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{{short description|Municipal Corporation for Chennai South Suburbs}}
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'''Tambaram City Municipal Corporation''' is the civic body in [[Chennai]] administering [[Tambaram]] and the other southern suburbs of [[Chennai]] in [[Tamil Nadu]], India, covering an area of 87.64 sq km and an estimated 2021 population of 960,887. It is located adjacent to [[Greater Chennai Corporation]]. Formerly the Tambaram municipality, the corporation was announced on 24 August 2021, and established on 3 November 2021,<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/gazette-notification-on-tambaram-municipal-corporation/article37339026.ece|title = Gazette notification on Tambaram Municipal Corporation|newspaper = The Hindu|date = 5 November 2021}}</ref><ref>https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/article37338991.ece/BINARY/gazette.pdf {{Bare URL inline|date=December 2021}}</ref> by annexing various neighbouring local bodies south of Chennai in Chengalpattu district, such as the municipalities of [[Pallavaram]], [[Pammal]], [[Sembakkam]] and [[Anakaputhur]], and  [[Nagar panchayat|town and census town panchayats]] of [[Thiruneermalai]], [[Madambakkam]], [[Chitlapakkam]], [[Perungalathur]], and [[Peerkankaranai]], with Tambaram.<ref>{{cite news|others=Special Correspondent|date=2021-08-24|title=Tambaram, Kancheepuram to become Municipal Corporations|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/tambaram-kancheepuram-to-become-municipal-corporations/article36077265.ece|access-date=2021-08-24|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> It is one of the three municipal corporations within the [[Chennai metropolitan area|Chennai Metropolitan Area]], the other two being the [[Greater Chennai Corporation]] and [[Avadi Municipal Corporation|Avadi Corporation]].<ref>http://www.stationeryprinting.tn.gov.in/extraordinary/2019/303_Ex_IV_1.pdf</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last1=Mar 26|first1=Yogesh Kabirdoss / TNN /|last2=2017|last3=Ist|first3=07:00|title=Pallavaram, Tambaram, Avadi to be corporations {{!}} Chennai News - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/pallavaram-tambaram-avadi-to-be-corporations/articleshow/57834426.cms|access-date=2021-08-25|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>


== Zones ==
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Tambaram Corporation becomes 20th municipal corporation<ref name="tm ref4">{{cite news |title=Tambaram becomes the 20th municipal corporation of Tamil Nadu, Ordinance promulgated |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2021/nov/05/tambaram-becomes-the-20th-municipal-corporation-of-tamil-naduordinance-promulgated-2379839.html |access-date=3 December 2021 |publisher=The New Indian Express |date=5 November 2021}}</ref><ref name="tm ref7">{{cite news |last1=Lopez |first1=Aloysius Xavier |title=Tambaram Corporation takes shape amidst great expectations |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/tambaram-corporation-takes-shape-amidst-great-expectations/article36172796.ece |access-date=3 December 2021 |work=The Hindu |date=30 August 2021 |language=en-IN}}</ref> for the state of Tamil Nadu. Corporation consists of 4 zones, namely, Tambaram, Pallavaram,  Pammal, and Sembakkam,<ref>{{Cite web|title=தாம்பரம் மாநகராட்சியில் 4 மண்டலம் அமைக்கும் பணி தீவிரம்|url=https://www.hindutamil.in/news/todays-paper/regional02/740352-.html|access-date=2021-11-24|website=Hindu Tamil Thisai|language=ta}}</ref> and has a total of 70 wards.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://chengalpattu.nic.in/tambaram-corporation-draft-ward-delimitation/|title = TAMBARAM Corporation Draft Ward Delimitation &#124; Chengalpattu District,Government of Tamilnadu &#124; India}}</ref>
'''[[Secular Progressive Alliance|SPA]] (53)'''
It will include the town panchayats of Peerkangaranai, Madambakkam, Chitlapakkam, Perungaluthur,  and Tiruneermalai.
:*{{Color box|{{Party color|Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam}}}} [[Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam|DMK]] (50)
:*{{Color box|{{Party color|Indian National Congress}}}} [[Indian National Congress|INC]] (2)
:*{{Color box|{{Party color|Communist Party of India (Marxist)}}}} [[Communist Party of India (Marxist)|CPI(M)]] (1)
'''[[Opposition (politics)|Opposition]] (9)'''
:*{{Color box|{{Party color|All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam}}}} [[All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam|AIADMK]] (9)
'''Others (8)'''
:*[[Independent politician|Independent]] (8)|leader4=A.R. Rahul Nadh, [[Indian Administrative Service|IAS]]}}'''Tambaram City Municipal Corporation''' ([[Tamil Language|Tamil]]: தாம்பரம் மாநகராட்சி) is the civic body administering [[Tambaram]] and the surrounding suburbs of [[Chennai]], located in [[Chengalpattu district]] of [[Tamil Nadu]], [[India]]. It covers an area of 87.64&nbsp;sq.&nbsp;km and has an estimated 2021 population of 960,887.


[[File:Tambaram City Map with Annexed local bodies.jpg|thumb|Map of the neighbourhood along with annexed local bodies]]
It is one of the three municipal corporations located within the [[Chennai metropolitan area|Chennai Metropolitan Area]], the other two being the [[Greater Chennai Corporation]] and [[Avadi Municipal Corporation|Avadi Corporation]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.stationeryprinting.tn.gov.in/extraordinary/2019/303_Ex_IV_1.pdf|title=Tamil Nadu Bills|website=Stationery.tn.gov.in|access-date=2022-02-19}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Yogesh Kabirdoss|date=Mar 26, 2017|title=Pallavaram, Tambaram, Avadi to be corporations {{!}} Chennai News – Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/pallavaram-tambaram-avadi-to-be-corporations/articleshow/57834426.cms|access-date=2021-08-25|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> Tambaram is the 20th civic body to become a [[municipal corporation]] in Tamil Nadu.<ref name="tm ref4">{{cite news|date=5 November 2021|title=Tambaram becomes the 20th municipal corporation of Tamil Nadu, Ordinance promulgated|publisher=The New Indian Express|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2021/nov/05/tambaram-becomes-the-20th-municipal-corporation-of-tamil-naduordinance-promulgated-2379839.html|access-date=3 December 2021}}</ref><ref name="tm ref7">{{cite news|last1=Lopez|first1=Aloysius Xavier|date=30 August 2021|title=Tambaram Corporation takes shape amidst great expectations|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/tambaram-corporation-takes-shape-amidst-great-expectations/article36172796.ece|access-date=3 December 2021}}</ref>
[[File:Tambaram City Municipal Corporation.png|thumb|Map of the municipal corporation]]


Tambaram Municipal Corporation earns {{INR}} 3000 million revenue approximately through local bodies connected to it.<ref name=" to ref2">{{cite news |last1=Ayyappan |first1=V. |title=Tamil Nadu: It's going to take more than a name change to make Tambaram a corporation {{!}} Chennai News - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/tamil-nadu-its-going-to-take-more-than-a-name-change-to-make-tambaram-a-corporation/articleshow/86500004.cms |access-date=3 December 2021 |work=The Times of India |date=25 September 2021 |language=en}}</ref>
== Etymology ==
Tambaram is an medieval town referred to as Taamapuram in an inscription of the 13th century. The word was inscribed on the walls around the [[sanctum sanctorum]] at [[Marundeeswarar Temple, Thirukachur|Marundeeswarar temple]] in Tirukachur village, near Chengalpattu.<ref name=":0">{{cite web|title=Dr.Gift Siromoney's Home Page|url=https://www.cmi.ac.in/gift/Archeaology/arch_tambaramhistory.htm|access-date=2022-02-16|website=Cmi.ac.in}}</ref>
 
