| Tamil Nadu Police Headquarters Building | |
|---|---|
Police Headquarters | |
 The Tamil Nadu Police Headquarters | |
 Interactive map of Tamil Nadu Police Headquarters Building | |
| General information | |
| Type | Administrative building |
| Location | Mylapore,Chennai,Tamil Nadu 600 004, Kamaraj Salai/Dr. Radhakrishnan Salai,Chennai,India |
| Completed | 1839 |
| Owner | Tamil Nadu Police |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 2 |
ThePolice headquarters building is a heritage building inChennai,Tamil Nadu,India. It is located facing theMarina Beach opposite theQueen Mary's College and thelighthouse on the junction of Dr. Radhakrishnan Salai and Kamaraj Salai. It was built in 1839. It houses the director general (DGP) of theTamil Nadu Police. The building was renovated in 1993.[1]
The building was built in 1839.[1] Known as "Perfect Unanimity", the present building was originally aFree Masons lodge, which was taken on lease by the Police in 1865 for a rent of₹ 90 per month.[2] In 1874, theMadras 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]
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