01 - RAP Vol-I - Main Report-CASA 1000 PAK TL

GOVERNMENT OF PAKISTAN
MINISTRY OF ENERGY (POWER DIVISION)
Central Asia South Asia Electricity Transmission and

Trade Project (CASA-1000)
Resettlement Action Plan (RAP)

Main Report: Volume I
National Transmission & Despatch Company (NTDC)

April 2022
Document ID: RAP/CASA T/L/ Vr3/130422

Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) CASA-1000 Project
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
ES.1 Introduction and Overview
Central Asia-South Asia (CASA-1000) is a cross-border electricity transmission project.
The project development objective is to create the conditions for sustainable electricity
trade between the Central Asian countries of Tajikistan and Kyrgyz Republic and the
South Asian countries of Afghanistan and Pakistan. Surplus energy available with
Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan Republic will be exported to Afghanistan and Pakistan, under
the project. The CASA-1000 project will facilitate the first electricity trade of 1,300
megawatts (MW) of planned summer time hydropower surplus between the two regions.
The Pakistan component of the CASA-1000 project consists of approx. 113 km of 500
kV High-Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) line crossing Peshawar, Nowshera and Khyber
Pakhtunkhwa province. The Government of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan has been
allocated grant funds from the World Bank (WB) for the implementation of the proposed
project.
The National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC) is the Executing Agency
(EA) of CASA-1000 Project, Pakistan. NTDC has undertaken an environmental and
social assessment of the proposed transmission line project (thereafter referred to as ‘the
Project’) in accordance with the national regulatory requirements and World Bank
Environmental Assessment Policy OP 4.011. This Resettlement Action Plan (RAP)
addresses the resettlement impacts of the Project in accordance with the requirements of
World Bank Involuntary Resettlement Policy OP 4.12. An ESIA for the project has also
been prepared in parallel.
This RAP presents the socioeconomic baseline conditions of the project area, identifies
potential resettlement impacts, and proposes appropriate mitigation measures. Eligibility
and compensation entitlements are described, as is the resettlement budget, the
stakeholders’ consultation and information disclosure, as well as the institutional
arrangements and monitoring & evaluation plan.
ES.2 Project Description

The proposed project requires about 374 towers, from which 230 will be angle towers
and the remaining will be suspension towers. The average size of each tower footing will
be 15m x 15m (225 m2). The right of way (RoW) of the transmission line will be 52m
wide, i.e. 26m either side from the centerline. On average about 200m long access tracks 2
will be used for each tower during the construction phase.
The project route alignment is located in the jurisdiction of three Districts (Peshawar,
Nowshera, and Khyber) of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Province. The transmission line
route generally traverses in the areas of relatively low population density. In the
Nowshera district the route passes through 14 villages, in the Peshawar district has 14
and the Khyber district has 24 villages.
1 This was conceived and planned prior to the World Bank ESF and therefore governed by the previous safeguard policies – i.e.,
OP4.01 Environmental Assessment and OP4.12 Involuntary Resettlement Policy.
2 Access roads or tracks are rarely built for transmission line construction in Pakistan. In steppe areas, temporary tracks are used to
access the RoW from the nearby existing road. In mountainous areas, access is more difficult and building access tracks/roads is not
always possible or feasible.
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ES.3 Socioeconomic Baseline

The socioeconomic baseline was developed based on a sample of 322 households
selected randomly from the project area during the field surveys of December 2020-
March 2021. Approximately 2.8 percent of Project Affected Households (PAHs) are
engaged in farming and cultivation to support their livelihoods and other household
income sources include labour works (19.4%), business activities (4.2%) and the service
(Government and Private) sector (5.9%). Approximately 3.42 percent of PAHs earn
between PKR 20,000 to PKR 50,000. The remaining 33.2 percent of the PAHs have
monthly incomes above PKR 50,000 per month. The income analysis indicated that the
income of 92 PAHs is below poverty line, so these are considered to be vulnerable
households. 54.7 percent of the PAPs are literate (41.3% male and 13.4% female).
During the survey PAHs under other definitions of vulnerability such as the landless,
elderly, female-headed households and physically disabled were not identified.
ES.4 Resettlement Impacts

A 100 percent census comprising of 668 PAHs was undertaken. The resettlement impacts
including reduction in the value and utility of land, losses of crops and trees, and the
removal or relocation of affected structures will take place within the RoW. In total 295
PAHs comprising of 2,566 persons will face significant impacts due to the fact that more
than 10 percent of their productive land will be impacted due to the installation of the
towers. These PAHs will be severely and permanently impacted because once the tower
is erected, using land under the towers will be limited to some cultivation only. This
includes 4 PAHs who will be physically displaced, i.e., their households will be
relocated. PAHs noted as vulnerable will restore or reconstruct (if restoration by repair of
damaged part is not possible) their affected commercial structure at same place or nearby
land owned by the PAHs outside the RoW limits. A summary of the project impacts and
number of PAH is presented in table ES1 below.
Table ES 1: Summary of Impacted Assets with Number of PAHs
Sr. Resettlement and livelihood

Unit Quantity No. PAPs Remarks/ Description
No. Impacts
A. Land along CASA-1000 TL Route Alignment for Towers and Conductors
Arable, barren/hilly, commercial,
Decrease in the value or
or residential, communal or Acres 1,429.38 668
availability of land
government land
B. Affected area under crops
Total area of agriculture land Acres 560.186 462 Damage of crops
C. Affected structures
Loss of residential
Residential structures Nos. 4 4
structures
D. Affected trees
Wood/timber or Fruit Trees Nos. 15,267 64 Loss of trees
E. Severely affected / vulnerable PAHs

Severely affected
Severely affected Loss of more than 10%
PAHs - 295*
persons3 of their productive land
Severely affected
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Sr. Resettlement and livelihood

Unit Quantity No. PAPs Remarks/ Description
No. Impacts
PAHs with monthly
Vulnerable persons PAHs - 92* income below the
poverty line.
Note: * indicates double counting – e.g. affected persons losing both wood/timber and fruit trees. In other words, the
same household has been counted twice or more for multiple losses. The total affected persons remain 668.
ES.5 Legal and Policy Framework

The project will provide compensation and assistance to the affected persons in
accordance with the laws of the land and resettlement regulations of Pakistan, specifically
the Telegraphic Act 1885. The project will also comply with requirements of the World
Bank Operational Policy on involuntary resettlement (OP 4.12).
Lessons learned from previous transmission line in Pakistan has been used to inform the
process for this RAP implementation mainly timely arrangement of funds for avoiding
delays in payment of compensation, and negotiated settlement for land under towers.
Gaps between Pakistani legal requirements and approaches and WB OP 4.12 has been
bridged through the resettlement policy, eligibility and entitlement commitments.
ES.6 Resettlement Policy, Eligibility and Entitlements

Compensation rates and/or packages for acquired assets will be based on negotiations on
the basis of previous NTDC experience and with the official rates as starting point. The
following groups of PAPs will be eligible for compensation and or resettlement
assistance:
 All land-owning affected persons losing land or non-land assets, whether covered
by legal title or customary land rights, whether for temporary or permanent
acquisition.
 Tenants and sharecroppers, whether registered or not, for all non-land assets,
based on prevailing tenancy arrangements;
 Persons losing the use of structures and utilities, including titled and non-titled
owners, registered, unregistered, tenants and leaseholders, encroachers and
squatters.
 Persons losing business, income and salaries of workers, or a person or business
suffering temporary effects, such as disturbance to land, crops, and business
operations both permanently and also temporarily during construction;
 Loss of communal property, lands and public infrastructure;
 Vulnerable persons identified through the census/ impact assessment survey/
analysis;
 In case of relocation, all affected persons will receive transitional and other
support to re-establish their livelihoods.
There will not be any permanent acquisition of private land, however, in case of
unanticipated land impacts during project implementation, the eligibility, compensation
and resettlement and rehabilitation entitlements are summarized in Table ES2 presented
below.
3 These persons are severely affected, e.g., having to relocate, or losing more than 10% of productive land or other
assets.
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Table ES2 Entitlement4 Matrix

Asset Specification Affected People Compensation Entitlements5
1. LAND
Temporary impacts on arable land Access will not be Farmers/ Titleholders  No compensation for land provided that the land is rehabilitated/
restricted and existing restored to its former quality following completion of works;
land use will remain However, one-time allowance ranging from 0.100 million PKR to
largely unchanged. There 0.500 million PKR per tower location/land use type and subject to
will be some temporary negotiation between NTDC and landowner will be provided on
disruption during the account of compensation for the limited use of productive land
construction phase at the under each tower.
towers whereby land will  Compensation, in cash, for all damaged crops and trees.
be used by construction Leaseholders  No compensation for land provided that the land is rehabilitated/
personal for access and to (registered or not) restored to its former quality following completion of works;
store construction  Compensation, in cash, for all damaged crops and trees.
equipment and materials. Sharecroppers  Compensation, in cash, for all damaged crops and trees.
(registered or not)
Agricultural workers  Compensation, in cash, for lost wages, up to a maximum of three

months or for the period of disruption.
Squatters  Compensation, in cash, for all damaged crops and trees, where
these are owned by the squatters.
Permanent impacts on arable land There will not be any Farmers/ Titleholders  Land for land compensation with plots of equal value and
where access is restricted and/or land permanent acquisition of productivity to the plots lost; or;
use will be affected private land, however, in  Cash compensation for affected land at rates negotiated between
case of unanticipated land NTDC and landowner on the basis of land form land use, terrain
impacts during project and other similar factors. Rates will not be less than replacement
implementation, the cost.
compensation and Leaseholders  Renewal of lease contract in other plots of equal value/
resettlement and (registered or not) productivity of plots lost, or
rehabilitation entitlements  Cash equivalent to market value of gross yield of affected land for
will be provided for all the remaining lease years (up to a maximum of 3 years).
4 Resettlement impacts have been identified and presented in the RAP based on the route alignment of the transmission line, i.e., land under conductor & towers), the land under access routes,
borrow areas etc.) will be identified at final design. Presently, temporary impacts/ temporary land acquisition (i.e., access to road and camping site etc.) have not been demarcated yet.
5 Compensation for all assets will be paid to the owner of the asset.
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Asset Specification Affected People Compensation Entitlements

adverse effects on land Sharecroppers  Cash equivalent to market value of the lost harvest share once
use. Although no land (registered or not) (temporary impact) or twice (permanent impact).
will be acquired, the most
significantly affected land Agricultural workers  Cash indemnity corresponding to their salary (including portions
will be under the 15 m x losing their contract in kind) for the remaining part of the agricultural year
15 m (225 m2 tower Squatters  1 rehabilitation allowance equal to market value of 1 gross harvest
footprints), where the (in addition to crop compensation) for land use loss.
land can no longer be
effectively farmed as
tractors cannot pass under
the towers. Compensation
for this land will be paid
through direct negotiation
between NTDC and land
owner.
Additional provisions for Farmers/ Titleholders  1 severe impact allowance equal to market value of gross harvest
severe impacts Leaseholders of the affected land for 1 year (inclusive of winter and summer
(Land or productive crop and additional to standard crop compensation).
commercial asset loss of Sharecroppers  1 severe impact allowance equal to market value of share of
more than 10% of land (registered or not) harvest lost for 1 year (additional to standard crop compensation)
holding/assets)
Squatters  1 severe impact allowance equal to market value of gross harvest
of the affected land for 1 year (inclusive of winter and summer
crops and additional to standard crop compensation)
Residential or commercial land Displacement from land Titleholders Option 1 - Land for land compensation through provision of a plot
where households or comparable in value/ location to plot lost or
businesses are located. Option 2_- Cash compensation for affected land at rates negotiated
between NTDC and landowner on the basis of land form land use,
terrain and other similar factors. Rates will not be less than
replacement cost.
Renters/ Leaseholders  3 months’ rent or a value proportionate to the duration of the
remaining lease, including any deposits they may lose.
Squatters  Accommodation in available alternate land/ or a self-relocation
allowance (PKR 15,000).
2. STRUCTURES


Houses/ Displacement and All relevant PAPs  Cash compensation plus 10% electrification allowance at
structures demolition of houses or (including squatters) replacement rates for affected structure and other fixed assets free
structures within the of salvageable materials, depreciation and transaction costs.
construction limit in the  Affected tenants will receive cash compensation of a value
RoW. proportionate to the duration of the remaining lease period, or
three months, whichever is higher.
 In case of partial permanent impacts full cash assistance to restore
remaining structure, in addition to compensation at replacement
cost for the affected part of the structure.
3. Crops Crops affected, primarily All PAPs owning crops  Crop compensation in cash at full market rate for one harvest
under the towers during (including squatters) (either winter or summer) by default for impacts caused by
construction as towers are construction of tower base, stringing and access.
laid and stringing  All other crop losses will be compensated at market rates based on
activities are undertaken. actual losses.
4. Trees Trees affected will need All PAPs owning trees  For timber/wood trees, the compensation will be at market value of
to be felled in the tower (including squatters) tree's wood content.
footprint.  Fruit trees: Cash compensation based on lost production for the
entire period needed to re-establish a tree of equal productivity
(assumed to be 10 years).
5. RESETTLEMENT &
RELOCATION
Relocation allowance Transport and transitional All PAPs affected by  The project will facilitate all entitled PAPs in relocating their
livelihood costs relocation affected structures at the place of their choice and a self-relocation
allowance in lump sum equivalent to PKR 25,000 per household
for one time will paid as project-based support.
 The disrupted facilities and access to civic amenities like water
supply, sewerage and electricity will be restored when PAPs are
relocated.
Transport allowance All types of structures All asset owner/tenant  For residential structure a lump sum amount of PKR 15,000 to
requiring relocation PAPs requiring to relocate PKR 20,000, depending upon case-by-case situation on the
due to lost land and ground.
structures  For commercial structure or agricultural farm structure a lump sum
amount of PKR 10,000 to PKR 15,000, depending upon the
situation on ground.


Severe Impact allowance Significant loss of All structure owners/  Severe impact allowance equal to lost income for three months in
commercial structure. occupier PAPs facing addition to entitled compensation for lost asset and business loss.
business loss.
6. INCOME RESTORATION
Impacted land-based livelihoods All types of land loss All PAPs with land-based  Land for land compensation through provision of plots of equal
livelihoods affected value and productivity as that of lost and if land-based
compensation is not possible non-land-based options like built
around opportunities for employment or self-employment will be
provided in addition to cash compensation at full replacement
costs for land and other assets lost. The following entitlements will
apply if replacement land is not available or is not the preferred
option of the PAPs:
 Partial loss of arable land: PAPs will be provided support for
investing in productivity enhancing inputs to the extent of the
affected land parcel, such as land leveling, erosion control,
irrigation infrastructure and farming tools, fertilizers and seeds
etc., as feasible and applicable.
 Income restoration: Income restoration of PKR 25,000 per PAP
for the affected agriculture land due to the tower installation for
productivity enhancement support.
 Full Loss of arable land: Project based employment for the willing
PAPs will be worked out and included in bidding documents or
training with additional financial support to invest as well as
organizational/logistical support for establishing alternate means
of livelihood.
Businesses Loss Temporary business loss Owner of business  Cash compensation equal to lost income during period of business
due to LAR or (registered, informal) interruption up to 3 months based on tax record or, in its absence,
construction activities by comparable rates from registered businesses of the same type with
Project tax records or computed based on officially designated minimum
wage rate.
Permanent business loss Owner of business  Cash compensation equal to lost income for 6 months based on tax
without possibility of (registered, informal) record or, in its absence, comparable rates from registered
establishing alternative businesses of the same type with tax records, or computed based
business on officially designated minimum wage rate; and
 Provision of project-based employment to adult household


member or re-training with opportunity for additional financial
grants and organizational/logistical support to establish PAPs in
alternative income generation activity.
Employment Temporary or permanent All employees (PAPs)  Cash compensation equal to lost wages at comparable rates as of
loss of business or (including squatters, employment record for a period of 3 months (if temporary) and for
employment agriculture workers) 6 months (if permanent) or in absence of record computed based
on official minimum wage rate.
Or
 Provision of project-based employment or re-training, with
additional financial (PKR 15,000 per person) as well as
organizational/logistical support to establish PAP in alternative
income generation activity.
7. PUBLIC SERVICES AND
FACILITIES
Loss of public services and facilities Mosques, foot bridges, Affected public &  Rehabilitation/ substitution of affected structures/ utilities (i.e.
roads, schools, health community Assets mosques, footbridges, roads, schools, health centers) at project
center, services costs.
infrastructure &
graveyards
8. SPECIAL PROVISIONS
Vulnerable PAHs Households below All vulnerable PAHs  Lump sum one-time livelihood assistance allowance
poverty line; female- (PKR 21,000 at BPL6) on account of livelihood restoration
headed households; support.
disable persons.  Temporary or permanent employment during construction or
operation, wherever feasible.
9. Unidentified Losses Unanticipated impacts All PAPs  Deal appropriately during project implementation according to the
World Bank Operational Policies and approval by the Bank.
6 The below poverty line (BPL) using the minimum wages that are fixed by the Government Gazette, Extraordinary, 31st May, 2021.
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ES.7 Livelihood Restoration and Social Development Plan

Any affected households losing more than 10% of their income generating land
holding will receive livelihood disturbance allowance in addition to the compensation
that they are entitled. Livelihood disturbance allowance will be equal to market value of
gross harvest of the affected land for 1 year (inclusive of winter and summer crop and
additional to standard crop compensation). All vulnerable affected households will be
provided income restoration assistance at the rate of PKR 63,000 per Household, (i.e.,
PKR 21,000/month for 3 months).
A Community Support Program (CSP) for CASA-1000 is being developed, as part of a
separate WB-funded project, in the project Area. It is under execution by the concerned
provincial and district administration. It will include vocational training, focusing on
strengthening the skills of PAPs who could be able to exploit job opportunities that will be
generated by the project. Based on the results of stakeholder engagement, a number of
priority needs of the communities in the project area have been identified: (i) improved
drinking water supply, (ii) up-grade of educational facilities, (iii) establishment of health
clinics, (iv) access roads to enhance the markets connectivity. These priority needs are
aligned with the CSP, which is currently being implemented.
ES.8 Consultation, Participation and Information Disclosure

A total of 48 interviews/ consultations were carried out with the district and provincial
level officials (line-departments/agencies at tehsil as well as union council level) to
ensure their participation and cooperation while preparing the RAP. The RAP team also
conducted a series of 75 public consultation events covering 465 participants that
included 373 male members and 92 female members from the villages located along the
project route alignment. The objectives of these consultations were to share with PAPs
project information and to solicit their concerns and feedback regarding the project.
During these consultations, the PAPs shared their views regarding the compensation for
the loss of their crops, trees, and structures as well as public utilities. In general, the local
community demonstrated a positive view towards the implementation of this
development project. Some concerns were expressed regarding the approach to the
assessment of losses and the determination of associated compensation. Their main
concerns included the compensation of crops and trees affected at current market rates.
They also stressed the need for payment of this compensation prior to the commencement
of civil works. Expectations for employment of local people were expressed, as well as
the importance of respecting women's privacy in the area particularly during the
construction phase. They suggested that the RoW clearance for undertaking the
construction activities should be minimized to the extent possible.
The RAP will be disclosed via the NTDC and the WB websites in Urdu and will be made
available to the affected communities.
ES.9 Grievance Redress Mechanism

The GRM has been notified and the GRM operational procedures have also been notified
in Aug 2019 (a copy attached as Annex M provided by the ESMU of NTDC). The
NTDC developed the grievance redress mechanism (GRM) and it was accordingly
approved by the World Bank. The GRM outlines a process for documenting, addressing,
responding and employing methods to resolve project grievances (and complaints) that
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may be raised by PAPs or community members regarding impacts resulting from project
activities that are performed and/or undertaken by the PMU.
During deliberations, the PMU can call representatives from any other Department for
consultation and advisory services for resolution of grievances. There will be a
Complaint Box at the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) office on site and a dedicated
telephone number for registration of any complaints. The PMU Office will also designate
a person, not below the rank of an Office Assistant, who shall record the complaints and
immediately report them to CO Head/Executive Engineer and concerned officials.
The Grievance Redress Committee Headquarters (GRC-HQ), through an authorized
representative, will acknowledge the complaint, scrutinize the record of the GRC,
investigate the remedies available and request the complainant to produce any record in
favor of his claim. After a thorough review and scrutiny of the available record on
complaint, they will visit the field and collect additional information, if required. Once
the investigations are complete, the GRC-HQ shall give a decision within 21 days of
receipt of the complaint. If the complainant is still dissatisfied with the decision, they can
go to the court of law, if they wish to.
All records of GRC cases shall be properly maintained by the PMU Office, including
minutes of meetings and decisions made by the GRC. The complaints received in writing
or received verbally (or by phone) will be entered and properly recorded and
documented. The meeting minutes at various GRCs will be recorded and decisions made
will be as part of the input in the case record document and filed properly by respective
GRCs.
ES.10 Institutional Setup for RAP Implementation

The PMU is in place within NTDC and has been mandated to manage the design,
procurement, and construction activities of the Project. The PMU is also responsible to
ensure compliance with the national as well as World Bank environmental and social
safeguard requirements including preparation of social safeguard documents including
the present RAP. The PMU will also ensure implementation of the RAP in line with the
national as well as World Bank safeguard policy requirements. The PMU is headed by
the Chief Engineer/Project Director.
For the implementation of RAP, several entities will be involved including the PMU
itself, the Environment and Social Impact Cell (ESIC) established within PMU, Project
Consultants responsible for design and construction supervision of the project; relevant
government departments, PAPs, GRC and others.
The PMU will also establish the PIU at field level to supervise and coordinate the
construction activities and RAP implementation. The PMU has engaged the Project
Consultants responsible for supervising the contractor during the construction phase. The
Project Consultants will be responsible to implement the RAP at the field level, with the
support of ESIC. The project affected person committee (PAPC) will also be formed at
the field level with representation from each village to ensure participation of PAPs in the
implementation of RAP.
ES.11 Resettlement Budget

The amount of compensation and allowances for the resettlement impacts of the Project
is estimated as PKR 318.390 million (USD 1.844 million). This has been estimated

based on resettlement impacts and valuation rates used. An implementation-ready RAP

will be prepared following the detailed design of the project.
ES.12 Monitoring and reporting

Two tiers of monitoring and evaluation is envisaged for the RAP implementation. At the
first tier, internal monitoring will be carried out by PMU and ESIC, whereas as the
second tier, external monitoring will be carried out by the Independent Monitoring
Consultant (IMC). The purpose of these monitoring activities is to ensure that RAP is
implemented in a timely manner, in accordance with the procedures described in the
present document, and in compliance with the national as well as WB safeguard policies.

TABLE OF CONTENTS (Volume I)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY i
Currency Equivalents x
List of Acronyms x
Measuring Units xii
Glossary of Terms xiii
1. Introduction 1-1
1.1. Overview 1-1
1.2. Background 1-2
1.3. Proposed Project 1-4
1.4. Right of Way (RoW) 1-4
1.5. Towers/ Power Evacuation Components and Layout 1-5
1.6. RAP Objectives and Approach 1-5
1.7. Study Team 1-6
2. Project Description 2-1
2.1. Background 2-1
2.2. CASA-1000 Alignment 2-1
2.3. CASA-1000 TL Design 2-1
2.3.1. Transmission Line Towers and their Outline Design 2-1
2.3.2. Tower Foundations 2-4
2.3.3. Conductor Design and Climate Considerations 2-4
2.4. Alternatives for Minimizing the Project Impacts 2-5
2.5. Social Impact Assessment 2-5
2.6. Construction Methodology 2-6
2.6.1. Contractor Modality 2-6
2.6.2. Sequence of Construction Works 2-6
2.7. Resource Requirements 2-8
2.7.1. Materials and Works 2-8
2.7.2. Manpower 2-8
2.8. Other Facilities 2-8
2.8.1. Access Tracks 2-8
2.8.2. Construction Camps 2-8
2.8.3. Machinery Yard 2-9
2.8.4. Batching Plants 2-9
2.9. Project Implementation Time Frame 2-9
2.10. Operational and Maintenance Requirements 2-9
3. Socioeconomic Baseline3-1
3.1. Overview 3-1
3.2. General 3-1
3.3. Data Collection Approach 3-1
3.4. Overview of the Project Area 3-1
3.5. Demographic Profile 3-2
3.6. Ethnicity and Tribal Affiliations 3-3
3.7. Community Governance 3-4

3.8. Education 3-4

3.9. Healthcare 3-5
3.10. Housing Conditions 3-5
3.11. Availability of Social Amenities 3-6
3.12. Livelihoods and Household Economies 3-6
3.13. Agriculture and Land Tenure 3-9
3.14. Cultural and Religious Site 3-11
3.15. Gender Analysis 3-12
3.16. Vulnerable Households 3-14
4. Resettlement Impacts 4-1
4.1. Overview 4-1
4.2. Total Project Affected Persons 4-1
4.3. Impact Assessment and Cut-off Date 4-1
4.4. Impacts on Land and Crops 4-3
4.5. Impacts on Trees 4-6
4.6. Buildings and Structures 4-7
4.7. Impacts on Severely Affected Households 4-7
4.8. Impacts on Vulnerable People 4-8
4.9. Crossings of Infrastructure and Utilities 4-8
4.10. Gender Impacts 4-8
4.11. Impacts of Establishing Construction Camps and Access Routes 4-9
4.12. Summary of Resettlement Impacts 4-9
4.13. Other Impacts of Project 4-11
5. Legal and Policy Frameworks 5-1
5.1. Overview 5-1
5.2. National Policy and Legislative Framework 5-1
5.3. NTDC Practices, Framework for Land Acquisition and Valuation 5-3
5.4. International Requirements of WB OP 4.12 IR Policy 5-4
5.5. Gap Analysis between National and International Requirements 5-4
5.6. Reflections and Lessons Learned from Past NTDC Projects 5-6
6. Resettlement Policy, Eligibility and Entitlements 6-1
6.1. Eligibility 6-1
6.2. Entitlements for Compensation 6-1
7. Livelihood Restoration and Social Development Plan 7-1
7.1. Overview 7-1
7.2. Income Restoration Allowances and other Livelihood Measures 7-1
7.3. Training and Employment 7-2
7.4. Assistance to Vulnerable Groups 7-2
7.5. Social Development Plan (SDP) 7-2
8. Consultation and Participation 8-4
8.1. Overview 8-4
8.2. Objectives of Consultations 8-4
8.3. Stakeholder Identification and Analysis 8-4
8.4. Consultation Activities 8-5
8.5. Feedback from Public Consultation 8-7
8.6. Feedback Government Departments and Officials 8-12
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8.7. Consultations Planned during Project Implementation 8-13