== Economy ==
When established, Tambaram Municipal Corporation was estimated to earn {{INR}} 3 billion in revenue approximately through local bodies connected to it.<ref name="to ref2">{{cite news |last1=Ayyappan |first1=V. |title=Tamil Nadu: It's going to take more than a name change to make Tambaram a corporation {{!}} Chennai News – Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/tamil-nadu-its-going-to-take-more-than-a-name-change-to-make-tambaram-a-corporation/articleshow/86500004.cms |access-date=3 December 2021 |work=The Times of India |date=25 September 2021 |language=en}}</ref>
 
=== Madras Export Processing Zone ===
{{Main articles|Madras Export Processing Zone}}
Madras Export Processing Zone (MEPZ) is a [[special economic zone]] located on [[Grand Southern Trunk Road|GST Road]], 6&nbsp;km south of [[Chennai International Airport]]. It is one of the seven export processing zones in the country set up by the central government.<ref>{{cite news|last=Narasimhan|first=T. E.|date=23 June 2010|title=Six new SEZs to come up in TN|newspaper=Business Standard|location=Chennai|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/six-new-sezs-to-come-up-in-tn-110062300014_1.html|access-date=30 Mar 2013}}</ref> It was established in 1984 to promote [[foreign direct investment]], enhance [[International trade|foreign exchange]] earnings, and create greater employment opportunities in the region.<ref name="BS_MEPZNotToAllowMoreITFirms">{{cite news|date=29 May 2010|title=MEPZ not to allow more IT firms|newspaper=Business Standard|location=Chennai|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/mepz-not-to-allow-more-it-firms-110052900023_1.html|access-date=30 Mar 2013}}</ref>
 
The zone is under the administrative control of the Ministry of Commerce and Industries and caters to the needs of units within the SEZ, in addition to monitoring the functions of 100-percent export-oriented units (EOUs) located in [[Tamil Nadu]], [[Pondicherry]], and [[Andaman & Nicobar Islands]].<ref name="BS_MEPZPosts25PCGrowth">{{cite news|last=Menon|first=Ravi|date=8 October 2007|title=MEPZ posts 25% growth in exports|newspaper=Business Standard|location=Chennai|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/mepz-posts-25-growth-in-exports-107100801048_1.html|access-date=30 Mar 2013}}</ref> The zone is headed by a development commissioner.
 
Spread over an area of 265 acres (109 hectares),<ref name="BS_MEPZPosts25PCGrowth"/> MEPZ SEZ is a multi-product zone housing 117 functional units.<ref name="MEPZ_AboutUs">{{cite web|title=About us|url=http://www.mepz.gov.in/aboutus.asp|access-date=30 Mar 2013|publisher=MEPZ.gov.in}}</ref> In addition, another 27 units are under various stages of implementation.<ref name="MEPZ_AboutUs" /> The zone employs over 26,000 people.<ref name="BS_MEPZPosts25PCGrowth" /> In the manufacturing front, there are 110 SME units in the zone. MEPZ's manufacturing sector employs nearly 20,000 people.<ref name="BS_MEPZPosts25PCGrowth" /> IT companies housed in the zone include [[Cognizant Technology Solutions]], Computer Sciences Corporation, CSS and HTC Global Services among others.<ref name="BS_MEPZNotToAllowMoreITFirms"/> About 50 container trucks arrive at and leave the zone every day.<ref name="Hindu_NewGateAtMEPZ">{{cite news|date=24 March 2013|title=New gate at Tambaram SEZ to end traffic hassles on GST Road|newspaper=The Hindu|location=Chennai|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/new-gate-at-tambaram-sez-to-end-traffic-hassles-on-gst-road/article4542360.ece|access-date=30 Mar 2013}}</ref>


==History==
==History==
Tambaram finds mention as 'Taamapuram' in temple inscriptions, notably the one Dating back to the 13th century, on the walls around the sanctum sanctorum at Marundeeswarar temple in Tirukachur village near Chengalpattu.<ref>https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/tambaram-a-suburb-older-than-madras-itself/article6261534.ece {{Bare URL inline|date=December 2021}}</ref>
The earliest mention of Tambaram dates back to the 13th century when the word 'Taamapuram' was inscribed on the walls around the [[sanctum sanctorum]] at [[Marundeeswarar Temple, Thirukachur|Marundeeswarar temple]] in Tirukachur village, near Chengalpattu.<ref name=":0" />
 
=== Old Stone Age ===
The oldest locality in Tambaram City is Pallavapuram which is considered one of the oldest inhabited places in South Asia.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2019/may/31/how-pallavaram-changed-archeologists-understanding-of-burial-in-south-asia-1983990.html|title=How Pallavaram changed archeologists' understanding of burial in South Asia|newspaper=[[The New Indian Express]]|access-date=19 February 2022}}</ref>  Pallavapuram consists of the present-day neighbourhood of [[Chromepet]] and [[Pallavaram]].<ref name="Muthiah_2014">{{cite book|last=Muthiah|first=S.|title=Madras Rediscovered|date=2014|publisher=EastWest|isbn=978-93-84030-28-5|location=Chennai|page=145|author-link=S. Muthiah}}</ref>
 
On May 13, 1863, [[Robert Bruce Foote]], a British geologist with the [[Geological Survey of India]] (GSI), discovered a hand axe belonging to the [[Lower Paleolithic|Lower Palaeolithic Age]] at Pallavaram (Pallavapuram).<ref>{{Cite book|last1=Muthiah|first1=S.|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=tbR_LLkqdI8C&dq=stone+tool+5+lakh+year+old+discovered+in+pallavaram&pg=PA196|title=Madras: The land the people & their governance|year=2008|isbn=9788183794688}}</ref><ref name="muthiahp129">[[#Muthiah|Muthiah]], Pg 129</ref> Since then, several Stone Age artefacts have been discovered.<ref name="muthiahp129" /> Most of these artefacts are currently lodged in the [[Government Museum, Chennai|Egmore museum]].<ref name="muthiahp129" />
 
=== Early Medieval Period ===
==== Pallava Dynasty ====
The oldest locality in the city, Pallavapuram, existed during the reign of [[Pallava dynasty|Pallava]] king [[Mahendravarman I]] (that is, 600–630 CE). The Pallavas have left titles in early Pallava script at the cave temple in Pallavaram neighbourhood which dates back to 600 CE. The remains of a cave shrine constructed by the Pallava ruler have been found at Asthana-E-Moula Ali Dargah.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Venkat|first=Vaishali R.|date=2014-07-17|title=Silent presence for 400 years|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/silent-presence-for-400-years/article6221583.ece|access-date=2022-02-16|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
 
