GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU

ABSTRACT

Tourism – Government of India Assisted Scheme 2001-2002Provision of High Mast Light at Tiruttani with Government of India Assistance at a total cost of Rs.10.00 lakhs approved – sanction of Rs.3.50 lakhs as first instalment of Central share – orders issued.

Information and Tourism (T1) Department

G.O.(Ms) No.  15 
Dated.29-01-2004 

Read

1) Letter No.24920/T1/2001, Information and Tourism Department dated 21-9-2001

2) From the Government of India, Department of Tourism, New Delhi, Letter No.8DAT/17/2001 dated 31-3-2002

3) From the Commissioner of Tourism, Chennai-2 Lr.No. 6066/Ts1/2001 dated 22-4-2002 and 28-10-2003

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ORDER:

A proposal at an estimated cost of Rs.10.00 lakhs for the provision of 2 Nos. of High Mast Light at Tiruttani with Central Assistance of Rs.7.00 lakhs (Rupees Seven lakhs only) and State share of Rs.3.00 lakhs (Rupees Three lakhs only) was forwarded to Government of India, New Delhi vide the reference 1st read above.  The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India in the reference 2nd read above, have conveyed the sanction of the President of India for incurring an expenditure not exceeding Rs.7.00 lakhs (Rupees Seven lakhs only) being the Grant from Central Financial Assistance towards the project for the provision of Two Highmast Lights at Tiruttani at an estimated cost of Rs.10.00 lakhs.  The remaining Rs.3.00 lakhs (Rupees Three lakhs only) shall be borne by the State Government.  The Government of India have also released Rs.3.50 lakhs (Rupees Three lakhs and fifty thousand only) as first instalment as an advance for starting the work.

2) The Government of India have imposed the following conditions:

1) The sanction is accorded subject to the specific conditions that the State Government of Tamil Nadu will follow all tender procedures and codal formalities as laid down in General Financial Rules before according the work.

ii) The sanction of the president is also accorded to the release of Rs.3,50,000/- (Rupees Three lakhs and fifty thousand only) as first instalment of the Central share.

iii) Further instalments, if any, will be released only on rendering of full details of actual expenditure incurred after following of proper codal formalities.  They will also furnish an utilization certificate to that effect in the proper format to this Department towards the items mentioned in respect of the project sanctioned.  The utilization certificate should be signed and certified by an official not less than the rank of DIRECTOR ,TOURISM.  It would also mention clearly that ALL CODAL FORMALITIES HAVE BEEN FOLLOWED and duly supported by all relevant documents like quotations vouchers bills comparative statements or Purchase Committee, recommendation Registration of property in the name of Department of Tourism.

3) The above expenditure will be incurred subject to the following terms and conditions:

i) The State Government must make arrangements to place the order to procure that equipment within three months from the date of issue of this sanction, and will ensure timely utilization of funds to avoid escalation of cost.  Any escalation of costs or purchase over and above the number and types of items specifically approved by the Central Government will be borne by the State Government.  They should COMPLETE THE PROJECT WITHIN ONE YEAR FROM THE DATE OF ISSUE OF THIS SANCTION.

ii) The sanction is accorded for the release of funds to the State Government which shall make the purchase ON BEHALF OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRESCRIBED CODAL FORMALITIES.

iii) The State Government will be fully responsible for the maintenance, storage, repairs and use of the equipment and expenses on staff salaries and other overheads etc.

iv)The State Government will ensure that adequate SAFE GUARDS AND SAFETY MEASURES are undertaken to prevent any injury or loss of life after commissioning of project.

v) The State Government will be permitted to meet the operational expenses in full or part by laying a suitable tariff for using the equipment.

vi) Any loss or profit arising from such operations would be the responsibility of the State Government and no reimbursement or any subsidy will be provided to cover the losses, if any.

vii) Profits accruing due to renting leasing of equipment to other parties would be utilized for their replacement as specified vide our letter No.3-WL(2) 85, dated 23-2-85 issued to Secretary (Tourism) of all State Governments/Union Territories Administrations.

viii) The equipment/System will remain the property of the Department of Tourism Government of India with the right of inspection/ use by its representatives/Government of India Tourist Offices in India/Abroad.

ix) The equipment/system is being leased by the Department of Tourism to the Government for an initial period of 5 years during which they undertake to pay a nominal rent of Rs.1 per mensem to the Department of Tourism, Government of India payable in favour of PAY AND ACCOUNTS OFFICER, DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM, NEW DELHI.  After the expiry of this period, the state Government may purchase the equipment from the Department of Tourism, Government of India at a mutually agreeable price after calculating the cost of depreciation.

x) The above arrangement would be subject to review after 5 years.

