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Heard Mr. N. Surendrajit Singh, learned counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner as well as Mr. R.S. Reisang, learned Addl. G A .for the respondent Nos. 1 to 3 and Ms Sundari Devi, learned counsel for the respondents 4 and 5.
The petitioner is a society formed for the benefits and welfare of its members. The petitioner society consists of members/land owners from different parts of Manipur. The simple case of the petitioner is that agricultural lands belonging to the members of the petitioner society had been inundated beyond any use as a consequence of the implementation of the Loktak Hydro Electric Project at Komreirap/Leimatak. The particulars of the members of the petitioner society along with their respective affected land are described at AnnexureA/2 to the writ petition which read as follows:
�List and particulars of the members of the petitioner society with their respective patta land affected by the project:
Sl. No. Name & Address Patta No. Area
Ph. Brojen Singh S/O (L) Ph.Koba Singh 1945 5.00 acres
of Mayai Imphal
Ph. Kumar Singh S/O (L) Ph. Koba 54 4.35 acres
Singh of Mayang Imphal.
Ph. Somendro Singh S/O (L) Ph. Koba 107 62 acres
Singh of Mayang Imphal
Ph. Shandani Devi W/O(L) Ibochou 608 1.09 acres
Singh of Mayang Imphal.
I. Ibopishak Singh S/O (L) Ibochou 86 1.12 acres
I.Bheigo Singh of Mayang Imphal
A Debata Sobit Committee/Secy. 1835 2.50 acres
Of Mayang Imphal.
K. Kriti Singh S/O (L) K. Naba Singh 1849 2.50 acres
Of Mayang Imphal.
N. Mani Singh S/O (L) N. Thonglen 563 3.35 acres
Singh of Mayang Imphal.
A.Jalin Mia S/O)(L) Abdul Mia 563 3.55 acres
of Bengul.
N.Nilasing Singh S/O(L) N.Khonou 1746 72 acres
Singh of Konchak.
N. Budhichandra S/O (L) M. Goshai 1771 56 acres
Singh of Konchak.
S. Abhiram Singh S/O (L) Anghal 1975 1.42 acres
Singh of Konchak.
Ph. Rajendro Singh S/O (l) Ibochou 608 1,08 acres
Singh of KOnchak.
Th. Ibomcha Singh S/O(L) Th. Bihari 615 1.60 acres
Singh of Konchak.
Ph. Raejndro Singh S/O (L) Ph.Ibochou 38 1.21 acres
Singh of Konchak.
Ph.Basanta Singh S/O Ph.Kumar Singh 38 2.50 acres
of Konchak.
N.Khamba Singh S/O N. Angou 458 1.26 acres
Singh of KOnchak.
L. Nabdo Singh S/O (L) L.Chaoba 1983 5.00 acres
Singh of Konchak.
Kh.Shyamkanhai S/O (L) Kh. Braja 1059 1.21 acres
Mohal Singh of KOnchak.
Ph. Ongbi Memcha Devi W/O Ph. 1867 2.50 acres
Kumar Singh of Konchak.
Ph. Basanta Singh S/O Ph. Kumar 1867 2.50 acres
Singh of KOnchak.
Ph. Ratan Singh S/O Ph. Kumar 1867 2.50 acres
Singh of KOnchak.
L. AShothama Singh S/O (L) 1192 3.20 acres
L.Ningshirei of M.I. Thana.
W.Sanajao Singh S/O (L) W.Chaoba 1482 1.27 do
Singh of Mayang Imphal.
Kh.Kunjashwor Singh S/O Kh. 1456 4.12 do
Thambalngou Singh of Konchak.
Kh. Bigyanda Singh S/O Kh. 1456 2.15 do
Thambalngou Singh of Konchak.
Ph. Rajendro Singh S/O (L) Ibochou 535 2.43 do
Singh of Konchak.
Ch.Tomal Singh S/O (L) Ch. Angahal 435 1.24 do
Of Konchak.
