G.O.Ms.No. 12, Chennai Metro Rail Project Phase I Extension Land Transfer, 2017
The Planning, Development and Special Initiatives (SI) Department issued G.O.Ms.No. 12 dated 21 March 2017, granting administrative approval to transfer 264 square metres of Greater Chennai Corporation OSR land and Children Park land permanently to Chennai Metro Rail Limited for the Chennai Metro Rail Project Phase I Extension. The approval also permits Chennai Metro Rail Limited to enter the land immediately, pending formal alienation orders.
What the government approved
G.O.Ms.No. 12 dated 21 March 2017 approves the permanent transfer of 264 square metres of land belonging to the Greater Chennai Corporation to Chennai Metro Rail Limited. The land is required for the Chennai Metro Rail Project Phase I Extension and consists of OSR land and Children Park land.
The identified property is in Chennai District, Tondiarpet Taluk and Village, Block No. 72, T.S. No. 3923 part and 3924 part. The transfer is subject to compliance with the OSR Rules.
Project background
The Planning, Development and Special Initiatives (SI) Department recorded that the Phase I Extension was being implemented by Chennai Metro Rail Limited at an estimated cost of Rs. 3,770 crores. At the time of the order, underground construction between Washermenpet and Korukkupet was in progress. Contracts for the remaining elevated section, stations and depot were expected to be finalised, with construction planned during 2017-18.
The High Power Committee chaired by the Chief Secretary considered proposals to transfer land owned by State Government departments, boards and the Corporation of Chennai. The committee recommended the permanent transfer of this 264 square metre parcel for the metro extension.
Key provisions
- The government grants administrative approval for permanent transfer of the identified Greater Chennai Corporation land to Chennai Metro Rail Limited.
- The approved land comprises parts of T.S. No. 3923 and T.S. No. 3924 in Block No. 72.
- The stated area of 264 square metres is tentative.
- Chennai Metro Rail Limited will finalise the required extent separately when the corridor alignment and metro station designs are finalised.
- 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, even while the alienation orders are pending.
Who may be affected
G.O.Ms.No. 12 directly concerns the Greater Chennai Corporation, Chennai Metro Rail Limited and the government authorities responsible for land administration and alienation. Property buyers, owners and professionals dealing with land near Block No. 72, particularly parts of T.S. No. 3923 and T.S. No. 3924, should note that the final land extent was not fixed in the approval and was to be determined later.
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Common questions
Which land was approved for transfer to Chennai Metro Rail Limited?
The approval covers 264 square metres of OSR land and Children Park land in Chennai District, Tondiarpet Taluk and Village, Block No. 72, comprising parts of T.S. No. 3923 and T.S. No. 3924.
Is the 264 square metre land area final?
No. G.O.Ms.No. 12 states that the area is tentative and will be finalised separately by Chennai Metro Rail Limited when the corridor alignment and metro station designs are finalised.
Can Chennai Metro Rail Limited enter the land before formal alienation orders are issued?
Yes. Chennai Metro Rail Limited was permitted to enter the land immediately because of the urgency of the project, pending the alienation orders.
Which department must issue the formal alienation orders?
The Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department must issue the land alienation orders to Chennai Metro Rail Limited.
