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Chandigarh to Auction About 1,000 Vacant Government Properties

CHANDIGARH: The Chandigarh administration plans to monetize approximately 1,000 vacant properties across the city beginning in the next financial year. This initiative aims to enhance revenue and promote optimal use of government-owned land and buildings. The UT estate office has identified around 1,000 properties from residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional categories for potential auction, depending on market demand. This includes about 130 residential, 205 commercial, 168 industrial, five nursing home, and one institutional site. According to senior UT officials, the administration anticipates generating over Rs 1,000 crore in revenue during the first half of the upcoming financial year through these…

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Chandigarh Housing Board to Auction Land Parcels

Here is the rewritten content: — Representative Image CHANDIGARH: The Chandigarh Housing Board (CHB) is contemplating the auction of segments of its land holdings to private developers, indicating a departure from its primary focus on affordable housing. This proposal is still in its preliminary stages and has been a topic of repeated discussions among senior officials of both the administration and the board. Initially, two land parcels, each approximately 4-5 acres in size in Sector 54, could be offered for auction, though specifics such as reserve prices and terms remain undecided. This development has sparked renewed discussions about the board’s…

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Chandigarh’s 2023 Notification Eases CHB Resident Norms

CHANDIGARH: The Chandigarh administration is set to reinstate the January 3, 2023 notification regarding the regularization of need-based modifications, bringing significant relief to over 3.5 lakh residents living in approximately 66,000 Chandigarh Housing Board (CHB) homes. This notification was put on hold following a Supreme Court ruling on January 10, 2023. During a press briefing at the UT secretariat in Sector 9 on Friday, Chief Secretary H. Rajesh Prasad announced that a new notification will be issued by the end of January, allowing for the regularization of modifications, subject to applicable fees. He mentioned that the relaxations and exemptions granted…

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HC Overturns Chandigarh Board’s Denial of Flats to Jhuggi Dwellers

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab and Haryana High Court has annulled the Chandigarh Housing Board’s (CHB) decision to deny flats to several jhuggi dwellers under the Chandigarh Small Flats Scheme, 2006. The court observed that the authorities failed to provide these individuals with an opportunity to be heard. Consequently, it has mandated the administration to revisit the issue and make a decision within two months. A division bench consisting of Justice Anupinder Singh Grewal and Justice Mandeep Pannu issued this ruling while addressing a petition presented by Rajesh Kumar Giri and others. The bench noted that the jhuggi dwellers had their claims…

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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 Use Unused CHB Land to Address Housing Shortage

CHANDIGARH: Chief Secretary H Rajesh Prasad stated on Friday that the Chandigarh Housing Board (CHB) will fully utilize vacant and unused land to address the housing needs of city residents. Prasad noted that development efforts will align with the Chandigarh Master Plan and the Supreme Court’s ruling on the city’s heritage. He addressed media at the new UT secretariat in Sector 9, outlining upcoming administrative initiatives. Earlier that day, he convened a meeting to evaluate the progress of key projects and reforms in government and aided colleges, along with higher and technical education institutions in Chandigarh. The Chief Secretary urged…

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UT Chief Secretary Reviews Chandigarh Housing Board Operations

Representative AI image CHANDIGARH: H Rajesh Prasad, the UT Chief Secretary, led an extensive review meeting of the Chandigarh Housing Board (CHB) on Friday. The agenda aimed to boost innovation, enhance operational efficiency, and increase accountability within the organization. A comprehensive presentation covered staff strength, recovery of outstanding dues, and other operational aspects of CHB. Highlighting CHB’s crucial role in providing housing for Chandigarh residents, the Chief Secretary urged the Board to develop a detailed plan showcasing its contribution to the city’s progress. He also emphasized the need for innovative housing schemes that align with urban development goals. In light…

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Chandigarh Admin Berates CHB for Poor Performance

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Governor and UT Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria criticized the Chandigarh Housing Board (CHB) for its inadequate performance in fulfilling its mandate of providing affordable housing in the city. The board has faced scrutiny for its long-standing stagnation, failing to initiate a single housing project in almost a decade. During his inaugural visit to the CHB building in Sector 9, the administrator led a performance review meeting on Thursday, where various aspects of the board’s operations were discussed. He emphasized the need to reactivate the CHB to meet its objectives. Present at the meeting were CHB officials, including UT…