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SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT STUDY

FINAL REPORT

KOCHI WATER METRO PROJECT

KAKKANAD BOAT JETTY

District : Ernakulam

Taluk : Kanayannoor

Municipality : Thrikkakkara

Village : Kakkanad

Submission

The District Collector, Ernakulam

SIA Unit

Youth Social Service Organisation

Social Service Centre

College P.O

Kothamangalam-686666

Phone: 0485 2971222, 9446510628

Website: ysso.net, Email: ysso95@gmail.com

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DECLARATION

As per Kerala Gazatte notification No.G.O (P) No. 74/2019/RD dated

4/11/2019. From District Administration, Ernakulam, Youth Social Service

Organization is assigned as the SIA Unit to study the Social impact Assessment

of Land Acquisition for Kakkanad Boat Jetty to be constructed under Kochi

Water Metro Project. The land details are given to the SIA team by Special

Tahasildar Office (L.A) NO2, KMRL, Ernakulam. The SIA team has collected

data from the project affected families and the stake holders at Kakkanad Boat

Jetty to be constructed under Kochi Water Metro Project, the proposed project

area. The supportive documents have to be verified by the concerned authorities.

Chairman,

SIA Unit

Youth Social Service Organisation

Ernakulam,

23-12-2019.

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FORM NO.6

[See Rule 15(5)]

KOCHI WATER METRO PROJECT

KAKKANAD BOAT JETTY

Chapter Contents

1. Summary of the study 1.1 Project And Popular Goals

1.2 The Site

1.3 Sixe of The Acquired Land

1.4 Alternative Routes

1.5 Social Impacts And Mitigation Steps

2. Detailed Project

Description

2.1 Background of the project and rationale for the

project

2.2 Project Size, Location, Products, targets and costs

2.3 Authorised Basis Of Project

2.4 Examination of alternatives

2.5 Work Force Requirements

2.6 The Project’s Construction Progress

2.7 Public Relevance of The Project

2.8 Environment Impact Assessment Details

2.9 Previous Studies

2.10 Applicable rules and statutes

3. Team composition, Study

Approach And Methodology

3.1 Back Ground

3.2 Information about the study group

3.3 The Process of Impact Assessment and Project

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Implementation Preparations

3.4 Desk Research

3.5 Secondary Data

3.6 The Affected Area Visit And Project Awareness

Campaigns

3.7 Evaluation of Circumstances

3.8 Schedule of Consultations With Key Stake

Holders

4. Valuation of land 4.1 Background

Land inventories(Site Map)

4.2 Entire area of impact under the influence of the

project

4.3 Land requirement for the project

4.4 Use of public land

4.5 Land already purchased

4.6 Geography, Current Purpose, And Landforms

4.7 Nature of Ownership

4.8 Previous Transactions In The Area

4.9 Period of Ownership of Land

5. Assessment And

Calculations

5.1 Preface

5.2 Direct Impact of the Project

5.3 Indirect impact of the project

5.4 Family of scheduled tribes and other traditional

forest dwellers who have lost any of their forest

rights

5.5 Families which depend on common property

resources which will be affected due to

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acquisition of land for their livelihood

5.6 Families which have been assigned land by the

state government or the central government

under any of its schemes and such land is under

acquisition

5.7 Families which have been residing on any land in

the urban areas for presending three years or

more prior to the acquisition of the land

5.8 Families which have depend on the land being

acquired as a primary source of livelihood for

three years prior to the acquisition

5.9 Inventory of productive assets

6. Socio- Economic Design 6.1 Preface

6.2 Family details

6.3 Religious Group

6.4 The Affected Livelihood

7. Planning Of Counter –

Impact Implementation

7.1 Approach to impact mitigation

7.2 Methods for negation, Mitigation and

compensation of the impact

7.3 Measures to Fulfill The Project Suggestions

7.4 Employment opportunities

7.5 Impact Mitigation and management plan

8. Social impact action plan

directorate

Directorate and responsible officials

9. Social Impact Management

Budget and Financing of

Mitigation plan

9.1 Costs of all resettlement and rehabilitation

required

9.2 Annual budget and plan of action

9.3 Finding sources with break up

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10. Social Impact

Management Plan

Monitoring and Evaluation

10.1 Supervision And Evaluation – Major Indexes

10.2 Reporting mechanisms and monitoring roles

10.3 Plan of Independent evaluation

11. Analysis of Costs And

Benefits Recommendation on

Acquisition

11.1 Final conclusion and assessing the aims

11.2 Character of social impacts

Summary

Acknowledgment

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LIST OF TABLES

Table No 3.1 Details of Properties Affected

Table No 4.1 Details of Properties Affected

Table No.4.2 Acquiring Project Affected Land

Table No. 4.3 Type of Possession

Table No. 4.4 Period of Ownership

Table No. 6.1 Family Income

Table No.6.2 Age Wise Detail

Table No. 6.3 Marital Status

Table No.6.4 Education Details

Table No.6.5 Occupation Details

Table No.6.6 Ration Card Grading

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LIST OF ANNEXURES

Annexure 1 (a) Gazatte notification

Annexure 1 (b) Draft notice copy

Annexure 2 Socio economic survey questionnaire

Annexure 3 Public hearing notification news (Mangalam, Metro)

Annexure 4 Notice to the affected families

Annexure 5 List of participants-officials and affected families

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CHAPTER 1

SUMMARY OF THE STUDY

1.1 PREFACE : THE PROJECT AND GOALS

Kochi is a major port city situated on the western coast in the Indian Peninsula

as well as one of the densely inhabited cities in the State of Kerala. Kochi has achieved

extra ordinary economic growth in the last decade. She has earned enormous

investments by means of Vallarpadam International Terminal, Special Economic Zone,

Smart City, Infopark and such industrial centres. And these strategic economic

investments as a whole, have rendered great contributions to the local financial

structure and field of employment.

