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Chandigarh Farmers Still Wait for 2013 Plot Scheme Payouts

Representative image created by AI CHANDIGARH: While the AAP government promotes its new Land Pooling Policy, 2025, farmers in Hoshiarpur village near New Chandigarh have been waiting for over a decade for commercial sites they were promised by the Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (GMADA) following land acquisitions in 2013 for the Eco City II (extension) scheme. Though landowners who chose monetary compensation have been paid, those opting for plots still await their final allotments. These landowners have only received letters of intent (LoI), which do not equate to final plot allocations. As a result, their intentions to rent out…

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Chandigarh’s ₹62 Crore Property Tax Disputes in HC

CHANDIGARH: Municipal Corporation Chandigarh officials have disclosed that the city’s top 20 property tax defaulters still owe over Rs 190 crore, with Rs 62 crore in arrear cases currently in litigation in the Punjab and Haryana High Court. Various reasons have led occupants of seven out of the top 20 properties to contest the MC’s claimed arrears, resulting in the authority’s inability to recover the dues. All contested properties are classified as commercial. According to official data from the Municipal Corporation, commercial properties in the IT Park owe Rs 45 crore in dues. The Golf Club has not paid Rs…

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18,000+ Tenants and Servants Verified in Chandigarh in 15 Days

Representative image created by AI CHANDIGARH: In a bid to monitor anti-social elements and enhance security ahead of Independence Day, the Chandigarh Police initiated a special campaign to verify tenants and domestic helpers throughout the city. Over a span of 15 days, various police teams conducted verifications for a total of 18,497 tenants and helpers. During the campaign, officers in Sector 49 registered cases against two women employers in Sector 48 for not verifying their domestic helpers through the proper police channels. A total of 9,586 tenants and 8,911 servants were verified across the city’s 16 police stations. This initiative…

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Sector 53 Housing Scheme in Chandigarh Poised for Launch

Representative image CHANDIGARH: The board of directors of the Chandigarh Housing Board (CHB) has approved the launch of the housing scheme in Sector 53. “For the final approval, CHB has submitted the proposal to the UT administrator. Once it is approved, we will initiate the launch process. Most preparations are complete, and it will take about a month after the approval to officially launch the scheme,” said a UT official. The scheme has faced delays for over seven years. Initially, it was set to launch in 2018, but a demand survey indicated limited interest due to high unit costs. Although…

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Setback for GMADA’s land pooling policy in Mohali

Representative image MOHALI: The Greater Mohali Area Development Authority’s (GMADA) ambitious land pooling policy has faced significant pushback, with only 51 applications received from nearly 8,000 eligible landowners after a two-month campaign to acquire 2,600 acres for urban development. The initiative, intended for regulated growth across Sectors 84, 87, 101–103, and 120–124 along the PR-7 road, has met fierce opposition from local farmers and political parties. Protests organized by Congress have already occurred, with the Shiromani Akali Dal planning similar actions soon. Farmer organizations from villages like Patton, Siaou, Badi, Kishanpura, Kurdi, and Matran have submitted a formal memorandum to…

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Punjab Cabinet Greenlights Changes to Land Pooling Policy

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab Cabinet has approved revisions to its land pooling policy, with Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann criticizing opposition parties for what he calls misinformation about the scheme. Mann refuted claims from the opposition that the policy would “rob” farmers of their land, asserting that the agricultural community is supportive of the initiative. Last month, the Punjab Cabinet endorsed this land pooling policy, ensuring that no land will be forcibly acquired from owners. After a Cabinet meeting, Mann stated that the opposition’s assertion that land registries will cease once a notification is issued is unfounded. He explained that if an…

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Chandigarh Unveils New Urban Plan After Slum Clearances

CHANDIGARH: A significant transformation is unfolding in the heart of India’s most carefully planned city. Over the last six months, almost 50 acres of valuable government land—previously encroached upon by slums, unauthorized colonies, and informal markets—has been reclaimed by the city administration through a vigorous anti-encroachment initiative. This area, once a tangle of tin roofs and narrow paths, is set to be redeveloped with modern infrastructure and various long-awaited civic projects. The shift in the cityscape is evident, starting with the demolition of Sanjay Colony in April and culminating in the recent razing of Adarsh Colony—each bulldozer pushing the city…

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Mohali District Collects ₹11.43 Crore in 19 Days via OTS

MOHALI: In a significant development for the Punjab government’s initiative to collect pending property taxes, the urban local bodies (ULBs) in Mohali district have garnered an impressive Rs 11.43 crore within just 19 days through the one-time settlement (OTS) scheme. Commending the enthusiastic participation of citizens, Mohali Deputy Commissioner Komal Mittal noted that the remarkable revenue collected from July 1 to July 19 demonstrates the effectiveness of the scheme introduced by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, which is designed to provide substantial relief on outstanding property tax liabilities. As per official reports, Zirakpur led the collections with Rs 7.53 crore,…

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Punjab RERA Stops Motiaz from Selling Flats

MOHALI: The Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA), Punjab, has prohibited the Chandigarh-based builder Motiaz from advertising, marketing, booking, or allotting flats in its project ‘The Royale Sector 39 Extension’ located in Mohali. RERA Punjab chairman Rakesh Kumar Goyal issued an interim order after the developer failed to appear before the Authority despite numerous notices. The project, which has been promoted widely—including as an exclusive society for judges—has not been registered with RERA, violating Section 3 of the RERA Act. According to the complainant’s attorney, Mohit Uppal, the developer had been advertising and selling units without the required registration and had…

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Chandigarh Housing Board Launches New Projects in Sector 54

CHANDIGARH: After nearly a decade of inactivity, the Chandigarh Housing Board (CHB) is finally addressing the housing demands of the city. As it gears up to introduce the Sector 53 self-financed housing scheme, plans are also underway for a new project in Sector 54. A senior UT official stated, “The CHB has been allocated approximately 32 acres in Sector 54. Recently, a meeting regarding land availability for various purposes took place under the UT administrator’s leadership, during which the Sector 54 land was discussed. Approval has been granted to proceed with the conceptualization and planning for public housing on this…