The Kwar hydroelectric project of Chenab Valley Power Projects Limited (CVPP) in the Nagseni area of Kishtwar district in Jammu has affected 63 families whose ancestral land has been acquired for the project. Of the affected families, 29 families have been displaced. According to an official statement, a total of 170.73 hectares of land from three villages have been acquired for the project, which has an installed capacity of 540 MW and is expected to generate 2,075.37 million units of power annually. The state government, under Governor N. N. Vohra, approved the Rehabilitation & Resettlement Plan for the Project-Affected Families (PAFs) on July 28, 2018. The deputy commissioner will constitute a committee tasked with ensuring timely disbursements of compensation to all the PAFs. According to the local people, the affected families have demanded more compensation for their land as they believe the price offered by the government is much less than the market rate. A news report quotes them as saying that the compensation should be as per the current market value. The affected families have also demanded jobs for at least one member of their families. The government has formed committees headed by the deputy commissioner of the district to look into the matter; however, it is unlikely to agree to the demand for a higher compensation. CVPP is a joint venture company of NHPC Limited, Jammu and Kashmir State Power Development Corporation and PTC (India) Limited for execution of hydroelectric projects in the Chenab river basin in Kashmir's Kishtwar district.
Demand/Contention of the Affected Community
Demand for more compensation than promised
Region Classification
Rural
Type of Land
Private
Type of Common Land
Has the Conflict Ended?
When did it end?
Why did the conflict end?
Categories of Legislations Involved in the Conflict
Land Acquisition Laws
Legislations/Policies Involved
Whether claims/objections were made as per procedure in the relevant statute
What was the claim(s)/objection(s) raised by the community? What was the decision of the concerned government department?
Legal Processes and Loopholes Enabling the Conflict:
Non-rehabilitation of displaced people
Legal Status:
Out of Court
Status of Case In Court
Whether any adjudicatory body was approached
Name of the adjudicatory body
Name(s) of the Court(s)
Case Number
Major Human Rights Violations Related to the Conflict:
Displacement
Whether criminal law was used against protestors
Official name of the criminal law. Did the case reach trial?
Reported Details of the Violation:
Date of Violation
Location of Violation
Nature of Protest
Government Departments Involved in the Conflict:
Revenue department , District magistrate
PSUs Involved in the Conflict:
Did LCW Approach Government Authorities for Comments?
Name, Designation and Comment of the Government Authorities Approached
Corporate Parties Involved in the Conflict:
Chenab Valley Power Projects Limited
Did LCW Approach Corporate Parties for Comments?
Name, Designation and Comment of Corporate Authorities Approached
Other Parties Involved in the Conflict:
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