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RERA Boosts Property Deal Transparency: Tamil Nadu Chairman

MADURAI: Homebuyers often face challenges due to a lack of information when purchasing properties. However, with the implementation of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act (RERA), buyers can now easily verify project details through the official website, according to Shiv Das Meena, chairman of the Tamil Nadu Real Estate Regulatory Authority (TNRERA). Speaking at an awareness program on Saturday, Meena introduced an explanatory manual on RERA regulations, emphasizing the Act’s role in promoting transparency, accountability, and credibility in the real estate sector. He noted that RERA has revolutionized the home buying process in the state by establishing a safer…

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RERA Boosts Transparency in Tamil Nadu Property Deals

MADURAI: Homebuyers often face challenges due to limited information during property purchases. However, with the implementation of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act (RERA), they can now easily verify project details via the official website, according to Shiv Das Meena, chairman of the Tamil Nadu Real Estate Regulatory Authority (TNRERA). During an awareness program held on Saturday, Meena introduced an explanatory manual on RERA regulations, emphasizing the Act’s role in promoting transparency, accountability, and credibility within the real estate sector. He noted that RERA has transformed the home-buying process in the state, establishing a secure and trustworthy investment atmosphere.…

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Notices Sent to 170 Trichy Site Owners for Poor Upkeep

Representative Image TRICHY: The Trichy corporation has initiated a campaign to identify neglected vacant plots in residential areas and locate property owners to issue notices according to the Tamil Nadu Public Health Act of 1939. So far, the local authority has sent out 170 notices, urging property owners to remove overgrown weeds and level their land to prevent water stagnation during the monsoon. Due to a lack of regular maintenance, shrubs often conceal these properties, and neighbors frequently use the abandoned sites as dumping grounds. Residents and large waste generators are also reported to use vacant lots along major roads…

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Tamil Nadu’s Land Reforms Dept. Sets Record Maintenance Guidelines

Representative image CHENNAI: The land reforms department has issued a comprehensive circular to district collectorates and revenue officers, outlining the protocols for maintaining documents to ensure their accessibility and longevity. This initiative follows criticism from the state information commission regarding the inadequate upkeep of records, which has resulted in numerous Right to Information Act petitions being denied due to the unavailability of requested documents. The circular emphasizes that records concerning patta transfers, land acquisitions, ownership details, land reclassification, encroachments, government land leases, land surrenders, and tax schemes must be systematically maintained by local district collectorates, with copies submitted to the…

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Tamil Nadu Eases Parking Rules for Large Homes; FSI Increase Ahead

Representative image CHENNAI: If you’re planning to construct a new home, you’ll now need less space for parking thanks to the recent amendment to the Tamil Nadu Combined Development and Building Rules, 2019. This update reduces parking requirements for new large residential buildings. The amendment, issued on October 10, mandates that homes on plots of 3,200 square feet (300 square meters) or larger must allocate parking space for at least four cars and four two-wheelers. This policy applies to all residential building approvals within corporations, municipalities, and town panchayats. For smaller plots, the previous regulations remain in effect—requiring space for…

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₹1.2 Crore Allocated for Thiruverumbur SIPCOT Development

Representative AI image TRICHY: The Tamil Nadu government has earmarked Rs 1.2 crore for the development of roads and water infrastructure at the Thiruverumbur Sipcot industrial park, marking Trichy’s second dedicated industrial area following Manapparai Sipcot. The district administration has selected a 125-acre site near the Trichy Semi-ring Road for the initiative. Sipcot, in collaboration with Guidance TN, the state’s investment promotion agency, intends to allocate the entire park to a key investor in the electronics sector. This development will take place in the Elandapatti and Suriyur villages, adjacent to the Olympic Training Academy. The land was repurposed from the…

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Chennai’s Third Master Plan: Housing, Transport, Environment Unite

CHENNAI: The third master plan for Chennai has been created by integrating over 25 studies focused on economic development, urban housing, transportation, environmental sustainability, and technology, according to Anshul Mishra, additional director of AIIMS and former CMDA member-secretary. Speaking at the inaugural session of the Tamil Nadu Land Use 2025 conference organized by the state planning commission, Mishra emphasized that master plans should encompass more than just land use. They need to include an economic strategy, identify industrial clusters, and consider labor markets. He highlighted the importance of incorporating transit-oriented development for jobs and housing along metro lines, roadways, and…

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SC Rejects ED Appeal in Tamil Nadu Sand Mining Case

CHENNAI: The Supreme Court has affirmed a ruling by the Madras High Court that dismissed the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) investigation into an alleged multi-crore sand mining scam in Tamil Nadu, including the seizure of various properties linked to miners and their associates as proceeds of crime. A division bench consisting of Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice Augustine George Masih rejected the ED’s appeal against the high court’s decision from July 16, 2024. According to the High Court’s division bench, the central issue was not whether illegal sand mining was occurring in Tamil Nadu, but whether the ED could act under…

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TN CM Calls for Priority on Patta, Tax, Water Petitions

CHENNAI: On Friday, Chief Minister M.K. Stalin instructed officials to give priority to petitions concerning patta transfers, property tax, drinking water connections, changes to ration card addresses, and grievances from farmers while inspecting an Ungaludan Stalin camp in T Nagar. During his visit to the grievance redressal camp in Ward 133, Stalin emphasized the need to address requests from individuals with disabilities carefully and ensure timely resolution of petitions under the Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thittam. He directed officials to accept applications even from residents arriving after official hours and to ensure they are processed promptly. In reviewing the camp’s operations,…

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Tamil Nadu to Launch Special Vehicle for Co-Working Space

CHENNAI: With the planned expansion of co-working spaces throughout the city as part of the chief minister’s project, the state government has established a special purpose vehicle (SPV) and a private company led by a CEO to oversee these spaces. The SPV will operate independently from the government to facilitate the day-to-day management of the co-working facilities. Participants in the meeting—including officials from CMDA, special projects, and the urban development department—indicated that the chief minister aims for all 30 proposed centers to function seamlessly, regardless of changes in government or departmental leadership. Currently, the only co-working center in Kolathur is…