RRAP Report - HVPNL

HARYANA POWER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT PROJECT 

Draft Resettlement and Rehabilitation Action Plan – Package G 1 Substations Haryana Power System Improvement Project 

DRAFT RESETTLEMENT AND REHABILITATION ACTION PLAN 

PACKAGE G-1 

400 KV SUBSTATIONS AT 

NEVADA TIGAON (FARIDABAD DISTRICT) 

& 

NUHIANWALI (SIRSA DISTRICT) 

for 

HARYANA VIDYUT PRASARAN NIGAM LIMITED 

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January 2009 

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 

LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS .................................................................................................... 4 

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ........................................................................................................ 5 

CHAPTER -1: INTRODUCTION AND METHODOLOGY..................................................................... 7 

1.1 Background ................................................................................................................. 7 

1.2 The Proposed Project .................................................................................................. 7 

1.3 Haryana Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Limited .................................................................. 7 

1.4 Sub-Project Package G-1 (400 KV Sub-Station) ....................................................... 8 

1.5 Measures Taken to Minimize Impacts........................................................................ 9 

1.6 Objectives and Scope of the Study ............................................................................. 9 

1.7 Approach and Methodology ....................................................................................... 9 

1.8 Structure of the Report ................................................................................................. 10 

CHAPTER -2: PROFILE OF THE PROJECT AREA............................................................................ 12 

2.1 Introduction .............................................................................................................. 12 

2.2 Profile of Faridabad and Sirsa District ..................................................................... 12 

2.3 Socio-economic Profile of the Affected Villages ..................................................... 13 

CHAPTER -3: LAND ACQUISITION AND ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES ...................................... 15 

3.1 Introduction .............................................................................................................. 15 

3.1.1 400 KV Sub-station at village – Nevada Tigaon village, Faridabad district ........ 15 

3.1.2 Analysis of Alternatives ....................................................................................... 15 

3.1.3 Transaction Details ............................................................................................... 16 

3.2 400 KV Sub-station at the village – Nuhianwali ...................................................... 17 

3.2.1 Analysis of Alternatives ....................................................................................... 17 

3.2.2 Transaction Details ............................................................................................... 18 

CHAPTER – 4: IMPACT ASSESSMENT .......................................................................................... 19 

4.1 Introduction .............................................................................................................. 19 

4.2 Impact on Village Nevada Tigaon ............................................................................ 19 

4.3 Impact on Village Nuhianwali .................................................................................. 20 

CHAPTER – 5: COMMUNITY CONSULTATIONS ............................................................................ 21 

5.1 Introduction .............................................................................................................. 21 

5.2 Perceptions towards the project at Nevada Tigaon .................................................. 21 

5.3 Perceptions towards the project at Nuhianwali ........................................................ 24 

CHAPTER – 6: RESETTLEMENT POLICY AND LEGAL FRAMEWORK ............................................. 27 

6.1 Policy, Legal and Regulatory Framework ................................................................ 27 

6.2 Procedure for Land Acquisition ............................................................................... 27 

6.3 World Bank Operational Policy on Involuntary Resettlement (OP 4.12) ................ 29 

6.4 HVPNL Environment and Social Policy and Procedures ........................................ 30 

6.5 Social Entitlement framework .................................................................................. 31 

CHAPTER – 7: COMPENSATION AND ASSISTANCE ...................................................................... 36 

7.1 Introduction .............................................................................................................. 36 

7.2 Compensation and assistance for Nevada Tigaon .................................................... 36 

7.3 Compensation and assistance for Nuhianwali .......................................................... 36 

CHAPTER – 8: INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS AND GRIEVANCE REDRESSAL MECHANISMS... 37 

8.1 Introduction .............................................................................................................. 37 

8.2 Institutional Framework ........................................................................................... 37 

8.3 Social Procedures ..................................................................................................... 38 

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8.4 Capacity Building ..................................................................................................... 39 

8.5 Grievance Redress Mechanism ................................................................................ 40 

CHAPTER – 9: BUDGET ESTIMATES............................................................................................ 42 

9.1 Introduction .............................................................................................................. 42 

9.2 Budget and Costs (Nevada Tigaon and Nuhianwali) ............................................... 42 

CHAPTER – 10: IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE ............................................................................ 44 

10.1 Introduction .............................................................................................................. 44 

10.2 Implementation issues and Schedule ........................................................................ 44 

LIIST OF ANNEXURES 

Annexure -1A: Photographs and Layout Map of proposed site at NevadaTigaon. .................. 46 

Annexure -1B: Details of Land Transfer of proposed site at Nevada Tigaon.............................. 48 

Annexure -1C: Details of Stakeholder Consultations for Sub-Station at Nevada Tigaon........ 52 

Annexure -2A: Layout Map and Photographs of proposed site at Nuhianwali........................ 56 

Annexure -2B: Details of Land Transfer of proposed site at Nuhianwali.................................... 58 

Annexure -2C: Details of Stakeholder Consultations for Sub-Station at Nuhianwali. ............ 62 

Annexure - 3: Consultation Checklist ...................................................................................... 64 

Annexure - 4: Census/Socio Economic Survey Questionnaire ................................................ 66 

Annexure – 5: Notification regarding rate applicable for Nevada Tigaon Sub-station ............ 71 

Annexure - 6: Notification on circle rate applicable for Sirsa District ..................................... 72 

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LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS 

BPL Below Poverty Line 

ESMC Environment and Social Management Committee 

ER&RC Environmental Rehabilitation and Resettlement Committee 

ESIU Environmental and Social Implementation Unit 

ESPP Environmental and Social Policy and Procedures 

GOI Government of India 

GRC Grievance Redressal Committee 

HPGCL Haryana Power Generation Corporation Limited. 

HVPNL Haryana Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Limited 

IT Information Technology 

KV Kilo volts 

LAA Land Acquisition Act, 1894 (1984) 

LILO Loop In Loop Out 

NGO Non Government Organization 

NREGS National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme 

NRRP National Resettlement and Rehabilitation Policy 2007 

OP Operational Policy 

PAF Project Affected Family 

RRAP Resettlement and Rehabilitation Action Plan 

ROW Right of Way 

SAMP Social Assessment and Management Plan 

SC Scheduled Castes 

WB World Bank 

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 

The proposed project – Haryana Power System Improvement Project, funded by the World 

Bank and implemented by Haryana Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Limited (HVPNL), aims to 

improve the accountability, efficiency and quality of electricity services in Haryana through 

investments in power supply infrastructure, training/capacity building and technologytransfer, 

and overall institutional strengthening. 

Scope of the Resettlement and Rehabilitation Plan 

This plan looks into the land acquisition issues and other impacts through social analysis. 

Resettlement and Rehabilitation Plan has been prepared for G-1 Package consisting of two 

400 KV sub-stations in villages of Nevada Tigaon in Faridabad district and Nuhianwali in 

Sirsa district of Haryana. The Report has been prepared for the Project in compliance with 

the Environment and Social Policy and Procedures (ESPP) of the HVPNL. 

Scope of Land Acquisition and Resettlement 

HVPNL in its attempt to locate an ideal spot for siting of the sub-station had identified a site 

in the village – Nevada Tigaon in Faridabad district. The 33 acres of land selected for 

construction of sub-station is barren uncultivable piece of land that has not been unutilized for 

a long period of time. This site finalized on the available Panchayat land has avoided impact 

on habitations, agricultural land, residential and commercial areas. Nevada Tigaon Panchayat 

has agreed to transfer the selected land to HVPNL as per the circle rate of land as applicable. 

The proposed 400 KV sub-station at the village Nuhianwali, is located in Sirsa district. Only 

one site was considered and finalized by HVPNL. Its’ siting is consistent with the principle 

enshrined in HVPNL’s Environmental and Social Policy and Procedures (ESPP) that lays 

emphasis on avoidance, mitigation and alleviation. This piece of land in Nuhianwali is one 

such patch of un-used land amidst other fertile pieces. For this sub-station, the Panchayat 

resolution has agreed to transfer 52.425 acres of land to HVPNL for constructing the substation 

and staff quarters. 

During the social impact assessment, it was confirmed that as a loss of this barren, 

uncultivable land, there shall be no displacement of any person, any adverse impacts on 

vulnerable group of persons, or any loss of livelihood or common property resource at both 

sites. 

Community Consultations 

The consultation was used as an important tool to gauge people’s perceptions and record their 

views with reference to the important infrastructure development in their area. Consultations 

were conducted with the Panchayat, village community and women group. Consultation with 

Panchayat brought forth that the land is being given to HVPNL and in lieu of that they will be 

compensated as per HVPNL’s policy. However, the Panchayat resolution does not mention 

the compensation and assistance amount. The outcomes of these consultations indicate that 

while the sub-stations would not help address the many development challenges the villages 

face, they certainly will help improve a few. The discussions revealed that more reliable 

power supply would prove immensely beneficial to increase agricultural productivity, ensure 

water supply for domestic and agricultural use and industrial development. They also 

understood that subsequently this would also lead to improvement of the approach road and 

would benefit both the sub-station staff and villagers. With regard to the issue of provision of 

employment opportunities in the project, villagers indicated that any opportunities would be 

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really beneficial as the village currently has a large number of unemployed youth. Women 

groups opined that this was a long and much needed development measure and uninterrupted 

electricity will have very positive impact on the village. 

Resettlement Principles and Policy Framework 

This project is based on the resettlement principles of avoidance, minimization and 

alleviation. Among other principles, special attention has been paid for the improvement in 

living standards of marginalized and vulnerable groups and ensuring the delivery of R&R 

entitlements and compensation for lost assets based on HVPNL’s entitlement framework. 

This project has taken into account the HVPNL’s Environment and Social Policy and 

Procedures, which cover the mandatory social requirements for HVPNL transmission works 

including Land Acquisition Act 1894, Haryana Government Rehabilitation & Resettlement 

Policy for land acquisition, WB OP 4.12 involuntary resettlement and WB OP 4.10 

Indigenous People. These policies National Rehabilitation and Resettlement Policy 2007 has 

also been consulted while framing the ESPP. Public is informed about the project at every 

stage of execution by press notes and media release etc. During the social impact assessment 

the survey team disseminated information on land requirement for the substation, proposed 

R&R measures and compensation packages was disseminated. 

Entitlement Framework 

HVPNL’s framework is to ensure realistic rehabilitation and compensation of the acquired 

assets of affected covering categories such as loss of land (homestead land, agriculture land, 

tenants, lease holders, encroachers/ squatters etc), loss of structure ( with valid title, tenants, 

leaseholders, squatters, cattle sheds, workshop sheds etc.), loss of livelihood, loss of standing 

crops/ trees, loss of access to common property resources (CPR) and facilities, losses to host 

communities, Panchayat land and additional benefits for vulnerable person. The entitlements 

for this subproject adopt and comply with the HVPNL’s framework. In Package G-1 only 

transfer of Panchayat land has been covered as per the entitlement framework. 

