G.O.Ms.No.149, Construction of a Grade Wall across Vennar River, 2007
The Tamil Nadu Public Works (Q2) Department issued Government Order Ms. No. 149 on 1 June 2007, granting administrative sanction for a grade wall, described in the sanction as a check dam, across the Vennar River at mile 42/1 to feed the A-47 Regunatha Cauvery Channel in Thanjavur District. The scheme is estimated to cost Rs.175 lakhs, is expected to benefit 4,996 acres and does not involve land acquisition.
Purpose and scope
Government Order Ms. No. 149, issued by the Tamil Nadu Public Works (Q2) Department on 1 June 2007, approves an irrigation project under the Part II Scheme for 2007-2008. The project is intended to improve the supply of water from the Vennar River to the A-47 Regunatha Cauvery Channel in Thanjavur District.
The Chief Engineer, Trichy Region, reported that the channel was not receiving sufficient water even when the Vennar River had a high supply. The stated reason was scour in the river at the channel's off-take point.
Approved works
The Vennar River irrigation scheme covers the following main works:
- Construction of a grade wall across the Vennar River at mile 42/1. The administrative sanction paragraph describes the structure as a check dam.
- Strengthening of the river bund.
- Protection works on the upstream and downstream sides.
The scheme is expected to benefit 4,996 acres of land served by the channel.
Cost and implementation
The Tamil Nadu Government granted administrative sanction for an estimated cost of Rs.175 lakhs, based on the Schedule of Rates for 2007-2008. Expenditure during 2007-2008 was restricted to Rs.70 lakhs.
The Chief Engineer, Water Resources Organisation, Public Works Department, Trichy Region, is responsible for executing the work. The order states that no additional staff will be required. The Chief Engineer was directed to begin the work immediately, complete it within the stipulated time and send monthly progress reports to the Government.
The scheme had been approved by the Standing Finance Committee and was issued with the concurrence of the Finance Department.
Relevance to landowners and buyers
Government Order Ms. No. 149 expressly states that no land acquisition is involved in the approved irrigation works. It therefore does not authorise the acquisition of private land for the project.
Owners and buyers of agricultural land supplied by the A-47 Regunatha Cauvery Channel may be affected through the intended improvement in water supply. The order does not identify individual survey numbers, landowners or properties among the 4,996 acres expected to benefit.
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Common questions
Will private land be acquired for this Vennar River project?
No. Government Order Ms. No. 149 expressly states that no land acquisition is involved.
Which land is expected to benefit from the project?
The project is expected to benefit 4,996 acres served through the A-47 Regunatha Cauvery Channel. The order does not list individual survey numbers or properties.
What construction work was approved?
The approved work includes a grade wall across the Vennar River at mile 42/1, strengthening of the river bund and upstream and downstream protection works. The sanction paragraph calls the structure a check dam.
Who is responsible for carrying out the work?
The Chief Engineer, Water Resources Organisation, Public Works Department, Trichy Region, is responsible for execution and for submitting monthly progress reports to the Government.
