Official guidance, Tamil Nadu land law
G.O. (Ms.) No. 137, Thanjavur Corporation Infrastructure Facilities, 2015
The Municipal Administration and Water Supply (MC-II) Department issued G.O. (Ms.) No. 137 on 15 September 2015, granting administrative sanction for infrastructure works in Thanjavur Corporation at an estimated cost of Rs.49.05 crore from the Infrastructure and Amenities Fund. The approval covers the Old Thiruvaiyaru Road, an additional bridge near Thanjavur Big Temple, and nine bridges around the Thanjavur Big Fort moat.
Purpose and scope
G.O. (Ms.) No. 137, issued by the Municipal Administration and Water Supply (MC-II) Department on 15 September 2015, grants administrative sanction for three infrastructure projects in Thanjavur Corporation. The total estimated cost is Rs.49.05 crore, funded through the Infrastructure and Amenities Fund following the recommendation of the State Infrastructure and Amenities Promotion Committee.
The approved works are:
- Formation of the Old Thiruvaiyaru Road with culverts and bridges, estimated at Rs.1070 lakh.
- Construction of an additional road bridge across the Grand Anicut Canal near Thanjavur Big Temple, estimated at Rs.380 lakh.
- Construction of nine bridges across the moat around Thanjavur Big Fort, estimated at Rs.3455 lakh.
What the projects are intended to do
The Old Thiruvaiyaru Road project is intended to bring an older route back into use and help regulate heavy traffic currently using Karanthai Rajaveethi Road. Its estimate was prepared using the current Public Works Department and Highways schedule of rates for 2014-15, and the work is to follow standard specifications.
The additional Grand Anicut Canal bridge is intended to meet growing traffic needs near Thanjavur Big Temple. The document refers to tourist and pilgrim traffic, local festival traffic, and vehicles travelling between Kumbakonam, the old bus stand, Thanjavur Medical College Road and the new bus stand.
The nine moat bridges are part of proposals to improve infrastructure and the appearance of the heritage area around the palace and four Rajaveedhis. The wider proposal refers to desilting the moat, retaining water, improving groundwater, arranging boating, and creating parks on the moat banks.
Relevance to property owners and buyers
G.O. (Ms.) No. 137 may be relevant to owners and buyers near the Old Thiruvaiyaru Road, Grand Anicut Canal, Thanjavur Big Temple, Thanjavur Big Fort and the surrounding moat because it identifies approved public infrastructure works in those areas.
The document grants administrative sanction and records estimated project costs. It does not state that any land is acquired, change any land classification, alter ownership rights, or grant planning permission for private property.
Implementation points
- The nine moat bridges are located on the western, northern and eastern parts of the moat.
- The moat bridge proposal is to be spread over three years, with works prioritised for sanction of funds.
- The document records approval for implementation, but does not report that any of the works have been completed.
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Common questions
Does G.O. (Ms.) No. 137 acquire private land in Thanjavur?
The document does not state that any private land is acquired. It grants administrative sanction for specified road and bridge projects.
How much funding was approved for the Thanjavur infrastructure works?
The Municipal Administration and Water Supply (MC-II) Department granted administrative sanction for works estimated at Rs.49.05 crore under the Infrastructure and Amenities Fund.
Which works near Thanjavur Big Temple are covered?
The approval includes an additional road bridge across the Grand Anicut Canal near Thanjavur Big Temple and nine bridges across the moat around Thanjavur Big Fort.
Were all nine moat bridges intended to be built at once?
The State Infrastructure and Amenities Promotion Committee recommended spreading the proposal over three years and prioritising the works for sanction of funds.
