G.O.(Ms.) No.78, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj (SGS.1) Department, dated 12.07.2017
Government Order G.O.(Ms.) No.78 of the Rural Development and Panchayat Raj (SGS.1) Department, dated 12.07.2017, releases Rs.109.5479 crore for road and bridge works taken up with National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development support under the Rural Infrastructure Development Fund XXI for 2015 to 2016. The order covers works already sanctioned in earlier government orders, including improvement of 193 Village Panchayat and Panchayat Union roads in 31 districts and construction of 41 bridges in 11 districts, and directs the Director of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj to disburse funds to District Collectors, except Chennai, and seek reimbursement from National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development.
What this document is
Government Order G.O.(Ms.) No.78 of the Rural Development and Panchayat Raj (SGS.1) Department, dated 12.07.2017, gives administrative sanction for release of Rs.109.5479 crore under the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development, Rural Infrastructure Development Fund XXI, for 2015 to 2016. It is a funding and implementation order for rural road and bridge works, not a land acquisition or land classification document.
What it covers
The Rural Development and Panchayat Raj (SGS.1) Department states that earlier government orders had already sanctioned works under National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development assistance. Those works were:
- improvement of 193 Village Panchayats and Panchayat Union roads in 31 districts, at an estimated cost of Rs.103.1320 crore
- construction of 41 bridges in 11 districts, at an estimated cost of Rs.59.6261 crore
- release of Rs.26.02 crore and Rs.24.6302 crore in earlier stages for improvement of the 193 Village Panchayats and Panchayat Union roads and construction of the 41 bridges
- a request sent to National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development for deletion of two works at an estimated cost of Rs.2.56 crore
Progress noted in the document
The Director of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj reported that, out of 232 works under National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development XXI:
- 198 works, or 85 percent, had been completed
- 34 works were in advanced stages of progress
Based on that proposal, the Government released the balance amount of Rs.109.5479 crore.
Who it affects
This document mainly affects:
- District Collectors, except Chennai
- the Director of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj
- Project Directors of District Rural Development Agencies
- National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
For property buyers and landowners, the document matters only if a property is near one of the sanctioned rural roads or bridges. The text does not identify individual villages, survey numbers, or specific road alignments.
Key directions
The Rural Development and Panchayat Raj (SGS.1) Department directs that:
- the sanctioned amount must be booked under the listed heads of account
- the Director of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj is authorized to draw and disburse the amount to all District Collectors, except Chennai
- the Director of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj must take action to get reimbursement of this amount from National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development to Government
- the Director must closely monitor the works and ensure quality as per prescribed standards
What this document does not say
The text does not give:
- a list of the exact roads or bridges
- any survey numbers or land details
- any compensation, acquisition, or patta instructions for private landowners
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Common questions
Does this document acquire private land or change patta records?
No. The text is about release of funds for road and bridge works under National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development assistance. It does not mention land acquisition, patta transfer, or survey numbers.
What works are being funded under this government order?
The document refers to improvement of 193 Village Panchayats and Panchayat Union roads in 31 districts and construction of 41 bridges in 11 districts under the Rural Infrastructure Development Fund XXI.
Who receives and handles the released money?
The Director of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj is authorized to draw and disburse the sanctioned amount to all District Collectors, except Chennai. The Director is also asked to seek reimbursement from National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development to Government.
Does the document say how far the works had progressed?
Yes. The Director of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj reported that 198 out of 232 works, or 85 percent, had been completed, and the remaining 34 works were in advanced stages of progress.
