G.O.Ms.No.118, Chennai Metro Rail Phase-I Extension Land Transfer, 2016
The Planning, Development and Special Initiatives (S.I) Department issued Government Order Ms. No. 118 on 29 December 2016, granting administrative approval to transfer 134 square metres of Greater Chennai Corporation land permanently to Chennai Metro Rail Limited for the Chennai Metro Rail Project Phase-I Extension. Chennai Metro Rail Limited may enter the land immediately, while formal alienation orders remain pending, and the final land extent will be fixed when the corridor alignment and station designs are finalised.
What the government approved
Government Order Ms. No. 118, issued by the Planning, Development and Special Initiatives (S.I) Department on 29 December 2016, approves the permanent transfer of land belonging to the Greater Chennai Corporation to Chennai Metro Rail Limited.
The approval covers:
- A tentative extent of 134 square metres.
- Land in the Greater Chennai Corporation Building.
- Chennai District, Tondiarpet Taluk and Village.
- Block No. 78 and Town Survey No. 4053/1.
- Use of the land for the Chennai Metro Rail Project Phase-I Extension.
Why the land is required
Chennai Metro Rail Limited is implementing the Phase-I Extension at an estimated cost of Rs. 3,770 crores. At the time of the government order, construction had started on the underground stretch from Washermenpet to Korukkupet. Contracts for the remaining elevated stretch, stations and depot were expected to be finalised, with construction planned during 2016-17.
The Managing Director of Chennai Metro Rail Limited submitted a list of land belonging to State Government departments, boards and the Greater Chennai Corporation that was required for the project.
Approval process and next steps
The High Power Committee chaired by the Chief Secretary considered proposals for permanent transfer of government, board and corporation land. The committee recommended the 134 square metre parcel at the Greater Chennai Corporation Building for permanent transfer.
Key provisions are:
- The Government accepted the High Power Committee's recommendation and granted administrative approval for permanent transfer.
- The stated area of 134 square metres is tentative.
- Chennai Metro Rail Limited will finalise the required extent separately when finalising the corridor alignment and metro station designs.
- The Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department must issue the formal alienation orders.
- Chennai Metro Rail Limited may enter the land immediately because of the urgency of the project, even while alienation orders are pending.
Who may be affected
Government Order Ms. No. 118 directly concerns the Greater Chennai Corporation, Chennai Metro Rail Limited, the Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department, and the authorities responsible for land administration in Chennai. For property buyers or professionals checking nearby records, the identifying details are Tondiarpet Taluk and Village, Block No. 78 and Town Survey No. 4053/1.
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Common questions
Which land does Government Order Ms. No. 118 cover?
It covers a tentative 134 square metres in the Greater Chennai Corporation Building, Chennai District, Tondiarpet Taluk and Village, Block No. 78, Town Survey No. 4053/1.
Has the land already been permanently transferred to Chennai Metro Rail Limited?
The Government granted administrative approval for permanent transfer. The Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department must still issue alienation orders.
Can Chennai Metro Rail Limited use the land before alienation orders are issued?
Yes. Chennai Metro Rail Limited was permitted to enter the land immediately because of the urgency of the project, pending alienation orders.
Is the approved area of 134 square metres final?
No. The government 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.
