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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…

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Chandigarh Uphelds Group Housing Society Property Status Quo

CHANDIGARH: In a setback for group housing and cooperative society allottees in the city facing challenges with conversion, unearned increase, need-based changes, and completion certificates, the Chandigarh administration has decided to maintain the status quo on these issues. This response comes after a communication from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) addressing five major property-related concerns. Unearned Increase on Flats The “unearned increase” imposition remains a contentious issue for housing society allottees. If the original transferee (allottee/lessee) sells, gifts, mortgages, or otherwise transfers rights after the 15-year ban period, one-fourth of the unearned increase must be paid to the government…

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Chandigarh Admin Orders Firefighting System in Dhanas Colony

CHANDIGARH: Concerned about the lack of a firefighting system at the Dhanas Rehabilitation Colony, Punjab Governor and UT Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria has urged the Chandigarh Housing Board (CHB) to expedite its installation. The administrator expressed frustration over the delays and has instructed the CHB to take immediate action and report back within a month. Over 45,000 lives are at risk in the city’s largest rehabilitation colony, which has been without a firefighting system for 13 years. The colony contains 8,448 flats allocated to slum dwellers as part of a Government of India scheme, with residents moved in since 2013.…

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Chandigarh: CHB to Survey Demand for Sector 54 Housing

CHANDIGARH: The Chandigarh Housing Board (CHB) is set to initiate a survey to assess the demand for its planned housing project in Sector 54. A senior official from UT stated, “In a few days, we will determine the provisional pricing for various categories of apartments. Following this, a demand survey will be conducted. The response will guide the final project plan, including the distribution of flats across different categories.” To estimate housing prices, CHB will consider land costs, aligned with collector rates, alongside construction expenses for each unit. Additionally, the project will allocate 15% of units for economically weaker section…

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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…