SEPPA, Oct 25: A conglomeration of 78 clan-based organisations (CBOs) affiliated with the East Kameng Social Welfare and Cultural Organisation (EKSWCO) has demanded swift action from the Arunachal Pradesh government over the alleged Lada–Sarli Frontier Highway compensation ‘scam’.
The groups have sought the immediate suspension of the East Kameng deputy commissioner and the district land records and settlement officer (DLRSO), alleging their direct involvement in the matter.
Addressing the issue on behalf of the organisations during the 47th foundation day celebrations of EKSWCO at Lumdung near here on Friday, Gyadom Welfare Society chairman Chopa Cheda said the compensation controversy is “not just an East Kameng issue but a matter that affects the integrity of governance across the state.”
He urged the state government to intervene without delay and ensure strict punishment for all those allegedly involved. “The scam has shaken public trust. We demand action starting with the suspension of the DC and DLRSO,” he said.
The CBOs demanded that the previously issued compensation bill be declared null and void and that a fresh re-survey be carried out to identify genuine beneficiaries. They also called for placing the DC and DLRSO under house arrest until the case is resolved and for their replacement by new officers.
“The government must ensure that honest landowners are not penalised while those behind the scam go unpunished,” Cheda said.
The CBOs also raised concerns over the deteriorating education scenario in East Kameng, pointing out that 16 trained graduate teachers (TGTs) were transferred out of the district recently without any replacement.
“The shortage of teachers is directly affecting thousands of students. The government must post relievers immediately,” Cheda said.
He further levelled serious allegations regarding the implementation of centrally sponsored schemes like PMGSY and VVP, claiming that multiple layers of commissions were being deducted at various levels of the administrative machinery.
“The Superintending Engineer, Chief Engineer, Secretary and local MLAs allegedly take two percent each, followed by another two percent for survey and protection. Six percent is taken by the concerned division, including executive, assistant and junior engineers. On top of this, contractors face deductions for GST and the release of Letters of Credit (LOCs). These deductions leave contractors with nothing,” he alleged.
Another key demand raised by the CBOs was the issuance of land possession certificates (LPCs) to all landowners in East Kameng district.
“We own land, but without LPCs, they hold no value. This prevents people from accessing government welfare schemes or availing loans,” Cheda said, appealing to the state government for early redressal.

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Kenter Joya Riba

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