Nod for stadium stands soon

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The 12,000 empty chairs sealed by the corporation in M.A. Chidambaram stadium, Chennai, might soon get a reprieve from the state government as the urban development department is said to have given a green signal to accord planning permission to these newly-constructed galleries in the ground.

The civic authorities had sealed the three stands for violation of building norms. Apparently, CMDA would give the clearance in a few days subject to procuring of NOCs from the local agencies. It would then be sent to the corporation for granting building plan approval that is also expected to be cleared soon.

“Higher authorities, a few days ago, gave a go-ahead for measures related to granting approval for planning permission for the sealed stands,” sources in the government told DC.

The 40-year-old stadium was redesigned with newly-designed galleries to accommodate spectators in comfort. The corporation had locked and sealed three stands (G, H, I) last October for constructing the structure without obtaining clearance from CMDA and corporation.

Sources in CMDA told that the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA) authorities claimed to possess the Environmental Impact Assessment Clearance from Union environment ministry. Based on that, approval for the planning permission would be given, however, they should produce that certificate.

And also, they need to get clearance from two more state agencies. But the officials declined to reveal the name of those agencies. After submitting the required documents, the MSB panel will issue clearance for planning approval, and then it would be sent to corporation for obtaining clearance for building permission. “That will also be cleared soon,” they said.

However, the officials were tightlipped when asked whether the clearance would be given before the final matches of IPL-5 scheduled to be held in Chennai on May 25 and 27.

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