Office Order No. 03/2020
The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority, Administration Division, issued Office Order No. 03/2020 dated 7 September 2020 to reorganise how its Reclassification Division processes reclassification applications. The order divides files between two staff teams, assigns existing files by odd and even numbers, and makes the Assistant Planner responsible for inspections across both teams, with immediate effect.
What the order does
Office Order No. 03/2020 dated 7 September 2020 is an internal work allocation order issued by the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority, Administration Division. It changes how officials in the Reclassification Division receive, process and inspect reclassification application files before they are placed before the Technical Committee Meeting or Authority Meeting.
The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority explains that staff shortages and the existing pattern of handling files were causing work to build up before meetings. The revised arrangement is intended to spread work more consistently across the division and help files become ready within the regular processing period.
How files are allocated
The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority sets out the following arrangements:
- A single Assistant will receive files and submit them to the relevant officials.
- Processing is divided into two teams, described as two arms.
- One team consists of the Planning Assistant Grade I and Senior Planner reporting to the Chief Planner.
- The other team consists of the Assistant Planner reporting to the Chief Planner.
- Incoming files are divided equally between the two teams.
- Existing files with even numbers are allotted to the Senior Planner.
- Existing files with odd numbers are allotted to the Assistant Planner.
- The Assistant Planner is the inspection authority for all files handled by both teams.
Who is affected
Office Order No. 03/2020 directly affects officials working in the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority Reclassification Division, including the Chief Planner, Senior Planner, Assistant Planner and Planning Assistant Grade I.
People who have submitted reclassification applications may be affected indirectly because the order determines which internal team processes a file and who conducts the inspection. The source does not change eligibility requirements, application documents, fees, land use standards or approval powers. It also does not approve or reject any individual reclassification proposal.
When it applies
Office Order No. 03/2020 states that the revised arrangements take immediate effect. It refers to Office Order No. 09/2018 dated 29 May 2018 and note orders of the Member Secretary dated 2 September 2020, but does not state that Office Order No. 09/2018 is fully cancelled.
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Common questions
Does Office Order No. 03/2020 reclassify my land?
No. It reorganises the internal processing of reclassification proposals within the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority and does not approve or reject any particular property.
Which officer will inspect a reclassification application?
The Assistant Planner is designated as the inspection authority for all files handled by both processing teams.
How are existing reclassification files divided?
Existing files with even numbers are allotted to the Senior Planner, while files with odd numbers are allotted to the Assistant Planner.
Does the order change reclassification fees or application requirements?
The source does not specify any change to fees or application requirements. It addresses only internal file receipt, allocation, processing and inspection responsibilities.
