GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT/WATER RESOURCES DEPARTMENT

CAUVERY (KATTALAI) – VAIGAI – GUNDAR
FLOOD CARRIER CANAL PROJECT
Phase-I
“Formation of Flood Carrier Canal from Cauvery (Kattalai) to
South Vellar River to divert the Flood Water for Sustaining
Drinking Water Needs and Recharging Ground Water in the
Drought Prone Areas of Karur, Trichy and Pudukottai Districts”

DETAILED PROJECT REPORT

Estimated Cost: Rs.6941.00 Crores (2020-2021- Price Level)
PLAN FORMULATION
WATER RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
Volume - 1
Main Report
September 2020
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Chapter –1
Introduction
நீ ர்இன்று அமையாதுஉலகெனின் யார்யார்ெ்கு
ை்
வான்இன்று அமையாது ஒழுெ்கு.
1.1 General
Tamil Nadu is the eleventh largest State in India by area and the
seventh most populous State with 6 percent of the nation’s population. The
total geographical area of Tamil Nadu is 130.33 Lakh Hectare (4 per cent of
the nation’s geographical area).Tamil Nadu being a coastal state (having
coastal line of 1076 km) is highly vulnerable to seasonal fluctuations
causing uncertainty in Agriculture production. Tamil Nadu is one of the
most water starved states endowed only with 3 per cent of the nation's water
resources putting high stress on irrigation water availability.
Tamil Nadu being a lower riparian State has to depend on water
release from neighbouringStatesto a large extent. With distinct periods of
rainfall and distribution pattern, Tamil Nadu is entirely dependent on
monsoon rains for recharging its water resources and thereby, monsoon
failures lead to acute water scarcity and severe drought. As the State lies in
the rain shadow region of Western Ghats, it is deprived of rains during
South West Monsoon season which is the assured monsoon for the rest of
the Country. Moreover, the spatial and temporal variations in rainfall
distribution add woes to the cropping pattern in the State.
The average annual rainfall of the State is around 921 mm which is
less than the National average of 1,200 mm. The quantum of rainfall
received during Winter (January - February), Summer (March - May), South-
West Monsoon (June – September) and North-East Monsoon (October -
December) is 3%, 14%, 35% and 48% respectively. The demand for water in
Tamil Nadu is increasing at a fast rate both due to increasing population
and also due to higher per capita needs triggered by economic growth. The
per capita availability of water is 750 cubic meters per year as compared to
the all India average of 2,200 cubic meters. Out of the Gross Cropped Area
of 60.74 Lakh Hectare, the land suitable for irrigated agriculture is around
35.75 Lakh Hectare of which 80% is brought under food crops and 20%
under non-food crops.
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The number of operational land holders in the State is 81.18 Lakh,

operating cultivable land of 64.88 Lakh Hectare. Small and Marginal holders
account for 92% of the total holdings operating 61% of the area occupied.
The average size of the land holding in the State is 0.80 hectare which is
44% lesser than the average size of land holding of the country (1.15
hectare).
1.2 Water Resources of Tamil Nadu
1.2.1 Surface Water Resources of Tamil Nadu
There are 34 rivers in the State. These have been grouped into 17
major river basins and 127 sub-basins. The normal rainfall of the State is
911.60 mm. The total storage capacity of 89 dams under the Water
Resources Department is 238.58 T.M.C ft. Besides there are 14,098
tanks, maintained by the Water Resources Department, out of about
39,200 tanks in the State. The total surface water potential of the State is
885 T.M.C ft. which includes 249 T.M.C ft. realized from the neighbouring
States through Inter-State Agreements. Most of the surface water has
already been tapped, primarily for irrigation which is the largest user.
24lakh hectares are irrigated by surface water through major, medium and
minor schemes. The utilisation of surface water for irrigation is about 90 per
cent.
1.2.2Ground Water Resources of Tamil Nadu
The utilisable groundwater recharge is 18,202 MCM. The current
level of utilisation expressed as net ground water draft of 14,732 MCM is
about 81 per cent of the available recharge, while 3470 MCM (19 per cent) is
the balance available for use. Based on the Micro level Ground Water
Potential Assessment carried out as on March 2017, out of the total
1,166Firkas in the State, 462Firkas are categorised as Over-Exploited, 79 as
Critical, 163 as Semi-Critical, 35 Firkas as Saline and 427Firkas as Safe.
Over the last five years, the percentage of safe blocks has declined from
37.66 per cent to 36.62 per cent while the semi-critical blocks declined from
18.61 per ent to 13.98 per cent. Over-exploitation has already occurred in
more than one third of the blocks (39.62 per cent) while 35 firkas have been
retained as saline.
1.3 Aim of the Project
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As the State lies in the rain shadow region of Western Ghats, it is

deprived of rains during South West Monsoon season which is a
dependable monsoon for the rest of the Country. The uneven distribution
of rainfall over time and space during the monsoon have indicated that it is
normal or even excess in some districts of the State and ‘deficit & scanty’ in
some other districts leading to acute water shortage and severe drought for
drinking as well as agriculture. Rivers are major source of irrigation in Tamil
Nadu, but none of them have appreciable storage facilities. Further, flat
gradient of the country does not offer any scope for building of large
storages. In this geographical, physical, hydrological, climatological and
agronomical scenario, one would be able to appreciate the
appropriateness in the evolution of the tank system in our State.
With the State facing a deficit of 62% rainfall in North East monsoon,
the groundwater levels have plummeted to record low for many years,
repeatedly. The stress on the groundwater table due to recurring droughts
has resulted in overexploitation of groundwater resources in many districts
of the State.
Many districts of Tamil Nadu state, particularly southern districts
highlydrought prone. The frequent deficit in annual rainfall occurrence and
consequent increase in dependence on groundwater for drinking water and
irrigation purposes in Tamil Nadu state, resulted in overexploitation of
groundwater resources. As per available Central Ground Water Board
(CGWB) statistics -2009, 12 out of 32 districts in Tamil Nadu recorded more
than 100% groundwater development i.e., the annual groundwater use is
more than the annual replenishable groundwater potential. Over the years,
the occurrence of severe drought prone conditions had been a recurring
phenomenon in Tamil Nadu and the State Government had to take up
several measures to mitigate the drought situation.
1.3.1 National Perspective Plan (NPP)
A long distance inter-basin transfer of water from surplus basins to
water deficit basins has been mooted in our country in order to reduce
the imbalance in the water availability between various regions. A
National Perspective Plan (NPP) was formulated in the year 1980 by the
Union Ministry of Irrigation (now Ministry of JalShakthi) and the Central
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Water Commission has identified a number of inter-basin water transfer

links in respect of both Peninsular and Himalayan Rivers of the country.
1.3.1.1 Peninsular Rivers Development
The Peninsular Rivers Development component of the National
Perspective Plan for Water Resources Development, envisaged diversion
of surplus flows of the Mahanadi basin and the Godavari basin to the
water starved basins of Krishna, Pennar, Cauvery, Vaigai and Gundar
rivers in the South. The NWDA has assessed the water balance position
in various Peninsularriver basins keeping in view the ultimate
development scenario in these basins. The NWDA submitted the
Feasibility Report during 2004. However the States having surplus river
basins of Mahanadi and Godavari, viz. Odisha, Telengana and Andhra
Pradesh are yet to give their consent on the quantity of surplus available
for diversion. The components of Peninsular Rivers Development can be
planned and implemented only with the cooperation amongst the States.
The Government of Tamil Nadu has consistently been urging the
Government of India to implement the inter linking of Peninsular rivers,
namely, Mahanadhi – Godavari - Krishna - Pennar - Palar - Cauvery -
VaigaiandGundar.
1.3.1.2 Cauvery (Kattalai)- South Vellar- Manimuthar- Gundar Link
Canal Project.
As the project envisaged by the NWDA involves interstate aspects it
would take some time for its implementation. During 2012, using the report
of NWDA as a basis, the Tamil Nadu PWD/WRD started a detailed
investigation of that part of the link that lies within TamilNadu to divert
flood water in Cauvery to avoid flood damages in the Cauvery Delta. A
Detailed Project Report was prepared and submitted to the Central Water
Commission, New Delhi, Government of India, seeking financial
assistance under Flood Management Programme (FMP) vide CE, PF,
Chennai letter No.B1/2410/2007/ dated.28.05.2012 (Copy enclosed as
Annexure-1.1). The Central Water Commission, New Delhi returned the
above proposal vide CWC, New Delhi letter No. 22/6/2011/TN-
Mon(T)/952-54 dated. 03.08.2012 informingto furnish details of

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calculation of BC ratio, hydrology, design of canal, etc.(Copy enclosed as

Annexure-1.2).
Thereafter, a concept note was prepared for the formation of link canal
to divert flood water of Cauvery to South Vellar river (118.45 km) for
benefitting 20249.26 Ha., which includes stabilization and bridging gap in
ayact to an estimated cost of Rs. 7677 Crores. This concept paper has been
submitted to the Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India vide letter No.
6590/ISpl.2/2017-4 dated:16.08.2019(Copy enclosed as Annexure-1.3)
seeking in principle approval and also to take this project under
National Project.
1.3.2 Cauvery (Kattalai)-Vaigai - GundarFlood Carrier CanalProject
The precipitation is the only source for all water. Most of the
districts in Tamil Nadu recorded deficit rainfall ranging from 19% to 59%.
Most part of Trichy and Karur districts receive very less rainfall. Most
part of Pudukottai and Ramanathapuram districts also receives very less
rainfall. The rainfall received during South West and North East monsoon
ensures recharging groundwater and replenishing of all water resources.
This ensures sufficient supply until next monsoon season. At the same
time, in the river Cauvery which is in adjacent basin, receives heavy flood
one in 4 years occasionally due to the huge rains in the Western Ghats
and thus the water level in the Mettur dam rises to its full capacity and
starts to spill out. A portion of surplus water is being stored in tanks
wherever possible. If surplus continues further, it will be let out into sea.
Hence, it is proposed to divert the above occasional flood water of
Cauvery to deficit basins, uptoGundar river for the benefit of people in
Karur, Trichy, Pudukottai, Sivagangai andRamanathapuramDistricts to
sustain drinking needs and if surplus occurs it will cater the irrigation
needs as an inter basin transfer of intra state rivers. This flood water will
be taken through a canal which is aligned in the proposed alignment of
NWDA’sMahanadhi-Godavari-Cauvery-Gundar link canal under NPP.
There is an existing arrangement to divert flood water of Vaigairiver
to Gundar through a canal which is already existing and working. In this
arrangement, a river namely Paraliyar which originates from the surplus
of Rajakambeeram Tank located near Rajakambeeram Village in
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ManamauraiTaluk. A flood carrier was formed on the right flank of

ParthipanurRegulatorto divert the flood water from Vagai. This flood
carrier after travelling a distance of500 m, joins with the Paraliyar. This
Paraliyar receives water from local catchment in addition to the surplus
water from Rajakambeeram Tank and flood water from Vaigai and fall in
to the Regunatha Cauvery channel.
A stream called GridhumalNathi which originates from the surplus
course of Madakkulam Tank near Madurai also in fall in to Regunatha
Cauvery channel. A flood carrier near Viraganur was formed to divert
flood water in Vaigai to Giruthumal River. The excess water after
utilization in Regunatha Cauvery channel command area, will go to
Gundar River. In this way, the excess flood from Vaigai has been
transferred to river Gundar, demonstrating an inter basin transfer of
intra state rivers.
However, the above arrangement of Vaigai to Gundar River Flood
Carrier Canal is already existing and working, this new Flood Carrier
Canal proposed to be formed between Cauvery (Kattalai) –Vaigai –
Gundar rivers, as proposed by the NWDA would be utilized upto the
Gundar River, while implementing the Mahanadhi-Godavari-Cauvery-
Vaigai-Gundar link project.
In the 1st phase, it is proposed to form the Flood Carrier Canal up
to South VellarRiverfr drinking water needs. Besides envisaging the
benefit to the CCA in Kulathur, Pudukkottai and ThirumayamTaluks of
Pudukottai District, the en-route command area of about 1000 ha,which
lies in Krishnarayapuram and KulithalaiTaluks of Karur District, Trichy
and SrirangamTaluks of Trichy District, is also considered under this
Flood Carrier Canal Project to cater the irrigation demand to some extent
either by supplying water to the existing tank system in the vicinity on
Eastern side area or by lifting water to the Western side area of the
proposed canal. The groundwater will also be recharged by irrigation
water on the field.
This Flood Carrier Canalproject will satisfy drinking water needs
and bring economic prosperity to the acute water short, drought-prone
command area lying in the vicinity of the link canal project by the
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ofstabilizing the existing command area.The location map of phase-I is

given in Figure-1. The schematic diagrams of Flood Carrier Canal are
shown in Figure-2 and Figure-2A.
1.3.3 Description of the Project Area
1.3.3.1 Location
The Cauvery (Kattalai) - Vaigai - Gundar link project traverses through
Cauvery basin, basin covering streams between Cauvery &Vaigai, Vaigai
basin and basins covering streams between Vaigai and Gundar in the
southern districts of Tamil Nadu. The alignment of the link canal passes
through the districts of Karur, Tiruchirappalli, Pudukkottai, Sivaganga, and
Virudhunagar. The index map is furnished as Figure-3.
a) Kattalai Barrage
The location of the Mayanur (Kattalai) barrage is at about 136 Km
downstream of the Mettur dam in the river Cauvery. The latitude and
longitude of the Kattalai barrage are 10º57”N and 78º14”E respectively. The
drainage area of the Cauvery basin up to the Mayanur barrage site is 63694
sqkm. The barrage was constructedat250 m on the downstream of the
existing Kattalai Bed Regulator. The barrage is accessible by road from
Chennai, Coimbatore and Tirchirappalli and the distances being
approximately 375 km, 175 km and 60 km respectively. Mayanur railway
station located on Tirchirappalli – Erode Broad Gauge rail line is just
adjoining the head works.
b) Canal Head Regulator
It has been revealed in the feasibility report of NWDA that taking in to
account the physical and hydrological features of the existing South Bank
Canal, the Kattalai High Level Canal Krishnarajapuram channel and the
New Kattalai High Level Canal, it was certain that none of them could be
used for the proposed link canal without extensive renovation, Hence, it was
proposed to have an independent off-take for the proposed link canal at a
location just upstream of the existing New Kattalai High Level Canal on the
right bank of the river. However, as suggested by the Chief Engineer,
(South), NWDA, Hyderabad during his inspection on 28.07.2019 at
Mayanur, the possibilities of locating the Head works at downstream has
been explored in detail and accordingly it is now, proposed to integrate the
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existing canals with the proposed link canal. It is proposed to form aMaster
canal of required length and then provide separate Off take regulators for
the existing three canals and the proposed link canal which eventually joins
with the originally proposed canal alignment.
It is proposed to modify the existing Head regulator of South Bank
Canal at Mayanur barrage by removing the breast wall to have the required
opening. It is proposed to provide separate off take regulators for the existing
three canals and Link Canalwith adequate discharging capacity.The head
regulator for the flood carrier canal would have 5 nos. of vents of size 6.50 m
x 2.70 m to carry the proposed designed discharge of 180.30 cumecs. The
F.S.L. at off-take point is 100.455 m and canal bed level at off-take point is
94.955 m. The Front and Rear M.F.L. are 101.200 m and 100.455 m
respectively. An operating platform is provided with its top at 104.300 m.
The location has been shown in Figure-4.
c) Flood Carrier Canal
The Cauvery (Kattalai) – Agniyar – South Vellar (RD 0.0 km to 118.45
km) Flood Carrier Canal which is proposed as a contour canal running for a
length of about 118.45 km from Cauvery at Kattalai is proposed as Phase-I.
The proposed Flood Carrier Canal will off-take from the integrated
canalat2.50 Km on the downstream of Mayanur Barrage in
Thirukambuliyurvillage.
Further, the Flood Carrier Canal from South Vellar – Vaigairiver (RD
118.45 km to 228.145 km) which is also a contour canal running for a
length of 109.695 km will be considered in Phase-II.
The Flood Carrier Canal from Vaigairiver to Gundarriver (RD 228.145
km to 262.190 km) which is also a contour canal running for a length of
34.045 km will be considered in Phase-III.
The length of canal is divided into 8 slices in Phase I, 7 slices in
Phase-II and 2 slices in Phase-III. Further each slice in phase I may be split
into various reaches for facilitating easy implementation of the scheme.
1.3.3.2 Climate
The climate of the catchment remains dry except in the monsoon
months. The summer season start by March and continues till May. In
summer the weather is dry and humidity is low. Monsoon starts from June
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and continues till December and winter from January to February. Sky is
heavily clouded during these monsoon season.
The mean daily maximum temperature in the command area ranges
from 29.3oC to 37.5o. During the hottest month, i.e., May the temperature
varies from 37.1oC to 37.5oC. Mean daily minimum temperature varies from
20.6o C to 20.9oC. The annual rainfall of the command area varies from 574
mm to 5411mm.
1.3.3.3 Topography, Physiography and Geology of the Area
The basin area of the streams between Cauvery and South Vellar
comprises the catchment of several small to medium streams Viz. Pungar,
Nappiliyar, Ariyar, Koraiyar, Agniyar, and South Vellar.
The basin is almost flat, gently sloping from the west to the east. The
basin consists largely of black cotton and red sandy soils. From the off-take
point to the distance of 120 Km, the canal passes through Archaean
metamorphic terrain consisting of migmatitic and hornblende biotite
genesis. In Pudukottai area, fresh rock is seen at shallow depth of 1-2m.
1.3.3.4 Population
The human population in the command area is 18.95 lakh of which
5.99 lakh is in urban. Pudukottai is the largest district lying in the
command. Taking it as a representative district, out of total workforce, 34%
are agricultural workers, 37% are cultivators, 2% are workers of house hold
industry, 22% are marginal workers and 5% are other workers. Similarly,
the drinking water needs of the the people living in the districts further
South, which will be benefited by the diverted water for drinking, are mainly
dependent upon agriculture.
1.3.3.5 Natural Resources
No significant mineral resources are available in the command area.
However, small traces of minerals like lime stone, gypsum, bauxite, feldspar,
etc. are indicated to exist in command area.

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Figure-1Location Map: Flood Carrier Canal from Cauvery (Kattalai) to

SouthVellar River (Phase-I)

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1.3.3.6 Land use and Socio-economic Aspects.

The land use pattern of the Karur, Trichy and Pudukottai districts
through which the link canal passes, is furnished in Table 1.1below.People
comprising more than 70% of the population in the command area are
dependent on agriculture. The literacy rate is less than 70%. More than
92% of the agricultural land holdings area small farmers.
Figure-2.Schematic Diagram Cauvery (Kattalai)-Vaigai-
GundarFloodCarrier Canal

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Figure- 2A.Schematic DiagramCauvery (Kattalai)- South Vellar

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Figure-3.Index map

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Figure-4 :Location of off take of proposed Flood Carrier CanalatMayanur Barrage

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1.3.3.7 Need for the project

The Cauvery –South Vellar flood carrier canal project intends to inter-
connect River Cauvery from the Mayanur barrage with South Vellar through
the en-route main rivers Pungar, Koraiyar, Agniyar and South Vellar.
It has been proposed to divert the flood flow from river Cauvery
released from Mettur, Bhavani and Amaravathi reservoirs, received at the
Mayanur barrage through this Flood Carrier Canalby means of providing
outlets in the shape of escape in the Flood Carrier Canalatall the important
river crossings between Cauvery and South Vellar, thereby the demands of
downstream areas could be met as and when required.
The needs of the domestic water supply schemes on en-route of the
canal could be taken care by means of artificial recharge of ground water.
The domestic need could be supplemented to great extent by direct or
indirect means.
Besides, domestic demand agricultural demand will also be fulfilled.
Further, by diverting the 6000 cusecs of flood water from Koraiyar after
utilization in that basin, through this flood canal, the bitter experience of
habitation of Trichy and Srirangam towns, being inundated by flood water
will be avoided. On other hand, the Flood Carrier Canalwill take the surplus
water to the water deficit anicuts and tanks at the downstream side of the
proposed Flood Carrier Canaltothe extent of about 19500 ha. forstabilization
and bridging the gap in head reaches up to South Vellar basins.
1.3.3.8 Interlinking of the Schemes with Neighbouring Schemes
Though the diversion of water for the Flood Carrier Canalproject is
proposed from the existing Mayanur barrage, the operation of the project
(diversion) has no bearing/effect on the operation of any existing project or
utilization there off, since only flood water appearing as spills at Mettur dam
is proposed for diversion. As such, the present project has no direct link
with the neighbouring schemes.
1.3.3.9 Public Co-Operation and Participation
During the field survey the public were enthusiastic on the scope of
probable fructification of the project in near future. Since this project deals
with transfer of flood water from the river Cauvery to deficit basins, this is
very much welcomed by the public. The project after implementation
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provides impetus to satisfy drinking water demand, all-round development

of the region and reduces the socio-economic imbalance by enhancing
agricultural production and employment opportunities. Hence, good co-
operation and whole hearted participation is anticipated from the beneficiary
areas.
Table 1.1: Land use pattern in the entire districts of Karur, Trichy
and Pudukottai, Districts (ha)

Land Classification Trichy Karur Pudukottai

Forest 6187
63901 24000
Barron and Uncultivable
2785
Land 28233 10000
Land Put to non-agri use 37583
112318 129000
Cultivable Waste 65130
20540 11000
Permanent pasture 10800
10197 5000
Area under not included
1922
in cultivable 10453 30000
Current Fallows 25404
61783 24000
Other Fallows 57389
95665 89000
Net cultivable area 82352
308853 144000
(Source: TNAU, Coimbatore).
1.3.3.10 Inter-state/International Aspects
River Cauvery is an interstate river. This River drains a total area of
81,155 Sq.Kms. of which 34,273 Sq.Kms lies in Karnataka, 43,856 Sq.Kms.
in Tamil Nadu, 2,866 Sq.Kms. in Kerala and 160 Sq.Kms in Union Territory
of Pondicherry. There was dispute in sharing Cauvery water among the
party States. A Tribunal was set up and after hearing all matter, the
Tribunal gave its award. In this proposal, surplus water due to flood only
would be transferred and used for sustaining drinking water needs and no
new ayacutwould be included as specifiedin the award.
1.3.3.11 Public views on Benefits

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As the areas proposed to be benefited from the project are either

mostely drought – stricken area, the local publics are found to be welcoming
the project.
The project after coming into reality will boost all-round development
of the region and reduce the socio-economic imbalance by enhancing
employment opportunities and agricultural production.
1.3.3.12 Preparation of Detailed Project Report (DPR).
The Feasibility Report (FR) for the link of Cauvery (Kattalai) to
Gundar under NPP was prepared and submitted by NWDA to GoIduring
2004. The Chief Engineer, NWDA, Southern Region, Hyderabad informed
during his visit to Trichy that it is expected that the Detailed Project
Report for the link canal from Cauvery (Kattalai) to Gundar will be
submitted by March 2020.
In the mean time, as instructed by the Hon’ble Chief Minister of
Tamil Nadu during the discussion held on 18.09.2019, it is proposed to
divert flood water from Cauvery to Gundar by forming a Flood Carrier
Canalin the alignment and construction of all allied structures as
proposed by NWDA. Accordingly, a Detailed Project Report (DPR) was
prepared for the formation of Flood Carrier Canal to divert the flood water
from Cauvery(Kattalai) to South Vellar River (118.45 km)which is phase I
of Cauvery – Vaigai - Gundarflood carrier canal to the tune of Rs. 7677
crore(price level 2019-2020) and submitted to the Government and the
same is under the consideration of the Government. In this DPR some
additional irrigation facilities, by pass channels, diversion channels, etc.
which have not been considered by NWDA in their FR have also been
proposed.
In the amid, as informed by the Chief Engineer, NWDA,
Southern Region, a draft Detailed Project Report forCauvery
(Kattalai) –Vaigai –GundarLink (256.82 km)has been prepared by the
NWDA to an amount of Rs. 8277.16 crore (price level 2019-2020) and
circulated to Government of Tamil Nadu to obtain the views of Tamil
Nadu.
The earlier Detailed Project Report for the formation of flood carrier
canal from Cauvery (Kattalai) to South Vellar river (118.450 km)along
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with estimates has been updated to cope up with the draft Detailed
Project Report of NWDA and have been re-cast to the current (2020-
2021) schedule of rates and the amount works out to Rs.6941.00
crore.The changes (due to urbanization) on the alignment of the
proposed canal that was happened before 2015 have been taken into
consideration and accordingly the cost for land acquisition, cost
estimates, etc have been altered in this present DPR.
The DPR consists of following volumes (Booklets).
1. Volume-1 : Main Report
2. Volume-2 : Cost Estimate(Slice wise)
3. Volume-3 : Land Acquisition (Slice wise)
4. Volume-4 : Drawing Volume (Slice wise)
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Chapter –2
Physical Features

2.1 Geographical Disposition

It is proposed to divert the flood water from Cauvery to deficit
basins for the benefit of people in Karur, Trichy, Pudukottai, Sivagangai
and Ramanathapuram District to cater drinking water needs and the
irrigation needs as inter basin transfer of intra state rivers. The Cauvery
(Kattalai) – Agniyar – South Vellar (RD 0.0 km to 118.45 km) flood canal
which is proposed as a contour canal running for a length of about 118.45
Km from Cauvery at Kattalai is proposed as Phase-I. The flood canal from
South Vellar – Vaigai (RD 118.45 km to 228.145 km) is proposed as a
contour canal running for a length of 107.24 km as Phase-II. The flood canal
from Vaigai river (RD 228.145 km to 262.190 km) which is also a contour
canal running for a length of 34.292 km will be considered in Phase-III.
The Cauvery (Kattalai) –Agniyar – South Vellar flood canal takes off
from the Mayanur Barrage at latitude 10°57' N and longitude 78°14' E. The
canal is aligned through Krishnarayapuram, Kulithalai taluks of Karur
district, Srirangam Thiruchirapalli Taluks of Thiruchirapalli District.
Kulathur, Pudukottai and Thirumayam taluks of Pudukottai District.
The alignment and the proposed en-route command area of the
Cauvery (Kattalai) – Agniyar – South Vellar Flood Canal Project fall between
latitudes 10°21' N and 10°57' N and longitude 78°14' E and 79°02' E. The
tail end of the phase-I canal ends in South Vellar at its 45 km in Kavinadu
village of Pudukottai district at Latitudes 10°21' N and Longitudes 78°46' E.
2.2 Topography of the Basins and Command Area
The Project including its command area falls in the basins of the
Cauvery, Agniyar and South Vellar. The streams between Cauvery (Kattalai)
and South Vellar River are discussed in detail below.
2.2.1 Cauvery Basin
The Cauvery basin in its upper reach is covered with hill ranges of the
Western Ghats and the sub basins are broad and open with gently
undulating country. In the North-West and South, there are a number of hill
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2.2.2 Basin Area of the streams between Cauvery – South Vellar River
The basin area of the streams between Cauvery and South Vellar
comprises the catchment of small to medium streams viz. Pungar,
Nappiliyar, Ariyar, Koraiyar, Agniyar and South Vellar. Except for a few
hillocks in the extreme West, the basin is almost flat, gently sloping from the
West to the sea level in the East. The eastern part is comparatively wider.
2.2.3 Command Area
The command area of proposed en-route, the link falls in the area
lying between the streams between the Cauvery and South Vellar. The
terrain is mostly plain. The types of soil available in the command area are
predominantly red sandy clay loam soil, brown clay loam soil, alluvial soil
and black clay soil.
2.3 Geology and Hydrogeology of the Basins and Command Area
2.3.1 Cauvery Basin
The Cauvery basin consists largely of charnockites, highgrade schists,
migmatites, gree stone belts and consolidates gneiss of Archaean age. In the
upper part of the basin upto Grand Anicut, sand stone is generally
lateritised and ferrugeneous and occurs in wide stretch in southern parts of
the basin. Groundwater is available in the weathered mantle and under
semi – confined to confined conditions in fractures, fissures, joints and
shear planes. Chemical quality of groundwater in some of the area is good.
2.3.2 Basin Area of the streams between Cauvery – South Vellar.

