Dy CM and Incharge of Planning & Transformation and National Highway, TR Zeliang held a meeting with NHIDCL.
• Directs to expedite resolution of land acquisition issues
• Notes unsatisfactory slope protection measures in Dimapur-Kohima 4-Lane road
• Final notice for evacuation and demolition to be issued
Kohima, January 28 (MExN): The Deputy Chief Minister (Dy CM) and Incharge of Planning & Transformation and National Highway, TR Zeliang held a meeting with National Highways & Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL), led by the Executive Director (P) Kohima, Nagaland to review and discuss issues related to the projects executed by NHIDCL in Nagaland.
The deputy commissioners of Chümoukedima, Phek and Meluri, ADC Jalukie representing DC Office Peren and Revenue Officer from DC Office Kohima were also in attendance, stated an update issued by the office of the Dy CM.
A total of 19 issues on various stretches of road were flagged and discussed in detail for resolution. Out of 19 issues discussed, 15 were related to Land Acquisition for which the Dy CM directed the respective District Administration to immediately resolve within the month of February and submit action taken report. “This is important as working season will soon be over with early onset of monsoon in the region,” it stated.
Zeliang asked the District Administration to seek the assistance of the GBs and Village Council Chairman wherever required to expedite resolution of land acquisition issues.
The Dy CM also noted the unsatisfactory slope protection measures in the Dimapur-Kohima 4-Lane road. In this regard, the contractor M/s Maccaferri brought to attention that there are some issues related to RoW as NHIDCL office do not have the record of the initial RoW issued back in 2013-14. In this regard, the Dy CM directed NHIDCL to get in touch with NHAI office and find the record as it was NHAI who initially carried out the Land Acquisition prior to the coming of NHIDCL in the State.
In cases where damage compensation has been paid and received by land owners, however, not allowing contractors to carry out work with one or the other reason, the Dy CM directed the District Administration to give one final notice for evacuation and demolition by themselves. “And upon expiry of the notice period, to use whatever means possible to demolish the structures and give a clear RoW to the contractors to carry out the work,” Zeliang asserted.
The Dy CM also commented that the majority of the people cannot be made to suffer due to vested interest of few, as good road connectivity is the most important sector for State to grow in all aspect.
The road projects discussed in the meeting included Peren-Dimapur-Pkg-II & V, Dimapur-Kohima–Pkg-I, II & III, Kohima Bypass- Pkg-I, II, III & IV, Kohima-Jessami-Pkg-II, III, IV & V, Akhegwo to Avangkhu-Pkg-I & II.
In conclusion, Zeliang asked the ED (P) Kohima to coordinate with his office and finalize the tour programme of the National Highways under NHIDCL at the earliest.