L. Thoiba Singh S/O(L) L.Ibochou 2073 2.50 do
Singh of M.I.
L.Ibochou Singh S/O(L) L. L. 2075 2.50 do
Singh of Mayang Imphal.
L.Ranjit Singh S/O (L.Ibochou Singh 2072 2.50 do
Of M.I.
L.Tomba Singh S/O (L) Ibochou 2074 2.50 do
Singh of M.I.
P.Ibotombi Singh S/O (L) P.Shamu 578 .66 do
Singh of Mayang Imphal.
L.Amor Singh S/O(L)L.Tomba Singh 578 2.50 do
Of Thana.
N.Shamchand Singh S/O (L) N. 578 .25 do
Angongyaima Singh of Thana
L.Ibochou Singh S/O (L) L. 578 2.50 do
Babuyaima Singh of Mayang Imphal.
Kh.Ibopishak Singh S/O (L) 578 .90 do
Kh.Megha Singh of Mayang Imphal.
N.(N)Wahengbam (O) Laphoi Devi 414 .78 do
W/O Shanajaoba Singh of Mayang
Imphal.
L.Omor Singh S/O (L)L.Tomba Singh 744 .57 do
Of M.I.Thana
L.Ingobabee Singh S/O (L) L.Thambou 774 .57 do
Singh of M.I.Thana
L.Anau Singh S/O (L)L.Babuyaima 1636 1.25 do
Of M.I.Thana
L.Ingobee Singh S/O(L)L.Thambou 6/05 1.10 do
Singh of M.I.Thana.
T.(O) Manbee Devi W/O Mangi Singh 323 1.24 do
of M.I.
L. Anou Singh S/O (L) L. Babuyaima 575 3.18 do
Singh of M.I.
L. Anou Singh S/O (L) L.Babuyaima 1389 1.50 do
Singh of M.I.
A.(N) Thoibi Devi W/O Lokhon Singh 2149 1.78 do
Of Waheng Khuman.
Y.(N) Chaoba Devi W/O Kesho Singh 2149 1.78 do
Of Waheng KHuman.
T.(N) Pujari Devi W/O Amu Singh of 34 1.36 do
Konchai.
T(O) Manbee Devi W/O Mangi Singh 34 1.25 do
Of M.I.
Th.Radhash yam Singh S/O(L) Th. 74 0.84 do
Thambou Singh of M.I.
Th. Iboyai Singh S/O(L) Iboton Singh 99 2.17 do
of M.I
I. Nabakumar Singh S/O I.Jatra 545 2.50 acres
Singh of M.I.
I.Radharani Devi W/O Nabakumar 545 2.50 acres
Singh of M.I.
I.Sony Devi W/O I. N abakumar Singh 545 2.50 do
of M.I.
L.Sunita Devi WE/O I. Nabakumar 545 2.50 do
Singh of M.I.
I.Angamba Singh D/O I.Nabakumar 545 2.50 do
Singh of M.I.
Y. Ibungo Singh S/O Ibopishak 226 1.86 do
Sinhgh of M.I.
Y.(O) Laiyon Devi W/O L.Ibopishak 696 2.50 do
Singh of M.I.
Ph.(O) Memcha Devi W/O Kumar 696 2.50 do
Singh of M.I.
Y.Ibungo Singh S/O (L) Ibopishak 696 2.50 do
Singh of M.I.
Y.Shyamjai Singh S/O (L) L. 696 2.50 do
Ibopishak of M.I.
Y.Premananda Singh S/O (L) do 696 2.50 do
Ph.Basanta Singh S/O Ph. Kumar 696 2.50 do
Singh of M I.
Ch. Meipak Singh S/O Ch. Thambu 417 2.08 do
of M.I.
Ch. Iboton Singh S/O Ch. Thambou 417 2.08 do
of M.I.
Ch. Koklai Singh S/O Ch. Thambou 417 2.08 do
Of M.I.
Th. Kulabee Singh S/O Th. Iboyaima 165 3.11 do
Singh of M.I.
