DEDICATED FREIGHT CORRIDOR
CORPORATION OF INDIA LIMITED
(Government of India Enterprise)

FINAL REPORT

End -Term RAP Impact Evaluation of Land Acquisition
and R&R Implementation for EDFC-I (Khurja-Bhaupur)
Section)

JUNE 2020
LEA ASSOCIATES SOUTH ASIA PVT. LTD.
New Delhi, India
TABLE OF CONTENTS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ............................................................................................................ 1
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Project Background .....................................................................................................................1
1.2 Approach and Methodology ........................................................................................................2
1.3 Structure of the Report ...............................................................................................................6
2. CHANGES IN SOCIO-ECONOMIC AND LIVING STANDARDS ............................................... 7
2.1 Changes in Occupational Profile ..................................................................................................7
2.2 Changes in Income level ..............................................................................................................7
2.3 Indebtedness ...............................................................................................................................8
2.4 Housing Condition .......................................................................................................................8
2.5 Change in Standard of Living .......................................................................................................8
2.6 Opinion of the respondents.........................................................................................................9
3. LAND ACQUISITION AND RESETTLEMENT IMPLEMENTATION OUTCOMES ..................... 13
3.1 Status of Private Land Acquisition .............................................................................................13
3.2 Disbursement of Compensation ................................................................................................13
3.3 Procedure and Timeline Followed for Land Acquisition as per RAA, 2008 ...............................13
3.4 Rehabilitation and Resettlement Assistance .............................................................................14
3.5 Level of Satisfaction of PAPs: .....................................................................................................15
3.6 Training of PAPs .........................................................................................................................15
3.7 Status of Land Handover and Impact on Construction .............................................................16
3.8 Impact on Common Property Resources...................................................................................17
3.9 Corporate Social Responsibility Activities .................................................................................17
3.10 Cost of Land Acquisition and Resettlement ............................................................................187
3.11 Grievance Committee’s Impact ...............................................................................................198
3.12 Arbitration and Court Cases ....................................................................................................209
3.13 Local Employment Creation.......................................................................................................21
3.14 Impact on Women ...................................................................................................................221
3.15 Institutional Arrangement for RAP Implementation ...............................................................232
4. CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION .......................................................................254
4.1 Key Findings .............................................................................................................................254
4.2 Lessons Learnt .........................................................................................................................287
4.3 Outstanding Issues and Suggested Action Plan .......................................................................309

LIST OF TABLES
Table 1-1: Summary of Land Acquisition and Resettlement Impact of EDFC 1 .............................................. 1
Table 1-2: Categorization of the land lost by the PAPs in the project ............................................................ 2
Table 2-1: Socio-Economic Indicators ............................................................................................................. 8
Table 2-2: Summary of Focus Group Discussions ........................................................................................... 9
Table 3-1: Item-wise expenditure for RAP Implementation of EDFC 1 ........................................................ 19
Table 3-2: Details of Cases Filed in Court..................................................................................................... 21

LIST OF FIGURES
FIGURE 1: GPS Tagged Map of Survey Location: PAPs and Control Population ............................................. 5

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FIGURE 3: Timeline of Arbitration Cases....................................................................................................... 20
FIGURE 4: Cases Filed in Court and Cases Resolved ..................................................................................... 20

LIST OF ANNEXURES
Annexure I : Project Detail Factsheet of EDFC-1
Annexure II : Detailed Scope of Work

Annexure III : Sample Copy of Questionnaires of PAPs and Control Population

Annexure IV : Sample Copies of Focus Group Discussion (FGD) Guidelines

Annexure V : Photographs of FGDs conducted

Annexure VI : Assessment of timeline based on village level case studies

Annexure VII : Land acquired for NTH

Annexure VIII (A) : Newspaper Excerpts and Camps Organized

Annexure VIII (B) : Satisfaction Level of PAPs with respect to Awareness camps

Annexure IX : Training to the PAPs and Employment (Newspaper Excerpts)

Annexure X : Land Related Hindrances or Stoppage of Civil Works by Community

Annexure XI : Onsite Observations of Common Property Resource

Annexure XII : CSR activities of DFCCIL

Annexure XIII : Procedure of handling Grievances by DFCCIL

Annexure XIV : Local Employment Study

Annexure XV : Outcomes of the data analysis on various indicators of RAP Implementation

LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS

BPL --- Below Poverty Level
CII --- Confederation of Indian Industry
CPM --- Chief Project Manager
CPR --- Common Property Resource
CSR --- Corporate Social Responsibility
DFCCIL --- Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited
EDFC --- Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor
EM --- Entitlement Matrix
FGD --- Focus Group Discussion

GoI --- Government of India
GPS --- Global Positioning System
GRC --- Grievance Redress Committee
IBRD --- International Bank for Reconstruction and Development
ITI --- Industrial Training Institute
LA --- Land Acquisition
LASA --- Lea Associates South Asia Private Limited
NGO --- Non-Government Organisation
NTH --- Non-Titleholder
OFC --- Optical Fibre Cable
PAPs --- Project Affected Persons
PMC --- Project Management Consultant
PWD --- Public Works Department
QPR --- Quarterly Progress Report
R&R --- Rehabilitation and Resettlement
RAA --- Railway Amendment Act, 2008
RAP --- Resettlement Action Plan
RCC --- Reinforced Cement Concrete
Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition,
RFCT-LARR ---
Rehabilitation and Resettlement
ROB --- Railway Over Bridge
RoW --- Right of Way
RPF --- Resettlement Policy Framework
RUB --- Railway Under Bridge
SC --- Scheduled Caste
SDM --- Sub Divisional Magistrate
SEMU --- Social and Environment Management Unit
SPV --- Special Purpose Vehicle
S&T --- Signal and Telegraph
TH --- Titleholder
ToR --- Terms of Reference
WHH --- Women Headed Household

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1. The Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Ltd. (DFCCIL), Ministry of Railways
implemented the World Bank Funded Dedicated Freight Corridor Project from May 2011 to the end of
2019. End-term Impact Evaluation of Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) is an in-built component of the
project which aims at assessing whether the affected persons and households are rehabilitated and
resettled as per the RAP. Commissioned by DFCCIL, the study assessed the impact of the project on the
project affected persons (PAPs) and control population.

2. The implementation of the Khurja-Bhaupur section (343.56 Km.) of EDFC-1 has triggered
substantial land acquisition and resettlement impacts. RAP has envisaged 1442.15 ha. of land acquisition,
which has reduced by 7% to 1339.35 ha. by end of the implementation period. The project has taken
conscious efforts to minimize the impact on land. The number of PAPs was 56,651 as per RAP, estimated
based on individual land-owners. The number of PAPs during implementation was 25,472, estimated
based on single land-plot having multiple shareholders. In sum, the resettlement planning was near
accurate.

3. The universe comprised 25,472 PAPs which included formal land-owners (‘Titleholders’), informal
settlers (‘Non-Titleholders’), resident owners or tenants and vulnerable categories. Out of the total PAPs,
1216 PAPs (5% of the total PAPs) were selected for the impact assessment. The identification of PAPs
followed proportionate sampling method. Apart from this, 284 households were chosen as control
population. Out of the 27 Common Property Resources (CPRs), 6 were studied using purposive sampling.
The project has acquired 1188.77 ha. of private land, which is 89% of the total land acquired and the
remaining included Government land. A total of 24,687 land-owners (97%) received compensation.
DFCCIL has disbursed compensation for 1178.38 ha. of land (99% of the total private land acquired).

4. On an average, a Project Affected Person (PAP) has lost 0.05 ha. of land to the project. As per the
study, 87% PAPs has lost less than 0.1 ha. of land to the project.

5. Out of the total PAPs, 532 families (2.1%) were displaced. The displaced families were
compensated for their affected structure and provided Rehabilitation and Resettlement (R&R) assistance
as per the Entitlement Matrix.

6. As per the study, 31% PAPs utilised the compensation and assistance for construction/renovation
of house and 8% utilised the money for purchasing land.

7. The PAPs as well as local community were satisfied with the relocation of common property
resources and appreciated the efforts of DFCCIL in relocating the CPRs.

8. The average delay in handing over of the encumbrance-free land to the contractor as per the
provision of civil contract: achieving first milestone (i.e. 80% handover) was delayed by 51 days and
achieving the last milestone (i.e. 100% handover) was delayed by 1160 days.

9. The occupational profile of the PAPs remains unchanged in comparison to the baseline. Majority
of the PAPs were engaged in agriculture and allied activities. The rate of unemployment has reduced

from 6% (during baseline) to 2%. Average income of the PAPs increased by 26% in real terms (adjusting
for inflation). Average income of the BPL PAPs has increased by 1.4 times in comparison to the baseline1.
Further, the study showed that the living standard of PAPs have enhanced. Out of the total PAPs, 91%
intimated that they have constructed new house or renovated their existing residential structure with
improvised area; 37% PAPs were able to pay their debts, spend on medical as well as educational needs
and also on household chores.

10. Analysis of the sample cases of land acquisition awards revealed that notification and various
procedures followed were in compliance to the Railway Amendment Act, 20082. The Award and further
procedures were done in time, whereas the award (20F) of 54 villages was delayed and surpassed the
prescribed period of one year. DFCCIL had paid the land-owners the value of award along with an interest
(5% per month) for the delayed period.

11. The project has generated employment to 4193 persons since January 2014, which included jobs
of watchmen, office-assistant, site-supervisor, laboratory-assistant, electrician, and construction-site
labour. The average wages of these locally employed persons were about 15% more than the prescribed
minimum-wage rages.

12. In essence, DFC has achieved its objectives to the maximum possible extent. The project affected
persons improved their income earnings, even though not at par with the control population, they
utilised the compensation and assistance amount for upgrading their living standards. Overall, the
problems emanating from the project are minimal as the expectations of the PAPs were high. Project
should provide additional resources to rectify the post-construction damages to residential structures
and also to remedy the RUBs, approach or access roads which largely affected community life.

13. Land acquisition by government functionaries could be made more inclusive and time-bound,
with DFCCIL taking more facilitative approach at higher level with line departments. While delay-interest
is applicable for land compensation, resettlement assistance is disbursed without any delay-interest.
Measures should be taken to provide delay-interest for resettlement assistance, in tune with the land
compensation rules.

1
As per the baseline, the PAPs earning less than Rs.25,000 were considered below poverty line. Presently (2019) the BPL
threshold income is Rs.27,000.
2
The major stages of notifications and awards as per RAA, 2008 includes: (i) 20A –Notification by Central Government declaring
its intention to acquire land for execution of a special railway project briefly describing the land intended to be acquired and
about the special railway project, (ii) 20E-The Central Government declares, by notification that the land is acquired for the
purpose mentioned in section 20A. If no declaration is published within the period of one year from the date of publication of
section 20A then the notification will cease to have any effect and, (iii) 20F- The amount to be paid as compensation (Award) to
be determined by the Competent Authority within a period of one year from the date of publication of the declaration or the
acquisition (20E) of the land will lapse.

1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Project Background

1. The Ministry of Railways, Government of India (GoI) has received financing from the International
Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) towards the cost of Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor
Project (EDFC). The Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Ltd. (DFCCIL), the implementing
agency has appointed LEA Associates South Asia Private Limited, New Delhi, for carrying out the “End-
Term Impact Evaluation of Land Acquisition and Rehabilitation and Resettlement (R&R) implementation
of the Khurja - Bhaupur section (343 Km.) of EDFC -1”. The stretch from New Bhadan to New Khurja (195
kms.) has been commissioned.

2. The two Resettlement Action Plans (RAPs) i.e. (i) Khurja - Bhaupur section and (ii) Tundla re-
alignment, were prepared in March, 2011. As per the RAPs, the total length of the Bhaupur-Khurja
corridor was 343 Kms. (Double line); of which 149 Kms. was in detour section and balance 194 Kms. was
in parallel to the existing North Central Railway track. This section comprised of 4 junction stations and 6
crossing stations. As per RAP, the corridor traversed 8 districts and 291 villages of the state of Uttar
Pradesh. The Right of Way (RoW) width was around 40 mtr. in the parallel section and 60 mtr. in detour.
Out of 343 Km. of this stretch, Tundla detour was 71 Km.

3. The implementation of the Khurja-Bhaupur section (343.56 Km.) of EDFC-1 has triggered
substantial land acquisition and resettlement impacts. The project has acquired 1,188.77 ha. of private
land impacting 25,472 Project Affected Persons (PAPs). Project has provided resettlement assistance to a
total of 10,260 PAPs. This included 532 physically displaced PAPs3 and rest 9728 PAPs in the category of
livelihood support. A summary of land acquisition and resettlement impact of EDFC-1 is presented in
Table 1-1, which shows that resettlement planning carried out, was near accurate. The detailed factsheet
showing the updated status of EDFC-1 is at Annexure I.

Table 1-1: Summary of Land Acquisition and Resettlement Impact of EDFC 1
Baseline Status (as End-term Impact
No. Parameter per RAPs) Status (as on July,
2019)
1 RoW Length (in route Km.) 343 343.56
2 Total Land Acquisition (Ha.) 1442.15 1339.35
Project Affected Person [including Titleholders and Non- 56651‬* 25472
4
Titleholders] (Nos.)
5 PAP received R&R support (Nos.) - 10260
6 Physically DisplacedPAPs (Nos.) - 532
Source: DFCCIL, 2019
[*Note: As per RAP (Tundla Realignment of May 2011): “due to large number of representations, the alignment of
Tundla detour was re-surveyed and mostly brought parallel. The Tundla detour was divided in 72 Km. parallel and
about 29.56 Km. in detour portion. Furthermore, to avoid displacement of people, DFCCIL has undertaken certain
technical efforts like minimizing track distance at selected locations and reducing embankment heights and slopes.

3
Data as on May 2020, Source: DFCCIL.

At many built-up locations land width has been reduced to as less as 22 mtr. which has resulted in reducing impact
on residential as well as commercial structures”].

4. It is seen from Table 1-1 that the length of the alignment has slightly increased. The total land
acquisition has decreased by 102 ha. (7%), and the number of PAPs has also decreased by 55%. The
reason for decrease in the number of PAPs in comparison to the area of land acquired is because during
RAP preparation, the land-owners were individually taken into consideration, whereas during the RAP
implementation the land having multiple shareholders were taken as a whole.

5. Taking into consideration, 25,472 Project Affected Persons (PAPs) in 1,188.77 ha. of private land
acquired by the project, the average land of 0.05 ha. of one PAPs has been lost to the project. As per As
per the study, 87% PAPs has lost less than 0.1 ha. of land to the project.

Table 1-2: Categorization of the land lost by the PAPs in the project4
Category of land in ha. No. of PAPs % of PAPs
Less than 0.1 22,225 87.25
0.1 - 0.5 3,180 12.48
0.5 and above 67 0.26
Total 25,472 100.0
Source: DFCCIL, 2020

6. The End-Term Impact Evaluation of land acquisition and rehabilitation & resettlement
implementation process for EDFC-1 covers total length of 343.56 Kms. The stretch located in Uttar
Pradesh includes Bhaupur - Khurja section (271.56 Kms.) and Tundla Re-alignment (72 Kms.).

7. The study aimed to assess whether the affected persons and households were rehabilitated and
resettled as per RAP and the impact of the project on the PAPs and control population. The objective of
the study is as under:

Independently evaluate the land acquisition and rehabilitation and resettlement implementation
process in the project.
Assess the impact created by compensation and assistance provided to the project affected
persons in improving their living standards.
Evaluate the impact across all categories of project affected persons including formal land-
owners (‘Titleholders’), informal settlers (‘Non-Titleholders’), resident owners or tenants and
vulnerable categories.

