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Chennai Builders Urge Govt to Halt Road Grid Plan Enforcement

CHENNAI: Realtors are urging the state government to intervene and halt the CMDA’s enforcement of its grid road plan, which they claim lacks a proper government order. In a letter addressed to Chief Secretary N. Muruganandam, the realtors pointed out that some CMDA officials have been applying the grid layout when processing planning and development applications. “We have brought this to the government’s attention, as the scheme is flawed. The grid proposal disrupts already approved buildings, necessitating a complete re-evaluation. CMDA has been implementing this without statutory approval, leading to numerous projects being on hold, which causes significant hardship for…

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Tamil Nadu launches ‘Deemed NOC’ for planning permits

CHENNAI: Beginning July 1, the state government implemented a time-limited ‘deemed NOC’ system to simplify the process of obtaining No Objection Certificates (NOCs) for planning permissions. This initiative aims to cut down bureaucratic hurdles, enhance transparency, and expedite project approvals, particularly in the housing and infrastructure sectors. “This is the first instance of a state introducing such a system. While the Government Order was issued on October 24, the specific regulations for deemed NOCs are now available. This is a positive development for the housing and related industries, potentially saving three to six months in the NOC acquisition process,” stated…