Responding to a news concerning the ongoing land acquisition process for road constructionat CH 126, Tsiedukhru (Pagla Pahar) along NH-29, Office of the Commissioner Nagaland today informed the public that the land acquisition process has been meticulously followed as per established norms and procedures.

The Commissioner issued a clarification to present the accurate chronological sequence of events and the current status of the project.

According to the Commissioner, the key milestones achieved to date are as follows:

• Joint survey for land acquisition was conducted on 13.12.2024.
• Proposal for Land Acquisition (LA) was submitted to the Government on 10.02.2025.
• The Tourism Department issued its No Objection Certificate (NOC) for LA on 25.03.2025.
• The State Government submitted its approved proposal on 11.04.2025 to the Executive Director (P), NHIDCL, RO Kohima.
• NHIDCL, PMU-Dimapur raised an objection to the acquisition of Government (Tourism Department) land and PHED estimates for utility shifting on 22.05.2025.
• DC Chumoukedima submitted clarification and furnished a revised PHED estimate.
• In view of the upcoming monsoon, a joint meeting was held on May 20, 2025, and it was decided to issue NOC to NHIDCL for carrying out construction works.
• Subsequently, DC Chumoukedima issued the NOC on 20.05.2025, allowing NHIDCL to start construction works at CH 126.
• Compensation for land acquisition was received on 02.07.2025. This includes 100% compensation amount for the Tourism Department (Land cost and forest damages) and 80% of the amount for utility shifting for PHED.
• Accordingly, payments were made to both PHED and Tourism department.
• EE PHED, Urban Division Dimapur issued Clearance to NHIDCL to commence work for hill cutting at CH 126.
• Status of site work progress: Construction works have not yet started at CH 126, Tsiedukhru (Paglapahar).

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The Commissioner has requested all stakeholders and the public to refer to accurate information and avoid speculation, adding the Government remains committed to the timely and transparent execution of this vital infrastructure project.