8. The detailed scope of work is given at Annexure II.

1.2 Approach and Methodology

9. The end-term impact evaluation was done by comparing the present condition of the PAPs with
the conditions that were prevalent during the baseline (2011). The impact on PAPs was also assessed in

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Based on the analysis of the data received from the respective lots of DFCCIL.

comparison to a set of Control Population. Besides, level of satisfaction and perception of PAPs and local
community with respect to the implementation of RAP was also studied.

10. The study involved both quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis. The data for the
study was collected through household-surveys, focus group discussions (FGD) with various target
groups, and also institutional level discussions (DFCCIL, Project Management Consultant (PMC),
Contractors, and Non-Government Organization (NGO). The evaluation entailed the following tasks:

Review of available project documents and literature
Sample selection and coverage
Data collection
Focus Group Discussion and Discussion with Stakeholders
Data analysis and report preparation

(a) Review of Project Documents and Literature
11. The various documents and records were collected from the DFCCIL such as Resettlement Action
Plan (RAP), Award Copies, Payment of Compensation and Disbursement details, Micro Plans, Valuation
Reports (structure, land and trees) and data related to Grievance Redress Committee (GRC).

12. In addition, data and information associated with time taken for various stages of land
acquisition, reasons for delay in handing over of encumbrance-free land to the contractor as per the
contract provision and its impacts on construction was collected and analysed.

(b) Sample Selection and Coverage
13. Confirming the mandate of Terms of Reference (ToR), 1216 PAPs and 284 households (control
population) were surveyed. The sampling considered the following parameters:

Various affected categories of PAPs including formal land-owners (‘Titleholders’), informal settlers
(‘Non-Titleholders’), resident owners or tenants and vulnerable categories.
PAPs located in detour and parallel sections,
PAPs located in respective Lots5,
PAPs whose land is acquired as per Railway Amendment Act (RAA), 2008 and Uttar Pradesh Direct
Land Purchase Policy, 2015,
PAPs who have been provided R&R assistance based on Resettlement Policy Framework (RPF)
disclosed in 2011 and as per revised RPF disclosed in 20156.

14. The Global Positioning System (GPS) tagged map showing the surveyed location of PAPs and
control population is presented in Figure 1.

5
The civil contract of the project was carried out in three construction lots i.e. (i) Lot 101- Bhaupur to Etawah Bypass End (ii) Lot
102- Etawah Bypass End to Chamrola Bypadss End and (iii) Lot 103- Chamrola Bypadss End to Khurja
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The revision of the RPF was in view of the new land acquisition Act – Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land
Acquisition and Rehabilitation and Resettlement (RFCT-LARR), 2013. This report uses the term ‘Entitlement Matrix (EM) 2011 and
Entitlement Matrix (EM) 2015’ denoting the respective RPFs.

(c) Data Collection
15. Data at household level were collected applying direct interview method. A total number of 16
trained enumerators were deployed to collect the data, of which 5 were female. The enumerators were
guided by 6 field supervisors.

16. A structured questionnaire was formulated covering the indicators for PAPs such as
(i) compensation and R&R assistance received (ii) utilization of compensation amount (iii) income
generation activities (iv) household/ individual income (v) debts (vi) household facilities (vii) grievance
redress (viii) satisfaction level and (ix) feedback/ opinion on Land acquisition and R&R processes. A
questionnaire for control population was also prepared covering the indicators such as (i) income and
occupation (ii) Debts (iii) household facilities and (iv) feedback/ opinion on change of living condition. The
sample copy of the questionnaire as well as control population is given at Annexure III.

(d) Focus Group Discussion
17. Altogether, 12 FGDs were conducted. The objective of FGD was to assess the impact of RAP
implementation. The focus groups included (i) physically displaced people, (ii) PAPs received
compensation and R& R assistance, (iii) PAPs whose land acquired as per UP Direct Land Purchase Policy,
(iv) PAPs filed Grievance cases, (v) Vulnerable Groups (SC, ST, BPL, WHH and Differently-Abled), (vi)
Formal Settlers (Titleholders -THs) and informal settlers (Non-titleholders -NTHs), (vii) Civil Work
Contractor, (viii) PAPs Employed by the Contractor, (ix) Community Representatives for Common
Property Resources and Religious Structures, (x) Control Population, (xi) PAPs who filed Complaints to
World Bank, and (xii) PMC.

18. The consultant team visited the project sites; interacted with PAPs, DFCCIL officials,
implementing agencies (Contractor, PMC & NGO) and other concerned departments. Sample copy of the
FGD guidelines is given at Annexure IV.

Figure 1: GPS Tagged Map of Survey Location: PAPs and Control Population

1.3 Structure of the Report

19. This report consists of five chapters including the present one as Introduction. The list of the
chapters in the report are:

Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 2: Changes in Socio-economic and Living Standards
Chapter 3: Land Acquisition and Resettlement Implementation Outcomes

Chapter 4: Conclusion and Recommendations

2. CHANGES IN SOCIO-ECONOMIC AND LIVING STANDARDS
20. This chapter presents the comparative socio-economic background of project affected persons
during the current period (2019) and baseline period (2011). The characteristics of control population have
also been presented wherever required.

21. The key findings with respect to changes in occupation, changes in income level, indebtedness,
housing condition, changes in living standard and opinion of the respondents (FGDs) are presented in
subsequent sections.

2.1 Changes in Occupational Profile

22. The study has looked into the changes in the occupational profile of the PAPs from the baseline
period to the current period. Agriculture was the main occupation of the PAPs. During 2011, 19% of the
affected persons were engaged in agriculture. As per the study, majority of the PAPs (39%) were engaged
in agriculture and allied activities. Further, 4% of the Project Affected Persons reported change in
occupation. Rate of unemployment reduced to 2% during the end-term evaluation from 6% during
baseline.

2.2 Changes in Income level

23. During 2011, the average income of the PAPs was Rs.31,875. In comparison to this, the average
income (in real terms) of the PAPs was Rs.40,135 and that of control population was Rs.46,090. The study
observed that the current income of the PAPs has increased by 26% over baseline income but is 15% lower
compared to control population.

24. A comparison in the income of the PAPs who were compensated based on Railway Amendment
Act (RAA), 2008 and Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and
Resettlement Act (RFCT-LARR), 2013 respectively were analysed. The average annual income (in real terms)
of the PAPs who have received compensation as per RAA, 2008 was Rs.34,136 and the average annual
income (in real terms) of the PAPs who have received compensation as per RFCT-LARR, 2013 was
Rs.43,335. The study found that the difference in the annual income of the PAPs who were compensated
as per RFCT-LARR, 2013 with that of the control population was 6%. The difference in the annual income of
the PAPs who were compensated as per RAA, 2008 with that of the control population was 26%.

PAPs under Below Poverty Line (BPL): As per the baseline (2011), 63% of total PAPs were considered as
‘Below the Poverty line (BPL)’ families; earning less than Rs.25,000 annually. Presently, the BPL threshold
income is Rs.27,000 and accordingly 23% were BPL. The study observed that the average income (in real
terms) of BPL PAPs was 1.4 times higher compared to baseline.

2.3 Indebtedness

25. During 2011, 380 cases (81% of surveyed PAPs) of indebtedness were reported. As per the study,
indebtedness was reported for 37% PAPs. In case of control population, indebtedness was reported for
31%. One-third of the PAPs have utilised the compensation amount in repaying a portion of their debt.

2.4 Housing Condition

26. The study has looked into the housing condition in terms of the nature of construction. During
2011, 97% of the PAPs had ‘pucca’ house (houses made of bricks, RCC permanent structure). The study did
not observe major changes in the housing condition.

27. During 2011, 44% of the surveyed population were having separate kitchen and bathroom facilities
each and the situation continues for both PAPs and control population during the study period.

2.5 Change in Standard of Living

28. The study revealed that the area of existing residential structure of 91% PAPs has increased and
also the new houses were constructed. Further, 31% PAPs utilized the amount for construction/renovation
of house followed by 8% for purchase of land and 3% for agricultural purpose. The study observed that
58% PAPs utilised the compensation amount and R&R assistance on repayment of loan, investment in new
business and expenditure on improved medical as well as educational facilities. The living condition of 39%
PAPs improved due to the project and 48% were able to construct new house. The remaining PAPs
intimated that their living condition did not improve due to the reason such as: (i) compensation amount
received was less and (ii) the amount received was spend on household chores.

29. The study observed that out of the total PAPs, 19% were physically displaced. The area of existing
residential structure of 57% displaced PAPs has increased. Further, 66% PAPs utilized the amount for
construction/renovation of house followed by 15% for purchase of land. The study also observed that 18%
PAPs utilised the compensation amount and R&R assistance on repayment of loan and deposited in bank.
The living condition of 81% displaced PAPs improved due to the project. the remaining informed that
there was no change in the living condition as (i) compensation amount received was less (ii) invested their
own saving in construction of new house and (iii) material for construction of house was expensive.

30. Table 2-1 below shows the various socio-economic indicators taken into account during the study.

Table 2-1: Socio-Economic Indicators
S.No. As per Controlled Project Affected
Indicators Baseline Population Persons [PAPs]
(2011) (2019) (2019)
1. Occupation (in %)
 Agriculture 19 37 39
 Unemployed 6 0.3 2
 Others 75 62.7 59
2. Average annual income (in Rs.) 31,875 46,090 40,135
3. Indebtedness (No. of cases: in %) 81 31 37

S.No. As per Controlled Project Affected
Indicators Baseline Population Persons [PAPs]
(2011) (2019) (2019)
Housing Condition
4. 97 - 95
(% having Pucca structures)
5. Separate Kitchen and bathroom facilities (in %) 44 - 44
6. Area increased (in %) - - 91
Source: RAP (2011) and Primary Survey (2019)

2.6 Opinion of the respondents

31. Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) were conducted with various groups to understand the impact of
the project. FGDs were organised with 12 different groups in 69 locations wherein 637 people participated.
The photographs of the Focus Group Discussion is presented at Annexure V. Outcome of the FGDs is
summarised in Table 2-2.

Table 2-2: Summary of Focus Group Discussions
Sl.No. FGD Groups Name of Locations Outcome
1 Physically  Naugawan,  Displaced PAPs received enhanced compensation as per the
Displaced People Sukhampur & decision of the GRC.
Dekhiyapur (Auraiya  The PAPs themselves relocated to new location with
Number of District) external support received from DFCCIL and contractor.
Consultations: 6  Barhan & Nagla Gokul  The PAPs were allowed to salvage the construction
(Agra District) materials.
Number of  Kirthra Mohmadpur  PAPs were not satisfied with the timeframe of 3-months
Participants: (Firozabad District) given for relocation.
57  PAPs expected employment opportunities for at least a
person in each household as part of the project.
2 PAPs who  Keshopur Jafori &  Vulnerable PAPs (BPL, differently-abled and widow)
received Doruchandpur expressed satisfaction for the special assistance they
Compensation (Aligarh District) received.
and R&R  Datoji, Alampur  PAPs who received compensation as per the Entitlement
Assistance Jhapta, Latifpur, Matrix-2011 were not satisfied with the land rates as
Dokeli, Rasedpur compared to the PAPs who received compensation as per
Number of Kaneta, Aronj & the Entitlement Matrix-2015.
Consultations: Galamai (Firozabad  Majority of the PAPs utilized the compensation amount and
15 District) R&R assistance on repayment of debt, expenditure on
 Barhan, Nagla Gokul, improved medical and educational facilities.
Number of Surehara Mustkil &  Although it was planned initially to provide drain facility,
Participants: Dehrera (Agra RCC road along the RUB, the same was not provided. This
117 District) created difficulty for the community people.
 Behta (Kanpur Dehat  Majority of the PAPs have not filed any grievances due to
District) lack of awareness regarding GRC.
 PAPs who approached the Court of Law for enhanced
compensation received favourable decision. They received
the enhanced compensation as well.
 Water logging in newly constructed RUB during rainy
season.
 Improper rehabilitation of borrow area resulted in soil run-
off and consequent damage to religious structure.

Sl.No. FGD Groups Name of Locations Outcome
 Community requested for making necessary drainage
facilities.
 Few PAPs from Barhan, Nagla Gokul, Surehara Mustkil &
Dehrera of Agra District have not received R&R assistance.
 PAPs received job-training from Industrial Training Institutes
(ITIs).
3 PAPs involved in  Shahpur Derapur  PAPs expressed their satisfaction for the compensation
Direct Land (Kanpur Dehat amount received.
Purchase Process District)  They were also satisfied with the R&R assistance provided as
per Resettlement Policy Framework, following the provision
Number of amended in 2018.
Consultations: 1  PAPs purchased land utilizing the compensation amount and
constructed house.
Number of
Participants:
17
4 PAPs who have  Datoji, Latifpur,  Majority grievances of the PAPs were submitted to the
filed Grievance Dokeli, Rasedpur respective DFCCIL site offices only and the concerned
Cases Kaneta & Kirthra officials resolved the cases at their level.
Mohmadpur  In case of claiming for higher compensation, PAPs with the
Number of (Firozabad District) help of legal practitioner had filed case with arbitrator.
Consultations: 7  Barhan & Nagla Gokul  Few PAPs had filed cases with the arbitrator and was
(Agra District) pending for decision.
Number of
Participants:
27
5 Vulnerable PAPs  Bhanduwa Phaphood  Participants comprised of members from Scheduled Castes
& Purwasa (Auraiya (SC), BPL, Differently-abled and Women Headed Households
Number of District) (WHHs).
Consultations:  Datoji, Alampur  The participants expressed their satisfaction for the special
13 Jhapta, Kirthra assistance provided to vulnerable category.
Mohmadpur, Bankat,  PAPs intimated that DFCCIL assisted the PAPs in
Number of Rampur, Dokeli, administrative formalities and filling of forms etc.
Participants: Rasedpur Kaneta,  Participants did not face any difficulty in receiving the
144 Aronj & Galamai compensation and R&R assistance amount.
(Firozabad District)  PAPs were satisfied with the assistance provided, even
 Surehara Mustkil & though they were not satisfied with the compensation
Dehrera (Agra provided against lost land and assets.
District)
6 Titleholders  Doruchandpur &  Participants were satisfied with the compensation and R&R
(THs- Formal Khera Khush (Aligarh assistance provided. However, they were not satisfied for
settlers) and District) not giving prior notice for demolition of structures.
non-titleholders  Kirthra Mohmadpur  During construction frequent dust and water logging
(NTHs-informal (Firozabad District) created difficulties for villages.
settlers)  Soil run-off from embankment to agricultural fields affected
the standing crops.
Number of  Relocation of informal settlers in Doruchandpur village of
Consultations: Aligarh: land-owner (formal settler) provided land for
3 constructing houses for informal settlers.
 The informal settlers demanded for alternate land for
Number of relocation.
Participants: 69  Few PAPs have not received R&R assistance.

