A. Enclaves with Independent Chhits - Part 1 of 2 of CoI : A. Enclaves with Independent Chhits - Part 1 of 2

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Scenario: A farmer named Rajesh owns a piece of land in the village of Garati, specifically Plot No. 75 in Block Pochagar, Sub-Division Haldibari. This plot is listed in the land records as having an area of 58.23 acres.

Application of the Act:

• Rajesh's land is part of the exchangeable Indian enclaves in Bangladesh as per the Constitution (One Hundredth Amendment) Act, 2015.
• Due to the agreement between India and Bangladesh, Rajesh's land will be transferred to Bangladesh.
• Rajesh will need to relocate to India, and the Indian government will provide him with equivalent land or compensation in India.

Outcome:

• Rajesh receives a new plot of land in India equivalent to 58.23 acres or monetary compensation.
• The land in Garati, Plot No. 75, now officially belongs to Bangladesh.

Example 2:

Scenario: A school is located on Plot No. 28 in the village of Barakhangir, Block Dimla, Sub-Division Haldibari, with an area of 30.53 acres. The school serves the local community and has been operational for several years.

Application of the Act:

• The school land is part of the exchangeable Indian enclaves in Bangladesh as per the Constitution (One Hundredth Amendment) Act, 2015.
• The school administration will need to coordinate with the Indian government for relocation.
• The Indian government will facilitate the establishment of a new school in India or provide necessary resources for the relocation.

Outcome:

• The school is relocated to a new plot in India with equivalent facilities and land area.
• The original school land in Barakhangir, Plot No. 28, is now under Bangladesh jurisdiction.

Example 3:

Scenario: A businessman named Anil owns multiple plots in the village of Nazirganja, specifically Plot Nos. 41, 42, and 44 in Block Boda, Sub-Division Haldibari, with areas of 58.32 acres, 434.29 acres, and 53.47 acres respectively.

Application of the Act:

• Anil's plots are part of the exchangeable Indian enclaves in Bangladesh as per the Constitution (One Hundredth Amendment) Act, 2015.
• Anil will need to transfer his business operations to India.
• The Indian government will provide Anil with equivalent land or compensation for his business operations.

Outcome:

• Anil receives new plots in India equivalent to the total area of his original plots (546.08 acres) or monetary compensation.
• The land in Nazirganja, Plot Nos. 41, 42, and 44, now officially belongs to Bangladesh.

Example 4:

Scenario: A community center is located on Plot No. 59 in the village of Putimari, Block Boda, Sub-Division Haldibari, with an area of 122.8 acres. The center is a hub for local events and activities.

Application of the Act:

• The community center land is part of the exchangeable Indian enclaves in Bangladesh as per the Constitution (One Hundredth Amendment) Act, 2015.
• The community center will need to be relocated to India.
• The Indian government will assist in establishing a new community center in India or provide necessary resources for the relocation.

Outcome:

• The community center is relocated to a new plot in India with equivalent facilities and land area.
• The original community center land in Putimari, Plot No. 59, is now under Bangladesh jurisdiction.