G.O.Ms.No.1, Chennai Metropolitan Area Rail Project Reports, 2020
The Planning, Development & Special Initiatives (SI) Department issued G.O.Ms.No.1 dated 23 January 2020, approving the preparation of feasibility and detailed project reports for light rail connectivity from Tambaram to Velachery and a Metro Rail extension from Airport to Kilambakkam Bus Terminal. Chennai Metro Rail Limited was authorised to prepare the reports, using funding from the Project Preparation Fund of the Tamil Nadu Infrastructure Development Board.
What the government approved
G.O.Ms.No.1 dated 23 January 2020 of the Planning, Development & Special Initiatives (SI) Department approves preparation of DFR and DPR documents for two proposed rail corridors in the Chennai Metropolitan Area. The approval covers studies and reports for:
- Light rail connectivity from Tambaram to Velachery.
- Extension of Phase-I of Metro Rail from Airport to Kilambakkam Bus Terminal.
The government recorded that the new bus terminal at Kilambakkam, near Vandalur, created a need to consider extending Metro Rail from Airport to Kilambakkam. It also identified Tambaram to Velachery as a potential corridor, with Peak Hour Peak Direction Traffic of around 10,000 according to the Comprehensive Mobility Plan for the Chennai Metropolitan Area.
Responsibility and funding
G.O.Ms.No.1 dated 23 January 2020 permits Chennai Metro Rail Limited to undertake preparation of the DFR and DPR for both corridors. The cost of preparing these reports is to be met from the Project Preparation Fund of the Tamil Nadu Infrastructure Development Board.
The Managing Director of Chennai Metro Rail Limited must provide the government with a detailed monthly report on progress in preparing the DFR and DPR.
What it means for property owners and buyers
G.O.Ms.No.1 dated 23 January 2020 authorises project report preparation, rather than approving construction of either corridor. The document does not provide final routes, station locations, survey numbers or details of land required for the projects.
The document also does not identify any property for acquisition or impose restrictions on the use, sale or development of land. Owners and buyers near the broad Tambaram to Velachery or Airport to Kilambakkam corridors should therefore treat the proposals as being at the report preparation stage based on this document alone.
Authorities receiving the order
G.O.Ms.No.1 dated 23 January 2020 was sent to Chennai Metro Rail Limited, the Tamil Nadu Infrastructure Development Board and relevant government departments. It was also sent to the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority and the District Collectors of Chennai, Kanchipuram and Chengalpet.
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Common questions
Does G.O.Ms.No.1 approve construction of the two rail corridors?
No. It approves preparation of DFR and DPR documents for the proposed light rail connection and Metro Rail extension.
Does the document acquire any private land?
No land or property is identified for acquisition in the document. It contains no survey numbers, final alignments or land acquisition details.
Who will prepare the project reports?
Chennai Metro Rail Limited is authorised to prepare the DFR and DPR for both proposed corridors.
Who will pay for preparation of the reports?
The preparation cost will be met from the Project Preparation Fund of the Tamil Nadu Infrastructure Development Board.
