Right To Information Act 2005, Sec 4(1) (b), The particulars of the Tamil Nadu Housing Board
The Office of the Tamil Nadu Housing Board, functioning under the Housing and Urban Development Department, issued this public information disclosure under Section 4(1)(b) of the Right to Information Act, 2005, with an effective date of 1 January 2005. It explains the Board’s role, organisation, governing records, allotment approach, staff remuneration, information facilities and contact details, but does not grant property rights or make an individual allotment.
What the publication covers
The Tamil Nadu Housing Board publication provides organisational and administrative information for public access under the Right to Information Act, 2005. The Tamil Nadu Housing Board was formed by enlarging the scope of the City Improvement Trust under the Tamil Nadu Housing Board Act, 1961. It functions under the Housing and Urban Development Department and has jurisdiction throughout Tamil Nadu.
The Tamil Nadu Housing Board states that it develops housing for Economically Weaker Sections, Low Income Groups, Middle Income Groups and Higher Income Groups. It also undertakes environmentally sustainable projects and proposes redevelopment of old colonies through Public Private Partnership and Joint Venture arrangements.
Relevance to property buyers and owners
The Tamil Nadu Housing Board states that developed plots, flats and houses are allotted to the general public on a First come First Served basis. The publication does not provide details of a particular scheme, property, price, application process or individual allotment.
A buyer or owner can use the publication to identify the legal and administrative framework followed by the Board. It is not a title record, sale document, planning approval or proof that a property has been allotted to a named person.
Key provisions and records
The Tamil Nadu Housing Board identifies the following important records and laws used or held by it:
- Tamil Nadu Housing Board Act, 1961.
- Land Acquisition Act, 1894.
- Tamil Nadu Transparency in Tenders Act, 1998 and related Rules, 2000.
- Tamil Nadu Regulation of Rights and Responsibilities of Landlords and Tenants Act, 2017 and related Rules, 2019.
- Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016.
- Tamil Nadu Apartment Ownership Act, 2022.
- Tamil Nadu Combined Development and Building Rules, 2019.
- Tamil Nadu Housing Board Service Regulation, Works Code and Allotment Manual.
- Government orders and circulars issued by the Tamil Nadu Housing Board.
The publication also lists the Board’s members, technical and non-technical staff pay scales, and links to head office, circle office and division office directories. It states that subsidy programmes are nil and that budget allocation is made by the Board.
Accessing information
The Tamil Nadu Housing Board office is in the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority office complex, E and C Market Road, Koyambedu, Chennai. Office hours are 10.00 A.M. to 5.45 P.M. Electronic information, officer directories and Public Information Officer details are available through the Tamil Nadu Housing Board website.
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Common questions
Does this publication prove ownership of a Tamil Nadu Housing Board property?
No. It is a public information disclosure about the Tamil Nadu Housing Board’s organisation, functions and records. It does not identify an owner or grant title to a property.
How does the Tamil Nadu Housing Board say plots, flats and houses are allotted?
The publication states that developed plots, flats and houses are allotted to the general public on a First come First Served basis.
Does the publication provide details of any housing subsidy programme?
No. The entry for the execution of subsidy programmes, allocated amounts and beneficiaries is stated as nil.
Where can I find Tamil Nadu Housing Board officer and Public Information Officer details?
The publication directs readers to the Tamil Nadu Housing Board website for head office, circle office, division office and Public Information Officer details.
