G.O. (Ms) No. 254, Construction of Well Syphon across Palar, 2011
The Tamil Nadu Public Works (W1) Department issued G.O. (Ms) No. 254, dated 14 December 2011, granting administrative sanction of Rs.1.40 crore to construct a well syphon across the Palar and reconnect the damaged aqueduct portion of the Mordhana Right Main Canal near Chithathur village in Gudiyatham Taluk, Vellore District. The document approves and funds an irrigation project, but does not state any change to land ownership, property rights or land use.
What the document does
The Tamil Nadu Public Works (W1) Department issued G.O. (Ms) No. 254, dated 14 December 2011, granting administrative sanction for an irrigation work near Chithathur village in Gudiyatham Taluk, Vellore District. The approved work is the construction of a well syphon across the Palar to reconnect the damaged aqueduct portion of the Mordhana Right Main Canal, at an estimated cost of Rs.1,40,00,000.
Scope of the project
G.O. (Ms) No. 254 covers infrastructure intended to restore the damaged canal connection. The estimate includes:
- Construction of a well syphon for a length of 340 metres.
- Provision of two intermediate wells for inspection purposes.
- Use of the schedule of rates for 2010 to 2011, with provision for escalation for 2011 to 2012.
The scheme was one of 12 irrigation schemes approved by NABARD at a combined cost of Rs.4,781 lakh.
Funding and accounts
G.O. (Ms) No. 254 divides the sanctioned project cost between:
- Rs.133 lakh in NABARD loan assistance, representing 95 per cent of the cost.
- Rs.7 lakh as the state share, representing 5 per cent of the cost.
The expenditure is assigned to a new account under capital outlay on major and medium irrigation. The Engineer-in-Chief, Water Resources Department, is designated as the estimating, reconciling and controlling authority for the new account. The relevant Pay and Accounts Officer or Treasury Officer is asked to open the account.
Legislative and administrative process
The sanctioned expenditure is classified as a New Service requiring approval from the Legislature. Until that approval is obtained, the document states that expenditure will initially be met through an advance from the Contingency Fund, under separate orders from the Finance (BG-I) Department. The Engineer-in-Chief must submit the required proposal and explanatory notes for inclusion in the Supplementary Estimates for 2011 to 2012.
Relevance to property owners and buyers
G.O. (Ms) No. 254 concerns approval, financing and administration of a public irrigation project near Chithathur village. The document does not identify private survey numbers, announce land acquisition, transfer ownership, alter land classification or impose property restrictions. Its stated effect is limited to sanctioning the canal repair work and arranging its funding and accounting.
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Common questions
Does G.O. (Ms) No. 254 change ownership or land classification near Chithathur village?
The document does not state any change to land ownership or land classification. It grants administrative and financial approval for an irrigation construction project.
What construction was approved across the Palar?
The approved work includes a 340 metre well syphon to reconnect the damaged aqueduct portion of the Mordhana Right Main Canal, together with two intermediate inspection wells.
How much funding was sanctioned for the project?
The total sanctioned amount is Rs.1.40 crore. NABARD loan assistance provides Rs.133 lakh, and the state share is Rs.7 lakh.
Where is the approved irrigation work located?
The work is across the Palar near Chithathur village in Gudiyatham Taluk of Vellore District, on the damaged aqueduct portion of the Mordhana Right Main Canal.
