Government Of Tamil Nadu

Abstract

Natural Calamities – Tsunami (giant tidal wave) struck Tamil Nadu Coast on 26.12.2004 – Damages caused to Out-board Motors/In- board Engines – Assistance at the rate of Rs. 5,000/- per engine – Empowering the Director of Fisheries – Assistance from Calamity Relief Fund – Guidelines – Orders issued.

REVENUE (NC.III) DEPARTMENT

G.O.Ms.No.31
Dated: 18.1.2005.

Read:

G.O.Ms.No. 576, Revenue, dated 28.12.2004.

ORDER

The Tsunami (giant tidal wave) that struck the Tamil Nadu Coast on 26.12.2004 was unprecedented in its suddenness and ferocity. The calamity has caused unprecedented devastation in the Coastal Districts. The destruction of Out Board Motors/In Board Engines fitted in traditional craft was severe.

2. It is estimated that around 1560 Out Board Motors/In Board Engines got damaged during the Tsunami. The fishermen have to resume the fishing operation for their livelihood at the earliest. It is possible if the damaged engines (OBM/IBE) are repaired.

3. After careful consideration the Govt. issue following orders:-

(i) The Director of Fisheries is empowered to give assistance to the owners of the fishing crafts for repairing Out Board Motors/In Board Engines. They are allowed to make repairs ofthe engines to resume the fishing activities.

(ii) The unit cost is specified at Rs. 5000/- per engine.

(iii) It is estimated that 1560 No. of engines (OBM/IBE) got damaged.

4. The Govt. accordingly sanction a sum of Rs. 78 lakhs (Rupees seventy eight lakhs only) for repairing the engines (OBM/IBE) damaged.

5. The amount sanctioned in para 4 above shall be debited under "2245. Relief on account of Natural Calamites – 80. General 800- Other expenditure – I. Non-Plan – AB. Assistance for undertaking immediate relief works in connection with Tsunami – 09. Grants in Aid – 01. Grants for current Expenditure (DPC 2245 80 800 AB 0918)

6. Necessary additional funds will be provided in FMA 2004-05. Pending provision of additional funds, the Pay and Accounts Officer (East) is directed to admit and honour the bill, if otherwise found to be in order.

7. The Special Commissioner and Commissioner of Revenue Administration is authorized to draw and disburse the amount sanctioned in para 4 above to the Director of Fisheries. The Director of Fisheries is requested to provide the relief package as indicated above to the owners of the fishing crafts. The Special Commissioner and Commissioner for Revenue Administration is requested to send the utilisation certificate to the Accountant General / Government.

8. The Special Commissioner and Commissioner of Revenue Administration is requested to send necessary proposals for inclusion in FMA of the 2004-2005.

9. The expenditure sanctioned in para 4 above shall be brought to the notice of Legislature by specific inclusion in the Final Supplementary Estimates 2004-2005. The Special Commissioner and Commissioner of Revenue Administration is requested to send necessary proposals in this regard to Finance (Rev.) Department without fail.

10. This order issues with the concurrence of the Finance Department vide its No. 4756/Rev/05 and Additional Sanction Ledger No. 1398.

(By Order of the Governor)

N. SUNDARADEVAN.
SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT.

To

The State Relief Commissioner and Special Commissioner and Commissioner of Revenue Administration, Chennai-5.

The Director of Fisheries, Chennai-6.

The Pay and Accounts Officer (East) Chennai.

The Accountant General, Chennai-18 / 35

Copy to

The District Collectors / Treasury Officers, Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, Villupuram, Cuddalore, Nagapattinam, Tiruvarur, Thanjavur, Pudukottai, Ramanathapuram, Thoothukudi, Tirunelveli and Kanniyakumari.

The Finance (BG.I/BG.II/Rev./B.Coordination) Department, Chennai-9.

The Animal Husbandry and Fisheries Department, Chennai-9.

/forwarded by order/

Section Officer