410.09 acres acquired in Jarhajel village, SECL land acquisition answer says
The question asked the Ministry of Coal for details regarding land acquisition by SECL in the Kusmunda area, specifically in Jarhajel village, including timelines, compensation, employment, and rehabilitation status.
Asked by Shri Amra Ram (MP); Answered by the Ministry of Coal (Minister Shri G. Kishan Reddy).
- Total land acquired in Jarhajel village is 410.09 acres.
- Acquisition occurred between 1962-63 and 1983 under NCDC, WCL, and SECL.
- Award No. 02/A67/82-83 dated 27.04.1983 covered 437.34 acres across four villages (Barpali, Barampur, Jarahajel, Khamharia).
- Compensation for 25.80 acres was paid to the SDO, Katghora in 1985 for distribution to landowners.
- SECL provided employment to 209 villagers.
- In 2022, a one-time window resulted in 3 additional persons being found eligible for employment.
- Specific plot details for Khasra Nos. 107/1, 124, and 125 were provided, totaling 10.84 acres.
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Document details
| Official title | Land Acquisition by SECL in Kusmunda Area |
| Source body | Parliament of India — Questions & Answers (Lok Sabha, starred) |
| Reference number | LS Q244 (Session 8) |
| Status | closed (question) |
| Year | 05.0 |
| Closing date | — |
| Documents | 1 |