==== Chola Dynasty ====
During the reign of [[Later Cholas]], from 9th to 12th century CE, the region was called Churathur Nadu. Churathur Nadu was named after Thiruchuram, the present-day [[Tirusulam|Trisulam]].The Churathur Nadu extended from Tambaram in the south to [[Adambakkam]] and [[Alandur]] in the north. The region included the City neighbourhood⁠— Pammal, Pallavaram, and Thiruneermalai.<ref>{{cite web|date=24 September 2018|title=Now known for the airport, Tirusulam is actually an ancient, historical part of Puliyur Kottam, aka Chennai|url=https://inmathi.com/2018/09/24/now-known-for-the-airport-tirusulam-is-actually-an-ancient-historical-part-of-puliyur-kottam-aka-chennai/13200/}}</ref><ref name="cmi.ac.in">{{cite web|title=History of Chennai Southern Suburbs|url=https://www.cmi.ac.in/gift/Archeaology/arch_tambaramhistory.htm|access-date=2019-12-01|website=Cmi.ac.in}}</ref>
 
=== Colonial Period ===
During the [[Carnatic wars]] in the late 17th century, Tambaram was an entrenchment camp for the [[British East India Company]]. During the 17th century, Pallavaram remained dependent upon the Portuguese colony of [[San Thome]]. DLater, the British established a cantonment at Pallavaram, supplementary to the one at [[St. Thomas Mount]].
 
A [[wireless base station|wireless station]] was established in the early years of the 20th century. The Madras Aerodrome was opened at Pallavaram in 1929.
 
=== Post-Independence ===
Prior to 1964, Tambaram was a small [[panchayat]]. In 1964, it was constituted as a Grade III Municipality comprising the Village Panchayats of Pulikoradu, Kadapperi, Tambaram, Irumbliyur, and Selaiyur.
 
Due to rapid development and growth of the town commercially and residentially, the Municipality was classified as a 'Selection Grade Municipality'.<ref>{{cite news|last=Kalyanaraman|first=M.|date=25 October 2011|title=Migration Spurs Suburban Sprawl|newspaper=The Times of India epaper|publisher=The Times Group|location=Chennai|url=http://epaper.timesofindia.com/Default/Scripting/ArticleWin.asp?From=Archive&Source=Page&Skin=TOINEW&BaseHref=TOICH/2011/10/25&PageLabel=4&EntityId=Ar00600&ViewMode=HTML|url-status=live|access-date=25 Oct 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130518060156/http://epaper.timesofindia.com/Default/Scripting/ArticleWin.asp?From=Archive&Source=Page&Skin=TOINEW&BaseHref=TOICH%2F2011%2F10%2F25&PageLabel=4&EntityId=Ar00600&ViewMode=HTML|archive-date=18 May 2013}}</ref> The extent of the municipality was 20.72 km<sup>2</sup>. The revenue villages under this municipality are Pulikoradu, Kadapperi, Tambaram, Irumbliyur, and Selaiyur. The number of households is 26,333, the number of notified slums is 17 and the number of unnotified slums is 7.<ref name="autogenerated1">{{cite web|date=1978-11-15|title=Welcome to Tambaram Municipality Home Page|url=http://municipality.tn.gov.in/tambaram/gen_info.htm|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120309173119/http://municipality.tn.gov.in/tambaram/gen_info.htm|archive-date=2012-03-09|access-date=2012-02-24|publisher=Municipality.tn.gov.in}}</ref> The Tambaram range comprises forest lands in Nanmangalam, Madurapakkam, Tambaram, Pulikoradu, Kumili, Vandalur, Onnamancherry, Erumaiyur, Vattampakkam and Vadakupattu.<ref>{{cite web|title=After 14 years, encroachments in Nanmangalam reserve forest removed|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2009-07-30/chennai/28183139_1_forest-officials-reserve-forest-encroachments|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120716003841/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2009-07-30/chennai/28183139_1_forest-officials-reserve-forest-encroachments|archive-date=16 July 2012|access-date=18 September 2011|work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref>
 
In 2009, Tambaram taluk was trifurcated into Tambaram, Sholinganallur and Alandur taluks. Clubbing all the three taluks, a new revenue division with Tambaram as headquarters was formed.<ref>{{cite news|title=Tambaram trifurcated into 3 taluks|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2009-07-01/chennai/28196600_1_taluks-tambaram-cuddalore|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120711171639/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2009-07-01/chennai/28196600_1_taluks-tambaram-cuddalore|archive-date=11 July 2012|access-date=18 September 2011|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref>
 
=== Creation of the Municipal Corporation ===
The increasing population and rapid urbanisation increased the need for town planning, improved administration structure and human resource planning. These demands drove the creation of Tambaram Municipal Corporation.<ref name="tm ref4" /><ref name="tm ref5">{{cite news|date=5 November 2021|title=Tambaram, Chennai's southern gateway, now a municipal corporation|language=en|publisher=The News Minute|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/tambaram-chennais-southern-gateway-now-municipal-corporation-157263|access-date=3 December 2021}}</ref> The announcement to establish the Tambaram Municipal Corporation was made by Minister for Municipal Administration [[K. N. Nehru]] in the state Assembly, on August 24, 2021<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dtnext.in/News/TamilNadu/2021/11/06062632/1327474/Ordinance-issued-for-formation-of-Tambaram-Corporation.vpf |title=Ordinance issued for formation of Tambaram Corporation |website=DTNext.in |date= |access-date=2022-02-16}}</ref> by merging five municipalities, five town panchayats and fifteen village panchayats.<ref name="tm ref7"/><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2021/sep/15/left-out-of-upgrade-plans-village-panchayats-irked-2358882.html|title=Left out of upgrade plans, village panchayats irked|newspaper=[[The New Indian Express]]|access-date=19 February 2022}}</ref>
 
Following a supreme court ruling to conduct rural local body elections by October 2021, the village panchayats elections for [[Pozhichalur]], [[Cowl Bazaar]], [[Tirusulam]], [[Moovarasampettai|Moovarasampattu]], Kovilambakkam, Nanmangalam, [[Medavakkam]], Vengaivasal, [[Perumbakkam]], [[Sithalapakkam]], Ottiyambakkam, Madurambakkam, Agaramthen, Thiruvancheri, [[Mudichur]] of the St.Thomas Mount panchayat union were held. As a result, the 15 village panchayats were excluded from the Government order issued by the State [[Government of Tamil Nadu]] on September 11, 2021.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/rural-local-body-polls-in-9-districts-on-oct-6-9/article36444134.ece|title=Rural local body polls in 9 districts on Oct. 6, 9|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|access-date=2022-02-19}}</ref>


