Government Of Tamil Nadu

Abstract

Natural Calamities – Tsunami (giant tidal wave) struck Tamil Nadu coast on 26-12-2004 – Damages caused to fishing crafts and implements – Comprehensive Relief Package for damaged / lost traditional crafts and mechanized boats – Relief assistance of Rs.395.56 crores sanctioned – Orders Issued.

Revenue (NC.III) Department

G.O.Ms.No. 48
Dated:29-01-2005

Read:

1) G.O.Ms.No.576, Revenue (NC.III) Deptt. dt. 28-12-2004.

2) G.O.Ms.No. 31, Revenue (NC.III) Deptt. dt. 18-1-2005.

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Order:

In the G.O. first read above, sanction was accorded for a special assistance package for the fishermen who have lost their means of livelihood due to the unprecedented Tsunami tidal waves that struck Tamilnadu. This covered repairs to Vallams and Catamarans and replacement of gill nets. It was indicated that other items would be covered separately.

2. In the G.O. second read above, sanction was accorded for repairs to outboard motors/ inboard engines at the rate of Rs. 5,000 per engine fitted in traditional craft.

3. To enable the fishermen to earn their livelihood, the Government, after careful consideration, sanctions the following package of assistance to the affected fishermen: -

a) Replacement of fully damaged wooden catamaran

Fishermen whose wooden catamaran has been fully damaged / lost can choose either of the following options :

i) For replacement of fully damaged / lost wooden catamaran with a wooden catamaran, a full subsidy will be of Rs.32,000/- per catamaran inclusive of net.

ii) For replacement of fully damaged / lost wooden Catamaran with FRP catamaran, engine and net, the subsidy is 35% of the total cost subject to a maximum subsidy of Rs.52,500/- calculated at a unit cost of Rs.1.50 lakh.

b) Replacement of fully damaged FRP catamaram

For replacement of fully damaged / lost FRP Catamaran, the subsidy is 35% of the total cost subject to a maximum subsidy of Rs.52,500/- calculated at a unit cost of Rs.1.50 lakh inclusive of engine and net.

c) Replacement of wooden / FRP vallam

For replacement of fully damaged / lost wooden / FRP vallam, the unit compensation is 35% of the total cost as subsidy subject to a maximum subsidy of Rs.52,500/- calculated at a unit cost of Rs.1.50 lakh inclusive of engine and net.

4. Repairs and replacement of mechanised boats

Mechanized boats of different sizes have been either fully damaged or partially damaged. The Government sanctions a package for mechanized boats as follows:

i) Repairs :

To enable repairs of mechanized boats, the subsidy will be provided at 60% of the assessed value of the damages restricted to a maximum subsidy of Rs.3 lakh per boat.

ii) Replacements:

For replacement of fully damaged / lost mechanized boats the subsidy to be paid will be 35% of total cost restricted to a maximum subsidy of Rs.5 lakhs per boat.

5. Enhancement of compensation for repair/ rebuilding of catamarans

The ceiling for assistance for repair/ rebuilding of partially damaged catamaran ordered in the G.O. first cited is enhanced from Rs. 5,000 to Rs. 10,000.

6. The above package of assistance is estimated to cost Rs.395.56 Crore (Rupees Three hundred and ninety five Crores and fifty six lakhs only) as detailed below which will be met from the Calamity Relief Fund/ National Calamity Contingency Fund. The Government sanctions the following amounts based on the estimated numbers reported by the Director of Fisheries:

a) Subsidy component at Rs.52,500/- per unit to replace 26,943 fully damaged wooden catamaran at a total cost of Rs.141.45 Crore.

b) Subsidy component at Rs.52,500/- per unit to replace 4440 fully damaged FRP catamaran at a total cost of Rs.23.31 Crore.

c) Subsidy component at Rs.52,500/- per unit to replace 8140 fully damaged wooden / FRP Vallam at a total cost of Rs.42.73 Crore.

d) Subsidy component at Rs.3 lakh per unit to repair 1775 damaged mechanized boat at the total cost of Rs.53.25 Crore.

e) Subsidy component at Rs.5 lakhs per unit to replace 2655 fully damaged or lost mechanized boat at a total cost of Rs.132.75 Crore.

f) Additional compensation for the repair / rebuilding of catamaran as specified in G.O. Ms. N0. 576, Revenue (NC.III) Department, dated 28.12.2004 at Rs.5,000/- per unit for 4147 at a total cost of Rs.2.07 Crore.

7. In the earlier G.O. Ms.No. 576, Revenue (NC.III) Department, dated 28.12.2004 relief amount was provided for replacement of nets of vallams and catamarans. In such of those cases where the beneficiary seeks compensation for replacement of fishing crafts, the amount of relief already received for net, if any will be adjusted in the relief sanctioned under this package as this package is inclusive of both craft and net.

8. The modalities to be followed in respect of the disbursement of the relief package will be issued separately.

9. In G.O.Ms.NO. 25, Revenue (NC.III) Department dated 13.1.2005 Government issued orders regarding the participation of N.G.Os. in relocation and rehabilitation of people affected by the calamity. This includes a component for livelihood rehabilitation package also. The District Collectors and Assistant Director of Fisheries should ensure that those benefited by the N.G.Os. package are not covered again in this package.

10. The amount sanctioned in para 6 above shall be debited under "2245. Relief on account of Natural Calamities –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 2245-80-800AB 0918)".

11. Necessary additional funds will be provided in FMA 2004-2005. Pending provision of additional funds, the Pay & Accounts Officer (East) is directed to admit and honour the bill, if otherwise found to be in order.

12. The Special Commissioner and Commissioner for Revenue Administration (SC& CRA) is authorized to draw and disburse the amount sanctioned in para 6 as per the existing procedure to the Director of Fisheries. The Director of Fisheries is requested to undertake this task at once. The SC & CRA is requested to send the utilization certificate to the Accountant General/Government.

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

14. The Director of Fisheries is empowered to alter the category of expenditure of this package of para 6 within the allocation of funds provided in para 4 as per the actual requirement during disbursement

15. The expenditure sanctioned in para 6 above shall be brought to the notice of legislature by specific inclusion in Final Supplementary Estimates 2004-2005.

16. As part of this subsidy package, the Director of Fisheries / District Collectors are requested to enable the fishermen to approach the commercial banks and obtain loan wherever necessary.

17. This order issues with the concurrence of the Finance Department vide its U.O.No.34/DS(B)2005-1/Finance, dt.29.1.2005 and additional sanction ledger No.1450.

(By Order of the Governor)

N.SUNDARADEVAN
SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT

To

The Special Commissioner and Commissioner of Revenue Administration, Chepauk, Chennai – 600 005.

The Director of Fisheries, Chennai – 600 006.

The Spl. Commr. & Commr. of Treasuries and Accounts, Chennai – 15.

The Pay and Accounts Officer (East), Chennai - 5.

The Pay and Accounts Officer (South), Chennai - 35.

The Accountant General, Chennai – 18/35.

District Collectors of the coastal districts.

Copy to:

The Animal Husbandry and Fisheries Department, Chennai -9

The Finance (BG.I, BG.II, Revenue, Ways & Means) Dept, Chennai-9

Stock File / Spare Copy

/Forwarded By Order/

Section Officer