CMDA Nods Corversion of Vacant IT Buildings to Malls

CMDA has signaled green for converting vacant IT buildings to shopping malls and office spaces.

Buildings built for Information Technology may soon be turned into shopping malls and office spaces. The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority –CMDA has sanctioned the conversion of IT buildings into other purposes. Continue reading

CMDA permits construction of houses in industrial land

The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority (CMDA) permitted construction of houses in the land which was termed industrial land.
Residential project to be developed in the industrial land, as CMDA grants permission.

Residential project to be developed in the industrial land, as CMDA grants permission.

Hindustan Teleprinters Limited had 10 acres of land inside the Guindy Industrial Estate. The land parcel was trouble gripped as the owners could not find any takers for the plots. The main reason for this was that the plots were termed industrial land. However the plot owners now may be able to sell the plots as CMDA has permitted housing construction on this land.

The land was on block for the past five years. However the owners HTL could not find any taker for the land parcels. Seeking help, the land owner had approached CMDA which finally permitted construction of residential units in the land.

The growing prices for the residential properties in the area, there would be many developers interested in the 10 acre of land. The Guindy region is not so suitable for the development of any IT parks or commercial districts. Moreover, industrial activities, as a whole, are becoming weak in the city. Continue reading