Kakkanad is situated close to Thrikkakkara, and ancient capital of the legendary

King, Mahabali. The place is a basic part of Kochi’s industrial basic as well as its

broadcasting bastion. In local terms of democratic administration, Kakkanad belongs to

Thrikkakkara Municipality. Being the administrative hub of Ernakulam District, there

are several central government offices at Kakkanad; Such as Civil Station (District

Collectorate, R.D.O) District Panchayat Office, Airman Selection Board, Shiksha

Bhavan (Central H.R.D Ministry Office) Central Sreemsadan (local Labour

Commissioner’s Office) etc. And these make Kakkanad very popular. Thus Kochi Water

Metro Project is a golden feather on the developmental cap of Kakkanad.

207.79 Ares of land belonging to various villages at 3 taluks of Kanayannoor,

Paravoor and Kochi, Ernakulam district are to be acquired for the construction of 15

Boat Jetties for the Project. This reports deals with the social impact study on Kakkanad

Boat Jetty construction.

The land area required to the acquired for the building of Kakkanad Boat Jetty is

0.1525 hectare area at Kakkanad Village, Kanayannoor Taluk, Ernakulam District. The

said Boat Jetty is within the Municipal area of Thrikkakkara.

The Kochi Water Metro Project is an integral system mutually connecting the

islands of Kochi. The Project under the aegis of KMRL has obtained the approval of the

Central and state Governments.

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The Water transport system envisaged for Kochi focuses not only on the ferry

services as the mode for public transportation, but also envisions a holistic development

of the areas being connected by integrating the waterway system as a part of the entire

public transport system of the city. Apart from the ferry service development, the project

also looks into developing the existing and new roads providing increased access to the

jetties and also within the islands, ensuring safety and security to all its users by way of

active and well-lit streets, promoting use of small occupancy feeder modes to access the

jetties, promoting property development around the jetties and place making. Besides

the above, the project also aims at developing non motor vehicle modes, travel facilities

for the differently abled, availability and parking facility for bicycles at the jetties,

entertainment facilities, promoting tourism as a part of the project, and above all

develop on overall Consumer – Centered and community – Participatory transport

system, over and above a mere ferry service from one jetty to another.

The goal of the project is to develop the best system at the least cost. Along with

the development of travel modes, the project also includes plants to assess and expand

the existing routes. Indeed a development Project might face adverse phases and the

Rights Act – 2013 has been a device in place to protect the interests of those who suffer

impact due to the project. This study is expected to help solving the problems and

anxieties of the affected people, paying compensation and defining firm terms for the

rehabilitation activities as per legal stipulations.

KOCHI WATER METRO

Kochi Water Metro Project is an integrated water transport project proposed by

Kochi Metro Rail Limited. The project has been a jewel on the crown of Kochi, the Queen

of the Arabia Sea.

In the ancient times, water transportation had been the primary mode of

movement in the Vempanadu Lake for people and Cargo. However, this has declined

during the recent decades. The project helps reducing the pollution and traffic jams in

the city and pave easy access for the island residents to the mainland and business

centres. Water transportation is rather island than rail or road ways. The project makes

it possible to launch eco-friendly efficient and safe boats fitted with state of the art

engines.

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The Project proposes variants of modernised air-conditioned catamaran

passenger boats with wi-fi facility.Boat will have the latest safety and communication

equipment. 50-100 passenger – capacity boats have a speed of 8 nautical. Small – size

battery – powered boats will ply along the narrow routes. The frequency of service in

different routes is every 10-20 minutes. As a part of the infrastructure, it will have

intelligent Navigation System and Operation Control Centre (O.C.C.) which will be

connected to the City’s intelligent transportation system. It is, as well, expected that the

Automatic Fase Collection System to be implemented by Kochi Metro will be extended to

water transportation System. It has been learned during the study that the approval of

the Environment Committee of the central government has been obtained for the project

that connect 10 islands in Kochi through 15 routes at a distance within 78 Kms.

1.2 PROJECT AREA

The land to be acquired for Kakkanad Boat Jetty under Kochi Water Metro

Project belongs to18th ward of Thrikkakkara Municipality in Kakkanad Village in

Kanayannur Taluk of Ernakulam District.

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1.3 SIZE AND CHARACTERISTICS

The affected land area to be undertaken for the construction of Kakkanad Boat

Jetty is 0.1525 hectare belonging to Kakkanad Village, Kanayannoor Taluk, Ernakulam

District. It is open expanse of land with no cultivation.

1.4 ALTERNATIVE SITE CONSIDERED

As the proposed land is adjacent to the project area, no other land need to be

sought.

1.5 IMPACT MITIGATION STEPS

Sl.

No.

Expected loss Approach Possible reduction measures

1. Loss of access to rest of the

land

Control Re-settlement of accesses

2. Sound, atmosphere pollution,

dust etc.

Control Include in the blueprint of

impact reduction measures

3. Delay in land acquisition and

compensation distribution

Effective

monitoring and

control

Distribution of compensation

before land acquisition

4. Include the affected through

land acquisition measures

Control Ensure participation of the

affected in proceedings

5. Grievance redressal Control Functioning of efficient

grievance redressal

committees at district and

panchayat level

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CHAPTER -2

DETAILS OF THE PROJECT

2.1 BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE OF PROJECT

This chapter contains details regarding land acquisition for Kakkanad Boat

Jetty, Part of the Kochi Water Metro Project. It also includes the projects popular goals,

cost etc.

