AIADMK co-coordinator Edappadi K. Palaniswami on Sunday urged the Neyveli Lignite Corporation India Limited (NLCIL) to constitute a committee for finding an amicable solution for demands that seek fair compensation and permanent employment for those, whose lands in Cuddalore district are to be acquired for Mine-III.
The panel could include NLC management, land owners, legislators and senior government officials, since the Protected Special Agricultural Zone was declared by the erstwhile AIADMK government, aimed at protecting the Cauvery Delta region, Mr. Palaniswami said in a statement. He also urged the DMK government to initiate all necessary steps in this regard.
The NLC has proposed to acquire lands to the tune of over 12,500 acre in 26 villages within Bhuvanagiri Assembly constituency in Cuddalore district, Union Minister for Coals and Mines Pralhad Joshi unveiled a rehabilitation and resettlement policy on January 17.