Institutional Framework and Grievance Redressal 

A three-tier set up is proposed in the ESPP of HVPNL viz., Divisional, Zonal and at 

Headquarters, comprising of Officials at respective levels. At the Head Quarter Level it is 

Environment, Resettlement and Rehabilitation Committee (ERRC), at Zonal level it is 

Environment and Social Monitoring Committee (ESMC), and at the Division level it is 

Environment and Social Implementation unit (ESIU). Grievance’s if any will be first 

addressed by the ESMC. 

Compensation and Budget Estimates 

Since the said pieces of land have not been officially transferred and are not getting reflected 

in the revenue record, budget estimates have been worked at circle rate The budget estimate 

for implementation of RRAP at Nevada Tigaon village is Rs. 43312500/- (Rupees Four 

Crores Thirty Three Lakhs Twelve Thousand Five Hundred)ly only. The budget estimate for 

implementation of RRAP at Nuhianwali village is Rs. 1,92,66,188/- (Rupees One Crore 

Ninety Two Lakhs Sixty Six Thousand One Hundred and Eighty Eight Only Only. The total 

estimate for both the sub-stations under G-1 Package is Rs. 6,25,78,687 (Rupees Six Crores 

Twenty Five Lakhs Seventy Eight Thousand Six Hundred and Eighty Seven only 

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CHAPTER -1: INTRODUCTION AND METHODOLOGY 

1.1 Background 

As part of the Haryana Power System Improvement Project, the G-1 Package consisting of 

construction of two 400 Kv substations at Nevada Tigaon and Nuhianwali are located in 

Faridabad and Sirsa districts of Haryana. The state of Haryana in Northern India is located 

strategically close to the National Capital of India New Delhi, and one third of its area falls 

within the National Capital Region (NCR). It is bordered by Himachal Pradesh and Punjab to 

the north and by Rajasthan to south and west. Its borders to Uttar Pradesh and Uttaranchal in 

the East are defined by the River Yamuna. The capital of the state is Chandigarh which is 

administered as a Union Territory and is also the capital of Punjab. 

With a population of 21 million people, it is one of the fastest growing economies in India. 

The state’s Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) grew by 7.6% during the period 2003 - 

2007 and is expected to grow by 11% during next five years as per Eleventh Five Year Plan. 

The state was a pioneer of green revolution with a significant portion of its economy and 

population dependent on agriculture. Southern part of the State that falls under the National 

Capital Region (NCR) has experienced exceptional growth in industrial activity, particularly 

in sectors such as automobiles, textile and ready-made Garments and Information Technology 

(IT). 

1.2 The Proposed Project 

The proposed project – Haryana Power System Improvement Project, funded by the World 

Bank, aims to improve the accountability, efficiency and quality of electricity services in 

Haryana through investments in power supply infrastructure, training/capacity building and 

technology-transfer, and overall institutional strengthening. Major objectives include 

improving service delivery; enhancing operational efficiency and institutional capacities. 

1.3 Haryana Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Limited 

In 1998, the Haryana State Electricity Board (HSEB) was re-organized into State owned 

corporation namely Haryana Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Limited (HVPNL) for Transmission and 

Haryana Power Generation Corporation Limited (HPGCL). HPGCL was made responsible 

for operation and maintenance of State’s own power generating stations. HVPNL was 

entrusted the power transmission and distribution functions. Simultaneously, an independent 

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regulatory body i.e. Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC), was constituted to 

aid and advise the State Government on the development of the power sector, to regulate the 

power utilities and take appropriate measures to balance the interest of various stake-holders 

in the power sector, namely electricity consumers, power entities and generation companies 

etc. 

HVPNL was further reorganized on July 1, 1999 by carving out two more Corporations, 

namely Utter Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam Ltd. (UHBVNL) and Dakshin Haryana Vitran 

Nigam Ltd. (DHBVNL) with the responsibility of distribution and retail supply of power 

within their jurisdiction. While UHBVNL is responsible for Panchkula, Ambala, 

Yamunanagar, Kurukshetra, Kaithal, Karnal, Panipat, Sonepat, Rohtak, Jhajjar and Jind 

districts, DHBVN caters to Hisar, Fatehabad, Bhiwani, Sirsa, Faridabad, Gurgaon, Mewat, 

Rewari and Narnaul districts. 

The power demand in Haryana on an average has been of the order of 7 to 8% in the past, but 

now it is in the range of 14% for the state as a whole and between 20-25% in certain pockets 

like Gurgaon. In response to this increasing demand, HVPNL has prepared a comprehensive 

transmission program that proposes power load growth and evacuation of the proposed 

capacity addition of power at an estimated cost of Rs. 7643 crore during the 11 th Five year 

plan. Under this program HVPNL will undertake construction of new sub-stations, 

installations of additional transformers and laying of new transmission lines interlinking of 

lines of existing substations. 

1.4 Sub-Project Package G-1 (400 KV Sub-Station) 

Under the Package G-1 two 400 KV sub-stations are being proposed. The sub-station in 

Faridabad district is located at the village Nevada Tigaon and shall cater to the needs of 

industrial Faridabad. The other sub-station project is located in the village of Nuhianwali, in 

Sirsa district shall cater to the power demands of the district. The present report contains the 

findings of the social assessment for the affected area and its inhabitants. The report is 

prepared in conformity with the provisions of the Environment and Social Policy and 

Procedures of HVPNL. 

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1.5 Measures Taken to Minimize Impacts 

In line with the principles underlined in HVPNL’s social policy of avoidance, minimization 

and alleviation, efforts were made to minimize the adverse impacts of the project, while 

selecting the site. Various parameters considered for finalizing the site are listed below: 

� Availability of infrastructure facilities such as access roads, railheads, etc; 

� Type of land viz. government, revenue, private, agriculture; 

� Number of families; and 

� Cost of compensation and rehabilitation. 

1.6 Objectives and Scope of the Study 

The main objective of the study was to: 

� Identify the impacts of land acquisition and other adverse impacts as a result of the 

proposed substations; and 

� Present an action plan for delivery of the compensation and assistances outlines in the 

policy to the persons identified as entitled to such assistance 

Scope of the Study: The scope of the present study is to conduct a comprehensive survey for 

these sub-stations for: 

a) identifying potentially affected populations with special attention to vulnerable group 

such as indigenous/tribal populations, scheduled caste, landless households and 

women headed/physically handicapped households, through a baseline socio- 

economic survey. 

b) gathering information on the various categories of losses and other adverse impact 

likely to take place under the project. These include: 

� loss of land and other productive assets such as trees; 

� loss of structures, temporary or fixed; 

� loss of access to public services (roads, drinking water, schools, medical, etc); 

� loss of access to common property resources; and 

� disruption of social, cultural, religious or economic ties and networks. 

1.7 Approach and Methodology 

Approach and methodology devised for the project mainly consisted of qualitative and 

quantitative tools and techniques. The study was conducted in three phases: 

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Phase I: Pre-survey Activities: This phase included collection of secondary data, collection of 

site details from HVPNL, preparation of questionnaires and checklist for conducting Focus 

Group Discussions. Documents from the HVPNL included site map, requirements for 

substations and other relevant maps. The Consultants also collected information from 

secondary sources viz. Census of India and District Census Handbook and revenue records. 

The phase was important to identify and scope the activities. The entire exercise was carried 

out through an appropriate mix of social research techniques including desk research through 

review of information available with HVPNL. Checklist for structured and semi-structured 

interviews, group discussions with the affected people and relevant government agencies and 

community were planned. A questionnaire was designed to facilitate collection of relevant 

socio-economic and land holding information. The Questionnaires and Checklist for FGDs 

used in this study are presented in the Annexure-3&4. 

Phase II: Survey Activities: This phase consisted of site visits, verification of documents, 

conducting consultations with stakeholders. Site visits carried out to assess its location and 

proximity to habitations, and record the land use around the substations. The verification 

process involved validation of information as on ground. In the case of the said substations, as 

there is no loss of land to any individual, the socio-economic survey using the questionnaire 

was not carried out. However, consultations were held with the concerned village panchayat 

representatives to document their views. The consultations included FGD with various 

groups, knowledgeable persons, village heads and women. It sought to elicit their 

expectations and suggestions, willingness to contribute, their perception of the project and 

likely benefits that are to accrue to them. 

Phase III: Post Survey Activities – Analysis and Reports 

The information collected through consultations, FGDs, secondary sources and documents 

was cross-validated, processed and analyzed. Wherever required, the observations are 

supported from the information collected through desk research. 

1.8 Structure of the Report 

The Chapterisation plan for this RRAP is given in the table below: 

Chapters Title of Chapter Brief Description of Contents 

1 Introduction and Methodology Project description, details on land and methodology 

adopted 

2 Profile of Project Area Districts profiles of Sirsa and Faridabad (inclusive of 

Population, social composition, Education, work force 

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Chapters Title of Chapter Brief Description of Contents 

etc.) 

Impacted villages and their socio-economic profile 

covering Population, gender, workers, poverty, 

literacy, unemployment 

3 Land Acquisition and Analysis of 

Alternatives 

Land use 

Adverse/positive Impacts on land/private 

properties/common property resource; Alternatives 

Landholding size 

4 Impact Assessment Social impact assessment of the affected villages 

5 Community Consultations 

Details on the community consultation (consultations 

with women and other groups) 

6 Resettlement Policy and Legal 

Framework 

7 Compensation and Assistance 

8 Institutional Arrangements & 

Grievance Redress Mechanisms 

9 Budget Estimates 

HVPNL policy and entitlements and its applicability 

Adverse impacts and mitigation measures as per 

entitlements/Land transfer/Lease etc. 

Mechanisms 

redressal 

for implementation and grievance 

Budget Estimate for implementation of RRAP 

10 Implementation Schedule Time duration for implementation of RRAP 

Annexures 

Annexure -1A: Photographs and Layout Map of proposed site for Sub-Station at Nevada. 

Annexure -1B: Details of Land Transfer of proposed site for Sub-Station at Nevada. 

Annexure -1C: Details of Stakeholder Consultations for Sub-Station at Nevada. 

Annexure -2A: Layout Map and Photographs of proposed site for Sub-Station at Nuhianwali 

Annexure -2B: Details of Land Transfer of proposed site for Sub-Station at Nuhianwali. 

Annexure -2C: Details of Stakeholder Consultations for Sub-Station at Nuhianwali. 

Annexure - 3: Consultation Checklist 

Annexure - 4: Census/Socio Economic Survey Questionnaire 

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CHAPTER -2: PROFILE OF THE PROJECT AREA 

2.1 Introduction 

This chapter provides an overview of the two districts – Faridabad and Sirsa and particulars 

on specific project area impacted by the two sub-stations under Package G-1 i.e. 400 KV 

Sub-stations at Nevada Tigaon and Nuhianwali. 

2.2 Profile of Faridabad and Sirsa District 

Faridabad district came on the map of Haryana on 15th August, 1979 as the 12th District 

of the state. The new 

District was carved out 

from erstwhile Gurgaon 

District. It is bounded by 

Union Territory of Delhi 

(National Capital) on its 

north, Gurgaon District on 

the west and State of Uttar 

Pradesh on its east & south, 

as shown in Figure 2.1. The 

river Yamuna separates the 

District Boundary on 

eastern side with UP State. 

