Government Of Tamil Nadu

Abstract

Natural Calamities - Precautionary and relief measures in the event of cyclone and floods - Orders - Issued.

REVENUE DEPARTMENT

G.O.(Ms)No.2515,
Dated the 3rd November 1978.

Read:

From the Relief Commissioner, Board of Revenue (Land Revenue), Madras,D.O.No.4339/78, dated 21.9.78.

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ORDER;

Government sanction the following standard pattern of relief during any natural calamity in future.

1. (i) Distribution of 5 Kgs. of rice, free per family affected by a natural calamity.
2. (ii) In addition to 5 Kgs. of rice, supply of one litre of kerosene free per family when affected by natural calamity and there is no likelihood of resumption of power supply for 72 hours and beyond.
3. (iii) The discretion to order the distribution of the above is delegated to the Collectors of all Districts including Madras and the Sub-Collectors/Revenue Divisional Officers.
4. (iv) Supply of one dhoti and one saree free per family.  If the Collector is not in a position to muster recognised voluntary organisations to attend to this and in extra-ordinary circumstances, he may address Government in the Industries Department with copy to the Revenue Department for supply of Dhoties and Sarees.
5. (v) As regards distribution of cash grant, the orders issued in G.O.(Ms.)No.1340, Revenue, dated 6.6.78 should be followed.
6. (vi) Regarding the storage of rice etc., the Collectors have to ensure prompt distribution of rice etc., at the scale mentioned in item (ii) above, for this an immediate free supply of 2 to 3 bags of rice (depending on the size of the affected village) should  be arranged for each affected village for free distribution by the Tahsildar/Independent Deputy Tahsildar by way of instant relief.  For this instant distribution they need not have to wait for instructions of the Revenue Divisional Officers/Collectors.

2)This order issues with the Concurrence of the Finance Department vide its U.O. Note 1878 / JS / F / 78, dated 13.10.1978.

(BY ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR)

E.C.P.PRABHAKAR,
COMMISSIONER & SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT.

To

The Board of Revenue (Land Revenue), Madras-5.
The All Collectors.
The All District Revenue Officers.
The Accountant General, Madras - 18.
The Accountant General (CAS), Madras - 9.
The Pay and Accounts Officer, Madras-9.
The Director of Treasuries & Accounts, Madras-35.
The Treasury Officers of All Districts.

Copy to:

The Finance Department, Madras-9.
The Public (L&O) Department, Madras-9.
The Chief Secretary's Table.
The Revenue Secretary's Table.
The Senior P.A. to Minister for Revenue.
The Deputy Secretary(LR's) Table, Revenue Department.
SF/SC

/Forwarded/By Order/

Section Officer.