🏠 A New Home Closer to Work: CM Vijay Moves Into Pamani Illam

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Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has moved into Pamani Illam, a renovated government house on Greenways Road, Raja Annamalaipuram, Chennai. He inspected the building on the morning of 5 November 2026, and the move began with a pooja the same day.

Why the Move

Until now the CM travelled from his home in Neelankarai to the Secretariat, and traffic was held up along the route on every trip, inconveniencing the public. From Pamani Illam the daily round trip drops from about 50 km to 18 km, which means less time on the road and fewer traffic halts for Chennai residents.

The House

• The building, inside the Pothigai complex, long served as a government guest house.
• The Public Works Department spent several weeks turning it into a camp office with modern facilities and stronger security.
• It now has a private gym and a badminton court, and the CM will hold meetings with officials there.
• During his visit, the CM discussed security arrangements and the office layout with officials.

Reports that the residence may be renamed “Vetri Illam” are not yet official. Renovation of his future office inside Fort St. George is also under way.