G.O.(D) No.184, Appointment of State Nodal Officer for DISHA, 2021
The Rural Development and Panchayat Raj (CGS.3) Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, issued G.O.(D) No.184 dated 3 September 2021, designating the Principal Secretary to Government, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department, as the State Nodal Officer for District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee activities. The appointment supports statewide monitoring, coordination and quarterly district meetings under the Government of India’s DISHA initiative, and does not create or change any land or property requirement.
What the government order does
G.O.(D) No.184 dated 3 September 2021, issued by the Rural Development and Panchayat Raj (CGS.3) Department, appoints the Principal Secretary to Government, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department, as Tamil Nadu’s State Nodal Officer for the District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee initiative, known as DISHA.
The appointment followed a request from the Secretary, Department of Rural Development, Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India. The requested officer was to monitor DISHA activities at the state level.
What DISHA covers
District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committees were constituted in all districts under the chairmanship of Members of Parliament. Their stated purposes include better coordination among elected representatives and efficient, time-bound district development with active participation by the states.
The State Nodal Officer’s responsibilities include:
- Monitoring activities connected with the DISHA initiative across Tamil Nadu.
- Supporting the timely conduct of district meetings.
- Facilitating meetings in every district each quarter under the appointed chairperson.
- Ensuring timely submission of meeting proceedings.
- Helping resolve issues highlighted during meetings.
- Monitoring action items decided during meetings.
- Supporting coordination between the Ministry of Rural Development and the state government.
Who is affected
G.O.(D) No.184 mainly affects the Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department, District Collectors, district DISHA committees and officials involved in monitoring government development activities.
The government order does not state any change to land ownership, registration, classification, planning permission, patta, tax or property transactions. Property buyers and owners therefore have no direct compliance step under the appointment.
Designated contact
G.O.(D) No.184 identifies Dr. K. Gopal, Indian Administrative Service, Principal Secretary to Government, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department, Chennai 600 009, as the designated State Nodal Officer. The listed telephone number is 044-25070769, the fax number is 044-25675849, the website is www.tnrd.gov.in, and the email address is [email protected].
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Common questions
Does G.O.(D) No.184 change any land or property rules in Tamil Nadu?
No land or property rule is stated. The government order only designates a State Nodal Officer to monitor DISHA committee activities.
Who was designated as the State Nodal Officer for DISHA?
The Principal Secretary to Government, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department, was designated as the State Nodal Officer. The order identifies Dr. K. Gopal, Indian Administrative Service, in that position.
What will the State Nodal Officer monitor?
The officer will monitor DISHA activities, district meetings, submission of proceedings, resolution of issues and action items decided during meetings.
How often are DISHA meetings intended to be held in districts?
The State Nodal Officer is expected to facilitate meetings in all districts every quarter under the leadership of the respective appointed chairperson.
