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Chandigarh to Revise Master Plan 2031

CHANDIGARH: The Chandigarh administration is set to initiate the first revisions to the Chandigarh Master Plan-2031 (CMP-2031) since it was established over ten years ago. This initiative is part of a broader reform effort aimed at modernizing the city’s urban planning and optimizing the limited land resources. UT Chief Secretary H Rajesh Prasad has instructed the urban planning and estate departments to prepare a preliminary draft for the master plan amendments within 10 days. This initiative aligns with the central government’s “Deregulation 2.0” strategy, aimed at reducing regulatory barriers, improving the business climate, and fostering more effective land use in…

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Chandigarh Forms New Panel for Rehabilitation Colony Decisions

CHANDIGARH: The Chandigarh administration has established a new committee to assess the future of approximately 35,000 housing units in the city’s rehabilitation colonies. This decision comes as residents continue to demand ownership rights and disputes over illegal transfers and occupancy persist. The committee is tasked with evaluating the current status of these properties, examining the legal framework that governs them, and reviewing approaches taken by other cities to deal with similar issues within rehabilitation schemes. Chief Secretary H Rajesh Prasad confirmed the committee’s formation and has instructed them to submit their findings promptly. The administration will make its final decision…

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Chandigarh Housing Board Allottees Can Now Make Changes

CHANDIGARH: A significant relief has been granted to Chandigarh Housing Board (CHB) allottees, as UT Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria approved various need-based modifications on Thursday. The approved relaxations pertain to construction norms for lifts, additional doors, internal alterations, façade painting, front and rear courtyards, water tank capacities, and temporary shelters. More than 450,000 residents in CHB-allotted houses stand to benefit from these relaxations. Kataria endorsed the committee’s recommendations set up to review the Need-Based Changes order dated January 3, 2023. A high-level committee formed by the UT administration, chaired by the secretary of estates, conducted an extensive review of the…

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NGT Steps In to Regulate Stone Crushers in Ropar’s Shivalik Hills

CHANDIGARH: In an effort to address violations of environmental regulations by stone crushers in the vulnerable Shivalik Hills, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has instructed the Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB) to enforce compliance and recover compensation from polluting units in Ropar district. The bench, led by Justice Prakash Shrivastava and Dr. A Senthil Vel, delivered these orders while concluding a case regarding illegal mining activities in the Beet area of Garhshankar sub-division, where mining was conducted unchecked. According to a report from the PPCB, 13 stone crushers were identified as operating in breach of regulations and involved in illegal…

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Chandigarh Launches E-Auction for 100 Commercial Properties

CHANDIGARH: The Chandigarh municipal corporation has initiated the e-auction for over 100 commercial properties throughout the city. The first set of auctions is already underway, with additional properties expected to follow in the next 7-10 days. The available properties include 39 booths in Sector 17, the Smart City office building, 40 booths in Mauli Jagran, and multiple booths at the Sectors 17–22 underpass, along with seven nurseries at various locations. The Smart City office has a reserve rent ranging from Rs 30-35 lakh per month. Nursery prices fluctuate between Rs 70,000 and Rs 90,000 based on size, while subway booths…

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Haryana Revenue Officers End Strike, Easing Property Buyers’ Woes

CHANDIGARH: In a significant development for property buyers and sellers, tehsildars and naib tehsildars announced the end of their strike on Tuesday after discussions with Sumita Misra, Financial Commissioner (Revenue), at the Haryana Civil Secretariat. Revenue officers will resume their duties starting Wednesday. The strike was in response to recent criminal and administrative actions taken against them by various government and law enforcement bodies over the past two months. The protest also involved patwaris and district revenue officers. With over 11,000 registrations pending in revenue offices, the government had tasked sub-divisional magistrates (SDMs) and district revenue officers (DROs) to step…

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Chandigarh to Auction About 1,000 Vacant Government Properties

CHANDIGARH: The Chandigarh administration plans to monetize approximately 1,000 vacant properties across the city beginning in the next financial year. This initiative aims to enhance revenue and promote optimal use of government-owned land and buildings. The UT estate office has identified around 1,000 properties from residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional categories for potential auction, depending on market demand. This includes about 130 residential, 205 commercial, 168 industrial, five nursing home, and one institutional site. According to senior UT officials, the administration anticipates generating over Rs 1,000 crore in revenue during the first half of the upcoming financial year through these…

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Chandigarh Updates Paying Guest Policy

Representative Image CHANDIGARH: The Chandigarh administration has revised its paying guest (PG) policy, now requiring completion certificates for registration and ending the option for conditional registration. As per the amendment to Clause 5 of the PG policy, notified on Tuesday, PG accommodations will now only be allowed in residential properties that comply with building bylaws and have not been subject to unauthorized construction after receiving a completion certificate. Previously, PG establishments could secure conditional registration even without completion or occupation certificates, with a grace period of six months to submit these documents. Under the new policy, conditional approvals are abolished,…

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Mohali Dismantles Illegal Structures Near Sukhna Lake

MOHALI: The district administration conducted an anti-encroachment drive in Naya Gaon on Monday, adhering to high court directives aimed at removing unauthorized constructions in the Kansal catchment area of Sukhna Lake. The operation was overseen by the designated nodal officer and involved teams from AME, the building inspector, general inspector, and the executive officer. Police, including the Naya Gaon SHO, were present to maintain order during the action. Officials indicated that the enforcement teams targeted structures built in violation of court orders, particularly around Patiala Ki Rao and parts of Shivalik Vihar. These areas are within the restricted Kansal catchment…

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Chandigarh to Revise Industrial Area Regulations

Representative AI image CHANDIGARH: The Chandigarh administration is set to implement significant relaxations for plots in the industrial area, including an increase in the permitted coverage area and the elimination of the mandatory central courtyard requirement. Officials indicate that this restructuring aims to respond to longstanding industry concerns and optimize land use in the city’s industrial zones. A senior UT official mentioned the current coverage limit of 60% would be revised upwards, with the existing central courtyard provision—applicable across all industrial plots—replaced by front and rear setbacks. Consequently, the mandatory open space requirement, presently fixed at 40%, would be reduced…