G.O.Ms.No.148, Construction of a Checkdam across Perumpallam Odai, 2007
The Public Works (Q1) Department issued G.O.Ms.No.148 on 1 June 2007, granting administrative sanction of Rs.21.82 lakhs to construct a checkdam across Perumpallam Odai in S.F.No.54 of Thekkampatti Village, Mettupalayam Taluk, Coimbatore District. The scheme is intended to improve irrigation and groundwater recharge, and the order states that no land acquisition is involved.
What the government approved
G.O.Ms.No.148 of the Public Works (Q1) Department, dated 1 June 2007, approves construction of a checkdam across Perumpallam Odai in S.F.No.54 of Thekkampatti Village, Mettupalayam Taluk, Coimbatore District. The project was approved under the Part II Scheme for 2007 to 2008.
The proposal was submitted by the Chief Engineer (Plan Formulation), Water Resources Organisation, Public Works Department, through the Engineer in Chief, Water Resources Organisation and Chief Engineer (General), Public Works Department. The Standing Finance Committee approved the scheme.
Project purpose and expected benefits
The checkdam scheme was taken up for detailed investigation following a petition from Thekkampatti Village. The location is described as being in a highly favourable groundwater recharge zone under the zonation map.
Key project details are:
- Proposed checkdam capacity of 0.565 Mcft.
- Annual storage of 2.26 M.cft.
- Stabilisation of irrigation for 53.94 acres over two crop periods.
- Creation of irrigation for a further 43.01 acres over two crop periods.
- Estimated total cost of Rs.21.82 lakhs.
- No land acquisition is involved.
- No additional staff is required for execution.
Funding and implementation
The Government granted administrative sanction for Rs.21.82 lakhs. Expenditure during 2007 to 2008 was restricted to Rs.7.00 lakhs. The sanctioned expenditure was assigned to the stated capital outlay account for minor irrigation and the Special Minor Irrigation Programme.
The Chief Engineer, Water Resources Organisation, Public Works Department, Pollachi Region, was directed to begin the work immediately and complete it within the stipulated time. The Chief Engineer was also required to send monthly progress reports to the Government.
Relevance to landholders
Owners and occupiers around Perumpallam Odai and S.F.No.54 may be interested because the project concerns local water storage, groundwater recharge and irrigation. G.O.Ms.No.148 expressly records that the scheme does not require land acquisition.
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Common questions
Will land be acquired for the Perumpallam Odai checkdam?
No. G.O.Ms.No.148 expressly states that no land acquisition is involved in the scheme.
Where is the approved checkdam located?
The checkdam is to be constructed across Perumpallam Odai in S.F.No.54 of Thekkampatti Village, Mettupalayam Taluk, Coimbatore District.
How much government funding was approved?
Administrative sanction was granted for Rs.21.82 lakhs. Expenditure during 2007 to 2008 was restricted to Rs.7.00 lakhs.
What irrigation benefit is expected from the scheme?
Over two crop periods, the scheme is expected to stabilise 53.94 acres and create irrigation for 43.01 acres.
