PAKYONG, (IPR): A public hearing under the Right to Fair Compensation and
Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation, and Resettlement Act, 2013
(RFCTLARR ACT, 2013), was convened by Rohan Agawane, DC Pakyong, at the
conference hall of Rurban complex today.
The
hearing was conducted to address concerns and inform on the rehabilitation and
resettlement packages to the affected landowners and tenants by the acquisition
of land for widening/improvement of the Reshi-Rongli-Kupup road by BRO in
Phadamchen, Rongli subdivision under Pakyong district.
Addressing
the gathering, the DC Pakyong emphasised the importance of the meeting and
informed that the project is crucial for the road network in border areas.
Acknowledging
the concerns regarding proper water drainage systems and water sources
conversation in the area, he suggested that proper channels for the diversion
of water and joining the culverts to the nearest jhoras or natural water
flowing would avoid damages in the future.
In
addition, he advised preserving the water sources while constructing the roads,
as it caters to the needs of a large population in the region. He further urged
the attendees to cooperate for the completion of the construction.
Sangay
Gyatso Bhutia, ADC Pakyong, highlighted the compensation rates, acquisitions
and road reserves to ensure transparency for the participants.
Addressing
the gathering, the DC Pakyong emphasised the importance of the meeting and
informed that the project is crucial for the road network in border areas.
Likewise,
Kushal Gurung, deputy director of the Land Revenue and Disaster Management department,
provided an overview of the RFCTLARR Act while discussing the rehabilitation
and resettlement packages offered to each participant based on the Act and
survey report.
The
participants engaged in conversation, expressing their grievances and concerns.
The officials addressed these issues, leading to resolutions for a
collaborative environment to move forward.
Also
present were Major DS Kushwaha, OC 130 RCC, (GREF), NB Biswakarma, SDM Rongli
along with panchayats and attendees.
