G.O.(Ms).No.87, Construction of Four Block Statistical Inspector Offices, 2018
The Planning, Development and Special Initiatives (ST.2&E) Department issued G.O.(Ms).No.87 dated 10 December 2018, granting administrative sanction of Rs. 45.65 lakhs to construct four Block Statistical Inspector offices in Taluk Office premises. The approval covers offices at Rasipuram, Kandhili, Jolarpet and Arcot and does not contain provisions affecting private land ownership, transfer or acquisition.
What the government approved
The Planning, Development and Special Initiatives (ST.2&E) Department, through G.O.(Ms).No.87 dated 10 December 2018, accepted the proposal of the Commissioner of Economics and Statistics and granted administrative sanction of Rs. 45.65 lakhs. The money is for constructing four Block Statistical Inspector offices in Taluk Office premises, using estimates at 2018 to 2019 rates.
The Finance Department concurred with the approval on 4 December 2018.
Locations and approved estimates
The four proposed Block Statistical Inspector offices and their revised estimates are:
- Rasipuram in Namakkal district, 250 square feet, Rs. 9.35 lakhs.
- Kandhili in Vellore district, 250 square feet, Rs. 11.00 lakhs.
- Jolarpet in Vellore district, 250 square feet, Rs. 11.00 lakhs.
- Arcot in Vellore district, 350 square feet, Rs. 14.30 lakhs.
The combined revised estimate is Rs. 45.65 lakhs. The Chief Engineer (Buildings), Chepauk, provided the cost estimates.
Funding background
An earlier government order had sanctioned construction of 242 Block Statistical Inspector offices in the relevant Panchayat Union premises under the India Statistical Strengthening Project. The estimated cost under that earlier approval was Rs. 628.00 lakhs, with construction by the Director of Rural Development.
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation released Rs. 3.00 crore to the Department of Economics and Statistics from the second instalment due under the Support for Statistical Strengthening Scheme for 2017 to 2018. The amount was credited to the department's bank account as required by the scheme.
The High Level Steering Committee, chaired by the Chief Secretary, approved using second instalment funds for the construction activity under the revised Memorandum of Understanding.
Who is affected
G.O.(Ms).No.87 primarily concerns the Department of Economics and Statistics, the Public Works Department and the government offices responsible for funding, construction and accounts. It authorises government office construction within Taluk Office premises. It does not set out any change to private property ownership, land classification, registration, acquisition or development rights.
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Common questions
Does G.O.(Ms).No.87 affect my private land or property title?
The document only grants administrative sanction for constructing four government offices in Taluk Office premises. It contains no provision changing private land ownership, title, registration or land classification.
Where will the four Block Statistical Inspector offices be built?
The approved locations are Rasipuram in Namakkal district and Kandhili, Jolarpet and Arcot in Vellore district.
How much money was approved for the construction?
The Planning, Development and Special Initiatives (ST.2&E) Department approved a total estimated cost of Rs. 45.65 lakhs at 2018 to 2019 rates.
What are the proposed sizes of the offices?
The Rasipuram, Kandhili and Jolarpet offices are each proposed at 250 square feet. The Arcot office is proposed at 350 square feet.
