CHAPTER 11. SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT
11.1 INTRODUCTION
Social Impact Assessment is carried out to ascertain the impacts, which would occur due to
implementation of the project. The exercise facilitates identifying types and extent of impacts and
also identifying impacts that can be minimized by good engineering practices. Efforts are made to
mitigate impacts, which cannot be minimized during the planning stage. The Impacts Assessment
is thus a systematic process of identifying and mitigating impacts on individuals or society in
consultation with the individuals or society affected.
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has been entrusted with the development,
maintenance and management of such of the National Highways as entrusted to it by the
Government of India. Under NHDP Phase-III programme, the Government has decided to
convert some of the existing two lane highways into four lane/six lane highways. These projects
are to be executed by private entrepreneurs as Design, Build, Finance and Operate (DBFO)
projects.
NHAI has accordingly taken up preparation of Feasibility-cum-Preliminary Design of important
NH corridors to be implemented on DBFO pattern. The project under consideration aims at
developing the NH-8D from junction of NH 8B and NH 8D near Jetpur town and upto the
Somnath temple on the western coast line in Gujarat. The project intends to construct
four/six lane divided carriageway. The Total length of the corridor approximately is 127
km.
The objective of the study as mentioned in ToR includes the following:

To establish the technical, economical, and financial viability of the project and prepare detailed project
reports for rehabilitation and upgrading of the existing intermediate 2-lane National Highway (NH)
section to 4 to 6 lane divided carriageway configuration.

To establish the viability of the project designed as a partially access controlled facility, taking into
account the requirements with regards to rehabilitation, upgrading and improvement based on highway
design, pavement design, provision of service roads wherever necessary, type of intersections,
underpasses / ROB’s, rehabilitation and widening of existing and/ or construction of new bridges and
structures, road safety features, quantities of various items of works and cost estimates vis-à-vis the
investment and financial return through toll and other revenues.

