G.O. (Ms.) No. 128, Administrative Sanction for Recharge Model Structure, 2008
The Public Works (R.2) Department issued Government Order (Ms.) No. 128 on 21 May 2008, granting administrative sanction for a groundwater recharge model structure at the Thanjavur Groundwater Circle Campus. The approved estimated cost is Rs.1.00 lakh under the Part II Scheme for 2008-2009, and the structure is intended to promote public awareness of the need for groundwater recharge.
What the government approved
Government Order (Ms.) No. 128 of the Public Works (R.2) Department, dated 21 May 2008, approves the construction of a recharge model structure in the Thanjavur Groundwater Circle Campus. The estimated cost is Rs.1.00 lakh under the Part II Scheme for 2008-2009.
The proposal came from the Chief Engineer, State Groundwater and Surface Water Resources Data Centre. The Standing Finance Committee approved the proposal, and the Chief Engineer, Plan Formulation, forwarded the estimate to the Government.
Purpose of the structure
The recharge model structure is described as a model project for a public awareness programme. Its purpose is to motivate the public by demonstrating the necessity of groundwater recharge.
Key points include:
- The structure is to be located within the Thanjavur Groundwater Circle Campus.
- The sanctioned estimate is Rs.1.00 lakh.
- No additional staff is required for the project.
- The work is funded under the Part II Scheme for 2008-2009.
- The Finance Department concurred with the approval.
Implementation and funding
The Chief Engineer, State Groundwater and Surface Water Resources Data Centre, was directed to begin the work immediately and complete it within the stipulated time. The Chief Engineer was also asked to send monthly progress reports to the Government.
The expenditure is to be charged to the specified government account for minor irrigation, groundwater investigation, State Plan groundwater survey work in Tamil Nadu, and minor works.
Relevance to property owners and buyers
Government Order (Ms.) No. 128 concerns government expenditure and construction of a demonstration structure on the Thanjavur Groundwater Circle Campus. It does not state that private land is being acquired, change any land classification, impose groundwater recharge requirements on private property, or alter ownership or development rights.
Property buyers and owners therefore have no application or payment requirement under the document. Its direct administrative effect is on the responsible Water Resources Department officials who must carry out the sanctioned work and report progress.
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Common questions
Does Government Order (Ms.) No. 128 apply to my private property?
The document only approves a recharge model structure within the Thanjavur Groundwater Circle Campus. It does not impose any requirement on private property.
How much funding was approved for the recharge model structure?
The Public Works (R.2) Department approved an estimated cost of Rs.1.00 lakh under the Part II Scheme for 2008-2009.
Why is the groundwater recharge structure being built?
It is intended as a model project for a public awareness programme to motivate people about the necessity of groundwater recharge.
Who is responsible for carrying out the work?
The Chief Engineer, State Groundwater and Surface Water Resources Data Centre, was directed to take up the work, complete it within the stipulated time, and submit monthly progress reports to the Government.
