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Final Feasibility Report<br />

Preparation <strong>of</strong> Feasibility– cum-Preliminary Design for 4/6 Laning<br />

<strong>of</strong> Jetpur-Somnath section <strong>of</strong> NH 8D, Package No:<br />

NHAI/DBFOII/DPR/02<br />

5.2.1.6 Place <strong>of</strong> Consultation: Khodiya Maa Ashram<br />

VOLUME III:<br />

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT<br />

The temple is a pucca private structure about 13 years old.Consultation<br />

was held with priest and few devotees <strong>of</strong> temple. The main temple<br />

structure is at a distance <strong>of</strong> 30 m from <strong>the</strong> carriageway, but <strong>the</strong>re is a<br />

hand pump <strong>of</strong> religious importance which is falling within <strong>the</strong> ROW at a<br />

distance <strong>of</strong> 25 meters. The hand pump is famous for generating sweet<br />

water, as a result, <strong>the</strong> villagers use this water for drinking purpose. On an average, 60-70 people<br />

visit <strong>the</strong> temple on daily basis. The priest <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> temple is reluctant about <strong>the</strong> relocation <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />

temple, especially <strong>the</strong> hand pump.<br />

5.2.1.7 Place <strong>of</strong> Consultation: Dargah at Agatrai<br />

The dargah is a semi-pucca structure about 400-500 years old.<br />

Consultation was held with local people. They opposed <strong>the</strong> shifting or<br />

relocation <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> structure and suggested that <strong>the</strong> dargah could be<br />

retained as a median during <strong>the</strong> widening <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> project road. However,<br />

<strong>the</strong> people were in <strong>the</strong> favor <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> project road because <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> poor<br />

condition <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> existing road.<br />

5.2.1.8 Place <strong>of</strong> Consultation: Mugal Mata Mandir at village<br />

Panidhra<br />

Consultation was held with local people. They agreed for relocation <strong>of</strong><br />

temple in near by area provided all relocation expenses should be bared<br />

by government. However, permission from owner needs to be taken, as<br />

he was not available at time <strong>of</strong> consultation.<br />

5.2.1.9 Place <strong>of</strong> Consultation: Hanuman Mandir at Village Koilana<br />

Consultation was held with local people and sarpanch <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> village. They<br />

agreed for relocation <strong>of</strong> structure if appropriate compensation provided.<br />

Site <strong>of</strong> relocation can be decided after discussion with all <strong>the</strong> community<br />

people. However, final decision <strong>of</strong> relocation will be taken only after<br />

community meeting.<br />

5.2.1.10 Place <strong>of</strong> Consultation: Chandra Moleshwar at Somnath-Veraval Bypass<br />

Consultation was held with MLA <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> local area. He suggested that<br />

moderate opposition by local people can be faced for relocation <strong>of</strong><br />

structure. If possible widening at o<strong>the</strong>r side must be considered.<br />

However, after detail discussion with community member’s final<br />

decision shall be taken.<br />

5-9

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