MDAVO
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, September 16 2013:
Rasing strong objection to the proposed survey programme of standing properties by the SDO of Phungyar in the surrounding villages of Chadong, Lamlai Khunou (Ramrei Aze and Ramrei) as a rehabilitation and resettlement programme for Mapithel dam construction, the Mapithel Dam Affected Villages Organisation has urged the Govt to halt all temporary and interim surveys including the proposed survey by the SDO, Phungyar.
In a statement, the MDAVO said that the proposed survey plan is just a continuation of the piecemeal approach for rehabilitation and resettlement.
It said that the survey is objectionable on the ground that it is planned only in September 2013 when completion of Mapithel dam is projected for March 2015 .
The MDAVO urged the Govt to conduct all forms of surveys for rehabilitation through officially instituted Expert Review Committee (ERC) which is the sole legitimate committee which has the hopes and interest of the affected villagers in mind.