Official guidance, Tamil Nadu land law
G.O.Ms. No. 191, Fixation of Infrastructure and Basic Amenities Charges, 2007
The Government of Tamil Nadu, Housing and Urban Development (OPI) Department, issued G.O.Ms. No. 191 dated 1 June 2007 to introduce Infrastructure and Basic Amenities Charges for specified building developments and establish ceilings for those charges. The Director of Town and Country Planning subsequently issued proceedings Roc. No. 9278/2007 BA-1 dated 5 June 2007, fixing rates for different planning areas outside the Chennai Metropolitan Area. The charges affect commercial and information technology buildings, multistoreyed buildings, institutions and industrial developments.
What the documents govern
The Housing and Urban Development (OPI) Department issued G.O.Ms. No. 191 dated 1 June 2007 because the Government considered additional funding necessary for infrastructure and basic amenities connected with rapid development. The stated purposes include water supply, broad road connectivity, sewerage and drainage connections, standard infrastructure and an environment friendly atmosphere.
The Director of Town and Country Planning issued proceedings Roc. No. 9278/2007 BA-1 dated 5 June 2007 to set area specific rates outside the Chennai Metropolitan Area. The rates were based on land cost, infrastructure cost and the nature of development.
Maximum charges under G.O.Ms. No. 191
G.O.Ms. No. 191 dated 1 June 2007 sets the following ceilings:
- Commercial and information technology buildings, Rs.500 per square metre.
- Multistoreyed buildings, Rs.1,000 per square metre.
- Institutions, Rs.200 per square metre.
- Industrial use, Rs.300 per square metre.
The Director of Town and Country Planning may fix different rates for different places and building categories, taking infrastructure needs and other development factors into account.
Area specific rates
The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority must collect the full rates listed in G.O.Ms. No. 191 for the Chennai Metropolitan Area. Areas under the Chengalpattu regional office of the Town and Country Planning Department also use the maximum rates.
For the Coimbatore Composite Local Planning Area, Kurichi New Town Development Area and Tiruppur Composite Local Planning Area, the proceedings fix charges at 75 per cent of the ceilings:
- Commercial and information technology buildings, Rs.375 per square metre.
- Multistoreyed buildings, Rs.750 per square metre.
- Institutions, Rs.150 per square metre.
- Industrial use, Rs.225 per square metre.
For other areas in the State, excluding the Chennai Metropolitan Area, Chengalpattu region and the three areas listed immediately before, the proceedings fix charges at 50 per cent of the ceilings:
- Commercial and information technology buildings, Rs.250 per square metre.
- Multistoreyed buildings, Rs.500 per square metre.
- Institutions, Rs.100 per square metre.
- Industrial use, Rs.150 per square metre.
Collection and fund
Infrastructure and Basic Amenities Charges collected outside the Chennai Metropolitan Area are payable in favour of the Director of Town and Country Planning. Collections must be credited to the Infrastructure and Amenities Fund. Until that fund becomes operational, collections must go into a new personal deposit account and later be transferred to the fund.
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Common questions
How much is charged for a multistoreyed building in the Chennai Metropolitan Area?
The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority must collect Rs.1,000 per square metre for a multistoreyed building in the Chennai Metropolitan Area.
What rates apply in Coimbatore, Kurichi and Tiruppur planning areas?
The specified areas use 75 per cent of the ceiling rates. The rates are Rs.375 per square metre for commercial and information technology buildings, Rs.750 for multistoreyed buildings, Rs.150 for institutions and Rs.225 for industrial use.
Where are the collected charges kept?
The charges are intended for the Infrastructure and Amenities Fund. Until the fund becomes operational, collections must be placed in a new personal deposit account and transferred later.
Does the document set a charge for an ordinary residential building?
The listed categories are commercial and information technology buildings, multistoreyed buildings, institutions and industrial use. The source does not state a separate rate for other residential buildings.
