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Chandigarh Estate Office Doubles Revenue Recovery in FY26

CHANDIGARH: The UT estate office has seen a remarkable increase in revenue for the financial year 2025-26, collecting Rs 335.05 crore compared to Rs 164.5 crore in the previous year. This represents a growth of over Rs 170 crore, which is more than 103%, attributed to enhanced enforcement, digital improvements, and quicker resolution of pending cases. An official from the estate office revealed that significant advancements have been made in the revenue collection mechanisms over the last two years. Strategies included focused recovery drives, timely issuance of demand notices, expedited case resolutions, digitization of records, online payment options, and rigorous…

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Chandigarh: Drone Survey Complete, Field Verification Starts Sept 20

CHANDIGARH: The Chandigarh administration has finalized the drone survey under the NAKSHA pilot program, with field verification of property features set to begin on September 20. A total of twenty survey teams, each consisting of five members, have been formed to systematically execute the task. A review meeting chaired by DC Nishant Kumar Yadav took place this Tuesday to assess the progress of NAKSHA. Officials from the Survey of India (SOI), National Informatics Centre (NIC), Municipal Corporation Chandigarh (MCC), Madhya Pradesh State Electronics Development Corporation (MPSEDC) (via video conference), along with the State Project Management Unit (SPMU), NAKSHA, UT Chandigarh…

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Chandigarh’s Vacant Properties to Be Auctioned Every Four Months

CHANDIGARH: Following a remarkable turnout at the recent auction for residential properties, the UT estate office plans to conduct property auctions quarterly. Nishant Kumar Yadav, the deputy commissioner and estate officer, stated, “We are in the process of developing a calendar for property auctions. This schedule will ensure that vacant properties held by the estate office are regularly auctioned, allowing interested buyers to participate. This approach aims to enhance the availability of properties in the city to meet growing demand.” In the latest freehold residential property auction, every residential site was sold. Notably, a property in Sector 33, covering 1014…