Archive · 25 Sep 2026
Tamil Nadu Reviews Pattinapakkam Secretariat Plan Amid Fishermen Opposition
Tamil Nadu planned to build a large government office called a Secretariat in Pattinapakkam.
The plan was for a 15-storey building on 25 acres.
It was expected to cost about Rs 1,200 crore.
Fishermen who live in the area and opposition parties objected to the location.
They said the project could harm homes and fishing livelihoods.
The government is now studying whether to keep the site or choose another one in Chennai.
Minister Nirmal Kumar said the project has not officially been cancelled.
He also said the responsible minister will make the formal announcement.
Until then, no final location or cancellation has been confirmed.
The Tamil Nadu government is reviewing plans for a new Secretariat at Pattinapakkam, Chennai.
Minister Nirmal Kumar said the project has not been officially confirmed as cancelled or relocated.
Officials are studying other possible locations within Chennai for the proposed building.
The original plan proposed a 15-storey complex on 25 acres at an estimated cost of Rs 1,200 crore.
Fishermen and opposition parties objected that construction could threaten homes and livelihoods in the area.
- Who
- The Tamil Nadu government, Minister Nirmal Kumar, fishermen and opposition parties.
- What
- The government is reviewing a proposed Secretariat at Pattinapakkam and studying alternative sites in Chennai.
- When
- The review was described on Thursday; no date for a final decision was given.
- Where
- Pattinapakkam and other possible locations within Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
- Why
- Fishermen and opposition parties objected that the proposed construction could affect homes, livelihoods and long-established fishing communities.
Fishermen and Opposition Parties
Tamil Nadu Government
Impact of the proposed site
Fishermen and Opposition Parties
The Pattinapakkam project could threaten the homes and livelihoods of fishermen who have long lived in the area.
Tamil Nadu Government
The government has not confirmed that Pattinapakkam will be retained and is reviewing the proposal and possible locations.
Whether the plan has been dropped
Fishermen and Opposition Parties
Continuing objections have fueled expectations that the Pattinapakkam plan may be abandoned or moved.
Tamil Nadu Government
Minister Nirmal Kumar said neither cancellation nor relocation had been officially confirmed; a formal announcement is pending.
- Proposed location
- Pattinapakkam, Chennai
- Planned building
- A 15-storey Secretariat complex
- Planned area
- 25 acres
- Estimated cost
- Rs 1,200 crore
- Current status
- Under government review; cancellation or relocation has not been officially confirmed
- Alternative sites
- Other locations within Chennai are being studied
- Project preparation
- The initial stage of land acquisition was approved, and the Public Works Department was preparing a detailed project report
