| Tamil Nadu Police Headquarters Building | |
|---|---|
Police Headquarters | |
 The Tamil Nadu Police Headquarters | |
 | |
| General information | |
| Type | Administrative building |
| Location | Kamaraj Salai/Dr. Radhakrishnan Salai, Chennai, India |
| Address | Mylapore, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600 004 |
| Completed | 1839 |
| Owner | Tamil Nadu Police |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 2 |
The Police headquarters building is a heritage building in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. It is located facing the Marina Beach opposite the Queen Mary's College and the lighthouse on the junction of Dr. Radhakrishnan Salai and Kamaraj Salai. It was built in 1839. It houses the director general (DGP) of the Tamil Nadu Police. The building was renovated in 1993.[1]
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History
The building was built in 1839.[1] Known as "Perfect Unanimity", the present building was originally a Free Masons lodge, which was taken on lease by the Police in 1865 for a rent of ₹ 90 per month.[2] In 1874, the Madras Presidency Police bought the building for a sum of ₹ 20,000.[2] The building was expanded and repaired at a cost of ₹ 10,000.[2]
In 1993, the building was renovated.[1]
See also
References
- ^ a b c Iyengar, Pushpa (2 June 2008). "Cornered Stones". Outlook India. Outlook India.com. Archived from the original on 19 February 2011. Retrieved 19 May 2012.
- ^ a b c "TN Police History". Tamil Nadu Police Museum, Coimbatore. n.d. Retrieved 5 January 2022.
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This page was last edited on 27 July 2022, at 01:34