Amendment to the Tamil Nadu Town and Country Planning Act, 1971
The Housing and Urban Development Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, issued G.O. Ms. No. 260, Housing and Urban Development [UD4(1)], dated 16th December 2022, relaxing Section 50 of the Tamil Nadu Town and Country Planning Act, 1971. It extends the duration of planning permission by a further two years for buildings whose planning permission was granted from 01.04.2014 to 31.03.2022, considering the two years of construction time lost due to COVID.
What the notification does
The Housing and Urban Development Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, issued G.O. Ms. No. 260, Housing and Urban Development [UD4(1)], dated 16th December 2022. Through the notification, the Governor of Tamil Nadu relaxes Section 50 of the Tamil Nadu Town and Country Planning Act, 1971, to extend certain planning permissions because of construction time lost during COVID.
The notification was published in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette Extraordinary, Part II, Section 2, on 16th December 2022. It carries notification number No. II(2)/HOU/981(b)/2022.
Planning permissions covered
The relaxation applies to buildings for which planning permission was accorded during the following period:
- From 01.04.2014.
- Up to and including 31.03.2022.
The duration of planning permission for buildings within that period is extended for a further two years. The notification explains that this extension takes account of a two year loss of construction time due to COVID.
Who may be affected
The amendment may affect property owners, builders and other persons responsible for buildings that received planning permission between 01.04.2014 and 31.03.2022. Whether a particular building falls within the relaxation depends on the date on which its planning permission was accorded.
The notification refers specifically to the duration of planning permission. It does not describe any change to the approved building plans, permitted land use, building specifications or other conditions attached to a planning permission.
Key points for checking a property
A buyer, owner or professional reviewing a building under the notification should check:
- Whether planning permission was formally accorded for the building.
- The date on which that planning permission was accorded.
- Whether that date falls between 01.04.2014 and 31.03.2022.
- The original duration of the planning permission, so the further two year period can be understood in relation to it.
The notification does not provide a separate application procedure, supporting document list or fee for receiving the extension.
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Common questions
Which planning permissions receive the two year extension?
The extension covers buildings for which planning permission was accorded from 01.04.2014 to 31.03.2022.
How long is the planning permission extended?
The duration of the planning permission is extended for a further period of two years.
Why was the extension granted?
The notification states that the extension considers the loss of two years of construction time due to COVID.
Does the notification specify an application process or fee?
No application process, document requirement or fee is stated in the notification.
