Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority
History
The CMDA was constituted as an ad hoc body in 1972 under the Tamil Nadu Town and Country Planning Act 1971. It was formed as the nodal Town planning authority for the city of Madras (now Chennai) and its suburbs and became a statutory body in 1974. It is headed by minister for housing as its chairman.
In January 2013, CMDA was recognised as a research centre by the Centre for Research, Anna University.
Jurisdiction
The CMA falls in five Districts of the Tamil Nadu State viz. Chennai District, Tiruvallur District (except Pallipattu, RK Pet & parts of Tiruttani Taluks), Kancheepuram District (except Uthiramerur Taluk), Chengalpattu District (except Madurantakam & Cheyyur Taluks) & Ranipet District (parts of Arakkonam Taluk). New construction in areas under the CMDA needs their approval to start work.
- Alandur
- Ambattur
- Aminjikarai
- Ayanavaram
- Egmore
- Guindy
- Madhavaram
- Maduravoyal
- Mambalam
- Mylapore
- Perambur
- Purasawalkam
- Sholinganallur
- Thiruvottiyur
- Tondiarpet
- Velachery
- Arakkonam (partial)
Projects
Some of the notable projects undertaken by the CMDA include:
- Chennai Mofussil bus terminus, Koyambedu
- Wholesale vegetable market, Koyambedu
- Chennai Mass Rapid Transit System
- Outer Ring Road
- Madhavaram Mofussil Bus Terminus, Madhavaram
- Kilambakkam Mofussil Bus Terminus, Kilambakkam
- Kuthambakkam Mofussil Bus Terminus, Kuthambakkam