G.O.Ms.No.124, Chennai Metro Rail Phase-I Extension Land Transfer, 2016
The Planning, Development and Special Initiatives (S.I) Department issued Government Order G.O.Ms.No.124 on 29 December 2016, granting administrative approval to transfer 37 square metres of Police Department land in Sathankadu Village 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 the Revenue Department must issue the formal alienation orders. The stated land extent is tentative and will be finalised separately when the corridor alignment and station designs are finalised.
Purpose and land covered
Government Order G.O.Ms.No.124, issued by the Planning, Development and Special Initiatives (S.I) Department on 29 December 2016, concerns land required for the Chennai Metro Rail Project Phase-I Extension. The government accepted the High Power Committee's recommendation and granted administrative approval for permanent transfer of the identified land to Chennai Metro Rail Limited.
The approved parcel is described as:
- Extent of 37 square metres.
- Located in Tiruvottriyur Police Station.
- Tiruvallur District and Tiruvottiyur Taluk.
- Sathankadu Village, Ward J, Block No.6.
- Town Survey Number 123/1.
- Land belonging to the Police Department.
Immediate entry and formal transfer
Government Order G.O.Ms.No.124 permits Chennai Metro Rail Limited to enter the identified land immediately because of the urgency of implementing the project. This permission applies while formal alienation orders are still pending.
The Revenue Department is directed to issue the alienation orders to Chennai Metro Rail Limited based on the government approval. The document therefore gives administrative approval and immediate entry permission, but also records that a further Revenue Department process is required for alienation of the land.
The stated extent of 37 square metres is tentative. Chennai Metro Rail Limited will finalise the required extent separately when finalising the corridor alignment, metro station designs and related project details.
Project and approval background
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 construction taken up during 2016-17.
The High Power Committee met under the chairmanship of the Chief Secretary on 24 February 2016. It considered proposed permanent transfers of land belonging to State Government departments, boards and the Corporation of Chennai, and recommended this Police Department parcel for transfer.
Who is affected
Government Order G.O.Ms.No.124 directly concerns Chennai Metro Rail Limited, the Police Department, the Revenue Department and the authorities responsible for the identified government land. The document identifies only the specified Police Department parcel. It does not describe a general land transfer rule or identify any private land for transfer.
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Common questions
Has the 37 square metres already been formally alienated to Chennai Metro Rail Limited?
Government Order G.O.Ms.No.124 grants administrative approval for the permanent transfer and directs the Revenue Department to issue alienation orders. Chennai Metro Rail Limited may enter the land immediately while those orders are pending.
Is the 37 square metre extent final?
No. The document says the extent is tentative and will be finalised separately by Chennai Metro Rail Limited when the corridor alignment and metro station designs are finalised.
Does the approval cover private property?
The document identifies only land belonging to the Police Department at Town Survey Number 123/1 in Sathankadu Village. It does not identify any private property for transfer.
Why was Chennai Metro Rail Limited allowed to enter before the alienation orders?
Government Order G.O.Ms.No.124 permits immediate entry because of the urgency involved in implementing the Chennai Metro Rail Project Phase-I Extension.
