Demand to legislate the R&R policy
MCL, R & R June 18th. 2007, 3:56amNew Indian express reports that the Orissa krushak sangha demands that Orissa R&R policy is made as an legislation.
I welcome this as a good step. Also, this signifies that the orissa krsuhak sangha is supporting this policy. This is an encouraging sign. Possibly an indication of a partnership between farmers and industries.
Orissa Krushak Mahasangha has urged State Government to make rehabilitation and resettlement (R&R) policy a law. Citing instance of Mahanadi Coalfields which is accused of not implementing R&R measures causing strong resentment among the oustees, chairman of the farmer outfit Bibhudendu Pratap Das said once it is made a legislation, no company would be able to violate it.
Violators would attract penal provision, he added.
He also demanded that special courts should be set up for such cases.