Tamil Nadu’s New Assembly-Secretariat Complex to Come up at Pattinapakkam
The 20 lakh sq ft project, estimated at Rs 1,200 crore, would move the state administration from Fort St. George.
- The Tamil Nadu government issued a formal order granting "in-principle approval" for constructing a new Legislative Assembly and Secretariat complex at Pattinapakkam in Chennai, estimated to cost ₹1,200 crore.
- Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay announced the plan on September 3, signaling the administration's intent to vacate the historic Fort St. George for a modern 20 lakh sq. ft. facility.
- The Public Works Department must submit a Detailed Project Report within three months, while three committees will finalize architectural designs and launch the Expression of Interest process.
- Fishing communities representing over 1,500 families oppose the project, arguing that heightened security and land acquisition threaten their livelihoods and coastal access.
- Representatives from 140 villages plan to meet on Tuesday and pass a resolution against the decision, as activists demand the return of land gifted by community leader Sindhanai Sirpi Singaravelar.
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TN govt issues order for Rs 1,200-cr new Assembly-Secretariat complex
Chennai, Sep 9 (PTI) The Tamil Nadu government has issued a formal order granting ‘in-principle approval’ for the construction of a new Legislative Assembly and Secretariat complex here at an estimated cost of Rs 1,200 crore. The modern facility will have a built-up area of 20 lakh square feet and will come up on 25.55 […]
New Tamil Nadu Secretariat to come up on 26-acre plot near CM Vijay's home
Anbumani Ramadoss has asked the Tamil Nadu government to scrap the proposed Secretariat and Assembly complex at Pattinapakkam. He says a much larger administrative city outside Chennai would better serve the state's long-term governance needs.
Tamil Nadu government has issued a Government Order to construct a new Secretariat complex near the beach in Pattinapakkam, Chennai. As the site is located in a coastal area, the project is expected to face various challenges, including issues related to CRZ classification and EIA clearance.
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