Ch. Sanatomba S/O Ch. Lokhon Singh 165 1.25 do
Of M.I.
W. Sanajao Singh S/O W. Chaoba 306 1.30 do
Of M.I.
Th. Mani Singh S/O (L) Anghak of M.I. 306 .73 do
Y.Ibungo Singh S/O(L) Ibopishak of M.I. 65 2.95 do
W. Sanajao S/O(L) Chaoba Singh 227 3.19 do
Of Thana.
Md.Phajarudin Mia S/O (L)Md.Tonu 916 2.50 do
Mia of Uchiwa.
Md. Mansur Ali S/O Md.Musamiya 915 2.50 do
Of Uchiwa.
Md. Naoba Miya S/O Md. Jamamiya 914 2.50 do
Of Uchiwa.
H.Chaoba Singh S/O N. Lala Singh 913 2.50 do
Oof Uchiwa
H.Ibomcha S/O H. Lala Singh do 912 2.50do
H. Abhiram Singh S/O (L) An gotondo 911 2.50do
Md.Abhirkhan Miya S/O Md. Yaima 910 2.50do
Miya of Uchiowa.
H.Nabakumar S/O H.Nabadweep do 673 2.50do
H.Surchand S/O H>kora Singh of do 672 1.82do
H.Nabadweep S/O (L) Sarat Singh do 671 1.90do
Ph.(O) Memcha Devi W/O Kumar Singh 845 5.00 do
Th. Ibohal Singh S/O Th.Mangol Singh 758 2.50 acres
of M.I
N.Nabadweep Singh S/O(L) Chaongou 758 2.50 do
Singh of M.I.
L. Tingku Singh S/O Muhindro of 202 5.00 acres
Thongam
L.Muhindro Singh S/O Mangi Singh 220 5.00 do
Of Mangul.
Md.Abdul Kadir S/O (L) Md. Abdul 8 .62 do
Jabar Miya of Lamhupat.
Md. Tombi Bibi Md. Abdul Jabar Miya 8 .30 do
Of Laphupat
Md. Tombi Bibi W/O Md. Abdul Jahar 8 .14 do
Mia.
Md.Helia Miya S/O Md. Abdul Kadir 435 1.78 do
of Laphupat.
Md. Rahman Miya S/O Md. Abdul Jabar do 25 .89 do
Md.Niyam Tulo S/O Md. Bani Miya 25 2.59 do
Of Komlakhong.
Md. Abdul Kadir S/O Md. Ningthoujao 274 .62 do
MIya of Laphupat.
Md. Abdul Jalia Miya S/O Md. Kadir 274 1.00 do
Miya of Laphupat.
Tahara Bibi W/O Md. Alimudin of 274 1.25 do
Komlakhong.
Md.Salaudin W/O Md.Alimudin of do 274 .62 do
Md.Tomba S/O (L) Md. Niram of do 274 1.98 do
Md.Rahman S/O (L) Md.Khongnamba do 98 1.25 do
Md.Basimuddin S/O Md. Kiramiya of 455 2.02 do
Laphupat.
Md.Abdul Jalin Miya S/O Md. 192 2.21 do
Sanatomba of Laphupat.
Md.Huishan Ahamad S/O (L) Md. Haji 192 1.26 do
Abedule of Laphupat.
Md.Mansur Ali S/O (L) Md.Haji Muzafir 192 2.69 do
Ali of Laphupat.
Y.Bijoykumar Singh S/O Y. Chaoba 751 1.74 do
Singh of Singjamei Makha Thokchom Leikai.
Y.Bijoykumar Singh S/O Y. Chaoba Singh do 676 1.74 do
Y.Bijoykumar Singh S/O Y. Chaoba Singh do 713 2.48 do
Th.(N) Memcha Devi W/O (L) Ibotombi Singh 496 2.47 do
of Thangmeiband Yumnam Leikai.
Y. Chaoba Singh S/O L.Y. Goura Singh of 712 2.23 do
Singjamei Mathak Thokchom L.
