Social Impact Management Plan

## Report on Land Acquisition Policy for Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Project **1. Executive Summary:** This report analyzes a newly declared policy by the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi regarding land acquisition for the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) project, specifically for the Aero City to Tugalakabad corridor at Khanpur village. The core purpose is to facilitate land acquisition for this public infrastructure project. The report details the policy's objective, key provisions for acquiring land, the social impact assessment (SIA) process, and expected outcomes. The key finding is the government's intent to acquire specific land parcels and the mandated social impact assessment study to ensure fair compensation and transparency. **2. Introduction:** This report provides an overview and analysis of a Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi notification concerning land acquisition for the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) project. This analysis is based solely on the provided policy text. **3. Policy Overview:** * This is a new policy declaration, not an amendment. * **Core Objective(s):** The core objective, as stated in the provided text, is to acquire land for the public purpose of the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) project, specifically the Aero City to Tugalakabad corridor at Khanpur village. **4. Background and Rationale:** * **New Policy:** The policy addresses the need to acquire land for the expansion and improvement of public transportation infrastructure within the National Capital Territory of Delhi. The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation project aims to enhance connectivity, and land acquisition is a prerequisite for constructing the Aero City to Tugalakabad corridor at Khanpur village. The policy reflects the government's intention to utilize eminent domain to procure land for public benefit. **5. Key Provisions / Changes:** * As this is a new policy, the following outlines the main components and actions mandated: * **Land Acquisition:** The Government of NCT of Delhi intends to acquire 1688 square meters of land in Khanpur village, identified by Khasra numbers 941100, 991016, 1001201, 1002011, 1021012, and 1022100. * **Social Impact Assessment (SIA):** The Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA) has been designated as the Social Impact Assessment Unit. * **SIA Objectives:** The SIA will involve consultation with stakeholders and the public, surveys, and public hearings where necessary. * **SIA Timeline:** The SIA report and Social Impact Management Plan are to be completed within six months from the date of the notification (September 29, 2021). * **Disclosure:** The policy and its related information will be made available through websites, posters, leaflets, and public hearings in affected areas and at the District Collector's office (South Delhi). * **Legal Basis:** The policy is enacted under the authority of Section 4, sub-sections 1 and 2 of The Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013, read with relevant rules and Government of India notifications. **6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:** Based on the text, the directly affected stakeholders include: * Landowners in Khanpur village whose land falls within the specified Khasra numbers. * Residents of Khanpur village potentially impacted by the DMRC project. * The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC). * The Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA). * The District Collector (South Delhi). **7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):** * **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** * The Land and Building Department of the Government of NCT of Delhi. * The Lieutenant Governor of the National Capital Territory of Delhi. * The Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA) as the SIA unit. * District Collector (South Delhi). * **Timelines and Procedures:** * SIA to be completed within six months from September 29, 2021. * The policy and SIA findings will be disclosed through various channels, including websites, posters, and public hearings. * Land acquisition will proceed following the provisions of The Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013. **8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:** * The intended outcomes of this policy, based on the provided text, are: * Facilitation of land acquisition for the DMRC project, enabling the construction of the Aero City to Tugalakabad corridor at Khanpur village. * Fair compensation and transparency in the land acquisition process through the mandated Social Impact Assessment. * Minimization of negative social impacts through the Social Impact Management Plan. * Enhanced public transportation infrastructure in Delhi. **9. Conclusion:** The Government of NCT of Delhi has declared a policy for land acquisition to support the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation project. This policy emphasizes the importance of fair compensation, transparency, and social impact assessment in the land acquisition process. The policy marks a crucial step in the development of the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation project and highlights the commitment to infrastructure development while considering social and economic implications on affected communities. The involvement of IIPA for SIA further reinforces the commitment to unbiased assessment and mitigation of adverse impacts.

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