8.8. Information Disclosure 8-15
9. Grievance Redress Mechanism 9-1
9.1. Overview of GRM structure 9-1
9.2. Grievance Redress Procedure 9-2
9.3. Documentation of GRC Cases 9-3
10. Institutional Setup for RAP Implementation 10-1
10.1. Overview 10-1
10.2. General 10-1
10.3. Project Management Unit (PMU) 10-1
10.4. Environmental and Social Impact Cell (ESIC) 10-1
10.5. Field-Level Construction Camp Offices 10-3
10.6. Project Consultants 10-3
10.7. Project Affected Persons’ Committee 10-4
10.8. Independent Monitoring Consultants (IMC) 10-5
10.9. Grievance Redress Committee (GRC) 10-5
10.10. Government Departments 10-5
10.11. District Governments 10-5
10.12. Capacity Building and Safeguard Training 10-6
10.13. RAP Implementation Schedule 10-6
11. Assets Valuation Methodology and Resettlement Cost 11-1
11.1. Overview 11-1
11.2. Methodology for Assets Valuation 11-1
11.3. Compensation for non-land assets 11-2
11.4. Compensation of Land under Towers 11-2
11.5. Compensation for Crops 11-3
11.6. Compensation for Private Trees 11-3
11.7. Buildings and Structures 11-4
11.8. Resettlement Assistance 11-5
12. Resettlement Budget 12-1
12.1. Overview 12-1
12.2. Budget Summary 12-1
13. Monitoring and Reporting 13-4
13.1. Overview 13-4
13.2. Internal Monitoring 13-4
13.3. External Monitoring by IMC 13-5
13.4. Post-Project Evaluation by IMC 13-5
13.5. Disclosure of IMC Reports 13-6
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List of Tables
Table 1.1: List of villages located under the towers along the CASA-1000 T/L route 1-4
Table 2-1: Typical Activities for Overhead T/L Construction 2-6
Table 3-1: Household socioeconomic survey by District 3-1
Table 3-2: Villages and Districts along CASA-1000 TL Route 3-2
Table 3-3: Population of Districts along CASA-1000 TL Route 3-2
Table 3-4: Average Family Size and Gender Composition of Sample Households 3-3
Table 3-5: Gender Disaggregated Age Distribution 3-3
Table 3-6: Methods for Dispute Resolution/Decision making in the Project Area 3-4
Table 3-7: Literacy Rate of the Sample Households 3-4
Table 3-8: Access to School along the TL Route 3-5
Table 3-9: Housing Conditions of Surveyed Households 3-5
Table 3-10: Access (%) to Amenities in Project Area 3-6
Table 3-11: Major Occupations of Sample Households 3-6
Table 3-12: Average Annual Income of Earning Family Members of Households 3-7
Table 3-13: Average Annual Expenditure of Surveyed Households 3-7
Table 3-14: Average Annual Income and Expenditure of Sample Households 3-7
Table 3-15: Average Amount of Credit Obtained by Sample Households 3-7
Table 3-16: Sources of Credit Obtained by Sample Households 3-8
Table 3-17: Purpose of Credit Obtained 3-9
Table 3-18: Land within the RoW of CASA-1000 TL 3-10
Table 3-19: Land Holdings in Project Area 3-10
Table 3-20: Cropping Pattern in Project Area 3-10
Table 3-21: Average Yield of Major Crops in Project Area 3-11
Table 3-22: Livestock Inventory of Sample Households 3-11
Table 3-23: Cultural and Religious Sites 3-11
Table 3-24: Women’s Involvement (%) in Household and Other Activities 3-13
Table 3-25: Women Involvement in Income Generation Activities 3-13
Table 3-26: Ranking of Development Needs of the Surveyed Households 3-14
Table 3-27: Vulnerable PAPs 3-15
Table 4.1: Number of affected households by district 4-1
Table 4-2: Land required for the Towers and Conductor in RoW 4-3
Table 4-3: Impacts on Land Due to Towers Installation 4-4
Table 4-4: Impacts on Land Due to Installation of Conductors in RoW 4-5
Table 4-5: Affected Cropped Area 4-6
Table 4-6: Privately Owned Wood/Timber Trees located within the RoW 4-6
Table 4-7: Privately Owned Fruit Trees Located within RoW 4-6
Table 4-8: Forest Wood/Timber Trees Located within RoW 4-7
Table 4-9: Affected Residential Structures located within the RoW 4-7
Table 4-10: Project Impact on Livelihood & Severely Affected Persons 4-8
Table 4-11: Community and Public Structures 4-8
Table 4-12: Summary of the Project Resettlement Impacts 4-10
Table 5.1: Key Clauses of Land Acquisition Act 5-1
Table 5.2: WB Involuntary Resettlement & Pakistan Land Acquisition Act 5-5
Table 6-1: Entitlement Matrix 6-5
Table 8-1: Overview of Consultations 8-5
Table 8-2: Consultations with Government Officials 8-6
Table 8-3: Consultations with the PAPs/ Local Communities 8-6
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Table 8-4: Community Consultations Stakeholder Feedback along the Proposed CASA-
1000 Route Alignment 8-8
Table 8-5: Institutional Consultation Feedback 8-12
Table 11.1: Unit Rates of Non-land Assets 11-2
Table 11.2: Compensation for the Loss of Land under Towers 11-3
Table 11.3: Compensation for the Loss of Cropped Area 11-3
Table 11.4: Compensation for Loss of Wood Trees 11-3
Table 11.5: Compensation for Loss of Fruit Trees 11-4
Table 11.6: Compensation for Loss of Structures 11-4
Table 11.7: Relocation Assistance 11-5
Table 12.1: Resettlement Compensation Estimates 12-1
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List of Figures
Figure 1.1: Proposed Route of Transmission Line (CASA-1000) Project 1-3
Figure 2.1: Alignment of Transmission Line (CASA-1000) by locations 2-2
Figure 2.1: Typical Design of 500 kV DS1 Angle Tower 2-3
Figure 4.1: Line route of 500 kV HVDC 4-2
Figure 8.1: Communications Framework and Levels of Engagement 8-14
Figure 10.1: Institutional Setup for RAP Implementation 10-2
Figure 10.2: RAP Implementation Schedule and Tentative Timeframe 10-8
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Main Report:
Photographs of Selected Events
Main Report: Volume II (Annexes)

Annex A: Alignment on Google Maps of Transmission Line (CASA-1000) by
locations
Annex B: List of Land Owners of Transmission Line (CASA-1000) Project
Annex C: List of Owners and Affected Crop Area of CASA-1000 Transmission Line
Project
Annex D: Detail of Private Affected Trees on Tower and TL Corridor
Annex E: Detail of Forest Affected Trees on Tower and TL Corridor
Annex F: Detail of Affected Structures in RoW
Annex G: Detail of Community/ Public Utilities/ Infrastructures
Annex H: Sample Forms for Recording Grievances and Minutes of GRC Meetings
Annex I: Consultations with Government Officials
Annex J: Signed copy of Consultations with Government Officials
Annex K: Record of Consultations with the PAPs/ Local Population
Annex L: Signed copy of Consultations with the PAPs/ Local Population
Annex L (a): Urdu Translation of Executive Summary of RAP
Annex M: Notified NTDC GRM and Policy and Procedure
Annex N: Unit rates of wood & fruit trees
Annex O: Unit rates of structures
Annex P: Sample Terms of Reference for IMC
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Currency Equivalents
(As of 19st October, 2021)
Currency Unit – Pakistan Rupee/s (PRs)

USD $1.00 = PRs 171.98
PRs 1.00 = USD $ 0.0058
List of Acronyms
AoI Area of Influence
ACSR Aluminum Conductor, Steel Reinforced
BPL Below Poverty Line
C&W Communication & Works (Department)
CAS Compulsory Acquisition Surcharge
CASA Central Asia South Asia
CASAREM Central Asia-South Asia Regional Electricity Market
CO Camp Office
CSO Civil Society Organizations
CSP Community Support Program
DC District Collector’s
DFO District Forest Officer
DMS Detailed Measurement Survey
DO (R ) District Office, Revenue
EA Executing Agency
EPC Engineer, Procure, and Construct

ES Executive Summary
ESIA Environmental and Social Impact Assessment
ESIC Environment and Social Impacts Cell
FGD Focus Group Discussions
GDP Gross Domestic Product
GoP Government of Pakistan
GRC Grievance Redress Committee
GRC-HQ Grievance Redress Committee -HQ
GRM Grievance Redress Mechanism
GRS Grievance Redress Specialist
GS Gender Specialist
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HVAC High-Voltage Alternating Current
HVDC High-Voltage Direct Current

IDC International Development Consultants
IMC Independent Monitoring Consultant
IP Indigenous People
KAA Katchi Abadis Act
KP Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
LAA Land Acquisition Act
LAC Land Acquisition Collector
LHV Lady Health Visitors
M&E Monitoring and evaluation
M&ES Monitoring and evaluation Specialist
NGO Non- Governmental Organization
NTDC National Transmission and Despatch Company
OP Operational Policy
OPGW Optical Ground Wire
PAH Project Affected Household
PAP Project Affected Person
PAPC Project Affected Persons’ Committee
PD Project Director
PEPA Pakistan Environmental Protection Act
PIU Project Implementation Unit
PMU Project Management Unit
RAP Resettlement Action Plan
RoW Right of Way
RPF Resettlement Policy Framework
RS Resettlement Specialist
SDP Social Development Plan
SM Social Mobilizer
TL Transmission Line
ToR Terms of Reference
WAPDA Water and Power Development Authority
WB World Bank
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Measuring Units
MW Megawatt
KW Kilowatt
MWh Mega Watt Hour
KWh kilo Watt Hour
Ha Hectare
km kilometer
m meters
kg kilogram
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Glossary of Terms
Asset Inventory A complete count and description of all property that may be affected due
to the project.
Resettlement Allowance Cash paid to cover resettlement related expenses other than losses of
immoveable assets. For example, tenants can be provided with a cash
allowance to support their effort to secure alternative housing. A moving
allowance can be paid to people who have to relocate as a result of
Project land acquisition. An allowance is distinguished from
compensation, which reimburses the loss of an immoveable asset
Baseline A set of pre project conditions used as a benchmark for the project.
Resettlement Compensation Payment in cash or in kind for an asset or resource acquired or affected by
the project.
Cultural Heritage Attributes of a group or society that are inherited past generations,
maintained in the present.
Customary Law A law passed down through oral tradition, which has now been adopted by
the community as riwaj (presently two different types of traditional laws
operate in the project area with reference to use rights and management of
natural resources).
Cut-off-Date The date of start of census for all non-land related entitlements and for
land, it is the date for announcement of Section 4 notification under the
LA Act of 1894. Any person entering the project area after the cut-off date
is not eligible to receive the agreed upon entitlements.
Disclosure Openly available for public (website & public libraries and project offices)
Economic Displacement A loss of productive assets or usage rights or livelihood capacities because
such assets, rights or capacities are located in the directly affected area.
Economic Rehabilitation Economic rehabilitation implies the measures taken for income
restoration or economic recovery, so that the affected population can
improve or at least restore its previous standard of living.
Entitlement Range of measures comprising compensation, income restoration,
transfer assistance, income substitution, and relocation, which are due to
displaced persons, depending on the nature of their losses, to restore their
economic and social base.
Eligibility The criteria for qualification to receive benefits under the resettlement
plan.
Encroachers/ squatters People who have trespassed onto private/community/public land to
which they are not authorized. If such people arrived before the
entitlements cut-off date and identified during the census, they are
eligible for compensation for any structures, crops or land
improvements that they will lose.
Grievance Mechanism This is an extra-legal and project-specific mechanism by which project-
affected persons (PAPs) or general public can raise their concerns to
project authority. The processes established by local regulations and
administrative decision to enable affected people to their rights as per the
approved policy matrix. This is in addition to existing legal processes that
allow owners of assets acquired to redress any grievances (by the formal
court).
Inventory of Lost Assets Descriptive list of all assets lost to the project, including land, immovable
property (buildings and other structures), and incomes with names of
owners.
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Involuntary Resettlement Land and/or asset loss which results in a reduction of livelihood level.
These losses have to be compensated for so that no person is worse off
than they were before the loss of land and/or assets.
Jirga Jirga refers to the assembly of local elders to resolve the community
concerns.
Kharif Summer cropping season of the year (15 th April – 15th September)
Katcha House or building made of un-burnt bricks and/or mud with
wooden/thatched roof. Not made of brick and mortar.
Livelihood restoration Specific activities intended at supporting displaced peoples’ efforts to
restore their livelihoods to pre-project levels. Livelihood restoration is
distinguished from compensation. Livelihood restoration measures
typically include a combination of cash or other allowances and support
activities such as training, agricultural assistance or business
enhancement. Livelihood restoration is often referred to as economic
rehabilitation.
Rabi Winter cropping season of the year (15 September – 15 th April)
Mouza (Village) A demarcated territory, for which separate revenue record (Cadastral
map) is maintained by the Revenue Department.
Market Value It is more broadly defined as "the price which a willing vendor would
reasonably expect to obtain from a willing purchaser. It is the value to the
seller of the property in its actual condition at the time of expropriation
with all its existing advantages and with all its possibilities excluding any
advantage due to the carrying out of a scheme for which the property is
compulsorily acquired”.
Pacca A house/ structure is considered ‘pacca’, if both the walls and roof of the
house are made of material that includes bricks, cement, sheets, slates,
corrugated iron, zinc or other metal sheets, bricks, lime and stone or
RBC/RCC concrete. Made of brick and mortar.
Patwari Revenue record keeper at village level. Revenue Clerk
Project Affected Household All members of a project affected household residing under one roof and
operating as a single economic unit, who are adversely affected by the
Project or any of its components; may consist of a single nuclear family
or an extended family group with multiple married couples.
Project Affected Persons Any person adversely affected by any project related change or changes in
use of land, water or other natural resources, or the person/s who loses
his/her/their asset or property movable or fixed, in full or in part including
land, with or without displacement, after the commencement and during
execution of a project.
Rehabilitation Compensatory measures provided under the WB Policy Framework on
Involuntary Resettlement other than payment of the replacement cost of
acquired assets.
Relocation The physical resettlement of PAPs from his/ her pre-program place of
residence.
Resettlement Strategy The approaches used to assist people in their efforts to improve (or at
least to restore) their incomes, livelihoods, and standards of living in real
terms after resettlement.
Resettlement Action Plan A resettlement action plan (RAP) is the planning document that describes
what will be done to address the direct social and economic impacts
associated with involuntary taking of land.
Resettlement Entitlements Resettlement entitlements with respect to a particular eligibility category
are the sum total of compensation and other forms of assistance provided
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to displaced persons in the respective eligibility category.

Resettlement Policy Where a project or project is not defined to such a level that a final
Framework footprint is available and or detailed data are missing, an RPF defines the
principles with which any Resettlement Action Plan will accord and
outlines the expected impacts and compensation, physical relocation and
livelihood restoration programs.
Replacement value The current market value of the asset plus transaction costs (e.g. taxes,
stamp duties, legal and notarization fees, registration fees, travel costs
and any other such costs as may be incurred as a result of the transaction
or transfer of property). This compensation should be made in goods or
resources that are of equivalent or greater value and that are culturally
appropriate.
i) Agricultural land-the market value of land of equal productive
use or potential located in the vicinity of the affected land, plus
the cost of preparation to levels similar to or better than those of
the affected land, and transaction costs such as registration and
transfer taxes.
ii) Residential land-the market value of land of equivalent area and
use, with similar or improved infrastructure and services
preferably located in the vicinity of the affected land, plus
transaction costs such as registration and transfer taxes.
iii) Houses and other structures-the cost of purchasing or building a
new structure, with an area and quality similar to or better than
those of the affected structure, or of repairing a partially affected
structure, including labor and contractors’ fees and transaction
costs such as registration and transfer taxes.
Semi Pacca A house/ structure is considered Semi Pacca, if both the walls and roof of
the house are made of material that includes wood, planks, grass, leaves
and wall are made of bricks walls with mud masonry or un-burnt brick.
Stakeholders A broad term that covers all parties affected by or interested in a project
or a specific issue—in other words, all parties who have a stake in a
particular issue or initiative.
Primary stakeholders are those most directly affected—in resettlement
situations, the population that loses property or income because of the
project and host communities. Other people who have an interest in the
project—such as the project authority itself, the beneficiaries of the
project, and interested NGOs are termed secondary stakeholders.
Socioeconomic Survey Survey of the project-affected population focusing on income-earning
activities and other socioeconomic indicators.
Shamlat Communal land

Tehsil Tehsil is a sub-district (i.e. the layer of administration below a district).
Vulnerable PAHs Distinct groups of people who might suffer disproportionately from
resettlement effects. They are the households below poverty line or will
become below poverty line as a result of loss to assets and/or livelihoods
and include the landless and those without legal title to acquired land,
female headed households, or disabled persons
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1. Introduction
1.1. Overview
Central Asia-South Asia (CASA-1000) is a cross-border electricity transmission project
that aims at establishing an electricity trade involving the transfer of surplus hydropower
available in Central Asia to electricity-deficient countries in South Asia. Surplus energy
available with Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan Republic will be exported to Afghanistan and
Pakistan, under the project agreements. The CASA-1000 project will facilitate the first
electricity trade of 1,300 megawatts (MW) of the upcoming planned summer time
hydropower surplus between the two regions. The Pakistan component consists of about
113 km of the 500 kV HVDC line passing through Nowshera, Peshawar and Khyber
(Torkham) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan.
The Government of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan has received grant funds from the
World Bank (WB) for the implementation of the proposed project. National Transmission
& Despatch Company (NTDC) has been mandated with the construction and operation of
Pakistan component of this project. NTDC has undertaken an environmental and social
assessment of the proposed transmission line (CASA-1000 TL) Project in accordance
with the national regulatory requirements and World Bank operational policies. 7 The
Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) has been prepared as one of the outcomes of the
environmental and social assessment, and addresses the resettlement impacts of the
Transmission Line Project in accordance with the requirement of World Bank
Involuntary Resettlement Policy OP 4.12. The present RAP covers the transmission line
located in the jurisdiction of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province of Pakistan.
This RAP presents the socioeconomic baseline conditions of the project area, identifies
potential resettlement impacts, and proposes appropriate mitigation measures. Eligibility
and compensation entitlements are described, as is the resettlement budget, the
stakeholders’ consultation and information disclosure, as well as the institutional
arrangements and monitoring & evaluation. NTDC Pakistan is the Executing Agency
(EA) responsible for the implementation of Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) of CASA-
1000 Project, Pakistan.
In addition to this RAP, the CASA-1000 TL Project has been subject to preparation of
several environmental and social investigations and studies, including:
 Land Acquisition and Resettlement Framework (LARF), to cover broad potential
social impacts for all IFIs funded projects to be managed by NTDC, including ADB
and World Bank.
 Regional Environmental Assessment (REA), to examine strategic environmental and
social issues and impacts associated with the projects including CASA-1000 TL in
the region.
 Social Impact Assessment (SIA), to report potential social impact of the project (in
design, pre-construction and construction stages, as well as long-term), and propose
mitigation and management measures. The report summarized previous work on
social aspects, including community benefit sharing, social aspects and risk
assessment work in Afghanistan and Pakistan.
7 Since CASA was conceived during pre-ESF period, the Project safeguard policies are governed by OP4.12 and other
relevant instruments. ESF guidelines are not applicable.
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 An Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA), to address the

environmental and social impacts of the Project.
 An Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP), as part of the present ESIA
to define the implementation mechanism for the proposed mitigation measures and
preventive actions.
1.2. Background
The Project Development Objective is to create the conditions for sustainable electricity
trade between the Central Asian countries of Tajikistan and Kyrgyz Republic and the
South Asian countries of Afghanistan and Pakistan. Under the first phase of Central Asia-
South Asia Regional Electricity Market (CASAREM), CASA-1000 has been designed
for the construction of a transmission line to enable electricity exports from the Kyrgyz
Republic and Tajikistan to Afghanistan and Pakistan with the financial assistance of
World Bank. It is expected to provide an opportunity to alleviate poverty in some of the
poorest parts of the world (such as Tajikistan, Afghanistan and Pakistan's border areas),
contribute to stability and growth in Pakistan, and boost regional prosperity in all the
countries involved.
The CASA-1000 project has two main components: a) 450 km HVAC transmission line
through the Kyrgyz Republic (425 km) and Tajikistan (25 km); b) 750 km HVDC line
from Tajikistan (117 km) through Afghanistan (562 km) and Pakistan (113 km). HVDC
Converter stations are proposed at Sangtuda-1 (1,300 MW), and Nowshera (1,000 MW).
The project will require land acquisition and resettlement for its construction works. In
line with local laws and World Bank OP 4.12 on Involuntary Resettlement, the NTDC
and KP has developed resettlement policy framework (RPF) to guide future land
acquisition and resettlement planning in agreement with the World Bank.
The Pakistan component consists of approx. 113 km of the 500 kV HVDC line passing
through the districts of Khyber, Peshawar and Nowshera. The CASA-1000 proposed
transmission line route is presented in Figure 1.1. The project route alignment is located
in the jurisdiction of three Districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan.

Figure 1.1: Proposed Route of Transmission Line (CASA-1000) Project


1.3. Proposed Project

The part of CASA-1000 Project in the territory of Pakistan comprises the following:
a. A 500 kV HVDC Transmission Line from Torkham in Pakistan-Afghanistan
border to Nowshera;
b. A 500 kV Grid Station near Azakhel Bala (Nowshera);
c. An Earthing Electrode Station and;
d. A 1,300 MW DC-AC convertor station.
The present RAP covers the 500 kV HVDC Transmission Line from Torkham in
Pakistan-Afghanistan border to Nowshera, in the jurisdiction of KP) province of
Pakistan. Separate RAP has been prepared for gird station and converter station and has
already been implemented. Separate RAP is being prepared for earthing electrode station
and will be submitted for review and clearance. The list of the villages through which
the proposed transmission line is passing is given in Table 1.1.
Table 1.1: List of villages located under the towers along the CASA-1000 T/L route
Districts Villages
Aza Khel Bala, Ishar Sari, Steen Kana, Speen Kalal Cand, Jaba Tar ,Jaba Tar
Nowshera Miara, Zaokala, Bakhi Khel, Shaikhan Jhalazai, Pannah Kot, Khelq Banda,
Wazir Abad, Dag Ismail Khel, Speen Khak
Ghari Chanden, Churkh, Ghari Maina, Ghari Harchn, Ghari Noor Hasham,
Peshawar Thala Band, Matani Aza Khel, Maryam Zai, Khar Khari, Zang Ali, Sara
Khawar, Sara Khawar Matini, Aka Khel, Matani
Sanzal Khel, Ramga Sanzal Khel, Rustam Khel, Umber Khel, Sultan Khel,
Mada Khel, Masood Khel / Mom Khel, Umer Khel / Mori Khel, Mori Khel,
Khyber Dojangi, Pesho Khawy, Asghr Tulads, Fort Stope, Katia Khel, Mania Khel,
Toor Khel, Sapai, Ali Masjid, Kalah Kusta Gheroba, Niki Khel, Bagi Khel,
Fatinee Khel, Ashraf Khel, Pasoad Khel
This transmission line will be constructed in accordance with NTDC specifications.
Towers generally have a construction footprint of 15 m x 15 m (225 m2) with an average
height of 35m. Foundations are expected to be excavated to a depth of 2-3 m with tower
footings extending a further 1m above ground level as a rule. The typical span between
towers is 350-400m, although this distance increases or decreases depending upon the
topography and geography of the location. In hilly areas, the length decreases while in
populated areas it is generally greater. NTDC policy is to maintain a 52 m (26 m from
either side of the centerline of T/L) Right of Way (RoW) that will need to be cleared.
NTDC undertook detailed engineering survey and in 2019 elaborated the sitting of 500
kV towers along this route and also carried out site investigation. Further details of the
project are presented in Chapter 2 of this document.
1.4. Right of Way (RoW)
The RoW is the strip of land along either side of the centerline. Vegetation within the
RoW is not allowed to grow to a height above 3 m and no permanent structures shall be
constructed within the RoW. Proper clearance to ground and other structures has to be
maintained. The total width of the RoW will be 52 m, (i.e., 26 m on either side from the
centerline). The RoW is not to be used for public road access. Any maintenance road
access should be on the edge of the RoW to avoid encroachment within RoW.

1.5. Towers/ Power Evacuation Components and Layout

For the CASA-1000 transmission line double circuit towers for typical tower design will
be used. The distance between towers will be between 350 m and 400 m. The average
height will be about 35m. The average footprint of each tower will be 15 m x 15 m (225
m2).
1.6. RAP Objectives and Approach

This RAP is for CASA-1000 Project for Pakistan. It aims to address the resettlement
impacts to meet the requirements defined by the national/provincial regulations and WB
safeguard policies (OP 4.12). The primary objective of the RAP is to assist the affected
people so that they can at least maintain their current level of living and not worse off due
to the project interventions; however, measures taken under the RAP are aimed at
improving their overall socio-economic conditions.
For the purpose of the social impact assessment and socioeconomic baseline data
collection, within the radius of one-kilometer corridor, (i.e., 0.5 km on either side from
center of the T/L) along the proposed transmission line route has been considered as the
study area or the project area. Most of the field data collection was carried out within this
corridor – however, where required, (i.e., in some cases, it was reasonably expected that
PAPs are located outside the 1-km corridor) socioeconomic data was also collected from
a wider area along the CASA TL route. The study area covers the following:
 The entire length of the RoW of the transmission line. The RoW covers the direct
and permanent footprint of the project comprising the towers locations and the
area falling directly beneath the transmission line conductors. Most of the
resettlement impacts are likely to be limited to this RoW;
 Access tracks from the nearby existing roads/tracks to the RoW; in steppe areas
(grass land/ plain), temporary tracks are used to access the RoW from the nearby
existing road. In mountainous areas, access is more difficult and building access
tracks/roads is not always possible or feasible. However, the exact location of
these temporary tracks will be decided by contractors as per their work plan;
 Potential sites for construction camps and other temporary facilities.
Available secondary data on various resettlement and socio-economic aspects were
reviewed. These included published and unpublished reports and books of private and
government organizations, Pakistan Economic survey (2019-20), population census
(2017-18), gazetteers and research articles. The socio-economic aspects included
administrative setup, demography, literacy and education, agricultural data, land
holdings, land use, gender issues/analysis, poverty and access to basic infrastructures/
social amenities. Secondary information related to the baseline conditions in the project
area was also collected from the concerned government departments/authorities.
For the primary baseline data collection, a socio-economic survey was carried out. Data
was collected on socioeconomic aspects such as demographic features, family size, land
holdings, agricultural practices, occupation, household income and expenditure, and
others, i.e., access to social amenities/infrastructure.
A 100% affected people and asset census survey/impact assessment was carried out
covering all 668 PAHs to identify the nature/type and magnitude of the project impacts.

Consultations were carried out with the PAPs/local communities, through village level
meetings to share the project information, to obtain feedback from the communities about
the project and its perceived impacts, and to collect anecdotal information, and
socioeconomic baseline in the study area. Separate consultations were carried out with
women of the study area to obtain their views and concerns regarding the project.
Consultations were also conducted with the concerned government departments and non-
government organizations to obtain their views about the project.
Resettlement impacts/inventory of losses of the project were identified. This was done by
conducting the detailed measurement survey (DMS), e.g., measuring the floor space of
buildings. These included impacts on land, crops, trees, houses, structures/
community/social structures and public infrastructure/ utilities.
An entitlement matrix has been prepared in accordance with the national legislation as
well as World Bank safeguard policies on involuntary resettlement. Based on the
Entitlement Matrix, compensation for each kind of impact was determined and the total
resettlement cost estimates prepared. Finally, the RAP implementation, institutional,
monitoring & evaluation; and documentation arrangements were formulated and
discussed in this RAP.
1.7. Study Team
The RAP study was carried out by the consultant on behalf of NTDC. The Team of
subconsultant (M/s International Development Consultants) consisted of specialists from
various disciplines. The Team members include: Mr. Shaukat Ali Shahid, Mr. Zaffer Ali
Bhatti, Mr. M. Saeed Khan, Mr. Sadaam Hussain, Mr. Nadeem Ahmed, Mr. Fahem
Khan, Mr. Javeed Khan, Ms. Gulnaz, Ms. Shazia Zubair, Mr. M. Hanif, Mr. Mudassar
Hassan & Ms. Alia Arshad.

2. Project Description
2.1. Background
Under the first phase of Central Asia-South Asia Regional Electricity Market
(CASAREM), CASA-1000 envisages the construction of a transmission line to enable
electricity exports from the Kyrgyz Republic and Tajikistan to Afghanistan and Pakistan
with the financial assistance of the World Bank.
2.2. CASA-1000 Alignment
The CASA-1000 TL, alignment is shown in Figure 2.1; a more detailed series of maps
(based on Google Earth imagery) is presented in Annex A. The project route alignment is
located in the jurisdiction of three districts (Nowshera, Peshawar and Khyber of KP
province of Pakistan. The transmission line route generally traverses in the areas of
relatively low population densities. The present RAP has been prepared as an outcome of
the social assessment and addresses the land acquisition and resettlement impacts
associated with the proposed Project in accordance with the requirement of World Bank
Involuntary Resettlement Policy OP 4.12.
2.3. CASA-1000 TL Design
The salient information on CASA-1000 TL design is presented in this Section. This
includes tower design, their foundations, transmission conductor and insulators, and
minimum clearance requirements.
2.3.1. Transmission Line Towers and their Outline Design
The proposed transmission line requires five tower types; these include tangent
suspension tower used for no line angle/small line angle up to 2degree, small angle tower
used for line angles from 2 degree to approx., 15 degree, medium angle tension tower
used for line angles from approx., 15 degree to approx. 30 degree, heavy angle tension
tower used for line angles from 30 degree to 60 degree and the remaining are terminal
towers used at the line terminals and as anti-cascade towers at intervals along the line.
The proposed TL will require about 374 towers. The average size of each tower footing
will be 15 m x 15 m (225 m 2). The length is approximately 113 km. The right of way
(RoW) of the transmission line will be 52 m wide. The distance between towers will be
between 350 m and 400 m. The average height will be about 35 m. Tower design is
illustrated in Figure 2.2.
The requirement is to construct the 500 kV transmission line featuring self-supporting
lattice steel towers conforming to NTDC’s suite of standard +/- 500 kV line towers
comprising (Type PA-0; (ii) Type PHB-15, and (iii) Type PHC-30 and (iv) Type PHD-
60, Type PHDS-60 tower designs.
The Bi-poles are in horizontal geometric arrangement with four bundle conductor. The
tower features twin optical ground wires (OPGW) providing shielding against lighting
strikes along with overhead continuity of the earth connections between towers while also
establishing optical communication links between converter stations.

