Exemption from certain provision of Development Regulations of Second Master Plan for Chennai Metropolitan Area relating to the construction of Commercial and Residential building at Arignar Anna Nagar, Chennai under the Tamil Nadu Town and Country Planning Act
The Housing and Urban Development Department, through Government Order (Ms.) No. 37 dated 24 May 2012, records the Governor of Tamil Nadu's exemption for a commercial and residential building at Door No. 7, “A” Block, Second Avenue, 4th Street, Arignar Anna Nagar, Chennai 102. The exemption covers specified height, setback, floor space index and car parking requirements, subject to Thiru A.V.S. Raja providing the temporary work area required by Chennai Metro Rail Limited during construction.
What the notification does
The Housing and Urban Development Department issued Government Order (Ms.) No. 37 dated 24 May 2012. Notification No. II(2)/HOU/300/2012 records that the Governor of Tamil Nadu exercised powers under the Tamil Nadu Town and Country Planning Act, 1971 to grant a property-specific planning exemption.
The exemption concerns construction of a commercial and residential building at Door No. 7, “A” Block, Second Avenue, 4th Street, Arignar Anna Nagar, Chennai 102. It is not expressed as a general exemption for other properties in Arignar Anna Nagar or the Chennai Metropolitan Area.
Planning requirements covered
The exemption applies to the following provisions of the Development Regulations of the Second Master Plan for Chennai Metropolitan Area, 2026:
- Regulation 26(4), relating to building height.
- Regulation 26(4)E(i), relating to the front setback.
- Regulation 26(4)E(ii), relating to the southern side setback.
- Regulation 26(4)E(iii), relating to the rear setback.
- Regulation 26(4)D, relating to floor space index.
- Regulation 26(7), relating to car parking requirements.
The notification does not describe the approved measurements, building height, floor space index or number of parking spaces. It only identifies the regulatory provisions from which the specified construction is exempted.
Condition attached to the exemption
Government Order (Ms.) No. 37 dated 24 May 2012 makes the exemption subject to a specific condition. Thiru A.V.S. Raja must provide the temporary work area required by Chennai Metro Rail Limited during the construction period.
The source does not state the size or location of that temporary work area. It also does not give a separate period for the exemption beyond referring to the construction period.
Who should check this notification
The notification is directly relevant to the owner, developer, buyers and professionals examining the planning status of Door No. 7, “A” Block, Second Avenue, 4th Street, Arignar Anna Nagar, Chennai 102. Due diligence should distinguish this property-specific exemption from the ordinary development requirements that may apply to neighbouring land or other projects.
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Common questions
Does this exemption apply to every property in Arignar Anna Nagar?
No. Notification No. II(2)/HOU/300/2012 identifies only the commercial and residential building at Door No. 7, “A” Block, Second Avenue, 4th Street, Arignar Anna Nagar, Chennai 102.
Which planning requirements are exempted for the property?
The exemption covers building height, front setback, southern side setback, rear setback, floor space index and car parking requirements under the listed Development Regulations.
Is the planning exemption unconditional?
No. Thiru A.V.S. Raja must provide the temporary work area required by Chennai Metro Rail Limited during the construction period.
Does the notification state the approved height or floor space index?
No. The notification identifies the regulations from which the construction is exempted, but it does not give the resulting height, floor space index, setback measurements or parking provision.