Delhi-Agra National 

Highway No.2 (Shershah 

Suri Marg) passes through 

Figure 2.1 – Map of Faridabad District in Haryana 

centre of District. Total area of the district is 2151.00 Km. 

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Sirsa district, which isone of 

the oldest districts of Haryana. 

The derivation of name Sirsa, is 

attributed to the abundance of 

siris trees. The entire area of 

the district was included in the 

new state of Haryana on 

November 1, 1966. It has a 

total area of 4277 sq.km, 7 

blocks and 325 villages As 

shown in Figure 2.2, the district 

borders the state of Punjab in 

north and north-east. 

Table 2.1 provides a comparison of the profiles of the two districts in terms of the sex ratio, 

literacy rate, proportion of main workers, percentage of urban population to the overall 

population. It is clear from the table that Faridabad district is ahead in terms of literacy and 

urbanization, while in terms of percentage of main workers, Sirsa is ahead. 

District 

Name 

Table 2.1 – Population profile of Faridabad and Sirsa District 

Population Sex Ratio 

(Females 

per 1000 

males) 

Figure 2.2 – Map of Sirsa District in Haryana 

Literacy 

Rate (%) 

Main 

Workers 

(%) 

Non- 

Workers 

(%) 

Proportion 

of Urban 

population 

(%) 

Faridabad 2194586 839 70 27.8 64.2 55.7 

Sirsa 1116649 882 60.6 32.5 57.4 26.3 

Source: Census of India, 2001 

2.3 Socio-economic Profile of the Affected Villages 

400 KV Substations have been proposed at the villages of Nevada Tigaon and Nuhianwali. A 

brief description of the socio-economic profile of both the villages is given below. 

Nevada Tigaon: The village falls in the Ballabgarh sub-district of Faridabad district. As per 

Census, 2001, it has a total of 383 households and a total population of 2538 persons. The 

household size in the village is 7 members. The sex ratio in the village is 880 females per one 

thousand males. Males constitute 53% and females constitute the balance 47% of the total 

population. The village has no SC population. Literacy rate of the village is 68.9%. Work 

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participation rate of the village is 38.1% with 32.6% being the main workers. Of the total 

workers, 17.6% are cultivators and 1.6% being agricultural laborers. 

Nuhianwali: The village falls in the Dabwali sub-district of Sirsa district. As per Census, 

2001, it has a total of 675 households and a total population of 3898 persons. The household 

size in the village is 6 members. The sex ratio in the village is 898 females per one thousand 

males. Males constitute 52% and females constitute the balance 48% of the total population. 

Scheduled Caste population of the village is 15.2%. Literacy rate of the village is 58.2%. 

Work participation rate of the village is 52.3% with 46.4% being the main workers. Of the 

total workers, 60.1% are cultivators and 17.1% being agricultural laborers. 

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CHAPTER -3: LAND ACQUISITION AND ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES 


HVPNL’s ESPP indicates that on the basis of data for various parameters considered during 

selection process, a comprehensive analysis for each alternative site is carried out. Weightage 

is given to various parameters for finalizing alternative sites which are often site specific. Due 

consideration is given to availability of infrastructure facilities such as access roads, railheads 

etc. type of land viz. government, revenue, private, agriculture. In addition, social impacts 

such as number of families affected as well as cost of compensation and rehabilitation are 

considered as well. 

This chapter deals with the land acquisition, details of the land transfer based on discussions 

with officials, villagers and review of resolutions and documents provided. It also provides a 

comparison of sites identified based on the selection criteria as stated above. 

3.1.1 400 KV Sub-station at village – Nevada Tigaon village, Faridabad district 

The proposed 400 KV Sub-station is located at Nevada Tigaon village in Faridabad district. It 

is a critical sub-station that shall meet the fast growing demands of industrial Faridabad. The 

proposed site is adjacent to another power utility – NTPC gas-based plant, besides many other 

existing 66 KV, 132 KV and 220 KV lines. The site is approximately 2-3 km from the main 

road and has a village road leading to it. 

The village has 250 acres of cultivable, besides 200 acres of uncultivable panchayat land. 

The land use is predominantly agricultural. While the average landholding is 3-4 acres per 

household, some of the well-off villagers reportedly have more than 10 acres of land. 

3.1.2 Analysis of Alternatives 

HVPNL in its attempt to locate an ideal site for the sub-station had approached the district 

revenue authorities and sought their help to identify a suitable piece of land. Preference was 

indicated for a piece of land that was in close proximity to existing transmission lines and 

meeting other engineering factors such as load factor, avoidance of fertile agricultural lands 

etc. The district authorities responded with this piece of land that had been barren and 

uncultivable. Table 3.1 below indicates the criteria adopted for selection of site. 

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Table 3.1 – Criteria for selection of Nevada Tigaon village site 

Selection criteria Followed in 

finalized Option 

Remarks 

Availability of infrastructure facilities such as 

Y Dusty, village roads lead to 

access roads, railheads, etc. 

the site 

Type of land viz government, revenue, private, 

Y Panchayat land and un- 

agriculture 

cultivable 

Number of families affected Y no displacement 

Cost of compensation and rehabilitation Y Compensation as per policy 

Other criteria (Water logging, etc) 

Y- Yes, N- No 

N 

It is located near a village road, which is motorable (see layout map of proposed site given in 

Map No.1, Annexure-1 A). This piece of land is one of the few patches of barren 

uncultivable land amidst other fertile land in its vicinity. Crop such as Mustard, besides other 

vegetables are grown. Verification process revealed that the land has no productive use for a 

long period of time. No group in this village or adjoining village has had any use for it. Its 

use as grazing area for cattle too had been discontinued long ago. Water supply too is not a 

constraint and both the sub-station and the village shall continued to well-served on this 

account. This finalized site is consistent with HVPNL’s ESPP that lays emphasis on 

avoidance, mitigation and alleviation. As it also met the engineering/power transmission 

considerations no other site was requested or identified for comparison. 

3.1.3 Transaction Details 

Panchayat vide a resolution passed has agreed to give 33 acres land (see Annexure 1-b for 

copies of resolutions passed by the Panchayat). There are two resolutions to this effect, one 

is dated 6 th November, 2007 and another 6 th September 2008 and both have certain key pre- 

conditions as described below. 

The resolution dated 6 th November 2007clearly mentions unanimous agreement to donate the 

said land to the HVPNL, village provided its development needs are met. These needs as 

mentioned are: 

24 hours electricity supply to the village Nevada Tigaon either free of cost or at lower 

rate; 

� Employment should be provided to the villagers in this subproject as per their 

capabilities 

� Compensation should be given for land as per market rate. 

The resolution dated 6 th September 2008 has dropped some pre-conditions while others have 

been retained. Conditions that have been retained are: 

� 24 hours power supply be provided to the village; 

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� compensation for land should be given as per circle rate 

The following conditions have been deleted are: 

� provision of power at no cost or at lower rates; and 

� provision of employment to the villagers as per capabilities. 

During the consultations, the villagers were informed that the compensation would be as per 

policy applicable of government of Haryana. It is expected that upon completing of 

processing of land transfer documents, the final document would indicate the agreed terms 

and conditions and would therefore be key in the smooth implementation of the project. 

3.2 400 KV Sub-station at the village – Nuhianwali 

The proposed 400 KV Sub-station at the village Nuhianwali is a key substation as it is the 

starting point for 2 transmission lines – a 46.5 km line from Nuhianwali to Masoodpur and 

another 34.6 km line from Nuhianwali to Kirori in Fatehabad, and would serve Sirsa district. 

The land use in the village is predominantly agricultural. The village has 6500 acres and in 

addition to which it has 350 acres of panchayat. While, the average landholding is 2-3 acres 

per household, nearly 10% of the households have lands with better off villagers having 10-12 

acres. 

3.2.1 Analysis of Alternatives 

HVPNL in its attempt to locate an ideal site for of the sub-station based on its principle of 

avoidance, identified this piece of Panchayat land at Nuhianwali village. Table 3.2 indicates 

the criteria adopted for selecting this site. 

Table 3.2 - Criteria for selection of Nuhianwali village site 

Selection criteria Followed in 

finalized Option 

Remarks 

availability of infrastructure facilities such as Y Connectivity is fine as there is a 

access roads, railheads, etc. 

national highway from Sirsa-Dabwali 

adjacent to the site. Also there is a 

tank for storage of rain water 

type of land viz government, revenue, private, 

agriculture 

Y un-cultivable Panchayat land 

number of families affected Y no displacement 

cost of compensation and rehabilitation Y Compensation as per policy 

Other criteria (Water logging, etc) 

Y- Yes, N- No 

Y No other criteria 

In its attempt to avoid fertile cultivable land, HVPNL identified this piece of land in 

Nuhianwali village. Verification process on ground confirmed that the identified site is barren 

uncultivable land Road connectivity a key selection criterion is very well met as the site is 

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adjacent to Sirsa-Dabliwali national highway (see layout map of proposed site given in Map 

No.1, Annexure-2A). Also the key requirement of water supply is ensured by the presence of 

a water tank, adjacent to the site. 

As it met the key selection criteria and was consistent with the principles enshrined in ESPP, 

no other option was considered. 

3.2.2 Transaction Details 

The Panchayat vide a resolution passed in December 2007 had agreed to give 52.425 acres of 

land. (See Annexure- 2 B for copy of resolution passed by the Panchayat). The resolution that 

has been passed unanimously states that: 

� Panchayat is willing to give 52.425 acres of land on the condition that the electricity 

supply provided to the village for domestic and agriculture purpose, shall be 

equivalent to the supply provided in towns; and 

� for this purpose, land is being given as a gift. 

During the consultations, the villagers were informed that the compensation would be as per 

policy applicable of government of Haryana. In context of project implementation, the key 

issue is with regard to the condition stated in the resolution, i.e. power supply similar to what 

is being provided to those living in towns. Upon processing, the final transfer document 

would indicate all such details and would therefore be a key aspect to the smooth 

implementation of the project. 

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CHAPTER – 4: IMPACT ASSESSMENT 


The ESPP as well as past experiences indicate that the social issues normally associated with 

siting of sub-stations are: 

� Loss of land 

� Loss of house/structures (although so far structure has been acquired by HVPNL for 

its transmission projects). 

� Loss of livelihood due to acquisition of private agricultural land 

� Loss of common property resources due to acquisition of revenue land. 

In case of both the substations, loss of Panchayat land is the only impact. The Consultants 

verified that these sites are barren and that there shall be no displacement of any person(s). 

Further, there is no adverse impact on vulnerable group of persons, or loss of livelihood or 

common property resource at both sites. The indirect impacts as felt by the village 

community have been recorded in the next chapter on Community Consultations. 

4.2 Impact on Village Nevada Tigaon 

Nevada Tigaon village, in the vicinity of Faridabad town is a reasonably developed village. 

The village is well served in terms of facilities for education, medical needs and other training 

requirements. Though the main occupation of the village is agriculture, youths (including 

girls) have taken employment outside the village, in the nearby town. Villagers informed that 

the land that had been agreed upon for giving to HVPNL was not being put for any productive 

use and therefore its loss was unlikely to adversely impact their village. 

The verification process and interaction with villagers revealed that they were fully aware of 

the loss and transaction process and would be happy to receive benefits from the project. 

