G.O.(Ms) No.27, State Additional Fund for RCC Roofing Cost
The Tamil Nadu Rural Development and Panchayat Raj (CGS.1) Department issued G.O.(Ms) No.27 dated 3 February 2020, sanctioning Rs.325,53,50,000 as the second instalment of State Additional Fund for reinforced cement concrete roofing under Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana (Gramin) 2017-18. The funding supports rural housing beneficiaries based on construction progress and does not address land ownership, registration or land use.
What the government order does
G.O.(Ms) No.27 dated 3 February 2020, issued by the Tamil Nadu Rural Development and Panchayat Raj (CGS.1) Department, sanctions Rs.325,53,50,000 as the second instalment of State Additional Fund for reinforced cement concrete roofing costs under Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana (Gramin) 2017-18.
The Government of India had communicated a target of 1,30,214 houses for 2017-18. Earlier government orders had released the first instalment of Central and State shares and the first instalment of the State Additional Fund for roofing costs.
Who is affected
The sanctioned funding is intended for beneficiaries constructing houses under Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana (Gramin) for 2017-18. Payments are to be made based on the progress of each house.
The Director of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj is authorised to draw and distribute the money to all District Collectors except Chennai and to the Commissioner of Greater Chennai Corporation. District Rural Development Agencies are also included among the recipients of the communication.
The document concerns financial assistance for rural housing construction. It does not set out rules concerning property title, sale, registration, planning permission or change of land use.
Key funding provisions
The sanctioned amount is allocated under three accounting categories:
- Rs.189,91,03,000 for construction of concrete houses for Scheduled Castes, representing 58 per cent.
- Rs.6,51,07,000 for construction of concrete houses under the Tribal Area Sub-Plan, representing 2 per cent.
- Rs.130,21,40,000 for construction of concrete houses for other Backward Classes, representing 40 per cent.
- The total allocation is Rs.325,53,50,000.
The source explains that the State Additional Fund can help beneficiaries purchase construction materials such as cement, steel, bricks, sand, doors and windows, enabling houses to move to the next stage of construction.
Implementation requirements
G.O.(Ms) No.27 requires compliance with the Government of India guidelines for Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana (Gramin). Geo-tagging and social audit requirements must also be followed. A utilisation certificate must be sent to the Government of India according to the applicable norms, with a copy marked to the Tamil Nadu Government.
This summary is generated from the source document to help you find what is relevant. The PDF above is authoritative. For advice on your own property, use LandLens One or speak to a qualified professional.
Common questions
Does G.O.(Ms) No.27 change my land ownership or patta?
No land ownership or patta change is addressed in the document. It sanctions additional State funding for reinforced cement concrete roofing under a rural housing scheme.
How much money was sanctioned for rural housing roofing costs?
The Tamil Nadu Rural Development and Panchayat Raj (CGS.1) Department sanctioned Rs.325,53,50,000 as the second instalment of State Additional Fund.
Can beneficiaries receive the roofing amount immediately?
The document states that payments to beneficiaries are to be made based on the progress of their houses. It does not specify an individual payment amount or payment schedule.
Does the sanctioned funding cover Chennai?
The Director of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj is authorised to disburse the funding to all District Collectors except Chennai and to the Commissioner of Greater Chennai Corporation.
