Exemption from the Provisions of Development Regulations of Second Master Plan for Chennai Metropolitan Area relating to the Construction of Commercial Building at T. Nagar, Chennai
The Housing and Urban Development Department, through G.O.(3D). No.15, Housing and Urban Development [UD(VI)], dated 13th February 2013, records the Governor of Tamil Nadu’s exemption for a specified commercial building on North Usman Road, T. Nagar, Chennai. The exemption relaxes side setback and Floor Space Index requirements, subject to payment of penal fees and obtaining a no objection certificate from the Director of Fire and Rescue Services.
What the notification does
The Housing and Urban Development Department notification applies only to the commercial building at Old Door No. 156, New Door No. 20, North Usman Road, T. Nagar, Chennai 600 017, in T.S. No. 5237, Block No. 119 of T. Nagar Village, Chennai.
The Governor of Tamil Nadu granted the exemption using powers under the Tamil Nadu Town and Country Planning Act. The exemption covers construction described as Basement Floor, Stilt in part or Ground Floor in part, First Floor, Mezzanine Floor, Second Floor, Mezzanine Floor and Third Floor.
Planning requirements relaxed
The Housing and Urban Development Department notification relaxes Regulation 26(4) E and Regulation 26(4) D of the Development Regulations of the Second Master Plan for Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority Area 2026.
The relaxations concern:
- Side setback on the northern side.
- Side setback on the southern side.
- Floor Space Index.
The notification is property specific. It does not state that the same relaxation applies generally to other buildings or properties in T. Nagar or elsewhere in the Chennai Metropolitan Area.
Conditions attached
The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority may regularise the setback and Floor Space Index violations subject to collection of the following penal fees:
- For setback space violation amounting to Floor Space Index violation, 1.25 times the guideline value of equivalent land for the violated area.
- For Floor Space Index violation, 2.00 times the guideline value of equivalent land for the violated floor area.
A no objection certificate must also be obtained from the Director of Fire and Rescue Services before the completion certificate is issued.
Who should pay attention
G.O.(3D). No.15 directly affects the owner, developer and persons dealing with the identified North Usman Road commercial building. A buyer or professional examining that property should note that the permitted relaxation is conditional, particularly on payment of the specified penal fees and obtaining the fire and rescue services no objection certificate before completion certification.
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Common questions
Does this exemption apply to every commercial property in T. Nagar?
No. The notification identifies one commercial building at Old Door No. 156, New Door No. 20, North Usman Road, in T.S. No. 5237, Block No. 119 of T. Nagar Village.
Which building requirements were relaxed?
The relaxation covers the northern and southern side setbacks and the Floor Space Index requirements under Regulation 26(4) E and Regulation 26(4) D.
Are penal fees required for regularisation?
Yes. The notification specifies 1.25 times the guideline value of equivalent land for the relevant setback violation and 2.00 times the guideline value of equivalent land for the violated floor area relating to the Floor Space Index violation.
Is fire department clearance required before the completion certificate?
Yes. A no objection certificate from the Director of Fire and Rescue Services must be obtained before the completion certificate is issued.
