G.O.(Ms) No.151, District Rural Development Agency Administration Scheme Fund, 2018
The Rural Development and Panchayat Raj (CGS.2) Department of the Government of Tamil Nadu issued G.O.(Ms) No.151 on 15 October 2018, sanctioning and releasing Rs.9,63,70,000 as the first instalment of the District Rural Development Agency Administration Scheme Fund for the financial year 2018-19. The money is allocated to 31 District Rural Development Agencies and does not change land ownership, land classification or property rights.
What the government order does
G.O.(Ms) No.151 of the Rural Development and Panchayat Raj (CGS.2) Department, dated 15 October 2018, provides administrative funding to District Rural Development Agencies. It accepts a proposal from the Director of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj and sanctions Rs.9,63,70,000 for the financial year 2018-19.
The sanctioned amount is the first instalment under the District Rural Development Agency Administration Scheme. It is distributed between central and state funding as follows:
- Central share at 60 percent, Rs.5,78,22,000.
- State share at 40 percent, Rs.3,85,48,000.
- Total sanctioned amount, Rs.9,63,70,000.
Who receives and manages the funds
G.O.(Ms) No.151 allocates the funding among 31 District Rural Development Agencies. The annexure provides district level allocations in lakhs, with a combined central share of 578.22 lakhs, state share of 385.48 lakhs and total allocation of 963.70 lakhs.
The Director of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj is authorised to draw and disburse the sanctioned amount to the District Rural Development Agencies. The Project Director of each concerned District Rural Development Agency must follow the instructions issued by the Ministry of Rural Development of the Government of India.
Project Directors must also properly account for the release details when submitting utilisation certificates and future funding claims to the Government of India.
Relevance to property owners and buyers
G.O.(Ms) No.151 concerns administrative funding for rural development agencies. It does not state that any land is acquired, transferred, reclassified or converted to another use.
The document also does not create charges, fees or application requirements for property owners, buyers or developers. Its direct effect is on the Director of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj, the 31 District Rural Development Agencies and their Project Directors, who are responsible for receiving, using and reporting the scheme funds.
Key points
- The funding applies to the financial year 2018-19.
- The total sanctioned amount is Rs.9,63,70,000.
- Funding is shared between the central and state governments in a 60:40 ratio.
- District allocations are listed in an annexure.
- District officials must follow central government instructions and submit proper utilisation records.
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Common questions
Does G.O.(Ms) No.151 affect my patta or ownership of rural land?
No change to patta, ownership or land classification is stated. G.O.(Ms) No.151 deals with administrative funding for District Rural Development Agencies.
How much money was sanctioned under G.O.(Ms) No.151?
The Rural Development and Panchayat Raj (CGS.2) Department sanctioned Rs.9,63,70,000, comprising a central share of Rs.5,78,22,000 and a state share of Rs.3,85,48,000.
Which bodies receive the scheme funding?
The funding is allocated to all 31 District Rural Development Agencies. The Director of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj is authorised to draw and disburse it.
Can an individual property owner apply for money under this government order?
G.O.(Ms) No.151 does not provide for direct payments or applications by individual property owners. The sanctioned money is for District Rural Development Agency administration.
