.

Chapter 6: Identification of Social Impacts: Chapter six presents the important social impacts of the DIA (20m x 20m) and possible mitigation measures.

Chapter 7: Resettlement Action Plan (RAP): This chapter elaborates the compensation plan for project affected people and an entitlement matrix.

Chapter 8: Social Management Plan: This Chapter includes social management plan comprising of budget, RAP implementation plan and schedule, institutional requirement, livelihood restoration plan, etc. and Social Monitoring Plan.

Chapter 9: Conclusion and Recommendation: This chapter gives the fmding, conclusion, and recommendation for the social aspects of the project.

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2.1 Overview

Chapter 2

Policies and Guidelines

The Construction and Extension of Grid Sub-Stations Including Transmission Line Facilities of the Project proposed to be implemented by PGCB requires strict compliance with laws, rules and regulations pertinent to environment and society. The Department of Environment (DoE) of the Government of Bangladesh is responsible for ensuring application of environmental 111ws and issuance of necessary clearances.

The procedures and requirements for EIA under the power sector foreshadowed the introduction of the Environmental Conservation Act in 1995, which introduced a requirement for any proposed "industrial Unit or project" to obtain prior approval from the Department of Environment (DoE).

The Environmental Conservation Act has classified projects to be assessed (by the DoE) in three categories (green, amber, red). Power development projects are allocated to the red category, which triggers an automatic requirement for an Initial Environmental Exam:ination (lEE) followed by a full EIA. Subject to a satisfactory review of the environmental assessment, the DoE ·issues an authorization for the project to proceed. The authorization consists of two parts: a "technical clearance", which approves the content ofthe project, and a "site clearance", which gives approval to the site proposed for the project.

2.2 Policies regarding construction of power transmission lines

2.2.1 TheElectricityAct(1910)

Electricity Act was enacted in 1910 to amend the laws relating to the supply & use of electrical energy. Under this act, any person can get a license to supply energy & to construct or place electric supply lines for the conveyance & transmission of energy. The licensee can open & break up the soil & pavement of any street, railway or tramway and can lay any line or do other works near other utility services (like gas, T&T, water, Sewer, etc.), provided that prior permission is taken from respective authority, as stated in section 12- 18 of this act.

According to section 19 ( 1) of this act, the licensee shall make full compensation for any damage detriment or inconvenience caused by him or by any one employed by him.

Subsection (1) of section 52 of the Electricity Rules, 1937; advise that the licensee should take precautions to lay electric supply line near or where crossed any metallic substance or line to avoid charged.

2.2.2 Building Construction Act, 1990 and Building Construction Rules '1996

Building Construction Act dates back to early fifties of the last century. Documents however, indicate the existence of the Government Buildings Act, 1899, which is to provide for the exemption from the operation of municipal building laws of certain building and lands, which are the property or in the occupation, of the Government and situated within the limits of a municipality. The provisions of Municipal Building Laws to regulate the creation, recreation, construction, alteration or maintenance of buildings within the limits of any municipality have been superseded by this act. Afterwards the essence of enactment to provide for the prevention of haphazard construction of buildings was thus felt by the East Bengal Legislative Assembly in 1952. Accordingly the "Building Construction Act, 1952" was promulgated on


21 March 1953 astheEastBenga1Actllof1953.

The B.C. Act 1952 was importantly conceived to enforce the activities towards streamlining the planned development and beautification program of the government.

Since its promulgation in 1953 the Act was in force with very little or no amendment up to 1986 when a very important modification of far-reaching effect was added through proclaiming an ordinance titled, "the building Construction (Amendment) Ordinance, 1986 (Ordi No. LXXII of 1986)" by the then government. Later in 1987, the National Assembly in its session in the month of March adopted the ordinance for enactment as "The Building construction (Amendment) Act, 1987 (Act No. 12 of 1987)". The preamble to state the objectives of the amendment reveal that "although the trial court has the power to order removal of unauthorized construction after passing the order of conviction under section 12, this power has been found to be insufficient, as a criminal case can not normally be fmally disposed of quickly, besides even after disposal of the criminal case by the trial court, the prosecution is lingered by way of appeals". To take steps to prevent .unauthorized construction or to remove such construction, the authorized officer has been empowered through this amendment so that he/she can take necessary action in this respect without intervention of the court.

The Act was subjected to another amendment in 1990 allowing some power to the A/0 issuing limited sanction to cut or raze any hill within the area to which this Act applies.

To support the implementation of the provisions laid down in the B.C. Act, 1952, the Government made the B.C. Rules, 1953. This was superseded by the lmarat Nirman Bidhimalas, 1984. Later in 1996 the Government has framed the lmarat Nirman Bidhimala, 1996 (Building construction Rules, 1996). The Rules are more comprehensive to take care of the present day circumstances and issues of building construction and other related development activities.

2.2.3 Power Policy, 1995

This is presently an integral part of the national energy policy 1995, like the petroleum policy. This has different policy statements on demand forecast, long-term planning and project implementation, investment and lending terms, fuels and technologies, power supply to the west zone, isolated and remote load centers, tariff, captive and stand by generation, system loss reduction, load management and conservation, reliability of supply, system stability, load dispatching, institutional issues, private sector participation, human resource development, regional/international cooperation, technology transfer and research program, environment policy and legal issues.

As the proposed project is a Power Transmission Project, so all necessary requirement mentioned above will be adopted for the project.

2.2.4 Energy Policy (1996)

The National Energy Policy provides for utilization of energy for sustainable economic growth, supply to different zones of the country, development of the indigenous energy sources and environmentally sound sustainable energy development Programs. The Policy highlights the importance of protecting the environment by requiring an EIA for any new energy development project, introduction of economically viable and environment friendly technology.

2.2.5 Industrial Policy (1999)

The National Industrial Policy, 1999 aims to ensure a high rate of investment by the public and private sectors, a strong productive sector, direct foreign investment, development of labor intensive industries, introduction of new appropriate technology, women's participation, development of small and cottage industries, entrepreneurship development, high growth of export, infrastructure development and environmentally sound industrial development. WTO guidelines have been proposed to be followed in the Industrial Policy.

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2.3 Policies regarding land acquisition/ requisition and development

2.3.1 Immovable Property Ordinance, 1982

The acquisition of immovable property rules, 1982 (No. S. R. 0 . 172-U82) are made for the exercise of the powers conferred upon by section 46 of the Acquisition and Requisition of Immovable Property Ordinance, 1982 (Ordi. No. II of 1982). The rules spell out the procedural details required for the acquisition of immovable properties in the following sub-heads:

a) Proceedings for acquisition,

b) Notices under section 3, 6, and 7,

c) Declaration of acquisition and possession,

d) Declaration of abatement and revocation of proceedings,

e) Transfer of acquired land,

f) Assessment of c_ompensation, and

g) Unutilized acquired property. Forms A, B, C, D, E, F and G which need to be appended to these rules have also been specified. Consequent upon these rules the Ministry of lands has issues several circulars to regulate the land acquisition process. The circular No. 4/95 issued on 14/03/1995 specifies some actions required to be taken to process the land acquisition cases.

It must be mentioned here that PGCB cannot acquisition land under its present mandate. Therefore the application ofthe above ordinance in the case of this project is questionable.

2.4 World Bank's Safeguard Policy

For the purpose of this SIA and RAP, the following World Bank Operational Policies (OPs) are applicable:

2. 4.1 OPIBP 4. 01 Environmental Assessment

The Bank requires Environmental Assessment (EA) of projects proposed for Bank support to ensure that they are environmentally sound and sustainable, and thus to improve decision making. The EA is a process whose breadth, depth, and type of analysis depend on the nature, scale, and potential environmental impact of the proposed project. The EA evaluates a project's potential environmental risks and impacts in its area of influence; examines project alternatives; identifies ways of improving project selection, sitting, planning, design, and implementation by preventing, minimizing, mitigating, or compensating for adverse environmental impacts and enhancing positive impacts; and includes the process of mitigating and managing adverse environmental impacts throughout project implementation. The EA takes into account the natural environment (air, water and land); human health and safety; social aspects (involuntary resettlement, indigenous peoples and physical cultural resources); and global environmental aspects. The borrower is responsible for carrying out the EA and the Bank advises the borrower on the Bank' s EA requirements. The Bank classifies the proposed project into three major categories, depending on the type, location, sensitivity, and scale of the project and the nature and magnitude of its potential environmental impacts. • Category A: The proposed project is likely to have significant adverse environmental impacts that

are sensitive, diverse, or unprecedented. These impacts may affect an area broader than the sites or facilities subject to physical works.

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• Category B: The proposed p"roject's potential adverse environmental impacts on human

population or environmentally important areas-including wetlands, forests, grasslands, or other

natural habitats- are less adverse than those of Category A projects. These impacts are site

specific; few if any of them are irreversible; and in most cases mitigatory measures can be

designed more readily than Category A projects.

• Category C: The proposed project is likely to have minimal or no adverse environmental impacts.

2.4.2 OP 4.12 Involuntary Resettlement

Involuntary resettlement under development projects, if unmitigated, often gives rise to severe economic, social, and environmental risks. OP 4.12 provides safeguards to address and mitigate these impoverishment risks.

Objectives: To avoid involuntary resettlement wherever possible; to minimize involuntary resettlement by exploring project and design alternatives; to enhance, or at least restore, the livelihoods of all displaced persons in real terms relative to pre-project levels; and to improve the standards of living of the displaced poor and other vulnerable groups.

Scope and Triggers: The involuntary resettlement safeguards covers physical displacement (relocation, loss of residential land, or loss of shelter) and economic displacement (loss of land, assets, access to assets, income sources, or means oflivelihoods) as a result of(i) involuntary acquisition of land, or (ii) involuntary restrictions on land use or on access to legally designated parks and protected areas. It covers them whether such losses and involuntary restrictions are full or partial, permanent or temporary.

Policy Principles:

1. Screen the project early on to identify past, present, and future involuntary resettlement impacts and risks. Determine the scope of resettlement planning through a survey and/or census of displaced persons, including a gender analysis, specifically related to resettlement impacts and risks.

2. Carry out meaningful consultations with affected persons, host communities, and concerned nongovernment organizations. Inform all displaced persons of their entitlements and resettlement options. Ensure their participation in planning, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation of resettlement programs. Pay particular attention to the needs of vulnerable groups, especially those below the poverty line, the landless, the elderly, women and children, and Indigenous Peoples, and those without legal title to land, and ensure their participation in consultations. Establish a grievance redress mechanism to receive and facilitate resolution of the affected persons ' concerns. Support the social and cultural institutions of displaced persons and their host population. Where involuntary resettlement impacts and risks are highly complex and sensitive, compensation and resettlement decisions should be preceded by a social preparation phase.

3. Improve, or at least restore, the livelihoods of all displaced persons through (i) land-based resettlement strategies when affected livelihoods are land based where possible or cash compensation at replacement value for land when the loss of land does not undermine livelihoods, (ii) prompt replacement of assets with access to assets of equal or higher value, (iii) prompt compensation at full replacement cost for assets that cannot be restored, and (iv) additional revenues and services through benefit sharing schemes where possible.

4. Provide physically and economically displaced persons with needed assistance, including the following: (i) if there is relocation, secured tenure to relocation land, better housing at

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resettlement sites with comparable access to employment and production opportunities, integration of resettled persons economically and socially into their host communities, and extension of project benefits to host communities; (ii) transitional support and development assistance, such as land development, credit facilities, training, or employment opportunities; and (iii) civic infrastructure and community services, as required.

5. Improve the standards of living of the displaced poor and other vulnerable groups, including women, to at least national minimum standards. In rural areas provide them with legal and affordable access to land and resources, and in urban areas provide them with appropriate income sources and legal and affordable access to adequate housing.

6. Develop procedures in a transparent, consistent, and equitable manner if land acquisition is through negotiated settlement to ensure that those people who enter into negotiated settlements will maintain the same or better income and livelihood status.

7. Ensure that displaced persons without titles to land or any recognizable legal rights to land are eligible for resettlement assistance and compensation for loss of non-land assets.

8. Prepare a resettlement plan elaborating on displaced persons' entitlements, the income and livelihood restoration strategy, institutional arrangements, monitoring and reporting framework, budget, and time-bound implementation schedule.

9. Disclose a draft resettlement plan, including documentation of the consultation process in a timely manner, before project appraisal, in an accessible place and a form and language(s) understandable to affected persons and other stakeholders. Disclose the fmal resettlement plan and its updates to affected persons and other stakeholders.

10. Conceive and execute involuntary resettlement as part of a development project or program. Include the full costs of resettlement in the presentation of project' s costs and benefits. For a project with significant involuntary resettlement impacts, consider implementing the involuntary resettlement component of the project as a stand-alone operation.

11 . Pay compensation and provide other resettlement entitlements before physical or economic displacement. Implement the resettlement plan under close supervision throughout project implementation.

12. Monitor and assess resettlement outcomes, their impacts on the standards of living of displaced persons, and whether the objectives of the resettlement plan have been achieved by taking into account the baseline conditions and the results of resettlement monitoring. Disclose monitoring reports .