Prepare Feasibility-cum-Preliminary Designs, Social and Environmental action plans as appropriate
and documents required for tendering the project on commercial basis for international / local
competitive bidding.
11.2
CORRIDOR DESCRIPTION
The project corridor Jetpur-Somnath, NH8D, starts at Jetpur in Rajkot district, traverses through
only Jetpur Taluka of Rajkot district which further runs across Junagadh district through, Vanthli,
Keshod, Veraval and connects the holy place of lord Somnath temple right on the sea coast at
Veraval-Somnath. Starting point of the corridor is from junction of NH 8B and NH 8D near Jetpur
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town and pass through commercial and residential zone of the town on the both the sides of the
road. End point of the corridor is just approach to the Somnath temple on the western coast line.
The corridor starts at Km. 0.000 and ends at Km 127.000. The total length of the project corridor
is 127Km. The average carriageway width along the entire stretch is 7m with minimum of 1.5m
paved shoulder on either side. The urban centres such as Jetpur, Junagadh, Keshod, Vanthali
are located along the project corridor.
The entire length of corridor under present consideration falls under NH divisions of R&B
Department of Government of Gujarat namely Rajkot Divisions.
It is understood from the interaction with officials from NH division of R&B department that in
general there is a land width of 100 ft available with government for most of the length, even in
the proposed Keshod bypass. However, it is not very clear that whether the existing carriageway
is centrally placed or eccentrically placed in the available land width.
The project corridor passes through several urban & semi urban areas, which have series of
developments with residential and commercial activities. There are few major urban sections
along the project corridor namely Nawagadh, Jetpur between Km 0.0 and km 5.0, Junagarh
between km 25.0 to 42.0 and Kesod between km 66.0 and 79.0. Amongst Junagarh town is
biggest amongst all these settlements. The details of all the bypasses are listed in the table 11-1.
Table 11-1: Details of Bypass
S.
No
1
2
3
4
5
6
Existing Chainage (Km)
Length
From
to
0.000
6.400
6.400
25.050 26.300
1.250
34.050 43.050
9.000
46.150 46.950
0.800
60.650 62.700
2.050
65.840 79.450
13.610
Side
Name
Right
Right
Right
Left
Left
Right
Jetpur Bypass, Start point is at Km 111 of NH-8B
Junagadh Bypass-1
Junagadh Bypass-2
Vanthali Realignment
Agatrai Realignment
Kesod Bypass
Junagarh has already been bypassed in the section between Km 26.3 and Km 36.5. The bypass
in this section has two lane carriageways with paved shoulders on both sides. In the rest of the
urban areas as mentioned above, continuous developments have come up on both sides almost
in the entire length. The clear land width available between building lines at these urban
settlements is much less than the minimum land required accommodating 4 lanes plus service
roads to segregate local traffic. Widening the project corridor through these urban settlements
not only cause traffic safety hazards, congestion, delay, but also pose severe environmental and
social concerns of resettlement and rehabilitation.
As per the recent notification of MoSRTH, all new National Highway-widening projects should
acquire land for 60 m width as RoW to cater to future expansion requirements of the roads.
Since such a width of land has to be necessarily vacated for the road corridor the impacts shall
be of a concentrated nature within this area. Thus this band will be considered as corridor of
direct impact for the present assessment.
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11.3
DISTRICTS AND TEHSILS TRAVERSED BY THE PROJECT CORRIDOR
The project Corridor passes through seven Talukas in two Districts namely Rajkot and Junagarh.
105 villages would be directly impacted, 9 in Rajkot and remaining in Junagarh District. Details
of each of the districts are presented in Table 11-2.
Table 11-2: Number of Settlements along the Project Corridor
S. No
District
Taluk
Urban
Village
1
Rajkot
Jetpur
1
3
1
1
0
0
1
7
9
21
16
18
4
17
20
105
2
Junagadh
Total
Junagadh
Vanthali
Keshod
Mangrol
Malia
Veraval
7
Source: Census of India 2001
Figure 111-1: Project Corridor
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Major part of the project passes through Agricultural area and where ever there are urban
settlements areas are with bypasses (Details of all the bypass location are presented in Table
11-1).
11.4
SOCIAL ANALYSIS
Social analysis is done on the basis of rapid social assessments carried out in the field and also
on the basis of secondary sources of Information collected through Census Surveys. The
following aspects of the project corridor and the project affected persons (PAPs) are assessed
apart from the identification of potential impacts and minimization of those impacts to the extent
possible and formulation of mitigation measures in the case of unavoidable impacts;
 Occupation profile of PAPs;
 Poverty scenario along the corridor;
 Social vulnerability of Population along project corridor;
 Education Profile of affected population.
11.4.1 Identification of Likely Impacts
PAPs are categorized in terms of their extent and nature of impacts. The major likely impacts
foreseen in the project would be due to agricultural land acquisition, loss of private buildings and
other assets, loss of Common Property Resources (CPRs), religious structures and utilities, etc.
Apart from these there would be livelihood losses and losses to people within the ROW in the
project.
11.4.2 Minimisation of Impacts
The inventory gathered during the screening stage formed the baseline for identifying
unwarranted impacts. These are minimized during subsequent stages of designing without
compromising on the engineering aspects. The new constructions have in most places been
accommodated within the existing Right of Way. In most cases, large-scale impacts are
relegated by choice of widening options. For instance, when socially sensitive receptors are
found to be concentrated on one side, widening is proposed on the other side (Eccentric
Widening). In cases, where there are settlements on both sides of the corridor, impacts are
minimized by adopting Concentric Widening, that is minimum widening on either side, to save as
many structures as possible.
The requirement of additional land is assessed after such impact minimization measures are
incorporated in the design. The details of land to be acquired along with ownership details are
given in the land acquisition plan. This has considered the proposed improvements involving
minor changes in alignment adjustments, curve straightening, provision of approaches to the
newly constructed bridges, intersection redesign, and other upgradation planned to improve
engineering, user safety and traffic flow.
11.4.3 Formulating Mitigation Measures and RAP
Residual impacts after minimization have been mitigated within the provision of the entitlement
framework for the project. Despite all efforts for minimization of impacts, there are some residual
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impacts in the project. Mitigation measures have been developed to address such impacts.
Entitlements to the project affected persons who are titleholders and non-titleholders are detailed
out in the report. Community Property Resources (CPRs) along the corridor are few in number;
however such structures affected have to be rehabilitated. Costs to relocate CPRs and utitlities
are also incorporated in the project. An appreciation of the existing government programmes and
policy measures are done in view of rehabilitation of PAPs, particularly the vulnerable groups. All
these are accounted for in the resettlement budget and a time frame for implementation of the
provisions in RAP is given.
11.5
SOCIO-ECONOMIC PROFILE
The socio-economic profile along the project corridor includes an overview of the population
distribution, density of population, sex ratio, literacy rate, details of scheduled caste/tribe
population, work force participation rate, agricultural and industrial scenario.
11.5.1 Population Distribution
The growth rate of population in the project influence area is 3.17 percent which is higher than
the average growth rate of population in the state (2.06 percent). The highest population growth
rate is 4.66 percent which is observed in Veraval Taluka of Junagadh district followed by 4.46
percent in Junagadh Taluka. In rest of the Talukas, growth rate ranges from 1 percent to 2
percent. Jetpur Taluka of Rajkot district has registered the lowest growth rate of 0.77 percent.
Taluka wise demographic characteristics in project influence area are presented in Table 11-3.
Table 11-3: Population Distribution in Talukas along the Project Corridor, 2001
District
Taluka
Rajkot
Jetpur
AAGR (91-01)
1991
2001
122699
132423
0.77
2514122
3169881
2.34
Junagadh
200703
310628
4.46
Vanthali
41976
51987
2.16
Keshod
89905
104251
1.49
Mangrol
9735
11735
1.89
Malia
30778
36941
1.84
Veraval
141014
222458
4.66
2394859
2448173
0.22
636810
870423
3.17
41310000
50671017
2.06
Rajkot District Total
Junagadh
Population
Junagadh District Total
Project Influence Area
Gujarat State
Source: Census of India, 2001 and 1991; *Note: Figures are rounded of to first decimal place
11.5.2 Population Density
The project influence area has population density of 741 persons per Sq. Km in 1991 and 1012
persons per Sq. Km in 2001. In 2001 the population density varies from 261 persons per Sq. Km
in Mangrol Taluka to 2017 persons per Sq. Km in Junagadh Taluka (Table 11-4).
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Table 11-4: Population Distribution and Density in Talukas along Project Corridor, 2001
District
Taluka
Density (Persons/Sq Km)
(Sq. Km)
1991
2001
1991
2001
108.76
122699
132423
1128
1218
11200.00
2514122
3169881
224
283
Junagadh
154.04
200703
310628
1303
2017
Vanthali
143.97
41976
51987
292
361
Keshod
167.72
89905
104251
536
622
Mangrol
44.94
9735
11735
217
261
Malia
123.94
30778
36941
248
298
Rajkot
Jetpur
Rajkot District Total
Junagadh
Population
Area
Veraval
116.48
141014
222458
1211
1910
Junagadh District Total
8800.00
2394859
2448173
272
277
Project Influence Area
859.84
636810
870423
741
1012
196024.00
41310000
50671017
211
258
Gujarat State
Source: Population Totals of Gujarat, Census of India, 2001 and 1991
11.5.3 Sex Ratio in the Project Influence Area
As per the Census estimates (2001) the sex ratio (females/1000 male) of project influence area
is 934 which is higher than the state average of 920. All the districts have shown a decrease in
sex ratio from 1991-2001 (Table 11-5). During 2001, amongst all the Talukas, Malia Taluka
registered the highest sex ratio (964) followed by Veraval (956). A decline in sex ratio is
observed in five Talukas of project influence area during 1991-2001 in accordance with the
decline observed at state level.
Table 11-5: Gender Ratio of Taluka along the Project Corridor, 1991 – 2001
District
Taluka
Rajkot
Jetpur
Rajkot District Total
Junagadh
Vanthali
Keshod
Junagadh
Mangrol
Malia
Veraval
Junagadh District Total
Project Influence Area
Gujarat State
Sex Ratio
1991
2001
922
946
943
914
929
962
962
961
959
940
934
906
930
931
911
933
938
964
956
955
934
920
Source: Census of India, 2001 *Note: Figures are rounded of to first decimal place
11.5.4 Vulnerable groups in the Influence Area
Distribution of scheduled caste and scheduled tribe population is presented in Table 11-6. The
percentage distribution of scheduled caste is higher than scheduled tribes in project influence
area. About 66846 SC (1.86 percent of the total SC population in the State) and 5398 ST
population resides in the project influence area. Mangrol, Vanthali and Keshod Taluka has a
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higher percentage of SC population (percentage of SC population to total population in the state),
ranging between 13 to 11 percent respectively.
Table 11-6: SC &ST Population along the Project Corridor, 2001
District
Taluka
Rajkot
Jetpur
Rajkot District Total
Junagadh
Vanthali
Keshod
Junagadh
Mangrol
Malia
Veraval
Junagadh District Total
Project Influence Area
Gujarat State
Population 2001
Schedule Caste
Schedule Tribe
9114
208
244364
13163
22014
2690
6566
101
11203
733
1549
0
3416
107
12984
1559
235624
18832
66846
5398
3592715
7481160
% to Total Population
Schedule Caste
Schedule Tribe
6.88
0.16
7.71
0.42
7.09
0.87
12.63
0.19
10.75
0.70
13.20
0.00
9.25
0.29
5.84
0.70
9.62
0.77
7.68
0.62
7.09
14.76
Source: Census of India, 2001 and 1991;
11.5.5 Literacy Rate
As per the Census estimates (2001), 69 percent of the population are literate in the State, where
as the average literacy rate is lower (67 percent) in the project influence area. Within the project
influence area, Junagadh Taluka has the highest literacy rate (73 percent) followed by Jetpur (70
percent) and Keshod (68 percent). The lowest literacy rate was observed in Malia (55 percent)
and Veraval (59 percent) (Table 11-7).
Table 11-7: Literacy Rate of Taluka along the Project Corridor, 1991 – 2001
District
Rajkot
Taluka
Jetpur
Rajkot District Total
Junagadh
Vanthali
Keshod
Junagadh
Mangrol
Malia
Veraval
Junagadh District Total
Project Influence Area
Gujarat State
Literate Population
1991
2001
74341
92772
1419681
2033946
133075
225781
23501
32498
55200
