Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, Part II, Section 2, No. 8
The Government of Tamil Nadu published Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, Part II, Section 2, No. 8 on 22 February 2023 to notify government decisions affecting sections of the public, including proposed New Town sites and permissions for specified Jallikattu and Eruthu Vidum Vizha events. The Housing and Urban Development Department, through Government Order Ms. No. 13 and Government Order Ms. No. 14, both dated 7 February 2023, declares an intention to specify listed revenue villages as the sites for Kancheepuram New Town and Thiruvallur New Town, and invites written objections or suggestions.
Land planning proposals
The Housing and Urban Development Department published two proposals under the Tamil Nadu Town and Country Planning Act, 1971. Each proposal declares the Governor of Tamil Nadu's intention to specify listed areas as a New Town site. Residents, local authorities and institutions in those areas may submit written objections or suggestions within two months from publication in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette.
Kancheepuram New Town
Government Order Ms. No. 13, Housing and Urban Development Department, dated 7 February 2023, proposes the following revenue villages as the site for Kancheepuram New Town:
- Enadur, Nallur, Pappankuzhi, Vaiyavoor and Kalaiyanur.
- Puteri, Melambi, Kilambi, Chitterimedu and Konnerikuppam.
- Thirumalpadithangal, Kilkadirpur, Thimmasamudram, Karuppaditatadai, Achukkattu and Netteri.
Thiruvallur New Town
Government Order Ms. No. 14, Housing and Urban Development Department, dated 7 February 2023, proposes the following revenue villages as the site for Thiruvallur New Town:
- Paleswaram, Athupakkam, Ariyapakkam, Ellapuram and Rallapadi.
- Periapalayam, Chittariambakkam, Moongilpattu, Vadamadurai, Panapakkam and Velapakkam.
The Government will consider objections and suggestions received within the stated period before taking further action. Submissions must be addressed to the Principal Secretary to Government, Housing and Urban Development Department, Secretariat, Fort Saint George, Chennai 600 009.
Who may be affected
Property buyers, owners and professionals dealing with land in a listed revenue village should note that the notification is a declaration of intention to specify the area as a New Town site. The source does not record a final specification of either New Town site. People living in the areas, and relevant local authorities or institutions, have the stated opportunity to respond.
Other notifications in the Gazette
The Animal Husbandry, Dairying, Fisheries and Fishermen Welfare Department also authorised Jallikattu or Eruthu Vidum Vizha at specified places and dates, subject to prescribed procedures and disaster management restrictions. The issue additionally lists notifications concerning courts, unregulated deposit schemes and Labour Court adjudication.
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Common questions
Is my village already finally declared as part of Kancheepuram New Town or Thiruvallur New Town?
The notifications declare an intention to specify the listed areas as New Town sites. They also provide for objections and suggestions to be considered before further action.
Who can object to a proposed New Town site?
Any inhabitant, local authority or institution in the listed areas may submit a written objection or suggestion.
How long is allowed for objections or suggestions?
Written objections or suggestions may be submitted within two months from publication of the notification in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette.
Where should a New Town objection be sent?
It should be addressed to the Principal Secretary to Government, Housing and Urban Development Department, Secretariat, Fort Saint George, Chennai 600 009.