Figure 2.1: Alignment of Transmission Line (CASA-1000) by locations


These towers are designed for a quad bundle Cardinal Aluminum conductor steel-
reinforced (ACSR). The towers will be of lattice steel design, similar to the ones which
are commonly used for high voltage transmission lines in Pakistan.
Figure 2.1: Typical Design of 500 kV DS1 Angle Tower

2.3.2. Tower Foundations

Concrete foundations will be used for the tower erection. Typically, four foundations
would be required for each tower, e.g., one foundation for each leg of the tower. In
certain cases, the foundations may also need piles to be constructed underneath them.
Each concrete foundation will have a steel stub, which will be fixed to the tower leg
during the tower erection.
All foundations shall be designed to withstand the maximum load transmitted from the
tower such as vertical load, uplift, settlement, overturning, sliding, horizontal load (wind
load), and earthquake load. All these loads have effect on the foundation base. Critical
load on the foundation shall be verified, especially for the following cases derived from
the load using Load Factors based on normal conditions and abnormal conditions.
 Maximum uplift in the tower leg axis
 Maximum compression in the tower leg axis
 Maximum horizontal or scissoring stress at or below ground level
For stability of the tower foundation, some tower locations will require protection works.
The retaining walls of bricks or stones will be made around the foundation for stability
against water erosion. The retaining walls for protection of foundations will be designed
by the contractor as per “Building Code of Pakistan with Seismic Provisions – 2007”.
2.3.3. Conductor Design and Climate Considerations
For the CASA-1000 TL, ACSR has been selected. Size of the conductor chosen is
‘Cardinal’ that has a diameter of about 28.1 millimeters. A bundle of four Cardinal
conductors, (i.e., quad-bundled conductor) will be used. Two shield wires will be
installed above the phase conductors; one of them will be optical ground wire (OPGW), a
tubular wire with optical fibers inside it for communication 8.Therefore, only ACSR
cardinal conductor has been considered suitable for this transmission line in view of ease
in operation and maintenance work.
In order to determine the optimum conductor size and configuration, the following
approach has been employed:
 Determine the minimum conductor size based on electrical performance and
thermal capacity.
 Develop range of conductors by increasing size of conductor starting from the
minimum size.
 Evaluate transmission line capital cost of each conductor considered.
 Evaluate cost of losses for each conductor at the design loading level.
 Combine the transmission line capital cost, which is equivalent to the annual cost
of losses to give total economic cost of the line for each conductor.
 Select the minimum cost alternative as the optimum conductor size.
During the study of conductor optimization, various types and sizes of conductors have
been examined and analyzed to ascertain and optimize technically adequate and most
economical conductor option for 500kV transmission line. The study carried out was
8 This optical fiber is meant for Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system.

based on the conductor technical performance as well as its impact on the construction
cost and the impact of losses over the life of project.
For the construction of 500kV double circuit TL, all the parameters with respect to
electrical performance and environmental effects for this TL have been examined and
applied based on the international standards and experience of Utilities that have adopted
500kV system in the world.
Guaranteed protection of TLs against over-voltages is virtually impossible. However, line
insulation must have enough strength to meet the stresses produced by over-voltages. In
all cases (power frequency, switching and lighting), the insulation should be able to
withstand failure or disruptive discharges.
The minimum clearances will have to be maintained at the specified maximum conductor
temperature with the phase conductors and suspension insulators hanging vertically or
deflected to any angle up to 70° from the vertical.
2.4. Alternatives for Minimizing the Project Impacts
The following steps were considered by the NTDC to minimize the social impacts of the
proposed transmission line project:
 Impacts on settlements/ villages were avoided to the extent possible while
selecting the route alignment for installation of the transmission line;
 In consultation with local people/community, efforts were made to select an
alignment avoiding as much as possible private and public structures/
infrastructure requiring resettlement.
A wider corridor for the CASA TL was selected with the primary objective to avoid
populated areas. This corridor was further refined by analyzing three alternative TL
routes (Option-I, Option-II and Option-III). The parameters used for this analysis
included; economic aspects, construction related issues, accessibility issues; social
aspects and environmental aspects. Based on detailed analysis, Option-I was selected as
the preferred one from all aspects. It has a total length of 113 km, it is easily accessible
from the existing road network, and it does not cross any environmentally designated or
otherwise sensitive areas, while it generally avoids populated areas. In this way, the most
appropriate route alignment of the proposed transmission line was selected with
minimum social impacts. The details of analysis of alternatives is presented in the ESIA.
2.5. Social Impact Assessment
The social impacts of the project were assessed within both Corridor of Impact (COI) and
Area of Influence (AOI).
 The COI is confined to the RoW of the transmission line. The RoW is a 52 m
wide corridor along the transmission line–26 m on either side from the centerline
of the transmission line. The resettlement impacts are limited to the COI.
 AoI is a 2-km wide corridor along the transmission line, one kilometer on either
side from the centerline of the transmission line. This area is likely to receive
indirect impacts of the project activities; no resettlement impacts are likely to take
place in this area. The sample-based socioeconomic survey, to collect the baseline
conditions of the area, has been carried out in this AoI.

2.6. Construction Methodology

The construction approach and procurement strategy to be employed for the proposed
CASA TL project will be driven by the short timeframe within which to develop and
commission the works. The procurement strategy has been finalized as “Engineer,
Procure, and Construct” (EPC) type of contract for these works where the EPC contractor
will design the works, procure the equipment and undertake the construction works all in
one package. The letting of this contract would follow standard World Bank procedures
including pre-qualification and competitive bidding. Both skilled and semi-skilled
construction workers will be required throughout the project.
2.6.1. Contractor Modality
Based on the line route condition, the material specifications for tower, conductor,
insulator types and fitting will be finalized in the bid document. The detailed design, i.e.,
line route map, final tower location, detail tower drawing and construction methodology
will be prepared by the construction contractor. However, NTDC and Consultant will
review and approve the entire technical document prepared by the construction
contractor.
2.6.2. Sequence of Construction Works
The proposed CASA-1000 TL project construction work will follow NTDC guidelines
and specifications. The proposed CASA-1000 TL crosses infrastructures and other
existing facilities along with water bodies; therefore, additional design activities will also
be required and would be carried out during final design and construction phases as
described earlier. However, the key stages in the construction process of an overhead
high voltage transmission line are summarized in Table 2.1.
Table 2-1: Typical Activities for Overhead T/L Construction
Activity Description
1 Site This may include:
Preparation  Vegetation clearance where the transmission line passes
over or close to trees which could infringe safe clearances
 Verification of local utilities and underground services
prior to works and establishing of safeguards and obtaining
of necessary agreements
 Geotechnical and geographical surveys in advance of
works where necessary
 Any intrusive works undertaken in accordance with
archaeological chance find procedures.
2 Site Enabling This may include:
Works  Determining access requirements (routes and detailed
arrangements agreed in advance with landowners)
 For tower locations where no vehicle access is required,
access will be via the RoW/surrounding land with no new
access construction. Normal practice in Pakistan is to
transport construction materials from the closest road
access by personnel or donkeys where possible.

 For tower locations where it is determined vehicle access is
required, access will be via existing access tracks
 The RoW/surrounding land with no new access track
construction
 In certain circumstances, where ground conditions prevent
normal access, it may be necessary to construct a
temporary access track.
 In mountainous areas, cable trolleys may also be used to
access the site and to transport material to the tower
location and other parts of the RoW.
3 Civil Works  Tower foundations will be constructed first, either four or
one foundations per tower depending on the final tower
design. The foundations will be mechanically excavated
and filled with concrete. Piled foundations may be required
in some areas where ground conditions are unstable. The
dimensions of the excavation will differ depending on the
type of tower to be installed and the quality of soil/rock.
Concrete would be delivered by ready mixed concrete
trucks from batching plants strategically located along the
route. However, if the access road is not available, the
concrete will be mixed at the tower location by small mixer
machines.
 Foundation strengthening works typically require
increasing the bulk of concrete in the foundation,
depending on the additional tower loads that are expected.
This normally involves excavation around the existing
foundation and application of additional concrete.
4 Steel Erection  Steelwork sections for the towers will be delivered by
access track, cable cars/trolleys and helicopter (if possible).
The assembly of each tower at ground level would proceed
as far as possible until the utilization of a crane becomes
necessary to enable the higher sections of the tower to be
completed. It is normal practice to use cranes to erect
steelwork, subject to good access being available.
Otherwise, tripod and chain-pully are employed for this
purpose. In very rare cases where terrain is difficult and to
minimize disturbance, steelwork may be delivered by
helicopter.
5 Conductor  Stringing is undertaken using a winch to pull the conductor
Stringing along the towers and a ‘tensioner’ at the other end to keep
the conductor above the ground. Typically, the sections
depend on the requirement of angle towers decided during
the construction phase. These winch locations are not fixed
and can be selected to minimize impact at sensitive
locations.
6 Testing of  Overhead line components including conductors,

Equipment insulators, towers, joints and fittings are designed and
tested to prove compliance with structural, mechanical and
electrical requirements.
7 Reinstatemen  At completion, the area would be cleared and tidied up.
t of Tower Fences and hedges would be repaired, and access routes
Construction and disturbed land would be reinstated in agreement with
Area the land users and title owners. Any site security fences
would be retained throughout the dismantling and
construction process.
2.7. Resource Requirements

2.7.1. Materials and Works
The material required for transmission line towers and line, such as steel and aluminum
will be mainly sourced from international market. The cement will be sourced from
cement factories and quarry and borrow material will be sourced locally along the
tributaries of the river from licensed providers.
2.7.2. Manpower
The required manpower will be decided depending on the contractor’s construction
methodology and policy. The current estimate is 300-400 staff. However, labor will be
mobilized from national manpower generally, and maximum local subcontractors are
required to be involved. Both skilled and unskilled labors will be hired from the local
communities as far as possible in order to complete the proposed project within timeline
and improve local economy.
2.8. Other Facilities
2.8.1. Access Tracks
An Access tracks will be constructed only where necessary, minimizing the associated
environmental and social impacts as well as the construction cost. In the hilly terrain,
building new access tracks may not be a viable option in any case. While selecting the
CASA-1000 TL route particularly through the mountainous terrain, consideration has
been given to the ease of access and availability of existing roads/track. However, some
of the proposed tower sites are located on steep slopes making it very difficult to access
the RoW while also posing safety issues for construction crew. The construction of
access tracks may solve the accessibility issue for some of the tower locations but a
limited number of sites might still be inaccessible and unsafe to work on, using
conventional construction methods. At such locations other options such as air
transportation (if required) and cable trolleys will need to be considered.
2.8.2. Construction Camps
Considering the most difficult terrain and availability of local construction companies in
this field, the entire length of the CASA-1000 TL will be divided in segments and
construction of each segment will likely be assigned to a separate construction team.
Hence construction camps will also be required at separate locations. The exact location
of these camps will be decided by contractors as per their work plan. The construction
camps will include residential quarters, washing areas, kitchen, toilets, fuel storage, water
storage, sewage disposal arrangements, firefighting arrangements, electric generators, and

others. Preference will be given to establishing these camps within the WAPDA or
NTDC owned premises. Otherwise the land for these camps will be obtained on a rental
or lease basis in accordance with the Entitlement Matrix as specified in this RAP.
In addition to the construction camps, the contractor may establish temporary
construction camps near the tower locations (away from the nearby villages, and
preferably near some towns). Construction of each tower requires about eight days (four
days for foundation and four days for erection) per one gang (a group of workers).
2.8.3. Machinery Yard
A machinery yard will also be needed for each construction team; it can be combined
with the construction camp or established separately. The machinery yard will be parking
bays, maintenance and washing bays, fueling arrangements, oil and fuel storages,
firefighting arrangements, and tools and parts storage.
2.8.4. Batching Plants
The contractors may need to establish concrete mixing and batching plants for tower
foundation construction. These plants will be established at appropriate places based
upon the distance from and accessibility to the tower locations. The batching plants will
be completed with dust control arrangements.
2.9. Project Implementation Time Frame
The commencement of civil work will be subject to the satisfactory implementation of
this RAP including payment of compensation and R&R assistance/allowances for the loss
of crops, trees and structures, as well as redress of community complaints. It is expected
that the construction of the Transmission Line (CASA-1000) Project will be completed
over a period of about 2 years (2022-2024). The disbursement of payment of
compensation and allowances will be carried out in parallel with the project
implementation and will be completed till the end of 2023. Moreover, the implementation
of CSP including benefit-sharing component will also continue simultaneously with the
project implementation.
2.10. Operational and Maintenance Requirements
The power evacuation facilities will be operated and maintained by NTDC in accordance
with its general system maintenance procedures. This involves an inspection regime
which requires access to the towers from time to time and visual inspection of the line
corridor. Where defects or repairs are noted, maintenance crews will be mobilized to
undertake the corrective works. Land users and title holders are required to keep tree
heights within the 3m limits and this requirement is enforced by the NTDC inspection
teams. Also, the ability to access the right of way is ensured.
There should larger scale works be identified, then this will generally be undertaken by
suitable call-off contractors under individual contracts.

3. Socioeconomic Baseline
3.1. Overview
This Chapter describes the socioeconomic baseline conditions of the project area. This
description has been prepared on the basis of on the detailed field surveys including
interviews, focus group discussions, impact assessment and measurements, community
consultations and information disclosure, stakeholder consultation meetings, transact-
walk, physical observations, gender survey to accomplish this RAP document. In
addition, photographs were also taken of selected events of field surveys and consultative
meetings.
3.2. General
The socioeconomic conditions of PAPs were derived from primary data through
conducting field survey, and supplemented through secondary data obtained from NTDC,
local community including PAPs, other concerned departments and websites. The
primary data include a socioeconomic survey of the affected families/ PAHs. The
socioeconomic profile of the area has been developed based on the interviews of 322
households selected randomly from the project area.
3.3. Data Collection Approach
The socioeconomic baseline data was collected from both primary and secondary
sources. Most of the primary data was collected through a sample-based survey carried
out along the CASA-1000 transmission line route, which passes through three districts of
the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. For the socioeconomic survey, a sample of 322 households
was selected randomly from the project area. The survey covered the entire length of this
area and the survey results can be considered as being representative of the entire project
area/project alignment.
The detailed socioeconomic description field surveys, interviews, and public
consultations have been carried out to collect the baseline data, which provide the basis
for subsequent monitoring and evaluation studies. The sample size and its distribution by
district is presented in Table 3.1.
Table 3-2: Household socioeconomic survey by District
Number of Households
Districts
Villages surveyed
Nowshera 14 216
Peshawar 14 66
Khyber 24 40
Total 52 322
3.4. Overview of the Project Area

The route traverses mostly in rural areas through 52 villages of three districts, i.e.,
Nowshera, Peshawar and Khyber in the KP province.
Villages and towns mostly consist of traditional ‘pacca’ houses made of cement, mud and
stone. There is an extensive network of roads including highways and motorways. These

districts have a more urban lifestyle with greater access to education and healthcare
facilities, and much better livelihood opportunities compared with the rural parts of the
CASA-1000 TL route.
The TL route has been selected to avoid large towns and human settlements to minimize
technical as well as social issues during TL construction and operation.
The Nowshera district has 14 villages, Peshawar district has 14 and the Khyber district
has 24 through which the route will pass as listed in Table 3.2.
Table 3-3: Villages and Districts along CASA-1000 TL Route
Districts Villages
Aza Khel Bala, Ishar Sari, Steen Kana, Speen Kalal Cand, Jaba Tar, Jaba Tar
Nowshera Miara, Zaokala, Bakhi Khel, Shaikhan Jhalazai, Pannah Kot, Khelq Banda,
Wazir Abad, Dag Ismail Khel, Speen Khak
Ghari Chanden, Churkh, Ghari Maina, Ghari Harchn, Ghari Noor Hasham,
Peshawar Thala Band, Matani Aza Khel, Maryam Zai, Khar Khari, Zang Ali, Sara
Khawar, Sara KhawarMatini, Aka Khel, Matani
Sanzal Khel, Ranga Sanzal Khel, Rustam Khel, Umber Khel, Sultan Khel,
Mada Khel, Masood Khel / Mom Khel, Umer Khel / Mori Khel, Mori Khel,
Khyber Dojangi, Pesho Khawy, Asghr Tulads, Fort Stope, Katia Khel, Mania Khel,
Toor Khel, Sapai, Ali Masjid, Kalah Kusta Gheroba, Niki Khel, Bagi Khel,
Fatinee Khel, Ashraf Khel, Pasoad Khel
Source: Socioeconomic survey of CASA-1000 TL Route
The field surveys have revealed that more than 90% of the population located within
RoW is rural in nature, while the remaining 10% is urban or semi-urban.
3.5. Demographic Profile
According to District Census Report of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the population of the
districts located along the CASA-1000 TL route was approximately 5.7 million in 2017
as shown in Table 3.3.
Table 3-4: Population of Districts along CASA-1000 TL Route
Population
Districts Census Census
(1998) (2017)
Nowshera 419,549 727,749
Peshawar 2,026,851 4,269,079
Khyber 430,898 718,812
Total 2,877,298 5,715,640
Source: District-wise provisional results of Census of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (2017)
The overall average family size of households in the project area is 8.7 persons, out of
which the proportion of male and female is 52.2 percent and 47.8 percent respectively as
shown in Table 3.4.

Table 3-5: Average Family Size and Gender Composition of Sample Households
Average Gender Composition (%)
Districts
Family Size Male Female
Nowshera 7.0 53.7 46.3
Peshawar 11.0 50.5 49.5
Khyber 14.0 50.6 49.4
Overall 8.7 52.2 47.8
The data in Table 3.5 shows that overall, 38.7% of the population is in the age cohort
that is the most economically productive between 15 to 40 years old. The vulnerable
elderly people above 60 years old in the districts of Nowshera, Peshawar and Khyber are
5.4%, 4.3% and 1.6% respectively, and children 10-15 years old are 8.0%, 7.6% and
8.7%, respectively.
Table 3-6: Gender Disaggregated Age Distribution
Gender Composition (%)
Age Bracket
Male Female Both Sexes
Nowshera
10-15 Years 3.3 4.7 8.0
>15 - 30 Years 15.7 13.2 28.9
>30 - 40 Years 6.3 4.2 10.5
>40 - 60 Years 9.0 7.9 16.9
Above 60 Years 3.6 1.8 5.4
Peshawar
10-15 Years 2.1 5.5 7.6
>15 - 30 Years 13.3 14.0 27.3
>30 - 40 Years 7.8 4.3 12.1
>40 - 60 Years 5.9 5.4 11.3
Above 60 Years 2.5 1.8 4.3
Khyber
10-15 Years 3.7 5.0 8.7
>15 - 30 Years 12.5 13.9 26.4
>30 - 40 Years 6.1 3.2 9.3
>40 - 60 Years 6.1 6.1 12.2
Above 60 Years 1.4 0.2 1.6
Overall
10-15 Years 3.1 5.0 8.1
>15 - 30 Years 14.5 13.6 28.1
>30 - 40 Years 6.6 4.0 10.6
>40 - 60 Years 7.6 6.9 14.5
Above 60 Years 2.9 1.5 4.4
3.6. Ethnicity and Tribal Affiliations

The population belongs to several tribes and ethnic groups; mostly Pashto speaking.
These major ethnic and tribal groups are settled along the route including Awan, Kattak,
Mula, Afridi, Mahmand, Kahlil Mahmand, Maryam Zai, Aka Khel, Gulab Khel, Rustam

Khel, Kohi Khel, Khokha Khel, Zaka Khel, Sanzal Khel and Shinwari. During the
several field data collection activities carried out for the project (census, socioeconomic
survey, focus group discussions, walk-through inspections), no conflicts related to land
were observed.
3.7. Community Governance
Informal and traditional governance institutions and methods are preferred by the
villagers to resolve social disputes in between ethnic and tribal groups, relatives,
neighbors, and other villagers. Table 3.6 summarizes.
Table 3-7: Methods for Dispute Resolution/Decision making in the Project Area
Methods of Decision (%)
Districts Jirga Within the
Court (assembly of local Tribal
elders) Groups
Nowshera 3.7 95.4 0.9
Peshawar 1.5 98.5 0.0
Khyber 2.5 97.5 0.0
Overall 3.1 96.3 0.6
These above systems are also used to determine land disputes and could play their role
during the RAP implementation.
3.8. Education
The educational level in most of the project areas is very low. The reasons are lack of
schools and madrasas (religious schools) in their villages. Students often travel far from
their houses to access education. The literacy rate at district level is 52.5%, 55.9% and
53.7% in Peshawar, Nowshera and Khyber respectively). For the overall project area, the
literacy rate is 54.7%.
Gender disaggregated education details have been summarized in Table 3.7
Table 3-8: Literacy Rate of the Sample Households
Household
Districts Educational
Members (%)
Male Female Total
Attainment/ Literacy
(n=971) (n=865) (n=1836)
Nowshera Tertiary 10.2 1.8 12.0
Secondary 26.2 6.7 32.9
Primary 5.9 5.1 11.0
Overall 55.9%
Peshawar Tertiary 13.4 0.9 14.3
Secondary 21.5 5.7 27.2
Primary 4.8 6.2 11.0
Overall 52.5%
Khyber Tertiary 10.4 0.3 10.7
Secondary 16.6 5.2 21.8
Primary 13.2 8.0 21.2
Overall 53.7%
Overall Literacy Tertiary 11.1 1.3 12.4

Household
Districts Educational
Members (%)
Male Female Total
Attainment/ Literacy
(n=971) (n=865) (n=1836)
Rate for the project Secondary 23.3 6.2 29.5
area Primary 6.9 5.9 12.8
Overall 54.7%
A 91.3% of the surveyed population has access to boys’ primary schools, 68.4% have
access to girls’ primary schools, 67.4% and 60.6% respectively have access to boys’ and
girls’ middle schools, and 62.4% and 42.9% has access to boys’ and girls’ high schools,
as detailed in Table 3.8. There are also several small madrassas where students receive
religious education.
Table 3-9: Access to School along the TL Route
% of Surveyed Villages
Districts Primary Primary Middle Middle High High
school for school for school for school for school for school for
boys girls boys girls boys girls
Nowshera 95.8 53.4 77.3 77.8 74.1 56.9
Peshawar 92.4 92.4 51.5 30.3 43.9 18.2
Khyber 65.0 62.5 40.0 17.5 30.0 7.5
Overall 91.3 68.4 67.4 60.6 62.4 42.9
3.9. Healthcare
There are few facilities for general healthcare in most villages. Government hospitals are
far away and the quality of services provided by these hospitals is poor as some of the
staff remains absent from their duties. The paramedic staff do not provide an adequate
level and quality of care to patients. Only in rare cases, Lady Health Visitors (LHV) and
medical technicians are available in the villages, and if present, they charge very high for
their services and were using low quality of medicines on very high prices.
3.10. Housing Conditions
The better-off households have concrete houses, the middle-income households live in
semi-‘pacca’ houses made of cement, mud and stone and the families from lower income
households live in ‘katcha’ houses made of stone and mud. The survey results show that
100% of the sampled households are living in self-owned houses. About 43.5% of these
houses are pacca (made of brick and mortar), 30.3% of semi-pacca and about 26.2% are
katcha (made of mud, stones, wood, and or thatch) (see Table 3.9 for details).
Table 3-10: Housing Conditions of Surveyed Households

% of Surveyed Households
Districts
Pacca Semi Pacca Katcha
Nowshera 49.2 23.5 27.3
Peshawar 44.2 31.5 24.3

Districts
Pacca Semi Pacca Katcha
Khyber 22.3 52.9 24.8
Overall 43.5 30.3 26.2
3.11. Availability of Social Amenities

Community amenities and infrastructure such as roads and electricity are available to
almost all surveyed households within one kilometer distance from their houses.
Drinking water and healthcare facilities are available to approximately half of the
households in the project area. Details are given in Table 3.10.
Table 3-11: Access (%) to Amenities in Project Area
Availability of Amenities (% of Households)
Natural Drinking
DistrictsRoad Electricity
Health Care Facility Telephone (Landline)
Mobile Internet Fuel
Gas Water
Nowshera 95.8 98.6 1.4 32.4 88.4 0.46 82.9 22.2 0.5
Peshawar 97.0 93.9 3.0 - 100.0 - 80.3 33.3 -
Khyber 82.5 90.0 7.5 - 100.0 - 77.5 25.0 -
Overall 94.4 96.6 2.5 21.7 92.2 0.3 81.7 24.8 0.3
3.12. Livelihoods and Household Economies

It is useful to study the livelihood pattern of the households in the project area, which
could ultimately facilitate in better designing and implementing the mitigation measures
and also planning and execution of the project.
The main occupation in the project area is labour at 55% (i.e., 54% is daily wage-labour
in construction and services sectors and 1% is farm labour); other occupations are:
farming (8.0%). government service (6.2%), private service (10.5%), business/shops
(11.9%) and working abroad (5.3%), while remaining 3.1% are retired as summarized in
Table 3.11.
Table 3-12: Major Occupations of Sample Households
Occupations of Earning Family Members of Sample Households (%)
Districts
Farming Government Service
Private Service Business Labour
Working Abroad
Other (Retired)
Nowshera 5.4 4.3 8.1 13.3 62.6 3.5 2.7
Peshawar 15.5 10.0 11.8 8.2 40.0 10.9 3.6
Khyber 9.4 9.4 18.8 10.6 41.2 5.9 4.7
Overall 8.0 6.2 10.5 11.9 55.0 5.3 3.2
The assessment of annual household income is one of the important indicators to measure
the well-being of the household. Income of the households comes from farming,
livestock rearing, service/jobs, business, labour and working abroad. The average annual
per capita income of the sample households in the project area is PKR 45,151 , whereas
annual average household income is PKR 392,894. Details are provided in Table 3.12.

