Six Rights of the Vulnerable REHABILITATION OF PEOPLE DISPLACED BY MEGA PROJECTS 6.1 A number rf complaints were received by the Commission alleging inadequacies or indifference m the rehabilitation of communities, more particularly the members of disadvantagec groups, when they have been displaced or otherwise adversely affected by mega development projects. The Commission is of the view that it is essential to balance development with greater justice and equity, the national interest with the interests and dignity of those who are required to yield their lands, and sometimes, the very basis of thei individual and communal personality for the interests of the nation. The CommissioB accordingly called for a comprehensive examination of the prevailing rehabilitation pe-licies. It urged, in particular, that the Central and State Governments examine and appropriately amend their laws, regulations and practices in order to ensure that when it comes to the acquisition of land for the purpose of national economic development, tLe provisions of the Constitution as expanded over the years by the Supreme Court,and as contained in international instruments to which India is a party, notably the ILO Convention 107, are respected. 6.2 In pursuance of the Commission's recommendation to formulate a comprehensive national policy o» rehabilitation and resettlement, the Central Government has formulated a draft policy, upon which the Commission has itself commented. This is, at present, being considered by a group of ministers for fmalisation by the Government. Kablnl Reservoir Pro^t, Kamataka 6.3.1 The Coronission had initiated action in respect of 108 affected tribal families awaiting rehabilkation in this project. The Commission's Special Rapporteur undertook a visit to the satlements of the affected tribals and held discussions with the State Government offcials. Based on that, the Commission directed the verification of the particulars of the persons who had been displaced but had not been compensated for the loss of the la»d. The Commission also directed the State Government to check details on whether the land released for rehabilitation was actually used for that purpose.