G.O. (Ms.) No. 162, AMRUT 2.0 Sewerage Projects and Rainwater Harvesting Reimbursement, 2022
The Municipal Administration and Water Supply (MA2) Department issued Government Order (Ms.) No. 162 dated 8 November 2022, granting administrative approval for seven Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board underground sewerage projects costing Rs. 1,463.14 crore under the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation 2.0. It also approves reimbursement of Rs. 1.75 crore for maintaining rainwater harvesting structures and conducting a public awareness campaign during 2022-2023.
What the government approved
Government Order (Ms.) No. 162 of the Municipal Administration and Water Supply (MA2) Department authorises implementation of seven underground sewerage projects by the Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board. The projects were approved at the fourth meeting of the State High Powered Steering Committee held on 14 September 2022 under the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation 2.0, Tranche-II for 2022-2023.
The total approved project cost is Rs. 1,463.14 crore, divided as follows:
- Government of India share, Rs. 365.80 crore.
- Government of Tamil Nadu share, Rs. 438.93 crore.
- Urban local body, external aid or Municipal Infrastructure Development Fund share, Rs. 658.41 crore.
Approved sewerage projects
The seven Chennai projects are:
- Enlargement of the sewer collection system and lift stations in Thousand Lights constituency, Area IX, costing Rs. 52.69 crore.
- Strengthening the existing sewer system at various depots in Alandur, Area XII, costing Rs. 122.63 crore.
- Comprehensive underground sewerage for left-out areas of Madhavaram, covering Divisions 26, 27, 28, 30, 31 and 33, costing Rs. 404.08 crore.
- Comprehensive underground sewerage for Vadaperumbakkam, Theeyambakkam, Puzhal and Mathur, costing Rs. 575.18 crore.
- Comprehensive underground sewerage for Edayanchavadi, Sadayankuppam and Kadapakkam, costing Rs. 219.10 crore.
- Comprehensive underground sewerage for Semmenchery, costing Rs. 71.27 crore.
- Underground sewerage for Annai Sathiya Nagar, Sivanandha Colony, MKB Colony, Patavatamman Industrial Estate and Tiny Shed, costing Rs. 18.19 crore.
Rainwater harvesting reimbursement
Government Order (Ms.) No. 162 also approves reimbursement of Rs. 1.75 crore to the Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board from the Administrative and Other Expenses Fund. The amount covers maintenance and assessment of rainwater harvesting structures, water quality monitoring and a nearly one-month awareness campaign using Women Self Help Group members.
Relevance to property owners
Residents and property owners in the listed Chennai localities may be affected by the planned sewerage infrastructure and rainwater harvesting assessment activities. The document provides administrative and financial approval, but it does not state that any particular property will be acquired, transfer ownership, change land classification or grant development permission.
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Common questions
Does Government Order (Ms.) No. 162 acquire any private land?
The document does not identify any private land for acquisition. It grants administrative approval and funding for sewerage projects and rainwater harvesting activities.
Which Chennai areas are covered by the underground sewerage projects?
The approved locations include Thousand Lights, Alandur, parts of Madhavaram, Vadaperumbakkam, Theeyambakkam, Puzhal, Mathur, Edayanchavadi, Sadayankuppam, Kadapakkam, Semmenchery, Annai Sathiya Nagar, Sivanandha Colony, MKB Colony, Patavatamman Industrial Estate and Tiny Shed.
What is the total approved cost of the seven sewerage projects?
The total approved project cost is Rs. 1,463.14 crore. The funding is shared by the Government of India, the Government of Tamil Nadu and the urban local body, external aid or Municipal Infrastructure Development Fund.
What does the Rs. 1.75 crore reimbursement cover?
It covers maintenance and assessment of rainwater harvesting structures, water quality monitoring and a public awareness campaign for 2022-2023 using Women Self Help Group members.