The earliest references to Manimangalam in the outskirts of Tambaram are in relation to a battle fought between the [[Western Chalukya]] ruler [[Pulakesin II]] and the [[Pallava]] king [[Narasimhavarman I]]. The [[Rajagopala Perumal Temple]] is one of three Vishnu temples in the town and was constructed by the [[Medieval Cholas]]. The earliest inscriptions mentioning the temple are by [[Rajendra Chola I]] and have been dated to 1056 CE. Rajendra Chola I refers to the temple as ''Kamakoti-Vinnagar'' and ''Thiruvaykulam''.<ref>{{cite book|title=Temples of Kr‌ṣṇa in South India: History, Art, and Traditions in Tamilnāḍu|page=87|first=T.|last=Padmaja|year=2002|publisher=Abhinav Publications|isbn=9788170173984}}</ref>
The five municipalities— [[Anakaputhur]], [[Pallavaram]], [[Pammal]], [[Sembakkam]] and Tambaram, and five town panchayats— [[Chitlapakkam]], [[Madambakkam]], [[Perungalathur|Perungaluthur]], [[Peerkankaranai|Peerkangaranai]] and [[Thiruneermalai|Tiruneermalai]], were merged to form the Tambaram Municipal Corporation.<ref name="thehindu.com">{{Cite news |date=5 November 2021 |title=Gazette notification on Tambaram Municipal Corporation |newspaper=[[The Hindu]] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/gazette-notification-on-tambaram-municipal-corporation/article37339026.ece}}</ref> After the tenure of existing village panchayats ends in 2026, the proposed village panchayats may get annexed into corporation limits, and may accordingly be converted into urban wards.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2021/nov/04/village-panchayats-merger-only-in-2026-2379475.html|title=Village panchayats' merger only in 2026|newspaper=[[The New Indian Express]]|access-date=19 February 2022}}</ref>


Originally a camp for the [[British East India Company]] in the late 17th century during the [[Carnatic wars]],<ref name="HolisticDevelopment">{{Cite web |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-04-12/tamil-nadu/29410307_1_mudichur-main-road-s-r-raja-east-tambaram |title=Tambaram's vote is for holistic development |access-date=18 September 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120927050937/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-04-12/tamil-nadu/29410307_1_mudichur-main-road-s-r-raja-east-tambaram |archive-date=27 September 2012 |work=[[The Times of India]] |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-10-05/chennai/28220874_1_tambaram-municipality-e-mani-vision-document |title=Tambaram gets first locality specific vision |access-date=18 September 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120927051024/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-10-05/chennai/28220874_1_tambaram-municipality-e-mani-vision-document |archive-date=27 September 2012 |work=[[The Times of India]] |url-status=dead }}</ref> Tambaram has its origins in a village of the same name which lay on the outskirts of Chennai city.
== Administrative Divisions ==
When Tambaram City Municipal Corporation was established, it consisted of 70 wards under 5 zones.


Oldest locality in Tambaram city, [[Pallavaram]] also known as Pallavapuram is considered to be one of the oldest inhabited places in South Asia.<ref>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2019/may/31/how-pallavaram-changed-archeologists-understanding-of-burial-in-south-asia-1983990.html {{Bare URL inline|date=December 2021}}</ref> In 1851, the Geological Survey of India (GSI) was established for geological studies and research in India. On May 13, 1863, Robert Bruce Foote, a British geologist with the GSI, discovered a hand axe belonging to the Lower Palaeolithic Age or the Early Old Stone Age (500,000 BCE to 250,000 BCE) at Pallavaram.<ref>{{Cite book|title=Madras: The land the people & their governance|isbn = 9788183794688|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=tbR_LLkqdI8C&dq=stone+tool+5+lakh+year+old+discovered+in+pallavaram&pg=PA196|last1 = Muthiah|first1 = S.|year = 2008}}</ref><ref name="muthiahp129">[[#Muthiah|Muthiah]], Pg 129</ref> Since then, a number of Stone Age artifacts have been uncovered.<ref name="muthiahp129" /> Most of these artifacts are currently lodged in the [[Government Museum, Chennai|Egmore museum]].<ref name="muthiahp129" />
[[File:Tambaram Corporation Zones.png|thumb|zones of Tambaram City]]


Together with Chromepet, the Pallavaram area was referred to as "Pallavapuram."<ref name="Muthiah_2014">{{cite book | last = Muthiah| first = S. | author-link = S. Muthiah | title = Madras Rediscovered| publisher = EastWest | date = 2014 | location = Chennai | pages = 145 | isbn = 978-93-84030-28-5}}</ref> The present-day town of Pallavaram has its origins in the settlement of Pallavapuran which existed during the time of the 8th century [[Pallava dynasty|Pallava]] king [[Mahendravarman I]].<ref name="muthiahp128">[[#Muthiah|Muthiah]], Pg 128</ref> The Pallavas have left titles in early Pallava script at the cave temple in Pallavaram which date back to 600 CE.<ref>{{cite web
=== Zone 1 ===
|url = http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/a-vantage-pointofview/article3934298.ece
When Tambaram City Municipal Corporation was established, Zone 1 comprised 14 wards. Wards numbered 1 through 8 and 10, 11, 12, 29, 30 and 31 are included in this zone. The former Pammal Municipality Office was converted to Zone 1 Office of the Tambaram City Municipal Corporation.<ref name=":1">{{cite web|title=தாம்பரம் மாநகராட்சி 5 மண்டலங்களாக பிரிப்பு|url=https://www.maalaimalar.com/news/district/2022/01/25162227/3424516/Tamil-News-Tambaram-Corporation-divided-into-5-zones.vpf|access-date=2022-01-25|website=Maalai Malar| date=25 January 2022 |language=ta}}</ref>
|title =A vantage point-of-view
|work = The Hindu
|publisher = thehindu.com
|date = 25 September 2012
|access-date = 16 Oct 2012}}</ref> The remains of a cave shrine constructed by the Pallava ruler have been found at the spot where an Islamic ''[[dargah]]'' now stands.<ref name="muthiahp128" />


Both the [[Mughal Empire]] and the [[British East India Company]] had their cantonments in Pallavaram. During the 17th century, Pallavaram remained dependent for sometime, upon the Portuguese colony of [[San Thome]]. During the 18th century, the British established a cantonment at Pallavaram, supplementary to the one at [[St. Thomas Mount]]. A [[wireless base station|wireless station]] was established in the early years of the 20th century. The Madras aerodrome was opened at Pallavaram in 1929.
=== Zone 2 ===
When Tambaram City Municipal Corporation was established, Zone 2 comprised 14 wards. Wards numbered 13 through 21 and 9, 24, 24, 26, 27 and 28 are included in this zone. The former Pallavaram Municipality Office was converted to Zone 2 Office of the Tambaram City Municipal Corporation.<ref name=":1" />


During the late [[Chola period]] (9th to 12th century AD) the area belonged to the Churathur Nadu, named after Thiruchuram, the modern Trisulam village near Pallavaram. The Churathur Nadu extended from Tambaram in the south to [[Adambakkam]] and [[Alandur]] in the north and included Pammal, Pallavaram, and Thiruneermalai.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Now known for the airport, Tirusulam is actually an ancient, historical part of Puliyur Kottam, aka Chennai|url=https://inmathi.com/2018/09/24/now-known-for-the-airport-tirusulam-is-actually-an-ancient-historical-part-of-puliyur-kottam-aka-chennai/13200/}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=History of Chennai Southern Suburbs|url=https://www.cmi.ac.in/gift/Archeaology/arch_tambaramhistory.htm|access-date=2019-12-01|website=www.cmi.ac.in}}</ref>
=== Zone 3 ===
When Tambaram City Municipal Corporation was established, Zone 3 comprised 14 wards. Wards numbered 22, 23, 25 and 34 through 44  are included in this zone. The former Sembakkam Municipality Office was converted to Zone 3 Office of the Tambaram City Municipal Corporation.<ref name=":1" />


