It was formed by Tamil Nadu Slum Areas (Improvement & Clearance) Act 1971.

The main function of the board is to eradicate slums and provide hygienic tenements in Tamil Nadu.

The Board's operations began in Chennai and were progressively expanded to other metropolitan regions of Tamil Nadu beginning in 1984.

[2] Under Chief Minister M Karunanidhi, the Tamil Nadu Slum Clearance Board was formed in September 1970 with the goal of making Chennai slum-free by 2023.

[3] With 1,536 home units, Kesava Pillai Park in Pulianthope, Egmore, initially opened its doors to the public in 1980.