Tamil NaduTuesday, 16 June 2026·Hindu Tamil Thisai
CMDA to grant planning permission for multi-storeyed buildings in Chennai region
Tamil Nadu has issued an order allowing CMDA to grant planning permission for multi-storeyed buildings to reduce delays in the Chennai metropolitan region.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In June 2026, the Tamil Nadu government issued an order allowing the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority (CMDA) to grant planning permission for multi-storeyed buildings in the Chennai metropolitan region, replacing the earlier multi-step approval process.
Key specifics
- Earlier, applications were first inspected and scrutinised before being sent to the multi-storeyed building committee.
- The committee’s recommendation was then forwarded to the government for an order before permission was issued.
- Chief Minister Vijay ordered simplification of the approval process to reduce delay for developers in Chennai.
- The new system allows CMDA administration to issue planning permission, subject to building rules and the committee’s recommendation.
- The order aims to reduce time taken for approvals and avoid delays caused by the previous procedure.
Exam lens
TNPSC Polity/Governance question type: match the institution and function, CMDA, Chennai metropolitan region, multi-storeyed building permission, June 2026 order; one-liner: Which body can now grant planning permission for high-rise buildings in Chennai?