Tamil NaduMonday, 15 June 2026·Hindu Tamil Thisai
Tamil Nadu government to let CMDA grant planning permission for multi-storeyed buildings in Chennai region
The Tamil Nadu government has issued an order allowing CMDA to grant planning permission for multi-storeyed buildings in the Chennai metropolitan area.
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 area, following a directive from Chief Minister Vijay.
Key specifics
- The change applies to the Chennai metropolitan area.
- Planning permission for multi-storeyed buildings can now be issued by CMDA.
- The earlier process involved field inspection, scrutiny, committee recommendation, and government order.
- The government said the new system is meant to reduce delay for developers.
- The order was issued after Chief Minister Vijay directed simplification of the approval process.
Exam lens
Question type: urban governance and planning bodies, CMDA, multi-storeyed buildings, June 2026 government order, Chennai metropolitan area. TNPSC may ask which authority now issues the permission and why the procedure was changed.