Chennai Corporation and the Chennai
Metropolitan Development Authority (CMDA) has identified more than 30 buildings
for demolition and immediate action.
The buildings in question are in
prominent places and have been constructed after 27th July 2007. Out of
total 30 buildings, 17 are in violation of Chennai Corporation planning
permission and fall under Corporation jurisdiction. The remaining are in
violation of the CMDA planning commission are currently being reviewed by the
CDMA.
In May 2008, a total of 56 out of the
84 buildings under the CMDA jurisdiction and 26 out of the 679 buildings under
the Corporation jurisdiction were issued demolition notice.