Official guidance, Tamil Nadu land law
G.O. (Ms) No.06, Tamil Nadu Backward Classes Commission Office Premises, 2024
The Backward Classes, Most Backward Classes and Minorities Welfare Department issued G.O. (Ms) No.06, dated 9 January 2024, permitting the Tamil Nadu Backward Classes Commission to shift from its rented office in Mylapore to premises allotted by the Tamil Nadu Housing Board in Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai. The government approved rental of 2,831 sq.ft. at Rs.100 per sq.ft., amounting to Rs.2,83,100 per month, with a 10% increase after completion of every year.
What the government approved
The Backward Classes, Most Backward Classes and Minorities Welfare Department issued G.O. (Ms) No.06, dated 9 January 2024, to approve relocation of the Tamil Nadu Backward Classes Commission. The Commission may shift from 212, R.K. Mutt Road, Mylapore, Chennai, to the first floor of the Tamil Nadu Housing Board Commercial Building on L.B. Road (Dr. Muthulakshmi Salai), Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai.
The approval covers 2,831 sq.ft. of office space allotted by the Tamil Nadu Housing Board on a rental basis.
Why the office is moving
The Tamil Nadu Backward Classes Commission had occupied premises in Mylapore on rent since March 1993. As of August 2023, the monthly rent was Rs.87,948 plus GST at 18%.
The Chairman of the Tamil Nadu Backward Classes Commission reported several problems with the existing premises:
- The building was about three decades old.
- There was not enough space for Commission members and visitors.
- There was no proper conference hall for meetings with members and representatives of communities seeking relief.
- The absence of parking affected access for the Chairman, members, dignitaries and community representatives.
Rental terms for the new premises
The Tamil Nadu Housing Board allotted office space in its commercial building at Thiruvanmiyur. The approved terms include:
- Office area of 2,831 sq.ft.
- Monthly rent of Rs.100 per sq.ft.
- Total monthly rent of Rs.2,83,100.
- A 10% increase after completion of every year.
- Occupation on a rental basis and subject to the conditions in the Tamil Nadu Housing Board allotment.
The Finance Department concurred with the approval through its communication dated 6 January 2024.
Who is affected
G.O. (Ms) No.06 directly concerns the Tamil Nadu Backward Classes Commission, the Tamil Nadu Housing Board and government offices responsible for rent and expenditure. It records the rental and relocation of a government commission office. It does not set out a general housing scheme, property purchase rule or land use change for private owners or buyers.
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Common questions
Does G.O. (Ms) No.06 affect my private property in Chennai?
The document does not identify or regulate any private property. It concerns the rental and relocation of the Tamil Nadu Backward Classes Commission to a Tamil Nadu Housing Board commercial building.
Where is the Tamil Nadu Backward Classes Commission moving?
The Commission is moving to the first floor of the Tamil Nadu Housing Board Commercial Building on L.B. Road (Dr. Muthulakshmi Salai), Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai.
What rent was approved for the new office?
The approved rent is Rs.100 per sq.ft. for 2,831 sq.ft., totalling Rs.2,83,100 per month. The rent increases by 10% after completion of every year.
Why was the Commission allowed to leave its Mylapore office?
The existing premises lacked sufficient space, a proper conference hall and parking. The Chairman stated that these limitations affected members, visitors, dignitaries and community representatives.
