Parliament Parliament Q&A
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 and answered by: Asked by Shri Amra Ram (MP); Answered by the Ministry of Coal (Minister Shri G. Kishan Reddy).
What the government said
- 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.
Also in the document
- The answer states that benefits admissible under the rules applicable at the time of acquisition have been extended to project-affected persons, but does not provide specific figures for the number of people currently deprived of employment or specific rehabilitation metrics beyond the employment counts.
- The question asked for details of '31 decimals' in Khasra Nos. 107/21, 124/1, 125/1, but the answer provides data for Khasra Nos. 107/1, 124, and 125, with slightly different numbering and total areas (10.84 acres vs 31 decimals).
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Parliament of India — Questions & Answers (Lok Sabha, starred)
Question to govt · Ref. LS Q244 (Session 8) · 5 Aug 2026
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