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    Chandigarh Housing Board News

    Need-based changes: CHB residents seek one-time relief on lines of Delhi

    Earlier in April, the CHB had conducted a demolition drive against encroachments and structural violations across the city. (HT Photo for representation)
    Cities
    Published 17 hours ago

    Chandigarh: Only 2 of 10 residential sites find buyers in e-auction

    Real estate observers note that while premium sectors continue to draw some interest due to their location advantage, aggressively fixed reserve prices leave little room for competitive bidding. (HT File)
    Cities
    Published 57 days ago

    Chandigarh: CHB may offer relief to small flat allottees defaulting on rent

    The flats, located in areas such as Maloya and Dhanas, were allotted under licence-based rehabilitation schemes requiring beneficiaries to pay a nominal monthly rent (HT Photo for representation)
    Cities
    Published 69 days ago

    Demolition of illegal structures in Chandigarh Housing Board units halted for now

    The crackdown followed the HC directions mandating CHB to ensure structural safety of the units. (HT File)
    Cities
    Published 92 days ago

    Chandigarh: MP Tewari tells CHB officials to adopt a humane approach on need-based changes

    MP Manish Tewari during a meeting of the district-level advisory and monitoring committee in Chandigarh on Monday. (HT Photo)
    Cities
    Published 127 days ago

    Chandigarh: Sector-53 CHB project to have 6 floors, stilt parking

    The board’s plan to monetise the 21-acre site had hit a roadblock due to a 2003 clause that barred CHB from selling the land to third parties for development. (HT File)
    Cities
    Published 137 days ago

    Chandigarh: Demolition drive continues for the third Day in Sector 45; halted after the mayor’s intervention

    The issue has sparked widespread resentment, especially considering that nearly 62,000 Housing Board houses exist in the city, (HT Photo)
    Cities
    Published 139 days ago

    Chandigarh Housing Board drive sparks protests in Sector 45; tension escalates on day two

    Residents protesting against Chandigarh housing board demolition drive in sector 45. (Ravi Kumar)
    Cities
    Published 140 days ago

    AAP slams BJP, Congress over 25-year delay on Chandigarh Housing Board

    Demanding immediate intervention, AAP called upon the administration to introduce a one-time comprehensive solution to the issue of “need based changes. (HT Photo)
    Cities
    Published 141 days ago

    Chandigarh Housing Board carries out demolition drive in Sector 45, residents hold protest

    The next hearing in the case is scheduled for April 9, during which the CHB will submit a status report on the action taken so far. (HT File)
    Cities
    Published 141 days ago

    Chandigarh Housing Board starts removing building violations across city

    An illegal structure at a residence in Sector 41, Chandigarh, being removed on Saturday. (HT Photo)
    Cities
    Published 143 days ago

    Chandigarh MP Tewari raises need-based changes issue in Parliament

    Reacting to the reply, MP Tewari criticised the government’s stance, calling it ‘insensitive’ to the long-pending issues faced by nearly 3.5 lakh CHB allottees. (ANI )
    Cities
    Published 145 days ago

    Meet, discuss, repeat: AAC’s cycle of pending decisions

    A range of other civic initiatives reflects a similar pattern of slow or stalled progress. (HT Photo for representation)
    Cities
    Published 160 days ago

    Chandigarh Housing Board issues SOP for ‘need-based changes’

    UT administrator Gulab Chand Kataria had approved the revival of the 2023 need-based changes policy for houses built by the Chandigarh Housing Board in February. (HT File)
    Cities
    Published 167 days ago

    Chandigarh: Kataria green-lights need-based changes policy for CHB houses

    One of the major recommendations relates to independent CHB houses, particularly in Sectors 46, 43, 38 (West) and Manimajra. (HT Photo for representation)
    Cities
    Published 180 days ago

    Chandigarh: CHB turns ‘white elephant’ as revenue streams dry up

    The board is now forced to rely on interest earned from fixed deposits (FDRs) and recovery of pending dues. (HT Photo)
    Cities
    Published 183 days ago

