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CMDA can now give final approval for high-rise buildings in Chennai

Published Tuesday, June 16, 2026 · Updated June 16

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  • Streamlining Building Approvals — 1 source

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The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority (CMDA) has been empowered to directly grant planning permission for high-rise buildings in the Chennai Metropolitan Area. This new directive from the Chief Minister streamlines the approval process by eliminating the need for final government approval after a panel's review.

What We Know — Key Points

  • The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority (CMDA) will now directly grant planning permission for high-rise buildings in the Chennai Metropolitan Area (CMA).
  • This change, directed by the Chief Minister, removes the requirement for final government approval after a reconstituted panel's scrutiny.

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Streamlining Building Approvals
  • The Hindu

    The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority (CMDA) will now directly grant planning permission for high-rise buildings in the Chennai Metropolitan Area (CMA). This change, directed by the Chief Minister, eliminates the need for final government approval after scrutiny by a reconstituted panel.

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