G.O. (Ms.) No.161, Construction of 80 Bridge Works under NABARD RIDF XXVIII, 2024
The Tamil Nadu Rural Development and Panchayat Raj (SGS.1) Department issued G.O. (Ms.) No.161 on 22 October 2024, sanctioning the release of Rs.232,88,03,000 for constructing 80 bridges in 32 districts under the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development Rural Infrastructure Development Fund XXVIII. The document concerns public works funding and implementation, and does not state any change to private ownership, land records or property rights.
What the document governs
G.O. (Ms.) No.161 of the Tamil Nadu Rural Development and Panchayat Raj (SGS.1) Department provides financial sanction for 80 bridge works in 32 districts. The projects form part of 136 bridge works announced by the Minister for Rural Development and are supported by the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development under Rural Infrastructure Development Fund XXVIII for 2022-2023.
Administrative sanction had previously been given for the 80 bridges at an estimated cost of Rs.27476.73 lakh. The abstract records the administrative sanction as Rs.274.77 crore, including Rs.12.97 crore required because of an enhanced Goods and Services Tax rate.
Funding released
The Rural Development and Panchayat Raj (SGS.1) Department records that a start-up advance of Rs.4188.70 lakh, representing 20 per cent of the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development loan component, had already been received and released to districts as the first instalment.
The remaining amount required was Rs.23288.03 lakh. G.O. (Ms.) No.161 sanctions Rs.232,88,03,000 for release towards the bridge works.
The sanctioned amount is allocated under three capital outlay heads:
- Rs.174,66,02,250 for implementation of road works with National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development assistance.
- Rs.52,39,80,675 under the Special Component Plan for Scheduled Castes.
- Rs.5,82,20,075 under the Tribal Area Sub-Plan.
Administration and oversight
G.O. (Ms.) No.161 authorises the Director of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj to draw and disburse the sanctioned funds to the District Collectors concerned. The Director must closely monitor the bridge works and ensure that construction quality meets the prescribed standards.
The Director is also directed to take the necessary action to obtain reimbursement of the released amount from the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development to the Government.
Relevance to property owners and buyers
G.O. (Ms.) No.161 is a financial and administrative approval for bridge construction. The supplied text does not identify individual properties, alter land records, transfer ownership, or set out any process for acquiring private land. A buyer or owner would need separate project or land documents to determine whether a particular property is connected with one of the bridge works.
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Common questions
Does G.O. (Ms.) No.161 change my patta or ownership rights?
No change to pattas, ownership rights or land records is stated. The document sanctions and distributes funding for 80 bridge works.
How much money was released for the bridge projects?
The Rural Development and Panchayat Raj (SGS.1) Department sanctioned the release of Rs.232,88,03,000. A start-up advance of Rs.4188.70 lakh had already been received and released to districts.
How many bridges and districts are covered?
The funding covers construction of 80 bridges in 32 districts under Rural Infrastructure Development Fund XXVIII for 2022-2023.
Who is responsible for distributing and monitoring the funds?
The Director of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj is authorised to disburse the funds to the District Collectors concerned, monitor the works closely and ensure compliance with prescribed quality standards.