Hydro geological studies carried out by Central Ground Water Board

in the districts falling in the basin area indicate that the geological
formations in the basin are mainly comprises of hard rock of Archaean age
river alluvium. The main rock types found in the basin are charnockite and
khondalites of Archaean age. The charnockite group of rocks consists of the
acid charnockite and related migmatites with band of basic granulite and
magnetite quartzite. The khondalites group of rocks consist of crystalline
limestone, colegeniss, calegranulite, garnet – sillimanite gneiss, hornblende
and biotite gneiss and related migmatites with bands of quartzite. River
alluvium of recent age is found in the district of Thiruchirapalli. Pudukottai
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water table condition in the weathered, jointed and fractured zones of the
crystalline rock. The chemical quality of ground water is suitable for both
drinking and irrigation purpose.
2.3.3 Command Area
The proposed command area falls within the above basins and the
geological and hydro geological conditions in the proposed command area of
the link are therefore, same as detailed above.
2.4 River system
2.4.1 Cauvery River
The river Cauvery originates at Talakaveri on the Brahmagiri ranges of
the Western Ghats in the Coorg District of Karnataka at an altitude of about
1341 m above mean sea level. Cauvery is the fourth largest river in the
Peninsular India flowing East and draining into Bay of Bengal. Cauvery then
passes through Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. The length of the main river as
it passes through Karnataka and Tamil Nadu is 800 km out of which 320
km lies in Karnataka, 416 km in Tamil Nadu and the remaining length of 64
km forms the common boundary between the States of Karnataka and Tamil
Nadu. The Principal tributaries of the Cauvery are Lakshmanthirtha,
Hemavathi, Harangi, Shimcha, Kabini, Arkavati, Suvarnavathi, Palar,
Bhavani, Amaravathi, Noyyal and Ponnanaiar.
2.4.2 Streams between Cauvery and South Vellar
The East flowing streams in this basin are Pungar, Nappiliyar, Ariyar,
Koraiyar, Agniyar and South Vellar. The details about a few rivers are given
below.
a. Ariyar
River Ariyar originates from Pallivellimukku in Manapparai taluk of
Trichy District and flows through Srirangam Taluk and confluences with
Koraiyar within Trichy Urban limit.
The initial stretch of Ariyar is called as Therkkumalaiyar and
subsequent stretches are called Thombattichiyar and Mamudiyar.
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odai joins on the right flank. There are 23 anicuts in the Ariyar Basin and
2977.47 Ac of Ayacut are getting benefited.
b. Koraiyar
The river Koraiyar originates in Rediyapatti hills in Manaparai taluk of
Thiruchirapalli District and flows through Srirangam and Trichy taluks of
Thiruchirapalli District and Kulathur, Illapur taluks of Pudukottai District.
This river then becomes Kudamurutti river by traversing the Uyyakondan
canal through Puthur weir. Perambur Vari and Kattu Vari are the two major
tributatries of Koraiyar. Of this Perambur Vari Originates from the
Perambur eri and joins with Koraiyar at upstream of Kolukkattakudi village
of Srirangam Taluk. Kattu Vari originates from the Neerpalani eri and
Avaiyapatti eri of Kulathur Taluk and joins with the Koraiyar at
Thirumalaisamudram village of Srirangam taluk.
Past observation shows that both these tributaries discharge
enormous flood water into Koraiyar occasionally. There are 12 anicuts in
Koriyar and its tributaries.
c. Agniyar
The river Agniyar otherwise known as “Agnanavimochana Aru”
originates from the surplus of Kulathur Big tank and flows through
Kulathur, Alangudi taluks of Pudukottai District and Pattukottai,
Orathanadu, Peravurani taluks of Thanjavur District with a total distance of
80 km from its origin and joins with Bay of Bengal, 3 miles below
Rajamadam village of Pattukottai Taluk.
The major and minor tributaries confluence with Agniyar river are
Nariyar drain (Left), Nariyar drain (Right) and Maharaja Samudram River on
the left side of Agniyar. Ther are 7 anicuts in Agniyar and its tributaries.
d. South Vellar
The South Vellar rises in Velamalai near Marungapuri in
Thiruchirapalli district and confluences in the Bay of Bengal and the length
of this river is 136 km. About 11 anicuts and 210 tanks are benefited by this
river and has an ayacut of 13666.02 Hect.
The 11 benefited anicuts are: 1. Holdsworth anicut 2. Sethu Kanmoi
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anicut 6. Veeramangalam anicut 7. Avudaiyarkovil anicut 8. Karunkadu

anicut 9. Manalur anicut 10. Keeranur anicut and 11. Thandalai anicut.
2.5 Basin Characteristics
2.5.1 Cauvery Basin
The Cauvery Basin lies between latitudes 10°05' N and 13°30' N and
longitudes 75°30' E and 79°45' E. The basin extends over an area of 8155
km2, which is nearly 2.5% of the total geographical area of the country. The
catchment area of the river Cauvery lies in the States of Kerala, Karnataka
and Tamil Nadu and the Union Territory of Pondicherry.
2.5.1.1 Rainfall
The western side of the catchment mainly experiences the South-West
monsoon from June to September and the eastern side experiences the
North-East monsoon from October to December. The rainfall during the
non-monsoon period is not significant. The annual rainfall over the
catchment varies from 574 mm to 5411 mm.
2.5.1.2 Temperature
The climate of the catchment remains dry except the monsoon
months. The mean daily maximum temperature in the basin varies from
19.5 to 33.7° C and the mean daily minimum temperature varies from 9.1 to
25.2° C
2.5.1.3 Relative Humidity
The mean relative humidity is high during the monsoon period and
comparatively low during the post monsoon period. In summer the weather
is dry and the humidity is low. The relative humidity in the basin ranges
from 49 to 86 percent.
2.5.1.4 Wind Speed
Wind blows mainly from the directions between the south-west and
north-west during the south-west monsoon season. In the post monsoon
season, wind blows mainly in the north easterly or easterly direction. During
the rest of the year, Wind blows from the direction between north and east.
The mean wind speed in the basin varies from 5.4 to 18.9 km/hr.
2.5.1.5 Cloud Cover
The sky is generally heavily clouded during the monsoon season.
During the post-monsoon months, cloudiness decreases. During the rest of
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the year, the sky is clear or lightly clouded. The cloud cover in the basin
varies from 4.1 to 5.3 oktas.
2.5.2 Basin Area of the Streams between Cauvery – South Vellar
The Basin area lies between latitudes 10°21' N and 10°57' N and
longitude 78°14' E and 79°02' E. The total catchment area of the basin is
10040 Sqkm. and lies entirely in Tamil Nadu state.
2.5.2.1 Rainfall
The Catchment receives rainfall during both the South West
monsoon from June to September and the North-East monsoon from
October to December. The rainfall during the non-monsoon period is not
significant. The annual rainfall over the catchment varies from 597 to 1167
mm.
2.5.2.2 Temperature
The normal daily maximum temperature in the basin is 34.1° C
during May and the normal daily minimum temperature in the basin is
20.9° C during January. The climate in this basin is cool from December to
February and the hottest period is from March to May.
2.5.2.3 Relative Humidity
The coastal region is humid throughout the year, while in the interior,
the relative humidity is highest during November. The relative humidity in
the basin ranges from 85 to 61 percent.
2.5.2.4 Wind Speed
The Catchment is influenced by wind during South-West and North-
East monsoon. A maximum normal wind speed of 17.6 km/hr occurs in
June. The minimum normal wind speed of 7.7 km/hr occurs in November.
2.5.2.5 Cloud Cover
The sky is generally heavily clouded to overcast during the south-
west monsoon season. There is moderate cloudiness in the north-east
monsoon season. In the rest of the year sky is mostly clear or lightly
clouded. The cloud cover in the basin varies from 2.9 oktas in March to 6.4
oktas in July.
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Chapter –3
Interstate Aspects
3.1 General
As already mentioned, the proposed Cauvery (Kattalai) – South Vellar
Flood Canal is phase-I of Cauvery (Kattalai) – Vaigai – Gundar Flood Canal
Project. This project envisages the diversion of flood water of Cauvery river
occurring occasionally at Mettur dam and would be diverted at Mayanur
barrage for drinking water, stabilizing the existing ayacut, being irrigated
under open tanks/wells/bore wells in Karur, Trichy and Pudukottai districts
as well as for recharging ground water to some extent on the en-route area.
The river Cauvery is an inter-state river draining area in more than
one state. The present chapter deals with interstate aspects in respect of
Cauvery (Kattalai) to South Vellar-Vaigai- Gundar intra-state flood canal
project.
3.2 Cauvery River and Basin
The river Cauvery originates at Talakaveri on the Brahmagiri ranges of
the Western Ghats in the Coorg District of Karnataka. Cauvery then passes
through Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. The length of the main river as it
passes through Karnataka and Tamil Nadu is 800 km out of which 320 km
lies in Karnataka, 416 km in Tamil Nadu and the remaining length of 64 km
forms the common boundary between the States of Karnataka and Tamil
Nadu.
This River drains a total area of 81,155 Sq.Kms. of which 34,273
Sq.Kms lies in Karnataka, 43,856 Sq.Kms. in Tamilnadu, 2,866 Sq.Kms. in
Kerala and 160 Sq.Kms in Union Territory of Pondicherry. The Cauvery
Water Dispute Tribunal has divided the Cauvery basin up to the Lower
Coleroon Anicut into 16 sub-basins.
The River Cauvery, which is a gift of nature to different States through
which it passes before reaching the Bay of Bengal, unfortunately has
become a source of dispute and conflict between the State of Tamil Nadu
(erstwhile Madras) and the State of Karnataka (erstwhile Mysore) for sharing
its water for more than 150 years. In the middle of the nineteenth century,
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wanted Madras, who were dependent on river Cauvery for their irrigation
purposes.
Table 3.1 Area of the Sub-Basins of Cauvery (Sqkm)

Sl. Area of the State wise break - up

Sub-basin
No. sub-basin Kerala Karnataka Tamil Nadu
1 Thala Cauvery 3519 --- 3519 ---
2 Hemavathy 5410 --- 5410 ---
Lakshmanathirtha 1690 --- 1690 ---
Total up to KRS 10619 0 10619 0
4 Kabini 7414 1920 5282 212
5 Suvarnavathy 2858 --- 2278 580
6 Shimsha 9700 --- 9700 ---
7 Arkavathy 4351 --- 4184 167
8 Palar 3214 --- 1870 1344
9 Chinnar 4061 --- 100 3961
Total upto Mettur 42217 1920 34033 6264
10 Bhavani 6455 562 240 5653
11 Noyyal 3972 --- --- 3972
12 Amaravathy 8547 384 --- 8163
13 Thirumanimuthar 5564 --- --- 5564
14 Ponnaniar 3374 --- --- 3374
15 Upper Coleroon 3082 --- --- 3082
Total 15 Sub-Basins 73211 2866 34273 36072
16 Cauvery Delta 6739 --- --- 6739
Total 16 Sub-Basins 79950 2866 34273 42811
Area below LCA 1205 1205
Total area of the
81155 2866 34273 44016
Basin *
Note: * State wise catchment area shown above tallies with the figures
of the Cauvery Fact Finding Committee (CFFC) Additional Report
(TNDC Volume XV, page 137)
. The Government of Madras took up the case with Mysore
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that the dispute also involved other rivers emanating from or flowing
through Mysore into Madras Presidency. After great deal of discussions and
correspondences an agreement was finally reached on 18th February 1892
covering Inter- State Rivers and it was framed in the form of Rules.
The Madras-Mysore Agreement of 1892- Rules defining the limits within
which no new Irrigation works are to be constructed by the Mysore
State without previous reference to the Madras Government.
In 1924, another Agreement was reached to construct
Krishnarajasagar reservoir and other offset reservoirs in Mysore. The Rules
of Regulation framed to implement the 1924 Agreement prescribe the
quantities of flow to be let down for the use of the lower Riparian State viz.,
Tamil Nadu on a day-to-day basis. The 1924 Agreement itself provides for
reasonable uses by the upper riparian State after ensuring the flows due to
the lower riparian State. Under this Agreement, the States are free to extend
irrigation facilities effected solely by improvement of duty without any
increase of water use. The 1924 Agreement provides for a review at the end
of 50 years, only to see whether any further surplus quantities would be
available beyond what has been contemplated for use in that Agreement
with a view to allocate such surplus.
3.3 The Cauvery Fact Finding Committee:
Negotiations on the Cauvery water issue were going on in the late 60s.
In spite of several meetings held in 1970 between the Chief Ministers of the
States, under the auspices of the Government of India with the Minister for
Water Resources of Government of India participating, the issue could not
be settled. Reference was also made to the Government of India to constitute
a Tribunal. When the negotiations were resumed in 1972, a Committee by
name the Cauvery Fact Finding Committee (CFFC) was appointed by the
Government of India with a retired Judge and experts in Irrigation and
Agriculture from other States.
The water utilized (furnished above) was based on the data of 38 years
ending with 1971-72 and the area furnished is the total developed area as in
1971-72. The Committee also arrived at the yield of the Cauvery basin as
about 670 TMC on 75% dependability basis and as about 740 TMC on 50%
dependability basis.
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The Committee held the view that it became obvious that the Cauvery
River is already over - burdened with the existing commitments and new
uses could be had only by saving water in the existing projects.
The Committee gave the following important findings.
Tamil
Description Karnataka Kerala Total
Nadu
Area benefited (cropped
6.83 0.53 28.21 35.57
area) in lakh acres
Water utilized in TMC 177.00 5.00 566.00 748.00
3.4 Cauvery Water Dispute Tribunal (CWDT):
Negotiations further continued between the States several times under
the aegis of Government of India with the data collected by the CFFC but of
no avail. Left with no alternative and with no sign of any solution emerging
through negotiation, the Government of Tamil Nadu in their letter dated
06.07.1986 requested the Government of India to constitute a Tribunal for
resolving the Cauvery Waters issue. The Supreme Court of India, on the
petition filed by the Tamil Nadu Cauvery Neerpasana Vilaiporulgal
Vivasaigal Nala Urimai Padugappu Sangam, in which the Government of
Tamil Nadu also impleaded themselves, observed in their order dated
04.05.1990 that
"26 attempts within a period of four to five years and several more
adjournments by this court to accommodate these attempts for
negotiation were certainly sufficient opportunity and time to these
two States at the behest of the Centre or otherwise to negotiate the
settlement. Since these attempts have failed, it would be reasonable
undoubtedly to hold that the dispute cannot be settled by
negotiations........."
and directed the Central Government to constitute a Tribunal within one
month for resolving the Cauvery Water Dispute. In pursuance of this, the
Government of India constituted the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal
(CWDT) and notified it on 02.06.1990. The CWDT had its first sitting on
28.07.1990 when the Government of Tamil Nadu approached it with a
petition seeking an Interim Order to restrain the State of Karnataka from
proceeding with their new projects and also to ensure flows to Tamil Nadu
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on a monthly basis to safeguard its irrigation, making out a case that the
flows to Tamil Nadu were already dwindling with Karnataka impounding
what all they get in their rivers in their new reservoirs until they are full,
and taking a stand that 1924 Agreement has expired in 1974 and hence
Tamil Nadu should be fortified with some Interim Orders until the CWDT
gives its final decision.
The CWDT pronounced its Interim Order on 25.06.1991, in which the
State of Karnataka was directed to release water from its reservoirs so as to
ensure 205 TMC at the Mettur reservoir in a year from June to May in a
prescribed monthly pattern, of which 6 TMC is to be given to the Karaikal
region of the Union Territory of Puducherry. The Tribunal also directed that
Karnataka shall not increase its area under irrigation beyond the existing
11.2 lakh acres as mentioned in the K-V statement the Karnataka has filed
before the Tribunal.
The Tribunal continued its deliberations. The basin States filed their
Statements of Case with counters and rejoinders and all the technical
information called for. The States also produced their expert witnesses as
per the directions of the Tribunal. In all, 20 witnesses (Tamil Nadu - 9,
Karnataka - 6, Kerala - 4 and Puducherry - 1) were presented and they were
extensively cross - examined. The cross examination started in January
1994 and ended in December 2001. The depositions and cross examination
recordings run to more than 5000 pages. Thereafter the parties advanced
their arguments and counter arguments which were concluded in April
2006. The Tribunal gave its final Order and Report as per Section 5 (2) of the
ISRWD Act on 05.02.2007.
The Tribunal accepted the assessment of yield of the basin made by
the CFFC at 50% dependability as 740 TMC and set out to allocate the same
to the party States their share. Since the claim made by the States far
exceeds the availability, the Tribunal adopted certain principles for
allocation of water among them as below:- The claims made by the basin
States are as below in Table 3.2.
They categorized the extent of ayacut to be considered by them as
under in the order of importance.
(i) Areas which were developed before the agreement of 1924.
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(ii) Areas which have been contemplated for development in terms

of the 1924 Agreement.
(iii) Areas which have been developed outside the agreement from
1924 up to 2.6.1990, the date of the constitution of the Tribunal
(i.e. from 1924 to 1990).
(iv) Areas which may be allowed to be irrigated on the principle of
equitable apportionment.
Table 3.2 Water claimed by States
Sl. State As claimed
No. Area in Total Quantum
lakh acres of water in TMC
1 Tamil Nadu 29.27 566.000
2 Karnataka 27.29 465.000
3 Kerala 4.44 99.800
4 Union Territory 0.43 9.355
of Puducherry
Total 61.43 1140.155
After having determined the areas in the Cauvery basin over which the
States of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka are entitled to irrigate from the waters
of river Cauvery, it has also been examined to determine the nature of crops
that should be grown by the two States keeping in view the following criteria
namely:
(i) No note need be taken of the double crop / perennial crop de
hors what is specifically provided in the 1924 Agreement.
(ii) No area for summer paddy need be considered; and
(iii) The area under summer paddy existing prior to 1924 if any
may be allowed a semi-dry crop.
The area permitted and the quantum of water as apportioned by the
Tribunal is as given below
The Tribunal also directed that "the use of underground water by any
riparian State and UT of Puducherry shall not be reckoned as use of the
water of the river Cauvery." (Clause XII). They have however indicated that
the States may have to plan for use of groundwater to meet at least 50% of
their drinking water needs and provided surface water for drinking waters
only for 50% of the need, based on population.
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3.5 Final Order and Decision of the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal
A few clauses of the final order of CWDT is given below.
Clause-I
This order shall come into operation on the date of the publication of
the decision of this Tribunal in the official gazette under Section 6 of the
Inter-State Water Disputes Act, 1956 as amended from time to time.
Clause-II
Agreements of the years 1892 and 1924:
The Agreements of the years 1892 and 1924 which were executed between
the then Governments of Mysore and Madras cannot be held to be invalid,
especially after a lapse of about more than 110 and 80 years respectively.
Area in lakh acres
Water requirements in TMC
Table 3.3 Area and Water Requirement

States
Description Tamil UT of Total
Kerala Karnataka
Nadu Puducherry
18.85 24.71 0.43 45.92
i) Area 1.93
27.90 250.62 390.85 6.35 675.72
ii) Irrigation requirement
iii) Domestic & industrial
0.35 1.85 2.73 0.27 5.20
water requirement
projected for 2011
iv) Water requirement for
- - - - 10.00
environmental protection
v) Inevitable escapes into 4.00
- - - -
sea
vi) Share in balance
water (based on 1.51 17.64 25.71 0.22 45.08
population)
Total 29.76 270.11 419.29 6.84740.00
Say 726+14
30.00 270.00 419.00 7.00
= 740.0
Before the execution of the two agreements, there was full
consultation between the then Governments of Madras and Mysore.
However, the agreement of 1924 provides for review of some of the clauses
after 1974. Accordingly, we have reviewed and re-examined various
provisions of the agreement on the principles of just and equitable
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Clause-III
This order shall supersede –
i) The agreement of 1892 between the then Government of Madras
and the Government of Mysore so far as it related to the Cauvery
river system.
ii) The agreement of 1924 between the then Government of Madras
and the Government of Mysore so far as it related to the Cauvery
river system.
Clause-IV
The Tribunal hereby determines that the utilizable quantum of waters
of the Cauvery at Lower Coleroon Anicut site on the basis of 50%
dependability to be 740 thousand million cubic feet-TMC (20,954 M.cu.m.).
Clause-V
The Tribunal hereby orders that the waters of the river Cauvery be
allocated in three States of Kerala, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu and U.T. of
Pondicherry for their beneficial uses as mentioned hereunder:-

1 The State of Kerala 30 TMC

2 The State of Karnataka 270 TMC
3 The State of Tamil Nadu 419 TMC
4 U.T. of Pondicherry 7 TMC
Total 726 TMC
In addition, we reserve some quantity of water for (i) environmental
protection and (ii) inevitable escapages into the sea as under:-
1 Quantity reserved for environmental protection 10 TMC
4 TMC
2 Quantity determined for inevitable escapes into the sea

Total 14 TMC
Total (726 + 14)
3.6 Decision of the Apex Court:
Tamil Nadu and Kerala had approached the apex court in appeal
against the 5th February 2007 award of the Cauvery tribunal that had
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distribution among the states of Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and

Puducherry.
On 16th February 2018, the Hon'ble Supreme Court has pronounced
its verdict. The Apex Court reduced 14.75 TMC water allocated to Tamil
Nadu by the Tribunal and now Karnataka to release only 177 TMC of water
to Tamil Nadu for next 15 years. The verdict also mandated to formally
constitute the Kavery river management board by the union government
within 40 days for implementing strictly the tribunal award and its
verdict.12.5 Machinery for implementation of Final Decision/Orders of the
Tribunal
3.7 Constitution of the Cauvery Management Board
The Hon’ble Cauvery Water Dispute Tribunal recommended in their
order that an inter-State forum to be called “Cauvery Management Board”
shall be established for the purpose of securing compliance and
implementation of the final decision and directions of the Cauvery Water
Disputes Tribunal. The Board shall have perpetual succession and a
common seal and shall by the name sue and be sued. The Board shall be
under the control of the Government of India, Ministry of Water Resources.
As instructed by the Supreme Court, the Cauvery Water Management
Authority (CWMA) was created by the Centre on 1st June 2018. The Cauvery
Water Regulation Committee was also created to regulate the Cauvery water
among the States as per orders of the Tribunal and Supreme Court of India.

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Chapter –4
Survey and Investigation

4.1 General
As already mentioned, the proposed Cauvery (Kattalai) – South Vellar
Flood Canal is phase-I of Cauvery (Kattalai) – Vaigai – Gundar Flood Canal
Project. This project envisages diversion of flood waters of Cauvery river
occurring occasionally at Mettur dam and would be diverted at Mayanur
barrage for drinking water, stabilizing the existing ayacut, being irrigated
under open tanks/wells/bore wells in Karur, Trichy and Pudukottai districts
as well as for recharging ground water to some extent on the en-route areas.
The preparation of DPR essentially involves carrying out various
topographical surveys and other field / laboratory investigations in respect
of the project. The present chapter deals with various topographical surveys
and other investigations carried out for the proposed Cauvery (Kattalai) to
South Vellar flood carrier canal project.
4.2Topographical Surveys
4.2.1 Canal and Canal Structures
Previously, NWDA carried out reconnaissance survey and detailed
topographical survey and finalize the alignment. The topographical survey
was also carried out by the Tamil Nadu, Water Resources Department along
the same alignment as proposed by the NWDA and observed existing ground
levels, block levels at CD & CM structures and recorded.
In Phase-I, formation of flood carrier canal from Cauvery (Kattalai) to
South Vellar (RD 0.0 km to 118.45 km) will be taken up. In order to carry
out the works speedy, the flood carrier canal portion in phase-I has been
divided into 8 slices and the details given in Table 4.1.The balance portion
from South Vellar to Vaigai (RD 118.45 km to 228.145 km) would be taken
up in phase-II. The balance portion from Vaigai to Gundar river (RD 225.70
km to 262.190 km) would be taken up in phase-III.
4.2.2 Establishment of Bench mark
The temporary bench mark levels are fixed at every 500 m intervals by
taking check levels. The ground levels are made to correspond with MSL by
connecting to GTS Bench Mark-Devakottai: Anjukal Anicut - 86.080 m,
Thirupathur: Crest level top at gate arm bed of the railway line connecting
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Sivagangai – Karaikudi at Nattarsakottai Railway gate -90.365 m. Sivagangai

Railway station – 103.855 m, Paramamkudi – Muthunendal railway station,
top of parapet of east side culvert -77.455 m. Virudhanagar -Thiruchuli
railway station -64.560 m.
Cross sections were taken at 100 m intervals along the alignment
extending up to 75 m on either side of the alignment and Longitudinal
Section at 50 m interval were taken. Wherever appreciable changes in
topography is noticed along the cross sectional lines, levels were taken at
closer intervals.
Block levels were taken at places where cross drainage works are
proposed by forming 5m grid interval to cover an area up to 75m on either
side of the center line of the flood carrier canal along the stream and
laterally up to the firm bank plus 75m on either bank of stream. Similarly
block levels by forming grids were taken at road / railway crossings along
the alignment. Alignment stones of size 90cm x 20cm x 10 cm have been
fixed along the alignment at road crossings, at locations of important CD
works and at all turns/bends indicated by change in bearings of the flood
carrier canal alignment.
Table 4.1 Details of Slices in Phase-I
Canal Length
Sl. No. Slice with RD in km
in km
1 Slice I (0 – 17.880) 17.880

2 Slice II (17.880 – 35.215) 17.335

3 Slice III (35.215 – 47.330) 12.115

4 Slice IV (47.330 – 59.930) 12.600

5 Slice V (59.930 – 77.745) 17.815

6 Slice VI (77.745 – 93.845) 16.100

7 Slice VII (93.845 – 111.795) 17.950

8 Slice VIII (111.795 – 118.450) 6.350

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Further, in order to ensure the accuracy of the work, the bench mark
with respect to the sill level (+ 95.700) of the Mayanur barrage has been
transferred and established at every one kilometer along the canal alignment
up to 118.45 km using Differential Global Positioning System (DGPS)
survey.
4.2.3 Topo sheets
The following topo sheets in scale 1: 50000 related to this project have
been collected for all purposes. (up to South Vellar) 58J/1, 58J/5, 58J/9,
58J/13, 58n/1.
4.3 Geological and Geotechnical Investigation
When preparing Feasibility Report, NWDA conducted geological and
geotechnical investigation. The Geological Investigations for the link project
was carried out by Engineering Geology Division, GSI, Chennai in 2001-02 .
Geotechnical investigations including drilling were carried out by
Department of Geology, College of Engineering (COEP), Pune at proposed
major Cross Drainage (CD) works and in deep cut reaches to evaluate the
depth and nature of bed rock, overburden and bed characteristics.
During the investigation of NWDA, the sub soil profile was studied by
making boreholes at suitable locations. The Planning and Design of Plan
Formulation also drilled boreholes during 2011 – 2012 for major cross
drainage structures like canal syphon, aqueduct, etc. The geological
formations observed are mainly metamorphic hard rock and sedimentary
domain consisting of sand, clay and shale, capped by laterite. In
metamorphic terrain, top soil and weathered migmatitic gneiss form the
media. No adverse geological features are along the canal alignment.
A drawing showing depth of stratum of hard rock, highly and
moderately weathered rock and top soil has been developed from the above
study and furnished in the drawing volume. The above drawing has been
considered for arriving at the depth of each sub soil strata for preparing this
earth work calculations in the DPR.
4.4 Construction Material Investigation
As already mentioned, the entire canal stretch was divided in to 8
slices in the 1st phase to speed up the works. The quarries for all
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construction materials were identified in these slices. The quarries were

identified in consultation with the field officers of territorial divisions
concerned.
For the present proposal, the operation of and functioning of quarry
has been confirmed in consultation with the field officers of territorial
divisions concerned.
A statement called Lead Statement showing the details of name of
quarry, distance from site, cost of materials, conveyance charge according to
the type of road and other charges has been prepared to arrive at the rate of
each material at site for every slice. Those rates will be taken for rate
analysis of each and every item in the relevant slice. This lead statement is
enclosed in all estimates for all slices concerned.
4.4.1 Fine Aggregate
It is planned to use river sand for all the masonry and concrete works
in this project. Based on the existence of the quarry and its location, the
type of sand may be selected from that quarry which is nearer to the site.
As far as sand is concerned, the sand depot at Murungai located in
Thottium Taluk for slices 1,2,3 & 4 and Mullaiyur located in Illupur Taluk
for slices 5 to 8 have been taken.
4.4.2 Coarse Aggregate
As far as coarse aggregate is concerned, the quarry at Thogamalai in
Karur district for slices 1 & 2, quarry at Rettamalai in Trichy district for
slices 3 &4 and quarry at Narthamalai in Pudukottai district for slices 5 to 8
have been taken.
4.4.3 Soil
1. Slices 1 to 4 (L.S 0 km to 60.235 km)
It is estimated that, a quantum of 67.17 Lakhs m3 of earth is required
for forming embankment, etc., for the Flood Carrier Canal. It is also
assessed that about 128.67 Lakhs m3 of earth (including all rocks) is to be
excavated for forming the canal section. It is considered that a part of earth
so excavated could be used economically for forming embankments and
other filling works. Provision for conveying the extra earth to the low lying
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2. Slices 5 to 6 (L.S 60.235 km to 91.800 km)

It is estimated that, a quantum of 103.32 Lakhs m3 of earth is
required for forming embankment, etc., for the link canal. It is also
assessed that about 208.77 Lakhs m3 of earth (including all rocks) is to be
excavated for forming the canal section. It is considered that a part of earth
so excavated could be used economically for forming embankments and
other filling works. Provision for conveying the extra earth to the low lying
area has been included in the estimate.
3. Slices 7 &8 ( L.S 91.800 km to 118.45 km)
In this slice, it is estimated that, a quantum of 255.36 Lakhs m3 of
earth is required for forming embankment, etc., for the link canal. It is also
assessed that about 140.25 Lakhs m3 of earth (including all rocks) is to be
excavated for forming the canal section. It is considered that a part of earth
so excavated could be used economically for forming embankments and
other filling works. Provision for conveying the extra earth to the low lying
area has been included in the estimate.
4.4.4 Gravel
As far as gravel is concerned, the quarry at Vengamedu in Karur
district for slices 1 & 2, quarry at Vallam in Trichy district for slices 3 & 4
and quarry at Arimalam in Pudukottai district for slices 5 to 8 have been
taken.
4.4.5 Bricks
It was observed during field surveys that sufficient quantity of bricks
of desired quality could be obtained from the nearby area along the entire
length of canal alignment.
4.4.6 Cement and Steel
The materials cement and steel are concerned; the rate for the
materials given in the schedule of rates of PWD is at site. The cement and
steel will be procured from the nearest town to the project area.
4.5 Soil Surveys – Mapping of Existing Land use / Land Cover and
irritability
4.5.1 Soil
From the details available from the Department of Agriculture,
Government of Tamil Nadu, the soils in the proposed command area are
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mainly falling under five soil classification groups viz., Happulusstalfs,

Rhodustalfs, Ustifluvents, Chromusters and Ustropepts.
Red sandy clay loam soil, brown clay loam soil, black clay loam soil,
alluvial soil etc., are predominant soils available in the command.
4.5.2 Land use Classification
The particulars from the Taluks lying in the command area were
collected and compiled. The Taluk wise area falling in the command has
been computed after accounting for the forest areas.
The land use classification details of the command area of the link
canal, as given in the NWDA’s FR report are given in the Table 3.1 below.
Table 3.1 Land use particulars of the command area

Sl. Percentage
Land use Area in ha.
No.
1. Forest 29803 4.69

2. Barren to uncultivable land 5149 0.81

3. Land put to non-agriculture use 146802 23.13

4. Permanent pastures and other 1566 0.24

grazing lands

Sub – Total 183320 28.87

5 Land under misc. trees and crops, 25123 3.96

etc.,

6 Cultivable waste 17620 2.78

7 Current fallows 4.405 6.36

8. Other fallows 106860 16.83

9 Net area sown 261598 41.20

Sub – Total 451606 70.13

10. Area sown more than once 31353 -

11. Gross area sown 292951 -

12 Geographical area 634926 100.00

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4.5.3 Drainage Survey

The command area is well drained by river/streams like Pungar,
Nappiliyar, Ariyar, Koraiyar, Agniar, South velar and also a number of minor
drains. The details of major drains are given in Annexure 4.1.
4.6 Communication Surveys
All the important structure of the Cauvery (Kattalai) – Agniyar – South
Vellar flood canal project is approachable by puca/kachcha roads. The
National Highway No. 45, NH. 210 and the Southern Railway line connecting
Madurai and Rameswaram pass through the southern part of the proposed
command area. In addition, two Southern Railway lines connecting
Tiruvarur to Karaikudi and Karaikudi to Thiruchirapalli also pass through
the command area.
All the important village/towns situated along the canal alignment
and in the command area are well connected by telephone lines, power lines
and wide network of major/medium district roads. Inspection road proposed
for this flood carrier canal would connect the existing roads and hence the
communication network in the project area would be improved further.
4.7 Hydrological and Meteorological Investigations
The data from hydrological and meteorological stations available in the
command area were collected and used for computations and designs of the
canal components. The details of these stations are given as follows.
The climate data has been obtained from the State Surface and
Ground Water Resources Data Centre, Chennai for the following stations
 Full Climate Station at Mayanur
 Full Climate Station at Pudukottai
 Full Climate Station at Savasapuram
4.7.1 Hydrological Data
Climate
The climate of the area is generally hot and humid with little variation
during the year. Three seasons prevail in the area Viz, monsoon from June
to December, winter from January to February and summer from March to
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in the vicinity of command area. The data on rainfall, Temperature, Relative

humidity, wind speed, cloud cover, etc., are available at these observatories.
Rainfall
The rainfall stations available in and around the command area are:
Mayanur, Kulithalai, Thiruchirapalli, Keeranur, Adanankottai,
Perungalur, Udayalioatti, Alanudi, Karambakudi, Peravurani, Nakkudi,
Vettikadu, Pattukottai, Adirampattinam, Pudukottai, Aranthangi,
Kattumavadi, Thondi, Thirumayam, Kilanilakottai, Arimalam, Karaikudi,
Thiruvadanai, Paramakudi, Illayankudi, Manamadurai, Ramanathapuram,
Malayur, Ayankusi, Theerthandathanam, Tirupattur, Sivaganga and
Vattanam.
Temperature
The mean daily maximum and minimum temperatures observed at
Thiruchirapalli are 37.1° C & 20.6° C in the months of May and January
respectively. The mean dfaily maximum and minimum temperatures
observed at Madurai are 37.5° C & 20.9° C in the months of May and
January respectively.
Relative Humidity
The maximum and minimum values of relative humidity observed at
two observatories viz. Thiruchirapalli and Madurai 81% and 31%
respectively.
Wind Speed
The command area is influenced by winds from south – west and
north – east monsoon seasons. The maximum wind velocity is 31.40 km/hr
in July and the minimum is 4.90 km/hr in October.
Cloud Cover
The sky is heavily clouded during the monsoon season. During
remaining part of the year, clear or lightly clouded sky reveals. The
maximum cloud amount is 6.8 oktas in the month of July and minimum is
2.5 oktas in the month of March.
4.7.2 Recent days Developments in the project area.
Due to the urbanization in many places, the NWDA proposed to bring
some changes in the alignment based on the reconnaissance survey
conducted by officials of NWDA.
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Pursuant to this survey, the Chief Engineer (South), NWDA,

