(a) whether the farmers living near the Indo-Pak border area whose agricultural lands were
acquired by the army during the Kargil War have been paid full compensation;
(b) if so, the heads under which the said compensation has been disbursed alongwith the
amount thereunder;
(c) whether the Government has received any complaint regarding non-receipt of
compensation from any region; and
(d) if so, the details thereof and the action taken by the Government in this regard?
MINISTER OF DEFENCE(SHRI A.K. ANTONY)
(a) & (b): During Kargil War, 1635 Kanals 01 Marla of land in district Leh and Kargil was
occupied. Out of this, 1141 Kanals 01 Marla of land has been regularized under the provisions
of J&K RAIP Act and due rental compensation amounting to Rs.12,59,562/- from General Charges
of Defence Services Estimates is being released regularly. The remaining area of 494 Kanals
is at various stages of regularization.
(c) & (d): The complaints of villagers of Achinthang and a VIP reference have been
received regarding non-receipt of compensation. An amount of Rs.10,91,999/- has been released
towards payment of rentals to these villagers and action is being taken to regularize the
remaining area of 494 Kanals.