Phase-I Sector 1-19, Chandigarh

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation (MC) to remove all encroachments from public places, including pavements and streets, by May 20. This order aims to restore public spaces for pedestrians and enforce the rule of law, addressing systemic issues of illegal occupation of public property.

CHB plans to auction 79 commercial booths and 14 residential units on a freehold basis starting next week. This initiative aims to generate revenue and provide housing opportunities. The CHB is also preparing to launch a general housing scheme with stilt-plus-six storey flats in Sector 53, 250 residential units on 2 plots of 4.5 acres each.

CMC has floated tenders for the construction of new community centres and the reconstruction of existing ones in various sectors, including Sector 24, Sector 29, Sector 51, Bapudham Colony (Sector 26), Manimajra, and Sector 63. These projects, with an estimated cost of over ₹10 crore for Sector 24 and ₹8 crore for Sector 29, aim to provide enhanced amenities and facilities to residents.