Inspection of Anna Fruit Market at Koyambedu
The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority issued this inspection update dated 2 November 2023 after Minister and Authority Chairman P. K. Sekarbabu inspected the Anna Fruit Market in the Koyambedu Wholesale Market Complex. It records planned drainage, cleaning, modernisation, traffic management and reauction work, but does not change land ownership, planning permission or property rights.
What the update covers
The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority update records an inspection of the Anna Fruit Market in the Koyambedu Wholesale Market Complex on 2 November 2023. P. K. Sekarbabu, Minister and Chairman of the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority and Minister for Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments, conducted the inspection under the guidance of the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.
The Koyambedu market covers about 86 acres and contains 3,941 vegetable, flower, fruit and food grain shops. The inspection focused on the 992 fruit market shops, waste removal and cleanliness.
Works and proposals recorded
The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority update identifies the following works:
- Engineers recommended construction of about 2.5 kilometres of new stormwater drain as a permanent response to rainwater stagnation. As an initial step, officials instructed engineers to desilt the existing drain fully and begin work quickly.
- About ₹20 crore had been allocated for improvements to the Koyambedu market. Works worth about ₹13 crore had been completed, including an entrance, water related facilities, public announcement equipment, surveillance cameras, high mast lights, replacement of damaged lights and digital display boards.
- Tenders had been invited for the remaining improvement works.
- A further ₹10 crore was allocated in the 2023 to 2024 grant request for modernisation. Proposed works include a landscaped park near the flower market, solar power infrastructure, a 24 hour integrated control room and a dedicated website.
- Vacant shops in the food grain and fruit market sections are to be brought back for auction and commercial use.
- The number of workers employed by the daily waste removal contractor is to be increased.
Who may be affected
The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority update is relevant mainly to traders, shop occupants, contractors, workers and visitors at the Koyambedu Wholesale Market Complex. Reauction of vacant shops may create opportunities for traders, while drainage, cleaning and traffic measures may affect day to day market operations.
Traffic management is to be improved without harming traders' livelihoods. The Market Management Committee's Chief Administrative Officer was instructed to develop a permanent approach that protects both traffic movement and shopkeepers.
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Common questions
Does this update change my land ownership or planning permission?
No land ownership, planning permission or property rights change is stated. The update concerns inspection findings and operational improvements at the Koyambedu Wholesale Market Complex.
Will vacant Koyambedu market shops be auctioned again?
Yes. Officials were asked to take steps to reauction vacant shops in the food grain and fruit market sections and return them to commercial use.
What is planned to address rainwater stagnation?
Engineers recommended about 2.5 kilometres of new stormwater drain as a permanent solution. Officials also directed that the existing drain be fully desilted as the first step.
What modernisation works are proposed for the market?
The proposals include a landscaped park near the flower market, solar power infrastructure, a 24 hour integrated control room and a dedicated website. Steps were being taken to invite tenders and issue work orders.
