Question : COMPENSATION TO FARMERS FOR LAND ACQUISITION

(a) the policy of the Government for compensating adequately the villagers whose land was acquired for construction of National Highways;

(b) whether the Government has paid compensation for land acquired for construction of National Highways during each of the last three years and the current year; and

(c) if so, the number of farmers to whom compensation has been paid for acquisition of land for Delhi-Haridwar National Highways?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS (SHRI R.P.N.SINGH)

(a) Compensation for land acquired for development of National Highways is paid as per provision of Section 3G of National Highways Act, 1956.

(b) Yes, Sir.

(c) As per information available, till date 2924 farmers have been paid compensation for land acquired.