2.2 PROJECT’S SIZE, LOCATION, GOAL COST ETC.

The project is proposed to be implemented at 0.1525 hectare of lands belonging to

various Survey Nos of Kakkanad Village, at KanayannoorTaluk, Ernakulam District.

The project aims at developing a multi faceted transport system focussed on the need for

improved water transportation. As per the instruction of the Urban Development

Department the project is being implemented under the aegis of KMRL.

Kochi City has been reported to have the maximum number of vehicles in Kerala.

Lack of adequate public transport system and ever-increasing vehicular multiplicity

cause acute problems related to transportation. The proposed water transport project

has been designed in such a way as to substantially reduce traffic blocks in the city. It is,

as well an integral part of a seamless concept for the city to be implemented outside the

city. The goal of the project is to offer a far better water transport system at a low price.

Water Metro is the first public transportation project of the state. It yields saving

on time by providing improved travelling facilities while promoting social and economic

growth. The project is also helpful in increasing employment opportunities, annual

income as well as industrial development.

The scope of this integrated water transport development project being

implemented following Kochi Metro, is much larger. While improving public

transportation, it can also curtail dependence on roadways.

The Kochi Water Metro Project is 78 Km long, including 15 routes and 38

stations. The estimated cost of the project is Rs. 747 Crore.

Kochi Water Metro Project is envisaged with the view to bringing urban

transportation under public transport system. With the realisation of the project, the

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number of travellers by water is expected to increase. The project is developing a water

network connecting Kochi City and its neighbouring residential areas which are

surrounded by rivers and lakes.

2.3 AUTHORISED BASIS OF PROJECT

State Govt. entrusted the Revenue Dept. with the acquisition of land as per the

rules and regulation of the new Act of 2013 and handing over to the KMRL.

As per Notification No.2652 of Volume 8 of Special Gazette dated november 05,

2019 of Kerala Govt. Youth Social Service Organisation was authorized to

conduct a social impact study as per the laws and statutes of 2013, Act and

submit a social impact study Report and counter impact implementation Plan.

For the Kakkanad Boat Jetty, Social impact study was conducted in 0.1525

hectare of land.

Dispensation of compensation prior to land acquisitional as per 2013, Act is the

demand of the impacted stakeholders.

The Kochi Metro Rail Ltd Dept. shall be the Finance Authority and the Special

Tahsildar (L.A) No. 2 shall be the Land Acquisition Officer.

2.4 ALTERNATIVE SITE CONSIDERED

As the proposed land is adjacent to the project area, no other land need to be

sought.

2.5 WORK FORCE REQUIREMENTS

In order to complete the proposed project successfully in time, it is important to

ensure the availability of multi-skilled labour force during the implementation phase.

Modern equipment and expert engineers are essential. Once the work takes off, it ought

to be completed without delay. The project is expected to provide work opportunities for

the local as well as outside people.

2.6 THE PROJECT’S CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS

Construction activities of the Kakkanad Boat Jetty to be undertaken as part of

the project, has not started yet.

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2.7 PUBLIC RELEVANCE OF THE PROJECT

The Kochi Water Metro Project set to acquire land subjected to social impact

study, aims at developing the necessary infrastructure for the economic growth of

Kerala.

2.8 DETAILS OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STUDY

As the Kochi Water Metro Project opens up a new realm in transportation

development field for public utility, it is expected to receive a warmer acceptability

rather than environmental impairment.

2.9 PREVIOUS STUDIES

No previous studies have been conducted on Kakkanad Boat Jetty and the

present study organized by the Youth Social Service Organisation can well be deemed as

the first of its kind in this regard.

2.10 APPLICABLE LEGISLATIONS AND POLICIES

Acts & rules listed below affect Land Acquisition, Transparency, Rehabilitation

and Re-settlement related to Kochi Water Metro Project.

Sl. No. Acts and Rules Affected area

1. The Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in

Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Re-Settlement act

and rules

Impact reduction

2. Land Acquisition Act 1893

Land Acquisition Act (Rules in Kerala 1990)

Land Acquisition Act 1961

Rules regarding land acquisition

Rehabilitation & Re-settlement act of the government

Right to Information act 2005

Land acquisition

Rehabilitation and

Re-settlement

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RIGHT TO INFORMATION ACT – 2005

The Right to Information Act came into effect in 2005 in order to empower

citizens, ensure transparency and accountability in administration and prevent

corruption, and to strengthen democratic process and make it people – centric. An

informed public is essential for the effective functioning of a democratic regime. It is the

most effective law to provide information to the citizens with regard to the activities of

Governments.

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CHAPTER -3

UNIT, APPROACH AND RATIONALE OF THE STUDY

3.1 BACKGROUND

The SIA Division of The Youth Social Service Organization, Social Service

Centre, College P.O. Kothamangalam has been entrusted with undertaking the Social

Impact Assessment Study for Kakkanad Boat Jetty, as per the Kerala Gazette

Notification G.O (P) No. 74/2019/RD dated 4.11.2019. The study unit’s responsibility is

to assess the Social impact owing to the project.

3.2 DETAILS OF THE STUDY UNIT

The data collection for the social impact assessment study and their integration

was done under Team Director of Youth Social Service Organisation by a group of 6

experienced members. Services of experts from development and legal sector have been

availed for the study and report preparation. And, revenue official helped to identify the

affected areas.