Hyderabad inspected the Cauvery (Kattalai) – Vaigai- Gundar (CVG) Link
alignment from 28/07/2019 to 01/08/2019. The Chief Engineer has given
instructions to change and shift the alignment due to urbanization in
required places including head work location. The inspection note of the
Chief Engineer, NWDA is enclosed as Annexure 4.2.
Accordingly, a revised alignment of canal was prepared and
communicated by NWDA. The field officials concerned studied and
compared the original and revised alignment of NWDA. It has been found
that there is no much difference in the original and revised alignment and
the same is reported to the Chief Engineer, PF, Chennai.
The NWDA has prepared and circulated their draft DPR in which the
original alignment during feasibility study has been adopted. However, some
suggestions have been put forth in their draft DPR for changing the
alignment based on the inspection of the Chief Engineer (South), NWDA.
However, the changes (due to urbanization) on the alignment of the
proposed canal that was happened before 2015 have been taken in to
consideration and accordingly the cost for land acquisition, cost estimates,
etc have been altered in this present DPR.
Due to various changes like construction of buildings, erection of EB
HT towers, etc. that was occurred in the project area in the recent days,
some slight modifications have been incorporated in the alignment and the
DPR is prepared accordingly. However, it is suggested to conduct
additional investigation on the alignment wherever required for which
provision has been included in the DPR.
The photographs taken during the inspection of higher officials at
various occasions in the project area and discussions have been given
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Inspection of then Chief Engineer at Koraiyar River Crossing

Inspection of then Chief Engineer at Kulithalai Manaparai Road

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Inspection of Chief Engineer, PF and Chief Engineer, Trichy Region at

Trichy near Anna University, Trichy

Inspection of Chief Engineer, PF and Chief Engineer, Trichy Region at

Trichy Pudukottai Road

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Inspection of Chief Engineer, PF and Chief Engineer, Trichy Region at

Headwork in Mayanur

Inspection of then Chief Engineer at Railway crossing (near headwork)

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Visit of Divisional Engineer (Railway Salem) at Railway crossing

(near headwork)

Visit of Chief Engineers PF & Trichy Region

( at meeting point of new and original alignment)

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Visit of Chief Engineers PF & Trichy Region

( at meeting point of new and original alignment)

Visit of Chief Engineers PF & Trichy Region

( at NH in head reach)
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Discussion of Chief Engineers PF & Trichy Region with officials

concerned at Trichy

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Chapter – 5
Hydrology and Water Assessment
5.1 General
The proposed Cauvery (Kattalai) – South Vellar Flood carrier canal is
phase-I of Cauvery (Kattalai) – Vaigai – Gundar Flood carrier canal Project.
This project envisages diversion of flood waters of Cauvery river occurring
occasionally at Mettur dam and would be diverted at Mayanur barrage for
drinking water, stabilizing the existing ayacut, being irrigated under open
tanks/wells/bore wells in Karur, Trichy and Pudukottai districts as well as
for recharging ground water to some extent on the en-route areas.
The Cauvery (Kattalai) – South Vellar flood carrier canal project area
has four distinct seasons viz., dry period from January to February, hot
period from March to May, south-west monsoon from June to September
and north-east monsoon from October to December. The climate is cold from
December to February followed by hot season from March to May. The
hydrology and water availability studies of the project are based on the
surplus occurred at Mettur dam site. However, the divertable quantity is
based on the flood spills during monsoon period from the existing Mettur
dam.
5.2 Flood Water Availability
The water availability (excess water due to flood) has been studied
using the following available data.

 The surplus water from Mettur dam has been taken up from 1936 to
2019.
 The Kattalai barrage (137 km from Mettur dam) is located between
Mettur dam and Upper Anicut. Since no gauge was available at
Kattalai barrage, the data of surplus water which is available due to
flood and not required for delta irrigation and released into the
Coleroon at Upper Anicut has been taken up. (The Upper Anicut is
located at 177 km from Mettur dam and the river splits into two
branches at this location, the northern branch being called the
Coleroon, essentially serving as a flood carrier, and the southern
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carrying discharges released for irrigation. An anicut was constructed

across Coleroon in 1836 at this point to facilitate diversion of the low
supplies of the river for irrigation in the Cauvery Delta.
 Further, the data of surplus water led into the sea at Lower Coleroon
Anicut which is the last anicut constructed across Coleroon has
been taken up.
 The data has been analyzed for both SW and NE monsoon seasons.

 The rainfall data of Agniyar and South Vellar has been taken up.
 The data of surplus water released at Mettur dam for the period from
1936 to 2019 is furnished in Annexure-5.1.
 Based on the above data, the dependable yield of surplus water
available due to flood at various dependability percentages has been
computed and given in Annexure-5.2.
 After construction of few dams in Cauvery in Karnataka after 1980,
there was a frequent surplus occurred in Mettur dam. The surplus
quantity varied from 142513 MCft. (in 1964 for 79 days) to 6612
MCft. (in 2006 for 5 days).
 With dependability at 25%, the quantity of dependable surplus
available would be 49547 MCft. at Mettur dam for 54 days.
 With dependability at 50%, the quantity of dependable surplus
available would be 7808 MCft. at Mettur dam for 9 days.
 These above surpluses are only from Mettur dam. The flood generated
in the catchment between Mettur dam and Mayanur has not been
taken into account.
 The range of flood quantity and its occurrence has been given in
Table 5.1
 The range of days and its occurrence with maximum and minimum
quantity of flood has been given in Table-5.2
 It is observed from the table 5.1 that the number of occurrence for
huge quantity of flood is less (2 to 4days). The flood range varying
from 5000 to 20000 MCft was occurred about 10 days.
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the flood occurred. The quantity varying from 12000 to 150000 MCft.
 During the year 2018 and 2019 the flood occurred consecutively
 Considering the 25% and 50% dependability, it is expected that
it may be possible to get 7210 to 49132 MCft quantum of flood
for the period varying from 7 to 50 days.
 From the above past records, it is presumed that a dependable (25 to
50%) surplus water due to flood is available below Mettur dam and
this could be diverted for parched area which requires water.
Table 5.1 Range of Flood Quantity and its Occurrence
Sl. Range of Flood
No. of Occurrence
No. Quantity in MCft
1 5000 - 20000 9
2 20001 - 40000 11
3 40001 - 60000 5
4 60001 – 80000 3
5 80001 - 100000 4
6 100001 - 120000 3
7 120001 - 140000 0
8 140001 - 160000 4
9 160001 - 180000 2
10 Above 180001 2
Table 5.2 Range of Days and its Occurrence quantity of flood
Range of Flood Quantity in
Sl. Range No. of MCft
No. of days Occurrence Minimum Maximum
1 5 - 10 5 6612 19500
2 11 - 20 8 12830 98844
3 21 - 30 8 12005 148839
4 31 - 40 8 22371 179082
5 41 - 50 2 74582 37403
6 51 - 60 5 49547 32106
7 61 - 70 2 98388 143998
8 71 - 80 2 146623 180020
9 81 - 90 1 142513

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Thus, the annual surface water balance of 49912 Mcft (1413.34 Mm3)
and 8588.8 Mcft (243.21 Mm3) at 25% and 50% dependabilities respectively
have been computed at Mayanur Barrage in Table-5.3.
Table 5.3 Surface Water Balance of Cauvery during Flood
(Kattalai) at Mayanur Unit : Mcft
1. Surface Water Availability
(a) Gross annual yield
i) At 25% dependability 49132
ii) At 50% dependability 7808
(b) Surface water import Nil
(c) Surface water export Nil
(d) Overall availability
i) At 25% dependability 49132
ii) At 50% dependability 7808
2. Surface Water Requirement
i) Irrigation *7213.83
ii) Domestic 1127.00
iii) Industrial use Nil
iv) Hydropower needs Nil
v) Transmission losses (2.75%) 230.00
Sub Total 8570.83 8571.00
3. Regeneration
i) Irrigation 780.00
ii) Domestic Nil

iii) Industrial use Nil

Sub Total 780.00 780.00

4. Surface Water Balance
i) At 25% dependability 49912.00
ii) At 50% dependability 8588.80

(* value worked out in para 8.3.1 of Chapter-8 )

The flood generated in the catchment between Mettur dam and

Mayanur Barrage have not been taken in to account.
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It has been revealed from the table 5.3 that the annual requirement
including losses is 8575.24 Mcft. But the availability for 50% dependability
is 8588.80 Mcft. Hence, project may be considered as safe for 50%
dependability.
In the assessment of overall availability of water at diversion point, the
requirements of downstream projects are also to be considered. Since, the
flood water is only to be diverted during flood period; the existing
downstream irrigation projects (Delta Irrigation) will not be affected.
5.3 Hydrological and Water Balance Studies of en-route Basins
The flood carrier canal on its en-route crosses no. of streams and
most of the streams are of minor in nature and directly joins in the Bay of
Bengal. Owing to the topographical condition and its shorter length, some of
the streams are clubbed together for the water balance study purpose. The
basins which are lying in the en-route of the link canal are Basin area
covered by Streams between Cauvery and Vaigai Basins.

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Chapter –6
Design and Layout

6.1 General
The proposed Cauvery (Kattalai) – South Vellar Flood carrier canal is
phase-I part of Cauvery (Kattalai) – Vaigai – Gundar Flood carrier canal
Project. This project envisages diversion of flood waters of Cauvery river
occurring occasionally at Mettur dam and would be diverted at Mayanur
barrage for drinking water, stabilizing the existing ayacut being irrigated
under open tanks/wells/bore wells in Karur, Trichy and Pudukottai districts
as well as for recharging ground water to some extend on the en-route areas.
The main components of this flood carrier canal project are:
1. Existing Mayanur Barrage across river Cauvery at 136.50 km on the
downstream of Mettur dam
2. Proposed head regulator of Flood Carrier Canal takes off at 2.20 Km
from the Master canal on the downstream of Mayanur Barrage in
Thirukambuliyur village
3. New lined canal of 118.45 km length in phase –I (Total 259.992 km).
4. En-route structures along the flood carrier canalsuch as Cross
Drainage Works and Cross masonry Works, Cross Regulators,
Tunnels, Escapes, etc.
5. Diversion Canals
6.2 Existing Mayanur Barrage
The Mayanur Barrage was constructed and commissioned during the
year 2014. This is located at 136.50 km from Mettur dam and 250 m on the
downstream side of Kattalai bed regulator which was constructed during
1930s. A View of Mayanur Barrage is given in Figure-6.1. By use of this
barrage, water is headed up and drawn through the existing 4 channels viz
South Bank Canal (SBC), Krishnarayapuram Channel, Kattalai High Level
canal in SBC and North Bank Canal. The proposed inter linking canal (now
called Flood Carrier Canal) traces the alignment of the NWDA’s proposed
link canal, Cauvery – Vaigai- Gundar which is a part of Mahanadhi-
Godavari-Cauvery-Gundar link to comply the National Perspective Plan of
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The length of the barrage is 1233 m. It has 86 nos. vents having size
11.00 X 4.90 m and 12 scour vents having size 11.00 X 5.50 m. The
maximum observed flood at this barrage site was 463000 cusec. The barrage
was proposed as glacis type having upstream slope of 1:1 and downstream
slope of 3:1 with sill level at + 93.600. This barrage was designed to rest on
permeable foundation. The salient feature of Mayanur Barrage is furnished
in Annexure 6.1.
Figure -6.1 : View of Mayanur Barrage from Northern Bank

6.3 Design Features of Cauvery (Kattalai) – South Vellar - Vaigai –

Gundar Flood Canal
The canal and other allied structures in all slices were designed by the
field engineers. Hence, the designs have to be got vetted from the
Design Circle, WRD, Chennai before according technical sanction to the
estimates. However, necessary provisions have been included in the
estimates to accommodate any design variations due to differences in the
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6.3.1 Description of the Canal system

6.3.1.1 Headwork For Proposed Flood Carrier Canal
As per NWDA’s alignment, it was proposed to have an independent off-
take on the right bank of the river at a distance of 600 m on the upstream
side of the barrage. The proposed link canal suppose to start from this point
and cross the railway line in a stretch of Mayanur railway station yard,
nearer to the station and further pass through a settlement area in Mayanur
village.
In order to avoid the intrusion through developed settlement area, it is
decided to shift the headwork location further on the upstream side. Even
though the shifted of link canal would not intrude through settlement area
nevertheless it would pass within the station yard of Mayanur Railway
station.
As requested, the railway team lead by the Divisional Engineer,
Southern Railway, Salem Railway Division, Salem inspected the spot on
20.07.2020 and expressed disagreement with the canal alignment and
recommended to shift the alignment beyond the home signal of the Mayanur
station on either side.
Hence, it was required to shift the location of headwork at about 1100
m further on the upstream side of Barrage and detour the canal alignment
away from the home signal. This new alignment of the link canal after off
taking from river Cauvery would turn 180º immediately and traverse
towards west (u/s side) for about 500 m and turn towards south to run in
higher contour for a length of about 2.4 km and join with originally
proposed alignment of NWDA.
Shifting the headwork to further upstream of the barrage would bring
up the recurring siltation problem and may reduce the carrying capacity of
canal due to silt deposition in canal.
Moreover immediate turning of canal would cause turbulent flow
resulting formation of eddies or cross currents at the turning which increase
the losses. The cross currents tend to cause erosion along the outer bank.
The changes in the velocity on account of cross currents depend on
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Further, the discharge of the proposed head regulator is designed for

the pond level (+101.200) of the barrage. Hence it is essential to maintain
full pond level to draw the designed of the flood carrier canal. During flood,
the shutters of the barrage may remain open to pass peak flood discharge
safely. When flood level reaches below the designed FMFL (+100.750) the
designed quantity of flood waters can not be diverted into the proposed link
canal.
In order to overcome the above recurring problem and have a
adequate flow in the proposed flood carrier canal using the approach
velocity, it is proposed to divert flood waters on the downstream side of the
barrage after integrating the existing canals which are off taking in the
vicinity. During the inspection of the Chief Engineer (South), NWDA on
28.07.2019 the alignment of proposed link canal, suggested to explore the
possibilities of integrating the existing 3 canals with the proposed link canal
and to form as a single canal up to a sufficient length and then provide
separate head regulators for the existing canals and proposed link canal.
Accordingly, the hydraulic parameters of the existing canal have been
analyzed. Three existing canals viz. South Bank Canal (SBC),
Krishnarapuram Channel (KRC) and New Kattalai High Level Canal (NKHLC)
off take from the right flank of the regulator (Mayanur Barrage) in that order
with different hydraulic parameters like slope, FSL, size, etc. as tabulated
below.
Table 6.1 Hydraulic Parameters of Existing Canal
Designed
Type Bottom Side Bed
Name of Discharge Bed FSD
of in Cusec. Width slope slope
Canal Canal in m Level in m
1 in
South Bank
Unlined 927 28.00 96.010 2 1.5 : 1 6520
Canal (SBC),
New Kattalai
1 in
High Level 1.5 : 1
Unlined 540 15.50 96.760 1.74 6520
Canal
(NKHLC)
Kattalai High 1 in
Level Canal Unlined 1.5 : 1
411 12.90 95.590 1.22 6250
(KHLC)
Krishnaraya
1.5 : 1 1 in
puram Unlined 45 4.00 97.600 1
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The Kattalai High Level Canal (KHLC) off takes from the right bank of
SBC at 1 km from its headwork. Hence, an extensive remodeling is required
to integrate the existing canals to build as a single canal.
It has been proposed to amalgamate SBC, NKHLC and KHLC and to
make the SBC wider enough (may be termed as Master Canal) in such a way
to carry water of all the three canals and proposed Flood Carrier Canal
(Total : 8238 Cusec.). This Master canal would run in the alignment of SBC
up to 1.70 km and then turn right to cross the railway line and NH road and
run about 0.450 km. At this location, the KHLC and NKHLC would off take
at LS 2.04 km and 2.125 km respectively. At LS 1.7 km, the SBC takes off
from the Master canal.
The Master Canal ends at LS 2.15 km where the head regulator for
the flood carrier canal is proposed. From this point the flood carrier canal
would originate meet with the original canal alignment of NWDA at 3.50 km.
Based on the bed levels of the respective canals at the crossing point of
Master canal, KHLC and NKHLC, a suitable head regulator arrangement
would be provided to divert water in those canals.
It is presumed that from original head work position to this point, the
water level in the Master Canal (widened SBC and diverted canal) would act
as pool and thus having the same water level as in the barrage.
The maximum storage level in the barrage is +101.200 and it will not
be maintained all the time. Hence, the proposed Master Canal is analyzed
for the maximum storage level in the barrage and also for usual reduced
level required for the each canals to feed adequate quantity in those canals
during the operation period of that particular canal.
 Adding SBC, NKHLC, KHLC and proposed Link Canal (Master Canal)
 Discharge:8238 Cusec and Pond level: + 101.200
 For CC lining, bed slope of 1 in 2830, FSD 5.19 m, bed level +96.010
and side slope 1.5:1.0, the width of Master Canal would be 28.00 m.
 The length of the Master Canal is 2.20 km from the off take at
barrage.
 The width of the master canal is 28 m up to 1.7 km and the at the
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 At 1.7 km of Master Canal, it is proposed to provide a head regulator

for SBC.
At 1.7 km, the Master Canal would intercepted by both railway and
NH road and the hydraulic particulars at this location are tabulated below.
Bed Level of SBC/Proposed Link Canal 95.430 / 95.410
FSL of SBC/Proposed Link Canal Pond Level 96.930 / 101.200
Top level of Kumbakuli drain Existing 95.110
Syphon crossing SBC
Rail top level 101.145
NH road top level 99.310
Based on the levels, it is planned that the Master Canal would turn
and cross the railway and NH road by canal syphon. However, the syphon at
NH road crossing may be avoided by elevating the existing road with suitable
rolling gradient on both sides and constructing a bridge with suitable free
board.
From here, this Master Canal would have the intended capacity of
proposed Flood Carrier Canal, KHLC and NKHLC.
There after the proposed Master Canal would cross KHLC and NKHLC
at about 500 m from the NH road and the hydraulic particulars at this
location are tabulated below.
Discharge in Proposed Link Canal (diverted) 8238 Cusecs.
Bed Level of Proposed Link Canal (diverted) +96.010 M
Pond Level of Proposed Link Canal (diverted) +101.200 M
Width of Proposed Link Canal (diverted) 28.00 M
Discharge in KHLC 411 Cusecs.
Bed Level of KHLC +95.590 M
FSL of KHLC +96.810 M
Width of KHLC 12.900 M
Bed Slope of KHLC 1 in 2830
FSD of KHLC 1.22 M
Side Slope of KHLC 1.5 : 1
Discharge in NKHLC 540 Cusecs.
Bed Level of NKHLC +95.150 M
FSL of NKHLC +96.890
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Width of NKHLC 15.50 m

Bed Slope of NKHLC I in 2830
FSD of NKHLC 1.74 M
Side Slope of NKHLC 1.5 : 1
 Based on the levels, it is proposed to provide head regulator for
KHLC, NKHLC and proposed Flood Carrier Canal will have the head
regulator after crossing NKHLC.
 For all practical purpose and depth calculation the length of the
Master canal would be considered as the part of Flood carrier Canal.
 A well syphon arrangement would be set up for the KRC to cross
proposed Flood Carrier Canal.
 At this location the Master Canal will be terminated.
 The Flood Carrier Canal would originate from the end of the Master
canal with its capacity and feature as proposed by NWDA and would
meet with the original canal alignment of NWDA at 1.35 km from the
Head regulator.
 By examining the levels, it could be understood that required
discharge could be supplied to the existing 3 canals corresponding to
the usual water level (+99.000) maintained in the barrage.
 The canal syphon at railway crossing will have to be designed for
syphon as well as open flow condition which may occur when the
water level in the barrage will recede.
 The headwork of the SBC may be remodeled either by new
construction and providing additional vents by utilising the land
available on the left side of the SBC.
 After forming all canals, the existing headwork’s of KHLC & NKHLC
near the Mayanur barrage may be abandoned.
 In order to have a smooth entry of water from Master Canal to canal
syphon at railway crossing, the Master Canal may be detoured from
its original course to a sufficient length/width on its left side by
utilizing the space available between existing SBC and river Cauvery
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 In order to avoid the ingress of silt into the shypon, it is proposed to

provide a silt ejector just ahead to the syphon in the Master Canal
and exit it out to the river Cauvery.
 The disposition of the canal system and Master Canal has been
shown in the Figure 6.2.
6.3.1.2 Phase I (0.0 - 118.450 km : Slices 1 to 8)
The proposed flood carrier canal take-off from at 2.50 km on the
downstream of Mayanur Barrage in Thirukambuliyur village through a head
regulator with FSL 100.750 m The general topography of the area through
which the Cauvery (Kattalai) – Agniyar – South Vellar flood carrier canal
traverses is mostly plain with a few hillocks. In the initial reach of 70 km,
the canal runs in the south – east direction and then takes a right turn and
runs in southern direction up to tail end. The alignment of link canal runs
mostly in cutting. Maximum depth of cutting in the entire reach of the canal
is 37.95 m @ L.S 108.200 km and the maximum height of filling is 10.023
m @ L.S 37.700 m.
A uniform bed slope of 1 in 20000 is adapted for the entire alignment
as per the draft DPR of NWDA. The canal is designed as a trapezoidal
section with bottom corners rounded and is to be lined. The velocity of water
in the canal is 1.0 m/s. The full supply depth is 5.5 m at the head. Sections
of the canal at the head are 21.5 m x 5.50 m and in deep cutting portions
the full supply depth is taken as 6 m and the canal section at those points is
17.8 m x 6.0 m. The canal section is flumed wherever it is in deep cutting
having considerable length. The discharge of the canal is designed to h
180.30 cumecs. A free board of 0.75 m is provided throughout the length of
the canal. The canal FSL at start and end of every reach is given in Table
6.2 below. A total of 134 and 133 Nos. of CD and CM structures respectively
are identified. The details are given in Table 6.3.
6.3.1.2 Phase II (118.450 - 228.145 km : Slices 9 to 15)
The Phase –II of proposed flood carrier canal would start at South
Vellar river and runs up to Vaigai river. From South Vellar, the general
topography of the area through which Manimuthar-Saruganiyar – Uppar-
Vaigai traverses is mostly plain with a few hillocks. From Manimuthar river
the canal runs in the south-east direction up to a distance of 42.165 km
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Figure 6.2. Disposition of the Canal System and Master Canal near the Mayanur barrage.

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Table 6.2 FSL Statement

FSL
Slice
Start End

Slice -1 100.750 99.347

Slice -2 99.347 97.080
Slice -3 97.080 95.922
Slice -4 95.922 94.853
Slice -5 94.853 93.379
Slice -6 93.379 90.949
Slice -7 90.949 88.923
Slice -8 88.923 87.994
and then takes a right turn and runs in southern direction up to tail end.
The alignment of link canal runs mostly in filling. The same bed slope of 1 in
20000 is adapted from 118.450 to 225.700 km of canal alignment. The
canal is designed as a trapezoidal section with bottom corners rounded and
is to be lined. The full supply depth is 5 m in the entire reach. A section of
the canal at the head is 12.60 m x 5.0 m up to Ls 224.500 km. The velocity
of water in the flood carrier canal is 0.96 m/s and 0.94 m/s respectively. In
deep cutting portions the full supply depth is taken as 6 m and the canal
section at those points is 10.00 m x 6.0 m. The discharge of the canal is
designed to be 90.01 cumecs up to Vaigai river. A free board of 0.75 m is
provided throughout the length of the canal.
6.3.1.3 Phase III (228.145 – 262.190 km : Slices 15 pt.& 16)
The Phase –II of proposed flood carrier canal would start at Vaigai river and
ends at Gundar river. It runs in southern direction up to tail end. The
alignment of link canal runs mostly in filling. Maximum depth of cutting
in the entire reach of the canal is 17.727 m @ L.S 211.100 km and the
maximum height of filling is 6.53m @ L.S 251.150 km.
A bed slope of 1 in 15000 is adaptedfrom 189.90 km to the remaining
length of canal. The canal is designed as a trapezoidal section with bottom
corners rounded and is to be lined. The velocity at the tail end of the link
canal would be 0.79 m/s. Sections of the canal at tail end would be 4.5 m x
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considerable length. The discharge at tail end of the link canal would be
17.0 cumecs. A free board of 0.75 m is provided throughout the length of the
canal
Table 6.3 Details of CD and CM structures

Sl. Slice
Component Total
No. I II III IV V VI VII VIII
I CD Works (Nos.)
1 Head regulator 1 1
2 Aqueduct 2 1 3
3 Syphon Aqueduct 6 10 2 13 24 4 1 60
4 Canal Syphon 1 1 1 1 1 5
5 Super Passage 1 9 5 6 1 22
6 Other Regulator 5 3 1 3 1 2 2 17
7 Canal Escape 3 1 1 1 6
8 Under Tunnel 4 2 5 8 5 24
9 Over Pass
10 Well Syphon 9 9
11 Silt Excluder 1 1
Total 18 19 6 8 34 32 21 10 148
II CM Works (Nos.)
Single Lane Bridge 17 16 11 4 8 6 8 3 73
Double Lane Bridge 3 20 1 1 8 4 3 1 41
Four Lane Bridge
1 2 1 4
(NH)
Railway Bridge 1 1 1 3
Foot Bridge 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 15
Total 24 38 14 10 20 12 13 5 136

6.3.2 Description of the Canal Alignment in Phase-I

6.3.2.1 Phase I (Slices1 to 8)
Based on the field surveys the longitudinal section of the canal is
plotted, adopting a horizontal scale of 1 cm = 50 m and vertical scale of 1 cm
= 1 m and cross section of the canal is plotted, adopting both horizontal and
vertical scale of 1 cm = 2 m. Plan of the flood carrier canal alignment along
with the topographical features such as rivers and roads and longitudinal
section indicating the important cross drainage and cross masonry works
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divided into eight slices as detailed in Table 6.4 below to expedite the
works.
The reach-wise brief description of the link alignment with respect to
natural ground level from the off-take point to the tail end, is given in detail
in the Annexure 6.2.
Slice 1 to 4 (L.S 0.0 km to 60.235 km)
The canal off-takes at 2.20 km downstream of the Mayanur Barrage
through a canal head regulator from Master canal, with FSL 100.750 m. The
canal bed width in head reach is 21.50 m, the full supply depth is 5.50 m,
and the free board of the canal is 0.75 m to carry 180.30 cumecs.
The canal would cross a railway line and road (NH 67) at 1.7 km
which connects Thiruchirapalli and Karur. In this location a canal syphon &
road bridge have been proposed to cross railway line and road (NH 67)
respectively. The Pungar river crosses at L.S 15.570 km where a Canal
Syphon is proposed.
The canal crosses the Napili river at L.S 35.485 km and Ariyaru river
at L.S 46.885 km where Canal Syphons are proposed.
Table 6.4 Details of Slices
Sl. No. Slice with RD in km Canal Length in km
1 Slice I (0 – 17.880) 17.880

2 Slice II (17.880 – 35.215) 17.335

3 Slice III (35.215 – 47.330) 12.115

4 Slice IV (47.330 – 59.930) 12.600

5 Slice V (59.930 – 77.745) 17.815

6 Slice VI (77.745 – 93.845) 16.100

7 Slice VII (93.845 – 111.795) 17.950

8 Slice VIII (111.795 – 118.450) 6.350

Total 118.450

A road bridges for Trichy – Dindigul National Highways crossing at L.S

48.385 km, and canal syphon for railway bridge at L.S 50.291km for the
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The alignment of the canal and its description in this reach is given in
detail in Annexure 6.2.
Slice 5 to 6 ( L.S 60.235 km to 91.800 km)
The canal bed width in head reach is 20.40 m, the full supply depth
is 5.50 m, and the free board of the canal is 1.00 m to carry 180.30 cumecs.
In deep cutting portions the canal bed width is 17.80 m, the full
supply depth is 6.0 m, and the free board of the canal is 1.00 m to carry
180.30 cumecs.
The width of the diversion canal is 16.91 m, the full supply depth is
4.0 m, and the free board of the canal is 1.00 m to carry 180.30 cumecs.
The canal crosses the Koraiyar river, Neepalani Vari and Uppodai at
L.S 60.235 km, L.S 61.945 km and L.S 72.955 km where an Aqueduct and
2 Syphon Aqueducts are proposed respectively. A road bridge for the Trichy
– Pudukottai National Highway crossing at L.S 68.793 km, and a railway
bridge at L.S 67.405 km for the line, which connects Thiruchirappalli and
Rameswaram line are also proposed in this reach. A regulator across
Agniyar River is proposed at L.S 91.300 km.
The alignment of the diversion canal and link canal with its
description is given in Annexure 6.2
Slice 7 to 8 (L.S 60.235 km to 118.45 km)
The canal runs is North-South direction and the alignment of link
canal runs mostly in cutting. In some places the canal also runs in
embankment. The canal bed width in head reach is 20.40 m, the full supply
depth is 5.0 m, and the free board of the canal is 1.00 m to carry 180.30
cumecs. In deep cutting portion the canal bed width is 17.80 m, the full
supply depth is 6.0 m, and the free board of the canal is 1.00 m to carry
180.30 cumecs. The canal crosses the Kondar river and Vellar river at L.S
113.00 km and L.S 115.92 km, where Syphon Aqueduct is proposed. A road
bridge for the Trichy – Rameswaram National Highways crossing at L.S
109.75 km, for the line at Thirumayam railway crossing is proposed in this
reach. The alignment of the diversion canal and link canal with its
description is given in Annexure 6.2
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No escape is proposed in the flood carrier canal up to 60 km. A

diversion canal of length 2.8 km and 1.50 km would be proposed on both
right and left side of the flood carrier canal for taking water from Koraiyar
with inlet to flood carrier canal and further outlet to Koraiyar. The Koraiyar
would have one cross (Main Regulator), and off-take regulator on its right
side. One inlet and outlet regulator would also be provided in the flood
carrier canal to facilitate to receive water from Koraiyar and again let into
Koraiyar after taking some quantity through it.
During flood time water from river Koraiyar would be diverted through
this diversion canal by operating main and off-take regulator and let into the
proposed flood carrier canal through an inflow regulator in flood canal.
If water flow would be allowed in both Koraiyar and flood canal, the
excess water would let in to the Koraiyar through flood canal.
Further, in order to cater the needs of the ayacut of the local streams
which are crossing the flood carrier canal, diversion channels with escape
arrangement would be provided at required locations.
These escapes and diversion channels will have the dual purpose of
safeguarding the flood carrier canal during emergency situations and to feed
natural drains.
6.3.3 Details of a few Structures in Phase-I Slices
Re -alignment
As per the original alignment, the canal is passing through the
Institute area at RD 70.403. The Chief Engineer (Plan Formulation),
Chennai instructed to shift the alignment from 65.91 km to 71.25 km. A CM
structure (Rasipuram- Mandaiyur Road culvert) is located at 65.91 km and
a CD structure is also located nearby. The Chief Engineer (Plan
Formulation), Chennai inspected the spot on 22 August 2013 and instructed
to shift origin point of re alignment due to proximity of Cross Drainage (CD)
and Cross masonry (CM) works. The point from where the of realignment
starts, was shifted to LS 64.191 KM near to Attukaranpatti and the same
was approved by the Superintending Engineer (PF), Trichy on 05 September
2013 during the site inspection.
The Realignment begins at LS 64.191 and crosses Rasipuram
Mandaiyur Road at LS 66.139 KM , passes through area between Oduvan
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Kulam and Paithirikulam at LS 68.212 KM, vacant land adjacent to Trichy-