Special Issues addressed

a. Effects on Land use

b. Clearing and control of vegetation in right-of way (RoW)

c. Health and safety Hazards

d. Induced Development

e. Project Alternatives

);> taking no action to meet the needed capacity

);> alternative voltages

);> DC transmission lines

);> alternative sources of electricity

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~ construction of smaller power facilities closer to the loads as an alternative to bulk power transmission

~ energy and load management plans to reduce need for additional power

~ upgrading for existing facilities

~ alternative routes and substation sites

~ underground transmission line

~ alternative methods of construction including costs and reliability

~ alternative transmission tower design and materials (e.g. wooden poles, steel or aluminum structures et.)

~ alternative maintenance techniques and road designs.

f. Management and Training

g. Monitoring

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Chapter 3

Description of the Project

3.1 Major Components of the Project

The project includes installation of 6.6 km alternate route (Siddhirganj to Konapara, Dernra) along the west bank of DND canal for the proposed Siddhirganj-Maniknagar 230KV transmission line that has already been accepted by the authority of Power Grid Company Bangladesh (PGCB) LTD. This 6.6km alternative line will contain Tower no. 1 to Tower no. 22. From tower no. 23 it will be replaced with original Siddhirganj-Maniknagar 230KV 11 km transmission line and it will continue up to tower number 41.

3.2 Project Category

Under the criteria of DoE, the power Plant falls under Category - D (Red Category) that requires Environmental Impact Assessment. As per the EIA Guidelines of OOE, it is mandatory to carry out Initial Environmental Examination (lEE) for Category-D projects prior to conducting EIA. However, the proposed TIL project is defined as a category 'A' according to WB safeguard policies.

3.3 Project Location

The project is located in the eastern part of Dhaka covering Siddhirganj, Dernra upazila and Ward-30 of Dhaka City Corporation. The location of the project in the context of Dhaka is shown in Figure 3.1. The transmission line will be drawn which come from Haripur power plant to Maniknagar 132 kV substation. The mauzas covered by the transmission line are given in Table 3.1 and Figure 3.1 , Figure 3.2 and Figure 3.3. Three A3 size maps are presented in the Annex -4.

Table 3.1: Area covered by the Siddhirganj- Maniknagar TIL

Thana/ Upazila Union Mauza

Siddirganj Siddirganj Siddirgani Mizmizi

Sarulia Sarulia

Dernra Box Nagar Matuail Konapara

Dhaka City Corporation Sabujbagh Ward -30


- Proposed TIL QS QS

-- Road ~!!!!!!!!!!!iiiiiiiiiiii~Km.

- River C~GIS

Figure 3.1: Base Map of Proposed Siddhirganj- Konapara-Maniknagar 230 kV TIL

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3.4 Alternative Route Analysis

According to Figure 3.4, there are three alternative transmission routes (Option-1 , Option-2 and Option-3) for the newly proposed 6.6km TIL. The options were selected through consultation with local stakeholders, analyzing maps and satellite images to minimize impacts from previous RoW. From field fmdings, it is obvious that every transmission route has both limitation and opportunity. In this section, three routes are described and the most suitable route has been suggested. The comparisons of the alternatives are presented in the table 3.2. In the option 1, it is observed, 30 tin shed houses, 2 bazaars, 51 shops are located under the line in-between tow tower legs within DIA. There is no structure with in tower sites.

Table 3.2: Route wise properties of DIA

Name of properties Route wise terrestrial properties of DIA (nos.)

Route option # 1 Route option # 2 Route option # 3 Building (Partial) - 7 This route crosses the Semi Pacca (Partial) - 22 DND canal that may Tin shed house 30 150 disturb the natural flow Bazaar. 2 2 of canal. It also leads Shop · 51 70 to drainage congestion Industry. - 3 in DND area. That' s

why TIL through tills

Mango tree 37 52 route is not feasible.

Jackfruit tree 8 10 Rain tree 2 36 Electric Pole - 18 Karai tree - 9 Coconut tree 3 12 Banana tree 50 82 Tal tree 4 8 Banyan tree - 2 Jam tree - 6 Khejurtree - 2 Shimul tree - 1 Mosque (partial) 2 2 DND Pump Station I 0

Table 3.3 presents the comparative features within GIA and DIA for the 3 proposed options. Some of the tower of the routes have been designed with both combination i.e. two foots in canal and two foots along the bank of the DND canal. This was done specifically to minimize negative impacts of the proposed TIL.

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Table 3.3: Alternative Route Analysis for GIA and DIA

Features of impacted area Social and Route options GIA-1 (40m left DIA (20m middle GIA-2 ( 40m right environmental

side) side) side) suitable Crossing Crossing minimum Along the DND Suitability

Route option # I minimum settlements and canal settlements along the DND

canal

Route option # 2 Crossing more Crossing more Crossing moderate Not suitable settlements settlements settlements Crossing Along with DND Along with DND Not suitable

Route option # 3 moderate canal canal and beyond settlements settlement and

industries

Analyzing the above table, it is obvious that route of option-2 crosses more settlements and route of option-3 crosses DND canal. But route of option-] crosses minimum settlements. Considering Direct Impact Area (DIA), route of option-3 will hamper the flow of DND canal and route of option-2 affects more settlements. However, option- I has some strength for transmission line to be installed though it affects minimum settlements and run alongside the DND canal.

Finally, Option- I has been considered as the most suitable one for transmission line. This option is well-defmed and does not have any significant impact on households; no residential structures or settlements are affected.

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Proposed Three Alternative Options Siddhirganj to Maniknagar 6.6 km. TIL

Legend

- Oi>tion-1 -- Opllon-2

-- Road

- River

0.5 0.5

l!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiKm. C~G IS


Figure 3.2: Three alternate options for Siddirganj-Konapara 230 kV 6.6 km T/L

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3.5 Physical Features of the Transmission Lines

The major physical features of the transmission lines are given in Table 3.4. The transmission lines (TIL) will be double circuit, made of Aluminum Alloy conductor materials. The line supporting towers will be steel towers. Disc type insulator will be used in the towers to bear the wire.

Table 3.4: Physical features of transmission lines

Sl. Physical Features 230 KV Overhead T /L

No. 1 Type of Transmission Line Double Circuit 2 Width ofDIL (Right of Way) lOOm 3 Type of Line Support Steel towers 4 Conductor Material Aluminum Alloy conductor 5 Line Insulator Disc Type (Parceling) 6 Type of Connection SIS to SIS

3.6 Component of the Construction Works

The activities in each component of the distribution lines are almost similar. The activities to be undertaken include:

230 KV Overhead Transmission Line

• Establishment of temporary access tracks

• Clearing of ROW

• Establishment of material storage areas and work sites

• Transport of materials and equipment to site

• Establishment of construction camps for workers

• Tower erection

• Wire stringing

3.6 Safety Measures

The proposed projects have the following security measures:

Fire Fighting Equipment: As the Substations are vital installations, fire-fighting equipment of appropriate specification will be procured and installed.

First aid Materials: First aid boxes are to be kept in the installation.

Boundary Wall and Security: A reasonable height of boundary will be constructed and protection wire will be provided on the walls. Also trained security guards will be provided.

Civil Construction Works: Earth Work in Foundation: The construction work of the substation needs earthwork for excavation of foundation up to the required depth for substation and ancillary

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buildings. The excavated earth should be kept in the nearby vacant place and after finishing the foundation work, back filling of the excavated area will be done by sand.

Foundation Treatment: The foundation area will be investigated geo-technically. The test result will help in designing of foundation of structures. It will help to identify if foundation treatment is required. The type of treatment like bullah piling, precast RCC piling or in situ concrete piling, sand piling, removal of peat or loose soil will be suggested after geo-technical investigation.

RCC W ark: The RCC works would be required for roof, column, beam, floor, foundation of transformer, circuit breaker and steel structure etc

Brick Work up to Plinth Level and Superstructure: Brickwork will be done for construction of substation building with first class bricks and coarse sand and cement up to roof level.

Back Filling by Sand: Back filling will be done by sand in the excavated area of foundation and floor of the building.

Plastering and Finishing (Electric wiring. Distemper or Plastic Paints): Concealed electric wiring with good quality and proper size of wire are to be done and provision of bulb, switchboard are to be provided. Plastering of walls inside and outside, roof of the building will be done accordingly and curing works to be done for at least three weeks. After that distemper of plastic painting will be done of the walls and roof of the building.

Water Supply System: Existing water supply system where available will be used for the substations. In places where there is no supply system, tube wells will be set for supply of water for the workers and staff at the sub-station.

Boundarv Fencing with Concrete Pillar and Barbed Wire: The project area will be Protected from encroachment and unauthorized entrance of the public by fencing the boundary either with six feet high wall or with birbed wire fitted with concrete pillar 3 meter apart.

Electrical Works : Installation of Equipments (Transformer, Circuit Breaker, Isolator, Lightening Arrester, Panel Board, Batteries and Battery Charger etc.). After completion of building, all equipment will be installed at the substation (outdoor and indoor) as per specification and standard. For this project, all the substations material will have to be procured from foreign countries. So the domestic resource utilization in the project will be limited, only local materials like bricks, sand, cement, rods, etc. will be utilized for installation works.

Erection of Towers: The towers will be constructed to take load of the cables, accessories and the wind load and earthquake load. The poles will be installed in free and suitable places along the roadside.

Drawing of Transmission Lines: The transmission lines will be drawn keeping suitable clearance at all location. The lowest sagged point will be considered in drawing the transmission cables.

Testing and Commissioning of Equipment: Each and every equipments will be tested as per specification and standard after installation (outdoor and indoor). The substation will be commissioned if all the tests are successful.

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3.7 Construction Equipment

For this project all the substations equipment for installation will have to be procured from foreign countries. So the domestic resource utilization in the project will be limited, only local materials like bricks, sand, cement, rods, etc. will be utilized for installation/construction works.

3.8 Work Schedule

The work plan for implementation of the project is within September, 2012.

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Chapter 4

Socio-Economic Baseline Condition

4.1 Methodology

The socio economic baseline condition of proposed alignment has been collected through rapid rural appraisal survey methods and traversing along the RoW. The bounding of the study area for data collection was taken as 100 m wide RoW as General Impact Area (GIA) and 20m x 20m area as Direct Impact Area (DIA) at each tower sites which might be affected by the project activities. During tower construction, 6.2m x 6.2m area will be needed permanently but 20m x 20m area will be required temporarily for piling and handling of materials. Noted that, existing towers have occupied 6.4m X 6.4m area for each tower. But the footing designs of the proposed towers have been fmalized and 6.2m x 6.2m area will be required. So, practically there is no requirement of extra land for the tower sites permanently. Finally, any structures within the 20m x 20m area at tower site might be temporarily /permanently affected. Some structures may be required to be removed.

The whole area under 20m wide RoW may not be affected because the wires will be drawn over the buildings or trees and I to 2 m wide path on both side will be required to draw the lines. Bamboo or wooden structure will temporarily be made to string the wires over the buildings and trees. So destruction I demolition of structures will not be required in the RoW. RRA and public consultation methods were followed for collecting information from local communities and PAPs on the project site

4.2 Land Use of DIA

The entire RoW of the proposed transmission line is mainly divided into two parts- one part is alongside the Dhaka-Narayanganj-Demra (DND) drainage canal area on public land belonging to BWDB and the other part is in private land (mainly agricultural land and seasonal water body). Towers already exist on the private land; these will be replaced on the existing footing sites but with expanded base area. Additional impact due to this project is mostly temporary, though land under tower footing will be higher than previous one. The proposed transmission line will cross two main roads: Dhaka- Chittagaon road and Demra - Narayanganj road.

Major land use in the DIA area of RoW (within 20m x 20m only tower footing sites) is classified into 5 classes as given in Table 4.1 . The land use categories are 60% of land is fallow land, 30% is agriculture land, 05% water bodies and 4.78% Dhaka WASA land ..

Table 4.1 Land use in the DIA

Sl. No. Major Land use Area (in Acre} 1 Fallow Land 60% 2 Agricultural Land 30% 3 Road 0.22% 4 Water bodies (drainage canaV pond/ditch) 05 5 Dhaka WASA Lagoon 4.78

Total Area= 4 (100%) Source: Base/me and RAP study, CEGIS, 2012


4.3 Socio-economic profile of the entire RoW

The administrative units on the RoW are presented in the table 4.2. The RoW pass through six Mauzas and one ward through three unions in Siddirganj and Dernra upazila within Narayanganj and Dhaka district respectively. Detail socio-economic and environmental profiles for GIA and DIA area are presented in the Annex 2.

Table 4.2: Administrative units on the RoW

District Upazila Union/Word Mauza

Siddirganj Narayanganj Siddirganj Siddirganj Mizmizi

Sirnrail Sarulia Sarulia

Dhaka Dernra Matuail

Bax Nagar Konapara

Dhaka Sabuibagh Ward -30 Ward -30

The estimated population data for 2011 has been projected from the 2001 census. Major population characteristics of each union under the RoW of the transmission line are given in Tables 4.3. Total population is 135,317 with 31,421 households living in the affected unions. According to same population and household density of population, the total population in the RoW (considering 100m wide RoW and settlement area only) is about 1200 and total number of households in the RoW is about 336.

