G.O.Ms.No.23, Chennai Metro Rail Project, Implementation of Phase-II of Metro Rail Corridors
The Planning, Development and Special Initiatives (S.I) Department issued Government Order G.O.Ms.No.23 dated 13 April 2017, granting the Tamil Nadu Government's in principle approval for three Chennai Metro Rail Phase II corridors covering 107.55 kilometres. The Government also approved an estimated completion cost of Rs.85,047 crore, including land and taxes but excluding interest during construction, and recommended the project for Central Government funding and loan assistance from the Japan International Cooperation Agency.
Purpose of the government order
Government Order G.O.Ms.No.23 dated 13 April 2017 records the Tamil Nadu Government's in principle approval for three corridors under Phase II of the Chennai Metro Rail Project. The Planning, Development and Special Initiatives (S.I) Department issued the order after considering the Detailed Project Report prepared by M/s RITES Ltd and scrutinised by a High Power Committee chaired by the Chief Secretary to Government.
The High Power Committee recommended implementation of the three corridors at a combined length of 107.55 kilometres.
Approved Metro corridors
Government Order G.O.Ms.No.23 approves the following routes in principle:
- Corridor 3, Madhavaram to Siruseri, 45.77 kilometres.
- Corridor 4, Lighthouse to CMBT, 17.12 kilometres.
- Corridor 5, Madhavaram to Sholinganallur, 44.66 kilometres.
- Total approved corridor length, 107.55 kilometres.
The approval is based on the Detailed Project Report submitted by M/s RITES Ltd.
Approved project cost and funding proposal
Government Order G.O.Ms.No.23 approves an estimated completion cost of Rs.85,047 crore at January 2017 prices. The approved estimate consists of:
- Estimated construction cost, Rs.60,195 crore.
- Land cost, Rs.11,577 crore.
- Central Government taxes, Rs.7,155 crore.
- State Government taxes, Rs.6,120 crore.
- Total completion cost, Rs.85,047 crore.
The total includes land and taxes but excludes interest during construction. The Tamil Nadu Government recommended the project to the Government of India for Central Government funding and for loan assistance from the Japan International Cooperation Agency.
Relevance to property owners and buyers
Government Order G.O.Ms.No.23 establishes State Government support for the listed Metro corridors and includes an overall land cost in the project estimate. Property buyers, owners and professionals near the Madhavaram to Siruseri, Lighthouse to CMBT, and Madhavaram to Sholinganallur routes may therefore wish to note the approved corridor proposals.
The document does not identify individual survey numbers, properties or land parcels. It also does not contain property-specific acquisition directions, compensation details or land use changes.
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Common questions
Does Government Order G.O.Ms.No.23 acquire any specific private land?
The document approves the corridors in principle and includes Rs.11,577 crore as the overall land cost. It does not identify any survey number, property or individual land parcel for acquisition.
Which Chennai Metro Phase II routes received approval?
The approved routes are Madhavaram to Siruseri, Lighthouse to CMBT, and Madhavaram to Sholinganallur. Their combined length is 107.55 kilometres.
What project cost did the Tamil Nadu Government approve?
The approved estimated completion cost is Rs.85,047 crore at January 2017 prices. It includes construction, land and taxes, but excludes interest during construction.
Does the document confirm Central Government or Japan International Cooperation Agency funding?
No. The Tamil Nadu Government recommends the project to the Government of India for Central Government funding and for loan assistance from the Japan International Cooperation Agency.
