Official guidance, Tamil Nadu land law
கலைஞர் நூற்றாண்டு பேருந்து முனையம் முழுமையாக மக்கள் மகிழ்ச்சியோடு பயன்படுத்துகின்ற அளவிற்கு அனைத்து தேவையான கூடுதல் வசதிகளையும் படிப்படியாக நிறைவேற்றி தருவோம்
The statement issued on 4 January 2024 by P. K. Sekarbabu, Minister and Chairperson of the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority and Minister for the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, reports an inspection of Kalaignar Centenary Bus Terminus at Kilambakkam and identifies additional passenger, access and transport facilities to be completed. It is not presented as a government order and does not contain an order number or announce a change to land ownership, land use or property rights.
What the statement covers
The 4 January 2024 inspection statement by P. K. Sekarbabu concerns the operation and continued improvement of Kalaignar Centenary Bus Terminus at Kilambakkam in Chengalpattu district. The terminus was built by the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority on 88.56 acres and opened for public use by the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on 30 December 2023.
The Minister reported that more than 5,000 passengers were using the terminus daily. Officials were continuing to collect passenger feedback and address basic facility requirements.
Who may be affected
The inspection decisions mainly affect:
- Passengers transferring between Metropolitan Transport Corporation and State Express Transport Corporation buses.
- Persons with disabilities who need accessible transport within the terminus.
- Students and parents using roads near Sankara Vidyalaya and the nearby Adi Dravidar school.
- Omni bus operators expected to use the parking facility being built at Mudichur.
- Road users who need safer ways to cross the eight lane road near the terminus.
The statement contains no property purchase requirement, planning approval, land classification change or title-related direction.
Facilities and access changes
The inspection identified the following work and arrangements:
- Three additional battery vehicles were purchased for passengers travelling between the Metropolitan Transport Corporation and State Express Transport Corporation areas. One vehicle has facilities for persons with disabilities.
- Walls between the two bus areas were to be removed at identified points, with steps and a ramp provided to shorten passenger walking distance.
- A temporary rear access was planned for Sankara Vidyalaya, with buses not permitted on the affected route during school opening and closing times.
- Rear access and related infrastructure were planned for the Adi Dravidar school. A future move to a newly constructed school at another location was also being planned.
- A pedestrian overbridge was proposed to help people cross the eight lane road safely.
- The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority was to provide Rs. 20 crore to accelerate the proposed Kilambakkam railway station, with discussions involving the Railways and plans to speed up skywalk work.
- The Mudichur omni bus parking work was targeted for completion by March.
The statement also records operating public toilets and drinking water points, and plans for a police station, entrance arch, archaeological knowledge centre, climate park and fountain park.
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Common questions
Does this document change the land use or ownership of property near Kilambakkam bus terminus?
No land use change, ownership change or property title direction is stated. The document reports an inspection and planned transport, safety and passenger facilities.
Will transferring between Metropolitan Transport Corporation and State Express Transport Corporation buses become easier?
The statement says walls at identified locations would be removed and steps and a ramp provided. Three additional battery vehicles were also purchased for passengers travelling between the two bus areas.
What arrangements were proposed for nearby schools?
A temporary rear route was planned for Sankara Vidyalaya, with buses restricted during school opening and closing times. Rear access and infrastructure were also planned for the nearby Adi Dravidar school, along with a future proposal to move that school to a new building elsewhere.
Does the document announce better rail and pedestrian access to the terminus?
Yes. It records Rs. 20 crore from the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority for the proposed Kilambakkam railway station, plans to accelerate skywalk work, and a decision to provide a pedestrian overbridge across the eight lane road.
