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Chandigarh Power Co. Threatens to Cut Power to 805 Homes

Representative image created by AI CHANDIGARH: Chandigarh Power Distribution Limited (CPDL) has issued disconnection notices to 805 homeowners in Chandigarh due to unauthorized constructions too close to electric poles and overhead power lines. These violations include extended buildings, protruding balconies, boundary walls, and encroachments that directly impact electrical infrastructure. After CPDL took over the city’s power distribution in February 2025, a thorough survey was conducted across multiple localities, including villages and colonies, to identify safety violations. CPDL officials reported that violations were found in various areas, leading to the issuance of notices in Sector 25, Bapu Dham Colony, Sector 26,…

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Chandigarh Uphelds Group Housing Society Property Status Quo

CHANDIGARH: In a setback for group housing and cooperative society allottees in the city facing challenges with conversion, unearned increase, need-based changes, and completion certificates, the Chandigarh administration has decided to maintain the status quo on these issues. This response comes after a communication from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) addressing five major property-related concerns. Unearned Increase on Flats The “unearned increase” imposition remains a contentious issue for housing society allottees. If the original transferee (allottee/lessee) sells, gifts, mortgages, or otherwise transfers rights after the 15-year ban period, one-fourth of the unearned increase must be paid to the government…

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Manimajra Housing Project to Offer Unique Basement Parking

Representative image CHANDIGARH: The upcoming Manimajra Housing Scheme at Pocket Number 6, with a reserve price exceeding Rs 780 crore, will feature dedicated basement parking along with essential utility services. About 80% of the basement area will be reserved for parking, while the remaining space will contain utility rooms, AC plants, and other non-residential facilities. The municipal corporation (MC) has planned this feature across five distinct plot clusters, with each plot receiving its own basement parking facility. Additionally, the scheme includes separate collector rates for both residential and commercial properties. These matters are slated for discussion at the monthly MC…

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MHA Urges Chandigarh Admin for Response on Property Issues

CHANDIGARH: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has once again reached out to the Chandigarh administration regarding unresolved property issues, following a lack of response. In its recent communication, the MHA referenced a letter from Chandigarh MP Manish Tewari, highlighting five critical matters concerning the administration. The MHA’s letter states, “The requisite information is still awaited. Therefore, we kindly request your comments on the following major issues facing the Chandigarh administration.” The Times of India was the first to report on this communication. The ministry is seeking updates and views on several “major issues.” The identified issues include: property sale…

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Chandigarh Admin Orders Firefighting System in Dhanas Colony

CHANDIGARH: Concerned about the lack of a firefighting system at the Dhanas Rehabilitation Colony, Punjab Governor and UT Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria has urged the Chandigarh Housing Board (CHB) to expedite its installation. The administrator expressed frustration over the delays and has instructed the CHB to take immediate action and report back within a month. Over 45,000 lives are at risk in the city’s largest rehabilitation colony, which has been without a firefighting system for 13 years. The colony contains 8,448 flats allocated to slum dwellers as part of a Government of India scheme, with residents moved in since 2013.…

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Chandigarh: CHB to Survey Demand for Sector 54 Housing

CHANDIGARH: The Chandigarh Housing Board (CHB) is set to initiate a survey to assess the demand for its planned housing project in Sector 54. A senior official from UT stated, “In a few days, we will determine the provisional pricing for various categories of apartments. Following this, a demand survey will be conducted. The response will guide the final project plan, including the distribution of flats across different categories.” To estimate housing prices, CHB will consider land costs, aligned with collector rates, alongside construction expenses for each unit. Additionally, the project will allocate 15% of units for economically weaker section…

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Mohali Body Earns ₹961 Crore from Property E-Auction

MOHALI: The Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (GMADA) generated ₹961 crore from its recent e-auction of properties, which concluded on Monday. Notably, the prices of premium residential plots have shown slight softening compared to the auction held in June. A one kanal (500 square yard) residential plot in Sector 65 was sold for ₹6.74 crore against a reserve price of ₹6 crore, slightly lower than the ₹6.87 crore fetched in June for a similar plot with a base price of ₹6.35 crore. Other one-kanal plots in the latest auction were sold for prices ranging from ₹5.6 crore to ₹6.87 crore,…

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Green nod essential for Manimajra housing project in Chandigarh

Representative image CHANDIGARH: The Chandigarh administration’s environment department has informed the municipal corporation that the “user agency” must secure environmental clearances for the MC’s Rs 700 crore housing project in Manimajra. The department has emphasized that this project qualifies under category 8(a) of the Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) notification, 2006, necessitating prior environmental clearance. In its letter to the MC, the environment department states, “Township and area development projects covering less than 50 hectares or with built-up areas exceeding 1,50,000 sqm fall under category 8(b) of the EIA notification, dated Sept 14, 2006, hence requiring prior environmental clearance. All projects…

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Punjab Cabinet Approves Denotification of Land Pooling Policy

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab Cabinet approved the denotification of the land pooling policy that the AAP government had recently retracted. This decision was made during a council of ministers meeting led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. The Cabinet announced the retraction of the housing and urban development department’s notification regarding the Land Pooling Policy 2025, originally issued on June 4, along with its subsequent amendments, according to a spokesperson from the chief minister’s office. In light of pressure from farmer organizations and opposition parties, the Punjab government officially withdrew the land pooling policy on August 11, despite initially branding it as…

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DLF to invest ₹23,500 crore in ongoing housing projects

NEW DELHI: DLF Ltd, India’s leading real estate firm, plans to invest ₹23,500 crore to finalize its ongoing residential projects in Delhi-NCR and Mumbai. As outlined in an investor presentation, the total estimated cost to complete these launched projects is ₹23,500 crore. To finance the pending construction, DLF has reported a cash reserve of ₹10,429 crore, with ₹7,782 crore held in an escrow account regulated by the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA). Furthermore, the company holds receivables totaling ₹37,220 crore from customers for residential properties sold. DLF’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO) recently stated in a conference call that the company…