Sl. No. Name Designation, eligibility and experience

1. Jose Paruthuvayalil MSW, Director, 22 years experience in SIA unit

2. Kuriakose George Project Coordinator, LLB, 15 years experience in

development sector

3. Baiju PT Research Associate, MSW, 10 years experience in

development sector

4. SavithaSajeesh Research Associate, BA, 2 years experience in

development sector

5. Jinu Joseph Research Associate, B.Com, ICW, 2 years experience

in development sector

6. Mini Jibish Research Associate, BA, 2 years experience in

development sector

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3.3 THE PROCESS OF IMPACT ASSESSMENT AND PROJECT

IMPLEMENTATION PREPARATIONS

Acquisition of land and properties affects social and economic sustainability,

social impact study and properly planned rehabilitation programs should be done.

Rehabilitation plans should establish livelihood programs of the affected people same as

before the land acquisition. The study unit has conducted the preparations for the social

impact assessment with these obligations as priority.

Figure 3.1 shows the approach and rationale of the study in a flowchart. And

stages of the study are listed below.

FIGURE 3.1: SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT STUDY DESIGN AND METHOD

STAGE 1: ACTIVITIES BEFORE STUDY

Social Analysis and pilot meeting Pilot survey and beginning of external works

Detailed project analysis

Preparation of the project

blueprint

RFCT in LARR Act 2013

State laws on land acquisition

Pilot study

Preparation and checking of survey tools

Identifying the groups for data collection

Finalizing the pilot report

STAGE 2: DATA COLLECTION METHODS AND IMPLEMENTATION

The affected families/people/society Facilities required for the project

Training for the field staff

Data collection from the affected

family members

Discussions with officials of concerned

departments

Analysis of legal rules and regulations

Analysis of rehabilitation programs with

local officials

Data analysis

Draft of collected data, their analysis and

impact assessment

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STAGE 3: ACTIVITIES AFTER SURVEY AND BLUEPRINT OF THE

ANALYSIS

Tabulation of the collected data and

blueprint of analysis

Concerns on the Social Impact Assessment

Study

Integration, categorization of data

Finalization of the report

Analysis of the collected data

Preparation and submission of the

draft report of the social impact

assessment study

Organize public hearing

Meeting and discussions on study

findings with affected people

Analysis and opinions of concerned

officials

Integration of the opinions and

submission of final report

3.4 DESK RESEARCH

Study Team examined the relevant documents, Reports, Project Plans etc. in

details.

3.5 SECONDARY DATA

Secondary data was prepared from the studies conducted earlier and concerned

departments. The study unit could realize the social economic and cultural

circumstances of the affected people through the social impact assessment study.

3.6 THE AFFECTED AREA VISIT AND PROJECT AWARENESS

CAMPAIGNS

Before beginning the detailed study on the social impact, site visit for the socio-

economic survey and preliminary study were done. In addition, interviews were held

with the affected persons and their response was recorded. The study team had made

the necessary additions and corrections in the interview schedules as appropriate.

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Based on locating the project site and identifying the impacted persons and

families, primary data was collected directly from the concerned parties in November,

2019 and social impact study draft report was prepared, editing the data thus compiled.

3.7 DATA COMPILING AND CHECKING

The whole data thus collected for analysis and assessment was compiled and the

necessary checking was made. Moreover, available data was being collected from time to

time and they were updated. The team had taken the necessary precautions to delete

errors in the data.

3.8 SCHEDULE OF CONSULTATIONS WITH KEY STAKE HOLDERS

Discussion with village officer

Affected Area

Affected Area

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Table 3.1 contains the socio-economic impact on the parties who are to be

compensated for giving up land for the Project.

TABLE 3.1: DETAILS OF PROPERTIES AFFECTED

Sl.

No.

Address of the Person Survey

Number

Issues/ requirements

put forward

1 Bonifas Satheesh,

Kooruveliparambil,

Aiwarya Lane,

Thammanam P.O., Pin

682032

Kakkanad

Village

540/4-2pt

Have informed that they are ready to

contribute their property and need

adequate compensation

Issues arose during Public hearing:

Informed that they need required support

to construct new building in the

remaining land

2 Asha Abraham,

Kunnathu, Cess P.O.,

Chittethukara,

Kakkanad, Pin 682037,

Arun Jacob, Abraham, Ann

Maria Abraham

Kakkanad

Village

541/1 pt

Earlier this land has been acquired twice

(Seaport-Airport road, bridges). They are

willing to give land, if adequate

compensation and job for their son as per

his qualification are provided.

Issues arose during Public hearing:

The property is in triangular shape. And

hence, as the land’s value is being lost, it

is a huge loss. If the land is being

acquired in this manner, they are not

willing to provide land. They requested to

acquire the land without affecting rest of

the land.

3 Babu&Sussanna,

Parekkara,

Kothamangalam,

Ernakulam, Pin-686691

Kakkanad

Village

541/2 pt

This property has been acquired earlier

for Container Terminal. They have

demanded to provide way to the rest of

the land after acquiring for water metro

project. And have informed that they are

ready to provide land if adequate

compensation paid.

Issues arose during Public hearing:

Demanded required support for

construction of a building in the

remaining land and pathway to that land.

4. State Corporation Kakkanad Remainder govt. land

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Panchayat Road Village

540/5

3.9 SUMMARY OF PUBLIC HEARING

A public hearing of the landowners affected by acquisition of plots belonging to

Kakkanad Village at Kanayannoor Taluk, Ernakulam District, was held before the

authorities at 11.00 am on 12 December. 2019 at the Municipality Hall, Thrikkakkara.

