13th Apr 2017 10:04:PM State
Eastern Sentinel Arunachal News

BOMDILA, Apr 13:


As many as 152 families of three villages of Senge, Nyukmadung and
Lish, whose lands were acquired by the Indian Army, post 1962, were
given compensation cheques of about Rs 53,92,71,110 at a simple
ceremony in Senge village here today after the passage of more than
half a century.

The cheques were given by Chief Minister Pema Khandu, Minister of
State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju, Health Parliamentary Secretary
Phurpa Tsering and West Kameng Deputy Commissioner Dr Sonal Swaroop.

Addressing the ceremony, the Chief Minister who earlier gave away a
replica cheque of Rs 39,72,83,157 for Senge village said the villagers
had to wait for almost 50 years to get their land compensation that
was long overdue. He said this was possible due to combined effort
from Ministry of Defence, Rijiju and the local MLA.

Each family will receive compensation amount of Rs 42,00,00, which
will be directly transferred to their account, said the Chief
Minister. To prevent any malpractices, he asked the villagers to
report any officials asking for bribes in releasing compensation
directly to local MLA and to the Deputy Commissioner, assuring that
officers involved will be arrested and suspended.

Rijiju who earlier gave away a replica cheque of Rs 9,36,22,474 for
Lish village pointed out issues regarding the dispute over beneficiary
list due to which the compensation amount could not be transferred to
their account. He, however, informed that district administration has
assured that the issue would be sorted out within a week. He also
handed over replica cheque of Rs 4,93,65,478 for Nyukmadung village
council, which would be distributed to each beneficiary identified.

Terming it as auspicious day, the Union Minister said he had come to
celebrate here as the villagers have got back their rightful
compensation after almost 50 years. He credited it to combined team
effort of Chief Minister, the Indian Army and the local MLA.

Also speaking on the occasion, Phurpa Tsering advised the villagers to
use the compensation fund on good use such as for education, health
and business and to desist from wasting it on gambling and partying.

The villagers in their speech thanked the Chief Minister, the Union
Minister, the local MLA and the Indian Army for exhibiting a good
teamwork due to which the compensation relief could be finally
released bringing respite to distressed families.

They also thanked the Chief Minister and the Union Minister for making
possible the visit of His Holiness the Dalai Lama and the 17th
Gyalwang Karmapa to West Kameng district. The villagers appreciated
the duo for successful conduct of Buddha Mahotsava in Bomdila this
year. As token of their appreciation, the villagers gifted them with
photo album that contained collection of photos taken from these three
occasions.

During the occasion, a colourful cultural programme from Monpa and
Bhutanese community were presented. Also present were Brigadier SS
Dahiya of the 40 Brigade, local administrative officials and other
Army officials.


Kenter Joya Riba

(Managing Editor)
      She is a graduate in Science with post graduation in Sociology from University of Pune. She has been in the media industry for nearly a decade. Before turning to print business, she has been associated with radio and television.
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