G.O.Ms.No.167, Construction of a Grade Wall across Veeracholan River
The Tamil Nadu Public Works (Q2) Department issued G.O.Ms.No.167 dated 6 June 2007, granting administrative approval to construct a grade wall across the Veeracholan river at 118.00 kilometres in Komal village, Mayiladuthurai taluk, Nagapattinam district. The project was estimated at Rs.40.00 lakhs and was intended to restore the river bed level and benefit 1,472 acres irrigated through the A15 (a) New Komal channel.
Purpose and location
The Tamil Nadu Public Works (Q2) Department issued G.O.Ms.No.167 dated 6 June 2007 for an irrigation work under the Part II Scheme for 2007 to 2008. It grants administrative approval for constructing a grade wall across the Veeracholan river at 118.00 kilometres in Komal village, Mayiladuthurai taluk, Nagapattinam district.
The approved estimated cost is Rs.40.00 lakhs. Expenditure during 2007 to 2008 was restricted to Rs.20.00 lakhs.
Reason for the irrigation work
The proposal was submitted by the Chief Engineer (Plan Formulation), Water Resources Organisation, Public Works Department, through the Engineer in Chief and Chief Engineer (General).
Key reasons recorded in G.O.Ms.No.167 are:
- The A15 (a) New Komal channel takes off from the Veeracholan river at 117.768 kilometres.
- The channel irrigates an ayacut of 1,472 acres.
- Recent floods had eroded the bed of the Veeracholan river near the channel's off taking point.
- During normal river supply, the channel could not receive its full requirement.
- The proposed grade wall was intended to maintain the theoretical river bed level.
- The scheme was expected to benefit the full 1,472 acre ayacut.
Approval and implementation
The Standing Finance Committee approved the scheme under the Part II Scheme for 2007 to 2008. The expenditure was assigned to the capital outlay head for minor irrigation and the Special Minor Irrigation Programme stated in the document.
The Chief Engineer, Water Resources Organisation, Public Works Department, Trichy Region was directed to:
- Take up the work immediately.
- Complete it within the stipulated time.
- Send progress reports to the Government every month.
The work was to be carried out by the Regional Chief Engineer concerned. G.O.Ms.No.167 states that no additional staff would be required.
Relevance to landowners and buyers
Owners, farmers and buyers concerned with land in the 1,472 acre ayacut served by the A15 (a) New Komal channel may be affected by the intended improvement in irrigation supply. G.O.Ms.No.167 does not identify individual survey numbers, transfer land ownership, approve land acquisition or provide for compensation. It is an administrative and financial approval for the irrigation structure.
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Common questions
Where was the grade wall approved for construction?
G.O.Ms.No.167 approves construction across the Veeracholan river at 118.00 kilometres in Komal village, Mayiladuthurai taluk, Nagapattinam district.
How much land was expected to benefit?
The Tamil Nadu Public Works (Q2) Department stated that the scheme would benefit an ayacut of 1,472 acres irrigated through the A15 (a) New Komal channel.
What amount did the Government approve?
The estimated project cost was Rs.40.00 lakhs. Expenditure for 2007 to 2008 was restricted to Rs.20.00 lakhs.
Does G.O.Ms.No.167 acquire or transfer private land?
G.O.Ms.No.167 does not identify survey numbers, acquire land or transfer ownership. It grants administrative approval and funding for construction of the grade wall.
