G.O. (Ms) No.240, Improvements of Macro Drainages in Four Basins of Chennai City, 2009
The Tamil Nadu Public Works (K1) Department issued Government Order (Ms) No.240 on 16 October 2009, granting administrative sanction of Rs.633.03 crore for improving macro drainage systems maintained by the Public Works Department in four Chennai City basins. The works were approved under the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission and cover the Northern, Central, Eastern and Southern basins.
What the government approved
Government Order (Ms) No.240 of the Tamil Nadu Public Works (K1) Department, dated 16 October 2009, approves Rs.633.03 crore for macro drainage improvements in Chennai City. The stated purpose is to address flooding, inundation and related public health and safety problems caused by heavy rain and changes to the city’s topography, including unauthorised construction and deviations.
The drainage programme forms part of a wider project covering both micro and macro drainage in four basins. The total approved project cost is Rs.1,447.91 crore, divided between a Public Works Department component of Rs.633.03 crore and a Corporation of Chennai component of Rs.814.88 crore.
Areas and funding covered
The sanctioned Public Works Department component is distributed across the four basins as follows:
- Northern Basin, Rs.82.69 crore.
- Central Basin, Rs.83.89 crore.
- Eastern Basin, Rs.303.67 crore.
- Southern Basin, Rs.162.78 crore.
The Government directed that 35 per cent would be a Central Government grant and 15 per cent would be the State Government share. The remaining 50 per cent, described as the Urban Local Body share, would also be borne by the State Government because Chennai’s macro drainage system is maintained by the Water Resources Department.
Works identified in the supplied annexure
The annexure supplied with Government Order (Ms) No.240 identifies Northern Basin works involving Kodungaiyur Drain, Kolathur Tank surplus, Madhavaram Tank, Ambattur Tank surplus drainage, Otteri Nullah and a diversion towards the Cooum River.
Central Basin works include:
- Improvements to the outlet and drainage course from Maduravoyal Tank to the Cooum River.
- A diversion canal for the Virugambakkam Arumbakkam Drain.
- Widening, flood protection walls, concrete bed lining, fencing, maintenance ramps, bridge waterway improvements and inlet arrangements.
Relevance to property owners and buyers
Government Order (Ms) No.240 is an administrative and financial approval for public drainage works. It does not identify individual private properties or state that land ownership, title or land classification is changed. Owners and buyers near the named drains, tanks, rivers and proposed diversion channels may wish to check the relevant project plans with the implementing authorities to understand the location of works.
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Common questions
Does Government Order (Ms) No.240 change my land title or classification?
The document grants administrative sanction for drainage works. It does not identify individual private properties or state that any land title or classification is changed.
Which parts of Chennai are covered by the drainage programme?
The programme covers the Northern, Central, Eastern and Southern basins of Chennai City.
How much was approved for the Public Works Department drainage works?
The Tamil Nadu Government granted administrative sanction for Rs.633.03 crore for macro drainage improvements maintained by the Public Works Department.
What types of drainage improvements are listed?
The supplied annexure lists diversion channels, drain widening, flood protection walls, concrete bed lining, fencing, maintenance ramps, bridge waterway improvements and inlet arrangements.
