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Chandigarh’s 2023 Notification Eases CHB Resident Norms

CHANDIGARH: The Chandigarh administration is set to reinstate the January 3, 2023 notification regarding the regularization of need-based modifications, bringing significant relief to over 3.5 lakh residents living in approximately 66,000 Chandigarh Housing Board (CHB) homes. This notification was put on hold following a Supreme Court ruling on January 10, 2023. During a press briefing at the UT secretariat in Sector 9 on Friday, Chief Secretary H. Rajesh Prasad announced that a new notification will be issued by the end of January, allowing for the regularization of modifications, subject to applicable fees. He mentioned that the relaxations and exemptions granted…

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Punjab Governor Reviews Key Land and Housing Projects

CHANDIGARH: On Sunday, Punjab Governor and UT Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria visited several project sites in the UT, assessing major housing initiatives, development projects, bulk material locations, and group housing areas. Sites Inspected The governor inspected various locations, including the IT Habitat project in IT Park, Manimajra (pocket 6), Sanjay Colony in Industrial Area Phase-I, the government housing site in Sector 43, and the Chandigarh Housing Board project site in Sector 53. Particular attention was paid to the 70-acre mixed-use development at the Sub-City Centre and the reclaimed Furniture Market land in Sector 54 to ensure proper zoning and future-oriented…

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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…