G.O. (Ms.) No. 258, Modernisation of 10th Branch Canal and connected irrigation works, 2011
The Tamil Nadu Public Works (W1) Department issued Government Order (Ms.) No. 258 dated 14 December 2011, granting administrative sanction of Rs. 10 crore for modernising the 10th Branch Canal, constructing a bypass channel to Chunnambur Distributary, and modernising 12 connected tanks in Madurai District. The scheme does not involve land acquisition because the bypass channel is planned through poramboke land.
What the government approved
Government Order (Ms.) No. 258 dated 14 December 2011 grants administrative sanction for irrigation improvements in Madurai District. The approved estimated cost is Rs. 10,00,00,000, based on the schedule of rates for 2010-2011 with provision for escalation during 2011-2012.
The scheme is supported under NABARD RIDF XVII. NABARD approved loan assistance of Rs. 950 lakh, representing 95 per cent of the cost, while the State Government share is Rs. 50 lakh, representing 5 per cent.
Area and water system covered
The Public Works (W1) Department records that the 10th Branch Canal takes off at L.S. 47899 metres of the Periyar Main Canal. It runs for about 13 kilometres and empties into Marudhur tank.
Chunnambur Distributary takes off from sluice number 1 of Marudhur tank and runs for 11.52 kilometres. The scheme provides a separate bypass channel from the 10th Branch Canal to Chunnambur Distributary.
Main works sanctioned
Government Order (Ms.) No. 258 covers the following components:
- Modernisation of the 10th Branch Canal and Thiruvadhavur Distributary.
- Construction of a bypass channel.
- Construction of a head sluice in the 10th Branch Canal.
- Construction of a structure described in the source as a regular in the 10th Branch Canal.
- Construction of canal drops at L.S. 0 metres and 465 metres of the bypass channel.
- Modernisation of Chunnambur Distributary from L.S. 0 to 11000 metres.
- Modernisation of 12 tanks, including standardising tank bunds, reconstructing sluices, improving supply channels and surplus courses, and constructing retaining walls where necessary.
Effect on landowners and buyers
Government Order (Ms.) No. 258 expressly states that no land acquisition is involved because the proposed bypass channel runs through poramboke land. The document does not identify any private survey numbers, individual owners or properties for acquisition.
A buyer or owner near the canals, distributary or connected tanks may still wish to check local land and watercourse records to understand proximity to the works. However, the document itself only provides administrative and financial approval for the irrigation scheme and does not transfer or acquire private land.
Financial administration
The Engineer-in-Chief, Water Resources Department is designated as the estimating, reconciling and controlling authority for the new account head. The expenditure was treated as a New Service requiring legislative approval, with initial funding proposed through an advance from the Contingency Fund pending that approval.
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Common questions
Does Government Order (Ms.) No. 258 acquire private land?
No. The document states that no land acquisition is involved because the bypass channel runs through poramboke land.
How much money was sanctioned for the Madurai irrigation works?
Administrative sanction was granted for Rs. 10 crore. NABARD loan assistance is Rs. 950 lakh, and the State Government share is Rs. 50 lakh.
What irrigation works are covered?
The scheme covers modernisation of the 10th Branch Canal, Chunnambur Distributary, Thiruvadhavur Distributary and 12 connected tanks, together with a bypass channel, sluice and canal structures.
Does the document list the 12 tanks or affected survey numbers?
No. The document refers to 12 connected tanks in Madurai District but does not name them or provide private survey numbers.