Sl.No. FGD Groups Name of Locations Outcome

7 Civil Work  Ritam (Etawah  The contractor informed that job specific safety training was
Contractor District) provided on periodic basis to the employees.
 Gari Bhakti (Agra  DFFCIL has taken pro-active steps to resolve local issues
Number of District) related to stoppage of construction activities due to delay in
Consultations: disbursement of land compensation.
2  More than 1000 local people were deployed in different
construction activities based on their experience and
Number of knowledge as laboratory assistants, supervisor, electricians,
Participants: 2 drivers, operators, office boys, office assistant, helpers and
labourers. They were paid @ Rs.8,000/- to Rs.15,000 per
month.
 Training and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities
were adopted based on the mandate and corporate policy
guidelines of the Contractor.
8 PAPs employed  Hyatpur Bhaejara &  PAPs and community people got employment opportunities
by the Khera Khush Khabar which helped them to improve their income level and living
Contractor (Aligarh District) standard.
 Mandrak (Ram Nagar)  The contractors provided entrepreneurial opportunity to
Number of & Dariyapur (Hatras local people in supplying construction materials,
Consultations: District) construction vehicles and local labour.
7  Datoi & Alampur  Local people were employed as drivers (for tractor trolley,
Jhapta (Firozabad diesel vehicle) and security guards.
Number of District)  PAPs opined that they were satisfied with the job and were
Participants: 68  Medidudhi (Etawaha receiving their remuneration consistently.
District)
9 Community  Kheriya, (Hathras  The types of Common Property Recourses (CPRs) relocated
Representatives District) were: educational and religious structures, crematorium,
for Common  Daruchandpur graveyard and public-well.
Property (Aligarh District)  Community people were satisfied with the relocation of
Resources and  Nagla Goal (Agra CPRs for the proactive approach adopted by DFCCIL.
Religious District) Participation of community was observed from identifying
Structures  Latifpur (Firozabad sites for relocation till completion of CPR construction.
District)  In Kheriya village, Hathras district, community was not
Number of  Medidudhi & satisfied for the non-release of compensation against the
Consultations: Bandhya Majro affected land of the religious structure.
6 (Etawah District)  Soil run-off from the embankment and water logging had
 Raipalpur (Auraiya damaged the religious structure.
Number of District)
Participants: 47

Sl.No. FGD Groups Name of Locations Outcome
10 Control  Hajipur Chautta  Most of the community people’s livelihood depended
Population (Aligarh District) mainly upon agriculture.
 Datoji, Dokeli,  Most of the participants working in agriculture, they were
Number of Rasedpur Kaneta, employed as laborers.
Consultations: Aronj, Galamai,  During the rainy days, access to the village is blocked due to
9 Surehara Mustkil, water logging in newly constructed RUBs.
Dehrera & Rahan  Provision for adequate drainage facilities along newly
Number of Khurad (Agra District) constructed RUBs should be provided before the completion
Participants: 89 of construction work.
 Access roads in the village were badly damaged due to
construction activities and movement of construction
vehicles.
 Damaged roads have affected commuting to schools in
Rahan Khurad village in Agra District. Community submitted
written complaints to DFCCIL and District Administration;
community requested for favorable action.
Source: Focus Group Discussion conducted during Primary Survey-2019

3. LAND ACQUISITION AND RESETTLEMENT IMPLEMENTATION
OUTCOMES

32. This part of the study presents detailed information related to land acquisition procedure which
was followed, time taken for various stages of land acquisition, reasons for delay in handover of
encumbrance-free land and its impacts on construction. The chapter also includes the perception of the
PAPs and their satisfaction level on several aspects of RAP implementation. Outcome of the data analysis
on various indicators are summarised and presented in tabular form at Annexure XV.

33. The land acquired was on the basis of the provisions of RAA, 2008 and Uttar Pradesh Direct Land
Purchase Policy, 2015. The acquisition of land on behalf of DFCCIL was the responsibility of Revenue
Department. The valuation of structures located within the affected land was responsibility of Public Works
Department (PWD). The valuation of fruit bearing trees was carried out by Horticulture department and
non-fruit bearing trees was carried out by Forest department. DFCCIL appointed Non-Government
Organisations (NGOs) for facilitating RAP implementation.

3.1 Status of Private Land Acquisition

34. Total land acquired for the project was 1339.35 ha., of which 1188.77 ha. was private land
affecting 25,472 PAPs. Out of the total acquired land, 4.72 ha., was acquired through Uttar Pradesh Direct
Land Purchase Policy, 2015. DFCCIL adopted this policy for acquisition of land-plots missed out previously
and those land required due to shift of alignment or for constructing drains, in order to reduce the timeline
for acquisition under RAA-2008. Accordingly, DFCCIL has amended the Resettlement Policy Framework
(RPF) in 2018.

3.2 Disbursement of Compensation

35. As on July 2019, a total of 24,687 (97%) land-owners received compensation for 1178.38 ha., of
land (99%). Compensation was not disbursed for 785 land-owners (3%) for 10.39 ha., of land (1%).
Disbursement processes are progressing for which DFCCIL is facilitating with the Revenue Department.

3.3 Procedure and Timeline Followed for Land Acquisition as per RAA, 200 8

36. As per Railway Amendment Act (RAA) 2008, after publication of the notification (20A) for land
acquisition, declaration (20E) of the same should be published within a period of one year, or else the said
notification will cease to have any effect. Also, the Competent Authority should make an award (20F)
within a period of one year from the date of publication of the declaration (publication of 20E) or else the
entire proceedings for the acquisition of the land lapses.

37. The process involved in land acquisition was analysed by studying random cases of Award
procedures and respective timelines. The Award of fourteen villages were studied. The analysis of the
sample cases of Awards revealed that notification and various procedures followed, were in compliance to
RAA, 2008. The Award and further procedures were done within the prescribed timeframe of one year. The

average duration from 20A to 20E notification was observed to be 283 days and from 20E to 20F
notification was 233 days. The assessment of timeline based on village level case studies is given at
Annexure VI.

38. Apart from the villages studied above, it was observed that in 54 villages, 20F was delayed and
surpassed the prescribed period of one year. DFCCIL had paid the land-owners the value of award along
with an interest (5% per month) for the delayed period as per the RAA, 2008.

3.4 Rehabilitation and Resettlement Assistance

39. Disbursement of Rehabilitation and Resettlement (R&R) Assistance: A total of 10,260 PAPs were
identified for disbursement of R&R assistance. Out of the total PAPs, 19% belonged to the vulnerable
category. Till July 2019, disbursement was made to 9,449 PAPs (92%).

40. Stamp Duty Redemptions: A total 592 requisitions for stamp duty reimbursement were received
of which 434 requisitions (73%) were considered and the remaining 158 requisitions (26%) were rejected.
Reasons for rejections were (i) submission of requisition after the prescribed one-year, (ii) land was not
purchased in the name of the entitled person, and (iii) claim submitted against the purchase of different
category of land (other than the affected land category).

41. The study observed that 17% PAPs purchased land or assets with the compensation and R&R
assistance in lieu of their lost assets. Further, out of the PAPs who had purchased land, 24% PAPs
submitted requisition for stamp duty reimbursement within the stipulated timeframe and the respective
claims were approved. The rejection of claim was reportedly due to the registry done in the name of
dependents of the PAP. Also, the PAPs who did not claim for stamp duty stated that they were not aware
of the provision of stamp duty redemption.

42. Resettlement Support: RAP insists that the project should provide adequate notification,
counselling and assistance to affected persons so that they are able to move or give up their assets without
undue hardship before commencement of civil works and after receiving the compensation. Taking into
consideration the RAP, the study captured 19% of the PAPs who were relocated. Out of these PAPs,
majority expressed that 3 months’ time was sufficient for relocation and stipulated time was given by the
officials for relocation. The remaining PAPs were of the view that more than 3 months’ time should be
provided for relocation.

43. Physical Displacement of Informal Settlers (NTHs): In Douru Chandpur village, Aligarh, 14 NTHs
were displaced. The land-owner in whose land the NTHs were residing, was compensated. The structure
compensation for the affected structure owned by the NTH along with R&R assistance were provided to
respective NTHs.

44. Discussion with NTHs revealed that the land-owner has provided 1450 sq.m., of land towards
relocation of the NTHs. The ownership of land provided for relocation remained with the land-owner. The
NTHs have built their residential structure on that land. DFCCIL provided them shifting assistance of
Rs.10,000, transitional allowance of Rs.4,000, assistance for displaced animal-shed of Rs.15,000 and

assistance for loss of livelihood of Rs.1,06,500 as per the EM, 2011. The photographs of the relocation site
are at Annexure VII.

3.5 Level of Satisfaction of PAPs:

45. Satisfaction level regarding compensation amount: The study showed that 40% PAPs were
satisfied with the compensation amount. Those who were not satisfied (60%) had demanded for enhanced
compensation amount and opined that compensation amount was inadequate to replace lost assets. The
excerpts of the camps organized for PAPs is given at Annexure VIII (A) and the satisfaction level of the PAPs
with respect to the awareness camps is given at Annexure VIII (B).

46. As per the study, 15% PAPs intimated about the delay in disbursement of compensation amount
and also informed that they frequently visited District Administration for availing the compensation.

47. Satisfaction level regarding R&R assistance: The study revealed that 75% PAPs were satisfied with
the R&R assistance. The PAPs (25%) who were not satisfied with the assistance intimated that the amount
was divided among family members. In case of the PAPs who were relocated, 72% were satisfied with the
assistance provided for relocation.

48. PAPs also intimated some cases of severance of land and consequent difficulties faced. In two
cases, tube wells owned by PAPs were located on the other side of the track and had to spend additional
money to reinstall the same which included purchase of the tube well and boring cost (case of Hayatpur
Bajhera and Khera Khushkhabar villages of Aligarh).

3.6 Training of PAPs

49. DFCCIL provided training to PAPs on various trades like helper, electrician, fitter and data entry
operator. Altogether, 729 PAPs7 were given training. One of the trainings was provided by M/s Premvati
Devi Private ITI situated in Bedai, Sadabad (Hathras District), UP. DFCCIL communicated to Skills Education
Pvt. Ltd., an initiative under Ministry of Skill Development and Skill Education Pvt. Ltd., further entrusted
Premvati Devi Private ITI for imparting training to the PAPs. Discussion with Premvati Devi Private ITI
representatives revealed that 105 PAPs were trained (mostly belonging to BPL families) for duration of 4-5
months in the field of electrician (75% PAPs) and fitter (25% PAPs). Premvati Devi Private ITI had arranged
for placement of 60% of the trained candidates. The ITI also forwarded the two-month’ salary-statement of
respective candidates to DFCCIL. It was also reported that approximately Rs.1500 per candidate was
obtained from Skill Education Pvt. Ltd., to Premvati Devi Private ITI for imparting training.

50. The study observed that 39 PAPs (3%) have received training, of which 37 PAPs received training
through ITI which was empanelled by DFCCIL and 2 PAPs received training through contractor in the field of
stone-pitching and trackman. These PAPs were employed by the contractor. PAPs have received training of
fitter, welder and electrician.

7
Data as on May 2020, Source: DFCCIL.

51. Further telephonic conversation with 9 trained candidates, who were in the list provided by
DFCCIL, revealed that they had received training but had not received any job, one of the trainees said that
he had rejected the job-offer due to low salary (Rs.4,000 - 5,000 per month).

52. These trainings were part of the income restoration measures aimed at restoring livelihood
conditions of the PAPs. RAP provides for training assistance for income generation through NGOs and
temporary employment in construction (with a condition, “if available for civil work and opted by the
PAPs”). The facilitating NGO is mandated with responsibility of motivating PAPs to take part in the
identified government sponsored income generation schemes. In Hathras District, the PAPs who received
training had staged protests against the DFCCIL for not providing job ‘as promised’ during the time of land
acquisition. The protested PAPs demanded job in the government sector. Newspaper excerpts of various
protests are given in Annexure IX.

3.7 Status of Land Handover and Impact on Construction

53. Status of Land Handover: Focus Group Discussions carried out with the representatives of the
Contractor and PMC revealed that the handing over of encumbrance-free land was delayed and was
treated as one of the major delay-events while the Contractor computed the prolongation cost.

54. As per the Contract, the first milestone is possession of 80% of the land within 28 days of the
contract. The second milestone is possession of 90% of the land within 91 days of the contract and the
third milestone is possession of 100% of the land within 182 days of the contract.

55. Completion dates against respective milestones were computed based on the scheduled date of
site-possession. In this regard, the delay in handing over of 80% of the land ranged from 1 day to 129 days
(i.e. average delay of 51 days). Further, the delay in handing over of 100% of the land ranged from 240 days
to 1778 days (i.e. average delay of 1160 days).

56. Other Delay-events: The Contractor also pointed out about various other delay-events including
delay relating to shifting of utilities, delay in removal of Optical Fibre Cable (OFC) and Signal and Telegraph
(S&T) cables in parallel sections, shifting of electric line, delay in appointment of PMC Engineer, civil
disturbances arising from the non-payment/delayed payment of compensation to the villagers, etc. The
cost incurred against the delay specifically due to the delay in handing over of encumbrance-free land was
not available or not disclosed by the Contractor. The prolongation cost claimed is around 19% of the total
contract value and the claim is pending for decision by Dispute Adjudication Board.

57. Obstruction by Local Community People: Perusal of the communication details of the contractor
revealed that around 36 incidents of villagers’ agitation leading to stoppage of civil works were reported
from the year 2014 to 2017. Out of these incidents, more than half of the reported cases were related to
land acquisition or related compensation payments. Other than the land related agitations, the villagers’
also obstructed the work demanding re-sizing of RUB/minor structures or its location-changes and demand
for access road or its maintenance, etc. Details of land-related hindrances as per the contractor’s
communication one of the construction packages is given in Annexure X. ‘Offer of Jobs’ to project affected
families against loss of livelihood was also reported to be one of the reasons.

3.8 Impact on Common Property Resources

58. Common Property Resources (CPRs) have been relocated as observed during the visit to randomly
selected CPRs in six (6) locations (Two in Agra and one each in Auraiya, Etawah, Hathras and Aligarh).
Discussions with community people in various CPR locations showed that the impacted CPRs were
relocated considering its existed structure and architecture and in many cases, enhanced facilities were
also provided (Annexure XI). Overall, the community people were satisfied with the relocation of CPRs, and
they appreciated the efforts taken by DFCCIL, except for the delay occurred for completing the work by the
contractor as per agreed schedule, and that too even after the required land were made available to the
contractor for relocation of affected CPRs.

59. The identified CPRs were grouped under two broad categories, ‘charted’ and ‘uncharted’. Those
CPRs which were potentially impacted and that were identified before mobilisation of the civil work
contract were all treated as Charted. Relocation of charted CPRs rests with the civil work Contractor. Those
CPRs which were identified during the civil work implementation stage were all grouped under Uncharted.

60. Altogether 27 CPRs were identified for relocation, of which 24 were charted and 3 were uncharted.
Out of the total, 11 CPRs were from Aligarh district, 5 CPRs from Hathras district, 4 CPRs were from
Etawah, 3 CPRs from Firozabad district, 2 CPRs were from Kanpur Dehat district and one CPR each from
Agra and Auraiya district. The impacted CPRs include religious structures like, temples and rest houses and
also crematorium and graveyard.

3.9 Corporate Social Responsibility Activities

61. RAP states that “DFCCIL will take social responsibility for reconstruction of community structures
and replacement of common property resources like temple, schools, colleges, roads, and hospitals in
consultation with the community. The facilitating NGOs will organize public consultation with concern
stakeholder‘s to decide the CSR work to be done by DFCCIL. However, the DFCCIL will follow GoI guidel ines
to plan and carry out CSR”. DFCCIL’s CSR is envisioned as a commitment to meet its social obligations by
contributing towards improving quality of life of the communities and stakeholders on a sustainable basis,
preferably in the project areas where it is operating.

62. Overall CSR Activities in DFCCIL: CSR Policy was framed by DFCCIL in 2011-2012 based on the
guidelines issued by Department of Public Enterprise in April 2010 and was issued formally to the Ministry/
Department for compliance in the Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSEs). Accordingly, during 2011-2012
two key areas were identified (i) computer education and (ii) eco-sanitation, for providing input for
development of persons residing in project affected areas. An amount of Rs. 20 lakh was spent on the said
activity. During 2012-2013, vocational/ technical trainings were provided to 891 PAPs with a view to
generate employment. An amount of Rs. 18 lakhs were spent on vocational/technical training. During
2013-2015, two key areas were identified (i) computer literacy (23 computers were provided in 15 schools
under the jurisdiction of project affected areas) and (ii) Vocational training (651 PAPs were provided
training with a total 35,032 man days) for providing input for development of persons residing in project
affected areas. An amount of Rs. 18 lakhs were spent on vocational training.