70421
5359
7180
13758
20292
69441
130359
1217725
1408878
374675
579303
21131400
29827750
Literacy Rate (%)
1991
2001
61
70
56
74
66
73
56
63
61
68
55
61
45
55
49
59
51
68
59
67
51
69
Source: Census of India, 2001 and 1991;
11.5.6 Work Participation Rate
The given Table 11-8 describes the average annual growth rate and work participation rate at
district and Taluka level (within the project influence area). The average WPR in project influence
area is 34 percent in 2001. During 2001, Mangrol of Junagadh district has the highest WPR (48
percent) followed by Malia (44 percent) and Vanthali (43 percent). The lowest WPR is recorded
in Veraval (31 percent) and Junagadh (32 percent), followed by Jetpur (34 percent).
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During the decadal period (1991-2001), the growth rate in the number of workers is observed to
be higher (6 percent) in Mangrol, Malia and Veraval Talukas of Junagadh district and lower (3
percent) in Jetpur and Keshod Talukas of Rajkot and Junagadh districts respectively.
Table 11-8: Work Participation Rate along the Project Corridor, 2001
District
Total Workers
1991
2001
34778
44885
927237
1244806
59991
99231
14957
22414
28126
38116
3251
5631
9552
16432
39170
69970
922375
1000842
189825
296679
16620519
21255521
Taluka
Rajkot
Jetpur
Rajkot District Total
Junagadh
Vanthali
Keshod
Junagadh
Mangrol
Malia
Veraval
Junagadh District Total
Project Influence Area
Gujarat State
AAGR of Workers
(1991-01)
3
3
5
4
3
6
6
6
1
5
2
WPR
1991
28
37
30
36
31
33
31
28
39
30
40
2001
34
39
32
43
37
48
44
31
41
34
42
Source: Population Totals of Gujarat, Census of India, 2001; Note: Figures are rounded of to first decimal place
11.5.7 Type of Workers
As per the Census estimates (2001), 91 percent of worker population are main workers in the
Jetpur Taluka of Rajkot district. The percentage of main workers in the 6 Talukas of Junagadh
district within the project influence areas ranges between 70 percent (in Mangrol) and 91 percent
(in Junagadh). About 30 percent of total workers are marginal workers in Mangrol and Malia
Talukas of Junagadh district (Table 11-9).
Table 11-9: Type of Workers within the Project Influence Area, 2001
District
Taluka
Rajkot
Jetpur
Rajkot District
Junagadh
Vanthali
Keshod
Junagadh
Mangrol
Malia
Veraval
Junagadh District
Project Influence Area
Gujarat State
Main Workers 2001
No.
%
Marginal Workers 2001
No.
%
40883
1076436
91
86
4002
168370
9
14
90052
18675
31865
3950
11615
62130
785530
259170
17025074
91
83
84
70
71
89
78
87
33.6
9179
3739
6251
1681
4817
7840
215312
37509
4230447
9
17
16
30
29
11
22
13
8.35
Source: Census of India, 2001; *Note: Figures are rounded of to first decimal place
11.5.8 Agriculture Base
Agriculture is the backbone of the Rajkot district economy and fisheries related occupation plays
a major role in Junagadh district. In Rajkot district, about 34 percent of the total operational land
holdings are small (having an area of 1-2 ha) where as in Junagadh district it is 37 percent. At
the same time the percentage of small land holding to total land holding is 28 percent at the state
level. The percentage of ‘large’ (10 ha and above) land holding to total operational land holding is
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less than 2 percent in both Rajkot and Junagadh districts, where as the state average is 2.4
percent (Table 11-10).
Table 11-10: Number and Types of Operational Land holdings in Project Districts
Operational Land Holding (in HA)
0-1 ha
1-2 ha
2-4ha
4-10 Ha
10 ha & Above
Total
Marginal
Small
Semi-medium
Medium
Large
Rajkot
%
Junagadh
%
Gujarat
%
35835
89539
83456
50609
5250
264689
13.54
33.83
31.53
19.12
1.98
100.00
55050
96203
67008
39737
3611
261609
21.04
36.77
25.61
15.19
1.38
100.00
1033797
1057681
966067
632652
90896
3781093
27.34
27.97
25.55
16.73
2.40
100.00
Source: Statistical Abstract, 2007
11.5.9 Industrial Base
Project districts have mainly small- scale industries such as food based industries; followed by
the engineering based industries, polymer based industries and cement industries. The boundary
walls of some of the industries are likely to be affected. A total number of 43 industries are
situated along the project corridor and are likely to be partially affected due to the proposed
widening scheme. The occupational pattern in Rajkot district is primarily based on manufacturing
and service sector. In the Engineering and Auto-ancillary sector, diesel engine is the leading
business with around 105 manufacturing units is operational in the district. Jetpur Taluka of the
district is famous for dyeing and printing business. Small and medium industries are dominated
by foundries, engineering and automobile works, textile related units, gold and jewellery,
handicrafts, spices, medicines and wall-clocks. Fish processing industry is a major sector in
Junagadh. Presence of huge reserves of Limestone makes the cement industry a thriving
industry sector in the district (Table 11-11).
Table 11-11: Medium and Large Scale Industries in Junagadh District
Name of the company
Agro Marine Export Limited.
Creative castings Limited.
Gujarat Dairy Development Corporation Limited.
Indian rayon and Industries Limited
Taluka
Junagadh
Junagadh
Junagadh
Veraval
Production
Marine products
Alloy steel castings
Pasteurized milk, butter
Chemicals
Source: Statistical Abstract, 2007
11.5.10
Cultural properties
There are about 64 religious structures that exist along the project road; most of them are
situated within 30m from the edge of the carriageway. The widening has been designed such
that most of these structures remain unaffected or least affected due to the proposed project
(Table 11-12 and Table 11-13).
Table 11-12: Protected and Conserved Monuments Located in the Project Districts
District
Taluka
Places of Interest /
Religious
Importance
Distance
from
Junagadh
(in KM)
ASI protected Monuments
Rajkot
Junagadh
Dhoraji
Junagadh
Dhoraji Fort
Uparkot
16.7
1.21
--Ashokan Rock (Edicts)
Distance
from NH8D (in KM)
2.15
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District
Taluka
Places of Interest /
Religious
Importance
Distance
from
Junagadh
(in KM)
Junagadh
Girnar Hill Temple
5.59
Junagadh
Mahabat Makbara
0.3
Junagadh
Gir Sanctuary
15.48
Junagadh
Sakar Bagh Zoo
0.15
Junagadh
Swaminarayan Mandir
0.12
Junagadh
Damodar Kund
2.87
Manavadar
Pipleshwar Mahadev
--Vanthali
Step well
0.5
Mangrol
----Mangrol
----Mangrol
----Veraval
Somnath Temple
1
Source: Google earth, census of India handbook and internet
11.5.11
Distance
from NH8D (in KM)
ASI protected Monuments
Baba Pyare, Khapra Kodia
caves
--------------Jami Masjid
Bibi Masjid
Raveli Masjid
---
17.09
Level of Urbanization
Out of the 9 urban settlements, three are of Class-I and two settlements are of Class-II. Rajkot
district accounts for one and Junagadh accounts for eight urban settlements in the project
influence area (Table 11-13 and Table 11-14).
Table 11-13: Urban Settlements along the Project Corridor
District
Rajkot
Taluka
Jetpur
Urban Settlement
Jetpur (M)
Joshipura
Junagadh (M)
Timbavad
Vanthali (M)
Keshod (M)
Veraval (M)
Bhalpara
Patan
Junagadh
Vanthali
Keshod
Junagadh
Veraval
Source: Population Totals of Gujarat, Census of India, 2001
Table 11-14: Category of Urban Areas along the Project Corridor, 2001
District
Class I
URBAN AGGLOMERATIONS /TOWNS HAVING POPULATION
Class II
Class III
Class IV
Class V
Class VI
Total
Rajkot
Junagadh
1
2
0
2
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
2
1
8
Project Influence Area
3
2
0
1
1
2
9
Note: Class 1: 1, 00,000+; Class II: 50,000-99,999; Class III: 20,000-49,999; Class IV: 10,000-19,999; Class V: 5,000-9,999; Class VI:
Below 5,000
11.6
INFLUENCE AREA OF THE PROJECT CORRIDOR
Upgradation of the Jetpur to Somnath section of NH-8D is expected to have both positive and
negative impacts on the environment, especially along the Corridor of Direct Impact (CODI).
Efforts have been taken to modify the design of the project highway in view of minimizing losses
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to the Project Affected People, some of them would be negatively impacted especially due to
land acquisition and clearing of illegal habitations within ROW. There would be losses to a few
religious and cultural properties and loss of economic opportunities/livelihood and sources of
earning as a result of the project.
11.7
IMPACT OF PROJECT ON PEOPLE
The impacts are classified into three types, impacts to private land, structures and community
properties. The impact to private land has been elucidated from revenue maps and data as
collected from the relevant revenue officials and departments. This has been detailed in the Land
Acquisition chapter of this report (Chapter 4 of Resettlement Action Plan).
The impact on various types of structures is listed in Table 11-15. These are the structures within
the Proposed ROW. The respective owners of these structures are titleholders.
Table 11-15: Number of Structures Affected along the Project Corridor
S. No
1
No. of Affected
(Area) in RHS
No. of Affected
(Area) in LHS
Pucca
62 (8057)
32 (4536)
94 (12593)
Semi-Pucca
80 (8307)
59 (7329)
139 (15636)
Type of Structure
Residential
Kutcha
Sub Total
2
Commercial
Mixed (Residential + Commercial)
Cattle Shed
153 (8102
97 (15115)
250 (23217)
105 (8357)
230 (13186)
Kutcha
12 (98)
7 (34)
19 (132)
290 (13029)
209 (23506)
499 (36535)
Pucca
13 (2338)
14 (1433)
27 (3771)
Semi-Pucca
8 (594)
12 (766)
20 (1360)
Kutcha
0 (0)
1 (4)
1 (4)
21 (2832)
27 (2203)
48 (5035)
Pucca
3 (825)
1 (50)
4 (875)
Semi-Pucca
7 (355)
4 (365)
11 (720)
Kutcha
Industrial
Sub Total
Grand Total
Source: Census Survey, LASA 2009
14 (384)
247 (28613)
125 (4829)
Sub Total
5
4 (45)
95 (11910)
Pucca
Sub Total
4
10 (339)
152 (16703)
Semi-Pucca
Sub Total
3
Total No. of
Affected (Area)
0(0)
0(0)
0(0)
10 (1180)
5 (415)
15 (1595)
Pucca
11 (3007)
6 (192)
17 (3199)
Semi-Pucca
7 (802)
11 (658)
18 (1460)
Kutcha
0(0)
0(0)
0(0)
18 (3809)
17 (850)
35 (4659)
491 (37553)
353 (38884)
844(76437)
LASA has conducted a preliminary social survey during 21st June 2009 to 10th July 2009. It is
observed from the survey that there are some squatters and encroachments along the project
corridor. The questionnaire administered to collect socio-economic information is given in
Annexure 3.1 and Structure details are listed in Annexure 3.2 of Resettlement Action Plan.
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11.7.1 Impact on Community Properties
Among the community property category, 43 tube wells, 95 wells and 11 ponds would be
affected (Table 11-16). Considerable impact on the loss of water sources along the project
corridor is envisaged. This impact is likely to be significant given the concern about inadequacy
of piped water supply along the project corridor. The data also signify that all the people along
the project corridor are dependent on underground water sources.
Table 11-16: Community Properties Affected in the Project
Government
40
Public/Semi Public Structure
Bus
Tube
Educational
Stop
Well
7
18
43
Religious Structures
Well
Pond
Temple
Shrine
Masque
95
11
48
15
1
Total
173
Source: Census Survey, LASA 2005
11.7.2 Age and Gender Distribution
The age wise distribution and sex ratio of PAP’s are detailed out in 11-18. A major segment of
PAPs (517) are in the age group of 20-35 years and the sex-ratio among this group is the second
highest (631). Population above 65 years of age constitutes 7 percent of the total PAPs (Table
11-18).
Table 11-17: Age and Sex wise Distribution of People along the Project Corridor
Category
Age <20 years
20 to 35 years
35 to 50 years
50 to 65 years
Age > 65 years
Total
Males
205
317
279
131
53
985
Females
105
200
143
49
55
552
Total
310
517
422
180
108
1537
Distribution
20 %
34 %
27 %
12 %
7%
100 %
Sex Ratio
512
631
513
374
1038
560
Source: Census Survey, LASA 2009
11.7.3 Vulnerable Population Affected in the Project
Population belonging to scheduled caste/tribe, other backward class and those who are below
poverty line are categorised as vulnerable population. Accordingly about 607 households (52
percent of the total affected households) will be affected due to the proposed widening (Table
11-19Table 11-18). Among the vulnerable population, ST constitutes 5.6 percent and SC
constitutes 2 percent. There are 3 households living below poverty line.
Table 11-18: Vulnerable Groups of Affected in the Project
SC
ST
Vulnerable
OBC
12
34
558
BPL
Non-Vulnerable
General
Total
3
561
1168
Source: Census Survey, LASA 2009
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11.7.4 Occupational Pattern
A major segment of PAPs (44 percent) are engaged in commercial activities and about 36
percent are engaged in agricultural activities Table 11-20.
Table 11-19: Occupational Pattern of Project Affected Population
S. No.
Category of Occupation
Number of People
% to the total Population
1
Cultivators
407
27
2
Agricultural Labour
139
9
3
Artisans
140
9
4
Commercial
677
44
5
Govt./Public Service
20
1.4
6
Non Agricultural Labour
82
5
7
Private Service
24
1.6
8
Others
48
3
1537
100
Total
Source: Census Survey, LASA 2009
11.7.5 Literacy Rate
Out of the total number of 1537 PAPs 354 (23 percent) are illiterates and the remaining 1183 (77
percent) are literates. Among the literates, PAPs with secondary level of education constitute 46
percent and with primary level of education constitute 39 percent (Table 11-21).
Table 11-20: Literacy Rates of Project Affected People
