G.O. (Ms) No. 178, Infrastructure Facilities and Improvements to Park Areas at Sathanur Dam
The Government of Tamil Nadu, Public Works (T2) Department, issued G.O. (Ms) No. 178 dated 8 June 2007, granting administrative sanction of Rs.50.00 lakhs for infrastructure and park improvements at the Sathanur Reservoir Project Dam in Thiruvannamalai District. The approval is part of the Part II schemes for 2007-2008 and directs the Water Resources Organisation to begin the work within the sanctioned amount.
What the government approved
The Government of Tamil Nadu, Public Works (T2) Department, through G.O. (Ms) No. 178 dated 8 June 2007, approved infrastructure facilities and improvements to park areas at the Sathanur Reservoir Project Dam in Thiruvannamalai District. Administrative sanction was granted for an estimated Rs.50.00 lakhs under the Part II schemes for 2007-2008.
The proposal came from the Engineer-in-Chief, Water Resources Organisation and Chief Engineer (General), Public Works Department. The estimate was prepared using local market rates.
Purpose and scope
G.O. (Ms) No. 178 covers improvements, rehabilitation and beautification of parks and lawns at Sathanur Dam. The stated reasons include attracting more tourists, protecting the environment and increasing revenue from visitor entrance tickets.
Key facts recorded in the government order are:
- Sathanur Dam was constructed during 1954 to 1958.
- The dam area has 31 maintained parks.
- The sanctioned estimate for the Sathanur work is Rs.50.00 lakhs.
- The Standing Finance Committee approved an overall estimate of Rs.250.00 lakhs for park infrastructure and improvements at Sathanur, Krishnagiri, Bhavani Sagar, Mettur and Kelavarapalli dam sites.
- The expenditure for Sathanur is charged to the government account for improvements and beautification of parks in and around reservoirs in Tamil Nadu.
Implementation and oversight
G.O. (Ms) No. 178 approves the estimate and forwards it to the Chief Engineer, Chennai Region, Water Resources Organisation, Public Works Department. The Chief Engineer was asked to take up the work immediately, keep expenditure within the administrative sanction and submit a progress report to the Government every month.
The Government issued the approval with the concurrence of the Finance Department dated 7 June 2007.
Relevance to landowners and buyers
G.O. (Ms) No. 178 is a public works spending and project approval for government maintained park areas at Sathanur Dam. The source text does not provide for land acquisition, transfer of ownership, change of land use, alteration of property boundaries or changes to private land records. Its direct effect is on the responsible Public Works Department and Water Resources Organisation officials, the approved park works and visitors to the dam area.
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Common questions
Does G.O. (Ms) No. 178 change ownership or land records near Sathanur Dam?
No such change is stated. The government order grants administrative sanction for infrastructure and park improvements and contains no provision for changing ownership, boundaries or private land records.
How much was approved for improvements at Sathanur Dam?
The Government approved an estimated Rs.50.00 lakhs for infrastructure facilities and improvements to park areas at Sathanur Dam.
What work is covered at the Sathanur Reservoir Project Dam?
The approved proposal covers improvements, rehabilitation and beautification of parks and lawns in the dam area.
Which authority is responsible for carrying out the work?
The Chief Engineer, Chennai Region, Water Resources Organisation, Public Works Department, was directed to take up the work within the sanctioned amount and report progress to the Government every month.