63. During 2014-2015, DFCCIL signed MoU with Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) on 18th
November 2015 as a part of CSR Activity to provide vocational training to 1000 PAPs/BPL youth (also
known as project ‘SAKSHAM’) at 4 CPM units including Tundla [(i) Allahabad West (ii) Tundla (iii) Mumbai
and (iv) Jaipur]8.

64. Discussion with DFCCIL and Contractor has revealed that 13 CSR activities were undertaken in
EDFC-1.

65. During 2014-2015, an amount of Rs. 2.50 lakhs were spent on construction of toilet blocks in a
primary school under Swachh Vidhyalaya Campaign in Firozabad district.

66. In the year 2017-189, DFCCIL had allocated Rs. 10 lakhs for Tundla CPM unit as well as Ahmedabad
(Western Dedicated Freight Corridor) for the provision of computers in schools/ computer literacy.
Accordingly, office of the CPM, Tundla has purchased desktop computers, printers and computer
accessories for Government schools located along the project affected villages in the districts of Firozabad,
Etawah and Agra. The computer systems were distributed to Schools for providing computer training to
the students.

67. In the year 2018-1910, as part of the CSR activities of DFCCIL, office of the CPM, Tundla had
provided cash-assistance of Rs. 15 lakhs to the District Administration of Firozabad and Agra respectively
towards construction of Public Conveniences. Contractor also gave support to schools located in project
location by constructing building for library and providing books.

68. In the year 2019-2011, Skill Interventions in Schools to improve the employable skills and physical
fitness of the students was conducted through CII in four CPM units including Tundla [(i) Greater Noida/
Meerut (ii) South Mumbai (iii) Ajmer/ Jaipur and (iv) Tundla]. DFCCIL allocated Rs 100 lakhs for the said
activity. Details of CSR activities are given in Annexure XII.

3.10 Cost of Land Acquisition and Resettlement

69. During land acquisition, the total compensation amount disbursed to the PAPs was Rs.719.38
crores. R&R assistance of Rs.68 crore was allocated of which Rs.58 crore was disbursed to the PAPs. So far,
846 PAPs have been identified for the disbursement of the R&R Assistance amount (i.e. one-time
resettlement allowance and annuity) which is in progress.

70. As per RAP, the total land requirement of the project was 1442.15 ha. The total project cost (cost
of civil works, electric works, cost of land, R&R assistance, relocation cost of CPRs and implementation
charges) was Rs.5761.83 crore. The cost estimate for land acquisition and R&R assistance includes cost of
land, cost of structure, R&R assistance, relocation cost of CPRs and implementation charges. The total cost
incurred for various activities related to RAP implementation is estimated to be Rs.1269.72 crore which
includes cost of land, R&R assistance and cost of consultancy. Thus, 22% of the total project cost has been

8
Source: DFCCIL Letter No. HQ/HR/35/CSR/2015-16 dated 21.12.2015
9
Source: DFCCIL Letter No. HQ/HR/CSR Activities 2017-18 dated 31.07.2017
10
Source: DFCCIL Annual Report, 2018-19 and DFCCIL Letter No. HQ/HR/CSR Activities 2018-19 dated 21.08.2018
11
Source: DFCCIL Annual Report, 2018-19 and DFCCIL Letter No. HQ/HR/CSR 2019-20 dated 31.07.2019

incurred towards land acquisition and resettlement. Also, compared to the estimated during RAP, the RAP
implementation expenditure is higher by 1.6 times. This is attributed to the escalated cost of land
compensation as per the new Act, RFCT-LARR 2013 and Uttar Pradesh Direct Land Purchase Policy and R&R
assistance as per the EM-2015. Item wise expenditure of RAP implementation is given Table 3-1.

Table 3-1: Item-wise expenditure for RAP Implementation of EDFC 1
S. Budget as per RAP Expenditure
Item
No. (Rs.in crore) ^ (Rs.in crore)
1 Cost of Land 322.18 1176.85
2 R&R Assistance 81.35 89.17
3 Relocation of CPR* 1.69 0.0
Implementation Charges (Training, Administration, 74.37 3.70
4
Management, Capacity building, Monitoring, NGOs etc.)
Total 479.59 1269.72
Note: *The relocation cost of CPR is the part of the contract document of contractor.
^ The Budget as per RAP includes contingency @8%.
Source: RAP-2011 and DFCCIL (as on November, 2019)

3.11 Grievance Committee’s Impact

71. Grievance Redress Committee (GRC) as mentioned in the RAP was formulated in all the districts.
The GRC comprised the following members:

 District Collector of the concerned District, Chairman
 Zila Parishad Chairperson/ his or her nominee
 Concerned Competent Authority/ Administrator
 Concerned Assistant Project Manager of DFCCIL
 Representative from Civil Society/ a reputed local NGO

72. The grievances of the PAPs were regarding enhancement of compensation, delayed disbursement
of compensation, compensation not provided of the additional land acquired, R&R and handicapped
assistance not received, more land acquired than marked, community issues related to water logging,
damaged access roads. The grievances were usually submitted to the DFCCIL site office, Head Quarter or to
the Arbitrator. The cases filed with the Arbitrator were mostly done with the help of legal practitioners.

73. Till July 2019, a total of 1,581 grievance cases were recorded of which 1,570 cases (99%) were
resolved. The decision has been pending for remaining 11 cases (1%). It is observed that most of these
cases were not directed to GRC but were dealt and resolved within the site offices of DFCCIL. Study also
observed that 16% of the PAPs were having adequate knowledge of various procedures for filing
grievances with GRC. The detailed procedure of handling grievances by DFCCIL is given at Annexure XIII.

74. Study observed that, 151 PAPs (12%) have submitted grievance cases at various levels of District
Administration and to the site offices of DFCCIL. Majority of the PAPs (67%) were satisfied with the
decision.

75. The Concurrent Monitoring Team appointed by the DFCCIL had observed that there was lack of
awareness among the PAPs regarding grievance redress system. The GRC couldn’t be convened for
resolving issues of aggrieved persons quickly due to its size. Accordingly, the Monitoring Team suggested
for modifying the constitution of GRC in order to make it functional. The Monitoring Team also observed
some hindrances to the smooth and efficient functioning of the grievance redress mechanism such as (i)
lack of awareness among PAPs regarding who to approach for grievance redress, (ii) lack of direct
communication with PAPs – and as a resolution the monitoring team had suggested coordination with
respective Sarpanch and display of GRC information at prominent places, and (iii) delay in inter-
departmental coordination for grievances requiring intervention of other state level departments. World
Bank in its site-visit note (22-25 June 2018) noticed that communication and coordination between the
DFCCIL, LA Authority and PAPs remained an issue in the Project, as PAPs were not aware of the
entitlements, approval of supplementary micro plan, and disbursement of payments and availability of
GRC.

76. Status of Complaints forwarded to the World Bank: There were 36 complaints by 28 PAPs
submitted directly to the World Bank through e-mail. These complainants were from the districts of
Auraiya and Etawah. The World Bank along with DFCCIL officials from Kanpur site office and Concurrent
Monitoring Team conducted meetings with the complainants in project locations. DFCCIL had regularly
updated the action taken against respective complaints to the World Bank. As per the data received from
the site office, 30 complaints were resolved which pertained to (i) enhancement of compensation (ii)
livelihood assistance as per new land acquisition Act (iii) discrepancy in measurement of affected area (iv)
acquisition of residual land (v) non-receipt of compensation and R&R assistance (vi) request for
construction of a culvert (vii) request for alignment change to avoid impacts. To understand the
satisfaction level of the complainants, a discussion was conducted with 5 complainants wherein 4 PAPs
intimated that they were satisfied with the decision and one PAP was not satisfied as his case for non-
receipt of compensation was pending in Court of Law.

3.12 Arbitration and Court Cases

77. Arbitration Cases: As per Clause (6) of Section 20F of the Railway Act, 1989 (24 of 1989), Arbitrator
has to be appointed for determining the payment of compensation to the PAP; when the PAP was not
satisfied with the compensation provided. Commissioners of Kanpur, Agra and Aligarh were respectively
appointed as Arbitrators. Till July 2019, 2879 Arbitration Cases were filed of which136 cases (5%) were
pending.

78. Out of the 136 pending cases, 56% cases were pending for the last 12-24 months and 42% cases
were pending for more than 24 months. The reason pointed for the delay in disposing the cases was
inadequate time-availability of respective Commissioners. The absence of PAPs during the hearing has also
delayed the processes. Most of the arbitration cases were filed for enhancing the compensation rates.

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Number of Cases

100 57 83
100 77

Number of Cases
Total Number of
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2 1 Number of Cases
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50 Resolved
<6 6-12 12-24 >24 9
1 2 0
months months months months
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Timeline of Cases District Court High Court Supreme Court

Figure 2: Timeline of Arbitration Cases Figure 3: Cases Filed in Court and Cases Resolved
Source: DFCCIL, 2019

79. Court Cases: Till July 2019, there were 161 cases filed in various courts (District Court, High Court
and Supreme Court), of which 151 cases were pending for decision. Cases were related to enhancing rate
of compensation, demand for payment of interest rate due for delayed disbursement, appeal against the
Arbitrator’s decision. Two cases were from Etawah which was under review of Supreme Court, filed by the
PAPs demanding payment against the acquisition of their land declared under section 20E but not awarded
under 20F. In this case, the High Court ruled in favour of DFCCIL referring to its communication which
stated that Railways did not propose to utilize the land declared for acquisition under section 20E and also
referring to section 20F (2) the said declaration stand lapsed.

Table 3-2: Details of Cases Filed in Court
District Court High Court Supreme Court Grand Total
Filed Pending Filed Pending Filed Pending Filed Pending
77 68 83 82 1 1 161 151
Source: DFCCIL, 2019

80. Analysis of the timeline of filed cases in various Courts shows that 56% of cases were pending for
more than 24 months and 20% cases were pending for more than a year. Overall, nearly 96% of cases filed
were pending for decision.

81. As per the study, majority of the PAPs intimated to have hired legal practitioners for arbitration/
court cases. Out of the total PAPs, 21% submitted arbitration/court cases. Out of the PAPs who had
submitted their cases, 26% intimated that the arbitrator’s/ court’s decision benefitted them as it was in
their favour. Whereas, 42% intimated that the arbitrator’s/ court’s decision was not in their favour. The
cases of remaining 32% PAPs were pending.

3.13 Local Employment Creation

82. The project has generated local employment to 4,193 persons12 since January 2014. Local
entrepreneurs also emerged as part of the project for supply of local labour as well as construction
materials, construction vehicles, etc. Majority of the PAPs were satisfied with the employment conditions,

12
Sources: (i) Employment Records of the Contractor, (ii) Discussion with DFCCIL Officials, (iii) FGD with the local people employed
by the Contractor.

wages and facilities provided by the contractor. FGD was conducted with the PAPs employed by the
contractor which is presented in Table 2-2, sl. no. 8 under ‘PAPs employed by the contractor’. The number
of man-days vary from a day/week to a year or more depending on the project duration. Discussions with
the local employed persons revealed that their average wages range between Rs.450-550 per day and for
some jobs like watchmen, office assistant, site-supervisor, laboratory-assistant, electrician, stone-crushing
and pitching, etc., the wages range between Rs.8,000-15,000 monthly respectively. Stone-crushing work
involved heavy physical work and youngsters were usually preferred. One wagon of stone is rated at
Rs.2000 and about 4 persons could complete 1 -2 wagons of stone. The study observed that the average
wage of the local employed persons was 15% more than the minimum wage rates. The detailed study of
the local employment is given at Annexure XIV.

3.14 Impact on Women

83. Development projects improve the living conditions of women by taking into account the women’s
participation and as well as their real needs. The study has carried out the consultations with women
groups in order to understand the impact of the project on the women community.

84. Till July 2019, out of a total of 25,472 PAPs, 3,345 (13%) were women PAPs. Out of these women
PAPs, 94 (3%) were physically displaced. Out of the total physically displaced PAPs, women PAPs accounts
for 18%. The compensation and R&R assistance were disbursed to 3344 women PAPs. The one physically
displaced women PAP has not accepted the compensation as she has demanded for enhanced
compensation and hence the R&R assistance is not yet disbursed. Further, out of 729 PAPs provided skill
training, 70 PAPs (10%) were women. These women PAPs were provided training in garment making (from
ITI Kanpur), welding and electric (from ITI Etawah). The study revealed the following:

(i). Socio-economic changes:

(a) Occupation: The occupation pattern of women remained unaltered. As per the baseline study,
most of the women were housewives and the pattern continued during end-term evaluation study
as well. The remaining women PAPs were engaged in various occupations such as agriculture,
wage-labour, trade and service (in government and non-government organisations).

(b) Income level: The average annual income (in real terms) of the women PAPs was Rs.31,640 and
that of control population was Rs.34,480. The study observed that the annual income level of the
women PAPs was 8% lower compared to control population.

(c) Indebtedness: Indebtedness was reported for 22% women PAPs. Majority of the women PAPs
utilised the compensation amount in repaying a portion of their debt. In case of control population,
indebtedness was reported for 31%.

(d) Standard of Living: The study revealed that the area of existing residential structure of both women
PAPs (88%) and male PAPs (90%) has increased. Both intimated that the new houses constructed
were better than the old houses. The living condition of 39% women PAPs have improved
considerably as they were able to construct ‘pucca’ houses (houses made of bricks, RCC permanent

structure), renovate house, purchase cattle, repay part of their debt, spend on medical as well as
educational needs and also on household chores and the situation was same for male PAPs.

(ii). Awareness about Act/ Policy applicable for the project: Majority of the women PAPs (63%) were
aware about the Act/ Policy through which their land was acquired. Awareness among women
PAPs were at par with their men counterparts.

(iii). Disbursement of compensation and R&R assistance: Out of the 176 women PAPs, all received the
compensation and R&R assistance. They study revealed that 18% women PAPs have approached
the Arbitrator/ Court cases for enhancement of compensation.

(iv). Difficulty faced during receipt of entitlements: Majority of the PAPs (76%) intimated that they did
not face any difficulty in receiving the entitlements. The remaining 24% intimated that they have
faced difficulties such as (i) frequent visits to District Administration/DFCCIL for availing the
entitlements, (ii) staging of protests for enhanced compensation and (iii) delayed payment of
entitlements.

(v). Level of Satisfaction: Out of the total women PAPs, 50% were satisfied with the entitlements
provided. On the other hand, 40% men had expressed their satisfaction. Both men and women
who expressed their satisfaction revealed that the entitlements have positively contributed
towards improving their standard of living. Both were able to construct or renovate houses, repay
part of their debt, spend on medical as well as educational needs and also on household chores.

(vi). Physically displaced women PAPs: The study observed that no physically displaced women PAPs
were provided employment. Out of the total Women PAPs, 56% were satisfied with the
compensation amount as well as R&R assistance. The living conditions of 39% women PAPs have
improved as they were able to construct house, purchased land and purchased cattle. They
intimated that the compensation amount and R&R assistance received was adequate enough to
replace their affected / lost asset.

3.15 Institutional Arrangement for RAP Implementation

85. Social and Environmental Management Unit (SEMU) was responsible for implementation of RAP in
coordination with 3 Offices of Chief Project Managers (CPM) - DFCCIL at Agra, Kanpur and Aligarh
respectively. There were 3 contractual employees in respective offices of CPM, who were reporting to
Senior Executive Engineer. These employees were responsible for land acquisition processes, resettlement
& rehabilitation and training procedures. In addition to the above-mentioned duties, the contractual
employees were also responsible for handover of advance-notices to PAPs, liaising with revenue officials
and disbursement of compensation/assistance amount.

