Announcements of Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority for the financial year 2023-24
The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority issued this press release dated 9 May 2023 to report ministerial field inspections and planned development works in the Chennai metropolitan area for the financial year 2023-24. It describes proposed public projects and implementation plans, but does not announce a change to land ownership, land use rules or planning approvals, and no Government Order number is printed.
What the press release covers
The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority press release dated 9 May 2023 reports a field inspection by Thiru P. K. Sekar Babu, Minister for Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments and Chairman of the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority. The inspection followed announcements made for the financial year 2023-24 and directions from the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.
The release is a progress and project announcement, not a Government Order. It does not set out new land use controls, approval procedures or property restrictions. No Government Order number is given.
Projects inspected
The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority identifies three works inspected in Chennai:
- A footbridge with moving electric escalators near VR Mall on 100 Feet Main Road, Anna Nagar West, estimated at Rs.15 crore.
- Upgrading the 4.5 acre municipal sports ground at Shenoy Nagar, estimated at Rs.5 crore.
- Clearing and improving the banks of the 1.5 kilometre Puliyur canal at Kodambakkam, estimated at Rs.5 crore, to protect surrounding areas from flood damage during monsoons.
The release also refers to a tourist exhibition at the Chennai Island Grounds, a 5 kilometre cycle lane on East Coast Road and beach cleaning work.
Wider implementation plans
The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority states that 50 announcements were made in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly for 2023-24. It says implementation of 34 announcements covering 26 Assembly constituencies in the Chennai metropolitan area was being accelerated.
Field inspections had been completed at 19 locations in 14 Assembly constituencies. The release says the remaining 15 locations would be inspected soon and that work was intended to start by the end of that year.
The release also records a direction to undertake development worth Rs.1,000 crore in north Chennai over three years. The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority was to work with the Greater Chennai Corporation, Chennai Water Supply and Sewerage Board and Metropolitan Transport Corporation.
Relevance to property owners and buyers
Properties near Anna Nagar West, Shenoy Nagar, Kodambakkam, East Coast Road or the other project areas may be affected by future construction activity or may benefit from improved public facilities and flood protection. However, the press release does not identify individual plots, announce land acquisition or alter any property right or planning permission.
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Common questions
Does the press release change the land use of my property?
No land use change is stated. The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority press release describes inspections and proposed public development works.
Does it announce acquisition of any private land?
No. The press release does not identify private properties or announce land acquisition.
Which Chennai projects were inspected on 9 May 2023?
The inspected projects were a footbridge near VR Mall in Anna Nagar West, improvements to the Shenoy Nagar municipal sports ground and clearing and beautification work along the Puliyur canal in Kodambakkam.
Was a completion date given for these projects?
No completion date is stated. The press release says the remaining inspections would take place soon and that work was intended to start by the end of that year.