The whole procedure had been video graphed to keep on record.

PARTICIPATED OFFICIALS

1. Sri. Abraham - Deputy Collector (L.A.)

2. Sri. Joe Paul M - JGM, KMRL.

3. Sri. Abbas JE - Special Tahsildar (LA) No. 2

4. Sri. KP Mohan Das - CRO, KMRP

5. Sri. Gangadharan - Advisor KMRL

6. Sri. K S Sudhakaran - Consultant (LA) KMRL

7. Sri. Nishanth. - Manager, KMRL

8. Sri. Felix Medwin - Consultant (LA) KMRL

9. K.T. Eldho - Vice Chairman,

10. Sri. P.S. Shibu - Municipal Secretary, Thrikkakkara

11. Sri. K.P. Sivan - Counciller, Thrikkakkara Municipality

12. Sri. T.M. Ali - Counciller, Thrikkakkara Municipality

REPLY OF AUTHORITIES

GANGADHARAN (Advisor KMRL)

As per earlier law, there was no social impact assessment (SIA). But in 2013, as

per RFCT LARR Act, this assessment is a prerequisite. If a land is to be acquired for

Government programs, first step is to decide whether this acquisition is required or not.

As per the act in 2013, the issues and concerns of the affected are heard in SIA, and final

report is submitted including all these. And this final report is to be submitted to Expert

committee under District Collector. This report is then transferred to Government and

final decision is of theirs. Water Metro Project of Kochi Metro is a government project.

Vyttila Boat Jetty and Kakkanad Boat Jetty are two jetties which can change the face of

Kochi. Kakkanad boat Jetty requires 72 cents of land, of which 35 cents of land will be

given by 1WA. But their demand was to broaden roads and provide space for parking

facilities. Otherwise, this 35 cent land was enough for Kakkanad Boat Jetty. But as the

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land is required for parking and broadening the road, shape of land required is in this

manner. It is planned by reducing maximum adverse effects.

He also informed that plan may change again, and final decision maker is not

KMRL. The triangular land required is for parking, and path will be open to all. He also

assured that as the water metro comes, value of land will increase (as a reply to concern

of the affected). He also said that RFCT LARR Act 2013, is an act giving importance to

land owners.

SPECIAL TAHSILDAR (LA) NO.2.

The RFCT LARR Act 2013 is very supportive to land owners and it protects the

owners in a way that they should have no loses during or after acquisition. 100%

solatium will be given for the concern on land’s price. If there is a building in the land,

this Act also provides for packages to the tenants and employees of the shops in this

building.

Tax extension has been given for acquiring land for water metro. Thos who file

income tax can avail most of this act. This should be used properly by people affected. In

case if anyone is not satisfied by this act, they can approach court on this regard.

DEPUTY COLLECTOR (LA)

The price will be decided after considering documents of land before 3 years, and

taking the maximum price into consideration, that is after publishing 11(1) notification.

VICE CHAIRMAN

Kochi Water Metro will be most appropriate solution for traffic issues in Kochi.

All should provide possible support and cooperation. And he opined that those who are

willing to provide land should leave adversaries.

SECRETARY

Water metro project will also be supportive to tourism. And will support

transportation from Infopark till Veegaland. He felicitated that this project may go

forward in all positive ways.

COUNSELLOR

This project integrates all waterways and thus provides good transportation

facility and tourism. And he believes that Water Metro will give a new face to our place.

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PHOTOS OF PUBLIC HEARING

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CHAPTER -4

LAND ASSESSMENT

4.1 PREFACE

For acquiring land for Kochi Water Metro Project, details of people losing land,

the affected people, their socio economic information were collected through interview

schedule prepared for it in 2019 November. Details regarding the affected properties,

their type, ownership, impacts on private properties, income and livelihood of people,

and depth of impact due to project were collected. The effects of land acquisition for

Kochi water metro project is depicted below with the help of survey with an image.

LAND INVENTORIES (MAP OF SITE)

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4.2 TOTAL IMPACT DUE TO THE PROJECT

Table 4.1 shows the Socio – economic impact on those receiving compensation for

surrendering lands for the project.

Sl.

No.

Address of the Person Survey

No.

Problems/Demands Raised

1 BonifasSatheesh,

Kooruveliparambil,

Aiwarya Lane,

Thammanam P.O., Pin

682032

Kakkanad

Village

540/4-2pt

Have informed that they are ready to

contribute their property and need adequate

compensation

Issues arose during Public hearing:

Informed that they need required support to

construct new building in the remaining

land

2 Asha Abraham,

Kunnathu, Cess P.O.,

Chittethukara,

Kakkanad, Pin 682037,

Arun Jacob, Abraham,

Ann Maria Abraham

Kakkanad

Village

541/1 pt

Earlier this land has been acquired twice

(Seaport-Airport road, bridges). They are

willing to give land, if adequate

compensation and job for their son as per his

qualification are provided.

Issues arose during Public hearing:

The property is in triangular shape. And

hence, as the land’s value is being lost, it is a

huge loss. If the land is being acquired in

this manner, they are not willing to provide

land. They requested to acquire the land

without affecting rest of the land.

3 Babu&Sussanna,

Parekkara,

Kothamangalam,

Ernakulam, Pin-686691

Kakkanad

Village

541/2 pt

This property has been acquired earlier for

Container Terminal. They have demanded

to provide way to the rest of the land after

acquiring for water metro project. And have

informed that they are ready to provide land

if adequate compensation paid.

Issues arose during Public hearing:

Demanded required support for construction

of a building in the remaining land and

pathway to that land.

