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Stilt-Four Project Tackles Urban Sprawl Amid Ludhiana Concerns

LUDHIANA: The Punjab government’s decision to significantly revamp its urban planning laws—permitting the construction of stilt-plus-four-floor buildings to curb sprawling development and enhance housing availability—has elicited varied responses, though industry leaders generally express approval for the increased flexibility. The Chief Minister, Bhagwant Mann, introduced the Punjab Unified Building Rules 2025, a reform that developers view as a vital advancement towards vertical development and more effective land utilization. These revisions not only elevate the maximum height allowance for buildings within municipal boundaries but also facilitate the sale of individual floors, essentially transforming the urban landscape. Key Changes According to the new…

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Punjab Cabinet Approves Stilt-Plus-Four Floor Building Rules

CHANDIGARH: On Tuesday, the Punjab cabinet approved the Punjab Unified Building Rules, 2025, which will permit the construction of stilt-plus-four floors in newly developed urban sectors. This decision was made during a council of ministers meeting led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. According to officials, those owning a plot of at least 250 square yards will be eligible to construct stilt-plus-four floors in urban areas. A representative from the Chief Minister’s office stated that the new rules aim to establish a comprehensive and standardized framework for building and development across the state. These regulations will apply uniformly to both the…

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Opposition Grows to Proposed Building Rules in Punjab

BATHINDA: Several pro-environment organizations and activists have voiced strong objections to the proposed Punjab Unified Building Rules, 2025, likening them to a land-pooling policy. They contend that the draft favors builders over the general public by granting developers extensive powers. These organizations argue that Punjab’s residents are opposed to congested, unsafe, and unlivable urban areas. They express concerns that provisions for unlimited floor area ratio (FAR), increased population densities, habitable basements, commercializing residential spaces, relaxed fire safety standards, and loss of green areas will lead to concrete jungles. They believe that the proposed rules prioritize developer profits at the expense…

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PAC: Punjab Building Rules Inferior to Land Pooling

LUDHIANA: Members of a public action committee have voiced strong opposition to the draft Punjab Unified Building Rules 2025. They argue that the proposed regulations are even more detrimental than the land pooling scheme previously withdrawn by the state government due to public pressure, claiming it will exacerbate traffic congestion and other issues, undermining its intended purpose. The objections were presented by PAC (Mattewara) representatives—Jaskirat Singh, Kapil Arora, Kuldeep Singh Khaira, and Amandeep Bains—before the director of town and country planning on Thursday. The housing and urban development department had solicited public feedback on the Draft Punjab Unified Building Rules…