In a major move reflecting his administration's cautious stance on large-scale infrastructure, Chief Minister Vijay has issued a "status quo" order on the proposed greenfield international airport at Parandur, according to reports in the Tamil media.
The decision follows an industrial advisory meeting held yesterday at the Secretariat, signalling a potential shift in the state's aviation policy.
Reports indicate that during the review of the industrial sector, the Chief Minister instructed officials to monitor the project's current state but strictly prohibited any further developmental or land acquisition work. This directive effectively freezes the progress initiated under the previous DMK administration, which had envisioned the airport as a solution to the overcapacity issues at Chennai International Airport.
"The Chief Minister has been clear: no further steps are to be taken until a comprehensive re-evaluation is complete," a senior official stated.
The Parandur project, spanning approximately 5,746 acres across 13 villages in Kancheepuram and Sriperumbudur, has been a flashpoint of controversy since its inception. While the previous government secured in-principle clearance from the Union government, it faced relentless pushback from:
Local Residents: Over 1,000 families, primarily from Ekanapuram, face displacement. Environmental Groups: Concerns over the destruction of vast agricultural tracts and water bodies. Political Opposition: CM Vijay himself visited the protest sites in January 2025, then in an opposition capacity, pledging his support to the farmers and their livelihoods.
15/05/2026 One India
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