G.O.Ms.No.180, Implementation of Chennai Metro Rail Project, 2007
The Planning, Development and Special Initiatives (SI) Department issued G.O.Ms.No.180 dated 12 December 2007, granting in principle approval for the first two corridors of the Chennai Metro Rail Project. It approves an estimated project cost of Rs.9,757 crores at March 2007 prices and recommends the project to the Government of India for Central Government funding and institutional loan assistance.
What the government approved
The Planning, Development and Special Initiatives (SI) Department, through G.O.Ms.No.180 dated 12 December 2007, gives the Tamil Nadu Government's in principle approval for two initial Chennai Metro Rail corridors. The approval follows consideration of the Detailed Project Report prepared by the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Limited and reviewed by the Metro Rail Project Committee.
The approved corridors are:
- Corridor 1, from Washermanpet to Chennai Airport.
- Corridor 2, from Chennai Fort to St. Thomas Mount.
- The stretch between Shenoy Nagar and Anna Nagar is to be underground if this is feasible.
Project cost and funding
G.O.Ms.No.180 approves an estimated project cost of Rs.9,757 crores at March 2007 prices. The approved estimate excludes taxes, duties, escalation, interest during construction and other additional amounts.
The Tamil Nadu Government also recommends the Chennai Metro Rail Project to the Government of India for:
- Central Government funding.
- Loan assistance from domestic financial institutions.
- Loan assistance from international financial institutions.
Background to the approval
G.O.Ms.No.180 records that earlier orders had provided for implementation of a Metro Rail System in Chennai and completion of a Detailed Project Report by the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Limited. The Managing Director of the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Limited submitted that report on 1 November 2007.
The Metro Rail Project Committee scrutinised the report and recommended approval of the two corridors. It also recommended that the Shenoy Nagar and Anna Nagar stretch could be underground if feasible.
Relevance to property owners and buyers
G.O.Ms.No.180 establishes the State Government's in principle approval for the identified metro routes. It may be relevant to anyone considering property in Washermanpet, the Chennai Airport area, Chennai Fort, St. Thomas Mount, Shenoy Nagar or Anna Nagar because those places are identified in the approved corridor plan.
G.O.Ms.No.180 does not set out individual land parcels, acquisition proceedings, compensation, property restrictions or construction boundaries. A property owner or buyer cannot determine from this document alone whether a particular property is required for the project.
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Common questions
Which Chennai Metro routes were approved by G.O.Ms.No.180?
The Planning, Development and Special Initiatives (SI) Department approved in principle a corridor from Washermanpet to Chennai Airport and another from Chennai Fort to St. Thomas Mount.
Does G.O.Ms.No.180 say that the Shenoy Nagar and Anna Nagar section must be underground?
G.O.Ms.No.180 states that the stretch between Shenoy Nagar and Anna Nagar shall be underground if feasible.
Does G.O.Ms.No.180 identify land that will be acquired for Chennai Metro Rail?
No. G.O.Ms.No.180 does not identify individual land parcels or provide details of acquisition or compensation.
What project cost did the Tamil Nadu Government approve?
G.O.Ms.No.180 approves an estimated cost of Rs.9,757 crores at March 2007 prices, excluding taxes, duties, escalation, interest during construction and other additional amounts.