Table 4.3: Population in the unions on the ROW of Siddhirganj - Maniknagar T/L

"" Population Literacy

:s! Rate (0/o) = Thana/ Union I Mauza .=

Upazila Word ~ :::1 Total Male Female Total ~

Siddirganj Siddirgani 14661 59720 32996 26724 61.71 Siddirganj Mizmizi 1273 4967 2691 2276 54.29

Simrail 3071 13194 7727 5467 62.27 Sarulia Sarulia 1360 5935 3158 2777 66.2

Matuail Bax Nagar 1044 4985 2583 2401 58.65

Dernra Konapara 1361 6000 3241 2758 64.32 Sabujbagh Ward -30 8652 40518 22891 17626 56.26 Total 31421 135317 75287 60030 Percentage 55.63o/t 44.27% 60.52%

Source: Popu/atwn Census 2001, estimated for 2012

According to population census 2001 estimated for 2012, in the study area, most of the people use Tube well (71 %) and tap water (23%) as drinking water source (table 4.4). About 83% households use sanitary toilet facilities and 97% household have access to electricity. About 39% households have their own agricultural land in the study area (Table 4.3).

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Table 4.4: Public service utilities on the ROW of Siddhirganj - Maniknagar TIL

Household Source of Drinking Water (No. Toilet Facility Reporting

.!! "CC of Household) (No. of Household) (No. of "1:3 .. .. • ~ Household)

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r::l .52 ~ -; to €t • r::l ~ .c::l OJ !-< .. ;; .. i r::l .! II ::; "CC II II

1:1. r::l .c::l r::l .c::l r::l II r::l • :II ~

~ 0 • .. ~ - ~ !-< !-< ~ rll 0 z; riilU

Siddirgan Siddirgan Siddirganj 2054 10787 867 53 609 10056 4167 147 14014 jNarayanganj j j Mizmizi 39 918 96 13 25 874 197 20 1058

Simrail 169 2030 52 5 62 1862 432 24 2222 Sarulia 1004 6552 330 28 112 7601 386 39 7898 Sarulia

Dhaka Bax Nagar 436 2224 36 5 20 2588 128 5 2687 Matuail

26 1105 5 0 1 1128 9 0 1129 Demra Konapara Ward -30 4641 2113 28 0 16 6055 737 6 6697

8369 25729 1414 104 845 30164 6056 241 35705

%of Total number of households 23 71 4 0 2 83 17 1 98 Source: Population Census 2001, estimated f or 2012

4.4 Settlement and Infrastructures in the RoW (lOOm General Impact Area-GIA)

The RoW of the proposed Siddhirganj-Konapara transmission line is located along side of DND drainage canal area. The general impact area (GIA) was surveyed for the study. The houses, roads, educational and religious institutions, shops, industries, etc. are identified through field survey for the GIA. Also 20m width area has been considered as direct impact area (DIA) for the survey; PAPs were identified during field survey.

A brief description of the infrastructures within the GIA on the RoW is given in the following sections.

4.4.1 Houses

There are no structures within tower footing sites. Different type of buildings like kacha, semi pacca and pacca houses exist on the RoW under TIL within two tower footing (table 4.5.). Kacha and semi pacca buildings are usually single storied building whereas pacca houses ranges from single to 3 storied buildings. Total 336 houses have been found on the RoW, of which 279 houses are kacha, 43 houses are semi pacca and 14 houses are pacca buildings. The tower footing sites have been selected in such a manner as to minimize impacts on settlements. In fact, the decision to situate two tower footings in the canal and only two on the banks of the canal for the 6.6km part of the line on public land also minimizes impacts significantly.

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Table 4.5: Number of houses with in the lOOm RoW (GIA)

SI.No. Entire RoW (Left Nos. Entire RoW Nos. Entire RoW Nos. side) 40m wide (Middle side) 20m (Right side) 40m

wide wide I Building (Partial) 14 Building 0 Building 0 2 Semi Pacca (Partial) 43 Semi Pacca 0 Semi Pacca 0 3 Tin shed house 244 Tin shed house* 30 Tin shed house 5

Source: Base/me and RAP study, CEG/S, 2012

* The tin shed households are located under the 20m width RoW in between the tower footing sites. There are no structures with in 20m x 20m DIA.

4.4.2 Shops and industries

There are no structures within tower footing sites. There are some shops (255 nos.) and 6 industries located under TIL in between the tower footing sites, which is presented in Table 4.6. Maximum shops are located on the public land on the bank of DND canal. The private industries like Still Mill, Re-Rolling Mill and City group of industries are located under the proposed power line among tower nos. 23-24 and 25-26 respectively.

Table 4.6: Number of shops and industries with in the lOOm RoW

SI. No. Entire RoW (Left Nos. Entire RoW (Middle Nos. Entire RoW (Right Nos. side) 40m wide side) 20m wide side) 40 m wide

1 Bazaar 3 Bazaar* 2 Bazaar 2

2 Shop 131 Shop* 51 Shop 73

3 Industry 5 Industry 0 Industry 1

Source: Baseline and RAP study, CEGIS, 2012

* The Bazaar and Shops are located under the 20m width RoW in between the tower footing sites but not within the 20m x 20m DIA area (i.e. the tower sites will avoid these structures).

4.4.3 Religious and Socia/ institution

There are seven (7) mosque found on the RoW as given in Table 4.7. The mosques are semi pacca type buildings. These will not be affected by the tower construction activities .

Table 4.7: Religious Institution on the RoW

Sl. No. Entire RoW (Left Nos. Entire RoW (Middle Nos. Entire RoW (Right side) 40m wide side) 20m wide side) 40 m wide

1 Mosque (partial) 5 Mosque (Partial)* 2 -

Source: Base/me and RAP study, CEG1S, 2012 * The Mosques are located under the 20m width RoW in between the tower footing sites and not within 20m x 20m DIA area.

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4.4.4 Roads

There are some pacca, brick-paved and Kacha road on the RoW, of which some road passes by the tower and are connected to the highways. A list of roads found on the RoW is given in Table 4.8.

Table 4.8: Roads on the ROW \

ToweriD Name of road Type

2-5 Chhitagaon to Narayangani Road Pacca 5 - 6 Chhitagaon to Narayanganj Road Pacca 6-7 Chhitagaon to Narayanganj Road Pacca 7-8 Chhitagaon to Narayanganj Road Pacca ·

8-9 Chhitagaon to Narayangani Road Pacca 9-10 Dhaka-Chhitagaon National High way Pacca 10-11 Local LGED Road Brick 11 - 12 Local LGED Road Brick 12- 13 Local LGED Road Brick 13- 14 Local LGED Road Brick 14- 15 Local LGED Road Brick

15- 16 Local LGED Road Brick 16- 17 Local LGED Road Brick 17- 18 Local LGED Road Brick 18- 19 Local LGED Road Brick 19-20 Local LGED Road Brick 20-21 Local LGED Road Brick 21-22 Local LGED Road Brick 22-23 Dernra-Narayangani Road Pacca 23-24 - -24-25 - -25-26 - -26-27 Konabari to Dharmikpara Road Kacha 27-28 - -28-29 - -29-30 Konapara to Green Model Town Road Kacha 30-31 - -31-32 - -32-33 Mridhabari to City Corporation Garbage Road Brick 33-34 - -34-35 Mridhabari to City Corporation Garbage Road Brick 36-39 WASARoad Brick

Source: Basel me and RAP study, CEGIS, 2012

4.5 Socio-economic profile of the DIA

4. 5.1 Population and Households

Total 19 PAP households (15 HHs are private land owners and 4 HHs are squatters on public land) are found at the tower footing sites. About 80 people are living in these households.

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4.5.2 Age and Sex structures

Table 4.9 shows that the most of the population (62%) are able to work (between 16 and 60 years). The dependent population is 38% (age group 1-15 and over 60). The dependency ration is 62:38. The total population consists of about 53% male and 47% female.

Table 4.9: Distribution of population by age group

Sl.No. Age range Number and percentage of total (years) population reportin2

1 1-15 (34%) 2 16-30 (26%) 3 31-45 (26%) 4 46-60 (10%) 5 61-75 (3%) 6 75+ (1%)

Total 80 (100%) Source: Base/me and RAP study, CEGIS, 2012

4.5.3 Educational status

Educational status is calculated for population of more than 5 years old. Most people (73%) have primary and secondary education among the affected households (Table 4.1 0). Only 10% people are illiterate.

Table 4.10: Distribution of population by education

Sl. No. Education Number and percentage of total population reporting

1 Illiterate (10%) 2 Elementary (17%) 3 Primary (31%) 4 sse and above (42%)

Total 80 (100%) Source: Base/me and RAP study, CEGIS, 2012 Note: Population above 5 years age is considered only.

4.5.4 Land Ownerships and classification

The land ownership information, collected only for actual land owners of tower sites presented in table 4.11.

Table 4.11: Land ownership classification of households

Sl.No. Range of land (decimal) nos. of HHs reporting 1 1-49 (80%) 2 50-99 (14%) 3 100-249 (3%) 4 250-750 (3%)

19 (100%) Source: Baseline and RAP study, CEGIS, 2012

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4.5.5 Economic Activities

It is observed in the table 4.12, that household's head are mainly engaged in business, farming and service as primary occupation. Most of the households head have no secondary occupation.

Table 4.12: Primary occupational status of households head

Sl. No. Occupational status nos. of HHs reporting primary occupation I Business I3 (68%) 2 Service Holder 3 (I6%) 3 Farming 3 (16%)

Total 19 (100%) Source: Baseline and RAP study, CEGIS, 2012

Table 4.13 shows that, most (60%) of the household has only one earning me~ber and some households have two or more than two earning members.

Table 4.13: Earning member status

Sl. No. Earning member status nos. and o/o of HHs reporting I I no. (60%) 2 2 nos. (28%) 3 3 nos. . (8%) 4 4 or above 4 nos. (5%1 Source: Baseline and RAP study, CEGIS, 2012

The primary occupations of the most of households are as the main source of income is shows in the Table 4.I4. Yearly income of the households varies with the occupation and number of earning member. From primary income sources, income of 4I% households lies within Tk. 60,00 II20,000/year, I5% households lies within Tk. I20,00l-I80,000/year, 15% households lies within Tk. I80,00I-240,000/year, and I5% households lies more than Tk. 240,000/year (Table 4.I5).

Table 4.14: Income from Primary occupation of households

Sl. No. Income range per year (tk.) nos. ofHHs reportine:

I No income (0%) 2 =or < 30 000 (3%) 3 30 001- 60 000 (10%) 4 60,001-120,000 (4I%) 5 120,001-180,000 (15%) 6 180,001-240,000 (15%) 7 More than 240,000 (15%)

(100%) Source: Baseline and RAP study, CEGIS, 2012

Expenditure of households varies according to the income. 45% households spend Tk.60,001-I20,000 per year, 29% households spend Tk.120,00I-180,000 per year, 10% households spend Tk. 30,001-60,000 per year and only 9% households spend more than Tk. 240,000 per year (Table 4.15).

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Table 4.15: Expenditure of households

Sl. No. Expenditure ran2e per year (tk.) nos. of HHs reportin2 I = or < 30,000 (0%) 2 30,00I- 60,000 (10%) 3 60,00I-120,000 (45%) 4 I20,00I-I80,000 . (29%) 5 I80 OOI-240 000 (7%) 6 More than 240,000 (9%)

Total= (100%) Source: Baseline and RAP study, CEGIS, 2007

4. 5. 6 Public utility services

Public facilities owned by households are presented in the table 4.I6.

Table 4.16: Information of access to utility

Sl. No. Utility Nos. ofHHs reporting

I Gas facilities I9 2 Electricity facilities 19 3 Drinking water -

-Supply 4 -HTW I5

4 Toilet facilities 0 -Sanitary I5 -Ring slab 4

5 Telephone --T&T 5 -Mobile I9

6 Media --Television 15 -Radio --News Paper 8


4. 5. 7 Land price

Mauza wise price of agricultural land, collected from local people as well as recent transactions reported in the area, are presented in table 4.17. Land price is relatively high in this area due to proximity to urban areas.

Table 4.17: Price of agricultural land by Mauza

Sl. No. Mauza Price per acre (Tk.) 1 Siddirganj 100,000,000 2 Mizmizi 120,000,000 3 Sirnrail 140,000,000 4 Sarulia 150,000,000 5 Bax Nagar 150 000 000

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Sl. No. Mauza Price per acre (Tk.) 6 Bamail 160,000,000

Ward -30 200,000,000 Source: Baseline and RAP study, CEGIS, 2012

4.5.8 Description of the new tower sites (T-1 to T-22) with in 20m x 20m DIA

Tower wise (20m x 20m area) detail socio-economic information has been described in the following table 4.18.

Table 4.18: Detail socio-economic information for 20m X 20m DIA

Tower Delerlpdoa of tile lOBI ][ 28111 c .. ,. ..... LMdOnedby No. DIA I In side of Siddirganj Power Plant No need PGCB' s own

Area land 2 Both outside and inside of No need PGCB' s own

Siddirgani Power Plant Area land 5 Left side of DND Canal ( 2 feet No need (no structures or impacts) Public land

of tower will be put on bank and owned by BWDB 2 feet inside canal) - fallow land

6 Left side of DND Canal (2 feet of No need Public land tower will be put on bank and 2 owned by BWDB feet in side of canal) - fallow land

7 Left side of DND Canal (2 feet of Public land tower will be put on bank and 2 owned by BWDB feet in side of canal)

Agree to shift his store from here One squatter household used part and come back again after No structures in of 20m x 20m area as store for completion of the work. Need this area. scrap materials such as plastic some shifting allowances and bottle, glass, plastic sandal etc. compensation for income loss He has a shop at the opposite side of the road. Name ofHH head: Md. Babul Mia Cell phone No-01727427008.