Rameswaram Road (SF No 397 of Lakshmnapatti village) and vacant lands
belong to Anna University and merges with original alignment at LS 71.250
(Old), and new LS 73.600 Km. Then, the length of the canal due to
realignment is 9.409 KM which is more than the original alignment of length
2.35 km. So, slice V starts from LS 60.235 KM and ends at LS 78.050 KM.
Cross Drainage Works
With reference to Inspection notes No. B /1500/ 2007 dated
26.7.2012 given by Chief Engineer (PF) after site visit on 17.07.2012,
Syphon Aqueduct proposed across Perambur vari at LS 60.555 KM was
deleted and provision has been made for Aqueduct across Koraiyar at LS
60.235 KM for diversion of Perambur Vari in order to confluence with
Koraiyar just upstream of crossing point of link canal. So, the aqueduct
proposed across Koraiyar is enough to cater the needs.
Cross Drainage works proposed from LS 64.191KM to LS 71.250 KM
were cancelled due to re alignment of canal, On the re alignment portion,
Canal syphon (36m Length) is proposed across Rasipuram Periya kulam
catchment vari at LS 65.142 KM for the estimate amount of Rs 1969.72
Lakhs .
Further, 3 nos. of syphons and 4 nos of Super passages have been
proposed across varis encountered on new alignment. Also, one Super
Passage across Suriyur Periakulam catchment vari at new LS 77.530 has
been added as it was not found in DPR 2008-09.
6.3.3.1 Details of Structures in Slice 6
The reach No. VI has been modified as LS 78.050- 94.150 km (old
75.700 -91800)
Major deep cutting in the link canal portion lies from LS 84.350 km
to 90.310km (6 km distance ) along the canal alignment , situated near
Puliyur and other nearby villages in Puthukkottai District.
The depth of cutting in this portion is 22.00 M (average). The
Geophysical survey has been conducted in the above reach in three location
along the canal alignment the lithological observation report has been
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As per the survey report and instruction of the Chief Engineer, Plan
Formulation during the site inspection, the cut and cover type of design is
adapted in the deep cutting portion from LS 84.350 km – 90.310km ( 6 km
distance). But to cope up with the changes in the draft DPR of NWDA,
tunnel will be provided instead of cut and cover.
Tunnel:
The canal is to be dug as an underground passageway (tunnel)
through the surrounding soil/rock and enclosed except for entrance and
exit, commonly at each end. This is because in the traverse of link canal
from LS.106.250 km in Pungudi village the difference in elevation between
the natural ground level and the proposed canal bed level is 13.598 m. The
depth of cutting increases along the canal traverse and reaches maximum of
36.919 m at LS 110.550 km. The depth of cutting gradually decreases from
LS 110.550 km to 113.500 Km in Thirukokarnam village where the depth of
cutting is 14.104 m. Then Chief Engineer, Plan Formulation, Chennai
during the site inspection instructed to provide the tunnel to carry the
discharge where the depth of cutting is higher than 15 m. The geophysical
survey was conducted by Ground Water Division, Trichy from LS 106.250
Km Pungudi village to 109.750 km in Thirukokarnam village at two
locations. The geophysical report reveals the following lithology was
encountered.
Hence, a tunnel length of 14.55 km (7.00 km in slice VI, 5.85 km in
slice VII & 1.70 km in slice VIII) would be provided.

Sl. No. Village Lithology

Gl – 2 mts. Top soil

Pungudi village 2m – 6mts Highly weathered granite gneiss
1.
LS 106.250 km 6m – 12mts weathered gneiss
12m – 40 mts. Jointed Granitic gneiss.
Gl – 2 mts. Top soil
Thirukokarnam 2m – 4mts Highly weathered granite gneiss
2.
LS 112.00 km 4m – 14mts Jointed Granitic gneiss
14m – 40 mts. Hard rock

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The description of the Cross Masonry Works and Cross Drainage

Works along the proposed flood carrier canal alignment from the off-take
point to South Vellar river have been furnished in Annexure 6.3 and
Annexure 6.4 respectively.
6.3.4 Utilisation of Water Potential from the streams Crossed by the
Canal
Many streams and rivers crossed by the Cauvery (Kattallai) – Agniyar –
Southvellar – Pambar – Manimuthar – Vaigai – Gundar Flood carrier
canalare not perennial. But some are prone to flood when combined with
local rain and heavy rain in Karnataka State with Mettur surpluses. Such
floods mostly occur in the river Ariyar and Koraiyar. During such floods
flood water from the river Koraiyar will be diverted into this link canal,
which will be used for irrigating the lower down dry areas of Pudukottai,
Sivaganga and Ramanathapuram Districts.
6.3.5 Description of Soil Profile along the Canal Alignment
The details of sub-surface strata for the flood carrier canal alignment
have been taken from the field investigation adapted by NWDA as well as
investigation conducted by WRD and the sub-surface profile was drawn.
6.3.6 Evaluation of the Design Parameters based Sample Collected En-
route
The canal alignment generally runs in partial cutting in embankment
in its first half length and mostly in cutting in the remaining half length with
embankments in the vicinity of the cross-drainage works. The type soil
available from cutting are considered to be generally suitable for
embankment purposes.
6.3.7 Lining
100 mm thick CC (1:2:4) lining is proposed for both bed and sides
throughout the length of the canal.
6.3.8 Design Calculations for Adequacy of Canal Section done by NWDA
I Formula Used
The canal sections for various reaches are designed using Manning’
Formula for Velocity
Area of cross section (A) = bd+d2 (θ + cot θ)
Manning's formula (V) = (1 / n) R2/3 S1/2
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Rugosity coefficient (n) =0.018

Bed slope (s) = 1 :20000 (RD 0.00 km to 189.80 km)
= 1 :15000 (189.8 km to 256.2 km)

Side slope (H: V) 1.5 :1 On soil section

1 :1 On weathered Rock
0.5 :1 On hard rock section
Wetted perimeter P = b+2d (θ + cot θ)
= θ= 0.588 Radian in soil section
= θ= 0.7854 Radian in weathered rock
= θ = 1.107 Radian in hard rock
The formula adapted for critical velocity is Vo = 0.55 d 0.64

II Design of canal sections at various reaches

Cauvery (Kattalai – Agniar – South Vellar – Pambar – Manimuthar –
Vaigai - Gundar Flood carrier canalis planned to carry a total quantity of
180.30 cumecs.
The design discharge at the head works out to 180.30 cumecs for the
link canal. The canals is broadly divided into suitable hydraulic reaches and
sections and are designed as a lined canal of trapezoidal cross section with
rounded corners to carry the required discharges in the particular reach.
The hydraulic discharge is done as per Manning’s formula with values of co-
efficient of rugosity as 0.018. The typical section of the canal as given in IS
10430-1983 “Criteria for design of lined canals and guidelines for selection
of type of lining” is adopted. The typical design computations of the canal
sections are given in separate volume. Salient features of the link canal at
its head are given below:
Table 6.5 Salient features of the Flood Carrier Canal at head
Flood Carrier Canal At Head
Type of Canal Lined (Trapezoidal with rounded
corners)
Design Discharge 6360 Cusecs
Bed width 21.50 m
Full supply depth 5.50 m
Velocity 1.0 m/s
Bed slope 1 in 20000
Side slope 1.5 H to 1 V /0.5 H to 1 V
Manning’s n 0.018
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Table 6.6 Salient features of the canal at deep cutting portion

Flood carrier canal At Tail
Type of Canal Lined (Trapezoidal with rounded
corners)
Design Discharge 6360 Cusecs
Bed width 20.50 m
Full supply depth 6.0 m
Velocity 1.04 m/s
Bed slope 1 in 20000
Side slope 0.25 H to IV
Manning’s n 0.018

Table 6.7 Salient features of the Diversion canal

Flood carrier canal At Head
Type of Canal Lined (Trapezoidal with rounded
corners)
Design Discharge 3000 Cusecs
Bed width 16.91 m
Full supply depth 4.0 m
Velocity 1.83 m/s
Bed slope 1 in 4000
Side slope 1.5 H to 1 V
Manning’s n 0.018

Table 6.8 Salient features of the Flood carrier canal

Flood carrier canal From South Vellar River
to Vaigai River

Type of canal Lined (Trapezoidal with

rounded corners)
Design Discharge 4500 cusecs
Bed width 15.70 m
Full supply depth 5.0 m
Velocity 0.94 m/s
Bed slope 1 in 20000/1 in 15000
Side slope 1.5 H to 1 V/0.5 H to 1 V
Manning’s n 0.018

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Table 6.9 Salient features of the Flood carrier canal

Link canal From Vaigai river to Gundar river

Type of canal Lined (Trapezoidal with

rounded corners)
Design Discharge 3000 cusecs
Bed width 9.60 m
Full supply depth 5.0 m
Velocity 0.79 m/s
Bed slope 1 in 15000
Side slope 1.5 H to 1 V /0.5 H to 1 V
Manning’s n 0.018

6.3.9 Other Components

In the 1st phase, it is proposed to construct a few Cross Regulators in
order to head up water to divert to fields through adequate number of
sluices to be provided on the left bank of proposed flood canal.
The water would be supplied to the tanks located on the eastern side of
the flood carrier canal in the head reaches by forming by pass canal to
sufficient length where the water will flow from canal by gravity.
It is proposed to provide sumps if necessary at suitable locations on
the right side of the canal for the benefit of the land holders on the right side
of the canal so that a group farmers would be able to take canal water by
pump from the sump nearer to their field for irrigation.
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Chapter –7
Canal Structures

7.1 Canal structures

7.1.1 General
The proposed Cauvery (Kattalai) – South Vellar Flood carrier canal is
phase-I part of Cauvery (Kattalai) – Vaigai – Gundar Flood carrier canal
Project. This project envisages diversion of flood waters of Cauvery river
occurring occasionally at Mettur dam and would be diverted at Mayanur
barrage for drinking water, stabilizing the existing ayacut being irrigated
under open tanks/wells/bore wells in Karur, Trichy and Pudukottai districts
as well as for recharging ground water to some extend on the en-route areas.
The Flood Carrier Canal is aligned as a contour canal and hence it
crosses a number of major and minor rivers / streams on the en-route. It
crosses a number of roads as it passes through fairly developed and densely
populated areas. It also crosses railway tracks of the Southern Railway at 9
locations. The type of cross drainage work is decided based upon the
physical features of the stream such as its catchment area and bed level
with reference to the bed and full supply levels of the link canal at crossing.
Based on field survey, the locations of the cross drainage works and
cross masonry works have been identified. Aqueducts, Syphon aqueducts &
Canal syphons are proposed across major rivers / streams and under
tunnels across small drains. Super passage has been provided where the
drains are to be taken over the canal.
7.2 Cross Drainage (CD) Works
The CD works are Aqueducts, Canal Syphon, Syphon Aqueduct,
Super Passage, Under Tunnel, etc. The total number of CD works up to
South Vellar river would be 133 including head and cross regulators.
7.2.1 Aqueducts
Aqueducts are proposed at the crossings of the major streams where
the bed level of the canal is above the high flood level of the drain. There
would be 3 Aqueducts in total for Phase I.
7.2.2 Canal Syphons
Wherever the FSL of the link canal is above the bed level of the
drainage trough but below the HFL of the drain, canal syphons have been
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proposed. There would be 5 Canal/Drainage syphons for Phase I .

7.2.3 Syphon Aqueduct
Syphon Aqueducts are proposed at the crossings of the major streams
where the bed level of the canal is below the high flood level of the drain.
There would be 60 Syphon Aqueducts in total for Phase I
7.2.4 Super Passages
Super passages are proposed at the crossings of the major streams
where the FSL of the canal is sufficiently below the bottom of the drain. No
head loss has been assumed at each Super passage. There would be 22
Super passages in total for Phase I
7.2.5 Under Tunnel
Under tunnels have been proposed along the link canal at crossings of
small drains. No head loss has been assumed at each Under tunnel. There
would be 24 under tunnels in total for Phase I
7.2.6 Cross / Escape/Head Regulators
There is a head regulator at of take point of flood canal. The
discharging capacity of the escape regulator has been considered at half the
discharge of the canal at the point. There would be 17 regulators in total for
Phase I.
7.2.7 Well Syphon (Inverted Syphon)
It is proposed to provide Well Syphon (Inverted Syphon) structures
instead of syphon aqueduct where the small local drains/vari cross the flood
carrier canal so that the head loss due to structure may be reduces to some
extent. There would be 9 well syphon in total for Phase I.
7.3 Cross Masonry Works
7.3.1 Bridges
The flood canal crosses a few district roads and number of village
roads at various points. In order to facilitate free flow of traffic on these
roads, four/ double lane bridges and single lane bridges are proposed
depending upon the type and importance of the road. Double lane road
bridges are provided on interstate and district roads and single lane road
bridges are provided on all existing village roads crossing the canal
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In phase-I, the total number of bridges would be 136 including 15 foot

bridges. It also includes 3 railway bridges, 4 National Highway Bridge (4
lane), 41 State Highway Bridge (2 lane), and 73 (single lane) Rural road
Bridge for Phase I. No head loss is provided for these bridges.
Phase I (Slices 1 to 8)
The Nos. of Cross Drainage Works and Cross Masonry Works in Phase
–I are given in Table-6.3
Slice 1 to 4 ( L.S 0m to 60.235km)
A total of number of 86 road bridges have been proposed across the
flood canal, of which 3 are National Highway Bridge, 25 numbers are State
Highway Bridge, 48 numbers are Rural road Bridge and 8 numbers are Foot
Bridges. The locations are shown in the longitudinal section of the link
canal. No head loss is provided for these bridges, since they are considered
as single span bridges.
The flood canal crosses the Southern Railway line at 2 places. At RD
0.975 km near Mayanur, it crosses the railway line connecting
Thiruchirapalli and Erode towns, at RD 50.291 km near Sannasipatty, it
crosses the railway line connecting Trichy and Dindigul towns. The locations
of the cross masonry works are given Annexure-6.3
Slice 5 to6 ( L.S 60.235m to 91.80m)
A total of 52 road bridges have been proposed across the flood canal,
of which 1 is National Highway Bridge, 16 numbers are State Highway
Bridge, 26 numbers are Rural road Bridge and . The locations are shown in
the longitudinal section of the flood canal. No head loss is provided for these
bridges, since they are considered as single span bridges.
The flood canal crosses the Southern Railway line at 1 place. At RD
67.405 km near Mathur, it crosses the railway line connecting
Thiruchirapalli and Rameswaram towns.
Slice 7 to 8 ( L.S 91.80 km to 118.45 km)
A total of 14 road bridges have been proposed across the flood canal,
of which 3 numbers are State Highway Bridge, and 11 numbers are Rural
road Bridge 7 numbers are Foot Bridge. The locations are shown in the
longitudinal section of the link canal. No head loss is provided for these
bridges, since they are considered as single span bridges.
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7.4 Tunnel
The tunnels are designed as modified horse type, free flow in nature
and concrete lined. The alignment of the link tunnel and construction of
audit has been finalized on the basis of depth of cutting.
The hydraulic designs of the tunnels have been carried out for
conveying actual discharge available at that location. The slope of the link
tunnel is considered as 1 in 5000. The value of Manning’s coefficient
adopted is 0.014 for the concrete lined tunnel.
Tunnel has proposed between RD 84.000 km to 91.000 km (7.000 km
in length), RD 106.250 to 112.100 148.10 km (5.850 km in length) and RD
112.100 km to 113.800 km (1.70 km in length).
The link tunnel is provided with PCC lining of M25 grade concrete for
ensuring smooth surface for conveyance of envisaged discharge. The lining
shall be of RCC at junctions with shafts in very poor rock strata and any
other specified reaches identified during construction. The lining has been
designed to resist the external and internal water pressure. The entire rock
load is assumed to be carried by the rock support system consisting of rock
bolts, steel fiber reinforced shotcrete (SFRS) and steel ribs. The link tunnel
is proposed to be excavated by conventional drill and blast method (DBM).
The rock support system may need appropriate modifications
depending upon the actual rock mass encountered. Also, the design of rock
support system is not meant for shear zones, weak zones, cavities and very
low cover zones at junctions with adits /vertical shafts, etc. of the tunnel
and the design in these zones require special consideration. Further, the
design of the tunnel is valid for full face excavation of tunneling with
conventional drill and blast method (DBM).
A typical scheme of contact and consolidation grouting has been
proposed. The contact grouting in the tunnel is proposed to fully pack up
the space between the concrete lining and the rock surface caused by
shrinkage of concrete lining. The consolidation grouting is proposed to fill up
the joints and discontinuity in the rock up to a desired depth.
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Chapter –8
Drinking Water, Irrigation Planning and Command Area

8.1 General
The proposed Cauvery (Kattalai) – South Vellar Flood carrier canal is
phase-I part of Cauvery (Kattalai) – Vaigai – Gundar Flood Carrier Canal
Project.This project envisages diversion of flood waters of Cauvery River
occurring occasionally at Mettur dam and would be diverted at Mayanur
barrage for drinking water needs, stabilizing the existing ayacut, being
irrigated under open tanks/wells/bore wells in Karur, Trichy and
Pudukottai districts as well as for recharging ground water to some extend
on the en-route areas.
The proposed Cauvery (Kattalai) –South Vellarflood carrier canal
project taking off from the Kattalai barrage diverts a total quantity of 8588
Mcftby considering 50% dependability.
The flood carrier canal is proposed to be formed in the same alignment
suggested by NWDA. Its total length from Cauvery (Kattalai) – South Vellar-
Vaigai– Gundar is 262.190km.In the 1st phase, it is proposed to form from
0.0 km to 118.45 km (up to South VellarRiver)
It is planned to divert and utilize the excess water due to flood in the
drought prone areas located on the en-route of the proposed flood carrier
canal for drinking, irrigation and other indented purposes. As per the
NWDA’ proposal, it is proposed to bring about 337717 ha.under irrigation
besides the use for drinking and other purposes. Further NWDA has
computed the domestic water requirement by projecting the rural and urban
human population and the livestock to 2050 AD. The domestic requirement
for the entire urban population and 50% of the rural population are to be
met from surface water sources,which works out 1294 MCM.
8.2 Drinking Water Needs
Access to and provision of safe drinking water to every household in
the urban local bodies (ULB) has been one of the primary concerns of the
Government. Ensuring equitable and adequate supply of safe drinking water
and its effective delivery is a major challenge for the ULBs. To achieve the
above primary objective, the Government has initiated various water supply
projects under Tamil Nadu Urban Development Project(TNUDP – III), Urban
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Infrastructure Governance (UIG) and Urban Infrastructure Development

Scheme for Small and Medium Towns (UIDSSMT), Jawaharlal Nehru
National Urban Renewal Mission (JnNURM), Japan International Co-
operation Agency (JICA)and German Development Bank (KFW). Attal
Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT), Tamil Nadu
Sustainable Urban Development Project (TNSUDP). Agencies such as the
TWAD Board and the CMWSS Board have also taken up the implementation
of water supply schemes.
The Central Government assistance to States for rural water supply
began in 1972 with the launch of Accelerated Rural Water Supply
Programme. It was renamed as National Rural Drinking Water Programme
(NRDWP) in 2009, which is a centrally sponsored scheme with fund sharing
between the Centre and the States. Under NRDWP, one of the objectives was
to “enable all households to have access to and use safe & adequate
drinking water within premises to the extent possible”. It was proposed to
achieve the goal by 2030, coinciding with the United Nation’s Sustainable
Development Goals.
8.2.1 Status of Drinking Water in the project Area:
The foremost aim of this project is to supplement the water supply as
well as to augment the available drinking water sources. There is no specific
study in the project area in this regard. Hence a superficial study has been
done by interacting with the Panchayat Presidents/Secretaries concerned in
few villages in the project area in Karur, Trichy and Pudukottai districts
about the population trend, source available for drinking water, quantity
and quality of drinking water, access to drinking water, etc.
The collected data on population and present drinking water status in
placed in Table 8.1. The following facts have been observed.
• There is a persisting population growth and it may pose an
adverse effect on the natural resources.
• Already there is a deficit in drinking water supply almost in all
villages and it is varying from 15% to 30%.
• Many villages are getting water from river Cauvery through
Combined Drinking Water Supply Schemes apart from their own
ground water resources (Bore wells).
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• The quality of ground water is also not good because of high

hardness.
• Every summer,these villagers are facing acute water shortage.
• General public are well aware of the quantity and quality of water
available in their villages.
• The presidents of these village panchayat are requesting the
Government in various forums to take appropriate actions to
augment the source by implementing augmentation schemes.
• The presidents advocates for ground water recharging and they
are also ready to extent their full cooperation for ground water
recharging programmes.
8.2.2 Way out to the problem
A detailed study is required and it has to be conducted in the
project area to arrive at a favorable solution for improving the present
situation.
Based on the data collected and having interaction with local bodies, it
is absolutely necessary to supplement the water availability right now and
also augment the sources to satisfy the future needs. This can be achieved
by diverting flood water to the deficit areas and providing additional water
apart from their own sources in terms of irrigation water to ayacut and
tanks in these area,will definitely helpful in augmenting the
groundwater,thereby, both drinking water and irrigation needs are satisfied
simultaneously.
Provision for Drinking Water
The main objective of the scheme is to cater the drinking water needs
of the people living in reroute villages of the proposed canal.The domestic
water requirement for the projected (2050 AD) human population and
livestock is estimated using the available latest available Census data. The
daily requirements per capita are considered at 70 litres, 135 litres and 50
litres for the rural and urban human population and livestock population
respectively based on the recommendations of the Ministry of Works and
Housing in their manual “Water Supply and Treatment”. The requirement of
50% of the rural human population and of the entire livestock is considered
to be met from groundwater and the requirement for the remaining 50% of
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rural population and the entire urban population is considered to be met

from the surface water.
8.2.2.1 Canal Water Supply
This DPR envisages for the formation of flood carrier canal to divert
flood water from Cauvery. Since, the period of supply of water is limited, the
water in the canal can be taken by the local bodies concerned for storing in
tank/large wells/ponds/or appropriate arrangements through suitable
measures at required places with their own cost. The local bodies concerned
can decide on purification or treatment requirement of canal water to ensure
safe drinking water. No allocation has been made in the DPR for such
provisions.
8.2.2.2 Recharging Groundwater
Groundwater as a dependable source and its proximity to various
users has led to indiscriminate extraction of this precious natural resource
for agricultural, domestic and industrial uses. The uncontrolledusage of
ground water has caused many problems. The intensive ground water
extraction has resulted in depletion in water levels, deterioration in water
quality. Proliferation of ground water extraction resulted in increase in
development in Tamil Nadu from 63% to 85% between 1992 and 2004, as
per the ground water assessment made by the Ground Water Wing of
TNPWD. Similarly, the number of over-exploited and critical blocks has
increased from 89 blocks to 175 blocks. Groundwater quality in coastal area
has also been affected due to excessive groundwater development. Also over
exploitation near the coast area has led to sea water intrusion.
The development of groundwater resources in these areas, therefore,
need to be regulated and augmented through suitable measures to provide a
sustainability. Rainfall being the main source of recharge to groundwater, it
is essential that substantial volumes of surplus monsoon run-off that flows
out into the sea has to be conserved and recharged to groundwater
reservoir.
The efficacy of the surface water bodies such as tanks, canals as a
means of natural recharge to groundwater has drastically reduced simply
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Table 8.1 Details of population and present drinking water status

Drinking Water
Sl. Deficit/
Name of Village Population Requirement Deficit/ Remarks
No. Source Surplus %
in MLD Surplus in MLD
I Karur District
1 Vaigainallur 9381 CCWS & BW 0.78 0.10 13 Salty Taste
2 Satiyamangalam 5949 BW 0.10 0.02 20
3 Thirukambuliyur 6487 CCWS 0.20 0.04 20
4 Chinthalavadi 10325 CCWS & BW 0.45 0.12 27 Salty Taste
5 Neithalur 4097 CCWS & BW 0.40 0.10 25 Salty Taste
II Trichy District Salty Taste
1 Kolukkattaikudi 1015 CCWS & BW 1.00 - 0.20 20 Salty Taste
2 Suriyur 2100 BW 3.00 - 0.50 17 Salty Taste
3 Ammapettai 2953 BW Salty Taste
4 Mathur 1758 BW 2.90 - 0.60 21
5 Paganur 2209 BW 2.10 - 0.15
6 Alandur 7200 CCWS & BW 4.35 - 1.20 28
7 Nagamangalam 8701 CCWS & BW 3.90 -1.50 37
II Pudukottai District
1 Kumaramangalam 3094 CCWS & BW 1.70 - 0.70 50
2 Mathur 7960 CCWS & BW 2.70 0.30 11 Salty Taste
3 Lakhsmanapatti 2600 CCWS & BW 1.60 1.00 63 Salty Taste
4 Poongudi 2645 CCWS & BW 2.00 0.70 35 Salty Taste
5 Vellanur 6500 CCWS & BW 3.40 0.50 14.70 Salty Taste

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hour is ‘Artificial Recharge’ systems that convey the fresh rainwater into the
aquifer. In other words, the basic purpose of artificial recharge of ground
water is to restore supplies from the aquifers depleted due to excessive
ground water development. The artificial recharge to ground water aims at
augmentation of ground water reservoir by modifying the natural movement
of surface water by utilizing suitable civil construction techniques.The
Artificial recharge techniques inter-relate and integrate the source water to
ground water reservoir. The benefits are rise in water level and consequent
increase in storage of the ground water reservoir.
8.2.2.3 Rain Water Harvesting (RWH)
The path-breaking Rain Water Harvesting Programme was launched
in 2001 by the then the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. The effective
implementation of this scheme during 2001-2006 had reaped rich dividends
in enhancing ground water table. On the directions of the then Hon’ble Chief
Minister, necessary amendments were made in the Tamil Nadu District
Municipalities Act, 1920 and also provisions were made in the Tamil Nadu
Combined Development and Building Rules 2019. As a result, rain water
harvesting structures have been created throughout the State. This
intensive programme had helped better recharge of underground
aquifersand substantial rise in ground water table.
8.2.2.4 Drinking water allocation
In this DPR, a canal would be formed on the same alignment and
same feature contemplated in the NWDA proposal to divert a quantum of
8588 Mcftof water by considering 50% dependabilityduring flood in Cauvery
in the basins between Cauvery and Vaigai. The entire water would be
utilized for drinking, stabilization of existing CCA to bridge the irrigation
GAP to some extent, which was generated due to shortage of water in that
basin. An allocation of about 1127 Mcft has been made for supplementing
the drinking water need. Moreover, the groundwater will get recharged by
irrigation water.
8.3 Existing Irrigation in the Proposed Command Area
The flood carrier canal in its course from Mayanur Barrage –South
Vellar–Vaigai, through the area lying between the Cauvery, Manimuthar
andVaigai rivers, where the existing irrigation facilities are very minimal.
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Hence, it is proposed to provide irrigation water to these area falling in

Karur, Trichy, Pudukottai, Sivagangai and Ramanathapuramdistricts from
the water diverted through the flood canal.The command area benefited
under thisflood carrier canal has been identified as52332.650 ha. (This
includes stabilization of 42210.84 ha and bridging Gap of 10121.79 ha.)in
the above said districts.
In this DPR for 1st phase, it envisages to utilizethe flood water for
drinking water and for the CCA developed in Agniyar and South Vellar and
its sub basins, for stabilization of existing CCA and bridging the irrigation
GAP in these basins in Pudukkotai district besides possible en-route
irrigation in some parts of Karur and Trichy districts.
As these area is rain fed, rivers of these district are only jungle
streams originates from plains, that remains dry for majorperiod of the year.
Due to the formation of this flood carrier canal, the drinking water supply
and irrigation water supply could be assured to a greater extend in the
drought prone area,where farmers are struggling persistentlyfor water, since
long back.
8.3.1 Existing Irrigation Facilities in the Command Area
The existing irrigation in the proposed command is about 50 % of the
gross cropped area, indicating that the agriculture in the area is equally
through rain fed and irrigation. The existing sources of irrigation are mainly
tanks and wells.
8.3.2 Current Agriculture Scenario and Existing
The principal crops grown in the area are jowar, maize, pulses, cotton,
vegetables and chillies during the Kharif season and paddy, rage and
oilseeds during the Rabi season. Paddy, oil seeds and cotton are the main
crops each being cultivated in about 70 % of the net sown area in the
proposed command.
8.4 Location and status of land in the Command Area
Originally, the CCA in Karur and Trichy districts were not included in
the NWDA’s proposal. Since the proposed canal passing through the lands
to be acquired is situated in Karur and Trichy district, it is to be considered
to give water for those people who would give the land. Because of this the
land owners would come forward to give their lands and use the water which
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is long lasting dream of the people in that area and thus the LA process will
get accelerated.
Hence, it is suggested that some sluices at suitable locations with
cross regulator across flood carrier canal may be constructed to facilitate
water supply to the eastern side of the canal through tanks where the level
permits to create flow under gravity. Accordingly, provisions have been given
in this DPR.
It is also suggested that the requirement of water on the right side
(western side) of the canal would be supplied by lift by making proper
arrangement on the cost to be borneby the beneficiary after getting
necessary approval from the government or by providing groundwater
recharging arrangement on the en-route.
Hence the extent of ayacut proposed to be brought under irrigation for
getting the benefit of proposed flood carrier canal in Karur and Trichy
districts by gravity or lift has to be identified in consultation with territorial
divisions concerned. However, an extent of 750 ha. ayacut in each Karur
and Trichy districts which is deemed to be possible for irrigation, have been
taken for calculating water requirement. The basin wise command area
which is spread in 5 districts is tabulated in Table 8.2 below.
Table 8.2Basin wise Ayacut Details

