G.O. (Ms.) No.112, Construction / reconstruction of 51 rural bridges, 2016

What the document does

Government Order G.O. (Ms.) No.112 of the Rural Development and Panchayat Raj (SGS1) Department, dated 23 September 2016, approves the construction or reconstruction of 51 rural bridges in seven districts. The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development had sanctioned the projects under the Rural Infrastructure Development Fund XXII for 2016-2017.

The total estimated project cost is Rs. 60.9530 crore. Administrative sanction allows the projects to proceed through the government process, but the document states that separate orders will be issued for financial sanction and release of funds.

Funding and responsibility

Government Order G.O. (Ms.) No.112 sets out the following funding arrangement and administrative responsibilities:

• The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development loan component is 80 per cent of the total project value.
• The State Government share is 20 per cent of the total project value.
• The Director of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj must closely monitor the works.
• Construction quality must meet the specifications and norms already in force.
• The Director must give detailed instructions to the District Collectors.
• Before tenders are finalised, officials must ensure that none of the sanctioned works is included under another scheme of the Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department or any other department.

Areas and works covered

Government Order G.O. (Ms.) No.112 covers projects in Kancheepuram, Tiruvallur, Cuddalore, Thanjavur, Nagapattinam, Tiruvarur and Thoothukudi districts. The annexure identifies each project by district, block, location, type of bridge, length and updated cost.

The supplied annexure includes high level bridges, minor bridges, reinforced cement concrete bridges, a footbridge, a low level causeway and a submersible causeway. Examples include a bridge across the Adaiyar River in Gerugambakkam Panchayat, a footbridge across the Arani River at Kammarpalayam Village, and a bridge across the Vennar at Vennukudi in Kothangudi Panchayat.

Relevance to property owners and buyers

Government Order G.O. (Ms.) No.112 is an infrastructure approval rather than a document changing land ownership or property records. The supplied text does not provide for land acquisition, transfer of title, change of land use or alteration of patta records. A buyer or owner may still find it relevant if a listed bridge project is near the property or affects local road access.