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Time of India
5 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Illegal commercial properties in Pkl villages to be sealed
Panchkula: Illegal hotels and commercial properties constructed in village areas without necessary permissions or Change of Land Use (CLU) approval will be sealed immediately. This decision was made in a meeting of the revenue realization committee of the Panchkula municipal corporation held on Wednesday under the chairmanship of mayor Kulbhushan Goyal and committee chairman Suresh Verma. To conduct inspections, one building inspector and two assistant program officers (APOs) have been assigned. They will survey the villages and submit a report within a week. Properties without approved building plans or CLU will be subject to sealing and CLU charges will be recovered from the owners. Until the fees are paid, the properties will remain sealed. Preparations are also underway to demolish 45 unauthorized farmhouses on Kot Billa Road within a week. These structures, which are reportedly being used for illegal night time parties, will be razed after issuing necessary notices. Rs 3.62 crore dues from mobile tower companies Out of 341 mobile towers installed in the city, payments are pending for 137. These include 42 towers from Indus, 33 from ATC, 36 from Jio, and 36 from BSNL and Airtel. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like One of the Most Successful Investors of All Time, Warren Buffett, Recommends: 5 Books for Turning... Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Click Here Undo A total of Rs 3.62 crore is to be recovered. If dues remain unpaid, the towers will be sealed, said the MC. Under the new policy, companies now benefit from lower fee structures, but those laying overhead lines must switch to underground cables. If not, the overhead lines will be cut, stated the MC. Illegal advertisement boards to be removed From auctioning gantries for advertisement boards, the city collected Rs 32.7 lakh so far. Another 55 gantries have been listed online for auction. The city is also removing large unipoles, especially those near overhead electricity lines, to control unauthorized advertising.
Time of India
07-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Gmada to acquire 2,600 acres of land across Mohali to curb mushrooming of unauthorised colonies
MOHALI : In a significant push towards curbing the mushrooming of illegal and unauthorised colonies, the Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (Gmada) is set to acquire land across the city. The Punjab govt has approved the acquisition of nearly 2,600 acres of land across various sectors for commercial, institutional, industrial, and residential use. The decision was taken during a meeting of the executive committee of Gmada here Friday. It was chaired by state chief secretary KAP Sinha. As per the plan, 236 acres will be acquired in Sector 87 for commercial purposes, 313 acres in Sector 84 for institutional projects, and 321 acres in sectors 101 to 103 for industrial use. The biggest chunk — 1,800 acres — will be acquired in sectors 120 to 124 along the PR-7 road for residential development. The acquisition is expected to begin within a month, pending final approval from chief minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, who also heads the Punjab Urban Planning and Development Authority. A senior Gmada official confirmed that with this move, no Change of Land Use (CLU) permissions will be granted to private developers in the targeted areas. "This will ensure regulated development and curb the unchecked spread of unauthorised colonies," he explained. Particularly in sectors 120 to 123, several unauthorised colonies have mushroomed across nearly 50 acres in villages like Daun, Raipur, Behlolpur, Barmajra, Tarauli, and Jhampur. These were carved out of agricultural land without CLU approvals or the required official clearances. The chief administrator has directed officials to submit a report within two days to fix responsibility for such violations. Authorities have also been instructed to use Google satellite imagery to identify illegal constructions and take immediate legal action. The move is seen as a firm step towards enforcing urban planning norms and preventing haphazard growth in one of Punjab's fastest developing regions.
Hindustan Times
07-06-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
GMADA to acquire 2,600 acres in big growth push for Mohali
In a significant step to further Mohali's growth, the Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (GMADA) will acquire 2,600 acres of land across multiple areas for residential, commercial, industrial and institutional development. The decision was taken during a meeting of GMADA's executive committee on Friday, chaired by Punjab chief secretary KAP Sinha. The land acquisition, aimed at accelerating urban expansion in Mohali, is expected to begin within the next month. According to the committee's decision, 236 acres will be acquired in Sector 87 for commercial use, 313 acres in Sector 84 for institutional purposes, 321 acres across Sectors 101 and 103 for industrial development, and a substantial 1,800 acres in Sectors 120 to 125 along the PR-7 road for residential projects, serving the increasing demand for housing. No more CLU permissions for private builders A senior GMADA official said, 'It has been decided to acquire 2,600 acres of land across different sectors. As a result, going forward, no Change of Land Use (CLU) permissions will be granted to any private builder in these areas. The decision will now be sent to Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann, who also serves as chairman of the Punjab Urban Planning and Development Authority, for final approval.' Subsequently, a formal notification will be issued under the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013, announcing commencement of land acquisition. In lieu of the land acquired, land owners will be offered residential or commercial site plots under the Punjab government's land pooling policy. Further, sites will be carved out of the land acquired and allotted through public auctions. The GMADA official further emphasised that the acquisition in Sectors 120 to 124 was aimed primarily at curbing the proliferation of unauthorised colonies. Last month, Hindustan Times had reported the emergence of unauthorised colonies, covering nearly 50 acres across Sectors 120 to 123 and in villages such as Daun, Raipur, Behlolpur, Barmajra, Tarauli and Jhampur. These colonies were reportedly carved out of agricultural land without securing the mandatory CLU clearances, which require steep fees and official approvals. GMADA officials confirmed that development activities remained a top priority and that efforts to promote planned and legal growth will continue to be strictly enforced across the region. Aerotropolis also moving ahead after green nod Adding another chapter in Mohali's growth, GMADA's ambitious Aerotropolis project has received environmental clearance from the State Environment Impact Assessment Authority, paving the way for development of a world-class township. GMADA's seventh urban residential project, Aerotropolis will come up on more than 5,500 acres in the vicinity of Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport on both sides of the Banur-Zirakpur road. The other six townships include Aerocity, Knowledge City, IT City, all in the vicinity of the airport, and EcoCity, EduCity and MediCity in New Chandigarh, Mullanpur. The authority is pumping in ₹1,000 crore in Aerotropolis's capital development before launching the project. An extension of Aerocity, it will comprise both commercial and residential plots in four pockets – A, B, C and D. Expected to be around 8,500 in number, the residential plots will range from 100 to 2,000 square yards. The master plan also features expansive parks, sports complexes, shopping arcades, healthcare centres and green corridors—offering residents a holistic, high-quality urban living experience.
