G.O.(Ms) No.85
Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department G.O.(Ms) No.85 dated 26.07.2021 sanctions Central Assistance under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme for the financial year 2021-22. It approves Rs.1559,15,39,000 towards the material and administrative components, authorises transfer to the State Employment Guarantee Fund of Tamil Nadu, and requires Government of India guidelines, social audit and utilisation reporting to be followed.
What this document is
Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department G.O.(Ms) No.85 dated 26.07.2021 is a government sanction for funds under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme for the financial year 2021-22. It records that the Government of India sanctioned the first installment of the first tranche of Central Assistance for the material component and administrative component, and the State Government approves release and transfer of that amount for programme implementation.
What it governs
Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department G.O.(Ms) No.85 dated 26.07.2021 deals with funding for implementation of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act in Tamil Nadu.
Key points in the document are:
- The Empowered Committee agreed to a labour budget of 25 crore persondays for Tamil Nadu for 2021-22.
- The Government of India had already released a mother sanction order for wages under the scheme during 2021-22.
- The Government of India then sanctioned Rs.1559,15,39,000 as the first installment of the first tranche of Central Assistance for the material and administrative components.
- The document states that wage and material costs must be in the proportion of 60:40.
- It states that wages are 100 percent borne by the Government of India.
- It states that the material component, including wages of skilled and semi-skilled labour, is shared between the Centre and the State in the ratio of 75:25.
- It states that the administrative cost is 100 percent borne by the Government of India.
Amounts sanctioned
Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department G.O.(Ms) No.85 dated 26.07.2021 sanctions:
- Rs.1383,90,16,000 towards the material component.
- Rs.175,25,23,000 towards administrative cost.
- Total, Rs.1559,15,39,000 as Central Assistance under the scheme for 2021-22.
The document also records that the State has to bear the balance 25 percent of the material component, calculated as Rs.461,30,05,333. It mentions a total of Rs.2020,45,44,333 for material component, proportionate State share and administrative cost, and permits transfer to the State Employment Guarantee Fund of Tamil Nadu.
Who it affects
This document mainly affects the Director of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj, District Collectors except Chennai District, and Project Directors of District Rural Development Agencies, because they are responsible for drawing, transferring and implementing the funds. It matters to rural local bodies and scheme administrators, not as a land title or property rights document, but as a funding and implementation order for rural employment works.
Compliance requirements
The document requires:
- strict compliance with Government of India guidelines,
- social audit as per the guidelines,
- utilisation certificates to be sent to the Government of India, with a copy to the State Government,
- inclusion of the expenditure in budget proposals and supplementary estimates.
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Common questions
Does this document change land ownership or property records in Tamil Nadu?
No. The text is about sanction of funds under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme for 2021-22. It deals with programme funding, transfer of money and compliance requirements.
How much money was sanctioned in this government order?
Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department G.O.(Ms) No.85 dated 26.07.2021 sanctions Rs.1559,15,39,000 in total. This is split into Rs.1383,90,16,000 for the material component and Rs.175,25,23,000 for administrative cost.
Is the State Government required to contribute any share under this document?
Yes. The text says the material component is shared between the Centre and the State in the ratio of 75:25, and it calculates the State share as Rs.461,30,05,333. It also says the funds must be transferred along with the State share to the State Employment Guarantee Fund for programme implementation.
What conditions are attached to the sanctioned funds?
The text says Government of India guidelines must be strictly followed. It also requires social audit and sending utilisation certificates to the Government of India, with a copy to the State Government.
