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Illegal Structures Demolished in Panchkula Urban Areas

PANCHKULA: The District Town Planner (DTP) has initiated a significant enforcement operation in Panchkula’s urban region. Recently, 15 unauthorized Damp Proof Course (DPC) constructions were demolished in Barona Khud village, located in Tehsil Raipur Rani, with more sites currently being identified for similar action. This operation was conducted with senior officials present and a substantial police presence to maintain order. Detailing the operation, DTP Babita Gupta mentioned that the department had issued prior notices before the demolitions. Since the defaulters failed to take action on their own, the department was forced to act decisively. She emphasized that any construction or…

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Panchkula Sees 10-50% Increase in Card Collector Rates

PANCHKULA: The Panchkula administration has proposed significant increases in collector (circle) rates for the 2025-2026 period, ranging from 10% to as much as 50%. According to the current draft, residential and industrial property rates could increase by up to 50%, based on location and intended use. Official documents indicate that in key residential sectors like 4, 5, and 6 (MDC) as well as sectors 6 to 11, the collector rate is projected to rise by 50%, from Rs 66,000 to Rs 99,000 per square metre. Rates in sectors 10 and 11 are also expected to go up by 50%, moving…

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2,000 Ashiana Flats in Panchkula to Get Makeover

Representative image created by AI PANCHKULA: The much-anticipated renovation of 2,072 Ashiana flats in Panchkula is finally commencing, offering hope to residents who have dealt with subpar living conditions for years. Originally constructed by HSVP to house below-poverty-line (BPL) families, the buildings have deteriorated over time, suffering from structural damage, crumbling walls, and overgrown parks and pathways. HSVP has allocated funding for the renovation, which the municipal corporation (MC) will supplement with external civic enhancements to rejuvenate the housing complexes. Two major renovation projects have been approved by HSVP. The first project, estimated at Rs 1.88 crore, will refurbish 960…

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Sealing of Illegal Commercial Properties in Panchkula Villages

PANCHKULA: The Panchkula municipal corporation has decisively moved to seal illegal hotels and commercial properties in village areas that lack the necessary permissions or Change of Land Use (CLU) approvals. This decision came during a revenue realization committee meeting chaired by Mayor Kulbhushan Goyal and Committee Chairman Suresh Verma. To facilitate inspections, a building inspector and two assistant program officers (APOs) have been assigned the task of surveying the affected villages and compiling a report within a week. Properties found without approved building plans or CLU will be sealed, with applicable CLU charges to be collected from the owners. These…