(a) Whether the Government proposes to restructure/restrict development projects in
tribal territories to prevent land acquisition and displacement of tribal communities;
(b) If so, the details thereof;
(c) If not, the reasons therefor;
(d) Whether the Hon`ble Supreme Court has given guidelines for resettlement and
rehabilitation of all displaced tribals;
(e) If so, the details thereof; and
(f) The action taken by the Government for its proper implementation?
MINISTER OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS (SHRI P.R. KYNDIAH)
(a) to (f) A statement is laid on the Table of the House.
Statement referred to in reply to parts (a) to (f) of the Lok Sabha Starred Question
No.232 raised by Shri Subodh Mohite regarding `Resettlement and Rehabilitation
of Tribals` due for reply on 08.08.2006
(a) to (c) There is no proposal for a total ban on acquisition of land in tribal areas or on
displacement of tribal communities. However, as per the provisions of Panchayats
(Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act 1996, the Gram Sabha or the Panchayats at the
appropriate level are required to be consulted before land is acquired in the Scheduled
Areas for development projects and before resettling or rehabilitating persons affected by
such projects. The National Policy on Resettlement and Rehabilitation of Project
Affected Families (PAFs) 2003, contains certain specific provisions for rehabilitation of
ST Project Affected Families (PAFs) over and above the provisions which apply to
others.
(d) to (f) There are no specific guidelines of the Supreme Court with regard to
resettlement and rehabilitation of all displaced tribals. However, the Supreme Court has,
in different cases, passed orders to ensure proper resettlement and rehabilitation of the
families displaced by various development projects. The directions of the Supreme Court
are implemented by the concerned Project Authorities and Governments.