Beyond Fort St. George: Tamil Nadu government’s quest for an Assembly-Secretariat site is more than a century old

The article traces the century-long quest for a permanent Assembly-Secretariat complex site for Tamil Nadu, moving beyond Fort St. George. It details various proposals, shifts, and political decisions from 1896, through the Madras Presidency era (including the impact of the Government of India Act, 1935), and into post-independence state administration. Key figures, political parties, and historical sites like Fort St. George, Napier Battery, Island Grounds, and Omandurar Estate are mentioned, highlighting the challenges and recurring debates over the legislature's physical home.