Tamil NaduThursday, 10 September 2026·The Hindu - Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu approves new Assembly and Secretariat complex at Pattinapakkam in Chennai
Tamil Nadu gave in-principle approval for a new Assembly-Secretariat complex at Pattinapakkam on 25.55 acres in Chennai.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In September 2026, the Tamil Nadu government gave in-principle approval to build a new Legislative Assembly and Secretariat complex at Pattinapakkam (Foreshore Estate) in Chennai on 25.55 acres of land.
Key specifics
- The proposed complex will come up at Pattinapakkam, also called Foreshore Estate, in Chennai.
- The total land identified for the project is 25.55 acres.
- The Public Works Department has been asked to submit the DPR within 3 months.
- Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay announced the project on September 3, 2026 in the Assembly.
- The estimated cost of the integrated Secretariat complex is ₹1,200 crore and the built-up area is 20 lakh sq. ft.
Exam lens
TN polity and administration question, new Assembly-Secretariat complex, Pattinapakkam/Foreshore Estate, 25.55 acres, ₹1,200 crore, DPR in 3 months — TNPSC may ask location and project details.