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Punjab to draft relief policy for unauthorized colonies: CM

CHANDIGARH: Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced on Wednesday that the Punjab government is developing a policy aimed at assisting those who invested their savings in unauthorized colonies. He noted that numerous residents across Punjab have been adversely affected by fraudulent developers who sold illegal properties, leaving them with legal and infrastructure challenges. “Thousands of innocent families invested their life savings into these plots, only to find themselves unable to sell the land or secure registrations. They are also lacking basic amenities such as electricity, water, and sewer connections. These individuals are victims and deserve justice,” Mann stated. “Fraudulent developers misled…

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Chandigarh Revises Tender Rules to Boost C&D Plant Bidders

Representative AI image CHANDIGARH: After three unsuccessful attempts to find bidders, the municipal corporation (MC) has revised its tender conditions and issued a new bid to operate the Construction and Demolition (C&D) waste plant under a revenue model, aiming to attract interested parties. These adjustments were made following a pre-bid meeting aimed at understanding the lack of interest from firms in previous tenders. “Based on the feedback received, we have implemented minor alterations to the terms and conditions. The new tender has been released and will be opened soon. We are optimistic about receiving responses this time,” said MC sources.…

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Punjab CM Announces Free Registration for 10 Lakh Workers

CHANDIGARH: On Saturday, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced a new initiative to enroll and revalidate 10 lakh construction workers for free. He instructed officials to directly engage laborers in welfare schemes through special camps. During a review meeting of the Punjab Building and Other Construction Workers’ (BOCW) Welfare Board, he emphasized his government’s commitment to ensuring that all construction workers receive social security benefits, welfare support, and opportunities for skill development. Mann expressed regret that welfare schemes for laborers have not reached their full potential due to long processing times, despite available funds. “Currently, only 2.21 lakh workers are…

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Chandigarh Property Tax Defaulters to Receive Recovery Notices Soon

CHANDIGARH: Property tax defaulters in the city should brace themselves for recovery notices, including penalties and interest, expected to be dispatched by the end of this month or early next month, as the civic body initiates the compilation of defaulter lists. Individuals who have not paid their property tax within the designated two-month period will incur a 25% penalty, plus 12% interest on the total tax amount. As the tax branch finalizes the data on taxpayers, sources indicate that there will be a prioritized focus on collecting dues from defaulters. Separate lists for residential and commercial defaulters will be generated,…

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Chandigarh Civic Body Collects ₹61 Crore in Property Tax Rebate

CHANDIGARH: The Chandigarh municipal corporation has achieved a record collection of ₹61 crore in property tax during the two-month rebate period from April to May, marking the highest amount collected in this timeframe. The rebate scheme concluded on May 31. Taxpayers who failed to meet the deadline will incur a 25% penalty in addition to 12% interest on the outstanding amount. Out of the total collection, ₹37.21 crore originated from commercial properties, while residential units contributed ₹23.79 crore, according to municipal records. This represents an increase from the previous year’s collection of ₹59.94 crore in the same period. Of approximately…

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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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Pay Property Tax by May 31 to Get Rebate: Chandigarh Civic Body

CHANDIGARH: The municipal corporation made a final appeal on Saturday to all residential and commercial property owners to pay their property tax by May 31 — the deadline for availing rebates during the current assessment period. Property owners are entitled to a 20% rebate on residential property tax and a 10% rebate on commercial property tax if paid by the deadline. Municipal Commissioner Amit Kumar encouraged taxpayers to either use the online payment system or visit Sampark centres to settle their dues and benefit from the rebates. He emphasized that timely payments not only save money but also facilitate the…

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PPCB Highlights Compliance Issues, Urges Builders to Follow EC Norms

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB) recently conducted an interactive session with the Builders Welfare Association in Zirakpur, aimed at enhancing awareness about environmental compliance and the importance of adhering to Environmental Clearance (EC) conditions during construction. The session, led by the PPCB’s Mohali regional office, was overseen by superintending environmental engineer Gursharan Dass Garg and executive engineer Kanwaldeep Kaur. They emphasized the need to simplify regulations and improve compliance in housing and construction projects. Garg highlighted the importance of strict compliance with EC conditions throughout both construction and operational phases. Builders were encouraged to visibly display environmental guidelines…