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Based on the recommendations of Expert Committee on Transport Sector, the Government ordered the formation of “Puratchi Thalaivar MGR Transport Corporation Ltd with headquarters at Kanchipuram by bifurcating the Thanthai Periyar Transport Corporation Ltd., and the Pattukottai Azhagiri Transport Corporation Limited. The Puratchi Thalaivar MGR Transport Corporation Limited started functioning with effect from 01.04.92 with a fleet strength of 639. The fleet strength of the Corporation as on 31.03.2003 was 753. PTMGR Transport Corporation Ltd was renamed as Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation, (Villupuram Division-III) Ltd Kanchipuram on 01.07.97and its operational jurisdiction covers Kanchipuram and Thiruvallur districts. During the year 2002-2003, 51 buses have been purchased for replacement.