Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority: Difference between revisions

What links here Related changes Page information Get shortened URL
Created by JJMC89 bot III
Last edited March 6, 2026
← Older edit
VisualWikitext
m Removed empty portal template using script
No edit summary
 
Line 1: Line 1:
{{Short description|State agency of Tamil Nadu, India}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=June 2018}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=June 2018}}
{{Use Indian English|date=June 2018}}
{{Use Indian English|date=June 2018}}
Line 25: Line 26:
| employees =  
| employees =  
| budget =  
| budget =  
| minister1_name = [[S. Muthusamy]]
| minister1_name = P.K.Sekar Babu
| minister1_pfo = Minister for Housing and Urban Development
| minister1_pfo = Minister for CMDA| minister2_name =  
| minister2_name =  
| minister2_pfo =  
| minister2_pfo =  
| chief1_name =  
| chief1_name =  
Line 57: Line 57:
}}
}}


[[File:Chennai revenue divisions map.png|thumb|Districts and Taluks of the metropolitan area, which is now equivalent to the city limits (metro area has yet to be redefined)]]
The '''Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority''' ('''CMDA''') is the urban planning agency of [[Chennai]] in the [[Indian state]] of [[Tamil Nadu]]. The CMDA administers the [[Chennai metropolitan area|Chennai Metropolitan Region]], spread over an area of {{Convert|5904|km2|abbr=on}} and covers the districts of [[Chennai district|Chennai]], [[Thiruvallur district|Thiruvallur]], [[Chengalpattu district|Chengalpattu]], Ranipet and [[Kancheepuram district|Kancheepuram]].<ref name="About CMDA">{{cite news|url= https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/government-issues-order-for-expanding-chennai-metropolitan-planning-area-to-5904-sq-km/article66041750.ece |title=Order issued for expansion of Chennai to 5,904 sq. km; over 1,200 villages set to be added |publisher=The Hindu |date=2022-10-22}}</ref> 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.
 
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 area|Chennai Metropolitan Region]], spread over an area of {{Convert|1189|km2|abbr=on}} and covers the districts of [[Chennai district|Chennai]], [[Thiruvallur district|Thiruvallur]] and [[Kancheepuram district|Kancheepuram]].<ref name="About CMDA">{{cite news|title=  About CMDA |url=http://www.cmdachennai.gov.in/|access-date=6 January 2019|work=CMDA|location=Chennai}}</ref> 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.


== History ==
== History ==
Line 85: Line 83:


== Jurisdiction ==
== Jurisdiction ==
The CMA falls in three Districts of the Tamil Nadu State viz. Chennai District, part of Thiruvallur District, and part of Kancheepuram District. The extent of the Chennai District (covered in Chennai Municipal Corporation area) is 176&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup> and comprises 55 revenue villages in five Taluks viz. (i) Fort-Tondiarpet Taluk, (ii) Perambur-Purasawalkam Taluk, (iii) Egmore-Nungambakkam Taluk, (iv) Mambalam-Guindy Taluk and (v) Mylapore-Triplicane Taluk. In Thiruvallur District out of total district area of 3427&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>, 637&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>. in Ambattur, Thiruvallur, Ponneri and Poonamallee taluks fall in CMA. In Kancheepuram Districtout of 4433&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>, 376&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup> in Tambaram, Sriperumbudur and Chengalpattu Taluks fall in the Metropolitan area.<ref name="About CMDA"/> New construction in areas under the CMDA needs their approval to start work
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.
 
In [[Chennai district]]
#[[Alandur taluk|Alandur]]
#[[Ambattur taluk|Ambattur]]
#[[Aminjikarai taluk|Aminjikarai]]
#[[Ayanavaram taluk|Ayanavaram]]
#[[Egmore taluk|Egmore]]
#[[Guindy taluk|Guindy]]
#[[Madhavaram taluk|Madhavaram]]
#[[Maduravoyal taluk|Maduravoyal]]
#[[Mambalam taluk|Mambalam]]
#[[Mylapore taluk|Mylapore]]
#[[Perambur taluk|Perambur]]
#[[Purasawalkam taluk|Purasawalkam]]
#[[Sholinganallur taluk|Sholinganallur]]
#[[Thiruvottiyur taluk|Thiruvottiyur]]
#[[Tondiarpet taluk|Tondiarpet]]
#[[Velachery taluk|Velachery]]
 
In [[Chengalpattu district]]
#[[Pallavaram taluk|Pallavaram]]
#[[Tambaram taluk|Tambaram]]
#[[Vandalur taluk|Vandalur]]
#[[Chengalpattu taluk|Chengalpattu]]
#[[Thiruporur taluk|Thiruporur]]
#[[Tirukalukundram taluk|Tirukalukundram]]
 
In [[Kanchipuram district]]
#[[Kundrathur taluk|Kundrathur]]
#[[Sriperumbudur taluk|Sriperumbudur]]
#[[Kanchipuram taluk|Kanchipuram]]
#[[Walajabad taluk|Walajabad]]
 