8 Left side of DND Canal ( 2 feet Public land of tower will put on bank and 2 owned by BWDB feet in side of canal)

Agree to shift his store from here No structures in One squatter household used part and come back again after this area. of 20m x 20m area as store for completion of the work. Need timber goods. He has a shop at some shifting allowances and the opposite side of the road. compensation for income loss Name ofHH head: Md. Shah Need re-construction of the latrine A lam and urinal. This is community Cell phone No-01671377706 property and it is important to be

replaced in a convenient, accessible and appropriate location.

- 1 latrine - 1 urinal

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Tower Deseriptloll of tile 28m I 2o. Colap...UO. Lud Owaed lty No. DIA 9 Left side of DND Canal (2 feet of No need Public land

tower will be put on bank and 2 owned by BWDB feet in side of canal) - fallow land

10 Right side of DND Canal (2 feet Agree to shift his net culture Public land of tower will be put on bank and goods from here and come back owned by BWDB 2 feet in side of canal) again after completion of the

work. Need some shifting One squatter household used part allowances and compensation for of 20m x 20m area as store for income loss fish fmgerlings business. He has a shop at the opposite side of the road. Name ofHH head: Md. Salim Hossain, Cell phone No-01720076481

11 Left side of DND Canal ( 4 feet of No need Public land tower will be put on bank of owned by BWDB canal) - fallow land



14 Left side ofDND Canal (4 feet of No need Public land tower will put on bank of canal) owned by BWDB - fallow land


16 Left side ofDND Canal (4 feet of No need Public land tower will be put on bank of owned by BWDB canal) - fallow land

17 Left side of DND Canal ( 4 feet of No need Public land tower will be put on bank of owned by BWDB canal)

Agree to shift his sand store One squatter household used part (mound of sand) from here and of 20m x 20m area as store for come back again after completion sand business. He has a shop at of the work. Need some shifting the opposite side of the road. allowances and compensation for Name ofHH head: Md. Liton income loss Khan dar -Need compensation for the trees Cell phone No.-01674085212 (owner

Need re-construction of the latrine

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Tower Deleripdoa oCtile 20al ][ lOla Compeuatioll Laad Owaed by No. DIA

and urinal. Tills is community property and it is important to

- 2 nos. Coconut tree-20 ft height replace it in a convenient, - 2 nos. Rain tree-20 ft height accessible and appropriate

location.

-1 tin shed latrine

18 Left side of DND Canal ( 4 feet No need Public land of tower will put on bank of owned by BWDB canal) - fallow land

19 Left side ofDND Canal (2 feet of No need Public land tower will be put on bank and 2 owned by BWDB feet in side of canal) - fallow land



22 Left side of DND Canal (2 feet of No need Public land tower will be put on bank and 2 owned by BWD.8 feet in side of canal) - fallow land

23 -Agricultural land Need crop compensation and -Private land temporary fisheries compensation owned by an

industrialist 24 -Agricu1tura1land Need crop compensation and -Private land

temporary fisheries compensation owned by an industrialist

25 -Agricultural land Need crop compensation -Private land owned by an industrialist

26 -Agricultural land Need crop compensation and -Private land temporary fisheries compensation

27 -Agricultural1and Need crop compensation and -Private land temporary fisheries compensation




31 -Fallow land Need compensation for temporary -Private land fisheries

32 -Fallow land Need compensation for temporary -Private land fisheries

33 -Fallow land No compensation -Public land

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Tower ~., ........ c-, ....... Lad Owilelllty No. DIA

owned by DCC 34 -Fallow land No compensation -Public land

owned by DCC 35 -Agricultural land Need crop compensation -Private land

owned by Real estate company

36 -Agricultural land Need crop compensation -Private land owned by Real estate company

37 -Agricultural land Need crop compensation and -Private land temporary fisheries compensation owned by Real

estate company 38 -Agricultural land Need crop compensation and -Private land

temporary fisheries compensation 39 -Agricultural land Need crop compensation and -Public land

temporary fisheries compensation owned by WASA 40 -Fallow land No compensation -Public land

- owned by WASA 41 -Fallow land No compensation -Public land

owned by WASA

4.6 Baseline condition of tower sites

Tower nos. 1-22, 33-34, 39-41 Public Land (BWDB- 1-22, DCC 33-34, WASA 39-41)

6.6km of the route is on BWBD land along the DND canal. According to SIA and census survey only 4 squatters would be temporarily impacted in this RoW in the direct impact area. Out of these four petty traders, only their stock piling areas where they have been squatting will be impacted. Their shops will not be affected/touched within the DIA.

Tower nos. 23-39: Private land (except DCC 33-34, WASA 39-41)

PGCB towers exist at these locations since nineteen sixties (in that period it was called as Power Development Board, PDB). A 6.4m x 6.4m area under each tower has been used by PGCB. However, PGCB is not mandated to acquire the land under Electricity Act. 1910. Private land owners have allowed PGCB to use their land for the greater public interest though the ownership of those lands has remained with the owners. PGCB will now require 6.2m x 6.2m land under the new tower footing, replacing the existing ones. Taking safety, stoking of construction goods and piling into account, a further around 14m x 14m area outside the tower footing has been taken temporarily as a buffer zone. Therefore, a total of 20m x 20m area will be impacted (permanent 6.2m x 6.2m and temporarily 20m x 20m, figure 4.0).

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I Present use 6.4m X 6.4m

ProQosed 6.2mX6.2m

area under tower footing

20m

20m

Figure 4.0: Tower footing area and 20mX20m buffer area


Buffer area (20m X 20m)

The area under towers on private farmland can be returned to its original use after the construction period. The farmlands are single crop area growing Boro (HYV). Seasonally, the lands go under water. Land use will be temporarily disrupted, but the ownership remains with original owners. PGCB will pay for crop losses estimated for one cropping season in the 20m x 20m area.

Land belonging to Private industries: The lands where towers 23-25 and 35-37 already exist (i.e. T-23 and T-24 re-rolling mills, T-25-City groups, T-35-37 Real Estate Co. Lt.) belong to the aforementioned industries. The surrounding lands have been lying vacant for many years. No structures or industry- related economic activities are taking place in the vicinity of the existing towers . Poor neighboring farmers have been allowed to come in and do seasonal agriculture in small patches as well as do net-culture fishing in wet season. Therefore as far as industries are concerned, the land use under the tower will be permanently impacted as far as industrial use goes (i.e. owner cannot expand factory /mills in this area). In such a situation PGCB should ideally acquire the land that would be permanently impacted. However given the fact that PGCB is not mandated to acquire land, land title will not be taken away from the owners (who are reluctant to give it up and are willing to voluntarily allow PGCB to use their lands for the greater public good and improved electricity supply for themselves). Land use is already constricted due to existing towers; PGCB will only pay for temporary crop losses and other temporary impacts. In order to comply with WB policy requirements, PGCB will have to show proof of agreements documenting that the owners are voluntarily offering the use of their land. Where PGCB cannot show the proof, they will be obliged to pay for the land loses. Repeated consultation has taken place with the owners and this is documented in the report.

NO RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES ALONG THE ENTIRE ROW IN THE DIRECT IMPACT AREA WILL BE AFFECTED.

Nineteen households, which include actual land owner of tower sites and rental households, will be directly affected by the proposed Siddhirganj - Maniknagar 230 kV power transformation line. Among these 19 households, 15 households are actual owner and 4 are squatter households.

In spite of the loss of some crops, people living along the route of the transmission line expressed interest in the project. Their main consideration is that the overall development in the power sector would contribute to national development. Local people along the transmission line alignment will be benefited, as the project will generate some employment opportunities for them during the preconstruction and construction phases

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4.6.1 Tower 1 to 2

Tower 1 and 2 will be constructed inside the Siddhirganj power station area, where the Siddhirganj Sub-station will be constructed. The proposed land for substation and tower sites is open plain land owned by PGCB.

4.6.2 Tower 5

Tower 5 is located on the left bank ofDND canal in Mizmizi Mauza. The land is owned by BWDB. A 4m wide pacca road flow on the east side. There is rio structure within the 20m x 20m area. The surrounding structures and lands are shown in Figure 4.1.

Figure 4.1: Surroundings of Tower 5

Surrounding open space and access roads

There is open fallow land · on the north and north-west side of the tower. This land can be used for construction material handling. The nearby road is about 4 m wide, which is enough for movement of heavy trucks.

4.6.3 Tower 6

Tower 6 is located on the left bank ofDND canal in Mizmizi Mauza. The land is owned by BWDB. A 4m wide LGED pacca road flow on the left side of the tower site. There are no structures within the 20m x 20m area. The surrounding structures and lands are shown in Figure 4.2.

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Surrounding open space and access roads '


There is open fallow land on the north and north-west side of the tower. This land can be used for construction material handling. The nearby road is about 4 m wide, which is enough for movement of heavy trucks.

4.6.4 Tower 7

Tower 7 is located on left bank of DND canal in Mizmizi Mauza. The land is owned by BWDB. A 4m wide LGED pacca road flow on the left side of the tower site. There is no structure within the 20m x 20m area. But a petty trader named Md. Babul Mia uses this 20m X 20m places as his store for scrap materials such as broken things like, plastic bottle, glass bottle, plastic sandal. He has a shop in the opposite side of road. The surrounding structures and lands are shown in Figure 4.3 .

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He has enough space to move his materials near his shop. During construction period (approximate three months) he would loss his income for three months. After construction he will able to re-use the land as before.


There is open fallow land on the north and north-west side of the tower. This land can be used for construction material handling. The nearby road is about 4 m wide, which is enough for movement of heavy trucks.

4.6.5 Tower 8

Tower 8 is located on left bank of DND canal in Mizmizi Mauza. The land is owned by BWDB. A 4m wide LGED pacca road flow on the left side of the tower site. There is no structure within the 20m x 20m area. But a petty trader (wood carpenter) named Md. Saha Alam uses this 20m X 20m places as his store. Some wood as well as slice of woods are stored in this area. He has a shop in the opposite side of the road. One latrine and a urinal are located at the DIA site as community property. The surrounding structures and lands are shown in Figure 4.4.

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He has enough space to move his materials near his shop. During construction period (approximately three months) he would loss his income for three months. He will able to re-use the land after construction of the tower. A temporary public latrine and urinal have to be removed from the DIA. This should be re-constructed in suitable place. Local people will help for site selection of reestablishment of the public facilities.


There is open fallow land on the north and north-west side of the tower. There is enough land which can be used for construction material handling. The nearby road is about 4 m wide, which is enough for movement of heavy trucks.

4.6.6 Tower 9

Tower 9 is located in the abandoned DND canal in Mizrnizi Mauza. The land is owned by BWDB. A 4m wide LGED pacca road flow on the right side of the tower site. There is no structure within the 20m x 20m area. The surrounding structures and lands are shown in Figure 4.5.



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4. 6. 7 Tower 10

Tower 10 is located in the right bank ofDND canal at Sarulia Mauza. The land is owned by BWDB. A 4m wide LGED pacca road flow on the right side of the tower site. There is no structure within the 20m x 20m area. But a petty fish trader named Md. Salim Hossain uses this area partially for hjs nursery nets for fish fmgerlings business. The surrounding structures and lands are shown in Figure 4.6.


He has enough space to move his materials near the canal. During construction period (approximate three months) he would loss his income for three months. After completion of the tower he will be able to re-use the land as before.



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4.6.8 Tower 11

Tower 11 is located on left side ofDND canal in Sarulia Mauza. The land is owned by BWDB. A 4m wide LGED pacca road flow on the right side of the tower site. There are no structures within the 20m x 20m area. It is fallow land. The surrounding structures and lands are shown in Figure 4.7.




4.6.9 Tower 12

Tower 12 is located on left side ofDND canal in Simrail Mauza. The land is owned by BWDB. A 4m wide LGED pacca road flow on the right side of the tower site. There are no structures within the 20m x 20m area. It is fallow land. The surrounding structures and lands are shown in Figure 4.8.

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There is open fallow land surrounding the tower site. There is enough land which can be used for construction material handling. The nearby road is about 4 m wide, which is enough for movement of heavy trucks.

4.6.10 Tower 13

Tower 13 is located on left bank of DND canal in Simrail Mauza. The land is owned by BWDB. A 4m wide LGED pacca road flow on the right side of the tower site. There are no structures within the 20m x 20m area. It is fallow land. The surrounding structures and lands are shown in Figure 4.9.

