Tamil Nadu CM Vijay Clears 6,157 New Homes In Chennai At Rs 1,401 Crore

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has approved a housing project worth Rs 1,401.75 crore to construct 6,157 tenements across nine locations in Chennai, aimed at providing safe and affordable homes to economically weaker and underprivileged urban residents.

According to an official release issued on Thursday, the Chief Minister has granted administrative sanction for the reconstruction of dilapidated tenements under the Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board (TNUHDB), along with a new housing scheme specifically designed for Economically Weaker Section (EWS) beneficiaries.

The proposed multi-storey housing complexes will be equipped with modern infrastructure and essential civic amenities.

Of the 6,157 tenements, 1,484 units will come up at Foreshore Estate, 1,158 at Old Block Vyasarpadi, 912 at Pachaikkal Veerasamy Street, 850 at Udhayasuriyan Nagar and 792 at West Cemetery Road. The remaining units will be constructed at Mullai Nagar (462), Kakkan Colony (324), Rukmani Nagar (111) and Anadhaikuppam (64).

In another decision, Vijay ordered a one-year special interest waiver scheme for 6,496 Tamil Nadu Housing Board (TNHB) allottees who have outstanding dues under hire-purchase schemes concluded on or before March 31, 2026.

Beneficiaries who settle their pending dues through a single lump-sum payment will receive a complete waiver of penal interest and interest on capitalised interest. They will also be eligible for a five-month interest waiver per year on payments towards the final land cost difference, enabling them to obtain their sale deeds.

Additionally, the Chief Minister approved the establishment of 12 Mini Taluk Offices across eight taluks in Chennai district at a cost of Rs 2.14 crore.

The initiative aims to decentralise administrative services and ensure faster, hassle-free access to online revenue and land-related services, particularly in view of Chennai's high population density.