Fringe benefits such as shops in the periphery of the sub-station and improvement to the 

village road that leads to the site, are likely too. 

Positive gender impact is likely in view of the fact that better power supply shall enable 

women to use electronic appliance for certain domestic chores (for FGD with women groups 

see Annexure 4). Discussions with women groups revealed household chores such as ironing, 

churning of butter from milk, threshing etc suffer as a result of poor power supply. 

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It can be safely concluded that the proposed sub-station will have no negative impact on the 

population of this village or of the adjoining villages. 

4.3 Impact on Village Nuhianwali 

The piece of land finalized for the substation site is a barren and uncultivable land, which the 

village Panchayat has agreed to give to HVPNL. The site enjoys good location in terms of its 

proximity to the road and water storage facility. During the course of social assessment, it 

emerged that there are similar pieces of land in the area and the village could have given more 

land if so required. Its loss, therefore, is unlikely to have any negative impacts. The proposed 

sub-station of 400 KV has many positive benefits for the village as a whole in addition to the 

area of Sirsa. 

In this context, it would be appropriate to state the due to the substations only positive impacts 

and potential benefits are envisaged in the following areas: 

� agricultural productivity of the village would increase manifold as reliable supply of 

electricity would help improve the irrigation and increase productivity; 

� education of children that currently suffers due to poor supply would receive a major 

boost; 

� better supply is likely to open the possibility of diversifying and moving beyond 

agriculture and enable them to start household industries, besides generating employment; 

� help reduce pollution of environment as the current poor supply results in excessive use of 

diesel gensets; 

� reduced expense on diesel genset would positively impact household incomes and in turn 

increase purchasing power; 

� discussions with women indicated that household works like ironing, refrigeration would 

be greatly facilitated; 

� the sub-station is likely to spin-off certain benefits that would contribute to development. 

Over the long run, these might lead to increase in land value of adjacent tracts of land. 

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CHAPTER – 5: COMMUNITY CONSULTATIONS 


Consultation refers to the two-way transfer of information or joint discussion between project 

proponent and the community in concern. It helps build a rapport with the community and 

also helps to provide certain details on the area that planners cannot often foresee. It helps 

identify impacts, the vulnerable groups, their source of vulnerabilities and the people and 

groups that are likely to be affected. Besides information provided during such consultations 

help allay fears and builds trust – a key aspect to the successful implementation of any 

project. 

This chapter provides details on the community consultations held and their outcomes with 

respect to the villages where the two sub-stations are sited. These consultations covered a 

host of issues, such as current land holding, BPL status, land provided for sub-station, 

education, health and sanitation facilities prevalent, crops cultivated, employment 

opportunities likely, etc. Also, attempt was made to understand the status of power supply, 

on-going development schemes of government in the village or its vicinity. 

5.2 Perceptions towards the project at Nevada Tigaon 

Villagers in general, elderly members and women in particular, were consulted to ascertain 

their views on the project, besides, which to elicit their views on what are likely to be positive 

and negative impacts. Another objective to see if any improvements could be made based on 

their suggestions that would i) possibly enhance the overall aesthetics in the vicinity of the 

sub-station and ii) bring development to the village as a whole. 

Consultation with villagers: Consultations began by gathering information on the overall 

socio-economic condition of the village and by providing information on issues as indicated 

in the attached checklist (see Annexure - 1c). These issues included: details of proposed Sub- 

station (KV, coverage of area), duration of construction, etc. In response to the query on 

status of power supply, they indicated that supply is available for around 12-14 hours in a day 

spread across day and night. Power shortages for about 10-12 hours occur in the early 

morning as well as in the evenings. 

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Discussions on the current land use and occupation brought out that land is mainly used for 

agriculture and crops such as Mustard, Wheat and Paddy are grown. Also vegetables such as 

Tomato, Raddish are grown, besides, sugarcane. Majority of the villagers are engaged in 

cultivation. Though more than one hundred are reportedly unemployed they are unwilling to 

work in their village when opportunities arise out of government schemes such as NREGA. 

Literacy is high with many girls in the village being educated and employed in adjacent towns 

of Faridabad and Gurgaon. 

In this context, topic of provision of land for Sub-station was discussed. The villagers 

indicated that this piece of land had been barren for a long period of time. The Sarpanch 

added, in the past too, that they had provided barren panchayat land for other development 

purposes. It provided 113 acres of land to a technology institute besides another 33 acres for 

some other purpose. In response to query on what their expectations were in return for the 

land provided, they responded that better power supply to the village would be big plus as its 

shortage was impacting education, irrigation and also carrying out of domestic chores. 

The accompanying officials were requested to inform the villagers on safety norms 

applicable. They informed the villagers that sub-station would not be a thoroughfare and have 

restricted entry. It would be surrounded by a boundary wall. The villagers understood the 

impending restrictions and indicated that they are aware of such issues as they have seen 

NTPC Gas power plant that is a distance of 5-6 km from the village. 

The issue of enhancement of features of the area around the sub-station was also discussed. 

They were informed that there might be temporary loss of land and other disturbance during 

construction period of 1-1/2 years. The villagers understood that it would take place, but 

subsequently this would also lead to improvement of the approach road that would benefit 

both the sub-station staff and villagers. 

On mitigation measures relating to the loss of land, discussions indicated that the villagers 

that they had laid conditions such as free (or discounted) 24 hours power and also provision of 

employment. However, subsequent discussions have resulted in the recent resolution that 

mentions the condition of 24 hours of power supply. They were aware that the compensation 

would be payable, though the exact amount was still not known to the villagers. Assistance in 

terms of employment opportunities was requested. 

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Overall expectations from the project were high as it would help address one of the key and 

basic requirements of the village. 

Consultations with vulnerable group – women: Women constitute a vulnerable group 

because they may be excluded from participation and because they are often exposed to 

greater risk of impoverishment. It is a good practice to reach out such vulnerable groups in a 

consultative process, as they may not always participate in public forums. They were 

consulted to: 

o provide information on the proposed sub-stations; and 

o to record their views and perceptions on benefits from the better power supply 

Discussions began with issue of education of females in the village and how they might 

benefit from this project. Women responded that while some of them are educated, nearly all 

of their female children are going to school. In addition, some of the girls of the village are 

employed in government service in nearby towns of Sohna and Gurgaon. They indicated that 

the current education scheme wherein books, and tuition fees is provided free of cost, is a 

good scheme but only available to the female children of BPL families and not for all. 

Women in this village as in any other, have an important role in household management and 

in economically productive activities, especially by making non-wage contributions to 

household subsistence. Informal contributions to household subsistence include subsistence 

agriculture and collection of fuel and water, not to mention cooking, cleaning, and child-care. 

They provide support to their men-folk in the fields as well as carry out chores at home. 

Women members indicated that while the supply is available for a period of 10-12 hours in a 

day, they feel it is necessary for a few more hours, particularly during day time. They 

reasoned that during this period of day, they are required to do certain tasks like threshing etc, 

which in absence of power has be done manually. They indicated that doing these chores 

manually is very time-consuming and tiring. Besides as a few other women in the village are 

reportedly employed in government jobs. Some of the women members conveyed that they 

would wish to pursue certain courses such as beauty and sewing courses that are being offered 

by nearby training institutes. They felt that, if chores such as threshing would get simplified 

by power supply, they would have spare time to pursue such courses as per their wish. Some 

of them, however, were also reluctant to let their men-folk know of such keen interests. 

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Overall expectations of development as a result of the sub-station were high with the potential 

for positive gender impact on women as a consequence. 

5.3 Perceptions towards the project at Nuhianwali 

Consultations were held with the Panchayat member, villagers – general community to 

understand their views on the project and the benefits that they are likely to receive. Attempt 

was made to get the feedback from the stakeholders on the positive and negative impacts of 

the project. Also the consultations were aimed to get an views on aesthetics appeal of the area 

around their land in view of construction of sub-stations. Apart from these, the Consultations 

covered a host of issues, such as current power supply situation, land holding, BPL status, 

land given to HVPNL for substation, education, health, prevalent sanitation facilities, 

cropping pattern, employment opportunities, etc. Also, attempt was made to understand on- 

going development work in the village and its vicinity. 

Project information and safety issues: During the Consultations the villagers were explained 

the importance of safety measures in and around the sub-station including fencing and the 

restrictions on land use and activities. The villagers understood and accepted the restrictions. 

The villagers in fact came forward to part with more land for such activities, in case the need 

arises. 

Social impacts: The scenario of temporary loss of access to road does not arise as the site is 

adjacent to a major road which is accessible through out the year and any such activity would 

not affect the movement on the road. Villagers stated that in order to overcome shortage in 

power supply there have been many cases of installation of gensets. While this increases the 

household expenditure on diesel, it is also polluting the environment. This pollution, in the 

long run is bound to increase at a much faster rate if the power supply continues to be is 

inadequate as both usage of gensets and population using it are increasing. 

Education for children is much encouraged by all households in the village. Though there are 

no constraints in terms of schools and other facilities required for education, the lack of 

reliable and adequate supply is causing children to lose vital hours of studies. This was a 

major cause of worry for parents and in particular for the females members consulted. 

Currently there is a vast focus on the agriculture, due to availability of huge chunks of land, 

however the villagers are also involved in small scale and household industries as well. 

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However, viable commercial operations are not possible without regular un-interrupted power 

supply. Creation of power grid and sub-stations is likely to give an impetus to promotion of 

small scale and household industries. 

A major concern for women was provision of water supply and the hardship caused in its 

absence. In absence of regular power supply, the water supply has remained erratic in the 

villages. 

Enhancements: The area is already fairly developed and consistent power supply would lead 

to increased industrial and agricultural production thereby resulting in increased employment 

opportunities and overall economic development. Majority of the consulted stakeholders 

including the sarpanch perceived that the project would have positive impact on the village. 

They added the major enhancement would be to the agricultural potential which is currently 

hampered due to poor power supply. 

Temporary or permanent employment opportunities: The issue of provision of temporary (or 

permanent) employment opportunities, if any was discussed. During construction of sub- 

station and staff quarters, labour force (both skilled and unskilled) would be required. 

Villagers stated that some of their youths had undergone ITI training and this project can 

provide them suitable employment opportunities during construction as well as operational 

phase. 

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CHAPTER – 6: RESETTLEMENT POLICY AND LEGAL FRAMEWORK 

6.1 Policy, Legal and Regulatory Framework 

This section presents the legal requirements of Land Acquisition Policy and the Resettlement 

and Rehabilitation Policy and entitlements for affected families. The legal framework for any 

project includes process of land acquisition and measures to mitigate adverse impacts. 

Haryana government had published its R&R policy in December 2007. As a result HVPNL 

has joined a list of entities in power transmission business to have an Environment, Social 

Policy and Procedures document. The features of the R&R Policy are indicative of the kind of 

impacts that have been felt by such companies over many years. 

HVPNL undertakes its transmission activities within purview of Indian laws keeping in mind 

appropriate obligations and guidelines of statutory and funding agencies. Power transmission 

projects are not included in schedule-I of Environment Impact Assessment-1994, hence 

environment clearances are not required for power transmission projects and would require 

limited environmental analysis and Environmental Management Plan (EMP) only. 