4. State Corporation

Panchayat Road

Kakkanad

Village

540/5

Remainder govt. land

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4.3 LAND REQUIREMENT FOR PROJECT

0.1525 hectare land area belonging to Kakkanad village, Kanayannoor Taluk, has

to be acquired for the Kakkanad Boat Jetty, a part of Water Metro Project. It is empty

land including government land.

TABLE 4.2 ACQUISITION IN IMPACTED AREA

Sl.No. Name of the land owner Survey No. Size

1 Bonifas Satheesh, Kooruveliparambil,

Aiwarya Lane, Thammanam P.O., Pin

682032

540/4-2pt 0.0042

2 Asha Abraham, Kunnathu, Cess P.O.,

Chittethukara, Kakkanad, Pin 682037,

Arun Jacob, Abraham, Ann Maria

Abraham

541/1 pt 0.1320

3 Babu & Sussanna, Parekkara,

Kothamangalam, Ernakulam,

Pin-68669

541/2 pt 0.0152

4 State Corporation Panchayat Road 540/5 0.0011

Total 0.1525 h

4.4 NEED OF PUBLIC LAND

Public land is to be taken over for the construction of Kakkanad Boat Jetty.

4.5 LAND PURCHASED FOR THE PROJECT

No land has been purchased till date. Acquisition activities will begin only after

social impact assessment study.

4.6 NATURE OF LAND, CURRENT UTILITY STRUCTURE OF LAND

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The land to be acquired is city area. No commercial or industrial activity on the

land and it is not agricultural land at all

4.7 TYPE OF OWNERSHIP

Table No. 4.3 Type of Ownership

Type Number Percentage

Ancestral 2 66.67

Purchased 1 33.33

Total 3 100

4.8 PREVIOUS TRANSACTIONS IN PROJECT AREA

One transaction had taken place for land belonging to Survey No. 540/4 pt on

4.6.2019. Official documents are to be checked for verification and details.

4.9 DURATION OF OWNERSHIP OF LAND

Table no.4.4 duration of

ownership of land

Year Number Percentage

Above 50 years 1 33.33

Between 20-30 1 33.33

2019 1 33.33

Total 3 100

(The information furnished above is based on statements provided by the

concerned parties during the visits; supporting documents are to be referred to for

verification.

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CHAPTER -5

NUMBER OF IMPACTED FAMILIES AND

LOSS OF ASSETS

5.1 PREFACE

This chapter contains the dimension of the direct and indirect impacts of the

project on families.

5.2 DIRECT IMPACT OF THE PROJECT

As the 0.1525 hectare land to be undertaken for the project is open grounds, no

significant direct impact is likely to be caused.

5.3 INDIRECT IMPACT OF THE PROJECT

Those persons who live or work in the area, but are not affected directly by the

acquisition, are considered to be the indirectly affected persons.In terms of such a

definition, there are no indirectly impacted person in the Project Area.

5.4 FAMILIES OF SCHEDULED TRIBES OR TRADITIONAL FOREST –

DWELLERS WHO FORFEIT FOREST RIGHTS.

In the construction activities of Kakkanadu Boat Jetty, no families of Scheduled

Tribes of traditional forest dwellers who lose their forest rights, are impacted

5.5 ARE THE ACQUIRED LANDS BEING DEPENDED FOR 3 YEARS FOR

FAMILIES FOR LIVELIHOOD ?

In connection with land acquisition for the project, the impacted persons lose land

only. Hence the Boat Jetty construction does not affect livelihood at all.

5.6 IS THE ACQUIRED LAND’S ORIGINAL OWNERSHIP AWARDED BY

VIRTUE OF ANY WELFARE SCHEME OF THE CENTRAL OR STATE GOVT.?

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The land to be acquired for the Boat Jetty was not obtained as part of any welfare

scheme of the State of Central Government.

5.7 HAS THE FAMILY BEEN LIVING IN URBAN AREA FOR THE LAST 3

OR MORE YEARS ?

The impacted families have been living in the city area.

5.8 ARE THE FAMILIES DEPENDANT ON PUBLIC LAND FOLLOWING

LOSS OF LIVELIHOOD DUE TO THE ACQUISITION ?

No families dependant on public property following loss of livelihood due to the

acquisition, are involved in connection with the construction of Kakkanad Boat Jetty

5.9 DETAILS OF YIELDING LAND

The proposed project area contains no yielding crops

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CHAPTER - 6

SOCIO – ECONOMIC PLAN

6.1 BACKGROUND

This chapter includes socio economic cultural details of affected families and the

situation of these factors. Demographic details, situation, livelihood affected families

and additional information of the affected people are also enlisted.

6.2 FAMILY DETAILS

Table6.1 FAMILY INCOME

Income No. Percentage

40000-50000 2 66.67

Above 1 Lakh 1 33.33

Total 3 100

TABLE 6.2 AGE WISE DETAIL

Age No. Percentage

15-25 2 18.18

25-35 4 36.36

45-55 2 18.18

55-65 3 27.27

Total 11 100

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TABLE 6.3 MARITAL STATUS

Income No. Percentage

Married 6 54.54

Unmarried 4 36.36

Widows 1 9.09

Total 11 100

TABLE 6.4 EDUCATION DETAILS

Education No. Percentage

Secondary 1 9.09

Degree 4 36.36

Masters degree 6 54.54

Total 11 100

TABLE 6.5 OCCUPATION DETAILS

Employment No. Percentage

Business 1 9.09

Private job 2 18.18

Others 8 72.73

Total 11 100

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TABLE 6.6 RATION CARD GRADING

Type No. Percentage

Above poverty line 2 66.67

No 1 33.33

Total 3 100

6.3 RELIGIOUS GROUP

The affected people belongs to Christian community

6.4 THE AFFECTED LIVELIHOOD

The affected area contains open grounds which has no homestead or

commercial complexes.

