G.O. (3D) No. 25, Construction of Mallayagoundanpatti Anicut, 2010
The Tamil Nadu Public Works (S2) Department issued G.O. (3D) No. 25, dated 28 May 2010, granting administrative sanction for construction of the Mallayagoundanpatti anicut across Vanjinadhi in Mallanampatti village, Nilakottai Taluk, Dindigul District. The approved cost is Rs.22.00 lakhs, and the scheme does not involve land acquisition.
The Tamil Nadu Public Works (S2) Department issued G.O. (3D) No. 25, dated 28 May 2010, granting administrative sanction for construction of the Mallayagoundanpatti anicut across Vanjinadhi in Mallanampatti village, Nilakottai Taluk, Dindigul District. The Standing Finance Committee approved the project as a Part II Scheme for 2010-2011, at a cost of Rs.22.00 lakhs, without land acquisition.
Why the project was approved
G.O. (3D) No. 25 records that Vanji Odai is a tributary of the Marudhanathi river. An old anicut previously supplied water to Kannimar Samudram tank through a channel until 2005.
The recorded reasons for the new work are:
- Floods in 2005 and 2007 completely damaged the old anicut.
- Silt deposited in the 1073 metre supply channel affected water flow to Kannimar Samudram tank.
- Reconstruction and channel desilting were therefore proposed.
Work covered by the sanction
The Tamil Nadu Public Works (S2) Department approved the following components:
- Construction of a body wall measuring 20 metres in length and 2.6 metres in height above bed level.
- Bund formation and construction of an abutment.
- Desilting of the supply channel.
- Execution by the Chief Engineer, Water Resources Department, Madurai Region.
No additional staff was considered necessary. Petty supervision charges and unforeseen items must not exceed 2.5% of the total cost of works.
Expected local effect
G.O. (3D) No. 25 states that the scheme is expected to increase water levels in nearby wells and stabilise an extent of 76.60 acres. It anticipates additional food production of 68.82 Metric Tonne and records a Benefit Cost Ratio of 1.2 : 1.
For owners and buyers in the area, the key land point is that the approved scheme involves no land acquisition. The document concerns irrigation construction and funding, rather than the transfer or acquisition of land.
Funding and implementation
The sanctioned expenditure is assigned to the capital outlay account for minor irrigation, surface water and the Special Minor Irrigation Programme. The Chief Engineer, Water Resources Department, Madurai Region was directed to begin the work immediately, complete it within the approved cost and time limit, and report progress to the government every month. The Finance Department gave its concurrence on 17 May 2010.
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Common questions
Does the Mallayagoundanpatti anicut project require land acquisition?
No. G.O. (3D) No. 25 expressly states that no land acquisition is involved in the scheme.
What work was approved under G.O. (3D) No. 25?
The approval covers a 20 metre body wall, bund formation, an abutment and desilting of the 1073 metre supply channel.
How much was sanctioned for the anicut project?
The Tamil Nadu Public Works (S2) Department granted administrative sanction for Rs.22.00 lakhs. Petty supervision charges and unforeseen items must not exceed 2.5% of the total cost of works.
Who is responsible for carrying out the work?
The Chief Engineer, Water Resources Department, Madurai Region is responsible for execution and was directed to provide monthly progress reports to the government.
