New Chandigarh, Chandigarh

The Union Territory of Chandigarh has notified the Tenancy Rules, 2026, which mandate online registration of tenancy agreements, issuance of Unique Identification Numbers (UINs), and a three-tier dispute resolution mechanism. These rules aim to bring transparency, accountability, and speed to the tenancy ecosystem, covering rent revision, recovery of possession, and dispute resolution.

The Chandigarh administration has removed the mandatory requirement for property owners to submit a No-Dues Certificate before selling leasehold properties. This decision aims to streamline property transactions by eliminating a procedural step that often caused delays. The move is expected to make leasehold property sales simpler and faster for all parties involved.

Driven by significant infrastructure development, including the Bharat Mala initiative and the ongoing development of Medicity, New Chandigarh is shedding its suburban image and emerging as a primary residential hub. Property values have seen substantial appreciation, with luxury micro-markets experiencing significant capital gains.

Chandigarh is set to implement amendments to its Master Plan-2031, allowing for higher density and increased Floor Area Ratio (FAR) in certain areas, particularly Phase-III and peripheral zones. While this aims to expand housing stock and facilitate commercial/industrial activity, citizens have raised concerns about the existing infrastructure's capacity to handle the increased load.

Chandigarh Power Distribution Limited (CPDL) has successfully converted its overhead 11 kV electricity distribution network to an underground system across Sectors 1-8. This Rs 12 crore project, involving 18 kilometers of underground cabling, aims to enhance the reliability and safety of power supply.chandigarh