Ayacut Benefitted
Sl.
River
No. Stabilization Gap Total
in Ha. in Ha. inHa.
1 En-route irrigation 550.00 200.00 750.00
in Karur District
2 En-route Irrigation 550.00 200.00 750.00
in Trichy District
3 Agniyar 2997.00 543.00 3540.00

4 South Vellar 12821.10 705.28 13526.38

5 Pambar 9316.49 777.70 10094.19

6 Virusuliyar 282.90 49.92 332.82

7 Manimuthar 4472.26 789.22 5261.48

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9 Uppar 1458.39 364.60 1822.99

10 Vaigai 3910.94 602.68 4513.62

11 Gundar 4981.07 1598.45 6579.52

Total 45810.84 6521.79 52332.63

8.4.1 Water Requirement Calculation in the Command

The water requirement for drinking and the likely possible command
in the above basins has been calculated by considering that paddy is the
predominant crop in that region and furnished in Table 8.3.
The annual surface water balance has been reckoned in table 5.3 of
chapter-5. The annual surface water balance is 49912 Mcft (1413.34 Mm3)
and 8588.8 Mcft (243.21 Mm3)at 25% and 50% dependabilities respectively.
The annual requirement including losses is 8575 Mcft. But the
availability for 50% dependability is 8588.80 Mcft. According to table 5.2, it
is expected that the period of diversion may be 11 to 20 days (average of 16
days). Hence, the project may be considered as safe for 50%
dependability.
Table 8.3 Water Requirement for Drinking and Irrigation
1 Drinking water Needs = 1127.00Mcft
(Supplementation)
Sub Total (1) 1127.00Mcft

2 Quantity of water required for = 6 Acres/Mcft

Bridging the Gap (for Paddy)

Total quantity of water = 2685.89 Mcft

required For Bridging the gap
(6521.79X2.471)/6

3 Quantity of water required for = 25 Acres/Mcft

Stabilization of Ayacut (for
Paddy)

Total quantity of water = 4527.94 Mcft

required Stabilization of
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Sub Total (2+3) 7213.83

Mcft
Total (1+2+3) 8340.83 Mcft
(say 8341 Mcft)

4 Transmission Losses 229.38 Mcft

(2.75 % x 8341 ) (say 230 Mcft)

Total Requirement 8571 Mcft

(8341 + 230 = 8571 Mcft) Say 8575Mcft

Design Discharge of proposed = 6300 cusecs

Flood carrier canal

Quantity of water to be = (24x60x60x6300)/ = 544.32 Mcft

delivered through flood 1000000
carrier canal in one day
No. of days required to divert = 8575/544.32 = 15.75 days
the required quantity Say 16 days
8.5 Climate of the Proposed Command Area
The average rainfall from Pudukottai and Sivagangai districts are 922
mm and 875 mm respectively. The seasonal distribution of the rainfall for all
these districts is shown below in Table 8.4.
Table 8.4 Seasonal Distribution of Rainfall
Rain fall in mm
Season Period Ramanatha
Pudukottai Sivaganga
puram
South – West June –
353 300 141
Monsoon September
North – East October –
400 391 486
Monsoon December
January –
Winter 50 47 63
March
April -
Summer 119 137 126
May

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The monthly normal of the climatologically data of the IMD

observatories at Thiruchirapalli and Madurai which are nearest to the
proposed command area are given below in Table 8.5
Table 8.5 Monthly normal of the climatologically Data of
Thiruchirapalli IMD Observatory (Period 1931-60)

Temperature Mean Relative humidity Normal cloud

0C Wind (in percentage) (Oktas)
Month
Max Min Speed At 8.30 At 17.30 At 8.30 At 17.30
(kmph) hrs hrs hrs hrs
Jan 30.1 20.6 10.1 79 54 .4 3.7

Feb 32.7 21.3 7.7 78 43 3.1 3.1

Mar 35.1 22.9 8.8 76 38 3.1 2.5

Apr 36.7 25.8 9.7 73 42 2.8 4.2

May 37.1 26.4 17.4 67 31 4.3 5.0

Jun 36.4 26.5 28.9 59 33 4.5 6.2

Jul 35.5 25.9 31.4 61 33 6.1 6.4

Aug 35.1 25.4 25.8 65 47 5.7 6.2

Sep 34.23 24.9 19.4 70 51 5.1 4.3

Oct 32.3 23.9 109 79 63 5.3 6.0

Nov 29.9 22.7 8.5 81 65 5.1 5.6

Dec 29.3 21.3 11.1 79 65 4.3 5.2

Ave 33.7 24.0 15.8 72 50 4.6 4.9

8.6 Topography and Soils

The Cauvery (Kattalai) – Agniar – South Vellar – Pambar –
Manimuthar- Vaigaiflood carrier canalforms the upper boundary of the
proposed command area. The Grand Anicut canal forms the eastern
boundary upto the Vellar river crossing.
The entire catchment area would be crossed by many small and
medium natural drains. The available soils in the proposed command area
are mainly red sandy clay loam, alluvial soils and black clay soils. The lands
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in the area are generally fertile and the crop yield is likely to increase
substantially under irrigation.
8.7 Cropping Practices
Agriculture is the basis of the people in the proposed command area.
It is mainly rain fed at present. The principal crop sown in the area is paddy,
jowar, maize, ragi, pulses, cotton, vegetables and chillies.
8.8 Present sources of Irrigation
The present sources of irrigation within the command area are wells
and tanks. The predominant crop is paddy with other major crops being
groundnut, chillies, jowar and maize.
8.9 Ground Water Resources
The proposed command area lies in the districts of Pudukottai and
Sivaganga Districts. The ground water potential in the Command, estimated
on pro rata basis from the district wise ground water resources as on
January 2003 Published by CGWB, as given below in Table 8.6
Table 8.6 Groundwater Potential in the Proposed Command Area
Replenish Groundwa
Area of Net Ground Total Stage of
able ter draft for domestic
the ground water ground ground
ground industrial
District Distric water draft for water water
water water
t in available irrigation draft develop
resources supply
Sqkm (Ham) (Ham) (Ham) ment (%)
(Ham) (Ham)

Karur 175 31023.95 27921.56 27539.31 1040.44 28579.75 102.36

Trichy 4403 68740.03 6874.00 61866.02 48016.29 55409.92 89.56

Pudukottai 4663 102450.02 92205.01 41329.75 1842.09 43171.84 46.82

Sivagangai 4189 99523.56 89571.20 14856.57 1415.74 16272.31 18.17

Ramanatha
4090 61519.25 55367.32 5741.16 1403.53 7144.69 12.90
puram

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The Fluctuations Observed in the ground water levels in the pre

monsoon and post monsoon Seasons by the Central ground Water Board, as
given by NWDA is given below in Table 8.7
8.10 Socio-economic Aspects
8.10.1 Population and Major Occupations
The command area is spread over 7 taluks of Pudukottai District and
6 Taluks of Sivaganga district. The Population is predominantly rural as
worked out from the 2001 censes.The occupational Distribution of the
Population for the Pudukottai and Sivaganga districts is furnished
belowTable8.8.
8.10.2 House hold income
Major portion of the population of the Command depends on
agriculture. Among the Population engaged on agriculture, nearly 56% are
agricultural labour. Among the cultivators owing lands also Majority are
marginal farmers holding less than 2 ha. Therefore the introduction of
irrigation in the proposed command area could be expected to boost the
house hold income.
Table 8.7 Fluctuation in the Ground Water Levels
Depth of Ground water
level below GL in
Sl. Name of the
Taluk ‘m’(Year 2003)
No. observed Well
Pre Post
monsoon monsoon
1 Mayanur Karur 8.45 8.44

2 Alangudi Pudukottai 17.49 9.08

3 Avudaiyarkoil 1 Pudukottai 3.31 3.37

4 Manalmelkudi 1 Pudukottai 3.9 3.76

5 Nakkudi 1 Pudukottai 5.42 5.29

6 Pudukottai 1 Pudukottai 5.2 3.9

7 Pudupatti(east) Sivagangai 15.46 4.93

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9 Devakottai 1 Sivagangai 7.08 6.05

10 Ilayankudi Sivagangai 6.24 5.45

11 Karaikudi Sivagangai 6.21 5.97

12 Manamadurai 2 Sivagangai 5.09 5.44

13 Puduvoyal Sivagangai 17.06 19.28

14 Sivagangai Sivagangai 12.90 12.97

15 Manamadurai 2 Sivaganga 5.09 5.44

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Puduvoyal Sivaganga 17.06 19.28

17 Sivaganga 1 Sivaganga 12.90 12.97

18 Bogalur Ramanathapuram 6.75 7.45

19 Kilkkarai Ramanathapuram 7.80 10.00

20 Mandapam Ramanathapuram 1.72 3.50

21 Nadumanaikadu Ramanathapuram 2.08 3.35

22 Nainarkovil Ramanathapuram 6.77 0.00

23 Perungulam Ramanathapuram 2.58 4.30

24 R.S.Mangalam Ramanathapuram 6.02 0.95

25 Sayalkudi Ramanathapuram 5.89 7.70

26 Solandur Ramanathapuram 3.05 1.07

27 Thangachimadam Ramanathapuram 3.00 5.65

28 Tiruvadanai 1 Ramanathapuram 3.19 3.77

29 U.Kosamangai Ramanathapuram 2.52 5.77

30 Uchipulli Ramanathapuram 1.20 3.06

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Table 8.8Occupational Distribution of the Population

Sl. Occupational category Percentage Population
No.
Pudukottai Sivaganga Ramnad

1 Main Works 36.4 35.18 36.58

2 Marginal Works 10.24 9.10 7.42
3 Non-Works 53.36 55.72 56
4 Cultivators 17.08 16.30 15.17
5 Agricultural 15.83 12.47 10.52
Labourers
6 No of Cultivators(in lakh)
No of agricultural 2.48 1.88 1.8
7 labourers (in lakh) 2.30 1.44 1.24

8.10.3 Land holdings

The Classification of the farmers of the Command area according to
the holdings is given below:
Sl. Category Size of land holding Percentage
No. of Farmers
1 Marginal Below 2 ha 92.14
2
Small 2 to 4 ha 5.72
3
Medium 4 to 10ha 1.89
4
Large Above 10 ha .025

Total 100%

8.10.4 Availability of Agriculture labour

As agriculture is the mainstay of the population, the agricultural labourers
available in the command area would be adequate after introduction of
irrigation.
8.11 Identification of problems in the Command Area
i. Physical Problems
There are no Significant Physical Problems in the Command Area. As the
area is well drained by the existing natural drainages and the ground water
table fluctuates sufficiently below the root zone of the crops, the drainage
and water logging problems are anticipated to be minimal.
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No financial problem could be foreseen. The farmers are already in

the field of agriculture. The present policy of Government both at central
and state levels is aimed at growing more food and achieving Self-Sufficiency
by providing every conceivable assistance to the farmers ,the locally
available banks and other financial institution could be expected to be
geared-up to provide the increased timely financial assistance to the
farmers.
a.Railway and Roads
The command area is well connected by roads and railways. The National
highways connecting Trichy-Rameswaram and Karur –Trichy and railways
lines connecting Rameswaram and Trichy and Trichy and Dindugal also
pass thorough the command area. A good network of major district roads
connecting the talukhead quarters and other smaller towns already exists in
the command.
B.Marketing Facilities
There are big towns surrounding the command area. Of this Pudukottai,
Karaikudi and andSivaganga are having good marketing Facilities with
Communication network for transport. These places do have enough
facilities to sell their agricultural food and non-food produce. Besides this,
good numbers of outlets for the agricultural inputs like seeds, fertilizers and
pesticides to the farmers to meet their requirements are already in existence
in the command.
c. Financial Institution
There are numerous financial institutions in and around the command area,
which include nationalized banks, rural and commercial banks and co-
operative banks. These institutions provide the financial assistance to the
farmers for the meeting their agricultural expenses purchase of live stock,
acquisition of new lands, improvement of land and drainage and other
necessities.
d. Medical Facilities
The command area is surrounded by number of public health center
and private hospitals.
8.12 Command Area Development works
a. Land Development
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The flood carrier canalProject intends to connect Cauvery (Kattalai)-Agniyar

-South Vellar –Pambar- Manimuthar-Vaigai-Gundar Rivers, thereby feeding
the existing ayacut. Hence development of land is not necessary.
b. Field drainage to prevent water logging
To avoid the possibility of water logging in the command, it is necessary to
resort to conjunctive use of surface and ground waters to enhance the
irrigation intensity and also to bring down the groundwater level below the
root zone of crops.
c. Farm roads
The existing road network to reach various parts of the command is
Sufficient. However, after construction of link canal the irrigation will be
improved, hence some new farm roads will be required to be laid and old
village roads will have to be realigned for better accessibility to the villages
and agricultural fields.
d. Other facilities
In addition to the above development works, marketing and ware housing
facilities, credit facilities from banks, easy availability of agricultural inputs,
and consolidation of land holdings will have to be thoroughly planned and
developed/ organized for proper command area development. It is also
pertinent to develop other facilities concerning the health, education,
protected drinking watersupply, communications etc., for the general
betterment of the living standards of the population of the command area.
8.13 Awareness and People’s participation
During field surveys and investigations for the flood canal, the local
people were found to be curious about the scope of the implementation of
the project and the benefits that could be accrued from the same. The local
community being mainly dependent on agricultural and the area being
devoid of any worth mentioning irrigation facilities, the link project is
expected to be widely acceptable to the people. Hence good co-operation of
the local people and active participation in implementing the project could
be expected. Water users associations can be formed and their services
could be utilized for works like command area development and for evolving
and implementing better water management practices.
8.14 Provision for Ground Water Recharging
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The proposed diversion through 118.45 km long flood carrier canal is

expected to recharge ground water enroute link canal as well as command
area, thereby raising the ground water table including improvement in the
quality of ground water. The project area is situated in sub-basins of
Cauvery basins viz., Tirumanimuthar besides streams between Cauvery and
South Vellar basins. The districts that are traversed by the link in which its
command lies are Karur, Tiruchirappalli, and Pudukkottai,. As per the
"National Compilation on Dynamic Ground Water Resource of India,2017"
published by CGWB in July, 2019, the ground water potential, existing draft
for irrigation, balance and stage of utilization in these districts of the project
areagiven in Table 8.9
Table 8.9 Ground Water Resources and Utilization in the Project
Area (MCM)
Sl. District Annual Annual Annual Projected GW Stage
No Replenish extrac- GW draft demand available of GW
able ctable for irrig- for M&I for future develo-
GWR GWR ation uses up irrigation pment
to 2025 use (%)
1. Karur 310 279 275 12 49 102
2. Tiruchirappalli 687 619 480 76 170 90
3 Pudukkottai 1025 922 413 20 488 47
Total 2022 1820 1168 108 707 80

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Chapter –9
Environmental Impact Assessment and
Environment Management Plan
9.1 Environmental and Ecological aspects of Storage Reservoirs
The proposed Cauvery (Kattalai) – South Vellar Flood Carrier Canal is
phase-I of Cauvery (Kattalai) – Vaigai – Gundar Flood Carrier Canal Project.
This project envisages diversion of flood waters of Cauvery river occurring
occasionally at Mettur dam and would be diverted at Mayanur barrage for
drinking water, stabilizing the existing ayacut, being irrigated under open
tanks/wells/bore wells in Karur, Trichy and Pudukottai districts as well as
for recharging ground water to some extend on the en-route areas.
The Cauvery (Kattalai) – Vaigai – Gundar Flood Carrier Canal Project
does not involve Construction of any larger dam but involves only
construction of a diversion structure which was already constructed. Neither
the construction of diversion structure nor the Flood Carrier Canal is
expected to lead to any adverse environmental impact.
The Cauvery (Kattalai) – Vaigai- Gundar Flood Carrier Canal Project
Intra-state link project envisages to divert flood waters in Cauvery river to
the drought prone areas to satisfy the drinking water demand and stabilize
the existing command area of about 9850 ha. Since the command area
contemplated to be benefitted is below 52332.65 ha the project falls under
Category B as per the relevant EIA notifications. The State Environmental
Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA) of Tamil Nadu is the authority to
approve Terms of Reference (ToR) for carrying out the Comprehensive
Environmental Impact Assessment (CEIA) study and Socio-economic study
of the project. After completion of the CEIA study by the project proponent,
the findings and recommendations there from would be suitably
incorporated in the DPR of the project at a later date.
9.2 Objective of the Study
Water is an essential element in all the developmental activities of
man-kind as well as in sustaining the surrounding environment. The
development of water resources while providing food, shelter and fiber to the
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The objective of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) study

is to identify the possible environmental effects due to the proposed Cauvery
(Kattalai) – Vaigai – Gundar Flood Carrier Canal Project and to suggest
measures to mitigate the anticipated adverse impacts on the environment
along with Environmental Management Plan (EMP) and Environmental
Monitoring Plan.
Necessary Lump Sum provisions have been made in the estimate to
conduct Environmental Impact Assessment and Social Impact Assessment
studies through consultant before commencing the project. A tentative
amount has been included towards the cost for implementing
Environmental Management Plan.
9.3 Legal Status of the Project
Though there are numerous benefits that may accrue due to
implementation of this Project, due weightage need to be given in respect of
social and environmental aspects. One of the important social
considerations is the process of Public consultation. The District Collectors
of Karur, Trichy and Pudukottai and farmers were apprised about the
proposal in order to make the proposal popular in the vicinity of the Project.
No new reservoirs are proposed and hence no submergence area is
involved in the project proposal as the diversion structure is planned for
Head works of the proposed Flood Carrier Canal. The Flood Carrier Canal
traverses through non-forest area (as far as phase-I is concerned) because of
which there will be no adverse impact on the flora and fauna. No wildlife
issue as per the Wild life (Protection) Act-1972 is involved. No important
Sites/Temples/ Monuments or any remains of Archaeological/ Historical
and Cultural importance are being affected due to the link canal project. As
per the Mineral Survey carried out by the GSI, Chennai in the project area
no potential mineral deposits of economic importance get
affected/submerged/falling within the project area. Therefore, in Cauvery
(Kattalai) – Vaigai – Gundar Flood Carrier Canal Project, protection of
wildlife and archaeological monument (as per 1972 Act) are not required.
The impact of the Flood Carrier Canal on account of land acquisition
for execution of the canal is very less as the Flood Carrier Canal passes
through barren land in rural areas. However, the issues related with land
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acquisition are to be dealt amicably while acquiring the land for the canal
way.
While implementing the project due care is to be taken towards
various provisions of the National Policy on Land Acquisition and R&R as
per the latest Land acquisition Bill-2015 (with amendments) along with the
policies enunciated by the Govt. of Tamil Nadu if any, regarding Land
Acquisition. In addition, pre-environmental clearance is required to be
obtained from concerned designated authority.
9.4 The Project Description
The project comprises of the following
1. Existing Mayanur Barrage across river Cauvery at 136.50 km on the
downstream of Mettur dam
2. Proposed head regulator of Flood Carrier Canal takes off at 2.50 Km
from the Master canal on the downstream of Mayanur Barrage in
Thirukambuliyur village
3. New lined canal of 118.45 km length in phase –I (Total 259.992 km).
4. En-route structures along the flood carrier canalsuch as Cross
Drainage Works and Cross masonry Works, Cross Regulators,
Tunnels, Escapes, etc.
5. Diversion Canals
9.5 Impact of the Flood Carrier Canal
Major impact of the Flood Carrier Canal project could be on account of
land acquisition for construction of canal, rehabilitation and resettlement of
the displaced population in the affected villages due to construction of the
Flood Carrier Canal, environmental impact due to formation of canal water
body and introduction of irrigation in the command area en-route of the
Flood Carrier Canal.
9.5.1 Rehabilitation and resettlement of displaced Population in the
affected villages.
The Flood Carrier Canal alignment does not cross any congregate
built-up area and hence no rehabilitation and resettlement of displaced
population is anticipated except in few packets.
9.5.2 Environmental Impact
9.5.2.1 Ground water
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The ground water is good and potable in other areas of the command.
Availability of ground water in the area is moderate to poor. The ground
water level is deep. Hence, seepage from the canal and the irrigated fields
may not cause water level to rise to such an extent to create water logging
problems generally.
9.5.2.2 Surface water
By way of import of water through this canal, there would be an
increase in the surface water availability in the region. At the crossing of
natural drainages works are proposed for smooth passage of flows in these
drainages. The regeneration from the command area is likely to add to the
available flows in these natural drainages.
9.5.2.3 Flood Control
Necessary precautions are taken while designing the proposed
barrage at Kattalai so as to see that the flows anticipated in the river during
floods are allowed to flow downstream without hindrance.
9.5.2.4 Pollution and Industrial Development
The project command area does not have any major industries at
present and no additions, as per available, data in the immediate future, as
such; the area is free from industrial pollution.
The introduction of irrigation is likely to give an impetus for the
growth of agro-based industries leading to some pollution in a very few
limited pockets of the area, where strict measures may have to be
undertaken to control the pollution. However, this is not expected to lead to
any large-scale pollution.
9.5.2.5 Aquatic life
There is specific information available in respect of fish production in and
around the Cauvery (Kattalai)-Agniyar-South Vellar- Pambar – Manimuthar-
Vaigai-Gundar Flood Carrier Canal command area. The formation of the link
canal is not likely to cause any impact on the aquatic life.
9.5.2.6 Public health
The area as at present does not come under malaria zone and no
health risks are anticipated. However, formation of a water body in the
shape of the link canal and conversion of the hitherto dry area into wet area
might result in introduction of water borne diseases unless precautionary
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measures are taken. Adequate supplies of medicines to the public health

centre will have to be ensured to prevent and contain the flare up of
epidemics, apart from creating adequate infrastructure facilities for the
same.
9.5.2.7 Water logging and Salinity
The ground water table is well below the root zone of the crops.
However, the irrigation supplies to the command area would add to the
ground water recharge. This may raise the ground water table in some
areas, which may lead to water logging and salinity conditions.
Adequate natural drainages are available in the area to drain the
water from the command area. Though no serious water logging problems
are anticipated, studies and regular observation on the behavior of the soils
in the area will have to be carried out for a few years before and after
introduction of irrigation in the area.
9.5.2.8 Climate and Ecology
The construction of the Flood Carrier Canal is not likely to cause any
significant changes ecologically in the area. The Climate and ecological
conditions of the area continue to remain more or less the same even after
construction of Flood Carrier Canal.
9.5.2.9 Natural Resources
No mineral resources are likely to be lost as a result of construction of
the Flood Carrier Canal.
9.6 Beneficial Impacts of the link Canal
9.6.1 General Benefits
The Flood Carrier Canal project would greatly help in improving the
general prosperity of the region on account of the following.
The drinking water need of the people of villages along the enroute of
the canal and nearby will be fulfilled.
The Flood Carrier Canal project in this command area, which is a rain
fed basin almost devoid of any irrigation facility, would increase the
agricultural production by nearly 3 to 4 times. This would lead to
substantial rise in the average annual income of the local population, as
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The ground water would be recharged in the above command area due
to irrigation supplies. The quality of ground water will also be imperoved.
Agricultural development would give impetus to agro-based small
scale and cottage industries, dairy and poultry development, development of
communication net work, infrastructural, Health and education facilities,
rise in the economic activities, rise in the living standards of the general
public and several other aspects of socio-economic development.
Environmental improvement of the region on account of afforestation
program on the banks of Flood Carrier Canal.
Adequate protected and fresh assured drinking water supplies to the
rural and urban population, major chunk of which is hitherto suffering from
acute shortages of potable drinking water.
The Flood Carrier Canal project would create a lot employment
opportunities to the local population during its construction period
spreading over number of years. The continuous and increased agricultural
operations due to irrigation and development in industrial and economic
aspects would largely enhance the continued employment opportunities
even after construction of the Flood Carrier Canal project.
9.6.2 Employment generation during the construction of the project
During the construction of this project, as the area is mainly rain fed
devoid of any irrigation facility and the population lives mainly on
agriculture, the population will be benefited by the employment generated
on construction of Flood Carrier Canal.
9.7 Impact Matrix
An impact matrix including the beneficial / adverse impacts, relating
to physical, biological and socio-economic aspects is given in Table 9.1
9.8 Proposed Terms of Reference (ToR) for Conducting Rapid EIA
Government have accorded approval for conducting Rapid
Environmental Impact Assessment through WAPCOS Ltd, Chennai in the
project area. The ToR furnished below has been submitted to the State Level
Environmental Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA), Tamil Nadu for
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Proposed Terms of Reference (ToR)

1. GENERAL
The Environmental Impact Assessment of the proposed project shall
examine the project’s potential negative and positive environmental impacts
and shall recommend measures required to prevent, minimize, mitigate or
compensate for adverse impacts and improve environmental performance of
the scheme.
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC),
Government of India (GoI) has issued EIA Notification 2006 guideline for
obtaining Environmental Clearance. An EIA study is a pre-requisite for
obtaining Environmental Clearance. TheStudy AreafortheEIAstudy shall
comprise ofthe following:
 Area within10km of various project appurtenances including i.e.
canal network, etc.
 Gross Command Area
2. DATA COLLECTION/GENERATION
The details of baseline data/ information that would be collected are as
follows:
1. Geological and Geophysical Aspects
 Geography & physiography of the project area
 Design discharge & its RI (Recurrence interval)
 Regional Geology and structure of the study
 Impact of project on geological environment
 Justification for location & execution of the project in relation to
structural components.
2 . Hydrology of the basin
 Hydro-meteorology, drainage system
 Water availability for the project
 Design discharge and its recurrence interval
3. Biological
Resources Flora
 Forests and forest types
 Water body inundating forest area
 Vegetation profile, no. of species in the project area, etc. Community
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Structure through Vegetation mapping

 Species Diversity Index (Shanon-Weiner) of the biodiversity in the
project area and documentation of economically important plants,
medicinal as well as timber, fuel wood etc.
 Endemic, endangered and threatened species
 Impact of impoundment and construction activities on the vegetation
 Location of any Biosphere Reserve, National Park or Sanctuary in the
vicinity of the project, if any
 Cropping and Horticulture pattern and practices in the study
area.
Fauna
Inventorisation of terrestrial wildlife and present status along
with Schedule of the species
 Endemic, threatened and endangered species
 Butterflies, if any found in the area.
Aquatic Ecology
Aqua-fauna like macro-invertebrates, zooplankton, phytoplanktons,
benthos, water dependent avifauna etc. and Assessment of biotic
resources– primaryproductivity. Conservation Status
Fish and Fisheries
 Migratory fish species, if any and their breeding grounds
 Impact of barrage building on fish migration and habitat degradation
 Overall ecological impact up to 10 km d/s from the dam site and the
impact of untreated and waste water in to the river shall be assessed.
Conservation areas and status of threatened/endangered taxa
 Biotic Pressures
 Management plan for conservation areas and
threatened/endangered taxa
Remote Sensing & GIS studies and various maps
 Land use and and cover mapping
Socio-economic Aspects
 Land details
 Demographic profile
 Economic Structure
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 Development profile
 Agricultural practices
 Infrastructure facilities: education, health and hygiene,
communication network, etc.
 Impact on socio-cultural aspects due to the proposed project.
Other Details
 Irrigation planning for the project.
 Soil classification of the command area
 Land Irrigability Classification of the Command Area
 Various sampling locations shall be shown on a map.
4. Collection of data pertaining to water (physico-chemical and
biological parameters), air and noise environment and likely
impact during construction and post construction periods.
 Air Environment
 Baseline Information on ambient air quality in the project area
covering aspects like Particulate Matter less than 10 microns
(PM10), Sulphurdioxide (SO2), Nitrogendioxide (NO2)
 Noise Environment
 Traffic density in the project area
5. PRIMARYDATA COLLECTION
The details of primary data to be collected are given in Table-1.
6. IMPACTS DURING CONSTRUCTION ANDOPERATION PHASE
Land Environment
 Impact on land use pattern due to increase in cropping
intensity.
 Increased irrigation intensity in the command area.
 Impacts on soil quality due to increased and continued use of
agrochemicals.
 Increased potential for water logging and soil salinization in the
command area.
 Impacts due to acquisition of land for various project
appurtenances including ownership status.
Water Environment
 Impacts on reservoir water quality.
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 Disposal of effluents containing agro-chemicals including

pesticides from surface and sub-surface drainage system.
 Increased use of agro-chemicals in the command can lead to
water pollution. The impacts on water quality with special
reference to pesticides due to disposal of drainage runoff will be
covered as a part of the study.
TABLE 1 Details of primary data generation

No. of Frequency of
Description
locations Sampling
AIR 4 One season
Ambient air quality monitoring Monsoon)
(24 hourly samples), twice a week for 4 weeks
Parameters : PM10, SO2, NOx
RIVER WATER 5 One season
Samples to be collected from various Monsoon)
representative locations in and around project site
Parameters : Temperature,pH, Electrical,
Conductivity, Total Dissolved Solids, Alkalinity,Total
Hardness, Chlorides, Sulphates, Fluorides,
Phosphates, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium,
Potassium, Iron, Chromium, Lead, Cadmium,
Mercury,Zinc, DO, BOD, COD, Total Coliform
GROUND WATER 5 One season
Samples to be collectedfrom various Monsoon)
representative locations in the command area
Parameters: Temperature, pH, Electrical
Conductivity, Total Dissolved Solids, Total
Hardness, Chlorides, Sulphates, Fluorides,
Posphates, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium,
Potassium, Iron, DO, BOD, COD
SOIL 10(@one One season
Sampling in the command area sample Monsoon)
Parameters: pH,N,P,K, organic matter, soil texture, per
Electrical Conductivity, Calcium, Magnesium, 2000 ha)
Sodium, Potassium etc.
NOISE 6 One season
Hourly readings taken for 24 hours (Leq.) Monsoon)
TERRESTRIALECOLOGY 6 One season
Parameters:Density, Diversity and abundance of Monsoon)
various floral species. Estimation of diversity
indices. Presence ofvarious faunal species as
observed during the ecological survey shall also be
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AQUATIC ECOLOGY 6 One season

Parameters: Density,diversity and abundance of Monsoon)
various phytoplankton’s and zooplanktons species,
primary productivity

Note: Soil and Water sampling be so selected at the Head, Middle and Tail
reaches of canal network are covered.
Ecology
 Impacts on the bio-diversity as a result of introduction of irrigation in
the command area. Impacts due to acquisition of forest land and
impacts on flora and fauna.
 Impacts on ecologically sensitive sites like national park, wildlife
sanctuary, etc. if any.
 Impacts on rare, endangered and threatened species.
 Impacts on medicinally important and other economically important
species if any.
 Impacts on migratory routes of wildlife.
 Increased potential for farm and tank fisheries in the command area.
Socio-Economic Environment:
 Acquisition of private lands for construction of various project
appurtenances
 Social Impact Assessment Report.
 Improvement in employment potential as a result of increase in
irrigation intensity.
 Improvement in quality of life as result of higher agricultural
production, and improvement in income levels.
 Impacts on livestock.
 Increased incidence of vector- borne diseases.
 Improvement in public health, educational status, etc. as a result of
economic development.
 Improvement in the status of livestock as a result of greater water
availability and fodder from agricultural residues.
 Impetus to urbanization and industrialization as a result of improved
water availability.

