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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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Chandigarh Declared India’s First Slum-Free City After Shahpur Colony Demolition

AI-generated illustration for representational purposes only CHANDIGARH: Chandigarh has become India’s first slum-free city following the demolition of Shahpur Colony in Sector-38, the last remaining slum in the Union territory, officials confirmed. The demolition, executed on September 30, affected a 4-4.5 acre area valued at Rs 250 crore. The settlement, which included approximately 300 huts housing nearly 1,000 residents, has now been cleared. With unauthorized colonies on government land removed and comprehensive rehabilitation measures in place, Chandigarh has completed the final phase of its long-term slum eradication plan, according to officials. “Through a combination of careful planning, demolitions, and strict…