86. The contractual staffs also included retired revenue officials who facilitated DFCCIL works. Two
NGOs were contracted by DFCCIL for Aligarh, Kanpur and Agra respectively. However, the contract of the
NGOs was concluded on prescribed dates and the remaining works were handled by DFCCIL officials.
Discussion with various officials revealed that most of the staffs in the position of Project Managers and
above were having technical background in engineering and lacks specific experience in land acquisition

and resettlement related aspects. Officials received training on social safeguard implementation through
the training organized by NGO and Concurrent Monitoring Team.

87. RAP implementation by NGOs: Two NGOs were contracted by DFCCIL for Aligarh, Kanpur and Agra
respectively. NGOs had supported the project by organizing camps to identify the affected persons. NGOs
had also helped to disburse the R&R assistance by preparing Micro Plan. The support of NGO helped in
smooth disbursement of the compensation to the PAPs. Further, the NGO liaisoned with PAPs to help them
submit requisite documents for receiving the compensation and R&R assistance and also disseminated
requisite project information. As per RAP, NGOs should work with the PAPs and the line departments to
dovetail the government sponsored income generation schemes for the benefit of PAPs. However, such
dovetailing had not taken place. NGOs had prepared the list of PAPs eligible for training. DFCCIL later
arranged for the training in identified institutes.

88. Monitoring and Evaluation by Concurrent Monitoring Team: Consultants were appointed by the
DFCCIL to carry out quarterly review of social and environmental safeguard activities implemented in the
project. Three Consulting Agencies were contracted by DFCCIL since inception of the project. The
Concurrent Monitoring Team had identified the gaps in the implementation of RAP and had suggested
corrective measures. The major issues identified were related to (i) periodic progress on land acquisition,
disbursement of compensation and R&R assistance, grievances and stamp duty redemptions (ii)
institutional snags leading to impediments in the process of acquiring land, (iii) procedural delay in
providing entitlements and (iv) opinion and suggestions of PAPs received through specific consultations
and one-to-one interviews. The Concurrent Monitoring Team had also imparted training to the officials of
DFCCIL, PMC, Contractor and NGO regarding implementation of RPF, RAP and its compliance.

4. CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION

89. The key findings, lessons learnt and outstanding issues along with recommendations are
summarized in this section. Based on the impact evaluation, the study suggests remedial measures as
required to meet out the objective of R&R implementation. The DFCCIL should monitor the outstanding
actions beyond the impact evaluation study, which include disbursement of compensation and R&R
assistance, rectifying post-construction damages to affected residential structures, approach roads and
assurance on commuters’ safety.

4.1 Key Findings

A. Socio-Economic Findings
(a) Occupation Profile:
 Occupation pattern of the PAPs remained unaltered. Majority of the PAPs were engaged in
agriculture and allied activities.
 A reduced level of unemployment was observed in comparison to the baseline.

(b) Income Level:
 In comparison to the baseline, the income of PAPs has increased. The average annual
income level of the PAPs have increased by 26% over baseline. The study also observed
that the average annual income level of the PAPs was 15% lower than the Control
Population.
 The average annual income of the PAPs who were compensated as per RFCT-LARR, 2013
was at par with control population (with a difference of 6%) than the PAPs who were
compensated as per RAA, 2008 (with a difference of 26%). The average annual income of
the PAPs who were compensated based on RFCT-LARR, 2013 fared better than the PAPs
who were compensated based on RAA, 2008.
 The average annual income of PAPs below poverty line has increased 1.4 times as
compared to the baseline.

(c) Indebtedness
 Indebtedness reported for 37% of the PAPs against 81% of PAPs during baseline. One-third
of the PAPs utilised the compensation amount and R&R assistance in repaying a portion of
their debt.

(d) Housing Condition:
 Housing condition of the PAPs remained unaltered. Majority of the PAPs were living in
‘pucca’ house (houses made of bricks, RCC permanent structure).
 In terms of facilities (i.e. having separate kitchen, bathroom and toilet), no change was
observed in the study period in comparison to the baseline period.

(e) Standard of Living:
 The compensation money gave the PAPs an opportunity to purchase new lands, construct
new houses or renovate their old houses. Study observed that 58% of the PAPs reported
utilizing money for investment in new business and/or clearing the existing debts and
spend on improved medical and educational facilities.

B. Land acquisition and Rehabilitation & Resettlement Support
i. Land Acquisition:
 Total land acquired for the project was 1339.35 ha., of which 1188.77 ha., was private land.
The land acquisition followed RAA, 2008 except 4.72 ha., which was acquired through Uttar
Pradesh Direct Land Purchase Policy, 2015.
 As on July 2019, 10.39 ha. of land was remaining to be acquired.
 On an average, one PAP has lost 0.05 ha. of land to the project. As per the study, 87% PAPs
has lost less than 0.1 ha. of land to the project.
ii. Timeline of Land Acquisition:
 The notification and various procedures followed for acquiring land was in compliance to
the RAA, 2008 and the procedures were done within the prescribed timeframe.

iii. Disbursement of Compensation and R&R Assistance:
 The disbursement of compensation and R&R assistance have largely progressed.
 As on July 2019, a total of 785 land owners (3%) are yet to receive compensation and 811
PAFs (8%) are yet to receive R&R assistance. The disbursement of compensation amount
and R&R assistance for the remaining PAPs were in progress at the time of the study.

iv. Resettlement Support:
 Stamp Duty Reimbursement: In case of stamp duty redemption, 26% claims were rejected
due to various reasons such as (i) submission of requisition after the prescribed one-year,
(ii) land was not purchased in the name of the entitled person, and (iii) claim submitted
against the purchase of different category of land (other than the affected land category).
 Relocation time given to PAPs: PAPs were not satisfied with the timeframe of 3-months
given for relocation.

C. Satisfaction Level and Perceptions of the PAPs:
 Study showed that 40% of the PAPs were satisfied with the compensation amount.
The remaining 60% of the PAPs who were not satisfied with the compensation amount
opined that the compensation amount was not adequate to replace their lost assets.
 Three-fourth of the physically displaced PAPs expressed their satisfaction regarding the
assistance provided.

D. Grievance Redress Mechanism:
 Grievance Redressal Committee as mentioned in the RAP was formulated in all the seven
districts where the EDFC -1 traverses.
 The grievances of the PAPs were related to enhancement of compensation, delayed
disbursement of compensation, compensation not provided of the additional land
acquired, R&R and handicapped assistance not received, more land acquired than marked,
community issues related to water logging, damaged access roads.
 Most of the grievance cases were not directed to GRC but were dealt and resolved within
the site offices of DFCCIL.
 Study observed that 84% of the PAPs were not aware of the various procedures involved to
file grievances with GRC.

E. Local Employment:
 The project has generated local employment to 4,193 persons in various jobs like
watchmen, office assistant, site-supervisor, laboratory-assistant, electrician, stone-crushing
and pitching.
 Local entrepreneurs were also emerged and were engaged in supplying of local labour as
well as construction materials and construction vehicles.

F. Relocation of Common Property Resources:
 There were 27 CPRs relocated in this DFCC project stretch, of which 24 were categorised as
‘charted13’ and were relocated by the Contractor. The ‘uncharted14’ CPRs were relocated by
DFCCIL.
 The community people were satisfied with the relocation of the CPRs. The participation of
the community was evident in relocation of most of the CPRs.

G. Impact on Women:
 Compensation and R&R assistance has been disbursed to all the women PAPs. They
intimated that they did not face any difficulty in receiving the same.
 The overall distribution of income and indebtedness showed that women PAPs are
economically at par with their counterpart in control population.
 The area of existing residential structure of both women PAPs (88%) and male PAPs (90%)
has increased. Further, equal improvements were observed in the living standards of both
women and male PAPs.

H. Handing over of Encumbrance-Free Land to Contractors:
 Delay in handing over of land to the contractor was observed in all the three Lots of EDFC
1. Achieving 80% length, was delayed by average 51 days against the timeline as per
contract. Achieving 100% length was delayed by average 1160 days against the timeline as
per contract.
13
CPRs included under the scope of Civil Works Contract
14
CPRs not included under the scope of Civil Works Contract

4.2 Lessons Learnt

(a) Displaced persons/families who were not willing to relocate after the expiry of advance notice
period posed challenges. Except few cases, relocation support was observed to be limited to
disbursement of compensation amount and R&R assistance. To the best possible extent, an
appropriate community system (involving local government bodies, social activists, knowledgeable
persons) for smooth relocation of displaced persons/families should be developed for relocation
purposes. Counselling support should be provided in order to minimize the inherent hardship faced
by PAPs during relocation.

(b) Relocation Support to Informal Settlers (NTH): As per EM-2011, informal settlers were eligible for
structure compensation and R&R assistance. The study observed a case of Douru Chandpur village,
Aligarh wherein the displaced informal settlers had not had any planned relocation site. The policy
document (i.e. Acts/Entitlement Matrix 2011) does not have any provisions in such cases as
elaborated above. As per the New Entitlement Matrix 2015, “those occupying village common
lands/abadi lands prior to 1961 shall be eligible to be treated as ‘regularised land holders’ as
permitted by law and shall be provided with alternative land or site allowance equivalent to land
compensation”. This provision was not included in the EM 2011. Hence, the project should
earnestly support the informal settlers whose land has been acquired and should provide
equivalent support as in the case of title-holders to support and save their livelihoods.

(c) Training of PAPs: DFCCIL has made very systematic arrangement for providing training to PAPs.
Priority was given to those PAPs belonging to below-poverty-line (BPL) category through
recognized institutes. It was observed that 60% of the trained candidates received job post-training
and their two-month salary statements were also forwarded to DFCCIL. Many of the trainee PAPs
rejected the job offer due to inadequacy in the remuneration offered. Many cases of protests by
trainee PAPs were reported disrupting the overall project progress.

Adequate communication regarding the entitlements – livelihood training related aspects requires
to be clearly communicated to PAPs. Awareness campaigns in affected villages should be more
transparent and should specifically include the details of proposed trainings. Post-training
procedures adopted by the DFCCIL should be documented and disseminated in public domain.

(d) Stamp duty redemption: Out of the total 592 requisitions for stamp duty reimbursements, 158
(26%) were rejected due to reasons such as (i) submission of requisition after the prescribed one-
year, (ii) land was not purchased in the name of the entitled person, and (iii) claim submitted
against the purchase of different category of land (other than the affected land category). Project
should consider these rejected claims and include project-affected-families as unit of entitlement
and should also include purchase of different category of land also as eligible. The time period for
claim should be relaxed to at last two years or till end of the RAP implementation.

(e) Corporate Social Responsibility: CSR activities carried out in project villages are appreciative; at
the same time require a mechanism for follow-up for ensuring sustainable delivery of benefits. It is
also noticed that the Computer Systems provided as part of the CSR activity of DFCCIL were taken
away by interested parties thereby denying the intended benefits to students/schools. With

respect to transfer of fund to district administration, the details regarding utilization of specific
fund by the District Administration for the intended purpose was not known.

Appropriate institutional mechanism should be in place for sustainable delivery of benefits,
especially during the project cycle. For instance, ownership of computer systems should be
transferred to the beneficiary school only after a specific period. Follow-up with District
Administration should be made mandatory to ensure the utilisation specific cash transfers made.

(f) Delay in handover of encumbrance-free land: The delay in land acquisition and subsequent
handover of encumbrance-free land were pointed out as major components included in the
prolongation cost-claims of the Contactor. In view of this, the overall RAP implementation system
requires strengthening in future projects and also the targets set forth for achieving right to access
continuous stretch requires relaxation.

(g) Institutional Arrangement: A dedicated institutional structure was in place at DFCCIL HQ as well as
in project site offices for the smooth implementation of RAP. This institutional structure was a
strong platform which facilitated various procedures related to land acquisition, rehabilitation and
resettlement. Staff requirements were in compliance with the RPF and existing staff has
dedicatedly worked towards achieving the objectives of RAP.

(h) Reinstating approach roads in villages and access roads near RUBs: Focus group discussions
carried out across locations have highlighted issues related to (i) difficulty in accessing approach
roads, and (ii) waterlogging conditions in RUBs. Although DFCCIL has instructed the Contractor for
case-by-case resolution, the villagers were generally not satisfied with the prevailing system. Delay
in resolving case is rampant across project locations. Reinstating access-roads near RUBs and also
those approach roads used for movement of construction vehicles should be made more efficient.
The project should prepare a Restoration Plan in coordination with local governing bodies for all
damaged approach roads and access near RUBs. The budgetary provisions along with
responsibility of respective agencies should be clearly mentioned in the Restoration Plan.

(i) Grievance Redressal Committee: It is important to disseminate project information with emphasis
on grievance redress mechanism among people through awareness programs.

(j) Court Cases: Considering that the disposal rate of cases in civil courts is taking long time, the
Concurrent Monitoring Team suggested that it would be imperative to open other avenues of
dispute resolutions like negotiations, meetings and focus consultations. Community participatory
dispute resolution mechanism followed in one of the project locations (in Hathras district, Aligarh)
is emulative.

(k) Delayed payment of compensation for land includes interest for the period of delay (12% per
annum). However, delayed payment of R&R assistance does not include any such delay-interest.
Project should take measures to provide delay-interest for R&R assistance. Resettlement Policy
Framework should be amended accordingly.

(l) Delay in disbursement of R&R assistance varies from village to village and case to case due to
various reasons such as delay in official procedures of line departments, delay in submission of
requisite documents by PAPs. Project’s coordination with line departments should be

strengthened. Timely submission of requisite documents by PAPs also helps pacing up
disbursement of R&R assistance, for which services and support from RAP implementing agency
should be hired.

(m) Damages to reconstructed houses / assets: Train movements along the new alignment and
consequent vibrations have damaged certain residential structures. In this respect, the Project
should strengthen the post-construction surveillance through regular and more frequent site
inspections rectifying the impacts due to train movement and also to resolve incidents of damages
happened to re-constructed houses or other assets. Project should evolve mechanisms to organize
informed meetings with Local Governing Bodies and community representatives.

4.3 Outstanding Issues and Suggested Action Plan

90. Outstanding issues identified during the study have been documented along with the suggestions
for rectification. This includes (i) disbursement of payments to PAPs as compensation and R&R assistance,
(ii) community issues related to post-construction damages due to train movement and consequent
vibration, drainage and water logging issues, embankment erosion and consequent damages to agricultural
fields, safety of women during night-travel along newly constructed RUBs, damages caused to approach
roads and access to RUBs:

a) Compensation disbursement:
Issues: Out of 25,472 PAPs, compensation requires to be disbursed for 785 (3%) PAPs.

Suggestions: DFCCIL should take help from local NGO or community mobilisers and organise
camps in respective villages. Awareness to be raised among the PAPs regarding updating
ownership details, and other documentation requirements related to payment of compensation.
Also prepare the list of non-resident PAPs and communicate with them in consultation with local
governing bodies.

b) R&R Assistance:
Issues: A total of 10,260 PAPs were identified for R&R assistance, of which disbursement is
pending for 1,657 (16%) PAPs.

Suggestions: DFCCIL should take help from local NGO or community mobilisers/volunteers and
organise camps in respective villages to disburse remaining R&R assistance. Awareness to be
raised among the PAPs regarding various documents to be submitted for processing and
disbursement of R&R assistance.

c) Post-construction damages to residential structures:
Issues: In Naugaon village, Auriya and Maharara village, Hathras, partial demolition of PAP’s
structures have resultant cracks on the remaining portion of the structure. In Kheriya village,
Hathras, demolition of house affected the nearby house as well due to train movement and
consequent vibration.

Suggestions: To avoid structure damage due to demolition, engineering code manual/ scheme
should be prepared for the people residing parallel to the track. In case of vibration, impact of
vibration and following procedures to minimize the impact should be taken up by the Project.

d) Rain water along with mud from embankments damages agricultural field
Issues: In Aat village, Kanpur Dehat & MenduKhas village, Hathras, due to rain, the mud and
water runs-off from the track and accumulated in the agricultural field of the PAPs resulting in
damage of crops.