Table 3-13: Average Annual Income of Earning Family Members of Households

Average Annual Household Average Annual per
Districts Income Capita Income
(PKR) (PKR)
Nowshera 343,352 48,985
Peshawar 453,364 41,158
Khyber 560,650 39,975
Overall 392,894 45,151
The average monthly expenditure and pattern of expenditure provides an indication of the
quality of living standards of project affected households. The expenditure on food items
include wheat or maize flour, cereals, pulses, sugar, cooking oil, and milk; while the non-
food items include fuel, education, health, clothing, shoes, cosmetics, utility charges, and
other miscellaneous expenditures. Total average annual expenditure of the surveyed
households on both food and non-food items is estimated at PKR 314,594 as given in
Table 3.13.
Table 3-14: Average Annual Expenditure of Surveyed Households
Total Expenditure
Food Expenditure
Food Expenditure
Non-Food Expenditure
Non-Food Expenditure
Districts
(PKR) (PKR) (%) (PKR) (%)
Nowshera 281,153 163,576 58.2 117,577 41.8
Peshawar 369,378 206,471 55.9 162,907 44.1
Khyber 404,786 245,303 60.6 159,483 39.4
Overall 314,594 182,520 58.0 132,074 42.0
Total average annual income of the sample household is PKR 392,894. On average,
80.1% of the income is spent on food and non-food items. A comparison of income and
expenditure levels in the project area is presented in Table 3.14.
Table 3-15: Average Annual Income and Expenditure of Sample Households
Average (PKR/ Annum)
Districts
Income Expenditure
Nowshera 343,352 281,153
Peshawar 453,364 369,378
Khyber 560,650 404,786
Overall 392,894 314,594
Access to credit from banks is limited due to high repayment interest rates. The 33.2% of
sample households who have obtained credit have borrowed above PKR 50,000 and
7.45% sample households obtained credit within the range of PKR 20,000 - PKR 50,000.
Details are given in Table 3.15.
Table 3-16: Average Amount of Credit Obtained by Sample Households
HHs Obtained Credit
Amount of Credit Bracket
No. %
Nowshera
PKR 20,000 8 3.70
PKR 20,000 - 50,000 16 7.41
PKR 50,000 56 25.93

HHs Obtained Credit

Amount of Credit Bracket
No. %
Peshawar
PKR 20,000 3 4.55
PKR 20,000 - 50,000 6 9.09
PKR 50,000 31 46.97
Khyber
PKR 20,000 0 0.00
PKR 20,000 - 50,000 2 5.00
PKR 50,000 20 50.00
Overall
PKR 20,000 11 3.42
PKR 20,000 - 50,000 24 7.45
PKR 50,000 107 33.2
The results of the survey have shown that people take credit despite the fact that on
average they make savings (as per Table 3.14). This paradox can be explained due to the
following:
 People make savings on average, i.e. some of them will not make savings while
others will make more savings than average.
 The majority of those who resort to credit are in need of relatively larger amounts of
money, i.e. PKR 50,000 or more, which seems to be the average amount of savings
made. In other words, the savings may not be enough to cover the needs of the
households.
 The average savings made are in the order of USD 455 per annum, which are not
adequate to cover needs such as the purchase or repair of houses, the opening or
maintenance of a business or the purchase of household appliances, etc.
Approximately 44.1% of people obtain credit from their relatives, friends, and
landowners; as formal institutions charge high interest rates. The details regarding
sources of credit have been presented in Table 3.16.
Table 3-17: Sources of Credit Obtained by Sample Households
HHs Obtained Credit
Sources of Credit Obtained
No. %
Nowshera
Relatives 43 53.8
Private money lender 8 10.0
Other 29 36.3
Peshawar
Relatives 30 75.0
Other 9 22.5
Khyber
Relatives 9 40.9
Other 12 54.5
Overall

HHs Obtained Credit

Sources of Credit Obtained
No. %
Relatives 82 57.7
Other 50 35.2
Purpose of obtaining credit is to supplement income, as to meet routine and some

occasional expenditures of the household. It is indicated that most of the sample
households (25.5%) obtained credit for household expenses, i.e., meeting social
obligations and treatment for health-related issues. Details of purpose and amount of
credit are summarized in Table 3.17.
Table 3-18: Purpose of Credit Obtained
Sample HHs Obtained
Amount
Purpose of Credit Credit
No. % (PKR)
Nowshera
Purchase of House 2 2.5 3,000,000
Business 11 13.8 9,157,000
Household Matters 48 60.0 16,299,000
Repair & maintenance of House 6 7.5 1,156,000
Other (specify) 13 16.3 2,174,000
Peshawar
Business 3 7.5 2,340,000
Repair & maintenance of House 2 5.0 800,000
Other (specify) 11 27.5 2,995,000
Khyber
Purchase of House - - -
Business 4 18.2 8,300,000
Other (specify) 2 9.1 700,000
Overall
Business 18 12.7 11,497,000
Other (specify) 26 18.3 5,169,000
3.13. Agriculture and Land Tenure

The RoW of the CASA-1000 TL is 52 m wide and 113.241 km long and the land use in
this area is shown in Table 3.18.

Table 3-19: Land within the RoW of CASA-1000 TL

RoW Area within
Land Use Category Length RoW
(km) (Acres)
Cultivated land 86.22 1,107.88
Barren/ hilly (non-cultivated land) 15.33 196.98
Commercial/ residential land 0.35 4.50
Communal land (Shamlat) 5.00 64.25
River, stream/ nullah bed, graveyard 1.85 23.77
Forest land 3.05 39.19
RoW of roads/ track 1.50 19.27
Total 113.241 1455.09
A total 29.8% of people possess less than 1 acres of land, 40.7 % possess between 1 and
5 acres, 15.2 % possess between 5 and 12.5 acres, 6.8 % possess between 12.5 and 25
acres and the 7.5% remaining possess more than 25 acres of land. (Table 3.19)
Table 3-20: Land Holdings in Project Area

Less than 1 5 to 12.5 12.5 to 25 More than 25
Districts 1 to 5 Acres
Acre Acres Acres Acres
Nowshera 30.1 42.6 15.3 4.6 7.4
Peshawar 28.8 33.3 15.2 15.2 7.6
Khyber 30.0 42.5 15.0 5.0 7.5
Overall 29.8 40.7 15.2 6.8 7.5
The major rabi (winter) and kharif (summer) crops are wheat and maize having cropping
pattern of about 56.7% and 56.2%, respectively. The cropping pattern in the project area
is given in Table 3.20
Table 3-21: Cropping Pattern in Project Area
Summer Crops Winter Crops
Cropping (15th April – 15th (15 September –
Districts Intensity September) (%) 15th April) (%)
(%)
Maize Wheat
Nowshera 118.8 57.3 61.4
Peshawar 108.7 55.4 53.2
Khyber 120.4 59.0 61.4
Overall 112.9 56.2 56.7
Data on average yield of the major crops of the project area presented in Table 3.21
reveals that on the whole, the average yield per hectare of maize and wheat, is 2,214 kg,
2,965 kg, respectively.

Table 3-22: Average Yield of Major Crops in Project Area

Kgs/Ha
Kharif Crops Rabi Crops
Districts
(Summer) (Winter)
Maize Wheat
Nowshera 1,977 2,609
Peshawar 2,451 3,321
Khyber 2,293 3,163
Overall 2,214 2,965
Livestock is a major source of livelihood for the households and includes milk production
and animal sale and purchase. The data presented in the Table 3.22 shows that
approximately half of households raise an average of 2 animals per household. The
average numbers of poultry birds per household is 5.
Table 3-23: Livestock Inventory of Sample Households
Districts Type of Animal
Buffaloes Cows Donkey Goat Poultry
Nowshera
No. of AHs, who kept animals - 51 - 72 57
No. of total animals - 70 - 154 214
Average No. of Animals/AH - 1 - 2 4
Peshawar
No. of AHs, who kept animals 3 39 9 22 28
No. of total animals 6 60 9 42 106
Average No. of Animals/AH 2 2 1 2 4
Khyber
No. of AHs, who kept animals - 21 - 16 23
No. of total animals - 37 - 47 193
Average No. of Animals/AH - 2 - 3 8
Overall
No. of AHs, who kept animals 3 111 9 110 108
No. of total animals 6 167 9 243 513
Average No. of Animals/AH 2 2 1 2 5
3.14. Cultural and Religious Site

Sites of cultural, religious, spiritual, aesthetic and historical significance include Shrines
(Mazzars), Ziart, Dam and Picnic spot in three districts of project area show below table.
There are seven shrines, one dam, and one picnic spot in these districts. Shrine is
regarded as a sacred place and receive devotion from the locals of nearby populations but
is not well known outside the area. However, the project activities are not expected to
affect any of these places. These sites and their distance from the RoW are listed in Table
3.23.
Table 3-24: Cultural and Religious Sites
Distance from
Name Description RoW Centerline Location/ Village
(km)
Nowshera

Distance from
Name Description RoW Centerline Location/ Village
(km)
Mast Baba Mazzar 5 Speen Kana Kalan
Akhoon Ghani Baba Mazzar 0.5 Jabba Tar
Mazzar (Punj Peer) Ziart 0 Zawo
Marza Khan Mazar Mazzar 1 Shekhan
Sheikh Babar Mazzar Mazzar 2 Daagismail
Peer Rahmat Kareem Mazzar 4 Daagismail
Peshawar
Sarfaraz Gul - 4 Mazar
Tarake - 4 Desert
Tarake Hill - 4 Hill
Gulidana Diri Mazzar 2 Diri
Khyber
Jrando Kalay Picnic Spot - RustamKhel
Spera Dam Dam 2 ManaKhal
Bab-e-Khyber - - Guli Shah
Awal Khan Kale Zero point Border Line 1 Paisad Khel
Mazara Hamza (Poet) Poet 1 Sultan Khel
3.15. Gender Analysis

Women are involved in a range of household activities, childcare and social obligations
primarily and income generation activities, including:
 Agricultural and farming activities such as harvesting, picking of vegetables.
 Livestock rearing, collection of fodder, grazing, washing buffaloes, processing the
milk products.
 Poultry, cleaning cot, supervise hatching, feeding, health care and other domestic
activities.
 Employment as private and government school teachers, Lady Health Visitor, Lady
Health Worker and traditional birth attendant.
 Other household chores include washing clothes, fetching water and fire wood,
cooking, child caring, cleaning and repairs of household items, participation in social
obligations/ marriages and gathering
Approximately 67.0% of women are responsible for household and childcare activities,
about 0.3% are involved in farming activities, and about 0.9% are involved in livestock
rearing activities.
Men have better levels of educational attainment than women and for that reason and
traditional; attitudes, there are few occupational opportunities available for the women in
the area. Very few women are employed due to social and cultural barriers. A few of
them are teachers and nurses. Although traditionally some women are busy in agricultural
activities alongside male family members, women mostly undertake household activities
such as cooking, cleaning, fetching water and taking care of children and elderly family
members, as shown in Table 3.24. When compared with men, women typically spend
more of their income that they generate on household rather than personal expenditures.

Table 3-25: Women’s Involvement (%) in Household and Other Activities
Farm/ Sale and Purchase of

Districts Household Activities
Child Caring Livestock Rearing Social Obligations
Local Representation
crop activities properties
Nowshera 26.4 26.4 - 0.5 0.5 25.5 -

Peshawar 42.4 42.4 - 1.5 6.1 40.9 1.5
Khyber 57.5 57.5 2.5 2.5 - 35.0 -
Overall 33.5 33.5 0.3 0.9 1.6 29.8 0.3
Note: Women may be involved in more than one activities, so percentages do not add to 100%
Due to heavy load of household work it is very difficult for women of the area to have
leisure time. Some women are involved in embroidery, stitching and sewing of clothes,
but this is typically to supplement household incomes rather than recreation. Some girls
make hand fans or decorative items in different designs for trading purposes. Some have
expertise in glass painting and making candles after learning these skills from non-
governmental organizations (NGOs) working in the area. Other income generating
activities of women include livestock rearing, milking cattle and other paid employment.
The percentage of these skills being practiced are given in Table 3.25.
Table 3-26: Women Involvement in Income Generation Activities
Activities No. of PAH %
Nowshera
Stitching/Embroidery 21 9.7
Livestock/ Milking 28 13.0
Job - -
Peshawar
Job - -
Khyber
Job - -
Overall
Job - -
Due to the hard terrain of most of the project the area, lack of transport facilities, non-
affordability of transport and social and cultural barriers, female’s access to education is
not prioritized. There is also a perception of some of the parents that women’s education
is not a worthwhile expenditure as they have to leave their parents’ house after their
marriage. In some areas, civil society organizations (CSO) and non-governmental
organizations (NGOs) are involved in skill enhancement activities for young women
including candle making, decoration items, embroidery, and dress making.
Access to healthcare for women is also worse than it is for men. Few women receive
treatment form ante-natal care centers or any form of post-natal care from skilled birth

attendants. The majority or people consider it unnecessary and cost prohibitive. As with
education affordable transport and cultural barriers are also restrictive factors.
During the household survey the community prioritized their development needs such as
roads, electricity, water supply and health facilities. The respondents were asked to rank
their needs on the scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being the highest priority and 5 being the lowest
priority. The responses of the sample respondents reflecting their priorities are given in
Table 3.26. Some of the highest priorities were primary school and middle schools for
girls, showing that attitudes are slowly changing, and that people are increasingly seeing
the importance of female education.
Table 3-27: Ranking of Development Needs of the Surveyed Households
% of Sample Respondents
Rank their needs on Health Primary Middle Primary Middle
the scale Water
Road Electricity care school school school school
supply
center for girls for girls for boys for boys
Nowshera
Less than 1 Km 1.0 - - - - - - -
Between 1 and 5 km 4.2 1.0 - 11.5 2.1 5.2 2.1 4.2
5 km and above - - - - - - - -
Peshawar
Less than 1 Km - - - - - 1.8 - 1.8
Between 1 and 5 km 3.6 3.6 - 8.9 1.8 25.0 1.79 17.9
5 km and above - - - 1.8 - 5.4 - -
Khyber
Less than 1 Km - - - - - - - -
Between 1 and 5 km 7.14 - - 10.7 14.3 25.0 14.3 16.1
5 km and above 3.57 - - 5.4 - - - -
Overall
Less than 1 Km 0.7 - - - - 0.7 - 0.7
Between 1 and 5 km 6.6 2.0 - 14.5 7.2 21.7 7.2 15.1
5 km and above 1.3 - - 2.6 - 2.0 - -
3.16. Vulnerable Households

To find out and understand the poverty level among the PAHs living along the subproject
corridor, details about the income was collected as part of the census. The individuals and
groups who may be differentially or disproportionately affected by the project because of
their disadvantaged or status are considered vulnerable people; that is, households below
the poverty line, female-headed households and disable people headed households. The
PAHs with their per capita monthly income equal to or less than inflation adjusted
(computed) National Poverty Line (which was around PKR 3294 9) is considered
vulnerable. Income analysis represent 92 PAHs with their monthly earning less than PKR
21,000/month which fall in bracket of national poverty line10 and thus they are counted as
vulnerable. Special attention is given to these households. No female headed or disabled
household were identified. Details on the PAHs’ monthly income are presented in
Table 3.27 below.
9 Poverty and Vulnerability estimates: Pakistan, 2017-2018 by Social policy and Development Centre. RR 99.
10 This figure is based on the below poverty line (BPL) using the minimum wages (i.e., PKR 21,000/month) that are
fixed by the Government Gazette, Extraordinary, 31st May, 2021

Table 3-28: Vulnerable PAPs

Sr. Monthly Income
Numbers (%)
No. (in Rupees)
1 <10000 27 4.0
2 10000-21000 65 9.7
3 21001-30000 131 19.6
4 30001-40000 167 25.0
5 40001-50000 162 24.3
6 50000+ 116 17.4
Total 668 100.0
Source: Census and socio-economic survey of PAHs in the villages along the alignment (Dec 2020-Mar, 2021).

4. Resettlement Impacts
4.1. Overview
The resettlement impacts of the Project are discussed in this Chapter. These include
impacts on land, crops, trees, structures and livelihood. The Chapter quantifies and
characterizes these impacts and describes how PAPs are expected to be affected. The
selected line route of 113.752 km of the 500 kV HVDC line passing through settlements
belonging to district Nowshera, Peshawar and Khyber of KP province of Pakistan is
depicted as Figure 4.1.
4.2. Total Project Affected Persons
The total number of affected households as per the 100 percent census is 668 PAHs. The
breakdown per district is provided in the following table.
Table 4.29: Number of affected households by district
Number of
Number of Project
Districts
Villages Affected
Households
Nowshera 14 247
Peshawar 14 260
Khyber 24 161
Total 52 668
Details on the impacts to these households are presented in the Annexes (Volume II) and
are further analyzed below.
4.3. Impact Assessment and Cut-off Date
The resettlement impacts of the TL (CASA-1000) project have been assessed based on an
inventory of losses (IOL) survey of 100 percent of all 668 PAHs, the socioeconomic
survey of 322 households of the project area, 75 consultations with PAPs and members of
the local community, and 48 consultations with the district level officials (line-
departments/ agencies). The inventory assessment and census survey were conducted
between December 11, 2020 – 17 March 2021. After completing the census/ impact
assessment survey/IOL, the cut-off date was shared with the PAPs and local community
through consultative meetings (as detailed in Chapter 8). Thus, the “cut-off date” has 11
been set as of March 17, 2021. This cut-off date applies to all those affected without
land titles. For those with land titles, the cut-off date will be the date of notification by
DC as per the provisions of LAA 1894.
11 Normally, this cut-off date is the date when the census begins. The cut-off date could also be the date the project
area was delineated, prior to the census, provided that there has been an effective public dissemination of information
on the area delineated, and systematic and continuous dissemination subsequent to the delineation to prevent further
population influx.

Figure 4.1: Line route of 500 kV HVDC

Other information on relevant issues will be disclosed to PAPs and other stakeholders in
the project area through installing hoarding boards in National and/or Urdu language at
appropriate places near settlements and by distributing leaflets to the PAPs and local
communities will disclose ES of RAP after approval from the World Bank. Any people
who settle or move in the area after the Cut-off-date will not be eligible and entitled to
any compensation under this CASA-1000 TL project. The project impact assessment has
been carried within the limits of the RoW and accordingly, census survey of the affected
households was carried out. The details regarding land and affected crops are provided in
Annex B&C respectively of Volume-II. The details regarding affected trees
(timber/wood & fruit) are given in Annex D and E. The list of affected structures and
infrastructure is provided in Annex F and G respectively.
4.4. Impacts on Land and Crops
The resettlement impacts which will take place within the RoW include decrease in value
and use of land, damaged crops, felling of trees, and removal demolition of buildings and
structures.
Table 4.2 presents the project impacts on land because of the installation of towers and
the transmission line and conductors (details are presented in Annex B; Table 4.3
provides data for the land required for the tower installation, whereas Table 4.4 provides
details of the land falling under the TL). The PAPs using land under the towers will be
severely and permanently impacted after construction and the land will be useful only for
limited cultivation; no structures and tree could be allowed on such land.
The land under the TL’s RoW will also be impacted but not as severely as for the land
under the towers because in addition to cultivation, some orchards (without tall trees)
could also be grown. However, no new structure (s) can be built within the jurisdiction of
towers. A list of these households is presented in Annex B.
Table 4-30: Land required for the Towers and Conductor in RoW
Project
Total Total
Affected
Sr. Required Required
Land Use Category HHs and
No. Land Land
Persons
(Acres) (Ha) (Nos.)
A Private
i) Agriculture (Cultivated land) 438.84 177.60 408
(3,549)
ii) Barren/ Hilly (Un-cultivated land) 101.26 40.98 61
(531)
iii) Commercial/ Residential land 3.470 1.40 10
(87)
B Communal/ Shamlat land
i) Agriculture (Cultivated land) 121.35 49.11 54
(470)
ii) Barren/ Hilly (Un-cultivated land) 703.12 284.55 135
(1,174)
C Community/ Communal land
i) Graveyard, mosque etc. 0.578 0.23 -
ii) River, Stream/ nullah bed 34.63 14.01 -

Project
Total Total
Affected
Sr. Required Required
Land Use Category HHs and
No. Land Land
Persons
(Acres) (Ha) (Nos.)
D Govt. land
i) Forest land 21.640 8.76 -
ii) Canal, Roads, grid stations, tracks 4.50 1.82 -
Total 1,429.38 578.46 668
(5,810)
Note: i) RoW the Transmission Line (CASA-1000) is 52m wide; ii) Figures in parentheses indicate the family members.
Source: Impact assessment and Census Survey of the project Area.
The total area in the RoW of Transmission Line (CASA-1000) project will be
approximately 1,429.38 acres. Of this land, about 20.794 acres will be covered by the 374
towers to be erected (on an average, each tower will take 15m x 15m (225m2) as part of
the CASA-1000 T/L project. This land is owned by a total of 668 PAHs; a list of these
PAHs is presented in Annex B. Details of this land are summarized in Table 4.3.
Table 4-31: Impacts on Land Due to Towers Installation
Project
Affected Affected Affecte
Sr. Towers
Land Use Category HHs and Landa d Land
No. Persons
(Nos.) (Nos.) (Sq. M) (Acres)
A Private
i) Agriculture (Cultivated land) 127 260 28,469 7.035
ii) Barren/ Hilly (Un-cultivated land) 29 34 6,623 1.636
i) Agriculture (Cultivated land) 22 35 4,962 1.226
ii) Barren/ Hilly (Un-cultivated land) 185 119 41,555 10.268
B Community land
i) Graveyard, mosque etc. - - - -
ii) River, Stream/ nullah bed 6 - 1,416 0.350
C Govt. land
i) Forest land 3 - 675 0.167
ii) Canal, Roads, grid stations, tracks 2 - 450 0.111
Total 374 448 84,149 20.794
(3898)
a
Each tower will require on average 15m x 15 m (225 m2) of area.12
Source: Impact assessment & census survey along the project alignment.
The PAPs using land under the towers would be most severely and permanently impacted
because once the tower is erected, the potential use of the land under it will be limited to
some cultivation only. The tower size and design is such that cropping is possible under
the towers, even an agriculture tractor can access the land under the towers and do
operations. However, although this land is usually not actually acquired and instead is
leased, the landowner cannot build any structures on it. Hence, the utility and value of
this land will be greatly reduced. This impact is permanent in nature.
12 As per NTDC practice, tower footing size is 100 square meters (i.e. 10m x 10m = 100m 2). As per the preliminary design
drawings, the construction area for tower erection is 15m x 15 m = 225m2 as presented in Chapter 2 of the RAP.

This permanent impact reducing the value of land impacts 20.794 acres of land under the
towers that is owned by 448 PAHs.
The land under the conductor’s right of way (RoW) will also be impacted but not as
severely as for the land under the towers because in addition to cultivation, some
orchards (without tall trees) could also be grown.
The land under the TL conductors (but not under the towers) will be about 1,408.587
acres. This land is owned by a total of 220 PAHs; a list of these households is presented
in Annex B. Details of the land under the conductors is in Table 4.4.
Table 4-32: Impacts on Land Due to Installation of Conductors in RoW
Project
Affected Affected Affected
Sr.
Land Use Category HHs and Land Land
No.
Persons
(Nos.) (Sq. M) (Acres)
A Private
i) Agriculture (Cultivated land) 148 1,747,447 431.803
ii) Barren/ Hilly (Un-cultivated land) 27 403,158 99.623
iii) Commercial/ Residential land 10 14,043 3.470
i) Agriculture (Cultivated land) 19 486,116 120.122
ii) Barren/ Hilly (Un-cultivated land) 16 2,803,877 692.853
C Community land
i) Graveyard, mosque etc. - 2,339 0.578
ii) River, Stream/ nullah bed - 138,727 34.280
D Govt. land
i) Forest land - 86,899 21.473
ii) Canal, Roads, grid stations, tracks - 17,749 4.386
Total 220 5,700,356 1,408.587
(1914)
Source: Impact assessment and Census Survey of the project Area
The nature of impacts on the land under the TL conductor (but not under the tower) will
be less severe than the impacts on land under the tower because it can be used for
cultivation purposes without any restriction keeping in view the safety measures.
However, plantation of tall trees and the construction of structures will not be allowed
within the jurisdiction of towers and the conductors as per NTDC practice. Hence the
value of this land will also decrease, although to a lesser degree than the land under
towers. This impact is also permanent in nature.
The land losses are likely to take place over an area of 560.186 acres. This includes:
i) permanent land losses and crop damage to 8.261 acres of land under the towers that is
owned by 295 PAHs; and ii) 551.925 acres owned by 167 PAHs under the TL
conductors, as shown in Table 4.5. A list of these households is presented in Annex C.
The construction activities are likely to damage any crops grown over this land. This
impact is associated with construction phase only hence it is temporary in nature. The
operation and maintenance activities may also cause some crop damages; however, such
damage is very infrequent and quite nominal.

Table 4-33: Affected Cropped Area

Project
Affected Cropped Affected Affected Cropped Area
HHs
(Nos.) Acres Hectares
Affected cropped area for tower installation
295 8.261 3.343
(TL towers are on cropped area)
Affected cropped area for conductor installation 167 551.925 223.361
Total 462 560.186 226.704
Source: Impact assessment/census survey under the CASA-1000 T/L project (Dec 2020-Mar 2021).
4.5. Impacts on Trees

The inventory survey results indicate that a total of 5,347 privately owned trees (1,419
timber/ wood & 3,928 fruit trees); and 9,920 government-owned trees exist within the
RoW of TL CASA-1000 project. These trees will need to be felled to allow tower
installation and conductor stringing activities. Salient features of these trees are presented
in Tables 4.6; further details are given in Annex D.
Table 4-34: Privately Owned Wood/Timber Trees located within the RoW
Type of Tree Project
Total
(under the Towers and Girth Range (Feet) Affecte
Quantity
Conductors) d HHs
Up to 2 >2 to4 >4 to 6 Above 6 (Nos.)
Kiker (Acacia Nilotica) 111 20 15 - 146 2
Tali (Dalbergia sissoo) 9 - - - 9 3
Ghaz (Tamarix) 845 - - - 845 17
Laychee (Eucalyptus) 362 20 - - 382 7
Pilosa 37 - - - 37 1
Total 1,364 40 15 - 1,419 30
A total of 3,928 fruit grown exist within RoW, including 1,696 at the tower locations and
the remaining 2,232 under the TL conductors. Details of these trees are presented in
Tables 4.7; further details are given in Annex D.
Table 4-35: Privately Owned Fruit Trees Located within RoW
Type of Tree Project
Total
(under the Towers and Age (years) Affected
Quantity
Conductors) HHs
Up to 5 5 to 10 Above10 (Nos.)
Apricot 962 790 730 2,482 9
Beri 58 62 429 549 17
Guava 4 - - 4 1
Lemon - - 250 250 1*
Orange - - 25 25 1*
Mulberry 3 - 25 28 3
Peach - 150 440 590 4
Total 1,027 1,002 1,899 3,928 34
* Some owners also owned more than one type of fruit trees
A total of 9,920 government-owned trees grown within RoW, including 1,523 at the
tower locations and the remaining 8,397 under the conductors. These trees are owned by

the Forest Department. Details of these trees are presented in Tables 4.8; further details
are given in Annex E.
Table 4-36: Forest Wood/Timber Trees Located within RoW
Type of Tree Girth Range (Feet)
(under the Towers and Total
Conductors) Up to 2 >2 to4 >4 to 6 Above 6 Quantity
Kiker (Acacia Nilotica) 4 - - - 4

Tali (Dalbergia sissoo) 6 - - - 6
Lychee (Eucalyptus) 9,890 20 - - 9,910
Total 9,900 20 - - 9,920
4.6. Buildings and Structures

As per final impact inventory, 4 PAHs will face loss of their residential structures. The
affected assets are of different types, sizes and dimensions. The affected area of all
identified structure units, i.e., rooms, sheds and walls etc. were measured and assessed
using square feet (Sq.ft.) and running feet (R.ft.) respectively, for calculating
compensation at replacement cost basis by applying prevailing construction unit rates.
The owners of these structures are considered significantly affected as they will be
physical displaced. They will be resettled in the close vicinity on a different part of their
own land, outside the RoW of the TL.
The total affected covered area of impacted residential structures is 4,898.06 ft 2. All
identified impacted residential structures and assets in the RoW will have to be cleared
for execution of project works. The summary of the affected residential structures is
presented in Table 4.9. Details of affected structures in RoW of TL (CASA-1000) project
are given in Annex F.
Table 4-37: Affected Residential Structures located within the RoW
Area of Project
Affected
Construction Affected Affected
Type of Structure Structures
Type Structures HHs
(Nos.)
(Sq.ft13) (Nos.)
Concrete 1 645.90 1
Residential Semi- Concrete - - -
Mud 3 4,252.16 3
Total 4 4,898.06 4
4.7. Impacts on Severely Affected Households

Out of total 668 PAHs, 295 are considered to be severely affected because they will
permanently lose more than 10% of their productive land for the construction of the
towers. Four of these will also experience physical displacement of their homes (4
PAHs). To mitigate potentially severe impacts on their livelihoods these PAH are entitled
to additional support. Total cultivated land located within the RoW of 149 towers (15m x
15m = 225m2) is 8.261 acres (3.343 ha) owned by 295 PAHs. It is indicated that due to
the erection of towers in this arable land, there will be devaluation of land and its use. In
13 As per government departments, the unit rates are provided in square feet, so that for true and actual calculations, size of
structures for the calculation compensation has been considered as square feet, while in case of measurement survey, the inventory of
losses of structures has been followed metric unit (i.e. meters) as referred in Annex O of RAP Volume-II.

this context, the required land under the tower will be compensated in negotiation with
the land owners. The details are given in Table 4.10.
Table 4-38: Project Impact on Livelihood & Severely Affected Persons
Severely
affected
Description Remarks
HHs
(Nos.)
These PAHs will lose residential
PAHs Losing of Residential Structures 4* structures and will need to be
relocated at nearby available space.
These will permanently lose more
Severely Impacted HHs 295
than 10% of their productive land
Total PAHs 295
* Some owners have more than one type of impact
4.8. Impacts on Vulnerable People

