The tender, issued by TNHB’s Nandanam division on Monday, covers the demolition of 96 flats along with other buildings in Mylapore.
“We have provided them with alternative accommodation,” said V Siva, TNHB chairman. Chennai: The Foreshore Estate secretariat proposal is moving closer to the ground, with TNHB floating a tender to demolish the remaining rental quarters in the area.
“In Aug, Madras high court gave them 45 days to vacate. The ₹1,200-crore integrated secretariat complex project, announced by chief minister C Joseph Vijay, is planned across 25.55 acres, with a proposed built-up area of 20 lakh sqft.
Some residents had moved court against the move, according to senior TNHB officials. The buildings are too dangerous to live in, especially during the monsoon,” the official said. Later, they approached the Supreme Court and the case was dismissed. Last month, CMDA reclassified land parcels at Foreshore Estate from primary residential, institutional, open space and recreational, and non-assigned areas into a commercial use zone. The govt has granted in-principle approval for the project and directed the public works department to prepare a detailed project report and cost estimates. The project has triggered debate over the use of valuable coastal land for a govt complex, traffic congestion and its implications for fishing communities. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Chennai | Silver Rate in Chennai | Bank Holidays in Chennai | Public Holidays in Chennai | Chennai AQI | Weather in Chennai | Petrol Price in Chennai | Diesel Price in Chennai | CNG Price in Chennai | LPG Price in Chennai