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Tamil Nadu launches third‑party building certification scheme, excludes CRZ areas
✍️ The New Indian Express
🗓 15 Nov 2026, 02:15 PM
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The Tamil Nadu government has issued a notification establishing a third‑party building certification system, with coastal regulation zones excluded from its scope.
The state government of Tamil Nadu has formally notified a new scheme that will allow third‑party agencies to certify building projects. The notification, released through the official gazette, outlines the framework for private certifiers to assess structural safety and compliance with building codes.
The initiative aims to streamline the approval process, reduce bottlenecks in municipal clearances, and enhance overall construction quality by involving independent experts. It is expected to provide developers with faster clearances while maintaining rigorous safety standards.
Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) areas have been specifically excluded from the scheme, as these regions are governed by separate environmental and coastal protection rules. The government has directed the relevant authorities to continue applying existing CRZ regulations for any construction activity within those zones.
Implementation is slated to begin within the next few weeks, with the state’s urban development department overseeing the accreditation of eligible third‑party certifiers and monitoring compliance.
The initiative aims to streamline the approval process, reduce bottlenecks in municipal clearances, and enhance overall construction quality by involving independent experts. It is expected to provide developers with faster clearances while maintaining rigorous safety standards.
Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) areas have been specifically excluded from the scheme, as these regions are governed by separate environmental and coastal protection rules. The government has directed the relevant authorities to continue applying existing CRZ regulations for any construction activity within those zones.
Implementation is slated to begin within the next few weeks, with the state’s urban development department overseeing the accreditation of eligible third‑party certifiers and monitoring compliance.