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4. 6.11 Tower 14

Tower 14 is located at left side ofDND canal in Simrail Mauza. The land is owned by BWDB. A 4m wide LGED pacca road flow on the right side of the tower site. There are no structures within the 20m x 20m area. It is fallow land. The surrounding structures and lands are shown in Figure 4.10

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4.6.12 Tower 15

Tower 15 is located at left side ofDND canal in Simrail Mauza. The land is owned by BWDB. A 4m wide LGED pacca road flow on the right side of the tower site. There are no structures within the 20m x 20m area. It is fallow land. The surrounding structures and lands are shown in Figure 4.11 .

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4.6.13 Tower 16

Tower 16 is located at left side ofDND canal in Simrail Mauza. The land is owned by BWDB. A 4m wide LGED pacca road flow on the right side of the tower site. There are no structures within the 20m x 20m area. It is fallow land used for cattle market once in a week. There is enough space in surrounding area where, the cattle market can be accommodated smoothly, so that it will not hamper the market at all according to the public consultation. The surrounding structures and lands are shown in Figure 4.12

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4.6.14 ' Tower 17

Tower 17 is located .at left side ofDND canal in Simrail Mauza. The land is owned by BWDB. A 4m · wide LGED pacca road flow on the right side of the tower site. There are no structures within the 20m x 20m area. A petty sand trader named Md. Liton Khandakar has been using the land for storing sand. There is enough space beside his shops near road to accommodate the pile of sand. During consultations it was noted that he was agreeable to shift his sand-pile. There are two coconut trees and two rain- trees in this area owned by land user. The surrounding structures and lands are shown in Figure 4.13.

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Open fallow land surround the tower site. There is enough land which can be used for construction material handling. The nearby road is about 4 m wide, which is enough for movement of heavy trucks.

4.6.15 Tower 18

Tower 18 is located at left side ofDND canal in Box Nagar Mauza. _The land is owned by BWDB. A 4m wide LGED pacca road flow on the right side of the tower site. There are no structures within the 20m x 20m area. A DPDC distribution line exists near DIA area. This line will be dismantled due to this project. The surrounding structures and lands are shown in Figure 4.14.

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Open fallow land surround the tower site. There is enough land which can be used for construction material handling. The nearby road is about 4 m wide, which is enough for movement of heavy trucks.

4.6.16 Tower 19

Tower 19 is located at left bank of DND canal in Box Nagar Mauza. The land is owned by BWDB. A 4m wide LGED pacca road flow on the left side of the tower site. There are no structures within the 20m x 20m area. The surrounding structures and lands are shown in Figure 4.15.

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4.6.17 Tower 20

Tower 20 is located at left bank of DND canal in Box Nagar Mauza. The land is owned by BWDB. A 4m wide LGED pacca road flow on the left side of the tower site. There are no structures within the 20m x 20m area. The surrounding structures and lands are shown in Figure 4.16.




4.6.18 Tower 21

Tower 21 is located at left bank of DND canal in Box Nagar Mauza. The land is owned by BWDB. A 4m wide LGED pacca road flow on the left side of the tower site. There are no structures within the 20m x 20m area. A DPDC distribution line is located near the DIA area. This line will be dismantled due to this project. The surrounding structures and lands are shown in Figure 4.17.

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4.6.19 Tower22

Tower 22 is located on left bank ofDND canal in Box Nagar Mauza. The land is owned by BWDB. A 4m wide LGED pacca road flow on the left side of the tower site. There are no structures within the 20m x 20m area. A DPDC distribution line is located near the DIA area. This line will be dismantled due to this project. Noted that DPDC is a party to this whole discussion and have agreed to this arrangement. The surrounding structures and lands are shown in Figure 4.18.




4.6.20 Tower 23

Tower 23 is located at Konapara, Demra on the north side of Demra - Jatrabari road and east side of Sofia re-rolling mill. A tower already exists here and is located on vacant land that is seasonally used

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for agriculture. The land of the tower site is owned by Sufia Re-rolling mill. The surrounding structures and lands are shown in Figure 4.19.

Within 8m x 8m area of the tower base, the land is fallow and goes under water during monsoon. There is no structure to be demolished during construction of tower within 20 m x 20 m area but outside 8m x 8m area, the land is same as under the existing tower base.

Table 4.19: Requisition of land at Tower 23

SL Name of Owner Requisition of land Comments No. (Dec) 20m x 20m I Sufia Re rolling Mill (Golam 9.88 - Seasonal water body

Murtaja) - Remain fallow in dry season Source: Base/me and RAP study, CEGIS, 2012


This tower is near the Demra - Jatrabari road. So accessibility of heavy truck to the tower is good enough to carry the construction materials. Also there is enough open space for handling construction materials .


4.6.21 Tower 24

Tower 24 is located at Siddhirganj on the north side of Demra- Jatrabari road and east side of Eastern housing plots. The existing tower is situated in a seasonal water body. The land of the tower site is owned by Eastern Housing Ltd. and Zahir Re-rolling mill. The surrounding structures and lands are shown in Figure 4.20.

Affected structures and entitled PAPs

Within 6.2m x 6.2m area of the tower base, the land is fallow and goes under water during monsoon. There is no structure to be demolished during construction of tower within 20 m x 20 m area, but outside 6.2m x 6.2m area, the land is same as the existing tower base.

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Table 4.20 Requisition of land at Tower 24

Sl. Owner I Name of Owner I Requisition of land Comments No. RenteriD Renter (Dec) 20m x 20m 1 N024001 Eastern Housing Ltd. 4.94 - Seasonal water body

- Fallow land N024002 Zahir Re-rolling mill 4.94 -



This tower is near the 4m wide road within Eastern housing area, which is connected to the DemraJatrabari road. So accessibility of heavy truck to the tower is good enough to carry the construction materials. Also there is enough open space for handling construction materials.

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4.6.22 Tower 25

Tower 25 is located at Konapara, Demra on the north east side of Demra - Jatrabari road within boundary of City group of Industries. The land of the tower site is owned by City Group of Industries. There are no structures in this land. The surrounding structures and lands are shown in Figure 4.21.


Within 20m x 20m area including 6.2m x 6.2m area of the existing tower base, the land is fallow.


Sl. Name of Owner I Requisition of land Comments No. Renter (Dec) 1 City Group of Industries 9.88 -Fallow land

Source: Baseline and RAP study, CEGJS, 2007

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Surrounding' open space and access roads

This tower is near the Dernra - Jatrabari road within City group of Industries. So accessibility of heavy truck to the tower is good enough to carry the construction materials. Also there is enough open space for handling construction materials.


4.6.23 Tower 26

Tower 26 is located at Dharmik Para, Dernra on the north east side ofDernra- Jatrabari road and City group of Industries. The land ofthe tower site is owned by two households. There are no structures in this land. The surrounding structures and lands are shown in Figure 4.22.


The land is fallow within 6.2 m x 6.2 m of the tower base area. The land within 20 m x 20 m area in agricultural land. It is single cropped area.


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Tower 'o-26 D1te: 27.01.2012



SL Owner I Name of Owner I Requisition of land Comments No. RenteriD Renter (Dec) 1 N026001 Md. Nantu 4.94 - Fallow land 2 N026002 Zakir Hossain 4.94 -Fallow land

Source: Basel me and RAP study, CEGIS, 2012


This tower is near Dharmik Para road· (about 3 m wide kacha road), which is connected to the Demra - Jatrabari road through west side of City group of Industries. So accessibility of heavy truck to the tower is good enough to carry the construction materials. Also there is enough open space for handling construction materials.

4.6.24 Tower 27

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Tower 27 is located at Dharmik Para, Demra on the north side of Demra- Jatrabari road and north west side of City group of Industries. The land of the tower site is owned by one household. There are no structures in this land. The surrounding structures and lands are shown in Figure 4.23 .


Within 20m x 20m area including 6.2 m x 6.2 m area of the existing tower base, the land is used for agriculture in dry season but goes under water during monsoon. Also there is portion of a pond within the 20 m 20 m area produced seasonal fish.


Sl. Owner I Name of Owner I Requisition of land Comments No. RenteriD Renter (Dec) 1 - Agriculture land

N027001 Md. Lavu 9 .88 Source: Base/me and RAP study, CEGIS, 2012


This tower is near Dharmik Para road (kacha road), which is connected to the Demra - Jatrabari road passing through west side of City group of Industries. So accessibility of heavy truck to the tower is good enough to carry the construction materials. Also there is enough open space for handling construction materials.

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Tnwrr n-27 Dal~: 27.01 .2012 Di tQnce \'kl"•


4.6.25 Tower 28


Tower 28 is located at Dhannik Para, Demra on the northwest side of Dhannik Para road. The surrounding structures and lands are shown in Figure 4.24. ·


Within 20m x 20m area including 6.2 m x 6.2 m area of the existing tower base, the land is used for agriculture in dry season but goes under water during monsoon.


Sl Owner I Name of Owner I Requisition of land Comments No. Renter ID Renter (Dec) 20m x 20m 1 - Agriculture land

Not yet identified* 9.88 - Seasonal water body Source: Baseline and RAP study, CEGIS, 2012

* Owner will be identified when implementation work will start.


This tower is near Dharmik Para road (kacha road), which is connected to the Demra- Jatrabari road passing through west side of City group of Industries. So accessibility of heavy truck to the tower is good enough to carry the construction materials. Also there is enough open space for handling construction materials .

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4.6.26 2ower 29

Tower 29 is located at Dharmik Para on the north side of Demra - Jatrabari road and north west side of City Group of Industries. The land of the tower site is owned by one household. There are no structures in this land. The surrounding structures and lands are shown in Figure 4.25.


Within 20 m x 20 m area including 6.2 m x 6.2 m area of the existing tower base, the land is used for agriculture in dry season but goes under water during monsoon.


SL Owner I Name of Owner I Requisition of land Comments No. Renter ID Renter (Dec) 20m x 20m 1 Md.Abdur Rashid - Agriculture land

N029001 (Zalu Mia) 9.88 - Seasonal water body Source: Base/me and RAP study, CEGIS, 2012


This tower is near Dharmik Para road (kacha road), which is connected to the Demra- Jatrabari road passing through west side of City group of Industries. So accessibility of heavy truck to the tower is good enough to carry the construction materials. Also there is enough open space for handling construction materials.

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To"·er 'o-29 D1tr: 27.01.2 12 0 tBDcr \ 'ltl'l.


4.6.27 Tower 30


To'lter , .._29 Date: 27.01.2012 (1

Tower 30 is located at Matuail, Demra on the north side ofDemra- Jatrabari road and north west side of City Group of Industries. The surrounding structures and lands are shown in Figure 4.26.




Sl. Owner I Name of Owner I Requisition of land Comments No. RenteriD Renter (Dec) 20m x 20m 1 - Agriculture land

Not yet identified 9.88 - Seasonal water body Source: Baseline and RAP study, CEGJS, 2012


This tower is near Konapara- Manda road (kacha road), which is connected to the Demra- Jatrabari road passing through west side of City group of Industries. So accessibility of heavy truck to the tower is good enough to cany the construction materials. Also there is enough open space for handling construction materials.

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4.6.28 Tower 31

·rower . 'o-30 Dute: 27.01.1012


Tower 31 is located at Matuail, Demra on the north side of Demra - Jatrabari road. The surrounding structures and lands are shown in Figure 4.27. The land of the tower site is owned by one household. There are no structures in this land.




Sl. Owner I Name of Owner I Requisition of Comments No. RenteriD Renter land (Dec) 20m I

20m 1 N031001 Md. Nurul Amin (Ruhul) 9.88 - Agriculture land

Source: Base/me and RAP study, CEGIS, 2012


This tower is near a pacca city corporation road, which is connected to the Demra - Jatrabari road. So accessibility of heavy truck to the tower is good enough to carry the construction materials. Also there is enough open space for handling construction materials.

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Tower o-31 Datr: 17.01.2012 Di tan« Vie".


4.6.29 Tower 32


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Tower 32 is located at Matuail, Demra on north side of Demra - Jatrabari road. The surrounding structures and lands are shown in Figure 4.28. The land of the tower site is owned by one household. There are no structures in this land.




SL Owner I Name of Owner I Requisition of land Comments No. Renter ID Renter (Dec) 20m x 20m 1 N032001 Hazi Nurul Islam 9.88 - Agriculture land

Khan Source: Baseline and RAP study, CEGIS, 2012


This tower is near city corporation road (pacca road), which is connected to the Demra - Jatrabari road. So accessibility of heavy truck to the tower is good enough to carry the construction materials. Also there is enough open space for handling construction materials.

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Tour n-.U Datr: 27.01.2012. 01 lance \lr11.


4.6.30 Tower 33


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Tower 33 is located at Matuail, Demra on the north side of Demra - Jatrabari road. The surrounding structures and lands are shown in Figure 4.29. The land of the tower site is owned by the city corporation.


Within 20m x 20m area including 6.2 m x 6.2 m area of the existing tower base, there is a pond used for fish culture. Also there are ponds on the east and south side of the tower which are used by scattered people.


SL Owner I Name of Owner I Requisition of land Comments No. Renter ID Renter (Dec) 20m x 20m 1 -Pond

N033001 City Corporation 9.88 - culture fisheries Source: Baseline and RAP study, CEGIS, 2012


This tower is near city corporation road, which is connected to the Demra - Jatrabari road. So accessibility of heavy truck to the tower is good enough to carry the construction materials. Also there is enough open space for handling construction materials.

