G.O(Ms.) No.13, Declaration of Kancheepuram New Town, 2023
The Government of Tamil Nadu Housing and Urban Development [UD1] Department issued G.O(Ms.) No.13, dated 7 February 2023, declaring its intention to specify 18 revenue villages as the site for Kancheepuram New Town. The notification allows inhabitants, local authorities and institutions in those areas to submit written objections or suggestions within two months from its publication in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette.
What the document does
G.O(Ms.) No.13, dated 7 February 2023, from the Government of Tamil Nadu Housing and Urban Development [UD1] Department declares the Government's intention to specify 18 revenue villages as the site for Kancheepuram New Town. The proposed new town covers 62.78 square kilometres and includes villages adjoining National Highway 48.
The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority proposed preparing a New Town Development Plan for Kancheepuram. Its authority approved the proposal at its 270th meeting and requested approval of the sketch and draft notification identifying the proposed planning area.
Why the new town is proposed
The notification records the following reasons for planning the area:
- Kancheepuram is developing rapidly, particularly towards National Highway 48.
- Unplanned commercial development in the town's core has contributed to traffic congestion.
- Existing development affects the heritage character of Kancheepuram.
- The delineated area takes account of heritage precincts, commercial development and urbanisation trends observed from 2003 to 2020.
Areas covered
The proposed Kancheepuram New Town site consists of these revenue villages:
- Enadur, Nallur, Pappankuzhi, Vaiyavoor, Kalaiyanur and Puteri.
- Melambi, Kilambi, Chitterimedu, Konnerikuppam, Thirumalpadithangal and Kilkadirpur.
- Thimmasamudram, Karuppaditatadai, Achukkattu, Netteri, Arrappanjeri and Sirukaveripakkam.
Who may be affected
Owners, buyers, inhabitants, local authorities and institutions connected with any of the 18 listed villages should note that the areas are proposed for inclusion in the Kancheepuram New Town planning area. The document declares an intention and starts a public objection and suggestion process. It does not set out particular land use restrictions, building controls or approval requirements for individual properties.
Objections and suggestions
The Kancheepuram New Town notification provides that:
- Any inhabitant, local authority or institution in the listed areas may respond.
- Objections or suggestions must be made in writing.
- They must be submitted within two months from publication of the notification in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette.
- Submissions received within that period will be considered by the Government.
- Submissions should be addressed to the Principal Secretary to Government, Housing and Urban Development Department, Secretariat, Fort Saint George, Chennai 600 009.
The Collector of Kancheepuram District was directed to republish the notification in the District Gazette.
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Common questions
Does the notification finally declare my village as part of Kancheepuram New Town?
The notification declares the Government's intention to specify the 18 listed villages as the site for Kancheepuram New Town. It also provides a period for objections and suggestions before the proposal is considered.
How can I object if my property is in one of the listed villages?
An inhabitant, local authority or institution may submit a written objection or suggestion to the Principal Secretary to Government, Housing and Urban Development Department, Secretariat, Fort Saint George, Chennai 600 009. It must be submitted within two months from publication of the notification in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette.
How large is the proposed Kancheepuram New Town?
The proposed new town has a stated total extent of 62.78 square kilometres and covers 18 revenue villages adjoining National Highway 48.
Does the document impose specific building or land use restrictions?
No specific building restrictions, land use controls or approval requirements for individual properties are stated. The document declares an intention to specify the planning area and invites objections and suggestions.