Suggestions: DFCCIL should inspect such cases along the alignment. To minimise the mud and
water run-off provision for construction of Gabion wall, Toe wall, stone pitching, turfing should be
adopted.

e) Safety of Commuters, especially women
Issues: In Alipur village, Aligarh, community people were concerned about the safety of
commuters, including women who were using the RUB especially during night.

Suggestions: DFCCIL/ Contractor should undertake installation of street lights and provide access
facilities (earthen road or footpaths) under their CSR activities. Alternatively, DFCCIL should
forward the matter to the State Government/ District Administration to resolve the issue.

f) Water Logging in RUB and drainage problem
Issues: RUB and stagnant water issue was reported in many places. In Jatanpur Chikavati village,
Aligarh, pond got severed due to track alignment and the rainwater accumulated and run-off to
residential area impacting 20-25 houses. In Kheriya village, Hathras, soil run-off and water logging
damaged the religious structures. In Douru Chandpur village, Aligarh, disruption of drainage due
to alignment resulted in water logging on the road leading to nearby school.

Suggestions: Contractor should install dewatering pumps during the O&M period and the same
should be entrusted to the local governing bodies or community representatives. Permanent
solution to the problem should be evolved in consultation with PWD/local governing body.

Annexure-I
Project details factsheet of EDFC 1
Bhaupur- Etawah Bypass
Chamrola
Etawah End to Chamrola
Bypass End to
Description Bypass End Bypass End Total
Khurja Section
Section Section EDFC 1
EDFC 1
EDFC1
Project Overview
Total PAPs (Nos.) 8946 7326 9200 25472
Title Holders PAPs (Nos.) 8852 7326 9118 25296
Non-Title Holders PAPs (Nos.) 94 0 82 176
PAPs Loosing structure (Nos.) 107 203 313 623
Total displaced and relocated PAFs (Nos.) 103 210 55 368
Contract Value (in INR Crores) 132.94 925.9 1012.14 2071
14th March,
Commencement Date 2013 14th May, 2013 14th May, 2013
22th April,
Contractual Completion Date 2017 21th May, 2017 22th April, 2017
TATA-ALDESA TATA-ALDESA TATA-ALDESA
Contractor
"JV" "JV" "JV"
SAI-TYPSA
PMC Engineer SAI-TYPSA "JV" SAI-TYPSA "JV"
"JV"
Start Chainage 1040 Km 1170 Km 1266 Km
End Chainage 1170 Km 1266 Km 1370 Km
Length Parallel (in km) 95 72 69 236
Bypass Length (in km) (Detour) 40 29.56 38 107.56
No. of Villages 110 76 100 286
No. of Districts 3 2 2 7
Details of Structures
Total ROB’s (in No.) 10 8 2 20
ROB’s Under Construction (in No.) 9 3 2 14
ROB’s Yet to be started (in No.) 1 0 - 1
Total RUB’s (in No.) 15 18 20 53
RUB’s Under Construction (in No.) 1 4 0 5
Junctions Station (in No.) 1 1 2 4
Crossing Station (in No.) 3 2 1 6
Level Crossing (in No.) 27 28 32 87

Private Land (in ha.) 497.75 313.97 377.03 1188.75
Government Land (in ha.) 77.57 38 35.02 150.59
Total Land (in ha.) 575.32 352.43 412.05 1339.8
PAPs (in No.) 8946 7326 9200 25472
As per UP State Policy
Land Acquired in ha. 4.50 7 0 4.72
PAPs (in No.) 330 5 0 335
Compensation Disbursement Details
Award Area (in ha.) 497.75 311.76 368.85 1178.36
PAPs (in No.) 8929 7107 8651 24687
Award Amount (in crore) 225.22 195.8 298.36 719.38

Annexure II
Detailed scope of work
A detailed scope of work was adopted for the proposed assignment. The detailed scope includes:
i. Socio-economic Impacts: This scope of the assignment study outlined the comparative
background of project affected households during current (study) period and baseline period
at RAP stage. This formed the background for evaluation of project impacts with respect to
relevant parameters like changes in demographic profile, income status, debts status,
occupation pattern, housing conditions, asset ownership pattern, cropping pattern, living
standard, accessibility of basic amenities, etc. resulting for the implementation of LA and R&R
acts/policies (both old and new as applicable).

ii. Land Acquisition Process and Compensation Payments: This part of the study encompassed
the evaluation of various stages of private land acquisition with respect to civil contract work
schedule and assessment of reasons for delay in land handing over of encumbrance free land
to the contractor as per the contract provision. It also present the comparison of actual land
hand over timing with the original contract schedule, impacts on construction due to delay in
land acquisition, compensation payment to contractors due to non-handing over of land as per
contract provision and implications on project due to delay in land handing over. It also covers
the various compensation related aspects including adequacy to replace lost assets, way of
spending compensation amounts; current status of disbursement of payments for land
acquisition; status of payment for pending compensation and R&R assistance; methods of
finalization and comparison of compensation rates under the old act, new act and direct
purchase policy; satisfaction of PAPs on compensation rates and payments including PAPs who
have not taken compensation due to dissatisfaction of rates.

iii. R&R Process: This activity focused on the various components of R&R process covering both
BPL and non BPL displaced families to understand the resettlement arrangements/alternative
arrangements that were made for the displaced families including various types of livelihood
support provided from the project to re-establish their housing as per New Entitlement matrix
(EM) effective from January 1st 2015. It also provided detailed information on comparison of
displacement methods adopted under the RFCT-LARR Act 2013 and direct purchase policy as
well as assessment of satisfaction status of PAPs on R&R payments and resettlement support
provided to them.

iv. Cost of Land Acquisition and Resettlement: This section comprised of analysis of costs
involved for various actions associated to land acquisition and resettlement as well as
comparison with the overall project cost to draw conclusions on cost allied to land acquisition
and resettlement.

v. Grievance Committee’s Impact: The present assignment analyzed the functions and
effectiveness of the various levels of Grievance Redressal Committee (i.e. DFCCIL, District and

Senior level committees) formed for resolving the grievances associated with land acquisition
and RAP implementation. It also focused on the outcomes of grievances redressed in terms of
the PAPs that have benefitted and drew lessons for the improvement of existing mechanism. It
also included the assessment of satisfaction status and feedback of PAPs on performance of
various levels of Grievance Redressal Committees. At this stage the study also assessed the
appeals to arbitrator and cases in court on various aspects of Land Acquisition and
Resettlement & Rehabilitation implementation.

vi. Local Employment: This study involved coordination with various contractors hired for the
project construction to understand the local employment opportunities provided to the PAPs
by them, including number of man days/months of jobs and how the local people got
benefitted from the jobs was also be documented. In this study, interviews were conducted
with some PAPs who have worked with the contractors to know their views and to assess their
satisfaction with employment conditions, wages and facilities provided to them by the
contractors.

vii. Implementation Outcomes: In this stage the overall outcome of the proposed study has been
summarized covering all the above mentioned aspects related to land acquisition,
resettlement, impacts of both title and non-title holders, cost incurred for various activities,
staffing, PMC, NGOs and Social and Environment Safeguard Monitoring and Review
Consultancy (SESMRC) role, grievance redressal mechanism, etc. This also covered some of the
grievance cases (both positive & negative), lessons learnt, innovations made and challenges
faced during the implementation of project. Based on this impact evaluation findings some
follow-up remedial measures as required have also been proposed to meet out the objective
of R&R implementation and to monitor the outstanding actions (if any) beyond the impact
evaluation study.

Annexure-III

End Term Impact Evaluation Survey Questionnaire [Project Affected Persons]

Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited Form No. __________Date____________
[A Government of India (Ministry of Railways) Enterprise]
End-Term Impact Evaluation of Land Acquisition and R&R
Name of Investigator_____________________
Implementation for EDFC-1 (Khurja-Bhaupur Section)

Name of Supervisor______________________
Category (TH/NTH/BPL/SC/ST/Vulnerable):______________________________________________________________________

ID No. & Name: ___________________ Gender (M/F):________ Govt. ID No. (AADHAR/Voter/PAN/etc.):____________________

Mobile No.: _________________________Village: _______________________________Tehsil: __________________________

District: ____________State: _________EDFC 101/102/103:_________Chainage:_______________Parallel/Detour: __________

GPS Tagging: Location of affected land: ____________________________________________________________________

Residential location of PAP: __________________________________________________________________

1. Compensation and R&R Assistance Received

i If any compensation amount is pending to receive? 1 YES 2 NO

ii If yes, for which item compensation amount is pending? 1 LAND 2 STRUCTURE

iii If any R&R Assistance is pending to receive? 1 YES 2 NO

If you ever faced any difficulty in receiving the compensation amount
iv 1 YES 2 NO
/ R&R assistance?

v If Yes, please state the type of difficulties faced

Whether you are satisfied with the Compensation Rate/Amount
vi 1 YES 2 NO
received?

vii If any special assistance provided to differently abled people? 1 YES 2 NO 3 NA

viii If sufficient time (3 months) given for relocation 1 YES 2 NO

2. Utilization of Compensation Amount

Where have you utilized/invested the maximum amount of
i
compensation received?

Whether you have purchased land/asset from compensation
ii 1 YES 2 NO
amount?

If Yes, have you claimed reimbursement of stamp duty within
iii 1 YES 2 NO
timeframe?

vi If yes, how much amount claimed (Rs.)

vii If No, please state the reason

If Reimbursement of stamp duty and registration fee rejected, state
viii
the reason

3. Income Generation Activities
i Have you received any training? 1 YES 2 NO

ii If yes, please state the type of training and provided by whom?

iii Did you get any job after the training 1 YES 2 NO

iv If yes, please state the type of job

v If any employment provided by the Contractor 1 YES 2 NO

vi If yes, please state the type of employment / job

vii If No, please state the reason

4. Household / Individual Income
i No. of Family members MALE FEMALE CHILDREN TOTAL

ii No. of earning members MALE FEMALE TOTAL

iii Occupation of family members MALE FEMALE

iv Whether there is change in occupation due to project 1 YES 2 NO

v If Yes, please state the present occupation

vi Individual Monthly Income (Rs.) MALE FEMALE TOTAL

vii Total Household Monthly Income (Rs.)

viii Total Household Monthly Expenditure (Rs.)

5. Loans/Debts
i Have you taken any loan? 1 YES 2 NO

If yes, please state the amount (Rs.) and type (Bank/Private Money
ii
Lender)

iii If you have cleared debts after receiving the compensation amount? 1 YES 2 NO

iv If yes, please state the amount (Rs.) is pending for repayment

6. Household Facilities

i If any change in the total area of household 1 YES 2 NO

ii If yes, please mention the change in total area of household 1 AREA INCREASED 2 AREA DECREASED

iii Is the household having separate Kitchen Room 1 YES 2 NO

iv Is the household having separate Toilet 1 YES 2 NO

v Is the household having separate Bathroom 1 YES 2 NO

vi Type of construction KUCCHA PUKKA SEMI-PUKKA RCC STRUCTURE

7. Grievance Redress
i Have you ever submitted any grievance to GRC? 1 YES 2 NO

ii If yes, please state the type of grievance

iii Whether your grievance resolved by GRC? 1 YES 2 NO

If Yes, please state that whether you are satisfied with decision of
iv 1 YES 2 NO
GRC?

v If No, please state the reason

Have you taken service of any legal practitioners to submit the
vi 1 YES 2 NO
grievance

vii Have you ever submitted any grievance to Court/Arbitrator 1 YES 2 NO

If yes, please state whether the Court/Arbitrator decision was
viii 1 YES 2 NO
positive

8. Satisfaction Level
Whether you are satisfied with the Compensation Rate/Amount
i 1 YES 2 NO
received?

Ii If No, please state the reason

Whether you are satisfied with the assistance provided by DFCCIL
Iii 1 YES 2 NO
during relocation?

iv If No, please state the reason

v Whether you are satisfied with the received R&R assistance? 1 YES 2 NO

vi If No, please state the reason

Whether you are satisfied with the employment conditions, wages
vii 1 YES 2 NO
and facilities provided by the Contractor?

viii If No, please state the reason

9. Feedback/Opinion on LA and R&R processes
Whether the LA and R&R processes benefited in improving living
I 1 YES 2 NO
conditions

Ii If yes, please provide details how?

Iii If No, please state the reason

Whether Compensation amount received was adequate enough to
Iv 1 YES 2 NO
replace affected / lost asset?

v If No, please state the reason

End Term Impact Evaluation Survey Questionnaire [Control Population]
Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited Form No. ___________Date___________
[A Government of India (Ministry of Railways) Enterprise]
End-Term Impact Evaluation of Land Acquisition and R&R Name of Investigator____________________
Implementation for EDFC-1 (Khurja-Bhaupur Section) Name of Supervisor_____________________

Category (TH/NTH/BPL/SC/ST/Vulnerable): ______________________________________________________________________

ID No. & Name:_______________________Gender (M/F):________ Govt. ID No. (AADHAR/Voter/PAN/etc.):________________

Mobile No.: ______________________Village: ________________________________Tehsil: ______________________________

District: _____________State: ________EDFC 101/102/103:__________Chainage:_______________Parallel/Detour: _________

GPS Tagging: Location of affected land: _____________________________________________________________________

Residential location of PAP: __________________________________________________________________

1. Income & Occupation
i No. of Family members MALE FEMALE CHILDREN TOTAL

ii No. of earning members MALE FEMALE TOTAL

iii Occupation of family members MALE FEMALE

iv Whether there is change in occupation due to project 1 YES 2 NO

v If Yes, please sate the present occupation

vi Individual Monthly Income (Rs.) MALE FEMALE TOTAL

vii Total Household Monthly Income (Rs.)

2. Loans/Debts

i If any loan/debt amount (Rs.) is pending for repayment 1 YES 2 NO

If yes, please state the amount (Rs.) and type (Bank/Private Money
ii
Lender)

3. Household Facilities
i If the household having separate Kitchen Room 1 YES 2 NO

ii If the household having separate Bath Room 1 YES 2 NO

iii If the household having separate Toilet 1 YES 2 NO

4. Feedback/Opinion on change of living condition
i Whether you have benefited by the project in any form?

Whether you have purchased any land/asset (shop, etc.) in the last
ii 1 YES 2 NO
10 years?
Please provide your opinion on change of living condition in the last
iii
10 years

Annexure IV

Group-wise Discussion points of FGDs

1. Physically displaced people Group
 Satisfaction level and feedback of PAPs Pre & Post Displacement.
 Alternative living arrangements during displacement process.
 Status of Higher Order Assets and comparison with control population on recall basis
 Verification of Resettlement site
 Other benefits provided by the DFCCIL.
 Any comments/Suggestions/recommendation for future planning

2. PAPs received compensation and R&R assistance
 Satisfaction level of PAPs regarding Land & Assets rates decided by authority.
 Satisfaction level of PAPs received Compensation and R&R Assistance.
 Status of Support provided to all PAPs.
 Views regarding entitlement Category as per Entitlement matrix.
 Status of Grievance case filed, if any.
 Any comments/Suggestions/recommendation for future planning

3. PAPs involved in direct land purchase process
 Satisfaction level of PAPs involved in direct land purchase process.
 Satisfaction level of PAPs regarding relocation of new resettlement site.
 Details of support provided to PAPs relocated to new resettlement site.
 Details of Support provided to all PAPs.
 Any comments/Suggestions/recommendation for future planning

4. PAPs refused to accept the compensation and R&R assistance
 Reasons for refusing to take the compensation and R&R assistance.
 Any Arbitration/Court case filed
 Status of Case/decision.
 Satisfaction level regarding decision.
 Any comments/Suggestions/recommendation for future planning

5. PAPs filed grievance cases
 Status of grievance case filed
 Status of resolved cases.
 Satisfaction level regarding decision.
 Duration of resolving cases.
 Any comments/Suggestions/recommendation for future planning

6. Community representatives for Common Property Resources (CPRs)
 Types of CPR impacted
 Issues raised by the community
 Relocation/Reconstruction status of CPRs.
 Quality of construction of CPRs
 Satisfaction level of Community.
 Any comments/Suggestions/recommendation for future planning.

