Press Release

2024

• On 12.03.2024 Hon'ble Minister of Hindu Religious Charities and Chairman of CMDA inaugurated the construction of a new 220 meter long flyover at an estimated cost of Rs.79.00 crore across the GST road, Kalaignar Centenary Bus Terminus, Kilambakkam and connecting it to Kilambakkam railway station
• On 12.03.2024 Hon'ble Minister of Youth Welfare and Sports Development laid the foundation stone on behalf of CMDA and inaugurated works for the development of Chintadripet May Day Park Sports Ground at a cost of Rs.10 Crores
• 278th Authority Meeting of CMDA held on 09.03.2024 under their leadership of Hon'ble Minister for Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments and CMDA
• On 08.03.2024 Bhoomi Puja for the construction work for redevelopment of Chetpet dhobi kana was inaugurated by Hon'ble Minister of Hindu Religious Charities and Chairman of CMDA
• On 23.02.2024 Hon'ble Minister of Hindu Religious Charities and Chairman of CMDA and Hon'ble Minister of Forests provided Rs. 5 crore of CMDA project fund to the Forest Department for establishment of urban forest in Siruseri, Chengalpattu District
• The case filed by the Omni Bus owners before the Hon'ble Supreme Court challenging the interim order dated 09.02.2024 of the Hon'ble Madras High Court that all southbound omni buses should not pick up and drop passengers at any other point on the Chennai bypass except Porur toll plaza and Surapattu toll plaza and Kilambakkam bus terminus, and against a detailed press release issued by the Transport Commissioner on 13.02.2024, and against two orders issued by the Transport Commissioner on 22.01.2024, was dismissed by the Hon'ble Supreme Court on 19.02.2024
• The 1st Steering Committee Meeting was held on 14.02.2024 under the Chairmanship of Mr. Ansul Mishra, I.A.S, Member Secretary, CMDA, regarding the activities of Kalaignar Centenary Bus Terminus, Kilambakkam and the operation of buses
• Legislative Assembly Speech of Hon'ble Minister of Hindu Religious Charities and Chairman of CMDA on 13.02.2024 regarding Kilambakkam Kalaignar Centenary Bus Terminus
• On 11.02.2024 Hon'ble Minister for Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments and CMDA and Hon'ble Minister for Transport visited and inspected Kalaignar Centenary Bus Terminus regarding the operation of State Transport Corporation buses on weekends and Mugurtha days and operating additional buses from this terminal
• On 11.02.2024 Hon'ble Minister for Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments and CMDA issued appointment orders for 12 Assistant Engineers newly selected by Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission for CMDA
• Planning Permission Applications received through CMDA’s Online Portal have increased twofold and other e-Services of CMDA are functioning well
• On 06.02.2024, a consultation meeting was held with the traders of Koyambedu Wholesale Market Complex under the chairmanship of Dr. P. Vijaya Kumar I.P.S
• On 06.02.2024 a three-day awareness training conducted at Kalaignar Centenary Bus Terminus for State Transport Corporation (SETC & TNSTC) bus drivers and conductors on health and hygiene promotion to keep the body healthy and bus terminus clean
• On 05.02.2024 Hon'ble Minister of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Department and Hon'ble Minister for Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments and CMDA laid the foundation stone for the construction of new police station at the cost of Rs. 14.30 crores at Kalaignar Centenary Bus Terminus
• Last mile connectivity & other ongoing works at Kalaignar Centenary Bus Terminus
• Criminal action will be taken against who sell Omni Bus tickets illegally at extra cost at Kalaignar Centenary Bus Terminus, Kilambakkam
• Review meeting was held on 27.01.2024 with the officers under the Hon'ble Minister for Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments and CMDA leadership regarding the ongoing work in the departmental units of the CMDA and the additional facilities being provided to the passengers at Kalaignar Centenary Bus Terminus
• Omni buses will be operated from Kalaignar Centenary Bus Terminus instead of Koyambedu
• Review meeting held on 23.01.2024 with departmental officers under the chairmanship of Hon'ble Minister of Transport regarding proper operation of SETC, TNSTC & MTC buses to southern districts from " Kalaignar Centenary Bus Terminus" and taking appropriate action for full operation of omni buses to southern districts from this terminus
• 277th Authority Meeting of CMDA held on 22.01.2024 under their leadership of Hon'ble Minister for Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments and CMDA
• Hon'ble Minister for Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments and CMDA visited “Pongal Special Market” at Koyambedu Wholesale Market Complex on 14.01.2024
• A Review Meeting regarding the Operations of Kalaignar Centenary Bus Terminus, Kilambakkam, by the Chief Secretary to Government, Tamil Nadu with various departments held on 13.01.2024 at KCBT
• on 09.01.2024 Chief Secretary to Government, Thiru Shiv Das Meena I.A.S instructed to create a new post in the District Revenue Officer rank to manage the bus terminal at Kilambakkam
• A Review Meeting on Operations of Kalaignar Centenary Bus Terminus, Kilambakkam, by the Chief Secretary to Government, Tamil Nadu with various departments at the Secretariat held on 09.01.2024
• A review meeting was held on 06.01.2024 under the chairmanship of Hon'ble Minister for Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments and CMDA regarding construction of a 500 meter long alternate route between the intercity bus stand and the Metropolitan Bus Stand (MTC) at the " Kalaignar Centenary Bus Terminus" and additional facilities required by the passengers
• Kilambakkam, “Kalaignar Centenary Bus Terminus” was visited on 04.01.2024 by Hon'ble Minister for Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments and CMDA and he examined the construction of link road between MTC and SETC for easy movement of passengers in this terminal and wheelchairs set-up in electric vehicle for disabled people and the additional facilities required by the passengers