Government Of Tamil Nadu

ABSTRACT 

Natural Calamities - Calamity Relief Fund - Sanction of funds to combat current water scarcity in  Dindigul, Madurai, Namakkal and Erode  Districts  - Orders issued.

Revenue (NC.III) Department

G.O.Ms.No.331
Dated  22.7.2002

Read:

1.G.O (Ms) No.172, Revenue, dated 22.4.2002
2. From the SC & CRA lr.No. NC.II(2)/6099 and other proposals.

 ORDER: 

The Collectors of  Dindigul, Madurai, Namakkal Erode had brought to the notice of the Government  that monsoon  played truant   in third consecutive years in the districts and the ground water level has gone down alarmingly.   They   reported that the villages in many parts  of the districts which were already experiencing drinking water shortage are still facing actue  water shortage due to failure of monsoon this year also.    In order to combat the water scarcity in the districts, the Collectors have sent proposals  for release of funds for various relief works for combating water scarcity on the recommendation of the Principal Commissioner and Commissioner of Revenue Administration there on orders were issued in the Government order read above for the sanction of funds from the Calamity Relief Fund as follows among other districts.

2. Now the Collectors of Dindigul, Madurai, Namakkal and Erode have reported that drinking water scarcity still persists and have requested allotment of additional funds which include provision of more hand pumps, erection of power pumps extention of pipeline works and erection of additional suction pumps etc to  tide over  the actue drinking water scarcity in the ensuing months and to ensure uninterrupted water supply.

 2. The Special Commissioner and Commissioner of Revenue Administration has stated  that  the proposal of the Collectors have been examined by him taking into account the earlier sanction of funds and number of works taken up etc.  The Special Commissioner and Commissioner of Revenue Administration has recommend that assistance may be given from the Calamity Relief Fund to tackle the situation by carrying out necessary works in this regard. These proposals  have been placed before the State level Committee on Calamity Relief Fund for its consideration.

 3. The State Level Committee after examining the proposal has recommended to release  funds from the Calamity Relief Fund as follows, for the above purpose.

Based on the recommendation of the State Level Committee, the Government direct that a sum of Rs. 497.40 lakhs (Rupees six hundred and  fourty one  lakhs and eighty thousand only)  be released from the Calamity Relief Fund to tackle the drinking water crisis in the three districts mentioned  above  for carrying out necessary works in this regard.

4. The amount sanctioned in para 5 above shall be debited to the following head of accounts:-

 For Municipalities

“2245 - Relief on account of Natural Calamities -01 Drought -102- Drinking water supply - I Non plan - AB Grants to Municipalities /Municipal Corporations for Transportation and water supply in drought affected areas -09.  Grants in aid-02 Grants for capital Expenditure (D.P.Code 2245 01  102 AB 0922)

 For Town Panchayats.

 “2245 - Relief on account of Natural Calamities -01 Drought -102- Drinking water supply - I Non plan - AB Grants to Municipalities /Municipal Corporations for Transportation and water supply in drought affected areas -03.  Grants for Specific Schemes  (D.P.Code 2245 01  102 AB 0937)

For Panchayats.

“2245 - Relief on account of Natural Calamities -01 Drought -102- Drinking water supply - I Non plan - AB Grants to Municipalities /Municipal Corporations for Transportation and water supply in drought affected areas -09.  Grants for Specific Schemes  (D.P.Code 2245 01  102 AB 0935)

 5. Necessary funds will be provided in the RE/FMA  2002-2003.  Pending provision of funds in RE/FMA 2002-2003, the Principal  Commissioner and Commissioner of Revenue Administration is authorized to draw and disburse the amount.  He is also  requested to include the expenditure while sending the proposals for RE/FMA 2002-2003 without fail.           

6. The pay and Account Office, Chennai (East) Chennai (North) are requested to admit and honour the Bills  as and when presented by principal Commissioner and Commissioner of Revenue Administration, Chennai-5 if otherwise found to be in order.

 7. The Principal Commissioner and Commissioner of Revenue Administration is requested to apportion the amount as mentioned in para 5 above.  The Special Commissioner and Commissioner of Revenue Administration is also requested to send necessary Utilisation Certificate to Government.

 8. This order issues with the concurrence of the Finance Department vide its U.O. No. 54586/Revenue/2002  dated  22.7.02  and Additional Sanction ledger No.315

 (By order of the Governor)

N.SUNDARADEVAN,
SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT.

To

The Special Commissioner and Commissioner of Revenue Administration, Chennai-5
The Commissioner of Municipalities, Chennai-5
The Director of Town Panchayats, Chennai-5
The Collectors of Dindigul, /Namakkal/Madurai/Erode
The Accountant General, Chennai-18/35
The Pay and Accounts Officer, (East) Chennai-5
The Pay and Accounts Officer (North) Chennai-1
The Director of Treasuries and Accounts, Chennai-5

Copy to:

The Finance (Revenue ) Department, Chennai-9
The Finance (BG.II)Department, Chennai-9
The Municipal Administration and Water Supply  Department, Chennai-9
The Rural Development Department, Chennai-9
The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu Water Supply and Drainage Board,Chennai-5
Sf/Scs 

/Forwarded by Order/

 Section Officer.