Tamil Nadu Approves ₹1,401 Crore Chennai Housing Project

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has approved a housing project worth ₹1,401.75 crore to construct 6,157 tenements across nine locations in Chennai.

The initiative aims to provide safe and quality housing for economically weaker sections (EWS) and underprivileged urban residents.

The project includes the reconstruction of dilapidated residential buildings managed by the Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board (TNUHDB).

It also covers a new housing scheme specifically designed for economically weaker sections. The proposed residential units will have modern infrastructure and basic civic amenities.

6,157 Housing Units Across Nine Chennai Locations

According to the state government's announcement, the approved housing units will be distributed across nine project locations in Chennai. The allocation includes:

• Foreshore Estate – 1,484 tenements.
• Old Block Vyasarpadi – 1,158 tenements.
• Pachaikkal Veerasamy Street – 912 tenements.
• Udhayasuriyan Nagar – 850 tenements.
• West Cemetery Road – 792 tenements.
• Mullai Nagar – 462 tenements.
• Kakkan Colony – 324 tenements.
• Rukmani Nagar – 111 tenements.
• Anadhaikuppam – 64 tenements.

Together, these locations account for all 6,157 approved housing units. The project is part of the state's efforts to improve housing access for urban families who need affordable residential options.

Reconstruction of Dilapidated Housing Gets Approval

The government has also granted administrative approval for rebuilding deteriorated tenements managed by TNUHDB.

The initiative forms part of a wider housing programme focused on improving residential conditions for economically disadvantaged communities.

The proposed buildings will include necessary infrastructure and basic facilities. The government said the initiative aims to provide safer and better-quality housing for urban residents.

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Interest Waiver Scheme for 6,496 Housing Board Allottees

Alongside the housing project, the Chief Minister has approved a one-year special interest waiver scheme for 6,496 Tamil Nadu Housing Board (TNHB) allottees.

The benefit applies to eligible beneficiaries who have outstanding payments under hire-purchase schemes that concluded on or before March 31, 2026.

Eligible allottees who clear their outstanding dues through a single lump-sum payment will receive the following concessions:

• Complete waiver of penal interest.
• Waiver of interest charged on capitalised interest.
• Five months of interest waiver per year on amounts collected towards the final land cost difference.

The scheme is intended to help eligible allottees clear their dues and obtain their sale deeds.

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Tamil Nadu Also Approves 12 Mini Taluk Offices

The government has separately approved the establishment of 12 Mini Taluk Offices across eight taluks in Chennai district. The estimated cost is ₹2.14 crore.

These offices are intended to bring revenue and land-related services closer to residents.

The initiative aims to improve access to online administrative services, particularly in Chennai's densely populated areas.

Together, the housing approval, interest waiver scheme and administrative infrastructure expansion form part of the state's latest measures concerning urban housing and public services.

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