Bureaucratic hurdles have been causing delays in the approval process for high-rise construction projects in the city, leading the Confederation of Real Estate Developers Association of India (CREDAI) to request Chief Minister M K Stalin's intervention. CREDAI expressed concern over the increasing number of pending files in the housing department, despite certain files being cleared during a high-rise building panel meeting in May 2023. These delays have created financial setbacks for developers, impacted the real estate sector's growth, and eroded investor confidence. The real estate industry has urged the Chief Minister to direct the housing department to expedite approvals and establish a system to prevent future delays. The housing department has acknowledged the issue and promised to investigate and expedite the approval process.
Bureaucratic hurdles are hindering the progress of high-rise construction projects in the city, prompting the Confederation of Real Estate Developers Association of India (CREDAI) to request the intervention of Chief Minister M K Stalin in expediting the approval process for pending files related to high-rise buildings within the housing department.
In a formal letter addressed to the Chief Minister, S Sivagurunathan, President of CREDAI Chennai, expressed concern over the growing number of files languishing in the housing department, with no apparent explanation for the delays. Sivagurunathan pointed out that certain files that were cleared during the high-rise building panel meeting on May 22, 2023, have yet to receive final approval despite repeated appeals from CREDAI Chennai.
The extended delays in processing these files have created hardships for developers, causing significant financial setbacks and disruptions to ongoing projects. This situation has adversely impacted the real estate sector's growth and has eroded investor confidence due to the uncertainty surrounding the status of these files.
Members of the real estate industry emphasized that timely approvals not only contribute to the sector's expansion but also play a pivotal role in job creation and revenue generation for the state. In their plea to the Chief Minister, they urged him to direct the housing department to review and expedite the approval process for these pending files, emphasizing the need for transparency and fairness in the decision-making process. Additionally, they requested support in establishing a system that prevents such delays from occurring in the future, ultimately fostering a conducive environment for high-rise development projects in Tamil Nadu.
A senior official from the housing department acknowledged the issue, revealing that, during the most recent multi-storey building meeting, 22 files were approved, while approximately 18 remain pending. The department pledged to investigate the causes of these delays and take appropriate measures to expedite the approval process.
Earlier this year, the government revoked the authority previously granted to the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority (CMDA) for issuing planning permissions for high-rise buildings. As a result, the housing department has assumed responsibility for clearing these proposals, as the CMDA falls under its jurisdiction. Following a thorough evaluation of high-rise building plans by a panel comprising members from various departments, including fire and rescue services, Tangedco, Metrowater, and the police, recommendations are made to the government for the issuance of building permits.
In summary, the construction of high-rise buildings in the city has been impeded by bureaucratic delays, prompting CREDAI to request Chief Minister M K Stalin's intervention. Timely approvals are crucial for the real estate sector's growth, job creation, and revenue generation. CREDAI has called for transparency and efficiency in the approval process and the establishment of measures to prevent future delays, fostering a favourable environment for high-rise development projects in Tamil Nadu. The housing department has acknowledged the issue and pledged to investigate the delays and expedite the approval process.
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