4) The Commissioner of Tourism, in the reference 2nd read above, has requested the Government to sanction the sum of Rs.3.50 lakhs  (Rupees Three lakhs and fifty thousand only) released by Government of India as first instalment entrust the work to the Superintending Engineer (Electrical), Public Works Department, Electrical Circle, Buildings Organization, Chepauk, Chennai-5 as the President, Tiruttani Town Panchayat have come forward to allocate a sum of Rs.3.00 lakhs (Rupees Three lakhs only) as State share from the General Fund of Tiruttani Town Panchayat vide resolution No.158 of the meeting conducted on 25-6-2003.

5) The Government have carefully examined the proposal and issue administrative sanction for Rs.10.00 lakhs (Rupees Ten lakhs only) for the above scheme and accept the terms and conditions stipulated by the Government of India for implementing the scheme by the Commissioner of Tourism, Chennai-2.

6. Sanction is accorded for the payment of Rs.3.50 lakhs (Rupees Three lakhs and fifty thousands only) to the Commissioner of Tourism, Chennai-2 being the first instalment of Central share released vide the reference 2nd read above.

7) The Commissioner of Tourism, Chennai-2, is authorized to draw the amount sanctioned in para 6 above and disburse the same to the Superintending Engineer, Public Works Department, Electrical Circle, Buildings Organization, Chepauk, Chennai-5.  Subject to the terms and conditions laid down in para 2 and 3 above.

8) The Commissioner of Tourism, Chennai-2 should direct the Tourist Officer, Mamallapuram to make periodical visit and monitor the progress of this project.

9) The amount sanctioned in para 6 above shall be debited to the following head of account:-

3452 Tourism 01 - Tourist Infrastructure 101 Tourist Centre Schemes in the Tenth Five Year Plan.VI. Schemes shared between State and Centre UR-Government of India Assisted Scheme – 80 Lump sum provision.

(DPC No.3452 01 101 UR 8001)

10) Necessary funds will be provided in Final Modified Appropriation 2003-2004. The Commissioner of Tourism, Chennai-2 is requested to include the amount sanctioned in para 6 above in the Final Modified Appropriation 2003-2004.

11) The Executive Officer, Tiruttani Special  Grade Town Panchayat is requested to allocate a sum of Rs.3.00 lakhs (Rupees Three lakhs only) as State share from the General Fund vide the resolution No.158 of Special Grade Town Panchayat dated 25-6-2003.

12) This order issues with the concurrence of Finance Department vide its U.O.No.3095/Information and Tourism/2004 dated 23-01-2004 and additional sanction ledger No.1037.

(BY ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR)

V.RAMADOSS
S,ECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT.

To

The Commissioner of Tourism, Chennai-2.

The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation Ltd., Chennai-2.

The District Collector, KancheepuramThe Superintending Engineer, (Electricals), Public Works Department, Buildings

The Chief Engineer, (Buildings), Public Works Department, Chennai-5.

The Executive Officer, Tiruttani Special Grade Town Panchayat,  Tiruttani.

The Pay and Accounts Officer, Chennai-9 (2 Copies)

The Accountant General,Chennai-9/18/35

Organisation, Chepauk, Chennai-5.

The Secretary to Government of India,Ministry of Tourism and Culture, Government  of India, Transport Bhavan,New Delhi-1

The Tourist Officer, Mamallapuram.

Accounts Officer, O/o The Commissioner of Tourism, Chennai-2.

Copy to:

Chief Minister's Secretariat, Chennai-9.

Chief Minister's Officer, Chennai-9.

Senior P.A. to the Hon'ble Minister for Tourism,Chennai-9.

Finance (Information and Tourism)/ (Budget II) Department,Chennai-9

Information and Tourism (General) Department,Chennai-9.

SF/SC.

//FORWARDED BY ORDER//

Sd/….
SECTION OFFICER.