Commissioner for Rehabilitation and Resettlement

Commissioner for Rehabilitation and Resettlement.—(1) The State Government shall appoint an officer of the rank of Commissioner or Secretary of that Government to be the Commissioner for Rehabilitation and Resettlement for the purposes of this Act.

1. (2) The Commissioner shall be responsible for supervising the rehabilitation and resettlement process under this Act.
2. (3) The Commissioner shall be responsible for—
   • (a) formulation, execution and monitoring of the Rehabilitation and Resettlement Scheme;
   • (b) monitor and supervise the progress of rehabilitation and resettlement of the affected families;
   • (c) ensure that the rehabilitation and resettlement process is carried out in accordance with the provisions of this Act;
   • (d) ensure that the compensation and rehabilitation and resettlement entitlements are provided to the project affected families;
   • (e) ensure that the records of the affected families are maintained;
   • (f) coordinate with the Collector and the State Government for the effective implementation of the Rehabilitation and Resettlement Scheme; and
   • (g) such other functions as may be prescribed by the State Government.
3. (4) The Collector shall be auxiliary to the Commissioner and shall be responsible for the implementation of the Rehabilitation and Resettlement Scheme as per the directions of the Commissioner.