As per provision contained in Haryana Electricity Reforms Act 1997 & Electricity Act, 2003 

Acts, HVPNL has authority to install transmission towers in any kind of land. Electricity Act, 

2003 seeks to create a framework for the power sector development by measures conducive to 

the industry. Power transmission schemes are planned in such a way that the power of 

eminent domain is exercised responsibly. Mandatory environment requirements for HVPNL 

transmission works include: Mandatory social requirements for HVPNL transmission works 

includes Land Acquisition Act 1894, Haryana Government Rehabilitation & Resettlement 

Policy for land acquisition Oustees and funding agencies requirement like WB OP 4.12 

involuntary resettlement, WB OP 4.10 Indigenous People. National Rehabilitation and 

Resettlement Policy 2007 has also been consulted while framing the ESPP. 

6.2 Procedure for Land Acquisition 

All land acquisition for any public purpose in the state is governed by the Land Acquisition 

Act 1894 as amended from time to time by the State Government. This empowers the 

government to acquire compulsorily any land not owned by it which is required for a public 

purpose. The definition of land includes benefits to arise out of land & things attached to earth 

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or permanently fastened to anything attached to the earth. This act applies to those with legal 

entitlements to land and structures thereon. 

(i) For any LA the Act under section (u/s)-4(1) stipulates publication of a notification to 

that effect in the official Gazette and in 2 daily newspapers circulated in the locality, at 

least, one shall be in the regional language. Such a publication authorizes an 

authorized officer to enter upon such a land make a preliminary survey ascertain its 

suitability and determine the exact position of land to be acquired. However, person 

can enter into any building or any enclosure attached to a dwelling house either by 

giving notice of seven days to the occupant or with the consent of occupant. The 

substance of this notification is given as public notice at a convenient place in the 

locality in which the land to be acquired is located, such a notification provides an 

opportunity to the parties interested in the land to file objections if any, u/s-5A to the 

proposed acquisition. 

(ii) In order to proceed with the acquisition of the land (as notified u/s-4) it is followed by 

declaration u/s 6 of the ibid Act specifying that land is required for public purpose. 

Every declaration is published in the official Gazette and in two daily newspapers with 

circulation in the local area, thereafter revenue Department issues direction to the 

Collector u/s-7 of the Act to take order for the acquisition of notified land to be 

marked out, measured land/or other immovable properties, which is done under the 

provision of Sec.8 of the act in question. Thereafter under the provisions contained in 

Sec.-9 notices are served to the concerned persons stating the intention of the 

Government to take possession of the land and that any claims for compensation 

should be made to the Collector, Finally, the award of compensation is made by the 

collector u/s-11 of the Act after inquiring into objections(if any) in pursuance of the 

notice given u/s-9 to the measurements made u/s-8 and into the value of the land on 

the date of publication of the notification/s4(1). The award u/s-11 is made within two 

years from the date of publication of the declaration and if no award is made within 

this period, the entire proceedings of the LA is lapsed and fresh notification u/s-(4) 

needs to be initiated. Once the award is passed, the collector takes possession of the 

land which there upon vests absolutely in the Government free from all encumbrances. 

However, in case of urgency Section-17 of the Act empowers the Collector to take 

possession of the land even though no award has been made. Such land thereupon 

vests with the Government free from all encumbrances. 

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However, this Act further provides remedy for seeking enhancement of compensation by the 

person to seek enhancement of compensation in lieu of acquired as per provisions contained 

in Sec.18 of ibid Act. 

This act was further amended in 1984 with respect to sections 4,23,28 and 34 which deal with 

publication of primary notification determination of compensation; power of the court in 

determining the amount of compensation; interest on compensation and payment of interest 

respectively. To sum up the amended provisions have resulted in the following:- 

� The publication of the primary notification, apart from the Official Gazette, has to be 

made in two daily newspapers circulated in that locality of which at least one shall be 

in the regional language. 

� In addition to the market value of the land the court is to award a sum of thirty percent 

as solarium on such market value in consideration of the compulsory nature of the 

acquisition. 

� The amount of compensation awarded by the court is not to be lower than the amount 

awarded by the collector. 

� The interest of excess compensation has been enhanced from 9 per cent to 15 per cent 

after the date of expiry of a period of one year from the date on which possession has 

been taken. 

HVPNL strictly follows procedures laid down under the Land Acquisition Act (LA Act), 

1894, when land is acquired for sub-stations. Once the award is passed, the collector takes 

possession of the land which there upon vests absolutely in the Government free from all 

encumbrances. These are further reinforced taking into consideration HVPNL’s entitlement 

framework and public consultation process apart from inbuilt consultation process of LA Act, 

public consultation/information by HVPNL is an integral part of the project implementation. 

Public is informed about the project at every stage of execution by Press Notes and media etc. 

During socio-economic survey taken up in parallel with land acquisition process, HVPNL’s 

site officials meet people and inform them about the Land acquisition details, proposed R&R 

measures and compensation packages. 

6.3 World Bank Operational Policy on Involuntary Resettlement (OP 4.12) 

The objectives of the Bank’s Operational Policy (OP 4.12) on Involuntary Resettlement are as 

follows: 

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� Involuntary resettlement should be avoided where feasible, or minimized, exploring 

all viable alternative project designs. 

� Where it is not feasible to avoid resettlement, resettlement activities should be 

conceived and executed as sustainable development programs. Providing sufficient 

investment resources to enable the persons displaced by the project to share in project 

benefits. 

� Displaced persons should be meaningfully consulted and should have opportunities to 

participate in planning and implementing resettlement programs. 

� Displaced persons should be assisted in their efforts to improve their livelihoods and 

standards of living or at least to restore them, in real terms, to pre-displacement levels 

or to levels prevailing prior to the beginning of project implementation whichever is 

higher 

6.4 HVPNL Environment and Social Policy and Procedures 

The ESPP of the company has been developed following consideration of all the mandatory 

requirements of the national and state policies and acts and also the guidelines of funding 

agencies in addressing the social and environmental issues arising out of its activities. The 

company is committed to identify, assess, and manage environmental and social concerns at 

both organization and project levels by strictly following the basic principals of avoidance, 

minimization and mitigation of environmental & social impacts with the improvement of 

Management Systems and introduction of State of the Art and proven technologies. 

The key principles of HVPNL’s social policy are: 

� Avoid any disruption of socially sensitive areas with regard to human habitation and 

areas of cultural significance; 

� Wherever losses are suffered, assistance will be provided to the affected persons to 

improve or at least regain their living standards; 

� Consultations will be held among local population regarding finalization of proposed 

route of the transmission lines and sub-stations; 

� Ensure in delivering R&R entitlements and compensation for lost assets based on 

HVPNL’s entitlement framework; 

� Involuntary resettlement will be avoided or minimized by exploring all viable 

alternative project designs; 

� All adversely affected persons including those without title to land will be provided 

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assistance to improve or regain their living standards to the pre project levels; 

� Special attention will be paid for the improvement of living standards of marginalized 

and vulnerable groups; 

� If any person’s remaining land holding becomes operationally non viable, the entire 

holding will be acquired and compensated accordingly, if the Affected Family (AF) 

desires. A similar approach will be adopted for structures affected partially; 

� Physical works will not commence on any portion of land before compensation and 

assistance to the affected population have been provided in accordance with the policy 

framework. 

6.5 Social Entitlement framework 

The prescriptive social entitlement framework derives from the aforementioned constitutional 

directives national R&R Policy, State R&R Policy and relevant policies. Physical 

displacement of people is not, and will not be, a major consequence of the company’s projects 

as has been the experience in the case with the other transmission companies. Regardless of 

displacement occurs, the entitlement framework will be a base for all its management 

procedures. The objective of the HVPNL’s framework is to ensure realistic rehabilitation and 

compensation of the acquired assets of the AFs covers categories such as Loss of Land 

(Homestead land, agriculture land, tenants, lease holders, encroachers/ squatters etc), Loss of 

structure ( with valid title, tenants, lease holders, squatters, cattle sheds, workshop sheds etc.), 

loss of livelihood, loss of standing crops/ trees, loss of access to Common Property Resources 

(CPR) and facilities, losses to host communities, Panchayat land and additional benefits for 

vulnerable person. 

For this package, entitlement provision applicable would be as per Clause 7 of the ESPP as 

per HVPNL’s social entitlement framework (see Table 6.1). In accordance with policy, 

compensation amounts have been computed at circle rates prevalent and are presented under 

Chapter 9 on Budget Estimates. 

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Table 6.1 - HVPNL's Social Entitlement Framework 

Sr. 

No. 

Type of Loss/ Impact Entitled Person/s Entitlement 

1. Loss of Land 

a) Homestead land with valid 

title, or customary or 

usufruct rights 

Titleholders 

i) Cash compensation as per LA Act 

1894 

ii) Actual registration charges for 

purchase of alternate land for 

maximum of compensation amount 

within one year as per proof of 

purchased land. 

iii) The land owners will be 

paid annuity for 33 years over and 

above the usual land compensation. 

The amount of annuity will be Rs. 

15,000/-per acre per annum on 

prorata basis. Annuity of Rs. 

15,000/- will be increased by a fixed 

sum of Rs.500/- every year as per 

State Government Policy. 

Vulnerable person Titleholders One time additional compensation of 

Rs.5000 per acre on prorate basis will be 

paid in addition to above entitlements. 

b) Agricultural Land 

(i) With valid title Titleholders i) Cash compensation as per LA Act 

1894 

ii) Actual registration charges for 

purchase of alternate land for 

maximum of compensation amount 

within one year as per proof of 

purchased land. 

The land owners will be paid annuity for 

33 years over and above the usual land 

compensation. The amount of annuity will 

be Rs. 15,000/-per acre per annum on 

prorata basis. Annuity of Rs. 15,000/- 

will be increased by a fixed sum of 

Rs.500/- every year as per State 

Government Policy. 

Vulnerable person Titleholders One time additional compensation of 

Rs.5000 per acre on prorate basis will be 

paid in addition to above entitlements. 

(ii) tenants, sharecroppers, 

leaseholder including the 

commercial and other 

establishments 

Individual with 

proof of 

tenancy/share 

cropping/leasing 

Vulnerable person Individual with 

proof of 

Reimbursement for unexpired 

tenancy/share cropping/lease period. 

Note: This amount will be deducted from 

the compensation payable to land owners. 

One time additional compensation of 

Rs.5000 will be paid in addition to above 

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Sr. 

No. 


tenancy/share 

cropping/leasing 

entitlements. 

(iii) Encroacher/Squatters Occupant Assistance to be provided for inclusion in 

various Government Schemes. 

2. Loss of structure 

(i) with valid title, Structure owner 

Vulnerable person Structure owner 

(ii) Tenant, leaseholder 

(who have created the 

structure) 

Vulnerable person 

(who have created the 

structure) 

(iii) Tenant, leaseholder 

(Who have not created the 

structure) 

Vulnerable person 

(Who have not created the 

structure) 

Individuals/ Party 

with proof of 

tenancy/leasing 


with proof of 



with proof of 



with proof of 


i) Compensation as per Haryana PWD 

scheduled rates 

ii) One time financial assistance of 

Rs.10,000/- for shifting of family, 

building material, belongings and 

cattle etc. 

