G.O.(3D) No. 26, Reconstruction of Muthankulam Anicut
The Public Works (S2) Department of the Government of Tamil Nadu issued G.O.(3D) No. 26 on 28 May 2010, granting administrative sanction to reconstruct Muthankulam anicut across the Santhanavarthini River at M.M. Kovilur village in Dindigul Taluk and District. The sanctioned cost is Rs. 35.00 lakhs, with the work intended to provide assured irrigation to 107.24 acres through four tanks.
Purpose
G.O.(3D) No. 26 of the Public Works (S2) Department approves the reconstruction of Muthankulam anicut across the Santhanavarthini River at M.M. Kovilur village in Dindigul Taluk and District. The Standing Finance Committee approved the project under the Part II Schemes for 2010-2011, and the Government granted administrative sanction for a total cost of Rs. 35.00 lakhs.
Why reconstruction was approved
The Santhanavarthini River is a tributary of the Kodaganar River and originates on the northern slopes of the Sirumalai hills near Ayyapatti village. Muthankulam anicut was one of several anicuts across the river, but it collapsed during recent floods. As a result, the supply channel could no longer receive river water.
The reconstruction is intended to restore irrigation and stabilise the existing ayacut.
Key provisions
- Muthankulam anicut will be reconstructed across the Santhanavarthini River.
- Retaining walls will be provided on both sides of the upstream and downstream portions of the anicut.
- Necessary bank connections will be included to protect the flood banks from erosion.
- The completed scheme is expected to provide assured irrigation to 107.24 acres through four tanks.
- Petty supervision charges and unforeseen items must not exceed 2.5% of the total cost of the works.
- The expenditure is assigned to the specified capital outlay account for rehabilitation, renovation and modernisation of irrigation structures.
Implementation responsibility
The Chief Engineer, Water Resources Department, Coimbatore Region is responsible for executing the project. The work must be taken up immediately and completed within the approved cost and time limit. Progress reports must be sent to the Government every month. No additional staff is required for execution.
Relevance to landowners and buyers
G.O.(3D) No. 26 concerns reconstruction of an irrigation structure and restoration of water supply to an existing ayacut. It does not describe any land acquisition, transfer of ownership, change in land classification or alteration of property title. Owners and agricultural users within the 107.24 acres served through the four tanks may be affected by the restored irrigation supply.
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Common questions
Where is the Muthankulam anicut reconstruction planned?
The reconstruction is across the Santhanavarthini River at M.M. Kovilur village in Dindigul Taluk and District.
How much money was sanctioned for the work?
The Government granted administrative sanction for Rs. 35.00 lakhs. Petty supervision charges and unforeseen items must not exceed 2.5% of the total cost of the works.
How much agricultural land is expected to receive irrigation?
The scheme is intended to provide assured irrigation to 107.24 acres through four tanks.
Does G.O.(3D) No. 26 acquire private land or change property ownership?
The document does not state that private land will be acquired or that ownership, title or land classification will change. It grants administrative sanction for reconstruction of the anicut and related protective works.