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CHAPTER – 7

SOCIAL IMPACT MITIGATION

7.1 IMPACT MITIGATION APPROACH

The affected individuals are demanding compensation amount and job for family

members in order to reduce the impact of land acquisition. Hence, in order to reduce the

impact, compensation of land acquisition needs to be decided through discussions with

the affected families and distribute them before land acquisition.

The affected families should be made aware of the benefits of Kochi Water Metro

Project, and take necessary steps to provide them the advantages of the project.

7.2 METHODS FOR NEGATION, MITIGATION AND COMPENSATION OF

THE IMPACT

The compensation should be decided and distributed as per ‘The Right to Fair

Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and

Re-Settlement act, 2013 (RFCTLARR Act 2013) in a timely manner.

7.3 MEASURES TO FULFILL THE PROJECT SUGGESTIONS

A special budget needs to be identified for distribution of compensation.

7.4 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

One of the major demands of the local people is employment in the vacancies

arising for the project. Educational qualification can be laid down as criteria.

7.5 IMPACT MITIGATION STEPS

Sl. No. Expected loss Approach Possible reduction measures

1. Loss of access to rest of the land Control Re-settlement of accesses

2. Sound, atmosphere pollution, dust

etc

Control Include in the blueprint of

impact reduction measures

3. Delay in land acquisition and Effective

monitoring

Distribution of compensation

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compensation distribution and control before land acquisition

4. Include the affected through land

acquisition measures

Control Ensure participation of the

affected in proceedings

5. Grievance redressal Control Functioning of efficient

grievance redressal

committees at district and

panchayat level

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CHAPTER - 8

SOCIAL IMPACT ACTION PLAN DIRECTORATE

8.1 DIRECTORATE AND RESPONSIBLE OFFICIALS

Administrator appointed by government as per RFCTLARR Act 2013 will be

responsible for developing re-settlement scheme for affected families. Under the

supervision and guidance of government and Commissioner of rehabilitation and re-

settlement, Administrator of Rehabilitation and Re-settlement will be responsible for

the formulation, implementation and monitoring of scheme for Rehabilitation and Re-

settlement.

Provision of adequate compensation to the affected, as per RFCTLARR Act 2013,

will not reduce impact.

As per the laws of state government, the district level committee on adequate

compensation, Rehabilitation and Re-settlement should include following persons.

District Collector

Administrator of Rehabilitation and Re-settlement

Land acquisition officer

Finance officials

Representatives of Arthana officials for taking financial decisions

Representatives of Local Self Government

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CHAPTER -9

SOCIAL IMPACT ALIENATION BUDGET

9.1 COST OF REHABILITATION AND RE-SETTLEMENT

The expenditure for Rehabilitation and Re-settlement is not calculated.

9.2 ANNUAL BUDGET AND PLANNING DOCUMENT

Not applicable

9.3 FINANCIAL SOURCE BY CATEGORY

Financial source of the affected area is not categorized.

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CHAPTER -10

SOCIAL IMPACT ELEMINATION PLAN –

SUPERVISION AND EVALUATION

10.1 SUPERVISION AND EVALUATION – MAJOR INDEXES

Participation of land owners in district level purchasing committee

Land was purchased directly from how many land owners

Indicators used to calculate compensation

Re-settlement of blocked entrances

Formation of grievance redressal committee

Time required for Rehabilitation and Re-settlement

10.2 REPORTING PATTERN, SUPERVISION AND DUTIES

Not applicable

10.3 INDEPENDENT EVALUATION – PLAN

Not applicable

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CHAPTER -11

MERITS AND DEMERITS, ANALYSIS AND

PROPOSAL REGARDING ACQUISITION

11.1 CONCLUSION AND APPRAISAL OF POPULAR GOALS

The Kochi Water Metro Project mainly targets not only ferry services for public

transportation, but also environment – friendly development of all the locations that can

be connected by water transportation by being a link in the chain of the city’s integrated

public transportation. Much more than a common place ferry service, it intends to

device a customer centered and community – partaking transportation facility. It is a

link of a great concept, that is, a flawless integration for the city. The project is an easy

and fast means to reach the city and a remedial measure for the illnesses that affect the

body of transportation. With the advent of the proposed project, the accursed traffic

blocks in the city are expected to be straightened well-nigh.

11.2 THE NATURE AND SEVERITY OF THE IMPACT

That the project is not impacting on socially backward community, is helpful to

mitigate the impact.

By Way of establishing an improved water transport system by harnessing water

resources, saving in time and travel facilities are advantages. The project gives priorities

to employment opportunities as well as developmental activities.

The Project promotes the social and economic developments, of the region while

helping mitigation of social impacts. It was much as a public development project,

people have to forsake land. Though land is undertaken for a public purpose, it affects

people adversely. In such a situation when people face impacts, the Rights Act of 2013

which stipulates Fair Compensation, Transparency, Rehabilitation and Re-settlement,

comes to their rescue Providing protection. Article -4 of this Act mandates that public

interest and Social impacts should be assessed as and when land is taken over for any

developmental activity in India.

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CONCLUSION

The Kochi Water Metro Project that can solve the problems of the city’s traffic

jams and travel difficulties, is a boon to Kochi. 207.79 Ares land is acquired for the

construction of 15 Boat jetties, out of which 0.1525 hectare is for Kakkanad Boat Jetty.