Illiterate
Primary
Secondary
Higher
Technical
Vocational
Total
354
460
540
176
6
1
1157
Source: Census Survey, LASA 2009
11.8
COST OF REPLACEMENT OF STRUCTURES
There are generally three major categories of structures that would be acquired due to the
proposed project. A description of these categories and their construction costs (on the bases of
their plinth areas) are estimated Based on the BSR rates of the Gujarat PWD. The costs of
constriction of different types of structures are presented in Table 11-22.
Table 11-21: Costing of the Structures
S. No
1
2
3
4
Category of Structure
Corrugated Asbestos Sheet Roof/tiled, Mud Wall
and Flooring
Corrugated Asbestos Sheet Roof/tiled, Brick Wall
with Cement Mortar, Mud Flooring
RCC roof, Brick wall with Cement Mortar, Cement
Floor-Single Storey
Ground Floor in RCC roof, Brick wall with Cement
Mortar, Cement Floor-and First Floor with in RCC
roof, Brick wall with Cement Mortar, Cement Floor
Double Storey
Typology of Structure
Construction Cost
(Rs/m2)
Kutcha
1500
Semi-Pucca
3000
Pucca
4500
Ground and 1st Floor: Pucca
9000
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Category of Structure
Typology of Structure
Construction Cost
(Rs/m2)
5
Ground Floor in RCC roof, Brick wall with Cement
Mortar, Cement Floor-and First Floor with in
Corrugated Asbestos Sheet Roof/tiled, Brick Wall
with Cement Mortar Double Storey
Ground Floor: Pucca and 1st
Floor: Semi-Pucca
7500
Source: Junagarh Schedule of Rates, 2008
11.8.1 Compensation for the community assets lost:
The unit costs for the community assets getting affected due to the project are provided in the
following Table 11-23.
Table 11-22: Unit Rates for Community Assets
Community Assets
Well
Hand pump
Place of worship
Motor Shed & Bore Well & Pump Shed
Unit Rate (Rs)
1,00,000
15,000
30,000
5,000
Community Assets
Water Supply tap
Water Tank
Boundary Wall
Iron Gate
Unit Rate (Rs)
1000
10,000
500
2,000
Note: * The extent of impacts will be estimated during implementation by the Gujarat State PWD. Presently lump sum amounts have
been considered as cost of compensation.
11.9
LAND ACQUISITION IN THE PROJECT
The importance of land requirement in development projects needs no introduction. The
ownership of such land may vest with the Government or any private person. For linear pattern
projects such as the construction of roads, canals, pipelines, etc., minimum horizontal strip of
land is required for improvements along the finalized alignment under acquisition. The land
acquisition is generally spread over administrative boundaries of different districts. This
necessitates co-ordination between the concerned administrative units. Further, another general
feature observed is of encroachment along such linear projects. In this project, on examination it
has been observed that such encroachment (encroachment here refers to Government Land)
has been prominent at settlement stretches along the corridor. Such encroachments will be
cleared due to requirement of land for the project corridor improvement.
11.9.1 Requirement for Land
In accordance with the stipulated 60 meter RoW and for amenities like rest areas, truck lay byes,
and service roads proposed as part of the project development activities, the land requirement is
estimated to be to the tune of 416.63 Ha.
11.9.2 Acquisition of Private Land
For the proposed project, acquisition of private land (titleholder) will be taken-care of under the
aegis of the National Highway Act of 1956. Under the provisions of this act, the Government or
any department of the Government can acquire land from the people for public purpose.
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11.9.3 Legal Framework for Land Acquisition
With the increase of movement of traffic on account of industrial advancement it was found
necessary that important highways of the country be developed and maintained by the Central
Government. To achieve this objective The National Highways Bill, 1956 was introduced in the
Parliament. The Land Acquisition (LA) for this project is to be undertaken in accordance with the
provisions of this act. The following are the major provisions of the act for the land acquisition.
 Section 3A provides for notification to landowners 4 about the interest of the Government to acquire the
notified land;
 Section 3B&3F provides power and right to the person authorized by the central government to make
inspection, survey, measurements, valuation or inquiry;
 Section 3C permits landowners to express their objections against such land acquisition;
 Section 3D declaration of acquisition if no objections has been made to the competent authority;
 Section 3E provides power to take possession of land once the amount determined by the competent
authority has been deposited under sub-section (1) of section 3H;
 Section 3G allows the competent authority to decide on the compensation to be paid;
 Sections 3H provision for deposit of payment determined under section 3G in the manner as may be
laid down by rules made in this behalf of the central government;
 Under section 3J as per the provision of this section nothing in the Land acquisition act 1894 shall
apply to an acquisition under this act.
11.10 METHODOLOGY FOR COLLECTION OF LAND RECORDS
In order to determine the extent of private property that will be acquired under the project, the
Consultant has requested the respective District Magistrates of the two districts to arrange
through the concerned revenue officials to provide the Revenue maps of all the villages through
which the corridor traverses.
The concerned officers from the Revenue Department of Jetpur Tehsil of Rajkot Disrict and
Junagadh, Vanthali, Keshod, Mangrol, Malia, Veraval tehsils of Junagarh District are approached
to obtain a copy of the village maps with the demarcated individual plots.
The widening plan developed as part of the Feasibility study is superimposed on these village
maps to identify the individual plots that are being affected. The plot numbers which are affected
are provided to the revenue department for verification of the Khata numbers (plot numbers) and
provide the Khataunis (land records) for each of them. All this has been compiled as part of the
Land Acquisition Report, an independent document prepared for this project.
4
Notification should be published in two daily newspapers; one in the regional language and the other in
English. The same should be published in the Gujarat Government Gazette.
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11.11 LAND REQUIREMENT FOR THE PROJECT
The available RoW along the project corridor varies from 14 m to 45 m in revenue villages where
as in forest areas the available RoW is in between 10 m to 15 m. The proposed project requires
land to be acquired for up to 60 meters. In the revenue villages the total area of land to be
acquired is 416.63 Ha. This includes the land required for geometric improvements and the
development of amenities along the proposed project corridor. Village-wise land to be acquired is
presented in Table 11-24.
Table 11-23: Number of Plots Affected and Land Rate (Market Rate) along the Project Corridor
S. No
Village
Taluka
District
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
29
28
30
33
34
31
32
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
Nawagarh
Padala
Jetalsar
Jetalsar
Navisankdi
Juni Sankadi
Choki
Kathrota
Bhiyal
Wadal-1
Wadal-2
Sukhpur
Sukhpur
Sabalpur
Saragwada
Khamdhron
Khalipur
Joshipara
Jhajharda
Jhajharda
Chobari
Koyli
Sahpur-3
Sahpur-1
Sahpur-2
Sahpur-2
Vanthali-1
Vanthali-4
Vanthali-1
Vanthali-4
Kanjha
Khokharda
Vanthali-3
Kanjha
Khokharda
Godoi
Tinmas
Manakwada
Agatrai-1
Agatrai-2
Agatrai-2
Mawana
Keshod-3
Keshod-1
Keshod-1
Keshod-4
Kevadra
Sondarda
Sondarda
Koylana
Revadra
Jetpur
Jetpur
Jetpur
Jetpur
Jetpur
Jetpur
Junagarh
Junagarh
Junagarh
Junagarh
Junagarh
Junagarh
Junagarh
Junagarh
Junagarh
Junagarh
Junagarh
Junagarh
Junagarh
Junagarh
Junagarh
Vanthli
Vanthli
Vanthli
Vanthli
Vanthli
Vanthli
Vanthli
Vanthli
Vanthli
Vanthli
Vanthli
Vanthli
Vanthli
Vanthli
Vanthli
Vanthli
Keshod
Keshod
Keshod
Keshod
Keshod
Keshod
Keshod
Keshod
Keshod
Keshod
Keshod
Keshod
Keshod
Keshod
Rajkot
Rajkot
Rajkot
Rajkot
Rajkot
Rajkot
Junagarh
Junagarh
Junagarh
Junagarh
Junagarh
Junagarh
Junagarh
Junagarh
Junagarh
Junagarh
Junagarh
Junagarh
Junagarh
Junagarh
Junagarh
Junagarh
Junagarh
Junagarh
Junagarh
Junagarh
Junagarh
Junagarh
Junagarh
Junagarh
Junagarh
Junagarh
Junagarh
Junagarh
Junagarh
Junagarh
Junagarh
Junagarh
Junagarh
Junagarh
Junagarh
Junagarh
Junagarh
Junagarh
Junagarh
Junagarh
Junagarh
Junagarh
Junagarh
Junagarh
Junagarh
Chainage
From
0+000
1+400
2+314
6+250
9+363
11+700
12+780
16+734
17+427
18+800
21+536
23+572
23+600
24+400
26+317
29+186
31+300
31+630
32+936
32+600
33+347
35+400
35+521
37+750
39+575
42+800
44+371
44+370
43+750
43+750
49+443
49+610
46+884
50+200
52+445
53+211
56+018
56+250
60+018
60+017
58+100
64+936
64+936
63+700
66+450
66+450
70+550
72+375
79+400
80+669
84+241
To
1+400
2+314
4+600
9+363
11+700
12+780
17+400
18+800
18+800
21+536
23+572
25+242
24+400
24+706
29+186
31+300
31+630
32+936
34+200
33+347
35+400
38+382
36+116
39+575
40+300
44+371
46+250
50+200
44+100
44+325
49+610
49+880
50+200
52+000
53+211
56+018
56+250
60+018
64+936
64+936
60+200
66+065
66+065
66+450
70+550
70+550
72+375
74+900
80+669
84+241
84+615
Area to be
Acquired (Sq. M)
73574.581
65292.313
137363.858
93425.245
69733.381
32530.798
132142.957
22449.249
29206.076
81905.494
61031.715
50372.553
24468.83
8876.66
85975.30
63199.03
10156.90
39341.17
37349.72
44286.18
122844.86
113409.94
35682.83
100845.33
43922.23
47201.00
17244.88
40053.42
20570.51
30694.19
9355.44
14400.01
67115.25
53950.60
22694.48
84302.87
7433.17
116982.45
35330.97
58421.95
120004.08
12065.43
21627.95
82375.02
66883.54
56426.95
54580.78
76102.22
37760.410
107122.215
3488.393
Land Rate
(Rs/Sq. m.)
2000
1500
1000
750
675
550
510
450
330
450
450
525
525
750
650
450
600
950
1200
950
750
585
675
675
675
675
750
950
850
850
450
450
750
450
450
360
450
375
375
375
375
330
750
1200
1200
750
375
645
645
405
240
Total
Amount
147149162
97938470
137363858
70068934
47070032
17891939
67392908
10102162
9638005.1
36857472
27464272
26445590
12846136
6657495
55883945
28439564
6094140
37374112
44819664
42071871
92133645
66344815
24085910
68070598
29647505
31860675
12933660
38050749
17484934
26090062
4209948
6480005
50336438
24277770
10212516
30349033
3344927
43868419
13249114
21908231
45001530
3981592
16220963
98850024
80260248
42320213
20467793
49085932
24355464
43384497
837214.32
Remarks
Jetpur Bypass
Widening along
Existing Alignment
(EA)
Junagarh Bypass 1
Widening along (EA)
Junagarh Bypass 2
Widening along (EA)
Vanthali Realignment
Widening along (EA)
Agatrai Realignment
Widening along (EA)
Keshod Bypass
Widening along (EA)
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S. No
Village
Taluka
District
52
Panidhra
Malia
Junagarh
53
Jhuthad
Malia
Junagarh
54
Gadodar
Malia
Junagarh
55
Bhanduri
Malia
Junagarh
56
Jhadka
Malia
Junagarh
57
Gadu
Malia
Junagarh
58
Vshanvel
Malia
Junagarh
59
Sukhpur
Malia
Junagarh
60
Mohabatpura
Malia
Junagarh
61
Simar
Malia
Junagarh
62
Kindarwa
Malia
Junagarh
63
Sidokar
Malia
Junagarh
64
Supasi
Malia
Junagarh
65
Chanduway
Malia
Junagarh
66
Dari
Malia
Junagarh
67
Chatroda
Malia
Junagarh
68
Veraval-4
Malia
Junagarh
69
Veraval-4
Malia
Junagarh
70
Patan
Malia
Junagarh
71
Bhalpara
Malia
Junagarh
Source: Land Acquisition Plan, LASA 2009.
Chainage
From
84+241
86+764
89+243
93+423
98+400
99+755
102+824
104+200
105+880
105+880
107+700
109+200
109+469
111+823
113+358
115+165
115+850
111+541
117+850
120+835
To
86+764
89+243
93+423
98+400
99+755
103+722
104+200
105+880
107+700
107+700
109+200
109+469
111+823
113+358
115+850
115+650
116+050
112+600
127+600
122+571
Area to be
Acquired (Sq. M)
64658.837
81970.821
121793.146
148905.609
40886.911
117407.810
15414.626
49800.341
16165.243
38686.523
44885.394
8437.417
69906.859
46136.210
63436.721
11787.312
29812.889
63107.414
237320.962
52190.724
Land Rate
(Rs/Sq. m.)
360
375
450
600
375
600
375
375
420
450
330
450
330
450
525
300
600
1200
600
300
Total
Amount
23277181
30739058
54806916
89343365
15332592
70444686
5780484.8
18675128
6789402.1
17408935
14812180
3796837.7
23069263
20761295
33304279
3536193.6
17887733
75728897
142392577
15657217
Remarks
Veraval Realignment
Widening along (EA
11.12 COMPENSATION VALUES
11.12.1
Value of Land
The value of the land for the purpose of calculating the compensation has been based on the
village wise market rate. For the purpose, the registry rates of the plot are collected from the
concerned revenue offices at the district level for each Development Block. The registry rates for
each village are presented in Table 11-25. The land that shall be acquired from any government
agency has also been estimated based on the market rates. In case there is no cost incurred in
transferring such land the budget estimated for land acquisition will be adjusted accordingly.
It is observed that the ribbon development along the project corridor has affected the traditional
land use in the region. The barren/agricultural land has been converted for commercial purpose.
The consultants have considered the market values of commercial land for calculating the cost
estimates of land being acquired.
11.13 SUMMARY OF PROCEDURE ADOPTED FOR PREPARATION OF LAP
The following steps are adopted for the preparation of detailed land acquisition plan;