The census identified that the income of 92 PAHs fall below the officially designated
national poverty line (BPL). These families are earning less than the official poverty line
of PKR 21,000/month. These vulnerable PAHs will be entitled to special assistance
(vulnerability allowance) to ensure their living standard is not worse-off. No female-
headed or disabled households were identified in this context.
4.9. Crossings of Infrastructure and Utilities
The Project route crosses several highways, roads, and local tracks. The Project is not
expected to cause any damage to these infrastructures; however, the construction
contractors will be required to repair any inadvertent damages. In addition, coordination
with the relevant agencies such as the Highway Authority would be needed in case the
CASA-1000 T/L crosses any major road or highway. The summary of the affected
infrastructures is presented in Table 4.11 and a complete list of these infrastructures is
presented in Annex G.
Table 4-39: Community and Public Structures
Number of Remarks
Type of Structures
Structures
A. Community Structures
There is one graveyard and 7 graves
Graveyard/ Graves (7 Nos.) 2 at two different locations falling
under the conductor.
B. Public Structures
Tube well Room 1
Transmission lines 38
Highways, roads and tracks 7
Water stream at location Dojangi,
Mastora Water Stream 1 Tehsil Bara and District Khyber.
Total 49
4.10. Gender Impacts

No female-headed households were identified to date through the affected peoples
surveys, but the livelihood impacts can disproportionally affect women as they typically
do not have control over household finances. The following gender provisions will be

incorporated to safeguard the specific needs and problems of women during project
implementation:
 Any female-headed households if identified will be considered as the recipients of
compensation and rehabilitation assistance to be paid to their households;
 Titled eligible women will be paid compensation if their assets are lost or
damaged by the project activities;
 Women will be included in the consultation process during the project
implementation after the formation of women project affected committees;
 Project Affected Persons Committees (PAPCs) will be established for female
members, as appropriate, along the route alignment; and
 Due consideration will be given to complaints and grievances lodged by women
following the procedures given in the grievance redress mechanism of the project.
Specific targeted vocational skills training for women will be included in the social
development plan and livelihood restoration entitlements too.
4.11. Impacts of Establishing Construction Camps and
Access Routes
The TL (CASA-1000) project will be divided in three segments and construction of each
segment will be assigned to a separate construction team. Hence temporary construction
camps will also be required at three separate locations. The prospective places of these
construction camps include CASA-1000. However, the exact location of these camps will
be decided by contractors as per their work plan. Preference will be given to establishing
these camps within the WAPDA/ NTDC-owned premises. Otherwise the land for these
camps will be obtained on a rental or lease basis. Preference will be given to uncultivated
land away from communities.
Access roads or tracks are rarely built for TL construction in the Pakistan. In steppe
areas, temporary tracks are used to access the RoW from the nearby existing road. In
mountainous areas, access is more difficult and building access tracks/roads is not always
possible or feasible. For the TL (CASA-1000) construction, it has been assumed that on
average, 200 m of access roads will be used for each tower location though it may not be
possible for the earlier part of the route because of very steep slopes. Preference will be
given to barren land while selecting these access routes.
Though exact locations and hence ownership of the land under these access tracks is not
known at this stage, it can however be estimated that about 110.456 acres of cultivated
land may be temporarily impacted by the access tracks (200m long x 15 m wide x 149
towers located in cultivated areas).
4.12. Summary of Resettlement Impacts
The inventory of losses and census results represent that in total 668 PAHs consisting
5,810 family members are facing loss of their assets located within the RoW. In total 295
PAHs with a total population of 2,566 persons will face significant impacts due to the
impact of more than 10% of their productive resource due to the installation of towers.
This includes 4 PAHs whose houses will be physically relocated. In total, 92 PAHs are
assessed as vulnerable as their household income is below the poverty line. The project
affected households (668 nos.) are termed as titled users of the RoW land who are

eligible and entitled for the compensation as per entitlement matrix. The resettlement
impacts discussed in the earlier sections are summarized in Table 4.12 below.
Table 4-40: Summary of the Project Resettlement Impacts
Sr. Resettlement and livelihood No.
Unit Quantity Remarks/ Description
No. Impacts PAHs
A. Land along CASA-1000 TL Route Alignment for Towers and Conductors
Decrease in the value of land
expected due to the
Arable land (cultivated) with
i) Acres 560.19 462 installation of towers and
residential structures other associated
utilities/uses.
Barren/hilly14 (un-
Barren/hilly
Cattle grazers and land
ii) Acres 804.38 196
cultivated land) owner PAH affected
Decrease in the value of
private land expected due to
iii) Commercial and residential land Acres 3.470 10 the installation of towers and
other associated utilities
iv) Graveyard, mosque etc. Acres 0.578
Government land
Government land15
Forest land is owned by the
i) Government/forest land Acres 21.640 - Forest Department.
Government land: motorways, Land is owned by National
ii) roads, tracks (unpaved) and Acres 4.500 - Highway Authority,
railway track Pakistan Railways.
Land is owned by the
Government land: river,
iii) Acres 34.63 - Government Irrigation
Stream/nullah bed Department
Total 1,429.38 668
B. Affected area under crops
There will be damage of
crops due to the installation
i) Total area of agriculture land Acres 560.186 462 of towers/ conductors etc.
(see tower locations in
Annex A).
Total 560.186 462*
C. Affected structures
Loss of residential structures
of 4 PAHs (35 family
members) who will
reconstruct the structures
i) Residential structures Nos. 4 4 outside RoW limits. These
households also use the
buildings for livelihood
activities.
4 PAH in total consisting of
Total affected structures 4 4* residential households that
will need to relocate.
D Affected trees
Privately owned wood/timber
i) Nos. 1,419 30* -
Trees
ii) Privately owned fruit trees Nos. 3,928 34* -
Barren/hilly
14 As land is barren/hilly terrain (un-cultivated), there will not be any impact, however, the land is being used for
cattle/livestock grazing, so that there might be impact due to ‘electromagnetic field. Are you proposing any mitigation
measure for this?
Government land
15 The land located under the conductor (TL), there will be the impact on crops, while in case of land located under
the towers, there will be devaluation of land and the land use will be limited.

Sr. Resettlement and livelihood No.

Unit Quantity Remarks/ Description
No. Impacts PAHs
iii) Government owned trees Nos. 9,920 - -
Total affected trees 15,267

-
E Payable relocation assistance
4 PAHs of residential
structures are severely
affected and will need to
Loss of residential structures PAHs - 4* relocate their homes to
nearby available space
outside of the RoW.
295 PAHs will be entitled to
severely affected peoples
income and livelihood
restoration due to the loss of
more than 10% of their
Severely affected
Severely affected
F PAHs - 295* productive land due to the
Households16 installation of towers. This
includes the 4 PAHs whose
homes will be physically
and economically displaced,
as per the above two rows.
These are households whose
monthly income is below the
G Vulnerable Households PAHs - 92* poverty line. No female
headed or disabled
household were identified.
H Community and public Structures
There is one graveyard and 7
graves at two different
i) Graveyard/ Graves (7 Nos.) Nos. 2 - locations fall under the
conductor.
ii) Tube well Room Nos. 1 - -
iii) Transmission line Nos. 38 - -
iv) Highways, roads and tracks Nos. 7 - -
v) Mastora Water Way Nos. 1 - -
*
Indicates double counting – e.g. affected persons losing both wood/timber and fruit trees.
4.13. Other Impacts of Project

Any other social un-anticipated impacts (if any) will be mitigated in accordance with this
RAP, eligibility and entitlement matrix and WB safeguard requirements.
Severely affected
16 The persons are severely affected, e.g. having to relocate, or losing more than 10% of productive land or
other assets.

5. Legal and Policy Frameworks

5.1. Overview
This Chapter provides an overview of the federal and provincial legislations and
regulations as well as the related institutional frameworks relevant to resettlement impact
assessment of the proposed CASA-1000 TL project; and the World Bank safeguard
policies for involuntary resettlement.
5.2. National Policy and Legislative Framework
Pakistan has in place a comprehensive constitutional, policy, and legislative framework
for the protection of the people and their rights. This section is structured around the
constitutional foundation and legislative hierarchy. An overview of relevant national
policies is presented, followed by separate discussion of national and provincial
legislation applicable to resettlement impact assessment, and supporting guidance
documents. National and provincial regulatory authorities with mandate to oversee
implementation of and compliance with legislation related to resettlement planning are
introduced at the end of the section.
The Constitution of Pakistan (1973) clearly addresses the protection of property rights
(Article 24) that it includes “no person shall be compulsorily deprived of his property in
accordance with law” and “no property shall be compulsorily acquired or taken
possession for a public purpose, and by the authority of law which provides for
compensation” therefore and either fixes the amount of compensation or specifies the
principles on and the manner in which compensation is to be determined and given.
Further, Article 4 (sub-clause/a of 1) reiterates the legislative right of the people by
stating that: “No action detrimental to the life, liberty, body, reputation or property of any
person shall be taken except in accordance with law.
The Land Acquisition Act of 1894 is the legal instrument for land acquisition for public
purpose projects in Pakistan. The Act lays down detailed procedures for acquisition of
land and payments of compensation, but falls short of the standards required in terms of
replacement costs and other support such as resettlement and livelihood aspects
associated with displacement. The Act has 55 sections with a long-drawn process that
requires, as experiences suggest, two or more years for land acquisition. Further, the Act
does not provide for equal or enhanced living standards to the project affected persons.
Due to the challenges encountered during the application of the Law, NTDC authorities
are becoming also more cognizant of the limitations of the law and its coherence with
other international standards and the need to ensure its consistency with the provisions of
the World Bank policies. The key clauses of the Act are summarized in Table 5.1.
Table 5.1: Key Clauses of Land Acquisition Act
LAA Section Description
Section 4 Publication of preliminary notification and power for conducting survey.
Section 5 Formal notification of land needed for a public purpose. Section 5a covering
the need for enquiry of the concerns or grievances of the affected people
related to land prices.
Section 6 The Government makes a more formal declaration of intent to acquire land.
Section 7 The Land Commissioner shall direct the Land Acquisition Collector (LAC) to


take order the acquisition of the land.
Section 8 The LAC has then to direct that the land acquired to be physically marked out,
measured and planned.
Section 9 The LAC gives notice to all project-affected persons (PAPs) that the
Government intends to take possession of the land and if they have any claims
for compensation then these claims are to be made to him at an appointed
time.
Section 10 Delegates power to the LAC to record statements of the PAPs in the area of
land to be acquired or any part thereof as co-proprietor, sub-proprietor,
mortgage, and tenant or otherwise.
Section 11 Enables the Collector to make enquiries into the measurements, value and
claim and then to issue the final “award”. The award includes the land’s
marked area and the valuation of compensation.
Section 11 A Enables the Collector to acquire land through private negotiations upon
(applicable in request of Head of the acquiring department. Upon receipt of any such request
KP) the collector is empowered to constitute/notify a committee for assessment of
market value of land and verification of title of ownership. On agreement by
Head of Acquiring Department, with negotiated market value determined by
the committee, the collector shall then direct parties to execute sale deed in
favor of acquiring department on stamp paper.
Section 11 B Provides time limit of six months to complete land acquisition process from
(applicable in the date of notification under Section-4.
KP)
Section 16 When the LAC has made an award under Section 11, he will then take
possession and the land shall thereupon vest absolutely in the Government,
free from all encumbrances.
Section 18 In case of dissatisfaction with the award, PAPs may request the LAC to refer
the case onward to the court for a decision. This does not affect the
Government taking possession of land.
Section 23 The award of compensation to the title holders for acquired land is determined
at i) its market value of land, ii) loss of standing crops, trees and structures,
iii) any damage sustained at the time of possession, iv) injurious affect to
other property (moveable or immoveable) or his earnings, v) expanses
incidental to compelled relocation of the residence or business and vi
diminution of the profits between the time of publication of Section 6 and the
time of taking possession plus 15% premium in view of the compulsory
nature of the acquisition for public purposes.
Section 28 Relates to the determination of compensation values and interest premium for
land acquisition.
Section 31 Section 31 provides that the LAC can, instead of awarding cash compensation
in respect of any land, make any arrangement with a person having an interest
in such land, including the grant of other lands in exchange.
Section 48A If within a period of one year from the date of publication of declaration under
(LAA-1986) section 6 in respect of any land, the Collector has not made an award under
section 11 in respect to such land, the owner of the land shall, unless he has
been to a material extent responsible for the delay be entitled to receive


compensation for the damage suffered by him in consequence of the delay.
The Telegraph Act (1885) was enacted to define the authority and responsibility of the
Telegraph Authority. The law covers, among other activities, installation and
maintenance of telegraph lines and posts (poles). The Act defines the mechanism to
determine and make payment of compensation associated with the installation of these
lines and posts. Under this Act, the land required for the poles is not acquired (or
purchased) from the owner, nor the title of the land transferred. Compensation is paid to
the owner for any structure, crop or tree that exists on the land; cost of the land is not
paid to the owner. NTDC has been following this act for building transmission line
towers throughout the country.
The WAPDA Act of 1958 is the other relevant legal instrument, which allows “right of
entry” for the purpose of construction - for instance, (i) survey of any land, erect pillars
for the determination of intended lines of works, make borings and excavations and do all
other acts which may be necessary for the preparation of any scheme; and (ii) pay or
tender payment for all necessary damage to be done as aforesaid. The Act further states
that “in case of dispute as to the sufficiency of the amount so paid or tendered, the dispute
shall be referred to the Deputy Commissioner (DC) of the district whose decision shall be
final.”
Regulatory Authorities: A number of national and provincial governmental agencies
perform functions relevant to the RAP as summarized below.
 Revenue Department is responsible for the acquisition of land (permanent or
temporary) including assessment, valuation, disbursement of compensation, and
mutation in favor of NTDC
 Fisheries Department will be involved in case of any damage to any fish resources
and fishponds caused by the project activities.
 Forest Department is responsible for the assessment and valuation of losses of wood
trees.
 Agriculture Department is fully responsible for the assessment and valuation of losses
of crops and fruit trees.
 Communication & Works (C&W) Department: the C&W Department will be
involved for the assessment and valuation of losses in case of project impact on
structures/ buildings and roads.
5.3. NTDC Practices, Framework for Land Acquisition and
Valuation
The Telegraphic and the WAPDA Act mentioned above provide the basis for the legal
framework used in the CASA-1000 Project. The use of the Telegraphic Act of 1885 as
the legal instrument is justified by the fact that there is no land acquisition foreseen for
the CASA-1000 transmission line project. Compensation is paid for loss of structures,
crops and trees, allowances are foreseen to restore the livelihood of affected people and
vulnerable groups but no land ownership change takes place. The entitlements,
compensation rate, etc. have been determined through consultation and negotiations,
taking into consideration of the market value and other associated costs.

NTDC will constitute, as per the NTDC Guidelines, a committee to compensate impacts
through negotiation. The processes are as per the following steps:
i) The NTDC Committee engages with the owners.
ii) NDTC has qualified technical and field staff mostly on deputation from the
revenue department to carry out measurement of loss of land based assets
(building, crop, fruit bearing trees or any other immovable structure on the land)
iii) The valuation of the loss is then prepared by the same NTDC field staff in
coordination with the concerned district administration/departments followed by
the verification of the committee members.
iv) Following the completion of the valuation of assets (includes crops, trees, and
other assets) as well as compensation package and entitlements; the compensation
payment is dispersed to the PAPs directly through NTDC account.
Finally, in case the negotiations fail, and parties do not agree on rates, the LAA (1894)
will be used to acquire the land.
In the case of married couples/households, the compensation (through cross cheques) will
be paid to the one who owns the assets. If these assets are jointly owned by couple, then
the amount is paid to both the parties. However, when assets are owned by
single/unmarried/separated women, they will receive compensation directly. These
provisions for payments were also discussed during consultation with women.
5.4. International Requirements of WB OP 4.12 IR Policy
World Bank OP 4.12 encourages the purchase of land and assets through negotiation
based on pre-displacement market value through full compensation at market value,
independently with advance public notice, negotiation and right of appeal. The processes
undertaken complies with OP 4.12 IR Policy guidelines.
In this project, the determination of compensation for land (if any) will be based on
negotiations with the affectees, based on recent market data as the basis; and the rates are
eventually above market value. For other land-based assets (trees and crops), consultation
with the relevant government departments (forestry, agriculture) was done. Finally, in
case of delay in RAP implementation, the compensation will be updated based on the
GDP deflator.
Further, to minimize the gaps and to comply with the OP 4.12 requirements, the RAP
policy has taken measures - for example, analysis of gender issues, consultation with
women and other vulnerable groups, grievances/dispute resolution, and livelihood
restoration measures to that affected persons can regain and restore their livelihood in
post-project period.
5.5. Gap Analysis between National and International
Requirements
The LAA 1894 and OP 4.12 are compared in Table 5.2 below to show the gaps between
the national and international requirements and how they are addressed in this RAP.

Table 5.2: WB Involuntary Resettlement & Pakistan Land Acquisition Act

WB Involuntary Resettlement Policy principles and requirements Pakistan Land Acquisition Act 1894 RAP approaches to address the gaps
requirements
No equivalent Requirements Impacts assessed in chapter 6. Including
1. Impact assessment: Screen the project early on to identify past,
(though the Pakistan Environmental social assessment and gender analysis
present, and future involuntary resettlement impacts and risks.
Protection Act (PEPA) 1997 undertaken to define the RAP scope.
Determine the scope of resettlement planning through a survey does require screening of social
and/or Census of displaced persons, including a gender analysis, impacts that also include resettlement
specifically related to resettlement impacts and risks. impacts)
2. Consultation and disclosure: Carry out meaningful No equivalent requirements other
As detailed in chapters 8 and 9,
consultations with PAPs, host communities, and concerned non- than consultations being a key
consultations conducted during the
governmental organizations (NGOs). requirement of PEPA 1997.
preparation of present RAP; additional
Inform all displaced persons of their entitlements and resettlement Land Acquisition Collector is the final
consultations will be carried out during
options. authority to decide disputes and address
this RAP implementation.
Ensure their participation in planning, implementation, and complaints regarding quantification and
monitoring & evaluation of resettlement programs. assessment of compensation for the Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM)
Pay particular attention to the needs of vulnerable groups, affected lands and other assets. included in the present RAP.
especially those below the poverty line, the landless, the elderly, Resettlement planning has addressed the
women, children, and Indigenous Peoples (IP), and those without needs of vulnerable groups.
legal title to land, and ensure their participation in consultations.
Establish a grievance redress mechanism to receive and facilitate
resolution of the PAPs concerns.
Support the Social and cultural institutions of PAPs and their host
population. Where involuntary resettlement impacts and risks are
highly complex and sensitive, compensation and resettlement
decisions should be preceded by a social preparation phase.
Improve, or at least restore, the livelihoods of all PAPs through No equivalent Requirements. The present RAP addresses the
land-based resettlement strategies when affected livelihoods are requirements in the Entitlement Matrix.
land based.

5.6. Reflections and Lessons Learned from Past NTDC

Projects
Past WB transmission line projects in Pakistan have also used the Telegraphic Act of
1885 as the basic legal framework for access to land for construction and maintenance
purposes. Reflections and lessons learned from previous transmission line project
implementation experiences are used to inform the RAP process for CASA-1000 project.
The following lessons can be mentioned:
 There will be timely arrangement of funds for avoiding delays in payment of
compensation. The delay in payment of compensation can delay the
implementation of the whole TL and can deteriorate the community and
implementing agency relationships. NTDC has faced this problem in several of its
transmission and distribution projects and therefore funds will be arranged in advance
for this project.
 Under the Telegraphic Act, 1885, which is used for the construction of transmission
lines in Pakistan, the land required for the towers pad/foundations is not acquired
from the owner(s). Compensation is only paid to the owners for any structure, crop or
tree that exists on the land and within Right of Way (RoW). Since there is no
acquisition, the Land Acquisition Act of 1894 is not invoked in the case of
construction of transmission line in Pakistan. However, the access to land under
towers is reduced. The issue of non-payment for this reduced access had been one of
the serious concerns raised by the APs and has resulted in delays in tower siting. This
has been an experience of NTDC in most of its TL projects. In view of this lesson
learned from the previous projects and to avoid delays and ensuing social tension,
NTDC has agreed to pay a negotiated compensation for the land under towers as a
special provision following World Bank guidelines.

6. Resettlement Policy, Eligibility and

Entitlements
6.1. Eligibility
This Chapter defines the principle and criteria for determining the eligibility and
entitlement for the compensation to be paid to the PAPs under the CASA-1000 project. In
accordance with the applicable national legislative framework and the World Bank
Operational Policy on involuntary resettlement (OP 4.12), the following principles will
guide the eligibility, compensation, resettlement and livelihoods restoration/community
development program in the TL project. The eligibility includes the following:
 All land-owning affected persons losing land or non-land assets, whether covered
by legal title or customary land rights, whether for temporary or permanent
acquisition.
 Tenants and sharecroppers, whether registered or not, for all non-land assets,
based on prevailing tenancy arrangements;
 Persons losing the use of structures and utilities, including titled and non-titled
owners, registered, unregistered, tenants and lease holders plus encroachers and
squatters.
 Persons losing business, income and salaries of workers, or a person or business
suffering temporary effects, such as disturbance to land, crops, and business
operations both permanently and also temporarily during construction;
 Persons losing communal property, lands and public infrastructure;
 Vulnerable persons identified through the census/ impact assessment survey/
analysis;
 In case of relocation, all affected persons will receive transitional and other
support to re-establish their livelihoods.
6.2. Entitlements for Compensation
Entitlement Principles: To address the resettlement impacts, this RAP has been
prepared following the eligibility and entitlements defined in accordance with the World
Bank Operational Policy on involuntary resettlement (OP 4.12). The RAP includes the
measures to ensure that the all PAPs are:
 Informed about their options and rights pertaining to resettlement and livelihood
impacts;
 Consulted on, offered choices among, and provided with technically and
economically feasible resettlement alternatives;
 Provided prompt and effective compensation at full replacement cost17 for
Inventory of Lost Assets18 attributable directly to the project.
 Provided assistance (such as moving allowances) during relocation;
17 Replacement cost” is the method of valuation of assets that helps determine the amount sufficient to replace lost
assets and cover transaction costs.
18 If the residual of the asset being taken is not economically viable, compensation and other resettlement assistance
are provided as if the entire asset had been taken.

 Provided with residential housing, or housing sites, or, as required, agricultural

sites for which a combination of productive potential, locational advantages, and
other factors is at least equivalent to the advantages equivalent to the pre project
situation.
 Offered support after displacement, for a transition period, based on a reasonable
estimate of the time likely to be needed to restore their livelihood and standards of
living19;
 Provided with development assistance in addition to compensation, such as land
preparation, credit facilities, training, or job opportunities.
The entitlements described below are applicable for the PAPs losing land, structures,
other assets, and incurring income losses. These PAPs are eligible for rehabilitation
subsidies and for the compensation for losses. There will also be special provisions for
vulnerable displaced persons and severely affected people.
Agricultural Land Entitlements:
Permanent losses:
 Legal / legalizable landowners (including who may have customary rights) are
compensated either in cash at replacement cost plus a 15% compulsory
acquisition surcharge (CAS) free of taxes and transfer costs;
 Leaseholders of public land will receive rehabilitation in cash equivalent to the
market value of the gross yield of lost land for the remaining lease years (up to a
maximum of three years).
 Encroachers will instead be rehabilitated for land use loss through a special self-
relocation allowance equivalent to one year of agricultural income or through the
provision of a free or leased replacement.
 Although no land will be acquired under towers, the most significantly affected
land will be under the 15 m x 15 m (225 m 2 tower footprints) under each tower,
where the land can no longer be effectively farmed as tractors cannot pass under
the towers. Compensation for this land will be paid through direct negotiation
between NTDC and land owner. The compensation for the reduced access of the
land under the towers will amount to PKR 100,000–500,000 per tower depending
on the land use and type and based on negotiations between the PAHs and NTDC.
The one-time allowance for each tower will be calculated as per the market price
of the type and current use of the land affected under each tower.
For temporary land losses: Legal/legalizable owners and tenants or encroachers will
receive cash compensation equal to the average market value of each lost harvest for the
duration of the loss, and for the restoration of both, cultivable and uncultivable land, to
pre-construction conditions. Through specification in the contract agreements contractors
will be required to carry out restoration works before handling land back to the original
occupiers, or PAPs will be provided with cash to rehabilitate the land.
Severely affected Persons losing land will be entitled to one vulnerable impact allowance
equal to the market value of the harvest of the lost land for one year (summer and winter),
in addition to the standard crop compensation.
19 Support may include short-term jobs, subsistence support/ allowances/ assistance.

The aim of this payment is to assist severely affected persons to overcome the short-term
adverse impacts of land and asset loss and help them to readjust to their changed
circumstances while they are making replacement earning arrangements. There will be a
need to closely monitor such severely displaced persons. The one-time payment should,
at the absolute minimum be adequate to provide them with equivalent level of livelihood
than they had previously.
Other options have been considered, including non-cash-based livelihood support and
employment, both temporary and permanent. Additional income restoration measures
will be considered during project implementation.
Residential and Commercial Land Entitlements: Residential and commercial land will
be compensated at replacement value for each category of the PAPs. Residential and
commercial landowners will be entitled to the following:
 Legal/ legalizable owners will be compensated by means of either cash
compensation for lost land at replacement cost based on the market value of the
lost land plus a 15% CAS, free of taxes and transfer costs; or in the form of
replacement land of comparable value and location as the lost asset.
 Renters are compensated by means of cash compensation equivalent to three
months of rent or a value proportionate to the duration of the remaining lease,
including any deposits they may lose.
 Encroachers/squatters are compensated through either a self-relocation allowance
covering six months of income or the provision of a leased replacement plot in a
public owned land area. They will be compensated for the loss of immovable
assets, but not for the land that they occupy.
All other Assets and Income Loss Entitlements
 Structures will be compensated in cash at replacement cost plus 15% CAS. There
will also be a 10% electrification allowance and any transaction costs will be paid.
Materials that can be salvaged can be taken by the owner, even if compensation
has been paid for them.
 Renters or leaseholders of a house or structure are entitled to cash compensation
equivalent to three months’ rent or a value proportionate to the duration of the
remaining lease period.
 Crops will be compensated for owners, tenants and sharecroppers based on their
agreed shares. The compensation will be the full market rate for one year of
harvest including both rabi and kharif seasons.
 Fruit and other productive trees will be compensated based on rates sufficient to
cover income replacement for the time needed to re-grow a tree to the
productivity of the one lost. Trees used as sources of timber will be compensated
for based on the market value of the wood production, having taken due
consideration of the future potential value.
 Businesses will be compensated for with cash compensation equal to one year of
income for permanent business losses. For temporary losses, cash compensation
equal to the period of the interruption of business will be paid up to a maximum
of six months or covering the period of income loss based on construction
activity.

 Workers and employees will be compensated with cash for lost wages during the
period of business interruption, up to a maximum of three months or for the
period of disruption.
 Relocation assistance is to be paid for PAPs who are forced to move from their
property. The level of the assistance is to be adequate to cover transport costs and
special livelihood expenses for at least 1 month or based on the severity of
impact.
 Community structures and public utilities, including mosques and other religious
sites, graveyards, schools, health centers, hospitals, roads, water supply and
sewerage lines, will be fully replaced or rehabilitated to ensure their level of
provision is, at a minimum, to the pre-project situation.
 Vulnerable people are defined as households who have monthly income20 of less
than PKR 21,000 (BPL).
The entitlement matrix has been developed keeping in view the project impacts and
consistent with the entitlement matrix. The compensation and rehabilitation entitlements
are summarized in the Entitlement Matrix presented in Table 6.1.
20 This figure is based on the below poverty line (BPL) using the minimum wages that are fixed by the Government
Gazette, Extraordinary, 31st May, 2021.

