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Tamil Nadu gave in-principle approval for new Assembly-Secretariat complex at Pattinapakkam

Chennai, Tamil Nadu9 Sept 2026

Tamil Nadu issued a government order giving in-principle approval to initiate construction of a new Legislative Assembly and Secretariat complex at Pattinapakkam (Foreshore Estate) in Chennai on 25.55 acres. The order also directed the Public Works Department to submit a detailed project report (DPR) with estimates within three months and constituted committees to select architectural consultancy and finalise designs.

Why it matters

This moves the planned relocation/expansion of Tamil Nadu’s Assembly-Secretariat functions from Fort St. George toward an approved project process, enabling tendering and design work to proceed.

Government of Tamil NaduPublic Works Department, Tamil Nadu