    Alter, pay, or face action: Chandigarh Housing Board cracks down on building violations in Sectors 39, 41, 45

    Chandigarh Housing Board issued notices to around 1,300 house owners for building violations. (HT Photo)
    Cities
    Published 188 days ago

    Relief for 40,000 CHB residents as Chandigarh panel revives need-based changes

    The 11-member committee had been constituted by UT administrator Gulab Chand Kataria last month to review the need-based changes policy, which had been put on hold following a Supreme Court order dated January 10, 2023. (HT Photo)
    Cities
    Published 194 days ago

    Chandigarh: Restrictive clause stalls CHB plan to auction land to pvt developer

    Established in 1976, the Chandigarh Housing Board was mandated to provide affordable, good-quality housing, particularly for government employees. (HT Photo for representation)
    Cities
    Published 197 days ago

    Chandigarh: Final call expected on need-based changes, share-wise property issue

    Officials said that all these matters are still at the discussion stage and that final decisions will be taken only at the meeting chaired by the home minister. (HT File)
    Cities
    Published 226 days ago

    Chandigarh admn to auction prime land in Sector 53 to private builder

    Established in 1976, the CHB was mandated to provide affordable, good-quality housing to residents, particularly government employees. (HT File)
    Cities
    Published 228 days ago

    Chandigarh Housing Board pushes Sector 53 land sale to private builders

    In a letter sent on December 9 to the UT chief architect, CHB chief executive officer Pardeep Kumar stated that Sector 53 is spread over around 21 acres, of which 11 acres have been earmarked for a general housing scheme for UT employees.
    Cities
    Published 258 days ago

    Revisit call to halt need-based changes policy: Kataria to CHB

    Most of CHB flats exhibit some form of violation, including additional rooms and toilets, conversion of balconies into rooms, covering of courtyards and even construction of stairs on government land. (HT)
    Cities
    Published 272 days ago

    Chandigarh: CHB told to submit devp plan for vacant land by Dec 1st week

    The administrator has also directed the architect to examine whether the land at the Rajiv Gandhi Chandigarh Technology Park can be sold as individual plots, instead of being developed for group housing. (HT File)
    Cities
    Published 280 days ago

    Wait more for Sector 53 housing scheme: Part of land may go to private developer

    Established in 1976 to provide affordable and quality housing in Chandigarh, the CHB last successfully launched a housing scheme in 2016, when it offered 200 two-bedroom flats in Sector 51 at <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>69 lakh each. (HT File)
    Cities
    Published 287 days ago

    Three arrested for illegally excavating soil at Chandigarh’s IT Park

    The accused were booked under the Mines and Minerals Act, 1957, and Section 303 (2) of the BNS (HT Photo)
    Cities
    Published 296 days ago

    UT chief secy directs CHB to start solar panel installation on flats

    A senior CHB officer said discussions on the Sector 53 and 54 projects were held, but the final decision will be taken after the minutes of a September 11 meeting held under the chairmanship of UT administrator Gulab Chand Kataria are finalised. (HT File)
    Cities
    Published 312 days ago

    Chief secy acts swiftly on MHA-flagged issues

    Newly appointed chief secretary H. Rajesh Prasad (HT File)
    Cities
    Published 320 days ago

    Chandigarh: Sector-53 housing scheme hits another hurdle, wait 3 more months for launch

    In February 2023, the CHB revived the scheme with revised prices, but then UT administrator Banwarilal Purohit put it on hold in August 2023, stating that the city did not require a new housing project at that time. (HT File)
    Cities
    Published 324 days ago

    CHB cancels allotment of 600 small flats, 56 houses over violations in 3 years

    Between 2022 and 2025, the board issued 703 challans for fresh violations and 250 show-cause notices in pending cases. (HT File Photo)
    Cities
    Published 346 days ago
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