Chandigarh: Property Federation demands extension for executing sale deeds

On Tuesday, the UT Estate Office issued a notification, approving a steep hike in collector rates across various property categories, effective from April 1, which has led to widespread discontent among Chandigarh residents

A delegation from Property Federation Chandigarh, led by president Kamaljit Singh Panchhi, met deputy commissioner Nishant Kumar Yadav on Thursday to request an extension till April 15, 2025, for executing sale deeds for individuals who submitted appointment request letters by March 31.

Currently, only 65 slots can be booked per day, while around 300 people have been approaching the Chandigarh Estate Office. (HT Photo)

The delegation raised serious concerns about the difficulties faced by many individuals in securing timely appointments through the online system for executing sale deeds. They urged that the deadline be extended till April 15 to accommodate those who submitted their appointment request letters by March 31.

On Tuesday, the UT Estate Office issued a notification, approving a steep hike in collector rates across various property categories, effective from April 1, which has led to widespread discontent among Chandigarh residents. Currently, only 65 slots can be booked per day, while around 300 people have been approaching the UT Estate Office over the past two days for property registration.

During the meeting, the delegation requested Yadav to extend the deadline for executing sale deeds by 15 days. They emphasised that all individuals who submitted their application letters for sale deeds by March 31 should be allowed to complete their transactions within the extended time frame.

In response, the deputy commissioner advised the delegation to formally submit a written request regarding the matter. Following this, the delegation submitted an official letter to the deputy commissioner’s office, seeking an extension.

Additionally, the delegation appealed to the UT administrator to intervene and issue directives for extending the deadline in public interest. They stressed that individuals who submitted their application letters by March 31 should be granted an opportunity to finalise their sale deeds within the extended period.