Constitution of Task Force on Elimination of Poverty - Orders issued
The Planning, Development and Special Initiatives (SP.2) Department issued G.O.Ms.No.43 on 13 May 2015, constituting a Tamil Nadu Task Force on Elimination of Poverty. The Task Force must develop a working definition of poverty, prepare a roadmap for eliminating poverty, and recommend strategies and anti-poverty programmes.
What the document does
G.O.Ms.No.43, issued by the Planning, Development and Special Initiatives (SP.2) Department on 13 May 2015, creates a State Task Force on Elimination of Poverty. It follows the constitution of a national task force under the Vice-Chairman of the National Institution for Transforming India Aayog to coordinate task forces formed by the States.
The government order is administrative guidance for developing poverty policy. It does not contain provisions concerning land ownership, land classification, planning permission, registration, acquisition, patta, taxation or property transactions.
Who is on the Task Force
The Task Force on Elimination of Poverty is chaired by the Principal Secretary to Government, Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Department. Its members include senior officials from:
- Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department.
- Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department.
- Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Department.
- Labour and Employment Department.
- Directorate of Municipal Administration.
- Directorate of Employment and Training.
- Rural Development and Panchayat Raj.
- Pudhu Vazhvu Project.
- State Planning Commission.
The Member-Secretary of the State Planning Commission serves as convener. The Head of Division for Rural Development and Decentralised Planning in the State Planning Commission is also a member.
Responsibilities of the Task Force
The terms of reference require the Task Force to:
- Develop a working definition of poverty.
- Prepare a roadmap for the elimination of poverty.
- Suggest strategies and anti-poverty programmes, including reforms to existing programmes.
- Consider any other relevant measures.
G.O.Ms.No.43 states that the Task Force may be requested to finalise its report by 15 June 2015.
Relevance to property owners and buyers
G.O.Ms.No.43 does not change any land or property rule stated in the document. Property buyers, owners and land professionals do not need to take any action under it. Its practical effect is to establish a government committee and define the committee’s policy work on poverty elimination.
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Common questions
Does G.O.Ms.No.43 change land ownership or patta rules?
No land ownership or patta provisions appear in G.O.Ms.No.43. It constitutes a State Task Force on Elimination of Poverty and sets out its membership and responsibilities.
Who chairs the Tamil Nadu Task Force on Elimination of Poverty?
The Principal Secretary to Government, Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Department, chairs the Task Force.
What work was assigned to the Task Force?
The Task Force was assigned to define poverty, prepare a roadmap for eliminating it, recommend anti-poverty strategies and programmes, consider reforms to existing programmes, and suggest other relevant measures.
Did the government order set a deadline for the Task Force report?
G.O.Ms.No.43 states that the Task Force may be requested to finalise its report by 15 June 2015.
