FORMATION OF TNSCB

 

 

 

                                      Tamil Nadu  Slum  Clearance  Board was set  up   in  1970   by     Dr.Kalaignar  the present  Hon`ble  Chief Minister   with the motto "God we shall see in the smile of the poor" for the construction of storeyed tenements with adequate basic amenities so  that  the  slums might not be a source of  danger  to  the  health,  safety  or  well being of the public.  Initially,  its  activities  were    confined  to   the   Chennai    city. Subsequently,      extended     to      other Municipalities and Town   Panchayats   in Tamil Nadu    and     are      implementing various  housing and Slum  Improvement programmes.

 

   Act:   Tamil Nadu Slum Areas   (Improvement & Clearance Act), 1971.