| Resettlement
Action Plan (RAP )
Resettlement Goal
The Goal of the Resettlement Action Plan
( RAP ) is to identify the magnitude of the social impacts and thereby
to restore and improve the living standard, income earning capacity, levels
of production and the general well being of the Affected Persons ( APs
).
Resettlement Strategy
In the implementation of RAP active participation of the APs will be encouraged.
Housing Committees in respect of all affected communities have been formed.
They will participate through the resettlement implementation process.
Also, participation of all relevant government agencies, NGOs. CBOs and
Plantation Companies operating within the project area will be solicited.
A Resettlement Committee has been established and has been functioning
in the capacity of an advisory body.
Resettlement Planning Principles
The RAP is prepared based on the following
planning principles :
(1) Policy framework – National Involuntary Resettlement
Policy(NIRP) will be the basis of the policy frame work. If the existing
policies are not adequate new policies will be developed to meet the needs
of all affected persons including non titled persons women and other vulnerable
groups.
(2) Income Enhancement – A comprehensive Income Enhancement
Programme will be introduced to improve the living standards of the APs.
(3) Entitlements – An Entitlement Matrix has been prepared
based on the entitlement and eligibility policy.
(4) Consultation – A consultation programme was carried
out to confirm adequacy and acceptability of entitlements and to identify
the needs of the vulnerable groups.
(5) Strengthening of Institutional Capacity – A Resettlement
Unit has been established and a full time Resettlement Officer and an
Assistant Resettlement Officer have been appointed. It is intended to
further strengthen the unit by appointing a Women & Child Development
Officer.
(6) Resettlement Budget – A detailed budget has been
prepared based on the actual costs of land acquisition, resettlement and
rehabilitation and income enhancement
Affected Communities
Affected Structures
Entitlements of Affected Persons
Income Restoration / Enhancement Programme
Affected Communities
Altogether 497 households in 11 communities will
be affected by the Project. Following are the affected communities.
|
No |
Affected Communities |
Affected
Households
( No.) |
01 |
Talawakelle Division |
160 |
02 |
CGR
Quarters |
05 |
03 |
Walkers
Quarters |
30 |
04 |
Kumaragama
Settlement |
60 |
05 |
Urban
Council Settlement |
39 |
06 |
Devsiripura
Settlement |
20 |
07 |
Ratneelakelle
Division |
117 |
08 |
Middleton
Bazaar & Talawakelle Extension |
25 |
09 |
Nanu
Oya Division |
21 |
10 |
Middleton
Division |
17 |
11 |
Devon
Intake Site |
03 |
| |
Total |
497 |
|
The affected households will
be relocated in eight (08) new locations in the following manner.
|
No |
Name of the Resettlement Site |
Affected
Households
( No.) |
| 01 |
Talawakelle
Estate – Talawakelle Division, Field No.3A |
Talawakelle
Estate |
| 02 |
Holyrood
Estate – Rathneellakelle Division, Field No.3B |
Rathneelakelle
Division |
| 03 |
Logie Estate
– Middleton Division |
01.
Middleton Bazaar.
02. Walkers Quarters
03.
CGR quarters |
| 04 |
Logie -
Estate – Middleton Division - Block 06 |
Middleton
Division |
| 05 |
Logie –
Estate – Middleton Division Part of Block 06 |
UC
Quarters |
| 06 |
Holyrood
Estate – Field No.5B |
01. Kumaragama
02. Devsiripura |
| 07 |
Talawakelle
Estate – Nanu Oya Division, Field No.11 |
Nanu
Oya Division |
| 08 |
Craiglie
Estate – Fraithlie Division, Field No. 2A |
Devon
Intake |
| |
|
|
|
Affected Structures
Other Affected Structures Including
Common Amenities
|
No |
Name of the Resettlement Site |
Affected
Households
( No.) |
| 01 |
Schools |
01 |
| 02 |
Kovils |
03 |
| 03 |
Churches |
02 |
| 04 |
Creches |
03 |
| 05 |
Libraries |
02 |
| 06 |
Muster
Shed |
01 |
| 07 |
Volley
Ball Courts |
01 |
| 08 |
Cattle
Sheds |
26 |
09 |
Poultry
Sheds |
03 |
10 |
Shops |
25 |
11 |
House
Cum Shops |
08 |
12 |
Work
Shops |
07 |
13 |
Garages |
06 |
| |
Total |
88 |
|
All the houses, common amenities and
other structures will be relocated with larger floor areas and better facilities.
The affected vegetable plots will also be relocated closer to each new resettlement
site.
New locations were selected in consultation with the affected communities.
The maximum distance from the present settlements would be1.2 kilo metres.
Resettlement has been planned in such a way that no fragmentation or severance
among each community will occur.
Entitlements of Affected Persons
The entitlements of the Affected Persons have been clearly defined and
an Entitlement Matrix has been prepared accordingly.
Entitlement Matrix
|
No |
Nature of Loss |
Application |
Definition
ofEntitled Person |
Entitlements |
ResponsibleAgency |
01 |
Loss
of residential house |
Residential
house in the Project affected area |
Owner
with legal right- Non titled dweller- Encroacher |
House for house
with more space and facilities in a 7 perch landShifting allowance
of Rs. 1,500/= or transportation of materials by the Project.
