Chennai, June 2025 — In a strong regulatory move aimed at preserving public rights of way, the Tamil Nadu Real Estate Regulatory Authority (TNRERA) has instructed that no developer can block access to public roads by constructing compound walls or gates across layouts.
The directive comes after growing complaints from residents and civic bodies about illegal gating of roads inside private layouts, which were initially handed over for public use.
New Mandate Applies to All New Project Registrations
From May 7, 2025, TNRERA has made it mandatory for developers to submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) or a letter of compliance proving that they have not obstructed any road that was transferred to local authorities for public use.
If the NOC is missing, the project will not be registered with TNRERA—making it ineligible for sale or promotion.
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Why This Rule Matters
Across many parts of Tamil Nadu, especially in Chennai and Coimbatore, developers have been fencing or gating internal roads after layout approval—violating town planning norms.
Once a layout is approved and the roads are handed over to the local municipality, they become public assets. Blocking them infringes upon the freedom of movement and violates urban design principles.
Enforcement Likely to Impact Delayed Projects
This regulation may affect developers who had earlier sold plots in phased layouts without completing the official transfer of internal roads to civic bodies.
Authorities have confirmed that scrutiny officers will now physically inspect sites where needed and reject new or ongoing project proposals if violations are discovered.
Public Interest and Legal Clarity
Urban development experts have praised this move for bringing legal clarity and reducing future litigation. This ensures that residents do not suffer due to poor planning or deceptive gating.
With this step, Tamil Nadu continues its broader agenda of improving transparency and accountability in the real estate ecosystem.