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Chennai to Issue Building Permits in 27 Days

CHENNAI: To combat bribery and reduce bureaucratic delays, the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) has mandated that the town planning department issue planning permissions and building permits within a maximum of 27 days. Officials are prohibited from summoning applicants, architects, or engineers during the application review. According to GCC commissioner Dr. G S Sameeran, this initiative aims to ensure timely service delivery, minimize delays, and enhance transparency for the public. The GCC has the authority, delegated by the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority, to approve building permits for residential buildings up to two stories and commercial buildings up to three stories, as…

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Chennai Residents Fight Ban on Building Permits Near Marsh

CHENNAI: Thoraipakkam residents demonstrated on Saturday along 200-Feet Road, opposing the CMDA’s decision to suspend building permits within a 1km radius of the Pallikaranai marshland. The Federation of Thoraipakkam Residents Welfare Associations stated that this restriction significantly impacts owners of approved plots and patta lands across various localities along the OMR-IT corridor. More than 200 residents joined the protest, urging the state government to reconsider the circular and protect the rights of individuals who purchased approved housing sites. Protesters called for the removal of encroachments in the marshland instead of enforcing restrictions on already approved residential areas. “Around 1 lakh…