Inspection of North Chennai Development Plan Projects
The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority issued this project inspection update dated 17 January 2026, recording an inspection by Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department Minister and Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority Chair P. K. Sekarbabu. It reports progress on 776 apartments and other public facilities under the North Chennai Development Plan, but does not change land ownership, development rights or property transaction requirements, and no government order number is stated.
What the update covers
The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority update records inspections conducted on 17 January 2026 under the North Chennai Development Plan. Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department Minister and Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority Chair P. K. Sekarbabu inspected housing near Government Stanley Hospital, a dialysis and rehabilitation centre in Kolathur, and a community welfare hall in Perambur.
The update is a progress announcement rather than a land regulation or property approval. It does not state a government order number or introduce requirements for landowners, buyers, builders or property registrations.
Housing near Government Stanley Hospital
The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority has constructed a residential complex called “Chief Minister’s Urban Housing” on Old Jail Road near Government Stanley Hospital in Seven Wells.
Key details reported are:
- The complex contains 776 apartments.
- Each apartment measures 425 square feet.
- The opening by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin was scheduled for 21 January 2026.
- Shared facilities include an auditorium, recreation park, ration shop, anganwadi, creative centre, library and separate gyms for men and women.
- The Minister directed officials and the contractor to speed up the remaining work.
The update does not identify who is eligible for an apartment, how apartments will be allotted, or whether any units will be available for sale.
Other North Chennai projects
The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority also reported progress on the following facilities:
- A dialysis and rehabilitation centre on Jagannathan Street, Agaram, Kolathur, intended to offer dialysis treatment at a low or token charge. The stated target was to bring it into public use by 10 February.
- A residential facility for 100 senior citizens alongside the Kolathur project.
- A new community welfare hall on Chandrayogi Samadhi Road in Perambur, where final work was under way.
- An arts and science college being constructed by the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department at Poompuhar Nagar, Kolathur.
The update also records directions to improve 56 senior citizen homes in Chennai, increase the existing Rs. 30 allocation for one meal, and increase staffing. It does not state the revised meal amount.
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Common questions
Does this update change my land title, patta or building approval?
No change to land title, patta or building approval is stated. The update reports inspections and construction progress for public projects.
Can I buy or apply for one of the 776 apartments?
The update does not provide sale, application, eligibility or allotment details. It only states that the complex has 776 apartments and was scheduled to open on 21 January 2026.
How large is each apartment near Government Stanley Hospital?
Each of the 776 apartments is stated to have an area of 425 square feet.
When is the Kolathur dialysis centre expected to open?
The stated target was to bring the dialysis centre into public use by 10 February. The update says it is intended to provide treatment at a low or token charge, but gives no specific fee.
