G.O. (Ms.) No. 56, Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana (Gramin) State Share, 2021
The Tamil Nadu Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department issued G.O. (Ms.) No. 56 on 31 March 2021, sanctioning Rs.52,41,60,000 as the first instalment of the State share for Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana (Gramin) for 2018-19. The Commissioner of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj may distribute the money to District Collectors other than Chennai, subject to the Government of India scheme guidelines.
What the government sanctioned
G.O. (Ms.) No. 56 of the Tamil Nadu Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department sanctions Rs.52,41,60,000 as the first instalment of the State share under Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana (Gramin) for 2018-19.
The funding is based on a physical target of 21,000 houses communicated by the Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India. That target had been distributed among the districts by the Director of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj.
The sanctioned State share consists of:
- Rs.50,40,00,000, calculated for 21,000 houses at Rs.48,000 per house.
- Rs.2,01,60,000 as 4 per cent administrative cost.
- Total funding of Rs.52,41,60,000.
Central and State funding
The Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India had released Rs.78.624 crore as the first instalment of the Central share, including 4 per cent administrative cost. The Central share was credited to the State Nodal Account of Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana (Gramin).
The State expenditure is allocated under three account categories:
- Rs.30,92,54,400 for the Scheduled Caste Component Plan.
- Rs.52,41,600 for the Tribal Sub Plan.
- Rs.20,96,64,000 under the other category.
Administration and compliance
The Commissioner of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj is authorised to draw and disburse the sanctioned amount to all District Collectors except Chennai and the Commissioner of Greater Chennai Corporation.
Implementation must comply with the Government of India guidelines for Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana (Gramin). The responsible authorities must ensure geo tagging and social audit. A Utilization Certificate must be sent to the Government of India according to the applicable norms, with a copy marked to the State Government.
The Finance Department concurred with the sanction on 31 March 2021.
Relevance to property owners and buyers
G.O. (Ms.) No. 56 is a rural housing scheme funding sanction. It does not contain provisions about land ownership, title transfer, registration, planning permission or change of land use. Its direct effect is on the government departments, District Collectors and rural development agencies responsible for distributing and monitoring the sanctioned housing funds.
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Common questions
Does G.O. (Ms.) No. 56 change my land title or land use?
No land title, registration, planning permission or land use provisions appear in the document. It sanctions the State share of funding for Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana (Gramin).
How much State funding was sanctioned?
The Tamil Nadu Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department sanctioned Rs.52,41,60,000 as the first instalment of the State share for 2018-19.
Does the sanctioned amount cover Chennai?
The Commissioner of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj is authorised to disburse the amount to all District Collectors except Chennai and the Commissioner of Greater Chennai Corporation.
Can an individual apply for a housing grant using this government order?
The document does not provide an individual application process or eligibility rules. It sanctions aggregate State funding for 21,000 houses and requires implementation under the Government of India scheme guidelines.
