Appendix 1: Project Entitlement Matrix Type of Loss Application Definition of APs Entitlement Details of Entitlements Responsibility 1.Permanent loss of land (agricultural) by owners/ claimants Land to be acquired for road widening or realignment 1. Land owners or customary owners, leaseholders 2. Others with traditional land rights Compensation at replacement cost 1. The following options will be given: Land for land compensation is the preferred option. If land is not available then: The AP keeps the remaining land and compensation at replacement cost and assistance is paid to the AP for the land to be acquired The entire plot including the residual plot is acquired, if the owner wishes that the MOI will also acquire the residual plot. If the AP is from a vulnerable category, assistance to purchase land if preferred by the AP. If more than 10% of an APs land is acquired and sufficient land is not available as compensation, cash payments will not be enough and livelihood support and training will be needed to ensure the AP can improve or at least restore their standards of living to pre-project levels. 2. Transitional allowance (to be determined) to be paid for maximum of nine months if the residual land is not viable (land acquired is 75% or more of the total land holding of the titleholder) or for 3 months if the residual land is viable. If the household is vulnerable transitional allowance may be needed for a greater amount of time. 4. All fees, taxes and other charges, as applicable under relevant laws incurred in the relocation and resource establishment are to be borne by the project. PMU assisted by District, Sub-District, Suco officials, and the Directorate of Land, Property and Cadastral Survey, will help identify alternative replacement land and determine replacement cost through valuation in consultation with community leaders and APs. Training and skills will be arranged through existing government programs.
Replacement rates will be established through the valuation process. 2. Permanent loss of homestead and commercial land land and assets 1. Titleholders /Claimants Compensation at replacement cost 1. AP is entitled to compensation at replacement cost for the residential structure (part or full) which will be calculated at replacement rates without depreciation. Land for land and asset for asset compensation is the preferred method. 2. Payment for the loss of residential land will be paid at replacement cost. 3. Transitional allowance (to be determined) to be paid for maximum of nine months if the residual land is not viable (land acquired is 75% or more of the total land holding of the titleholder) or for 3 months if the residual land is viable. If the household is vulnerable transitional allowance may be needed for a greater amount of time. 4. All fees, taxes and other charges, as applicable under relevant laws incurred in the relocation and resource establishment are to be borne by the project. 5. Landless/vulnerable APs will be assisted to find alternative land/plot. PMU: Replacement rates determined as above. Other payments as above. 3. Permanent loss of residential/ commercial structures of Loss of structure Owners of structures Compensation at replacement value (in kind or cash as per APs choice) 1. AP will be provided with replacement house/structure(s) with necessary amenities or paid compensation at replacement value (according to APs choice). 2. Transitional assistance to cover a maximum of nine months rental accommodation. If the household is vulnerable transitional PMU as above