Chandigarh to Revamp Building Bylaws for Industrial Growth
CHANDIGARH: The Chandigarh administration is embarking on a significant overhaul of building bylaws aimed at revitalizing the city’s economic landscape, with a special focus on the industrial sector. A high-level committee, appointed by the UT administrator and led by the deputy commissioner-cum-estate officer, has been charged with updating outdated building bylaws that have impeded industrial growth in the city. A key proposed reform includes an increase in the permissible floor area ratio (FAR) for industrial plots, allowing for zoning parameters for plots up to 2 kanal, as well as potential amendments to ground coverage and land use norms. This committee,…