Forum demands compensation
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, September 21 2013 :
Social Welfare Forum, Phaitol to Barak river along NH-37 has demanded the BRTF/BRO and other Government agencies to stop the work of bridge construction with effect from September 28 until the compensation amount for the land acquired for the purpose is released through the Deputy Commissioner of Tamenglong district.
The acquisition of land for construction of 22 bridges and one detachment between 145 km to 216 km along Barak-Jiribam Road was completed twp years back.
But the payment of compensation to the land owners has not been paid till today, Information Secretary of the Forum, J Gangte has informed.
The Forum also announced its decision of opposing plying of any vehicles through the newly constructed bridges if BRO/BRTF does not listen to the voice of the neglected villagers.