Government Of Tamil Nadu

Abstract

Natural Calamities – Tsunami (giant tidal wave) strike Tamil Nadu coast on 26.12.2004 – Loss of livelihood to Marine Fishermen families and others – Relief assistance sanctioned - Orders Issued.

Revenue (NC III) Department

G.O.Ms.No.8
Dated 5.1.2005

Read:-

1. G.O.Ms.No.574, Revenue (NC.III) Department, dated 28.12.2004

2. G.O.Ms.No.575, Revenue (NC.III) Department, dated 28.12.2004

3. G.O.Ms.No.583, Revenue (NC III) Department, dated 31.12.2004

4. Special Commissioner and Commissioner Revenue Administration, Letter No.NC.1(2)/ 111380 / 2004, dated 3.1.2005

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Order:

In the G.O. 3rd cited, a package of assistance has been provided to marine fishermen families who have lost their livelihood. According to this order, the total number of families to be covered was 66,000.

2. In the reference 4th cited, the Special Commissioner and Commissioner Revenue Administration has reported that the total number of families based on the reports from the Collectors is likely to be 1.5 lakhs as against 66,000 estimated earlier. He has requested modified orders accordingly.

3. During the review meeting on the progress of relief works, a point was raised that there are a few families who are living in the affected areas along with the marine fishermen who are not fishermen but earn their livelihood by way of small trades connected with the coastal economy. It has been represented that these families involved in petty trade along the coastline has also been affected. A request has been made that they should also be considered eligible.

4. Based on the report furnished by the Special Commissioner and Commissioner Revenue Administration and the decisions taken in the review meeting, Government direct that in modification of the G.O. 3rd cited as against the number of 66,000 marine fishermen families, the number that is to be adopted will be 1.5 lakh families. The Government also directs that families which were involved in small business and petty trades connected with the coastal economy may also be made eligible. It is essential that those ordinarily resident in these affected areas in these villages and functioning as shop keepers and traders should be made eligible.

5. Based on the above, the total sanction now accorded inclusive of the amount already sanctioned in the G.O. 3rd cited is Rs.45 crores. The Special Commissioner and Commissioner Revenue Administration is authorised to draw and disburse the amount to the respective Collectors based on the number of families in each district. The Collectors of all coastal districts may enumerate the eligible families who have suffered loss of wages and livelihood and provide them the relief package.

6. The amount sanctioned in para 4 above shall be debited under "2245, Relief on account of Natural Calamities – 80 General 800, Other Expenditure – I Non-Plan-AA. Assistance for undertaking immediate relief works in connection with Flood/Fire/Drought –09 Grants in aid –01 Grants for current expenditure. (DPC 2245-80 800 AA 0910).

7. Necessary additional funds will be provided in RE/FMA 2004-2005. 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.

8. The Special Commissioner and Commissioner of Revenue Administration is authorised to draw and disburse the amount sanctioned in para 5 above as per the existing procedure to the respective District Collectors. The District Collectors are requested to provide the relief package as indicated above to all the affected families. The Special Commissioner and Commissioner of Revenue and Administration is requested to send the utilisation certificate to the Accountant General/Government.

9. The enumeration and disbursal of the relief package sanctioned in G.O.Ms.No.575, Revenue dated 28.12.2004 and in this order will be conducted jointly by the officers of the Revenue Department and the Directorate of Fisheries under the overall supervision of the District Collectors.

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

11. The expenditure sanctioned in para 5 above shall be brought to the notice of legislature by specific inclusion in Final Supplementary Estimates 2004-2005. The Special Commissioner and Commissioner of Revenue Administration is requested to send necessary proposals in this regard to Finance (B.Coordination) Department, without fail.

12. This order issues with the concurrence of the Finance Department vide its U.O.No.38/FS/P/2005, dated 5.1.2005 and additional sanction ledger No.1317.

(BY ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR)

R.SATAPATHY,
SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT

To

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

The Director of Treasuries and Accounts, Chennai-15.

The Director of Fisheries, Chennai-600 006.

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

The Accountant General, Chennai18/35

Copy to:-

The Animal Husbandry and Fisheries Department, Chennai-9.

The Finance (BG.I, BG.II, Revenue, Ways and Means) Department, Chennai-9.

Stock File/Spare Copy.

/Forwarded/By order/

Section Officer