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The division spans to Tiruchirappalli, Thanjavur, Nagappattinam, Mayiladuthurai, Cuddalore, Vellore, Tiruvannamalai, Ariyalur, Viluppuram, Tiruvarur, and Perambalur districts of Tamil Nadu state and Union Territory of Puducherry including Karaikal. The total area covered by the division is about 1,026.55 km (637.87 mi), of which BG accounts to ...
National Statistical Office (NSO) is mandated with the following responsibilities: acts as the nodal agency for planned development of the statistical system in the country, lays down and maintains norms and standards in the field of statistics, involving concepts and definitions, methodology of data collection, processing of data and dissemination of results;
The Chennai MRTS line bears greater resemblance to the suburban railway than a rapid transit line as it uses the same broad gauge (5 ft 6in) as the Chennai Suburban Railway system, allowing the usage of same train-sets across the existing suburban lines and the MRTS. [7] [53] Ballastless track is used between Tirumayilai and Velachery stations.
Southern Railway zone covers the states of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Puducherry and a small portion of Andhra Pradesh. [9] Andaman and Nicobar will form part of the zone once the proposed new railway line between Port Blair and Diglipur becomes operational. [10] The Southern Railway is headed by the General Manager, assisted by an Additional General ...
Tamil Nadu has 1,076 kilometres (669 mi) long coastline and is the second longest coastline in the country after Gujarat. [35] There are three major ports Chennai , Ennore and Thoothukudi which are managed by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways of Government of India. [ 36 ]
The history of the Survey of India dates back to the 18th century. [5] "First modern scientific survey of India" was undertaken by John Mather in 1793–96 on instructions of Superintendent of Salem and Baramahal, Col. Alexander Read. The present Dharmapuri district, Krishnagiri district and North Arcot in western Tamil Nadu were then called ...
The CMDA was constituted as an ad hoc body in 1972 under the Tamil Nadu Town and Country Planning Act 1971. It was formed as the nodal Town planning authority for the city of Madras (now Chennai) and its suburbs and became a statutory body in 1974. [2] It is headed by minister for housing as its chairman. [3]
The department was reconstituted by the Tamil Nadu Board of Revenue Act, 1894. [2] It was adopted by the Madras State post Indian Independence as a part of the Merged States (Laws) Act, 1949. [3] It was renamed in 1980 by the Tamil Nadu Board of Revenue Abolition Act, 1980. [4]