Inscriptions at Thiruneermalai refer to certain merchants from Pammal, showing that this village near Pallavaram existed even then.<ref>{{Cite web|title=History of Chennai Southern Suburbs|url=https://www.cmi.ac.in/gift/Archeaology/arch_tambaramhistory.htm|access-date=2019-12-01|website=www.cmi.ac.in}}</ref>
=== Zone 4 ===
When Tambaram City Municipal Corporation was established, Zone 4 comprised 15 wards. Wards numbered 32, 33 and 49 through 61 are included in this zone. The former Tambaram Municipality Office was converted to Zone 4 Office of the Tambaram City Municipal Corporation.<ref name=":1" />


Thiruneermalai is known for [[Ranganatha Temple, Thiruneermalai|Sri Ranganathar Perumal Temple]] on a hill and down on Sri Neervanna Perumal. From the top of the hill, one can view the entire [[Pallavaram]] area. The temple is one of the 108 divyadesams.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://templenet.com/Tamilnadu/df061.html|title = Tiruneermalai Neervannan, Shanta Narasimhan, Ranganathar, Trivikrama Temple - Divya Desam}}</ref>
=== Zone 5 ===
When Tambaram City Municipal Corporation was established, Zone 5 comprised 14 wards. Wards numbered 13 through 21 and 9, 24, 24, 26, 27 and 28 are included in this zone. Zone 5 is to be set to function from former Madambakkam Panchyat office.<ref name=":1" /> <ref>{{Cite web | url=http://www.dailythanthi.com/Districts/Chennai/2022/02/26154704/DMK-to-take-over-the-post-of-Regional-Chairman-in.vpf | title=தாம்பரம் மாநகராட்சியில் மண்டல தலைவா் பதவியை கைப்பற்ற தி.மு.க. கவுன்சிலர்கள் இடையே போட்டி | date=26 February 2022 }}</ref>


Thiruneermalai area and Pallavapuram areas of Tambaram City are among the 163 notified areas ([[megalith]]ic sites) in the state of [[Tamil Nadu]].<ref name="Hindu_NISModifiesExpansionPlan">{{cite news
== Executive Branch ==
  | last = Madhavan
  | first = D.
  | title = National Institute of Siddha modifies expansion plan
  | newspaper = The Hindu
  | location  = Chennai
  | date = 20 December 2012
  | url = http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/national-institute-of-siddha-modifies-expansion-plan/article4218676.ece
  | access-date = 23 Dec 2012}}</ref><ref>https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/asi-unearths-2300-year-old-terracotta-coffin-at-pallavaram/articleshow/64754538.cms</ref>


==Notable places==
=== Corporation Commissioner ===
*[[Tambaram railway station]], Tambaram, third terminal for trains to the Southern Districts of [[Tamil Nadu]] in the Chennai metropolitan area.
The executive authority in Tambaram City Municipal Corporation is vested in Corporation Commissioner.<ref name="thehindu.com" /><ref name=":2">The Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation Act of 1981, Tamil Nadu Act XXV OF 1981 (1981)</ref>
*Embassy IT Park, Pallavaram.
*[[Madras Institute of Technology]], Chromepet, Pallavapuram.
*[[Madras Christian College]], East Tambaram.
*[[Tambaram Air Force Station]], Selaiyur.
*[[Chitlapakkam Lake]], Chitlapakkam.
*[[Pallavaram Lake]] commonly known as Periya eri, Zamin Pallavaram, Pallavapuram.
*[[Ranganatha Temple, Thiruneermalai]], one among the 108 Divya desams.
*Rettai Pillayar Koil, Pammal.
*Thiruneermalai Lake, Thiruneermalai.
*Thirupananthal Lake, Pammal.
*Peerkankaranai Lake, Peerkankaranai.
*Perungalathur Lake, Perungalathur.
*[[National Institute of Siddha]], Kadapperi, Tambaram.
*[[Government Hospital of Thoracic Medicine, Chennai|Government Hospital of Thoracic Medicine]], Tambaram Sanatorium, Chitlapakkam.
*Fire and Rescue Station, Tambaram Sanatorium, Chitlapakkam.
*Government Hospital, Chromepet, Pallavapuram.<ref>https://chengalpattu.nic.in/public-utility/government-hospitalchromepet/</ref>
*Airport Authority of India Signal Office, Iyyappa Nagar, Pammal.
*[[Dhenupureeswarar Temple (Madambakkam)|Dhenupureeswarar Temple]], Madambakkam.
*Catholic Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima, East Tambaram.
*Sankara Eye Hospital, Pammal.
*Sri Sankara Vidyalaya Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Pammal.
*PKS Fish market, Nagalkeni, Pammal.
*Reliance Market, Nagalkeni, Pammal.
*Amazon, Flipkart and Bigbasket Hub, Nagalkeni, Pammal.
*Holy Family Convent Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Keelkattalai, Pallavapuram.
*[[Vels Institute of Science, Technology & Advanced Studies]], Pallavaram, Pallavapuram.
*Accenture, New Perungalathur.
*Sutherland Global Services, New Perungalathur.
*Anakaputhur Jute Weavers Association, Anakaputhur is an internationally renowned place for natural fibre fabrics.<ref>https://chennai.citizenmatters.in/anakaputhur-weavers-natural-fabric-tamil-nadu-3505</ref>
*Velco Cinemas, Anakaputhur.
*Ganesh Cinemas Hall, Anakaputhur.
*Varadharaja Theatres, Chitlapakkam.
*Vettri Theatres, Chromepet, Pallavapuram.
*National Theatre, Tambaram.
*MEPZ-Special Economic Zone, Tambaram Sanatorium.
*Dr. Rela Institute & Medical Centre, Chromepet, Pallavapuram.
*Royal Balaji Hospital, Chromepet, Pallavapuram.
*Super Saravana Stores, Chrompet, Pallavapuram.
*GRT Jewellers, Kadapperi, Tambaram.
*Saravana Stores Elite Gold, Kadapperi, Tambaram.
*Sembakkam EB children's Park, Sembakkam.
*Sooriyamman Temple Pond and Park, Pammal.
*Alavattamman Kovil pond and Park, Kamarajapuram.


