அரசாணை (நிலை) எண். 144
Tamil Nadu Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department Government Order (Nilai) No. 144 dated 11.10.06 transfers the Tamil Nadu Bhoodan Board, along with its posts, lands and funds, from the control of the Rural Development Department to the Commissioner of Land Reforms under the Revenue Department. It also places 19 listed staff under transfer of service, so the Board can function through a department that handles land records, patta transfer, encroachment removal and related land administration work.
What this document is
Tamil Nadu Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department Government Order (Nilai) No. 144 dated 11.10.06 is an administrative order about the Tamil Nadu Bhoodan Board. It shifts the Board from the Rural Development Department to the Land Reforms wing under the Revenue Department.
What it governs
The document explains the background of Bhoodan lands in Tamil Nadu and why the Board's control is being changed.
Key points given in the document are:
- Bhoodan lands were received as donated lands and brought under the Tamil Nadu Bhoodan Yagna Act, 1958, with rules in 1959.
- The Board was formed to regularise these donated lands and distribute them to the poor without land.
- The document says 28,126.15 acres were with the Board, of which 20,295.83 acres had been distributed, leaving 7,830.32 acres.
- It also refers to Gramdan villages, stating that 1700 villages were identified and 237 villages were declared as Gramdan by the concerned authorities.
- The Board had funds shown in the document, including permanent deposit and savings account balances.
Why the transfer was made
Tamil Nadu Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department Government Order (Nilai) No. 144 dated 11.10.06 says the Board's work is mainly land related and does not fit well within the Rural Development Department.
The reasons listed include:
- confirmation of Bhoodan lands depends on Revenue Department work,
- patta transfer in the Board's name needs Revenue Department action,
- removal of encroachments and restoration of land can be done only through the Revenue Department,
- many land details are available only with the Revenue Department,
- land acquisition and related field functions are already handled there.
Who it affects
This matters mainly to:
- people occupying, claiming or receiving Bhoodan land,
- officials dealing with Bhoodan land records,
- staff working in the Tamil Nadu Bhoodan Board,
- anyone checking which department controls Bhoodan lands and files.
Staff and administration changes
The document says the Board's posts, lands and funds are transferred to the Land Reforms Commissioner under the Revenue Department. It also lists 19 staff to continue in the Board on transfer of service.
The listed strength is:
- Assistant, 1
- Junior Assistant, 4
- Typist, 1
- Driver, 1
- Record Clerk, 1
- Office Assistant, 2
- Bhoodan Inspectors, 9
These transferred staff will be under the administrative control of the Commissioner of Land Reforms instead of the Director of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj.
This summary is generated from the source document to help you find what is relevant. The PDF above is authoritative. For advice on your own property, use LandLens One or speak to a qualified professional.
Common questions
Does this document transfer the Tamil Nadu Bhoodan Board to another department?
Yes. Tamil Nadu Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department Government Order (Nilai) No. 144 dated 11.10.06 transfers the Tamil Nadu Bhoodan Board, its posts, lands and funds to the Land Reforms wing under the Revenue Department.
Why was the Tamil Nadu Bhoodan Board moved out of the Rural Development Department?
The document says the Board's work is mainly land administration, such as confirming Bhoodan land, patta transfer, handling encroachments and using land records held by the Revenue Department. For that reason, it says the Board can function better under Land Reforms.
If I am dealing with Bhoodan land, which department does this document say is relevant?
The document says Bhoodan land matters need Revenue Department involvement, especially for confirmation, patta transfer, encroachment removal and access to land details. It therefore places the Board under the Land Reforms Commissioner in the Revenue Department.
Were staff also transferred under this document?
Yes. The document lists 19 staff, including Assistant, Junior Assistant, Typist, Driver, Record Clerk, Office Assistant and Bhoodan Inspectors, and says they will continue in the Board on transfer of service under the control of the Commissioner of Land Reforms.
