Why are a few stands at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai always empty?

Reason for three empty stands at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai

MA Chidambaram stadium is located in Chennai and it is also known as Chepauk stadium. Established in 1916, the stadium has hosted plenty of Tests, ODIs, T20Is and also IPL matches involving the local IPL side, Chennai Super Kings and the final as well. The stadium which is controlled by the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association is also the oldest cricket stadium in the country that is currently used on a consistent basis. It has a capacity of 50,000 seats but only 38,000 seats are being used.

What is the issue?

Everyone might have observed that three stands are always empty in this stadium. The three stands have a maximum capacity of 12,000 and each of the three stands, I, J and K have a capacity of 4,000 seats apiece. These three stands have not been used since November 2011. Have you ever wondered why that is the case?

Those 3 stands are unauthorised n done without regulatory approvals. TNCA went upto SC but didn't succeed. History is that it is sheer politics as N.Srinivasan who headed BCCI n still controls TNCA n is a supporter of DMK sworn enemy of Jayalalithaa. Matter may get resolved soon with change in political dispensation

Those stands in Chepauk have been under legal issues since their construction. The High Court in Madras has put a stay on the use of those stands as TNCA altered with the assessment report for those stands. In fact, a criminal case was also issued against TNCA by the High Court in 2013.

This is why you will always see those stands empty during all the games that takes place in the stadium.