Subsistence Allowance for a period of one monthIf the affected
land is in excess of 7 perches compensation for the excess land
will be paid based on valuation by Chief Govt. Valuer.if legal
possession can be established.In case where house for house
cannot be provided, compensation based on the replacement cost
will be paid. |
CEB
CEB |
1.1 |
Business
Premises |
Business
Premises Affected by the Project |
Owner
with legal rightInformal Sector business |
Business premises
will be relocated with better facilities at a suitable locationIncome
restoration allowances of Rs. 15,000/= (a lump sum) to rebuild
the informal business. |
CEB |
| 1.2 |
House
Cum Shop |
House
cum Shop affected by the Project |
Owner
with legal rightNon titled but possessory land holder |
House cum shop
will be provided with more space and better facilities a suitable
location.Shifting allowance of Rs. 1,500/= |
|
| 2.2 |
Agriculture
Land (vegetable plots) |
Land
situated in the reservoir inundated area |
Owner
with legal right.Govt. land (Permit holder)Encroacher(as at
cut off date) |
Agricultural land
in similar extent in a suitable location.Agricultural extension
services to increase the productivity.Initial cash allowance
to purchase seed materials and fertilizer.Same as aboveEncroachers
who have abandoned he cultivation will not be entitled to an
alternative vegetable plotIn case where alternativeland cannot
be provided appropriate income restoration activity will be
introduced. |
CEBA
griculture Dept. |
| 3.0 |
Loss
of Standing trees and perennial crops |
Trees
and perennial crops affected by the Project
|
Person who owns
the land on which the trees and crops are located.
|
Cash compensation
at market value based on the type, age and the productivity.
|
CEB
|
| 4.0 |
Special
needs of vulnerable house Building
- Female headed- Disabled- Elderly- Poorest families
|
Affected
persons requiring special assistance Preference in allocation
of houses
|
Any AP’s requiring
special assistance.
|
Special livelihood
restoration programmes
|
CEB
Other relevant agencies
|
| 5.0 |
Common Amenities
Schools
Temples
Kovils
Crèches Churches Community Centres/Libraries Play grounds
|
Common Amenities
affected due to the Project
|
Local Community
|
Replacement before
commencemet of the Project
|
CEB
|
| 7.0 |
Public Utilities
Water
Electricity Drainage Telephone
|
Utilities affected
due to the project
|
Owners of the
utilities
|
Relocation of
utilities
|
CEB
|
| 8.0 |
Infrastructure
Local roads
Local
Bridges
Water points etc.
|
|
The communities
owning benefits from the infrastructure |
Restoration by
the Project in consultation with the affected communities |
CEB
|
| 9.0 |
Loss of employment
|
Wage labourers
losing jobs due to the land acquisition
|
All affected labourers
in private and Govt. Companies.
|
Employment Allowance
of Rs. 2,500/= per month
Subject to a maximum of six months
Preferential access to the Pr. Construction employment Opportunities.
Skill development training aimed at finding new jobs.
|
CEB
|
|
Income Restoration / Enhancement Programme
Income of majority of the households will not be
affected, as they will continue to work in the nearby tea estates even
after they are resettled in new locations. Although the Project does not
bear any obligation to improve the income of such households, action will
be initiated to introduce new income earning opportunities to supplement
their existing income base. According to a survey conducted by UKHP a
total number of 264 persons have opted to undertake new income generating
activities in the following manner.
Income Generation Options Expressed
by Affected Persons
|
Land Based |
Non
land Base |
| Horticulture
11 |
Electrical
Wiring
27 |
| Floriculture
06 |
Welding
07
|
| Mushroom
Farming 15 |
Carpentry
04 |
| Poultry
51 |
Basket
Weaving 03 |
| Dairy
Farming 34 |
Motor
Mechanic Work 08 |
| |
Sweetmeat
Production 08 |
| |
Tailoring
/ Dress Making 42 |
| |
Business
35 |
| Sub
Total 130
|
134 |
| Total
|
264 |
|
Income Generation Action Plan
The Income Generation Action Plan will focus mainly
on three major aspects ie, occupational skill development (OSD) training,
micro credit and agricultural extension services. In addition to OSD training
human resources development (HRD) a short training programme will be conducted
covering all affected household with a view to creating awareness about
health, nutrition and environmental issues.
Occupational Skill Development (OSD) Training
OSD training in respect of electrical wiring, motor
mechanic work, and welding has already been arranged. Training on other
non-land based income generating activities will take place shortly.
On completion of training the trainees will be able to find employment
in the project construction activities.
Micro Credit Scheme
The Aps who willing to undertake non-land based income generating activities
and those who intend to run small-scale industries and businesses will
have to be supported with micro credit as they are unable arrange initial
investment costs. The Project will provide necessary finances through
a Revolving Fund. The Revolving Fund will be operated through one of the
State Banks.
Agricultural Extension Services
Those who will engage in land-based income
generating activities will require necessary training and regular agricultural
extension services. It has been planned to provide such facilities through
relevant Government Agencies. |
