land acquisition proceedings in respect of land specified below were initiated as per Section 11 sub

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EXTRAORDINARY

Published by Authority

CHANDIGARH, THURSDAY, MAY 30, 2024 (JYAISTHA 9, 1946 SAKA)

GOVERNMENT OF PUNJAB

WATER RESOURCES DEPARTMENT PUNJAB

(Works Branch)

DECLARATION U/S 19(1)

The 6th May, 2024

No. WR-IRWR09/197/2021-IW3/1844.–Whereas land acquisition proceedings in respect of land specified below were initiated as per Section 11 sub section (i) of The Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act 2013, by publishing a preliminary Notification no. WR-IRWR 09/197/2021-IW3/401/1 dated November 15, 2023 (KARTIKA 24, 1945 SAKA) in the Punjab Government Gazette dated November 15, 2023 (KARTIKA 24, 1945 SAKA) in the two daily newspapers namely "The Tribune" and "Rojana Spokesman" newspapers dated January 4, 2024 and Public Notice published in the locality under section 11 of The Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act 2013.

Whereas, as per provision of Section 4.1 of RFCTLARR Act 2013, commencement of Social Impact Assessment Study was Notified by Water Resources Department Punjab vide Notification no. WR-IRWR09/ 197/2021-IW3/242 dated 07.07.2023 and the study was conducted by Department of Economics and Sociology, Punjab Agriculture University Ludhiana. SIA team held public hearing with the affected families as per clause 5 of RFCTLAAR Act 2013, on dated 16.08.2023 which was notified vide newspaper namely "The Tribune" and "Rojana Spokesman" on dated 11.08.2023. The team has concluded positive impacts outweigh the negative impacts of the project. SIA report was evaluated as per provision of clause 7 of RFCTLAAR Act 2013 by an independent multi- disciplinary expert group which was notified under Sub Section (1) and (2) of Section 7 of the Act 2013, by Notification no. IRWR09/197/2021-IW3/297 dated 30.08.2023. Social Impact Assessment Appraisal Expert Group (SIAAEG) comprising Sh. K.S. Sidhu, (IAS Retd.) Chairperson; Prof. Ramanjit Kaur Johal, Non-Official Social Scientist member; Er. Sh. Gurdeep Singh SE (Retd.) professional Engineer, Member Secretary, in its Proceeding meeting dt. 06.10.2023, found there are no other possible alternatives and the landproposed for acquisition is absolute bare-minimum. As per Section 6 of the Act 2013, SIA Study report and recommendations of SIAAEG uploaded on government website https://irrigation.punjab.gov.in. Thereafter, necessary proceeding under section 11(1) of the Act 2013, as mentioned in Para 1 was initiated. Whereas, as per provision of section 15(1) of RFCTLARR Act 2013, objections to notification 11(1) were ( 3391 ) 3392 PUNJAB GOVT. GAZ. (EXTRA), MAY 30, 2024 (JYST 9, 1946 SAKA) received till 60 days from the dated of notification i.e. January 15, 2024. As per provision of section 15(2), Objectors were given opportunity of being heard in person by the Collector on dated January 23, 2024. SDM- cum-LAC Jalalabad, sent his inquiry report on February 23, 2024 to the Principal Secretary, Water resource Department, Punjab and the government has nullified all the objections claimed as per recommendations of the SDM-cum-LAC Jalalabad. A meeting of District Price Fixation committee, Fazilka was held under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner Fazilka on February 21, 2024 for assessment of amount of compensation in respect of acquisition of 1.22 acre of land. Government of Punjab, Water Resource Department is satisfied with rates so fixed and approval of the same is issued vide file no. I/800295/2024 dated 11-03-2024.

Whereas, the requiring body has deposited the cost of land to be acquired with the concerned Collector.

And Therefore, Governor of Punjab is satisfied that land specified below is needed by Government at the Public expenses for public purpose, namely Reconstruction Rehabilitation (Concrete Lining) of Sohelewala Distributary and extension from Tail RD 10930-45500 Off-taking at RD 169800/R of Main Branch in Tehsil Jalalabad District Fazilka and it is hereby declared that the land described in the specifications below is required for the above Public Purpose.

District Tehsil Village City/ H.B. Area to be Mustil No./ Directions

Rural No. acquired Kila No.

(Acre)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Fazilka Jalalabad Chak Rural 209 1.22 Acre 8//5(0-6) A Strip of Land measuring 1540 Kabar

9//1(1-16), feet in length and varying in width Wala

2(1-12), Generally laying in the Direction

3(1-16), from east to west as shown on the

4(1-16), index Plan and as demarcated at

5(1-16) site.

10//1(0-13)

Summary of the Rehabilitation and : No Displacement of affected persons.

Resettlement Scheme

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub section (h) of section 3 and subsection (1) of Section 44 of the Act 2013, the Government of Punjab hereby appoints, Divisional Commissioner, Ferozepur to Perform the function of Commissioner for Rehabilitation and Resettlement, for all proceeding hereinafter to be carried out under RFCTLAAR Act 2013, in respect of the said schedule land.

Determination of compensation in respect of said land shall be made as per provisions of "The Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013.

Plans for the above-mentioned land can be inspected without any cost in the Office of SDM-cum-Land Acquisition Officer, Jalalabad and Executive Engineer, Fazilka Canal and Ground Water Division, WRD, Punjab, C.C. Ferozepur.

Sd/-KRISHAN KUMAR, IAS Principal Secretary to Government of Punjab Water Resources Department, Punjab. 3107/5-2024/Pb. Govt. Press, S.A.S. Nagar