The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority (CMDA), formerly known as the Madras Metropolitan Development Authority (MMDA), is the nodal planning agency of Chennai in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The CMDA administers the Chennai Metropolitan Region, spread over an area of 5,904 km2 (2,280 sq mi) and covers the districts of Chennai, Thiruvallur, Chengalpattu, Ranipet and Kancheepuram.[1] It was set up for the purposes of planning, co-ordination, supervising, promoting and securing the planned development of the Chennai Metropolitan Area. It coordinates the development activities of the municipal corporations, municipalities and other local authorities.
 CMDA Logo | |
| Agency overview | |
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| Formed | 1974 |
| Type | Urban Planning Agency |
| Jurisdiction | Government of Tamil Nadu |
| Headquarters | Egmore, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 13°04′40″N 80°15′54″E / 13.07790°N 80.26489°E |
| Motto | Better Chennai is Our Motto |
| Minister responsible |
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| Parent agency | Municipal Administration and Urban Development |
| Website | www |
History
editThe 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.[2] It is headed by minister for housing as its chairman.[3]
In January 2013, CMDA was recognised as a research centre by the Centre for Research, Anna University.[2]
Jurisdiction
editThe 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
editSome of the notable projects undertaken by the CMDA include:
References
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- ^ "Order issued for expansion of Chennai to 5,904 sq. km; over 1,200 villages set to be added". The Hindu. 22 October 2022.
- ^ a b Xavier Lopez, Aloysius (13 February 2013). "CMDA declared a centre for research". The Hindu. Chennai: The Hindu. Retrieved 17 February 2013.
- ^ "Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority". CMDA Chennai. n.d. Archived from the original on 25 July 2011. Retrieved 30 November 2010.