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Chandigarh Administration Hits Hurdles for ₹1.5 Crore Projects

Sure! Here’s a rewritten version of the provided content: — CHANDIGARH: The Chandigarh administration has yet to consult the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) regarding the approval of new projects or tenders exceeding Rs 1.5 crore. However, the UT engineering department has compiled a list of priority projects that will be forwarded to the MHA for financial approval. A UT official stated that projects such as new school constructions, a new DC office, the PU-PGI underpass, additional government housing, a railway under bridge (RUB), and a new police station have already passed the administrative approval stage and now require financial…

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Punjab Forms Committee to Develop Real Estate Roadmap

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab government has established a sector-specific committee under the Housing and Urban Development Department to create a tailored transformation roadmap for the real estate sector. This initiative aims to foster structured collaboration between the government and the real estate industry. Punjab Housing and Urban Development Minister Hardeep Singh Mundian stated, “The committee was formed to provide policy inputs for a progressive, transparent, and investment-friendly real estate ecosystem in Punjab.” He emphasized that the goal is to develop a best-in-class policy model through active collaboration with key stakeholders. The committee is headed by Deepak Garg, Director of Marbella Group,…

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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…

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Punjab Cabinet Approves Charges for Village Land Encroachments

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab cabinet has approved a proposal empowering the government to impose charges on illegally occupied land designated for village common roads and watercourses. Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema stated that many panchayat paths and watercourses have been encroached upon by real estate developers and individuals. “We will form price fixation committees, led by the relevant deputy commissioners, to collect payments from those currently occupying the land. Revenue generated will be shared between the local body or panchayat and the state government,” he added. An amendment to the Punjab Village Common Lands (Regulation) Rules, 1964, will facilitate this…

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Homebuyer Wins 7-Year Legal Fight Over Delayed Flat

CHANDIGARH: The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission in Chandigarh has issued a ruling that may bring relief to numerous homebuyers affected by stalled real estate projects. The commission ordered a housing group and another agency to refund Rs 2.4 lakh along with 9% annual interest to a complainant who had not received possession of a flat booked over seven years ago. The Commission held both entities accountable for deficiencies in service and unfair trade practices, additionally awarding Rs 20,000 as compensation and litigation costs to the complainant, Akhil Awasthi. Akhil Awasthi, a resident of Sector 44, had secured an unconstructed…

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HC Denies Relief to Ansal Properties; HRERA Penalties Stand

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab and Haryana High Court has determined that the interim penalty orders issued by the Haryana Real Estate Regulatory Authority (HRERA) against Ansal Properties and Infrastructure Ltd are appropriate and should not be challenged under writ jurisdiction. The court affirmed that the penalties were legitimately imposed under the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 (RERA) for statutory non-compliance. Despite undergoing insolvency proceedings, the company must ensure adherence through its resolution professional. The High Court clarified that the petitioner has the alternative option of appealing to the Real Estate Appellate Tribunal under Section 43(5) of the RERA Act,…

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Chandigarh Admin Berates CHB for Poor Performance

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Governor and UT Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria criticized the Chandigarh Housing Board (CHB) for its inadequate performance in fulfilling its mandate of providing affordable housing in the city. The board has faced scrutiny for its long-standing stagnation, failing to initiate a single housing project in almost a decade. During his inaugural visit to the CHB building in Sector 9, the administrator led a performance review meeting on Thursday, where various aspects of the board’s operations were discussed. He emphasized the need to reactivate the CHB to meet its objectives. Present at the meeting were CHB officials, including UT…

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Chandigarh raises property conversion charges

CHANDIGARH: Property owners in the city will face significantly increased fees for converting leasehold residential properties to freehold status. This change is part of a new notification from the Chandigarh administration, marking the first revision of these charges since 2017. The new fees have increased by two to four times, depending on property size and location, and are directly tied to updated collector rates. The notification indicated that the land rate for calculating conversion charges will be aligned with the collector rates (in Rs per sqm) applied to residential urban areas, as per the rates announced on March 25. Additionally,…

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Chandigarh to Hire Third-Party Agencies for Fire Safety Audits

Certainly! Here’s a revised version of the content: — CHANDIGARH: The Chandigarh Municipal Corporation is launching a significant reform to enhance fire safety in the city. This initiative involves empaneling certified third-party agencies to conduct fire safety audits for over 25,000 commercial and institutional buildings, including schools, hospitals, offices, factories, shopping malls, and high-rises. This effort comes in response to increasing concerns regarding substandard firefighting equipment and inadequate preparedness among building occupants. Currently, there are no regulations governing the suppliers or installers of fire safety systems, often resulting in inferior installations that fail during emergencies. Certified agencies will carry out…

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VB Probe Looms Over Manimajra Housing Project in Chandigarh

Sure! Here’s a rewritten version of the content, maintaining key details and clarity: — CHANDIGARH: The Municipal Corporation (MC) has initiated a high-value housing project in Manimajra with a reserve price of approximately Rs 800 crore, raising significant concerns due to the lack of a formal policy for allocating 15% of housing units to the Economically Weaker Section (EWS), as required by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA). This issue is notably sensitive given the ongoing Vigilance investigation into the Uppal Housing Society in Manimajra. Though launched in 2005, the society did not construct or allot any EWS…