Table 6-41: Entitlement Matrix21

Asset Specification Affected People Compensation Entitlements22
1. LAND
Temporary impacts on arable land Access will not be Farmers/ Titleholders  No compensation for land provided that the land is rehabilitated/
restricted and existing restored to its former quality following completion of works;
land use will remain  The compensation for the reduced access of the land under the
largely unchanged. There towers will amount to PKR 100,000–500,000 per tower depending
will be some temporary on the land use and type and based on negotiations between the
disruption during the PAHs and NTDC. The one-time allowance for each tower will be
construction phase at the calculated as per the market price of the type and current use of the
towers whereby land will land affected under each tower.;
be used by construction  Compensation, in cash, for all damaged crops and trees.
personnel for access and Leaseholders  No compensation for land provided that the land is rehabilitated/
to store construction (registered or not) restored to its former quality following completion of works;
equipment and materials.  Compensation, in cash, for all damaged crops and trees.
Sharecroppers  Compensation, in cash, for all damaged crops and trees.
(registered or not)
Agricultural workers  Compensation, in cash, for lost wages, up to a maximum of three
months or for the period of disruption.
Squatters  Compensation, in cash, for all damaged crops and trees, where
these are owned by the squatters.
Permanent impacts on arable land There will not be any Farmers/ Titleholders  Land for land compensation with plots of equal value and
where access is restricted and/or land permanent acquisition of productivity to the plots lost; or;
use will be affected private land, however, in  Cash compensation for affected land at rates negotiated between
case of unanticipated land NTDC and landowner on the basis of land form, land use, terrain
impacts during project and other similar factors. Rates will not be less than replacement
implementation, cost and will range between PKR 100,000 to 500,000.
compensation and Leaseholders  Renewal of lease contract in other plots of equal value/
resettlement and (registered or not) productivity of plots lost, or
rehabilitation entitlements  Cash equivalent to market value of gross yield of affected land for
will be provided for all the remaining lease years (up to a maximum of 3 years).
21 Resettlement impacts have been identified and presented in RAP based on the route alignment of transmission line, i.e., land under conductor & towers), the land under access routes, borrow
areas etc.) will be identified at final design. Presently, temporary impacts/ temporary land acquisition (i.e. access to road and camping site etc.) not demarcated yet.
22 Compensation for all assets will be paid to the owner of the asset.


adverse effects on land Sharecroppers  Cash equivalent to market value of the lost harvest share once
use. Although no land (registered or not) (temporary impact) or twice (permanent impact).
will be acquired, the most
significantly affected land Agricultural workers  Cash indemnity corresponding to their salary (including portions
will be under the 15 m x losing their contract in kind) for the remaining part of the agricultural year.
15 m (225 m2 tower Squatters  1 rehabilitation allowance equal to market value of 1 gross harvest
footprints), where the (in addition to crop compensation) for land use loss.
land can no longer be
effectively farmed as
tractors cannot pass under
the towers. Compensation
for this land will be paid
through direct negotiation
between NTDC and land
owner.
Additional provisions for Farmers/ Titleholders  1 severe impact allowance equal to market value of gross harvest
severe impacts Leaseholders of the affected land for 1 years (inclusive of winter and summer
(Land or productive crop and additional to standard crop compensation).
commercial asset loss of Sharecroppers  1 severe impact allowance equal to market value of share of
more than 10% of land (registered or not) harvest lost for 1 years (additional to standard crop compensation)
holding/assets)
Squatters  1 severe impact allowance equal to market value of gross harvest
of the affected land for 1 years (inclusive of winter and summer
crops and additional to standard crop compensation)
Residential or commercial land Displacement from land Titleholders  Option 1 - Land for land compensation through provision of a plot
where households or comparable in value/ location to plot lost or
businesses are located.  Option 2 - Cash compensation for affected land at rates negotiated
between NTDC and landowner on the basis of land form land use,
terrain and other similar factors. Rates will not be less than
replacement cost.
Renters/ Leaseholders  3 months’ rent or a value proportionate to the duration of the
remaining lease, including any deposits they may lose.
Squatters  Accommodation in available alternate land/ or a self-relocation
allowance (PKR 15,000).
2. STRUCTURES


Houses/ Displacement and All relevant PAPs  Cash compensation plus 10% electrification allowance at
structures demolition of houses or (including squatters) replacement rates for affected structure and other fixed assets free
structures within the of salvageable materials, depreciation and transaction costs.
construction limit in the  Affected tenants will receive cash compensation of a value
RoW. proportionate to the duration of the remaining lease period, or
three months, whichever is higher.
 In case of partial permanent impacts full cash assistance to restore
remaining structure, in addition to compensation at replacement
cost for the affected part of the structure.
3. Crops Crops affected, primarily All PAPs owning crops  Crop compensation in cash at full market rate for one harvest
under the towers during (including squatters) (either winter or summer) by default for impacts caused by
construction as towers are construction of tower base, stringing and access.
laid and stringing  All other crop losses will be compensated at market rates based on
activities are undertaken. actual losses.
4. Trees Trees affected will need All PAPs owning trees  For timber/wood trees, the compensation will be at market value of
to be felled in the tower (including squatters) tree's wood content.
footprint.  Fruit trees: Cash compensation based on lost production for the
entire period needed to re-establish a tree of equal productivity
(assumed to be 10 years).
5. RESETTLEMENT &
RELOCATION
Relocation allowance Transport and transitional All PAPs affected by  The project will facilitate all entitled PAPs in relocating their
livelihood costs relocation affected structures at the place of their choice and a self-relocation
allowance in lump sum equivalent to PKR 25,000 per household
for one time will paid as project-based support.
 The disrupted facilities and access to civic amenities like water
supply, sewerage and electricity will be restored when PAPs are
relocated.
Transport allowance All types of structures All asset owner/tenant  For residential structure a lump sum amount of PKR 15,000 to
requiring relocation PAPs requiring to relocate PKR 20,000, depending upon case-by-case situation on the
due to lost land and ground.
structures  For commercial structure or agricultural farm structure a lump sum
amount of PKR 10,000 to PKR 15,000, depending upon the
situation on ground.


Severe Impact allowance Significant loss of All structure owners/  Severe impact allowance equal to lost income for three months in
commercial structure. occupier PAPs facing addition to entitled compensation for lost asset and business loss.
business loss.
6. INCOME RESTORATION
Impacted land-based livelihoods All types of land loss All PAPs with land-based  Land for land compensation through provision of plots of equal
livelihoods affected value and productivity as that of lost and if land-based
compensation is not possible non-land-based options like built
around opportunities for employment or self-employment will be
provided in addition to cash compensation at full replacement
costs for land and other assets lost. The following entitlements will
apply if replacement land is not available or is not the preferred
option of the PAPs:
 Partial loss of arable land: PAPs will be provided support for
investing in productivity enhancing inputs to the extent of the
affected land parcel, such as land leveling, erosion control,
irrigation infrastructure and farming tools, fertilizers and seeds
etc., as feasible and applicable.
 Income restoration amounting to PKR 25,000 per PAP for the
affected agriculture land due to the tower installation for the
productivity enhancement support.
 Full Loss of arable land: Project based employment for the willing
PAPs will be worked out and included in bidding documents or
training with additional financial support to invest as well as
organizational/logistical support for establishing alternate means
of livelihood.
Businesses Loss Temporary business loss Owner of business  Cash compensation equal to lost income during period of business
due to construction (registered, informal) interruption up to 3 months based on tax record or, in its absence,
activities by Project comparable rates from registered businesses of the same type with
tax records or computed based on officially designated minimum
wage rate.
Permanent business loss Owner of business  Cash compensation equal to lost income for 6 months based on tax
without possibility of (registered, informal) record or, in its absence, comparable rates from registered
establishing alternative businesses of the same type with tax records, or computed based
business on officially designated minimum wage rate; and
 Provision of project-based employment to adult household


member or re-training with opportunity for additional financial
grants and organizational/logistical support to establish PAPs in
alternative income generation activity.
Employment Temporary or permanent All employees (PAPs)  Cash compensation equal to lost wages at comparable rates as of
loss of business or (including squatters, employment record for a period of 3 months (if temporary) and for
employment agriculture workers) 6 months (if permanent) or in absence of record computed based
on official minimum wage rate.
Or
 Provision of project-based employment or re-training, with
additional financial (PKR 15,000 per person) as well as
organizational/logistical support to establish PAP in alternative
income generation activity.
7. PUBLIC SERVICES AND
FACILITIES
Loss of public services and facilities Mosques, foot bridges, Affected public &  Rehabilitation/ substitution of affected structures/ utilities (i.e.
roads, schools, health community Assets mosques, footbridges, roads, schools, health centers).
center, services
infrastructure &
graveyards
8. SPECIAL PROVISIONS
Vulnerable PAHs Households below All vulnerable PAHs  Lump sum one-time livelihood assistance allowance
poverty line; female- (PKR 21,000 at BPL23) on account of livelihood restoration
headed households; support.
disable persons.  Temporary or permanent employment during construction or
operation, wherever feasible.
9. Unidentified Losses Unanticipated impacts All PAPs  Deal appropriately during project implementation according to the
World Bank Operational Policies and approval by the Bank.
23 The below poverty line (BPL) using the minimum wages that are fixed by the Government Gazette, Extraordinary, 1st May, 2021.

7. Livelihood Restoration and Social

Development Plan
7.1. Overview
This section describes the process and outcomes of the livelihood restoration and social
development plan. In accordance with the pressing needs of the PAPs/ local community
including women as well as existing CSOs/Non-governmental organizations, the social
development plan (SDP) has been prepared and presented in this chapter. The forms and
levels of livelihood restoration assistance vary and will be commensurate with the
duration, level and severity of impacts on livelihoods and productive assets as well as
vulnerability of the PAPs. The PAPs entitled for livelihood restoration assistance are: (i)
All PAPs who suffer severe impacts (i.e. land loss more than 10% of their income
generating land holding); and (ii) Vulnerable PAPs requiring additional assistance.
7.2. Income Restoration Allowances and other Livelihood

Measures
A total 295 out of 668 PAHs are expected to be severely affected and to experience
significant impacts on their livelihoods without mitigation. According to the entitlements
matrix they are eligible for and entitled to livelihood assistance and a severity allowance
because the extent of losses is greater than 10% of their productive resource(s) due to the
installation of towers. This will include 4 PAHs whose residential structures will need to be
permanently relocated. The income restoration allowance will be equal to market value of
gross harvest of the affected land for 1 year (inclusive of winter and summer crop and
additional to standard crop compensation).
Those experiencing temporary business losses will be entitled to cash compensation equal
to lost income during period of business interruption up to 3 months based on tax record
or, in its absence, comparable rates from registered businesses of the same type with tax
records, or computed based on officially designated minimum wage rate.
For those experiencing permanent business loss due to the project without possibility of
establishing alternative business, they will receive cash compensation equal to lost income
for 6 months based on tax record or, in its absence, comparable rates from registered
businesses of the same type with tax records or computed based on officially designated
minimum wage rate.
Temporary or permanent losses of employment will be compensated through cash
compensation equal to lost wages at comparable rates as of employment record for a
period of 3 months (if temporary), and for 6 months (if permanent) or in absence of record
computed based on official minimum wage rate or they will receive project-based
employment or re-training, with additional financial as well as organizational/logistical
support to establish themselves in an alternative income generation activity. So far, no
PAP have been identified who are expected to suffer from employment losses as a result
of the Project. The eligibility and entitlement for income restoration and allowances to
vulnerable people has been fully covered in the Entitlement Matrix (Table 6.1) of the RAP
document.

7.3. Training and Employment

In addition to income restoration allowances, the project has made provisions for
vocational training, focusing on strengthening the skills of PAPs who could be able to
exploit job opportunities that will be generated by the project.
Those PAHs experiencing permanent business losses without the possibility of
establishing alternative, will also receive project-based employment to one adult
household member, or re-training with opportunity for additional financial grants and
organizational/logistical support to establish PAPs in alternative income generation
activity.
There will 3-5 days on site training organized by the PMU. Training will be provided by
the contractor (s) on skills that will facilitate PAPs/locals to be employed during project
construction. The contractors will be required to hire local skilled and unskilled laborers.
The training part will be included in the conditions of contract for the contractor with
adequate provisions to develop local skills and capacity.
7.4. Assistance to Vulnerable Groups

All vulnerable affected households will be provided income restoration assistance at the
rate of PKR 63,000 /Household (i.e. PKR 21,000/month for 3 months). Vulnerable PAHs
will also be given maximize in project–related employment opportunities as support staff,
drivers, clearing, skilled and unskilled labor. To this end, the NTDC will incorporate
clauses in the contracts of civil works contractors that they will give preference to the
PAPs/vulnerable PAPs and locals belonging to the project area, while recruiting
personnel. The compliance to this effect will be demonstrated regularly in the internal
monitoring reports.
7.5. Social Development Plan (SDP)
During consultation meetings, people asked how the project would benefit them. It was
felt that PAPs and communities want additional benefits beyond compensation. Since the
affected communities are remote, rural and on in parts impoverished, they lack many
social amenities and services.
The project construction and operations are expected to create indirect temporary
economic benefits and opportunities to local communities through construction-based
employment. Through this project, as an example of “good practice,” PMU-NTDC is
committed to share development benefits with the community and wants to support
community projects.
In this context, a Community Support Program (CSP) is under execution, as a
separate WB-funded project, for the CASA-1000 in the project area. Based on the
findings of stakeholder engagement, a number of priority needs of the communities have
been identified, including the following:
 Improved drinking water supply: in the affected villages, a shortage of safe
drinking water has been an issue. Water supply schemes need considerable
improvement and repairs which will be provided with community and
government partnership. Improvements envisaged under this activity include
provision of pumping stations, replacement of worn-out pipelines, building of
water storage tanks, etc. under tripartite approach to ensure sustainability.

 Upgrading educational facilities: most primary and elementary schools require

additional resources like teachers and equipment to improve the quality of
education services. Some of the schools are defunct because of the lack of or
absenteeism of teachers. Some schools require additional classrooms, repairs,
furniture, equipment and amenities
 Establishing health clinics: the project will strengthen and upgrade the health
clinics presently provided to neighboring villages with training of lady health
workers (LHWs). Rehabilitation of the existing health clinics with community
support will also be undertaken along the alignment based on the needs’
assessment.
 Access roads construction to enhance the market connectivity: rural access
roads to connect villages to markets or central locations for goods and services.
These priority needs are aligned with the CSP, which is currently being implemented.

8. Consultation and Participation

8.1. Overview
This section describes the process and outcomes of the consultations carried out with
various groups of stakeholders during preparation of the present RAP. Also provided is a
framework for the consultations to be carried out during project implementation. Finally,
information disclosure requirements for the RAP are described at the end of the Chapter.
8.2. Objectives of Consultations
The national and provincial legislation and World Bank safeguard policies requires
consultation to be carried out - particularly with the affected communities - as part of the
of the RAP preparation process. The consultation carried out while preparing the RAP
meets these requirements and the following objectives:
 Sharing of information with stakeholders on the Project activities and providing
key project information to them to solicit their views on the project and its
potential or perceived impacts;
 Identification of likely resettlement impacts;
 Developing and maintaining communication links between the project proponents
(NTDC) and stakeholders;
 Ascertaining the most acceptable solutions and mitigation measures for possible
issues that could arise during the implementation of RAP;
 Possible redressal of specific issues associated with the implementation of RAP;
 Understanding stakeholder concerns regarding various aspects of the project,
including the existing situation, route alignment, construction works and the
potential impacts of the construction-related activities and operation of the project;
 Receiving feedback on social impacts and verifying their significance;
 Ensuring that views and concerns of stakeholders are incorporated into project
design and implementation as much as possible with the objectives of reducing or
offsetting negative impacts and enhancing benefits of the proposed project;
 Managing expectations and misconceptions related to the project;
 Obtaining local and indigenous knowledge about the people living in the nearby
areas of project alignment;
 Interaction with the PAPs and other stakeholders for the collection of primary and
secondary data; and
 Engaging stakeholders for maximization of the project benefits.
Public consultation and information disclosure plays a vital role in studying project
effects and their successful mitigation. This provides an opportunity for the potential
PAPs and other stakeholders to share their views associated with the project and propose
possible solutions. Public involvement is an essential element of RAP preparation,
leading to a better and more acceptable RAP implementation.
8.3. Stakeholder Identification and Analysis
Stakeholders’ are individuals or organizations which have an interest in the proposed
project or knowledge that would provide insight into issues or affect decision making
related to the proposed project.

On the basis of interest and role criteria there are two types of stakeholders for the
proposed project as described below.
The primary stakeholders (also called direct stakeholders) are the grass-root stakeholders,
such as PAPs and general public including women residing in the project area (people
living in the project area particularly the RoW). These people are generally, directly
affected by project
The secondary stakeholders (also called institutional stakeholders) are the people,
department, institutions, and/or organizations that may not be directly affected by the
project however, they may influence the project and its design. They include project
proponent (NTDC in case of the present project), other concerned departments such as
WAPDA that may have a role during various phases of the project and other relevant
departments such as Forest, Agriculture and CSO/NGOs, the broader interested
communities including academia and journalists, and general public. The list of
stakeholders considered for the preparation of this RAP is as below:
 NTDC
 WAPDA
 Irrigation Department
 Revenue Department
 Agriculture Department including Horticulture Wing
 Forest Department
 Building Department (C&WD/PWD)
 District administration/DC/AC
 Civil society organizations (CSOs)
 Non-governmental organization (NGOs)
 Other concerned (Contractors, consultants)
8.4. Consultation Activities

To share the project with all stakeholders, particularly PAPs and to solicit their concerns
and suggestions, a number of consultative meetings were held during the preparation of
RAP. Detailed consultations were carried out through village meetings and focus group
discussions (FGDs) with the communities including women (i.e., primary or direct
stakeholders) in the project area. Separate meetings were held with the institutional
stakeholders in the form of one-to one meetings. The participants included government
officials, representatives of the local governments and representatives of agriculture, and
forest and wildlife departments of KP province. A summary of consultations with these
stakeholders is given in Table 8.1.
Table 8-42: Overview of Consultations
Stakeholders Number of Number of
Meetings/FGDs Participants
Interviews/Consultation with Government Officials 48 67
(District and Provincial Level Institutional Stakeholders
Consultations)
Community Consultations & FGDs with women 75 465
Total 123 532
A total of 48 interviews/consultations were carried out with the district level government
officials (line-departments/ agencies at tehsil as well as union council level) to ensure

their participation and cooperation while preparing the RAP, but also during the project
implementation. The breakdown of interviews/consultations per district is presented in
Tables 8.2, while the details are given in Annex I (Volume-II) and signed copies of
Government Officials are in Annex J (Volume-II). The pictorial presentation of officials’
consultation events is provided at the RAP Main Report (Volume I). The issues raised
during the interviews and the responses of the project team are presented in Table 8.5.
Table 8-43: Consultations with Government Officials
District No. of Interviews with officials
Nowshera 23
Peshawar 18
Khyber 7
Total 48
The RAP team conducted a series of 75 consultations and FGDs covering 465
participants that included 373 men and 92 women from the villages located along the
project route alignment. These consultations were carried out in different villages
belonging to the province Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. A list of consultations including the
date, venue/ location and number of participants is summarized in Table 8.3, while the
feedback/concerns are presented in Table 8.4 as well as Annex K (Volume-II) and the
signed copy or thumb print of the PAPs and local community members including women
is given in Annex L (Volume-II). The pictorial presentation of consultation events is
provided in Main Report (Volume I).
Table 8-44: Consultations with the PAPs/ Local Communities
District No. of meetings with PAPs
Nowshera 33
Peshawar 20
Khyber 22
Total 75
In addition, consultation with NGOs/CSOs was carried out, including the (i) Society for
the Protection of the Rights of Child (SPARC), (ii) National Integrated Development
Association (NIDA), (iii) Sustainable Peace and Development Organization (SPADO).
The key findings of the consultations with NGOs/CSOs comprise the following:
 Local norms should be honored, privacy of the locals should be given priority and
construction work should be completed in time.
 All safety practices/measures should be adopted by management during all
activities of the transmission line to ensure safety of the local public/peoples.
 Community welfare projects/CSP, i.e., access roads, school and hospitals for the
local community should also be completed.
 Employment to local skilled and unskilled persons in the project should be
provided to increase the livelihood and household well-being. Local community
PAPs should be preferred to engage in the project execution & operation.
 Generally, in the project area, availability of drinking water is scarce and the
government/project management should provide drinking water facilities such as
water supply system, tube-wells /wells and hand pumps under the on-going CSP.

 In general, there was no issue regarding transmission line route alignment.
8.5. Feedback from Public Consultation

During the consultations, participants were briefed on the proposed Project and its
various elements as well as activities, its need and objectives, and its potential/ likely
impacts on the local people and communities. Subsequently, their concerns and
comments regarding the proposed project were recorded to identify appropriate
alternatives and mitigation measures. Details of these consultations are summarized in
Table 8.4; a full list of the participants and other related details are given in Annex K.

Table 8-45: Community Consultations Stakeholder Feedback along the Proposed CASA-1000 Route Alignment
Concerns Response/Redress
Consultations with PAPs/ Local Community (Male members)
Opportunities should be given to the locals especially small  Contractor will maximize employing local small contractors of material supplying.
contractors of material supplying.
Employment to local skilled and unskilled labor in the project should  Contractor will maximize employing local laborers.
be provided to increase the livelihood. Local community especially  Preference will be given to the PAPs.
PAPs should be engaged in the project related jobs.
The impact of electromagnetic induction increases during the  A safety plan to be provided in the communities along the project.
rainy days.  The CASA-1000 TL design includes safety measures to protect communities from risks such
as electrocution.
RoW clearance for installation of towers and transmission line should  Cultivation fields have been avoided to the extent possible while selecting the CASA-1000 TL
be minimized at the best possible extent. route. If unavoidable, compensation will be paid as detailed in the present RAP.
 The contractor will minimize the RoW clearance through astute planning.
Installation should be done after harvest of crops.  Liaison with the community will be maintained during construction activities.
 Construction activities will be commenced after the harvest to the extent possible. Otherwise
compensation will be paid in accordance with the present RAP.
Compensation should be fair and should be delivered before start of  Compensation for any loss to crops, trees, and structures will be paid in accordance with the
work. Payment of compensation for project affected person especially rates given in the present RAP. These rates have been established based upon the official
vulnerable PAPs should be ensured. rates.
 The compensation will be provided to all PAPs before the start of construction in all project
areas
 PAPC will be established to ensure that compensation is fair and paid in a timely manner.
Impacts on the structures should be avoided and relocation of  Settlements, houses, and other structures have been avoided to the extent possible while
settlements should be minimized by changing the design, where selecting the CASA-1000 TL route. If unavoidable, compensation will be paid as detailed in
possible. the present RAP.
Transport for relocation of assets and timely compensation to all the  Transition/ shifting assistance will be provided to the eligible/ entitled persons in addition to
affectees should be provided. the compensation for the lost assets.
Policy framework should be made and ensured to project affectees for  Compensation against losses of crops, trees, structures and other assets will be paid to the
resettlement and compensation. PAPs in accordance with the present RAP.

Damaged lands should be rehabilitated/ restored after the construction  Contractor will rehabilitate/ restore the lands damaged by the construction activities.
work is completed.
Local norms should be honored, Privacy of the locals should be given  Construction activities will be completed in the shortest possible time.
priority and construction work should be completed in time  The construction staff will be provided trainings regarding local norms.
 The construction staff will comply with code of conduct.
 Liaison with the community will be maintained during construction activities.
The value of land above which the transmission line is passing  Compensation against the losses of land which the transmission line is passing and installation
depreciates in value; hence, compensation should also be given for the of Tower
land under the transmission line.  Community support project is also being implemented to share benefits of projects with
communities.
The CASA-1000 transmission line project must include the  Facilitate will be considered under the community support program
development schemes such as schools for boys and girls, livestock,
BHU, hospitals and sui-gas etc., for the area
Resistance will be observed by the local community as experienced in  Compensation will be paid before start of civil works in any area.
the past. They should be paid compensation prior to the  Extensive consultations have been carried out with the local community.
commencement of work in order to run the project smoothly  The present RAP has identified PAPs and their losses, and has estimated the amount of
The participants of (Ghari Mina) were non supportive and too much compensation to be paid to them.
rigid. They have a lot of concern about the transmission line because  RAP will be implemented in a participatory manner involving PAPs themselves.
they have already fought with PHA on another project.
Transmission line will be of high voltage which can be caused various  The CASA-1000 TL design includes safety measures to protect communities from risks such
health risks such as brain cancer, breast cancer and cardiovascular as electrocution.
disease to the local dwellers.  A safety plan has been developed in the communities along the project.
Payment to affectees should be made through jirga or tribes  Liaison will be maintained with the local community during project implementation. However,
representative and compensation process should not be lengthy and payments will be made directly to the PAPs.
complicated and should be discussed with all concerned communities
jirga/tribes located along the TL rout.
Some of area along the transmission line was deprived of electricity  Community support project being implemented along the TL route and converter station is
and water supply and if possible these basic needs should be provided. designed to share benefits and to assist communities in meeting their basic needs.
For the protection of community, Safety measures such as wall/fence  A safety plan to be provided in the communities along the project.
around towers should be adopted in this project. Construction of
towers/poles of transmission line should be far from residential houses.

Consultations with PAPs/ Local Community (Female members)
Male family members should be employed in the project related jobs  Contractor will maximize employing local laborers.
so that they could get the jobs in their own city/village instead of  Preference will be given to the PAPs.
moving towards other cities for jobs. In this way their social safety
could be enhanced
Girls after completing primary education cannot go for higher  Government Girls High school will be considered under the community support program
education as the village has no high school. Government should (CSP).
provide high school in the area
Women involvement in the activities outside the home is limited.  Compensation will be provided to the eligible and entitled PAPs including women and
However, in case of loss of any property/ assets, crops/ trees, vulnerable people in accordance with the entitlement matrix of compensation given in the
compensation should be provided. present RAP.
The participant mentioned that we cannot work outside home alone  Liaison with the community will be maintained during construction activities.
during construction activities. In some cases, local women are working  The construction staff will comply with code of conduct which will be developed by the
in agricultural fields, so their routine activities should not be disturbed Contractor
due to the construction activities.  A GRM will also be established to address community complaints.
 The construction staff will be provided trainings regarding local norms.
They demanded that some skills development programme initiated for  Facilitation will be considered under the community support program
the improvement of women therefore vocational center, personal skills
trainings should be included in this project
Resettlement issues should be discussed in the presence of whole local  Extensive consultations have been carried out while preparing the present RAP
community/ local population involving female.  RAP implementation will be carried out in a participatory manner as explained in the present
RAP.
 PAPCs will be established to ensure PAPs participation in the process.
 Finalized RAP will be disclosed and an Urdu translation will be shared with the communities
also.
We are unable to construct our home buildings near the high voltage  Settlements, houses, other structures, and cultivation fields have been avoided to the extent
power line. They said that radiations are very dangerous for pregnant possible while selecting the CASA-1000 TL route. If unavoidable, compensation will be paid
women and the child can be disabled after birth. as detailed in the present RAP.
Basic health facilities are not available in the area, they demanded for  Such facilities will be considered under the community support program
BHU and hospital at village/town level and sui-gas and electricity
supply in the area should be included in this project.

TL carries large quantities of electricity at a very high voltage;  A safety plan has been developed in the communities along the project.
TL should be covered by an insulating sheath. They suggested  The CASA-1000 TL design includes safety measures to protect communities from risks such
underground system of TL of this project. as electrocution.
The participants (Tela Band and Khan Kari) said that they will not give  These concerns will be shared with the senior NTDC management.
their lands/ assets and also, they are not agreeing for this project
implementation. Therefore, no interest shown regarding the
transmission line.

8.6. Feedback Government Departments and Officials

Institutional consultations were carried out with the available officials of all concerned
departments and non-government organizations (NGOs/CSOs). The feedback of these
consultation meetings is summarized in Table 8.5. Further details of these consultation
meetings are given in Annex I.
Table 8-46: Institutional Consultation Feedback
Concern Redress
Resistance has been observed by the local  Compensation will be paid before start of civil
community in the previous project. works in any area.
Compensation should be paid to them prior  Extensive consultations have been carried
to the commencement of project work in out with the local community.
order to run the project smoothly.  The present RAP has identified PAPs and
their losses, and has estimated the amount of
compensation to be paid to them.
 RAP will be implemented in a participatory
manner involving PAPs themselves.
Communication & Works Department,  Institutional arrangement for the implementation
National Highway Authority and other RAP covering all relevant departments/ agencies
stakeholders should be kept in loop as other have already been included in the present RAP.
project passes in same vicinity. Engineering  Consultations have been carried out with
team and Revenue team should be involved these departments
for land and structure assessment and  Liaison will be maintained with these
compensation. departments during RAP implementation as
needed.
Built-up property compensation is high in  Houses and other structures have been
the project area, so Impacts on the structures avoided to the extent possible while
should be avoided and relocation of selecting the CASA-1000 TL route.
settlements should be minimized by  If unavoidable, compensation will be paid as
changing the design, where possible detailed in the present RAP.
Agricultural activities such as crops’  Local roads are unlikely to be blocked by the
harvesting and transport from farm land to project activities.
market/ food depot may be disturbed during  Contractor will be required to prepare and
project implementation. Meanwhile the implement a traffic management plan to
project activities are prolonged as compared ensure that local roads are not blocked.
to the give time frame. A comprehensive  Liaison with relevant departments and local
plan should be prepared and shared with line administration will be maintained during
departments. project construction.
Utmost care must be taken that grazing area
pasture & irrigation land may not suffer /
effected due to installation of the TL.
Security of transmission line has to be  Extensive consultations have been carried
considered for sustainability of the lines and out with the local community.
system. Resettlement issues must be  The present RAP has identified PAPs and
resolved before commencement of the their losses, and has estimated the amount of
project. A conflict management system at compensation to be paid to them.
grass root level should be placed so that the  RAP will be implemented in a participatory
issues can be resolved at field level. manner involving PAPs themselves.
 A GRM will be established in the field to
address community complaints.

