Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority Development Projects Review Meeting
The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority issued an update on a review meeting held by the Housing and Urban Development Department on 5 June 2026, chaired by the Minister for Housing and Urban Development, P. Rajkumar. The meeting reviewed planning approvals, land use reclassification, master planning, land pooling, new town development, infrastructure projects and completion certificates, but the update does not announce any approval, legal change or new requirement.
What the meeting covered
The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority held the review meeting at its office in Thalamuthu Natarajan Building, Egmore, Chennai, on 5 June 2026. Housing and Urban Development Minister P. Rajkumar chaired the meeting with departmental officials.
The review covered the progress and current status of work across several Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority units:
- Preparation of the Third Master Plan under the Master Plan Unit.
- Land pooling development schemes in Madambakkam and Thirumazhisai.
- New town development schemes in Chengalpattu, Minjur, Tiruvallur, Thirumazhisai and Mamallapuram.
- Online planning permission for non high rise buildings below 18.30 metres and high rise buildings above 18.30 metres.
- Layout approvals, land use reclassification approvals and completion certificates.
- Social infrastructure projects handled by the Area Development Unit.
- Projects at the Koyambedu Wholesale Market Complex and the iron and steel market at Sathangadu.
- Ongoing works under the North Chennai Development Scheme.
Who may be affected
Property owners, buyers, builders and professionals dealing with planning permission, layouts, land use reclassification or completion certificates may find the reviewed subjects relevant. Owners and investors in Madambakkam, Thirumazhisai, Chengalpattu, Minjur, Tiruvallur and Mamallapuram may also wish to follow future Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority announcements about the named development schemes.
The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority update records only a review of work and project status. It does not state that any particular property has been acquired, reclassified, approved or included in a completed scheme.
Outcome stated
Housing and Urban Development Minister P. Rajkumar said the meeting was the first Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority review meeting held with departmental officials under the direction of the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, S. Joseph Vijay. He stated that officials had discussed schemes needed by the public and that the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority would take appropriate action.
Officials present included Housing and Urban Development Department Principal Secretary R. Kirlosh Kumar, Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority Member Secretary A. R. Rahul Nath, Chief Executive Officer S. P. Karthika, chief planners, supervising engineers and other departmental officers.
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Common questions
Does the meeting update change the land use classification of my property?
No specific property reclassification is announced. The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority only reviewed the status of land use reclassification approvals.
Does it grant planning permission or a completion certificate?
No. The update says online planning permissions and completion certificates were reviewed, but it does not grant any individual permission or certificate.
Which development locations were discussed?
Land pooling schemes in Madambakkam and Thirumazhisai were discussed, along with new town development schemes in Chengalpattu, Minjur, Tiruvallur, Thirumazhisai and Mamallapuram.
Were both high rise and non high rise building approvals reviewed?
Yes. The meeting covered online planning permission for non high rise buildings below 18.30 metres and high rise buildings above 18.30 metres.
