Kolathur Public Projects Inauguration and Launch Announcement
The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority, under the Housing and Urban Development Department, issued an official announcement about the inauguration of a Greater Chennai Corporation marriage hall and the launch of two development projects in Kolathur on 18 December 2025. The announcement describes public facilities and project costs, but does not change land ownership, planning permission, land use or property rights.
What the announcement covers
The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority announcement records three public projects in Kolathur. It states that Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin would inaugurate the Perarignar Anna Marriage Hall at G.K.M. Colony and launch work on the G.K.M. Colony Government Model Higher Secondary School and the Periyar Nagar Amudham Store on 18 December 2025.
The two projects launched by the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority form part of the North Chennai Development Scheme and have a combined estimate of Rs. 17.47 crore.
Perarignar Anna Marriage Hall
The Greater Chennai Corporation constructed the air-conditioned marriage hall on Jambulingam Road, G.K.M. Colony, at an estimated cost of Rs. 25.72 crore. Construction was started on 7 March 2024.
Key facilities include:
- Ground-floor parking for two-wheelers and four-wheelers.
- A first-floor dining hall seating 435 people at one time.
- A second-floor marriage hall with 800 seats.
- Ten accommodation rooms on the third floor.
- Lift facilities.
The announcement says the facility is intended to help residents of the Kolathur Assembly constituency and surrounding areas conduct marriages and other functions at lower cost. The inauguration programme also included marriages for 15 couples and the distribution of household gifts.
Government school redevelopment
The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority plans to redevelop the existing G.K.M. Colony Government Model Higher Secondary School at an estimated cost of Rs. 11.17 crore. The proposed ground-floor and three-storey building will include:
- 23 classrooms and five smart classrooms.
- Modern physics, chemistry, computer and science laboratories.
- An examination centre and library.
- Teachers' and administrative rooms.
- Toilets and children's play areas.
Periyar Nagar Amudham Store
The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority plans to redevelop the older Amudham Store operated under the control of the Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation. The estimated Rs. 6.30 crore building will have a ground floor and two upper floors.
Proposed facilities include a larger supermarket, offices, staff rooms, storage space, lifts, escalators, modern toilets and vehicle parking.
Relevance to property owners and buyers
The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority announcement provides information about nearby public infrastructure. It does not state that any private land will be acquired, reclassified or subjected to new development controls, and it does not grant planning or building approval for private property.
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Common questions
Does this announcement change the land use or ownership of property in Kolathur?
No land-use change or ownership change is stated. The announcement concerns the inauguration and launch of public facilities.
Where is the new Perarignar Anna Marriage Hall located?
The hall is on Jambulingam Road in G.K.M. Colony, within the Kolathur Assembly constituency.
What school facilities are proposed at G.K.M. Colony?
The proposed school includes 23 classrooms, five smart classrooms, four modern laboratories, an examination centre, a library, staff and office rooms, toilets and children's play areas.
What facilities are planned for the Periyar Nagar Amudham Store?
The proposed building includes a larger supermarket, office and staff rooms, storage space, lifts, escalators, modern toilets and parking for two-wheelers and four-wheelers.