Affected Families will be allowed to 

dismantle structure and carry salvage 

whatever they can. 



entitlements. 

i.) Compensation as per Haryana 

PWD scheduled rates. 

ii) One time financial assistance of 

Rs.10,000/- for shifting of family, 

building material, belongings and cattles 

etc. 

iii) Affected Families will be 

allowed to dismantle structure and carry 

salvage whatever they can. 

iv) Reimbursement for unexpired 

tenancy/ lease period. 

Note: The amount at iv) will be deducted 

from the compensation payable to land 

owners. 



entitlements. 

Reimbursement for unexpired tenancy/ 

lease period. 

Note: This amount will be deducted from 

the compensation payable to land owners. 

Additional compensation of Rs.2000 will 

be paid in addition to above entitlements. 

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No. 


(iv) Squatters Structure 

(v) Cattle shed 

Owner/Family 

Vulnerable person Owner/Family 

(vi) Workshop sheds Owner/Family 

Vulnerable person Owner/Family 

3 Loss of livelihood 

i) Wage /Self employment 

(both agriculture and Non 

Agriculture) 

4 Loss of standing crops/ trees 

i) a) Crops 

b) Trees 

Each adult 

earning member 

(both men & 

women) 

Cultivator title 

holders 

5 Loss of access to Common Property Resources (CPR) and facilities 

i) Common property resources 

/ Civic amenities. 

6 Losses to host communities 

I. Compensation as per Haryana PWD 

scheduled rates. 

II. Assistance in shifting by providing 

transport charges to actual or 

Rs.10,000/- maximum. 

III. Affected Families will be allowed to 

dismantle structure and carry salvage 

whatever they can. 

Cash compensation of Rs. 15000/- for reconstruction 

of cattle shed. 


be paid to head of family in addition to 

above entitlements. 

Cash compensation of Rs. 25000/- for reconstruction 

of workshop shed. 


be paid to head of family in addition to 

above entitlements. 

Assistance to be provided for inclusion in 

various State Government Schemes for 

self-employment. 

In either category compensation for the 

total loss of crop/tree as per LA Act 

during construction as well as during 

O&M**. 

Community Replacement of CPRs/Civic amenities to 

ensure equivalent community resources 

and amenities or provisions of functional 

equivalence. 

i) CPR and Civic amenities Community Augmentation of resources of host 

community to sustain pressure of AFs. 

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Sr. 

No. 


7 Panchayat land Village 

Panchayat 

8. Other Impacts related to loss 

of assets/ livelihood not 

identified. 

9. Title holders affected by 

Transmission towers In 

urban/ rural areas 

Compensation as per State Government 

Policy. 

AFs Unforeseen impacts should be 

documented and mitigative measures have 

to be proposed with in the overall 

principles & provisions of ESPP. 

Title holders Compensation as per “Works of licensees 

Rules 2006” notified by GoI on dated 

18.4.2006. 

Note: *Vulnerable person means the people below poverty level, widow, physically handicap and SC/ ST. 

** compensation of damage to crops/trees during O&M would be paid within one month 

Cut Off dates 

For the non-titleholders the cut-off date will be the date of census survey conducted as part of 

the socio-economic survey and for titleholders it will be the date of issuance of Section 4 (1) 

notice under the LA Act. 

Public Disclosure, Consultation, and Participation 

Public consultation has been incorporated as an integral part of the process throughout the 

planning and execution of project. The Environment and Social Management Team (ESMT) 

will interact closely with PAPs, host communities, project personnel, government 

departments, NGOs right from the early stages of the project preparation on regular basis for 

developing and implementing the RAP and EMP. 

During implementation the public contact drives have been envisaged by bringing in active 

NGOs in the affected area. The first step of public awareness program is the publication of the 

public notification in the local newspapers as per the Section 29 of the Electricity (Supply) 

Act, 1948 in which details of the proposed project are given. The objections are to be filed 

within a period of 60 days from the date of publication of notification. The next step of the 

program is holding of the meetings and discussions with the public during the reconnaissance 

survey and again during the detailed survey/tower spotting. 

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CHAPTER – 7: COMPENSATION AND ASSISTANCE 


This chapter deals with the mitigation measures commensurate to the loss of the property. 

Besides, it elaborates on any assistance that could be provided to the affected village. 

7.2 Compensation and assistance for Nevada Tigaon 

The impact of the project resulting in loss of land has no adverse impact on the village. On 

the contrary, as details in the previous chapters show that this transaction would actually help 

the village economy. In other words, impact is entirely positive. 

As per the resolution passed by Nevada Tigaon village, land shall be provided at circle rates. 

compensation for panchayat land shall be as per clause 7 of ESPP. As confirmed by the 

district officials, the circle rate for land in Faridabad district is Rs. 12.5 lakhs/acre. This shall 

form basis for calculation of the compensation amount for the 33 acres of land at Nevada 

Tigaon village. 

7.3 Compensation and assistance for Nuhianwali 

The land transaction details indicate that land has been donated with the expectation of better 

power supply and no preconditions are attached. Interactions with Officials indicate that the 

land was donated via resolution passed – on 29 th December 2007 and currently the papers are 

being processed. 

As per the resolution passed by Nevada Tigaon village, land shall be provided at circle rates. 

Compensation for panchayat land shall be as per clause 7 of ESPP. As confirmed by the 

district officials, the circle rate for land in Sirsa district is Rs. 3.5 lakhs/acre. This shall form 

basis for calculation of the compensation amount for the 52.425 acres of land at Nuhianwali 

village. 

In this context, it is to be noted that any conditions laid down by the panchayat such as 

provision of power supply equivalent to supply in towns, etc., must be recorded in the 

contract agreement with HVPNL. 

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CHAPTER – 8: INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS AND GRIEVANCE 

REDRESSAL MECHANISMS 


This section deals with the institutional arrangement and grievance redressal mechanisms as 

enunciated in the ESPP of HVPNL. These would be applicable to all the sub-stations and 

transmission lines that get funded under this proposed World Bank project. 

8.2 Institutional Framework 

The company will have three levels of Institutional bodies to oversee and implement ESPP. 

The bodies are constituted at Head Quarter level; Zonal level; and Divisional Level. 

At Head Quarter Level: Environment, Resettlement and Rehabilitation Committee (ER&R) 

under the chairmanship of the Director Technical includes the concerned Chief Engineer/TS 

and CE/P&D HVPN, Panchkula and Deputy Secretary/Projects as the Committee members. 

Deputy Secretary/Projects will be the Member Secretary of the R&R committee. 

At Zonal Level: The Environment and Social Monitoring Committee (ESMC) constitute of 

concerned Chief Engineer/TS , concerned Superintendent Engineer/TS, concerned Executive 

Engineer/TS, Land Acquisition officer and two representatives of the AFs and ESMC would 

report to Director Technical, HVPNL, Panchkula. 

At Divisional Level: In addition to above, Environment and Social Implementation unit 

(ESIU) will be there consisting of Executive Engineer/TS and SSE/SDO/Construction of 

concerned place. 

The role and functions of the ER&R, ESMC and ESIU include but are not limited to: 

� Coordinate among the various agencies involved in implementation of the ESPP 

programs 

� Monitor and review implementation of the ESPP plans 

� Function as a grievance redressal body; and 

� Provide overall guidance and leadership for smooth implementation of the 

resettlement and rehabilitation plans 

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To ensure effective implementation of ESPP, HVPNL focuses on 

1. strengthening the implementation of the ESPP by redeployment of appropriately 

trained persons at key levels; 

2. reinforcing in house capabilities by working with specialized external agencies; and 

3. reviewing progress of the ESPP internally or through external agencies 

8.3 Social Procedures 

HVPNL has developed comprehensive Environmental and Social (E&S) Management 

Procedures and incorporated them to its project cycle, to ensure that its operation eliminates 

or minimizes adverse environmental and social impacts. The E&S management procedures 

identifies the relevant issues at early stages of project cycle and follow the basic philosophy of 

sustainable development through Avoidance, Minimization and Alleviation. 

HVPNL’s project cycle forms the operational framework and background through which the 

environment & social issues are addressed. Key milestones in HVPNL’s transmission projects 

include project conceptualization; planning; approval; design; tendering; implementation and 

operation; and maintenance. 

8.3.1 Project Conceptualization 

During project conceptualization, HVPNL identifies the project. Identification of a power 

transmission project is on the basis of demand and supply in regions and links between new 

power generating projects and availability of state’s quota of power from the POWERGRID. 

HVPNL carries out feasibility studies encompassing demand for energy, prioritizing for 

different sectors and regions, environmental and social impact assessment; economic and 

financial analysis; and an implementation schedule. During feasibility studies, HVPNL 

identifies and weight various line options on a survey map such that there is shortest distance 

between origin of the proposed transmission line and the substations sites. At all times, while 

considering line options, HVPNL keeps in view its policy of avoidance of socially (including 

environmentally) sensitive areas. 

8.3.2 Project Planning 

During project planning, HVPNL carries out a Reconnaissance survey. A number of 

alternatives are studied to minimize possible social impacts of transmission line. The planning 

exercise also ensures that the route does not involve human habitation and areas of cultural 

importance. Field officers verify critical issues e.g. river, hill, railway crossings; power and 

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telephone lines etc. and finalize the optimal route on the map. Once the route is finalized, 

HVPNL, will carry out a Environment & Social Assessment with its own field staff and 

prepare a Environment & Social Impact Assessment. Based on the assessment and the 

provisions under ESPP, HVPNL will formulate an EMP (Environment Management Plan & 

Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) in consultation with AFs. 

HVPNL considers various sites for substations. On the basis of data for various parameters 

considered during selection process, a comprehensive analysis for each alternative site will be 

carried out. Weightage will be given to various parameters for finalizing alternative sites 

which are often site specific. Due consideration is given to availability of infrastructure 

facilities such as access roads, railheads etc. type of land viz. government, revenue, private, 

agriculture, environment and social impacts such as number of families affected as well as 

cost of compensation and rehabilitation. 

8.3.3 Operation and Maintenance 

HVPNL continuously monitors the transmission lines and substations. The lines are patrolled 

regularly to identify any defects in the components. Monitoring of the line is carried out by 

the respective HVPNL field offices. 

8.3.4 Project Review 

The social components of the project will be reviewed by the ESMU of HVPNL on regaular 

basis. 

8.4 Capacity Building 

Training and development of employees is integral to implementation of ESPP. In the 

beginning, training would be imparted to the executive/non-executive from NPTI/PGCIL so 

as to enable them to understand the ESPP document, to take necessary steps in right time to 

implement. 

It is recommended that the HVPNL carries out periodic orientation and refresher courses that 

comprise of social and environmental issues applicable to such projects. Content of these 

courses should also comprise of the mitigation measures that are required to be adopted in the 

case of sub-stations and transmission line projects. 