Y. Chaoba Singh S/O(L) Y. Gouro Singh 750 1.67 do
of do
(a) L. Angou Singh S/O L.. Kumachandra Singh of
Mayang Imphal 1863 7.50 do
(b) L.Ratan Singh S/O L.Rakhum Singh of
Mayang Imphal Konchak.
(c) L.Raju Singh S/O Rakhumani Singh of do.
Mutum Tombi Singh S/O M. Tompok Singh 308 3.46 do
of Komlakhong.
Th. Iboyaima Singh S/O L. Aber Singh 1360 2.50 do
of Thokchom Leikai.
N.Joikumar Singh S/O N. Koireng 262 2.73 do
Singh of do
N.Kunjabihari Singh S/O N. Koireng 361 2.50 do
of do.
R.K. Sanamacha Singh S/O Amusana 1527 2.06 do
Singh of Ishopk village.
R.K. Manao Singh S/O R.K. Sanayaima 853 2.50 do
Singh of Ishok village.
R.K. Amusana Singh S/O R.K. Sanayaima 1107 3.26 acres
Of Ishok village.
R.K. Sanamacha Singh S/O R.K. Sanayaima 1928 1.70 do
Singh of do
R.K. SAnamacha Singh S/O R.K. do 1278 1.25 do
(b) R.K. Thambou Sana Singh S/O R.K.
Amusana Singh of do 4.64 do
(a) R.K. Open Singh S/O R.K. Sanamacha 7.50 do
Singh of Ishok village.
(b) R.K. Bijoi Singh do 1528 2.69 do
W. Komol Singh S/O W. Heramani Singh 212 2.50 do
Of do
L. Koknang Singh S/O L. Modhu Singh 874 2.50 do
Of Khuman.
L.Koknang Singh do 1080 2.50 do
A. Tona Singh S/O A,Mani Singh 252 2.50 do
Of Ishok.
I.Ibopishak Singh S/O L. Tomba Singh 1799 2.50 do
Of Mayang Imphal.
L. Tompishak Singh S/O L. Khoudan 1124 2.46 do
Of M.I.
I. Ibokpishak Singh Singh S/O L.Tomba ofdo 616 1.56 do
I.Megha Singh S/O I. Ibokpishak Singh of do 159 1.36 do
H.Inaobi Singh S/O H. Punsi Singh 1945 2.50 do
Of Isok.
A. Ibomcha Singh S/O A. Tona Singh 353 2.50 do
Of Ishok.
A.Tomcha Singh S/O A. Tona Singh 642 2.50do
Of Ishok.
132 (a) H. Yaiskul Singh S/O H. Chaoba 824 2.50do
Singh of Ishok.
(b) H. Ibochatombi Singh S/O H. do
N.Yaima Singh S/O (L) Chaobhal Singh 192 2.50do
Of Shamurou.
L.Gandhar Singh S/O (L) Lala Singh of M.I. 1824 2.50 do
135 (a) L. Yaima Singh S/O (L) Kanhai 236 2.50 do
Singh of M.I.
(b) A.Nipamacha Singh S/O (L) Kanhai Singh do 35 0.71do
(a) Abdulhei Mia S/O Jalan Mia of Bengul. 1.43do
(b) L.Yaima Singh S/O L. Kanhai Singh of Konchak.
137 (a) N.Parijat Singh S/O(L) N. Lamphel 509 2. 26 do
(b) L. Yaima Singh S/O (L) Kanhai Singh of do 3.26 do
(c) 5 others. 5.52 do
Th. Iboyaima Singh Singh S/O (L) Aber Singh 1359 2.50 do
Of Singjamei Thokchom Leikai.
Meisnam Momochou Singh S/O M.Birachandra 317/462 2.48 do
Singh of Kwakeithel Ningthem Kol.
