Variation to the Approved Karapettai Detailed Development Plan No. 3 of Kancheepuram Local Planning Area
The Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, Part VI, Section 1, dated June 3, 2026, published notifications from the Director of Town and Country Planning and the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority that change proposed or approved land use classifications for specific survey numbers and plots in Karapettai, Kolathur, Sirukalathur and Peravallur. For property buyers and owners, these notices matter because they convert identified land from agriculture or primary residential use to residential or commercial use, and one Karapettai proposal invites objections and suggestions within sixty days.
What this gazette contains
The Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, Part VI, Section 1, dated June 3, 2026, carries several planning notifications that affect specific parcels of land. The extract provided includes two draft variations issued by the Director of Town and Country Planning for Karapettai in Kancheepuram Local Planning Area, and confirmed variations issued by the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority for parts of Chennai Metropolitan Area.
Karapettai, Kancheepuram Local Planning Area
The Director of Town and Country Planning, in Roc.No. 23281/2025/TCP5 dated 13.05.2026, proposes a draft variation to Approved Karapettai Detailed Development Plan No. 3.
Key points:
- Survey Nos. 377/4, 6B, 379/2 and 3B, Karapettai Village.
- Extent, 2.31.35 hectares as per patta.
- Proposed change, agriculture use to residential use.
- The map reference DDP(V)/DTCP No:05/2026 is to be added and read with the existing map reference.
- Any affected or interested person may submit objections or suggestions within sixty days from publication in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette.
- Inspection of the variation and plan is available free of cost during office hours at the Kancheepuram Local Planning Authority or District Town and Country Planning office.
- The draft variation becomes enforceable only from the date of publication of the confirmed variation notification in the Gazette.
A second draft variation by the Director of Town and Country Planning, in Roc.No. 23282/2025/TCP5 dated 13.05.2026, covers:
- Survey Nos. 361/1A and 361/1B, Karapettai Village.
- Extent, 1.17.00 hectares as per patta.
- Proposed change, agriculture use to residential use.
- Map reference DDP(V)/DTCP No:04/2026.
- The same sixty day objection process and inspection facility apply.
Chennai Metropolitan Area changes
The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority, through notifications signed by G. Prakash on 26th May 2026, makes variations to the Approved Second Master Plan for Chennai Metropolitan Area 2026 for specific sites.
Key changes in the extract:
- Kolathur Village, Chennai District, Town Survey Nos. 24/9 and 436, old Survey No. 1/9 part and 1/9A part, Block No. 1, changed from Primary Residential Use Zone to Commercial Use Zone.
- Sirukalathur Village, Kancheepuram District, Survey No. 460, changed from Agricultural Use Zone to Residential Use Zone.
- Peravallur Village, Chennai District, Plot No. A-112 forming part of Approved Layout L.O.No.11/78 in T.S.No.165, old S.No.32/1 part, Block No.32C, changed from Primary Residential Use Zone to Commercial Use Zone.
Conditions mentioned
The Sirukalathur variation is subject to conditions:
- Development must provide stilt floor with no habitation below the MFL, following WRD remarks and conditions.
- NOC from ASI must be obtained while taking up development.
- Public access to surrounding vacant lands must be ensured.
Who should pay attention
This gazette matters to buyers, owners, developers and neighbours of the listed survey numbers, town survey numbers and plots. It can affect what type of development is allowed on those sites, and in Karapettai it also gives the public a chance to object or comment before confirmation.
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Common questions
Does this gazette change land use in Karapettai immediately?
No. The Karapettai entries are draft variations proposed by the Director of Town and Country Planning. The text says they become enforceable only from the date of publication of the confirmed variation notification in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette.
Can the public object to the Karapettai land use changes?
Yes. Any person affected or interested may represent in person or submit objections and suggestions in writing to the Member Secretary, Kancheepuram Local Planning Authority within sixty days from the date of publication in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette.
Which places are reclassified to commercial use in the extract provided?
The extract says land in Kolathur Village, Chennai District, and Plot No. A-112 in Peravallur Village, Chennai District, are reclassified from Primary Residential Use Zone to Commercial Use Zone.
Are there any special conditions for the Sirukalathur reclassification?
Yes. The Sirukalathur Village change to Residential Use Zone is subject to WRD related development conditions, obtaining NOC from ASI, and ensuring public access to surrounding vacant lands.
