G.O.(Ms) No.29, Improvement of Civic Amenities in Thanjavur Municipal Corporation, 2015
The Municipal Administration and Water Supply (MC-II) Department issued G.O.(Ms) No.29, dated 16 February 2015, granting administrative sanction for civic amenity improvements in Thanjavur Municipal Corporation at an estimated cost of Rs.85.68 crore. It also permits consultancy work for investigations and Detailed Project Reports, and directs the Director of Municipal Administration to place the proposals before the appropriate Project Sanctioning Committee.
Purpose and scope
G.O.(Ms) No.29 of the Municipal Administration and Water Supply (MC-II) Department, dated 16 February 2015, approves a package of civic infrastructure works for Thanjavur Municipal Corporation. The approval follows an announcement made by the Chief Minister during the Collectors and Police Officers Conference in 2013 and proposals submitted through the municipal administration authorities.
The document concerns municipal infrastructure and does not identify any individual property or change any stated ownership, land classification or property right.
Works receiving administrative sanction
The Municipal Administration and Water Supply (MC-II) Department grants administrative sanction for works estimated at Rs.85.68 crore. The approved components are:
- Relaying roads damaged by the underground sewerage scheme, Rs.25.00 crore.
- Improvement of Sivaganga Park, Rs.5.00 crore.
- Construction of a pathway on Trichy Road, from Ramanathan roundana to N.K. Road, Rs.1.00 crore.
- Improvement of three burial grounds, Rs.3.25 crore.
- Better lighting on Trichy Road, from the New Bus Stand to Ramanathan roundana, Rs.0.75 crore.
- Improvement of water supply, Rs.45.69 crore.
- Eradication of open defecation, Rs.4.99 crore.
The stated funding sources include the Tamilnadu Urban Road Infrastructure Fund, Integrated Urban Development Mission, Infrastructure Gap Filling Fund, Director of Town and Country Planning, and Urban Infrastructure Development Schemes for Small and Medium Towns. Some projects have alternative possible funding sources.
Projects requiring further preparation
G.O.(Ms) No.29 also permits the Commissioner of Municipal Administration to arrange investigation and preparation of Detailed Project Reports for:
- Water supply works, including newly added areas.
- Underground drainage works, including newly added areas.
- Electricity generation from the sewage treatment plant.
- Improvement of the New Bus Stand.
- Improvement of Rajappa Park and Clock Tower Park.
- Solid waste management.
- Construction of storm water drains.
The consultancy assignment may be taken up through Tamil Nadu Urban Infrastructure and Financial Services Limited with assistance under the project preparation Grant Fund or Grant Fund II.
Who may be affected
Residents, road users and property occupiers in Thanjavur Municipal Corporation may experience municipal works involving roads, water supply, drainage, lighting, parks, burial grounds, sanitation and public transport facilities. The Director of Municipal Administration must place the proposals before the Project Sanctioning Committee of the appropriate fund for approval.
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Common questions
Does G.O.(Ms) No.29 change the ownership or classification of my property in Thanjavur?
The document does not identify individual properties or state any change to ownership or land classification. It grants administrative sanction for municipal civic infrastructure projects.
Which road works are approved in Thanjavur?
The approved works include relaying roads damaged by the underground sewerage scheme and constructing a pathway on Trichy Road from Ramanathan roundana to N.K. Road.
Are water supply and drainage improvements included?
Yes. The sanctioned package includes water supply improvements, while further investigation and Detailed Project Reports are permitted for water supply and underground drainage works, including newly added areas, and for storm water drains.
Does administrative sanction mean every project can start immediately?
G.O.(Ms) No.29 directs the Director of Municipal Administration to place the proposals before the Project Sanctioning Committee of the appropriate fund for approval. Some additional projects also require investigation and preparation of Detailed Project Reports.