M.Momocha S/O M. Biranchandra do 317/463 2.48do
M.Roson Singh S/O (L) Thamoijap S of do 317/464 2.48do
M.Yaima Singh S/O(L) Thamoijao of do 317/4650 2.48do
P.Yaima Singh S/O (L) P. Chaoba Singh 317/466 2.48do
Khangampalli Pankha Nambul Mapal.
W. Tombi Devi W/O Amubi Singh of 317/467
Kwakeithel Leimakhujam Leikai.
S. Khoibam Muhindro Singh S/O S. Dhono 317/468
Of Keishampat Leimajam Leikai.
T. Kala S/O late Gulap Singh of do 317/469
K. Koirang S/O (L) Kalla Singh of 317/470
Kwakeithel Thokchom Leikai
N.(N) Manglembi Devi W/O Birol S. 317/471
Of Thoubal Wangma Taba.
A. Bapu Singh S/O A. Birendro 317/472
Of thoubal Akoijam Leikai.
L.Boramani Sharma S/O (L) Lalbapu 317/473
Singh Sagolbal Sayang Road Thiyam Leikai.
L. Amarjit Sharma S/O Boramani do 317/474
L. Radha Devi W/O(L) Baramani do 317/475
L.(N) Dhanumati Devi D/O(L) Lalabapu 317/476
Singh do
H.Ibotombi Singh S/O Late H. 317/477
Ibochaoba of Kwakeithel Akham L.
H.(O) Ibecha Devi W/O H. Ibotombi Singh do 317/478
H.Arunkumar S/O H. Ibetombi Singh ofdo 317/479
H.Jantakumar S/O H. Ibotombi Singh of do 317/480
M.Kunjabihari Singh S/O M. Gouramadhop 317/481
Singh of Kwakeithel Laishram L.
M.(O) Prembala Devi H/S M.Kunjabihari 317/493
Singh of do
M. Pinky Devi D/O M.Kunjabihari Singh do 317/494
M. Sonia Devi D/O M.Kunjabihari Singh do 317/495
Y. Shamungou Singh S/O Y. Gouro 317/496
Singh of Kakwa Lamdoibung.
Y.(O) Anita Devi do 317/497
Kh.Sayantakumar Singh S/O (L) Kh. 317/498
Biramangol Singh of Singjamei Chongtham L.
Kh.(O) Ibechaobi Devi H/O Kh. Jayantakumar 317/499
Singh of do
L. Shyamjai S/O (L) Naran Singh of 317/500
Chingamakha Liwa.
L.(O) Brojeshori Devi H/O L. Syamjai Singhdo 317/501
E.Ibohal Singh S/O(L) E.Lokhon Singh 317/502
Of Elangbam Leikai.
E (O) Thanbaltombi H/O E. Ibohal Singh 317/503
Of Elangbam Leikai.
E. (N) Pramodini D/O E. Ibohal Singh ofdo 317/505
E. Ratan Singh S/O E. Ibohal Singh of 317/505
Elangbam Leikai.
E. Inao Singh S/O E. Ibohal Singh do 317/506
E. Toto Singh S/O do 317/507
E. Romi Singh S/O do 317/508
E.Nanao Singh S/O do 317/509
E. Ibungo Singh S/O do 317/510
E. Ibungo Singh S/O (L) Lokhon do 317/511
L. Bilashini Devi H/O E. Ibobi do 317/512
E.Babo Singh S/O E. Ibobi do 317/513
E.Ournima Devi D/O E.Ibobi do 317/514
E.Bhorot Singh S/O(L) Priyokumar do 317/515
E.Sanajaoba Singh S/O E. Shyamsundar 317/516
Singh do
E. Vibhek S/O E. Bijoy Singh do 317/517
R.K. Dinesh Singh S/O R.K. Biren Singh 317/518
Lairikkyengbam Leikai.
M.Gyanandra S/O Ibohal Singh of 317/519
Khangompat Pankhong.
M. Biren Singh S/O M. Ibohal Singh do 317/520
Ph. Kulachandra Sharma S/O (L) Bihari 317/521
Of Malom Turiyaima Awang L.