Step 1: Project Initiation - The NHAI has directed the consultant for preparing Land
Acquisition Plan. Simultaneously, NHAI has issued letters to concern district collectors,
acknowledging them about the project and also to provide necessary documents to
consultants. District Collectors issued letters to Block Development Officers, who
consecutively directed Amin’s to provide respective village maps, revenue records and cost
of land to the consultant for preparation of lap.

Step 2: Identification of Villages - The consultant has identified the villages through which
the corridor passes.
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Step 3: Collection of Revenue Maps - after the identification of villages, the consultant has
approached respective Amin’s for collecting revenue maps.
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Step 4: Overlapping on Revenue Maps - Once after gathering revenue maps, the proposed
widening plan are overlapped on the maps with the help of software packages.
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Step 5: Identification of Affected Plots - The exercise of overlapping could bring out
specifically the affected plots. Such affected plots have been market out.
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Step 6: Demarcation - After identification of affected plots, the specific area of the affected
plot could be demarcated.
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Step 7: Collection of Land Records - On demarcating the affected area, land records would
be collected from Amin. This could fulfil the requirements of 3a.
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Step 8: Compilation - After collecting land records for all the plots from respective Amin, the
same has been sorted out for affected plots.
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Step 9: Final Land Acquisition Plan - All the information collected from Amin has been
worked out with respect to proposed widening plan. Finally this forms the lap for submission
to NHAI.
11.14 R&R IMPLEMENTATION AND ARRANGMENTS
Efficient implementation of Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) prior to handing over the site for civil
construction works is a prerequisite. Implementation of RAP is designed and the entitlements for
the project affected persons are estimated as per the guidelines of National Rehabilitation and
Resettlement Policy, 2007. This would expedite the overall implementation of the project and will
also provide adequate support to the population affected/displaced due to the proposed project.
11.15 ENTITLEMENT FRAMEWORK IN THE PROJECT
The project requires approximately 416.63 Ha of land to be acquired. Households adversely
affected by the project due to land acquisition, would be compensated for the loss of land and
structures. Project Affected Households (PAHs) losing livelihoods would be assisted through
income restoration measures. Residents of squatter settlements belonging to vulnerable groups
would be provided with one-time shifting allowance. All non-title holders within RoW would be
allowed to salvage material assets belonging to them.
In the context of entitlements the following relevant definitions have been adopted in the project.
Resettlement and rehabilitation measures would be provided following these definitions.
 “Affected Family” means
 a family whose primary place of residence or other property or source of livelihood is adversely
affected by the acquisition of land for a project or involuntary displacement for any other reason; or
 any tenure holder, tenant, lessee or owner of other property, who on account of acquisition of land
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(including plot in the abadi or other property) in the affected area or otherwise, has been involuntarily
displaced from such land or other property; or
 any agricultural or non-agricultural labourer, landless person (not having homestead land,
agricultural land, or either homestead or agricultural land), rural artisan, small trader or selfemployed person; who has been residing or engaged in any trade, business, occupation or vocation
continuously for a period of not less than three years preceding the date of declaration of the
affected area, and who has been deprived of earning his livelihood or alienated wholly or
substantially from the main source of his trade, business, occupation or vocation because of the
acquisition of land in the affected area or being involuntarily displaced or any other reason;
 “Affected Area” means area of village or locality notified by the appropriate Government as part of this
Policy.
 “Agricultural Labourer” means a person primarily resident in the affected area for a period of not less
than three years immediately before the declaration of the affected area who does not hold any land in
the affected area but who earns his livelihood principally by manual labour on agricultural land therein
immediately before such declaration and who has been deprived of his livelihood.
 “Agricultural Land” includes land being used for the purpose of –
 agriculture or horticulture;
 dairy farming, poultry farming pisci-culture, breeding of livestock or nursery growing medical herbs;
 raising of crops, grass or garden produce; and
 land used by an agriculturist for the grazing of cattle, but does not include land used for cutting of
wood only;
 “Appropriate Government” means
 in relation to the acquisition of land for the purpose of the Union, the Central Government;
 in relation to a project which is executed by the Central Government agency or undertaking or by
any other agency on the orders or directions of the Central Government, the Central Government;
 in relation to the acquisition of land for purposes other than (i) and (ii) above, the State Government;
and
 in relation to the rehabilitation and resettlement of persons involuntarily displaced due to any other
reason, the State Government;
 “BPL Family”: the below poverty line (BPL) families shall be those as defined by the Planning
Commission of India from time to time and included in a BPL list for the time being in force;
 “Commissioner for Rehabilitation and Resettlement” means the Commissioner for Rehabilitation
and Resettlement appointed by the State Government not below the rank of Commissioner or of
equivalent rank of that Government;
 “Family” includes a person, his or her spouse, minor sons, unmarried daughters, minor brothers,
unmarried sisters, father, mother and other relatives residing with him or her and dependent on him or
her for their livelihood; and includes “nuclear family” consisting of a person, his or her spouse and minor
children;
 “Holding” means the total land held by a person as an occupant or tenant or as both;
 “Khatedar” means a person whose name is included in the revenue records of the parcel of land under
reference;
 “Land Acquisition” or “Acquisition of Land” means acquisition of land under the National Highway
Act, 1956.
 “Marginal Farmer” means a cultivator with an un-irrigated land holding up to one hectare or irrigated
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land holding up to half hectare;
 “Non-Agricultural Labourer” means a person who is not an agricultural labourer but is primarily
residing in the affected area for a period of not less than three years immediately before the declaration
of the affected area and who does not hold any land under the affected area but who earns his
livelihood principally by manual labour or as a rural artisan immediately before such declaration and
show has been deprived of earning his livelihood principally by manual labour or as such artisan in the
affected area;
 “Occupiers” means members of the Scheduled Tribes in possession of forest land prior to the 13th day
of December 2005;
 “Small Farmer” means a cultivator with an un-irrigated land holding upto two hectares or with an
irrigated land holding up to one hectare, but more than the holding of a marginal farmer.
 “Vulnerable Group” includes persons such as the disabled, destitute, orphans, widows, unmarried
girls, abandoned women, or persons above fifty years of age; who are not provided or cannot
immediately be provided with alternative livelihood, and who are not otherwise covered as part of a
family;
 Community Property: A community property is a structure or a piece of land that embodies a public
utility, facility or a cultural / religious entity that belongs to a community or a group. For example a
shrine, temple, mosque, church, school, well or a tube well is a community property.
 Compensation: Compensation refers to restitution made to property under the National Highway Act,
1956. In this context it refers to payment made by the Government exercising ‘Eminent Domain’.
 Right of Way (RoW): Means the entire strip of land traversed by any highway, street, county road or
roadway easement including (longitudinal drains, service roads and embankment) for the purpose of
vehicle travel, and includes the entire width of the land dedicated or acquired by law for right-of-way
purposes. All along the proposed corridor available RoW is not enough to contract road so additional
land upto 60 meters of PRoW will be acquired.
 Cut-off Date: Cut-off date is established to identify and enumerate the Entitled Persons. For titleholders / legal owners, the cut-off date will be the notification by the PIU declaring the intention to
acquire the property. The date of serving the notice u/s 3A of National Highway Act of 1956 will be
established as the cut-off date.
 Encroacher: Any person illegally occupying public property by extending their land boundary or a
portion of their building onto the RoW is an encroacher.
 Entitled Person (EP): Entitled Person includes all PAPs who qualify for, or are entitled to,
compensation / assistance since being impacted by the project. The basis for identification of Entitled
Persons (EP) in the project will be the cut-off date.
 Project Affected Household (PAH): Any household living, cultivating land or carrying on business,
trade or any other occupation within the Corridor of Impact (CoI) who are impacted by the project is a
Project Affected Household. All the members of a PAH in the project will be treated as PAPs.
 Project Affected Person (PAP): Any individual (part of the PAHs) living, cultivating land or carrying on
business, trade or any other occupation within the Corridor of Impact (CoI) who are impacted by the
project is a Project Affected Person (PAP).
 Present Market Rate: Present market rate in the project refers to the valuation of a project-affected
property as per the up-dated Circle Rate or BSR Rate respectively for land and structures.
 Titleholder / Private Property Owners: Private property owners are persons who have legal title to
structures, land or other assets. These property owners are entitled to compensation under the
National Highway Act of 1956.
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 Non-titleholder: Squatters and encroachers are non-titleholders, as they do not have any legal title of
the parcel of land they occupy. However, some of the non-titleholders are found to pay certain taxes
regularly to local self governments for present occupancy for their housing/commercial establishment.
The NH Act 1956 for Land Acquisition does not recognize the usufruct right so they are not eligible to
any compensation or assistance as per the statues. The R&R Policy for the project also does not
specify any assistance for non-titleholders.
 Encroachment: Private structures, which extend from private land to government land, are classified
as encroachment. The portion of the structure in government land is considered illegal occupancy and
is not eligible for any compensation for assistance as per the R&R Policy for the project.
 Squatter: Any person having structures entirely within the public RoW for residential and/or commercial
purposes is a squatter.
The Entitlement Framework for Project Affected Persons (PAP) in this project has been
presented in Table 11-25. PAPs are entitled for various types of rehabilitation and resettlement
benefits depending upon the type of loss due to the project. The entitlements as per the National
Rehabilitation and Resettlement Policy, 2007 is detailed out in Table 11-25.
Table 11-24: Entitlement Matrix for Project Affected Persons
S.
No
A
1
Category/Target
Details
Group
Homestead land / House Building Assistance
Each affected
family
2
Each affected
below poverty line
family
B
Agricultural Land
1
Each displaced
family owning
agricultural land
2
C
1
D
1
E
1
F
1
G
Any affected family owning
house and whose house has
been acquired or lost
Free of cost house site to the extent of actual loss of area of the
acquired house but not more than 250 sq.m of land in rural areas
/ 150 sq.m of land in urban areas for each nuclear family
In urban areas, a house of up to 100 sq.m carpet area. Such
house may be offered in a multi-storied building complex.
Affected families without
homestead land and which has
been residing in the affected
area continuously for a period of
3 years preceding the date of
declaration of the affected area
and which has been involuntarily
displaced from such area
A house of minimum 100 sq.m carpet area in rural areas, or 50
sq.m carpet area in urban areas (which may be offered,
wherever applicable, in a multi-storied building complex), as the
case may be in the resettlement area
Affected families owning
agricultural land in the affected
area and whose entire land has
been acquired or lost
Agricultural land or cultivable wasteland to the extent of actual
land loss, subject to a maximum of 1 ha of irrigated land or 2 ha
of un-irrigated land or cultivable wasteland
Each affected
family who have
been reduced to
the status of
marginal farmers
Land Development
In case of allotment of wasteland
or degraded land in lieu of the
acquired land
Agricultural Production
In case of allotment of
Each Khatedar in
agricultural land in lieu of the
the affected family
acquired land
Construction of Cattle Shed
Each displaced
family which is
having cattle
Shifting Allowance
Allowance for shifting of family,
Each displaced
building materials, belongings
family
and cattle
Construction of Working Shed or Shop
Each Khatedar in
the affected family
Entitlement
Agricultural land or cultivable wasteland to the extent of actual
land loss, subject to a maximum of 1 ha of irrigated land or 2 ha
of un-irrigated land or cultivable wasteland
One-time financial assistance of such amount as the appropriate
Government may decide but not less than Rs.15000/- per
hectare
One-time financial assistance of such amount as the appropriate
Government may decide but not less than Rs.10000/-
Financial assistance of such amount as the appropriate
Government may decide but not less than Rs.15000/-
One-time financial assistance of such amount as the appropriate
Government may decide but not less than Rs.10000/-
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S.
No
1
H
Category/Target
Group
Each displaced
person who is a
rural artisan, small
trader or selfemployed person
Employment Assistance
Details
Entitlement
One-time financial assistance of such amount as the appropriate
Government may decide but not less than Rs.25000/-
The requiring body shall give preference in providing
employment in the project, subject to the availability of vacancies
and suitability of the affected person for employment
Arrange for training of the affected persons, so as to enable such
persons to take on suitable jobs
1
At least one
person per
affected family
2
Affected persons
I
1
J
1
K
1
L
1
M
1
2
3
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Offer scholarships and other skill development opportunities to
the eligible persons from the affected families as per the criteria
as may be fixed by the appropriate Government
Give preference to the affected persons or their groups or
cooperatives in the allotment of outsourced contracts, shops or
other economic opportunities coming up in or around the project
site
Give preference to willing landless labourers and unemployed
affected persons while engaging labour in the project during the
construction phase
Necessary training facilities shall be offered for development of
entrepreneurship, technical and professional skills for self
employment.
Rehabilitation Grant
Affected families who have not
been provided agricultural land
or employment
Subsistence Allowance
Each affected
family
750 days minimum agricultural wages
Each affected
family
25 days minimum agricultural wages per month for a period of
one year from date of displacement
Annuity Policies
Vulnerable
affected persons
(as per Para 6.4(v)
of the Policy)
Ex-Gratia
Project authorities shall, at their
cost, arrange for annuity policies
that will pay a pension for life to
the vulnerable affected persons
In case of linear acquisitions, in
projects relating to railway lines,
highways, transmission lines,
laying of pipelines and other
Each Khatedar in
such projects wherein only
the affected family
narrow stretch of land is
acquired for the purpose of the
project or is utilised for right of
way
Assistance to Vulnerable Groups
Additional one-time financial
Each scheduled
assistance for loss of customary
tribe affected
rights or usages of forest
family
produce
Each scheduled
tribe affected
Those resettled out of the district
family
Affected families of
scheduled tribe
Minimum of Rs.500 per month
Rs.20000 in addition to the compensation or any other benefits
due under the Act or programme or scheme under which the
land, house or other property is acquired
500 days minimum agricultural wages
25% higher rehabilitation and resettlement benefits in monetary
terms (in respect of items specified in paragraphs 7.9 to 7.12 of
the Policy)
Land free of cost for community and religious gathering
LIVELIHOOD RESTORATION OF VULNERABLE SQUATTERS WITHIN CODI
Since the project is to be implemented on a commercial format, there are no inherent funds
devoted to restoration of livelihoods of non-title holder occupants within the CoI / public RoW,
who would be evicted due to the project. However, the Consultants feel that since there would be
substantial losses to livelihoods due to such eviction, it would be worthwhile on the part of the
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project authorities to integrate at least the vulnerable squatter and the PAPs in various
development / welfare programmes of the State and Central Governments.
To this end, the Consultants suggest in the following a range of Government aided programmes
undertaken through the District Rural Development Authority (DRDA) in the State of Gujarat in
which vulnerable squatter and the PAPs losing livelihoods may be integrated with.

