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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…

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Chandigarh Housing Board Launches New Projects in Sector 54

CHANDIGARH: After nearly a decade of inactivity, the Chandigarh Housing Board (CHB) is finally addressing the housing demands of the city. As it gears up to introduce the Sector 53 self-financed housing scheme, plans are also underway for a new project in Sector 54. A senior UT official stated, “The CHB has been allocated approximately 32 acres in Sector 54. Recently, a meeting regarding land availability for various purposes took place under the UT administrator’s leadership, during which the Sector 54 land was discussed. Approval has been granted to proceed with the conceptualization and planning for public housing on this…