Minutes of the 35th Meeting of the Monitoring Committee Held on 17.06.2009
The Monitoring Committee of the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority issued these minutes for its meeting held on 17 June 2009. The minutes confirm earlier proceedings and record site-specific decisions about evidence submitted under the 1999 regularisation scheme for unauthorised or deviated buildings in Chennai.
What the minutes cover
The Monitoring Committee of the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority examined whether particular buildings existed before 28 February 1999. It considered demolition notices, stop-work notices, government correspondence, property tax records, electricity connections and inspection reports as evidence in regularisation cases.
The minutes also confirm agenda items from the committee’s previous meeting. Non-official members recorded an objection to wording in a government review application stating that the committee had usurped the powers of the Chief Planner of the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority.
Properties where evidence was accepted
The Monitoring Committee accepted evidence of completion before 28 February 1999 for:
- The ground plus two-floor nursing home at Plot No. PC50, Razak Garden Street, MMDA Colony, Arumbakkam.
- The residential building at Plot No. 5B, Blue Beach Road, Neelangarai.
- The main ground plus two-floor residential structure at Door No. 86, Fourth Main Road, Gandhi Nagar, Adyar. Front and rear setback structures were not considered because regularisation was not requested for them.
- The commercial and residential building at Door No. 25, P.V. Koil Street, Mylapore.
- The main building, outhouse and toilet block at Door No. 2, Plot No. 36, E.B. Colony Fourth Cross Street, West Velachery.
- The ground plus four-floor residential building at Door No. 1, Jermiah Road, Vepery.
- The prayer hall, marriage hall and residential building at Plot No. 3673-D, P Block, Third Avenue, Anna Nagar.
Cases requiring more evidence or checks
The Monitoring Committee gave further opportunities to applicants for the properties at Plot No. 4721, First Street, AA Block, Anna Nagar, and Plot No. 140, Thiruvanmiyur Neighbourhood Scheme. The committee also sought further evidence for Door No. 85, Bangaru Naicken Street, because the claimed floor area differed greatly from the property tax record.
For Door No. 27, Ranganathan Street, T. Nagar, the committee sought clarification about six electricity connections and two different approved plans. The case at Door No. 3, Second Street, Nandanam Extension was deferred for reinspection, including a check of the third-floor portion and any later additions.
Who may be affected
Owners, buyers and professionals dealing with a listed property should note the exact structure and area considered. The minutes contain individual evidence findings and requests for further information, rather than a general regularisation decision applying to other properties.
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Common questions
Do these minutes regularise every unauthorised building completed before 28 February 1999?
No. The Monitoring Committee considered individual applications and evidence for the specific properties listed in the minutes.
What evidence did the Monitoring Committee accept?
Depending on the property, the committee accepted demolition notices, a stop-work notice, government correspondence and property tax notices as credible evidence. Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority inspection reports and a property tax receipt were also treated as supportive evidence.
Was the entire Adyar property at Door No. 86 considered?
No. The committee accepted evidence for the main ground plus two-floor residential structure, but did not consider structures in the front and rear setback areas because the applicant had not requested their regularisation.
What happened to the Ranganathan Street application?
The committee sought clarification from the Tamil Nadu Electricity Board about six electricity connections and from the Commissioner, Chennai Corporation about two different approved plans submitted for the same site.
