Order 9/2020, Renewal of Development Right Certificates
The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority Member-Secretary issued Order 9/2020 dated 29 October 2020, fixing a revalidation fee of Rs.5,000 for renewal of a Development Right Certificate. The order took immediate effect and applies to certificates issued under the Transfer of Development Rights guidelines.
What the order does
Order 9/2020 of the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority, dated 29 October 2020, sets the revalidation fee for renewing a Development Right Certificate at Rs.5,000. It gives effect to Authority Resolution No.46/2020 dated 14 August 2020 and states that the order takes immediate effect.
Transfer of Development Rights context
The Development Regulations under the Second Master Plan for the Chennai Metropolitan Area provide for the award of Transfer of Development Rights in connection with:
- Proposed road widening.
- Formation of a new road.
- Other urban infrastructure developments.
The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority had approved guidelines for Transfer of Development Rights through Authority Resolution No.93/2009 dated 22 September 2009. The document also refers to G.O. (Ms.) No.140 of the Housing and Urban Development Department dated 6 August 2009.
Development Right Certificate validity
The Transfer of Development Rights guidelines provide that a Development Right Certificate:
- Is valid for five years.
- May be renewed for a further five years.
- Requires payment of the revalidation fee fixed by the Authority from time to time when it is renewed.
Authority Resolution No.46/2020 fixes that renewal revalidation fee at Rs.5,000.
Who may be affected
Order 9/2020 directly affects a person or organisation seeking to renew a Development Right Certificate under the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority's Transfer of Development Rights guidelines. A certificate holder should account for the Rs.5,000 revalidation fee when applying for a further five-year validity period.
The order was circulated to Chief Planners, Senior Planners, Deputy Planners and other listed Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority officials. The System Analyst in the Computer Cell was requested to host it on the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority website.
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Common questions
How much is the fee to renew a Development Right Certificate?
Order 9/2020 fixes the revalidation fee at Rs.5,000 for renewal of a Development Right Certificate.
How long is a Development Right Certificate valid?
A Development Right Certificate is valid for five years. It may be renewed for a further five years, subject to payment of the revalidation fee fixed by the Authority.
When did the Rs.5,000 renewal fee take effect?
The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority order is dated 29 October 2020 and states that it takes immediate effect.
What kinds of projects can involve Transfer of Development Rights?
The document identifies proposed road widening, new road formation and other urban infrastructure developments under the Development Regulations for the Chennai Metropolitan Area.
