G.O. (Ms.) No.102, Tamil Nadu Village Habitations Improvement (THAI) Scheme 2014-2015
The Rural Development and Panchayat Raj (SGS-1) Department issued G.O. (Ms.) No.102 on 20 August 2014, sanctioning Rs.750 crore and approving implementation guidelines for the Tamil Nadu Village Habitations Improvement Scheme during 2014-2015. The scheme funds minimum basic infrastructure in rural habitations and applies through Village Panchayats in 31 districts, excluding Chennai.
What the document does
G.O. (Ms.) No.102 of the Rural Development and Panchayat Raj (SGS-1) Department provides funding and implementation guidelines for the Tamil Nadu Village Habitations Improvement Scheme during 2014-2015. The scheme treats each habitation, rather than only the Village Panchayat as a whole, as a unit for rural development and infrastructure planning.
The scheme is intended to reduce uneven distribution of resources and provide minimum basic infrastructure facilities across rural habitations. It forms part of a five phase programme planned from 2011-2012 to 2015-2016.
Funding approved
G.O. (Ms.) No.102 sanctions a total of Rs.750 crore for 2014-2015. The approved sources are:
- Rs.301.09 crore from State funds under the relevant accounts.
- Rs.292.30 crore from 50 per cent of the Infrastructure Gap Filling Fund.
- Rs.156.61 crore from Pooled Assigned Revenue funds.
- Rs.174.50 crore from the State fund component had already been released based on the previous year's State share.
The Commissioner of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj is authorised to draw and distribute the sanctioned amount to districts after deducting the amount already released. The Commissioner must also submit progress reports on implementation.
How Village Panchayats are classified
The Tamil Nadu Village Habitations Improvement Scheme covers 12,524 Village Panchayats across 31 districts, excluding Chennai. Village Panchayats are grouped into five categories according to their number of habitations:
- Below 5 habitations.
- 5 to 15 habitations.
- 16 to 25 habitations.
- 26 to 50 habitations.
- Above 50 habitations.
Funding is based on the number of habitations and the 2001 population. Village Panchayats with more habitations and larger populations receive more funds. The 23 Village Panchayats with more than 50 habitations are to have their requirements linked with other Rural Development Schemes during 2014-2015.
Who may be affected
G.O. (Ms.) No.102 directly concerns the Commissioner of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj, District Collectors outside Chennai, District Rural Development Agencies and Village Panchayats involved in selecting and carrying out infrastructure works. Rural residents and property owners may benefit where works are taken up in their habitations. The document governs public infrastructure funding and does not contain provisions changing land ownership, title, registration or private property rights.
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Common questions
Does G.O. (Ms.) No.102 change my land title or ownership rights?
No land title or ownership change is provided in the document. It sanctions funding and sets guidelines for basic infrastructure works in rural habitations.
Does the Tamil Nadu Village Habitations Improvement Scheme apply in Chennai?
No. The guidelines cover Village Panchayats in 31 districts and exclude Chennai.
How are funds allocated among Village Panchayats?
Village Panchayats are grouped according to their number of habitations. The allocation also uses the 2001 population, so Panchayats with more habitations and larger populations receive more funds.
Who distributes the sanctioned funds to districts?
The Commissioner of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj is authorised to draw and disburse the sanctioned amount to districts after deducting the amount already released.
