Declaration of Division wise List of Government Roads in the Tamil Nadu under the Tamil Nadu Highways Act
The Government of Tamil Nadu, Highways and Minor Ports Department, issued G.O. Ms. No. 66, Highways and Minor Ports (HF1), dated 8 July 2019, declaring the roads in its annexure to be highways under the Tamil Nadu Highways Act, 2001. On the recommendation of the State Highways Authority, the Governor of Tamil Nadu classifies the listed road sections as State Highways, Major District Roads or Other District Roads.
What the notification does
The Government of Tamil Nadu, Highways and Minor Ports Department notification under G.O. Ms. No. 66, Highways and Minor Ports (HF1), dated 8 July 2019, gives a division-wise list of government roads. It declares the road sections in the annexure to be highways and assigns each section to one of three classifications:
- State Highways
- Major District Roads
- Other District Roads
The declaration was made by the Governor of Tamil Nadu under Section 3 of the Tamil Nadu Highways Act, 2001, following a recommendation from the State Highways Authority.
Information recorded for each road
The annexure to G.O. Ms. No. 66 identifies roads by highway division and classification. For each entry, it generally provides:
- Serial number
- Name of the road
- Road number, where one is shown
- Starting kilometre
- Ending kilometre
- Total listed length in kilometres
Some roads contain more than one listed segment. The kilometre limits are therefore important when checking whether a particular stretch is covered.
Divisions and examples in the supplied list
The annexure includes a Chennai City Roads (Highways) Construction and Maintenance Division list. Its State Highways include Grand Southern Trunk Road, Inner Ring Road, East Coast Road, Rajiv Gandhi Road and Pallavaram to Thoraipakkam Road. The Chennai division also lists Major District Roads and Other District Roads.
The Tiruvallur (Highways) Construction and Maintenance Division list includes State Highways such as Thirumazhisai to Uthukottai Road, Chittoor to Tiruttani Road, Chennai to Pulicut Road and Chennai Outer Ring Road. It also contains extensive lists of Major District Roads and Other District Roads.
Who should check the annexure
Property buyers, owners and professionals dealing with land near a named road can use the annexure to check the road classification and the kilometre stretch covered. The notification itself does not describe land acquisition, ownership transfer, building restrictions, compensation, setbacks or changes to private title. It is a declaration and classification of listed government road sections.
This summary is generated from the source document to help you find what is relevant. The PDF above is authoritative. For advice on your own property, use LandLens One or speak to a qualified professional.
Common questions
Does the notification classify every listed road in the same category?
No. G.O. Ms. No. 66 classifies listed sections separately as State Highways, Major District Roads or Other District Roads.
How can I check whether the declaration covers the road beside my property?
Match the road name and highway division, then check the starting and ending kilometre limits in the annexure. Some roads are listed in separate segments.
Does the notification acquire private land beside these roads?
The notification does not state that private land is acquired. It declares and classifies the government road sections listed in the annexure.
Does being listed as a highway change my property title or impose a building setback?
The notification does not state any change to private title or specify building setbacks. Its stated purpose is to declare and classify the listed roads as highways.