Concern Redress
Local norms should be honored, privacy of the  The project will comply to all national
locals should be given priority and construction regulations and standards as well as WB ESHS
work should be completed in time. safeguards
All safety practices/measures should be adopted  A CSP is currently implemented which is in line
during all activities to ensure safety of the local with the needs and priorities of the project area as
public/peoples. these have been identified through community
Community welfare projects/CSP should also be consultations
completed.  Preferential employment to local skilled and un-
Employment to local skilled and unskilled skilled staff will be included as a condition to
persons in the project should be provided. Local construction contracts
community PAPs should be preferred.
Drinking water facilities such as water supply
system, tube-wells /wells and hand pumps
should be provided.
8.7. Consultations Planned during Project

Implementation
Stakeholder consultation and engagement is an ongoing process and will continue
throughout the project implementation. The ongoing consultation process will be
scheduled on quarterly basis with the stakeholders including but not limited to the
concerned government departments, local administration and the community
representatives from the proposed project area.
The overarching goal of consultation and community engagement is to support and
facilitate the project’s design and implementation, to reduce conflicts and project
opposition, and to increase project’s acceptability. Stakeholder’s consultations and
participation will take place during implementation through the following means:
 Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) at the community level;
 Awareness campaign for all stakeholders; and
 Formal interactions through periodic workshops, consultation sessions with wider
stakeholders especially institutional bodies such as other government
departments, relevant CSOs and NGOs.
Overall communications framework will be a key pathway for consultations. The Project
will use a three-pronged communications platform aimed at internal and external
communications as shown in the Figure 8.1 below.

Figure 8.2: Communications Framework and Levels of Engagement
1. Strategic Primary Stakeholdrs

Communica
tions
2. Internal Within NTDC

Communica
tions
Secondary Stakeholders (Institutional

3. External
Communicat stakeholders)
ions
Periodically, the Project will also hold formal workshops to consult a wide range of
stakeholders/members of Grievance Redress Committee (GRC) on project activities.
These workshops will involve members from the GRC, PAPs from communities,
WAPDA, NTDC, concerned organizations/departments and World Bank representatives
to share the progress and elicit the views of all the stakeholders for the improvement. The
Consultation and Participation Framework for the entire project cycle is provided in
Table 8-6.
Table 8-47: Consultation and Participation Framework
Description Target Stakeholders Timing Responsibility
 Consultations and  Potential PAPs; and  Before  PMU and RAP

participation during communities within and implementation of Consultants
verification of resettlement around subproject area projects
impacts and PAP list
 Location: various places in
project area
 Consultations with the PAPs/  PAPs/ Communities within  Before  PMU and RAP
communities during RAP RoW of CASA-1000 TL commencement Consultants
implementation and during
 Location: various places in implementation of
project area project activities.
 Establishment of GRM and  PAPs/ Communities within  Before  PMU and RAP
GRCs RoW of CASA-1000 TL commencement Consultants
 Location: various places in of project
project area activities and
quarterly during

Description Target Stakeholders Timing Responsibility
implementation.
 Grievance redress  CO staff; consultants;  Implementation  PMU and RAP
 Location: various places in relevant line departments; Stage Consultants
project area and APs (as needed).
 Consultations with the APs/  PAPs/ Communities within  Construction  CO and RAP
communities during internal RoW of CASA-1000 TL Stage Consultants
monitoring
project area
 Fortnightly meetings at project  PMU staff; consultants; and  Construction  PMU and RAP
sites APs (as needed). Stage Consultants
 Location: Site offices
 Consultations with the PAPs/  PAPs/ Communities within  Construction  M&E Consultants
Communities during the RoW of CASA-1000 TL Stage
Independent Monitoring
project area
 Consultation workshops to  PAPs/ Communities within  Six-monthly  PMU and RAP
review RAP implementation, RoW of CASA-100 TL; during Consultants
any outstanding issues and relevant line department; implementation
grievances, views and relevant NGOs phase
concerns of PAPs; and actions
needed to address them
 Location: site offices within
project area.
 Consultations with the PAPs/  PMU; Project consultants;  Construction/  PMU;
Communities during the site PAPs Operation Stage WB Mission
visits by the WB Review
Missions.
project area.
8.8. Information Disclosure

The draft RAP will be disclosed through NTDC website and will also be uploaded at
World Bank website. The RAP executive summary has been translated into the local
language (Urdu) and will be disclosed through NTDC website while it will also be made
available to the affected communities through NTDC site offices. The translated
Executive Summary is presented in Annex L (a).

9. Grievance Redress Mechanism

9.1. Overview of GRM structure
NTDC developed the Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) in August 2019 (see Annex
M) and already approved by the World Bank. The GRM outlines a process for
documenting, addressing, responding and employing methods to resolve project
grievances (and complaints) that may be raised by PAPs or community members
regarding major project specific activities, i.e. social performance, the stakeholders’
engagement process, land acquisition and resettlement and/or unanticipated social
impacts resulting from project activities that are performed and/or undertaken by the
PMU-NTDC.
The project will have two-tier GRM with designated staff responsibilities at each level.
These levels comprise the following:
1. The PMU-NTDC has notified a Grievance Redressal Committee (GRC-P) at
PMU/PIU level to resolve all grievances and complaints of the PAPs and the
Complainants. The GRC-P comprises of the following members:
 Project Director (or his representative), NTDC as convener of GRC;
 Deputy Manager (Social & Environment), NTDC as secretary of GRC;
 Representative of Land Acquisition Collectors (LAC) as Member;
 Independent Consultant24 (a retired Land Acquisition Collector (LAC) (or
equivalent who has knowledge of the land acquisition and process to resolve
issues) as Member;
 Representative from consultant (male and female) ;25
 Any notable personality from the area to be nominated in writing by the
relevant District Administration in consultation with the PAPs/community.
During deliberations, PMU (NTDC) can call representative from any other Department
for consultation and advisory services for resolution of grievances. There will be a
Complaint Box at the PIU office on site in camp office and a dedicated telephone number
for registration of any complaints. The PMU Office will also designate a person, not
below the rank of an office assistant, who shall record the complaints and immediately
report them to CO Head/Executive Engineer and concerned officials.
The GRC-P, through an authorized representative, will acknowledge the complainant
about his complaint, scrutinize the record, explore the remedies available and request the
Complainant to produce any record in favor of his claim. After thorough review and
scrutiny of the available record on complaint, visit the field and collect additional
information, if required. Once the investigations are completed, the GRC shall provide
with a decision within 21 days of receipt of the complaint. If the aggrieved person is not
satisfied, he/she will be allowed to elevate the complaint to next level of GRM for
resolution of his/her grievances within 07 days after communication of decision by the
GRC-P.
24 PIU will hire this person as its consultant.

25 Once the consultant is hired. This representation can be from design, supervision, owner engineer or any other consultant
depending upon the stage of project implementation.

GRC-P has provision for representatives (both male and female) from the community.
These will be nominated by PAPCs and selected by the PMU-NTDC in consultation with
them. However, the area is conservative and culturally sensitive and female involvement
will be limited in activities outside from their homes. Keeping this in view, female
representation in GRC-P will be difficult. If there are any specific grievance(s) lodged by
any female in the project area, the gender specialist in the project will facilitate the
process.
2. NTDC has constituted a Grievance Redressal Committee (GRC-HQ) at HQ
level. The committee has the following composition:
 General Managers Projects Delivery North/South (as relevant) as member,
being the convener
 Additional Director General ESIC as member
 Gender Focal Point or NTDC female manager as member
 Representative of the Land Directorate as member
 Representative of the Legal Department as member
The GRC-HQ, through authorized representative, will acknowledge the complainant
about his complaint, scrutinize the record of the GRC-P, investigate the remedies
available and request the complainant to produce any record in favor of his claim. After
thorough review and scrutiny of the available record on complaint, visit the field and
collect additional information, if required. Once the investigations are completed, the
GRC-HQ shall give decision within 21 days of receipt of the complaint. If the
complainant is still dissatisfied with the decision, he can go to the court of law, if he/she
wishes so.
Gender representation will be ensured by appointing a female member in both GRCs.
The mechanism will ensure the access to PAPs to a GRM that openly and transparently
deals with the grievances and makes decision in consultation with all consultation with
all concerned that are consistent with foreign lenders’ requirements and country
safeguard system.
9.2. Grievance Redress Procedure
The intention of GRM is to resolve a complaint as quickly and at as low a level as
possible to avoid a minor issue becoming a significant grievance. Irrespective of the stage
of the process, a complainant has the option to pursue the grievance through the court as
his or her legal right in accordance with law. The details of the process are given below:
a) The grievance or complaint will be addressed to the Convener of GRC-P/HQ with

copy to DMD (AD&M). This can be launched in writing, through telephone or
verbally at office. If the complaint is verbal, the office will arrange to convert verbal
complaint in written form;
b) A serial number will be assigned to it together with the date of receipt;
c) A written acknowledgement to the Complainant will be sent promptly and, in any
case, not more than 3 working days. The acknowledgement will contain:
i. The name and designation of the authorized representative (if the designated
representative is in another office then the relevant address will also be
included) who will deal with the grievance.

ii. Information that necessary action will be taken within the specified
working days from the date of receipt of the grievance by the authorized
representative concerned.
d) If the office receiving the grievance/complaint is not the one designated to consider
and resolve it, the receiving office will forward it to the designated office, but
after having complied with the requirements at (b to c) above;
e) The GRC will provide an opportunity of hearing to all the concerned parties and
examine the relevant record before making the final decision;
f) The GRC or its representative designated to consider the matter will make every effort
to ensure that grievances/appeals are considered and resolved preferably within the
stipulated period; and
g) The complete records of all activities will be kept and filed into the grievance database
maintained by both GRCs. The GRCs will also be responsible to compile records of
the GRM and make quarterly reports to the WB or any other concerned Authority.
The complaint will be considered as resolved and closed when:
 The designated GRC has decided/resolved the grievance/complaint;

 Where the Complainant has indicated acceptance of the response of the GRC
in writing;
 Where the complainant has not responded to the Grievance Redress staff within
one month of being sent the final decision of the grievance officer on his
grievance/complaint;
 Where the Complainant fails to attend the proceedings of the GRC within the
stipulated period of the resolution of the complaint; and
 Where the Complainant withdraws his/her complaint.
9.3. Documentation of GRC Cases
All records of GRC cases shall be properly maintained by the PMU Office, including
minutes of meetings and decisions made by the GRC. The complaints received in writing
or received verbally (or by phone) will be entered and properly recorded and
documented. The meeting minutes at various GRCs will be recorded and decisions made
will be as part of the input in the case record document and filed properly by respective
GRCs. The log frame for recording the grievances and the minutes of the GRC meetings
is attached as Annex H.
The outcomes of GRC deliberations and decisions will be notified in written form by the
Chair of the GRC within a week from the date of the meeting. The decisions taken are
mandatory on the NTDC with regard to any additional awards or compensation to be paid
to the disputants. The records of all GRC cases must be available for review and
verification by NTDC, WB, Independent monitoring consultants and other interested
stakeholders.

10. Institutional Setup for RAP Implementation

10.1. Overview
This Chapter presents the implementation arrangements for RAP. These include
institutional arrangements, monitoring and evaluation, grievance redress mechanism,
reporting requirements, capacity building arrangements, and RAP implementation
schedule.
For the implementation of RAP, several entities will be involved including the PMU
itself, Environment and Social Impact Cell (ESIC) established within PMU, Project
Consultants26 responsible for design and construction supervision of the project; relevant
government departments, PAPs, GRCs and others. Roles and responsibilities of these
entities are described below; Figure 10.1 presents organization structure for the overall
project as well as for RAP implementation.
10.2. General
The Project Management Unit (PMU) has been established within NTDC and has been
mandated to manage the design, procurement, and construction activities of the
Transmission Line (CASA-1000) project. The PMU is also responsible to ensure
compliance with the national as well as World Bank social safeguard requirements
including preparation of social safeguard documents including the present RAP. The
PMU will also ensure implementation of the RAP in line with the national as well as
World Bank safeguard policy requirements. The PMU is headed by the Chief
Engineer/Project Director.
The PMU has its own technical staff, contract specialists, procurement specialist, ESIC
(further discussed below), and other necessary officials and staff.
With respect to the RAP implementation, the PMU’s role will be to supervise and support
ESIC to ensure that all aspects of RAP is effectively implemented and that the project
complies with the national regulatory as well as World Bank safeguard policy
requirements.
10.3. Project Management Unit (PMU)
As described above, the PMU has already in place to manage the entire Transmission
Line (CASA-1000) project including design, procurement, construction, testing and
commissioning. The PMU is headed by Chief Engineer/Project Director.
10.4. Environmental and Social Impact Cell (ESIC)
The ESIC is already in place within PMU and is mandated to ensure compliance with the
national regulatory as well as WB safeguard policy requirements pertaining to the social,
and resettlement aspects. Currently the ESIC has the following specialists at the
headquarters:
 Deputy Manager, Social and Environment: focal person for environmental, social
and resettlement aspects
 Assistant Manager (Social): member;
 Assistant Manager (Environment): member.
26 Project Consultants will include RAP implementation team (RAP IT) including 1 Resettlement specialist, 1
Grievance redress specialist, 1 Gender specialist, 1 M&E specialist, 1 Database/ MIS specialist and 4 Social
Mobilizers (2 males and 2 females).

 Assistant Manager (Occupational Health and Safety)

During the project implementation phase, the ESIC would need at least another set of
ESIC specialists, dedicated to Transmission Line (CASA-1000). The Project will hire
these additional specialists to strengthen its capacity for project implementation.
Figure 10.3: Institutional Setup for RAP Implementation
NTDC
World Bank
PMU-CASA-1000
(CE/ PD)
Project Consultants
(including RAP
implementation
team)
Contractor
Independent
Environmental and Social
Monitoring Agency Impact Cell (ESIC)
(PMU- CASA-1000)
- Deputy Manager
- Assistant Manager (Social)
- Assistant Manager
(Environment)
- Assistant Manager (OHS)
-
District Level Coordination Project Implementation Unit

(At Field Level)
- DO (R)/ LAC Executive Engineer (NTDC)
- DO (Agriculture) DO (Revenue)/ LAC
- Directorate (Horticulture) Representatives of ESIC Grievance Redress Committees
- DFO Contractor (GRC-PMU)
- C&W Department Project Consultants (RAP - Project Director/representative,
- WAPDA implementation team, i.e. RS, GRS, GS, Convener
- PHED M&E, MIS, and SMs) - Deputy Manager (Social &
- Other concerned Patwari (Revenue Clerk) Environment), Secretary
Departments/Officials - Representative of LAC, Member
Representative of PAPs/ PAPCs
- Independent Consultant/a retired
LAC/equivalent, Member
- Representative from Consultant
(male and female), Member
- Any notable local person
recommended by the District
Administration, Member
CE: Chief Engineer Project Affected Persons

C&W: Communication & Works
DFO: District Forest Officer (PAPs)
DO: District Officer
DO (R): District Office, Revenue
GS: Gender Specialist
GRS: Grievance Redress Specialist
LAC: Land Acquisition Collector
M&ES: Monitoring and evaluation Specialist
PD: Project Director
PHE: Public Health Engineering
RS: Resettlement Specialist
SM: Social Mobilizer
For the RAP implementation, the ESIC will have the following specific functions and
responsibilities:

 Assist and supervise the Project Consultants for the implementation of the
approved RAP, in accordance with the procedure and schedule given in this
document. The ESIC will hold monthly meetings with the Project Consultants and
PIU to review the RAP implementation progress, to identify related gaps and
issues, and to determine corrective actions needed;
 Maintaining close liaison and coordination with various project entities including
PIU, Project Consultants, project affected persons and Grievance Redress
Committee (GRC);
 Maintaining liaison with regulatory agencies/authorities and WB specialists, as
needed;
 Preparation and dissemination of RAP implementation progress reports in
coordination with the Project Consultants;
 Assist and supervise the Project Consultants for updating RAP, if required, in
case of any change in the design. This will involve additional inventory surveys,
measurements, assessment, and valuation in coordination with concerned
departments.
10.5. Field-Level Construction Camp Offices
Under the PMU-Director, the Project will establish a Field-level Construction Camp
Office for project implementation purposes. The main function of the Camp Office (CO)
will be to coordinate and supervise the construction activities in the field. For the purpose
of RAP implementation, the CO will include the following, in addition to its own
technical staff including an Executive Engineer: (i) Representative of ESIC or a relevant
staff designated by NTDC at CO; (ii) Representatives of contractor; (iii) Representatives
of the Project Consultants; (iv) NTDC (Patwari). The responsibilities of CO ESIC Team
include the following:
 Maintain liaison and interaction with the PAPs and local communities to address
their concerns;
 Provide proper guidance to PAPs for the submission of their requests for
compensation as per eligibility and entitlement;
 Help the PAPs to forward their complaints, if any, to the GRC;
 Maintain close liaison with PMU, ESIC, contractor, and relevant government
departments for RAP implementation;
 Distribute the notices to the entitled PAPs regarding payment of compensation;
and
 Facilitate the PAPs for completing the necessary documentation to receive their
entitled payments.
10.6. Project Consultants
The Project Consultants will be responsible to supervise the construction contractors.
They will also be responsible to support for RAP implementation team27. A
representative of the consultants will be needed at each CO to support this with one
senior specialist with supervision and reporting responsibilities. They will also be
responsible for RAP implementation; their key responsibilities in this context will
include:
27 RAP implementation is a specific and specialized job involving various experts, including Resettlement
specialist, Grievance redress specialist, Gender specialist, M&E specialist, Database/ MIS specialist and Social
Mobilizers (both males and females). These experts will need to be engaged directly by the NTDC or through
CSC or project consultants to ensure this RAP implementation and to comply with the WB social
safeguard/operation manual.

 Support implementation of the approved RAP in accordance with the procedure

and schedule given in this document and in coordination with the CO. Maintain
an up-to-date record of RAP implementation. Hold regular meetings with ESIC
and CO regarding the RAP implementation progress, to identify related gaps and
issues, and to determine corrective actions needed;
 Facilitate timely payment of compensation to the PAPs;
 Support PMU and PIU in operating the effective grievance redress mechanism
(GRM) for the project;
 Maintain close liaison and coordination with various project entities including
CO, ESIC, and GRC;
 Maintain close liaison and coordination with various government departments
including Revenue, Forest, Communication & Works (C&W) Department, and
Agriculture;
 Develop a framework for community consultations and information disclosure to
ensure PAPs are aware of the project impacts, eligibility, entitlements,
compensation and allowances, schedule of compensation disbursement,
complaints and grievance redress procedure, and all relevant project related
information;
 Maintain close liaison and coordination with local communities particularly with
PAPs. Inform PAPs about the process of compensation disbursement. Facilitate
them in preparation of required documents for payment of compensation;
 Maintain liaison with regulatory agencies/authorities and World Bank specialists,
as needed;
 Establish and maintain a database for inventory of losses, details of various
categories of PAPs, compensation amount for each PAP, details of compensation
payment made to PAPs, grievances received, grievances resolved, consultations,
and details of vulnerable PAPs.
10.7. Project Affected Persons’ Committee
The project affected person committees (PAPCs) will be formed at the field level with
participation from each village/ and or cluster of villages. The PAPC will have a
chairperson, a secretary and members. The PAPC will be responsible for the following
activities:
 Disclosure of project and RAP information among the communities particularly the
PAPs;
 Help and facilitate the PAPs in completing the requisite documents for compensation
payments;
 Ensuring payment of compensation in accordance with the entitlement matrix given
in the approved RAP;
 Facilitate early resolution of grievances and complaints raised by the communities
particularly PAPs;
 Interaction between the community particularly PAPs and the CO, Project
Consultants and ESIC;
 Participate in the survey of the affected communities and PAPs;
 Participate in the consultations to be carried out by CO, ESIC, project consultants,
and monitoring consultants;

In summary, the primary purpose to PAPC is to facilitate the implementation of the project with
inputs from the affected communities and to develop a sense of ownership of the
project.
10.8. Independent Monitoring Consultants (IMC)
NTDC will engage the Independent Monitoring Consultants (IMC) to periodically
monitor the project activities to ensure compliance with the design and other
requirements such as social safeguards. The IMC will also be responsible to validate and
monitor the RAP implementation. For this purpose they will periodically visit the site,
have meetings with the PMU, CO, ESIC, Project Consultants, and most importantly, the
PAPs. IMC will review the documentation relating to RAP implementation and
particularly review the GRM record; and status of redress of community complaints.
After one year of RAP implementation, the IMC will carry out a post-implementation
evaluation of the RAP to ensure that the RAP has achieved its intended purpose.
10.9. Grievance Redress Committee (GRC)
The project specific GRC has been notified for addressing conflicts and appeal procedures regarding
eligibility and entitlements during RAP implementation. GRC will receive and facilitate
the resolution of PAPs concerns and grievances. It will ensure that the procedures are
accessible by PAPs and are gender sensitive. However, aggrieved people have the right to
access the country's judicial system as and when required. The details have already been
discussed in the earlier Chapter.
10.10. Government Departments
The line departments which are relevant for RAP implementation include the Forest
Department in case of damage to any forest trees; Agriculture Department for valuation of
crop damages & fruit trees (horticulture wing), Revenue Department for land related
impacts; Public Health Engineering Department in case of any government-owned
tube-wells are affected; C&W Department in case of any damage to local roads as well
as valuation of affected buildings and structures and National Highway Authority in case
of crossing of any national highway/motorway. The CO will be responsible to contact
the concerned departments in a timely manner and maintain liaison during the
construction works.
10.11. District Governments
District-based departments/ offices have jurisdiction over land acquisition and compensation
activities. Land acquisition functions rest with the Board of Revenue represented at
District level by the Deputy Commissioner/LAC. LAC maintains official records and also
possesses the Legal/Administrative authority for land titling and therefore assuring
eligibility of PAPs for compensation.
Other staff members of the Revenue Department, most notably Qanoongo and Patwari, carry out
specific roles such as titles identification and verification of the ownership. Functions
pertaining to compensation of non-land assets rest on other line-agencies and their
District level offices. Crops, fruit trees, compensation pertains to the Department of
Agriculture and timber tree to forest Department and building structure by the Building
and Repair Department.
During the implementation process, the LAC may engage other staff to assist in establishing the
identity of the owners of the affected properties and process the documents for
compensation payment.

The LAC will receive funds from the Project Management and payment will be made directly to the
PAPs without any delay, by way of crossed cheques, following issuance of notices as
required by LAA 1894.
10.12. Capacity Building and Safeguard Training
The ESIC staff, including those to be recruited from the market for project implementation under the
PMU in Construction Camp Office, will be provided with at least one-week training for
social and resettlement capacity building prior to mobilizing to the field. The training will
be conducted by reputed trainers and professionals with experience in resettlement
implementation experience in Pakistan and internationally.
The Project will periodically organize study tours and exposure trips of ESIC/Project staff within
and outside the country. As a start, the ESIC Team will be taken to the Transmission Line
(CASA-1000) Project for training and exposure to see, observe and learn hands-on how
Transmission Line (CASA-1000) Project has been managing the massive resettlement
and social development programs and the implementation challenges. Post-training de-
briefing sessions will be held in seminar form to discuss the learnings and application in
the context of the Transmission Line (CASA-1000) Project.
10.13. RAP Implementation Schedule
The commencement of civil work will be subject to the satisfactory implementation of
this RAP including payment of compensation for the loss of crops, trees and structures,
as well as redress of community concerns. It is expected that the construction of the
Transmission Line (CASA-1000) Project will be completed over a period of about 2 years
(2022-2024). The disbursement of payment of compensation and allowances payment will
be carried out in parallel with the project implementation and will be completed till the end
of 2023. Moreover, the implementation of CSP including benefit-sharing component will
also continue simultaneously during the project implementation. The status of progress will
be reflected both in internal and external monitoring report, as these semi-annual reports
will be prepared by the PMU and independent monitoring consultant respectively. Thus, a
timely implementation of the RAP is essentially important for the successful completion
of the project itself.
The RAP implementation process is presented in Table 10.1 and the implementation
schedule is illustrated in Figure 10.2.
Table 10-48: Implementation Schedule of RAP

Action Responsibility Current Status
Establishment of PMU NTDC PMU headed by Chief Engineer (Project
Director) is already in place.
Setting-up the ESIC within PMU- NTDC ESIC headed by a Deputy Manager
(Environment & Social) is already in place.
Establish Camp Office (CO) at field level NTDC PMU will need to notify the CO at field
level with specific roles and
responsibilities. CO will need to be in
place before the contractor mobilization.
Engage Project Consultants NTDC The RAP implementation team is to be
hired by the project consultants.
Establish Grievance Redress Committee NTDC PMU will need to notify the GRC at field

Action Responsibility Current Status

(GRC). level immediately after the establishment of
CO.
Submission of Draft RAP to the EA PMU/ Draft RAP of CASA-1000 TL Project is
(WAPDA/NTDC) and WB Consultants submitted.
RAP to be finalized after PMU/ -
incorporation of comments. Consultants
Approval of the RAP of World Bank -
CASA-1000 TL Project
Urdu translation and disclosure of RAP ESIC/ PMU To be carried out once the RAP is approved
by the WB.
Formation of PAPCs at district level PIU/ ESIC and PAPCs to be formed immediately after CO
representing all concerned Project establishment.
villages/or cluster of villages. Consultants
Relocation of public utilities/ Contractor/ CO On the mobilization of the contractor. CO
infrastructures (if any) will monitor the activity.
Updating of RAP (if any change in design) PMU/NTDC If there is any change in design, then RAP
and accordingly submit to WB will be updated and accordingly get
for approval. approval from WB.
Contract Award (expected date March NTDC/ Date will be finalized based on the
2022) PMU/Contractor construction plan of the project
Hiring of IMC (Independent monitoring NTDC/ PMU Independent monitoring consultant to be
consultant/ agency) engaged by the PMU for the validation of
RAP implementation.
Employment to the PAPs in the project Contractor/ CO Preference will be given to the PAPs/locals
related jobs. in the project related jobs.
Full Implementation of RAP PMU/PIU/ESIC/ RAP implementation to be carried out by
Project the PMU through CO/ ESIC with the
Consultants assistance of project Consultants’ team.
Commencement of civil World Subject to World Bank approval on the

works/project implementation Bank/PMU/ESIC implementation of RAP (full/ or as well as
(expected date Sep 2022) in stages).
Implementation of CSP World Already being implemented as an

Bank/PMU/ESIC independent project
Redress of community complaints CO/ GRC/ PMU/ This will be a continuous activity till the
Project Consultants completion of project (Dec. 2023).

