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Pattinapakkam Secretariat Site: No Final Decision Yet, Says Minister Nirmal Kumar
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News18•24-09-2026, 12:15
Pattinapakkam Secretariat Site: No Final Decision Yet, Says Minister Nirmal Kumar
- •Tamil Nadu Law Minister CTR Nirmal Kumar clarified that no final decision has been made regarding the proposed new Secretariat project at Pattinapakkam, stating it is still in a preliminary study phase.
- •Nirmal Kumar assured that the government would not implement any project against public or fishing community interests, acknowledging the long-pending demand for a new Secretariat.
- •He highlighted the practicality of exploring suitable locations within city limits for government offices, rather than moving to the outskirts, to avoid commuting challenges.
- •Authorities are surveying multiple potential sites within Chennai to identify the most viable option, with an official announcement expected once a concrete resolution is reached.
- •VCK chief Thol Thirumavalavan reiterated his opposition to the project without prior public consultation, emphasizing that a government order alone should not precede addressing public concerns.
Key Questions Answered
No final decision has been taken yet, as Tamil Nadu Law Minister CTR Nirmal Kumar clarified that the proposed project is currently in its preliminary study phase and authorities are surveying multiple sites within city limits.
Minister Nirmal Kumar noted that shifting the administrative hub 40 kilometers outside the city would pose significant commuting challenges for the public, making it more practical to explore suitable locations within city limits.
VCK chief Thol Thirumavalavan reiterated his opposition to moving forward with the complex near Pattinapakkam without prior public consultation, emphasizing that issuing a government order should not bypass gathering public opinion.
