Delay in legal opinion results in closure of caged fish farm in Kochi

Welcome to Greater Cochin
Development Authority (GCDA)

The Planning and Development Authority of the Metropolitan Area of Cochin

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Functions of GCDA

1 Preparation and implementation of land re-adjustment or land pooling or land banking schemes for the purpose of implementation of projects in the Development Authority area, in tune with the provisions of this Act;

2 Promoting planned development as envisaged in the Plans for the development authority area, through tools like Transfer of Development Rights, accommodation reservation etc.;

3 Set-up special function agencies, if required, and guide, direct and assist them on matters pertaining to their respective functions

4 Co-ordination of implementation of Plans under this Act in the Development Authority area

5 Perform such other functions as are supplemental, incidental or consequential to items (i) to (iii) above or as may be directed by the Government, the District Planning Committee or the Metropolitan Planning Committee, as the case may be, from time to time

Who We Are

About Greater Cochin
Development Authority (GCDA)

The Greater Cochin Development Authority (GCDA) is the planning and development authority of the metropolitan area of Cochin. The jurisdictional area of GCDA comprises of the Cochin City, the commercial capital of Kerala, Kochi corporation, 9 surrounding municipalities and 21 intervening panchayaths covering an area of 632 sq.km. The Greater Cochin Development Authority has come into existence on 24-01-1976 under the Madras Town Planning Act of 1920 and Travancore Town Planning Act IV of 1108 readwith G.O. (MS) No.19176/LA & SWD dated 23-01-1976.

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Shri. Pinarayi Vijayan

Hon. Chief Minister of Kerala

GCDA Governance Body

Shri. M B RAJESH

Hon. Minister for LSGD

Shri. K CHANDRAN PILLAI

Chairman GCDA

Smt. Indu Vijanath

Secretary GCDA

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Greater Cochin
Development Authority’s Projects

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Renovation of Footpath and Rising of Drain in Kaloor Kadavanthara Road View Project

Housing Schemes View Project

Kochi Economic City View Project

Construction of 2BHK Housing Complex for GCDA under Life Mission Kerala View Project

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Our Departments

GCDA's Department

The organisation is divided in to various departments and sections for administrative convenience

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Planning

The Planning Department is under the control of Senior Town Planner....

Engineering

The Engineering Department is functioning under the control and guidance of superintending Engineer....

Administration

The Administration Department function as the Coordinating agency between various departments....

Estate

The Estate Wing is responsible for the proper management of all its properties viz., land and buildings....

Organisational Setup

The organisation is divided in to various departments and sections for administrative convenience....

Finance & Accounts Department

The finance and accounts Department is instrumental in raising the required funds for the Authority from Government....

Latest tender updates

GCDA's Tenders

18-06-2024

GCDA INVITES SEALED COMPETITIVE TENDER No :E1-6092-2022 - GCDA Dated 18.06.2024

08-02-2024

GCDA INVITES SEALED COMPETITIVE TENDER No :7636-E4-2023 -GCDA Dated 08.02.2024

14-02-2024

GCDA INVITES SEALED COMPETITIVE TENDER No :5768-E1-2023 Dated 14.02.2024

19-02-2024

GCDA INVITES SEALED COMPETITIVE TENDER No :1536-Estate-B3-2024 Dated 19.02.2024

14-02-2024

GCDA INVITES SEALED COMPETITIVE TENDER No :E5-7068-2022-GCDA Dated 14.02.2024

13-02-2025

GCDA INVITES SEALED COMPETITIVE TENDER No :E4-6927-2023-GCDA Dated 13.02.2024

13-02-2024

GCDA INVITES SEALED COMPETITIVE TENDER No :E3-1129-2024-GCDA Dated 13.02.2024

13-02-2024

GCDA INVITES SEALED COMPETITIVE TENDER No :E3-4170-2023-GCDA dated 13.02.2024

09-02-2024

GCDA INVITES SEALED COMPETITIVE TENDER No :E5-6459-2023 dated 09.02.2024

14-02-2025

GCDA INVITES SEALED COMPETITIVE TENDER No :E1-9110-2022-GCDA(1) Dated 14.02.2024

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VOTERS LIST 2024

Vacancy notification for the post of Clerk, Computer Assistant and Peon at SPV under GCDA for Urban Rejuvenation and Beautification Scheme.

APPLICATION FORMAT - Clerk, CA, and Peon.

New rate ground allotment

Walk-in-Interview for the post of Assistance Engineer (Civil)

Walk-in-Interview for the post of overseer

Date Extension Notice - Vacancy for Architect, Urban Designer, Landscape Architect and Infrastructure Specialist at GCDA

Vacancy for Architect, Urban Designer, Landscape Architect and Infrastructure Specialist at GCDA

Vacancy for Architect, Urban Designer, Landscape Architect and Infrastructure Specialist at GCDA - Application Form

Walk-in-Interview for the post of overseer

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April 11, 2025

Delay in legal opinion results in closure of caged fish farm in Kochi

April 11, 2025

Delay in legal opinion results in closure of caged fish farm Kochi