Figure 10.2: RAP Implementation Schedule and Tentative Timeframe
Action Responsible 2022 2023 2024 2025

Remarks
Organization
Month 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5
Establishment of
PMU (CASA TL) NTDC
Setting-up the ESIC
at PMU-CASA TL NTDC
Project Camp Office
(CO) at field level NTDC
Establish Grievance
Redress Committee NTDC
(GRC).
Census survey/IOL,
Socio-economic PMU/
baseline Consultants
Preparation of RAP
PMU/
Consultants
Submission of draft
RAP to World Bank PMU/
Consultants
RAP finalization PMU/

after comments Consultants
Approval of RAP
World Bank
Urdu translation and
disclosure of RAP ESIC/ PMU
Formation of PAPC CO in
(s) at District level coordination with
representing to all ESIC and
concerned villages Project
Consultants
Deployment of
Project Consultants PMU/Project
including RAP Consultants
implementation
team (i.e., RS, GRS,
GS, M&E/ MIS &
SMs).
Implementation of Contractor/
RAP (Disbursement PMU/PIU/Project
of payment of Consultants/LAC
compensation to the
PAPs)
Relocation of public On the
utilities/infrastructure Contractor/ PIU mobilization
(if any) of

Action Responsible 2022 2023 2024 2025

Remarks
Organization
Month 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5
Contractor
Updating of RAP (if
any change in ESIC/ PMU
design) to confirm
estimates and make
it implementation
ready
Date of Contract
Award (expected) NTDC/ PMU
Hiring of
Independent NTDC/ PMU
monitoring
consultant
Full Implementation PIU/ ESIC/
of RAP Consultants
Commencement of Contractor/PMU Subject to
civil works/ WB
Contractor approval/
mobilization IMC report
Full Implementation PIU/ ESIC/
of SDP Consultants
Redress of PIU/ GRC/ PMU/
community Consultants Continuous
complaints activity

11. Assets Valuation Methodology and

Resettlement Cost
11.1. Overview
This Chapter outlines the methodology used for the valuation of assets lost due to the
project as well as the calculation of compensation for each asset. The synthesis of the
resettlement budget from the individual compensation costs is provided in Chapter 12.
11.2. Methodology for Assets Valuation

The costs for RAP, including cost of compensation as negotiated and all other
implementation cost, are considered an integral part of Project cost. The RAP includes
the (i) unit compensation rates for all affected items and allowances, (ii) methodology
followed for the computation of unit compensation rates, and (iii) a cost table for all
compensation expenses including administrative costs and contingencies. Costs for
external monitoring tasks will also be allocated under the loan. NTDC will disburse the
funds directly through the PMU office to the eligible and entitled PAPs. In case of delay
in compensation, the compensation amount to be disbursed will be adjusted as per the
current inflation rate and the additional compensation amount due to inflation adjustment
will also be arranged by the NTDC. The provisions for such additional cost have been
taken care in the contingency.
As per LAA 1894, the land compensation cost is assessed as per provisions of section 23
by considering market value of land, damages sustained due to lost asset (crops, trees)
and severing of acquired land, incidental costs in income losses due to change of
residence or place of business. The replacement costs for the structures, trees and crops
are based on the updated scheduled rates provided by the respective government
departments. The unit rates applied in determining the resettlement costs are elaborated
as follows:
Valuation of acquired Land: Under the law (LAA 1894) respective district land
revenue officer/designated land acquisition collector is required to follow the process for
land valuation and assessment of compensation by considering provisions of section 23
of LAA and prevailing instructions issued by the BOR. To ensure, the compensation
determined by the district price assessment committee or land revenue officer/land
acquisition collector is consistent with the provisions of section 23.
Valuation for non-land assets: For compensating affected assets within the ROW limits
of CASA 1000 TL, the following procedures / methods have been used:
 For compensating the affected structures of different types and dimensions, the
updated construction rates have been collected for the year 2021 from the
Executive Engineer (Buildings), W&S Department, Peshawar. These scheduled
rates applicable for new construction of similar types of structures have been
used to calculate compensation on replacement cost basis for all affected
structures. The depreciation for age will not be deducted and the salvage will be

allowed to the PAHs as per entitlement provisions explained in Entitlement

Matrix. Table 11.1 below details the unit rates for all types of non-land assets.
 For determination of unit rates for crops and trees, relevant departments
including Agricultural and horticultural department of Peshawar and Divisional
Forest office, Peshawar, were consulted and the applicable unit for affected
seasonal crops and trees (timber wood and fruit trees) were obtained. These
updated unit rates are used to calculate the compensation as per identified
impacts.
 The resettlement allowances presented in Section 11.8 below are based on
current practices of NTDC in similar projects.
Based on the above-mentioned principles, the following compensation has been
calculated.
11.3. Compensation for non-land assets

Unit rates (2021) for structures, crops and trees have been provided by the respective
government departments.
They are presented in Annex N and Annex O, and summarized in Table 11.1 below.
These unit rates are only applicable for non-land assets.
Table 11.1: Unit Rates of Non-land Assets
Sr.
Description Unit Rate (PKR)
No.
1 Structures
1.1 ‘Pacca’ construction Sq. Ft 2,300
1.2 Semi-‘pacca’ Construction Sq. Ft 2,000
1.3 ‘Katcha’ Construction Sq. Ft 1,800
2 Boundary Walls
2.1 ‘Pacca’ Construction R.ft. 3,200
3 Crops PKR/ha 205,542
3.1 Wheat PKR/ha 141,492
3.2 Maize PKR/ha 64,050
4 Community Structures
4.1 Mosque Sq. Ft 2,300
4.2 Mosque boundary wall R. ft. 3,200

11.4. Compensation of Land under Towers

The compensation for the reduced access of the land under the towers, which is difficult
to be cultivated by mechanical means (tractors), will amount to 100,000 – 500,000 PKR
per tower is based on negotiations between the PAHs and NTDC and depends on site
conditions. A rate of 500,000 PKR has been considered for budgetary purposes. This
compensation aims at increasing project acceptance among PAHs and is provided one-
time and upfront.
This compensation has been calculated at PKR 187.000 million and is applicable for 448
PAHs as summarized in table below. The unit rates of crops and trees are given in Table
11.2.
Table 11.2: Compensation for the Loss of Land under Towers
PAHs Unit Rate Amount
Resettlement Activity Unit Quantity
(Nos.) (PKR) (M. PKR)
Payment for occupation of land for
the installation of Towers (as the 668 Towers 374 500,000 187.000
people have customary rights).
11.5. Compensation for Crops

The unit rate (PKR 205,542/ hectare) for two cropping seasons grown in a year is used
for compensation of affected crops that include: i) Wheat crop grown in Rabi season @
PKR 141,492/ha and Maize crop grown in Kharif Season at PKR 64,050/ per hectare.
Total compensation for crops has been calculated PKR 55.785 million is applicable for
462 PAHs as summarized in table below. The unit rates of crops and trees are given in
Table 11.3.
Table 11.3: Compensation for the Loss of Cropped Area
Project
Affected Cropped Affecte Affected Cropped Area Unit Rate Amount
d HHs
(Nos.) Acres Hectares (PKR/Ha) (M. PKR)
Affected cropped area for tower
installation (TL towers are on 295 8.261 3.343 205,542 0.687
cropped area)
Affected cropped area for
167 551.925 223.361 205,542 45.910
conductor installation
Crop damage due to using
110.456 44.701 205,542 9.188
access road/track
Total 462 670.642 271.405 55.785
11.6. Compensation for Private Trees

Total compensation cost for private wood and fruit trees have been worked out to be
PKR. 18.102 million is applicable for 64 PAHs is presented in Tables 11.4 & 11.5. The
rates and valuation methods will be determined using the accepted methodology in use at
the concerned departments of Agriculture and Forest.

Table 11.4: Compensation for Loss of Wood Trees

Total Project Affected
Type of Tree Unit Rate Amount
Quantity HHs
Kiker (Acacia)* 146 2 Various 0.614
Tali (Dalbergia sissoo) 9 3 Various 0.022
Ghaz 845 17 Various 2.028
Lachi 382 7 Various 1.369
Plosa 37 1 Various 0.089
Total 1,419 30 4.122
Table 11.5: Compensation for Loss of Fruit Trees
Total Project Affected

Type of Tree Unit Rate Amount
Quantity HHs
Apricot 2,482 9 Various 8.098
Beri 549 17 Various 1.621
Guava 4 1 Various 0.029
Lemon 250 1* Various 1.779
Orange 25 1* Various 0.032
Mulberry 28 3 Various 0.280
Peach 590 4 Various 2.141
Total 3,928 34 13.980
11.7. Buildings and Structures

As per inventory of losses, residential structures/assets of 4 PAHs will face significant
impact to their residential structures. The affected structures are segregated into different
construction types and basic construction units of their affected components i.e. built-up-
covered area and construction types for each structure to calculate compensation costs on
replacement cost basis by applying the unit rates for each affected structure. As per
assessment, the estimated amount of replacement costs payable to seven PAHs for
residential & commercial structures28 is PKR 9.139 million which is presented in
Table 11.6 below.
Table 11.6: Compensation for Loss of Structures
Area of
Affected Project Total
Type of Construction affected Unit Rate
Structures Affected Amount
Structure Type Structures (PKR)
(Nos.) HHs (Nos.) (M. PKR)
(Sq.ft)
Concrete 1 645.90 1 2,300 1.486
Residential Semi- Concrete - - - -
Mud 3 4,252.16 3 1,800 7.654
Total 4 4,898.06 4 - 9.139
28The affected structures will be dismantled (if required) and accordingly re-assessment of the payment of
compensation will be made based on the latest rates provided by C&WD/NTDC civil department. This activity will be
started as the RAP implementation of CASA-1000 TL project initiates.

11.8. Resettlement Assistance

The PAHs losing their residential structures are entitled to resettlement and rehabilitation
assistant as per provisions outlined in this RAP. Following the impact analysis,
applicable resettlement and rehabilitation costs have been assessed based on the actual
costs that PAPs will incur – as outlined in the entitlement matrix.
The computed cost for payment of resettlement allowances/ livelihood restoration to
entitled PAHs is PKR 13.331 million. Table 11.7 explains the entitled resettlement
assistance allowances with number of entitled PAHs to be paid in different impact
categories under this RAP.
Table 11.7: Relocation Assistance
Total
Sr. No. of
Description Unit Rate (PKR.) Compensation
No. PAHs
(PKR. Million)
Payable Relocation
A Assistance
For loss of Residential Structures
Relocation Assistance PAHs 25,000 4 0.100
i) Transport/Shifting
PAHs 15,000 4 0.060
Allowance
Sub-total 0.160
Vulnerability Allowances
PAHs with income Below
ii) PAHs 63,000 92 5.796
PL
Sub-total 5.796
Total 5.956
Income restoration cost for
affected agriculture land due to
B the tower installation for PAHs 25,000/PAH 295 7.375
productivity enhancement
support.
Sub-total 7.375
Total (A+B) 13.331

12. Resettlement Budget

12.1. Overview
This Chapter provides the resettlement budget summary as calculated on the basis of
assets valuation methodology and resettlement costs described in Chapter 11, entitlement
criteria in Chapter 6 and resettlement losses discussed in Chapter 4.
The RAP budget is to be financed by the NTDC own sources. Although, the construction
of the Project will take 2 years, RAP implementation will be completed in stages with
payments to be completed in any area before start of civil works The Bank will review and
supervise the implementation of RAP implementation funds. Furthermore, 3rd party
validation of RAP implementation (i.e., status of disbursement of payment of
compensation inclusive allowances, grievance redress etc.) will be carried out by an
independent monitoring consultant/agency and prepared semi-annual external
monitoring reports during the project implementation.
12.2. Budget Summary

The compensation estimates for the resettlement impacts of the Project amount to
PKR 318.390 million (USD 1.844 million), as summarized in Table 12.1. These have
been estimated based on: i) resettlement impacts discussed in Chapter 4, entitlement
criteria defined in Chapter 6. During the RAP implementation, on the NTDC request,
the concerned department will estimate the amount of compensation for the affected
structures, affected crops, affected wood/timber trees and fruit trees etc. based on the
latest unit prices. Accordingly, the estimated compensation by the concerned department
will be paid to all eligible and entitled project affected persons/ households.
Table 12.1: Resettlement Compensation Estimates
Amount
Sr. PAHs Unit Rate Amount
Resettlement Activity Unit Quantity (USD in
No. (Nos.) (PKR) (M. PKR)
million)
A Compensation for land under Towers (Where tower is installed)
Payment for Occupation of
Land for installation of Towers
i) 668 374 500,000 187.000 1.083
Towers29 (People have and TL
customary rights)
Sub-Total (A) 374 187.000 1.083
B Crops Compensations
i) Crop damage within RoW 462 Ha 226.704 205,542 46.597 0.270
ii) Crop damage on access tracks Ha 44.701 205,542 9.188 0.053
Sub-Total (B) 271.405 55.785 0.323
C Compensation for Trees
i) Private timber/ fuel trees 30 Number 1,419 Various 4.122 0.024
ii) Private fruit trees 34 Number 3,928 Various 13.980 0.081
29. The land owners who will be affected due to erection of towers will be compensated for the land under tower at rates that could
be ranged from 0.100 Million PKR to 0.500 Million PKR per tower location subject to negotiation between NTDC and landowner
depending upon site conditions/location of tower. Both the ceiling will be flexible depending upon site conditions.

Amount
million)
Government owned timber
iii) Number 9,920 Various - -
trees
Sub-Total (C) 18.102 0.105
D Residential Structures
Square
i) Pacca structures (1 structure) 1 645.90 2,300 1.486 0.009
feet
Square
ii) Mud structures (3 structures) 3 4252.16 1,800 7.654 0.044
feet
Sub-Total (D) 9.139 0.053
E Support allowances and livelihood restoration
For loss of Residential Structures
i) Relocation Assistance 4 Number 4 25,000 0.100 0.0006
ii) Transport/Shifting Allowance 4 Number 4 15,000 0.060 0.0003
Sub-Total (E) 0.160 0.001
Income restoration
F
allowances30
Entitled Severe Impact
i) Allowance for Significantly 295 Ha 3.343 205,542 0.687 0.004
affected owners
Productivity enhancement
ii) 295 Number 295 25,000 7.375 0.043
support (PAH/ PKR. 25000)
Sub-Total (F) 8.062 0.047
G Vulnerability Allowances
i) PAHs with income Below PL 92 Number 92 63,000 5.796 0.034
Sub-Total (G) 5.796 0.034
Total (A to G) 284.045 1.645
Benefit-Sharing and
H Community Support
Program
Social Development Plan (A
i) Community Support Program is - -
funded by a separate project)
Sub-Total (H) - -
I RAP Implementation
Project Consultants (RAP Lump
i) 2.400 0.014
Implementation Team31) sum
Training and Capacity Lump
ii) 1.500 0.009
Building sum
Independent Monitoring Lump
iii) 1.500 0.009
Agency sum
30 To comply with the WB OP 4.12, compensation and allowances for the livelihood restoration to be paid as per entitlement matrix.
However, during the construction phase, the project impacts will be re-examined/ re-assessed by the NTDC Revenue staff and
accordingly the payment of compensation as well as entitled allowances/livelihood restoration assistance will be paid to the eligible
PAPs/PAHs (see Entitlement matrix table 6.1).
31 It is further suggested that for this RAP implementation, and Independent Committee (IC) will be constituted to avoid the
grievance (s)/ and or to resolve complaint (s) concerns of the PAPs/ and or local community.

Amount
million)
Sub-Total (I) 5.400 0.031
J Total (A to I): 289.445 1.677
K Contingencies @ 10% 28.945 0.168
Grand Total (J+K) 318.390 1.844
Note: (i) 1 USD=172.63 Pakistani Rupees as of 19th October 2021.
(ii) During the initiation of RAP implementation, re-assessment of impacts (type and magnitude) based on final design and
construction activities will be made by the NTDC revenue staff and accordingly the payment of compensation will be made to the
eligible and entitled PAPs/PAHs

13. Monitoring and Reporting

13.1. Overview
The resettlement tasks under the Project will be subjected to both internal and external monitoring.
The internal monitoring will be conducted by the PMU, assisted by the Design and
Supervision Consultant.
External monitoring will be conducted by hiring an independent monitoring consultant (IMC),
approved by the World Bank. The IMC will be selected amongst the local consultants.
TORs for the IMC are attached as Annex-P and will be finalized by NTDC before the
start of the implementation of this resettlement action plan (RAP) and shared with World
Bank for review.
13.2. Internal Monitoring
Internal monitoring will be carried out routinely by the PMU and results will be communicated to
concerned PAPs and to WB through the quarterly project implementation reports.
Indicators for the internal monitoring will be those related to process and immediate
outputs and results. This information will be collected directly from the field and reported
monthly to the PMU to assess the progress and results of RAP implementation, and to
adjust the work Program, if necessary. The monthly reports will be quarterly consolidated
in the standard supervision reports to IFIs. Specific monitoring benchmarks will be:
i) Information campaign and consultation with PAPs;
ii) Status of land acquisition (if any) and payments on land compensation;
iii) Compensation for affected structures and other assets;
iv) Relocation of PAPs;
v) Payments for loss of income;
vi) Selection and distribution of replacement land areas; and
vii) Income restoration activities
viii) Status of implementation of community support project
ix) Grievances resolution process including legal actions
The above information will be collected by the Environment & Social Impact Cell (E&SIC) and
field office which are responsible for monitoring the day-to-day resettlement activities of
the project through the following instruments:
 review of census information for all PAPs;
 consultation and informal interviews with PAPs;
 in-depth case studies;
 sample survey of PAPs;
 key informant interviews; and
 Community public meetings.
The internal monitoring by PMU will identify the key bottlenecks and problems in implementation
of the RAP. The Project Director of PMU and ESIC of NTDC will review these reports
and take necessary actions to address the concerns associated with the proposed project to
ensure successful implementation of the RAP.
13.3. External Monitoring by IMC
External monitoring will be carried out twice a year, i.e., semiannual external monitoring and its

results will be communicated to all concerned PAPs, PMU and World Bank through
semi-annual external monitoring reports. Subprojects whose implementation timeframe
will be under 6 months will be monitored only once. Indicators for External Monitoring
tasks include:
a) Review and verify internal monitoring reports prepared by ESIC and its field
offices;
b) Review of the socio-economic baseline census information of pre-displaced
persons;
c) Identification and selection of impact indicators;
d) Impact assessment through formal and informal surveys with the affected persons;
e) Consultation with PAPs, officials, community leaders for preparing review report;
and
f) Assess the resettlement efficiency, effectiveness, impact and sustainability,
drawing lessons for future resettlement policy formulation and planning.
The IMC will also assess the status of project affected vulnerable groups such as female- headed
households, disabled/elderly and families below the poverty line. The following will be
considered as the basis for indicators in monitoring and evaluation of the project:
a) Socio-economic conditions of the PAPs in the post-resettlement period;
b) Communication and reactions from PAPs on entitlements, compensation,
options, alternative developments and relocation timetables etc.;
c) Changes in housing and income levels;
d) Rehabilitation of squatters;
e) Valuation of property;
f) Grievance procedures;
g) Disbursement of compensation; and
h) Level of satisfaction of PAPs in the post resettlement period.
13.4. Post-Project Evaluation by IMC
The IMC will carry out a post-implementation evaluation of the RAP about a year after completion
of its implementation. The compelling reason for this study is to find out if the objectives
of the RAP have been attained or not. The benchmark data of socioeconomic survey of
severely affected PAPs conducted during the preparation of the RAP will be used to
compare the pre- and post-project conditions. The IMC will recommend appropriate
supplemental assistance for the PAPs should the outcome of the study shows that the
objectives of the RAP have not been attained.
13.5. Disclosure of IMC Reports
The results of semiannual external monitoring will be communicated to all concerned
PAPs, PMU and World Bank through semi-annual external monitoring reports. The
reports will be uploaded to NTDC web-page while electronic copies will be made
available to WB and the communities affected by the project.
The results of the post-implementation evaluation of the RAP will also be communicated
to all concerned parties through the same channels, including any likely recommended
supplemental assistance for the PAPs.

PHOTOLOG
OF SELECTED EVENTS

RESETTLEMENT ACTION PLAN (RAP)
Central Asia South Asia Electricity

Transmission and Trade Project (CASA-1000), Pakistan
PHOTOGRAPHS OF SELECTED EVENTS
1. PHOTOGRAPHS.............................................................................................2
Stakeholders’ Consultations..........................................................................2
2. PHOTOGRAPHS.............................................................................................6
Consultations with Local Women/Stakeholders Consultations.................6
3. PHOTOGRAPHS Impact Assessment Surrey/IOL.................................15

PHOTOGRAPHS
Stakeholders’ Consultations

Pictorial Presentation
Plate 2: A view of consultative meeting with EDO KPK being held at her
Plate 1: A view of consultative meeting with Ex-Governor KPK being held at office Peshawar
his office Peshawar
Plate 4: A view of Consultation meeting with SDFO at Forest Department

Plate 3: A view of consultative meeting being held at TMA office Pabbi &
Nowshera
District Nowshera
Plate 6: A view of consultative meeting with Ex-Governor KPK being held at

Plate 5: A view of Consultation meeting with TMO at office of TMA Jahangir
his office Peshawar
District Nowshera

Plate 7: A view of consultation meeting with XEN Warsak canal at Irrigation Plate 8: A view of consultation meeting with ADEO being held at District
Department Peshawar Education office, Nowshera
Plate 10: A view of Consultative meeting with Subject Matter Specialist

Plate 9: A view of Consultation meeting with AC at Tehsil Jehangira, District
being held at Department of Agriculture Extension, Nowshera
Nowshera
Plate 12: A view of Consultation meeting with XEN Warsak canal at

Plate 11: A view of consultative meeting with Head Clerk PESCO being held
Irrigation Department Peshawar
at Pabbi & District Nowshera

Plate 13: A view of consultation meeting with NGO (SPARC) Plate 14: A view of consultation meeting with NGO (NIDA)
Representative at Peshawar Representative at Peshawar
Plate 15: A view of consultation meeting with NGO (SPADO)

Representative at Peshawar

PHOTOGRAPHS
Consultations with Stakeholders including women

Plate 17: A view of Consultation with community at Zawo Banda, Tehsil &
Plate 16: A view of Consultation with locals at Zawo Banda, Tehsil & District
District Nowshera
Nowshera
Plate 19: A view of consultation with local community at Spean, District

Plate 18: A view of Consultation community at Spean, District Nowshera
Nowshera
Plate 21: A view of Consultation meeting with community at Azakhel Bala,

Plate 20: A view of Consultation with locals at Azakhel Bala, Tehsil & District Tehsil& District Nowshera
Nowshera

Plate 23: A view of Consultation meeting with Locals at Jaba Khushk (Meera),
Plate 22: A view of Consultation at Jaba Khushk (Meera), District Nowshera Tehsil & District Nowshera
Plate 24: A view of Consultation with Locals at village Jaba Khushk (Meera), Nowshera,
District Nowshera
Plate 26: A view of Consultations with local community at Ghari Churkh, Plate 27: A view of Consultations with local community at Ghari Churkh,
Tehsil& District Peshawar Tehsil & District Peshawar

Plate 28: A view of Consultation with at Jaba Khushk (Meera), Tehsil Plate 29: A view of Consultation with at Jaba Khushk (Meera), Tehsil
&District Nowshera &District Nowshera
Plate 31: A view of Consultations with local’s community at Ghari Churkh,

Plate 30: A view of consultation with locals at Shaddi Bag, Tehsil & District Tehsil &District Peshawar
Nowshehra
Plate 33: A view of consultation with locals at Shaddi Bag UC: Shah Kot Tehsil
Plate 32: A view of consultation with locals at Shaddi Bagh UC: ShahKot Tehsil
&District Nowshera
& District Nowshera

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Plate 35: A view of consultation at Gari chandan Faqeerabad
Nowshera,
Plate 36: A view of Measurement at chainage 60+538 Plate 37: A view of Measurement at chainage 00+060
Plate 38: A view of Measurement at chainage 000+712 Plate 39: A view of consultations at Jaba Khushk (Meera), Tehsil & District
Nowshera

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Plate 40: A view consultation Meeting at Lundikotal, District Khyber Plate 41: A view consultation with local induvial at Speen Khana Tehsil &
District Nowshera
Plate 42: A View of consultation with locals at Azakhul Bala, UC: Azakhul Plate 43: A View of consultation with local community at Azakhul Bala, UC:
Bala Tehsil & District Nowshehra Azakhul Bala Tehsil &District Nowshehr
Plate 44: A view consultation at Spean Khana Khulan, Tehsil &District Plate 45: A view consultation meeting with individual at Speen Khana
Noweshera Khulna, Tehsil & District Noweshera

2
Plate 46: A view of consultation with locals at Sara khura (Maryam zai), Plate 47: A view of Community Consultation with locals at Umber khel,
Tehsil& District Peshawar Tehsil Bara & District Khyber
Plate 48: A View of consultation at Taila band, Tehsil &District Peshawar Plate 49: A View of Community consultation at Sipha, Tehsil Bara & District
Khyber
Plate 51: A view consultation at pak Shekhan jalozai, Tehsil Pabbi, &
Plate 50: A view consultation meeting Aza lkhel, Tehsil and District District Nowshera
Nowshera

3
Plat 52: A view of consultation with locals at Aza khel. , Tehsil & District
Nowshera
Plate 53: A view of Consultation with locals at Jabba tar, Tehsil & District
Nowshera
Plate 54: A View of Community consultation at Speen kana Kalan, Tehsil &
Plate 55: A View of consultation at pak meri khel Bara District Khyber
District Nowshera
Plate 56: A view consultation Meeting at Tehsil pabbi & District Nowshera Plate 57: A view consultation Meeting at Taila band, Tehsil & District
Peshawar

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Plate 58: A of consultations meeting with women about Casa 1000 at Speen Plate 59: A view of consultation with women about T/L Sara Khura,
Khana , Nowshera Peshawar
Plate 61: A view of consultations with Locals women about T/L at Lundi
Plate 60: A view of consultation Meeting with women at Sipai, Nowshera Kotal

5
PHOTOGRAPHS
Impact Assessment Survey/IOL

6
PICTORIAL PRESENTATION

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Plate 62: A view of affected structure, at Churkh at chainage 00+710 Tehsil Plate 63: A view of Affected crops at Jaba Khushk (Meera), Tehsil
& District Peshawar &District Nowshera
Plate 64: A view of affected structure, at Churkh as chainage 00+71 Tehsil Plate 65: A view affected area at Dojangi canal, Tehsil Bara, and District
& District Peshawar Khyber
Plate 66: A view of affected Area at Zow kaly, Tehsil & District Nowshera Plate 67: A view of Transmission Line Crossing at Garhi Chandan,
Faqerabad
PICTORIAL PRESENTATION

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Plate 68: A view of along the Existing Transmission line at Aazakhel Bala,
Tehsil & District Nowshera Plate 69: A view of centerline of Transmission line at Tawar 147
Plate 70: A view of affected land at Aazakhel Bala, Tehsil & District Plate 71: A view of Grave Yard in the Row at Ranga, Tehsil Bara, District
Nowshera Khyber.
Plate 72: A view of Affected Tress along the Route alignment Plate 73: A view of Affected Area at chainage 27+975

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GOVERNMENT OF PAKISTAN

MINISTRY OF ENERGY (POWER DIVISION)

Central Asia South Asia Electricity Transmission and

Resettlement Action Plan (RAP)

National Transmission & Despatch Company (NTDC)

Document ID: RAP/CASA T/L/ Vr3/130422

ES.2 Project Description

National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC) i

ES.3 Socioeconomic Baseline

ES.4 Resettlement Impacts

Sr. Resettlement and livelihood

Total area of agriculture land Acres 560.186 462 Damage of crops

Wood/timber or Fruit Trees Nos. 15,267 64 Loss of trees

E. Severely affected / vulnerable PAHs

National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC) ii

Sr. Resettlement and livelihood

ES.5 Legal and Policy Framework

ES.6 Resettlement Policy, Eligibility and Entitlements

National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC) iii

Table ES2 Entitlement4 Matrix

Agricultural workers  Compensation, in cash, for lost wages, up to a maximum of three

National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC)

Asset Specification Affected People Compensation Entitlements

National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC) i

Asset Specification Affected People Compensation Entitlements

National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC) ii

Asset Specification Affected People Compensation Entitlements

National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC) iii

Asset Specification Affected People Compensation Entitlements

National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC) iv

ES.7 Livelihood Restoration and Social Development Plan

ES.8 Consultation, Participation and Information Disclosure

ES.9 Grievance Redress Mechanism

National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC)

ES.10 Institutional Setup for RAP Implementation

ES.11 Resettlement Budget

National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC) i

based on resettlement impacts and valuation rates used. An implementation-ready RAP

ES.12 Monitoring and reporting

National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC) ii

TABLE OF CONTENTS (Volume I)

National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC) iii

3.8. Education 3-4

National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC) iv

8.7. Consultations Planned during Project Implementation 8-13

National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC) v

National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC) vi

National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC) vii

National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC) viii

Main Report: Volume II (Annexes)

National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC) ix

Currency Unit – Pakistan Rupee/s (PRs)

EPC Engineer, Procure, and Construct

National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC) x

HVAC High-Voltage Alternating Current

HVDC High-Voltage Direct Current

National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC) xi