The Hindu 22.04.2010
CMDA to review Planning Area jurisdiction
Special Correspondent
CHENNAI: The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority will review the Chennai Metropolitan Planning Area's jurisdiction and send suitable proposals to the government, Slum Clearance and Accommodation Control Minister Suba. Thangavelan informed the Assembly on Wednesday.
Initiating the debate the Minister said comprehensive planning and development actions had to be taken to address the growing urban problems of Chennai and make the region an attractive destination for economic development.
It had now become necessary to review the Chennai Metropolitan Planning Area, taking into account the developments that were taking place Sriperumbudur, Kelambakkam, Singaperumal Koil, Tiruvallur and Ponneri.
