G.O. (Ms) No.57, Handing Over of Five Panchayat Union Roads, 2024
The Rural Development and Panchayat Raj (SGS.2) Department issued Government Order G.O. (Ms) No.57, dated 12 March 2024, for handing over five Panchayat Union roads in Cuddalore District to the Highways and Minor Ports Department and upgrading the combined route as a Major District Road. The route runs from Cuddalore through Semmandalam to Melpattampakkam and covers 15.193 kilometres.
What the document does
Government Order G.O. (Ms) No.57, dated 12 March 2024, from the Rural Development and Panchayat Raj (SGS.2) Department concerns the East Coast Road to Cuddalore, Semmandalam to Melpattampakkam route, also called the Customs Road. It provides for five Panchayat Union roads to be handed over to the Highways and Minor Ports Department for upgrading as a Major District Road.
The combined route is to be known as the Cuddalore to Melpattampakkam Road. It extends from kilometre 0/0 to kilometre 15/193, a total length of 15.193 kilometres.
Roads and authorities involved
The proposed Major District Road combines nine existing road stretches under different classifications and authorities:
- Five Panchayat Union road stretches.
- One Nellikuppam Municipality road stretch, from kilometre 9.759 to kilometre 10.341.
- A 0.020 kilometre part of the Cuddalore to Pallinelliyanur Major District Road.
- A 0.873 kilometre part of the Marudhadu to Irandairavillagam Other District Road.
- A 0.159 kilometre part of the Thotti to Vellappakkam Other District Road.
Cuddalore Panchayat Union and Nellikuppam Municipality passed resolutions to hand over the stretches within their control for further upgrading and maintenance. The municipal resolution relating to Vanpakkam was sent to the Commissioner of Municipal Administration for permission.
Why the route is being upgraded
The government records the following reasons for combining and upgrading the road:
- It provides a shorter connection from Cuddalore to Melpattampakkam without entering Cuddalore town.
- It is intended to reduce congestion on the Cuddalore to Chittoor State Highways road near Cuddalore, Nellikuppam and Melpattampakkam.
- It can operate as a bypass for Cuddalore and Nellikuppam Municipality.
- It provides connectivity towards National Highway 45A, National Highway 45C and Villupuram District.
Relevance to property owners and buyers
Owners, buyers and professionals dealing with property along the 15.193 kilometre route should note the change in road control and classification. The supplied text addresses road handover, upgrading and maintenance, but does not state that private land is acquired or identify any affected survey numbers, compensation process or property restrictions.
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Common questions
Which road is covered by Government Order G.O. (Ms) No.57?
It covers the route from Cuddalore through Semmandalam to Melpattampakkam, known as the Customs Road. The combined route is 15.193 kilometres long.
Does the document transfer all nine road stretches from Panchayat Unions?
No. Five stretches are Panchayat Union roads. The full route also includes one municipal road stretch, one existing Major District Road section and two Other District Road sections.
Does the document say that private land will be acquired?
No private land acquisition, affected survey number or compensation process is stated in the supplied text. The document concerns handing over existing road stretches and upgrading them as a Major District Road.
Why is the Cuddalore to Melpattampakkam route being upgraded?
The route is intended to reduce traffic congestion and provide a shorter connection that avoids entering Cuddalore town. It is also expected to function as a bypass for Cuddalore and Nellikuppam Municipality.