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Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY)
Swarnjayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana (SGSY)
Sampoorna Gramin Rozgar Yojana (SGRY)
Indira Awas Yojana
Credit-cum-Subsidy Scheme for Rural Housing
Innovative Stream for Rural Housing and Habitat Development
Rural building Centres
Samagra Awas Yojana
National Social Assistance Programme
Council for advancement of People’s Action and Rural Technology
Rajiv Gandhi National Drinking Water Mission
Centrally sponsored Rural Sanitation Programme
Drought Prone Area Programme
Wastelands Development
11.17 RELOCATION AND PRESERVATION OF COMMUNITY / CULTURAL PROPERTY
The detail of the community/cultural properties has been provided in the Environmental Impact
Assessment Report. The construction costs for community/cultural properties have been
presented in the Environmental Management Plan of the project.
11.17.1
Implementation Arrangements
Implementation of RAP is one of the major tasks that need to be carried out during the project
implementation. The PAPs would receive adequate notice, counselling and assistance before
handing over their assets. The implementation of RAP begins with land acquisition, payment of
compensation, identifying the relocation sites for community /cultural property in consultation with
the affected people and assisting them for enrolling them in Governmental welfare programmes.
The R&R activities are a part of the RAP.
11.17.2
Institutional Arrangements
The NHAI is responsible for implementation of the complete resettlement and rehabilitation of all
those affected by the project. For implementation of RAP, the NHAI should focus on four critical
aspects.
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

