Right from 1988, the Dandeavaddo residents have carried out a silent but consistent campaign for genuine redress.The land acquisition was for 2 lanes and has been completed.The residents then were paid a paltry Rs 13 per metre, later enhanced to Rs100 for those few who were represented. Houses were partially destroyed, residents displaced and compensation was peanuts. Now the same MDR is turned into 6 lanes with flyover adding to the woes of inhabitants. Late CM Manohar Parrikar had demanded flagging off 3 alternatives to select the least damaging one. At the request of the residents, a bypass was proposed and surveyed, but never incorporated into the plan, inspite of assurances. It involved no demolition of the houses and was passing through the village. The cost of flyover and construction of bypass was seen to be very cost effective. The authorities till date are elusive about it informing that plans are under consideration. MP Captain Viriato with cooperation of the panchayat has taken up the issue recently. In the meantime prospecting is in full swing for pillars. All concerned authorities have been approached with details of feasibility of bypass and real grievances.
