G.O.Ms.No.116, Chennai Metro Rail Project Phase-I Extension Land Transfer, 2016
The Government of Tamil Nadu, Planning, Development and Special Initiatives (S.I) Department, issued G.O.Ms.No.116 dated 29 December 2016, granting administrative approval for the permanent transfer of 44 square metres of Greater Chennai Corporation school land to Chennai Metro Rail Limited for the Chennai Metro Rail Project Phase-I Extension. Chennai Metro Rail Limited was also permitted to enter the land immediately, while formal alienation orders remained to be issued.
What the government approved
G.O.Ms.No.116 of the Planning, Development and Special Initiatives (S.I) Department, dated 29 December 2016, approves the permanent transfer of 44 square metres within Chennai Corporation Primary School land to Chennai Metro Rail Limited. The land is required for the Chennai Metro Rail Project Phase-I Extension.
The approved land is identified as:
- Chennai District
- Tondiarpet Taluk and Village
- Block No.76
- T.S. No.4008/2
- Owner recorded in the order, Greater Chennai Corporation
The stated extent of 44 square metres is tentative. Chennai Metro Rail Limited is to finalise the required extent when the corridor alignment and metro station designs are finalised.
Why the land is required
The Chennai Metro Rail Project Phase-I Extension was being implemented by Chennai Metro Rail Limited at an estimated cost of Rs.3770 crores. Construction of the underground stretch from Washermenpet to Korukkupet had started, while contracts for the remaining elevated stretch, stations and depot were expected to be finalised and taken up during 2016-17.
The school land was included in a list of land held by State Government departments, boards and the Greater Chennai Corporation that Chennai Metro Rail Limited required for the project.
Approval and possession process
The High Power Committee chaired by the Chief Secretary considered proposals for permanent transfer of government, board and corporation land. It recommended permanent transfer of the 44 square metre school parcel to Chennai Metro Rail Limited.
G.O.Ms.No.116 provides that:
- The Government accepted the High Power Committee's recommendation.
- Administrative approval was granted for permanent transfer to Chennai Metro Rail Limited.
- The Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department must issue the formal land alienation orders.
- Chennai Metro Rail Limited may enter the land immediately because of the urgency of the project, without waiting for those alienation orders.
Who should check this document
G.O.Ms.No.116 is relevant to the Greater Chennai Corporation, Chennai Metro Rail Limited, government land authorities and anyone examining land records for Block No.76, T.S. No.4008/2 in Tondiarpet. The document identifies the affected parcel as Greater Chennai Corporation school land and does not describe the acquisition or transfer of a privately owned parcel.
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Common questions
Which land is covered by G.O.Ms.No.116?
It covers a tentative extent of 44 square metres in Chennai Corporation Primary School, Chennai District, Tondiarpet Taluk and Village, Block No.76, T.S. No.4008/2.
Was the land permanently transferred immediately?
The Government granted administrative approval for permanent transfer. The Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department was directed to issue the formal alienation orders.
Could Chennai Metro Rail Limited enter the land before alienation orders were issued?
Yes. Chennai Metro Rail Limited was permitted to enter the land immediately because of the urgency of the project, pending formal alienation orders.
Is the approved area of 44 square metres final?
No. The order describes the extent as tentative and says Chennai Metro Rail Limited will finalise it when the corridor alignment and metro station designs are finalised.
