G.O.Ms.No.119, Chennai Metro Rail Project Phase-I Extension Land Transfer, 2016

What the government approved

The Planning, Development and Special Initiatives (S.I) Department, through G.O.Ms.No.119 dated 29 December 2016, accepted the High Power Committee's recommendation concerning land needed for the Chennai Metro Rail Project Phase-I Extension.

The approval covers approximately 265 square metres in the Municipal Shopping Complex, with the following identification:

• Tiruvallur District
• Tiruvottiyur Taluk
• Sathankadu Village
• Ward I
• Block No.13
• T.S. No.58

The land belongs to the Greater Chennai Corporation. Administrative approval was granted for its permanent transfer to Chennai Metro Rail Limited for the metro project.

Nature of the approval

G.O.Ms.No.119 dated 29 December 2016 records that the 265 square metre requirement is tentative. Chennai Metro Rail Limited will finalise the actual land requirement separately when the corridor alignment and metro station designs are finalised.

The key provisions are:

• Permanent transfer of the identified Greater Chennai Corporation land received administrative approval.
• The Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department must issue the alienation orders based on the government approval.
• Chennai Metro Rail Limited may enter the land immediately because of the urgency of the project.
• Immediate entry is allowed even though the formal alienation orders are still pending.

Project background

The Planning, Development and Special Initiatives (S.I) Department states that Chennai Metro Rail Limited is implementing the Phase-I Extension at an estimated cost of Rs.3770 crores. At the time of the order, work had started on the underground section from Washermenpet to Korukkupet, while contracts for the remaining elevated section, stations and depot were expected to be finalised.

A High Power Committee chaired by the Chief Secretary considered proposals involving land held by State Government departments, boards and the Greater Chennai Corporation. The committee recommended this Municipal Shopping Complex land for permanent transfer.

Who may be affected

G.O.Ms.No.119 dated 29 December 2016 directly concerns Chennai Metro Rail Limited, the Greater Chennai Corporation, the Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department and authorities responsible for the identified land. A buyer, owner or professional checking property near the Municipal Shopping Complex in T.S. No.58 should note that the approved extent is tentative and may be finalised when the metro alignment and station designs are settled.