== Factors driving Tambaram Municipal Corporation ==
==== List of Corporation Commissioner ====
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center"
|+List of Corporation Commissioners
! scope=col | No.
! scope=col class="unsortable" | Portrait
! scope=col | Name
! scope=col class="unsortable" | Term
! scope=col | Council
|-
| 1
| data-sort-value="M Elangovan" |
| {{sortname|M.|Elangovan||M, Elangovan|nolink=1}}
| November 3, 2021 –<br />Present
|{{sort|001|[[1st Tambaram City Municipal Corporation Council|1st]]}}
|}


The following factors drove creation of Tambaram Municipal Corporation:<ref name="tm ref4"/><ref name="tm ref5">{{cite news |title=Tambaram, Chennai's southern gateway, now a municipal corporation |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/tambaram-chennais-southern-gateway-now-municipal-corporation-157263 |access-date=3 December 2021 |publisher=The News Minute |date=5 November 2021 |language=en}}</ref>
== Legislative Branch ==
The legislative branch of Tambaram City Municipal Corporation consists of a council of elected [[councillors]] from each ward. The Legislative body is presided over by the Mayor who is indirectly elected by the councillors.<ref name="thehindu.com" /><ref name=":2" />


* Increasing Population.
=== Mayor ===
* Rapid Urbanisation.
The Mayor is the head of the municipal corporation, but the role is largely ceremonial as executive powers are vested in the [[Municipal Commissioner (India)|Corporation Commissioner]]. The office of the Mayor combines a functional role of chairing the Corporation meeting as well as a ceremonial role associated with being the First Citizen of the city.<ref name="thehindu.com" /><ref name=":2" />
* Town planning need.
* Improved Administration Structure.
* Human Resource or man power planning.
* Street Lights installation.
* Water supply management.
* Sewarage Planning.
* Solid waste management.
* Roads Layout.


== See also ==
==== List of Mayors ====
•[[List of municipal corporations in Tamil Nadu]]
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center"
|+List of Mayors
! scope=col | No.
! scope=col class="unsortable" | Portrait
! scope=col | Name
! scope=col class="unsortable" | Term
! scope=col colspan="2" | Party
! scope=col | Council
|-
| 1
| data-sort-value="Vasanthakumari Kamalakannan" |
| [[K. Vasanthakumari]]<ref name="hindutamil.in">{{Cite web |title=எனது முடிவுகளில் குடும்பத் தலையீடு இருக்காது - தாம்பரம் மேயர் க.வசந்தகுமாரி சிறப்புப் பேட்டி |url=https://www.hindutamil.in/news/tamilnadu/776199-tambaram-mayor-vasanthakumari-kamalakannan-interview.html |access-date=2022-03-11 |website=Hindu Tamil Thisai |language=ta}}</ref><ref name="youtube.com">{{Citation |title=தாம்பரத்துக்குனு செம ப்ளான்ஸ் இருக்கு! {{!}} Tambaram Mayor {{!}} TN Govt {{!}} DMK |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jcwEwoRdhDw |language=en |access-date=2022-03-26}}</ref>
| 4 March 2022 –<br />Present
| style="background:{{party color|Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam}}" |
|[[Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam|DMK]]
|{{sort|001|[[1st Tambaram City Municipal Corporation Council|1st]]}}
|}
 
=== Deputy Mayors ===
Deputy Mayor is appointed by the Mayor for a five-year term.<ref name="thehindu.com" /><ref name=":2" />
 
==== List of Deputy Mayors ====
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center"
|+List of Deputy Mayors
! scope=col | No.
! scope=col class="unsortable" | Portrait
! scope=col | Name
! scope=col class="unsortable" | Term
! scope=col colspan="2" | Party
! scope=col | Council
|-
| 1
| data-sort-value="G Kamaraj" |
| {{sortname|G|Kamaraj||G, Kamaraj|nolink=1}}
| 4 March 2022 –<br />Present
| style="background:{{party color|Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam}}" |
|[[Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam|DMK]]
|{{sort|001|[[1st Tambaram City Municipal Corporation Council|1st]]}}
|}


•[[Greater Chennai Corporation]]
=== Councillors ===
The legislative branch of Tambaram City Municipal Corporation consists of a council of elected [[councillors]] from each ward.<ref name="thehindu.com" /><ref name=":2" />
{| class="wikitable"
|+Party Strength in the Current Council
! colspan="2" |Alliance
! colspan="2" |Party
!No. of Councillors
!Leader Of Party
|-
| rowspan="3" bgcolor="{{party color|Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam}}" |
| rowspan="3" style="text-align:center;" |'''Government'''<br>([[Secular Progressive Alliance|SPA]])<br>Seats (53)
| style="background:{{party color|Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam}}" |
|[[Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam]]
| style="text-align:center;" |50
|[[M. K. Stalin]]
|-
| bgcolor=" {{party color|Indian National Congress}}" |
|[[Indian National Congress]]
| style="text-align:center;" |2
|[[K. Selvaperunthagai]]
|-
| style="background:{{party color|Communist Party of India (Marxist)}};" |
|[[Communist Party of India (Marxist)]]
| style="text-align:center;" |1
|[[P. Mahalingam]]
|-
| rowspan="1" bgcolor="{{party color|All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam}}" |
| style="text-align:center;" |'''Opposition'''<br>([[All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam|AIADMK]])<br>Seats (9)
| style="background: {{party color|All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam}};" |
|[[All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam]]
| style="text-align:center;" |9
|[[Edappadi K. Palaniswami]]
|-
| rowspan="1" bgcolor=#757575 |
| style="text-align:center;" |'''[[Independent politician|Independent]]'''
| style="background: #757575;" |
|[[Independent politician|Independent]]
| style="text-align:center;" |8
|-
! colspan="4" |Total
!70
!
|}


•[[Avadi Municipal Corporation]]
== Law and order ==
{{Main|Tambaram Police Commissionerate}}


==References==
In September 2021, the government revealed its plans of reforming the [[Greater Chennai Police|Greater Chennai City Police]] and setting up two new commissionerates in Tambaram and Avadi. Subsequently, Additional Director Generals of Police (ADGPs) M. Ravi was deputed as special officers to form the Commissionerates. The new Police Commissionerates in Tambaram was formally inaugurated by the Chief Minister [[M. K. Stalin]] on 1 January 2022.
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==External links==
The Tambaram police commissionerate will function with two police districts⁠— Tambaram and Pallikaranai, comprising 20 police stations. For ease of administration, Somangalam and Manimangalam police stations from Kancheepuram district along with Otteri, Guduvanchery, Maraimalai Nagar, Thalambur and Kelambakkam police stations from Chengalpattu district have been attached to the Tambaram Police Commissionerate.<ref>{{Cite news|title=New Police Commissionerates in Tambaram, Avadi opened|newspaper=The Hindu|date=January 2022|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/new-police-commissionerates-in-tambaram-avadi-opened/article38085909.ece}}</ref>
* {{cite web|url=http://m.timesofindia.com/city/chennai/pallavaram-tambaram-avadi-to-be-corporations/articleshow/57834426.cms|title=Pallavaram, Tambaram, Avadi to be corporations |newspaper=Times of India}}
* {{cite web|url=http://www.dinamalar.com/district_detail.asp?id=1737436|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|last=|first=|date=|title=மாநகராட்சிகளாக தரம் உயர்கிறது விரைவில்....தாம்பரம், பல்லாவரம், ஆவடி புறநகர் பகுதிகளின் வளர்ச்சியை முறைப்படுத்த வாய்ப்பு|access-date=|website=|publisher=}}
* {{cite web|url=http://m.tamil.samayam.com/latest-news/state-news/avadi-thambaram-and-pallavaram-to-be-named-corporations/articleshow/57841757.cms|title=Tamilnadu Government: மாநகராட்சியாகும் மூன்று நகராட்சிகள்: தமிழக அரசின் புதிய திட்டம் - avadi, thambaram and pallavaram to be named corporations |publisher=Samayam Tamil}}
* {{cite web|url=http://www.maalaimalar.com/News/TopNews/2017/03/26103300/1076069/Tamil-Nadu-Government-Tambaram-AvadipallavaramCorporation.vpf|title=Maalaimalar News: தாம்பரம், ஆவடி, பல்லாவரம் மாநகராட்சியாக மாறுகிறது: தமிழக அரசு -- Tamil Nadu Government Tambaram, Avadi,pallavaram,Corporation changed|website=www.maalaimalar.com}}
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[[File:Embassy Splendid Tech Zone Pallavaram.jpg|thumb|Embassy Splendid Tech Zone, Pallavaram]]
[[File:MIT ENTRANCE.jpg|thumb|MIT's newly built entrance]]
[[File:Madras Christian College.jpg|thumb|[[Madras Christian College]] entrance]]
[[File:National Institute of Siddha.jpg|thumb|[[National Institute of Siddha]] entrance]]
[[File:Tambaram Railway Station Entrance.jpg|thumb|[[Tambaram railway station]] ]]
[[File:Perungalathur Gateway office park.jpg|thumb|Perungalathur Gateway office park]]
[[File:Thiruneermalai Temple.jpg|thumb|Thiruneermalai Temple overlooking the temple pond]]