Establish a Project Implementation Unit (PIU) exclusive to this Project. It is suggested that NHAI may designate the
State Level H& RW (National Highway Division) to act as PIU for this Project;
Appointment of NGOs to assist in implementation of RAP. This is essential to carry out implementation activities of
RAP inclusive of issuing and distribution of Photo Identity Cards, counseling, disbursement of compensation
money, etc. to the PAPs.
Establish a District Level Committee (DLC) in the project District, where acquisition of land for the project will take
place; and
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Establish a Grievance Redressal Committee (GRC).
Project Implementation Unit
The PIU will be headed by a Project Director. The NHAI Project Implementation Unit (PIU) will be
responsible for implementation of the R & R component of the project. It is responsible for planning of the
entire R & R activities, implementing in consultation with the PAPs, considering R&R as a process of
development.
While land acquisition is the responsibility of the State Government on behalf of the NHAI, (land acquisition
is the responsibility of the State/District Administration) the responsibility of the Project Implementation Unit
(PIU) is to ensure that the delays between the date of notification and the date of award are reduced to
eliminate the hardship caused to the affected people, are minimized. This is possible if the PIU works in
coordination with the District Level Committee set up to review the progress of land acquisition.
For the implementation of the Resettlement Action Plan and to address the grievances of the PAPs owing
to the project, a Manager has to be designated as Resettlement and Rehabilitation Officer (RRO), and
shall oversee the implementation of R & R activities. The responsibilities and duties performed / to be
performed during the implementation of the project is presented in Table 11-26.
11.17.3
District Level Committee (DLC)
RAP implementation will be coordinated through District Level Committee. The District Level
Committee (DLC) is an ad hoc committee and will be dissolved later once the R & R
implementation is complete. The committee will comprise of the District Collector and officially
deputed Land Acquisition Officer (LAO), Tehsildars of affected Tehsils, Pradhans of Block
Development Offices of affected Blocks, Project Director, RRO, representative of the NonGovernment Organization (NGO) and representatives of the PAPs. The DLC will play a
coordinating role in land acquisition and compensation, assistance and so forth.
Table 11-25: Roles and Responsibilities of PIU and NGOs
Implementation Staff
Project Director at Project
Implementation Unit (PIU)
Manager as RRO at PIU
Non
Organization
Government
Roles and Responsibilities
Overall responsibilities for land acquisition and R&R activities in the field.
Make budgetary provisions for land acquisition and R&R activities.
Liaison with district administration for land acquisition and implementation of R&R.
Participate in the district level committee.
Co-ordinate with district administration and NGOs responsible for land acquisition and R&R.
Print Policy and Identity Cards for the PAPs.
Ensure that the land acquisition plans as per the alignments are submitted to the district administration
for acquisition.
Liaison with the District Administration for dovetailing Government's schemes for income generation
and development programs for the PAPs.
Co-ordinate with the NGOs appointed for implementation of the R&R.
Monitor physical and financial progress on land acquisition and R&R implementation activities
including shifting of people.
Organize regular meetings with the NGOs to review the progress of R&R.
Co-ordinate with the RRO to implement R&R activities.
Verification of PAFs listed out in the RAP.
Issue Identity Card to the PAFs
Facilitate the RRO in organising the public information campaign at the commencement of the R&R
activities.
Assist the PAPs in receiving the payment of compensation, opening of the Bank accounts and
facilitates the vulnerable PAPs in ensuring that they get their dues on time and are not left out to
deteriorate to the stages of impoverishment.
Ensure that the PAPs receive their entitlements on time.
Participate in the meetings organized by the PIU.
Submit monthly progress report.
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11.18 IMPLEMENTATION PROCEDURE
The RAP is implemented through the following five stages:
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

