G.O. (Ms.) No. 15, Construction of Check Dams across Varaganathi River, 2006
The Tamil Nadu Public Works (P1) Department issued Government Order (Ms.) No. 15, dated 17 January 2006, granting administrative sanction of Rs.27.90 lakhs to construct three check dams across the Varaganathi River in Periyakulam Taluk, Theni District. The check dams are planned near Adupalam Bridge, the new Thandupalayam Bridge and Municipal Bridge to recharge groundwater and restrict soil erosion at the bridge sites.
What the government approved
The Tamil Nadu Public Works (P1) Department granted administrative sanction for constructing three check dams across the Varaganathi River in Periyakulam Taluk, Theni District. The approved estimated cost is Rs.27.90 lakhs.
The approval followed a proposal from the Chief Engineer, Plan Formulation, Public Works Department. The proposal was connected with an announcement made in the Legislative Assembly while moving the Public Works Department demand for 2005-2006.
Locations and purpose
Government Order (Ms.) No. 15 covers check dams at the following locations:
- Near Adupalam Bridge.
- Near the new Thandupalayam Bridge.
- Near Municipal Bridge.
The stated purposes are to recharge groundwater potential and restrict soil erosion at the bridge sites. The document approves the works administratively, but it does not describe construction dimensions, affected survey numbers, land acquisition or restrictions on nearby private property.
Funding arrangements
The Tamil Nadu Public Works (P1) Department directed that the sanctioned expenditure be charged to the specified capital outlay account for minor irrigation, surface water and the Special Minor Irrigation Programme under the Tenth Five Year Plan.
Key financial provisions are:
- The expenditure is treated as an item of New Service requiring approval of the Legislature.
- The initial expenditure is to be met through an advance from the Contingency Fund.
- The Finance (BG-I) Department is to issue separate orders for that advance.
- The Engineer in Chief, Water Resources Organisation, Public Works Department, must apply in the prescribed format for the required advance.
- The Engineer in Chief must also submit the necessary notes for including the expenditure in the Final Supplementary Estimates for 2005-2006.
The Finance Department concurred with the approval before it was issued.
Who may be affected
Government Order (Ms.) No. 15 directly concerns the Public Works Department, Water Resources Organisation, Finance Department and officials responsible for implementing and funding the check dams. Owners, buyers and professionals dealing with property near the three bridge sites may wish to note the planned water and erosion control works, but the document itself does not identify private land, announce acquisition or change land ownership rights.
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Common questions
Where are the three check dams planned?
They are planned across the Varaganathi River near Adupalam Bridge, the new Thandupalayam Bridge and Municipal Bridge in Periyakulam Taluk, Theni District.
How much money was approved for the works?
The Tamil Nadu Public Works (P1) Department granted administrative sanction for Rs.27.90 lakhs for all three check dams.
Does the document acquire private land near the bridge sites?
The document does not identify survey numbers, acquire private land or describe any change to property ownership. It only grants administrative and financial approval for constructing the check dams.
Why are the check dams being constructed?
The stated purposes are to recharge groundwater potential and restrict soil erosion at the bridge sites.
