Inspection of North Chennai Development Plan Works, 25 June 2025
A statement dated 25 June 2025 by P. K. Sekarbabu, Minister for the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department and Chairperson of the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority, reports an inspection of three public infrastructure projects under the North Chennai Development Plan. It gives project costs, facilities and expected completion periods, but does not change land ownership, development rights or property approval requirements.
What the statement covers
The statement by P. K. Sekarbabu, Minister for the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department and Chairperson of the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority, records an inspection on 25 June 2025. The inspected projects were a community hall in Perambur, Kannigapuram playground and a laundry facility in Purasawalkam.
The North Chennai Development Plan was announced in stages involving ₹1,000 crore, ₹2,400 crore and ₹6,800 crore. About 252 works were initially taken up, followed by 29 additional works. Of these, 51 works are being carried out by the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority.
Projects inspected
- A community hall is being built on Chandrayogi Samadhi Road in Perambur at a cost of ₹15 crore. It is planned with seating for 600 people, a dining hall and parking. Officials were instructed to bring it into public use by the end of September 2025.
- Kannigapuram playground in Vyasarpadi, described as more than 60 years old, is being renovated at a cost of ₹11 crore. The work includes facilities for boxing, cricket, volleyball and physical exercise. It is expected to open for public use by the end of September 2025.
- The laundry facility on Conran Smith Road in Purasawalkam is being improved at a cost of about ₹6 crore. Planned facilities include washing machines, ventilation, water supply, toilets, rooms for workers, and facilities for washing and ironing. The facility is intended to be handed back to laundry workers by the end of September 2025.
Wider completion programme
Officials were working towards bringing all North Chennai Development Plan projects into public use by February 2026. Projects were being grouped for completion during October and December 2025, and January and February 2026.
Relevance to property owners and buyers
The statement is a progress report on public works. It does not announce any acquisition, change of land use, planning restriction, building approval procedure, property charge or ownership change. Buyers and owners in the named localities may find it useful as an update on planned community, sports and worker facilities, but it does not provide a legal approval or property entitlement.
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Common questions
Does this statement change the land use or planning status of property in North Chennai?
No land use or planning status change is stated. The document reports inspections, construction progress and expected completion periods for public facilities.
When is the Perambur community hall expected to open?
Officials were instructed to bring the community hall on Chandrayogi Samadhi Road into public use by the end of September 2025.
What facilities are planned at Kannigapuram playground?
The ₹11 crore renovation includes facilities for boxing, cricket, volleyball and physical exercise. The playground is expected to be available for public use by the end of September 2025.
What improvements are planned for the Purasawalkam laundry facility?
The planned improvements include washing machines, ventilation, water supply, toilets, rooms for workers, and washing and ironing facilities. It is intended to be handed back to laundry workers by the end of September 2025.