Issue of legal notification for land acquisition and the cut-off date;
Verification of Eligible Persons (EPs) and estimation of their types and category of losses;
Preparation of Photo Identity Card, issue and distribution to EPs;
Disbursing Compensation Money;
 Monitoring Physical and Financial Progress of Resettlement Action Plan .
11.19 GENERAL ACTIVITIES
In order to carry out the above activities, the NHAI has to carry out institutional strengthening and
certain administrative responsibilities in terms of:









Contracting of NGOs;
Setting up of District Level Committees (DLC) and the Grievance Redressal Cell (GRC);
Verification of EPs;
Updating of the census data to include the disputed cases or left out cases to be included in the list of PAPs;
Distribution of Identity Cards (see at the end of the chapter, a format for ID Card);
Opening of joint accounts in the name of the EPs, representatives of the NGOs and RRO;
Special emphasis on the vulnerable groups for helping enroll the PAPs from this group in Governmental welfare
schemes operating in the region;
Monitoring physical and financial progress; and
Prepare monthly reports of the progress made.
11.20 SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES
11.20.1
Permanent Land Acquisition: It will be carried out under National Highway
Act of 1956.
The following steps will have to be carried out for land acquisition:

Appointment of the competent authority;

Identification of Villages Along the Project Corridor;

Preparing land plans for acquisition with details about the total land holdings and the area affected;

Issue of notices as per the National Highway Act 1956 for the purpose of acquisition;

Announcement of compensation awards as per the NH Act;

Issue of cheques in public places prior to taking of possessions:

PAPs will be allowed to salvage their materials from the demolished structures.
11.21 PAYMENT OF COMPENSATION

Ensure the amount of compensation is appropriate to PAPs;

Verification of EPs for compensation;

Ensure the receipt of cheques by owner of the affected unit;

Ensure that cheques are issued in public during meetings;

Inform about acquisition or transfer of land to other authorities whose land is being taken (Forest; Defense etc).
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11.22 GRIEVANCE REDRESSAL MECHANISM
The objective of the mechanism is to provide a platform to the affected people to address their
grievance that are sought by meaningful solutions. Thus, reflecting continued participation and
justification to design, economic returns and the PAPs themselves. The grievances addressed in
this manner have community approval and the redressal is appropriated through stakeholders’
participation. The committee thus formed for this purpose will continue to function for the benefit
of the PAPs during the entire life of the project so that the PAPs grievances are redressed at the
right time.
The GRC will have to be formed at every District Head Quarter consisting of the following
members.
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The Project Director;
RRO;
District Collector;
NGO; and
Monitoring Implementation of Resettlement Action Plan
It is important to consider setting up an early system for monitoring project objectives and social
accountability. Monitoring involves tracking the progress of process and implementation (as
measured by indicators on inputs, outputs and outcomes) associated with the project. This is
done to ensure that the desired targets are achieved.
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Indicators for monitoring will be designed to capture physical and financial progress of the project.
Promote Social Accountability
Monitoring and evaluation system can also be implemented to promote social accountability
during the process of implementation of the project leading to sustainability. Participatory public
review and perception surveys would be used for social accountability in the monitoring and
evaluation process.
11.23 THE RAP BUDGET
The RAP budget includes the cost of land and compensation for private structures. The details
are listed in the Table 11-27.
Table 11-26: Preliminary Social Cost Details
S. No
Details of Affected Structures
Area in Sq.
M/No/Mts
Unit Rate/Sq. M
Amount (Rs)
384
1500
576000
1
Residential Kutcha
2
Residential Semi-Pucca
15636
3000
46908000
3
Residential Pucca
12593
4500
56668500
4
Commercial Kutcha
132
1500
198000
5
6
Commercial Semi-Pucca
Commercial Pucca
12747
22119
3000
4500
38241000
99535500
7
Mixed Kutcha
4
1500
6000
8
Mixed Semi-Pucca
1360
3000
4080000
9
Mixed Pucca
3771
4500
16969500
10
1 Pucca Ground Floor with Semi-Pucca 1st Floor (Commercial)
439
7500
3292500
11
12
1 Pucca Ground Floor with Pucca 1st Floor (Commercial)
Industrial Semi-Pucca
1098
1460
9000
3000
9882000
4380000
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Final Feasibility-cum-Preliminary Design Report
VOLUME I:
Preparation of Feasibility– cum-Preliminary Design for 4/6 Laning of JetpurSomnath section of NH 8D, Package No: NHAI/DBFOII/DPR/02
MAIN REPORT
S. No
Area in Sq.
M/No/Mts
Details of Affected Structures
Unit Rate/Sq. M
Amount (Rs)
13
Industrial Pucca
3199
4500
14395500
14
Wells
95 Nos.
1,00,000/Well
9500000
15
Temple/Mosque/Church
49 Nos.
30000/Structure
1470000
16
17
Pump House with Tube Well
Tap
43 Nos.
38 Nos.
5000/Structure
1000/Tap
215000
38000
18
Water Tank
19
Compound Wall
20
Iron Gate
21
A
Proposed Affected Land in Sq. m for Acquisition
148 Nos.
10000/Tank
1480000
25184 Mts
500/ Running Mts
12592000
209 Nos.
2000/Gate
418000
2652818376
2973663876
Total
Rehabilitation And Resettlement Assistance
22
Construction of Cattle Shed
67
15000
23
Shifting Allowance
299
10000
2990000
24
Construction of Working Shed
763
25000
19075000
25
26
Subsistence Allowance
Annuity Policies
1157
809
24000
6000
27768000
4854000
27
Ex-Gratia
1157
20000
23140000
28
B
Assistance to Vulnerable Groups
607
40000
Total
TOTAL SOCIAL COST (A+B)
1005000
24280000
103112000
3076775876
The Social Cost (Including Land Acquisition cost, Structure Cost and resettlement and
Rehabilitation Cost) has been estimated at Rs. 307, 67, 75, 876
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