G.O. (Ms.) No. 113, Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme Material Component Funding, 2019
The Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department, through G.O. (Ms.) No. 113 dated 19 August 2019, sanctions Rs.797,80,30,667 as Central and State funding for the material component of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme for 2019-20. It authorises transfer of the money to the State Employment Guarantee Fund of Tamil Nadu and does not contain provisions concerning land ownership, sale, classification or approval.
What the document does
G.O. (Ms.) No. 113 dated 19 August 2019 was issued by the Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department to fund the material component of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme for 2019-20. The sanction is the third instalment of the first tranche of Central Assistance, together with the proportionate State share.
The total sanctioned amount is Rs.797,80,30,667, consisting of:
- Rs.598,35,23,000 provided by the Government of India.
- Rs.199,45,07,667 provided as the Tamil Nadu Government share.
The Director of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj is authorised to draw and transfer the sanctioned amount to the State Employment Guarantee Fund of Tamil Nadu.
Funding conditions and allocation
G.O. (Ms.) No. 113 records that wage and material costs for each person-day of employment are to be maintained in the proportion of 60:40. The Government of India bears the full wage cost, while expenditure on materials, including wages for skilled and semi-skilled labour, is shared between the Central and State Governments in the ratio of 75:25.
The sanctioned funding is distributed through account heads covering:
- The National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme shared between the State and Central Governments.
- Scheduled Caste Component Plan schemes.
- Tribal Sub-Plan schemes.
The Government of India required the Central funds and State share to be transferred to the State Employment Guarantee Fund within three days of receiving the Central funds. Delay beyond that period could make the State Government liable for penal interest at 12 per cent for the period of delay.
Administration and oversight
G.O. (Ms.) No. 113 requires Government of India guidelines to be followed strictly. It also requires social audits and submission of the Utilization Certificate to the Government of India, with a copy sent to the Tamil Nadu Government.
The document was circulated to the Director of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj, District Collectors except Chennai District, and Project Directors of District Rural Development Agencies.
Relevance to land and property matters
G.O. (Ms.) No. 113 is a programme funding sanction. It contains no provision changing land ownership, land classification, planning permission, building approval, registration or property transfer. Its direct effect is on officials and agencies responsible for implementing and accounting for rural employment scheme funds.
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Common questions
Does G.O. (Ms.) No. 113 change my land ownership or classification?
No land ownership or classification change is provided in the document. It sanctions Central and State funding for the material component of a rural employment scheme.
How much money was sanctioned under G.O. (Ms.) No. 113?
The total sanction is Rs.797,80,30,667. This comprises Central Assistance of Rs.598,35,23,000 and a State share of Rs.199,45,07,667.
Who is authorised to transfer the sanctioned funds?
The Director of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj is authorised to draw and transfer the amount to the State Employment Guarantee Fund of Tamil Nadu.
Are there audit requirements for this funding?
Yes. Government of India guidelines must be followed, social audits must be ensured, and the Utilization Certificate must be sent to the Government of India with a copy to the Tamil Nadu Government.
