G.O.(Ms) No.160, Development of Green Spaces and Parks under AMRUT 2.0, 2022
The Municipal Administration and Water Supply (MA2) Department issued G.O.(Ms) No.160 dated 8 November 2022, giving administrative approval for 38 green space and park projects in 3 Town Panchayats and 35 Municipalities under Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation 2.0. The approved project cost is Rs.12.33 crore, shared by the Government of India, Government of Tamil Nadu and participating urban local bodies.
What the government approved
The Municipal Administration and Water Supply (MA2) Department, through G.O.(Ms) No.160 dated 8 November 2022, authorised implementation of 38 green space and park projects under Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation 2.0, Tranche II, financial year 2022 to 2023. The State High Powered Steering Committee approved the projects at its fourth meeting held on 14 September 2022.
The programme covers water supply, sewerage and septage management, reuse of treated water, rejuvenation of water bodies and creation of green spaces. G.O.(Ms) No.160 specifically concerns green spaces and parks.
Funding and project coverage
The approved projects are divided as follows:
- Three projects in Town Panchayats, with an approved cost of Rs.1.07 crore.
- Thirty five projects in Municipalities, with an approved cost of Rs.11.26 crore.
- Total approved cost of Rs.12.33 crore, against Rs.15.23 crore proposed by the urban local bodies.
- Government of India share of Rs.6.22 crore.
- Government of Tamil Nadu share of Rs.3.66 crore.
- Urban local body share of Rs.2.45 crore.
The Finance Department concurred with the approval on 8 November 2022.
Town Panchayat sites
The annexure identifies three Town Panchayat park sites by ward and survey number:
- Karimangalam, Dharmapuri district, Gandhi Park, Ward 8, Survey No.339/1B7.
- Velankanni, Nagapattinam district, Beach, Ward 3, Survey No.100/3.
- Labbaikudikadu, Perambalur district, Jamaliya Nagar, Ward 3, Survey Nos.27, 28 and 29.
Municipal sites shown in the supplied text
The supplied annexure identifies municipal park projects in Vaniyambadi, Arcot, Virudhachalam, Tiruvallur, Vadalur, Nandhivaram Guduvancheri, Poonamallee, Kallakurichi, Tirukoilur, Ulundurpet, Chidambaram and Kottakuppam. Each entry gives a locality, ward and relevant survey or town survey details.
Relevance to property owners and buyers
G.O.(Ms) No.160 may matter to anyone checking land at or near a listed survey number because the annexure identifies that location for park development. The supplied text provides administrative approval and funding details, but does not state that land ownership is transferred, land is acquired or land use is reclassified.
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Common questions
Does G.O.(Ms) No.160 acquire private land for these parks?
The supplied text does not state that any land is acquired or that ownership is transferred. It gives administrative approval for park projects and identifies project sites by ward and survey details.
How many park projects received approval?
The Municipal Administration and Water Supply (MA2) Department approved 38 projects, comprising 3 projects in Town Panchayats and 35 projects in Municipalities.
What is the total approved cost and who will fund it?
The approved cost is Rs.12.33 crore. The Government of India share is Rs.6.22 crore, the Government of Tamil Nadu share is Rs.3.66 crore and the urban local body share is Rs.2.45 crore.
How can I check whether my property is near a listed park site?
Compare the property's ward and survey or town survey number with the annexure entries. The supplied text identifies project locations using locality, ward and survey details.
