Office Order No. 01/2019, Revision of charges for reclassification proposals
The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority, Administration Division, issued Office Order No. 01/2019 dated 8 January 2019 to revise advertisement and Tamil Nadu Government Gazette publication charges for reclassification proposals. The office order modifies the earlier rates approved under Authority Resolution A.R. No. 44/2008 dated 29 January 2008, and states that the revised charges took effect from 14 November 2018.
What the office order covers
The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority issued Office Order No. 01/2019 to revise charges connected with reclassification proposals handled by its Master Plan Unit. The revised charges were approved through Authority Resolution A.R. No. 108/2018 dated 14 November 2018.
The office order modifies the rates previously approved through Authority Resolution A.R. No. 44/2008 dated 29 January 2008. It does not describe the standards for approving a reclassification proposal or change the land use classification of any identified property.
Revised charges
Office Order No. 01/2019 specifies the following amounts:
- Advertisement charge for up to 10 revenue subdivisions: Rs. 30,000.
- Advertisement charge for every additional subdivision above 10 revenue subdivisions: Rs. 1,000 per additional subdivision.
- Publication charge for notification of a variation in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette: Rs. 5,000.
The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority states that these revised charges came into force on 14 November 2018.
Who may be affected
Office Order No. 01/2019 is relevant to people and professionals dealing with reclassification proposals before the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority. The financial impact depends on the number of revenue subdivisions included in the proposal and whether publication of a variation in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette is required.
A property buyer or owner should note that the office order only records revised administrative charges. The source text does not identify particular survey numbers, properties, localities or approved land use changes.
Administrative circulation
Office Order No. 01/2019 was circulated within the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority to all Chief Planners, all Senior Planners, the Deputy Planner of the Reclassification Division, the Deputy Planner of A and CCC, the Senior Accounts Officer of the Accounts (M) Division, and the System Analyst of the Computer Cell for hosting on the official website.
The order was signed by Rajesh Lakhoni, Principal Secretary and Member Secretary.
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Common questions
How much is the advertisement charge for a reclassification proposal covering up to 10 revenue subdivisions?
Office Order No. 01/2019 sets the advertisement charge at Rs. 30,000 for up to 10 revenue subdivisions.
What is charged when a proposal covers more than 10 revenue subdivisions?
The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority charges Rs. 1,000 for every additional revenue subdivision above 10.
Is there a separate charge for publication in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette?
Yes. The publication charge for notification of a variation in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette is Rs. 5,000.
When did the revised charges take effect?
Office Order No. 01/2019 states that the revised charges came into force on 14 November 2018.