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8.5 Grievance Redress Mechanism 

It is expected that through a participatory process and good compensation and support 

mechanisms, acceptance of the project will be enhanced and complaints reduced. In case of 

issues related to land acquisition, the LA Act provides adequate provisions at different stages 

of the LA process for the AFs to object to the proposed acquisition of land and other 

properties, compensation rates, etc. The LA Act also allows the affected persons to receive 

the compensation under protest and then refer the case to the court for settlements. However 

ESMC at the Zonal Level will hear complaints and facilitate solutions. If the grievance is not 

redressed at zonal level, the affected person can appeal to the Environment R&R committee at 

Corporate level. He/she can further appeal to the court if his/her grievance is not redressed at 

either zonal or corporate level. 

In addition to the proposed grievance redressal under the ESPP, it is recommended that 

another level of grievance redressal be added at the Division level to help record complaints. 

The advantage of such a mechanism would be receive, and forward it to the ESMC at Zonal 

level for redressal. Past experiences in other such and other infrastructure projects too 

indicate handling of issues at lowest possible level have proved more effective than if they are 

let to scale up. 

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Organizational Structure for ESPP 

C 

NGO contract (only a Nevada) 

Lump 

sum 

Sub Total 

Contingency 

Contingency SE/ TS 

XEN/ TS 

amount @ 10 % of total 

amount Concerned 

Concerned 

Sub Total 

Grand Total (A+B+C) 

CE/ TS Concerned 

Member 

ER&R High Powered Committee at HQ level 

Director/ Technical 

Chairman 

Deputy Secy/ Projects 

Member Secy. 

(Nodal Officer) 

Environment Social management Committee (ESMC) at Zonal level 

CE/ TS Concerned 

Chairman 

LAO Two 

representatives 

AFs 

Environment & Social Implementation Committee (ESIU) at Division level 

XEn/ TS 

Concerned 

CE/ P&D Member 

SSE/ SDO 

construction 

concerned 

Complaint 

recorded at 

this level 

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CHAPTER – 9: BUDGET ESTIMATES 


This chapter presents the budget estimates for this package. The costs used for the budget are 

based on information collected during the site from the revenue department. The budget is 

based on the entitlement matrix as given in the ESPP. 

9.2 Budget and Costs (Nevada Tigaon and Nuhianwali) 

Since this package involves land acquisition for both the substations, the land rates have been 

taken as prevalent in respective tehsils where the substations are located i.e. circle rate. Land 

rates as obtained are given in Table 9.1. (See Annexure 

Name of the Village Nature of Land/ Barren Per acre costs 

Nevada Tigaon Barren land 12.5 lacs/acre 

Nuhianwali Barren land 3.5 lacs/acre 

Separate budgets for the RRAP of the two sub-stations are presented in Table 9.2 and 9.3 

below. This includes cost of land for both substations and contingency for any unforeseen 

situations. 

Sl. 

No. 

Table 9.2 : Estimated Budget for Nevada Tigaon Sub-station 

Item Unit Quantity 

(in 

acres) 

Compensation for land 

Cost/unit 

(In Rs.) 

A Panchayat land 

Acre 33 12.5 lakhs 

(Nevada Tigaon) 

per acre 

B Contingency amount @ 5 % of total amount 

Grand Total (A+B) 

Financed by 

World 

Bank 

(Rs) 

Rupees Four Crores Thirty Three Lakhs Twelve Thousand Five Hundred only 

HVPNL(Rs) 

41250000 

2062500 

43312500 

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Sl. 

No. 

Table 9.3 : Estimated Budget for Nuhianwali Sub-station 

Item Unit Quantity 

(in 

acres) 

Compensation for land 

A Panchayat land 

(Nuhianwala) 

B 

Contingency amount @ 5 % of total amount 

Cost/ unit 

(In Rs.) 

Acre 52.425 3.5 lakhs 

per acre 

Financed by 

World 

Bank 

(Rs) 

HVPNL(Rs) 

18348750 

917437.50 

Total (A+B) 19266188 

Rupees One Crore Ninety Two Lakhs Sixty Six Thousand One Hundred and Eighty Eight 

Only 

The total budget for both sub-stations under Package G-1, is Rs. 6,25,78,687 (Rupees Six 

Crores Twenty Five Lakhs Seventy Eight Thousand Six Hundred and Eighty Seven 

only) 

However, the resolution passed by the Nevada Panchayat states that the Panchayat will give 

this land as per the circle rate. In addition, the resolution mentions the demand of the 

Panchayat for 24 hrs electricity supply to this village. The resolution passed by the 

Nuhianwali Panchayat mentions donation of the piece of identified land with a precondition 

that the village will get the supply equivalent to that of the town. This clearly indicates their 

perception about how they are being deprived of the uninterrupted electricity supply. 

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CHAPTER – 10: IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE 


The outcomes of this RRAP depend upon quality of implementation. This chapter deals with 

the implementation schedule for the RRAP for the proposed sub-stations at the villages of 

Nevada Tigaon and Nuhianwala. 

10.2 Implementation issues and Schedule 

Key issues in implementation are likely to be the following: 

(i) Timely processing of resolution/contract agreement between HVPNL and village 

and transfer of land 

(ii) Release of funds as per agreement for the first year and also for subsequent 

years. 

Another recommended, but not mandatory measure would be for HVPNL to hold a 

consultation meeting with all the members of the villages following processing of resolution 

and prior to commencement of construction works. This meeting could provide information 

such as duration of constructions, potential disruptions to access roads, etc. They could take 

the opportunity to disseminate information on safety norms applicable and grievance 

mechanisms available for recording of complaints, if any. These continued consultations shall 

help continue the good rapport built already and also understand and suitably address any 

changed perceptions of the people of the affected villages. 

The breakdown of each activity according to a specific time frame has been provided in the 

Implementation Schedule. Implementation Schedule will require detailed coordination 

between the project authority – HVPNL and other relevant line departments. Implementation 

plan has been spread over a period of two years in respect of these two sub-stations that are 

expected to complete in terms of construction and running. 

The table below indicates the implementation schedule in case of land being donated by 

Panchayat. The total implementation period is likely to be only more than 2 months from the 

start date of the project. Employment opportunities, if any are likely shall be on continuous/ 

continual basis. 

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Week 

Activity 

Processing of 

Resolution 

Transfer of land 

Release of funds 

Table 10.1 – Implementation Schedule 

Wk 1 Wk 2 Wk 3 Wk 4 Wk 5 Wk 6 Wk 7 Wk 8 Wk 9 onwards 

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Annexure -1A: Photographs and Layout Map of proposed site at NevadaTigaon. 

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Annexure -1B: Details of Land Transfer of proposed site at Nevada Tigaon. 

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Annexure -1C: Details of Stakeholder Consultations for Sub-Station at Nevada Tigaon. 

Focus Group Discussion with key members at Nevada Tigaon 

Name of the Village Nevada Tigaon 

Date December 12, 2008 

Venue Sarpanch House 

No. of Persons attended: 8 persons 

FGD Conducted by Srihari and Neha 

Start and End Time 11.00 am - 12.00 noon 

Objectives: 

� inform villagers about the proposed sub-station 

� to understand their overall socio-economic condition 

� to elicit their views and perceptions on project 

Issues discussed: 

Village and household composition: The village has approximately 500 households with a 

total population of approximately 3000. In terms of household composition, it is 7-8 

members per household. 12-14 BPL households are there 

Land donation: The village has a total of 250 acres of village land and another 200 acres of 

panchayat uncultivable The panchayat has donated this barren panchayat land of 33 acres for 

the sub-station. Besides community land such as the donated piece, the panchayat had another 

250 acres, of which it has already donated 113 acres to MIT (a technology institute) and 

another 33 acres for other purposes 

Land use: Agricultural land on which crops such as mustard, wheat and paddy are grown. 

Also vegetables such as Tomato, Raddish are grown, besides, sugarcane. The produce is 

marked in the mandis of Ballabgarh 

Occupation: Farming is the main occupation. Unemployment is high with more than 100+. 

Girls also work in nearby town. Under NREGA work was available though village persons 

feel some shame in working in their own village but are okay to work outside in factories. 

Free education, free books, lab fees and 2000-3000 rupees are provided under the Haryana 

government education scheme. Training centre is available too from NTPC and courses for 

beauty parlour, sewing are provided 

Electricity status is available for approximately 6 hours during day time and then again from 

7.00 pm to 2.00 am, and this meant that total supply during a day is around 10-12 hours a day 

Medical facilities: Besides, a dispensary is close by there are doctor and nurses who once or 

twice in a week come to the village to attend to their when called. 

Education: School upto middle is around in the vicinity of the village. 15-20 people in the 

villages are graduates, in addition to 2-4 who are metric and also there are many plus 2 

students. Girls of the current generation are all being educated. 

Water Supply: Irrigation is an issue, particular when electricity is not available effectively 

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Water level low, though tubewells are there. Handpumps have been installed in the village 

Sanitation: Toilets are there too under different government schemes and nearly all 

households have toilets in the vicinity. 

Enhancements to the village road are likely once the sub-station comes up. Also facilities like 

a couple of shops too shall materialize too. 

Outcomes: More reliable power supply is required for the village and for which the land has 

been donated. Overall development as a result of the sub-station too is expected in terms of 

employment opportunities are expected 

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Focus Group Discussion with women 

Name of the Village Nevada Tigaon 




FGD Conducted by Neha 


Objectives: 



� to elicit their views and perceptions on benefits from the better power supply 


Education: Girls of the current young generation are being sent to school while of the older 

generation a handful are educated and in fact are employed in government service outside the 

village in places like Sohna. 

Health: Dispensary is nearby and also lady doctor if required is available. 

Employment: all of them do either household work or work in the fields. 

Perception on the project: Women members in particular revealed that they would wish to 

pursue certain courses such as beauty and sewing courses. However, when they have to 

pursue courses such as these, manual labor for their homes such as threshing etc. takes up lot 

of their time. Also this in view, causes a lot of hardship. Besides, these few issues there are 

not any major issues that they had to report. Overall expectations of development as a result 

of the sub-station too were high. 

Outcomes: better power supply would help to alleviate some of burden of domestic work and 

the project of the proposed sub-station is welcome 

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Annexure -2A: Layout Map and Photographs of proposed site at Nuhianwali 

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Annexure -2B: Details of Land Transfer of proposed site at Nuhianwali. 

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Annexure -2C: Details of Stakeholder Consultations for Sub-Station at Nuhianwali. 

Focus Group Discussion with key members 

Name of the Village Nuhianwali 




FGD Conducted by Sarika and Chandrani 


Objectives: 



� to elicit their views and perceptions on project 


1. Majority of the consulted stakeholders perceived that the project would have positive 

impact on the village 

2. The present intermittent supply of electricity is hampering the agricultural productivity 

of the region. The consistent supply of electricity would lead to development of new 

agricultural technique which in turn would increase the productivity in the village 

3. The consistent supply of electricity would have a positive impact on the education of 

children which is deprived off in the present situation 

4. Small scale and household industries would get a positive impetus for growth which 

are presently suffering on account of present electricity situation in the village 

5. It was reveled that majority of the villages receive only 5-6 hrs of electricity supply 

thus leading to inconsistent and inadequate water supply 

6. Household works like ironing, refrigeration etc would also get a positive impact due 

the project 

7. The intermittent electric supply has led to installation of diesel gensets at major places, 

this is not only having a negative impact of the environment but is also hampering the 

economics of the village as the cost of power from these diesel genset is much higher 

than the normal electric supply 

8. Consistent electric supply would lead to increased industrial and agricultural 

production thereby leading to increased employment options and overall economic 

development. 