Time of India
06-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Gmada to acquire 2,600 acres of land across Mohali to curb mushrooming of unauthorised colonies
1 2 Mohali: In a significant push towards curbing the mushrooming of illegal and unauthorised colonies, the Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (Gmada) is set to acquire land across the city. The Punjab govt has approved the acquisition of nearly 2,600 acres of land across various sectors for commercial, institutional, industrial, and residential use. The decision was taken during a meeting of the executive committee of Gmada here Friday. It was chaired by state chief secretary KAP Sinha. As per the plan, 236 acres will be acquired in Sector 87 for commercial purposes, 313 acres in Sector 84 for institutional projects, and 321 acres in sectors 101 to 103 for industrial use. The biggest chunk — 1,800 acres — will be acquired in sectors 120 to 124 along the PR-7 road for residential development. The acquisition is expected to begin within a month, pending final approval from chief minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, who also heads the Punjab Urban Planning and Development Authority. A senior Gmada official confirmed that with this move, no Change of Land Use (CLU) permissions will be granted to private developers in the targeted areas. "This will ensure regulated development and curb the unchecked spread of unauthorised colonies," he explained. Particularly in sectors 120 to 123, several unauthorised colonies have mushroomed across nearly 50 acres in villages like Daun, Raipur, Behlolpur, Barmajra, Tarauli, and Jhampur. These were carved out of agricultural land without CLU approvals or the required official clearances. The chief administrator has directed officials to submit a report within two days to fix responsibility for such violations. Authorities have also been instructed to use Google satellite imagery to identify illegal constructions and take immediate legal action. The move is seen as a firm step towards enforcing urban planning norms and preventing haphazard growth in one of Punjab's fastest developing regions. BOX ROADMAP FOR ONE OF PUNJAB'S FASTEST DEVELOPING REGIONS 236 acres will be acquired in Sector 87 for commercial purposes 313 acres in Sector 84 for institutional projects 321 acres in sectors 101 to 103 for industrial use The biggest chunk — 1,800 acres — will be acquired in sectors 120 to 124 along the PR-7 road for residential development IN A COLOUR PATCH: The acquisition is expected to begin within a month, pending final approval from CM Bhagwant Singh Mann, who also heads the Punjab Urban Planning and Development Authority QUOTE With this move, no Change of Land Use (CLU) permissions will be granted to private developers in the targeted areas. This will ensure regulated development and curb the unchecked spread of unauthorised colonies A senior Gmada official Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Eid wishes , messages , and quotes !
Hindustan Times
28-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Ludhiana: Withdraw land pooling plan or face agitation Sukhbir warns AAP
Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal on Wednesday launched an attack on the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government, warning it to immediately withdraw the controversial notification to acquire 24,000 acres of land around Ludhiana or face a state-wide agitation. Leading a protest outside the Greater Ludhiana Area Development Authority (GLADA) office under the banner of 'Jang Punjab Bachaun Di', Badal addressed a large gathering of SAD workers and farmers. He vowed that 'not even an inch' of fertile farmland would be allowed to be acquired. Accusing the AAP government of planning a land grab under the guise of development, Badal alleged that the scheme was designed to generate revenue by displacing small farmers. 'CLU (Change of Land Use) certificates are being sold at ₹1 crore per acre to exempt influential plots. This is nothing but a scam,' he said. Badal further promised that if SAD returns to power in 2027, it will enforce policies that protect Punjabi interests, including reserving all government jobs for local residents and banning land purchases by outsiders. 'Punjab is for Punjabis only,' he said. Farmer leader Sukhpal Singh, present at the protest, expressed gratitude to the SAD for backing farmers. He said the proposed land pooling scheme would trap landowners in long-term financial uncertainty, as the region lacks necessary infrastructure for development. SAD youth leader Jaskaran Singh Ayali Kalan also criticised the policy, calling it coercive. 'The notification clearly allows the government to acquire land from those unwilling to join the pooling scheme. AAP's claim that the scheme is voluntary is misleading,' he said. Veteran leaders Balwinder Singh Bhundar and Ranjit Singh Dhillon urged Punjabis to stand united against what they called a 'land grab.' Dhillon likened the current scenario to the 'Ludhiana City Scam' and vowed a prolonged agitation if the scheme isn't scrapped. Meanwhile, cabinet minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond dismissed Badal's allegations, accusing the SAD chief of spreading misinformation. Sond claimed the land pooling scheme is voluntary and accused Badal of having ties to illegal land deals during his tenure.
