Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, No. 38, Part VI, Section 1 (2025)
The Government of Tamil Nadu published Tamil Nadu Government Gazette No. 38, Part VI, Section 1, on 24 September 2025, containing a treasure claim notice and land use changes issued by the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority. Acting under powers delegated through G.O. Ms. No. 419, Housing and Urban Development Department, dated 1 June 1984, notifications No. VI(1)/535/2025 to No. VI(1)/540/2025 amend the Second Master Plan for Chennai Metropolitan Area 2026 for specified land in Chengalpattu, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram and Thiruvallur districts. The changes affect only the listed survey numbers, plots or approved layout land, and some are subject to development conditions.
What the Gazette covers
Tamil Nadu Government Gazette No. 38, Part VI, Section 1, publishes notifications of public interest issued by heads of departments and other authorities. The supplied text includes a notice concerning two bronze idols found in Dindigul district and six Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority land use variations.
The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority variations were made under powers delegated by the Government of Tamil Nadu through G.O. Ms. No. 419, Housing and Urban Development Department, dated 1 June 1984. They modify the land use maps forming part of the approved Second Master Plan for Chennai Metropolitan Area 2026.
Land use changes
The following properties are reclassified:
- Notification No. VI(1)/535/2025 changes Survey Nos. 85/3B and 85/3C in Vengaivasal Village from partly Industrial and partly Special and Hazardous Industrial Use Zone to Residential Use Zone.
- Notification No. VI(1)/536/2025 changes Survey Nos. 600/7B and 600/9 in Perungavur Village from Agricultural Use Zone to Industrial Use Zone.
- Notification No. VI(1)/537/2025 changes a school site in approved layout PPD/LO No. 79/86, covering specified survey numbers in Varadharajapuram Village, to Residential Use Zone.
- Notification No. VI(1)/538/2025 changes specified survey numbers in Vellivoyal Village from Agricultural Use Zone to Industrial Use Zone.
- Notification No. VI(1)/539/2025 changes Plot Nos. 8, 9 and 10 in Pammal Village, regularised under the Regularisation Scheme 2017, from Primary Residential Use Zone to Commercial Use Zone.
- Notification No. VI(1)/540/2025 changes Survey Nos. 57/3A and 57/3C2 in Korattur Village from Agricultural Use Zone to Residential Use Zone.
Development conditions
The Perungavur and Vellivoyal industrial sites must comply with Water Resources Department requirements, provide a stilt floor with no habitation below the Maximum Flood Level, obtain remarks from the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, and gift land affected by the road grid when development is undertaken. Varadharajapuram requires Water Resources Department remarks. Development at Korattur must preserve public access to surrounding vacant lands.
Dindigul treasure notice
Notification No. VI(1)/510/2025 concerns two bronze idols found in a rubbish bin at the Chellandiamman temple location near N.S. Nagar, Seelapadi Village. They are held at the Government Museum, Palani. Anyone claiming full or partial ownership must appear with evidence before the Personal Assistant (General) to the Dindigul District Collector on 15 December 2025, personally or through an authorised representative. If no supported claim succeeds, the objects will be declared ownerless.
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Common questions
Does the Gazette change the land use of every property in these villages?
No. The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority notifications apply only to the survey numbers, plots or approved layout land specifically identified in each variation.
Can the Perungavur and Vellivoyal industrial sites be developed without further conditions?
No. Development must comply with Water Resources Department requirements, obtain Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board remarks, address the Maximum Flood Level through stilt construction, and gift road grid affected land as specified.
What is the new land use for the listed Pammal plots?
Plot Nos. 8, 9 and 10 in Pammal Village are reclassified from Primary Residential Use Zone to Commercial Use Zone.
How can someone claim the idols found in Seelapadi Village?
A claimant must appear with supporting evidence before the Personal Assistant (General) to the Dindigul District Collector on 15 December 2025, either personally or through an authorised representative.