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* [[List of municipal corporations in Tamil Nadu]]
* [[Greater Chennai Corporation]]
* [[Avadi Municipal Corporation]]
* [[Municipal governance in India]]
* [[Tambaram Police Commissionerate]]
 
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Tambaram City Municipal Corporation
Type
Type
History
Founded3 November 2021
(4 years ago) (2021-11-03)
Leadership
M. Elangovan
G. Kamaraj
A.R. Rahul Nadh, IAS
Structure
Seats70
Political groups
Government (53)

SPA (53)

  •   DMK (50)
  •   INC (2)
  •   CPI(M) (1)

Opposition (9)

Others (8)

Website
www.tnurbantree.tn.gov.in/tambaram/

Tambaram City Municipal Corporation (Tamil: தாம்பரம் மாநகராட்சி) is the civic body administering Tambaram and the surrounding suburbs of Chennai, located in Chengalpattu district of Tamil Nadu, India. It covers an area of 87.64 sq. km and has an estimated 2021 population of 960,887.

It is one of the three municipal corporations located within the Chennai Metropolitan Area, the other two being the Greater Chennai Corporation and Avadi Corporation.[3][4] Tambaram is the 20th civic body to become a municipal corporation in Tamil Nadu.[5][6]

Etymology

Tambaram is an medieval town referred to as Taamapuram in an inscription of the 13th century. The word was inscribed on the walls around the sanctum sanctorum at Marundeeswarar temple in Tirukachur village, near Chengalpattu.[7]

Economy

When established, Tambaram Municipal Corporation was estimated to earn ₹ 3 billion in revenue approximately through local bodies connected to it.[8]

Madras Export Processing Zone

Main article: Madras Export Processing Zone

Madras Export Processing Zone (MEPZ) is a special economic zone located on GST Road, 6 km south of Chennai International Airport. It is one of the seven export processing zones in the country set up by the central government.[9] It was established in 1984 to promote foreign direct investment, enhance foreign exchange earnings, and create greater employment opportunities in the region.[10]

The zone is under the administrative control of the Ministry of Commerce and Industries and caters to the needs of units within the SEZ, in addition to monitoring the functions of 100-percent export-oriented units (EOUs) located in Tamil Nadu, Pondicherry, and Andaman & Nicobar Islands.[11] The zone is headed by a development commissioner.

Spread over an area of 265 acres (109 hectares),[11] MEPZ SEZ is a multi-product zone housing 117 functional units.[12] In addition, another 27 units are under various stages of implementation.[12] The zone employs over 26,000 people.[11] In the manufacturing front, there are 110 SME units in the zone. MEPZ's manufacturing sector employs nearly 20,000 people.[11] IT companies housed in the zone include Cognizant Technology Solutions, Computer Sciences Corporation, CSS and HTC Global Services among others.[10] About 50 container trucks arrive at and leave the zone every day.[13]

History

The earliest mention of Tambaram dates back to the 13th century when the word 'Taamapuram' was inscribed on the walls around the sanctum sanctorum at Marundeeswarar temple in Tirukachur village, near Chengalpattu.[7]

Old Stone Age

The oldest locality in Tambaram City is Pallavapuram which is considered one of the oldest inhabited places in South Asia.[14] Pallavapuram consists of the present-day neighbourhood of Chromepet and Pallavaram.[15]

On May 13, 1863, Robert Bruce Foote, a British geologist with the Geological Survey of India (GSI), discovered a hand axe belonging to the Lower Palaeolithic Age at Pallavaram (Pallavapuram).[16][17] Since then, several Stone Age artefacts have been discovered.[17] Most of these artefacts are currently lodged in the Egmore museum.[17]

Early Medieval Period

Pallava Dynasty

The oldest locality in the city, Pallavapuram, existed during the reign of Pallava king Mahendravarman I (that is, 600–630 CE). The Pallavas have left titles in early Pallava script at the cave temple in Pallavaram neighbourhood which dates back to 600 CE. The remains of a cave shrine constructed by the Pallava ruler have been found at Asthana-E-Moula Ali Dargah.[18]

Chola Dynasty

During the reign of Later Cholas, from 9th to 12th century CE, the region was called Churathur Nadu. Churathur Nadu was named after Thiruchuram, the present-day Trisulam.The Churathur Nadu extended from Tambaram in the south to Adambakkam and Alandur in the north. The region included the City neighbourhood⁠— Pammal, Pallavaram, and Thiruneermalai.[19][20]

Colonial Period

During the Carnatic wars in the late 17th century, Tambaram was an entrenchment camp for the British East India Company. During the 17th century, Pallavaram remained dependent upon the Portuguese colony of San Thome. DLater, the British established a cantonment at Pallavaram, supplementary to the one at St. Thomas Mount.

A wireless station was established in the early years of the 20th century. The Madras Aerodrome was opened at Pallavaram in 1929.

Post-Independence

Prior to 1964, Tambaram was a small panchayat. In 1964, it was constituted as a Grade III Municipality comprising the Village Panchayats of Pulikoradu, Kadapperi, Tambaram, Irumbliyur, and Selaiyur.