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Clo e View.


4.6.31 Tower 34

Tower 34 is located at Matuail, Demra on the north side of Demra - Jatrabari road. The surrounding structures and lands are shown in Figure 4.30. The land of the tower site is owned by the city corporation. The land is used by scattered people.


Within 20m x 20m area including 6.2 m·x 6.2 m area of the existing tower base, there is a pond used for fish culture. The 20 m x 20 m area is surrounded by ponds on the north, east and south side. There is a 6 m wide road on the west side connected to the Demra- Jatrabari road.


SL Owner I Name of Owner I Requisition of land Comments No. RenteriD Renter (Dec) 20m x 20m 1 -Pond

N034001 City Corporation 9.88 - culture fisheries Source: Baseline and RAP study, CEGIS, 2007



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4.6.32 Tower 35

Tower 35 is located at Manda on the north side of Demra- Jatrabari road. The surrounding structures and lands are shown in Figure 4.31. The land of the tower site is owned by Amin Mohamad Foundation.


Within 20 m x 20 m area including 6.2 m x 6.2 m area of the existing tower base, the land is fallow. There is 6 m wide road on the west side connected to the Demra- Jatrabari road.


Sl. Owner I Name of Owner I Requisition of land Comments No. Renter ID Renter (Dec) 20m x 20m 1 Amin Mohamad -Fallow

N035001 Foundation 9.88 Source: Baseline and RAP study, CEGIS, 2012



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4.6.33 Tower 36


TO\\I.'r No-35 Date: 27.01.2012 Clme \'le~.

Tower 36 is located at Manda on the south side of Amin Mohammad Foundation plots. The surrounding structures and lands are shown in Figure 4.32. The land of the tower site is owned by 6 households of actual landowners. There are no structures in this land.




SL Owner I Name of Owner I Renter Requisition of land Comments No. RenteriD (Dec) 20m x 20m I N036001 Md.Israil 1.646 - Agriculture land 2 N036002 Chumki Begum 1.646 - Agriculture land 3 N036003 Md.Dhin Mohamad 1.646 -Agriculture land 4 N036004 Md: Ziaul Haque (Ratan) 1.646 - Agriculture land 5 N036005 Nurul Islam 1.646 - Agriculture land 6 N036006 Tazul Islam 1.646 - Agriculture land



This tower is near Amin Mohammad Foundation through which vehicle can go to the tower site. So accessibility of heavy truck to the tower is good enough to carry the construction materials. Also there is enough open space for handling construction materials.

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Toller'\ .. 36 Datr: 27.01.2 11 Dlstancr \1~.


4.6.34 Tower 37


Tower 37 is located at Manda on the south side of Amin Mohammad Foundation plots. The surrounding structures and lands are shown in Figure 4.33.


Within 20m x 20m area including 6 .. 2 m x 6.2 m area of the existing tower base, the land is used for agriculture in dry season but goes under water during monsoon.


This tower is near Amin Mohammad Foundation through which vehicle can go to the tower site. So accessibility of heavy truck to the tower is good enough to carry the construction materials. Also there is enough open space for handling construction materials.


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4.6.35 Tower 38

Tower 38 is located at Manda on the south side of Amin Mohammad Foundation plots. The surrounding structures and lands are shown in Figure 4.34. There are no structures in this land.




This tower is near Amin Mohammad Foundation through which vehicles can go to the tower site. So accessibility of heavy truck to the tower is good enough to carry the construction materials. Also there is enough open space for handlin~ construction materials.

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4.6.36 Tower 39

Tower 39 is located at Manda on the south side of Amin Mohammad Foundation plots. The surrounding structures and lands are shown in Figure 4.35.


Within 20 m x 20 m area including 6.2 m x 6.2 m area of the tower base, the land is low and retains water round the year and is used for fish culture.


Sl. Owner I Name of Owner I Requisition . of land Comments No. RenteriD Renter (Dec) 20m x 20m 1 Not yet identified 9.88 -Low land


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This tower is accessible through road of Dhaka WASA area. So accessibility of heavy truck to the tower is good enough to cany the construction materials. Also there is enough open space for handling construction materials.


4.6.37 Tower 40 & 41

Tower 40 and 41 are located inside the area of Saydabad water treatment plant (W ASA), Maniknagar. The surrounding structures and lands are shown in Figure 4.36 and 4.37. The land of the tower site is owned by Dhaka W ASA.


Within 20 m x 20 m area including 6.2 m x 6.2 m area of the existing tower base, the land is used for W ASA retention pond and some are fallow land.

Table 4.34: Requisition of land at Tower 40 and 41

SL Owner I Name of Owner I Renter Requisition of Comments No. RenteriD land (Dec) 20m

xlOm I Saydabad Water Treatment - Fallow land

N040001 Plant (Dhaka W ASA) 9.88 2 Saydabad Water Treatment -Waste water retention

N041001 Plant (Dhaka WASA) 9.88 pond Source: Base/me and RAP study, CEGIS, 2012

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This tower is accessible through road of Dhaka WASA area. So accessibility of heavy truck to the tower is good enough to cany the construction materials: Also there is enough open space for handling construction materials.

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Public Consultation and Disclosure

Chapter 5


5.1 Public Consultation Methodology

According to WB OP 4.12, people's participation in the project planning and implementation phases is essential. People have the right to know any information about what is going to happen in their surroundings. They must be informed about the positive and negative impacts of the proposed project and their opinion, suggestions; feedback must be incorporated in the project design. Since the transmission line will be constructed through the Siddhirganj, Mizmizi, Sarulia, Maniknagar, people must be informed so that they can take protective measures or can get compensation for the loss of their structures.

It is mentioned earlier, the RoW of previous proposed line was densely populated. So that a lot of consultations have done with different stakeholder's and came out with a solution by this new proposed line. It is an example that, due to consultation with local people, the proposed line has changed partially and minimized both environmental and social impacts significantly.

The representatives of CEGIS informally consulted local stakeholders for information dissemination concerning probable effects (Figure 5.1 , 5.2 and 5.3). The consultant and their employed enumerators investigated all the relevant matters regarding the project by arranging meetings and group discussions for people's awareness. Local people expressed their views on the proposed project.

Two formal public consultation meetings were held respectively in Siddhirganj and Dharmikpara (figure 5.4 and 5.5). Local stakeholders both male and female were consulted in the meetings. In addition, teachers, business man, village leaders, and local government members were consulted individually. Female heads ofthe households were also interviewed. The management authority of PGCB will also need to consult with the local people during the implementation period of the project.

The participant's lists goth formal and informal meetings are stated in the table 5.1 to 5.3. Generally local people are feeling timid to sign anywhere. In the public consultation meeting they also did not sign in the attendance sheets.

5.2 Summary of Consultation

Some important fmdings of the public consultation are given below.

5.2.1 Positive perceptions

• There are no residential structures located under the DIA.

• Very few trees will be cut in this line;

• No drainage will be hampered due to this RoW;

• The high voltage electricity transmission line will improve the electricity supply system in Dhaka city as well as study area;

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• People should be considered for employment opportunity during the construction of the project for both technical and non-technical labor;

• Uninterrupted electricity supply facilities need to be extended to the villages;

• More industrialization will help local and national economic growth;

• People are very much positive to the development project but construction should be fmished as early as possible

• Land owners of the tower sites (specially 23 to rest) are expressed their opinion that, the land oftower sites (6.4m X 6.4m) have occupied from 1965 under electricity law 1910. They have not got any compensation for that and they don't expect any benefit from that area. This project PGCB wants even less land (6.2m X 6.2m) for each tower sites. So, people are little bit happy that they have been getting some extent ofland which has previously occupied at 1965.

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Figure 5.3: Consultation at Sarulia

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Figure 5.4: Consultation at Dhakmikpara

Figure 5.5: Consultation at Siddirganj

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5.2.2 Negative Perceptions

• People know that they will not get compensation for their land due to electricity Act 1910.

• Accidents occur every year due to the transmission line, which is low in height. Proper maintenance is required.

• During construction period, safety nets should be ensured by the implementing agencies;

5.2.3 Suggestions

• People strongly suggested that the act 1910 should be changed and act should be modified for considering public interest.

• Squatter people want to be informed before at least 30 days, so that they can keep aside their goods and commodities.

• The affected people should be given adequate compensation for crops and trees;

• Plantation of trees will be required when cutting of trees will be essential;

• The work should be completed as quickly as possible in order to reduce the impacts of the construction work;

• Community facilities sites i.e. public toilet, urinal etc. and religious sites are to be protected;

• Electricity should be made available to the people at the earliest possible opportunity;

5.3 Public Disclosure

After fmalization of the SIA/RAP report, PGCB will place the SIAIRAP report both Bengali (Summary) and English version to PGCB website for comments of all stakeholders.

5.4 List of Participants

Table 5.1: List of the Participants in baseline study

SLNo Name DelipaUoa Mobile No. Acldreu 1 Md. Jaynal Abedin Teacher - Mizmizi, Siddhirganj 2 Md. Babul Mia Business 01727427008 Mizmizi, Siddhirgani 3 Md. Quader Business - Hirajheel, Siddhirganj 4 Md. Sha-Alam Business 01671377706 Mizmizi, Siddhirganj 5 Md. Salim Business 01720076481 Simrail, Siddhirganj 6 Md. Abdus Sabur Business - Sarulia, Siddhirganj

Khan 7 Md. Biplob Khan Business 01914013891 Sarulia Siddhirganj 8 Md. Liton Khandakar UP Member 01674085212 Sarulia Siddhirganj 9 Hazi Wajiullah Mia Business 01813717327 Purba Hazinagar,

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SL.No Name Desipatioa Mobile No. Addreu Siddhirganj

10 Md. Muslem Uddin Business 01711986518 Purba Hazinagar Siddhirganj

11 Md. Jahangir Alam Service 01715046275 Purba Hazinagar Siddhirganj

12 Md. Monir Hossain Service 01912168536 Sarulia, Siddirganj

Table 5.2: Publci consultation: Dharmikpara, ward no.-5, Matuail, Demra

Sl Nameofthe

Occupation Age Sex participants

1 Abdur Rashid Sarder Business 60 Male 2 Md. Mohsin Private service 35 Male 3 Mrs. Tasria Akhter Housewife 25 Female 4 Mrs. Shipra Bain Housewife 30 Female 5 Mrs. Abeda Housewife 30 Female 6 Mrs. Sumi Housewife 30 Female 7 Mrs. Bilkis Housewife 25 Female 8 Mrs. Josna Housewife 40 Female 9 Mrs. Kalpona Housewife 28 Female 10 Mrs. Rupali Housewife 26 Female 11 Mrs. Nur Banu Housewife 30 Female 12 Mrs. Amena Begum Housewife 22 Female 13 Abu! Kalam Driver 38 Male 14 Josim Dhali Business 37 Male

Table 5.3: Public Consultation: Siddhirganj, Narayanganj

SI Name of the participants Occupation A2e Sex 1 Mr. Mofizur Rahman Teacher 52 Male 2 Haj i Abdur Rashid Business 55 Male 3 Mrs. Parvin Housewife 30 Female 4 Mrs. Nazma Housewife 35 Female 5 Mrs. Rokeya Housewife 40 Female 6 Mrs. Saleha Housewife 40 Female 7 Mrs. Nasima Housewife 25 Female 8 Noor Mohammad Talukder Business 66 Male 9 Abdus Sattar Driver 35 Male 10 Kamal Ibn Hasan Business 42 Male 11 Rahamat Ali Meer Business 56 Male 12 Mrs. Ranu Begum Housewife 35 Female 13 Mrs. Sultana Housewife 29 Female

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6.1 Introduction

Chapter 6

Identification of Social Impacts

Environmental and Social components likely to be impacted by the project intervention are termed as Important Environmental and Social Components (IESCs). The impacts on the environmental components and management plan are described in EIA report for this project. In this SIA and RAP report, only the social components are described.

6.2 Selection of Important Social Components (ISCs)

The components were selected on the basis of discussion with local stake holders and baseline socioeconomic data collected through SES. The rationales (stated in table 6.1) for selecting the ISCs were also developed based on the baseline situation as well as on the likely impacts, positive and negative as envisaged by the sociologist and the economist in the team.

Table 6.1: ISCs and its rationale

Sl. ISCs Rationale for selection No.

1 Loss of land Private land owner will loss land permanently in the tower sites. They will re-use the tower base only. So, loss of land is very important issues in this project.

2 Loss of income Some squatter households would partially loss their income during construction period due to use the DIA area as store or trading place.

3 Loss of crops The tower line will be constructed during dry season, so some households will lose their crops in RoW. This is a single cropped area and only Boro (HYV) is cultivated here.

4 Loss of trees Few trees in the tower sites and RoW will be cut down during construction period.

5 Cross of roads Crossing of roads will need special attention for the TIL. 6 Land price Land price increases normally as a result of the demand of land

as well as scarcity of land. But due to TIL land price will decrease in future.

7 Employment in non- Temporary employment will be generated during construction agricultural sector period for un-skilllabor.

8 Human safety Human safety is important issue as there may be accidental risk for breaking the line as well as failure of the tower.

Identification of Social Impacts

6.3 Potential social impacts and mitigation options

The overall potential impacts and mitigation options are presented in the table 6.2.

