Letter (MS) No.74/PD&SI(SI)/2019, dated 02-04-2019
The Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Department issued Letter (MS) No.74/PD&SI(SI)/2019 on 2 April 2019, asking the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority to prevent developments or constructions from being approved along the proposed Chennai Metro Rail Phase II corridors and within a 50 metre radius of the proposed alignment unless Chennai Metro Rail Limited gives a No Objection Certificate. The requirement may affect owners, buyers and developers seeking planning approval for property near the proposed routes.
What the letter does
The Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Department issued Letter (MS) No.74/PD&SI(SI)/2019 on 2 April 2019 to the Principal Secretary and Member-Secretary of the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority. It asks the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority to act immediately so that developments or constructions are not sanctioned or permitted along the proposed Chennai Metro Rail Phase II corridors, or within a 50 metre radius of the proposed alignment, without a No Objection Certificate from Chennai Metro Rail Limited.
The stated purpose is to avoid expenditure on developments that could be affected by land requirements for the metro project.
Chennai Metro Rail Phase II corridors
Letter (MS) No.74/PD&SI(SI)/2019 records that the Government of Tamil Nadu had approved Chennai Metro Rail Phase II in principle, at an estimated completion cost of Rs.69,180 crores. The project covers three corridors with a combined length of 118.9 km:
- Corridor 3, Madhavaram to SIPCOT, 45.8 km.
- Corridor 4, Lighthouse to Poonamallee Bypass, 26.1 km.
- Corridor 5, Madhavaram to Sholinganallur, 47.0 km.
The letter also states that the State Government approved the Detailed Project Report prepared by M/s. RITES Ltd and provided a copy to the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority.
Why land near the alignment is affected
The Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Department explains that metro construction may require land at several points along the alignment. Possible uses include:
- Metro stations.
- Viaducts.
- Ancillary structures.
Because of these potential land requirements, the requested approval control applies both along the proposed corridors and within the specified 50 metre radius.
Who should pay attention
Letter (MS) No.74/PD&SI(SI)/2019 is relevant to property owners, buyers, builders and professionals dealing with development or construction near the proposed Phase II alignment. Before relying on the possibility of obtaining planning permission, they should check whether the site falls along a proposed corridor or within the 50 metre area, and whether a No Objection Certificate from Chennai Metro Rail Limited is required.
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Common questions
Can construction near a proposed Chennai Metro Rail Phase II route be approved without further clearance?
The Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Department asked the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority not to sanction or permit development or construction along the proposed corridors, or within a 50 metre radius of the proposed alignment, without a No Objection Certificate from Chennai Metro Rail Limited.
Does the restriction apply only to land directly on the metro alignment?
No. Letter (MS) No.74/PD&SI(SI)/2019 also covers development and construction within a 50 metre radius of the proposed alignment.
Why is a No Objection Certificate required near the proposed corridors?
The letter says land may be needed for metro stations, viaducts and ancillary structures. Requiring clearance is intended to avoid expenditure on developments that may conflict with those needs.
Which Chennai Metro Rail Phase II corridors are covered?
The corridors are Madhavaram to SIPCOT, Lighthouse to Poonamallee Bypass, and Madhavaram to Sholinganallur. Their stated total length is 118.9 km.
