Patna. DM Dr. Chandrashekhar Singh reviewed the progress of land acquisition in the construction of Patna Metro, Bharatmala Project and Danapur-Bihta Elevated Corridor. He organized camps and directed to speed up the implementation of projects along with paying compensation to the ryots. The concerned SDO and SDPO were asked to monitor it. The DM has sought clarification within 24 hours from the DCLR and CO of Danapur and CO of Bihta in the matter of rationalization of 9.18 acres of Bakasht land in Danapur-Bihta elevated road in the matter of no meaningful action being taken even in nine months. He has also asked the Additional Collector, Patna to prepare Form ‘A’ against the three officers and send it to the department within two days. The DM said that laxity in the implementation of development plans is not acceptable. During the review, the representative of the construction agency of the four-lane road being built in the Amas-Ramnagar section of the Bharatmala Project said that the work will start from October 15.
130 crore compensation distributed in Ranipur and Pahari Mauza in metro project
DM said that for the construction of Patna Metro Rail Depot, the total area acquired in 82 khesras in Ranipur and Pahari Mauza is 75.945 acres. A total amount of Rs 130.03 crore has been paid among 110 raiyats. About 352 applications in Mauja Pahadi and Mauja Ranipur have been sent to Patna Sadar CO for investigation. In this, investigation report of 82 applications has been received. He directed the DCLR and CO of Patna Sadar to organize Maujawar camps every day from Thursday and provide the investigation report of the pending applications within 15 days. The Additional Collector was asked to monitor it regularly. Out of the total Rs 35.08 crore in Pahari Mauza, Rs 32.62 crore has been paid to the tenants for the New ISBT Metro Station. Expressing happiness over this, the DM said that this is a very good achievement.
Work will start in Amas-Ramnagar section from October 15
Under the Bharatmala project, the work of construction of four lanes in NH-119D Amas-Ramnagar section will start from October 15. The area of ​​encroachment and occupation including government land in 12 mouzas of Fatuha and Dhanrua areas is 221.6268 acres. Compensation worth Rs 52.677 crore has been paid among 373 ryots. As per the provisions, an amount of Rs 25.3424 crore has been deposited in the court of Special Land Acquisition Judge, Patna. The local administration has completed all the work including demarcation by deputing magistrates and police officials.
Action against officials in Danapur-Bihta elevated road
In the construction of Danapur-Bihta elevated road, Rs 33.42 crore has been paid among 178 ryots. In the review, the DM found that apart from the DCLR and CO of Danapur, no meaningful action was taken by the CO of Bihta for the rationalization of 9.18 acres of Bakast land. The DM directed the District Land Acquisition Officer to issue a second notice and speed up the compensation payment in this project by organizing a one-week camp. In the meeting, DDC, Additional Collector, District Land Acquisition Officer, Additional District Land Acquisition Officer, SDO, CO and other officers were present.
Land acquisition stalled due to non-receipt of NOC from Railways
Here, there is a hindrance due to non-receipt of NOC from the Railways for acquiring land for the construction of elevated road between Danapur and Bihta. An elevated road is to be constructed by acquiring land near Danapur Railway Station. Official source said that talks are going on between the Railways and the Road Construction Department to transfer the land from the Railways. The matter has not been completed yet. It is known that about 21 km elevated road is to be constructed between Danapur and Bihta. It will take 20 to 25 minutes from its construction to Bihta. There will also be convenience in commuting from Patna to Bihta. An international airport is to be built in Bihta. Besides, people of other districts including Arrah, Buxar, Sasaram, Aurangabad will also get benefit from the elevated road.
Now only five acres of land has been acquired
About five acres of land has been acquired out of 64 acres. Due to slow land acquisition process, compensation worth Rs 33 crore has been distributed among the tenants. About 45 acres of land has to be acquired from the ryots. There is also a problem in land acquisition due to non-receipt of NOC from Railways. Despite the district administration issuing notices for land acquisition, applications from tenants are coming in less. Official source said that applications have not been received from Bajitpur and Patsa Mauza. Even after setting up camps in Kanhauli and Bihta for distribution of compensation in both the Mauzas, people are not taking interest. Application regarding land rate is not being submitted. 0.95 acres of land is to be acquired in Bajitpur and 0.67 acres of land in Patsa. Here compensation of about Rs 11 crore is to be distributed among the ryots.
195 crore compensation to be distributed
About Rs 195 crore compensation is to be distributed among the ryots. Apart from this, out of 19 acres of government land, about 10 acres is of railway land and about nine acres is Bakast land. Apart from the DCLR and CO of Danapur, the CO of Bihta is investigating for the rationalization of Bakast land. In the land acquisition, there are nine mouzas of Danapur zone and 12 mouzas of Bihta zone.
More government land in Badalpura and Chhoti Khagaul
There is more government land in Mauza Badalpura and Chhoti Khagaul. About 10 acres of railway land is to be acquired near Danapur station. The district administration has been asked to give NOC regarding providing land to the Railways. Along with this, there are more than 300 permanent and temporary encroachments. Action is underway to remove encroachment from the district administration. Despite this the land has not been completely vacated.