(a) the policy formulated and executed by Mahanadi Coal Field Ltd. (MCL) for land acquisition, compensation, rehabilitation and other related matters at different areas;
(b) the new mining areas located and the steps taken for land acquisition and other related matters;
(c) whether the Government is contemplating to amend the existing policy keeping in view the discontentment amongst the displaced and affected families; and
(d) if so, the details thereof?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COAL (DR. DASARI NARAYANA RAO)
(a) Land acquisition is done under the Land Acquisition
Act, 1894 and Coal Bearing Areas (Acquisition & Development)
Act, 1957. Compensation is paid according to the provisions
of the Acts. Rehabilitation and resettlement benefits are
provided to land oustees as per the Resettlement &
Rehabilitation (R & R) Policy of Coal India Limited.
(b): MCL has identified new projects e.g. Bhubaneswari,
Kaniha, Kulda & Garjanbahal in the State of Orissa for
mining activities. MCL will follow the Acts/Rules/Policies
mentioned at (a) above for land acquisition and other
related matters.
(c)&(d)Revision of National Policy on Rehabilitation and
Resettlement (NPRR) 2003 is presently under the
consideration of the Government.