G.O.(D).No.142, DRDA Administration Scheme Grant for Salem District, 2017
The Tamil Nadu Rural Development and Panchayat Raj (CGS.II) Department issued G.O.(D).No.142 dated 27 March 2017, sanctioning Rs.41,80,000 as the second instalment of Central and State funding for the District Rural Development Agency Administration Scheme in Salem District for 2016-17. The grant is for salary and contingent expenditure under the scheme and does not contain provisions changing land ownership, land classification or property rights.
Purpose of the grant
G.O.(D).No.142 dated 27 March 2017 sanctions and releases a grant of Rs.41,80,000 for implementation of the District Rural Development Agency Administration Scheme in Salem District during 2016-17. The release follows a proposal from the Director of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj.
The Salem District Rural Development Agency had used 60% of the first instalment released during 2016-17. The Government of India had released Rs.20,90,000 as the second instalment of the Central share.
Funding split
The Rural Development and Panchayat Raj (CGS.II) Department records the grant as follows:
- Central share: Rs.20,90,000.
- State share: Rs.20,90,000.
- Total release for Salem District: Rs.41,80,000.
- Funding pattern: 50:50 between the Central and State Governments.
The State Government may provide more than its required share where necessary to meet a genuine requirement of a District Rural Development Agency.
Conditions attached to the release
The Salem District Rural Development Agency funding is subject to these conditions:
- A separate account must be maintained in a nationalised bank under the District Rural Development Agency.
- Central funds must be transferred to the relevant District Rural Development Agency bank account within 10 days of receipt. Delay makes the State liable to pay interest at 12% per annum for the delayed period.
- The release is limited to actual requirements within the approved ceiling. The State Government must meet expenditure above that ceiling.
- Funds cannot be diverted from salary and contingent expenditure permitted by the scheme guidelines.
- The State Government must release its contribution. Any shortfall may be deducted from the second instalment for 2017-18.
- Copies of release orders must be sent to the Central Government within 3 days.
- Second instalment funding requires utilisation of 60% of available funds and submission of the previous year's Utilization Certificate and Audit Report.
Disbursement and oversight
The Director of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj is authorised to draw and disburse the sanctioned amount to Salem District through electronic clearing. The Project Director of the Salem District Rural Development Agency must follow the Central Government sanction instructions and correctly report release details in the Utilization Certificate and funding claim.
The accounts of the recipient institutions and District Rural Development Agencies are subject to audit by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India and the Internal Audit of the Ministry of Rural Development's Principal Accounts Office.
Relevance to property owners and buyers
G.O.(D).No.142 concerns administrative funding for the Salem District Rural Development Agency. It does not state any change to land records, ownership, classification, planning permission or property transactions.
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Common questions
Does G.O.(D).No.142 change any land ownership or property records in Salem District?
No such change is stated. G.O.(D).No.142 sanctions administrative funding for the Salem District Rural Development Agency and contains no provisions on land ownership, classification or property records.
How much funding was released for Salem District?
The total grant is Rs.41,80,000, comprising a Central share of Rs.20,90,000 and a State share of Rs.20,90,000.
What can the Salem District Rural Development Agency use the money for?
The funds may be used for salary and contingent expenditure in accordance with the District Rural Development Agency Administration Scheme guidelines. They cannot be diverted to another purpose.
Who is responsible for disbursing the grant?
The Director of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj is authorised to draw and disburse the sanctioned amount to Salem District through electronic clearing.
