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Over 35,000 Chandigarh rehab residents may gain ownership rights

CHANDIGARH: The Chandigarh administration has proposed to grant ownership rights to occupants of over 35,000 dwelling units in the city’s rehabilitation colonies. The draft policy has been forwarded to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) for consideration and approval. Currently, this proposal applies only to the original allottees of the dwelling units in rehabilitation colonies. Holders of General Power of Attorney (GPA) who purchased houses from the original allottees are excluded from this policy. However, given that approximately 80% of such houses have been sold under GPA in the past few decades, sources indicate that they will be included in…

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Chandigarh to Auction 10 Residential Sites Starting June 2

Representative AI image CHANDIGARH: The Chandigarh administration is preparing to auction 10 residential sites starting Tuesday. The available plots range from 100 to 502 square yards and will be offered via e-auction later this month. Bidders are invited to submit applications and their earnest money deposit (EMD) from June 2 to June 23. The reserve prices for the plots span from Rs 3.3 crore to Rs 16.5 crore, contingent on plot size. An additional 5% fee will be incurred for corner lots. Applications will be scrutinized and documents approved from June 24 to June 26. The e-auction will occur from…

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Chandigarh to Permit Industrial Plot Split for Four Kanal Units

Representative Image CHANDIGARH: The UT administration has proposed that fragmentation will only be allowed for industrial plots measuring 4 kanal and larger, as detailed in a draft released on Friday for public feedback. The administration aims to introduce a comprehensive framework for fragmentation under the proposed amendments to the Chandigarh Master Plan (CMP)-2031, which focuses on promoting sustainable and regulated development. A thorough guide will be provided to ensure the process is not misused. According to the proposal, plots with a width of less than 60 feet will not be eligible for fragmentation. For plots measuring 4 kanal and above,…

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Chandigarh’s 2031 Master Plan: Vertical Development Ahead

CHANDIGARH: In a bold shift from its usual restrictive planning, the Chandigarh administration has announced major amendments to the development controls under Master Plan 2031. These changes permit higher density, taller buildings, and more design flexibility across various land-use categories. The proposed modifications diverge sharply from current regulations, which prohibit increases in Floor Area Ratio (FAR), ground coverage, or building height for commercial and institutional projects to prevent infrastructure strain. The new guidelines indicate a clear movement towards vertical growth and enhanced land utilization. Introducing Flexibility Centrally to this reform is the standardization of maximum ground coverage to 40% across…

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Chandigarh’s Freehold Initiative to Unlock Crores in Properties

CHANDIGARH: The Chandigarh administration has taken significant steps to convert leasehold industrial and commercial plots to freehold ownership, a move expected to unlock properties valued at hundreds of crores, enhance revenue, and improve the ease of doing business. The Punjab governor and UT administrator, Gulab Chand Kataria, has approved a comprehensive proposal, which has now been sent to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) for final approval. A senior MHA official commented, “The ministry is currently reviewing the proposal from UT Chandigarh.” This development follows earlier indications from the administrator that the matter was being considered. Will This Attempt Succeed?…

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65,000 Chandigarh Housing Board Homes Up for Review

CHANDIGARH: The UT administration has established a committee to assess the “need-based changes” made to Chandigarh Housing Board (CHB) homes, impacting over 65,000 units throughout the city. Under the leadership of the CHB CEO, and following directives from the board chairman, the committee is expected to present its findings within two weeks. Officials noted that numerous allottees have undertaken additional constructions, referring to them as “need-based changes,” while the administration views many of these as building violations. Despite the recent introduction of the 2023 need-based changes policy, residents maintain that their concerns remain unaddressed. Tensions escalated after the CHB demolished…

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Chandigarh Can Now Impose Fire Tax on Buildings

CHANDIGARH: The Chandigarh administration is now authorized to impose a fire tax or cess on buildings that pay property tax within the municipal corporation, following the extension of the Haryana Fire and Emergency Services Act, 2022, to Chandigarh. The fire tax will be calculated as a percentage of the property tax, with rates to be determined by the administration periodically. This initiative is part of a significant update to Chandigarh’s fire safety framework, replacing the previously enforced Delhi Fire Prevention and Fire Safety Act of 1986. The updated framework extends the validity of fire safety certificates (FSCs) from three to…

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Chandigarh Administration Denies CLU, Industrial Plot Conversion

CHANDIGARH: Despite the Chandigarh administration’s ambitious reform plans, several longstanding demands—such as allowing the conversion of industrial plots to retail commercial use and permitting change of land use (CLU) in villages—are not included in the proposed reforms. “There is a consensus within the administration that issues like change of land use and conversion in the Industrial Area are currently unfeasible. Hence, they will not be part of this reform agenda,” stated a senior UT official. Officials highlighted that both demands pose implementation challenges. “Chandigarh’s villages lack large contiguous land parcels necessary for CLU-based development. A cost-benefit analysis indicates that infrastructure…

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Chandigarh Accelerates One-Time Relief Policy

CHANDIGARH: The Chandigarh administration is expediting a comprehensive “one-time relief” policy to regularize internal modifications for thousands of residents. With 90% of the city’s 62,000 Chandigarh Housing Board (CHB) homes facing building violations, this proposed settlement offers critical support for homeowners who have been under enforcement scrutiny for years. A path to regularisation The administration is seeking a pragmatic approach that aligns urban planning with the needs of residents. The core of this new proposal is to offer relief for internal changes and boundary wall modifications that do not encroach on public land. “The administration is considering how to regularize…

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Chandigarh Plot Owners Demand FAR Parity for Converted Lands

CHANDIGARH: The Chandigarh administration is poised to raise the floor area ratio (FAR) for industrial plots in Industrial Area Phase 1 and 2. In response, the Chandigarh Industrial Converted Plot Owners Association has requested an increase in FAR, revisions to height norms, and a new policy framework for converted commercial plots. Back in 2005, under the Conversion Policy, approximately 125 industrial plot owners transitioned to commercial activities by paying substantial conversion charges, which ranged from Rs 20,000 to Rs 30,000 per square yard, adding around Rs 1,200 crore to the government’s revenue. Chander Verma, the president of the Chandigarh Industrial…