CHENNAI : As the countdown for the Indian Premier League (IPL) Finals begin, the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA) is desperately trying to get the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority’s (CMDA) clearance for three renovated stands at the MA Chidambaram stadium before it hosts the event.The TNCA has already announced that the IPL eliminator (May 25) and final (May 27) will be held in Chennai, ending speculation over the possibility of pull out. However, CMDA is firm that unsealing of the stands won’t happen unless all norms are met.CMDA sources told Express on Monday that apart from the lack of planning permission, setback - that is, the space between the building and the boundary wall - violations were committed while redesigning the stadium. “There have been some setback violations and some structures have to be demolished. If they comply with all the regulations, then CMDA will have no objection in giving clearance certificate,” CMDA sources said.Sources also said that TNCA has yet to get several no-objection certificates, including from the fire department. “They also need to get the development charge advice before getting full clearance,” sources said.TNCA has spent over `150 crore for the revamp of stadium. The three stands - G, H and I - which were re-designed, were caught in a controversy after civic authorities sealed it last year for violation of building norms.Will the TNCA manage to get the green light? Watch this space.
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