Ph.Dhanachandra S/O Ph. Kullachandra 317/522
Sharma do
K. Tombi Sharma S/O (L) Gopal Sharma 317/523
Of Tera.
K. Ibempishak Devi H/O K. Tombi do 317/524
K. Dilipkumar S/O K. Tombi do 317/525
K. Ranjit Sharma S/O K. Tombi 317/526
K.Khelendra Sharma S/O K. Tombi do 317/527
K. Ratikanta S/O K. Tombi do 317/528
K.Brajamuhon Sharma S/O K. Gopal 317/529
K. Gokulchand Sharma S/O K. Brajamuhon 317/530
Of do
K.Brajachand Sharma S/O K. Brajamuhon 317/531
Sharma of do
K.Atombapu Sharma S/O K. Brajamuhon 317/532
K.Prenchand S/O K. Brajamuhon Sharma 317/533
L. Sanajaobi Devi D/O(L) Tomba of 317/534
Konjeng Leikai.
M.Birchandra S/O M. Haobi Singh do 317/535
M.Ibotombi S/O M. Haobi Singh do 317/536
L.Inao Singh S/O L. Tomba of 317/537
Singjamei Leikai.
L.Shyamkanhai S/O L. Tomba of do 317/538
L.Ruhinikumar S/O L. Tomba do 317/539
L.Modhu S/O L. Tomba do 317/540
L.Nilakanta S/O L >Tomba do 317/541
Y.Tomba S/O (L) Y. Mera of Haobam M. 317/542
K.Kesho S/O K. Kakar Singh of 317/543
Nungomthongjao.
K.Lukhoi Singh S/O K. Kesho do 317/544
Kh.Sugeshore S/O Ibemcha Singh do 317/545
Shattarjit Khumancha S/O Jugeshor 317/546
M. Bir S/O Yaima 317/547
Y.Budichandra S/O Y. Bhorot 317/548
of Nignom Leirak
P.Nungshi D/O(L) Brajabidhu of 317/549
Kwakeithel Thokchom Leikai.
W. Tomba S/O W.Nodia do 317/550
E. Mangi Singh S/O E. Kunjabi 317/551
W. Rajamani S/O (L) Gopal 317/552
E. Koknang S/O E. Gokulchand of 317/553
Yangdong.
W. Yaiskul S/O (L) Angou of Khangpokpi. 317/554
W. Ibomcha S/O Khamba do 317/555
E.(N) Matei S/O(L) E.Yaima Singh ofdo 317/556
E.Ibotombi Meitei S/O (L) E. Yaima do 317/557
W. Pishakton S/O Thambou do 317/558
W.Shyamjai S/O(L) Anganghal 317/559
of Langmeidong
W. Ibobi S/O (L) Gouramani 317/560
of Khangpokpi
E. Jugai S/O Konjao of do 317/561
Y. Guneshor S/O Y. Iboton 317/562.
of Langmeidong
E.Brojen S/O Ningthemjao 317/563
of Khangpokpi
E.Chandani D/O E. Ningthrmjao do 317/564
E.Nurjil S/O Prijokumar Singh of 317/565
Elangbam Leikai.
E.Keredani D/O(L) Yaimabi Devi do 317/566
L.Sanahanbi D/O(L) Ibobi Singh 317/567
A.Biran S/O A. Biren Singh 317/568
of Keishamthong.
A. Birendra S/O A. Bhubon Singh do 317/569
E.Manigopal S/O Parijat of Khangpokpi 317/570
E.Eshingchaoba S/O E. Manigopal of do 317/571
E.Lukhoi S/O Parijat of do 317/572
Y.Haramani S/O Mani of Langmeidong 1136/17256
M.Birushundra S/O (L) Yaima Singh of 270/116
Kwakeithel Ningthemkhol Imphal.
M.Birachandra S/O (L) Yaima Singh of do 271/116
M.Birachandra do 274/1168
do 281/116
L.Tomba Singh S/O(L) Kanhai of 275/116
Singjamei Thokchom Leikai.
