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Nyay Samachar · Oct 30, 2025 · 5 min

Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority vs. Dr. Kamala Selvaraj 2025 INSC 1200

Imagine undertaking the project of a lifetime—building a state-of-the-art hospital—only to be blindsided by an unexpected, multi-crore fee from a government authority. This is the exact scenario that confronted Dr. Kamala Selvaraj, a medical professional who was handed a staggering demand for ₹1.64 crore by the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority (CMDA). This decision strengthens protections for landowners against improper levies and clarifies the limits of planning authorities. Key Takeaways: ✅ Historical sub-division validated ✅ OSR charges not applicable below 3,000 sq. meters ✅ Strengthens checks on arbitrary planning fees Statutes: ✅ Constitution of India (Art. 136) ✅ Tamil Nadu Town and Country Planning Act, 1971 ✅ Chennai Metropolitan Development Regulations (Annexure XX) #LandLaw #PropertyRights #SupremeCourt #UrbanPlanning

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Imagine undertaking the project of a lifetime—building a state-of-the-art hospital—only to be blindsided by an unexpected, multi-crore fee from a government authority.


This is the exact scenario that confronted Dr. Kamala Selvaraj, a medical professional who was handed a staggering demand for ₹1.64 crore by the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority (CMDA).


This decision strengthens protections for landowners against improper levies and clarifies the limits of planning authorities.


Key Takeaways:

✅ Historical sub-division validated

✅ OSR charges not applicable below 3,000 sq. meters

✅ Strengthens checks on arbitrary planning fees


Statutes:

✅ Constitution of India (Art. 136)

✅ Tamil Nadu Town and Country Planning Act, 1971

✅ Chennai Metropolitan Development Regulations (Annexure XX) #LandLaw #PropertyRights #SupremeCourt #UrbanPlanning

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