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7. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

Feasible and cost effective measures to prevent or reduce
significant negative impacts to the acceptable levels are to be developed,
including the estimate of the impacts and cost of these measures, and of
the institutional and training requirements to implement them. When
impacts cannot be mitigated, compensation to affected parties shall be
considered. The management measures proposed to be suggested for the
following aspects:
 Measures to control the water pollution due to various effluents to
be discharged during construction phase.
 Measures to control air pollution during construction phase.
 Measures to contain noise pollution and mitigate adverse impact on
construction staff and habitat in the study area.
 Reclamation of areas disturbed during construction including
quarry stabilization and construction waste disposal sites
 Development of public health management plan
 Maintenance of water quality during project operation phase.
 Compensatory Afforestation Plan in lieu of forest land to be
acquired for the project
 Biodiversity conservation plan
 Greenbelt development along periphery of reservoir, colonies,
approach road, canals etc.
 Health Delivery system.
 Air Pollution Control.
 Noise Control measures.
 Sustenance and enhancement of fisheries potential.
 Infrastructure development for agriculture.
 Measures to control water logging in Command area including
conjunctive use of ground
 Management of water-borne and vector-borne diseases
 Control of Aquatic Weeds
8. RESETTLEMENT AND REHABILITATION PLAN
The project envisages acquisition of 3839.50 hectares for the
Link Canal. Out of the total land to be acquired, 3436.29 ha is patta
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land and 403.21 ha. is poromboke land. A Resettlement &

Rehabilitation (R&R) Plan highlighting the guidelines of land
acquisition and provisions for rehabilitation measures shall be
formulated.
The “Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land
Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013”. shall serve as
a basis for preparation of the R&R plan for the project affected
families.
9. CATCHMENT AREA TREATMENT
A Catchment Area Treatment Plan for catchment area
intercepted at barrage sites hall be prepared as a part of the EIA
study. The procedure for preparation of CAT plan for each watershed
area to be covered is given as below:
 Catchment area Treatment Plan to be prepared using SYI method.
Delineation of sub-watersheds in the catchment area.
 Land use pattern using satellite data, slope map using Survey of
Indiatoposheets, etc.is prepared.
 Mapping of critically degraded areas based on Integration of Remote
Sensing technique, GIS methodology and Silt Yield Index method
and prioritization Watershed treatment
 Preparation of phase wise Catchment Area Treatment (CAT) Plan for
sub-watersheds with very high and high erosion intensity.
 Estimation of cost required for implementation of CAT plan is
prepared.
10. LOCAL AREA DEVELOPMENT PLAN
As a part of the EIA, a Local Area Development Plan (LADP)
shall be formulated for implementation in study area villages. An
amount of 0.5% of the project cost shall be earmarked for
implementation of Local Area Development Plan.
11. CORPORATE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPOSIBILITY
As a part of the EIA, a Corporate Environmental Responsibility
(CER) shall be formulated for implementation in study area villages.
An amount of 0.5% of the project cost shall be earmarked for
implementation of Corporate Environmental ResponsibilityPlan as per
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the F.No.22-65/2017-IA.III office memorandum of MoEF&CC. The

Corporate Environmental Responsibility shall also be prepared.
12. ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAMME
The Environmental Impact Assessment is basically an
evaluation of future events. It is necessary to continue monitoring
certain parameters identified as critical by relevant authorities under an
Environmental Monitoring Programme. This would anticipate any
environmental problem so as to take effective mitigation measures. An
Environmental Monitoring Programme will be formulated for
implementation during project construction and operation phases. The
cost estimates and equipment necessary for the implementation of
various measures suggested as a part of Environmental Monitoring
Programme shall also be covered as a part of the EIA Study.
13. COST ESTIMATES
Cost Estimate covering following aspects shall be prepared:
 Cost of implementing Environment Management Plans
 Cost of implementing Environment Monitoring Programme
 Cost of Catchment Area Treatment Plan
 Cost of Rehabilitation & Resettlement Plan
 Cost for Local Area Development Plan
 Cost for Corporate Environmental Responsibility Plan
 Cost of all other compensation, mitigation and management
measures
Signature of the Project Proponent
Superintending Engineer, PWD
Middle Cauvery Basin Circle, WRD
Tiruchirappalli

9.9 Environment Monitoring

Environmental Monitoring is an essential tool in relation to
environmental management as it provides the basis for rational
management decisions regarding impact control. Environmental monitoring
shall be performed during construction, commissioning and operation
phases of the project to ensure that the adverse impacts have been mitigated
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The monitoring program will indicate where changes to procedures or

operations are required to reduce the impacts on the environment or local
population. A lump sum tentative provision of Rs.500 lakh has been kept in
the estimate towards implementing EMP. The details are given in Table 9.2.
Table 9.1 Impact Matrix of Cauvery (Kattalai) –Vaigai – Gundar
Flood Carrier Canal Project
Sl.
Impact Assessment
No.
I Physical impacts

1 Sedimentation No significant sedimentation is Expected.

Inconsequential, as no new storage reservoirs are

2 Seismic
proposed for the link project.

An area of 4431.71 ha. Consisting of both private

and Government land is to be Acquired for
3 Land Acquisition construction of the link canal. Adequate
provision towards cost of acquisition has been
provided in the project.

Ground water The ground water condition will improve along

4 recharge the link canal and in the command area.

5 Natural resources Nil

Because of regeneration and ground water

recharge, the area currently under irrigation
6 Irrigated area from tanks, wells and other sources, etc. in the
proposed command is about 62253.97 ha. Which
would get stabilized.

Hydropower
7 Nil

Historical No historical monuments and archaeological

monuments and structures are affected by the construction of the
8 archaeological link project.
structures

Lean season flows in natural drainages do not

Salinity intrusion in
9 get reduced but get increased to some extent and
delta and estuaries
thus reduce the adverse impacts.

10 Salinity in irrigated Nil

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land

11 Water logging Nil

II Biological Impacts

Public health aspect No hazards are expected

Wild animals and Nil

birds

Other species Nil

Availability of Increases
Biomass

Impact on Human
III Life

Socio-cultural aspect Considerable improvement in present socio-

economic conditions and living standards of the
people in the project vicinity.

Resettlement plans Nil

Tourism May boost

Land acquisition About 1390.64 ha. patta land & 163.18 ha

porambooke land (For construction of canal and
its allied structure)

Water quality Nil

downstream of
storage

Table 9.2 Cost for Implementing Environmental Management Plan

(EMP)
Amount
Sl.
Description of Item Quantity (Rs. In
No.
lakhs)
1. Bio-diversity Conservation L.S 40.00

2. Environmental Management in labour camp L.S 10.00

viz. Establishment of fuel depots
3. Public health delivery system viz. Controlling L.S 10.00
of water and soil borne diseases and Anti
malaria etc.
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4. Restoration and Landscaping of construction L.S 25.00

sites
5. Green belt development 130.00

6. Air, Water and Noise Pollution Control L.S 50.00

Measure
7. Energy Conservation measures L.S 25.00

8. Public Awareness Programmes L.S 30.00

9. Local Area Development Plan L.S 50.00

10. Environmental Monitoring during L.S 30.00

construction phase
11. Purchase of instruments and equipment L.S 100.00

Total 500.00

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Chapter –10
Land Acquisition
10.1 General
The proposed Cauvery (Kattalai) – South Vellar Flood carrier canal
is phase-I of Cauvery (Kattalai) – Vaigai – Gundar Flood carrier canal
Project. This project envisages diversion of flood waters of Cauvery river
occurring occasionally at Mettur dam and would be diverted at Mayanur
barrage for drinking water, stabilizing the existing ayacut, being irrigated
under open tanks/wells/bore wells in Karur, Trichy and Pudukottai
districts as well as for recharging ground water to some extent on the en-
route areas.
The land required for forming Flood Carrier Canal and its cross
masonries have been assessed in village and survey No. wise based on
the alignment proposed by NWDA. The lands required have been
classified into patta and poromboke lands. The guidance value for the
above patta lands has been obtained from the Sub –registrar office of the
respective villages.
In phase-I, a total extent of 1404.24 hectares of land are to be
acquired for the Flood Carrier Canal project. Out of the total land to be
acquired, the extent of 1243.63 ha is patta land and the extent of 160.61
ha. is poromboke land.
The Flood Carrier Canal does not cross any forest areas en-route.
However, suitable provision towards the cost of afforestation (plantation)
is made in the project for the link project. In addition to this Spoil banks
of the Flood Carrier Canal are proposed to be used for social forestry.
The slice wise details of patta and poromboke lands are to be
acquired are given in Table 10.1. A separate volume containing details of
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10.2 Re-alignment of Canal in few places.

All the survey was conducted along the alignment proposed by
NWDA. In the middle, some urbanization has taken place in some area
along the above alignment. After the establishment of Bharadhidasan
University, Indian Institute of Management, Trichy and Anna University,
Trichy, the original alignment of canal was shifted as directed by the
Chief Engineer (Plan Formulation), Chennai. The new alignment was
proposed from LS 65.910 KM ( Rasipuram- Mandaiyur Road culvert) to
LS 71.250 Km. The CD & CM structures were proposed close to this
location. The Chief Engineer (Plan Formulation), Chennai inspected the
re-alignment portion on 22 August 2013 and instructed to shift the
alignment due to proximity of CD & CM structures.
Accordingly, then start point of realignment was shifted to LS
64.191 KM near to Attukaranpatti and the same was approved by
Superintending Engineer, Plan Formulation, Trichy on 05 September
2013 during the site inspection.
Due to the urbanization in many places, the NWDA also proposed
to bring some changes in the alignment based on the reconnaissance
survey conducted by officials of NWDA. Pursuant to this survey, the
Chief Engineer (South), NWDA, Hyderabad inspected the Cauvery
(Kattalai) – Vaigai- Gundar (CVG) Link alignment from 28/07/2019 to
01/08/2019. The Chief Engineer has given instructions to change and
shift the alignment due to urbanization in required places including head
work location. The inspection note of the Chief Engineer, NWDA is
enclosed as Annexure 3.2.
The land acquisition proposal has been prepared considering the
original alignment of canal. In the revisied alignment at head reaches, no
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required in patta as well as poramboke as per the original alignment has

been given in the table 10.1.
Table 10.1 Village Wise Extent of Land

Patta
Area Poramboke
Sl. Land
Village Name in Land Area
No in
Acres in Acres
Acres
I Karur District : LS 0 KM to 47.235 KM

1 Mayanur (0 km to 1.655 km) 45.36 31.36 14.00

2 Thirukampuliyur (1.655 km to 4.750 km) 88.90 82.05 6.85

3 Krishnarayapuram (4.750km to 6.800 km) 53.61 49.95 3.66

4 Mahathanapuram (6.800 km to 10.335 km) 112.94 103.28 9.66

5 Sinthalavadi (10.335 km to 11.950 km) 36.26 35.08 1.18

6 Pillpalayam (11.950km to 15.055 km) 87.25 85.26 1.99

7 Karupathur (15.055 km to 17.735 km) 83.69 77.30 6.39

8 Vaiganallur (17.735km to 18.185 km) 10.89 10.89 0.00

9 Vagainallur (18.185km to 20.600 km) 65.64 62.95 2.68

10 Sathiamangalam (20.600km to 25.146 km) 133.76 114.10 19.66

11 Hiranyamangalam (25.146km to28.631km) 101.64 97.57 4.07

12 Inungur (28.631 km to 34.389km) 159.73 148.35 11.39

Nangavaram South Bit1 (34.389 km to
13 33.75 33.21 0.54
35.485km)
Nangavaram South Bit 2 (35.485 km to
14 17.75 42.08 0.72
36.920km)
Neithalur South (36.920-38.315 km) &
15 53.39 118.77 5.33
(39.115-41.890 km)
16 Thanlinji (38.315-39.115 km) 9.83 23.63 0.26

17 R.T Malai (41.890-47.235 km) 70.35 147.08 10.83

II Trichy District LS 47.235 KM to 55.210 KM

1 Ammapet - bit1 (47.235-47.635 km) 5.79 11.68 1.06

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2 Ammapet - bit1 (47.635-48.365 km) 24.08 20.69 3.39

3 Mathur ( 48.635-50.159) 56.18 53.43 2.75

4 Paganur ( 50.159-51.539 km) 48.38 44.13 4.25

5 Alundur ( 51.539 -53.024 km) 45.98 45.98 0.00

6 Nagamangalam (53.024 -55.210 km) 71.50 60.83 10.67

III Pudukottai District LS 55.210 KM to 58.735 KM

1 Kunnathur (55.210 - 58.735 km) 117.47 112.66 4.81

IV Trichy District LS 58.735 KM to 61.906 KM

1 Kolukattai kudi (58.735- 60.235 km) 50.62 50.62 0.00

2 Mudikandam ( Escape regulator) 3.42 3.42 0.00

3 Kolukattai kudi (60.235- 61.906 km) 59.02 56.72 2.30

V Pudukottai District LS 61.906 KM to 70.305 KM

1 Singathakuruchi (61.906-64.616 km) 54.48 35.93 18.56

2 Mathur (64.616-66.624 km) 61.08 61.08 0.00

3 Mandaiyur (66.624-69.711 km) 90.76 90.34 0.42

4 Lakshmanapatti (69.711-70.305 km) 17.95 2.11 15.85

VI Trichy District LS 70.305 TO 78.050 KM

1 Suriyur 242.89 219.53 23.36

Pudukottai District LS 78.050 KM to 118.45 KM

VII
1 Chettipatti (78.050-81.394 km) 95.23 62.80 32.43

2 Puliyur (81.394 -87.554 km) 154.43 147.08 7.35

3 Valiyampatti (87.554 - 90.219 km) 105.93 88.79 17.14

4 Maruthur (90.219- 90.639 km) 13.40 13.12 0.28

5 Mangathevanpatti (90.639- 93.771 km) 101.46 95.54 5.92

6 Valamangalam (93.771- 94.150 km) 13.15 13.15 0.00

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7 Valamangalam (94.150- 95.490 km) 62.21 61.11 1.10

8 Seemanur (95.490- 97.290 km) 75.85 47.60 28.25

9 Vathnakurichi (97.290- 99.610 km) 93.07 77.03 16.04

10 Sembattur (99.610- 105.470 km) 289.85 239.58 50.27

11 Poongudi (105.470- 108.100 km) 72.45 60.94 11.51

12 Vellanur (108.100- 111.100 km) 57.32 50.97 6.35

13 Thirukokarnam (111.100- 112.100 km) 24.53 17.45 7.08

14 Thirukokarnam (112.100- 115.188 km) 100.09 87.34 12.75

15 Kavinad west (115.188- 118.450 km) 96.55 82.79 13.76

The extent of land details required in patta as well as poramboke

slice wise and district wise has been given in the table 10.2 and 10.3
respectively.
Table 10.2 Slice wise details of Lands to be acquired

Sl. Land to be Acquired in Acres

Slice No. / Chainage in km.
No. Patta Poramboke Total
Slice I (0 – 17.880)
1 475.17 43.73 518.9
Slice II (17.880 – 35.215)
2 456.18 38.34 494.52
Slice III (35.215 – 47.330)
3 138.92 18.2 157.12
Slice IV (47.330 – 59.930)
4 388.34 25.87 414.21
Slice V (59.930 – 77.745)
5 469.13 60.49 529.62
Slice VI (77.745 – 93.845)
6 420.48 63.12 483.6
Slice VII (93.845 – 111.795)
7 554.68 120.6 675.28
Slice VIII (111.795 – 118.450)
8 170.13 26.51 196.64
Total in Acre 3073.03 396.86 3469.89
Total in Ha. 1243.638 160.607 1404.245

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10.3 Compensation Amount

While calculating the compensation, the maximum value of the
land as per guideline in that sub division has been taken as
representative value of the land. The compensation amount towards
acquiring land for the formation of the flood canal to be formed from
Cauvery (Kattalai) to South Vellar in phase-I of Cauvery (Kattalai) to
Vaigai Flood canal Project has been worked out as per the “Right to Fair
Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and
Resettlement Act, 2013”. The factor by which the market value is to be
multiplied has been taken as 1.5 (i.e. 300%). The proposal has been
prepared for a total amount as per the standard format. A separate
volume containing details of Land Acquisition is submitted with this
DPR.
10.4 Land Acquisition Process
Based on the DPR submitted earlier (04.10.2019), the Government
have accorded approval vide orders G.O.(Ms) No. 101 PW (N2) Dept.
Dated 27.04.2020, G.O (Ms) No. 102 PW(N2) Dept. Dt. 27.04.2020 and
G.O (Ms) No. 115 PW (N2) Dept. Dt. 30.04.2020 for the acquisition of
patta lands and poramboke land comprised in the villages by invoking
the provisions of the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in
Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013 in
Pudukottai, Trichy and Karur districts respectively. In the same orders
sanction is also accorded for creation of required posts for attending to
the land acquisition works for the above Scheme. The district wise land
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Table 10.3 Details of District Wise Land Acquisition

Extent of Extent
Total Total
Sl. Name of the No. of Poramboke of Patta
Length Extent
No. District Villages Land Land
in km in Ha.
in Ha. in Ha.
1 Karur 47.235 17 40.15 431.21 471.36
2 Trichy 18.801 10 19.34 226.66 246.00
3 Pudukkottai 52.414 25 101.12 585.76 686.88
Total 118.45 52 160.61 1243.63 1404.24
The land acquisition processes have already been started by
officials concerned of revenue department in the respective districts and
are in advanced stage.

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Chapter - 11
Construction Program

11.0 General
The proposed Cauvery (Kattalai) – South Vellar Flood Carrier
Canal is phase-I part of Cauvery (Kattalai) – Vaigai – Gundar Flood Carrier
Canal Project. This project envisages diversion of flood waters of Cauvery
river occurring at Mettur dam and would be diverted at Mayanur barrage to
cater the drinking water needs for the villages on the enroute and nearby of
the canal, for recharging ground water to some extent on the en-route areas
and for stabilizing the existing ayacut, being irrigated under open
tanks/wells/bore wells in Karur, Trichy and Pudukottai districts as well as.
11.1 Main Project Components
The main components of this Flood Carrier Canal from Cauvery
(Kattalai) – South Vellar is as follows:
1. Existing Mayanur Barrage across river Cauvery at 136.50 km on
the downstream of Mettur dam
2. Proposed head regulator of Flood Carrier Canal takes off at 2.20
Km from the Master canal on the downstream of Mayanur Barrage
in Thirukambuliyur village
3. New lined canal of 118.45 km length in phase –I (Total 259.992
km).
4. En-route structures along the Flood Carrier Canal such as Cross
Drainage Works and Cross masonry Works, Cross Regulators,
Tunnels, Sluices, etc.
5. Diversion Canals
11.2 Salient Features of Main Components of the Project
The salient features of the main components of the project are
indicated in Table - 11.1.
Table - 11.1 Salient Features of Flood Carrier Canal (Phase-I)
Sl. No. Particulars
1.0 Head works 1 No. at Thirukambuliyur Village
Location Proposed head regulator of Flood
Carrier Canal takes off at 2.20 Km
from the Master canal on the
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downstream of Mayanur Barrage

in Thirukambuliyur village in
Karur District
No. of vents & Size 5 Nos. of each 6.50 X 2.70 m
Crest Level + 96.500
Discharging Capacity 180.30 cumecs
Pond Level + 101.200
Top of operating Platform + 104.300
2.0 Flood Carrier Canal
1 Length 118.45 km (Phase-I up to South
Vellar river)
2 Flow Gravity
3 Type Lined , Trapezoidal section with
bottom corner rounded,
4 Design discharge at head 180.3 cumec
5 Full supply depth at head 5.50 m
6 Bed width at head 21.50 m
7 Side slopes 1(V):1.5(H) to 0.50 (V):1(H)
8 Bed slope of link canal 1: 20000
3.0 No. of structure across link
canal
1 Road bridges 118 Nos.
2 Railway bridge 3 No.
3 Aqueduct 3 Nos.
4 Canal syphon 5 Nos.
5 Super Passage 22 Nos.
6 Cross regulator 17 Nos.
7 Head regulator 1 No.
8 Under tunnels 24 Nos.
9 Escape 6 No.
10 Syphon Aqueduct 60 Nos.

11 Sluices 11 Nos.

12 Field Channel Syphon 79 Nos.

11.3 Construction Methodology and Equipment:

This Flood Carrier Canal is a very important project and it is the long
lasting dream of the people of drought prone districts. This canal would
become the lively hood of the above people. Hence the project has to be

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taken up and completed as early as possible so that the people would get
the benefit early.
It is proposed that this project would be carried out in phased
manner. This project may be executed through award of contract to some
reputed agency/contractor who is having advanced equipment and
implementing latest construction methodology. In order to expedite the
work, the length of the canal has been divided into slices. The phase-I has 8
slices. The canal, CD and CM works/structures in every slice have been
described in the chapter-7 “Canal Structures”. The slices can be further
divided in to various segments called reaches to facilitate fast and trouble-
free implementation
11.4 Basis for Study
11.4.1 General
Methodology for construction of Cauvery (Kattalai)-South Vellar Flood
Carrier Canal Project has been implemented with due consideration of the
construction schedule, the compatibility of the construction equipment to
site conditions, the quantities and utilization factor of the equipment within
the scheduled construction period.
Mechanized construction has been planned for almost all types of
construction jobs so as to achieve consistent quality at a faster rate and also
to minimize the requirement of skilled manpower. Sequencing of
construction activities, wherever possible, has been attempted in such a way
that equipment from one activity, on its completion can be moved to the
other. Thus, the total requirement of equipment at a time would be reduced
and also sufficient utilization of equipment on the project would be ensured.
11.4.2 Construction Material Sources
Locations of different borrow areas and quarries for construction
material with respect to the site locations have been described in the
Chapter - 4 ‘Surveys & Investigations’.
It is also proposed to utilise the excavated material from the cutting
section also for filling if found suitable. Suitable fill material if necessary for
the Flood Carrier Canal will have to be found in the borrow area located on
either side of canal. Borrow areas with minimum lead have been proposed
for utilisation during construction. However, during construction,
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appropriate decision will be taken to select the borrow areas which

meet the requisite specifications and to carry out other new/extra
works.
Construction material for concrete, viz., sand/fine aggregate,
rock/coarse aggregate, for cross masonry/drainage structures are identified.
The hard rock found along the link canal is of metamorphosed crystalline
rocks of the Charnockite Group and the Migmatite Complex. The no. of
structures along the canal is very limited as such the coarse aggregates can
be procured either from local quarry or obtained from the spoils of the deep
cut reaches.
11.4.3 Basic Considerations
Based on past experience, about 9 working months in a year are
available in the area where the project is situated. All the works are
proposed to be executed in two shifts and during 9 working months.
11.4.3.1 Scheduled Working Hours
Equipment planning for calculating requirement of equipment is
carried out based on the number of working days available, which further
depends upon climatic conditions of the project area. For equipment
planning purpose the monsoon season has been considered from 15th
September to 15th December. In the present scenario, the monsoon sets in
during September and continues till December in the project area. Thus, for
flood canal, a working season of nine months would be available. The
scheduled working hours considering 25 working days per month are given
in Table - 9.2.
Table - 11.2
Schedule Working Hours
Type of Work/ Shift Surface/Over Ground Works (hour)
Single shift work/ day 9 x 25 x 6 = 1350
Two shifts work/ day 9 x 25 x 10 = 2250
Three shifts work/ day 9 x 25 x 12.5 = 2813

Two shifts working of equipment is normally considered most

economical in view of the high cost of three shifts working on account of low
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planning for all surface/over ground works has been carried out based on
two shifts per day working.

11.4.3.2 Construction Period

The construction periods for different slices of the project would differ
according to the feature and structures proposed in the canal in that
particular stretch. Specifically, it has been proposed to construct tunnel to a
length of about 15 km in slice 6, 7 & 8 of phase-I. A total period of six years
has been considered for completion of the project. A bar chart showing the
activities and tentative program is furnished in Annexure 11.1.
The infra-structural development, pre-construction surveys and
investigations, preparation of design/ specifications and tender documents
are proposed to be taken up during the 1st year and completed within 6
months in that year. The process for conducting Rapid Environmental
Impact Assessment has already been started. If necessary, the work of
conducting comprehensive Environmental Impact Assessment and Social
Impact assessment studies and obtaining approval from authority would
take 1 year and started from the 1st quarter of the 1st year during the
preliminary works.
Similarly, the land acquisition for canal right of way and CD/CM
works process has already been started in three districts and it is expected
that it will take two years for its completion. In case the works are to be
executed through award of contract, it is planned to award contracts for all
major works by the 3rd quarter of 1st year. The area through which the link
canal passes has good network of roads and communications system. Thus,
the work on infrastructure facilities like temporary colonies, approach roads,
workshop, haul roads, stores, office buildings etc. will be taken up by the
agency after awarding the work.
The excavation of canal in soft soil starts during the 1st quarter of 2nd
year and is proposed to be completed by end of 4th quarter of 3rd year. The
excavation of canal in Murum and weathered rock starts during the 3rd
quarter of 2nd year and is proposed to be completed by end of 4th quarter of
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The excavation of canal for hard rock starts during the 1st quarter of
3rd year and is proposed to be completed by 2nd quarter of 5th year. The
construction of embankment portion of canal starts during the 1st quarter of
4th year and is proposed to be completed by 4th quarter of 5th year.
The construction of cross masonry works shall commence during the
1st quarter of 3rd year and will be completed by 4th quarter of 6th year. The
construction of cross drainage works shall commence during the 1st quarter
of 3rd year and will be completed by 2nd quarter of year 6th year.
The canal lining works shall commence during the 2nd quarter of 3rd
year and will be completed by 1st quarter of 6th year.
11.4.4 Manpower Planning
The project will be implemented by State Water Resources
Department. The number of project management and implementation units
(Circle/Division) and other establishments, redeployment of offices, etc. will
be decided by the government.
11.4. Programme of year wise Expenditure
The total cost of the project for all 8 slices in phase-I is estimated to be
Rs. 6941.00 Crore at 2019-2020 price level. The year wise allocation of cost
for the project is given in Table – 11.3.
Table- 11.3 Year wise Expenditure for 8 slices in phase-I

Year Allocation of cost

(Rs. in lakh)
1st Year 72459.00
2nd Year 131389.00
3rd Year 112883.00
4th Year 159508.00
5th Year 108485.00
6th Year 109376.00
Total 694100.00

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Chapter – 12
Cost Estimate and B.C Ratio
12.0 General
The proposed Cauvery (Kattalai) – South Vellar Flood Carrier Canal
is phase-I part of Cauvery (Kattalai) – Vaigai – Gundar Flood Carrier Canal
Project. This project envisages diversion of flood waters of Cauvery river
occasionally occurring at Mettur dam and would be diverted at Mayanur barrage
for drinking water, stabilizing the existing ayacut being irrigated under open
tanks/wells/bore wells in Karur, Trichy and Pudukottai districts as well as for
recharging ground water to some extent on the en-route area.
12.1 Main Project Components
The main components of this Flood Carrier Canal from Cauvery (Kattalai) –
South Vellar is as follows:
1. Existing Mayanur Barrage across river Cauvery at 136.50 km on the
downstream of Mettur dam
2. Proposed head regulator of Flood Carrier Canal takes off at 2.20 Km from
the Master canal on the downstream of Mayanur Barrage in
Thirukambuliyur village
3. New lined canal of 118.45 km length in phase –I (Total 259.992 km).
4. En-route structures along the flood carrier canal such as Cross Drainage
Works and Cross masonry Works, Cross Regulators, Tunnels, Escapes,
etc.
5. Diversion Canals
12.2 Preparation of Cost Estimate
In order to expedite the work, the length of the flood carrier canal has been
divided into slices. The phase-I has 8 slices. The canal, CD and CM structures in
every slice have been described in the chapter-7 “Canal Structures”.
The formulation and design of various structures was done by the field
engineers of Plan Formulation. The detailed estimates for the project were
prepared based on the quantities worked out from the field survey and designs
of the various structures during the year 2008-2009 for obtaining funds from
GoI. Thereafter, the cost estimates were re-cast in different periods for preparing
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Since, boreholes were drilled at a few places to explore the sub soil profile,
It is suggested that necessary boreholes will have to be drilled in additionally for
confirming the soil profile along the alignment of the canal to confirm the
designs of the CD/CM works and classification of soil for excavation of flood
carrier canal before starting the work. All the designs will have to be verified
and approved by Design wing of WRD before according technical sanction.
In general, the detailed estimates consists of canal component, CD
structures and CM structures components in slices. In every slice, the similar
structures were grouped according to mandatory parameter such as discharge,
road width, etc. and cost was worked out by preparing detailed estimate for that
group. For a few structures, the cost estimate is considered on lump sum basis.
The estimates were prepared based on the standard data of
PWD/WRD/Highways Department for related structures. As far as structures
crossing Railway and NH are concerned, the Railway and NAHAI have been
addressed to send designs and estimates. However, lump sum provisions have
been made in this DPR for the railway bridge and 4 lane roads (NH 67). However,
the 4 lane road estimates were prepared on their design standards and
accordingly amount is provided as lump sum as these works are to be carried
out the agency themselves on deposit work basis. However, necessary demand
will be obtained from them for providing exact amount for those
structures.
The cost of work for tunneling has been assumed approximately. The cost
of tunneling will depend upon the location, depth, type of construction, lithology
of that area, etc. Hence, it is suggested to have a detailed study with experts for
arriving at the tunneling cost. Necessary provisions have been included for the
study in the DPR.
The estimates have been recast to the current (2020-2021) schedule of
rates of PWD/Highways. As far as cost of work for tunnel construction is
concerned the rates are obtained from other divisions/department who have
already dealt with similar work.
12.3 Classification of Units
The various components of Cauvery (Kattalai) – South Vellar Flood Carrier
Canal project has been broadly grouped into the following units for the purpose
of cost estimation.
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Unit - I: Head works: Includes the cost of construction of head regulator

in the vicinity of Mayanur Barrage.
Unit - II: Canals: Includes the cost of main canal, canal structures, tunnels,
regulators which include cross regulators, canal escapes, branch canal
regulators and direct sluices and distribution systems.
Unit - III: Hydro power: Hydro power generation is not proposed under
this project, as such, no provision is required under this sub-head.
Unit - IV: Navigation: Navigation is not proposed under this project, as
such, no provision is required under this sub-head.
Unit - V: Water Supply: Water supply for domestic, ground water
recharge and irrigation in the command area. Water will be supplied through
main canals and diversion canals, direct sluices, whose cost is considered under
Unit-II. However, water supply network to the local areas will be the
responsibility of the local development body / local administration. Hence, no
provision towards water supply works is made under this head.
Unit - VI: Command area development: No provision towards
development of new command area, extension of new command area has been
considered.
The Abstract of cost of the link project is given below.

