MDAVO for resuming expert review
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, May 28 2013:
Mapithel Dam Affected Villages Organisation (MDAVO) has urged Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh and other authorities concerned to resume the abandoned expert review process of rehabilitation and resettlement for the Mapithel Dam (Thoubal Multi Purpose project) affected villagers.
In a statement, Themson Jajo, Vice Chairman of MDAVO, stated that in total disregard of Court's stay order (4th may 2012), a team led by DC, Ukhrul and SDO, Phungyar conducted a second verification drive on 3-4 April 2013.Despite strong protest, it was conducted along with security personnel.
"We are aware that this violation of court's order continues till date somewhere in Imphal.
This secret verification far away from the village(s) is undemocratic and indicates that there is or no public support.
The question is not just of violation of court's order; it's about the complete lack of empathy of affected villages and their plight," Themson maintained.