G.O. (Ms) No.186, Construction of 34 Bridge Works under State Budget, 2024-2025
The Rural Development and Panchayat Raj (SGS.1) Department issued Government Order (Ms) No.186 on 17 December 2024, sanctioning Rs. 17784.60 lakh from the State Fund for 34 bridge works during the financial year 2024-2025. The bridges address petitions under Ungal Thoguthiyil Muthalamaichar, flood damage and local connectivity needs, including links between habitations and growth centres.
What the government order does
Government Order (Ms) No.186 of the Rural Development and Panchayat Raj (SGS.1) Department, dated 17 December 2024, approves State funding for the construction of 34 bridges. The approved works have a combined tentative cost of Rs. 17784.60 lakh and a total length of 1,977.20 metres.
The Director of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj had initially proposed 84 bridges at an estimated cost of Rs. 414.02 crore for possible financial assistance under NABARD Rural Infrastructure Development Fund. Of these, 34 priority bridges were placed under the State Fund for the financial year 2024-2025.
Who it affects
Government Order (Ms) No.186 affects the Director of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj, the concerned District Collectors, District Rural Development Agencies and other officials responsible for carrying out and monitoring the bridge works. Residents, road users and habitations served by the listed roads may benefit from improved or restored connectivity.
The document deals with public bridge construction and allocation of government funds. It does not set out changes to private land ownership, land classification, property registration or compensation.
Key provisions
Government Order (Ms) No.186 provides for:
- 24 bridges arising from Ungal Thoguthiyil Muthalamaichar petitions, covering 1,488.38 metres, at a tentative cost of Rs. 12743.56 lakh.
- Five flood-damaged bridge works, covering 229.20 metres, at a tentative cost of Rs. 2226.76 lakh.
- Five local priority bridges intended to reduce travel distance between habitations and growth centres, covering 259.62 metres, at a tentative cost of Rs. 2814.28 lakh.
- A total financial sanction of Rs. 177,84,60,000 under three capital outlay heads, including allocations relating to rural development, the Special Component Plan for Scheduled Castes and the Tribal Area Sub-Plan.
- Authority for the Director of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj to draw and disburse the sanctioned amount to the concerned District Collectors.
- Close monitoring by the Director of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj to ensure that work quality meets prescribed standards.
Examples of listed locations
The annexed works include bridges in blocks such as Karamadai in Coimbatore, Panruti in Cuddalore, Athoor in Dindigul, Pappireddipatti in Dharmapuri, Anthiyur in Erode, Uthangarai and Veppanapalli in Krishnagiri, Melur in Madurai, Vennandur in Namakkal, and several blocks in Salem. Each listed work identifies its district, block, location, length and updated cost.
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Common questions
Does Government Order (Ms) No.186 change ownership or classification of my land?
No change to private ownership, land classification or property registration is set out in the document. It sanctions State funding for 34 public bridge works.
How much money has been approved for the bridge works?
The Rural Development and Panchayat Raj (SGS.1) Department sanctioned Rs. 17784.60 lakh, equal to Rs. 177,84,60,000, for 34 bridges.
Why were these 34 bridges prioritised?
The works relate to Ungal Thoguthiyil Muthalamaichar petitions, flood-affected areas, connectivity issues and the Chief Minister's announcements. Five local priority bridges are intended to reduce travel distance between habitations and growth centres.
Who is responsible for releasing and monitoring the funds?
The Director of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj is authorised to draw and disburse the money to the concerned District Collectors. The Director must also closely monitor the works and ensure compliance with prescribed quality standards.
