G.O.(Ms) No.193, Balance Work in the Construction of Groyne at Enayamputhenthurai, 2010
The Public Works (WR2) Department issued G.O.(Ms) No.193 dated 21 June 2010, approving completion of the balance construction work for the groyne at Enayamputhenthurai in Vilavancode Taluk of Kanyakumari District at a restrictive cost of Rs. 121.95 lakhs. The work may be funded from the anticipated balance of the 12th Finance Commission allocation or, if that money is not released, from expected savings under an earlier State Funds sanction.
What it governs
The Public Works (WR2) Department issued G.O.(Ms) No.193 dated 21 June 2010 to approve the balance construction work for the groyne at Enayamputhenthurai in Vilavancode Taluk of Kanyakumari District. The approval limits the cost of the remaining work to Rs. 121.95 lakhs.
The groyne was one of 33 works administratively sanctioned under the 12th Finance Commission grant in 2006. The other 32 works were completed, but this work could not be completed because of a court case.
Why the work remained incomplete
The construction contract had a period of 12 months, and work began on 1 September 2007. High tidal waves at the site from 23 July 2008 to 25 July 2008 damaged the groyne.
Of the stones laid over a length of 141 metres at the stated levels, a major portion extending for 52 metres was washed away. The waves also caused loss to the completed work and machinery at the site. The Chief Engineer, Madurai Region, reported that the work could not be completed before 31 December 2009.
Key provisions
G.O.(Ms) No.193 dated 21 June 2010 provides that:
- The balance groyne work is approved at a restrictive cost of Rs. 121.95 lakhs.
- Funding should first come from the anticipated release of the balance allocation under the 12th Finance Commission award by the Government of India.
- If that allocation is not released, the cost may be met from expected savings of Rs. 121.95 lakhs out of Rs. 526.19 lakhs sanctioned for six State funded works.
- The expenditure is assigned to the capital outlay account for flood control and anti sea erosion projects specified in the document.
- Additional funds are to be provided through the Revised Estimate or Final Modified Appropriation for 2010 to 2011.
- Pending that provision, the Engineer-in-Chief (Water Resources Department) and Chief Engineer (General), Public Works Department, Chennai, may draw and disburse the approved amount.
Who it affects
G.O.(Ms) No.193 dated 21 June 2010 directly concerns the Public Works Department, the Water Resources Organisation, the Chief Engineer for Madurai Region and the Kanyakumari District administration. The document approves public engineering expenditure and does not state any change to private ownership, land classification, land use or property title.
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Common questions
Does this government order acquire private land at Enayamputhenthurai?
The document does not state that any private land is acquired. It approves funding and execution of the balance groyne construction work.
How much was approved for completing the groyne?
The Public Works (WR2) Department approved the balance work at a restrictive cost of Rs. 121.95 lakhs.
Why was the groyne work not completed earlier?
The document states that the work could not be completed because of a court case. It also records that high tidal waves in July 2008 washed away stones over a major portion of 52 metres and damaged machinery.
Where will the money for the balance work come from?
The money is to come from the anticipated balance of the 12th Finance Commission allocation. If that fund is not released, expected savings from Rs. 526.19 lakhs previously sanctioned for six State funded works may be used.