7. PAPs belongs to vulnerable groups (SC, ST, BPL, WHH and Differently abled)
 Satisfaction level regarding disbursement process of LA and R&R.
 Difficulty faced during process.
 Additional benefits/support provided by the DFCCIL.
 Any comments/Suggestions/recommendation for future planning.

8. Title holder (TH) PAPs and Non-title holder (NTH) PAPs
 Benefits/support provided to TH and NTH as per Entitlement Matrix.
 Satisfaction level of TH and NTH PAPs regarding compensation and R&R Assistance.
 Any comments/Suggestions/recommendation for future planning.

9. PAPs employed by the contractor
 Details of Employment provided by contractor.
 Type of Employment provided by the contractor.
 Satisfaction level of PAPs after employment.
 Status of income after employment.
 Training provided by the DFCCIL.
 Any comments/Suggestions/recommendation for future planning.

10. FGD with women groups
 Difficulties faced during implementation period.
 Status of employment before and during project implementation.
 Type of occupation
 Training provided by the DFCCIL.
 Status of income before and after project implementation.
 Any comments/Suggestions/recommendation for future planning.

11. FGDs with DFCCIL
 Land Handing over details from DFCCIL and Contractor
 Alternative living arrangements during displacement process.
 Other benefits provided by the DFCCIL.
 Budget allocated for LA and R&R
 Details of assistance provided to PAPs relocated to new resettlement site.
 Status of Arbitration/Court case filed and resolved

 Status of grievance case filed and resolved
 Relocation/Reconstruction status of CPRs (Pre & Post Implementation).
 Benefits/support provided to TH and NTH as per Entitlement Matrix.
 No. of Women PAPs
 Training provided by the DFCCIL.
 Details of Employment provided by contractor.
 Type of Employment provided by the contractor
 Status of income after employment.
 Status of Women employment before and during project implementation.
 Status of Women income before and after project implementation.
 CSR activities adopted by the Contractor/DFCCIL.

12. FGDs with PMC
 Land Handing over details
 Alternative living arrangements during displacement process.
 Other benefits provided by the DFCCIL.
 Details of assistance provided to PAPs relocated to new resettlement site.
 Status of Arbitration/Court case filed and resolved
 Status of grievance case filed and resolved
 Relocation/Reconstruction status of CPRs (Pre & Post Implementation).
 Benefits/support provided to TH and NTH as per Entitlement Matrix.
 No. of Women PAPs
 Training provided by the DFCCIL.
 Details of Employment provided by contractor.
 Type of Employment provided by the contractor
 Status of Women employment before and during project implementation.
 Status of Women income before and after project implementation.
 CSR activities adopted by the Contractor/DFCCIL.

13. FGDs with Contractor
 Land Handing over details
 Civil work Schedule of contractor
 Comparison between Land Handing over and Civil work Schedule of contractor
 Alternative living arrangements during displacement process.
 Other benefits provided by the DFCCIL.
 Details of assistance provided to PAPs relocated to new resettlement site.
 Relocation/Reconstruction status of CPRs (Pre & Post Implementation).
 Status of Employment provided by contractor.
 Type of Employment provided by the contractor
 Status of Women employment before and during project implementation.
 Status of Women income before and after project implementation.

 CSR activities adopted by the Contractor.
 Whether contract awarded without paying complete land compensation

14. FGDs with NGO
 Alternative living arrangements during displacement process.
 Other benefits provided by the DFCCIL.
 Details of assistance provided to PAPs relocated to new resettlement site.
 Status of Arbitration/Court case filed and resolved
 Status of grievance case filed and resolved
 Relocation/Reconstruction status of CPRs (Pre & Post Implementation).
 Benefits/support provided to TH and NTH as per Entitlement Matrix.
 No. of Women PAPs
 Training provided by the DFCCIL.
 CSR activities adopted by the Contractor/DFCCIL.

15. FGDs with Control Population in maximum impacted villages including Detour Section
 Occupation Status
 Income Status
 Living Condition
 Status of Landholding and Higher order Assets
 Overall Perception of Control Population
 Status of Loan/Debts
 Status of Household Facilities
 Feedback/Opinion on change of living condition

16. Discussion with complainants of Lot-101
 Status of payment of compensation
 Status of Arbitration and Court Cases filed/Disposed
 Satisfaction of PAPs from Court Decisions

Annexure-V
Photographs of Focus Group Discussion
1. Differently Abled People

Sukhanpur village, Auraiya District

Barhan village, Agra District

Kirthra Mohmadpur village, Firozabad District

2. PAPs received Compensation and R&R Assistance

Doruchandpur and Keshopur villages, Aligarh District

Datoji village, Firozabad District Dokeli village, Firozabad District

Behta village, Kanpur Dehat District
3. PAPs whose Land acquired as per UP Direct Land Purchase Policy, 2015

Shahpur Derapur village, District Kanpur Dehat

4. PAPs filed Grievance Cases

Datoji village, Firozabad district Latifpur village, Firozabad district

Dokeli village, Firozabad District Barhan village, Agra District
5. Vulnerable Groups (SC, ST, BPL, WHH and Differently Abled)

Phaphood village, Auraiya District Purwasa village, Auraiya District

Datoji village, Firozabad District Bankat village, Firozabad District

Dokeli village, Firozabad Surehara Mustkil village, Etmadpur, Agra

6. Titleholders (THs- Formal settlers) and non-titleholders (NTHs-informal settlers)

Doruchandpur village, Aligarh District (FGD with NTHs)

Khera Khushkhabar village, Aligarh District

Kirthra Mohmadpur village, Firozabad District

7. Civil Work Contractor

Contractor’s office at Etawah District Contractor’s office at Gari Bhakti village, Agra
District
8. PAPs Employed by the Contractor

Hayatpur Bajheda village, Aligarh District

Dariyapurva village, Hathras District - PAPs provided training by ITI

Mandrak village, Aligarh District

Alampur Jhapta village, Firozabad District

Medhidudhi village, Etawah District

9. Community Representatives for Common Property Resources and Religious Structures

Kheriya village, Hathras District

Temple in Kheriya village, Hathras (to be Old well in Kheriya village, compensation
demolished- compensation provided to the provided to the owner
owner of the temple)

Temple constructed after relocation of the existing temple in Daruchandpur village, Aligarh

Nagla Goal village, Agra District

Latifpur village, Firozabad District

Graveyard, Raipalpur, Kanpur Dehat District

10. Control Population

Hajipur Chauhatta village, Aligarh District

Dokeli village, Firozabad District

Datoji village, Firozabad District

11. PAPs who filed Complaints to World Bank

Complainants in Debiyapur village, Auraiya District

Complainants in Itgaon village, Etawah District

Annexure VI
Assessment of timeline based on village level case studies

Time to be Time Taken - 20A to 20 E Time Taken - 20E to 20 F
taken notification notification
S.No. Sample Cases
Percentage No. of Percentage
No. of Days No. of Days
(%) Days (%)

1 Village 1 365 320 88 335 92

2 Village 2 365 328 90 291 80

3 Village 3 365 111 30 193 53

4 Village 4 365 277 76 323 88

5 Village 5 365 216 59 74 20

6 Village 6 365 201 55 348 95

7 Village 7 365 226 62 128 35

8 Village 8 365 314 86 310 85

9 Village 9 365 200 55 47 13

10 Village 10 365 332 91 266 73

11 Village 11 365 360 99 238 65

12 Village 12 365 360 99 238 65

13 Village 13 365 360 99 238 65

14 Village 14 365 360 99 238 65

Average Time taken 365 days 283 days 233 days
Source: DFCCIL, 2019

Annexure-VII
Land Provided to NTH for Relocation

Land provided to NTH for relocation and PAPs constructed structures from the R&R assistance provided to
them in Village Dourauchanpur

Annexure-VIII (A)

Excerpts of Camps organized for PAPs

DFCCIL published on 02-05-19 regarding Camp was organized on 10-05-19 by DFCCIL in
compensation in newspaper Amar Ujala Village Navalpur,District -Agra regarding R&R
Assistance

Camp organized on 13-04-19 by DFCCIL in Village Camp organized on 09-05-19 by DFCCIL in Village
Nizampur, District- Firozabad regarding R&R Rasulpur,District- Agra regarding R&R assistance
assistance and Relocation.

Annexure-VIII (B)

Satisfaction level of PAPs with respect to Awareness Camps

Majority of the PAPs (60%) were aware about the act/policy as per which there land was acquired.
Out of the sampled PAPs, 74% intimated to have received the compensation amount. The PAPs
who received compensation as per the Old Act were not satisfied with the land rates as compare
to the PAPs whose land was acquired as per New Act. The disbursement of compensation to the
PAPs was done through cheques as mentioned in the RAPs. For disbursement of compensation,
where NGO was available, 36 camps were organized in 34 villages by the DFCCIL officials in the
districts of Firozabad and Agra. A total 307 PAPs attended camps. After holding camps, 1757
applications were received for R&R assistance requisition, out of which 1238 applications were
processed for payment and 519 applications were not eligible. As per the status received from
DFCCIL HQ, out of the eligible PAPs, assistance was disbursed to 746 PAPs and payment to the
remaining PAPs is under process.

Annexure- IX

Training provided to the PAPs

Another identified institute which imparted training was the Technical Services Centre of the National
Small Industries Corporation Ltd., and situated in Industrial Estate, Aligarh, UP. Training was provided on
electrical home appliances, electrician, and entrepreneurship-orientation. The duration of the training was
one month (from 02.12.2013 to 02.01.2014). The trainees informed that the DFCCIL had sponsored their
training on free-of-cost basis. However, none of the trainees received any job as promised by DFCCIL prior
to the training. Total 60 such trainees had protested in front of the Office of DFCCIL at New Delhi but their
grievances remained unresolved.

The PAPs demanded for jobs after training. Excerpts from the newspaper are presented below regarding
demand of employment:

Excerpts of Newspaper regarding provision of employment

Source: www.mospi.nic.in

Annexure-X

Land Related Hindrances or Stoppage of Civil Works by Community People

Land Related Hindrances
Sl. No.
Contractor’s Communication Categorization
1.
Not able to carry out the collection of data with respect to Geotechnical RoW
investigation and topographical survey due to resistance of locals/RoW
pillars not fixed in various locations like Tundla detour, Firozabad detour,
etc. (communication dated 01.07.2013)
2.
Due to non-payment issues to the villagers, tree-cutting activity was Compensation
interrupted in Firozabad district (communication dated 20.09.2013)
3.
Near IR Ch.Km 1235/16-17, villagers demanded provision of RUB
underpass/bridge to cross DFCC line and showed violent protest on the said
issued and stopped the work (communicated dated 20.06.2014)
4.
Land owners intervened and stopped the work at Ch.Km 10+300 to 10+500 Compensation
in Tundla Detour due to the issue of compensation for land acquisition with
DFCCIL (communication dated 26.06.2014)
5.
Stoppage of work by land owners while doing Minor Bridge No.69 at IR Compensation
Ch.Km 1194/5-7 and requested to resolve the land issue at the earliest
(communication dated 07.08.2014)
6.
Villagers continued to stop the work due to issues related to compensation Compensation
for land with DFCCIL in Ch.Km 8+500 to 8+750 in Firozabad detour
(communication dated 27.08.2014)
7.
Work was stopped by the villagers, at Ch.Km 1185+760 to 1186+700, until Compensation
the payment/compensation was made to them (communication dated
01.09.2014)
8.
Villagers had stopped the work at Ch.Km 6+600 to 6+800 as the villagers RUB
were demanding RUB at Ch.6+630 instead of already proposed location at
Ch.6+833 (communication dated 12.09.2014)
9.
Stoppage of work by villagers at IR Ch.Km 1197 to 1198+500, as the villagers Job offers
had been promised by DFCCIL to provide jobs in the Railways/DFCCIL at the
time of land acquisition. Villagers were demanding to provide jobs as
promised until then they would not allow to start the work (communication
dated 23.09.2014)

Land Related Hindrances
Sl. No.
Contractor’s Communication Categorization
10.
Work at IR Ch.1184 to 1185+700 in Yadavpur village, Etawah, had been Compensation
stopped by the villagers on account of payment of compensation at a
revised rate (communication dated 26.09.2014)
11.
Incurred problems relating to land acquisition for Gata no.356 at IR Ch.Km Compensation
1197. Villagers had stopped the work for reasons like less compensation
against land acquisition (communication dated 18.12.2014)
12.
Villagers had stopped the excavation activity of RUB RC-2 at Ch.Km RUB
3+355.800 demanding to increase the size of RUB (communication dated
24.02.2015)
13.
Villagers had stopped the work of minor structures RUB 5A at Ch.Km 6+630 RUB
for their demand to increase the size of RUB (communication dated
13.03.2015)
14.
Affected land owners had stopped the work at Ch. Km 3+540 in Kuberpur Compensation
due to the issue of compensation for land or fixing of RoW (communication
dated 04.06.2015)
15.
Work was stopped by the villagers of nearby village Basath of Minor Stagnant water
Structure due to the construction of the bridge will cause stagnation of
water in their farm (communication dated 02.07.2015)
16.
Local villagers had stopped the ongoing work in Firozabad Detour for their RUB
demand of RUB (communication dated 07.08.2015)
17.
Land owner was not allowing to do the work on the pretext of wrongly Wrong acquisition
acquired land from Ch.Km 6+680 to 8+180 at Bhikanpur Village
(communication dated 11.08.2015)
18.
Villagers had stopped the work of Minor structure – TD RUB-5 for their RUB
demand to increase the size of RUB (communication dated 22.08.2015)
19.
Stoppage of work at TD RC-2 by nearby villagers for their demand to RUB
increase size of RUB (communication dated 22.08.2015)
20.
Land owners where not allowing to proceed with the work in between Compensation
Ch.Km 6+900 to 7+300 (communication dated 30.11.2015)
21.
Could not do the work at Ch.Km 1239+585 to 1239+598 due to the fencing Compensation
done by the land owner as he had not been paid compensation for the
acquired land (communication dated 12.01.2016)

Land Related Hindrances
Sl. No.
Contractor’s Communication Categorization
22.
Villagers on 05.02.2016 sat on ‘Dharna Pradarshan’ on prepared formation Access Road
bed in DFC RoW at Ch.Km 1211+890 at Shikohabad Station area and
stopped the work of ballast laying for whole day by stopping all machinery
and vehicle movement for their demand of road (communication dated
06.02.2016)
23.
Villagers on 16.02.2016 sat on ‘Dharna Pradarshan’ on prepared formation Access Road
bed in DFC RoW at Ch.Km 1213/11 at Shikohabad Station area and stopped
the formation work at pond area for whole day by stopping all machinery
and vehicle movement for their demand of road (communication dated
17.02.2016)
24.
Violent protestors had interrupted IR train operation as the protestors sat Access Road
on IR track near 1213/11 for their demand of underpass and road
(communication dated 22.02.2016)
25.
An incident of ‘Dharna Pradarshan’ on 08.03.2016 in Firozabad Detour Compensation
(communication dated 09.03.2016)
26.
Villagers had stopped the work at Ch.Km 4+100 (Firozabad Detour), at RUB
Ch.Km 0+388.858 (Tundla Detour) at Ch.Km6+058+042, due to their
demand of increase in size of structures (communication dated 14.06.2016
and 15.06.2016)
27.
Stoppage of work by farmers since 23.07.2016 for unsettled compensation compensation
payment for their acquired land in Etawah District (IR Ch.Km 1186-1170).
Villagers had also stopped vehicles transporting blanket material and even
not allowing to unload the blanketing material (communication dated
27.07.2016)
28.
Farmers attacked the sub-contractor while doing installation of Borewell at Compensation
Ch.Km 1177+090 (communication dated 09.08.2016)
29.
Works being stopped due to commotion created by farmers protesting Compensation
construction of Retaining Wall at Barhan Detour and formation work at
Kuberpur Link (communication dated 21.06.2017)
30.
While evicting hindrances in Barhan Detour from Ch.3200 to Ch.3300, Compensation
constrained to stop eviction due to non-realization of compensation
payment to land losers – limiting the eviction to 50% (communication dated
03.08.2017)