L.Tomba 276/116
do 280/116
do 1447/116
S.Indu of Kwakeithel do 34/109
do 34/111
do 34/113
do 34/110
Kh. Amusna Singh
Th.Bhorotchandra Singh 471 21.87 acres
Kh. Jugeshor Singh Moirang
H. Ibotombi Singh.
Kh.Babu Singh
Ksh.Sumanta Singh
L. Kanan Devi
Kh.Bhik Toriya Devi
Ph.Gouradas Sharma
K.Raghumani Singh Mangang 746 21.87 acres
K. Ibungosana Mangang.
K. Himalai.
K. Binokumari Leika.
L. Mangangsana Mangang.
L. Darandro Mangang
Ch. Sur Khabanganba
Ch. Bino Leima
H. Ibohal Singh.
The fertile paddy fields of the petitioner association, the particulars of which are given above, can no longer be used for agricultural purposes as a result of the commission of the Loktak Hydro Electric Project. In spite of repeated request from the side of the members of the petitioner association not only to the authority of the Loktak Hydro Electric Project but also to the concerned authority of the Govt of Manipur for payment of compensation for causing damage to the paddy fields of the petitioner''s members mentioned above of the commission on the Loktak Hydro Electric Project, no action was taken up either from the authority of the Loktak Hydro Electric Project or from the competent authority of the Govt. of Manipur.
Learned counsel for the petitioner further submits that in the year 1992, when matters for payment of compensation to the land owners of the affected area on the Commission of the Loktak Hydro Electric Project was the issue of the public,by way of eye wash or in order to cool down the public hue and cry, constituted a House Committee of the Manipur Legislative Assembly to examine the amount of compensation for the affected areas. The committee in its sitting held on 08.12.1992 had directed the Commissioner (Revenue) to the Govt of Manipur vide letter No. 2/5/92LA/CHC (Comp) dated 22.12.1992 to submit the following informations:
(i) Total area affected by the Loktak Project;
(ii) Land available for settlement in Loktak Areas before 196465 and Lands granted settlement in the area after 196465.
(iii) Districtwise details of the lands affected by the project and lands covered by Loktak Water.
(iv) Total patta lands affected by the Loktak Project in the Districts of Thoubal, Bishnupur and Imphal.
(v) Acutal land covered under the agreement between the State Govt. and Project authority for the project.
Learned counsel for the petitioner further submits that because of the expiry term of the members of the House Committee and also because of changed of Ministry, the House Committee constituted to examine the amount of compensation for the affected areas could not complete the inquiry. As a result of the above the problem, the members of petitioner association had been suffering as their fertile paddy fields mentioned above had been rendered useless on the commission of Loktak Hydro Electric Project. Having no alternative the petitioner association filed this writ petition. Orders of this Court in the present writ petition show that sufficient opportunity have been granted to the respondents to file counter their affidavit inopposition but till date no affidavitinopposition on behalf of the respondents has been filed. In the absence of the affidavit inopposition of the respondents, this court can not pass final order directing the respondents to pay exact amount of compensation to the members of the petitioner association in respect of their fertile paddy fields mentioned above. An inquiry will be required to find out the areas of the petitioner association''s paddy fields mentioned above which had been rendered useless on the commission of the Loktak Hydro Electric Project.
In the above factual context, this writ petition is disposed of at this stage with a direction to the respondents to held an inquiry as to find out exact areas of the members of the petitioner association''s paddy fields mentioned above which had been rendered useless on the commission of the Loktak Hydro Electric Project. On making such an inquiry, if it is found that the said whole area or part of the fertile paddy fields mentioned above of the petitioner association had been rendered useless on the commission of the Loktak Hydro Electric Project, the respondents are to fix a reasonable compensation for the damage caused to the fertile paddy fields of the members of the petitioner association and to pay to the concerned members of the petitioner association. The whole exercise should be completed within a period of six months from the date of receipt of this order.
With the above observations and direction, this writ petition is disposed of.