Official guidance, Tamil Nadu land law
G.O(Ms) No.9, Urban Development, Directorate of Town and Country Planning, sanction for construction of 3 office buildings
Housing and Urban Development [UD2] Department, G.O(Ms) No.9 dated 19.01.2023, gives administrative sanction and financial sanction for constructing three Directorate of Town and Country Planning district office buildings in Karur, Perambalur and Theni. The Government sanctioned Rs.7,45,80,000 from the Infrastructure and Amenities Fund for these buildings on land allotted in the respective Collectorate Master Plan Complexes.
What this government order does
Housing and Urban Development [UD2] Department, G.O(Ms) No.9 dated 19.01.2023, approves both administrative sanction and financial sanction for constructing three district office buildings for the Directorate of Town and Country Planning. The buildings are to be built in Karur, Perambalur and Theni by using the Infrastructure and Amenities Fund.
The source text says this follows an announcement made in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly for office buildings in 18 districts so that district offices of the department can function in their own buildings. It also refers to earlier principal approvals issued in G.O(2D) No.182 dated 12.11.2019 and G.O(2D) No.272 dated 22.11.2021.
Where the buildings are planned
The land for the three buildings was allotted by the District Collectors. The locations given are:
- Perambalur, Master Plan Complex, Collectorate, Perambalur, extent 0.14.00 hectare, S.F.No.221
- Theni, Master Plan Complex, Collectorate, Theni, extent 0.16.50 hectare, S.No.1219
- Karur, Master Plan Complex, Collectorate, Karur, extent 0.10.0 hectare, S.No.784/3 and 775/3
Cost and building details
The detailed estimates were furnished by the Engineer in Chief and Chief Engineer (General), Public Works Department, Chennai-05. The sanctioned estimates listed in the source text are:
- Perambalur, plinth area 456.00 sq.m, estimated cost Rs.258.50 lakh
- Theni, plinth area 456.00 sq.m, estimated cost Rs.212.30 lakh
- Karur, plinth area 612.44 sq.m, estimated cost Rs.275.00 lakh
- Total, Rs.745.80 lakh
The Government accepted the proposal of the Director of Town and Country Planning and sanctioned Rs.7,45,80,000 for these three district office buildings.
Who this affects
This government order mainly affects the Directorate of Town and Country Planning, the three district offices, and the departments handling release and accounting of funds. For most property buyers and owners, it does not change land use, ownership rights, planning permission rules or private property boundaries.
Other points in the text
- The proposal had approval from the State Infrastructure and Amenities Promotion Committee
- The Director of Town and Country Planning is authorised to draw and disburse the sanctioned amount
- The expenditure is to be met from the State Infrastructure and Amenities Fund
- The Accountant General, Chennai-18, was requested to make necessary adjustments at the end of the financial year 2022-2023
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Common questions
Does Housing and Urban Development [UD2] Department, G.O(Ms) No.9 dated 19.01.2023 affect private land owners in Karur, Perambalur or Theni?
The source text is about sanctioning funds to construct government district office buildings for the Directorate of Town and Country Planning. It does not say that private land is being acquired or that private land use rules are being changed.
Where will the new office buildings be built?
The source text places them in the Master Plan Complex, Collectorate, at Perambalur, Theni and Karur. It also gives the land extents and survey numbers for each site.
How much money was sanctioned and for what purpose?
Housing and Urban Development [UD2] Department, G.O(Ms) No.9 dated 19.01.2023 sanctions Rs.7,45,80,000 from the Infrastructure and Amenities Fund. The money is for construction of three district office buildings in Karur, Perambalur and Theni.
Are the building sizes and district-wise costs mentioned?
Yes. The source text lists Perambalur at 456.00 sq.m and Rs.258.50 lakh, Theni at 456.00 sq.m and Rs.212.30 lakh, and Karur at 612.44 sq.m and Rs.275.00 lakh.
