Manipur
,
Noney (also known as Longmai)
,
Noney
Published :
Jul 2023
|
Updated :
Affected Landowners Demand Fair Compensation for NH-37 Road Project in Noney District, Manipur
Reported by
Sarup Sinha
Legal Review by
Anmol Gupta
Edited by
Anupa Kujur
Households affected
People affected
2021
Year started
ha.
Land area affected
Households affected
People Affected
2021
Year started
Land area affected
Key Insights
Sector
Infrastructure
Reason/Cause of conflict
Roads
Conflict Status
Ongoing
Ended
Legal Status
Region Classification
Urban and Rural
Ended
Sector
Infrastructure
Reason/Cause of conflict
Roads
Conflict Status
Ongoing
Ended
Legal Status
Region Classification
Urban and Rural
Ended
1
Summary

The National Highway 37 (Imphal-Jiribam) double-lane project in Manipur is facing delays because of allegations of mismanagement and the failure to release land compensation to affected landowners. As a result, affected landowners are imposing restrictions on the project to demand prompt payment of fair compensation.

On February 18th, 2023, affected landowners carried out a protest in Longmai Bazaar, Noney district, accusing the authorities of making higher payments to bogus claimants instead of genuine ones. They cite a case of a bogus claimant who received over Rs. 1 crore, whereas several genuine affected properties, including pucca and semi-pucca buildings, have been undervalued.

The landowners claim to have made repeated appeals to the government to conduct surveys, demarcation, and compensation assessments since July 2021. However, they are yet to receive a response from the government. A similar protest had taken place in Longmai Bazaar on October 4th, 2021, when over 200 landowners took to the streets demanding fair compensation.

They referred to an order issued by the Manipur High Court which scheduled a joint survey to assess standing structures, trees, horticultural crops, and more. The joint survey report was officially submitted to the secretary (Revenue), Government of Manipur, on January 30th, 2023.

The landowners further warned that they may opt for democratic forms of agitation in the near future if their concerns remain unaddressed.

Reports add that the National Highway Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL), entrusted with executing most of the national highway projects in Manipur, has the necessary funds to provide land compensation. However, the release of funds has reportedly been delayed at various levels of the state government, including the district administration and revenue department. 

2
Fact Sheet

Demand/Contention of the Affected Community

Demand for promised compensation

Complaint against procedural violations

Other Demand/Contention of the Affected Community

Region Classification

Urban and Rural

Type of Land

Private

What was the action taken by the police?

How many people did the police detain or arrest?

What is the current status of the detained/accused persons?

Did the person face any violence while in police custody?

If any arrests took place, were the accused persons produced before a judge within 24 hours of the arrest?

If the accused was not produced before a magistrate within 24 hours, or not produced at all, what were the reasons?

Legislation under which the accused was charged

Was the accused person informed of their right to legal representation? Did the accused person have access to legal aid?

In cases where the accused person approached the court for bail, was bail granted?

Why was bail granted or rejected? If granted, what were the bail conditions and quantum of bail?

Were there any other notable irregularities that took place, or other significant details?

Details of sources (names of accused, names and numbers of any lawyers, names of any police officers contacted)

Status of Project

Project underway despite protests

Original Project Deadline

2022

Whether the Project has been Delayed

Yes

Significance of Land to Land Owners/Users

Whether the project was stalled due to land conflict

Source/Reference

Total investment involved (in Crores):

760.16

Type of investment:

Investment Made

Year of Estimation

Page Number In Investment Document:

Has the Conflict Ended?

No

When did it end?

Why did the conflict end?

4
Additional Information

Government Departments Involved in the Conflict:

District Administration of Noney

PSUs Involved in the Conflict:

National Highways & Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited

Did LCW Approach Government Authorities for Comments?

No

Name, Designation and Comment of the Government Authorities Approached

Corporate Parties Involved in the Conflict:

Did LCW Approach Corporate Parties for Comments?

Communities/Local Organisations in the Conflict:

5
Information on the use of criminal law

What was the action taken by the police?

How many people did the police detain or arrest?

What is the current status of the detained/accused persons?

Did the person face any violence while in police custody?

If any arrests took place, were the accused persons produced before a judge within 24 hours of the arrest?

If the accused was not produced before a magistrate within 24 hours, or not produced at all, what were the reasons?

Legislation under which the accused was charged

Was the accused person informed of their right to legal representation? Did the accused person have access to legal aid?

In cases where the accused person approached the court for bail, was bail granted?

Why was bail granted or rejected? If granted, what were the bail conditions and quantum of bail?

Were there any other notable irregularities that took place, or other significant details?

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Author
Reported by
Sarup Sinha

Sarup is a researcher and doctoral student in Political Science at the North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong. His research interests lie in the area of ethnic and land conflicts, political ecology and development and urban spaces of Northeast India. He has a Masters’ degree in Development Studies from the Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati. He has previously done research/internships with NABARD, Oxford Microfinance Initiative (renamed Oxford Development Consultancy) and CSDS (Lokniti Programme).

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Fact sheet

Demand/Contention of the Affected Community

Demand for promised compensation

Complaint against procedural violations

If any arrests took place, were the accused persons produced before a judge within 24 hours of the arrest?

Was the accused person informed of their right to legal representation? Did the accused person have access to legal aid?

In cases where the accused person approached the court for bail, was bail granted?

Why was bail granted or rejected? If granted, what were the bail conditions and quantum of bail?

Were there any other notable irregularities that took place, or other significant details?

Status of Project

Project underway despite protests

Original Project Deadline

2022

Whether the Project has been Delayed

Yes

Significance of Land to Land Owners/Users

Whether the project was stalled due to land conflict

Source/Reference

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