Land Related Hindrances
Sl. No.
Contractor’s Communication Categorization
31.
Ongoing works had been stopped in Kuberpur (Ch.Km 4100-4520) due to Compensation
protest by land losers on account of compensation payment
(communication dated 19.08.2017)
32.
Land loser of Gata No. 123 were forbidding the JV to take the works at Compensation
Ch.Km 11+123, as requisite compensation was yet to be disbursed which
further drastically hampered backfilling works and formation works
(communication dated 25.09.2017)
33.
Requisite compensation was yet to be disbursed to the land losers, which Compensation
prohibited the works in Ch.Km 5+500 to Ch.Km 5+600 (Kuberpur)
(Communication dated 07.10.2017)
34.
‘No-objection’ from the landlord had been obtained for the execution of RoW difference
works at ROW from Ch.Km 4+800 to Ch.Km 5+040, however the RoW
differed from the initial proposed RoW as it had been shifted 6m away
towards RHS and corresponding RoW pillars had also been shifted
(communication dated 28.10.2017)
35.
Villagers of Nagla Chenkur had stopped the works of TD RUB-4A and New RUB
Tundla yard at Ch.Km 4+590 (Tundla Detour) (communication dated
28.12.2017)
36.
At Kuberpur link, alignment was changed from Ch.2+900 to Ch.3+600 due to Alignment change
land acquisition issue (communication dated 27.10.2017)
Source: Contractor’s Documents Accessed during the Survey

Annexure-XI
Onsite Observations of Common Property Resource

Discussions with the DFCCIL officials revealed that all the affected CPRs were relocated, except one Temple
in Kamalpur village, Kanpur Dehat district (LC-98). This Temple was built in private land by the land owners.
The temple was located in the Aabadi land and the owners of the temple have now been declared as
titleholders. DFCCIL is in process to take consent from respective land owners and proceeded for
acquisition of the same under Direct Land Purchase Policy. Discussion with the land owners revealed that
relocation of the Temple will be decided once they receive compensation from DFCCIL.

Construction of a new graveyard in place of an affected graveyard (Gata no. 375) which was categorised as
uncharted was being carried out by DFCCIL with active participation of community people. The new as well
as the affected graveyard were located in Raipalpur village in Kanpur Dehat district. Compensation for
affected graves was provided to five (5) PAPs, totaling to amount Rs.1,63,500 (Rs.32,700 each). The
aggregate contract for relocation of the affected graveyard amounts to Rs. 5,48,677. DFCCIL had taken up
the relocation work with the local community and construction works were progressing during the end-
term impact evaluation survey. The affected graveyard was located in an area of 0.15 ha. of State
Government land. Alternatively, new piece of land was sanctioned by the District Administration and the
cost of land (i.e. Rs.26.28 lakh) was transferred to District Administration by DFCCIL.

Location 1: Agra (village- Nagla Goal)
 The types of CPR impacted Temple includes Durga Mata Mandir, Shiv Mandir, Hanuman Mandir,
Kitchen Room /Rosoi (1 No.), Bathroom (1 No.), Rooms (4 Nos.) with verandah, stair case for the
access to the roof of the structure, bore well with submersible pump, landscaping with shrubs &
flowering plants within the temple premises, fixing of celling fans (12 Nos.), fixing of brass metal
temple bells (3 Nos.).
 Mr. Gajendra Singh, S/o Narotam Singh has donated approximately 1 Bigha of land for the
construction of impacted Temple.
 The Contractor has not completed the works as per the scope (i.e. the items that was available in
the impacted structures). In the year 2015 the land owner along with other villagers has also
requested the Contractor M/s TATA-ALDESA "JV" in written to complete all the activities as per the
scope. But the works are not yet taken up / completed by the Contractor.
 Door fitting for Kitchen and Bathroom yet to be done, fixing of ceiling fans and brass metal Temple
bells yet to be fixed, Stair case for the access to the roof of the structure partially completed i.e.
hand rails not yet fitted.

Old temple was demolished and constructed in village Nagla Goal ,District Agra

Old rooms before the relocation in Village Nagla Goal, District Agra and the new construction of rooms with verandah
within temple completed

Newly constructed staircase and bathroom are to be fitted with doors and handrails in staircase in the temple in
village Nagla Goal, District Agra

Location 2: Agra (Village - Latifpur)

 The types of CPR impacted includes Toilet (2 Nos.), Urinal (2 Nos.), Hand Pump (1 No.).
 The community is satisfied with the construction of Toilet (2 Nos.), Urinal (2 Nos.) and Bore well
with submersible pump provided in lieu of hand pump by the Contractor.

New construction of Toilet, Urinal and Water pump in the Village- Latifpur ,District -Agra

Location 3: Auraiya (Raipalpur village)
 The type of CPR impacted is Graveyard
 Old CPR is in Raipalpur village, Auraiya and new one is also constructed in the same village
 There were 5 graves and compensation for graveyard is given to the respective families
 Total compensation given to the 5 PAPs are Rs. 163500 (Rs. 32,700 each)

 The contract of relocation and reconstruction of the graveyard was given to local community
people. They are provided with Rs. 54,8677 for the construction work. The construction work is
under progress
 The graveyard is in Government land which is 0.1460 ha. The required land was suggested by the
community to which District Administration agreed.
 Alternate land for relocation of Graveyard was arranged by the District Administration. DFCCIL had
given the required cost of land to the District Administration.

Physical possession of Graveyard at village - Raipalpur, Tehsil-Derapur, District-Kanpur Dehat and the new
construction ongoing

Location 4: Etawah (Village- Medhidudhi)
 The type of CPR impacted is Temple (Durga Mandir)
 No issues raised by the community; they are satisfied with the quality of construction.
 Temple is in private ownership of three shareholders.

The affected temple in the Village Medhidudhi, District Etawah and the new structure being constructed

Location 5: Hathras (Village – Kheriya)
 The type of CPR impacted are: (1) Temple including dharamshala, (2) Well, (3) Graveyard, and (4)
Crematorium
 Temple resettlement cost were received but the temple’s land compensation is pending
 Due to pending of land compensation amount, community could not construct the structure
 Compensation for well of Rs 1, 14,000 has been received but new one yet to be constructed.

The old Temple with Dharamshala in Village- Kheriya, District- Hathras yet to be constructed

Well in Kheria village, District- Hathras

Impacted Graveyard and Cerematerium

 Further two more temples were affected of which one temple was constructed by the contractor
and for the other one, compensation amount was provided to the owner of the temple.

Temple constructed in Kheriya by DFCCIL after relocation Temple constructed in Kheriya by the owner
of the old temple affected in the alignment

Location 6: Aligarh (Village- Daruchandpur )

The temple used by the community people was affected by the DFCCIL alignment. The village is
located parallel to the track. The temple is categorized as uncharted and has been constructed by
the Contractor adjacent to the track near the village. The newly constructed temple is similar to
the affected temple.

Temple constructed after relocation of the old temple affected in the alignment in Daruchandpur village, Aligarh

Annexure-XII

CSR activities of DFCCIL

As part of the CSR activities of DFCCIL, office of the CPM, Tundla had provided cash-assistance to the
District Administration of Firozabad and Agra respectively. An amount of Rs.700,000 (dated 03.01.2019)
and Rs. 800,000 (dated 02.04.2019) was transferred to the District Administration towards construction of
Public Toilets. However, DFCCIL does not have any information regarding the utilisation of the transferred
money to District Administration, although office of the CPM, Tundla while transferring the amount, had
requested the District Administration to provide update on the construction of Public Toilets. In addition to
this, the Contractor under CSR activity has organized blood donation and eye check-up camps and tree
plantation and landscaping in SP Office.

School Library in Douru Chandpur Village in Aligarh: Contractor has supported the School namely Saraswati
Sishu Mandir functioning under the management of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), by constructing a
building for library and also provided books. The library is great help to the teachers and students and they
expressed their gratitude towards DFCCIL and Contractor. However, access to the School is disrupted due
to water-clogging alongside the school which is due to track construction works. In this respect, the
villagers and school authorities expressed their concern.

School Library constructed by DFCCIL

Letter to CPM Units intimating the appointment of CII for conducting CSR activities in the four
locations

CSR Activities proposed for the year 2017-2018

CSR Activities proposed for the year 2018-2019

CSR Activities proposed for the year 2019-2020

Annexure- XIII
Procedure of handling Grievances by DFCCIL

A Grievance Register is maintained in DFCCIL office, Agra wherein the date of receipt of the complaint,
issue addressed and method of communication, etc., are systematically documented. However,
information about the unresolved cases forwarded for resolution by GRC was not available.

In discussion with DFCCIL officials, Aligarh, it was intimated that grievances were received at various levels
of requisite Government Administrators like GM/LA, SLAO, CPM, ADM/LA, DFCCIL Head Quarter and
directly from office of Railway Board. After which it is forwarded to the site office for understanding the
matter. For example, in case of land related grievances received by SLAO and ADM/LA are forwarded to
DFCCIL site offices, which after understanding the matter are further sent to the concerned SDM/
concerned Tehsil. A report is prepared by Tehsil on the matter to resolve the issue. PAP is intimated about
the decision made by Tehsil in the report.

Those grievances which were not redressed, as revealed during the discussion with the PAPs include,
payment-returned due to PAP’s demise and consequent claim by PAP’s Widow, valuation of additionally
affected portion of residence, movement of train causing cracks in the residential property, etc. These
grievances were neither taken to the GRC for resolution nor is it resolved at the field level.

A systematic procedure is followed in filing the grievance cases in DFCCIL and in resolving them. People
either report their issues to the DFC site office or directly to the DFC headquarter. At the same time, PAPs
felt more consistency with respect to the complaints forwarded directly to the World Bank.

Annexure- XIV

Study on Local Employment Generation

A detailed study on local employment generation was conducted. The summary of the study could be seen
below:

The ‘labour-sub contractors’ who are often the contact-point of the civil work Contractor, function as the
local level entrepreneurs who happen to associate with the project for supply of construction-materials
other than labour. Good quality stones were transported from Alwar in Rajasthan (about 200 km by road)
to Aligarh and other project locations by these local-level entrepreneurs. Discussions with these
entrepreneurs reveal that they earned Rs.700 per wagon/truck load and transport 40-60 wagon/truck of
stone per day. On an average, Rs.35000 per day is the overall turnover of entrepreneurs and approximately
10 such local entrepreneurs, which adds a total turnover to Rs.520 million in a year. Out of the total
surveyed PAPs, 34 PAPs (3%) intimated that they were provided employment by the contractor. The types
of employment provided to these 34 PAPs include labourers, Supervisors, security guard, track man, turfing
work, welder, master mason and night watchmen. The majority of the PAPs were satisfied with the
employment conditions, wages and facilities provided by the contractor. The reasons for dissatisfaction of
the remaining PAPs were less wages, delay in payment and job was not appropriate in comparison to the
educational qualification.

26%

74%

Satisfied Not satisfied
91.

Satisfaction level of PAPs with employment provided
by contractor

Annexure XV

Outcomes of the Data Analysis on various indicators of RAP Implementation

1. Number of PAPs and Control Population Surveyed
Number of PAPs
Category % Number of Controlled population surveyed %
Surveyed
Male 1041 86 268 94
Female 175 14 16 6
Total 1216 100 284 100
Source: Primary Survey, 2019

2. Whether you have purchased land/asset from compensation amount?
Category Number of PAPs %
Yes 200 17
No 1010 83
Total 1210 100
Source: Primary Survey, 2019
Note: Remaining 6 PAPs have not yet received compensation amount

3. Have you claimed reimbursement of stamp duty within timeframe
Category Number of PAPs %
PAPs purchased land/assets 200 16 (of 1216)
PAPs claimed Stamp Duty Reimbursement 47 24
within timeframe
PAPs not claimed Stamp Duty Reimbursement 153 96
within timeframe
Source: Primary Survey, 2019

4. If sufficient time (3 months) given for relocation
Category Number of PAPs %
Yes 222 95
No 12 5
Total 234 100
Source: Primary Survey, 2019

5. Whether you are satisfied with the Compensation Rate/Amount received?
Category Number of PAPs %
Satisfied 480 40
Not Satisfied 730 60
Total 1210 100
Source: Primary Survey, 2019

6. Whether you are satisfied with the received R&R assistance?
Category Number of PAPs %
Satisfied 583 75
Not Satisfied 192 25
Total 775
Source: Primary Survey, 2019

7. Whether you are satisfied with the assistance provided by DFCCIL during relocation?
Category Number of PAPs %
Satisfied 168 72
Not Satisfied 62 26
Unsure 4 2
Total 234
Source: Primary Survey, 2019

8. Have you received any training?
Category Number of PAPs %
Received 39 3
Not received 1177 97
Total 1216
Source: Primary Survey, 2019

9. Whether your grievance resolved by GRC?
Category Number of PAPs %
Grievance cases Resolved 24 8
Grievance cases not resolved 127 42
Grievance cases submitted 151 12
Source: Primary Survey, 2019

10. Satisfaction from Decision of District Administration
Category Number of PAPs %
Satisfied with the decision of GRC 18 67
Not satisfied with the decision of GRC 9 33
Total 27 100
Source: Primary Survey, 2019

11. Have you taken service of any legal practitioners to submit the grievance
Category Number of PAPs %
Yes 225 87
No 35 13
Total 260 100
Source: Primary Survey, 2019

12. Please state whether the Court/Arbitrator decision was positive
Category Number of PAPs %
Cases submitted 260 21
Arbitrator/ court’s decision positive 67 26
Arbitrator/ court’s decision negative 110 42
Cases pending 83 32
Source: Primary Survey, 2019

13. Socio-economic profile of women
Project Affected Persons
Indicators Controlled Population (2019)
[PAPs] (2019)
Occupation (in %)
 Housewife 91 69
 Agriculture 4 19
 Wage-Labour 3 6
 Trade 1 6
 Service 1 -
Average annual income (in Rs.) 31,640 34,480
Indebtedness (No. of cases: in %) 22 31
Housing Condition (% having Pucca structures) 39 -
Area increased (in %) 88 -
Source: Primary Survey, 2019

14. Awareness about the Act/ Policy
Category Number of PAPs %
Yes 111 63
No 65 37
Total 176 100

Source: Primary Survey, 2019

15. Have you received compensation amount and R&R assistance
Category Number of PAPs %
Received 176 100
Not Received 0 0
Total 176 100
Source: Primary Survey, 2019

16. Have you ever submitted any grievance to Court/Arbitrator
Category Number of PAPs %
Yes 32 18
No 144 82
Total 176 100
Source: Primary Survey, 2019

17. If you ever faced any difficulty in receiving the compensation amount / R&R assistance?
Category Number of PAPs %
Yes 134 76
No 42 24
Total 176 100
Source: Primary Survey, 2019

18. Whether you are satisfied with the compensation amount and R&R assistance
Category Number of PAPs %
Satisfied 88 50
Not Satisfied 88 50
Total 176 100
Source: Primary Survey, 2019