G.O. (Ms.) No. 187, Construction of an Anicut Across Mukthanadhi, 2007
The Tamil Nadu Public Works (T1) Department issued G.O. (Ms.) No. 187 on June 14, 2007, granting administrative sanction for constructing an anicut across the Mukthanadhi near Karadichittur Village, Kallakurichi Taluk, Villupuram District, to supply the Kumarapalayam channel. The approved ultimate cost is Rs.25.70 lakhs, with expenditure during 2007-2008 restricted to Rs.7.00 lakhs, and the document states that no land acquisition is involved.
What the government approved
G.O. (Ms.) No. 187 of the Tamil Nadu Public Works (T1) Department grants administrative sanction to construct an anicut across the Mukthanadhi. The structure is intended to provide an assured water supply to the Kumarapalayam supply channel near Karadichittur Village in Kallakurichi Taluk of Villupuram District.
The proposal was submitted by the Engineer-in-Chief, Water Resources Organisation and Chief Engineer (General), Public Works Department. It was approved by the Standing Finance Committee under the Part II schemes for 2007-2008.
Location and irrigation purpose
The proposed Mukthanadhi anicut is to be located between the existing Karadichittur anicut and Thavadipattu anicut. The document explains that the Mukthanadhi later joins the Maninadhi and continues as the Manimukthanadhi below the Manimukthanadhi Reservoir.
Key irrigation details are:
- The Kumarapalayam supply channel currently draws water from the Mukthanadhi through an open offtake.
- The channel has a registered ayacut of 48.54 hectares, or 120 acres.
- The project is expected to bridge the average irrigation gap over 46.10 hectares.
- The purpose is to stabilise the balance registered ayacut through a more assured water supply.
- The stated benefit cost ratio is 3.25:1.
Cost and implementation
The Tamil Nadu Government sanctioned an ultimate project cost of Rs.25.70 lakhs. Expenditure during 2007-2008 was restricted to Rs.7.00 lakhs and was assigned to the capital outlay for minor irrigation and the Special Minor Irrigation Programme.
The Chief Engineer, Chennai Region, Water Resources Organisation, Public Works Department, was directed to begin the work immediately and submit monthly progress reports to the Government. The Finance Department concurred with the sanction.
Relevance to landowners and buyers
G.O. (Ms.) No. 187 may be relevant to owners or users of land within the registered ayacut served by the Kumarapalayam supply channel because the project is intended to improve irrigation reliability. The document expressly states that no land acquisition is involved in connection with the project. It does not provide details about individual survey numbers, ownership, title changes or private development permissions.
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Common questions
Does the Mukthanadhi anicut project require private land acquisition?
No. G.O. (Ms.) No. 187 expressly states that no land acquisition is involved in connection with the project.
Which agricultural lands are expected to benefit?
The project is intended to benefit the registered ayacut supplied by the Kumarapalayam channel. The channel has a registered ayacut of 48.54 hectares, or 120 acres, and the project is expected to bridge an irrigation gap over 46.10 hectares.
How much money did the government approve for the project?
The ultimate sanctioned cost is Rs.25.70 lakhs. Expenditure during 2007-2008 was restricted to Rs.7.00 lakhs.
Where is the proposed anicut located?
The anicut is proposed across the Mukthanadhi near Karadichittur Village in Kallakurichi Taluk of Villupuram District, between the existing Karadichittur and Thavadipattu anicuts.