Sl. No. Unit Amount (Rs lakh)

1 I - Head works 1837.50

2 II - Canals 692262.50
3 III - Hydro power 0.00
4 IV - Navigation 0.00

5 V - Water supply for domestic and 0.00

industrial needs
6 VI - Command area development 0.00

Total 694100.00
Thus, the total cost of the link project works out to be Rs.6941.00
Crore (Rupees Six Thousand Nine Hundred and Forty One Crores only) at
2020-2021 price level, which includes Environmental Management Plan and
Socio-economic Survey and Rehabilitation and Resettlement Plan. The general
abstract of the cost of the project is given in Annexure: 12.1. The details under
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various heads are described in the following paragraphs:

12.3.1 Unit - I: Head Works: Unit - I includes cost of the head regulator.
The sub-head wise details are given below.
12.3.1.1 A. Direct Charges
Direct charges include the following sub- heads.
I- Works,
II- Establishment,
III- Tools and Plant
IV- Suspense and
V- Receipts and recoveries.
The details are described below:
I-Works
A- Preliminary:
No provision has been made under this head.
B- Land:
The land to be used for head works falls within the canal right of way of
proposed Flood Carrier Canal. Hence no separate provision has been made.
C- Works:
Under this sub-head the provisions have been made to cover the cost of
head regulator. An amount of Rs 1837.50 lakh has been made for this item.
No provision has been made for other heads (from ‘D’ to ‘Y’) and indirect charges
as far as Unit - I Head works is concerned. Hence, the total cost of Head
works (Unit-I) works out to Rs. 1837.50 lakh.
12.3.2 Unit - II: Canal system
Unit - II Canal system covers the cost of the following components along with
their appurtenant works such as,
 Main canal
 Tunnels
 CD/CM structures
 Command area development
The cost estimation for the main canal and diversion canals have been
made as per the design and drawing. The cost of CD and CM structures are
computed by grouping the structures according to mandatory parameter such as
discharge, road width, etc. and cost was worked out by preparing detailed
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estimate for that group. The GST for the works has been added finally under ‘O’
miscellaneous head.
The total cost of Unit – II: Canal system is estimated to be Rs.
692262.50 lakh at 2020-21 price level. The sub-head wise details are
discussed in the following paragraphs.
12.3.2.1 A. Direct charges
I-Works
A- Preliminary:
It is proposed for a detailed investigation for providing tunnel in deep
cutting portion of proposed canal alignment and also for additional investigation
along the alignment where ever required due to the recent urbanisation took
place. Hence an amount of Rs. 200 lakh has been made under this sub-
head.
B- Land:
Under this sub-head the provisions for cost of acquisition of land for main
canal, diversion canal and canal structures, establishment charges,
compensation for property and standing crops, solatium charges, diversion of
communication systems and other immovable properties, rent for use of land
prior to acquisition etc., have been considered. The village wise cost of land
value is obtained from the web site of Registration Dept. of Tamil Nadu for
different categories of land. The cost of land acquisition is found to be Rs.
143218.09 lakh. The details have been furnished in Volume 4 of this DPR.
C-Works:
Under this sub-head provisions for tunnels and tunnel portals, are
considered. The cost of work for tunnelling has been worked out by adapting
Standard Data of Govt. of Andra Pradesh and the rate has to be analysed
according to our site condition and specification. An amount of Rs 174600.00
lakh has been made for this item.
D-Regulator:
Under this sub-head, provision for cross regulator at appropriate locations
and regulators for escapes, diversion channels and direct sluices has been made.
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E-Falls:
There are no canal falls in the main canal and hence no provision has
been made.
F-Cross drainage works:
The cross drainage works proposed across the main canal are aqueducts,
syphon aqueducts, canal syphons and super passages to facilitate the crossing
of major/medium rivers/streams. The under tunnels and overpasses are also
proposed across the Flood Carrier Canal for crossing the minor streams/ canals.
The cost of CD structures are computed by grouping the structures according to
mandatory parameter such as discharge, road width, etc. and cost was worked
out by preparing detailed estimate for that group. An amount of Rs 46453.60
lakh has been made for this item.
G-Bridges:
A number of bridges (major and minor) are required to be constructed
across the Flood Carrier Canal to facilitate crossing of various roads. Necessary
provision has been made towards construction of these bridges. The cost of CM
structures are computed by grouping the structures according to a few
parameter such as discharge, road width, etc. and cost was worked out by
preparing detailed estimate for that group. An amount of Rs 59781.20 lakh
has been made for this item.
H-Escapes:
Under this sub-head provision has been made for canal escapes at
suitable locations where drainage facilities exist to take care of the canal
discharges in case of any emergency. An amount of Rs 3676.07 lakh has been
made for this item.
K- Buildings:
Provision has been made under this sub-head for construction of
temporary and permanent buildings for both residential and non-residential
buildings for various categories of staff, offices, inspection bungalows, stores,
club cum welfare halls, laboratory and research stations etc. An amount of Rs
800.00 lakh has been made for this item.
L- Earthwork and lining:
The detailed earthwork quantity estimates are prepared considering the
cross sections taken at 100/500 m interval along the canals with design
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drawings. The earthwork quantities involved in cutting based on the type of

strata, the soils which can be reusable for embankment, the reusable hard rocks
for aggregates purposes are quantified separately. The quantity of earthwork
required for embankment from borrow areas are worked out. Lining is provided
for bed and side slopes in the entire length of canal as per the design and
drawings. An amount of Rs 141260.34 lakh has been made for this item.
M- Plantation:
Under this sub- head, cost of proposed plantation in the colony areas,
parks downstream of head regulators, along the canal alignment and along the
approach roads has been considered. An amount of Rs 40.00 lakh has been
made for this item.
N- Tanks and reservoirs:
The existing tanks are numerous in the proposed command area. The
command area lying in Pudukkottai is mostly covered within old existing tanks.
Some of the tanks are getting water from the river through anicut channels and
some of the tanks are in series in nature. Thus, the existing tanks are to be
modernised and strengthened to store additional water. Those works are being
carried out under TN IAWARM, RRR and other restoration of tanks schemes.
Hence no provision has been made.
O- Miscellaneous:
Under this sub-head, provision has been made to cover the cost of the
following works:
 Petty Supervision Charges, Unforeseen items and Contingencies, etc.,
(2.5% on the cost of work I) : Rs.11185.33 Lakh
 Advertisement Charges : Rs. 40 Lakh
 Shifting of HT line Towers/EB Posts/Transformer/P&T Posts and
Drinking Water Supply Pipe Line, etc; Rs. 1783.00 Lakh
 Provision for Photographic, Documentation, etc. : Rs. 24.00 Lakh
 Demarcation of Boundary in the land to be acquired for Canal
Formation by fixing stones at suitable points on both sides of Canal
including cost of stone and fixing charges, etc.,) : Rs. 80.00 Lakh
 Cost for Making and Erecting Information and Caution Boards, etc. :
Rs. 182.00 Lakh
 Labour Welfare Fund : Rs. 5143.96 Lakh
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 Price Adjustment : Rs. 25719.85 Lakh

 Cost for third party inspection in quality control and quality
assurance : Rs. 360.00 Lakh
Provision has also been made for other miscellaneous items such as
inaugural foundation laying ceremony, model exhibits etc. An amount of Rs.
102637.58 lakh has been made for this item.
P- Maintenance:
Under this sub-head provision has been made to cover the cost of
maintenance of all works during the construction of canal. This amount will be
provided from other routine head. Hence no separate provision has been
made.
Q- Special Tools and Plant:
The cost of special Tools and Plant will be borne by the contractors.
However an amount of Rs 200.00 lakh has been made for this item to
purchase survey equipments, vehicles to the officers, etc.
R- Communication:
Under this sub-head, provision for construction of inspection track for
jeep, temporary diversion roads and remodelling of existing roads for approach
to canal and regulatory system. Hence, an amount of Rs 6000.00 lakh has
been made for this item.
U- Distributaries and minors &
V- Water courses and field channels:
Since there is no scope to develop distribution network of open canal
system such as distributaries, minors, water courses and field channels to the
command area, no provision has been made.
W- Drainage:
Since there is no scope to develop field drainage arrangement, no provision
has been made.
X- Environment and ecology:
Provisions under this sub-head have been made towards the cost of
extensive management measures to sustain environment and ecology such as
compensatory afforestation, green belt development, catchment area treatment
plan, Public Health Management, Bio diversity plan etc. Hence, an amount of
Rs 750.00 lakh has been made for this item.
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Y- Losses on stock and unforeseen:

No provision has been made under this head.
The total cost of I- works of Unit- II (Canals) works out to Rs. 692162.50
lakh.
II- Establishment:
No provision has been under this head.
III-Ordinary tools and plant:
No provision has been under this head.
IV-Suspense:
No provision has been under this head.
V-Receipt and Recoveries:
Under this head, estimated recovery by way of sale of excavated hard rock,
or transfer of temporary buildings, special and ordinary Tools and Plant, and
other accessories is accounted for. Hence, an amount of (-) Rs 2884.96 lakh
has been made for this item.
12.3.2.2 B - Indirect Charges:
No provision has been made under this head.
Total cost of Canals (Unit-II) works out to (A + B) : Rs. 692262.50 lakh.
12.3.3 Unit – III: Hydroelectric installation
Hydro power installation is not proposed under this project and hence, no
provision is required under this sub-head.
12.3.4 Unit–IV: Navigation
Navigation is not proposed under this project and hence, no provision is
required under this sub-head.
12.3.5 Unit–V: Water supply works
Water supply for domestic, ground water recharge and irrigation in the
command area. Water will be supplied through main canals and diversion
canals, direct sluices, whose cost is considered under Unit-II. However, water
supply distribution network to the local areas will be the responsibility of the
local development body / local administration. Hence, no provision towards
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12.3.6 Unit–VI: Command area development

No provision towards development of new command area, extension of new
command area has been considered.
12.3.7 General Provision
Necessary lump sum provision for the allied works which are absolutely
necessary to fulfill the objective and not susceptible to detailed estimate, items
have been given.
Further, provisions for GST, Labour Welfare Fund as per prevailing rules
have also been included in the above LS provision.
Since, it is expected that the project will run 6 years; necessary provision
has been included as price adjustment.
The quantity of earth /hard rock which will be obtained during the
excavation of canal or other structures will have to be disposed off and it will
generate revenue. Hence, a lump sum provision is included for deducting. The
Project General Abstract of phase-I is given in the Table 12.1. The slice wise
General Abstract of phase-I is also given in Annexure-12.1
Table 12.1: Project General Abstract of Phase-I
Sl.
Sub-head Total
No.
Unit I
A DIRECT CHARGES:
C Works 0.00

(i) Head regulator 1500.00

(ii) Approach channel to regulator 0.00

Unit II
A DIRECT CHARGES:
I Works
A Preliminary
(i) Cost for detailed investigation for providing Tunnel 200.00
in deep cutting portion of proposed canal
alignment and additional investigation along the
entire alignment, where ever required.
B Land 143218.09

C Works
Tunnels 174600

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D Regulators 15672.08
0.00
E Falls
0.00
F Cross Drainage Structures

(i) Aqueducts / Syphon Aqueducts 24024.27

(ii) Canal Syphon 7355.38

(iii) Super Passages 13501.62

(iv) Under Tunnels/ Over Pass 1572.33

(v) Branch Canal 0.00

G Bridges
(i) Main Canal 59781.2
(ii) Branch Canal 0.00

H Escapes 3676.07

K Buildings: 0.00
Construction of Office Buildings (Project 800
(i) Management and Project Implementation Units) at
suitable location.
Construction of IB - Project House at suitable 100
(ii)
Location
L Earth work & Lining 0.00

(i) EW & Lining 138696.34

(ii) Branch Canal 2564.00

M Plantation 40.00
Tanks and Reservoirs (Modernization of existing 0.00
N
tanks and Anicut) Systems
0.00
O Miscellaneous
Provision for Dewatering ( CD, CM, Canal and
(i) 4429.85
Tunnel ) - 1%
(ii) GST 53689.59
(iii) PS Charges (2.5% of Work) 11185.33
(iv) Advertisement Charge 40.00
Shifting of EB posts/Transformer/P&T posts and
(v) 1783
drinking water supply line, etc.
(vi) Provision for Photographic, Documentation, etc. 24.00
Demarcation of boundary on both sides of canal
(vii) (cost including stone and fixing, etc.,) for the land to 80.00
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Cost for making and erecting information and

(viii) 182.00
caution boards, etc.
(ix) Labour welfare fund (1% of I+II) 5143.96
Charges for Price Adjustment (5% on cost of
(x) 25719.85
work-I.)
Cost for third party inspection in quality
(xi) 360.00
control and quality assurance
0.00
P Maintenance
0.00
Q Special T&P

Purchase of Vehicles for Inspecting Officers 200.00

R Communication 0.00
(i) Formation of Inspection Road ( BT Road ) to the 6000.00
entire length of canal having width of 3.75m on the
left side of the proposed canal for inspection and
maintenance purpose.
U, V Distributaries, Water Courses 0.00

Provision for Direct Sluices/ Pumping Wells 96.00

0.00
W Drainage (covered in X Env.)
0.00
X Environment & Ecology
(i) Consultancy Charges towards Conducting 150.00
Environment and Social Impact Assessment study
in the project area to get Environment Clearance
from the authority concerned.
(ii) Implementing Environment Management Plan in 600.00
the project area
Losses on Stock & Unforeseen @ 0.25% on all 0.00
Y
heads excluding A, B ,O,M,P,Q&X
Total I-Works 696884.96
Establishment & Pensionary Charges @ 10% 0.00
II
of I-Works less B - Land
0.00
III Ordinary T&P
0.00
IV Receipts & Recoveries
Recoveries on account of resale value of Q - 0.00
(i)
Special T&P
0.00
(ii) Ordinary T&P
Credit to the Estimate (Revenue - Cost of hard
(iii) rock collected while excavating the -2884.96
canal and it allied structures)
Recoveries on account of resale value of 0.00
(iv)
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Total Direct Charges 694100.00

0.00
B INDIRECT CHARGES
Abatement of Land Revenue on the area occupied by 0.00
(a) the Project @ 5% of Cost of Land (Rs 16068
lakh) only
0.00
(b) Audit & Account Charges @ 1% of I - Works
0.00
Total Indirect Charges

Grand Total 694100.00

Say 6941.00 Crore

(Rupees Six Thousand Nine Hundred and Forty One Crores only)

12.3 Benefit Cost Ratio:

The proposed Cauvery (Kattalai) – Agniar – South Vellar is phase-I of
Cauvery (Kattalai) – Vaigai –Gundar Flood Carrier Canal Project, taking off from
the Kattalai barrage to divert a quantity of 8588 MCft by considering 50%
dependability.
It is planned to divert and utilize the excess water due to flood to the
drought prone areas located on the en-route of the proposed Flood Carrier
Canalfor irrigation and other indented purposes.
As per this DPR, a canal would be formed on the same alignment with
same features contemplated in the NWDA proposal to divert a quantum of 8588
MCft of water by considering 50% dependability during flood in Cauvery in the
basins between Cauvery and South Vellar. The entire water would be utilized for
drinking, ground water recharge and stabilization of existing CCA and bridging
the irrigation GAP which was generated due to shortage of water in that basin, to
some extent. The direct and indirect benefits are discussed below. The total
cost (Land acquisition and construction work) is worked out to be
Rs.6941.00 Crores
Domestic use:
In phase I, the canal would traverse through 45 villages in three districts.
The drinking water supply has been taken care by the local authority from local
sources. It is expected that the population to the tune of 166377in the project
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Ground Water Recharge:

A certain quantity in the proposed diversion of flood waters through
flood carrier canal is expected to recharge ground water enroute flood carrier
canal as well as command area, thereby raising the ground water table
including improvement in the quality of ground water. The quality of the
ground water will also be improved.
Irrigation
It is also expected that the command area 18566.38 ha. (This includes
stabilization of 16918.10 ha and GAP of 1648.28 ha.) in Karur, Trichy and
Pudukottai districts. The ground water will be recharged from command area
and from canal. Conjunctive use of surface and ground water will give
uninterrupted supply to the crops.
Pisciculture
The flood carrier canal project is proposed to provide water for existing
tanks. The manmade open waters, the reservoirs offer great potential for
fisheries development. These form one of the most important untapped fisheries
resources.
Animal husbandry
On introduction of irrigation in the command area, the availability of
fodder crops would increase substantially. Also, the agricultural industry shall
get boost due to increase in agricultural produce. There is scope for additional
revenue for dairy development and poultry. It is considered that mini dairy units
can be established by the farmers in addition to farming to generate additional
revenue.
The value of water is incalculable. The main intention of this project
is to divert flood water from Cauvery to drought prone areas to cater the needs
of drinking water and irrigation. The maximum quantity of flood water that is
being let into the sea during flood, could be diverted from Cauvery after its
utilization in command area with the available carrying capacity of canal and
water could be stored in the tanks and other storage structures for further
use.
As per NPP, it was estimated that a quantum of about 80 TMC would
be diverted from Mahanadhi – Godavari- Cauvery-Vaigai - Gundar. By using
this water, not only the benefit of existing ayacut but also new ayacut would
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be developed besides drinking and industrial uses and groundwater recharge

on en-route and thus the benefits will be obviously immense.
But, the diversion of flood quantity is small and unstable and
accordingly the accrued benefit will be comparatively less and may fluctuate.
It will be more relevant and reasonable to consider the BC ratio when the
link project Mahanadhi – Godavari- Cauvery-Vaigai - Gundar will be
implemented. Hence, no calculation of BC ratio has been made in this report.
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Conclusion
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: S | ¢  Ê: S ^ T ÊI _ Q .

Community water systems obtain water from two sources namely

surface water and ground water. People use surface and ground water
every day for a variety of purposes, including drinking, cooking,
agricultural, and industrial activities.
Agriculture plays a crucial role in the life of an economy. It is the
backbone of our economic system. Agriculture not only provides food and
raw material but also employment opportunities to a very large
proportion of population. Agriculture production is highly dependent on
water and increasingly subject to water risks.
As the State lies in the rain shadow region of Western Ghats, it is
deprived of rains during South West Monsoon season which is a
dependable monsoon for the rest of the Country. The uneven distribution
of rainfall over time and space during the monsoon have indicated that it is
normal or even excess in some districts of the State and it is ‘deficit &
scanty’ in some other districts leading to acute water shortage and severe
drought for both drinking as well as agriculture.
Rivers are major source of irrigation in Tamil Nadu, but none of them
have appreciable storage. Further, flat gradient of the country does not
offer any scope for building of large storages.
With the State facing a deficit of 62% rainfall in North East monsoon,
the groundwater levels have plummeted to record low for many years,
repeatedly. The stress on the groundwater table due to recurring droughts
has resulted in overexploitation of groundwater resources in many districts
of the State.
Many of the districts of Tamil Nadu state, particularly southern
districts face drought prone conditions relatively frequently. The frequent
deficit in annual rainfall occurrence and consequent increase in dependence
on groundwater for drinking water and irrigation purposes in Tamil Nadu
State resulted in overexploitation of groundwater resources.

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The scheme for transferring surplus river water of Mahanadi and

Godavari rivers to the deficit basins of Krishna, Pennar, Cauvery, Vaigai and
Gundar under National Perspectives Plan of Water Resources Development
involves interstate cooperation and a lot of impediment.
Government of Tamil Nadu has consistently been urging the
Government of India to implement the inter linking of Peninsular rivers,
namely, Mahanadhi - Godavari - Krishna - Pennar - Palar - Cauvery - Vaigai
– Gundar.
Mean while, a sizeable quantity of water is being let out into sea in
Cauvery due to flood. At the same time, the contiguous basins of Cauvery
such as South Vellar, Agniyar, is suffering a lot for water for irrigation and
drinking. Further, it is completely rain fed area. In this basin, there are only
jungle streams originated from plains that also remained dry for the greatest
portion of the year. Hence, it is inevitable to divert the flood water of Cauvery
to deficit basin ie. Agniyar,South Vellar, Vaigai, etc. In an increasingly
water-scarce, there is no doubt that flood water has to be diverted to water
needed area.
Hence, the proposed Cauvery (Kattalai) – South Vellar flood canal
which is phase-I of Cauvery (Kattalai) – Vaigai – Gundar Flood Canal Project
would be a lifeline to the people of this region. The people would get many
tangible benefits.
The proposed command area in phase I of the flood carrier canal is
spread over Krishnarayapuram and Kulithalai taluks of Karur district;
Srirangam and Thiruverumbur taluks of Tiruchchirappalli district;
Kulathur, Pudukkottai, Karambakudi, Gandharvakottai, Alangudi,
Aranthangi, Avudaiyurkoil, Thirumayam taluks of Pudukkottai district.
In most of the villages in the above taluks on en-route of the flood
carrier canal are suffering a lot for their drinking water. A number of
water supply schemes have already been implemented for the benefit of
the people. It is also hoped the diverted flood water would be a great
source of supplementation for not only villages on the en-route of the
flood carrier canal but also villages nearby.
In the same way, it is hoped that the recharge of ground water
would be very helpful for the panchayat authorities to provide not only
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 Conclusion

drinking water to the villagers particularly during hot seasons but also
agriculture.
Groundwater recharge is an important part of the hydrologic cycle,
in which water from the surface works its way into the subsurface,
replenishing groundwater supplies. At the same time, there is growing
concern about contamination of groundwater supplies with nitrate from
fertilizers, septic tanks, and other sources.
A certain quantity in the proposed diversion of flood waters through
flood carrier canal is expected to recharge ground water enroute flood
carrier canal as well as command area, thereby raising the ground water
table including improvement in the quality of ground water.
Further, in order to make an economic and efficient use of available
water resources, it is essential that a judicious mix of surface and ground
water are resorted to for irrigation purposes also.
It is highly trusted that this flood canal project would bring
economic prosperity to the acute water short, drought-prone command
area lying in the vicinity of this project by way of stabilizing the existing
command area and bridging the gap as well as supplementing the
drinking water requirement, enhancing the groundwater level to some
extent that could increase the irrigation potential of the nation. The
agricultural related employment opportunity will also be improved.
If this project would be implemented, the long-lasting dream of the
people in this region would become true and their demand would be
fulfilled.

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 Annexure 4.1

Details of Major Drains

Sl.
Name of Drain LS in km
No.
Slice -1

1 Sankarmalaipatty - KattuVari 4.100

2 KovakulamVari 6.150

3 NanganallurVari 7.575

4 KuppureddipattyVari No 1 9.645

5 KuppureddipattyVari No 2 10.300

6 PanjapattyVari 12.045

7 Pungar 15.265

Slice 2

8 ThaliampattyVari
18.052
9 SathyamangalamVari
20.677
10 ShivayamVari
23.977
11 KattalaiDistributory
25.949
12 MelapattiVari
26.275
13 ValayapattiVari 26.535
14 Local Distributory 26.410
15 KavattaiTributory 28.870
16 KavattaiVari
29.070
17 PudupattiVari
31.865
18 UpparVari
33.576
19 Local Distributory
34.795
20 Nappili River
35.180
Slice 3 & 4
21 ChinnaAru(IyerOdai) 37.660

22 KattalaiDistributory 37.975

23 Singappur 44.080

24 Across Proposed Canal 46.630

25 Ariyar River 46.580

Supply Channel To PeriyanayagiChattram
26 48.568
Tank
27 Odai To PeriyanayagiChatramEri 48.985

28 Supply Channel To PaganurEri 50.335

29 KosavanKulam Surplus Course 52.835

30 KothamangalamOdai 53.295

31 Supply Channel To KolarpattiEri 57.482

32 Supply Channel To MudikandamEri 59.375

Slice 5

1 Koraiyar River 59.990

2 Field Channel 60.651

3 Field Channel 60.900

4 Field Channel 61.055

5 Field Channel 61.175

6 Field Channel 61.320

7 NeerpalaniVari 61.640

8 SingathaKurichi Local Vari 61.711

9 Local Vari 61.801

10 Local Vari 62.391

11 Local Vari 62.608

12 Pudukulam Catchment Vari 62.637

13 Pudukulam Catchment Vari 63.962

14 Rasipuram PeriyaKanmai Catchment vari 64.837

15 Local Vari 65.253

16 Local Vari 65.241

17 Local Vari 66.918

18 Local Vari 68.550

19 Papankulam Surplus vari 68.976

20 Thengadikulam catchment vari 71.497

Local vari
21 71.924

22 Aladikulam Surplus Course 73.814

23 Aladikulam Field Channel 74.034

24 Uppodai Left arm 74.594

25 Uppodai 74.994

26 Kovilkulam Supply Channel 75.262

27 Suriyur Supply Channel 76.444

28 Periyakulam catchment vari 77.745

Slice -6

1 Chettikulam Catchment Vari 78.170

2 VennapanKulam Field Channel 78.335

3 VennapanKulam Field Channel 78.525

4 VennaliKulam Catchment Vari 79.260

5 Vennalikulam Catchment Vari 79.612

6 Vennalikulam Catchment Vari 79.710

7 PeriyaPandagankulam Field Channel 79.860

8 PeriyaPandagankulam Field Channel 79.920

9 PeriyaPandagankulam Field Channel 80.035

10 PeriyaPandagankulam Field Channel 80.133

11 Chinnakulam Surplus Varil 80.165

12 Chinnakulam Field Channel 80.285

13 Chinnakulam Field Channel 80.385

14 Uravikulam Field Channel 80.500

15 Uravikulam Field Channel 80.650

16 Uravikulam Field Channel 81.065

17 Kalarikulam Surplus Var 81.560

18 PeriyaPandagankulam Catchment Vari 81.880

19 Chinnaperanikulam Catchment Vari 82.145

20 Madayanikulam Catchment Vari 83.485

21 Madayanikulam Catchment Vari 83.630

22 Madayanikulam Catchment Vari 83.910

23 AmmankudiKulam Field Channel 91.675

24 Perinjikulam Surplus Course 91.995

25 Perinjikulam Field Channel 92.220

26 Perinjikulam Field Channel 92.630

27 Perinjikulam Field Channel 92.690

28 Mosakudikulam Field Channel 92.875

29 Mosakudikulam Field Channel 92.970

30 Agniyar River 93.345

Slice 7

1 Sengulam tank 94.540

2 Valankulam tank 96.100

3 Velankulam tank 97.350

4 Cross regulator 98.600

5 Head regulator for branch canal 98.600

6 Maranikulam Field pothy 98.625

7 Maranikulam Field pothy 98.725

8 Narangipattioorani 99.270
9 Kusamundakulam 101.200

10 Field pothy 101.550

11 Field pothy 101.750

12 Field pothy 102.050

13 Field pothy near in sembathur 102.300

14 Field pothy near in puthampur 102.495

15 Field pothy 102.750

16 Field pothy near in puthampur 103.315

17 MadattanKulam supply channel 103.700

18 MadattanKulam supply channel 103.900

19 Tank 104.330

20 Channel 104.600

21 Andikulam tank 105.750

Slice-8

1 Kattaiyankulam 114.370

2 Kundar river crossing 115.350

3 Kavinadu I sluice 115.600

4 Kavinadu II sluice 116.800

5 Kavinadu III sluice 117.100

6 Kavinadu IV sluice 117.550

7 Kavinadu V sluice 117.800

8 South Vellar River Crossing 118.280

 Annexure-5.1

Surplus Details of Mettur Reservoir

(from the year 1936 - 2018)

Sl. Surplus No. of

Year
No. in MCFT Days
18
1 1936 14887
10
2 1937 13225
9
3 1938 7808
45
4 1939 37403
57
5 1940 102543
20
6 1941 54331
21
7 1942 148839
36
8 1943 179082
0
9 1944 0
0
10 1945 0
64
11 1946 143998
14
12 1947 32629
27
13 1948 47653
0
14 1949 0
18
15 1950 34969
0
16 1951 0
0
17 1952 0
32
18 1953 79782
26
19 1954 64815
0
20 1955 0
72
21 1956 180020
11
22 1957 28753
25
23 1958 36688
58
24 1959 186148
0
25 1960 0
56
26 1961 321062

27
 34
27 1962 83139
0
28 1963 0
79
29 1964 146623
0
30 1965 0
23
31 1966 31652
0
32 1967 0
0
33 1968 0
0
34 1969 0
8
35 1970 17386
0
36 1971 0
15
37 1972 12830
0
38 1973 0
0
39 1974 0
57
40 1975 108759
0
41 1976 0
54
42 1977 49547
20
43 1978 24480
34
44 1979 22371
16
45 1980 98847
65
46 1981 98388
0
47 1982 0
0
48 1983 0
0
49 1984 0
0
50 1985 0
0
51 1986 0
0
52 1987 0
0
53 1988 0
0
54 1989 0
0
55 1990 0
36
56 1991 37647
38
57 1992 53571
0
58 1993 0

28
 31
59 1994 47888
0
60 1995 0
0
61 1996 0
28
62 1997 21863
63 1998 0 0
64 1999 19153 23
65 2000 82923 31
66 2001 0 0
67 2002 0 0
68 2003 0 0
69 2004 0 0
70 2005 142513 81
71 2006 6612 5
72 2007 74582 47
73 2008 0 0
74 2009 0 0
75 2010 12005 27
76 2011 0 0
77 2012 0 0
78 2013 19566 8
79 2014 0 0
80 2015 0 0
81 2016 0 0
82 2017 0 0
83 2018 119084 30

84 2019 27700 20

29
 Annexure-5.2

Computation of Dependable Yeild in Surplus at Mettur Reservoir

(from the year 1936 - 2018)

Sl. No. Surplus in MCFT No. Of Days

1 321062 56
2 186148 58
3 180020 72
4 179082 36
5 148839 21
6 146623 79
7 143998 64
8 142513 81
9 119084 30
10 108759 57
11 102543 57
12 98847 16
13 98388 65
14 83139 34
15 82923 31
16 79782 32
17 74582 47
18 64815 26
19 54331 20
20 53571 38
21 49547 54
22 47888 31
23 47653 27
24 37647 36
25 37403 45
26 36688 25
27 34969 18
28 32629 14
29 31652 23
30 28753 11
31 24480 20
32 27700 20
33 22371 34
34 21863 28
35 19566 8

