Chandigarh Issues Rules for Village Abadi Ownership Rights
Representative AI image CHANDIGARH: In a significant step to clarify long-standing ownership issues in village abadi areas, the Chandigarh administration has published the Chandigarh Abadi Deh (Record of Rights) Rules, 2026. This framework aims to survey properties, demarcate boundaries, and document ownership rights in the city’s former villages. The rules, announced in the official gazette on July 29, provide an opportunity for residents to voice objections before finalizing entries. The rules, activated upon their publication, outline the process for determining abadi deh boundaries, surveying properties, and establishing ownership records. Under the new framework, the administrator can appoint serving or retired…