Enforcement Action at Two Periyamet Properties, 9 April 2010
The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority issued this enforcement notice recording locking and sealing action on 9 April 2010 against two buildings on Cuddappa Rangaiah Street, Periyamet, Chennai. Both buildings had additional unauthorised floors, while their ground and first floors also departed from the plans approved by the Corporation of Chennai.
What the notice covers
The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority records enforcement action carried out on 9 April 2010 against two properties in Periyamet. The action formed part of its efforts to check unauthorised construction in the Chennai Metropolitan Development Area through locking and sealing, under sections 56 and 57 of the Town and Country Planning Act, 1971.
The notice concerns owners and people occupying or dealing with the two identified properties. It records differences between the planning permissions issued by the Corporation of Chennai and the buildings actually constructed.
Old Door No. 14, New Door No. 29
The first property is at Old Door No. 14, New Door No. 29, Cuddappa Rangaiah Street, Periyamet, Chennai 600 003.
Key details recorded by the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority are:
- The owner obtained planning permission from the Corporation of Chennai on 20 February 2007.
- Permission was for a ground floor and first floor office building.
- The owner instead constructed a ground floor, four upper floors and part of a fifth floor for lodging.
- The ground and first floors departed from the approved plan in setbacks and use.
- The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority describes four additional floors as unauthorised construction.
Old Door No. 11, New Door No. 02
The second property is at Old Door No. 11, New Door No. 02, Cuddappa Rangaiah Street, Periyamet, Chennai 600 003.
The notice records the following:
- The owner obtained planning permission from the Corporation of Chennai on 16 August 2007.
- Permission was for ground and first floor shops.
- The owner instead constructed a ground floor and four upper floors as a lodging house.
- The ground and first floors departed from the approved plan in setbacks and use.
- Three additional floors were constructed without authorisation.
- The top three floors had been sealed when the notice was issued.
- Action was being taken to vacate and seal the ground and first floors.
Why the notice matters
A buyer, owner or occupier dealing with either address should note that the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority recorded unauthorised additional floors, setback deviations and use contrary to the approved plans. The notice also confirms completed or ongoing sealing action at the second property.
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Common questions
Which Periyamet properties are covered by the enforcement notice?
The notice covers Old Door No. 14, New Door No. 29 and Old Door No. 11, New Door No. 02, both on Cuddappa Rangaiah Street, Periyamet, Chennai 600 003.
Were the ground and first floors approved at these properties?
Planning permission covered ground and first floors at both properties, but the notice says those floors departed from the approved plans in setbacks and use.
What action was taken at Old Door No. 11, New Door No. 02?
The top three floors had been sealed. The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority was also taking action to vacate and seal the ground and first floors.
What use was approved for Old Door No. 14, New Door No. 29?
The Corporation of Chennai approved a ground floor and first floor office building. The notice says the property was instead constructed with additional floors for lodging.
