Official guidance, Tamil Nadu land law
G.O (Ms) No.149, Construction of Rail Over Bridge at Ennore High Road, 2025
The Municipal Administration and Water Supply (MC.1) Department issued G.O (Ms) No.149, dated 18.07.2025, granting administrative sanction for a rail over bridge at Level Crossing No.2A on Ennore High Road in Division 38, Zone IV of the Greater Chennai Corporation. It approves an estimated cost of Rs.75.00 crore from the State Infrastructure and Amenities Fund and ratifies tenders already called for the work.
What the government has approved
The Municipal Administration and Water Supply (MC.1) Department, through G.O (Ms) No.149 dated 18.07.2025, approves construction of a rail over bridge in place of the existing Level Crossing No.2A on Ennore High Road. The location is Division 38, Zone IV of the Greater Chennai Corporation.
The stated purpose is to reduce traffic congestion in Greater Chennai. The estimate is based on the 2024-25 Schedule of Rates and the Detailed Feasibility Report submitted by the Commissioner, Greater Chennai Corporation.
Funding and tender approval
G.O (Ms) No.149 grants administrative sanction for a total estimated project cost of Rs.75.00 crore under the State Infrastructure and Amenities Fund. The State Infrastructure and Amenities Promotion Committee had decided to sanction this amount at its meeting held on 06.12.2024.
The approval also ratifies tenders that were called before the Government granted administrative sanction.
Key amounts included in the project estimate are:
- Rs.38,27,22,259.44 as the value put to tender, including the value of work, Goods and Services Tax, design and proof checking charges, and related tax.
- Rs.3,75,21,790.14 for escalation over two years, including Goods and Services Tax.
- Rs.31,79,812.72 for quality control.
- Rs.31,79,812.72 for the Tamil Nadu Manual Workers General Welfare Fund.
- Rs.79,50,324.98 for contingencies.
- Rs.18,04,46,000.00 for land acquisition and rehabilitation and resettlement.
- Rs.13,50,00,000.00 for shifting utilities.
Relevance to property owners and buyers
G.O (Ms) No.149 may be relevant to owners, occupiers and buyers of property near Level Crossing No.2A and the proposed rail over bridge corridor because the approved estimate includes land acquisition, rehabilitation and resettlement costs.
The document does not identify survey numbers, individual land parcels, affected owners or the extent of land required. It therefore does not by itself confirm that any particular property will be acquired. The estimate also provides for shifting utilities, but it does not identify which utilities or properties will be affected.
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Common questions
Where will the approved rail over bridge be built?
It will replace Level Crossing No.2A on Ennore High Road in Division 38, Zone IV of the Greater Chennai Corporation.
How much has the Government approved for the project?
The approved estimated cost is Rs.75.00 crore, funded through the State Infrastructure and Amenities Fund.
Does G.O (Ms) No.149 identify land that will be acquired?
No. The estimate includes Rs.18,04,46,000.00 for land acquisition and rehabilitation and resettlement, but the document does not list survey numbers, properties or affected owners.
Were tenders called before administrative sanction was issued?
Yes. G.O (Ms) No.149 ratifies the tenders that had already been called in anticipation of the Government's administrative sanction.
