Launch of Koyambedu Market Management Committee Website
The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority issued this press release on 23 September 2025 announcing the launch of a new website for the Koyambedu Market Management Committee. The website provides information for more than 3,000 shops, while the release also announces an Ayudha Pooja special market and gives an expected publication period for the draft Third Master Plan.
What the announcement covers
The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority press release records that P. K. Sekar Babu, Minister for the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department and Chairman of the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority, launched a new website for the Koyambedu Market Management Committee on 23 September 2025.
The release is an operational and public information announcement. It does not publish the draft Third Master Plan or set out any land use change, property approval process or development control requirement.
Who may be affected
The Koyambedu Market Management Committee website is mainly relevant to traders and operators of the more than 3,000 shops covered by the market administration system. Visitors to Koyambedu Market may also be affected by the announced special market, ongoing improvement works and possible temporary suspension of works during the festival period.
Property buyers, owners and professionals interested in future planning across the Chennai metropolitan area should note the stated timetable for the draft Third Master Plan. The press release provides no details about proposed land classifications, zoning or individual properties.
Key announcements
- The new website allows more than 3,000 shops to obtain information including maintenance charges and price determination.
- An Ayudha Pooja special market at Koyambedu Market was announced from 25 September to 5 October.
- Traders requested that Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority works and Metro Rail works in the market area be stopped for five days during the Ayudha Pooja festival period. The minister stated that the feasibility would be examined before action was taken.
- The draft Third Master Plan of the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority was expected to be released at the end of the year or in the Tamil month of Thai in 2026. The release states that the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu had directed officials to speed up the work.
- Development work at Koyambedu Market includes stormwater drains and Metro Rail related works.
- Free toilets have been provided because the number of visitors to Koyambedu has increased.
- The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority is undertaking efforts to improve cleanliness at Koyambedu Market.
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Common questions
Does this press release change the land use of my property?
No land use change is stated in the press release. It only gives an expected publication period for the draft Third Master Plan and provides no property-specific planning details.
Who can use the new Koyambedu market website?
The website is intended for the Koyambedu Market Management Committee system covering more than 3,000 shops. It provides information including maintenance charges and price determination.
When will the draft Third Master Plan be published?
The press release says it was expected at the end of the year or in the Tamil month of Thai in 2026. It does not contain the draft plan itself.
Were market and Metro Rail works ordered to stop for the festival?
No confirmed stoppage is announced. Traders requested a five-day suspension during the Ayudha Pooja period, and the minister said the feasibility would be examined before action was taken.
