G.O.Ms.No. 149, Construction of Division Office Building, Coimbatore, 2008
The Tamil Nadu Public Works (Y2) Department issued Government Order G.O.Ms.No. 149 on 21 May 2008, granting administrative sanction of Rs. 36.50 lakhs to construct a division office building for the Executive Engineer, Public Works Department Buildings (Construction and Maintenance) Division, Coimbatore. It approves dismantling the existing building, constructing a replacement and incurring the expenditure under the specified public works account.
What the document does
Government Order G.O.Ms.No. 149 of the Tamil Nadu Public Works (Y2) Department grants administrative sanction for a new division office building in Coimbatore under the Part II Schemes for 2008-2009. The approved amount is Rs. 36.50 lakhs.
The project is intended to provide minimum basic amenities for the Executive Engineer and the Public Works Department Buildings (Construction and Maintenance) Division, Coimbatore. That division carries out building construction and maintenance work throughout Coimbatore District.
Why a new building was approved
The Chief Engineer (Buildings) reported the following reasons for replacing the existing office:
- The existing AC roof building was constructed during 1895.
- It was originally used as garages and was later converted into an office because of space constraints.
- The building has no heritage value.
- It is beyond repair.
- The proposal is to dismantle the old building and construct a new office with minimum basic amenities.
The estimate was prepared using the schedule of rates for 2008-2009. The Standing Finance Committee approved the proposal under the Part II Schemes for that year.
Financial approval and conditions
Government Order G.O.Ms.No. 149 includes these key financial provisions:
- Administrative sanction is granted for Rs. 36.50 lakhs.
- Provision for P.S. charges, contingencies and unforeseen expenses together must not exceed 2.5% of the cost of works.
- The approved expenditure is chargeable to the stated capital outlay account for public works office buildings under the Eleventh Five Year Plan II State Plan.
- The estimate submitted by the Chief Engineer (Buildings) is approved.
- The Chief Engineer (Buildings) is authorised to incur the expenditure according to existing procedures.
- The Finance Department concurred with the approval.
Who is affected
Government Order G.O.Ms.No. 149 primarily affects the Public Works Department, the Chief Engineer (Buildings), the Executive Engineer and the offices responsible for accounting and payment. The document concerns funding and construction of a government office building. It does not state any change to private land ownership, land classification, planning permission or property registration requirements.
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Common questions
Does G.O.Ms.No. 149 affect my private property in Coimbatore?
The document only sanctions construction of a Public Works Department division office building. It does not state any change to private land ownership, classification, registration or planning requirements.
How much was approved for the new Public Works Department office?
The Tamil Nadu Government granted administrative sanction for Rs. 36.50 lakhs.
Why was the existing Coimbatore office building to be demolished?
The existing building was constructed during 1895, was originally used as garages, lacked heritage value and was reported to be beyond repair.
Who can incur the approved expenditure?
The Chief Engineer (Buildings) is authorised to incur the expenditure according to existing procedures.
