Chennai Corporation forms monitoring committees to crack down on unauthorised buildings
The Greater Chennai Corporation has established monitoring committees to identify and take action against unauthorized building constructions and illegal land use. Officials are currently issuing notices to property owners to ensure compliance with approved planning regulations.
Why it matters
This initiative addresses urban planning violations and safety concerns in a major metropolitan area, reflecting stricter enforcement of municipal building codes.
Monitoring committees have been constituted at the regional and zonal levels to oversee action against unauthorised constructions and buildings being used for purposes other than those permitted under approved plans in Greater Chennai. Officials have started issuing notices to owners, seeking explanations and initiating further action, according to Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC).
On Friday, GCC Commissioner G.S. Sameeran chaired a review meeting on action taken against buildings constructed in violation of planning rules and those being used for purposes different from the approved use, in accordance with directions of the Supreme Court. He directed zonal officers to immediately submit field inspection reports on action taken against unauthorised constructions and change of building use, a press release said.
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