Revenue Minister's statement draws flak
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, July 31 2017: Haraothel villagers have expressed strong resentment against Revenue Minister Karam Shyam's reported statement in the Assembly that there is no village by the name of Haraothel in the Revenue Department's land record and there is no question of acquiring any part of Haraothel as its name is not found in land records.

Meanwhile Congress MLA Kh Joykisan visited Haraothel and interacted with the villagers.

The villagers disapproved the Revenue Minister's statement and showed a gazette notification issued on March 23, 1999 which shows that the village falls under Kangchup SDC Circle.

The villagers also showed copies of electoral roll in support of their claim.

Out of 77 villages listed under Kangchup SDC Circle in the gazette notification of March 23, 1999, Haraothel occupies the 8th position.

The village has 46 households with a total population of 256 .

In terms of Assembly segment, Haraothel falls within 51 -Saikul AC and the voters cast their vote at 38/51 Haraothel UJB School.

The school which serves as polling station at the time of elections was set up in 1985 under Sadar Hills ADC.

A new building of the school was inaugurated by local MLA and then Horticulture and Soil Conservation Minister Ngamthang Haokip on March 15, 1999 .

There is also a civil dispensary set up in 1986/87 under Sadar Hills ADC.

The Congress MLA also interacted with its chowkidar Kamtholen Vaiphei.

There is also a building with a signboard 'Sunday School Building, Haraothel Village'.

The school was set up by Pastor Alan Brawn of Parsipenny Baptist Church, New Jersey, USA and Tabitha Brawn on December 6, 2012 .

A foundation stone erected at the village by then IFC Minister Ngamthang Haokip on February 17, 2014.It says that Haraothel village was set up in 1966 .

Hoihoi, wife of Haraothel village chief Haotinmang Vaiphei said that the villagers have no grudge against establishment of National Sports University there.

The villagers would have highly appreciated the Government's initiative if due demarcation was done and compensation paid to affected people before starting the university construction works.

But it is a matter of serious concern that a considerable area has been allotted to Sports Department after overlooking all the usual procedures, Hoihoi said.

Without proper demarcation and land acquisition, the Government has started constructing compound fence, Hoihoi said.

She went on to ask if gazette notification has been issued regarding allotment of land for National Sports University to Sports Department.

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