G.O. (D) No.531, Underground Sewerage Schemes for Karaikudi and Pollachi Municipalities, 2014
The Municipal Administration & Water Supply (MA.3) Department issued G.O. (D) No.531, dated 24 December 2014, granting administrative sanction for underground sewerage schemes in Karaikudi and Pollachi Municipalities. It approves Rs.112.53 crore for Karaikudi and Rs.109.62 crore for Pollachi, together with the stated operation and maintenance costs and funding patterns.
What the document does
The Municipal Administration & Water Supply (MA.3) Department issued G.O. (D) No.531, dated 24 December 2014, to approve underground sewerage schemes for Karaikudi and Pollachi Municipalities. The schemes form part of the German Bank for Development (KfW) assisted Sustainable Municipal Infrastructure Financing in Tamil Nadu Phase II Part 1 programme.
The programme is intended to improve urban living conditions, improve the environment and preserve natural resources. The approval follows proposals from the Commissioner of Municipal Administration and a recommendation from the Empowered Committee.
Who it affects
G.O. (D) No.531 directly concerns Karaikudi Municipality, Pollachi Municipality, the Commissioner of Municipal Administration and TNUIFS Limited. The two urban local bodies had resolved to implement their respective schemes with technical support, including a dedicated Project Implementation Unit or project management consultant.
For property buyers and owners, the document confirms government approval and financing for municipal sewerage infrastructure. It does not identify individual properties, declare connection dates, set charges for property owners or change private ownership rights.
Key approvals and funding
G.O. (D) No.531 grants the following administrative sanctions:
- Karaikudi underground sewerage scheme, Rs.112.53 crore, with an operation and maintenance cost of Rs.113.32 lakh.
- Pollachi underground sewerage scheme, Rs.109.62 crore, with an operation and maintenance cost of Rs.221.12 lakh.
The approved Karaikudi funding pattern is:
- KfW assisted programme loan, Rs.28.13 crore, 25 per cent.
- KfW GF-I grant, Rs.30.28 crore, 26.90 per cent.
- IUDM grant, Rs.42.87 crore, 38.10 per cent.
- Urban local body contribution, Rs.11.25 crore, 10 per cent.
The approved Pollachi funding pattern is:
- KfW assisted programme loan, Rs.10.54 crore, 10 per cent.
- KfW GF-I grant, Rs.21.09 crore, 20 per cent.
- IUDM grant, Rs.67.45 crore, 60 per cent.
- Urban local body contribution, Rs.10.54 crore, 10 per cent.
Practical relevance
G.O. (D) No.531 is an administrative and financial approval, not proof that a particular property is connected to the sewerage system. Property-specific connection availability, boundaries, charges and implementation dates are not provided in the document.
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Common questions
Does G.O. (D) No.531 change ownership or title of land in Karaikudi or Pollachi?
No change to private land ownership or title is stated. The document grants administrative sanction and sets out financing for municipal underground sewerage schemes.
How much was approved for the Karaikudi underground sewerage scheme?
The Municipal Administration & Water Supply (MA.3) Department approved Rs.112.53 crore, together with an operation and maintenance cost of Rs.113.32 lakh.
How much was approved for the Pollachi underground sewerage scheme?
The Municipal Administration & Water Supply (MA.3) Department approved Rs.109.62 crore, together with an operation and maintenance cost of Rs.221.12 lakh.
Does the document confirm that my property will receive a sewer connection?
No. G.O. (D) No.531 approves the municipal schemes and their funding, but it does not list individual properties, connection dates or property-specific availability.