This study has been instrumental in providing fair compensation to the affected people

as per RFCTLARR Act of 2013.

Developing a multi – purpose transport system in consideration of the

inevitability of an advanced water transport, is the goal of the project. It is implemented

under the aegis of KMRL as per the directive of the Dept of Urban Development. The

Project’s over all driving force is to develop a sustainable integrated water transport

system of international standard, integrating with the other systems of metro pattern at

a common ticket rate and general time schedule for the city of Kochi in tune with the

expectations of the people

In view of the innumerable advantages that the project offer to the general public

land acquisition is indispensible. However, the fairest deal is, indeed to transact the

process of the take-over by providing lawfull and just compensation to the affected

citizens.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

This SIA Study project would not have completed without the help of different

people and organisations. First of all we are grateful to the revenue department for

entrusting this project to Youth Social Service Organisation. We also remember and

acknowledge our gratitude to Ernakulam District Collector and all the staff members for

their timely guidance to complete this project successfully.

We also acknowledge our gratitude to Special Thahasildar LA,No2, and all the

staff members for helping us to collect all the details of land acquisition. We remember

KMRL and all the staff members for their service to complete this project.

We Thank Thrikkakara Municipality Chairperson, all the staff members, staff

members of Kakkanad Village and all the people of project area for their help and co-

operation.

We also gratefully remember the Executive Director of Youth Social Service

Organisation for being the back bone of this project and guiding us in every step. If we

could not have received any support from all these persons, we would not have

completed this project successfully.

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Annexure 1 (a) Gazatte notification

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Annexure 1 (b) Draft notice copy

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Annexure 2 Socio economic survey questionnaire

Socio Economic Survey for Social Impact Assessment Study

Land Acquisition for Kochi Water Metro Project

Kakkanad Boat Jetty, Ernakulam District

SIA Ref No.

Interviewer’s Name

Survey Date

Supervisor Name

Data Entry Staff Name

Date Entered Date

Data verified by, and Date

Respondent’s Name

Name of the affected person (if different

from above)

Address including PINCODE (Location in

the Affected Area)

Contact (Landline No.)

Contact (Mobile No)

Identity Card Details (any one id proof)

Aadhaar No.

Ration Card No.

Passport No.

Voters Id

Q.1 Identification Place/Location

Ward No.

Name of Panchayath

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Q. 2 Respondent Owner Representative of Owner

Q. 3 Name & Address

of the Respondent

Owner Representative

of Owner

ASSET DETAILS

Q. 4 Type of Property

Open Land Nilam Nilam Nikathu

Purayidam

Q. 5 Type of use

Open Land Wet Land

(Agricultural Land)

Others (specify)

Q. 6 Name of title holder of the property

(Specify the names of all the members

specified as per the title deed)

a) Communication Address (with

PINCODE)

b) Contact No

c) Relationship with family head

d) Acquisition by Hereditary

Purchase

Encroached/squatter

Others (specify)

e) Date of acquiring of the property (approx

period)

f) Details of transactions made on the

property within the last three years

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Q. 7 Property Details

a) Survey No (Mandatory

b) Total Area (in hectares)

c) Area Affected (in hectares)

In case of more than one property please use additional pages

IMPACT

Q.8 Extent of acquisition Fully Partially

Q. 9 Whether property viable after

implementation of project

Yes No

Q. VULNERABILITY

Q. 10 Do you have Ration Card? Yes No If Yes, Mention

Number

Q. 11 Type of Ration Care BPL APL AAY

GENERAL INFORMATION

Q. 12 Size of

Family/household (specify

no of family members)

Male Female

Family

Pattern

Joint Nuclear Individual

Q. 13

Religious

Hindu Muslim Christian Jain Others

Q. 14

Social

Group

SC ST OBC General Others

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FAMILY MEMBERS – DETAILS

SL.

No.

Name Relationship

with the

Head of the

family

Age Sex Marital

Status

Education Job Monthly

Income

Major

diseases

Completed Continuing

Q. 15 Livelihood (Major Source of Income) of Family

affected

Yes No

Q. 16 Family Income & Source

a) Family monthly income (in Rs.)

b) Family monthly expenditure (in Rs.)

c) Major Source of Income

c) No of adult earning members

d) No of depenents

Project Related Information

Q. 17. Are you aware of the proposed Kakkanad Boat

Jetty Project

Yes No

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Q. 18 If yes, source of information

Newspaper Internet/Social media TV/Media

Community members All of the above Other (Specify)

Q19. What is the positive or other impacts envisaged from this project development

Positive impacts perceived Other perceived impacts

Increase in employment opportunities

due to better access facilities

Loss of productive land for agriculture

Increase in movement in terms of

facility and frequency

Pressure on existing infrastructure

Increase in economic and business

activities

Conflict with outsiders

Increase land prices Increase in the density around the

project area

Improvement in the real estate sector Increased spread of communicable

diseases and other vulnerabilities

Better reach/access to larger towns

(health/education)

Increase in rentals for tenants for both

residential and commercial properties

Higher income from rental due to this

infrastructure development

Others (specify) ........................

Others (specify) ......................

Q. 20 REHABILITATION OPTIONS

a) Owner

Equivalent/better productive land

What is preferred rehabilitation measure Case compensation at replacement value

Training for income restoration

Other (Specify) ..................

Additional information

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Annexure 3 Public hearing notification news (Mangalam)

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Annexure 4 Notice to the affected families

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Annexure 5 List of participants-officials and affected families

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