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Punjab Prepares to Redraw Mohali Civic Body Boundaries

MOHALI: As civic body elections approach next year, momentum is building for the long-awaited expansion of Mohali’s municipal boundaries. The Punjab local government department is set to issue a formal notification on this by the first week of November. The decision, which is currently pending in the Punjab and Haryana High Court, will extend the civic body’s jurisdiction to several rapidly developing areas. The next court hearing on this matter is scheduled for November 2. The plan aims to include key residential and commercial areas such as Aerocity, IT City, and sectors 81, 82, and 86 to 94. Private developments…

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Mohali Collector Rates Increase by 20%-32%

MOHALI: In a move that could impact the real estate sector, the Mohali district administration has announced a collector rate increase for residential properties ranging from 20% to 32% based on locality for the financial year 2025-26. The new rates will take effect starting October 23. Notably, commercial property rates will remain unchanged. For a complete list of the revised rates, please visit the official district website at www(dot)sasnagar(dot)nic(dot)in. In municipal jurisdiction areas, residential rates have escalated by 5% to 33%. Last year, adjustments were made in September, with increases spanning from 26% to 50%. This year’s rate per square…

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Clerk in Mohali Suspended for Land Registry Breach

MOHALI: The revenue department has suspended registry clerk Harpreet Singh for allegedly verifying land documents against a court order. This suspension was issued by the Finance Commissioner for Revenue and a notice was sent to the deputy commissioner of Mohali. Deputy Commissioner Komal Mittal confirmed this action and stated that a thorough investigation is currently in progress. An inquiry has also been launched against naib tehsildar Ritu Kapoor in relation to the same matter. The situation arose after Amandeep Singh, a resident of Lakhnour village, filed a complaint asserting his status as the sole heir of his grandmother, Surjit Kaur,…

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Mohali Civic Body Eyes New Taxes to Alleviate Financial Crisis

MOHALI: The financially struggling Mohali Municipal Corporation (MC) is considering new taxes and adjustments to existing ones in order to sustain civic projects. Currently, the MC has just Rs 15 crore available, while it has projects worth Rs 40 crore poised for allotment. MC commissioner Parminderpal Singh Sandhu disclosed this challenging situation during a recent meeting, conceding that the organization cannot fulfill the city’s development requirements. He criticized Gmada for not providing financial assistance, which has left the MC reliant on limited resources. Sandhu stated, “We need to implement new taxes to enhance our revenue. The Mohali MC is facing…

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Punjab Advances Aerotropolis with Social Impact Assessment for 3,553 acres

MOHALI: The Aerotropolis project in Mohali is gaining new momentum as the Punjab government has announced a social impact assessment (SIA) for acquiring 3,553 acres of land in Blocks E to J. This township will extend the already-developed Aerocity near the Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport and is being facilitated by the Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (GMADA). The official notification from Vikas Garg, principal secretary of the housing and urban development department, mandates the SIA under the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013. This assessment will examine the social, cultural, and…

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Punjab directs Mohali body to acquire land under old policy

MOHALI: The Punjab government has instructed the Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (GMADA) to move forward with land acquisition under the previous land pooling policy, following the retraction of the new policy due to farmer protests. GMADA is set to acquire land for significant projects, including Aerotropolis, Eco City-3, Aerocity, and other developments spanning approximately 2,600 acres for various uses such as commercial, institutional, industrial, and residential. According to sources, the state government has recently issued new directives permitting GMADA to initiate the acquisition process until it is finalized by the cabinet. “We will be acquiring land under the previous…

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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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Mohali Body Threatens FIRs for Illegal Construction in New Chandigarh

MOHALI: The Greater Mohali Development Authority (GMADA) has issued a warning that FIRs will be filed against individuals engaging in illegal construction across six villages in New Chandigarh: Mirzapur, Jayanti Majri, Bharonjian, Karoran, and Seonk. This statement comes in response to recent reports of unauthorized building activities in the region. GMADA has made it clear that any construction undertaken without their prior approval is prohibited, and violators will face stringent legal consequences. In an affidavit presented to the NGT, GMADA’s Additional Chief Administrator (ACA) Rakesh Kumar Popli disclosed that action is being enforced against offenders who have violated various regulations,…

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Mohali Development Body to Issue Clearance Certificates Soon

MOHALI: The Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (GMADA) is set to host a one-day camp at PUDA Bhawan on Saturday, September 13, aimed at distributing various clearance certificates to allottees, promoters, and developers. The event will take place in the meeting hall on the second floor starting at 9 AM. Chief Administrator Vishesh Sarangal stated that GMADA is committed to providing a wide range of services to the public in a timely and efficient manner. These services include the issuance of conveyance deeds, no dues certificates, and permissions for property transfers and building plan approvals. Clearances for projects will also…

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Punjab Cancels Developer’s Partial CLU Approval

MOHALI: In a significant blow to a local developer, the Punjab government has revoked a part of the Change of Land Use (CLU) permission previously granted for an industrial colony in Sector 102, covering the villages of Drari and Dhurali. The director of town and country planning in Punjab issued the cancellation on Thursday, alleging that the developer submitted forged documentation. The revocation involves 9 kanals and 15 marlas (approximately 1.3 acres) of land, which is now excluded from the project. The decision has left 200 investors, who have reportedly invested about Rs 250 crore, uncertain about the project’s future.…