Due to rapid development and growth of the town commercially and residentially, the Municipality was classified as a 'Selection Grade Municipality'.[21] The extent of the municipality was 20.72 km2. The revenue villages under this municipality are Pulikoradu, Kadapperi, Tambaram, Irumbliyur, and Selaiyur. The number of households is 26,333, the number of notified slums is 17 and the number of unnotified slums is 7.[22] The Tambaram range comprises forest lands in Nanmangalam, Madurapakkam, Tambaram, Pulikoradu, Kumili, Vandalur, Onnamancherry, Erumaiyur, Vattampakkam and Vadakupattu.[23]

In 2009, Tambaram taluk was trifurcated into Tambaram, Sholinganallur and Alandur taluks. Clubbing all the three taluks, a new revenue division with Tambaram as headquarters was formed.[24]

Creation of the Municipal Corporation

The increasing population and rapid urbanisation increased the need for town planning, improved administration structure and human resource planning. These demands drove the creation of Tambaram Municipal Corporation.[5][25] The announcement to establish the Tambaram Municipal Corporation was made by Minister for Municipal Administration K. N. Nehru in the state Assembly, on August 24, 2021[26] by merging five municipalities, five town panchayats and fifteen village panchayats.[6][27]

Following a supreme court ruling to conduct rural local body elections by October 2021, the village panchayats elections for Pozhichalur, Cowl Bazaar, Tirusulam, Moovarasampattu, Kovilambakkam, Nanmangalam, Medavakkam, Vengaivasal, Perumbakkam, Sithalapakkam, Ottiyambakkam, Madurambakkam, Agaramthen, Thiruvancheri, Mudichur of the St.Thomas Mount panchayat union were held. As a result, the 15 village panchayats were excluded from the Government order issued by the State Government of Tamil Nadu on September 11, 2021.[28]

The five municipalities— Anakaputhur, Pallavaram, Pammal, Sembakkam and Tambaram, and five town panchayats— Chitlapakkam, Madambakkam, Perungaluthur, Peerkangaranai and Tiruneermalai, were merged to form the Tambaram Municipal Corporation.[29] After the tenure of existing village panchayats ends in 2026, the proposed village panchayats may get annexed into corporation limits, and may accordingly be converted into urban wards.[30]

Administrative Divisions

When Tambaram City Municipal Corporation was established, it consisted of 70 wards under 5 zones.

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zones of Tambaram City

Zone 1

When Tambaram City Municipal Corporation was established, Zone 1 comprised 14 wards. Wards numbered 1 through 8 and 10, 11, 12, 29, 30 and 31 are included in this zone. The former Pammal Municipality Office was converted to Zone 1 Office of the Tambaram City Municipal Corporation.[31]

Zone 2

When Tambaram City Municipal Corporation was established, Zone 2 comprised 14 wards. Wards numbered 13 through 21 and 9, 24, 24, 26, 27 and 28 are included in this zone. The former Pallavaram Municipality Office was converted to Zone 2 Office of the Tambaram City Municipal Corporation.[31]

Zone 3

When Tambaram City Municipal Corporation was established, Zone 3 comprised 14 wards. Wards numbered 22, 23, 25 and 34 through 44 are included in this zone. The former Sembakkam Municipality Office was converted to Zone 3 Office of the Tambaram City Municipal Corporation.[31]

Zone 4

When Tambaram City Municipal Corporation was established, Zone 4 comprised 15 wards. Wards numbered 32, 33 and 49 through 61 are included in this zone. The former Tambaram Municipality Office was converted to Zone 4 Office of the Tambaram City Municipal Corporation.[31]

Zone 5

When Tambaram City Municipal Corporation was established, Zone 5 comprised 14 wards. Wards numbered 13 through 21 and 9, 24, 24, 26, 27 and 28 are included in this zone. Zone 5 is to be set to function from former Madambakkam Panchyat office.[31] [32]

Executive Branch

Corporation Commissioner

The executive authority in Tambaram City Municipal Corporation is vested in Corporation Commissioner.[29][33]

List of Corporation Commissioner

List of Corporation Commissioners
No. Portrait Name Term Council
1 M. Elangovan November 3, 2021 –
Present 		1st

Legislative Branch

The legislative branch of Tambaram City Municipal Corporation consists of a council of elected councillors from each ward. The Legislative body is presided over by the Mayor who is indirectly elected by the councillors.[29][33]

Mayor

The Mayor is the head of the municipal corporation, but the role is largely ceremonial as executive powers are vested in the Corporation Commissioner. The office of the Mayor combines a functional role of chairing the Corporation meeting as well as a ceremonial role associated with being the First Citizen of the city.[29][33]

List of Mayors

List of Mayors
No. Portrait Name Term Party Council
1 K. Vasanthakumari[1][2] 4 March 2022 –
Present 		DMK 1st

Deputy Mayors

Deputy Mayor is appointed by the Mayor for a five-year term.[29][33]

List of Deputy Mayors

List of Deputy Mayors
No. Portrait Name Term Party Council
1 G Kamaraj 4 March 2022 –
Present 		DMK 1st

Councillors

The legislative branch of Tambaram City Municipal Corporation consists of a council of elected councillors from each ward.[29][33]

Party Strength in the Current Council
Alliance Party No. of Councillors Leader Of Party
Government
(SPA)
Seats (53) 		Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam 50 M. K. Stalin
Indian National Congress 2 K. Selvaperunthagai
Communist Party of India (Marxist) 1 P. Mahalingam
Opposition
(AIADMK)
Seats (9) 		All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam 9 Edappadi K. Palaniswami
Independent Independent 8
Total 70

Law and order

Main article: Tambaram Police Commissionerate

In September 2021, the government revealed its plans of reforming the Greater Chennai City Police and setting up two new commissionerates in Tambaram and Avadi. Subsequently, Additional Director Generals of Police (ADGPs) M. Ravi was deputed as special officers to form the Commissionerates. The new Police Commissionerates in Tambaram was formally inaugurated by the Chief Minister M. K. Stalin on 1 January 2022.

The Tambaram police commissionerate will function with two police districts⁠— Tambaram and Pallikaranai, comprising 20 police stations. For ease of administration, Somangalam and Manimangalam police stations from Kancheepuram district along with Otteri, Guduvanchery, Maraimalai Nagar, Thalambur and Kelambakkam police stations from Chengalpattu district have been attached to the Tambaram Police Commissionerate.[34]

Gallery

Embassy Splendid Tech Zone, Pallavaram
MIT's newly built entrance
Madras Christian College entrance
National Institute of Siddha entrance
Tambaram railway station
Perungalathur Gateway office park
Thiruneermalai Temple overlooking the temple pond

See also

References

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  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 தாம்பரத்துக்குனு செம ப்ளான்ஸ் இருக்கு! | Tambaram Mayor | TN Govt | DMK, retrieved 26 March 2022
  3. ↑ "Tamil Nadu Bills" (PDF). Stationery.tn.gov.in. Retrieved 19 February 2022.
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  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Tambaram becomes the 20th municipal corporation of Tamil Nadu, Ordinance promulgated". The New Indian Express. 5 November 2021. Retrieved 3 December 2021.
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 Lopez, Aloysius Xavier (30 August 2021). "Tambaram Corporation takes shape amidst great expectations". The Hindu. Retrieved 3 December 2021.
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 "Dr.Gift Siromoney's Home Page". Cmi.ac.in. Retrieved 16 February 2022.
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  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 "About us". MEPZ.gov.in. Retrieved 30 March 2013.
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  19. ↑ "Now known for the airport, Tirusulam is actually an ancient, historical part of Puliyur Kottam, aka Chennai". 24 September 2018.
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  22. ↑ "Welcome to Tambaram Municipality Home Page". Municipality.tn.gov.in. 15 November 1978. Archived from the original on 9 March 2012. Retrieved 24 February 2012.
  23. ↑ "After 14 years, encroachments in Nanmangalam reserve forest removed". The Times of India. Retrieved 18 September 2011.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
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  28. ↑ "Rural local body polls in 9 districts on Oct. 6, 9". The Hindu. Retrieved 19 February 2022.
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