In [[Tiruvallur district]]
#[[Avadi taluk|Avadi]]
#[[Poonamallee taluk|Poonamallee]]
#[[Ponneri taluk|Ponneri]]
#[[Gummidipoondi taluk|Gummidipoondi]]
#[[Uthukottai taluk|Uthukottai]]
#[[Tiruvallur taluk|Tiruvallur]]
#[[Tiruttani taluk|Tiruttani]] (partial)
 
In [[Ranipet district]]
#[[Arakkonam taluk|Arakkonam]] (partial)


== Projects ==
== Projects ==
Line 93: Line 135:
* [[Chennai Mass Rapid Transit System]]
* [[Chennai Mass Rapid Transit System]]
* [[Outer Ring Road, Chennai|Outer Ring Road]]
* [[Outer Ring Road, Chennai|Outer Ring Road]]
*[[Madhavaram Mofussil Bus Terminus|Mathavaram Mofussil Bus Terminus]], [[Madhavaram|Mathavaram]]
*[[Madhavaram Mofussil Bus Terminus]], [[Madhavaram, Chennai|Madhavaram]]
*[[Kilambakkam bus terminus|Kilambakkam Mofussil Bus Terminus]], [[Kilambakkam]]
*[[Kilambakkam bus terminus|Kilambakkam Mofussil Bus Terminus]], [[Kilambakkam]]
*Kuthambakkam Mofussil Bus Terminus, Kuthambakkam
*Ambattur Industrial Estate Bus Terminus, [[Ambattur Industrial Estate]]
*Thiru. Vi. Ka Nagar Bus Terminus, [[Thiru. Vi. Ka Nagar]]
*Periyar Nagar Bus Terminus, [[Periyar Nagar]], [[Kolathur, Chennai|Kolathur]]
*M. K. B Nagar Bus Terminus, [[Mahakavi Bharathi Nagar|M. K. B Nagar]], [[Vyasarpadi]]
*Kaviyarasu Kannadasan Nagar Bus Terminus, [[Kaviyarasu Kannadhasan Nagar|KKD Nagar]], [[Kodungaiyur]]
*Ennore Bus Terminus, [[Ennore]]


==References==
==References==
 
{{Portal|India}}
{{reflist}}
{{reflist}}


Line 107: Line 156:


[[Category:Government of Chennai]]
[[Category:Government of Chennai]]
[[Category:State urban development authorities of India]]
[[Category:Urban development authorities in India]]
[[Category:Government agencies established in 1974]]
[[Category:Government agencies established in 1974]]
[[Category:1974 establishments in Tamil Nadu]]
[[Category:1974 establishments in Tamil Nadu]]
[[Category:Planning authorities in Tamil Nadu]]
[[Category:Planning authorities in Tamil Nadu]]

Latest revision as of 10:21, 6 March 2026


Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority
CMDA Logo
Agency overview
Formed1974
TypeUrban Planning Agency
JurisdictionGovernment of Tamil Nadu
HeadquartersEgmore, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
13°04′40″N 80°15′54″E / 13.07790°N 80.26489°E / 13.07790; 80.26489
MottoBetter Chennai is Our Motto
Minister responsible
  • P.K.Sekar Babu, Minister for CMDA
Parent agencyMunicipal Administration and Urban Development
Website{{URL|example.com|optional display text}}

The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority (CMDA) is the urban 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.

History[edit | edit source]

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.[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[edit | edit source]

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.

In Chennai district

  1. Alandur
  2. Ambattur
  3. Aminjikarai
  4. Ayanavaram
  5. Egmore
  6. Guindy
  7. Madhavaram
  8. Maduravoyal
  9. Mambalam
  10. Mylapore
  11. Perambur
  12. Purasawalkam
  13. Sholinganallur
  14. Thiruvottiyur
  15. Tondiarpet
  16. Velachery

In Chengalpattu district

  1. Pallavaram
  2. Tambaram
  3. Vandalur
  4. Chengalpattu
  5. Thiruporur
  6. Tirukalukundram

In Kanchipuram district

  1. Kundrathur
  2. Sriperumbudur
  3. Kanchipuram
  4. Walajabad

In Tiruvallur district

  1. Avadi
  2. Poonamallee
  3. Ponneri
  4. Gummidipoondi
  5. Uthukottai
  6. Tiruvallur
  7. Tiruttani (partial)

In Ranipet district

  1. Arakkonam (partial)

Projects[edit | edit source]

Some of the notable projects undertaken by the CMDA include:

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Order issued for expansion of Chennai to 5,904 sq. km; over 1,200 villages set to be added". The Hindu. 22 October 2022.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Xavier Lopez, Aloysius (13 February 2013). "CMDA declared a centre for research". The Hindu. Chennai: The Hindu. Retrieved 17 February 2013.
  3. ↑ "Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority". CMDA Chennai. n.d. Archived from the original on 25 July 2011. Retrieved 30 November 2010.

External links[edit | edit source]

Template:State Agencies of Tamil Nadu

Retrieved from "https://en.bharatpedia.org/w/index.php?title=Chennai_Metropolitan_Development_Authority&oldid=457904"
Discover more