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Chandigarh Proposes Clearer Property Categories and Penalties

CHANDIGARH: Significant reforms are set to be introduced to regulate building violations and property misuse in Chandigarh, with the administration proposing structured penalties, clearer property definitions, limits on fines, and increased administrative authority to tackle persistent urban development enforcement issues. These changes will be implemented through amendments to the Capital of Punjab (Development and Regulation) Act, 1952, which will include new definitions in Section 2 of the Act categorizing residential, commercial, institutional, and other property types. A residential building is defined as any building utilized or modified for human habitation, including all associated garages and out-buildings. Commercial buildings encompass any…

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High-Priced Homes Out of Reach for Middle Class: Punjab HC

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab and Haryana High Court has raised grave concerns regarding the skyrocketing costs of residential plots and flats auctioned by government development agencies in the Tricity—Chandigarh, Panchkula, and Mohali—asserting these prices have made home ownership unattainable for middle-class and salaried professionals. The court has instructed the governments of Haryana, Punjab, and UT Chandigarh to develop a proposal aimed at addressing affordable housing, suggesting alternatives like lottery systems for all societal segments, including the salaried and middle class. “It seems that state authorities have begun prioritizing profit, abandoning the common citizen. The auction prices for residential properties are exorbitant,”…

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Haryana Supports Uniform Land Nomenclature in Revenue Records

Representative Image CHANDIGARH: Haryana is enhancing transparency and accuracy in land administration. Dr. Sumita Misra, Financial Commissioner of the Revenue and Disaster Management Department, stressed the need for a uniform naming system for government lands in revenue records. During her address to officials on Sunday, Misra underscored that standardizing ownership and cultivation entries in jamabandi records will reduce confusion and improve governance. This initiative follows earlier directives from the Revenue and Disaster Management Department in January and July 2021 to streamline land ownership entries across state government, central government, boards, corporations, panchayati raj institutions, and urban local bodies. Misra pointed…

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Haryana Budget: 100% Interest Waiver on Property Tax Until Mar 2025

CHANDIGARH: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced a complete waiver on outstanding interest on property tax up to March 31, 2025, as part of the 2026-27 budget. While presenting budget proposals in the State Assembly, Saini, who is also the finance minister, highlighted that over 41 lakh (41,70,749) property owners in urban areas have yet to pay their property tax along with the accrued interest. In another key announcement, Saini stated that residential properties will continue to be charged water fees at Rs 1 per kiloliter. Moving forward, metered residential properties covering up to 500 square yards will receive…

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Chandigarh to Revise Master Plan 2031

CHANDIGARH: The Chandigarh administration is set to initiate the first revisions to the Chandigarh Master Plan-2031 (CMP-2031) since it was established over ten years ago. This initiative is part of a broader reform effort aimed at modernizing the city’s urban planning and optimizing the limited land resources. UT Chief Secretary H Rajesh Prasad has instructed the urban planning and estate departments to prepare a preliminary draft for the master plan amendments within 10 days. This initiative aligns with the central government’s “Deregulation 2.0” strategy, aimed at reducing regulatory barriers, improving the business climate, and fostering more effective land use in…

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Chandigarh Forms New Panel for Rehabilitation Colony Decisions

CHANDIGARH: The Chandigarh administration has established a new committee to assess the future of approximately 35,000 housing units in the city’s rehabilitation colonies. This decision comes as residents continue to demand ownership rights and disputes over illegal transfers and occupancy persist. The committee is tasked with evaluating the current status of these properties, examining the legal framework that governs them, and reviewing approaches taken by other cities to deal with similar issues within rehabilitation schemes. Chief Secretary H Rajesh Prasad confirmed the committee’s formation and has instructed them to submit their findings promptly. The administration will make its final decision…

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Chandigarh Housing Board Allottees Can Now Make Changes

CHANDIGARH: A significant relief has been granted to Chandigarh Housing Board (CHB) allottees, as UT Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria approved various need-based modifications on Thursday. The approved relaxations pertain to construction norms for lifts, additional doors, internal alterations, façade painting, front and rear courtyards, water tank capacities, and temporary shelters. More than 450,000 residents in CHB-allotted houses stand to benefit from these relaxations. Kataria endorsed the committee’s recommendations set up to review the Need-Based Changes order dated January 3, 2023. A high-level committee formed by the UT administration, chaired by the secretary of estates, conducted an extensive review of the…

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NGT Steps In to Regulate Stone Crushers in Ropar’s Shivalik Hills

CHANDIGARH: In an effort to address violations of environmental regulations by stone crushers in the vulnerable Shivalik Hills, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has instructed the Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB) to enforce compliance and recover compensation from polluting units in Ropar district. The bench, led by Justice Prakash Shrivastava and Dr. A Senthil Vel, delivered these orders while concluding a case regarding illegal mining activities in the Beet area of Garhshankar sub-division, where mining was conducted unchecked. According to a report from the PPCB, 13 stone crushers were identified as operating in breach of regulations and involved in illegal…

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Chandigarh Launches E-Auction for 100 Commercial Properties

CHANDIGARH: The Chandigarh municipal corporation has initiated the e-auction for over 100 commercial properties throughout the city. The first set of auctions is already underway, with additional properties expected to follow in the next 7-10 days. The available properties include 39 booths in Sector 17, the Smart City office building, 40 booths in Mauli Jagran, and multiple booths at the Sectors 17–22 underpass, along with seven nurseries at various locations. The Smart City office has a reserve rent ranging from Rs 30-35 lakh per month. Nursery prices fluctuate between Rs 70,000 and Rs 90,000 based on size, while subway booths…

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Haryana Revenue Officers End Strike, Easing Property Buyers’ Woes

CHANDIGARH: In a significant development for property buyers and sellers, tehsildars and naib tehsildars announced the end of their strike on Tuesday after discussions with Sumita Misra, Financial Commissioner (Revenue), at the Haryana Civil Secretariat. Revenue officers will resume their duties starting Wednesday. The strike was in response to recent criminal and administrative actions taken against them by various government and law enforcement bodies over the past two months. The protest also involved patwaris and district revenue officers. With over 11,000 registrations pending in revenue offices, the government had tasked sub-divisional magistrates (SDMs) and district revenue officers (DROs) to step…