G.O. (Ms) No.73, Maintenance of ICDS, PDS and Noon Meal Buildings
The Tamil Nadu Rural Development and Panchayat Raj (PR-1(2)) Department issued Government Order (Ms) Number 73, dated 15 March 2024, directing rural local bodies to use specified local body funds to maintain buildings used as Integrated Child Development Scheme Centres, Public Distribution System shops and Noon Meal Kitchens. It permits the use of the general fund, State Finance Commission grants, Fifteenth Finance Commission grants and, for Integrated Child Development Scheme Centres, the education fund.
The Tamil Nadu Rural Development and Panchayat Raj (PR-1(2)) Department issued Government Order (Ms) Number 73, dated 15 March 2024, to provide for the maintenance of buildings used as Integrated Child Development Scheme Centres, Public Distribution System shops and Noon Meal Kitchens. The order directs rural local bodies to meet maintenance costs from specified local body funds.
What the order governs
Government Order (Ms) Number 73 deals with the upkeep of three types of public service buildings in rural local body areas:
- Integrated Child Development Scheme Centres.
- Public Distribution System shops.
- Noon Meal Kitchens.
The government noted that these buildings are commonly constructed through development schemes and funding sources such as the Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme, urban local body funds, State Government schemes and the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme. According to the order, maintenance was not being undertaken by the concerned departments because adequate funding was unavailable.
Funds that rural local bodies may use
The Tamil Nadu Rural Development and Panchayat Raj (PR-1(2)) Department directs rural local bodies to use one or more of the following sources for building maintenance:
- General fund.
- State Finance Commission grants.
- Fifteenth Finance Commission grants.
- Education fund, only for Integrated Child Development Scheme Centres.
The proposed use of these funds was discussed at Collectors review meetings held during January and February 2024. It was also discussed and agreed at the High Level Monitoring Committee meeting for implementation of the Sixth State Finance Commission recommendations held on 5 February 2024.
Who is affected
Government Order (Ms) Number 73 primarily affects rural local bodies responsible for maintaining these public buildings. District Collectors, except the Chennai District Collector, and relevant rural development, social welfare, food and consumer protection authorities were among the recipients of the order.
For property buyers and owners, Government Order (Ms) Number 73 concerns public building maintenance funding. It does not contain provisions on private land ownership, property registration, patta, land classification or changes in land use.
This summary is generated from the source document to help you find what is relevant. The PDF above is authoritative. For advice on your own property, use LandLens One or speak to a qualified professional.
Common questions
Does Government Order (Ms) Number 73 change my patta or land ownership?
No such change is provided in the document. Government Order (Ms) Number 73 addresses funding for maintenance of specified public service buildings by rural local bodies.
Which buildings can be maintained using these funds?
The funds may be used to maintain Integrated Child Development Scheme Centres, Public Distribution System shops and Noon Meal Kitchens.
Can the education fund be used for all three types of buildings?
No. Government Order (Ms) Number 73 identifies the education fund specifically for Integrated Child Development Scheme Centres.
Which local body funds may be used for maintenance?
Rural local bodies may use the general fund, State Finance Commission grants or Fifteenth Finance Commission grants. They may also use the education fund for Integrated Child Development Scheme Centres.
