Process of Change of Use of Land
The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority issued the guidance titled “Process of Change of Use of Land” for applications seeking a change to land use zones in a Master Plan or Detailed Development Plan. It explains the review process, public objection period, required documents and application charges for the Chennai Metropolitan Area.
What the guidance covers
The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority process applies to requests for variation of land use zones in a Master Plan or Detailed Development Plan under the Tamil Nadu Town and Country Planning Act 1971. Requests are assessed using factors including site suitability, accessibility, compatibility with adjoining development and environmental impact.
Who it affects
The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority procedure affects owners and applicants seeking a change of use of land in the Chennai Metropolitan Area. It also allows members of the public to submit objections or suggestions after the request is published in newspapers.
Property buyers and professionals can use the document to understand whether a proposed land use change has completed scrutiny, consultation and notification.
Application and review process
The Process of Change of Use of Land sets out these main stages:
- The applicant submits the application and pays the applicable charges.
- A preliminary scrutiny checks compliance with change of use requirements.
- A Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority official inspects the site.
- The request is published in newspapers, with 21 days allowed for public objections and suggestions.
- Any objections or suggestions received are examined on their merits.
- Relevant land and ownership records are checked in detail.
- Missing or additional documents are obtained from the applicant.
- Remarks are obtained from the local body. No objection certificates may also be sought from the Water Resources Department, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Tamil Nadu Housing Board and other relevant authorities when needed.
- The proposal goes to the Technical Committee and then to the Authority with the committee’s recommendation.
- The variation notification is published in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette and republished as required by the rules.
Documents required
The applicant must submit:
- Form 1A.
- The current sale deed or other ownership documents.
- Patta or Town Survey Land Register extract.
- Field Measurement Book or Town Survey Land Register sketch, and a combined Field Measurement Book or block map showing the access road.
- Key plan, site plan and topography map covering a 500 metre radius, with Global Positioning System coordinates.
Charges
The listed charges are:
- Scrutiny fee, Rs. 30,000.
- Newspaper publication or advertisement charge for up to 10 revenue subdivisions, Rs. 30,000.
- Advertisement charge for each additional subdivision above 10, Rs. 1,000.
- Tamil Nadu Government Gazette publication charge, Rs. 5,000.
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Common questions
How long does the public have to object to a proposed land use change?
The public has 21 days from the date of newspaper publication to submit objections or suggestions.
What ownership records must I submit with a change of use application?
The listed records include the current sale deed or other title documents, Patta or Town Survey Land Register extract, and the relevant Field Measurement Book or Town Survey Land Register sketch.
Will the site be inspected before the land use is changed?
Yes. The process includes inspection of the site by an official of the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority.
Does approval involve other government bodies?
Remarks are obtained from the local body. No objection certificates may also be requested from the Water Resources Department, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Tamil Nadu Housing Board and other relevant authorities when necessary.
