G.O. (Ms.) No. 316, Revised Administrative Sanction for Block-A, 2008
The Public Works (H1) Department issued Government Order (Ms.) No. 316 on 25 October 2008, granting revised administrative sanction of Rs.425.57 crore for constructing Block-A of the new Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly Complex at Omandurar Government Estate, Chennai. It revises the original administrative sanction of Rs.200 crore and ratifies technical sanction and tender action taken in anticipation of the revised approval.
What the document does
Government Order (Ms.) No. 316 of the Public Works (H1) Department, dated 25 October 2008, approves a revised cost of Rs.425.57 crore for Block-A of the new Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly Complex at Omandurar Government Estate, Chennai. The original administrative sanction was Rs.200 crore.
The complex was planned to include the Legislative Assembly Hall, the Legislative Assembly Department, the Chief Minister's Secretariat, Ministers' chambers, the Chief Secretary's Secretariat, core departments, conference halls and common facilities. The accepted revised plinth area for Block-A was 9,30,297 square feet.
Cost and tender approvals
Government Order (Ms.) No. 316 approves the revised total through the following components:
- Rs.347 crore under the technically sanctioned estimate.
- Rs.78.57 crore as tender excess.
- A total revised administrative sanction of Rs.425.57 crore.
The Tender Award Committee accepted the lowest tender from East Coast Construction and Industries Limited, Chennai, for Rs.341,46,08,454. The accepted tender included an excess of 29.89 per cent over the value put to tender of Rs.262,88,80,516.
Actions ratified
The Public Works (H1) Department ratified the Chief Engineer (Buildings), Public Works Department granting technical sanction for Rs.347 crore on 29 September 2008 before revised administrative sanction was obtained.
The department also ratified the Superintending Engineer, Buildings (Construction and Maintenance) Circle, Chennai inviting tenders on 23 July 2008 in anticipation of technical sanction and revised administrative sanction.
Funding and spending controls
Government Order (Ms.) No. 316 records that Rs.75 crore had already been provided in the Budget Estimates for 2008 to 2009. Any additional requirement was to be provided through the Revised Estimate or Final Modified Appropriation.
Separate government approval was required before spending individual lump sum provisions, except for specified items including statutory payments, architect consultancy payments, advertisement charges, unforeseen items, petty supervision charges, labour welfare fund, price escalation, photographic and video charges, and documentation charges.
Who is affected
Government Order (Ms.) No. 316 directly concerns the Public Works Department officers, government finance and accounting authorities, consultants and contractors involved in Block-A. It does not set out any change to private land ownership, land classification, planning permission or property registration procedures for buyers or owners.
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Common questions
Does Government Order (Ms.) No. 316 change ownership or classification of land at Omandurar Government Estate?
No land ownership or classification change is set out. The document grants revised administrative sanction for constructing Block-A of the new Legislative Assembly Complex.
What is the revised approved cost for Block-A?
The revised administrative sanction is Rs.425.57 crore, comprising a technically sanctioned estimate of Rs.347 crore and tender excess of Rs.78.57 crore.
Why was the original Rs.200 crore sanction revised?
The Chief Engineer reported that the revised total cost of Block-A was Rs.425.57 crore. The project also adopted a revised plinth area of 9,30,297 square feet following changes connected with the circular design and provision for foyers, storage and wall areas.
Did the government approve actions taken before revised sanction was issued?
Yes. The government ratified the technical sanction for Rs.347 crore and the earlier invitation of tenders, both undertaken in anticipation of the required approvals.
