Resettlement & Rehabilitation (R&R) Policy - Ntpc

electric project, the tribal PAPs of the affected area having fishing rights in the
river/pond/dam will be given priority for the fishing rights in the reservoir area, if any.
2.6.6 In case during acquisition of any land for NTPC project, it is found out by the State
Government that tribal land has been alienated in violation of the laws and regulations in
force on the subject, it would be treated as null and void and R&R benefits would be
available only to the original tribal land owner.
2.6.7 Tribal Development Plan
In case the project land acquisition involves involuntary displacement of two hundred or
more ST families, a Tribal Development Plan shall be prepared, in such form as may be
prescribed by the Government.
2.7 Loss of Common Property Resources
During the construction of any project specially in the case of hydro and mining projects,
should any common property resources like grazing lands, cremation grounds, religious
structures/places etc. or any existing facilities such as irrigation, water supply, road,
electricity, communication system, path, water body / ponds etc. be adversely affected due to
execution of the project, remedial measures will be taken and incorporated in the project
specific R&R Plan. The extent of such measures shall be decided in consultation with the
stakeholders.
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