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Punjab Governor Reviews Key Land and Housing Projects

CHANDIGARH: On Sunday, Punjab Governor and UT Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria visited several project sites in the UT, assessing major housing initiatives, development projects, bulk material locations, and group housing areas. Sites Inspected The governor inspected various locations, including the IT Habitat project in IT Park, Manimajra (pocket 6), Sanjay Colony in Industrial Area Phase-I, the government housing site in Sector 43, and the Chandigarh Housing Board project site in Sector 53. Particular attention was paid to the 70-acre mixed-use development at the Sub-City Centre and the reclaimed Furniture Market land in Sector 54 to ensure proper zoning and future-oriented…

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Center to Resolve Chandigarh’s Policy Issues

CHANDIGARH: Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan will convene a high-level meeting with Chandigarh’s top bureaucrats on Monday to address various longstanding issues that have puzzled the administration for nearly two decades. The meeting aims to tackle problems affecting thousands of residents, including those in urban areas, rehabilitation colonies, and Chandigarh Housing Board (CHB) areas, as well as local businessmen and industrialists. The discussions will align with existing regulations and the Chandigarh Master Plan, 2031 (CMP-2031). Following this meeting, Union Home Minister Amit Shah will engage with UT officials on related topics, with the meeting expected to occur in New Delhi…

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How Far Will Chandigarh Go to Ensure Affordable Housing?

CHANDIGARH: The urban planning department has proposed to raise the Floor Area Ratio (FAR) for the long-awaited housing scheme in Sector 53 from 1.5 to 2. This change is anticipated to enhance the usable space within flats, potentially lowering prices and providing relief to the many applicants eager for the project to commence. The recommendation was delivered last week following the department’s review of the Chandigarh Housing Board’s (CHB) request, which considered technical parameters and master plan standards. This decision came after a meeting led by Punjab governor and UT administrator Gulab Chand Kataria on September 11, where the issues…

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Chandigarh IT Park Development Project Stalled

CHANDIGARH: The UT urban planning department has declined to approve the Chandigarh Housing Board’s (CHB) proposal for plotted housing development in the Rajiv Gandhi Chandigarh Technology Park (RGCTP). The department referenced the Chandigarh Master Plan (CMP) 2031, which forbids individual plotted development in the city. This decision was shared last week, requiring CHB to reassess its IT Park housing scheme. CHB had put forward a comprehensive proposal intending to replace the previous group housing model with individual plots for sale at the IT Park. However, the urban planning department’s recent communication explicitly stated: “According to the notified Chandigarh Master Plan…

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Chandigarh to Launch Land Stack Project in Sector 9, Khudda Jassu

CHANDIGARH: The Government of India (GoI) has designated Chandigarh and Tamil Nadu to conduct trials for its national Land Stack Project, which aims to establish a comprehensive digital platform for land and property records. The Chandigarh administration has selected the affluent Sector 9 and Khudda Jassu village as pilot areas for this initiative. Both locations were thoroughly discussed and approved by the Centre in a meeting held on Friday, with minor adjustments suggested. In its presentation, the administration highlighted integrated land data for the chosen areas, encompassing details like ownership, master plans, cadastral maps, registration records, property tax details, electricity…

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Chandigarh: Builder must refund ₹12 lakh to plot buyers, says panel

CHANDIGARH: The district consumer disputes redressal commission has mandated a real estate developer in New Chandigarh to refund ₹12.63 lakh to two homebuyers, alongside a 9% annual interest due to deficiency in service. Additionally, the commission awarded ₹50,000 for mental agony and legal expenses. In a complaint lodged by Manveet Singh Johar and Simran Arora, residents of Sector 50-B, Chandigarh, the homebuyers detailed their booking of a 150 sq yard residential plot in January 2015 within a project in New Chandigarh. They reported having paid 30% of the basic sale price, totaling ₹12,63,834, via receipts from January and March 2015.…

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Punjab and Haryana Bar Council Approves M3M India Directors

NEW DELHI: The privilege committee of the Bar Council of Punjab & Haryana has exonerated M3M India directors Roop Bansal and Yateesh Wahal, along with 17 lawyers representing them, from claims of bench hunting and forum shopping. In a comprehensive seven-page order issued on November 12, 2025, the Committee concluded that there was no evidence of malicious intent or any organized effort to sway case assignments. The order indicated that withdrawals, re-filings, and listings of cases are standard practice within legal proceedings. The committee’s conclusions came after a thorough examination of written submissions, affidavits, and electronic communications, as well as…

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Chandigarh Plans 17 New Sites for Construction Waste Disposal

CHANDIGARH: As construction and demolition (C&D) waste continues to rise in the city, the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation (MC) plans to create 17 new designated sites for waste disposal across various wards. Currently, the MC oversees around 20 designated sites, but officials assert that these are insufficient due to escalating construction activities, necessitating more collection points. The MC’s Building and Road (B&R) wing is actively identifying feasible locations for the new sites. Once selected, the proposals will be submitted to the urban planning department for necessary approvals, particularly related to land allocation. A recent letter to MC executive engineering officers states:…

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HC Orders Haryana to Explain SEIAA Composition Delay

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab and Haryana High Court has instructed the State of Haryana to submit a specific affidavit from the Additional Chief Secretary of the Department of Mines and Geology. This affidavit must explain why the State Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA) has not been constituted since February 2025. The court also requested all correspondence between the State of Haryana and the pertinent Union of India departments to be included with the affidavit. A division bench, consisting of Justice Ashwani Kumar Mishra and Justice Rohit Kapoor, issued these directives while adjudicating a petition from M/s Darsh Minerals Private Limited and…

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Punjab Cabinet Approves Stilt-Plus-Four Floor Building Rules

CHANDIGARH: On Tuesday, the Punjab cabinet approved the Punjab Unified Building Rules, 2025, which will permit the construction of stilt-plus-four floors in newly developed urban sectors. This decision was made during a council of ministers meeting led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. According to officials, those owning a plot of at least 250 square yards will be eligible to construct stilt-plus-four floors in urban areas. A representative from the Chief Minister’s office stated that the new rules aim to establish a comprehensive and standardized framework for building and development across the state. These regulations will apply uniformly to both the…