G.O.Ms.No.117, Chennai Metro Rail Project Phase-I Extension Land Transfer, 2016
The Planning, Development and Special Initiatives (S.I) Department of the Government of Tamil Nadu issued G.O.Ms.No.117 dated 29 December 2016, granting administrative approval to permanently transfer 96 sq.m of Greater Chennai Corporation school land to Chennai Metro Rail Limited for the Chennai Metro Rail Project Phase-I Extension. Chennai Metro Rail Limited may enter the land immediately, while the Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department must issue the formal alienation orders.
What the government approved
The Planning, Development and Special Initiatives (S.I) Department of the Government of Tamil Nadu issued G.O.Ms.No.117 dated 29 December 2016. It approves the permanent transfer of 96 sq.m of land belonging to the Greater Chennai Corporation and permits Chennai Metro Rail Limited to enter the land immediately.
The land forms part of Chennai Corporation Higher Secondary School and is identified as:
- Chennai District.
- Tondiarpet Taluk and Village.
- Block No.76.
- T.S.No.4008/1.
The transfer is for implementing the Chennai Metro Rail Project Phase-I Extension. The project includes an underground stretch from Washermenpet to Korukkupet, along with an elevated stretch, stations and a depot.
How the land transfer will proceed
G.O.Ms.No.117 records that the High Power Committee, chaired by the Chief Secretary, considered proposals for transferring land belonging to State Government departments, boards and the Corporation of Chennai. The committee recommended that the 96 sq.m school parcel be transferred permanently to Chennai Metro Rail Limited.
Key provisions are:
- The Government accepted the High Power Committee's recommendation and gave administrative approval for the transfer.
- The Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department must issue the land alienation orders based on the approval.
- Chennai Metro Rail Limited may enter the land immediately because of the urgency of the project, without waiting for the alienation orders.
- The stated area of 96 sq.m is tentative.
- Chennai Metro Rail Limited will separately finalise the required extent when it finalises the corridor alignment and metro station designs.
Who may be affected
G.O.Ms.No.117 directly concerns Chennai Metro Rail Limited, the Greater Chennai Corporation, Chennai Corporation Higher Secondary School and the government authorities responsible for land administration and alienation.
A property buyer or owner should note that the approval identifies one specific corporation-owned school parcel, not a general area or category of private property. Anyone checking land near the project should compare their survey details with Block No.76 and T.S.No.4008/1. The final extent may differ because the approved 96 sq.m requirement is expressly described as tentative.
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Common questions
Which land does G.O.Ms.No.117 cover?
It covers a tentative 96 sq.m portion of Chennai Corporation Higher Secondary School land in Chennai District, Tondiarpet Taluk and Village, Block No.76, T.S.No.4008/1.
Has the land been approved for permanent transfer?
Yes. The Government granted administrative approval for permanent transfer to Chennai Metro Rail Limited, but the Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department must issue the alienation orders.
Can Chennai Metro Rail Limited enter the land before the alienation orders are issued?
Yes. Chennai Metro Rail Limited was permitted to enter the land immediately because of the urgency of the project.
Is the approved area of 96 sq.m final?
No. The document describes the extent as tentative and says Chennai Metro Rail Limited will finalise it separately when the corridor alignment and station designs are finalised.
