Official guidance, Tamil Nadu land law
G.O.Ms.No.111, Inclusion of Chengalpattu Taluk in Chengalpattu Local Planning Area, 2014
The Housing and Urban Development Department issued G.O.Ms.No.111, dated 4 July 2014, declaring the Tamil Nadu Government's intention to include Chengalpattu Taluk in the Chengalpattu local planning area, except for land already covered by the Mammallapuram local planning area, Mammallapuram New Town Development Area and Chennai Metropolitan Area. The document proposes an amendment to the Rural Development and Local Administration Department notification published on 17 April 1974 and invites objections or suggestions before the draft amendment is considered.
What the document does
G.O.Ms.No.111 of the Housing and Urban Development Department, dated 4 July 2014, records the Government's intention to bring the total area of Chengalpattu Taluk into the Chengalpattu local planning area, subject to stated exclusions. The proposed inclusion was made under the Tamil Nadu Town and Country Planning Act, 1971.
The document is a notice of intention and a draft amendment. It states that the draft will be considered after two months from publication of the notification in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette.
Areas covered and excluded
The proposed Chengalpattu local planning area covers Chengalpattu Taluk except:
- Portions within the Mammallapuram local planning area.
- Portions within the Mammallapuram New Town Development Area.
- Portions within the Chennai Metropolitan Area.
The replacement table identifies Chengalpattu Municipality, Maraimalai Nagar Municipality and numerous revenue villages. It also identifies certain reserve forest areas, including areas associated with Kumili, Keezkottaiyoor, Appur, Thirutheri, Echankaranai, Anjur, Paranur and Vallam.
Property buyers, owners and professionals dealing with land in Chengalpattu Taluk can use the table to check whether a municipality or revenue village was proposed for inclusion. They must also check whether the particular land falls within one of the three excluded planning areas.
Objections and suggestions
The notification allows an inhabitant, local authority or institution in the affected local areas to submit an objection or suggestion in writing. Submissions received before the end of the two month period from Gazette publication are to be considered by the Government of Tamil Nadu.
Written submissions must be addressed to the Secretary to Government, Housing and Urban Development Department, Secretariat, Fort Saint George, Chennai 600 009.
Publication steps
G.O.Ms.No.111 directs publication of the notification in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette. It also directs the Collector of Kancheepuram District to republish it in the District Gazette and report the republication date to the Government. The Director of Translation, Chennai, was directed to arrange a Tamil translation for the Collector.
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Common questions
Does the notification include every part of Chengalpattu Taluk?
No. It excludes portions already covered by the Mammallapuram local planning area, Mammallapuram New Town Development Area and Chennai Metropolitan Area.
Was the inclusion final when G.O.Ms.No.111 was issued?
The document declares the Government's intention and publishes a draft amendment. It says the draft will be considered after two months from its publication in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette.
Can a resident object to the proposed inclusion?
Yes. An inhabitant, local authority or institution in the affected local areas may submit a written objection or suggestion before the two month period from Gazette publication expires.
Where should an objection or suggestion be sent?
It should be addressed to the Secretary to Government, Housing and Urban Development Department, Secretariat, Fort Saint George, Chennai 600 009.
