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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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Punjab Forms Committee to Develop Real Estate Roadmap

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab government has established a sector-specific committee under the Housing and Urban Development Department to create a tailored transformation roadmap for the real estate sector. This initiative aims to foster structured collaboration between the government and the real estate industry. Punjab Housing and Urban Development Minister Hardeep Singh Mundian stated, “The committee was formed to provide policy inputs for a progressive, transparent, and investment-friendly real estate ecosystem in Punjab.” He emphasized that the goal is to develop a best-in-class policy model through active collaboration with key stakeholders. The committee is headed by Deepak Garg, Director of Marbella Group,…

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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.…