Outcomes: More reliable power supply is required for the village and for which the land has 

been donated. Overall development as a result of the sub-station too is expected in terms of 

employment opportunities are expected 

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Annexure - 3: Consultation Checklist 

CONSULTATION CHECKLIST 

Name of the Village/Panchayat 

Date 

Venue 

No. of Persons attended: 

Start and End Time 

Issue Covered 

Yes No 

Information about the project 

Details on the Sub-station (KV, coverage of area) 

Duration of construction for Sub-station 

Site Specifications of Sub-station (type of land on sub-station is sited) 

Safety Issues 

Restrictions on land use in and around the sub-station 

Social impacts 

Loss of land (for substation), structures and other community property resources such as 

playground 

Temporary Loss of access to road, etc. 

Temporary loss of income 

Impact on Water situation due to supply for the sub-station 

Enhancement (or if any deprivation) of features of the area around sub-station 

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Mitigation Measures 

� Compensation for land (and substation) and structures 

� Provision of compensation of lost trees and CPRs 

Work Opportunities 

� Provision of temporary (or permanent) employment opportunities, if any 

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Annexure - 4: Census/Socio Economic Survey Questionnaire 

Date 

Investigator Name Supervisor Name 

Type of Household 

General 

SC 

Type of the Use 

HARYANA POWER PROJECT 

Census/Socio Economic Survey Questionnaire 

(Note: Provide a sketch of the property on Page 4 of this questionnaire.) 

A. IDENTIFICATION 

A.1 General Identification. 

A.2 Type of Property 

Private 

2 0 0 

Government 

Respondent Name AC/BC 

Trust Community Others 

1 2 3 4 5 

A.3 Ownership 

A.3.1 Do you own the structure/ plot/ agriculture land? 

Identification Number 

ST OBC Women headed 

household 

1 2 3 4 5 6 

/ / 

Road No Side Number 

BPL* If BPL, card NoBPL* 

Residential 

Open Land/Plot 

School 

1 

4 

7 

Commercial 

Plantation/ Orchard 

PHC/Hosp./Dispensary. 

2 

5 

8 

Residential cum Commercial 

Graveyard 

Industrial 

3 

6 

9 

No 

Storeys 

G 

of 

1 

Mazar 10 Temple 11 Masjid 12 G+1 2 

Church 13 Shrine 14 Vill Com/ Panchyat/Government Land 15 G+2 3 

Agriculture 33 Waste/ Grazing/ Barren 17 Others (specify) 99 

State District 

Owner 

Block Town//Village 

1. Tenant 2. Encroacher 3. Squatter 4. Share Cropper 5 

A.3.2 Occupiers Name ___________________________S/o__________________________ 

A.3.3 Name, Address, Phone Number and LANDMARK __________________________________ 

_____________________________________________________________________________________ 

A.3.4 If Tenant, Name and Address and Contact Number of the Owner ____________________ 

_____________________________________________________________________________________ 

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A.3.5 Please provide with an ID Proof (Ration card, Voter Id, PAN Card, Driving Licence, any ONE) 

Record the details. 

_______________________________________________________________________________ 

A.4 Utilities on the Property 

Sl.No Utilities Unit(s) owned Sl.No Live Stock Asset Numbers 

1. Trees 1. Cow 

2. Dug wells 2. Buffalo 

3. Tube wells 3. Sheep 

4. Lift Irrigation Points 4. Goat 

5. Water Tap 5. Pig 

6. Water Tank 6. Poultry 

7. Hand Pump 7. Pond Others (Mention) 

8. Cattle Shed 

9 Water supply 

pipeline 

10 Boundary wall 

11 Barbed wire fence 

12 Pond 

13 Others (SP) 

A.5 Trees that are likely to be affected 

Tree type 

Height of 

tree 

Distance 

from 

tower 

base 

1. Mango 2. Mulberry, 3. eucalyptus, 4. pine, 5. kikar, 6. shisham and 7. babul 

A.6 Typology of the Main Structure 

Wall 

Roof 

Floor Boundary No of Rooms 

RCC/RBC 1 Brick 1 Concrete 1 Brick 1 

Thatched 

2 

Wood 

Plastic 

2 

Mud 

2 

Barbed 

Wire 

2 

Mud 3 Mud 3 Stone 3 Wood 3 

GI / 

Asbestos 

4 

Asbestos 

4 

Others 

9 

Others 

9 

Bamboo 5 Others 9 

Others 9 

B. Structural Details 

B.1.1 How old is the structure? 

(Mention the Year since you are operating from this structure) 

B.1.2. How long are you residing or operating from the structure? 

B.1.3 Measurement of the Land (in mts) 

Length: 

Breadth: Total 

Area: 

Impacted area Remarks if any 

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B.1.4 Measurement of the Structure/Asset 

Length: Breadth: Height Total area 

of the 

structure 

Total 

Impacted 

area of 

the 

structure 

Remarks if any 

B.1.5 What type of business are you doing, in case of commercial use? 

1. Tea Stall 8. Kabari Shop 15. Motel 

2. Grocery/General/KiranaStore 9. Educational institution 33. Butcher/meat 

3. Vegetables/ Fruits 10. Hotel/ Restaurant 17. Barber Shop 

4. Cloth/Garments 11. Electrical 18. Medicine Shop 

5. Tailor shop 12 Furniture 19 Wine Shop 

6. Pan/ Cigarette Shop 13 Petrol Pump 20 Phone/Photocopy shop 

7. Garage/ Mechanic Shop 14. Lubricant Shop 99. Any other, please specify 

B.1.6 Is your business self owned? 1 -Yes / 2 - No 

B.1.7 How many people have you employed? (number) 

B.1.9 Where would you prefer to move from here ? (Residential and Commercial Both ) 

S No Place Where (specify) Distance in Kms from current 

location 

1 Within the Village/ Town 

2 Outside the Village / Town 

B.1.10 Do you have any alternative land /structure? 1 - Yes / 2 - No 

B.1.11 If Yes, where? 

Place (specify) Distance in Kms from existing 

B.2. Agricultural Details 

B.2.1 Do you have agricultural land? 1 - Yes / 2 - No 

B.2.2 Type of Land 1. Irrigated 2. Un-irrigated 3. Waste Land 9. Other (Specify) 

B.2.3 What Crops you Grow ? 1. Rice 2. Maize 3. Tea 4. Wheat 5. Vegetables 6. Fruits 7. Bamboo 

9. Others (Specify)__ ___________________ 

B.2.4 For how many years the Land being cultivated by you / your ancestors ____ 

C.1. Household Details 

C.1.1. Caste details 

C.1.2. Type of Family 

C.1.2. No. of Persons in Household. 

ST (hills) ST 

(Plain 

) 

SC MOBC OBC General 

1 2 3 4 5 6 

Others Specify the Caste Group 

9 

Nuclear Joint Extended Sibling 

1 2 3 4 

Above 15 yrs Below 15 yrs 

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Codes for Relationship 

1 Head of the House Hold 2 Wife 3 Husband 4 Son 

5 Daughter 6 Son-in-law 7 Daughter-in-law 8 Grandfather 

9 Grandmother 10 Grandson 11 Grand daughter 12 Grandson-in-law 

13 Grand daughter-in-law 14 Brother 15 Sister 33 Brother-in-law 

17 Sister-in-law 18 Father 19 Mother 20 Father-in-law 

21 Mother-in-law 22 Uncle 23 Aunt 24 Cousin 

25 Nephew 26 Niece 27 Any other (specify) 

C.2. Family Profile. (Start from Head of the Household) 

Member 

Number 

C.2.1 Name 

C.2.2 

Relationship 

C.2.3 Sex 

C.2.4 Age 

C.2.5 Marital 

Status 

C.2.6 

Education 

C.2.7 

Health 

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 

Write down the 

names of all person 

who live and eat 

together in this 

household starting 

with head exclude 

persons under the 

age of 14 years. 

HH 

Codes 

above 

as given 

Is the NAME male or female? 

1 1 1 1 

2 2 2 2 

1 

2 

1 

2 

1 

2 

1 

2 

1 

2 

1 

2 

1 

2 

1 

2 

Male 

Female 

How old was NAME on the last birthday? 

Record the age on 

last birthday 

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Married 

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 Unmarried 

3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 Divorced 

4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Separated 

5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 Widow/Widower 

The class till which the person has been educated. 

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Illiterate 

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 Primary (class 4) 

3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 

Secondary (Class 5 

- 10) 

4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Higher (graduate) 

5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 Technical 

6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 Vocational 

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Handicap by birth 

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 

Handicap due 

other reasons 

to 

3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 

Any other chronic 

health problems 

D.1. Employment Status of the Family Members 

D.1 

Is the NAME working? 

Employment 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Yes 

Status 

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 No 

The occupational activity at the place of job? This may have 

multiple entries 

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Agriculture 

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 Agri Labour 

D.2 

Occupation 

3 

4 

5 

3 

4 

5 

3 

4 

5 

3 

4 

5 

3 

4 

5 

3 

4 

5 

3 

4 

5 

3 

4 

5 

3 

4 

5 

3 

4 

5 

3 

4 

5 

3 

4 

5 

Non Agri Labour 

Business/Trade 

Government 

Service 

6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 Private Service 

7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 Maid Servant 

9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 Others 

What was the main reason for the NAME not working? 

To be 

persons 

filled 

who 

for 

are 

D.3 Non- 

not working. 

Working 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 No work available 

Status 

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 Seasonal inactivity 

3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 

Household 

duties 

family 

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D.4 Income 

D.5 Skills 

D.6 Household Expenditure 

4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Old/young 

5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 Handicapped 

6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 Student 

9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 Others 

How much does the NAME earn in a month? 

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Less than Rs.2000 

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 Rs.2000 – 3000 

3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 Rs. 3000 - 4000 

4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Above Rs 4000 

What type of skill possessed by the person? 

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Computer 

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 Weaving 

3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 Typing 

4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Mechanic 

5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 Driving 

6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 Others (specify) 

7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 None 

Item Amount 

1 Food 

2 Cooking Fuel 

3 Clothing 

4 Transport 

5 Health Care/Medicines 

6 Education 

7 Electricity/Utilities 

8 Social events 

9 Agriculture (Labor/ Tools) 

10 Seeds/Fertilizers/Pesticides 

11 Water 

12 Deisel Generator 

13 Others 

D.7 Have you availed of benefit under any Government Scheme ? 1. Yes 2. No 

Yes Purpose Amount Availed Training 

1. JRY/ IJRY 

2. DWACRA 

3. IPDP 

4. PMRY 

5. NREGP 

6. Others (Specify) 

D.8 Site Observations (distance from start point): 

Km Observations 

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Annexure – 5: Notification regarding rate applicable for Nevada Tigaon Sub-station 

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Annexure - 6: Notification on circle rate applicable for Sirsa District 

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