Locking and Sealing of Commercial Building in T. Nagar
The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority issued this enforcement notice recording the locking and sealing action taken on 16 April 2010 against a building at Old Door No. 16, New Door No. 3, Padmanabhan Chetty Street, off North Usman Road, T. Nagar, Chennai 600 017. The property was sealed because permission had been obtained for a residential building, but a commercial building with an unauthorised additional floor and other Development Regulation violations was constructed.
What the document does
The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority records enforcement action taken on 16 April 2010 against one building in the Chennai Metropolitan Development Area. The action involved locking and sealing the property under sections 56 and 57 of the Town and Country Planning Act, 1971.
The affected property is a commercial building at Old Door No. 16, New Door No. 3, Padmanabhan Chetty Street, off North Usman Road, T. Nagar, Chennai 600 017.
Approved construction and actual construction
The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority had granted the owner planning permission in February 2009 for a residential building. The approved building was to contain:
- A part basement floor.
- A stilt floor.
- Four upper floors.
- Eight dwelling units.
According to the enforcement notice, the owner instead constructed a commercial building containing:
- A part basement floor.
- A stilt floor.
- Four upper floors.
- A part fifth floor.
The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority states that the development violated requirements relating to setbacks, building use and floor area. It also identifies the part fifth floor as an unauthorised additional floor.
Evidence of intended commercial use
The enforcement notice refers to an advertisement placed by the owner on page 5 of the Property Plus section of The Hindu dated 6 February 2010. The advertisement invited offers from parties interested in occupying the building for commercial activities, with a preference for banks, restaurants and corporate offices.
The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority treated this commercial use as inconsistent with the residential planning permission obtained by the owner.
Who is affected
The enforcement action directly affects the owner and anyone considering occupying or using this particular property. Prospective tenants, businesses and other interested parties should note that the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority states that the property was sealed because the completed building and its intended use did not match the residential planning permission.
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Common questions
Which property was sealed by the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority?
The sealed property was at Old Door No. 16, New Door No. 3, Padmanabhan Chetty Street, off North Usman Road, T. Nagar, Chennai 600 017.
Why was the T. Nagar building sealed?
The owner had permission for a residential building with eight dwelling units but constructed a commercial building. The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority also identified violations involving setbacks, building use, floor area and an unauthorised part fifth floor.
When did the locking and sealing action take place?
The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority carried out the enforcement action on 16 April 2010.
What commercial uses were advertised for the building?
The advertisement invited offers for commercial occupation, with a preference for banks, restaurants and corporate offices.
