Arbitrator to look into complaints
By Express News Service 20th August 2010 08:18 AM
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The PWD will appoint an arbitrator to look into the complaints of all who had already given away land for the development of NH-17 and NH-47.
Following the decision of the all-party meeting to frame a liberal rehabilitation policy for the evictees, a section of those who had willingly given up the land during the initial acquisition raised voice of protest.
The decision of the PWD to appoint an arbitrator is aimed at addressing the woes of those who volunteered to give away land for the development.
The decision will largely benefit evictees in Malabar and Thrissur.
Almost 90 percent of the land for developing NH-17 has been acquired by giving the standard compensation fixed by the NHAI.
A high-level meeting of PWD officials convened by PWD principal secretary Tom Jose on Thursday decided to assuage the fears of early birds who came in support of the cause.
Certain clauses in the NH Act made the appointment of arbitrator easier.
Those who surrendered their land in the first-phase can now demand enhanced compensation in tune with the package approved by the State Government for evictees of the next phase.
Taking into account the suggestions of various political parties, the PWD plans to introduce a package that includes market price and 10 percent bonus for land acquired for the NH development.
The compensation will be decided after considering the market price, fair value of land prepared by the Revenue Department and the basic value shown in the deed registered.
Those who lose their means of livelihood will be given a considerate treatment.
The details of the rehabilitation package will be discussed in the meeting of PWD and Revenue Department officials to be held here on Friday.
The draft decision will then be submitted for the approval of the Cabinet.
Following the decision of the all-party meeting to frame a liberal rehabilitation policy for the evictees, a section of those who had willingly given up the land during the initial acquisition raised voice of protest.
The decision of the PWD to appoint an arbitrator is aimed at addressing the woes of those who volunteered to give away land for the development.
The decision will largely benefit evictees in Malabar and Thrissur.
Almost 90 percent of the land for developing NH-17 has been acquired by giving the standard compensation fixed by the NHAI.
A high-level meeting of PWD officials convened by PWD principal secretary Tom Jose on Thursday decided to assuage the fears of early birds who came in support of the cause.
Certain clauses in the NH Act made the appointment of arbitrator easier.
Those who surrendered their land in the first-phase can now demand enhanced compensation in tune with the package approved by the State Government for evictees of the next phase.
Taking into account the suggestions of various political parties, the PWD plans to introduce a package that includes market price and 10 percent bonus for land acquired for the NH development.
The compensation will be decided after considering the market price, fair value of land prepared by the Revenue Department and the basic value shown in the deed registered.
Those who lose their means of livelihood will be given a considerate treatment.
The details of the rehabilitation package will be discussed in the meeting of PWD and Revenue Department officials to be held here on Friday.
The draft decision will then be submitted for the approval of the Cabinet.
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