Table 6.2: Social impacts and Mitigation Options

Sl. No. ISCs Impacts Mitieation Option 1 Loss of land All private land owners would According to the electricity

loss land at tower footing. law 1910, PGCB can't acquire the land. The title of the land will remain with land owner. Only crop compensation will be given by PGCB.

2 Loss of income Loss of income from places Shifting allowance should be used as store of shops provided.

3 Loss of crops Crop loss during construction Compensation should be period during dry season given for crop loss by PGCB.

4 Loss of trees Trees will be cut down at Compensation should be paid tower locations for trees loss by PGCB.

5 Cross of roads Some roads are crossing the Precautionary measures TIL should be taken during

stinging the TIL on the roads. 6 Land price Land price of the tower sites People suggested that in

will not increase in future. future the tower sites should be acquired. In that case, present law should be changed by GoB.

7 Employment in non- Some temporary employment Local contractors should be agricultural sector will be created during advised to take local labors

construction period during construction period, specially for earth works etc.

8 Human safety High risk of electrocution due Public awareness, signboard to failure of line or tower and precautionary measures

should be taken to avoid accidents.

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Chapter 7

Resettlement Action Plan

7.1 Scope of Resettlement

The Siddirganj-Maniknagar 230 kV 11 km TIL is a social priority project to support the quality of life of Dhaka Mega city area by supplying energy. One of the portion (6.6 km) of the proposed line was passing through settlement area. It was very difficult to implement the line on that RoW. PGCB authorities were trying to fmd out an alternative route and discovered the present proposed new line. The new 6.6 km line is completely through public land. The scope of resettlement is very limited. Only, some compensation i.e. crop compensation, tree compensation, income compensation etc are mainly needed for this project.

Implementation of the project facility will need to occupy private and public land. The private land owners will not be compensated for their land because of existing GoB's regulations. They will get only crop compensation and the ownership of land will remain same as before. They could use the land as before except during construction period.

The crop compensation will have to be paid during erection of wires. Mobilization of materials, wiring scaffolding etc. will damage existing crops or production process for which compensation will be required. The Compensation Determination Committee (CDC) will determine that loss and estimate compensation which cannot be envisaged now. Typical crop compensation estimates have only been prepared for that type of loss on average.

7.2 Objective of Policy Frame

The policy objective conforms to the governments to reduce poverty and meet the millennium development goals (MDGs). The basic sprit is to avoid land acquisition as much as possible: The guiding principles are:

to minimize and mitigate adverse impacts;

to ensure compensation payment according to the World Bank OP 4.12 and GoB rules and regulations;

to establish grievance redress mechanism with representatives from stakeholders to suggest institutional and monitoring arrangement for compensation payment.

7.3 Approach and Operational Framework

7. 3.1 Approach

This resettlement action plan has been prepared according to the existing legal provision for the power sector under the Government of Bangladesh (GoB) and World Bank guidelines. Existing GoB rules does not require acquisition of land permanently. The WB guidelines emphasize the need for avoiding or minimizing land acquisition.

Resettlement Action Plan (RAP)

GoB principles do acknowledge the need to minimize socio-economic losses of the PAPs. Therefore, approach has been adopted to keep social and economic losses to the minimum and to consider the people's opinion about the compensation estimates and payments mechanism.

7.3.2 Operational Framework

PGCB is the implementing agency of the project. It will assume the management responsibility for implementing the project, including compensation and monitoring activities which will include the following:

1. design and implementation of 230kV TIL following the best alignment which would minimize the potential loss;

2. verify and record the names of the affected persons; 3. establish institutional arrangement for implementation, monitoring and evaluation of

compensation giving activities; 4. follow-up community meeting to keep up the participation of PAPs and local communities for

successful completion of the power line construction; 5. coordination with other government organization like BWDB, WASA, DCC, Real Estate Co.

Ltd. in the area etc to ensure effective and timely completion of the TIL project.

7.4 Entitlement Framework

PGCB will use land according to the legal sanction for power sector in Bangladesh as well as adhere to this RAP designed as per the provisions of OP 4.12 of the World Bank. It will use public land as well as private land (single cropped land) to construct the 230kV power line. In the public and private land, there are no residential structures located in whole DIA. In public land 4 squatters use the DIA partially in tower no. 7, 8, 10 and 17. In private land, 15 PAP households will lose a small percentage of their crop during one season. Because the title and ownership of the land will remain unchanged and the private owners have agreed to Jet PGCB use their land voluntarily (towers already exist at these sites and the additional impact of new towers, although their bases will increase, will not be significant) PGCB will pay for crop losses for one season and other temporary impacts. So, the entitlement framework involves two distinct groups of affected entities:

1. individuals who own land (private owners; farmers and industrialists)

2. individuals who do not own land but have been using public land ( squatters )

Entities:

1. individuals who own affected properties

Categories of losses to the individuals have been identified through socio-economic survey as

follows:

• Loss of cultivated land (titleholders)

2. individuals who do not own land properties but are squatters on public land

Categories of losses to the individuals have been identified through socio-economic survey as

follows:

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Resettlement A ction Plan (RAP)

- Temporary impact on income flow due to shifting of stock piles to nearby locations (shops will not

be affected directly)

- The entitled PAPs will be directly compensated for crop loss, tree loss and income loss. These are discussed in the 'Entitlement Matrix' .

7.5 Entitlement Matrix

Table 7.1: Entitle Matrix

Cate2ory of Loss Entitlement Unit Entitlement Description implementation Modalities Land Private owners 1. Land compensation will not 1. three month notice will be

(12 PAP HHs) be given under GoB served before requisition of

regulation. Since the land use the land

under the towers has been

willingly given to PGCB, 2. full payment will be made

crop compensation will be before starting

given during construction implementation work

period as well as for any

temporary impacts that may

occur immediately at the time of construction.

Loss of standing owner farmers or 1. compensation for the number I three month notice will be crop tenant farmers of crops lost according to served before requisition of

(12 PAP HHs) intensity the land

2. compensation will be given 3. full payment will be made on

for one year loss the day of cutting the crop

Loss of trees person owning 1. advance notice to be served 1. value of compensation to be trees (1 PAP HH) to cut trees determined by CDC

2. pay value of timber, if timber 2. full compensation to be paid tree at spot on the day of cutting

3. pay fodder value along with value of fruit

loss of income Squatters 1. compensation allowance for 1. the compensation will be (4 persons) shifting of materials determined by CDC

2. compensation for loss of 2. 100% of total compensation to income be paid on the date of serving

notice and before starting

implementing work.

crossing the roads local community 1. arrange necessary 1. use sufficient bamboos as precautionary measures before protection fence during crossing the roads during wiring implementation period. period.

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Resettlement Action Plan (RAP)

7.6 Categories of losses

a. Land

Titleholders will be compensated for only loss of crops during implementing period. PGCB will not acquire land permanently for construction of towers . The ownership and title will remain unchanged. Land owners are willing to provide land for the national interest in Bangladesh. PGCB will show proof of the voluntary nature of the land use (in most cases temporary where agricultural land is involved) by signing a letter of agreement with the owners.

b. Agricultural crops

Compensation will be paid to the owners according to the records during joint verification of assets.

c. Trees

Owners of trees will be compensated in cash fully at unit prices assessed by CDC.

d. Income from shops and industrial outfits (non-titleholders)

Compensation for loss of income from shops operated by person of the land will be paid to the squatter PAPs. Their shifting cost and loss of income due to shifting during the transition will be determined by the joint verification of CDC.

e. Public property

According to the project alignment of the power line, some public services i.e. latrines, urinal etc are to be affected by the project. Loss of these facilities will create problems for the local community. These service and facilities will be compensated and rehabilitated properly before implementing work is started.

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Chapter 8


8.1 Social Impact Management

Resettlement action plan involves a great variety of complex issues affecting private and public interest. Importance has to be given on proper management of RAP implementation elements and proper monitoring. An effective organizational framework is a good instrument to mange impacts as planned.

The project director will be the pivot of all activities, assisted by a RAP implementation unit. A consulting input will technically support the process with appropriate tools and techniques needed for · social impact management.

The proposed organization tree is given below:

Gr. Manager PGCB

Project Director

RAP Implementation Unit Consultancy Service

Grievance Redress Committee (GRC) I. PGCB representative (I) 2. Representative ofLES (I) 3. Union/Ward member-Male (I) 4. Union/Ward member-Female

(1)

5. Local Elite (teacher, Imam)

Compensation Determination Committee (CDC)

1. PGCB representative 2. Local land office 3. Local DAE omcer

4. Local PAP representative (2)

Project Affected Persons, Local Elites

Figure 8.1: Organization for RAP Implementation


Two other committees: Compensation Determination Committee (CDC) will perform strategic activities like reviewing unit rates of compensation and quantitative aspects of losses. The GRC will perform the conflict and grievances redress activities to pave the way for compensation payment process to go smoothly.

8.1.1 Description ofthe Organogram

a. General Manager. PGCB

The General Manager of PGCB will remain the overall executive head of the RAP Implementation Unit. He will provide guidance for timely and efficient implementation through coordination of all parties involved: Local Administration, Local government Institutes, DAE, Contractors ~d PAPs.

b. Project Director

The Project Director (PD) will remain responsible (i) form the RAP Implementation Unit, (ii) formation of GRC and (iii) appoint consultants for updating of compensation estimates, if needed and for efficient delivery of planned mitigation measures to the PAPs. The PD will monitor the schedule of implementation and prepare ToR and Consultants for RAP implementation.

c. RAP Implementation Units

The RAP implementation units will be formed under PD with the following positions:

1. Resettlement Plan Implementation Officer (RPIO) in the rank of Manager; 2. Assistant RPIO, in the rank of Assistant Manager; 3. Surveyor; 4. Accountant.

d. Implementation consultant

A Resettlement Implementation Consultant will be engaged for the following Tasks:

1. Review the compensation plans in close cooperation with CDC; 2. Conduct resurvey or additional survey to confirm PAPs and compensation

estimates; 3. Advise GRC to resolve conflict or unsolved compensation issues (if any); 4. Assists RPIO in implementation of RAP; 5. Provide counseling services (if needed).

e. Grievance Redress Committee

The Grievance Redress Committee will play vital role for RAP implementation. Issues like missing of PAPs, proper identification of PAPs will be redressed amicably by the GRC. The following outlines of a 5 members GRC are suggested:

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I. PGCB Representatives (Manager, Project -2) 2. Local UP Member -Male 3. Local UP Member -Female 4. Representative of Local Electricity Supply Authority 5. Local Elite (Teacher, Female Teacher- selected by UP)

f Location o(GRCs


Convener Member Member Member Member

Two Units ofGRC will work for all the PAPs at appropriate locations proposed below, in consultation with the stakeholders. One of the GRC will work at Narayanganj district administrative area and the other will work at Dhaka district administrative area.

g. Compensation Determination Committee (CDC)

CDC will determine the final estimate of loss addressing the extract loss and value of loss. Implementation consultant will assist CDC in safeguarding legal and operational aspects of compensation payment. The structure of the CDC is given as follows.

Compensation Determination Committee (CDC)

I . PGCB Representative 2. LGI Representative 3. Local DAE officer 4. Local PAP Representative

The CDC will:

Convener Member Member Member.

a. Update compensation items, where needed, by type of loss; b. Determine quantities and rates according to prevailing market prices; and c. Examine legal aspects of any controversial item of payment in consultation with the

consultant.

8.2 RAP Implementation Schedule

In order to ensure timeliness and compliance with RAP, preparation and implementation and the award of the civil works will be integrated into one schedule. The process will commence with the engineering design of the civil works regarding towers and lines. As the existing towers will be followed from 23 to 41, alignment is almost fixed. Consultation and information campaign can start immediately and PGCB has to initiate the process. The RAP implementation schedule is given in Table 8.1.

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Table 8.1: RAP implementation and compensation schedule

Sl. Major task Responsibility Months No M-1 M-2 M-3 M-4 M-4 1 Creating RAP Unit in PGCB PGCB 2 Consultation and campaign PD,PGCB 3 Formation of GRC RAP Unit, Consultants 4 Formation of CDC PGCB 5 Recruitment of Consultants PGCB 6 Formation of PAP Groups PGCP Consultant 7 Final Assessment of component. RAP Imp. Unit, const. 8 Fund placing PD,PGCB 9 Payment of compensation RAP Imp. Unit 10 Grievance Redress GRC, consultant 11 Handing over to contractor PD,PGCB, consultant

8.3 Monitoring and Evaluation

Monitoring:

The monjtoring and evaluation of each task are essential for the success of the RAP implementation. Engineering design of the works is a prerequisite for the implementation of the projects. The major indicators for monitoring the RAP implementation activities are presented in table 8.2.

