Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, No. 14, Part VI, Section 1 (2026)
The Government of Tamil Nadu published Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, No. 14, Part VI, Section 1, dated 8 April 2026, containing notifications from the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority, local planning authorities and the High Court, Madras. The notifications reclassify specified land in Chennai, Dharapuram, Coimbatore and Salem, establish the appellate role of the Subordinate Judge’s Court at Sriperumbudur, and confer temporary magisterial powers on certain revenue officials.
What the Gazette covers
Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, No. 14, Part VI, Section 1, dated 8 April 2026, contains land use variations and judicial notifications. Property buyers, owners, developers and professionals should check whether the listed survey numbers form part of their property.
Chennai and Dharapuram changes
The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority issued Notification No. VI(1)/214/2026 for Velachery Village. Key points are:
- Town Survey Nos. 76 and 77/1, formerly part of Survey No. 230, Block No. 61, Ward 001, Velachery Village, are reclassified from institutional use to residential use.
- The Second Master Plan map must be read with Map P.P.D./M.P II (V) No. 49/2026.
The Dharapuram Local Planning Authority issued Notification No. VI(1)/215/2026 following G.O.(2U) No. 141, Housing and Urban Development Department, dated 13 March 2026. Town Survey Nos. 56/2 and 57/3 in Ward No. 2, Block No. 3, are moved from agricultural use to mixed residential use.
Coimbatore changes
The Coimbatore Local Planning Authority published two variations to its approved master plan:
- G.O.(2D) No. 140, Housing and Urban Development Department, dated 13 March 2026, converts Kannampalayam Village Survey Field Nos. 20/2A1A and 20/2A1B, measuring 1.21.50 hectares or 3 acres, from agricultural use to residential use, subject to conditions.
- G.O.(2D) No. 71, Housing and Urban Development Department, dated 18 February 2026, adds Karunsamikavundampalayam Village Survey Field No. 36/1B1B to the residential land use zone and removes it from the agricultural classification.
Salem changes
The Salem Local Planning Authority varies the approved Salem Master Plan:
- G.O.(2D) No. 95, Housing and Urban Development Department, dated 24 February 2026, reclassifies Omalur (Part) Village Survey Field Nos. 23/1C1A1B, 23/1C1A1C and 23/7 as residential use.
- G.O.(2D) No. 84, Housing and Urban Development Department, dated 24 February 2026, reclassifies Konagappadi Village Survey Field Nos. 80/10A2 and 80/11A2 as residential use.
- Development must comply with the Tamil Nadu Combined Development and Building Rules, 2019.
Judicial notifications
The High Court, Madras directs that appeals from the District Munsif Court, Sriperumbudur must go to the Subordinate Judge, Sriperumbudur once that judge assumes charge. The High Court also appoints specified trainee revenue officials in Karur, Chengalpattu and Cuddalore districts as Special Judicial Magistrates for training periods stated in the notification.
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Common questions
Does the Velachery notification allow residential use on the listed land?
Yes. Town Survey Nos. 76 and 77/1, formerly part of Survey No. 230, in Block No. 61 and Ward 001 are reclassified from institutional use to residential use.
Which Dharapuram properties are moved to mixed residential use?
Town Survey Nos. 56/2 and 57/3 in Ward No. 2, Block No. 3, are added to the mixed residential use zone and excluded from the agricultural use entry.
Does residential reclassification remove the need to follow building rules in Salem?
No. Development on the reclassified Salem lands must comply with the Tamil Nadu Combined Development and Building Rules, 2019.
Where should appeals from the District Munsif Court at Sriperumbudur be filed?
They must be filed in the Court of the Subordinate Judge, Sriperumbudur, from the date that the Subordinate Judge assumes charge.
