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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…

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Only 15 of 8,000 Villagers Choose Land Pooling in Mohali

Representative image created by AI MOHALI: The Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (GMADA) is facing significant pushback against its land pooling initiative, achieving participation from only 15 landowners out of nearly 8,000, even after a two-month application period aimed at acquiring 2,600 acres. This scheme has ignited protests among farmers across various villages in Mohali district. In a move to secure land for commercial, institutional, industrial, and residential use, GMADA opened applications, yet the response has been overwhelmingly negative, with many farmers rejecting the proposal entirely. “We have received very few applications for the land pooling option. We are trying…

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Mohali Seeks Bids for Aerotropolis Development Project

Representative image created by AI MOHALI: In a significant initiative to reshape Mohali’s urban environment, the Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (GMADA) has called for Expressions of Interest (EoIs) for the development of the Aerotropolis City project, which encompasses 5,500 acres near Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport. This development comes after the project received environmental clearance from the State Environment Impact Assessment Authority, clearing the last obstacle to commence physical development. The decision to start inviting bids was made by the secretary of housing following years of delays. According to GMADA officials, the Aerotropolis will be developed in phases, with…

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Chandigarh’s Housing Crisis: Running Out of Space and Time

Representative image created by AI CHANDIGARH: Once designed as a vibrant city of gardens and geometric elegance, Chandigarh now faces a significant challenge — a housing crisis. With only 600 acres remaining for residential development within a 28,170-acre master plan, the aspiration of homeownership in this architectural landmark is becoming increasingly unattainable. The last public housing scheme was initiated in 2016, and since then, the city’s skyline has remained relatively unchanged, despite its population having surged to over 1.3 million, nearly three times its planned capacity. Now, even the limited land available is being designated for government housing, with plans…

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Chandigarh to invest ₹10.25 crore in Manimajra services

CHANDIGARH: The engineering department of the municipal corporation has projected a budget of approximately Rs 10.25 crore for the provision of essential services on a land parcel in Manimajra, intended for auction as a housing society. Of this total, Rs 4.96 crore has been allocated for public health services, Rs 3.32 crore for road construction, Rs 99 lakh for horticulture, and Rs 37 lakh for electrical services. Additionally, Rs 30 lakh has been earmarked for a common duct to accommodate networking lines for multiple utilities. In the public health segment, the engineering department will implement services such as sewerage, stormwater…

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Haryana Digitizes Land Bank, Joins India’s Industrial Network

Certainly! Here’s a rewritten version of the content: CHANDIGARH: The Haryana State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation (HSIIDC) is enhancing its industrial infrastructure by digitizing its land bank module and aligning it with the India Industrial Land Bank (IILB). According to an official announcement made on Monday, e-auction processes and post-allotment services are now available online. The state is also advancing “plug and play” facilities through the establishment of flatted factories in strategic locations, including Industrial Model Township Faridabad, IMT Manesar Phase-V, Sohna, Kharkhoda, Karnal, Yamunanagar, and Saha. Haryana is committed to becoming one of India’s most business-friendly states, taking…

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Chandigarh Civic Body Approves Manimajra Housing Plan & Ads

CHANDIGARH: On Monday, the MC general house approved two significant revenue-generating proposals: the terms for the Manimajra housing scheme and the establishment of 53 new advertisement sites/unipoles. The civic authority will forward the meeting minutes to the Chandigarh administration, and upon approval, will initiate the project. The Manimajra initiative will span over 7.5 acres across five parcels in pocket number 6. Land allotment can be conducted jointly or individually to ensure project viability. Terms and conditions have taken into account all administrative, legal, financial, and engineering considerations for the housing project. The MC has specified that no fragmentation or amalgamation…

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Auto Mutation of Property in Chandigarh Within a Week

CHANDIGARH: The property auto-mutation process for leasehold properties will now occur within two days, while freehold properties will take up to a week. The estate office has issued a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for its implementation across relevant departments. This system automates the mutation process based on registered property deeds, removing the requirement for separate applications from the transferee and minimizing manual intervention. It relies on real-time digital integration between the sub-registrar office (SRO) and the estate office. According to an estate office official, once a deed is registered at the SRO, the associated data and documents are securely sent…

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Chandigarh Dismantles 10 Homes in Manimajra

CHANDIGARH: The Chandigarh administration continued its anti-encroachment efforts on Wednesday, demolishing 10 residential structures in Manimajra. The land, approximately 38 acres, was acquired for public use in 1998, with compensation paid at that time. However, nearly 1.5 acres have been encroached upon over the years with the erection of unauthorized buildings. “After following due legal procedures, including issuing formal notices and allowing sufficient time for voluntary vacating, the administration carried out the demolitions. A petition from the encroachers in the high court has been dismissed,” stated Nishant Kumar Yadav, deputy commissioner and estate officer. A significant police presence was maintained…