30
36 19153 23
37 17386 8
38 14887 18
39 13225 10
40 12830 15
41 12005 27
42 7808 9
43 6612 5
44 0 0
45 0 0
46 0 0
47 0 0
48 0 0
49 0 0
50 0 0
51 0 0
52 0 0
53 0 0
54 0 0
55 0 0
56 0 0
57 0 0
58 0 0
59 0 0
60 0 0
61 0 0
62 0 0
63 0 0
64 0 0
65 0 0
66 0 0
67 0 0
68 0 0
69 0 0
70 0 0
71 0 0
72 0 0
73 0 0
74 0 0
75 0 0
76 0 0
77 0 0
78 0 0
 79 0 0
80 0 0
81 0 0
82 0 0
83 0 0
84 0 0

No. of observations = 84

For 25% dependability, the surplus = (84 X 25/100) = 21

For 21st in the table above the = 49547 MCft. (54 days)
corresponding value is
For 50% dependability, the surplus = (84 X 50/100) = 42

For 42nd in the above table the = 7808 MCft. (9 days)

corresponding value is
For 75% dependability, the surplus = (84X 75/100) = 63

Correlating the value for 62nd and 63rd in = 0.00 MCft.

the table the corresponding value is
 Annexure 6.1
Salient Feature of Mayanur Barrage

Location 136.5 km from Mettur dam Mayanur

(Kattalai) Krishnarayapuram Taluk Karur
District
Latitude. 10º 57’ 48”
Longitude. 78º 13’ 56”
Barrage

Length 1233.00 m

No. of Vents 98 (Barrage vent – 86 & Scour vent-12)

Size of vent Barrage Vent : 11 .00 M x 4.90 M

Scour vent : 11.00 M x 5.50 M

Discharge 4,63,000.00 Cusecs

Sill level of Barrage vent + 96.300 M

Sill level of Scour vent + 95.700 M

Operating Platform + 108.100 M

Road Level + 103.300 M

Width of Bridge 7.50 M

Canals Off taking

Right (South) South Bank Canal (Kattalai High Level

Canal off-takes 1 km from SBC)
Krishnarayapuram Channel

New Kattalai High Level Canal

Left (North) North Bank Canal

 Annexure 6.2
Brief Description of the Alignment from the off-take Point
to South Vellar River
RD in km Description

Slice-1

0 km to 1.70km Filling

1.70km to 2.00km Partial Cutting

2.00km to 4.00km Cutting

4.00km to4.50km Partial Cutting

4.50km to 6.00km Cutting

6.00km to 7.00km Partial Cutting

7.00km to 8.00km Cutting

8.00km to 9.00km Partial Cutting

09.00km to 10.00km Cutting

10.00km to12.00km Cutting

12.00km to 12.50km Partial Cutting

12.50km to13.50km Cutting

13.50km to16.50km Partial Cutting

16.50km to 17.880km Cutting

Slice - 2

17.895 km to18.195km Partial Cutting and Filling

18.195km to 19.195km Cutting

19.195km to 20.695km Partial Cutting and Filling

20.695km to22.695km Cutting

22.695km to24.695km Partial Cutting and Filling

24.695 km to 25.195km Cutting

25.195km to 26.195km Partial Cutting and Filling

26.195km to30.695km Cutting

30.695km to 33.195km Partial Cutting and Filling

33.195km to 33.695km Cutting

33.695km to 35.215km Cutting and Filling

Slice - 3& 4

35.215km to 36.10km Partial Cutting and Filling

36.10km to 36.50km Cutting

36.50km to 36.80km Cutting And Filling

36.80km to37.00km Cutting

37.00 km to38.50km Partial Cutting and Filling

38.50 km to 38.90km Cutting

38.90kmto39.70km Partial Cutting and Filling

39.70km to 40.30km Partial Cutting and Filling

40.30km to 46.00km Full Cutting

46.00km to 46.985km Cutting and filling

46.985km to 47.330km Partial Cutting and Filling

47.330km to 48.00km Partial Cutting and Filling

48.00km to 48.40km Cutting

48.40km to 49.70km Partial Cutting and Filling

Cutting
49.70km to 50.00km
Partial Cutting and Filling
50.00km to 50.60km
Filling
50.60km to 52.00km
Cutting
52.00km to 52.40km
Partial Cutting and Filling
52.40km to 52.90km
Filling
52.90km to 53.20km
 53.20km to 53.30km Partial Cutting and Filling

53.30km to 53.90km Filling

53.90km to 55.00km Partial Cutting and Filling

55.00km to56.40km Full Cutting

56.40km to 58.40km Partial Cutting and Filling

58.40km to 58.50km Cutting

58.50km to 59.20km Partial Cutting and Filling

59.20km to 59.330km Filling

Slice -5

59.930km to 61.900km Filling

2. Diversion canal

RD in km Description

0 km to 1.60 km Partial Cutting and Filling

1.60km to 2.80km Filling

3. Reach60.235km to 91.800 km

RD in km Description

62.000km to 62.900km Partial Cutting and Filling

63.000km to 66.200km Cutting

66.300km to 67.200 km Partial Cutting and Filling

67.300km to 73.300km Cutting

73.400km to 73.400km Filling

73.500km to 76.00km Partial Cutting and Filling

76.100km to77.745km Cutting

Slice 6

77.745km to 81.395km Partial Cutting

81.395km to 83.995 km Deep Cutting

83.995km to 90.995km Tunnel

90.995km to 91.895km Deep Cutting

91.895kmto 93.845km Partial Cutting

Slice -7

91.80km to 94.35km Partial Cutting

94.35kmto 95.150km Full Cutting

95.150km to 95.950km Partial Cutting

95.950km to 97.250km Full Cutting

97.250 km to 98.950 km Partial Cutting

98.950 km to 99.550 km Full cutting

99.550km to104.650km Partial Cutting

104.650km to 105.550km Full cutting

105.550km to112.10km Deep Cutting

Slice-8

112.100 km to 113.800 km Tunnel

113.800 km to 114.700 km Deep Cutting

114.700 km to 114.800 km Partial Cutting & Filling

114.800 km to 114.900 km Full Cutting

114.900 km to 115.100 km Deep Cutting

115.100 km to 116.00 km Partial Cutting & Filling

116.00 km to 116.400 km Filling

116.400 km to 117.90 km Partial Cutting & Filling

118.900 km to 118.100 km Filling

118.100 km to 118.450 km Partial Cutting & Filling

 Annexure 6.3
Brief Description Cross Masonry Works along the Alignment from the
off-take Point to SouthVellar River

Width of
Sl. LS in
Road Name/Description Road
No. km
Bridge

1 Railway crossing Karur to Trichy 1.750

National highways crossing Karur to
2 1.800 24.00m
Trichy NH67
3 Mayanur to Thirukampuliyur Road 2.100 5.25m

4 Kattur to Thirukampuliyur -1 2.375 5.25m

5 Kattur to Thirukampuliyur -2 2.575 5.25m

6 Sekkanam to Thirukampuliyur road 3.540 5.25m

7 MangammaSalai 4.485 5.25m

8 Kovakulam to Krishnarayapuram Road 5.600 12.00m

9 Kovakulam Road 6.495 5.25m

10 Thottiyapattyaroad 7.312 5.25m

11 PalayaJeayankondam Road 8.100 5.25m

12 Omandhur road 8.760 12.00m

13 KizhaKuppureddipatty to Pillapalayam Road 9.095 5.25m

14 Ponavasapatty to Magilipatty Road 10.395 5.25m

15 Pillapalayam to ponavasipatty road 10.985 5.25m

16 Pillapalayam to Kanakkampatty road 12.430 5.25m

17 Vallam Road 13.240 12.00m

18 vengampatty to Pudhupatty Road 15.760 5.25m

19 Vengampatty to Seegampatty Road 16.025 5.25m

20 Thaliampatty to Seegampatty Road 17.030 5.25m

21 Thaliampatty to KandiyurRoad 17.410 5.25m

22 Thaliampatty to Seegampatty Road 17.880 5.25m

Slice 2

1 Thaliampatty to Ariyaneri Road 17.885 12.00m

2 Local Cart Road 18.170 5.25

3 Thaliampatty to Vaigainallur Road 19.072 12.00m

4 Kulithalai to Manaparai Road 19.976 12.00m

5 Sathyamangalam to Mailadi Road 20.311 12.00m

6 Sathyamangalam to Kallupatti Road 20.779 5.25m

7 Sathyamangalam to Sengulam Road 21.010 12.00m

8 Sathyamangalam to Komalipparai Road 21.225 12.00m

Road connecting Thimmampatty and
9 22.455 5.25m
Komalipparai-Kallupatty Road

10 komalipparai to Thimaampattyy Road 22.575 12.00m

11 Sivayam to Thimmampatti Road 22.622 12.00m

12 MudaligoundalurtoThimaampattyy Road 23.280 5.25m

13 Sivayam to Panikkampatti Road 24.945 12.00m

14 Local cart track 25.251 5.25m

15 Ichchampatti to Panikampatti Road 25.355 12.00m

16 Ichchampatti to Panikampatti Road 25.947 5.25m

17 Ichchampatti to Valayapatti Road to NKHLC 26.285 5.25m

18 Ichchampatti to Valayapatti Road 26.735 12.00m

19 Local Cart track 27.142 5.25m

 Cart Track from valayampatty-Kagampatty
20 27.550 5.25m
Road
21 Valayampatty to Kagampatty Road 27.900 12.00m

22 Panikampatty to Kagampatty road 28.320 12.00m

23 Kuppureddypatty to Inungur Road 29.540 12.00m

24 valayapattitoInungurRoad 29.920 12.00m

ValayapattiInungur Road to Kuchipatty
25 30.635 12.00m
Nanthavanapallam

26 ValayapattiInungur Road to Kumar Thottam 31.015 5.25m

27 Inungur to Pudupatti Road 31.375 12.00m

28 Local Cart Track 31.880 5.25m

29 Inungureri to Pudupatti Road 31.880 5.25m

30 Inungureri to Pudupatti Road 32.015 5.25m

31 Inungureri to Pudupatti Road 32.265 5.25m

32 Pudhupatti to Uppar Road 32.665 5.25m

Uppar to Nachchalur (Bharathinagar to
33 33.235 12.00m
NKHLC)

34 Ondampatti to Nachalur 33.885 12.00m

35 Rangachipatty to Nachallur Road 34.335 5.25m

Provision for Bridge construction
36 35.180 12.00m
overNappili River

Slice – 3&4

1 Purusampatti to Nachalur Road 36.080 5.25m

2 Nachalur to Purusampatti Road 36.662 5.25m

3 Kuchipatti to Neithalur Road 38.600 5.25m

4 Chinnapanayur to Nangavaram Road 39.530 5.25m

5 Chinnapanayur to Veerachireddypatti Road 40.130 5.25m

6 Kuppurettypatty - Nadukalathupatty Road 40.330 5.25m

7 Chinnakalathupatty Road 41.165 5.25m

8 Archampatti Colony Road 42.440 5.25m

9 Archampatti to Puliyur Road 42.880 5.25m

10 Perur to Singapur Road 43.670 5.25m

11 Palayam to Trichy Road 44.700 12.00m

12 Alagapuri to Ariyar Road 45.805 5.25m

13 N.H- Trichy-Dindugul Road 48.080 24.00m

S.H-Road connecting N.H45&45B viz.,

14 48.662 12.00m
Sethurapattisalai near sannasipatti
Railway crossing- TrichyDindugal
Two Lane
15 49.886
Railway NearSannasipatti road ElectricLine
P.U Road-road connecting Mathur -
16 50.265 5.25m
Paganur village

17 N.H-45 B Trichy-Viralimalai Road 54.407 24.00m

18 P.U Road-Kunnathur-Alampatti Road 55.710 5.25m

19 P.U Road-Nazareth-Kolarpatti Road 57.695 5.25m

20 P.U Road-Kolarpatti-Thorakkudi Road 58.305 5.25m

Slice-5

1 Kulavaippatti to Thirumalaisamudram Road 60.485 5.25m

2 Trichy to Illuppur Road 62.562 12.00m

3 Attuakaranpatti to Rasipuram Road 64.000 5.25m

4 Local Road 65.387 5.25m

5 Rasipuram to MandaiyurRoad 65.834 12.00m

6 Mandaiyur to Chinnasuriyur Road 67.907 12.00m

 Railway
7 Trichy to Rameshwaram Railway Line 69.845
Bridge
8 NH Bridge- Trichypudukottai Road 69.990 NH

9 Anna University Inner Road 70.756 5.25m

10 ChinnaSuriyur to Veerampatti Road 72.359 5.25m

11 Local Road 72.581 5.25m

12 ChinnaSuriyur to PeriyaSuriyur Road 73.234 12.00m

13 PeriyaSuriyur to Kummakudy Road 74.820 5.25m

14 ChinnaSuriyur to PeriyaSuriyur Road 76.004 12.00m

15 ChinnaSuriyur to PeriyaSuriyur Road 76.464 12.00m

16 Periyasuriyur to Thuvakuddy Road 76.814 12.00m

Diversion Canal
Koraiyar Diversion canal crossing –
17 0.525 12.00m
Thuraikudi- Nagamangalam Road

18 Kolukattakudi Road at Diversion canal 1.648 5.25m

Slice 6
78.148
1 Suriyur to Chettippatty Road 12.00m
79.310
2 Chettippatty to Mettupatty Road 5.25m
80.435
3 Chettippatty to Uravikkadu Road 12.00m
80.865
4 Chettippatty to Puliyur Road 5.25m
81.005
5 Chettippatty to Puliyur Road 5.25m
81.820
6 Kayampatty to Kalaripatty Road 5.25m
82.770
7 Kayampatty to Puliyur Road 5.25m

8 Puliyur to Kannankudy Road 83.270 12.00m

Mangathevanpatty To Kunnandarkoil Road 91.380
9 12.00m
 Mangathevanppatty To Thirupur Road 91.995
10 5.25m

Slice 7

1 Valamangalam to Tirupur Road 94.600 5.25m

2 Seemanur to Peraniapatty Road 96.300 5.25m

3 Kelapatti - vathanakuruchi 97.203 5.25m

4 Kumupatti to Vathanakurichi Road 98.250 5.25m

5 Narangipatti to Rajakulathur Road 99.322 5.25m

6 Rajagulathur – Idathur 100.250 5.25m

7 Rajakulathur to Rayapatty Road 100.400 5.25m

8 Sembattur to Andakulam Road 100.99 12.00m

9 Puthambur to Sembattur Road 101.900 12.00m

10 Approach road to existing ayacut 103.615 5.25m

11 Puthambur to Pungudi Road 104.500 12.00m

Slice 8
Pudukottai to Manapparai Road 114.918 12.00
1
Perumalpatti to Nathampannai Road 115.306 5.25
2
Agarapatti to Periyur Road 115.650 5.25
3
Thankudipatti to Themuthampatti Road 117.385 5.25
4
 Annexure 6.4
Brief Description Cross Drainage Works along the Alignment from the
off-take Point to South Vellar River

Sl. LS in
Cross Drainage Type of structure
No. km
1 South bank canal 1.700 Head regulator
Kirishnarayapuram channel
2 2.010 Under Tunnel
distributor-1
Kirishnarayapuram channel
3 2.015 Under Tunnel
distributor-2
Kirishnarayapuram channel
4 2.019 Under Tunnel
distributor-3
5 Kattalai high level canal 2.040 Head regulator
6 New Kattalai high level canal 2.125 Head regulator
Kirishnarayapuram channel
7 2.135 Under Tunnel
distributor-4
8 Link canal 2.200 Cross regulator
9 sankarmalai patty- Kattuvari 4.100 Syphon Aqueduct
10 Kovakulamvari 6.150 Syphon Aqueduct
11 Nanganallurvari 7.575 Syphon Aqueduct
12 Kuppureddipattyvari No 1 9.645 Syphon Aqueduct
13 Kuppureddipattyvari No 2 10.300 Syphon Aqueduct
14 Panjapattyvari 12.045 Syphon Aqueduct
15 pungar 15.265 Canal Syphon
Slice-II
1 ThaliampattyVari 18.052 Syphon Aqueduct
2 SathyamangalamVari 20.677 Syphon Aqueduct
Across the Canal near
23.977 Canal Escape Regulator
ShivayamVari
3 ShivayamVari 23.977 Syphon Aqueduct
4 KattalaiDistributory 25.949 Syphon Aqueduct
5 MelapattiVari 26.275 Syphon Aqueduct
6 ValayapattiVari 26.535 Syphon Aqueduct
7 Local Distributory 26.410 Under Tunnel
8 KavattaiDistributory 28.870 Syphon Aqueduct
9 KavattaiVari 29.070 Syphon Aqueduct
10 PudupattiVari 31.865 Syphon Aqueduct
Across the Canal near UpparVari 33.576 Canal Escape Regulator
11 UpparVari 33.576 Syphon Aqueduct
12 Local Distributory 34.795 Under Tunnel
Across the Canal near NappiliRIver 35.180 Canal Escape Regulator
13 Nappili River 35.180 Canal Syphon
Slice –III &IV
1 IyerOdai 37.660 Aqueduct
2 KattalaiDistributory 37.975 Aqueduct
3 RT MalaiKattuVari 44.080 Syphon Aqueduct
4 Along the Canal 46.430 Canal Escape Regulator
5 Across the Canal 46.430 Cross Regulator
6 Ariyar River 46.580 Canal Syphon
Supply Channel to Periyanagi
7 48.568 Under Tunnel
Chattirameri
Odai leading to Periyanagi
8 48.985 Under Tunnel
Chattirameri
9 Supply Channel to PaganurEri 50.335 Under Tunnel
10 Kosavankulam surplus course 52.835 Under Tunnel
11 KotamangalamOdai 53.295 Syphon Aqueduct
12 Supply Channel to KolarpattiEri 57.482 Syphon Aqueduct
13 Supply Channel to MudikandamEri 59.375 Under Tunnel
14 Near Koraiyar River 59.880 Canal Escape Regulator
Slice -V
1 Koraiyar River 59.990 Aqueduct
2 Field Channel 60.651 Under Tunnel
3 Field Channel 60.900 Under Tunnel
4 Field Channel 61.055 Under Tunnel
5 Field Channel 61.175 Under Tunnel
6 Field Channel 61.320 Under Tunnel
7 NeerpalaniVari 61.640 Syphon Aqueduct
8 SingathaKurichi Local Vari 61.711 Under Tunnel
9 Local Vari 61.801 Under Tunnel
10 Local Vari 62.391 Syphon Aqueduct 200
11 Local Vari 62.608 Syphon Aqueduct 200
12 Pudukulam Catchment Vari 62.637 Syphon Aqueduct 200

13 Pudukulam Catchment Vari 63.962 Syphon Aqueduct 200

Rasipuram PeriyaKanmai
14 64.837 Super Passage
Catchment vari
15 Local Vari 65.253 Super Passage
16 Local Vari 65.241 Super Passage
17 Local Vari 66.918 Syphon Aqueduct 200
18 Local Vari 68.550 Super Passage
19 Papankulam Surplus vari 68.976 Super Passage
20 Thengadikulam catchment vari 71.497 Super Passage
21 Local vari 71.924 Super Passage
22 Aladikulam Surplus Course 73.814 Syphon Aqueduct 200
23 Aladikulam Field Channel 74.034 Under Tunnel
24 Uppodai Left arm 74.594 Syphon Aqueduct 200
25 Uppodai 74.994 Syphon Aqueduct
26 Kovilkulam Supply Channel 75.262 Syphon Aqueduct 200
27 Suriyur Supply Channel 76.444 Super Passage
28 Periyakulam catchment vari 77.745 Super Passage
Diversion Canal
Main Regulator across the
Koraiyar at 3000m U/S from
1 Regulator
Proposed canal alignment with
Flood bank
OfftakeRegulatorat 3000m U/S
2 Regulator
from Proposed canal alignment
Infall point regulator at proposed
3 Regulator
canal alignment
Kalimangalam Big Tank Surplus
4 1.020 Syphon500
Vari
5 Local Vari 2.049 Syphon500
6 Mudikondan Old supply Channel 2.388 Syphon500
Slice -VI
1 Chettikulam Catchment vari 78.170 Syphon
2 Vennapankulam Field Channel 78.335 Syphon
3 Vennapankulam Field Channel 78.525 Syphon
4 Vennikulam Catchment vari 79.260 Syphon
5 Vennikulam Catchment vari 79.612 Syphon
6 Vennikulam Catchment vari 79.710 Syphon
PeriyaPandagankulam Field
7 79.860 Field Channel Syphon
channel
PeriyaPandagankulam Field
8 79.920 Field Channel Syphon
channel
PeriyaPandagankulam Field
9 80.035 Field Channel Syphon
channel
PeriyaPandagankulam Field
10 80.133 Field Channel Syphon
channel
11 Chinnakulam surplus vari 80.165 Syphon
12 Chinnakulam field Channel 80.285 Field Channel Syphon

13 Chinnakulam field Channel 80.385 Field Channel Syphon

14 Uravikulam Field Channel 80.500 Field Channel Syphon

15 Uravikulam Field Channel 80.650 Field Channel Syphon

16 Uravikulam Field Channel 81.065 Field Channel Syphon

17 Karalikulam surplus vari 81.560 Syphon

PeriyaPandagankulam Catchment
18 81.880 Syphon
vari

19 Chinnaparanikulam Catchment vari 82.145 Super Passage

20 Madayanikulam Catchment vari 83.485 Super Passage

21 Madayanikulam Catchment vari 83.630 Super Passage

22 Madayanikulam Catchment vari 83.675 Super Passage

23 Ammankudikulam Field Channel 83.910 Super Passage

24 Perinjikulam surplus Course 91.995 Syphon
25 Perinjikulam Field Channel 92.220 Field ChannelSyphon
26 Perinjikulam Field Channel 92.630 Field Channel Syphon
27 Perinjikulam Field Channel 92.690 Field Channel Syphon
28 Mosakudikulam Field Channel 92.875 Field Channel Syphon
29 Mosakudikulam Field Channel 92.970 Field Channel Syphon
30 Agniyar River 93.345 Canal syphon
Diversion canal and canal escape in
31
Agniyar river
Slice -VII
 Senkulam tank-Water Balancing
1 94.540 Super Passage
Str.
2 Valankulam tank 96.100 Super Passage
Velankulam tank - Water
3 97.350 SuperPassage
balancing str
4 In canal 98.600 Cross regulator
5 For branch canal 98.600 Head regulator

6 Maranikulam Field pothy 98.625 Well syphon

7 Maranikulam Field pothy 98.725 Well syphon

8 Narangipattioorani 99.270 Super Passage
9 Kusamundakulam 101.200 Syphon Aqueduct
10 Field pothy 101.550 Well syphon
11 Field pothy 101.750 Well syphon

12 Field pothy 102.050 Well syphon

13 Field pothy near in sembathur 102.300 Well syphon

14 Field pothy near in puthampur 102.495 Well syphon

15 Field pothy 102.750 Well syphon

16 Field pothy near in puthampur 103.315 Well syphon

17 MadattanKulam supply channel 103.700 Syphon Aqueduct

Slice - VIII
1 Kattaiyankulam 114.370 SuperPassage
2 Kundar river crossing 115.350 Syphon Aqueduct

3 Kavinadu I sluice 115.600 Undertunnel

4 Kavinadu II sluice 116.800 Undertunnel

5 Kavinadu III sluice 117.100 Undertunnel

6 Kavinadu IV sluice 117.550 Undertunnel

7 Kavinadu V sluice 117.800 Undertunnel

Cross Regulator in Main
8 South Vellar 118.080
Canal
Head Regulator in
9 South Vellar 118.080
Diversion Canal
10 South Vellar River Crossing 118.28 Canal Syphon
 Annexure 11.1

CAUVERY (KATTALAI) – VAIGAI - GUNDAR FLOOD CARRIER CANAL PROJECT

Phase-I : “Formation of Flood Carrier Canal from Cauvery (Kattalai) to South Vellar River to divert the Flood Water for
Sustaining Drinking Water Needs and Recharging Ground Water in the Drought Prone Areas of Karur, Trichy and
Pudukottai Districts”

CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMME

Period in quarters
Sl. I year II year III year IV year V year VI year
Activity
No. II III IV II III IV II III IV II III IV II III IV II III IV
Ist nd rd th Ist nd rd th Ist nd rd th Ist nd rd th Ist nd rd th Ist nd rd th

1 Pre construction surveys, investigations and

designs and preparation of tender documents

2 Conducting Environmental Impact Assessment

and Social Impact assessment studies and
obtaining approval from Authority

3 Land acquisition for canal and canal structures

4 Award of work

5 Establishment of Infrastructure facilities

6 Canal excavation (Soft soil)

7 Canal excavation (Murum/ weathered rock)

8 Canal excavation (Hard rock)

9 Construction of Embankment of canal

10 Canal Lining

11 Construction of Tunnel (7.55 km)

11 Construction of Cross masonry structures (31

Nos.)

12 Construction of Cross Drainage structures and

regulators (11 Nos.)
 Annexure 12.1

Phase-I “Formation of Flood Carrier Canal from Cauvery (Kattalai) to South Vellar River to divert the Flood Water for Sustaining Drinking Water Needs and Recharging Ground Water in the
Drought Prone Areas of Karur, Trichy and Pudukottai Districts”

Slice wise General Abstract

Sl.
Head / Sub-head Slice 1 Slice 2 Slice 3 Slice 4 Slice 5 Slice 6 Slice 7 Slice 8 Total
No.
Unit I
A DIRECT CHARGES:
C Works 0.00 0.00
(i) Head regulator 1500.00 0.00 1500.00
(ii) Approach channel to regulator 0.00 0.00 0.00

Unit II
A DIRECT CHARGES:
I Works
A Preliminary

Cost for detailed investigation for providing Tunnel in 200.00

deep cutting portion of proposed canal
alignment and additional investigation along the entire
alignment, where ever required.
B Land 3076.00 17937.18 22793.14 24297.25 34767.24 4546.03 14383.25 21418.00 143218.1
C Works

Tunnels 84000.00 70200.00 20400.00 174600.00

D Regulators 2700.00 2627.94 1020.00 4983.00 875.98 1549.96 1915.20 15672.08
E Falls 0.00
F Cross Drainage Structures 0.00

Aqueducts / Syphon Aqueducts 3600.00 6295.74 1255.36 397.45 7118.00 3754.84 762.88 24024.27
840.00
Canal Syphon 1750.00 1603.79 2224.92 736.12 7355.38
1040.55
Super Passages 1693.50 7686.00 2393.10 1204.02 13501.62
525.00
Under Tunnels/ Over Pass 180.00 90.00 353.15 308.00 441.18 200.00 1572.33
Branch Canal 0.00
G Bridges

Main Canal 13031.13 18046.34 3392.52 7769.48 6789.00 4523.39 4575.34 1654.00 59781.2
Branch Canal 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
H Escapes 1800.50 996.00 275.82 271.75 332.00 3676.07
 K Buildings: 0.00
Construction of Office Buildings (Project Management 800.00
and Project Implementation Units) at suitable location.
Construction of IB - Project House at suitable Location 100.00
L Earth work & Lining 0.00

EW & Lining 12700.00 20958.03 20727.56 16419.75 23900 13797.15 21243.85 8950 138696.3

Branch Canal 2564 2564.00

M Plantation 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 40.00
Tanks and Reservoirs (Modernization of 0.00
N existing tanks and Anicut) Systems
O Miscellaneous 0.00
Provision for Dewatering ( CD, CM, Canal and Tunnel )
372.67 506.23 305.95 252.17 533.53 1104.18 999.82 355.30 4429.85
- 1%
GST 4516.72 6135.49 3708.08 3056.25 6466.38 13382.61 12117.85 4306.21 53689.59
PS Charges (2.5% of Work) 940.98 1278.23 772.52 636.72 1347.16 2788.04 2524.55 897.13 11185.33
Advertisement Charge 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 40.00
Shifting of EB posts / Transformer/ P&T posts and
153.00 480.00 165.00 305.00 280 200 150 50 1783.00
drinking water supply line, etc.
Provision for Photographic,
3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 24.00
Documentation, etc.
Demarcation of boundary on both sides of canal (cost
including stone and fixing, etc.,) for the land to be 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 80.00
acquired for canal formation
Cost for making and erecting information and
12.00 16.50 7.50 10.50 53.00 45.00 22.50 15.00 182.00
caution boards, etc.
Labour welfare fund (1% of I+II) 432.80 590.57 355.72 294.95 620.51 1279.55 1158.15 411.71 5143.96
Charges for Price Adjustment (upto 5% on cost of
2164.00 2952.86 1778.59 1474.76 3102.55 6397.77 5790.75 2058.57 25719.85
work-I.)
Cost for third party inspection in quality control
45.00 45.00 45.00 45.00 45.00 45.00 45.00 45.00 360.00
and quality assurance
P Maintenance 0.00
Q Special T&P 0.00

Purchase of Vehicles for Inspecting Officers 200.00

R Communication 0.00

Formation of Inspection Road ( BT Road ) to the entire 6000.00

length of canal having width of 3.75m on the left side of
the proposed canal for inspection and maintenance
purpose.
U, V Distributaries, Water Courses 0.00

Provision for Direct Sluices/ Pumping Wells 12.00 12.00 12.00 12.00 12.00 12.00 12.00 12.00 96.00
 W Drainage (covered in X Env.) 0.00
X Environment & Ecology 0.00
Consultancy Charges towards Conducting 150.00
Environment and Social Impact Assessment study in
the project area to get Environment
Clearance from the authority.
Implementing Environment Management Plan 600.00
in the project area
Y Losses on Stock & Unforeseen @ 0.25% on all 0.00
heads excluding A, B ,O,M,P,Q&X
Total I-Works 49009.80 80594.90 60556.18 55619.18 100598.37 140235.76 137204.10 65116.67 696884.96
II Establishment & Pensionary Charges @ 10% of 0.00
I-Works less B - Land
III Ordinary T&P 0.00
IV Receipts & Recoveries 0.00
(a) (i)Recoveries on account of resale value of Q - 0.00
Special T&P
(ii) Ordinary T&P 0.00
(b) Credit to the Estimate (Revenue - Cost of hard rock
collected while excavating the canal and it allied -436.44 -288.48 -485.34 -251.20 -480.00 -145.81 -519.92 -277.77 -2884.96
structures)
(c) Recoveries on account of resale value of 0.00
Temporary Buildings @ 15%
Total Direct Charges 48573.36 80306.42 60070.84 55367.98 100118.37 140089.95 136684.18 64838.90 694000.00
B INDIRECT CHARGES 0.00
(a) Abatement of Land Revenue on the area occupied by 0.00
the Project @ 5% of Cost of Land (Rs 16068 lakh)
only
(b) Audit & Account Charges @ 1% of I - Works 0.00

Total Indirect Charges 0.00

Grand Total 48573.36 80306.42 60070.84 55367.98 100118.37 140089.95 136684.18 64838.90 694100.00

Rs. 6941.00 Crores. (Rupees Six Thousand Nine Hundred and Forty One Crores only)