Mohali MLA distributes property cards to 76 families

Speaking to reporters, Singh said the initiative, launched under the leadership of chief minister Bhagwant Mann, helps residents secure legal proof of ownership for their properties

MLA Kulwant Singh on Friday distributed property cards to 76 families in Midde Majra village under the Punjab government’s “Mera Ghar Mere Naam” scheme, which aims to provide ownership documents to families living in their houses in villages. Speaking to reporters, Singh said the initiative, launched under the leadership of chief minister Bhagwant Mann, helps residents secure legal proof of ownership for their properties. He added that property cards have so far been distributed in 15 villages of the Mohali assembly constituency.

He said that property cards have so far been distributed in 15 villages of the Mohali assembly constituency. (HT File)

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