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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 Launch Land Stack Project in Sector 9, Khudda Jassu

CHANDIGARH: The Government of India (GoI) has designated Chandigarh and Tamil Nadu to conduct trials for its national Land Stack Project, which aims to establish a comprehensive digital platform for land and property records. The Chandigarh administration has selected the affluent Sector 9 and Khudda Jassu village as pilot areas for this initiative. Both locations were thoroughly discussed and approved by the Centre in a meeting held on Friday, with minor adjustments suggested. In its presentation, the administration highlighted integrated land data for the chosen areas, encompassing details like ownership, master plans, cadastral maps, registration records, property tax details, electricity…

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Chandigarh: Builder must refund ₹12 lakh to plot buyers, says panel

CHANDIGARH: The district consumer disputes redressal commission has mandated a real estate developer in New Chandigarh to refund ₹12.63 lakh to two homebuyers, alongside a 9% annual interest due to deficiency in service. Additionally, the commission awarded ₹50,000 for mental agony and legal expenses. In a complaint lodged by Manveet Singh Johar and Simran Arora, residents of Sector 50-B, Chandigarh, the homebuyers detailed their booking of a 150 sq yard residential plot in January 2015 within a project in New Chandigarh. They reported having paid 30% of the basic sale price, totaling ₹12,63,834, via receipts from January and March 2015.…

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Punjab and Haryana Bar Council Approves M3M India Directors

NEW DELHI: The privilege committee of the Bar Council of Punjab & Haryana has exonerated M3M India directors Roop Bansal and Yateesh Wahal, along with 17 lawyers representing them, from claims of bench hunting and forum shopping. In a comprehensive seven-page order issued on November 12, 2025, the Committee concluded that there was no evidence of malicious intent or any organized effort to sway case assignments. The order indicated that withdrawals, re-filings, and listings of cases are standard practice within legal proceedings. The committee’s conclusions came after a thorough examination of written submissions, affidavits, and electronic communications, as well as…

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Chandigarh Plans 17 New Sites for Construction Waste Disposal

CHANDIGARH: As construction and demolition (C&D) waste continues to rise in the city, the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation (MC) plans to create 17 new designated sites for waste disposal across various wards. Currently, the MC oversees around 20 designated sites, but officials assert that these are insufficient due to escalating construction activities, necessitating more collection points. The MC’s Building and Road (B&R) wing is actively identifying feasible locations for the new sites. Once selected, the proposals will be submitted to the urban planning department for necessary approvals, particularly related to land allocation. A recent letter to MC executive engineering officers states:…

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HC Orders Haryana to Explain SEIAA Composition Delay

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab and Haryana High Court has instructed the State of Haryana to submit a specific affidavit from the Additional Chief Secretary of the Department of Mines and Geology. This affidavit must explain why the State Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA) has not been constituted since February 2025. The court also requested all correspondence between the State of Haryana and the pertinent Union of India departments to be included with the affidavit. A division bench, consisting of Justice Ashwani Kumar Mishra and Justice Rohit Kapoor, issued these directives while adjudicating a petition from M/s Darsh Minerals Private Limited and…

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Punjab Cabinet Approves Stilt-Plus-Four Floor Building Rules

CHANDIGARH: On Tuesday, the Punjab cabinet approved the Punjab Unified Building Rules, 2025, which will permit the construction of stilt-plus-four floors in newly developed urban sectors. This decision was made during a council of ministers meeting led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. According to officials, those owning a plot of at least 250 square yards will be eligible to construct stilt-plus-four floors in urban areas. A representative from the Chief Minister’s office stated that the new rules aim to establish a comprehensive and standardized framework for building and development across the state. These regulations will apply uniformly to both the…

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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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Punjab Alters Land Use Rules to Encourage Investment

LUDHIANA: The Punjab government has recently overturned a previous policy, officially separating change of land use (CLU) permissions from the final approval of building and layout plans. This decision, enacted by the state’s housing and urban development department, aims to streamline the development process, responding to the needs of investors looking to secure bank loans and clearances earlier in the process. This change reinstates the former system, which had been integrated in 2023 into a unified application for CLU and layout plan/license to develop colonies. Municipal corporation (MC) officials and the Greater Ludhiana Area Development Authority (GLADA) have been directed…