G.O.(4D) No.45, Construction or Reconstruction of 6424 Tenements in 17 Schemes, 2024
The Housing and Urban Development (UHD-1(2)) Department issued G.O.(4D) No.45 on 12 December 2024, granting administrative sanction of Rs.1148.85 crore for the Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board to construct or reconstruct 6424 tenements across 17 schemes. The projects are funded through beneficiary contributions, a State grant, the Tamil Nadu Housing Board and the Asian Development Bank, subject to conditions on beneficiary lists, contributions and land use.
What the government approved
G.O.(4D) No.45, issued by the Housing and Urban Development (UHD-1(2)) Department on 12 December 2024, approves construction or reconstruction of 6424 tenements in 17 schemes in Chennai, Trichy, Thanjavur, Kanchipuram and Chengalpattu districts. The total approved project cost is Rs.1148.85 crore for the financial year 2024-2025.
The approval follows a proposal from the Managing Director of the Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board and a Chief Minister's announcement concerning the reconstruction of dilapidated tenements.
Projects and implementing agencies
The 17 approved schemes comprise:
- Tamil Nadu Housing Board funded schemes covering 4214 tenements at East Cemetery Road, Kodungaiyur, Powerkuppam, Kamarajar Colony, Osankulam, Karumankulam, Kanagam, Pallakku Maniyam, Trichy Kottakollai, Thanjavur A.V. Pathy Nagar, Thanjavur Old Fish Market and Thanjavur J.J Nagar.
- Asian Development Bank funded schemes covering 2210 tenements at Kothandaramar Street, Greams Road, Pumping Station, Thirumudivakkam and Melakottaiyur.
- Thirumudivakkam and Melakottaiyur are classified as greenfield projects. The remaining listed projects are classified as reconstruction.
- The Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board will implement East Cemetery Road, Kodungaiyur and all five Asian Development Bank funded schemes. The Tamil Nadu Housing Board will implement the other ten schemes in the first group.
Funding
G.O.(4D) No.45 records the following funding split:
- Rs.96.36 crore from beneficiary contributions.
- Rs.93.90 crore as a State grant.
- Rs.664.95 crore from the Tamil Nadu Housing Board.
- Rs.293.64 crore from the Asian Development Bank.
The Tamil Nadu Infrastructure Development Board is to formulate a revenue-sharing model for developing Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board lands. The model is intended to allow the Tamil Nadu Housing Board to receive a share of revenue and recoup funds used for these projects.
Conditions affecting beneficiaries and projects
The administrative sanction includes these conditions:
- New greenfield projects may begin only after obtaining the full beneficiary list and commitments for beneficiary contributions.
- Beneficiary contributions must follow existing norms.
- Reconstruction projects must use the available Floor Space Index as much as possible.
- Additional units must be created to accommodate additional beneficiaries.
Residents or beneficiaries connected with a listed scheme may therefore be affected by reconstruction, beneficiary contribution requirements or the creation of additional units.
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Common questions
Which housing schemes are covered by G.O.(4D) No.45?
The approval covers 17 schemes, including East Cemetery Road, Kodungaiyur, Kothandaramar Street, Greams Road, Pumping Station, Thirumudivakkam, Melakottaiyur and ten other listed schemes in Chennai, Trichy and Thanjavur.
How many tenements have been approved?
The Housing and Urban Development (UHD-1(2)) Department approved construction or reconstruction of 6424 tenements at a total project cost of Rs.1148.85 crore.
Will beneficiaries have to contribute money?
Yes. The approved funding includes Rs.96.36 crore in beneficiary contributions, and contributions must follow existing norms. Greenfield projects require beneficiary lists and contribution commitments before work begins.
Does G.O.(4D) No.45 approve individual housing allotments?
G.O.(4D) No.45 grants administrative sanction for the projects but does not identify or approve individual allotments. It requires a full beneficiary list before new greenfield projects are undertaken.
