G.O.Ms.No. 166, Construction of a Check Dam Across Cholagampatti Vari, 2007
The Public Works (Q2) Department of the Government of Tamil Nadu issued Government Order G.O.Ms.No. 166 dated 6 June 2007, granting administrative sanction for a check dam across Cholagampatti vari at LS 4000 metres in Thanjavur Taluk and District, at an estimated cost of Rs 20 lakh. The project is intended to recharge groundwater in the adjacent village and support drinking water needs through bore wells and dug wells.
What the government approved
Government Order G.O.Ms.No. 166 dated 6 June 2007, issued by the Public Works (Q2) Department of the Government of Tamil Nadu, approves the construction of a check dam across Cholagampatti vari at LS 4000 metres in Thanjavur Taluk and District.
The Standing Finance Committee approved the project under the Part II schemes for 2007 to 2008. The Government then granted administrative sanction for an estimated cost of Rs 20 lakh.
Purpose of the project
The Chief Engineer, Plan Formulation, Water Resources Organisation, Public Works Department, reported that the proposed location is in a highly favourable groundwater recharge zone according to the zonation map.
The stated expected benefits are:
- Recharge of groundwater in the adjacent village.
- Support for drinking water needs.
- Improved water availability through bore wells and dug wells.
Implementation and funding
Government Order G.O.Ms.No. 166 assigns implementation responsibilities and identifies how the approved expenditure must be recorded.
- The Regional Chief Engineer is responsible for executing the work.
- No additional staff is required for the project.
- The Chief Engineer, Water Resources Organisation, Public Works Department, Trichy Region, is directed to begin the work immediately.
- The work must be completed within the prescribed time limit.
- Progress reports must be sent to the Government every month.
- The expenditure is classified as capital outlay on minor irrigation under the Special Minor Irrigation Programme.
- The Finance Department concurred with the sanction on 5 June 2007.
Who may be affected
Government Order G.O.Ms.No. 166 is relevant to residents and water users near the project location because the check dam is intended to improve local groundwater recharge and drinking water availability.
The document does not identify private survey numbers, approve land acquisition, change land classification, transfer ownership or impose development restrictions. Property buyers or owners seeking information about a particular parcel would therefore need separate land and project records to determine whether that parcel is involved.
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Common questions
Where is the approved check dam located?
The check dam is approved across Cholagampatti vari at LS 4000 metres in Thanjavur Taluk and District.
How much expenditure was sanctioned?
The Government granted administrative sanction for an estimated cost of Rs 20 lakh.
What benefit is the check dam expected to provide?
The project is intended to recharge groundwater in the adjacent village and help meet drinking water needs through bore wells and dug wells.
Does Government Order G.O.Ms.No. 166 acquire private land or change land ownership?
The document does not describe any private land acquisition, ownership transfer, land classification change or development restriction.