Table 8.2: Major Indicators for Monitoring RAP Activities

Sl. No Indicators Responsibilities 1 Institutional: PGCB

a. Establishing RAP unit within PGCB b. Establishing of GRCs c. Recruitment of Consultant d. Framework of CDC

2 Operational PD, PGCB a)Formation of PAP Groups CDC b) Reviewing of PAP list Consultant d) Final Assessment of Compensation GRCs e) Approval of RAP Fund t) Placement of RAP Fund g) Payment of Compensation h) Hearing of Grievance i) Disposal of redress

3 Post compensation following up RAP Implementation Unit a) Use of compensation money Consultant d) Change of socio- economic status of PAPs

Evaluation:

An independent review will have to be carried out to evaluate as to how effectively and efficiently compensation activities have been carried out and the RAP have been prepared and implemented, and the efficacy of the stipulated mitigation measures

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8.4 Livelihood Restoration Component

There are very limited households (4 squatters only) losing their incomes partially from losing storage facilities inDIA for tower no. 7, 8 10 and 17. Sufficient shifting allowance and compensation for losing income should be ensured for those squatter households from the project. The households have shops which will not be affected from the implementation of the project. Therefore there is limited scope for livelihood restoration in this project component.

8.5 Cost Estimation for Compensation

Estimates of compensation for the different kinds of losses have been accomplished in the following table on the basis of field surveys. Total crop compensation has been estimated for the 20m X 20m DIA area for allowing construction works period of time. The details are given in Annex 3, Table A-1 and Table A-2. Tower wise summary estimates are produced here in Table 8.3.

Table 8.3: Tower wise Estimated Compensation

Tower Public PAPs Estimated Compensation (tk.) Nos. !Private (owners, crops Shifting Income Trees fishes services/

Squatters) Allowance compensation facilities (3 months)

I Public - - - - - - -2 Public - - - - - - -5 Public - - - - - - -6 Public - - - - - - -

Total

0

0

0

0 7 Public lhh - 10,000 15,000 - - - 25,000 8 Public lhh - 10,000 30,000 - - 40,000 80,000 9 Public - - - - - - - 0 10 Public 1hh - 10,000 24,000 - - - 34,000 11 Public - - - - - - - 0 12 Public - - - - - - - 0 13 Public - - - - - - - 0 14 Public - - - - - - - 0 15 Public - - - - - - - 0 16 Public - - - - - - - 0 17 Public 1hh - 10,000 30,000 10,000 - 40,000 90,000 18 Public - - - - - - - 0 19 Public - - - - - - - 0 20 Public - - - - - - - 0 21 Public - - - - - - - 0 22 Public - - - - - - - 0 23 Private 1hh 8,000 - - - 10,000 - 18,000 24 Private 1hh 8,000 - - - 10,000 - 18,000 25 Private 1hh 8,000 - - - - - 8,000 26 Private 2hhs 8,000 - - - 10,000 - 18,000 27 Private 2hhs 8,000 - - - 10,000 - 18,000 28 Private 1hh 8,000 - - - 10,000 - 18,000 29 Private 1hh 8,000 - - - 10;000 - 18,000

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Tower Public PAPs Estimated Compensation (tk.) Nos. /Private (owners, crops Shifting Income Trees fishes services/ Total

Squatters) Allowance compensation facilities (3 montbs}_

30 Private 1hh 8,000 - - - 10,000 - 18,000 31 Private 1hh 8,000 - - - 10,000 - 18,000 32 Private 1hh 8,000 - - - 10,000 - 18,000 33 Public - - - - - - - 0 34 Public - - - - - - - 0 35 Public - - - - - - - 0 36 Public - - - - - - - 0 37 Private 1hh 8,000 - - - 10,000 - 18,000 38 Private 1hh 8,000 - - - 10,000 - 18,000 39 Private 1hh 8,000 - - - 10,000 - 18,000 40 Public - - - - - - - 0 41 Public - - - - - - - 0

104,000 40,000 99,000 10,000 120,000 80,000 453,000

8.6 Other Managements

Besides these, common property restoration for use by the people at large has to be done by the local government and project authorities together. Human safety has to be ensured by using posters, sign boards and other media as appropriate to attract people 's attention (particularly, of the children, disabled, women and disadvantaged persons) as contingency plan. A budget will be ensured for the contingency cost from the project.

8.7 RAP Implementation Budget

The total estimated cost is Tk. 5.11 million. A summary table is presented in the table 8.4.

Table 8.4: Total Budget for RAP Implementation

Sl. No. lmplementin21tems Rate /references Total cost (Tk.) 1 Compensation for crops at DlA Table 8.1 104,000 2 Compensation for RoW in between rest 4.4km@150,000/- 660,000

tower site during wiring period per km (LS) 3 Shifting allowance for stored materials Table 8.1 40,000 4 Income compensation for three months Table 8.1 99,000

during construction period 5 Compensation for trees Table 8.1 10,000 6 Compensation for seasonal fishes Table 8.1 120 000 7 Rehabilitation for social service Table 8.1 80,000 8 Monitoring and Evaluation by 6 months @ 500,000/- 3,000,000

Consultancy service per moths (LS) 9 Contingency cost Lump sump 1,000,000

Total 5,11~000

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Chapter 9

Conclusion and Recommendation

9.1 Conclusion

Drawing of power transmission lines and construction of substation under the proposed SiddhirganjManiknagar 230 kV transmission line, PGCB will facilitate the development of power supply in the urban area. The sub-station is now under construction . . People living along the route of the transmission line expressed keen interest in the project even after recognizing the fact that they will have some temporary problems. Their main expectation is that the overall development in the power sector would contribute to the national development.

The project will have some minor impact as well, which will be felt during the pre-construction and construction phases. These may involve removal of vegetation and cutting of trees for carrying construction materials and erection of towers and construction of the overhead transmission lines. These problems would be overcome by paying compensation and bringing back the lands to their original form before handing them over to the owners after the construction is over. The loss of crop production due to the project activities during the pre-construction and construction phases will have to be compensated as well.

According to the overall observation, the project is not likely to have any major negative impact. The erection and installation of towers should be done under expert supervision. The contractor should be under specific order of providing PPE to the workers engaged for the job. The proposed project will have no resid~al adverse impact on the environment as well as the eco-system.

The social management plan, if properly implemented during the pre-construction, construction and post-construction and operation phases will ensure taking of corrective measures. The monitoring of the social management plan is to be needed strongly.

9.2 Recommendations

From the observations of SIA study of the Siddhirganj - Maniknagar 230 KV transmission line it can be stated that this will have no major negative impact on the society and environment, but will facilitate national development. Overall, the people of the area as well as the Dhaka Mega City will be benefited.

The contractor should be specifically instructed to employ as much as possible local laborers. Minor negative impacts like cutting of trees at the pre-construction and construction phases at the substation sites should be properly mitigated through plantation of sufficient trees on the bank of DND canal. The implementation work schedule should be set in just after monsoon to avoid flooding and dust in the roads. Also selection of the season for carrying out the work of overhead transmission line is important to adjust with the cropping season so as to inflict minimum damage to field crops. According to Electricity Act 1910, in all cases proper compensation for all types of damages must be paid and the land should be brought back to its original form before handing them over to the owners.

Workers and employees health and safety measures should be taken properly. The construction labor camps should be provided with water supply and sanitation facilities. The workers should be apprised of hygienic practices.

Conclusion and Recommendation

The transportation of material and heavy equipments should be done by river craft where wheeling is not feasible. The construction material should be moved inside Dhaka city at night. The stores and equipment yards should be properly guarded so that all equipments remain safe.

At last, on overall assessment, it is observed that the proposed project can be implemented safely and in an environment friendly manner. So it is recommended that the project may be cleared to proceed with works.

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Detail Socio-economic data /information for GIA

- -- -- ... -- - ·- ... w - .. ........ _ ------... -- -- ""-- .. ..-. ..-. ----- .-.. - --- - -... _.. ......... --·--- - .. ------.a_---.. ----- --- -·-Tower Mauza Description oftbe Row (Left side) Description of the Row (Middle side) Description ofthe Row (Right side) 40m No Name 40m wide 20m wide wide 1 Siddhirganj Siddirganj power plant area Siddirganj power plant area Siddirganj power plant area

1-2 Siddhirganj Siddirganj power plant area Siddirganj power plant area Siddirganj pow.er plant area

Siddhirganj Shaillow road Inside Siddirganj power plant boundary Siddirganj power plant area 2

3 and 4 tower are not required in the proposed new RoW

-Road crossing of Chittagong road to - Land owned by BWDB -Road crossing ofDemra to Narayanganj. 5 Mizmizi Narayanganj. -Crossing of Electric-line-(DPDC) 132 -DNDcanal

-Crossing of Electric-line (DPDC)- / kV(two lines) 132kV (two lines) -Coconut Tree-2 nos.-20feet height -Rain tree - 1nos. 15 feet height -10 nos. tin shed house. -5 nos. Semi-Pucca Building house. -1 no. Mosque.

-Local Pacca road (LGED) -Over DND canal -DNDcanal 5-6 Mizmizi -10 nos. tin shed house.

-5 nos. Semi-Pucca Building house.

-Local Pacca road (LGED) along left - Land owned by BWDB -DND canal 6 Mizmizi side of the canal -Left side in DND canal.

-1 nos. -Semi-pucca - 1 Borai tree 6-7 -Local Pacca road (LGED) along left -Left side in DND canal. -DND canal

Mizmizi side ofthe canal -9 nos. tin shed house. -6 nos. Semi-Pucca Building house.

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Tower Mauza Description of the Row (Left side) Description of the Row (Middle side) Description of the Row (Right side) 40m Nd Name 40m wide 20m wide wide

-Local Pacca road (LGED) along left - Land owned by BWDB -DNDcanal 7 (Angle Mizmizi side of the canal -Left side in DND canal. Point -1 nos. tin shed house. (AP) -1 nos. Semi-Pucca Buildinghouse. 7-8 -Local Pacca road (LGED) along left -Left side in DND canal. -DND canal

Mizmizi side of the canal -8 nos. tin shed house. -7 nos. Semi-Pucca Building house. -10 nos. shops (tin shed house) -Mango tree-3 nos.-16ft height -Karoi tree-3 nos.-20 ft height

-Local Pacca road (LGED) along left -Land owned by BWDB -DND canal 8 Mizmizi side of the canal -Left side in DND canal.

-2 nos. tin shed house. -1 nos. Semi-Pucca Building house.

8-9 -Local Pacca road (LGED) along left - Left side in DND canal. -Road crossing of Demra to Narayanganj. Mizmizi side of the canal - DND pump station (BWDB) -10 nos. shops (tin shed house)

-9 nos. tin shed house. -6 nos. Semi-Pucca Building house. -5 nos. shops (tin shed house) - Karoi tree-2 nos.-18 ft height -

9(AP) -Local Pacca road (LGED) along left -Land owned by BWDB -Road crossing of Demra to Narayanganj. Mizmizi side of the canal - In DND abundant canal

-2 nos. tin shed house. -3 nos. Semi-Pucca Building house. - 1 no. Mosque (building) -Road Crossing of Chittagong-Dhaka -Road Crossing of Chittagong-Dhaka -Road Crossing of Chittagong -Dhaka

9-10 Mizmizi Road. Road. Road. -Local Pacca road (LGED) along left -Right side in DND canal side of the canal -Local Pacca road (LGED) along right side -Foot over bridge. ofthe canal

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Tower Mauza Description of the Row (Left side) Description of the Row (Middle side) Description of the Row (Right side) 40m No Name 40m wide lOrn wide wide

-5 nos. shops (semi pacca house)

10 (AP) Sarulia - DNDcanal - Land owned by BWDB -Local Pacca road (LGED) along right side -Right side in DND canal. of the canal - 1 shop (Milon Fisheries) - 1 shop (Mil on Fisheries)

10-11 Sarulia -5 nos. shops (tin shed house) - DND canal -DNDcanal - Karoi tree-6 nos.-15 ft height -Local Pacca road (LGED) along right -Local Pacca road (LGED) along right side - Khejur tree-3 nos.-10 ft height side of the canal of the canal

11 (AP) Sarulia -2 nos. tin shed house - Land owned by BWDB -Local Pacca road (LGED) along left side of -Mango tree-3nos.-12ft height - Left side of DND canal bank the canal -Banana tree-5 nos.-15ft height - 1 no. tin shed -5 nos. tin shed house. -Rain tree-10nos.-20ft height -25 nos. Semi-Pucca Building house I

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-Jackfruit tree-5 nos.-15ft height. I

- -Khejur tree-3 nos.-1 Oft height - DND canal

11-12 Sarulia -Local Pacca road (LGED) along left -Road Crossing of Lobar Bridge to -Local Pacca road (LGED) along left side of side of the canal Muachak. the canal -60 nos. tin shed house. -10 nos. shops (tin shed houses) -30 nos. shops (tin shed houses) -Banyan tree-1 nos. -30ft height... - Jackfruit tree-2 nos.-lOft height -Rain tree 10 nos. -25ft height -Banana tree-10 nos.-12ft height. - DNDcanal

12 Simrail -20 nos. tin shed house - Land owned by BWDB -Local Pacca road (LGED) along left side of -1 no. Mosque (semi pacca) -Left side of DND canal bank the canal -Mango tree-35 nos.-12ft height - 2 culverts (both side of tower footing) -Road Crossing the Ga1akata Bridge to -Banana tree-50 nos.-15ft height Mauchak. -Rain tree-6nos.-20ft height -20 nos. shops (tin shed house) -Tal tree-3 nos.-18ftheight - DND canal -Karoi tree-4 nos.-20ft height

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